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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
CHAPTER |.
IRIS A Grill"

Bank building, the gaunt young man
with the stern features and the kindly
gray eyes that always seemed perpet-
ual rebuke TO the face IN which they
were set ruminated over the letter he
held IN his hand. His back was to the
door a half glass door which was also
the main aud only entrance to the
room and which bore upon Its trans
lucent surface In ragged letters, worn
by the polishing the glass had under
gone the words, "Danie Voorhees,
Pike, Attorney at Law"
Pike himself had a queer twist of
feature, a sort OF whimsicality that
peryaded the very atmosphere about
him, and the smile with which he re,
garded the letter he held had a world
OF remlniscence and sadness In 1t.
AS he gazed at II the letter seemed
to fade into notbingness, and In Its
place there rose the picture Of day
years before, a day that caused the
dingy walls OF the office 10 become
tenuous and gauzy, and through the
gauze he seemed TO see another Office
a ramshackle sort Of place, with tin
sign showing through the window
which Informed the passerby that real
estate was the commodity dispensed
within To Pike the picture grew yet
more distinct, and In the broken bot
tom cane chair he saw the figure OF
heavy faced man In his shirt sleeves
engaged In smoking corncob pipe.
In another corner Of the roem he
could see red headed boy poring over
q pine table, laboriously copying In
round hand some title deeds. Then,
through the reaches OF the past, he
seemed to hear the heavy faced man
remove the pipe from his mouth and
heard him speak.
Dan" he said, ats girlw
And he heard the gasp the boy gave
forth as he turned about on his stool
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
CASH FEED STORE
l. n. Dench, Manager.
Telephone, l-l2,
Manchester Depot, VI.

mering OF Intellect that might. II Il
had been given an opportunity. have
resolved itself into good working I'm.
ltatlon OF a brain. 10 his friends he
was "that hopeless nss" and to his
enemies and debtors of the latter not
a few-"that beastly bounder, ST. Au.
byn."
"You see. governor the honorable
Almcrlc went on, 1T isn't as II cared
for the little gal, I'm n queer boggar
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
STYLE LEADERS /!
ParasOIs, Waists, Gloves

Never before have we shown such brilliant line Of
season.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
ParasOIs for Ladies, Misses and
Children
Children

In Silks Pongee and Embroidered Linen All the
new and leading shades and color combinations are rep
resented Some with rich attractive Persian Borders
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
FINE PRINTING
JOURNAL OFFICE
This Spring Commences Ny Seventh
Year i'm Manchester Selling
Furniture.

While my business has constantly increased | wish
this year larger sales than any previous
quote prices few goods for bargain hunters catalog
house and soap order patrons namely
Full size, feet inches White Iron Beds, extra brace
head aud loot sos.
good assortment OF higher priced Of all sizes.
Cotton top Mattress. full sire at s235
A nice line Of better all sizes mp SIS each
Feather Pillows, 800 10 81 per pair.
Cane aud Wood Seat Chairs, osc to 81. rs each.
Come and me for anything want in Furniture
Bedding Mangs Art Squares. Rugs Capetings. iuoleums
chidtens Go Carts Room Moudngs aud Sewing Machines
CAN AND WILL SAVE you MONEY
Take look at the Freless Cookers s7.7S. They
will pay themselves the 6ts the saving
upholsiering, Repairing and Rehnishng Furniture
and Picture Framing Speciality.
Hair Mattresses made viii give you first class
job right prices.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
CHAPTER Ill.

an hour later Mariana, the maltrs
~ dhotel Of the Regina Marghe'
"A rita, stepped out upon the ter.
race aud began TO lay n cloth
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
Breeders Tonic.

Buy one dollars worth and Try
il on either your cattle OF horses,
1t is very desirable aud you will
hnd il worth while to spend a lit
Tie money in this way.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
American Steel & Wire
Co.'S.
Field Fencing
Tf,cl3cst Fencing
Corn.

Sanford s. Leaning Fodder
Corn, these are the most desira-
bic for cusilage.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24

Summer Waists
OF every description Dainty and attractive styles,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
Ladies Gloves

To watch all the new dainty shades and everything
you need to make your Summer outfit perfect array
Of beauty at very moderate prices.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24

Is feet on
the desk Of
the office In
the Central
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24

CIX years Of life abroad, and these
. during the most impressionable
- period Of their young lives. had
left nm indelible imprint upon
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-24
n. N. SHAW,

MANCHESTER CENTER. VERMONT
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06
cIvIIl.ntIon 90 % Neare.

Melody can guess a. Jet what D b
b tho destiny Of the dascsndanfs Of
ths 100000 Eegsoo nov b TIE
United States. They ara. Es suppose.
BIZ all odds the ablest most civilized
and competent 100000 Iot q Ne
eroes a the word. They are al at
school n q great school kept somewhat
reluctantly By white men. Somelsow
ana some time those Negroes are 81
me % have something IKE q fair show.
Clvlilzation wilI have a SOB for them,
and 4 wIIl Be not TIE worst 5ob hat
thay can I've b., but TIE hs1t q Which
thsy are capabla.-Lkfs.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06

~Bqulne Eunbonnsts are very vel.
naA q veterinary. hut what would
20 ~ 10 equine trouseaf You'n
~ fhem b 0uxyaqGiL TfeE0 the mos-
qultoeB ana greenhead GIss aro %
NIX that horses and oonksys. unless
t1slr less are ease6 n cioth. become
|unmanaesabis with tn pain. ouaya-
Gun 3 a Eeuada.. Il = dlreefiy m
der TIE equator. M heaf there q
lnsuRerabIs. Up and doEu lts mar
nov ana fouI smelling streets b bluish
Clouds q buzlng Insects ualk horses
and donkeys In sunboznets snd pants
loosas-Nsw oEieans TlnesDsmo.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06
oommod0re va6der6IR dscJKaaa7b

Oommod0rs VandeF6H @Se6FaSdh
James 81. Ruttsr, then b ths employ
q the Erie railroad, q man be believed
the freight department Of the Central
needed. says the Baltimore News Il
- related that some time altar h took
charge Of the CentraI's traHle once
Rutter called on the commodore b
submit q plan for improvement whsn
b had stated the case ths president
hooked at him sharply and asked:
~Rutter. what does the New York
Central pay you $4,000 q year eogF
The reply was. For managing the
freight tranlc department"
And then the commodore said. wen,
you don't expect me 70 earn your sal
aFy for you. do your
Rutter went out and carried through
his plan on his own Judgment. Ths ~
suit was highly satisfactory. Ruttsr
became president Of ths Central.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06
Tbacollssum.

This splendid structure 31sxS3e feet.
Was erected about ten years ago, but
was entirely inadequate to accom-
modate the thrpngs Of people. An ex-
tsnsion was added six years ago. and
Il now comfortably seats about 5000.
A magnificent Night Horse Show win
bo given within its walls "wednesday,
Thursday and Friday nights. Il q
usod 10 display horses and fat stock.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06
ILLINOIS GAME EXHIBIT.
0tats Game Warden Wheeler WIN ~.
hlbIt Beautiful Birds and Fowl.

otats Game Warden Wheeler WIN ~.
hlblt Beautiful Birds and Fowl.
Immediately east Of the broad road
at the main entrances 20 The Illinois
STATE Fair Grounds. during the stats
Fair, Oct. Ia. State Game Warden
Wheeler win display q score Of van.
0ttes Of pheasants. grouse, guam and
other game birds which hIs dsDart-
ment e propasating on the st6ts CANA
farms. Waterfowl IN many breeds ana
bthsr animals with wings WIN form
part Of this matches exhibit Ths
bright plumags Of the birds. fhs dis
tant countries from which they we're
imported and TIE certainty that ths1
ain soon Be plentiful enough IN M
nnta % sorvo e dslicats morDSl8 for
ne palate. make thi5 one q ths prs..
tioIt sights and most intsresting 1tne-
iss On tie Illinois State Fair grounaa
They are protected By law unfsr
hsaEy penalties Tor several yoaza
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06
Up 20 snua.


A man IN wOrkmGn's gAFb Ons day
called at q local dentistas, and the door
was opened by q maid
workmaD-Is The gent n that draws
tsethf
servant-Ho. ar but ezDset b WIN
- h shortly.
workman 0aalins e. asouhsul-
Does ~ give gas1
SH@S
what does be ehrsOP
~One dollar
-What-ons dOIlari Do pa man %
~, miss. q fellows got b swallow
ever loo feet q gas 20 have one
e1oth pulled outf Ne fear. I reckon
! Knows q BIT about T. for WORK
61gn e the Eas WoEis myself IN
80 % snother dentist ana have 4
uzllsd cak without sasss-ExehapsA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1909-11-06

sX0ur wife doesn't seem . @o
maeh for hat fEisnd q youEsss
sNo. Hes TIE nan I lay ths h1sma
20 When I'm detained e1WntgWAS-
Fhgaslphia Post
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04

west half of lot I, block Al, for 5000,
on easy time.
f., E. Robinson offered for Mrs.
Welsh, lots 5 and of block A, for
$500 cash.
After thorough discussion OF the
relative merits of tho several propo,-
sitiops. a vote was taken on each
proposition separately, with the result
that Mrs. Welsh's lots received TWO
votes; DR. Lewis proposition received
three votes: the bank donation re.
ceived twenty-four votes, while other
propositions did not receive any
votes. 1t was then moved and car
ried that the acrenta nre ut the BANK
donation be made unanimous.
The building committee have al.
selection of plans for the building,
and it may confidently be expected
that the work on the building Will &C.
turlly begin in the very near future.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

A pleasant birthday company gath
cred at the home of Mrs. Hannah
Spurgin on May 10Th to celebrate her
seventy-sixth birthday.
Beautiful post cards, greetings and
tokens of love, to the number OF 1872.
we're received from her children,
grandchildren and great grandchild-
rem, and other relatives and friends.
Cream and cake we're served by the
daughters present: Mesdames Davis
and Patterson.
The afternoon passed quickly and
the company departed, wishing Mrs.
| Spurgin many returns of the day.
Tho.e present we're: Mrs. S. c.
Davis, Mrs. Ketch, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Lee,
Mrs. n. C. Davis and daughters. ME-
| rie and Bessie, Mrs. A. D, Pattegon
and Mrs. S. A. Spurgin and CHI ~sn.
One who vas rssn..
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
Becoming Unpopular.

Shreveport Journal; Straws show
the winds direction. A Mobile
sheriff is before the Alabama supreme
court on impeachment charges for
permitting the lynching of a negro
rapist. Sheriff shipp OF Chattanoo-
GA, was convicted of contempt OF the
United States supreme court recently
the case growing out of the lynchlng
of a negro, who had been taken in
custody by the federal courts. In ~
Ter, Texas, Ada, Oklahoma, and Pine
Bluff, Arkansas, the grand juries are
making real Investigations into lynch
ing bees. Some of these days 1t is
going to become mighty DANGEROUS
business to take part in the lynchlne
of a human being.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
School, of Methods for Sunday School
Workers.

The Gulf States School of Methods
for Sunday school workers, will be
held at Seashore Camp Grounds, BIZ
loxi, Miss, July Is to p. The insti-
tuting of this school on the Gulf coast
will afford the Sunday school workers
of the far south, special advantages
in Sunday school work. The program
furnishes course in the following
subjects: The Bible, Sunday school
pedagogy, elementary grades, child
psychology, a series of lectures on or
ganized Sunday school work and its
several departments, and popular ad-
dresses by leading men of the South.
The faculty: DR.. W. 4. Lowrey,
dean; Hugh Cork of Chicago, H.;
Mrs. S. S. Brame, Rev. VIM. Meggi-
son and w. Fred Long of Mississippi;
Rev. f. Frankenfeld, Miss Susie M.
Juden, DR.. Geo. Summey and DR.. j.
A. Rice of Louisiana.
Reduced rates an all railroads,
Board and enrolment fees from 50
/ to $l2 for term.
For programs and "ther informa-
ton address Thos. V. Ellzey, Canal
La. Bank. Building, New Orleans La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
NEGRO STABBlNG.
Frank Wallace Fatally Stabbed.-Re'
suit Of Previous Quarrel.

A stabbing occurred here Wednes-
day afternoon, as result of which,
Frank Wallace, we'll known charac-
ter, is at the point of death, while Joe
Espree is in jail, with the prospect OF
having to face murder charge.
The trouble occurred in front OF the
Welsh Machine Shops, about 2 O'Clock
in the afternoon and is the OutgrOwth
of quarrel that occurred at negro
dance, hs Id in the country south OF
town, several weeks ago.
About three weeks ago Joe Espree
gave dance at his house, at which
time and place Frank Wallace took
occasion to become very abusive and
quarrelsome. Espree tried to make
him behave and succeeded but poorly.
A few days later Espree was in town
and struck Wallace and was fined by
Mayor pro TEN, E. H. Boiling. TWAS
reported to Espree that Wallace had
said that he would kill him on sight.
In anticipation of this Espree pur-
chased from the Morse Hardware
cOmpany's store of this place, large
spring back knife. Espree, who is
farming on the Clark plant, was IL
} town Wednesday and while standing
on the walk in front of the Welsh
Machine Shops, saw Wallace ap
preaching. Desiring to avoid trou
! BILE if possible, he stepped clear to thu
Z edge of the walk. Wallace, it is said
{ as he came up to where the other maj
\ was standing, jerked his hand out o
: his pocket and struck him in the face
2 Espree, not knowing whether Wallac
! was armed, when he saw him jerk HI
J hand out of his pocket and strike a
! him, came back at him with his knit
: with stroke that made deep, ugl
! cash in the abdoman of his assailan
: After some considerable time Wa
lace was carried to his home in til
{ "ouarters. where it is thought he
! dying.
I Espree was Immediately placed III
{ der arrest by Marshall R"bt. Wa
7 kins and was taken to Lake Charl'
, Wednesday evening.
! Since writing the above, the i'm
7 chapter in the account can be write
! as far as Wallace is concerned. A
I though he had the best of medical q
3 tention, he was unable to stand t
2 shock of his wound and died a litl
= before noon Thursday.
CHANGE OF S. P. PASSENGER ScHEDUt
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
AUDITORIUM SITE SELECTED.
Building Committee Instructed to Be-
gin Work of Erection as Soon
as Possible.

The work of securing site and Sc
lecting plans and inauguratlng work
on the new auditorium, is progressing
rapidly and tremendously. About
four thousand dollars have been sub
scribed for the building and a build
ing site has been donated and accept
ed.
The first attempt towards an organ
lied movement of the subscribers to-
wards the fund for the auditorium,
was made at a meeting held at the
schoolhouse Thursday evening, May
| 27. c.. E. Carr was chosen chairman
and VIM. p. Russell, Jr., secretary.
The object of the meeting, as stated
by the chair, was choosing OF site
for the building and the establishment
of such rules and regulations as might
be deemed essential for the control OF
same. Several propositions for site
were submitted, including three by the
First National Bank and one by VIM.
P. Russell, Jr., in behalf OF Mrs.
Welsh, owner of Block %, commonly
known as the Welsh block.
After quite lengthy discussion up
on the various situations offered, it
was decided to accept the south hall
of the west half of block %, the same
being the corner formerly occupied by
2 the residence of Miss Hattie Daniels,
at 81, 900, provided special improve
4 ment tax be voted and carried and the
f town council would purchase said site.
!. In lieu of this place being secured, 1t
e was proposed then to accept the
s banks offer of the donation OF the
It south half of lots 3 and 4, of block ~,
e with option of purchasing the north
v half of same for $500.
t. A motion was then made and car
l. ried that committee of seven, to bt
le known as the building committee, b'
is appointed by the chair. The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed on Thu
T. committee: A. T. Jones, L. E. Robin
t. son, w, B. Gabbert, Chas Dautel, J
es W. Armstrong, F. D. Calkins and 5
W. Day.
al 1t was ulso moved and carried tina
en- the incoming mayor and council shout
!. appoint an auditorium committee an
#. such other committees as NAV be nee
he essary for the proper conducting {
lie the auditorium.
The action of the meeting bel
Thursday evening for the selection
&c site, not meeting with the harmon
Gus acceptance by all parties interes
-, ed, that was desired, second meetin
N was called for Monday night. q. Z
Davidson was called to the chat
while VIM. P. Russell, Jr. retaine
h. the secretary's desk. At this meetir
.ve the action of the previous meeting
flo pertaining to the selection OF a sit
If was recinded, and the question
the site was then taken up for further di
vo cussion. The following sites we
proposed:
The south half of lots and
block 40, as donation by the ban
m. with the option of the north half
m. the same lots, for $500.
m. 2nd The west half of block %
m. $1,000, 20 per cent. cash, balance
time.
MI 3rd. The south half of the W
~ half of block 70, for 81, 900, on sa
terms.
m. 4th. All of block 40 for $1,000,
N. same terms.
Mr.. Cleopha Benoit offered lots
n. and of block II, for 5000 cash.
ont Or. Lewis offered lot six and
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
DROuTH BROKEN.
General Rain Relieves the Rice Sltua'
ton.

The dry spell that was beginning to
have the aspect of a drouth, was brok-
on Tuesday by a splendid rain which
extended throughout this section OF
the state,
While the drouths in other sections
have been broken by floods, cyclone
winds and devastating hail, this Sec
tion exercised it's usual moderation
by relieving its drouth by q SLOW
soaking rain that did an immense
amount Of good and no harm.
From all reports received, the rain
was quite general, extending iron
east Of Lafayette, over into Texas
soaking the ground quite thorough!
and putting everything in the bes
1 possible growing condition.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
Piano Recital a Success.

The piano recital, given by Miss
Edna Houck and her pupils Friday
evening, was decided success, reflect
Ing credit alike upon the work of the
pupils and the efforts of their teacher.
The program consisted OF twenty
two numbers, all Of which, with the
exception OF four, were given by the
members of Miss Houck's class. The
| several selections rendered indicates
that the children are working, and
are not only gaining q knowledge OF
music, but also confidence in them
selves when before the public.
The work given By Misses Dolly
Cline anu Hazel Carrier of Lake
Charles was greatly appreciated by
all who were privileged to hear them,
These young ladies each show marked
talent In their line.
The financial end of the entertain
ment was also quite successful, the
door receipts approximating $4,000,
which amount, less expenses, Mis-:
sHouck donated to the auditorium
fund.
International StOckFo
80 E~
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
CHANGE OF S. P. PASSENGER ScHEoUL
Time Of All Trains Except Nos 8 ant
10, Change.

The attention Of the travelling pub
lie is called to changes that have
been made in the Southern Pacific
time table, effective since Monday o.
this week. Careful attention to thu
following table, will doubtless save
a disappointment at the depot;
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
rue GREAT JUNE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
LIN EMS

Special attention is directed to our immense showing of
Household Linens and the Remarkable Savings to be effected
The June Bride may select her Linens at saving of from
tb to ope-thrd These Speeia values will also appeal to
housewife as afordng opportunity to repen
y. ~ ber linen chest at JUNE SALE PRICES.
-A Bib LIN ENS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
END OF STRIKE
SEEMS IN SIGHT
JAMES j. HILL SAYS PLENTY OF
MEN MAY BE HAD FROM
THE EAST.
OFFICIALS AT ST. PAUL DECLARE
CONDITIONS SOON WILL BE
NORMAL.

st. Paul. Dec. 4-Oficials of The
switchmen's union say they are not
alarmed at reports from the west OF
members of the brotherhood of train
men returning to work. Union OH
GERS received word that everything
still is tied up at Seattle. me
switchmen say that whatever action
is taken by the Seattle traInmen
will make no material difference as
only few of them are in the Seattle
yards, and that ninety-seven per cent.
of the switchmen in the northwest
are members of the switchmen's un-
! ion
President Hawley spent yesterday
! in Minneapolis, where he conferred
with Governor Eberhart. Secretary
! Martin of the switchmen's executive
committee and President Decker, OF
the Minneapolis clearing house asso-
citation, was also present. After the
conference ended, late yesterday att
ernoon, the governor announced
movement started to effect settle
ment of the strike, and added that
| some Minneapolis business men had
talked with him regarding the posi-
bilities of getting the parties to the
controversy together and he thought
a movement was on foot in that di-
rection. President Hill of the Great
Northern said there could be no truth
to any talk of settlement even
with the individual railroads, as the
general managers had decided tina;
hey all stand together. Mr.. Hill
said that the railroads could get SO
many men from the east to take the
strikers places that they could I'LL
all places but they did not want to
bring them all now. preferring TO give
The old men a chance to return.
| Hawley said that nothing definite
was accomplished at the Minneapolis
conference and as far as he knew