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sued at the Whitla offices later:
Now that the search for our son
has been happily terminated by his
return to our .home today we feel
that we must through the columns OF
the press make public recognition OF
the many sources of help which came
to us in our trouble.
From the very Outstart the prosecu-
ton of the search for the recovery of
pur son was in the hands OF Capt.
Grant s. Ward, Philadelphia manager
of the Perkins Union Detective Agen-
cy and every step that was taken
was mapped out by him and so fitted
together as to bring success in our
search. We also feel greatly indebt-
ed to our many friends among the
detective and police forces of the
country who co-operated in this mat
ter, and who showed not only pro
fessional but humane interest in
this affair
We are under everlasting obligation
to the press. We have realized as
never before what a power 1t can be,
and how helpful the fraternity wishes
to be to those who are in distress.
Trouble seems to make the whole
world kin, and we have never real
lied this as in our distress just ended.
Letters, kilograms, and personal COM
fortings have been so generally and
generously extended to us that we
feel that We could not have endured
our trial except for these. and so to
our countless friends, both in Sharon
and elsewhere, who have shown us
their thoughtfulness in their prayers
and sympathy, we tender our heartfelt
thanks.
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FELL FROM TRAIN INTO RIVER
Woodsman on Big Connecticut Dam
Drowned.

Brattleboro, March 24.-Francesco
Caraccoia, aged %, an employee at the
new dam of the Connecticut River
Power company, was accidentally kill
ed Monday afternoon at the works at
Vernon. He was last seen at four o.
clock working near the Vermont end
of the power house as brakeman on a
cement trains
He was missed at supper time and
a search being instituted about seven
O'Clock, his body was found in the riv-
er at a point near where he was last
seen. 1t is thought that he fell from
the power house to the ice breaking
through and drowning
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J. p. Whitla,
Bella f Whitla.


Mrs. Whitla, in a brief statement
this afternoon. also thanked the men,
bers of the press for their work in
the case, and referred to her happi-
ness in having her boy back again.
"One thing about the abductors," she
said, lis that although they are vii
lains, they are certainly most consid-
crate villains. as Billy was well taken
care of in every way and appears to
have suffered no i'll effects from his
remarkable adventure"
The boy was well taken care of and
kept scrupulously clean and although
there were rumors to the effect that
he had been drugged, Mr. Whitla stat
ed that there was no reason whatever
to suppose so as he appeared to be as
bright as ever
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

Noon Quotations from J. r WillIston
q Co. to Bennington Security Co.
The following noon quotations were
received today by the Bennington Sc
curity company from J. R. Williston &
company Of New York by special
wire:
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| I nVjE'S
| Elixir
| Greatest family
remedy for young
and old-in use So
IL years. It's the best
E intestinal antiSep- 4
~ tic known. Re-
heves Indigestion,
q Sour Stomach, Bill
iouSneSS and Con-
8 stipadOn. Expels
worms.
= IS cts, so Cts. si.O0-M all dealers
Ntazi = isz7gzT e {, svssz.-z.ss.., ~
LOST

oST- \ card case, somewhere between the
i Baptist parsonage and post office. Finder
lease return to Banner ONCE. i5tf
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cen Rafting Around Northern be for Years Results Here's Bloc
TO RENT

fNb RENT-HOuse az the corner OF Grand
View and silver streets. Very desirable
house In line location. Apply to l. z. Gibson.
95tf
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The House Furnishing Store

The House Furnishing Store a s<'d v nssor B S c 9
Brussels ShyanS FIBRE Kshmi Ingram equal many
satisfy practically demand
for equal qualities Curtains oe and Couch wonderfully varied and COM
pe variety All the designs coongs
ng not stock ywheh eabouS equal this goodness
price wall Papers come here for here for
prices, bewIdeing - ~
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va RENT-The tenement over the Gates
store, corner Main aud Stafford streets
This rs commOdiOus pleasant tenement i'm
good condition and will be rented AT Il reason
able price. For particulars enquire of Charles
n. Powers Savings Bank Building. str
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MISCELLANEOUS

IINIPs 10 Europe next Summer Professor
ana Mrs de Pierpont would take charge
of n trip abroad with a few congenial people
next summer 10 week trip less than 5000
August, week vacation trip less than 500
all included. Early inquiries recommended.
Address Prof. A. de Pierpont, Troy, n. Y.
s2tf
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1NO RENT Desirable tenements. Offices
i stores, mill property with water power
individual storage lockers. WIN. f. Hawks. 2O5
North ST.
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Igor SALE-A quantity of white and
black oak and chestnut timber. sawed 10
suit customer Alsoa quantity of split fence
posts suitable for farmers fencing Also wood
and kindlings. Geo Chandler, 80 school St.
99t4
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TO egn7

VNO RE T-House on Elm ST. with all mod
ern improvements. Inquire of j. II. llah-
bery. lO0t2
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EGG F0R SET "a From Rose Comb
- Brown leghorns and Barred Rocks both
helyy laying strains; % cents per setting. John
q. Huntington, North Bennington VI. 5t2i
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I'GGS FIR SALE Bur Leghoms. thor.
IL bred and of a wonderful LAYING strain
Setting of % eggs one dollar. A. F. Card. Il. +.
d., Pownal Telephone 6-i POwnal 9t2i
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IN.GS FOR 81 y Breeder of Rhode Island
~ Reds Eggs for Matching 5Ocu dozen Ad-
dress Chas. Cnnston, Bennington, Il. F. d.
houte ]. Box 81. 19tal
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EOR LIE A pair of horses. harness and-a
wagon. Team weighs 300 Can De- seen
m John Rooney'- az the Webb farm. Bcuning-
ton VT. Tel li3-'. 1916
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EOR SAIL G.. f. Dewey has hay to sell.
Il 20t2i
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L ~ ~ALE- one % and one 20 egg ncuha.
tor and broOder. Price for all $500 e.
7. Cullinan, Arlington, VI inf
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foR SALE

dor SALF-A great pair of mares. s7oo lbs
Sound. and true pullor7 Used in all farm
work. also logging Driven by woman. 4
gelding coming 3, an round worker ll50 and
another older Come aud see them, or address
~. c. Brecse a SON, HOosck ny alt6
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rlIE TIMES AND DEMOCRAT: THURSDAY, OCTOBER IA, 1909

A confused cry broke from every one.
for the count had fed like fash Of
lightning. gained the hall door and,
hatiess and coatless, rushed out Of the
house. His guilt was evident-he had
condemned himself, With the utmost
difficulty we restrained papa from fol-
lowing him. There Is no knowing
what he might have done in his rage.
But how describe the scene? Poor
Laura tainted. and the two Kay girls,
who had stood open mouthed and be-
wildered, stole quietly away.
/ cannot write. The incident is too
recent. the wound too fresh. But If
this serve as warning to others it
win not have been written in vain.
need only add that young Peters looks
very happy. and papa has become vio-
lently socialistic.
Oh, but that was grand day for the
Kays In Pawtucket!
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other In the afternoon. We were quite
nice to them, but we had our little
turn at patronszing.
Well, 1t happened that Laura and l
wanted new blouses for the autumn.
and we thought we might as we'll have
them by the time the count came. So
mamma answered dressmaker's ad-
vertisement in the Herald. and we
were so charmed with her when she
called that we engaged her Oh the spot
She was quite unlike the usual dress
maker who goes dut by the day. Miss
Croft looked quite u lady. She was
tall and pale. and she must have been
very beautiful once. What struck us
particularly, however, was her sad and
spirltless air. Laura was much inter
ested In her and, Of course. invented
a romantic story about her. We gave
up our little sitting room at the end
Of the hall to her when she came to
work, for, although the count aprir.
emily regarded papa as merchant
DIIIlCtt, NdIi pu' i''lis'N
palatial. Laura and l took it in turns
to help Miss Croft with the work, but
l did not fird her very companionablc.
With laura, it appeared. she was diff
ferent; but. then, Laura L&s :. way OF
drawing people out. In fact. one day
Miss Croft told her history. which
greatly rejOiced ny sisters romantic
soul. / confess it interested mn not y
seemed that Miss Croft was married,
but she had resumed her maiden
name. as her marriage had bcen Suc.'
an unhappy one and she wished hey
husband to lose oil trace Of her. Her
parents had kept n hotel: and one"
when she came home for the holidays
from boarding school a gentleman
guest much above her in social posi-
ton had paid her great attention ami
had eventually proposed to her
Her parents were ambitious and
were most deslrouS Of the match
while she herself was much attracted
OE Q1lu, though liit 'liitlti"c III foiih
troubled hsr He ovcrcamc all her
misgivings. however. by protests thai
undying affection like his rendered dii
ference IN birth an empty phrase. :"
she consented. and her parents gave
her handsome dowry. for her huS,
band was poor in worldly goods. Hc
gave ont, however, that love in q cot,
tage" was his ideal She had a rude
awakening. Her husband ran through
all her money in & year then i'll treat
ed her and finally deserted her when
she refused to ask her parents for
more. Just as she had reached this
point Of the story l broke in upon It.
l had been watering the plants In the
drawing room when, to my surprise
and alarm. l saw the count walking up
the path which leads to our front door
You could have knocked me down
with a feather. as the saying goes.
dew down the passage to Laura, for
knew she would wish to change her
frock, At first che looked little cross
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Mt the interruption. but when ] whis.
pered who was there she colored up
with pleasure and managed to rush
upstairs before the front door was
opened.
We felt so veXed that we had been
taken by surprise In that way, but we
had not expected to see him. SO. soon
He must have followed us on the next
boat. The best tea service wasn't out
the flowers in the drawing room were
faded, and we hadn't our new blouses
after all. Still, things always do hap
pen "contrariwise," and it didn't really
matter, for the count was just as
charming and amiable.
He professed himself charmed with
our house, and his compliments were
Just as fowery. While we Were at
tea young Peters, a great admirer Of
Iaura's, came in. and the count looked
quite jealous when he called Laura
by her name. must say that Peters
didn't seem quite at his ease IN the
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colored up and grew SO confused that
she could hardly answer. 1t was de-
lightful to be able to show her how
cooly and unconcernedly we treated
aristocracy.
For the next few days we saw as
much Of the count as we did in Bou-
Iogne. and the Kays fairly writhed
when they saw how attentive he was
to LAURA Mrs. Kay swept our dining
room all day long with her opera
glasses and sent the two girls in at
all hours of the day with trivial mes
cages but 1t was OF no avail. On the
fifth day after his arrival the count,
who was boarding near us. sent
note round to papa, and In the even
ing he came and was shit up with
papa for long while in his study.
Then Laura was summoned. and nam.
ma and I were on tenterhooks till
papa burst into the room. very red in
the face and excited. and exclaimed:
Laura Is engaged to the count"
We quite expected it. and still we
were very excited. A titled son and
brother in law was beyond our widest
dreams.
Papa said the count had spoken 81
beautifully when he asked for Laura's
hand. He had compared woman to
the tender fern. which man. the strong
forest tree, must shelter and protect
from the storms Of the world. He
would be able. he said. to surround her
with luxuries fit for princess when
the lawsuit should be decided In his
favor. Meanwhile they would live the
happiest of lives on the princefy allow
ance which his liberal and dear fn'
ture papa" had decided to confer upon
them, from which l gather that papa
had, as Jin terms 1t, "coughed up t"
q considerable amount. Still, no one
could blame him for sacrificing some.
thing to such an alliance After all
though wouldn't own It. to the
Kays-papa used to serve In the store.
Well. the news didn't take long to
travel round Pawtucket. and the next
day the papers were filled with 1t.
and a whole host OF congratulatory
visitors poured in. We were the SEN
sation Of pawtucket, and 1t was an
hour of unalioyed triumph. Mamma
sat in state In her best satiu dress, and
the count handed round tea and de-
lighted every one by his afablllty.
Many people who had patronlzed US
before and had only honored US by
call once year looked In to see the
lion" and were most gushing. Such IS
the way Of the world.
When every one except the Kay girls
had gone and we were feeling quite
tired out some one proposed q stroll In
the garden. The suggestion was eager
ly welcomed We had to pass through
our little sitting room. where Miss
Croft was fixing an evening frock Of
Laura's, for the count was going With
US to dance the next evening.
AS we came In Miss Croft rose In a
deprecating way. The count and
Laura had fallen behind the rest OF
Us. but heard him saying in his soft
foreign accents as they entered the
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BY T. w. WYNDHAM

Copyright. 1903. by American Press ADso-
ciation
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I9Gpeople with symptoms of kidney
or bladder trouble could realize their
danger they would without loss OF
time commence taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy. This great remedy
stops the pain and the Irregularities.
STRENGTHENS and builds up these Or
gans and there is no danger OF
Bright's disease or other serious dis
order. Do not disregard the early
symptoms. Lowman Drug Co.; A.
G. Dukes.
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glZe In such o charming way anu uiiI::
us punches Of flowers {the flowers ar
ranged In rows, with glorlied dish
paper round them) and say: Il wish
could lay the treasure Of the east at
your feet. mademoiselles. Helas. the
gift Is poor. but it is rich with thoughts
of esteem and regardr' with more In
the same strain, which Laura thought
perfectly lovely. 1t was rather too
poetieai for me. The count told US
that he reason he was so poor was
that his estates were confiscated owing
to the part his ancestors had played in
some revolution or war, but he had
lawsuit on to recover them. He show
ed us photos Of them. and they GER
tain.y looked beautiful.
Inever saw papa SO generous before.
We were always driving or going for
excursions. However. heard him say
to mamma after certain very heavy
lunch bill, AFTER oil, one doesn't meet
q count every day."
Ihad noticed his attentions to Laura,
and I knew which way the wind blew.
But papa grew more and more en-
thusiastic as our friendship ripened.
He used to dilate on the counts
charming manners when we were
alone.
.Thnt's the advantage of associating
with the aristocracy." he would say,
"I'm plain man myself, but respect
blood. Nobility of birth produces no.
billty Of character and manners"
Which sounded beautiful and made
Laura blush
Mamma also took violent fancy to
him. He spoke so feelingly. she said,
OF his mother. who was dead, and OF
marriage and mans duty to woman.
And Laura blushed still more.
We were very sorry when our stay
at Boulogne came to an end. for we
feared our friendship with the count
might end too But he said he was
coming over to "the States" on busi-
ness (he looked at Laura as he said
it,, and he hoped that he would be
permitted to visit one OF Americas
merchant princes in his home. You
should have seen papa's face when he
heard himself described as q merchant
prince! OF course we said we should
be delighted to see him. and we parted
with many expressions of mutual re-
gret. I don't know what he said to
Laura as we walked to the station
the morning we left. but l do know
that he held her hand much longer
than was necessary, although l pre-
tended to look the other way. She
was very silent and pensive on the
home journey. and papa and mamma
exchanged knowing mods. knew
mamma was picturing to herself the
sensation 1t would cause in the neigh
borhood II her daughter were to be-
come q lady of title. I also felt 1t
would be distinctly pleasant 20 speak
In an offhand way Of my sister the
Countess de Marabout." wasn't the
least bit jealous of her triumph. be-
cause l really prefer Americans to
foreigners. counts though they may
be. There's young man in the Paw
tucket National bank-well. but that
has nothing to do with theecount.
The return journey did not seem as
'sdat" as usual C>ice we had the counts
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room, Il am much enchanted, my dear
est Laura, to make the acquaintance
Of your boudolr--of anything that be-
longs to you, my goddess"
| was STOPPING to unbHlt the door
which led to the garden when sud
den sharp CRY from Miss Croft made
me look round.
"pierre.'
The count started aud looked at her
for the first time He grew pale; his
jaw fell. We stood GREATNESS, but the
count seemed turned to stone.
Laura was the first to speak. Her
hand rested in the counts.
"What Is the matter. Miss Croft?"
she said. "Do you know my fianceT'
Miss Croft tottered.
"God forgive him!" she gasped. "He
is my husband!"
/ don't know Rhat happened then.
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Notice of Final Discharge.

Notice Is hereby given that We
will file our final account as Exc
cutters of the will of the late H. w.
Heaner, deceased, with the Judge
OF Probate for the county Of Orange
burg on the 3rd day Of November.
1909, and will then ask for let
ters dismlssory. All persons having
claims against said estate will pre-
sent the same, duly verified, to the
undersigned prior to sait date or
they will be barred payment.
J. C.. Heaner,
". L. Heaner,
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The Floyd
Featherston
Musical
Entertainment
Lyceum Attraction
Academy Of Music
THURSDAY, OCTOBER ID
~SF
G.. Dukes.

The Richmond (Va.) Times-Dis-
patch had the following to say OF
the Floyd Featherston Musical En-
tertainment: The performance CIV
en- last night at the Y. M. G.. A. au-
ditorium by the Floyd Featherston
Co. was of exceptional merit and
fully deserved the repeated applause
given by the audience.
Mr.. Featherston's capacity for
making sweet music on every kind
OF instrument. singing comic songs,
and telling amusing stories appears
to be unlimited. His entertainment
was one Of the best ever offered In
this city.
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ciation
Y-.-9HEN we returned from our sum-
SNkg mer holiday last year we felt
AHV that we had spent it to great
" advantage. Besides the enjoy
ment we had derived from a trip to
France, we secured the acquaintance
ship-I might say the friendship-oc
she count. This fact acted like match
applied to the touchwood Of local es-
TEEN. But must explain.
Every year about the end Of July,
when Pawtucket begins to pail upon
y,s. we broach the subject Of going
away" to papa. He always makes the
same scene and says the same things
namely. business has been 50 bad and
he's not going away: we've got gar
den and might almost imagine our
selves In the country; what's good
enough for him Is good enough for us.
Then. having let of steam. as my
brother Jim calls it. while we sit
around patiently. he quiets down, and
we make plans as to where we shall
go.
It was arranged on this occasion that
we should forSake Lakewood and the
Adirondacks and our other favorite
haunts and 60 to Boulogne, in France.
The fact was that Mr.. Kay had met
papa In rhe city and had Dragged so
much about taking his family to Eu-
rope" that papa had on the spur OF
che moment declared that he had the
same plan in view. The Kays live
opposite us and consider themselves
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visit to look for.
ward to, Nam:
ma ccntrived to
let the Kays and
old Miss Briggs
know about ii.
aud the n e W S
was all over Paw
tucket in 4 few
hours. ! L q o W
that the Kays
were green with
envy. The girls,
who. had always
been very stiff
and condescend-
ing to US, took
to dropping In on
o~ -~ntn-t nr
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cool weather is here.
Bed Spreads, Sheets and Pillow
Cases This line we have at all
prices. No increase In prices with
us.
A beautiful assortment Of Cur
tains, net and swiss, novelty goods
in this line,.. :. ..10c to zoe 10
Shoes-One of the lines we are
most careful about Every pair Is
sold with a guarantee of price and
service You take no chance when
buying here. Crawford and Beacon
Light for men, $500, $3.50 and
$500 a pair. Drew-selsby and
American Girl for ladies, $500,
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 pair.
For Boys Crawford. Jr., and
Kneder Ivey style and leather, $3.50
to $500.
r.. F. Wood for children and
girls is the best money can buy
for wear and style, Soc to $3.50 u
pair.
Clothing-We sell as many suits
or more than the exclusive houses
there Is. o reason. Come let us e2-
plain. The line embraces the new
est designs. the best Of workman
ship, the latest styles; every eize,
from the little boy up to the big
gest man. We ask an inspection
from you, $3.50 to $40 suit.
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Dress Goods Department has some
of the newest of the seasons best
fabrics; everything in salois, Worst
eds, Serges, Cashmers, Panams.
ETC., shown IN every color,
price :. -. -. .26c to S1.26 I'D.
Our line OF Nets and Trimmings
also contain the best on the mar
kets. Jet Buttons and Bindings. ex-
ira good and stylish.
The seasons craze just now Is
Rep goods for fall coat suits,
jumper suits and waists; the best
selling colors. we
show. >. >. =. :. 1Sc 20 S5c
For school wear we have 100 piec-
es of new Chambrays and Ginghams
solid, plaid and stripes,
at :. :. .. ..... .10c yard
36-inch Percals, all colorsf wash
and wear we'll, at .10c yard
must not forget to call attention
to the line Of Table Linens and Nap
kins. Such values will be surprise.
Should you need anys>15c to 25c I'D
Blanks and Comforts-We have
again this year 800 pairs OF Cotton
Blanks and Outing sheeta at 26c
lb. This Is one Of the greatest values
anywhere. You will find them here
only. Our special N. C.. $500 wool
plaid Blanket you can't match. A
limited quantity; 30 don't delay; the
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presence of q no
bleman and ap-
peared rat b e r
suspicious of our
familiarity with
him. The cli
max of our tri.
unph. however.
was when Ethel
Kay came in.
When we intro
duced her to the
count she SEEM
ed undecid d
" h G t b er she
should make q
courtesy. and she
was quite sub
dued and meek
during the whole
Of her vi it .
When the count
addressed q re-
rport RI hnr cho