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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14

Perfectly II sounds the easiest
thing. But ! don't wish TO hear the
remarks OF the admiralty when they
see the result
Il am interested In navigation to
the slight extent possible 10 mere
yachtsman. May join your inter
posed Cbristobal.
"Oh, yes!' said the captain offhand-
edly.
Elsie repressed the smile on her lips.
Did the worthy doctor fear develop.
ments II this harmless mapmaklng
progressed In his absence? She i'm,
agined, too, that Courtenay's acqui.
escence In Christobal's desire to be
present was not wholly In accordance
with his innermost wish. She prompt
ly crushed that dangerous fancy The
captain was only seeking for some ex-
cuse to take her away from the rough
work OF rigging the extra awnings.
How cdd that the other thought should
have cropped up first!
"You still think the Kansas will win
clear Of her difiicultiesY" she said
rather hurriedly. after all, the ships
safety Is essential to your survey"
every hour strengthens my opin
lon," was the confident reply. "Suare2
says that there Is reasonable chance
of occasional brief spells of fine wealth
er at this period of the year. At any
rate, the gale may not be absolutely
continuous, and Walker Is assured that
he can patch up the engines for halt
speed. Given a calm day-a day like
this, for instance-we can reach the
strait in few hours
And the Indiansf"
II leave them out of my reckoning
What else can dor
XIII EN-" said Tollemache.
Courtenay glanced sharply at his fel
low countryman. lie disllked these
references to the AlacuIof bogy In
Elsie's presence.
1--WE have dynamite aboard" said
Tollemache. 'fWhy not construct
couple Of Internal machines which
could be fired by pulling string and
let them drift toward the canoes when
the Indians are near enougbf"
1T is worth trying" was Courte
nays brief comment, though he saw
later that Tollemache's suggestion was
very useful one.
Elsle's first task was to prepare a
large scale drawing of the southern
part Of Hanover island as set forth In
admirably chart No. 1887 (sheet 2,
Patagonia) which Is the only trust
worthy record available for shipmas-
ters using the outer passage between
the gulf OF Penas and the strait Of Ma.
gellan. II was a simple matter TO I'll
In the few contours given. The neigh. |
boring small islands were shown in
reasonable detail, but the whole west. |
ern coast OF Hanover island itself con
sisted OF dotted line and a solitary |
peak, Stokes mountain, the height OF
which could be estimated and its DO
sition triangnlated from the sea. Even
Conception strait, on the north, and
the San E,ss channel, on the south,
were ma II those significant dot
ted iince g coast was practically |
unknDya iil2ed man.
II wa4 in on the girl while she
worked thai ihc chief marvel in her |
present e"Hdi.lca was the triumph Of
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clear OF the bluT which hides Otter
creek Imagine II will be possible
then 10 see the full extent OF the bay.
! must get you TO sound Suarez as to
the lay OF the land"
u hope you win do nothing Of the
sort, protested Elsie earnestly
why? DO you think the canoe un.
snfeY'
"No, no; not that But those waiting
Indians They might see you
"Ob the Indians againl shall run
no risk OF that sort. II would indeed
be the irony of fate II the Kansas
slipped her cable and left the skipper
behind"
"Hub- no fear. She'd follow y0i like
Joey, was tellIn' Miss Maxwell what
lucky fellow you are, Besides, II
you went I'd be In command, an you
know what would happen then. II all
else failed, the bloomin' tub would
turn turtle In the pool"
To emphasize bis remarks Boyle
blew "a big smoke ring and shot sew
eral smaller rings through It.
Elsie felt Chrlstobals critical eye on
her. She was shading the outlines OF
the map and trusted that her head was
bent sufficiently to hide the teltale
color which leaped TO her face. But
Courtcnay wished 10 hear more Of this.
Il hope you do not credit everything
my chief officer says about me-" he
said, glancing over her shoulder at the
drawing, nor about himself" he add
ed, ns she was too busy 10 look up. ITO
my knowledge he has refused the com
mand Of two ships since we both join.
ed the Kansas"
"Home ordersr' cried Boyle, who
was certainly beyond himself Probs
bly, he missed his regular vocal exer-
else owing 10 lack Of crew. my
missus says 10 me: You just stick TO
Captain Courtenay, young fellerme
lad He's one Of the get,rlcb-quick
sort. P'raps you'll learn from him how
TO dodge board OF trade Inquiries
You stand on what told you, Miss
Maxwell. You remember-commodo
HUH
Courienay glanced at the chronomc-
ter.
II must be or" he announced ~Tolle
m0cbe may need some help with his
bombs, aud those Chiieans require
looking after"
Christobal. too quilted the chart
room 10 visit his patients. lie had said
very little while he sat there, and Elsie
did not know whether 10 laugh or cry
at the tragic comedy OF her environ.
ment She was only certain Of one
tliing-sh would like 10 box Boyles
ears. She was completely nt loss to
account for his persistent efforts 10
[cogTisuED ON LAST PACE
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Rutland, Vermont.

Just then was hardly responsible fol
my actions, and | did happen to sec
and grasp the meaning of passage In
letter from Captain Courtenay's SIS
ter which alluded to his athanced
wife, II is not such tragic admission
Is K? | would scarce have given II an
other thought were II not for your
manner this morning and your words
last night paid no heed at the time
TO the innuendo that ] had come on
deck to find him-to waylay him, as
have heard men say when speaking OF
type of woman | despise. SO | re-
solved to straighten out stupid little
tangle. 1t would be ridiculous in our
present state of suspended animation
to let such slight thing mar our
friendship"
Elsie was indulging In that most de-
luslye thing, self persuasion. II was
not surprising, therefore, that she failed
to note the unmixed satisfaction with
which Chrlstobal listened.
"Am | forgiven, tben?" he asked,
with new tenderness in his voice.
"Oh, yes; let us laugh at IT,
"But'--
"Please let us talk of something
more useful. l have little plan, and
you might ask the captain II he ap-
proves of ii. We have plenty Of strong
canvas. What do you say II set TO
work and cover In the promenade deck
fore and aft as well as both sides?
Then If the Indians try to seize the
ship they would not be able to gain
lodgment at SO many points stimuli
taneously II would simplify the de-
fense, so TO speak"
admirable. | am sure Courtenay
will agree. Indeed, | am ashamed that
we superior males failed TO hit on the
idea earlier. Before go let me be
sertain that my forgiveness is com
plete."
''Shall we quarrel about degree OF
blessednessi ! assure you like you
more than ever. When all Is said and
done, you thought was fllnging my
self at our excellent captains head. so
you tried to spare me the pangs of un.
requted love-" The words hurt, but
she did not finch Christobal, anxious
to deceive himself. was radiant
Your charity goes too far he cried.
"That was not the exact reason. No,
my dear Miss Maxwell; | begin to ex-
ercse a newborn discretion. shall
not elucidate that cryptic remark I'M
III after New Years day. But ! don't
mind telling you why have hit on
definite date. II all goes well with us
and we have had so many escapes
that Providence may well send US
few more--the Kansas should steam
out Of our little bay Of Good Hope
about that period. Then shall remind
you OF our discussion and keep my
promise"
With that he left her. After gasp
or two OF surprise, for Elsie could read
only one meaning into his words, she
hurried up the bridge companion to
arouse Mr. Boyle and ask what he
would like for luncheon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14
A SMALL
INVESTMENT

Don't mistake us for that
impossible thing, a"bargain
vehicle house. Such a thing
cannot exist. Our vehicles
are bargains in the sense
that they are sold at less
than others charge for work
OF equal merit, Your gain
isn't our loss. We undersell
because we buy close, for
cash and in large quantities.
That's why new surrey,
buggy, runabout. stanhope,
express or farm wagon or
any other style OF vehicle
bought OF us means a small
investment on your part.
All the 1908 styles OF the
country's leading factories
are to be found on our floors.
Harness also.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14

THE CAPTAIN
OF the KANSAS
BY LOUIS TRACY.

Of the hornins The Pillar Of Lsh Its
COPYRIGHT 1900 BY EDWARD J. cLoDE
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8 II A w
Has in Stock

All Wool Ingram and Pro BRUSSELS Art Squares 2HXs
sxJ and 4 yards
Wool Smyrna Rugs az II. X AZ r. fl, x 81 f., and
4 II. X 6b It,
new stock OF japanese Maitngs In green, blue aud
red fancy weaves, carpet effect, also fine grade Of
white. Every roll new one
The best assortment have shown OF Ingram,
Tapestry and Wilton Velvet Carpet Samples. All
lates, patterns and colofs
Burlap and Veneer Filings for Rugs
Cooks inlaid Liuoieum, Printed Linoleum and
OIL Cloth =
Can Gil your bill in Floor Coverings for less money
than you can bay for out OF town
A big mark down on all Qnarefed Oak Furniture
in stock
Give me a call ior anything in Furniture, Mattresses
o. Sewing Machines :.
I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
Furniture Repaired aud Rehnished Pictures Framed
Hair Mattresses made
Milbufu Farm Wagons and Dry Stove Wood
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Telephone, 7~i2,
Manchester Depot, W.
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CHAPTER XII.

"HE captain was enthusiastic
when he heard OF Elsie's idea
for the protection Of the main
dact Hon oyo.IIapt uatian ~ he
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14
Cash Feed Store

HEADQUARTERS FOR
Seed Spring Rye,
Seed Barley, Row,
Seed Barley, Bcafdless,
Michigan Seed Oats,
Sanford Fodder Corn,
Dickinson $ Rccleapcd Seeds,
Blatchiotd's 5 Cali Meal,
Kow Kure,
American Steel 4 Wire Cos.
Field Fencing,
Bafbed Wire Fencing,
Wire Nails.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14
FINE PRINTING
JOURNAL OFFICE
II. ~. WILLIAMS

60 New Wagons big Top Busses Runabous Con-
cords etc Exclusive agency ker johnson Bicycle best Whe for
The money Quantities Of Tires and all Whee supplies Good
soment secondhand Wheels Wire Fence Barbed Wire Chicken
Wire Guns and Ammunition Gaphophones, Records Watches
Il will pay you to see before purchasing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-14

Elsic's frst task ,oas 10 prepare large
scale drdWtng.
But do mean 10 peep little farther
Into our estuary. Before the ship
sails may have another spare hour 10
devote TO IT,"
''Tn what wayT' asked Elsie.
by utilizing the canoe. a mile or
40 higher up the channel | should be
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Editor Applies for Patent

Editor May Of the Brandon News,
claims that he las perfected, with
the assistance Of f B Walrod. an
expert machirist Of that place. a
mailing ma,..iue that is destined to-
revolutionize the work of mailing
clerks in all Of the newspaper Offices
OF the country. The contr:vance
prints the name and address clearly
on the margin 'of the paper, and it
is stated that an expert operator can
run it at the rate OF $500 an hour.
Aepatent has been applied for, and
the machines viii be put on tie mar
ket at an carly day, at fair price.
and under guarantee to do the work
weel and speedily larion-Lcdge
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
CLIPPINGS FROM THE =
MISSISSIPPI PRESS
. . q . q q = o O o o q . q q .
COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
May Be Established at Vicksburg BY
Episcopal Diocese

Bishop Theo DuB,se Bratton, Of
the Episcopal Diocese OF Mississippi
IS renewing his campaign in behalf
CT the proposed Diocesan College for
girls, 20 be established at Vicksburg,
and will endeavor. to complete the
"'ork OF raising the building fund
during TIE spring and summer
months.
The New Orleans architects en-
gagged to draw the plans and spec
tications will soon I've their work
ing plans in Iape. after whi,h the
diocesan committee will hold meet
ing to invite bids from contractors.
1t is the desire OF the leaders of
tbs movement, if poss 'tle, to get
the college buildings completed be-
fore the opening CT The next scolas-
tic term The Diocesan council will
meet at Aberdeen during the first
week in May, and the college move
ment will be one of the principal sub
jects for discussion at that gathering
-Vicksburg Post
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Al Intinated Seduction

It's really funny Tie first dash
out OF the box, the new levee board
appointed by Gov Noel for the up
per levee districe, has al first blush
grown in disfavor with the COVER
nor. The governor says that he has
information that the board he thinks,
requires investigating, and the gov
crncr in one Of his special messages
asks, fer the peoples sake, that Il
be investigated. But there seems to
be a big under the chip Reports
! from Clarksdale, the headquarters OF
ern'or has appointed. deny the wrong
that the governor intinates N his
special message. and claim that his
attitude is construed by many as an
evidence of great displeasure over
the failure of the commissioners
to elect certain men whom he fav-
ored for the offices of president and
secretary treasurer of the board 1t
is openly stated by some that Gov
ernor Noel made his appointments
] Of the levee board comm ssioners,
with some exceptions, with the I'M
Outstanding that the appointees were
to cast their votes for the men he
selected for these offices, but that
/ his plan has miscarried.
/ If all this is true, the sanctihcation
OF that innocent smile has proven
to have been seduced by the atmo-
sphere around ackson.-M ayersville
/ Spectator
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
County a & M. Colleges

Ons Of the most practical laws
passed by our recent legislature
was that providing that the boards
OF supervisors OF the several coun-
ties may establish and maintain
county agricultural high schools.
I'm ordr to secure the appropria-
ton set aside for the maintenance
OF such schools, the boards must Sc
cure at least twenty acres OF land,
by purchase or otherwise for such
purpose.
The Law requires the state sup
erintendent of education to visit the
school, and in thu evsnt OF his ap-
proval aud endorsemc OF same,
the state auditor is authorized by
law. to issue a warrant for $1,000 to
the county for the use of the school,
the us. OF same being vested in the
board of trustees appointed to look
after the school
Each county in the Delta needs
such a school, and we hope our peoe
pl will not lag behind in securing
the land for such school Missis-
sippi IS an agricultural state and
needs, more than any other state,
modern methods for the planting and
the scientific working OF her pro-
ducts. Sofns Of our Delta lands need
reviving and fertilizing so that bet
ter crops can be produced, and these
/ schools will aid our home boys IN
becoming practical farmers, and IN
still into them ideas of great value
in the pursuit Of their daily labors
on the forms.
Our boys must be taught the sci
ence of agriculture, the grading OF
cotton. the analysis Of soils, the pro-
per frtilizers to use to revive lands
and secure the best results for the
| Least labor.
We hope to see such farm III
twelve rnIcnths-Indaanola Enter
prise.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05

question of whether the Hebron bill
passed at the recent session OF tn
legislature abolished the county con
Wet leasing system will abrogate ex-
listing contracts.
In n ply to the inquiry the attor
ney general cites section 70 OF the
act which provides that the law :
not apply to existing contracts In
other words, in counties where the
prisoners are now leased to contrac-
tors, th.se leases will not be abro-
gated by the new law
This clause was inserted for the
purpose OF allowing boards of sup
ervisors ample time TO make their
arrang ments to- purchase convict
farms, and. in counties where the
average number OF convicts is nos
sufficient to maintain farm, to join
with adjacent counties in purchasing
land for this purpose and operating
a farm on a cooperative basis
While It is generally conceded that
the Hebron bill will cause financial
/ loss to- some counties, owing to the
fact that they have a small average
number Of convicts, it is believed
! that the loss will be only temporary
in character. and that they can quick
/ w adjust themselves to the new or
der OF things The county convicts
are now leased III about two-thirds
of the counties of the state.-Jack-
son News
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
To Acquire Hayti

1t seems to be inevitable that the
Unitsd States will be mnder the dis
agreeable necessity, sooner or later,
of taking the responsibility of gov
erning Hayti The island IS one OF
the richest and most beautiful IN the
world, and its close proximity to
this country makes it impossible that
it should be permitted to remain in
it's present chaotic condition. 1t is
rot strange til at the United States
government. especially after its Phil
ippine experience, should hesitate to
take up the burden which fate has
so clearly laid down to it.
The control OF Hayti Would sim
ply mean its rule by the strong arm
Of power, by the presence OF large
military force and by the same tao
tics bv which other nations govern
barbarous dependencies. There APP
pears to b.. no way out of the dim
Guilty This country wants neither
Cuba or Hayti. and yet both must
eventually become part of it; if for
no other reason. because OF the nee
essity Of suppressing nuisances at
our doors.-Vioksburg American.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05

tives sett1sd in this country. I'm
whiting retaliation is being practiced
against those nations. from an I'M
expected source, as will be read IN
the following articl4s from the Pitts
burg Press.
..Pittsburg. Pa. March 3o-An or
der to discharge all foreigners en-
ployed on the Pennsylvania railroad
has just been issued The army of
employees on the Pennsylvania svs-
TEN, which in normal times is about
10000, has many citizens, but thous
ands of foreigners ar.s employed as
laborers. At Wall, Pa, where all
the cars on the Pittsburg division are
cleaned and switched, number of
foreman objected to discharging for
eigners who rad proved competent
wiorkmen Their objections were
met with a persmptory order to re-
place every man with a citizen. and
to be sure that all were eligible to
vote"
Farther than the demand for vot-
ing eligibles, we have seen no ex-
PLANTATION OF this edict from a cor
poration that has been one of the
largest immigratiorr promoters and
employers Of foreigners. Under the
general policy OF cutting down forces
by the railroads, AID with the land
afflicted with the return of the cpl
will be no trouble in roofing out the
denic Of the unemployed there
If voting tractability is what is aim
ed at in Pennsylvania, negroes will
doubtless be used largely to fill up
the vacancies. This effect would in
crease immigration Of these non-vot-
ers to the states from which they
have been warned off.-Vicksburg
| Herald
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
MOBERY-SARGENT
A Quiet Home Wedding That is a
Surprise to Their Friends

Mr. Brutus Mobery, an engineer on
the government feet stationed at
Vicksburg. and formerly Of Gre en-
willie, and Miss Ada Sargent, of this
CITY. were married at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs W. A. Bradley on
Alexand street Tuesday night, Rev.
!. r. Countiss, pastor of the Metho
dist church, performing the cere-
money in the presence of f1w init
mate friends
The house was attractively decor
ated. and thz bride was lovely in 4
handsome wedding gown. She IS d
sister Of Mrs. w. A. Bradley and pos
sesses many charms and accomplish
ments.
TIE groom is a young man who
has host of friends here and in his
Vicksburg home, and he has worked
himself up to a responsible position.
on the fleet having worked on the
river all his life,
The wedding was in the nature OF
secret affair, none of Mr.. Mobery' 5
Vicksburg friends having any idea
that he was victim OF Dan Cupid
He secured a ten days vacation, and
came to this city Tuesday, the wed
ding following that night.
Mr.. and Mrs Mobery left on Wed
nesday mornings early train for Ten
nessee where they will spend 10 days
after which they will be at home to
their friends in Vicksburg.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05

The action of the board of super
visors in not calling for the good
road bond issue was made eompul-
sorry upon them by the petition sign
ed by the required number OF tax
payers against the issue of the bonds
However, the good roads matter is
not to be killed, and IN the near flu
ture a better plan will be presented
to the tax payers for their approved
and it is expected that the plan will
meet with almost their unanimous
support.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Negro Deckhand Drowned

The tug towboat, Joy Patton, had
the misfortune to lose one of her ne
gro decklands about five miles be-
low the city Tuesday afternoon The
negro's name was Ed Green. At the
time the accident happened he was
walking along the edge of the boat
performing some duty, and acciden
taIlv fell overheard, and sank before
help could reach him. His body has
not vet been recovered.
Columbus Newman, another negro
accidentally fell into the river about
II o'clock Tuesday morning, but he
was rescued and is none the worse
off for his bath.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Installation Postponed

The date for the installation OF the
local dam of Beavers has been post
poned until Tuesday, April IA, on
which night many on the high off
cials OF the order will be present
to see the local dam instituted in thc
proper manner About one hundred
candidates will enter the order IS
charter members, and great time
is anticipated
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Buffalo Gnats in Bolivar

Buffalo gratis have appeared in
large number in various parts of the
western portion OF the county, and
many mules have been killed by
them This is very unfortunate for
our planters and lSvee men, as mules
are worth considerable money. Own
ers OF stock should take every pre-
caution to protest their animals
from these little insects Rosedale
Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
A Black List of Foreigners

Recently the press dispatches were
explaining the bars placed against
Mississippi and other Southern
states in lesser degrees. by the Italian
and Austrian governments. Imni-
grants OF those nationalitiss, which
have of late years been supplying
the foreign inflow to this country,
have been officially and vehemently
warned against coming TO this state
Consular officials have arbitrarily
refused to transmit passage monc Y,
and grant passports to their sub
jrrts, upon application of their rela-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Bank Gets Charter

Grenada, Miss. April 8.-Ths
Bank of Commerce, the newly or
ganized bank of Grenada, has beer
granted its charter by the governor
and will be open doT busi1s IS with
in a few days.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-05
Can Fix The Census

The press of Harrisburg is rising
up because R. G. Dunn & Co.'S ag
ency has given that city popula
ton Of only 10000. If Hattiesburg
isn't satisfied with this showing. the
people down there can get thar fellow
who gave Jackson population OF
$4,000 to take their cenais He can
FIX it for them.-Coltarnbu Dispatch.