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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

plain gold watch, and so forth. Blu
ere he concluded he was aware that
the boy was conscious. that his eyes,
open and blinking in the candle light,
were upon him.
They were blue eyes, blue and shall
low as dolls. and edged with long
fine lashes. Intelligence. of a certain
degree. was rapidly informing them
Kirkwood returned their questioning
glance. transfixed in indecision. His
primal impulse to cut and run for 1t was
gone; he had nothing to fear from this
child. who could not prevent his going
whenever he chose to go; while by
remaining he might perchance worm
from him something about the girl.
You're feeling better?" He was al
most surprised to hear his own voice
put the query.
Il thInk so. Ow, my head!
say. you chap. whoever you are.
what's happened? I want to
get up" The boy added peevishly. Help
a fellow. can't your"
You've had a nasty fall" Kirkwood
observed evenly, passing an arm be-
meath the boys shoulder and helping
him to sitting position. DO you re-
member"
The other snuffied childishly and
scrubbed across the floor to rest his
back against the wall.
why remember fallin';
and then I woke up and it
was all dark and my head achin' fit t6
split. / presume went to sleep again.
say. what're you doing here?"
Instead of replying, Kirkwood lifted
a warning finger.
Hush he said tensely, alarmed by
noises in the street. You don't sup
pose-?"
He had been conscious of a carriage
rolling up from the corner, as we'll as
that ii had drawn up presumably be-
fore nearby dwelling. Now the rat
tie of key in the hall door was start
lingly audible. Before he could move,
the door itself opened with slam.
Kirkwood moved toward the stair
head. and drew back with a cry of
disgust TOO later he told himself
bitterly; his escape was cut off. He
could run up stairs and hide, of course.
but the boy would inform against him
and
He buttoned up his coat, settled his
hat on his head, and moved near the
candle, where 1t rested on the floor.
One glimpse would suffice to show him
the force Of the intruders, and one
move of his foot put out the light;
then-perhaps-he might be able to
rush them.
Below. brief pause had followed
the noise of the door, as If those en-
tering were standing, irresolute, I'M
decided which way to turn; but abruptly
enough the glimmer of candlelight must
have been noticed. Kirkwood heard a
hushed exclamation, quick clatter Of
high heels on the parquetry, pattering
feet on the stairs, all but drowned by
swish and ripple Of silken skirts; and
a woman stood at the head of the
fight-to the American an apparition
profoundly amazing as she paused, the
light from the floor casting odd the
atric shadows beneath her eyes and
over her brows. edging her eyes them
selves with brilliant light beneath their
dark lashes. showing her lips straight
and drawn, and shimmering upon the
spangles Of an evening gown, visible
beneath the dark cloak which had
fallen back from her white, beautiful
shoulders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

To Be Continued Next week
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
R0xb,lrY.
A BIRTH DAY PARTY.

Saturday, March 20, Lois Hodge celebrated ner seventh birthday by giving a tea party to 12 of her little friends The hours were ttree t. five, games were enjoyed. The table was prettily decorated in pink can dies shades and pink flowers. The favors were pink lollypops tied with pink ribbons, cake and ice cream were served, followed by birthday cake orlulrlented with seven candles. A number of pretty gifts were given to the young lady by the guests
 Fred Evftts has left town and is row working for Charles Beach in New Milford. His many friends will miss him.
 So far nothing has been heard of Andrew Puchala, ST., who disap- peared some three weeks ago.
 Owing t. the rush in the direction of new buildings and improvements on several places in town, all the carpenters and pliuters are engaged weeks ahead and the prospects for a busy summer are good.
 Clarence Trcwbridge has been ap- pointed station agent in place of John Erwin, who now is the agent at Shelton.
 Jacob Maas, who has been working iii West Point, is home or a 'isit.
 Mrs A. Patterson, who has been quite ill the past month, has recoy- cred.
 John Humphrey, who attends the Gunne"y in " as!iagton, is lo'ne for the Easter vacation.
 Mrs Edgar Cummings of Mt Kisco, N. Y., is visiting at the home of her father, D. c. Carrisol.
 The family of E. Dunden, who haze been quarantined five weeks on account of scarlet fever, has heen re- leased by the health officer.
 Merwin and Flora Bronson were at home on a visit the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
Bethlehem
WILBUR HUDSON.

The sad news of the sudden death of Wilbur Judson came to this com munity early Wednesday morning. Dr Allen was called to see him and he died wh le he was there. He vas 70 years old and had represented the town in the Legislature and was highly respected by his fellow tOws- people. All of his life had been spent on the place where he died. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. His son, C. II. Judson, of Watertown, is sn ex- tensi'e dealer in live stock. Mrs Edith Lewis is we'll known milliner in Waterbury. Prentiss has lived with his father. One daughter, Miss Edla, died several years ago. His funeral was attended at the Metho- oist church on Saturday at 1 D. m., condu"ted by tine pastor, Rev George Eastland. The pallbearers were John oorter, John Halloway, Richard Fowler and Henry Terrill. The in- terment was in Evergreen cemetery.
 Miss Ethel Minor is home from the NcrtifeId, Mass, seminary, for the spring vacation.
 John Platt has rented Jarvis 'hompson's farm and took possession 1n April 1.
 Mrs Frank H. Thompson and Mrs
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
1nGREIIl.

LucRETIA. sifted ten times thr0ngk ffsedt silk. EUGBNIA
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
Warren.
SPRING ADVANCES.

Spring advances slowly although many of the song birds are here. Or March 25 there was six inches of snow which was not nearly gone on the 27th when another fall of two inches came. Those who have not secured their woodpiles improve the snowy mornings sledding wood. Mrs F, P. Johnson has returned from the hospital in Hartford, but is far from being well. Miss Fannie Olmen is with her as z. helper.
 The North East school is to be closed for want of scholars. What few there are will artenG the Center school
 A. B. Camp, who has been confined to the house most of the time since last October, from the effects of a tall and several weeke to hi JCG. re- gently drove from nis daughters, Mrs F. Ii. Gibson, in Kent Hollow, to Above All, and spent the day. All his Warren friends are glad to see him out again.
 The Brick school has begun he Spring terra with Miss Lucy Hofl ma1 aT teacher.
 Miss Etta Cowles is teacher in the West district, Miss Alice Angevine ill College Farms an. Miss Flora Strong Ill the Center district.
 John Andregg and his bride are socn to occupy the new farm house built by Augustine Sackett.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
from Waterbury, over Sunday.

IlolH w WdIel Uuly, UFSI Ouuuiy.
 the members of the Union Sunday school are rehearsing for Easter
 MT and Mrs Clifford Hawley at tended birthday party at her par er's hone in Oxford, last Wednesday evening.
 Mss Faith Sanborn visited her parents in TorlingtOn over Sunday.
 Joel Strong and wire visited at Miss Margaret Atwood's, last Satur- day.
 The Bible class will not meet this We,k on account of Conference.
 The Epworth League meeting will be Sunday evening at 6.15 o'clock. The leader is Miss Helen Murphy. TopiN Called to serve;;" Mark 1:t6- 20; Luke Still.
 w. A. Bennett has had local telephone placed in lis residence.
 Bert Reynolds has sold his team of horses tU man in Waterbury.
 Mrs H. A. Matthews, who is board ing at the Stiles house in Woodbury, expects to return to her home ill White Oaks, this week.
 Miss Grace Strong from WOodbury visited her parent, last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
UP BEFORE THE BAR.

N. H Brown, an attorney, of Pitts field. Vt, writes: We have used Dr Kings New Life Pills for years and find them such good family medi- cine we wouldn't be without them" For chllls, constipation, biliousness, or sick headache they work wonders. 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, San- dy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; l.. Goulett, Stevenson; H. w. Osborne, Easton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge; Con- nery Bros, Georgetown; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; S. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, RoAbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Sta tion; c. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beard sley, New Preston; ;Wetterau & Will Hams, Washington Depot; Harry Brown, South bury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros, War. reD; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Pen. field & Craig, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02

A"tiul ludson visited at J. E. Thompson's, last week.
 Miss Emma Smith entertained Miss Adeline Hopscn, last week.
 Mrs J. w. Smith and Miss Phoebe Smith visited in Middlebury, last week.
 Miss Ina M. Lake is home from Cushing Academy at Ashburnham, ..iass., for the spring vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
Kent.
MRS LUCY BARKER.

Mrs Lucy Parker, D years old, died on Saturday. She is survived by two sons, John Barker of Kent and Arthur Barker of Meriden, and one daughter, Mrs Howard Carpenter of Meriden. The funeral took place on Sunday in Kent, Rev MT Perry offici- ating. MT and Mrs John Chase ac- companied the funeral party to Meriden.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
THE STREET AND VICINITY.

Rev Wallace Nutting returned home, Sunday morning, from a trip north.
 Stephen Collins, Michael Dolan and Andrew Dolan have gone to Bridgeport to attend the funeral of Dennison Dolan, who died very sud- de'ly last Saturday.
 Mrs Margaret Atwood had a slight stroke of paralysis, last Saturday morning.
 Miss Josephine Weasa has the 
 Miss Gertrude Reynolds was home
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
VILLAGE CHURCH NOTES.


 his pulpnt, last Sunday morning. his farewell sermon. It is announced that Rev MT Salt of the Yale Theo- logical class of graduates at New Haven will occupy the pulpit next Sl nday morning, and has been en- gagged to dc the same on Sundays for two months to come.
 Good hard green wood can still be obtained of Louis or Alfred Ohmen, of Lake district. by those who have not completed their Usual woodpie.
 A most enjoyable bridge whist party took place at Howard Hop kins', one night recently, attended by J. B. Stillson and wife, H. G. Stevens, M. D., ana wife, Myron Hop kins, MT and Mrs George C. Ackley of New Milford and others.
 Mrs E. Evans has been seriously i'll with pneumonia the past week, at her hone on Christian street.
 Hulda, the Swedish servant at Major w. Burnhams was taken i'll. last Friday evening, with pneumonia and on Sunday was moved to the home of Carl Borger, where Mrs Borger can more r1n1 eniently per. foim the duties of nurse.
 Mrs F. J. flosford returned to her home from New York City, last Sat urday.
 Mrs Emily WGdec cHnle near serious accident. last week, at her home on South street While en- deavoril g tc kinAl" a coal ire with the aid of kerosene oil her dress was burned and also one hand.
 Edson Cogswell is among the first to prepare his tobacco bed for sow ing the seed when warmer.
 Beeman& Strong of New Milford | started a boiler, mill, camp utensils, beds, etc., on three or four wagons, i with 10 horses, from that place, last | week, to wood lot they have pur- chased near Milton. The first day l the tehLl' reached this yi'iagn. Tan next morning the heavy rainstorm prevented further progress that day, but on Friday all the loads except | one moved out and on towards Litch- field. While the ruts and washouts made progress slow, they managed to get the boiler and hc"sehold goods to their destination so that most of the horses returned to New Milford before the end of tEe week. Beeman X Strong were with their men on Friday to assist their progress. It happened to be the worst time of the year for such a moving.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
Southbury.
PURCHASE DISTRICT.

PURCHASE DISTRICT.
 Those perfect n attendance the past month were: John Bennett, Henry Cassidy, Florence Cassidy, oretta Cassidy, John Ludorf. Ger trude Perkins. Cecil Wents2h, Earle Wentsch.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
The NeWtoWM.n! Bee. Nwtown, Friday, April 2, 1909.
New Preston.
HIGHWAYS BADLY WASHED

HIGHWAYS BADLY WASHED.
 The storm of Thursday of last week has resulted in washed high ways and gave the road workers sometnlng to do for several days. The highways most affected were the main road from here to Mt Tom lake, Lltchieid and the road from George Lymans over Baldwin hill to Wash lngt0n Depot
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-05-20
Manufacturing War Relics.

With the approach of the cente-
nary celebrations of the famous Tyro-
lean fight for freedom a new industry
has been created In Tyrol. Every vet
Grams association and rife club In
the land Is preparing some kind Of
festival at which historic guns and
flags and other emblems will be dis
played.
Unfortunately these relics have be-
come rather scarce In the hundred
years which have elapsed since the
war, but undaunted by this trifing
circumstance the ingenious peasantry
are setting to work to make their own
relics.
In this enterprise they have devel-
oped remarkable ingenuity. A new
flag is used for some time as a buster.
and then after being carefully smear
ed over with grease on both sides is
put up in the garnet where the grain
is stored. In a few days more the
mice have made some artistic bullet
holes" in the flag, which is then hung
out In the garden. The sun does the
rest, and faded and tattered flag Of
really venerable appearance is the re-
suit.
The village blacksmiths have shown
no less cleverness In making historic
cannon. and there is no reason to fear
that the centenary celebration viii
suffer from any lack Of relics Of the
war.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-05-20
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-05-20
Floating Island Ii the Androsoooo;

Floating Island Ia the Androscouain.
One Of the peculiar relics Of the
high water on the Androscoggin came
ashore on the Lewiston bank Of the
river above the falls Friday.
# was . regular locating island
which came drifting down and into
shallow water. It was Of quite res
pectable size and on 1t were trees,
several Of them described as beins
six or eight inches In diameter. They
were probably part Of an oyerhangine
bank which the water undermined and
when they broke loose were held to.
gether ~ the intertwined roots.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-05-20
CHAPTER XIV.

enSA Jill W 1Hud WHtu DTedRIdSl was
over that morning The meal passed
almost In silence. Stephen made
pretense of being absorbed in his
letters, but Hilda's observant eyes
saw how shallow the pretense was.
Neither referred again to the curt, I'M
gracious note of farewell or to it's
writer, who had left them with an abb
rupfness and in furtive way that
were alike inexplicable. AS soon as
breakfast was over the rector rose
and went to his study, glad to be
alone.
i Hilda went up to olives room, as
though she half expected to find some
clue to the motive OF their guests
strange departure. The bed, of course,
had not been slept In. Olive had gone
4 up to her room about O'Clock on the
previous night. and waited there, with
her plans and preparations made. un-
I'll eleven; then she had slipped down.
stairs noiselessly and out by the back
door. Why had she gone so stealth
lily? Why had she not told them of
her intention and where she was go
ing?
But I am glad she has gone"
Hilda said to herself. suddenly.
Somehow It seemed as though only |
trouble had followed Olives coming
70 the rectory. The change Hilda had
noticed In her brother had dated from |
that time: It had been only two days
after that Bonholt Hume almost ac- |
cused Jack under this roof Of knowing
more than he would admit about Phil
Fps as then unaccountable disappear
ance; and when at last the drifted
snow had yielded before the thaw, sur
rendering that grim secret 1t had held
TOT weeks, Jack had been arrested
her lover, OF whom the long, slow days
OF suspense following his fight had
brought her no word. This woman
had been the stormy petrol before
disaster.
Hilda had never liked Olive Van
stone since her treatmnet OF Stephen
years ago. And since her recovery
from illness Olive had betrayed
scarcely yelled antagonism that had
needed all the girls sweetness of dis
position to endure In silence. Yes,
she was glad Olive had gone, glad to
near ner brothers nervously impatient
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-18
MEXICO IS POOR COUNTRY ID BE IN WHEN MAN ''GOEs BROKE

|. the business end of a draft or check and would then wire the money to the bank of Sonora, bat telegraphic sigma lures did not go. Then I realized was up against it, for the French-Span- ish hotel clerk was becoming impor- tunate. I wrote to San Fran. French. man was more inportunate next day and I decided on immediate action. had long and serious talk with my self on the subject of foolishness and foolhardiness in my room. l thought of Mexican jails and Imprisonment for debt Then l formed my plans. That night I wired the bank to ignore order to telegraph funds but to send a bill of exchange to me posie hestante at Guay-nas. Next day casually went to the station, apparent. ly to see some one off on the new c. R. Y. & P. railroad. but really to 1 carried a bundle of ostensible lauu- 1 dry with me and nothing else.
 "A conductor, on the line had had
 many favors from me. When he had been broke I had taken him to several
 meals. l had also dined and wined 1 the engineer l was still on the train
 when it pulled out and when my friend" the conductor came along told him was going to Corral to go
 to work. He said ticket" and I mo
 tango he said pass and l again said
 mo tango'' he said money and I said "I won't" only l used stronger Ian guage and then this conductor who had broken my bread and eaten ny | Salt. ordered me off at Empalme. felt the bangs of ingratitude.
 T left the train at Empalme, which l means junction. and walked up to the locomotive where I found my friend 1. the engineer I rode the rest of the !: way in the locomotive cab with him. At Corral I found them short of men as the rainy season was coming on, and got a job as grade foreman.
 That is about the end of the story.
 worked for three months. bossed gangs of chinks and of peons, waded
 in mud and rain. No more port, sher- 1 ry or Hennesy three star; it was ditch water and reservoir water for me. No | more enchiladas and dainty dishes.
 was on bacon and canned goods diet.
 While in Corral before going to the front wrote to the postoffice at Guay- I mas to hoid dii itidii ioi fiiC anu tittAi time to time afterward sent the same
 direction for I was afraid that draft
 would get away.
 Well. I worked three months and acquired 225 gold in cash besides about million malaria germs. some of which still have Then I went back I to Guaymas and paid my score at the
 hotel. I got my baggage I found letter and draft at the postoffice and II cashed the draft Then I fled to
 Gods country. far from thoughts 2l
 Mexican jails, of jefes and rurales. and
 if live beyond the allotted three
 score and ten shall not forget those three months of purgatory. learned
 a lesson then, boys. I shall never i 80 broke again anywhere, but if dc 1t won't be in Mexico. Come on. let's
 have drink.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-18
FORFEITURE NOTICE

Bisbee. Arizona. April 10. 1908. To Harry B. Mccoy. bis heirs. devf sees, administrators and executors:
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-18
DANCER FROM
 NEW WIRE FENCES.

The publication in Saturdays Daily International of the terrible accident to J. B. Brown and R. B. Hegarty wh.Ie in an automobile, from an unex pected wire fence while automobiling from Cochise to Wilcox, Globe, has brought to. light a number of other accidents. all going to show the need of new methods regarding old-estab I.shed roads and their being fenced in unexpectedly and without any knd of notice from the settlers.
 In one case mentioned by Mir. Reno as told him b. an ofiicer of Courtland a party of four ofncers were riding along an old road in that section, the informant a little in advance. when in turning around a bunch of mesqu te he encountered a new wire fence SC close that both horse and rider were thrown over 1t before they, could stop
 Another accident was that to Mir Reno himself, about a month ago. on the way from Douglas to Wilcox. About a mile out of Gleason. as dusk came on, Mir. Reno stopped and lit his lamps Not knowing then any reason for not