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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22

lantern aside and jumped down into
the tunnel. A CLEAN of light showed
far away for an instant, then the dark
ness and silence were complete.
I ran rapidly over the smooth floor,
which l had trayersed SO often that
knew its every line. MY only weapon
was a heavy hickory club. Near the
Door of BewiIderment l paused and
listened. The tunnel was perfectly
quiet. took step forward and STUN
bled over brick. fumbled on the wall
for the opening which we had closed
carefully that afternoon, and at the
instant I found it a lantern flashed
blindingIy in my face and drew back,
crouching inyoluntarily, and clenching
the club ready to strike.
Good evening, Mr.. Glenarml"
Marian Deyereux's voice broke the
silence, and Marian Devereux's face
with the full light OF the lantern upon
1t, was bent gravely upon me. Her
voice. as heard 1t there, her face, as
/ saw 1t there -are the things that ]
shall remember last when my hour
comes to go hence from this world.
Her slim fingers, as they clasped the
wire screen of the lantern, held my
gaze for q second. The red tame
i shanter that had associated with her
youth and beauty was tilted rakishly
on one side Of her pretty head. To
find her here. seeking. like . thief In
the night, for some means Of helping
Arthur Pickering. was the bitteresi
drop in the cup. felt as though had
been struck with q bludgeon.
Il beg your pardoni" she said. and
laughed. There doesn't seem 20 b
anything to say. does there? Well, ws
do certainly meet under the most IN
usual. not to say unconventional. cir
cumstances. Squire Clenarm! Please
60 away or turn your back. want Il
get out Of this donjon keep"
She took my hand coolly enough AMI
stepped down into the passage. Thel
| broke out stormiiy.
'sYou don't seem 70 understand th'
gravity of what you are doingl Don
you know that you are risking yon
life in crawling through this house a
midnight THAT even to serve Arthu
Pickering life Is q pretty big thin
to throw awayg Your inlatuatlon TO
that BLACKBOARD seems TO carry 20
Ear, Miss Devereux."
II Go 81 coNTINUEn9
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Many Attend Second Meeting Of
Utah Peace Society.

salt Lake City.--The second meet
ing OF the Utah peace society was
held in the First Congregational
church Sunday afternoon. at which
time q permanent organization was
formed and oficers for the coming
wear. including the board OF direct
ors. was elected The meeting was
well. attended by people from every
denomination, who were all OF one
thought concerning q universal peace
and the adjustment Of war as
means of settling disputes between
countries
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Great HeIp to General Grant.

Chicago. Grundy Stidger. formerly
one of the chief officers Of the Golden
Circle" who dropped dead here Mon
day at his home, was buried Saturday.
Scarcely known by his neighbors. and
having only small acquaintance with
the civil war veterans of Chicago. his
death attracted little attention II he
had passed away forty-fiye years ago,
General Grant might have taken two
more summers TO reach Richmond.
Stidger was secret service man dur
ing the last two years of the war.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Guard charged with Express Robbery

Springer, N. M.-Deputy Sheriff ".
M Farmer of Dawson has been arr
rested in connection with the rob
berry of the strong box of the Wells
Fargo Express company of $4,000 an
French. Farmer had been detailed
to guard the treasure from French to
Dawson, where the money was to be
used in paying OF miners. Farmer
was taken to Ration and incarcerated
with two men arrested Saturday. II
Is reported, but unconflrmed, that one
Of the men under arrest has con-
tessed, duplicating two men not yet
apprehended.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Entire Family slain,

Matawan, N. William 2. shep-
herd. 4 prosperous poultry fancier
and d former rough rider was found
murdered On his farm near here Sat
urday morning. after a mysterious
warning that his household #aute
meet with d violent death within two
weeks. HIS wife and Jennie Bsndys
4 servant. suffered the same tate,
hut the Shepherds 7.monthssold baby
was found sleeping 10 her cradle.
unframed. The entire house nau
been ransacked and everything OF
value had been taken. A farrt aana
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
ohacnra Art.

I'm afraid that you don't appre-
ciate that composition remarked the
musician.
mo-" answered Mr.. Cumrox; 'sin
all frankness. | must say don't. It
keeps me guessing.
Keeps you. guessing?"
Eyes. always have three guesses
why anybody wrote It in the first
place, why anybody plays it in the
second place, and why anybody listens
to It in the third
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
TEXANS 70 START STAMPEDE.
VIII Go to Chicago with intention Of
Naming Roosevelt for President.

VIII Go to Chicago With intention Of
Naming Roosevelt for President.
Fort Worth, Textile state Re
publican convention held here on FRI
day adopted resolutions in favor o;
Taft for president and Endorsed tbs
administration of Roosevelt. The del
egates were not instructed for Taft,
such action, it is declared. being re-
trained from In order to permit the
Texas delegation to start stampede
for Roosevelt's nomination II the sit
uation becomes favorable.
Texas will send two sets Of Repub'
Iican delegates to Chicago, the con
vention meeting here Friday being
composed OF the regulars" while the
e.reorganized" division will meet in
Waco later this month. It Is stated
no negroes will be permitted in the
regulars faction.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
FIND STORE OF DYNAMITE.
Said to Have Been Seoreted by Pei
sons Engaged In pynamltine
Street Cars.

Pensacola, -Fifty-seven sticks
of dynamite, each of them one-half to
two pounds In weight, were found FRI
day night at point about 500 yards
from what is known as Big Bayou
trestle, west of the city. and the en-
tire quantity is now in the possession
of the officers OF the navy yard. The
dynamite was found by marines from
the navy yard. II is believed that the
persons who have been dynamiting
street cars had secreted the supply.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
International Conferences WIN 30
Held at Shanghai.

Paris.-T'he government at Waak
ington has proposed Shanghai. jan
nary /, 1909. as the time and plact
for the holding OF the coming inter
national conference at which the
powers are to FIX the details for the
cessation of the cultivation of opium
within their respective territories In
order to assist China in suppressina
me use Of opium among the Chinese
The French government has accepted
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Crowds cheered When Woman Was
Discharged by Court.

Cassopolis, Mich.The aequittal OF
Mrs. Christina Metsker Of South
Bend, Ind, of the charge of numbering
Carleton Morgan of South Bend, at 3
o'clock on the morning OF April 10.
outside the home of Mrs. Mae Green
in this city, was the occasion Of an
unprecedented demonstration In court
late Friday. Deaf to warnings and
threats of arrest. the crowd cheeFed
and clapped hands and sang.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
ann.d n EIsntrle slunal.

Sir Robert Ball states that Il q teie
graph wire were carried seven times
around the earth On the line Of the
equator, distance ct $4,000 miles. the
electric signal would make the seven
currents in one second.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22

"That supercilious editorial of yours
this morning" said the caller. was a
palpable imitation of Macanlay."
"Ahl" replied the editor, you are.
IN mood for flattery."
Il did not intend to datter you" re-
Joined the caller icily.
me? oh, dear, no. was thinking
of Macaulay"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
owl caaaed CONFEDERATION.

An owl flew out OF burning chin.
ney at Coverach. Cornwall, England,
with its feathers on fire. and perched
on a hay-rick near at hand. The re-
suit was that the rick was completely
destroyed, and several stacks Of
straw barely escaped.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
acIantIslc Loaflna.

~Chess, checkers and whist are mar.
velous inventions" says the philoso.
pher Of folly. They enable man to
waste his time and still have the feel
ing that he il accomplishing some
thing intellectual.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
Independence League in California.

San Francisco--With 100 delegates
in all. representing thirty out of
thirty-eight counties in California,
the state convention of the Independ-
ence league met Saturday, adopted
platform, declaring against fusion
with any other political party, and
elected four delegates at large and
four aiternates to the national con.
vention OF the Independence league
to be held in Chicago on July q.
The Eighth congressional district
delegations also held their conven-
lions and elected two delegates and
two alternatives from each district.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-05-22
on. uas Tor Lead Pencils.

Some manufacturer Is advertising
lead pencils or IL degrees Of black
meas: ''One for Every Purpose" Does
this include the purpose Of fishing
through the stats on the foor OF
street car for the fare You dropped7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CASINO

Rowling Alleys Special prizes for Christmas. Billiard ParIOr Rifle Range and Skating Rink.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
"i5" TOURNAMENT

The following Is the last half ( a schedule of games in the forty fiv tournament now going on among tn Foresters:
 Dec 17-Court Falcon at CouI Rose Hill.
 Dec 17-Court Vigilant at Cour Hancock.
 Dec 21~--Court Hancock at Cour Vigilant.
 Dec 24-Court Hellmann at Cour Oregon.
 Dec 24-Court Crosby at Cour Linden.
 Dec 25-Court Linden at Cour Oregon.
 Dec 25-Court Oregon at Cour Shields.
 Jan 4-Court Phelan at Cour Vigilant.
 Jan 5-Court Rose Hill at Cour Falcon. Jan Court Vigilant at Cour Phelan
 Jan Court Linden at Court Rose Hill.
 Jan Court Falcon at Court Hancock.
 Jan S-Court Hellmann at Court Shields
 Jan S-Court Oregon at Court Crosby.
 Jan 14-Court Shields at Court Oregon.
 Jan 14-Court Linden at Court Oregon.
 Jan 14-Court Hancock at Court Phelan Gin reading room.)
 Jan 1S-Court Falcon at Court Vigilant.
 Jan 19-Court vigilant at Court Falcon.
 Jan 21-Court Hancock at Court Phelan.
 Jan 22-Court Crosby at Court Shields.
 Jan 2S-Court Shields at Court Hellmann.
 Jan 2S-Court Crosby at Court Oregon.
 Jan 29-Court Falcon at Court Phelan (n reading room).
 Feb 1-Court Rose Hill at Court Vigilant.
 Feb 2-Court Phelan at Court Falcon.
 Feb 4-Court Rose Hill at Court Phelan.
 Feb 11-Court Shields at Court Linden
 Feb 11-Court Oregon at Court Hellmann.
 Feb 1l-Court Rose Hill at Court Hancock Gin reading room). Feb 12-Court Linden at Court Shields
 Feb 12-Court Hellmann at Court Crosby.
 Feb 1S-Court Rose Hill at Court Hancock.
 Feb 1S-Court Oregon at Court Linden Gin reading room).
 Feb 22-Court Linden at Court Oregon Gin reading room).
 Feb 25-Court Rose Hill at Court Phelan Gin reading room).
 Feb 25-Court Hellmann at Court Linden.
 Feb 26-Court Shields at Court Crosby.
 Feb 27-Court Crosby at Court Hellmann Gin reading room).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Big Poultry Exposition.

Chicago. Dec 15.-The Chicago pouE try show. one of the three big events of the year for the fowl fancier. open cd here today with splendid e1hibi- tion of chickens. pigeons, turkeys, duck. geese and other feathered speci- mems.
 More than 1000 chickens of all known breeds are entered. Prizes amounting to more than S10,OOO are offered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
WATERFOWL JOTTlNGS

Christmas sale, $3 knickerbOcker -uits, $l19. Upson, Singleton x Cos.
 Mrs Margaret Colgan expects to move 10 Waterbury in the near fu- fure.
 The annual meeting of Federal lodge F. of A. NJ was held last evening.
 Mrs Thomas Dunn of Danbury is }<lring her son Edward Dunn of Cherry avenue.
 Telephone the bottler. W H. Bor- rhardt for some of Hellmann's spec jJj Bohemian brew. It will be ou- Io-mOrrOw
 \ special ear has been engaged for 10 ake the Taft students 10 New York on Wednesday when they leave on their Christmas vacation.
 Mrs John HoIleran who has been al he New Haven hospital for the past five weeks returned home last evening much improved in health.
 The art exhibition and candy sale for he benefit of the Baldwin school takes place this evening. There has been a large advance sale of tickets.
 The appeals of the property own CTS on Main street from the new layout of the highway from the old cemetery 10 the residence of Thomas Fray will be heard in the superior court in about a week.
 A meeting of the voters of the east side school district was held last evening and it was voted not to consolidate with the south district. hut 10 build a two room school bouso for their own accommodation. The building will probably be erected on Falls avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
THEATER CORNERSTONE LAID

New Home Of Dramatic Art In Amer
 ica Is Begun.
 New York, Dec. l5.-The cornerstone of the New theater. which will be, if the plans of its founders are realized, \ home for the dramatic art of Amer lea, was laid today in the presence of m assemblage of authors, drama atists. .lty officials and other distinguished persons.
 Mayor Mcclellan and Augustus Thomas made addresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15

ing. You'll find our prices fol
 these novelties are unusually
 reasonable .. .. .... .
 5Oc, S1, S1.5O, $1.9s, S2.5O and
 S49S each.
 NOVELTY HAT PINS. Most of them are entirely out of
 the ordinary in design and they
 make pretty gift at T small
 outlay of money; each in a holi
 day box. 25c, 5Oc, .5c and &t each FANCY BELT BUCKLES. There are so many different styles
 in these that we can easily satis-
 fy any taste or fancy, in gilt,
 oxidized. jeweled and .Eameled,
 each in a fancy gift box .....
 ... .. 25c, soc, 75c and S1 each MEMS JEWELRY.
 Cuff Links. Studs and Scarf Pins. In the solid gold and gold plate A fine showing of the very newest de signs at prices 40 to 50 per cent less than the same goods are usually sold for Scarf Pins and Cuff Links put up in boxes.
 Holiday lines of Books, Dolls. Pic lures, Leather Goods. Gloves, Neck wear, Art Goods and Mems Furnish ings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15

Is the most precious of gifts and should not be neglected. Eye Glas- ses and Spectacles make the most thoughtful gifts. Eyes examined Free when you make the purchase or any time after the Holidays and Lenses CHANGED FREE OF CHARGE. We have established our Reliability by our low prices and fair dealing. Our prices for the righ; Glasses are the lowest in Waterbury
 Xmas SpeciaI-Gold-FiIled Glasses worth $3.5O, our price, $1.
 The Best Optical Go.
 PERMANENT LOCATION.
 l9 Abbott Ave. Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Charlemaqne Tower Defeated.

Philadelphia. Dec. 15.-C Charlema gne Tower. recently ambassador to Ger many. was defeated for the office of president of the Union League club of Philadelphia by James F. Hope. mer. fhant and financier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CARS AMBASSADOR DIES.
Muravieff, Russian Representative at
 Rome, Stricken Suddenly.

Rome. Dec. 15.-NichOlas Y. Mura. vieff. Russian ambassador to Italy. was seized with apoplexy while walk Ing on the CorsO
 He died shortly afterward in a hotel to which he was carried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15

\ FEW GIFT SUGGESTIONS THAT ARE HANDSOME, USEFUL AND MODERATE IN PRICE. FANCY METAL JEWEL CASES. A larger line and much better val ues than we've ever offered. They're in the most artistic de signs. in the French gray or Ormula gold finish, prices .,
 5Oc. 75c, S1, $1.19, S1.25, $1.40,
 S1.19, S19S, $2.39, S2.9S and
 S3.229 each.
 FANCY CANDLESTICKS. In gray, silver, gold and old brass ... soc. 75c, S1 and $1.25 each ROSARY BEADS.
 A splendid assortment of kinds and prices in this line Pearl Beads with silver chains, 5Oc Pearl, Crystal, Amethyst, Emerald and Garnet Beads, with gold filled chain. ... ...... S1.OO Pearl, Emerald, Garnet and Ame- thyst Beads with gold filled chains, warranted for 10 years, at.. ... .S2.49 and SS.49 GERMAN SILVER MESH PURSES. In several styles, silk or kid lin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
GRIEVE, BISSET, & HOLLAND >3S-4O Bank Street. Tel 5S3
 Waerbury's Busy Corner Store
 R. CLEANERS
We've a Store Filled to Overflowing
 With Fresh Holiday Goods

gifts glad iably satisfactorily begin
 the benefit immediate shopping for stocks the hooscrs and satisfactory Ev gained by shopping Much be lost by delaying STORE TOMORROW NIGHT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Casino Skating Rink
 Coupon

This coupon and 10c will entitle the holder 10 d pair of Roller Skates between the hours of 10 d. m. and 12 m. and ? ?. m, and D, m. Music ev- cry afternoon and evening.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
RACETRACK GAMBLING.


first opportunity.
RACETRACK GAMBLING.
We have upheld the constitution of the state
and effected the repeal of tricky law through
which the prohibition against public gambling
was nullified in favor of special interest
am not opposed TO sport / have no desire
to curtai the legitimate enjoyments the rec
reations OF the people 1 would not seek to de-
prive any citizen of the liberty to which he Is
entitled On the contrary. we want an abun-
dance of wholesome living. with increased op-
portunities for relaxation to tighten the burdens
of our daily toll.
liberties and the first principle of our institu-
tions is unhesitating obedience to its mandates.
That is the rule of the people. for the constitu-
ton is the peoples will Our welfare is rooted
in respect for law. And In defence OF the honor
OF the state. in defence OF the manhood Of the
state ask that the position we have taken
in enforcing the constitution of the state shall
be maintained.
A law for the suppression of bucket shops has
been enacted. 1 recommended to the Legis-
lature that provision should be made for suit
able inquiry into the facts relating to specula-
ton In securities and commodities with view
TO ascertaining the manner in which illegitimate
transactions may be prevented and legitimate
business safeguarded. In making this recon-
mendation l had in mind such expert in
qury made into banking conditions. the
result of which was the passage of highly bene-
fetal measures. have no sympathy with fam
ciful schemes for the regulation OF business. or
with arbitrary legislation: but IL is important
to the maintenance of business stability and 10
the prosperity of honest enterprise that suitable
opportunity should be afforded for the proper
dealing with all questions that are presented.
10 the end that such remedies may be provided
as. after competent consideration, may be found
advisable.
ELECTIONS AND DIRECT NOMINATIONS.
OF fundamental Importance is purity of cleo
tions and the free and interrupted expression OF
the popular will Marked progress has been
made. Two years ago we passed law prohibit
ing corporations from making contributions To
campaign funds. We have passed and strength
ened law for the prevention Of corrupt prac-
tices and making provision for publicity to
campaign contributions and expenditures.
believe no more drastic statute has been passed
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
WHAT WOULD OPPONENTS DO?

yyeuld our opponents refuse what is now given
them? Last year We appropriated S1,5OOo0e
toward the expense Of the new Education Build
sne and $500 600 for the acquisition OF forest
lands which are purchased through a board
composed under my designation Of representa-
tiYes of both parties.
q new Education Building, or 10 continuing the
r,olicy of extending our forest preSeTVet IL re-
ouires about 100000 more for education now
than II did in 1898 Do our opponents condemn
this expenditure for schools? Large outlays are
required for maintaining highways. Are these
coranlained of? We have increased the appro-
r1r;afions for the Department of Labor and for
the Department of Agriculture; we are under
taking the needed improvement OF the state falr
upon a comprehensive pian and this year have
dedicated a new liberal arts building, a structure
OF beauty and convenience, admirably suited 10
its purpose, built honestly within the u1he SET
and within the appropriation
Do our opponents oppose these outlays? The
various administrative departments are ear
restly demanding larger appropriations required
for more eficient work in meeting the demands
OF the people. Shall they be altogether denied!
The offices of Secretary of State, Controller,
ATTORNEY General. State Treasurer and State En-
pineer and Surveyor are held by Democrats But
the appropriations for the running expenses OF
their departments are in excess of those OF their
predecessors And several of these offlcers
understand asked the Legislature for more than
Under the most circumspect management ex-
penses inevitably increase with the growth OF
population and Of necessary demands. upon gov
ernment These matters are carefully gone
over. Last year / vetoed items amounting 10
81 0S9 36l; 40 in appropriations and this year
/ vetoed items amounting to S6O9O41 90. Our
effort has been to make progress conserTatlVely,
TO expend moneys wisely, TO meet just demands
SO far as possible. We have sought economy
and efficiency and reckless denunciation cannot
change the facts.
1t is also charged that / have failed to exercise
the powers conferred upon me by the Moreland
act passed last year for the investigation of de-
partments. have not construed this act as
giving or as intending 10 give authority to in
vestigate the offices held by other elected state
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
BUY READY=rIADE CLOTHES,

phone and telegraph companies This is a log
fcal extension and it should be made at the
first opportunity.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
DEAFNESS CURED
By New Discovery
81 have de-
mon Strat ed
that deafness
can be cured.
DIR, Guy Gilt
ford Powell.

The how TO use the mysterious apd ihyissos
nature forces for the Deafness and Head Nos
has last been discovered BY the famous PHYSICS
Scientist. DR. Guy clifford Powell DEAFNESS ana r.s
Noises disappear as II BY magic under the use q xso
new and wonderful discovery He viii send al
suffer from Deafness and Head Noises full intorgAS,v
how they can De cured absolutely free no
been what caused their deafness
This marvellous Treatment simple. natural ana
that YOU will wonder why dscoVersa -
fore. Investigators astOnshed and cured soa
themselves marvel the quick results Any deat
full information how cured GuiekJ ~
stay cured without investing s.r Ss-
Write to-day 10 DR. Guy clifford Powell. S9eS Es .~
Bldg. Peoria. full information OF tas ~
and wonderful discovery. absolutely tree
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27

jim H.-Important home Letter at Qsusrsl
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