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New-York tribune., 1909-03-14

Stop he said, earnestly. Don't do anything
rash. I'm not burglar: I'm doing this for a
friend of yours Mr.. Benn."
What" said amazed voice
True as I stand here" esseverated Mr.. Travers.
Here. here's my instructions. III put 'em under
the door. and If you 80 TO the back window you'll
him IN the garden waiting"
lie rustIed the paper under the door, and it
at once snatchcd from his lngcrs. lie regained an
upright position and stood listening to the startled
and indignant exclamatons of his jai!er she read
the boatswain's permit:
This is to give notice that l. George Benn. being
Of sound mind and body. have told Ned Trayers 10
pretend TO be burglar al Mrs Waters's He
amt burglar and ! shall be OUTSIDE all the time.
It's all above-board and ship-shape
"(sfened, GEORGE BENN."
Sound mind-above-bo board ship-shape,' repeated
a dazed voice. Where is he?'
"Out the back" replied Mr. Travers II you
go 10 the window you him. Now, do put
something round your shoulders. there's a good
girl"
There was no reply, but board creaked. He
waited for what seemed long time, and then the
board creaked again.
Did you him?" ne inquired
Il did, the sharp reply. You both ought
to be ashamed Of yourselves. You ought to be
punished"
There is clothes-peg sticking into the back of
my head" remarked Mr. Travers. What are you
going to dO?"
There reply.
Nhat are you going 10 doF repeated Mr. Trav-
somewhat uneasily. You look too nice TO do
anything hard; leastways, so far as I can fudS,
through this crack"
There n smothered exclamation, and then
sounds of somebody moving hastily about the
and the swish OF clothing hastily donned
You ought to have done it before commented
the thoughtful Mr.. Travers. ITS enough to give
you your death OF cold
Mind your business" said the voice sharply
Now. If I let you out will you promise TO do
exactly tell you?'
Honour bright" said Mr. Travers, ferventiy.
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Il keep fancying there's something lodging be-
hind them currant bushes" pursued the unfortu-
nate Mr.. Benr, hoarsely- How you can stay there
alone I can't think. I thought I something
looking your shoulder just now. Fancy II it
came creeping up behind you and caught hold Of
you
The widow gave a sudden faint scream.
III you do that again she said, turning
nercely Mr.. Travers.
He put It into my head said the cuprit. hum
bly,; 4 should never have thought Of such a thing
by myself. I'm one Of the quietest and best be-
haved'-
Make haste. Mr.. Benn." said the widow turning
TO the window again; I've got lot to co when
you've finished
The boatswain groaned and fell to digging again.
and Mrs Waters. after watching a little while
longer gave Mr. Travers some pointed instructions
about the window and went down to the garden
again.
That will do. I think" she said. stepping into
the hole and regarding It critically Now you'd
better 60 straight OF home and. mind, not a word
TO a soul about this"
She put her hand on his shoulder. and no
ticing with pleasure that he shuddered al her
touch led the way to the gate The bOatswai1
paused for a moment though about TO
speak. and then. apparently thinking better ot
IL, bade her goodby IN hOarse voice and walked
feebly up the road Mrs Waters stood watching
until his steps died away IN the distance. and then.
returning to the garden. took up the spade and
result OF his industry Mr. Travers. who
standing just inside the back door. joined her.
Let me-" he said galantIy.
The day breaking he finished his task
The clean. sweet cir and the exercise had given
him appetite to which the smell OF cooking
bacon and hot coffee that proceeded from the house.
had set a sharper edge. He took his from a
bush and put It Mrs. Waters appeared at the
door.
You had better come in and have some break
fast before you GO she said, brusquey; there's
sleep for now.
Mr.. Travers obeyed with aIacrity. and after
satisfying wash in the scullery came into the big
kitchen with his face shining and took a seat at
the table The cloth neatly laid, and Mrs.
Waters fresh and cool. with a smile Upon her
pleasant face. sat behind the tray. She looked az
her guest curiously Mr.. Travers's spirits being
somewhat higher than the OF his wardrobe
appeared 10 Justify
Why don't you get settled work?" shs
inquired with gentle severity. he impaired
snatches of his history between bites
Easier said than DONE" said Mr.. TraverA
serenely. But don't you away with the idea
that I'm beggar, because I'm not I pay my way.
such as It Is. And. by-the-bye. I s'pose I haven't
earned that two pounds Benn gave me2'
His face heightened. and he felt Uneasily in his
pocket
III give them to him when I'm tired Of the
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joke said the widow. holding out her hand ana
watching him closely.
Mr.. Travers passed the coins over to her SOFT
hand you've got he said. mUstngly- L dont
wonder Benn desperate. I dare say l should
have done the same IN his place"
Mrs. Waters bit her lin and looked out at ths
window; Mr.. Travers resumed his breakfast
There's only one job that I'm really 1T for, no"
that I'm too old for the army he said. contden-
TALLY. breakfast finished, he stood at the door
ready to depart.
Playing at burglars hazarded Mrs waters
Landlord of a little country public house said
Mr. Travers. simply.
Mrs. Waters fell back and regarded him with
open-eyed amazement
Good morning." she said as soon as she could
trust her voice.
"Goodby." said Mr.. Travers reluctantly. !
should like TO hear how old Benn takes this JOKE
though"
Mrs. Waters retreated into the house and stoo1
regarding him. IF you're passing this way ag'iH
and like to look in-I'H tell you.' she said. aiier
long pause. "Good5y.'
III look in in a weeks time" said Mr.. TraVers
He took the proffercd hand and shook it warnily-
1T would be the best joke Of ALL he said taTaiNS
away.
What would?''
The soldier confronted her again.
For old Benn 20 come round here one eyenHiS
and find me landlord. Think it over.
Mrs Waters met his gaze soberly. ''FH tainA :
over when you have gone" she said, softly Nv"
ga"
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a caution TO keep out OF sight as much as possiple
TIL night walked slowly home. His step was hsht'
but he carried face In which care and eNuitauoh
were strangely mingled.
By 10 o'clock that night care was in the ascend
ont and bv eleven when he dlsCerued the red
glow of Mr. Travers's pipe set as beacon against
a dark background Of hedge. the boatsWaln was
ready 10 curse his inventive poWerE. Mr. Ira'eTs
greeted him choerily and, honestly attrlbuthg 'he
fact TO good food and a couple of plnts OF beer
he had had since the boatswaIn left him. said that
he was ready for anything
Mr.. Beun grunted and led the way in silence
There was TO moon, but the night was clear ana
Mr. Travers after one two lght-hearted at
tempts at conversation. abandoned tAe eHoI' anu
fell to whlstng softly instead.
EXCEPT for one lighted window the village slept
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Yes YOU are" said the prisoner Il saw you. /
thought IT was an angel at first your little
bare feet and
A faint scream interrupted him.
You'll catch cold.' urged Mr.. Travers-
Don't you trouble about me- said the voice
tartly.
y won't give any trouble said Mr. Travers'
who began to think It was time for the boatswain
to appear On tho scene. why don't you call for
help? I'll 50 Ike a lamb
4 don't want your advice" was the reply. l
know what to do. Now. don't you try and break
out. I'm going To fire barrel out Of the win
dow but I've got the other one for you II you
move"
My dear girl" protested the horrifed Mr.. Trav-
ers "youu alarm the neighborhood'
Just what want to DO said the voice. Keep
still. mind"
Mr. TIavers kestated. The game was up. and IT
was clear that any the stratagem OF the in
genious M Benn would have TO be disclosed
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"Is the BABY strong? .Io.,.
We'll, rather! You know what tremendous
voice he has?'
n,N.I. he lifts that five or six times an hour!
"0'' w '' Comic cuts.
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BIRMINGHAM.

Birmingha1n-Ru Bonar and
family of Brighton are visiting at the
home of the formers parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Bonar.
Manford Johnston and wife are the
parents OF a daughter I orn last Wed
Eesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs John Barker
Thursday, daughter.
George Kirkpatrick was called to
Oregon Wednesday evening by the ILL
ness Of his brother.
Will Hastings house will soon be
completed.
Roy Bennett left the last of the week
for Albuquerque. New Mexico, where
he has secured a position there in a
store.
The base ball club played Eillsborn
Saturday. The game was IS to in
favor Of IIillsboro.
Miss Patti Sherman is visiting rela
tives in Hillsboro this week.
Miss Flossie Simmons who has been
visiting at Mt. Pleasant has returned
home.
Mrs. e. wirislow and son Russell
have returned home after several days
visit in Missouri.
Word was received the latter part OF
the week of the death of A. A. Rey
moro of Van iSCren county.
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HEDRIcK.

Hedrick.-Miss Ravjna Morgan orr
rived home Saturday evening after a
weeks visit at Richland, Woolson
and Pekin.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. c. steigleder Of 81.
lie were over Sunday visitors in He'd.
rick
Mrs. A. Earkins arc daughters. Ly-
dia and Goldie, arrived home Saturday
evening after several months visit
in Nebraska.
G. V. Platts went to Steamboat Rock
Saturday and remained over Sunday,
the guest Of his parents
Clifford Harkins was in Ottumwa
Saturday.
Miss Letta Coffman Of Ottumwa IS
visiting her mother in this city.
Mrs. John striegel and two children
Of Harper are the guests Of MRS.
Klett in this city.
Mrs. P. z. WaneTs was a. passen=
ger for Ottumwa Saturday.
Great preparations ere being made
for the barbecue TO be held III this
city next Thursday, Aug 18th. The
floats are nearing completion and the
parade viii be one Of the most beau.
tffu ever shown In southeastern Iowa
Large crowds are expected from I'll
the neighboring towns. A royal good
time IS in store for everyone, SO don't
fail to be in Hedriek Thursday.
Miss Hazel Logan of Sigourney is
the guest of friends III this city.
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CHARLTON.

ariton.-Chautauqu closed at
this place last evening; after seven
days session On account of the en-
campment Of the 55th regiment and
numerous other attractions. the at
was all first cless and was highly
pleasing. 1t is a matter of deep re-
greet that the Chautauqua was not
held week earlier or a week later.
The closing number was lecture by
Hon. Champ Clark on 1.-THE Book Of
Books" He is on eloquent speaker
and his lecture was scholarly.
The Lucas County Normal Institute
convened at this place today for a
weeks session. The meetings are be.
ing held at the High school building.
The attendance was good and the
opening day will be greatly increased.
Mrs J. e. Hall and little grand.
son, Johnnie Cavins, have gone to OF
tumwa for a few weeks visit with
her son, Norman Cavins, and wife.
Mrs. John Martin, accompanied BY
her daughter, Mrs. Cora Nelson and
children, of A1lefton, went to Omaha
Saturday to visit the formers son,
Albert Martin, and family
Mrs. Amanda Gregg of Indianola
arrived Saturday for a visit with her
brother-in.law, Hague Roberts.
Mr and Mrs. w. P. BEEN departed
Saturday for visit In York, Neb.
with Mr.. Beem's sister, Mrs. Ida Pur
linton.
Mrs. v. S. Winslow of Ottunnwa. re-
turned home Saturday evening aftel
| q few days' visit with her numerous
friends here.
Dr.. Will Brownlee OF Little York
ILL.,. is spending few days with his
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EDDYViLLE MAN WINNER
OF TWO CLAIMS.

Eddyville-Perhap the only case in
man drawing q claim in both the Occur
d'Alene AMI Flathead land drawings
was that Of Frank Epperson, vice pres
ident of the Manning & Eppersen
State bank. When he learned last
Wednesday that he had drawn No.
1868 in the Couer d. Alene drawing he
thought himself lucky and had but lit
tie thought of winning claim in the
second drawing, but the dispatches Of
Saturday showed that he had drawn
No. 1852, more choice claim in the
Flathead reservation, SO he will not be
at all surprised now should he draw
claim in the remaining reservation.
He and his wife expect to homestead
their most choice claim by spending
fourteen months upon 1t and paying
the remainder in cash.
Smith Gibson Wedding.
Word has been received here Of the
marriage at Cedaredge, Colo, on
Tuesday August 8, of Miss IVA K.
Smith OF Eddyville to Fred H Gibson
Of Cedaredge, formerly Of this vicin-
ity. After the ceremony the couple left
for Salt Lalse City, where they will
visit the brides aunt, Mrs. T. M. Sur
baugh. The bride is daughter of O..
E. Smith, north Of town and she left
here some weeks ago to visit at points
in the west, but her marriage comes
as a surprise to her MANY friend. The
groom is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. I.
Gibson and he left here some years
ago. They will live at Cedaredge.
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matters that might be involved. The
appeal was one to the majesty of the
law. and 1t was pointed by a deflnito
warning that the crowd was in danger
OF being called to account for the
days urroar.
In the place OF that town clerk we
see standing, in many regions, brave
officers Of the law, who have not hes
itated to face mobs In their madness,
and who have offered their lives III
defence Of the orderly procedure ut
justice. For one grave shortcoming
Of our own times is the need pointed
out by the town clerk Of Ephesus, that
all things Should be done with respect
to orderly legal procedure Real re-
ligion is the servant of truth first,
and then OF law and order. Mob law
is usually contrary to Gods law.
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Vida Of Birmingham are at the P. A.
Blacsford home.
Curtis Thomas and family went to
Pennington last week.
Mrs Lizzie Sprott left last week
for a visit with her mother Mrs. Coop
er in Illinois.
Mrs. Jennie Harlan and daughter
Mrs. o. A. Collins are camping at
Pennington this week.
TIE Birmingham ball nine played
the Hillsboro boys here last week and
were badly beaten.
Mrs. Let Schul and three children
are visiting relatives in Keokuk this
week.
Barney Dingman of Pilot Grove
was business visitor here Thurs
day.
Mrs Berry Berryhill who has been
her home in Nation. Ill.
Rev. Mayo and Q. c. Reiste were in
Fairfield Friday.
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FARsoN.

Farson-The Methodist Sunday
school elected the following officers on
Wednesday evening: g. B.. Baldwin.
superintendent. Mrs. s.. E.. Woodruff,
assistant superintendent, Lawrence
assistant secretaiS, MISS Josephine
Sward treasurer. Miss Ethel Widner
organist. Miss Sadie 5Breon assistant
organist, Mrs. c. B. Baldwin ohofister
and the Misses Esther Raney and
Nellie Widner. librarians.
Mrs. Jennie Turner and daughter
Eva Of Cleof1e, Oregon who have been
visiting here for several months With
Mrs. Turner's mother left for TIillsBoro
where they will visit for short time
before returning to their home.
Mrs. Mary Mcmillan left Thursday
for Hillsbero where she will make her
future home.
c. A. Dickey was caller in Batavia
Thursday.
Miss Hazel Rice of Humphrey. Mo, is
visiting with friends at this place.
r. L. Scott was & business caller In
| ottunnwa Wednesday,.
| Frank Thompson of BidweIi has
been visiting at this place for few
days.
Miss Edith Hubbard of Davenport Ii
visiting at the home Of her grandpar-
ents r. 3. Herman.
Miss Cradle Of Avery spent Sunday
with Eta and Ada Breon.f
I Manning Howard Of Hedrick was q
Sunday visitor in Farsen.
| Tom Smith was an Ottumwa caller
Saturday.
John Clark Of Competirie left We'd
nesday for Burlington to visit with
relatives ana friends for few days.
Mr.. Clark also expects to attend the
Regatta while there.
| Geo. Harmon was called to Hayes
willie Tuesday on account Of the illnesa
OF a small ch.ig.
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mother, Mrs. F. o. Brownlee, and oil
friends.
Elijah Lewis has returned from
Washington, b. G., where he has beer
employed as clerk during the ses
sion OF congress.
Mrs. Granville Foster and Mrs. Geo
Stewart returned Saturday evening
from brief visit with friends in
Leon. Leon.
Mr and Mrs. f. M. Slade and two
children, of Leon, visited in this city
Saturday evening with her sister. Mrs.
A. E. Dorm, while on their way to
Miss Alice Lewis Of Ottunawa ar
Chicago.
rived Saturday for visit with her
aunt, Mrs. E. B.. futile.
Mrs. Josiah Smith is spending a
few days with relatives and friends In
Osceola.
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VILLAGE FAIR AT
VERNON AUG. n
METHoDlsTs WILL GIVE ANNUAL
EVENT IN d. A. r.
PARK.

Bentonsport. On August 20 and 81
will be held the fourth annual village
fair at the G. A. r. park in Vernon.
An excellent program has been pre-
pared. Rev. George Blagg of Mt.
Sterling has seen secured to address
the people on "reminiscences of his re.
cent trip to England. Many kinds of
refreshments will be served, the pro-
ceeds being for the Vernon Methodist
Episcopal church. This church social
has become quite popular from year
to year, until now 1t has visitors from
various points in .the county.
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Baptist societies has resulted la a
general agreement for d greater cen.
tralization OF the denominational
agencies. The convention itself will
be Incorporated and the boards OF the
benevolent societies will be called
Boards of Managers" each consist
ing OF twenty persons nominated by
the convention.
Two OF the Yale classes had their re.
unions this year and unveiled me-
mortal tablets to class mates who had
given their lives to mission work In
non-C Christian lands. The class Of SO
thus recognized the labors of Hiram
Bingham, Of Micronesia, and Charles
Harding Of India, and the class Of $50
commemorated the heroism Of Arthur
Mann. who died In China while trying
to save a comrades life.
Probably the record for the greatest
percentage Of church growth in sin.
gle year is held by the Baptist church
Of peston Brook. Kentucky, which, to
a membership Of nine persons, added
two hundred and fifty, as the result of
a series Of revival services.
T 1t is reported from Rome that the
Pope is negotiating for the purchase Of
the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, to
be removed to Rome.
The opening meeting Of the Ma
tional Missionary Campaign, to be
held by the laymen next winter, has
been fixed for next November in Wash
ington, when President Taft will be
one Of the speaker. The closing meet.
ing will be held in the Auditorium in
Chicago. May 2-6.
The members of the Brotherhood OF
conducting open=air meetings from au-
tomobiles. The preaching Is done by
city pastors and the automobiles are
furnished by members OF the Brother
hoods, who likewise provide the band
of workers for each machine.
The new congregational church at
Washington, OF which President Taft
recently laid the cornerstone is to
cost f1fty-two thousand dollars, and 1t
is to be broadly Institutional, pro
viding facilities for recreation and
amusement, as well as for worship.
Forty-seven American mission
boards sent out 379 student volunteers
to the foreign mission field in the
year 1908.
The fiftieth anniversary Of the be-
ginning of modern Christian missions
in Japan will be celebrated in October
by a general missionary gathering in
Toxic
At the recent Assembly Of the Pres
byterian church in New South Wales,
the premier Of the Australian com.
monwealth addressed the assembly on
the subject Of the relation Of the labor
movement to the church.
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Act Quickly

anG you'll save yourself lot OF SUI
fering and trouble. II you have q sud-
den chill-or taken cold-if you have
collie. cramp or diarrhoea, don't wait
minute. Take at once d teasuoon-
flu. Of Perry Davis Painkiller In half a
glass Of hot water or friill,. You'll be
safe and on the Fight road to quick re-
cevery Then you'll escape serious
illness. But you ought to have this
tried and proven remedy on hand for
immediate use. Being prepared Is hall
the battle when there's pain to sub
due. New sia, bottles $50. also IN 80
cent sizes.
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News and Notes
BY WILLIAM r ELLIS.

A conference Of leaders In the
various forms Of mems work will be
held at Silver Bay, August 21-29.
Conferences on the place of the
church in country life, as recommend
ed by President Roosevelt, will be held
in the latter part OF September by
the Presbyterian church department
Of church and labor in New York Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Tennessee, Kentucky and West
Virginia.
The recent Portland meetings OF the
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HlLLsEoRo,

Miss Florence Mccoy returned on
Wednesday evening from four days
visit with her sister Stella In Fair
field.
Mrs. Amanda Cox who has been
taking treatment In Pennington came
home Thursday.
Mrs. Lizzie Parrish and son Lloyd
OF Stockport visited relatives here this
week.
Mrs. g. W. Alton spent wednesday
in Mt Pleasant.
Mrs. Bert Sherman and daughter
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spain Wants Peace.

Paris, Aug. ia correspondent at
Mellila saws in a dispatch today that
he understands Spain has opened
peace negotiations with the Moors.
He says It is reported General Marina
not wishing to asstlne responsibility
for the projected Spanish advance, has
asked to be recalled on account OF i'll
health.
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S.heas Sores Ulcers
neal because
cure nsoaage they DO not reach the
only reduce
and not reaching the Every nutve
ae pace nat they constantly discharge the
healthy tissue and causes the ulcer enlarge Since
blood i the only hope ct cure s s. has
every hnpurty from the blood While curing
neahy blood and thus makes the lasting
soSes Ulcers medical
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA GA