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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04

I'VE will know about it, Jim. Where
Is she?" His quick eye searched the
lot. His voice had regained its old
command He felt that he could con-
quer worlds.
you can't do no good that way" an
swered Jim. "She don't want to see
you again"
"Why not"
IT don't know, but she told me she'd
run away If | ever even talked to you
about her"
"You needn't talk, Jim. I'll talk fol
myself. Where is sheY'
She'll be comm out soon. You can
wait around out here with me. I'll let
you know in time" He led the way
through a narrow passage between the
wagons.
Jim and Douglas had barely left the
lot when Deacon Elverson's small,
round head slipped cautiously around
the corner Of the dressing tent. The
little deacon glanced eXultantly about
him. He was monarch Of all he sur
veyed. 1t was very thrilling to stand
here on this forbidden ground smelling
the sawdust gazing at the big red wag
ons, studying the unprotected circus
properties and listening to the tighten
ing tempo of the band.
Did you see him?' shouted Strong,
who had followed closely upon Elver
sons heels.
The little deacon started. Strong was
certainly a disturbing factor at times.
Eyes, IL saw him"
"WellY
"He-he-didn't see her"
"What did he do?" Strong was be-
side himself with Impotence.
"He-he just talked to the big un
and went out that way" Elverson
nodded toward the wagons.
81 guess he amt gone far" sneered
Strong. HE come over to this lot to
see her, and he amt goin to give up
till he does It, You wait here. I'll
take look round" He went quickly
In the direction of the wagons.
Elverson needed no second invitation
to wait. He was cOngratulating him
self upon his good fortune when he all
but collided with a flying apparition.
vanishing In the direction Of the main
tent. Sophisticated eyes would have
seen only a rather stout acrobat clad
In pink tights, but Elverson was not
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Bargain echoed Douglas. What
bargain"
''Oh, please, Deacon Strong, please. l
didn't mean to see him-I didn't, tru-
ly." She hardly knew what she was
saying.
"What bargain?'' demanded Douglas.
''She told me that you and her
wasn't ever goin' to see each other
ag'inr roared Strong. "If I'd knowed
she was goin' to keep on with this
kind of thing you wouldn't have got
oil so easy"
$50 that's it!' cried Douglas. 1t
was all clear to him now. He recalled
everything = her hysterical behavior,
her laughter, her tears. 1T was you
who drove that child back to this" He
glanced at Polly. The narrow shout
ders were bent forward. The nervous
little fingers were clasping and unclasp-
ing each other. Never before had she
seemed so small and helpless
"Oh, please, Mr.. John, please don't
make him any worser'
"Why didn't you tell meT he de
manded.
at would have done no good" she
sobbed. "Oh, why--why won't you
leave me aloneW
at would have done all the good In
the world. What right had he to send
you back to thsY'
81 had every right" said Strong
stubbornly.
"What?" cried Douglas.
at was my duty"
"Your duty? Your narrow minded
bigotryw
II don't allow no man to talk TO me
like that not even my parson."
"1m not your parson any longer"
declared Douglas. He faced Strong
BQuarely. He was master of his own
affairs at last. Polly chung to him,
begging and beseeching.
ooh, Mr. John, Mr.. Johnw
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what do you mean by that?" shout
ed Strong.
II mean that / stayed with you and
your narrow minded congregation be
fore because believed you needed me,
But now this girl needs me more She
needs me to protect her from just such
injustice as yours"
You'd better be protectin' yourself
That's my advice TO you
Il can do that without your advice"
Maybe you can find another church
with that circus ridin' girl a-hangin'
round your neck"
Hes right" cried Polly. you
couldn't" She chung to the pastor in
terrified entreaty. You couldn't get
another church. They'd never. never
forgive you. It's no use. You've got to
let me gol You've got tor
Listen. Polly" He drew her toward
him. God is greater than any church
or creed. There's work to be done
everywhere-his work"
you'll soon find out about that"
Numbered Strong.
$50 / will" answered Douglas. with
his head thrown high. This child has
opened a new world TO me. She has
shown me a broader. deeper humanity.
She and l VIII find the way together"
at won't be an easy one, I'll promise
you that" Strong turned to go.
I'm not looking for the easy way"
Douglas called after him; then he turn
ed to draw Polly's arm within his, but
Polly had slipped from his side TO fol
low the deacon.
ooh, please. Deacon Strong. pleaseP
she pleaded. you won't 90 away like
that He'll be all right II you'll only
wait. I'm not coming back. I'm not
honestly. I'm going on with the show
tonight. and I'm going this time for
ever"
You are going to stay here with
mer- cried Douglas.
'No. no. Mr.. John. I've made up my
mind. and ! won't be to blame for your
unhappiness." She faced him firmly
now. Il don't belong TO your world.
and I don't want to try any more. I'm
what be called me-Tm a circus riding
gfrl. was born IN the circus, and III
never change. That's my work-riding
and It's yours to preach You must
DO your work, and III do mine"
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sophisticated, and be teetered after the
fitting angel. even unto the forbidden
portals Of the big top.
He was peeping through the curtains
which had fallen behind her and was
getting his first glimpse Of the great
sawdust world beyond when one OF
the clowns dashed from the dressing
tent on his way to the ring.
The clown was late He saw the
limp coattails Of the deacon, who was
three-Quarters I'm the tent. Here was
a chance to make a funny entrance.
he grabbed the unsuspecting little man
from the rear. The terrified deacon
struck out blindly In all directions, his
black arms and legs moving like a cen.
tiped's, but the clown held him firmly
by the back and thrust him headfore-
most into the tent
Strong returned almost Immediately
from his unsuccessful search for the
pastor. He looked about the lot for
Elverson.
"Hey, there. Elversonr' be called
Justify. There was no response.
''Now. where's he got tot" grumbled
Strong. He disappeared quickly around
the corner Of the dressing tent, re-
solved to keep a sharp lookout for
Douglas.
Elverson was thrust from the tent
soon after. splitting sawdust and much
discounted. by the laughing perform
ers who followed him. His knees al
most gave way beneath him when Bar
ker came out Of the ring. swapping his
long black whip.
Get out Of here. you bloker' roared
Barker. and Elverson got"
No one had remembered 10 tell the
groom that Polly was not 20 ride to
night. 50 Bingo was brought out as
usual when their turn approached
Take him back. Tom" Polly called
from the entrance when she learned
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He looked at her with momentary In
decision. She was a good rider, the
best since her mother, as he had often
told her e could see this meant an
issue. He felt she would be on her
mettle tomorrow, as far as her work
was concerned, If he Let her alone
tonight
"All right" he said sullenly. You
can stay off tonight. 1 got the crowd
in there anyway, and l got their
money. I'll let Eloise do a turn on
Barbarian, but tomorrow you'd better
show me your old act"
'I'll show your she cried. ~11l
show your
"Wel, see that you do" He crossed
into the ring.
Polly stood where Barker had left
her, white and tense. Jim came toward
her from the direction Of the wagons.
He glanced at her uneasily. whats
he been a-sayin' to you"
HE says I can't ride any more"
Her lips closed tightly. She stared
straight ahead of her. HE says l was
AO gnu " lhC ptOplS IllhI IOOh lIiC III
and I'm no use here"
Its not sov' Numbered Jim.
mo, it's not" she cried "I'll show
him, jim! I'll show him-tomorrowr'
She turned toward the dressing tent.
Jim caught her firmly by the wrist.
"Wait. Poll! You amt ever goin'
into the ring a-feelin' that way" Her
eyes met his defiantly.
whats the difference? What's the
differenceT She wrenched her wrist
quickly from him and ran into the
dressing tent laughing Historically.
AN l brung her back to It," mum
bled Jim as he turned to give orders
to the property men.
Most of the first half props" were
loaded, and some of the men were
asleep under the wagons. The lot was
clear. Suddenly he felt some one ap-
preaching from the back of the IN
closure. He turned and found himself
face to face with the stern, solitary
figure of the pastor, wrapped in his
long black cloak. The moonlight
slipped through a rift in the clouds
and fell into a circle around them.
"What made you come here7 was
all Jim said.
81 heard that Miss Polly didn't ride
today. was afraid she might be H."
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shan't interfere. You'll be going on
your way in an hour. I'll say good
by and God bless you. but II you do
care for me, Polly" he was pleading
now, IF you're not happy here. won't
you come back 10 met Won't you.
PollyT'
She dared not meet his eyes nor yet
70 send him away. She stood irreso-
nte. The voice Of Deacon Strong an
swered for her.
$50 you're here. are your
"Yes, Deacon Strong. I'm here" an
swered the pastor as he turned 20
meet the accusing eyes Of the deacon
-As for you, miss" continued Strong.
with an insolent nod toward Polly. Il
might have known how you'd keep
your part Of the bargain
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~ U1tght but death part thee and me. ="
slip of a girl In his arms just as she
was about to sink fainting beneath
the horses hoOfs.
Barker brought the performance to
halt with a crack Of his whip. The
audience was on tiptoe. White faced
clowns and gayly attired acrobats
crowded around Polly and the pastor
Douglas did not see them. He had
come into his own.
Hes brtngin' her out" whispered
Eloise, who still watched at the en-
trance. Jim dared not look up. His
head was still In his hands.
rs 1t over2" he groaned.
Il don't know. l can't tell yet
She stepped aside as Douglas came out
Of the tent, followed by a swarm of
performers He knelt ON the soft grass
and rested Polly's head upon his knee
The others pressed about them. II
seemed to Douglas that he waited
hours; then her white lids Quivered
and opened, and the color crept back
to her lips.
ITS all right, Jim~ called one of
the men from the crowd. "She's only
tainted" The big fellow had waited
in his tracks for the verdict
Pollys eyes looked up into those of
the parson. A thrill shot through his
veins.
at was no use, was itr She shook
her head, with a sad little smile. He
knew that she was thinking of her
failure to get out Of his way.
That's because l need you so much,
Polly, that God won't let you go away
from me-" He drew her nearer to
him, and the warm blood that shot to
her cheeks brought back her strength.
She rose unsteadily and looked about
her. Jim came toward her, white and
trembling.
"All right, PolY
'+Oh, Muvver jim" She threw her
self into his arms and chung to him,
sobbing weakly.
No one could ever remember Just
how the audience left the big top that
night, and even Barker had no clear
idea Of how Jim took down the tents,
loaded the great wagons and sent the
caravan on It's way.
When the last wagon was beginning
to climb the long, winding road of the
moonlit hill Jim turned to Polly, who
stood near the side Of the deserted
ring. His eyes Travelled from her u
the parson, who waited near her. She
was in her street clothes now, the little
brown Quakerish dress which she had
chosen to wear so much since her re
turn from the parsonage.
II guess / won't be maxim no mis- |
take this time" he said. and he placed !
her hand in that Of the parson.
''Goodby. Muvver Jim," faltered Pol |
ly.
He stopped and touched her fore /
head with his lips. A mothers spirit |
brenthed tAaOugh his kiss.
"rm glad it's like this" he said. |
then turned away and followed the |
long. dotted line of winding lights dis
slowly over the hill
Her eyes Travelled after him.
Douglas touched the cold little hand l
ut her side
Il belong with them" she said. still
gazing after Jim and the wagons.
"You belong with me-" he answered
IN a firm. grave voice. and something
IN the deep. sure tones told her that he
was speaking the truth. She lifted
one trembling hand to his shoulder
and looked up into his face
whittier thou goest viii | so; WHERE
.hou diest win die"
He drew her into his arms.
"The Lord do so TO me and more
llsO II aught but death part thee and
me-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
Very Different.

1t is never embarrassing in novel
for rich man to find a lot Of poor
kin. There is always vacancy in
bank. where the rich man finds a good
position for the oldest son, who soon
becomes the banks president. An
other child shows a genius for paint
Ing, and the rich man sends him to.
Italy to study. In month or two the
child returns a great artist. But how
different in real life! All, how vastly
decentralization Globe.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04

People past middle life usually
have some kidney or bladder dis
order that saps the vitality,
which is naturally lower in old
age. Foley's Kidney Remedy cor
reefs urinary troubles, stimulates
the kidneys, and restores
strength and vigor. 1t cures uric
acid troubles by strengthening
the kidneys so they will strain
out the uric acid that settles in
the muscles and joints causing
rheumatism. j. NJ. Taylor, Brad
ford; B. w. Abbott, Fairlee.
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"She's swayin'" Jim shrieked in
agony. "She's goin' to fallr' He COW
cred his face with his hands.
Polly reeled and fell at the horse's
side. She mounted and fell again. She
rose and staggered In pursuit
Il can't bear it!' groaned Douglas
He rushed into the ring, unconscious
of the thousands of eyes bent upon his
black ministerial garb. and caught the
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THE END.


II poisoned by mushrooms, deeayed
vegetables, fish or shellfsh. the accept
ed antidote is powdered charcoal fol
lowed by two tablespoonfuls Of castor
oil. followed by stimulants.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
New Works Battery Park.

The Battery was the first aristo-
cratic park Of New York. There La
fayette was received with military
honors. and nearly ten years later the
city turned out to render honors to
Andrew Jackson. When Washington
square was opened and the society Of
the city moved up into that vicinity
Battery park lost its prestige.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
Feminine Perversity,

81 see that a woman has married the
man who shot her. wonder why"
81 suppose it's because he made hit
with her."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
The Manazine

With daring skill do they arrange
These books. That's why they score So
The covers something weirdly strange,
And the tales inside are more So
Washington Star.
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Terms.

Her-You said you'd make papa
come to terms
Him. did, and they were the vilest
any one ever applied to me.-Cleveland
Leader.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
Box of Strawberries.

Though you may Judge the berry crop
When growing on the heath,
In buying slight those on the top
And look at those beneath.
-IYIdRe
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II Might Take a Bullet or Tu.
When Roosevelt has nothing to du
he might take a shot at the gnu.
To knock off the
Would fill him with glee
And wouldn't embarrass the nu.
Puck
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-06-04
a Delicate Situation.

Hank Stubs Bakers gal has took
to writin' spring poetry.
Bige Miller Waal. amt they havin'
nothin' done for her2-Louisville COu-
rier-Journal.
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OeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cares piles. Scaids. Barns
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
REBUKE CRANE FOR HIS
ATTACK ON EDUCATION
Chica 90 . Manufacturer Advises That
Torch Be Applied TO University
Of Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 2i.-Disputing his
facts. impugning his motives and ridi-
cQling his conclusions. a number OF
the most prominent business men in
Chicago today attacked the yitriolic
criticism of higher education by Il. l..
Crane, the retired manufacturer, in
which he advised that the torch be
applied TO the University OF Illinois.
William l.. Abbott. chair man OF the
board OF trustees OF Illinois university
declares Crane, lis riding his hobby
against the whole principle of higher
education, ride az ridiculous and
hopeless as that of Don Quixote
against the windmills.
MIR. Crane advises that the coll
leges be burned and the boys be sent
homfto assist in supporting their fam
lilies. IL should be remembered that
the earning power OF the average col
Iege graduate is far above that OF his
brother who is not so trained
lt is charged that Crane wrote "a
nineteen college presidents for data
before he wrote his attack and then
publicly discarded their replies AS
scientifically worthless" II is
charged further that $50 college grad
yates wrote 10 him at this request and
that he threw away the evidence h
had furnished on the theory that they
had deliberately lied.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
FOUND IN THEATER AT 8 A. M.
Boy Had Gone To Sleep Durinq
Afternoon.

Cuddled up in balcony seat Of the
lheater Royale, Monroe-ave. and Far.
mer-st, Clarence Schmidt. 10 years
old. was found Ok o'clock Monday
1nor1shs, when one OF the scrub WON.
en- was cleaning the place. The lit
lie fellow wa badly frightened when
she awakened him ard turned him
over TO Patrolman Charles Wagner.
he told Lieut.. Walpole in the central
station, that his father lived at Nc
30 Second-st., but as inquiry there re-
vealed business Office. the boy was
hold In the station the remainder ~
me night. Later. the police learned
That Ciarence's father lives at No. 4Ge
'1>ansing-ave., and he was notified TO
come after the boy.
Clarence, with his brother and a
neighbor boy, had gone into the thea.
Ger at $3.50 o'clock. The other two got
oeats downstairs, while Clarence went
20 the balcony, and fell asleep. No
one noticed him there when the thea.
ter closed for the night.
Eight other children wandered away
from home Sunday. ent.ced away nv
the sunshine and summer weather. Ali
were found by the police. after the
parents OF the children had snent
some anxious hours
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
NAY WHEAT ADVANCES
TO $1.33ss. HIGH POINT
With Delivery Day Just Week Away
Traders Are Exeited-Pstten
Directs Brokers.

N CHICAGO, May 24-With delivery
day for May deals just six days away
the wheat pit was considerably ex-
cited today and new high price rec
'Ords were set in May and July.
Right ~ the outset these two fu-
lures started to rise and in the first
hour May had advanced to $1.33 3-S
which Is 7-S higher than any previous
record. July opened at LII 1-2 and
quickly went to lis 1-2. new record
1or the crop. September opened at
los Is and jumped at once to Ito.
James A. Patten appeared on the
noor and personally directed the oper-
atoms of his brokers.
Traders expressed the belief today
that the bull leader has passed the
Hanger point and that he cannot help
but make handsome profit on his
May deal. He is popularity supposed
to hold from 100000 to 5000,
bushels of wheat which he Is preparing
TO carry over into July. In addition
the trade estimates that eastern bears
are short to him between 1000, 600
and 100000 bushels, which must be
delivcred or settled for by closing
time next Saturday, Monday being a
holiday. Brokers declare there is no
chance OF the bears breaking the mar
ket materially this week and they can
not see anything but big winnings for
Patten.
The trade also believes that Patten
has not bought as much July wheat as
had been supposed.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
CITIZENS STILL KICKING.
More Objections Made TO Michigan
Central's Plans.

What the residents east OF the site
OF the proposed new Michigan Cen
trail terminal station most object 20
in the railroads plans for that inn
provement is the extension OF both
the Baker and Fourteenth-ave. via
ducts. by the arrangement proposed.
IL would be necessary for persons
wishing 10 take the Baker Gals TO
climb "A stairway to the bridge. while
n long climb would intervene between
those living north of Baker-st. and the
sherman cars. diminishing the patron
age Of this three-cent line.
The Rev FIR. James G. Doherty pas
tor OF St. Vincent de Paul's church,
also calls attention TO the fact that the
plans take no note of Francis.st..
which is supposed TO run parallel t6
the present railroad right OF way. but
which at present is more a lane than
a street
The common council will also be
called upon To alter the street railway
arrangements SO as 10 provide car
service for the new station. The Bak-
er and Michigan lines are each dis
tant couple of blocks from the sta
ton. while there is no north and south
line available Aid. Vernon has been
giving this matter attention. and will
suggest some change in the lines
when the general street railway situa-
ton comes up before the council.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
LOVE FOR SON LANDS
HIM IN PRISON CELL
Edward 3. ToWne, Had Been Missing
Since $4,000 Shortage Found in
His Accounts.

ORANGE. y. j.. May 24-Edward
e. Towne. the former cashier Of the
Matheson Lead company. who has
been missing since the discovery Of
SEQ ,00G shortage In his accounts. is In
the Orange police headquarters today
az the result OF his love Tor his four
year-old son Jack.
In his refuge in a western city, h.
learned that the boy was dangerously
III and disregarding all peril OF capture
Immediately started for his home here.
Last night at midnight a mud spat
tered automobile drove up 10 Townes
home here and Towne jumped out
he was recognized. Several hours
later the police entered the house and
found him sleeping, exhausted
The Detroit times., 1909-05-25
WESTERN STATES
RAMS TUG;3OR0
Victims Were Members of Crew of
Tug Princeton, Which Tried to
Cross Path of Big Ship.
THE DEAD
FRANK TRuFFLER, IS years old,
engineer.
WIN MCCLURE. p, fireman.
ROY NOR6URY, 10.
THE oEAc

BUFFALO, y. Y. May 24-While
coming into the harbor this morning
the steamer Western States. or the
Detroit and Buffalo line, struck ard
Capsized the tug Princeton. Three or
the tugs crew were carried 10 The
bottom and drowned.
The Western States. which left De-
troit Yesterday afternoon. carried pas
sengers and merchandise. The tug
Princeton was crossing the path OF the
bic ship IN the outer harbor when she
was rammed.
immediately after the accident the
crew OF the Western states offered al!
assistance possible.
Captain sullivan and Fireman Nc
Mahon. OF the tug. battled for their
lives. They swan from the scene or
the accident 10 the lighthouse pier.
where they were dragged 10 the plat
form by the Waterman.
All the Information received in the
local Offices OF the d. 4 B. line
was dispatch from Capt. Frank
G. Stewart. OF the Western States.
stating simply that the tug Prince
ton turned turtle while towing
the steamer into the harbor at Buffalo
and that three lives were lost.