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Evening star., 1909-02-28

nifty her first real commission. No veteran soldier
donned field marshas uniform with the
zest that he displayed when his subaltern's
outfit came from the tailor So Helen glowed with
that serious enthusiasm that is the soul of genius
for without it life becomes fiat and gray, and she
passed many anxious. half-doubting hours until
courteous bank official handed her a packet at the
appointed time on Monday, and gave her a receipt
to sign, and asked her how she would take her hun
dred pounds did she want it all in notes
in gold?
She unnerved by this sudden confirmation
of her good fortune that she stammered confusedy
1-really-dont know
We'll, it would be rather heavy in gold came
the smiling comment This money, understand
is paid you for journalistic enterprise that
will take you abroad. May l suggest that you
should carry, say, thirty pounds in notes and ten
in gold. and allow to give you the balance in
the form of circular notes. which are payable only
under your signature!"
Yes" said Helen, suddenly turning rosy red at
the consciousness of her own awkwardness THAT
will be very nice
The official pushed across the counter some bank
notes and sovereigns, and summoned a commission
aire to usher her into the waiting till he had
prepared the circular notes The respite
blessing. 1t gave Helen time to recover her self
possession. She opened the packet and found therein
Evening star., 1909-02-28
BY LOUIS TR A G. Y
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

oIdanL .whno erar
gn
rah ahp
fhnaryg
Spener avgn
Evening star., 1909-02-28

the paper, nave TO ask you TO
to make known the object of
your journey. In fact, it will
be as we'll if you do not state
your whereabouts to any persons
other than your near relatives.
Of course, all need for secrecy
ceases with the appearance of
Your first article; but by that
time you will be practically on
your way home again. l am
anxious to impress on you the
Importance of this instruction. ;"
Helen found herein the germ
of understanding. The Fire1y"
meant to boom itself on its
Swiss correspondence; but even
that darksome piece of journal
istic enterprise did not explain
the princely munificence of the
hundred pounds. At last, when
she calmed down sufficiently to
be capable of connected thought,
she saw that mountaineering"
implied the hire of guides, and
that " society" meant frocks.
Of course it was intended that
she should spend the whole of
the money, and thus give The
Firehy" a fair return for it's
outlay. And rapid calculation
revealed the dazzling fact that
after setting aside the fabulous
sum of two pounds a day for
expenses she still had forty
pounds left wherewith to replen-
ish her scanty stock of dresses.
RELIEVING that at any instant
- the letter might dissolve into
a curt request to keep her scien-
tific jottings strictly within the
limits of a column, Helen sat
with it lying open on her lap,
and searched the pages of
tattered guide book for particu-
lars of the Upper Engadine. She
had read every line before; but
the words now seemed to live. St.
Moritz, Pontresina, Sils Maria,
Silvaplana, they ceased to be
mere names, they became actu-
alities. The Julier Pass. the
Septimer, the Forno Glacier, the
Diavolezza Route, and the rest
of the stately panorama of snow
capped peaks, blue lakes, and
narrow valleys,-valley which
began with picturesque chalets,
DIN colored cattle, and herd
is len pastures, and ended in the
Copyright 1905, by Edward T. Clode Entered at
Evening star., 1909-02-28

from St Moritz, together with a
letter from the sleeping car COM
pany, from which she gathered
that berth on the Engadine Ex-
press was Professionally reserved
in her name for the following
Thursday.
Each moment the reality of
the tour became more patent.
She might feel herself bewitched;
but pounds sterling and railway
tickets were tangible things and
not to be explained away by any
fantasy. By the time her ad-
ditional wealth was ready she
was better fitted to guard it.
She hurried away, quite uncon-
scious of adnniring eyes raised
from dockets and ledgers behind
the grille
CHE made for the court in
~ which The Firefy" had its
abode The squalor of the pas
sage, the poverty stricken aspect
of the stairs. items that had
prepared her on other occasions
for the starvation rate of pay Of
fered for her work, k,-now passed
unheeded. This affectation of
sCanty means was humorous.
Obviously, some millionaire had
secured what the newspapers
called "a controlling interest -
in The Firefly.'
She sought Mackenzie, the
editor, and he received her with
a manifest reluctance to waste
his precious time over details that
was almost as convincing as the
money and vouchers she carried.
"Yes, Thursday will suit ad
mirably,' he said in reply to her
breathless questions. You will
reach Maloggia on Friday even
ing, and if you post the first
article that day week it will
arrive in good time for the next
number. AS for the style and
tone, l leave those considera-
tions entirely to you. So long as
the matter is bright and read
able, that is all l want. l put
my requirements clearly in my
letter. Follow this. and you can
not make any mistake" !"
Helen little realized how pre-
else were the instructions given
two hours earlier to the editor,
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Copyright 1905 by Edward Coie Hall
Evening star., 1909-02-28

w 7HILE Spenser was watching Helen
w cutting capers in the Mandarin S
w Helen herself was reading over
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
 WOODSTOCK

Mir. and Mrs. William C. Child ret urn ed Tuesday from their wedding journey. They witnessed some of the Hudson Full ton festiviti $, spent a few days at the Adirondacks, returning via the Berk- shires.
 Mrs. A. P. Kingsbury is visiting her sister, Mrs Dr. Bowen, before going to ner sons for the summer.
 Miss Emma Allen remained at the Academy over Sunday.
 Hiss Emily Ames is away for vaca tioD.
 Mrs. Hamilton Holt and family left Tuesday for their winter home.
 MT and Mrs. James are in Boston this week to attend wedding.
 Electric lights have been recently plac ed in the Post Office.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Howard went to Springfield Sunday to see Clarence Iaoer, who is slowly improving
 Words fail to express the feeling of sad- ness and genuine loss which the people of our community felt when they learned of the sudden death of pr. 4. E- Brunn- Woodstock Academy, the pubic schoois of the town, the public library, "ood- stock Agricultural society, and Day Kim ball Hospital, have lost friend and strong supporter. the town of Woodstock has lost true, generous and public spir- tied citizen, and large circle of friends sincerely mourn his loss.
 A choice selection of silver, china, ana cut glass is being shown by Jeweier Shaw. If you call, ask to see his le~eied brooches suitable for bride.
 What nsckage saIee Ask Jeweier shaU.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
POM FRET.

Mre Burke and daughter Barbara left town Tuesday for Philadelphia where they will meet Mir. Burks and spend the winter.
 The Ladies Benevolent society met with Miss Tucker Tuesday. The iladies are very busy preparing for their annual fair, which they will hold next week Fri day, Oct. i5.
 Mrs. Fred Lyon and Pauline spent last Sunday in Worcester.
 Auumber from.here attended the musi- cal festival last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Fsyette Wright have re- turned home fron their Southern trip. Miss Fife Dsnielson is visiting in Pro- vidence.
 Albert Guptell of Concord, N II, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Overlook.
 The Misses Margaret Haniey and An nie Melia are attending the wedding of friend in Providence. Miss Hanley Is intending to spend the winter at her home there. but Miss Meiia will return in A week or two. Hiss Hanley has been working for Miss Elinor Mathewson this summer and she twill he greatly missed by the many friends she has made here, ana by Miss Mathewson as well, and sii will look forward to, seeing her pleasant face again next summer.
 Thomas Banahan of Providence spent Sunday in Pemfret.
 Very attractive brooches gre being shown by Jeweler Shaw at prices ranging from sl0 to $50. Take look at the fall styles of Ladies Watches h. Order Victor, Victro'as or Victor Re- cords at Geo. E. Shaw's. Holders of MiddIesex Banking Co. per cent. Bonds coming due Nov. l, Dec or Jan. 1, can have same paid at once by notifying George E. Shaw.
 What is package ssle2 Ask Jeweier Shaw.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
4c c Roll Up are the Lo,resf

Let put against yours and show you two of the finest lines in New York among which the best American and Foreign makes. Come in and something which it would be possible find city the size of Punam 1t would be wall paper education to you.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
EAST wtspDsTOCK.
VICINITY.

Anna Callahan, who has been with Mrs. Il. NJ Clifford the past two years, left last Tuesday for Lowell. She anticipates en- tering business college.
 N. T. White and family have been spending a week at Pleasant View, R |.
 Mrs. Charles H, Potter left this week for ten days. trip to Norfolk, Va Wash ington, and other cities, she being one of the successful contestants for free trip offered by Massachusetts paper.
 Mrs. NJ. B. Morse and Mrs. E. E. May spent last thursday in Springfield, call ing on Mrs. Mary Sanger. a former resi- dent, ,s6 years of age. She is now mss ing her home with her nephew, Frank War ner and family, at 70 Cornell street.
 Harris 5. May, who broke one of the small bones in his right thumb, has agai.. entered the Academy after an absence of two weeks
 Everett spencer has entered the em- ploy of Miss Jessy Mcclellan of Wood stock Hill.
 Mrs. J. F. Chandler attended the musi- cal festival at W orcester last week.
 Dr. Albert Paine, wife, and Mrs. Mary Bixby, left Wednesday for Pesadena, Cal i, going by way of Chicago.
 Dr. Robert C. Paine, wife, and two chill dren, of Thompson, are spending their annual vacation of two weeks with J. NJ. Paine and family and Mrs. G. W. Child.
 Ii iss Mary A. Potter left last Thursday for Middletown, NJ where she expects to re- main most Of the winter, with her broth CT, Rev Frank Potter and wife.
 Miss Mary F. Potter attended the we'd ding of her cousin, Harry fatem, in Will lima sntic last Friday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Marvin Batea are visit ing their son, Byron Bates, in West Woodstock.
 Mrs. Clement Smith visited relatives in Boston and vicinity last week.
 Florence Cobleigh spent a couple of days in Worcester last week.
 Mrs G. w. Child spent few days last week with relatives in Thompson and Putnam.
 Mrs. Clifford Jordan of Webster was the guest of her parents several days this week.
 The monthly missionary meeting Will be held Wednesday afternoon, October Is, with Mrs. Ii. J. Potter. Topic, 1.-The Gospel in Italy" Leader. Mrs. J. M. Paine.
 David White of Westfield, Mass, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Chester E. May
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
A p.,Iostet,c Restas-snt.

The ea tug stall is quite an institn. tion in China. says d writer ID thH Wide World Magazine, and the aver age chInaman thinks nothing of stop ping and having Il feed at street restaurant. Ihe proprietor carries the whole of his aoek in trade on bis shoulders. The stall itself consists of rwa ryiinaricai boxes attached to I voi.s or fois. One of these poAes axt,ally contains tire. CD which John ,..a.kS weird dalnties into the eompo sitiop of which il Is anwise 10 ih ,,uire for fhe Ghinaman has scieb- fife anpetite-tIat is to say. ne VIII ..,. anvfhin~ that Tn any way forms food. S.tueamlslness Is sensation unknown to him. The keepers Of fhese' street stalls sell gsod fruit excellent raS;riaS and simply delicious sweets at p-ite so tow That it would aston ,sh even the proprietor of an Italian restaurant
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
WEST WOODSTOCK.


 An attempt Is being made 10 form a cemetery Association for the perma- nent care of the so-ealled Bradford Marcy yard. Eight or ten responded To a call for a meeting at the Town Clerk $ room Oct. ,. A preamble was drawn up, to which those present as- sented, and temporary officers were chosen and the meeting adjourned un. til Oct. B, at , p. m., at the same place. As far as possible all interested are to be notified. Suggestions from any that cannot attend the meeting, sent to the secretary, Miss Mary F.. Potter, North Woodstock, will be gladly received.
 Charles Armstrong and family are visiting Lyman Armstrong.
 Mrs. E. l.. Chamberin and daugh- ter Pearl were in Worcester for a few days last week.
 Arthur Clark and family from Put nam were at Ira Corbin's over Sunday. The deepening interest in our new school system is very gratifying. And as nothing in the way of program or reform can be secured only at some cost and sacrifice, the major part of our town seemingly would encourage those at the helm to press forward and bear the criticism and make the sacri- flee and the words of approval will come after their life work Is ended. Isn't this too apt to be the easel
 Mrs. F. l.. Corbin and her cousin, Mrs. Cheney from Southbridge, are visiting Brooklyn friends.
 Miss Nettie /. Phillips was at home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Sarah Gage has just returned from few weeks stay at Kinney Ghamberlin s, Three Rivers. Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
hgh Shoel Notes.

Prof. Walker (. Bronson of Brown University hss been interested recently in gathering statistics shouf The general reading haba of High School boys and girls. To aid hsm in Ais werk, be asked several schools for sn estimate et their papils' scope Of reading. Among the Le~ schools selected was the Pntoam High School, chosen not merely oeesuse t ~as his own Alma Mater. cisss of 1880, but eecaase he regards II as typical Of the High Scfo0ls of small New Eng iand eities.
 Last week the Sophomore. Junior and Sc lior English classes were assigned as & composition topic, sswnat MsgSEInes Read, and What I Like Best in Them.n Tbe object of the paper was nos known to the papils, and they were simply asked to write definitely and honestly th.ir pref. ersnces in their selection of reading,
 The result of the experiment was so gratifying that geperou proportion of the papers SO received, have been sent, wit bout revision or correction, to Prof. Bronson for his inspection. Not only will he be glad of the material gathered, but it is hoped that he will be interested to learn of the quality of the work which our school is accomplishing. These com, positions were not written for exhibition purposes. and therefore may be con. sidered the usual kind of work submitted in composition form. The papers were uniformly neat, penmanship in most cases being excellent, the sentences and paragraphs we'll constructed, and the general impression one of carefulness and thought. They will do credit to the school.
 As to the choice of reading specified. fiction, very naturally, holds a chief place, but it was pleasing to note that more solid reading is not disregarded. The tendency among the boys is toward The Scientific American, Popular Me. girls show a decided preference for The Ladies' He me Journal, and Good House. keeping. The hig h. grade magazines of every sort have interested readers, but of all mentioned and commented upon, not one surpssses in general favor, The Youths Companion. Nature stories, and tales of adventure, discovery and travel. are the most popular. Some few pupils frankly enjoy poetry. On the whole, the taste of our Hugh School boys and girls in regard to their reading seems to be welfare of the young people would do well to encourage a good habit so well begun
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
THOMPSON.

Earl Nichols of St. Joseph, Mo, Is visiting his father, Geo. H. Nichols
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph CrandaIi have re- turned from their bridal trip.
 Rev. Arnold Hsixi6ga has been spend ing a few days in New York.
 Everett Rhodes celebrated the annissr- ssry of his birthday recently. iW hsst was enjoyed during the evening.
 4 surprise gas rendered to MT ana Mrs Charles KIas last Friday evening la the rsturr frcm fhsir bridal trip
 what Is package ssief Asx 5e"e'sf Shaw
 Holders Of Middlesex Banking Io- Der cent. Bonds coming cae Nov. T. Ose. l, or Jan. 1, can have same raid sf once hy notifying George E. shaw
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08

The portrait of pr. Armin A Brunn, accom- panying his obituary no- tiee, found elsewhere in this issue, is from Taylor's Legislative History and Souvenir" for 1907, which MT. Taylor kindly loaned us-
 Miss Isabelle Morrell left Wednes- day for New York city, where she will enter the Finch School for Girls. She was accompanied by her mother, who will make a short visit with friends ir, New Jersey.
 Don't forget the important Fores- try Field Meeting and Institute at .sThe Larches,n South Woodstock, on Friday, this week. at II o'clock. Bring your lunch basket. See extended nos tice on page ,.
 The prediction of earthquakes in Sicily, where the great calamities oc- cured, did not take place some time last week as predicted. The conjunction of the sun and planets took place on time, and Hailey's comet, whose tail is yet to envelope the earth-with no harm says one scientist; with dire re- suits, says learned diyine-may satis- fy the expectations of.the disappointed astrologer The shakes in Utah on Tuesday may be accepted by him as confirming his prediction
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
Wall Papers and MouIdings

Our showing of val papers s the best in Putnam
 Our prices rom
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
A Field Meeting and Institute.

At s.The 1.arehes,a on the Senexet Road, South Woodstock, Dr. Arthur Mathewson, proprietor, a field meet ing and Institute will be held under the auspices of the "Gonneeticut For estry Association, J Friday October sth Qhis week.,
 The meeting will open at II o'clock a. m., with .sThe Handling of Wood lands,s by Prof. H. 5. Graves, Diree- tor of Forest School, Yale University.
 After an hours recess, for "Basket Lunch, the meeting will be resumed at one o'clock, with "Forest Planta- tions," by MT. Samuel N. Spring, State Forester.
 MT. Royal l.. Melendy, Executive Secretary of the American Forestry Association is expected to be present and make an address.
 Opportunity for discussion will fol- low each address.
 1.-The Larches" and asThe Pines, 1" belonging to Dr. Mathewson, will be open to inspection, both afford inter- esting and instructive problems of for estry.
 Lunch on basket picnic plan.
 The railroad station for "The Larchesp is Putnam. Transportation from Putnam tG 1.-The Larches" will be provided for all who request same of the Secretary of the Association be- fore Oct. 9th.
 All interested in forestry are cordial ly invited to attend.
 Prof. H. 5. Graves. Pres't.
 F. fl. Stadmueller, See'y.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
 PoMFRET LAsDING.

Mrs. J. White and Miss L. A. Hawkes. went to visit friends in Hartford last week.
 C. White and wi.e of Worcester recent. Iy visited in tbe family of Wm. Darling and otber relatives in the place.
 A. s. Bruce was recently visited by his niece, Mrs J. E. F. Brown of Mystic.
 Miss Lizzie H. Robinson visited Mrs. A. s. Bruce and ot hers here last week.
 Miss Gertrude Darling picked quite . number of ripe. wild rsspberries by the roadside since Oct. I.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
WEST THOMPsoN

A surprise was given J. R. feffih lasl Saturday evening the occasion De. ing his birthday. Popcorn, cake and fudge were passed and received ample justice. MT. Perrin was the recipient of several gifts.
 One morning last week httie Mil dred Johnson presented her teacher 2 bunch of ripe rsspoerries- ih lhe cluster were eight berries, mum Der oi green ones, and one blossom
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08

Heavy, impure block makes mud dx n;mnly com pic xion, headaches nausea. indigestion. Thin block makes yos, weak. pale. slckiy. BarAiock pIo.d Bifters makes the blood rich, red pure-restores perfect health
 aDr. Thomas Eeieciric oi is me best remedy for that often fatal ais- ease-croup. Has been used Nith sue oess in our family for eight years
 Mrs. .L. Whitehead, Buffalo \. Il.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
No. bv the Sweat Of 4is erow.

The Knights had moved into a new sefghlsnrhood. and Mrs. Knight was wondering aloud at the breakfast table ss To the occupation of certain neighbor.
 ~Dh. 1 know what he does. mamma said the bright eyed four-year-old of the Knight household
 "NhatI- asked mamma.
 "Why. he takes up the collection at church hw- -Deilneafor
 Torumv-Pop. what Is . skepfies
 Tommy's Pop--A sheptic. my son. Y A rerson who doubts anything you are gre of.- Philadelphia Record.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08
noa,f NefIeef That Cough!

IL certainly racks your system sno may run into something serious. Aiaen Lang Bslssm will check II qaicksy ana s1.44
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-08

Deans Rheumatic Pills tef Rheunis- tisna X Neuralgia Entirely sex efaose -ase isy1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-21

bate IN. n seems that No IL
Twin tlttet ~ a former wife. Thlnug
take on a biHamouH turn Tor a spRli
ent AT ends with the roguiRtlen
Nnnch. Miss neracrc'H efforts fark
eshlph OF polish, and Ali IN all ahe :
'he heel Humble of the show.
= saNer OF sooth, laura luck
eg nha Mfs, Winalow's infant mies
rast,nk like lemon juice. Mlas
tiNchlcN weaYea fancy web witt
hef irotean monoloeua Iler heat
representation is that 81 a foxy iit'
We deinynHtrater This was n PRO
iehHeu Peal Anytime Miss Buck
10y starts she's worth second
The Tuscany Trouhadoars amer
~ hlR bale Of appreciation with
thelf choice NocAlics The act dla
pays some clever Voicea When
sne asbesteH descended last night
We ordered lust one more. hut Tie
Matter refused 20 serve a. These
mile. 's '""HAfA
The slx Glinsers,tis engage IN
ueNei acfobRtieA, deserving % good
tla.r on any vaudeville bill Joe
Jackson, who Il known a. ".rha
european NaEabond" does "a tram
act which Just about makes YOU
eachinnate your head OF Iosenh
uses battered hike in that nuwRv'
sna hls antics az times were accept
cariin aud CLARK form a reuton
team, which does not watntain lie
standard set ~ che balance All.
hetsnh Aud Altna pfy the lld with
in1Glcry. Their work With the II.
hiNn ciuhA was the life praearNer
EDDIE nOYpFS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-21

Through a delay in It's arrival In
the city. Going Some" will be com.
PEELED 20 foreEo not only itH Sunday
opening Al the AlhambFa bur is
Monday performances as well unless
the time schedule At present Laid
out can be auiekened BY several
hours Going some like The
Blue Mouse. Is being routed north
by the Shuberts from San Fran.
cisco. The company viii reach
Portland Monday morning. but can
not leave the wcbfoot City until Z
o'clock IN the afternoon. reaching
this city NJ II .. M. Monday.
Mauagers Russell q Drew are
therefore figuring on Tuesday even.
ing as the opening performance o.
the Rex Beaeh-P Paul Armstrong com
edy ~ the AihambrR. with nearly
two fun weeks 10 follow coFinne
must close ON Thursday night IN
order 10 jump 10 San Francisco for
a Sunday opening. and the Al.
hambra win therefore experience a
few dark nlghfa for the first time
since the opening IN July and prob.
ably for the last time IN many
mouths
have seen California review
Of Going Some" which says that
the show carries mass % scenery
and that the company IN large and
the comedy snmppy and enjoyable.
SO the Aghamhra patrons are IN.
doubgedly booking forward to n
pretty nifty entertainment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-21

I'D Fisher. Inc. has enlarged
himself again. Last week he eNtab-
llshed a branch office IN Ninneapo-
lis. with Arthur Tom IN charge.
Today he concluded a deal whereby
he will hook all the vaudeville for
string Of picture and vaudeville
houses which J. A. Van VIE will
build between Glendive and Min
neapolis.
When Fisher started in the bust.
ness a few years ago he began 10
book some OF the houses all the
time and later on succeeded In book.
ing al Of the houses some OF the
time. Nov It II bis secret ambition
10 book al OF the houses all the
time. Fisher has even succeeded
IN making his own wife believe he
Ia a great man. That Is something
never could do. and respect the
ability 10 do II In anyone else.
Manager Van VIE. by the way. Ia
IN town nov Fisher has shown
him our new high school. the expo.
sition grounds and Dr. Matthews,
and Van VIE has been politely I'm.
pressed with everything.