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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-01-11
Deaths
MRS. MARY Al JACKSON.


Mrs. Mary A. Jackson, widow OF the
late Alexander Jackson, died Tuesday
at her home In Principle Furnace from
heart failure. She was IN her SSth
year, and was the oldest resident OF
that vicinity. She is survived by roo
descendants. 10 children. "A grand
children, and 81 great grand children.
The surviving children are Mrs. James
Craig, Mrs. Peter Hartenstinc, Mrs.
Jamcs Little, Mrs. John A. Hasson;
Mrs. DIR. Simmons. OF Chcstertown:
Miss Deborah Jackson, Alexander and
alter /. Jackson; Herman Jackson.
of Wilmington, Del. and Mrs. DIR.
Whistler, formerly residing in New
ark, Del. but now in the West. Her
deceased sons were John +. and George
Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson, whose maiden name
was burroughs, is of noted family.
Her great great grandmother was a
sister OF Daniel Boone. and Major
Caleb Bennett. oi Revolutionary fame
and afterwards Governor of Delaware.
was her great-unclc.
Her funeral was held Thursday, with
services at 1880 a. m, aud intermcnt
made in st. Marks Cemetery
ROBERT MONTGOMERY.
Robert Montgomery, aged "a years,
died at his home near Liberty Grove,
from heart failure, lie was apparent
ly in good health and was engaged in
rak;ng fire. when he fell suddenly to
the floor and expired.
Coroner Nelson was summoned, and
decming an inquest unnecessary, gave
certificate ~ death from heart fail
tirc.
Mr.. Montgomery was twice married
and is survived by his second wife, who
was the widow OF Robert Hart, OF Elk
Neck. and { children by his first mar
riage John Montgomery. Of Liberty
Grove; Frank Montgomery. Of French
town: Mrs Howard Brown, of Sccane.
Pa. and Mrs. Elmer McCardcll. of
Colord.
Funeral services were held from his
late residence on Thursdag Mt 10
O'Clock q. m. with intcrmcnt in West
Nottingham Cemetery.
MARY J. CHAPMAN
Mrs Mary ]. Chapman, wife OF VII.
liam IL. Chapman, died Tuesday. Ja.-
'iarv 2, in the goth wear ~ her age ~,
the home of her son-in-law. Robert
u. Gibson. Charlcstown. Mrs. Chap
man was daughter oi the late John
I. Knight. She lived the most oi her
l:fc at Cherry Hill, where she is well
known AS devou, member OF the NJ
+. Church. She is survived by her
husband and three children Mr.. John
X. Chapman and Mrs. MARY Scott. Of
Newark. and Mrs. MaryL Gibson, OF
Charlestown.
Funeral services were held at Cherry
Hill NJ. +. Church Friday. with inter.
mcnt in the adjoining cemetery.
LETITlA J. CAMERON.
Miss Letita Jane Cameron died at
her home in Pennington last Satur-
day. after a lingering illness from a
complication Of diseases She was the
daughter OF William and Jane NJ Cam
crun She was one OF ten children,
two ~ whom survive hcr-Wiliam X.
Cameron aud Miss Mary Cameron, OF
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jority oi the caucus ha, agreed on
them
FEAR THE INFLUENCE OF TEN
PERANCE ADVOCATES.
Ia the public mind public utilities
and liquor problems are not regarded
as political, The average politician,
however, looks upOu either oi them.
and especially the latter, IS having a
potent influence in future elections. Ii
til liquor problem is settled So that it
viii satisfy the voters who are not
pruhibionists and give the least OF.
Tense 10 the people engaged in the liq
nor traffic, the problem will not, they
believe. be reflected III the election re-
turns Of th immediate future. Poll
ilcians are. as a rule, opposed to local
option. All the signs seem Ia ind-
cate that they will turn to high license
rs compromise between the contend
ing elements.
CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC
UTILITIES.
Public utilities is another yexing
problem The Reform League has
drawn bill providing for a commits
sion ior Baltimore city. Everyone
who kept his ear anywhere close TO the
ground in the last Gubernatorial cleo
ton firmly believed that he detected
the jingle oi the cash that finds its
way from the pockets OF the people to
those who dispose OF public service
commodities. This is thing that can
not he easily proved II, however,
those interested in public utilities in
Baltimore city were contributors TO
the Democratic campaign fund, the
Democratic leaders may not feel at
liberty to encourage any legislation
that the corporations consider hostile
Ia them Public corporations do not
want utilities commission. They say
II would prevent them from securing
needed money in making improve
mcntS aud extensions, aud thereby
handicap the progress al Baltimore
city as well as emharrass them.
Any law dealing with the corpora
tionS generally creates Y storm oi op-
position from some quarter or other.
andlhc present law will, in all prob
ability, have the same rough road to
ipll"N as IL. predecessors, although
Il Is the impression that the present
bill VII be passed
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Farriington.
The funeral services were held Wed
ncsday morning at II a. M, conducted
BY Rev Samuel Polk, Of West Not.
tinGfam and Rev. d. +. Shaw, OF OK.
ford. lntcrment was made in West
Nottinghom Presbyterian Cemetery.
MRS. NJ. i. FERGUSON.
Mrs. M. +. Ferguson, widow ol the
late Edward Ferguson, died at her
home in Cecilton. last Friday, in the
10th year oi her age. She had been
suffering from lingering illness ior
some time. and her death was not 4
surprise. She is survived BY ten child.
ren:--Noblc r. Ferguson, Miss Eddie
Ferguson. Mrs. Harry Budd, Mrs
George Bcaston and Mrs. Thomas
pearce. OF Cecilton; Mrs. William
Howard and Mrs. Robert Bouchclle
OF Chesapeake City; Miss Hester Fer.
gtison, OF Philadelphia, and J. +. Fer
guson. Of Chcstcrtown.
MRS. ADDGE HARRINGTON.
Mrs Addie Harrington, wife oI
George w. Harrington and daughter
OF Nicholas and Margaret Clark, for
mcrly of Elk Neck. died al her home
| in Chester. Pa. on Wednesday morn.
ing. January !. after a short illness oil
acute pneumonia. lnterment was In
Riverside Cemetery, Wilmington. She
is survived by husband and iorr sons
aud by two sistcrs--Mrs. l. Lumsden
Holt. Of Elk Neck, and Mrs. George
Baldt, OF Chester, Pa.
| cAPT. JOHN w THACKERY.
Captain John w Thackery, a native
OF Cecil county. and cousin OF X. c.
1hackcry. OF Elkton. died at his home
in Baltimore. last Friday, at the age
III Sc years. He was q son OF the late
Robert Thackery Of Elk Neck. He
had resided in Baltimore for number
oi years.
His funeral was held Sunday. with
services in lIart's NJ +. Church. F.
Neck lntcrnent was made in the al
joining cemetery.
FRANCIS \. FOSTER.
Francis t Foster died last Saturday
morning at his home in F;eldsboro
Del. after a brief illness with pneu.
mnnia .lIe is survived by his wife
who is alsi suffering from pneumonia
and one daughter. who is Mrs. 4. b.
Darby. a resident oi the First district
Of this county
Funeral services were held from his
s~ffgrsi'e1iee Tuesday. with isiermvn,
N ST Stephens Cemetery.
JOHN IT, McVEY
John IT, McNcy. a native OF Cecil
county died n, his home in East Not
tinpham. Pa. Wednesday oi last week
at the age oi SS years. from pncu-
monia lie was the son of the late
James McVcy, oi near Zion, and de
voted his lie to the occupation oi
farming He is survived by his wife
and nine children.
Funeral services were held Monday
with intcrmcnt in ONiord, Pa.
MRS. GEORGE. r. ROSE.
Mrs Lizlic T. Rose, wiie o: George
+ Rose. died at her home in North
East, Tuesday morning, in her 47tn
year The deceased was the daughte;
of j. w. Hamilton.
She is survived by three children,
two daughters-Myrtle and Ida Rose
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Weddings
PRICE SMITH.

PRlCE-SMITH.
While shopping in Wilmington last
Saturday Miss Minnie NJ. Smith, OF
Warwick, and Mr. Kenneth Price. Of
Cccilton, decided to get married. So
they hunted up Rev, c. I Wyatt. with
whom the bride had become acquaini-
ed, when he was Pastor OF ,hc NJ. r.
Church at Middletown. at the Parson-
age Of Harrison street Church, and
had the ceremony performed The
groom IS wcll-knowr farmer of
Cccilton
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INCKSON-RECk

Mr. Samuel Nelson Jackson and
Miss Stella Aay Beck, OF Frcnchtown,
were quietly married by Rev. \. Burke
in the NJ. T.. Parsonage. at Pcfryville,
the evening 81 December "a, 800;
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Robert c Thackery. Attorney.
sold At public lale at the Court House
door Tuesday the property ~ the late
Mrs Emma liaiph, to Elmer Dcibert.
for Sa3os. J. Myron Miller was the
anciinnecr.
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Mems Meeting In Opera House

The first Of the series OF Mems
meetings will be held in the Elkton
Opera House tomorrow, Sunday al
ternoon, at 3 o'clock II will be OPEN
ed with service oi song. under the
direction Of the Committee on Music,
with orchestra accompaniment. Mr..
Charles Blake will sing solo.
The address OF the afternoon will be
made by Rev. Dr.. john heEifi5yie.
MI the men OF the community are IN
vitcd to cooperate in making these
meetings success Each one is re-
quested 70 come and make an effort
To bring others with him.
James Jones and William +. Col
willie were arrested Wednesday morn
ing for trespassing on the property OF
the F., p. & W. Railroad at Perry
Vile They were given trial before
Magistrate Pouldcn and both sentenc-
ed 10 three months in the House OF
Correction.
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JOHN H. McvEY.
Mrs. GEORGE. T. ROSE

Mrs. Lizzie L. Rose, vile o; George
I. Rose. died at her home in North
East, Tuesday morning, in her 47tn
year. The deceased wa, the daughte;
oi J. w. Hamilton.
She is survived by three children,
two danghters-Myrtle and Ida Rose
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jor'y of The caucus ha, agreed on
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MARY J. CHAPMAN.

Miss Letitia Jane Cameron died at
her home in Pennington last Satur-
day, after lingering illness from a
complication oi diseases She was the
daughter OF William and Jane NJ. Cam
crun She was one OF ten children,
two oi whom survive hcr-Wiliam X.
Cameron aud Miss Mary Cameron, OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

The directors Of the fair held an In
teresting meeting on Friday after
noon. Various matters Of interest in
connection with the coming fair were
given consideration.
The directors felt especially grati-
fed over the work accomplished BY
]. D. Shepard Of the swine depart
ment, J. J. Kugler Of the cattle de-
partment and W. H. Hanson Of the
horse department. These superinten-
dents have canvassed the businessmen
Of Abilene and have raised q total
fund aggregating over 100000 This
fund is to be offered IN the way Of
special prizes in the three depart
ments.
The directors desire to hear from
the subscribers as to how many prizes
should be made Of each fund aud
whether competition should be open
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
HadaUass Party.

The 7th grade Of the Garfield build
ing met at the home Of John McKin.
stry Saturday night for class party.
The rooms we're srtistieally decorated
In yale blue and white, the class
oOlors. Games were played until s:so
when refreshments were served IN
two courses The class ySlls wsrs
givsu e frequent intervals al eve
nIng and % he Way home Partisu'
lsrIy. Il vass lively crowd and
evsIyoas had a jolly seed tina
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Getting Ready for
Big County. Fair

to the state or confined to Dickinson
county. The directors have requestrl
ed the president Of the Commercial
club to call meeting next week that
they may talk over these and other
kindred matters with the Commercial
club concerning the coming big fair.
1t seems to be the unanimous
opinion thus far expressed BY all sub
scribers that the premiums above re-
ferred to should be classed as "the
Abilene businessmen's special pre-
mlums." The cash premiums offered
in these departments together with
an increase Of 25 per cent in pre-
miums over former years will GER
tainly bring out a big display Of
cattle, hogs and horses. Full particu-
lars will be published as soon as the
details are worked out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
Last Weeks Storm
Brought Four Deaths

serious damage. The barn on the G.
W. Kelley place north Of Detroit was
moved a foot of the foundation and
several small buildings in the north
part Of the county were injured.
At Oak Hill the wind was very
severe. 1t struck that town about !
o'clock. The creamery, the Simmons
livery barn, the Hall building. the
Milliely restaurant were blown down.
Plate glass in the Stewart store was
broken, most Of the chimneys Of town
were blown over, and many barns
we're demolished. No one was in
jured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

1t is reported that, three persons
were killed at Green in Clay county
and one at Lincoln Center in last
weeks storm.
The storm did not extend far west
but was mostly north aud northeast
Of here.
In Abilene the storm had many Of
the symptoms Of an old fashioned
twister but there was little damage.
Trees we're broken and several per-
sons had scares. The rainfall was
about an inch.
In North Dickinson there was a
high wind but no reports come Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
PREACHED FOR VETERANS
Rev. s. 8. Hageman Delivered the
Memorial Sermon.

The Memorial Sunday service at
the Lutheran church were we'll at
tended. The Post and corps we're
present in a body and the church was
filled with the large congregation.
The program was;
Anthem.
Invocation.
Reading OF Scripture.
Reading Of Roll Of Honor.
Hymn.
Sermon by Rev. s. 8. Hageman.
Song. America.
Benediction.
The sermon by Rev. Mr.. Hageman
was an earnest and uplifting one and
paid high tribute to the veterans
and their noble work for the nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
A MOTHER TAKEN.
Mrs. Maria Page Passed Away
After Long Life.

MkBs MoFlh EbBe Eeoseu N"~'
After Long Life.
Mrs. Maria Page passed away on
Saturday at her home four miles
north Of Detroit. She was afflicted
with partial paralysis since june
1904, and had been unable to walk
since. On Saturday, May 2Sd, she
had another stroke about 8 P. m''
passing away soon after, aged 80
years, s months and days. Mrs.
Page WAS born in York county, Pa,
Feb. 16, 1922, and was the daughter
Of Jacob and Esther Shuh.
In 1884 she with her parents moved
to DOniphan county near Harrisburg
Pa, and ten years later, June 10TH
was married to Mr.. Samuel Page who
died July IS. 1905. She was the
mother Of twelve children, and also
had 40 grandchildren and 81 great
grandchildren OF whom 8 children, 81
grandchildren and 2s great grand
children still survive her. The chill
dren living are Messrs. Isaac, Michael
Joe. william, Mrs. Sarah P. Conrad
OF Melbourne, Is., Mrs. Fannie ---
Mrs. Susie Bert and Miss Annie Page.
ALI the living children except Mrs
Conrad live within few miles Of theiT
mothers home. Mrs. Page with heI
husband came to Kansas March 4th'
1885, and helped to make this . pros
porous neighbOrhOOd. She and heI
husband we're converted In Pennsyl
vanIa in 1889 and have been member
and staunch supports Of the Brethren
| In Christ church.
During her afiictiOn Mrs. Page al
ways displayed 8 patient, Christian
submissIVeness and during her las
days expressed . willingness an'
longing 70 90 to her eternal Plsos
Her last words were the expression Q
wish to 60 quickly. The end cam
wishsus . struggle.
The iunsral services were held .
lie Aouss thls afternoon At i:so IN
e Bsthsl shuroh e s:so
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
CECrLIANs GAVE PROGRAM.
Interesting Recital at Mt. st. 10
seph's Academy.

The Cecilians gave their tenth semi
annual recital in the academy hall,
last Wednesday evening, May 2Oth'
The hall was attractively decorated
with carnations and roses which we're
presented to the Cecilians by Messrs.
Henry and Arthur Miller.
The vocal class opened the recital
with beautiful hymn to the Queen
Of May" The address given by the
vice president, Miss Mona Hart, was
exceedingly well delivered. The
music was rendered with the usual
ability and skill. Miss Lula Pankey
distinguished herself by the pleasing
manner In which she rendered the
violin solo, 1.-The Mocking Bird,
while she and her sister Flora played
The Melody In f." violin duett'
with unusual pathOS and expression
There was 8 large attendance among
whom we're Rev. Father Fleming oi
Solomon, Rev. Father 0'Reilley Of Elmo,
Rev. Father Horga Of Abilene. and
the college chaplain. Rev. Father Hoh'
man and also many friends and rela
tives Of the pupils.
The evening closed with q dainty
luncheon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
HassIer.Pisrce.

A very pretty wedding took place
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. 9.
Hasslsr Wednesday evening, May 20,
when their daughter, Ida May, was
united in marriage to Mr.. W. Everett
Pierce, by Rev. Hall Of the Lutheran
church. rhe bride was dressed In
cream voIle and carried white carna-
tions. Their attendants we're Mr.. Ira
HAssler, cousin Of the bride, and Mr..
Earle Gregg, cousin Of the groom.
with Misses Lydia Gieller, Katherine
Engle, Pearl King and Ethel Bryan as
bridesmaids. A two course supper
was served. There were about so
guests present and many beautiful
presents were received among which
we're some lovely pieces Of sIlvsrware.
The bride was raised in this com
munity and has many friends who
wish her the best Of success. The
groom Was raised in Chapman and has
host Of friends. He is proprietor q
one Of the leading grocery stores Of
that place.
Guests from . distance we're Mrs.
Ia. MsFsrrsh irOm Williamsburg,
Kss., and hlrs. RsbsSoa Dissrt ard
dsuThtsr Ban IRON PsnnsYlvanlA
NJ young soupis willie 4 hOne
un,s yuns IL q chsPuaa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
Mrs. MARY Page Dead.

Mrs. Mary Page, aged So years,
widow Of the late Samuel Page, died
suddenly at her home in Hayes town
ship at Sp. m. Saturday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held from her
home at 1880 p. m. and from the
Bethel church near Moonlight at 2 P.
m. Tuesday afternoon. Burial in the
cemetery near the church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28


Two would-be citizens were denied
naturalization papers in district court
by Judge Moore. In the case Of
George Brown it was shown that the
district clerk had taken his books with
him and issued first papers anywhere
in the county. The court held that
they must be issued in his office,
In the case Of A. D. Dellenbach 1t
was shown that the witness to the
second papers had known him only
. years; the court held that It must
be 5 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
has Sister at Enterprise.

Rev. John l.. Nuelson, Of the Ger
man N. Z. church who Is one Of the
newly elected bishops Of the M. E.
church. il q brother Of Mrs. J. 2.
KOehler. wife Of the president Of the
president Of the Enterprise normal
academy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
Two Court Rulings w
On Making Citizens

The divorce case Of Krause vs..
Krause was continued in tbs hope
that the couple will make up. They
have three small children, one at Mt.
St. Joseph's and two at Wichita.
Florence Darrow was given q d.
vorce from Endsley Darrow.
Harry Fox pleaded guilty to burg
larry and was sentenced to the reform
atory.
The temporary injunction against
John Grant, Solomon, liquor case,
was made permanent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

through the Christian Science publish
ine house q compilation Of Bible texts
under the title ''Ths Words Of Jesus. "
It combines under appropriate heads
The sayings Of Christ in particular
events. To It iS added . brief life Of
Christ and an index. It isA handy
voIums and should be very hslPiul 70
religious workers. It cells for 80
usnis and Is On sale At The bookstores
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

Tbs memorial services which were
70 Be- held st Bethany U. B. church
last Sunday win Be ct that place next
sunday, Msy slst ats ?. N and At
Dszoit ct fiaH he tine Of thsss
services we shangsd On nSosunt Of
ths mln. Needy. pa4aor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
New Pastor Installed.

Rev. J. A. Leusinger, the new pas
tor Of Grace Reformed church, was
installed last evening, Rev. NJ. Denny
Of New Basel ofiiciated and Rev. ]. Q.
Hornung Of St. Joseph, Mo-, preached
the sermon. The new pastor Is very
popular and q large congregation at-
tended the interesting service.
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QUAYLE is A BISHOP.

Kansas Methodist Placed in High
z Position.
BALTIMoRE, May 2O.-Rev. DR..
William A. Quayle, Of Chicago, was
elected bishop on the tenth ballot At
the M. Z. general conference.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
POPULATION FIGURES
or ABILENE ARE l3l7

Assessor Murphy reports the POPu-
lation Of the city as 4sl7. Last year
the population was 4l64i in 1905,
1850. Il an not satisfied with The
agure,.r = s.id hr. Murphy. Il think
6sss are 81 Isas, $500 people in The
.slty.r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
JUDGE MOORE HONoRED.

Abilene Man Judge Advocate and
Delegate for G. A. R.
Judge o. L. Moore has been hon
Ored BY the new department com
mander of the G. A. R. by being aP'
pointed as Judge advocate Of the stste
department.
At the encampment he was elected
delegate from this department te
the national encampment,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

Commencement week Of the Abi
aens schools opened with the bacca'
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comaala RlllIisas bsak.
iIrk s. 9. Lissls ~ Fuhlishaa
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Fouad. ctilds hlus Isskst Apply
. this om,e aI-stsu
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ernment officials connected with the
revenue at New Orleans
They began work almost immedl-
ately upon their arrival in the Cres-
cent City. They separated in order
not to create any suspicion; but every
night they met Mr.. Brooks for report
and instructions. All OF the big dis
tilleries In the neighborhood Of New
Orleans were shadowed; their proprle-
tors closely watched. and a never-fail-
ing tab kept upon every one Of the
government officials connected with
the revenue. There was fine detective
work TO be done both day and night
IL lasted for many weeks. and when
the climax came and the results were
accomplished in a single night, the en-
tire country was startled by the re-
suit.
The establishment on which the
greatest amount of suspicion was d.
rected was a big distillery on the
other side of the river. But while the
detectives were morally certain thai
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house. And night after night he was
confronted by great banks of heavy
impenetrable fog. Finally one night
when patience had almost ceased to
be a virtue, a bright white spot ap.
peared from out Of the gloom.
II was the lantern in the deserted
house.
Kelly pulled out a whistle and sum-
moned his men at once. They respond.
ed with alacrity and in few minutes
were in a big fiat-boat that had been
kept on hand for the purpose. There
had been heavy floods in that section
OF the south, and the Mississippi river
was swollen TO an abnormal size. The
secret service men. armed to the
teeth, entered the boat in a few sec
onds. The colored men who were I'd
do the rowing showed some hesitation
Come on, you rascals,' shouted
Kelly. get in that boat and get to
work"
Something in the commanding tone