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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

Shirley flng The portteres together.
quences to my father and brother if
something disagreeable happened here"
There was real anxiety in her Tone
and he saw that he was going too far
with his light treatment of the affair
His tone changed instantly.
please forgive me. would not
cause embarrassment or annoyance to
any member of your family for king
doms. l didn't know was being fol-
lowed. l had come here to see you.
That is the truth of it."
"You mustn't try to see me. You
mustn't come here at all unless you
come with the knowledge Of my ia
Their. And the very fact that your life
is sought SO persistently-at most un-
usual times and in impossible places
leaves very much to explain"
II know that realize all that"
Then you must not come. You
must leave instantly"
She walked away toward the front
door, but he followed, and at the door
she turned to him again. They were
In the full glare of the door lamps,
and she saw that his face was very
earnest, and as he began to speak he
hinched and shifted the cloak awk-
wardly.
"You have been hurt Why did you
not tell me that"
1T Is nothing. The fellow had a
knife, and he-but it's only a trifie in
the shoulder | must be of"
The lightning had several times
leaped sharply out of the hills. the
wind was thrashing the garden foliage,
and now the rain roared ON the tin roof
of the veranda.
AS he spoke carriage rolled into the
grounds and came rapidly toward the
porte cochere.
I'm off. Please believe in me-a
little"
"You must not go If you are hurt
And you can't run away now. My ia
Their and mother are at the door"
There was an instant's respite while
the carriage drew up to the veranda
steps. She heard the stable boy run
ming out to help with the horses.
"You can't go now. Come In and
walt"
There was no time for debate She
flung open the door and swept hin
past her with gesture-through the
library and beyond into a smaller room
used by Judge Claiborne as an office
Armitage sank down on a leather
couch as Shirley flung the portieres to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

yes; | must go. You have been
kind. You are most generous"
But she went before him to the hall
waited, listened. for one instant; then
threw open the outer door and babe
him go. The rain dripped heavily from
the caves, and the cool breath of the
freshened air was sweet and stiniuiat-
ing. She was Immediately relieved to
have him out of the house, but lie lin
gered OH the veranda, staring helpless
ly about.
II shall go home" he said, but so un-
steadily that she looked at him quick
ly. He carried the cloak flung over his
shoulder and i'll readjusting it dropped
it to the floor, and she saw in the light
of the door lamps that his arm hung
limp at his side and the gray cloth Of
his sleeve was heavy and dark with
blood. With quick gesture she stoop-
I'd and picked up the cloak.
Come come! This is all very drcaG-
full. You must go to physician at
once
my man and horse are waiting for
me. The injury is nothing" But she
threw the cloak over his shoulders and
led the way across the veranda and
out upon the walk.
II do not need the doctor; not now.
My man will care for me-"
He started through the dark toward
the outer wall as though confused.
snd she went before him toward the
side entrance. He was aware of her
quick light step, of the soft rustic of
her skirts, of wish to send her back,
which his tongue could not voice, but
he knew that it was sweet to follow
her leading. At the gate he took his
bearings with new assurance and
strength.
at seems that I always appear to
you in some miserable fashion, 1t is
preposterous for me to ask forgive
ness. To thank you
please say nothing at all, but &c
| Your enemies must not find you her,
again. You must leave the valley"
81 have a work to do. But it mus
not touch your life. Your happiness Il
too much, too sweet to me-"
you must leave the bungalow.
found out today where you are staying
There is a new danger there TIL
mountain people think you are a reve
nue. officer. told one of them
"Yes"
that you are not. That is enough
Now hurry away. You must find you
horse and CO."
He bent and kissed her hand.
"You trust me. That is the deares
thing in the world" His voice fal
tered and broke in a sob, for he wa
worn and weak. and the mystery o
the night and the dark. silent garden
wove a spell upon him, and his hear
leaped at the touch of his lips upol
her fingers. Their figures were onl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

The animal ledped forlUdrd With a snort
of rage
three shots fred In front of him had
been a signal, and in alarm he turned
toward the gate. but a voice near at
hand called loudly, "Oscarw and re-
peated the name several times.
Behind the Servian the little soldier
answered sharply in English:
Gall steady, STRIP
The use of a strange tongue added to
the Servian's bewilderment, and he fed
toward the gate with Oscar hard after
him. Then Armitage suddenly eaped
out of the shadows directly in his path
and stopped him with leveled re-
volver
Easy work, Oscar! Take the gentle
mans gun and be sure to find his
knife"
The task was to Oscars taste, and he
made quick work of the Servian's
pockets.
"Your horse was good dispatch
bearer. You are all sound Oscar"
"Never better, sir. A revolver and
two knives"-- The weapons flashed in
tne- lhOOHllSut as he helu lheu up
"Good! Now start your friend to
ward the bungalow"
They SET of at a quick pace, soon
found the rough driveway and trudged
along silently, the Servian between his
captors.
When they reached the house, Arpi-
tage flung open the door and followed
Oscar and the prisoner into the long
sitting room.
Armitage lighted pipe at the man
tel, readjusted the bandage on his arm
and laughed aloud as he looked upon
the huge figure of the Servian standing
beside the sober little cavalryman.
tTo BE coNTINUEp.1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

his pipe into a glow and watched Os-
car screw the top on box of ointment
which he had applied to Armitage's
arm. The little soldier turned and
stood sharply at attention.
you are Mr.. John Armitage. sir. A
mans name is what he says it is. 1t Is
the rule of the country"
THANK you. Oscar. Your words re-
assure me. There have been times
lately when l have been in doubt my
self. You are pretty good doctor"
First aid to the injured. learned
the trick from a hospital steward. II
you are not poisoned and do not die
you will recover-yes"
Thank you, sergeant. You are a
consoling spirit, but | assure you on
my honor as a gentleman that If l die
shall certainly haunt you. This is
the fourth day. Tomorrow l shall
throw away the bandage and be quite
ready for more trouble"
ut would be better on the fifth"
"The matter is settled. You will
now go for the mail, and do take care
that no one pots you on the way. Your
death would be a positive loss to me
Oscar. And If any one asks how my
majesty is-mark. my majesty-pray
say that am quite well and equal tc
ruling over many Kingdoms"
Eyes, sire"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

blurs in the dark. and their low tones
died instantly muffied by the night.
She opened the gate as he began to
promise not to appear before her again
in any way to bring her trouble, but
her low whisper arrested him.
do not let them hurt you again."
she said, and he felt her hand seek his.
felt its cool. furtive pressure for a mo-
ment, and then she was gone. He
heard the house door close a moment
later and, gazing across the garden,
saw the lights on the veranda flash out.
Then, with a smile on his face, he
strobe away to find Oscar and the
horses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

gether with a sharp rattle Of the rod
rings
She walked toward the hall door as
the veranda.
"Ah. Miss Claiborne! Your father
and mother picked me up and brought
me in out of the rain Your Storm val
ley is giving us taste of its powers"
And Shirley went forward to greet
Ambassador Won Marhof.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

now in flight,
and Shirley lost
both for a mo-
ment. but imme-
diately a dark
form rose at the
wall. She heard
the scratch of
feet upon the
brick surface as
a man gained
the top, turned
and lifted his
arm as though
aiming a wea-
pom.
Then a dark
o b ] e C t, hurled
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01
Chapter XVII
a GEN rLEMAN IN HIDING

RS. CLAIBORNE excused
herself shortly, and Shir-
ley. her father and the
ambassador talked to the
accompaniment of the
shower that drove in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

HO am II" asked John
Armitage soberly.
He tossed the stick of
a match into the fire.
place. where a pine
knot smOldered; drew
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

which his adversary had sought shell
ter, grew anxious and thrust his head
forward warily..
Then he heard a sound as of some
one running through the wood to the
left and behind him. but still the man
he had grappled on the horse made ne
sign. 1t dawned upon him that the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01

"' w WV 'N struck him
sQuarely In the face. and he tumbled
over the wall, and Shirley heard him
crash through the hedge of the neigh
boring estate. Then all was quiet
again.
The game Of hide and seek in the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01
Harry wiI|oughby
CONTRACTION
TIN AND GRAVEL ROOFING
CoNTRACTo1

By new processes and honest workman
ship l put on Roofs of either Gravel or
Tin that will last for so years. My work
shows and speaks for itself / put on
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he repaired for more than twenty years.
Will correspond or, at request, confer
with parties desiring my class of work.
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Telephone 1879. BENNINGTON, VT.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01
Chapter XVIII \
"a ID

AN EXCHANGE OF MESSAGES.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-01-01
Chapter XVI y
MARION MARGINS.

HE judge and Mrs. Cral-
borne were dining with
some old friends in the
valley, and Shirley, left
alone. carried to the ia
hln snNnrnl lnttnrS thu [
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10
pEWcUuF THE BODY.
Ths Cough. enssss and Sigh Ar
Measures Of Self pretsetien.

One Of the most interesting fact
about the human body is its power
Of self preserystion-its power Of
eyading or overcoming the thou
sand and one conditions which, un,
less corrected, would be injuriou.
or destructive.
Among the most common OF
these acts Of self preservation are
the cough, the sneeze and the sigh
Every one is familiar With these
acts, yet few people ever ask them
selves the cause, and fewer still
could explain them.
One OF the simplest Of the body's
devices for self protection is the
cough. The cough i merely . blast
Of air propelled from the lungs in
such a manner as 20 forcibly dis
lodge some foreign substance which
has been drawn into the throat, the
vindpipe or the tubes leading to
the lungs.
Inc membranes lining these
parts of the body are very sensitive,
and when Q foreign matter comes in
contact with them an alarm mes
cage is at once sent to the nervous
headquarters" and the result is
the sudden, spasmodic expulsion of
breath which is called 4 cough.
Very often the cough is produced
BY the irritation Of the accumula-
ton of mucus on the surface men
toned. In this case, as in the case
of a foreign body, the cough is
merely a means of erpelling the
matter.
So, you see. cough is merely one
Of natures methods of self protec-
ton. Cough cures contain some
drug which, BY paralyEing the
nerves. prevents the cough and al
lows the mucus to accumulate.
Thus the cough medicine does
only harm. The cure for a cough
Is to cough-to cough until the ex-
cessive deposit is removed. Mean
time, of course, measures should be
taken to prevent added deposits.
A sneeze is exactly like q cough,
ave that the obstruction occurs in
he nostrils owing TO the deposit Of
Iome irritant or foreign matter
md that the blast Of air is thrown
put through the nose instead Of
through the throat and mouth.
Why do we sigh: When grieved
" depressed the tendency is to hold
he breath. This means that the
,ody suffers for oxygen, and the
ong, deep breath which We call a
Ugh is merely q means by which the
,ody obtains for itself the neces-
AIRY amount Of o1ygen--Dr. W. r
:. LAtson In Health Culture.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10

In Philadelphia they tell story
Of man whose wife had arranged
an authors evening and persuad-
ed her reluctant husband TO remain
at home and help her receive the
fifty guests who were asked to par
ticipate in this intellectual feast.
The first author was dull enough,
but the second was worse. More
over, the rooms were intolerabiy
warm. So, on pretense of letting
in some cool air, the unfortunate
host escaped to the hall, where he
found servant comfortably asleep
on the settee.
Wake up" sternly commanded
the Philadelphia in the mans ear.
Wake up, / say! You must have
been listening at the leyhole v'-
Harper's Magazine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10

Seminoles bury their dead on top
Of the ground after wrapping them
in blankets, but always leave the top
Of the head exposed. They build .
pen over the body and usually chink
It with earth. When his squav dies
the husband wears his shirt until il
rots of, which is not strikingly dis
tinctive. Wien the husband dies
the squav doesn't comb her hair for
three months. Little reverence il
shown for the dead. When Tom
Tigers grave was robbed and his
bones taken for exhibition the out
cry over the dissertation vas almost
wholly newspaper affair. The
nearest settlers were unslarmed and
the Indians indi1szsnt Nllisr's
I bekA,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10

An eminent physician Of London.
who was remarkable for continuing
his visits TO his rich patients after
he had turned their disorders out
Of doors, attended q lady of some
celebrity in the world Of Wit for
three months after her. recovery
and regularly stayed vAh her until,
in the Engliah manner, he received
his dismissing fee Of 5 guineas
Weary of his expensive calls and
concluding that TO Lessen the fee
would be to lose the visitor, she
ventured to give him 4 guiness at
the conclusion Of his NEXT call. He
looked snIiously in his hand, then
on the carpet and stood for some
time in evident embarrassment.
"Have you lost anything" in
quired the lady.
"Why, madam, / thought / had
dropped a guinea"
1T is only q mistake in the per-
son, sir" rejoined the fair patient.
at is / who have dropped the
guinea"
The doctor, Of course, dropped
his visits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10

at is Q curious fat, little
known perhaps, that fully so per
cent Of the young Of white dogs.
White horses and white cattle are
born stone deaf" says . st. Louis
doctor. This rule does not apply
to albinos Of any species. The al
bino-the white animal with pink
syes-is an accident Of nature. It's
color cells contain no pigment.
That is the reason it's white. The
rule Of deafness applies among AMI
mails which owe their white color to
the breeding Of many generations
of selected individuals. The deaf
ness is natures protest against the
artificial regulation Of natural tend
encies. / have seen many Whit
bull terriers with blue eyes, and J
never saw one which vas not ston-
deafv
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-10

A certain squire had just Get up
with great pains and elaborate
mathematical calculations . sun
dial in his garden and vas naturally
. little proud Of it. One day, as il
30 happened. being close to the gar
den, he was in doubt as to the night
time and told q boy who Wss with
him TO run down and get him the
time from the dial. After . few
minutes the boy appeared, dragging
With him something heavy.
Here she is. yer honor, an hard
set All vas 10 get her up" He had
torn up the dAl from its setting
md dragged h Up Tie hm-Loaaa
RpectskoS.
Gunnison news-champion., 1909-11-12
O. .. oOsoses, Pres -. ~. oexsA OAsa
The First National Oanl
SCHNss0H. Cea.s.
Esta sIisheI loof
O0U1aDA oospAas ssa q tsAsssAel pvoGsG
ODoyooo.oa

IssuGs Money Orders Payable at Pc
Anywhere In the United Stat0o Q
the following rates:
On sums not Szcesding 12o cent
Cvee o2t and not excdinG -. .Ie cent
Ovss ~ end aot snc'dinO -. .l0 eooe
Over ose and not exc ding 80. 20 ceaU
ovoe ~ end not exc ding loo - cont
Larger Gums at the "a me ratio
This 10 the che pest and moot convoa-
isnt uay - send money. ana V perfect
II oafo Try IT
Also ,ssues monsy ordsrs payable Il
foreign countries
Pays the Highest Marked Price fOs
County and School WarraHts and Court
Covtificatos
I.oans snA Discounts 81 Rsassaabi<
Rsto0
Gunnison news-champion., 1909-11-12
] established 1850
Cs..isss CssnAy vseeksss

Below We give a list Of tle teach
ers employed throughout GO county
Gunnison news-champion., 1909-11-12
osAasess, Cssaisso - Pikis - Rs-
tUa, ~ VsaoAa

Continue tn talk Colorado 4 s, ,,ut :
ern extension Ii is the Key 10 the
entire railroad situation on
on the Western Slope That one,
started. nothing on earth can stop
R'o Graad broad gs9,nQ, north
and south line through Grand June
t,on, direct connection with MT-
BILE. and Paradox valley. Cedaredg.
aud Crawford branch lines Al,
one OF these other things may come
separately, but the G.. a : move
nent would mean all the others
lies,des 1t makes 100 miles the
shortest route TO Denver, aud best II
all IT is logical and a paving propo-
s,tlon for the railroad to concentrate
all efforts upon the G. a = would
appear To he good tactics.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-03
BASEBALL NEWS
Players Contracts Coming-LocaI
Tossers to Try New Ball

John Lockett is III receipt of a
letter from B. S. Dickinson of Aus
tin, president Of the Southwest Texas
League, informing him that the send
ing of the players contracts has
been delayed by the illness of Nation
al Secretary Farrell at Hot Springs.
B. S. Dickinson expects to receive the
contracts in a short time, however.
as Mr. Farrell is reported to be re-
covered and on his way home now.
As soon as they are received at Aus
tin, they will be forwarded to the
different clubs in the league.
Mr. Dickinson also offers to send a
couple of samples OF q new make OF
baseball for trial by the local eX-
perts. Great merits are claimed for
it and the league president wishes to
know the verdict of the Brownsville
ball tossers after a triai 1t is pos
sibIe that scrub game will be
played in the near future, to give the
bail a try out
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-03

Brownsville, Tex, Dec. 3, 1903.
Barometer : a. III. yesterday 29.7 +
Barometer at I q Ii. today 1872
Temperature al d. N. today 6S3
Maximum temp yesterday S9.3
Minimum temp. this morning $50
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-03
4 HOME WEDDING.
Prominent Houston Real Estate Man
and Brownsville Lady United.

At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Pey-
ton Turner on the corner of Eliza
beth and 18th streets in this city
last evening at half past seven
o'clock. the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Mamie, and n B. Knight
of Houston was solemnized Rev.
L. r. Burress, pastor of the First
Baptist church, officiated. A few
friends were present The home was
tastefully adorned in honor of the
event, and the pretty parlor made
an appropriate setting for the inter
esting scene. After the ceremony and
congratulations were over, refresh
ments were served in the dining
room. A Mexican string band furn-
ished delightful music during the ev-
ening.
The bride is the only daughter of
DR. and Mrs. Turner, and has made
her home in Brownsville for the
past year. her father being engaged
in the practice of medicine here.
Mr.. Knight is a prominent real es-
tate man of Houston, and viii take
his bride there to reside. \ num-
Der of beautiful gifts were sent the
bride by his friends in Houston, in
addition 10 which she also received
quite a number from Brownsville
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight left this
morning via. MatamOros for short
wedding trip into the interior of
Mexico. They expect to return to
Brownsville and will go from here
to their home in Houston
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-03

COttO-W axO.-The best food for
Linoleum. Prevents cracking, ger
micide, sure cure for dust; used by
all banks, hotels and principal husi-
ness houses of Brownsville We have
just started a car load Let lis
show you. Brownsville Drug Co = =
DIR. Kent, eye, ear, nose and throat
Office in Combe bildiung. 80
Football Game POstpOned.-The
game scheduled for Saturday between
the High school eleven and the team
from the KingsvIIle school has been
postponed until Saturday, December
II. The local boys are planning to
put in a week of hard work in pre-
paratiOn for this game, and it is
understood that several o. college
stars will get out next week to help
whip them into shape The material
is at hand to make a good team, but
the boys need coaching and they
Will welcome any ex-players, who
can spare the time to help them out.
Sponge Cakes, pound cakes, fruit
cakes. All sizes, all prices, but only
one quality best. Clay's SAM
tary Bakery. ***
GiIhousea has just received the
finest assortment Of fancy cards and
folders ever brought to the city. Get
your Xmas picture taken now before
the rush.
Date of Christmas Sale.-The sale
Of Christmas goods to be given for
the benefit of the schools conducted
by the sisters of the Incarnate Word
Convent is to be held Saturday, Dec.
IS The date given in Yesterdays
Herald was incorrect.
Highest cash price paid for sec
ond hand furniture, bicycles, stoves
and all household goods. Repairing
of all kinds All work guaranteed.
Morris Furniture Company, opposite
City Market. Telephone 266.
dw11-16-tf
Immense assortment of fireworks
The only corner drug store Browns
vile Drug Co $50
Mr. Leroy Gait. of Sterling, Ill,
who has been spending some time
in the valley was passenger North
on the early mOnring train
Clay's Sanitary Bakery Will do all
your Christmas baking. Cakes of all
kinds a speciality. Phone 81.
Clubs, hotels and social gatherings
will save money by purchasing cakes,
pies, and all bakery goods from
Clay's Sanitary Bakery. P. 0. Box
176. Phone. 81 %%*
Phone Clay's Bakery and place
your order for your holiday fruit
cake. *@*
Saving begins at home and the
foundation of a savings account is
the determination to save regularly
Carry out your good intentions and
call at the First National Bank.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-03
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
Thisty-oRe Applicants fo4. Positions
In County Schools.

At the County Court house today
thirty-one applications for positions
as teachers in the county schools
are taking examinations. Twenty
seven are trying for second grade
certificates, one for first grade and
three for third grade.
The following are those undergo
ing the test of gray matter today:
Misses Rosa Villareal, Bette Law
son and Jane NJ Knight of Santa
Maria; Nina NJ Kintner, Gladys
Lastinger, nellie B. Johnson, Gwen
dolyn NJ. Mexican, Martha Lastin-
ger, San Benito; May Scarlan, Su
san Putegnat, Annie O'Brien, JO-
sephine Webb, Emilia Campbell,
Gertrude E. Lerma, PaZ Yillareal,
H. C. Lerma, Rita TrevinO, Louisa
Soils, f. Fernandez, Esther Sada,
Ella F. Lawson, Marion Layton, A.
Cara, NJ Valdez, l.. Cavazos, B.
Martinez, E. Lavois and Eloise Rey-
es, of Brownsville; Ralph T. Wood
ward of San Benito and S. G. Guz-
man of Brownsville.
The examiners are Augustin Ce-
laya and J. L. KOwalski.