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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

Chauvenet's rigid figure suddenly re-
Taxed. He leaned against chair with
q return of his habitual nonchalant air
and waved his hand earelessly.
Between gentlemen-so small a mat
tery'
.sfo be sure, the merest trife,'' laugh
ed Armitage with entire good humor.
And where gentleman has the
predatory habits of burglar and
housebreaker
"Then lesser affairs, such as picking
up trinkets"-
Come naturally; quite SOL" And
Cbauvenet twisted his mustache with
an air of immense satisfaction
but the genial art of assassination
there's a business that requires a
calculating hand, my dear NJ. Chau
venet-"
Chauvenet's hand went again to his
lip.
ITO be surep he calculated. with
Eest.
.But alone-alone one can do little
For larger operations one requires,
should say. courageous associates
Now. in my affairs. would you believe
me. | am obliged to manage quite
alone"
How melancholy" exclaimed Chau
yenet-
ut is. indeed. very sad!' and Armi
tage sighed, tossed his cigarette int
the snoldering CRATE and babe Chauve
net a ceremonious good night.
"Ah. we shall meet again, dare
sayr'
saThe thought does credit to a gen
erous nature, = responded Armitage ant
passed out into the house
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

He turned TO md Chauvenet close a.
his side. He had not heard the man
enter. but Chauvenet had been in his
thoughts. and he started slightly al
finding him so near Chauvenet held
In his white gloved hand gold cigar
erfe case. which he opened with a de
Iiberate care that displayed its embel
Ighed side. The smooth golden surface
cleaned In the light. the helmet m
blue and the white falcon flashed in
Arrnitage.s ewes. The meeting was
clearly By intention, and a slight smile
PLAYED about Chauvenet's lips in his
enjoyment of the situation. Armitage
smiled up at him in amiable acknowl-
edgment of his courtesy and rose.
"You are very considerate, monsieur
] was just at the moment regretting
eur distinguished hosts oversight in
providing cigars alone Allow metz
He bent forward, took the outstretch-
ed open case into his own hands, re-
moved cigarette, snapped the case
shut and thrust ii into his trousers
pocket-all, as it seemed. at a single
stroke.
-My. dear SIR" began Chauvenet,
white with rage.
my dear NJ. Chauvenet." said Armi-
tage. striking match, Il am indebted
to you for returning trinket that |
value highly"
The fame crept half the length Of
the stick while they regarded each
other. Then Armitage raised it to the
tip if his cigarette lifted his head and
blew cloud of smoke.
Are you able TO prove your property,
Mr. Armitage?" demanded Chauvenet
fnriously.
MY dear sir. they have saying in
this country that possession is nine
points of the law. You had it-now
have it-wherefore it must be miner
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

There are S0ddeT Dt0lcS IadH l0Stlt1
ones sogereiga."
her lay narrow strip of young ma
pies, and beyond this the wide park
road wound at the foot of a steep
wooded cliff. The place was perfectly
quiet save for the splash and babble OF
the creek.
Several minutes passed. Once she
heard her groom speak to the horses
though she could not see him. but the
charm of the place held her. She raised
her eyes from the tumbling water be
fore her and looked off through the
maple tangle. Then she drew back
quickly and clasped her riding crop
tightly. Some one had paused at the
dismounted, as she had, for a more in
innate enjoyment of the place. 1t was
John Armitage, tapping his riding boot
idly with his crop as he leaned against
tree and viewed the miniature valley
He was little below her, so that
she saw him quite distinctly an
caught a glimpse of his horse paving
with arched neck, in the bride path
behind him. She had no wish to meet
him there and turned to steal back to
her horse when a movement in the
naples below caught her eye. She
paused, fascinated and alarmed by the
cautious stir of the underground
The air was perfectly quiet: the dis
turbance was not caused by the wind
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

erect the conqueror. The afternoon
vas keen and sunny, and she had turn
al fmpatiently from a tea to which
sbe was committed to seek the open.
Tho call of the outdoor gods sang in
her blood. Daffodils and crocuses lift
u yellow danes and rudy torches
from every dooryard. She had pinned
! spray of erbutus to the lapel q heI
80 riding coat. IT spoke to her Of
80 Zine horizons Of the Virginia hills.
The Young buds Ii the naples lowered
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

mo; it was nothing, Thomas moth
ing at ALL" and she mounted and turn.
ed toward home.
Her heart was still pounding with
excitement. and she walked her horse
to gain composure. Twice, in circum-
stances most unusual and disquieting.
she had Witnessed an attack on John
Armitage by an unknown enemy. She
recalled now certain pathos of his
figure as she first saw him leaning
against the tree watching the tur-
bulent little stream, and she was Inn
patient to find how her sympathy went
out to him. 1t made no difference who
John Armitage was; his enemy was q
coward, and the horror Of such a men
ace to mans life appalled, her. She
PASSED mounted policeman, who rec
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

Then the head and shoulders of man
were disclosed as he crouched on
hands and knees, watching Armitage
His small head and big body as he
crept forward suggested to Shirley
some fantastic monster of legend. and
her heart beat fast with terror as a
knife flashed in his hand. He moved
more rapidly toward the silent figure
by the tree, and still Shirley watched
wide eyed, her figure tense and trem
bling. the hand that held the crop half
raised to her lips. while the dark form
rose and poised for spring.
Then she cried out. her voice ringing
clear and high across the little vale
and sounding back from the cliff:
"Oh, ohr' And Armitage leaped for
ward and turned. His crop fell first
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

upon the raised
hand. knocking
the knife far in
to the trees. then
upon the face
and shoulders of
the Servian. The
f e / o w turned
and fed through
the maple tan
gle. Armitage aft
er him. and Shir-
ley ran back to-
ward the bridge
where she had
left her groom
and met him
halfway. hurry
ing toward her.
What is it,
miss? Did you
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

had hurried home to escape the chill Of
the spring dusk, but she fingered on
reluctant 10 leave. and presently left
her horse with the groom that She
might walk alone beside the creek in q
place that was beautifully wild. About
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

With all of US. l think. the memory
of the perfect garden comes from
childhood. At least it is SO with me-
The locusts and evergreens. the Iilaes-
roses. honeysuckles, jasmine, holly
hooks and many minor flowers and all
a mothers tender solieitude over these
come back to me as fragrant ana
bright part of my childhood. What
ever love I have for the poisoning
and growing world is a gift. | think
from my God and my mother. Is it not
so with all of us?
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27

II one has an irritable skin and the
water for bathing is hard something
should be used to soften it Bran
makes hard water very soft and is
good for the skin. A couple of quarts
of bran put into a bag of cheesecloth
will be sufficient for an ordinary bath
tub full of water, and its use will maxi
the skin velyety and fine Oatmeal.
barley, rice and other farinaceous SUBJ
stances are often recommended for the
same purpose, either alone or in COM
bination. but bran is the cheapest anu
best of them all. Tincture of benzoia
added to the water makes it soft AMI
agreeable. few drops of ammonia.
not too much. will soften water used
for the hands or the face.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-08-27
: Chapter x =
JOHN AgMIrAeE IS sHADowED.

RMITAGE dined alone
that evening and left the
hotel at 8 O'Clock for a
walk. He unaffectedly
enjoyed paved ground
and the sights and WAYS
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20
FREEDOM FOR FISHER
 IS COMING IN SIGHT
The Case of a Naturalized American in
 a Russian Jail.

St Petersburg, Oct. 19.-The case of Adolph Fisher, a naturalized American citizen, who has been held for the past ten months in Russian iails, has been taken up by the Russian press, and with this cooperation the efforts of the American embassy to secure the release of Fisher may prove success full
 Fisher was arrested in a restaurant in Samara, frequented by petty crimi- nals, on suspicion of being implicated in murder. Subsequently his innocence was established. but he was kept in jail in St Petersburg, where in the meantime he had been transferred The foreign office repeatedly assured the embassy that it had nothing against Fisher and was ready to turn him over to the American authorities at some American port.
 Fisher claims that he was not aware of the character of the restaurant where he was arrested.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20
NOTICE OF RESTORATION OF PUBLIC LANDS TO SETTLEMENT AND ENTRY.

Notice is hereby given that the Act ing Secretary of the Interior has vacat- ed departmental order of withdrawal in so far as the same affects the with draWal for irrigation purposes under the act of June r, 1902 (32 Stat, 3SS), for use in connection with the Salt River Project, Arizona, of the follow ing described lands in the State of Arizona, and by his authority such of said tracts as have not been heretofore finally restored and are not otherwise withdrawn. reserved, or appropriated, will be subject to settlement under the public land laws of the United States on and after December 90, 1908 but shall not be subject to entry. filing, or se- lection until Januar-' %. 1909, at the United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona warning being expressly given that no person will be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever under any settlement or occupation be- gun after September Is. 1908, and prior to December 15, 1908. all such settle ment or occupation being forbidden:
 G. 6S s. R. P. NJ. T. 1 N, R w, s F of SEE. 1l, Sec. 2S.
 FRED DENNET,
 Commissioner, General Land Office.
 FRANK PIERCE, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior. For piano tunning phone red 2031 store 245 East Wash. Hamilton Bros.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20
PENNSYLVANIA FOREST FIRES

Reading, Oct 19.-Fierce fires are raging in the mountains east and north of Reading today. The haze and smoke are so dense that Mount Penn is com pletely enveloped. On the Blue noun tains a great tract has been burned over The state police fought the flames on Mount Penn.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20

Though the campaign liar has fail ed to prove that Ralph Cameron was a strike breaker he will shortly know that he is a record breaker.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20

The weather bureau has forced up on us again the necessity of ex- plaining to visitors that this is unus- uaI weather for this season of the year.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20

It Is CrystaIIized Cactus Candy, That makes the world seem bright. Then keep box handy Of CrystaIlized Canoy To keep you feeling right And if there is girl expecting That you will cali tonight,
 if you want a kiss that
 Is brim full of bliss, get A package of crystaIlizsd Candy
 At Donofrios'
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20

worn with one of the pretty corset covers V hi C h clos:s at the tack. All petticoat a. teriais are soft fin ishcd jest now, however, ard silk IS just as V c II adapted to this model as lingerie material. Invert- ed r1aits can be laid il the hack or it can be cut of and finishedin ha style andthe hounce can be used or the skirt left rlain asliked. Small and slsnGcr ws must be it we would preserve a fashionable out line and the skirt pro CT must therefore be made absolutely with out f:Ilness, b Ut many women ike sone flare about the feet and the Hounce could with proprietY temade from a cY tAftetta while the upper part of the skirt iss plain coiored softer silk. The corIet cover is C n armingiY dainty and att tractfve and can be c SC d either with or without sleeves and cut in almost any out line ct the neck that may Dc liked. Lingerie materials are t5nse m st uted tut washable slks are constant ly gaining vogue for un5er gar msnts a n d the corset cover made of su-h would De q . in ty a q d charming as well could be.
 Tor the medium size will be re- quirsd, for the corset cover Z4 yards of material Z4 or B or IS yards 4 inches uiic. &i- ards of l.sertoh, , yarcs .E z1Eilfi for the
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20
Women'S Peady=tO=Wear Apparel Full of Merit
See the greatest line of
Waists
ever displayed in Phoenix.

tFNA hAsRAcAgN Nu III AlOtAAAAa
 In spite of the heavy demands on our Waist stock. since season open ing. daily express shipments continue to keep the stock at topnotch of eff cheney. The Waists from some of the most noted designers of the universe show one of the most diverse assort- ments of the richest and most ex- elusive ideas and patterns in Arizona. The display is comprehensive. About every material and artistic idea to- gether with the most elaborate hand embroidery work, trimming and rich faces, combine to make these the most original of models. All of quite unusual merit at the prices offered
 ....-.....-.--S $500 to S27.5O
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20

For piano tunning phone red 2031 store 245 East Wash. Hamilton Bros.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-20
DAILY FAsHIoN B ALKs
 BY MAY MANToM
 TO WEAR WITH THE NEW GOWN. EE close Hitting pettoat
TO WEAR WITH THE NEW GOWN.

the latest dees Fashion Whou
 
 anecsitY. This made o finished nansok and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
PREP1RING Gas APPEAL.
Eighty Cent Case Before United
STATES Supreme Court Soon.

Representatives of tho various interests
working night and day preparing for the argument
before the United States Supreme Court the
appeal from the decision of Judge Hough declaring
the So-cent rate coniscatory, and therefore
unconstitutional The is on the preferred cal
endar, which VIII be taken up at the first regular
session OF the for the fall term. which opens
IN Washington to-day. It is, however, No. 20 on
the list. and viii therefore not be reached. in all
probability, for ten days two weeks
The Constitutonality of the act viii be upheld by
Assistant Corporation Counsel Burr and ex.Judge
Alton B. Parker. representing the city; George 5.
Coleman and Edward B. Whitney. for the Public
Service Commission. and Attorney General Jack
brief week ago Mr. Coleman and Mr.. Whitney
expect to have theirs ready by the end of the week
It is understood that they will present some
and interesting arguments The brief for the city
viii also be filed within few days.
The principal question at issue is whether the
gas company charge up the value of its fran
Chises, which it places at 100000, in scheduling
the amount of property which It is entitled to
get a fair return.
Judge HoUgh himself in his decision said: Tt
thus appears that the corporation under the Iegis
latve reduction ordered, can earn more than per
cent upon the present value of its investment IN
tangible property. If property only is consid-
cred. I think the return sufficient TO satisfy the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
MAYOR REBUKES BUTLER.
British Subject Made Deputy BIZ
Tenement House Commissioner. j..

Mayor Mcclellan yesterday sharply rebuked
Commissioner Butler Of the Tenement House De
partment for appointing William A. Robertson
first deputy in his department the day following
Mr. Robertson's naturalization as an American
citizen After q talk with the Mayor yesterday
Commissioner Butler said he would soon announce
the appointment OF Robertson's successor.
Il seems that AIr- Robertson comes from Eng
land. and took out his naturalization papers only
the day before he was appointed TO MS S4,o10 a
year place He has been holding office for some
years, and has been an inspector OF tenements
since 1902 He was receiving a salary OF $3.50 IN
that place and was designated plan consutant
As first deputy commissioner he succeeded Harry
Darwin. The Mayor said Robertson took out his
papers his Initiative
The Mayors letter to the Commissioner follows:
Il has been brought 10 my attention that when
first deputy in YOUR department OF about
September TO- 1903. he had not yet severed his re
latiCus as subject OF Great Britain. and that
he was not naturalized and admitted as a citizen
day before he was appointed by you 20 the Office
IN YOUR department
The Corporation Counsel has rendered 10 me an
opinion that the legality Of This appointment Is
the case. firmly believe in the doctrine of
home IN regard the filling Of local offices
Iucumbeuts Of Offices should have the QIa-l-ca-
tons Of q bona foe citizen before they are IN
trusted with the duty Of governing the citizens
and residents OF this city
The further fact that the aDCFe Information
was hidden from and hrdsfsst to nv notice
after the appointee was sworn IN makes the case
! request you 10 take the necessary steps to
carry out my views on this subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
DIVORCE LAST FOR COLONEL JEWELL.

Colonel James A Jewell. for several years United
States General Appraiser. has last succeeded in
obtaining a final decree of divorce from Mrs
Jewell. The Jewels were married at IlaconIa.
y H, in 1880 Trouble arose between them about
1900 which resulted in the action for absolute d.
vorce in 1902 Mrs Jewell denied the charges of
her husband and made counter charges. The case
Supreme Court. and jury, when q verdict IN
favor OF Colonel Jewell was returned Justice
Leventritt signed interlocutory decree in 1905.
Mrs Jewell appealed TO the Appellate Division, but
the finding CT the jury was there affirmed and she
took a further appeal TO the Court Of Appeals.
This tribunal recently affirmed the decision of the
Appellate Division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13

ten; Major William s PIERCE. ordnance department
Philadelphia, and Major Tracy c. Dickson ord
nance department, Sandy Hook Ali but Colonel
scriven underwent medical examination on Sen
TENDER 80. The ride at first scheduled n +aI-a
place on October l. and 3. but was postponed 70
me I'm Eth and 14th Of the month to await
Colonel Servers arrival from Fy1rone He US
examined yesterday. This ride VII finish the en-
duranoe tests ordered for army officers by the
President - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
PLANS FOR FLEET GOLFERS

Washington. Oct 12-The naval board on con
s0ruc1ion has submitted its Recommendations con-
oerhlng the chief characteristics Of the two fleet
golfers authorized at the last session of Congress-
Inc plans provide for carrying capacity. incIud-
Ing cargo Of 1880 tons Of coal The engines viii
furnish speed Of fourteen knots one will be
punt al the Mare Island Navy Yard and the other
unoeF contract Proposals VIII be invited in the
next few weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
orFTCERs BEGIN LAST TEST RIDE
General Grant Sets Pace-Is Riding $50 Miles
Voluntarily.

For Ethan Allen, Vermont Oct z fSpecial.-
he las z-7cp CT army officers, six in all, u
e.. - -zz- ride ordered by President Roosevelt
SO --ef- r-z- days lap today, starting from the
~ q O'clock this morning. General Grant SET
- -s-e this making the third 5o-nlile test ride
h has taken from Fort Ethan Allen and the fifth
t- 81 The other Two being from Pine Camp and
FRI 1r=-- On wednesday. when this ride IS in
..zas he VIII have taken test rides this year az
rsgz-s-s so niles. TIE actual riding with him
is pc-e-- voluntary. for. although he must su-
-e-fse Tie tests only colonies lieutenant colonies
md MAJORS ara required 10 take them. The gen
s-sl v-zs frry-eight years old last May
ne cescers taking this last test are Colonel
r4--re p Sc-i-e-. o. The signal corps. stationed
n Governors Island Lieutenant Colonel Will
An u Gibson. o. the ordnance department, sta
r7nez Fl v-arervIlet Arsenal New York Major
Henry A shaw. medical corps, Fort Slocun, New
T--y- Major Eugene Q. Fechet. signal corps. B0s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
BETTER KEEP YOUR DOG MUzzLED.
Health Department Orders No Let-up on
Stray Animal Warfare.

Doez without Ieashes or r1uzzLes viii receive Spe-
risI attention from Health Department patC0lrlfTl
this week beginRlng to-day DR.. Bensei, the SAM
rarv Superintendent. received complaint yester-
Gar that dogs were beginning 70 run at large again
and he sent for the head OF the sanitary police and
gave orders that he should d~taH seven men TO
spend their Whole tine gaming forsrr dogs The
ordinance mas been tentatively limited to October
81. but II WIS said that II would probably be eX-
tended for indefinite period
IL. Bersel Sid tho sanitary police had not at
any time been instructed TO let up on stray dogs.
but that h. believed a greater concentration 4
effort was necessary at this time. His patr0-man
in charge said that he received reports Of dogs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
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ment. bargains In UnceTwOOds. EeUllg-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
PASTOR GOES TO JAIL FOR A YEAR.

The Rev Aubrey ". Wilson. a Scotch Presbyte-
rtan minister. who lives at No So Gold street
Brooklyn. was sentenced to g year in the peni-
tertiary by Judge Dixie in the County Court Brook
lyn. yesterday. He was indicted by the last Kings
County Grand Jury for grand larceny in stealing
a quantity Of clothing from Mrs. Mary Ash The
Salvation Army got the minister Job with Mrs
Ash when he was stranded in New York When
she complained, a policeman sent the case
arrested police lieutenant he thought was acting
gCeeElE about the Ash house. It developed. when
the Lieutenant was aTraigned in court that he lad
been sent to arrest the clergyman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13
ROOFING AND LEADERS.

LANE SYSTEM LEADERS
away from wall by Lanes patent pipe
hangers saves leader saves wall Cirv-l-
lars mailed Ira G. Lane. 2U5 r Oath ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-13

being killed daily. but that there could De more
effort made TO enforce the law. and this will be
done this week.