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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
CONGREGATIONALISTS ELECT
Rev. G.. s. Mills Chosen President Of
state Observation-Disclosures Peo-
pIe's Work and Bible society.

Montpelier. June 16.-The closing session
of the 1l5th annual meeting Of the Con-
gregational Churches of Vermont was
held this forenoon in Bethany Church.
the Rev. +. y. Kellogg Of Waterbury
presiding. The Rev. W. V. Berg OF
Brandon. secretary OF young peoples
work, made an exhaustive report which
was followed by general conference
along these lines The Rev l.. O. Sher-
burne of Burlington presented the needs
Of the Vermont Bible society The COM
mittee on arrangement for the next an
nual meeting was not ready TO report,
but 1t will probably be held at Bellows
Falls.
The following officers were elected for
the year ensuing: President, the Rev. G.
S. Mills of bennington. vice-president. c.
c. Fits Of Brattleboro secretary, the
Rev w. c. Clark Of Barnet. correspond
ing secretary j. NJ Comstock OF Chel-
sea treasurer. d. NJ. Camp OF Newport
auditors, J G. Clark of St. Johnsbury. G.
+. Ranney Of Newport. trustees, the Rev.
Henry Fairbanks OF St Johnsbury, &. W.
Osgood OF Bellows Falls; W. J, Van Pat
ten of burlington: the Rev. K. II. Ball
OF Fair Haven, the Rev. G. II. Smith of
Iitsford; State advisory committee, tho
Rev S G. Barnes of st. Johnsbury. the
Rev Il. N. IIoughton Of Brattloboro. the
Rev. benjamin Swift Of Woodstock; the
Rev. f.. F. Treat OF Richmond and the
Rev. s. +. Bloomfield OF Montpelier
DELEGATES ELECTED.
The delegates elected to the annual
meetings Of other denominations arc: To
the Vermont Methodist conference, the
Rev. j, Il, Sargent OF Northheld to the
Vermont Baptist convention, the Rev. c.
II. Dickinson of Middlebury; to the Yer
mont Free Baptist yearly meeting the
Rev. Stanley f. Bloomfield OF Montpelier.
The delegates elected to the national
council are the Rev. Dr. A. p. Pratt OF
bellows Fails. the Rev. d. n. Strong of
Williamstown and c. &. Fits of Brattle-
bore, with the Rev. n. O. Bouldy of
swanton. the Rev. T.. l.. Fairchild OF
Castleton and the Rev. @. \. Durham
OF Brattleboro as nlternstes.
The convention also elected the follow
ing members OF the Fairbanks board of
education: The Rev. T.. r. Fairbanks
the Rev Henry Fairbanks, the Rev. c.
w. c. Hin and J. r. Hitchie of 81. Johns
bury and the Rev. ". \. Warren Of Bar
ton. The newly elected members of the
Fairbanks board Of relief for ministers
are the Rev. S. &. Barnes and the Rev
{. H. Merrill of St. Johnsbury. the Rev.
K. {. F1ags Of Newport. a. NJ. White
law Of Wells River and c. s. Adams OF
St, JohnsHury.
The commltteo on arrangement for the
next annual meeting Is made up of the
president and secretary of the conference
the pastor Of the entertaining church A
r. Stone OF ST. Johnshu"y and G.. d. Howe
OF Essex Junction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
G.. B. JOHNSON, REGISTRAR.
Diocese Of Vermont Elects Officers ~
Closing Session.

Montpelier, June l6-1'he 10th annual
convention of the Episcopal diocese OF
Vermont closed this noon. About 90
clerical and lay delegates have been in
attendance
The officers elected to-day are
Registrar. George b. Johnson Of Rurling
ton; treasurer, s. w. Kinds of Be,rlngton
auditor Of trust funds. +. 6. Platt of Rut-
land: standing committee. the Rev George
Y Bliss Of Burlington. the Rev. S. H.
Watkins of St. Adams. the Rev. W. +.
Weeks OF Shelburne. George Briggs Of
Montpelier. F. ] Ormshee of Brandon
and c. r. Parker of Nergennes
The deputies 10 the general conventions
elected to-day are the Rev. George Y.
BLISS Of burlington, the Rev. s. r..
Watkins OF ST. Adams. the Rev. Joseph
Reynolds Of Rutland, the Rev. Philip
Schuyler of Remington. Spencer W.
Kinds If Burlington. Kittredge Haeilins
of Brattleboro George Briggs of Mont
pelier. J. II. Adams OF Fair Haven:
altornates. the Rev w f.. Weeks of Shell
burne. the Rev G. W Colt % Windsor,
the Rev w. r. Forsythe of Enosburg
Falls. the Rev. Nelson Kellogg of
PoultrcY. W. s. I}ostwick of St Adams
W 7. Dewey Of Montpelier. F.. p ellison
Of Rutland, e. f. Parker of Nergennes.
The following missionary committee was
elected The Rev. Philip Schuyler of Ben
nington, the Rev. w. r. Forsythe OF
Enosburc Falls, the Rev. J. r. Carnahan
Of Sholburne s. ". Kinds OF burlington.
c. T.. Parker of Nerscnncs and y n.
CAaf'ec Of Rutland.
T.. !. OiInstee OF Brandon vas appointed
legal advisor by Bishop Hall. The CON
Vcnti0n adopted the recommendation OF
the committee on finance ard assessment
and raised the salary Of Bishop Hall from
1856" to $1,000 per year. 1t was voted to
hold the next convention at Rutland In
June 1911.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
NEW GENERAL MANAGER.
r.. w. Stanynn Succeeds w. A. Sort
well, NJ. d w. II. 10 Year,.

Montpelier. June I'D. r. Sortwell,
president OF the Montpelier & Wells River
railroad. to-day issued an order appoint
Ing +. W. Stanyan as general manager
OF that road. vice W. A. Stowell. who Is
to retire after sc years service with that
company.
filed by Mr. Stanyan will be abolished
and all reports now made to the general
ruperin.endent will be made to the gen.
eral manager.
Mr.. Stanyan has been connected with
the Barre railroad and the Montpelier
& Wells River railroad In various
capacities for 20 years and Is recognized as
progressive, practical railway official
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
WILL PUBLISH EXPENSES
Three Gubernat orinl Candidates Ac-
ccpt Newspapers Invitntion-Dr.
Mend Not Yet Heard From.

Brattleboro. June ion Wednesday
last tic Brattlcboro Reformer wired DR..
Mead at Rutland. Mr.. Fleetwood Mt Nor
Batcheldcr at Bennington as follows:
"Will YOU furnish Reformer with de-
tailed account OF your compaign expenses
for publication ir Issue of June oath on
condition that other candidates do sama
that voters may know cost 81 campaign
before state convention. Wire answer.
our expense"
(Sirnad)
BRATTLEBORO REFORMER
Answers in the affirmative were re-
ce!ved from Batchelder. File etwood and
Hapgood, but UP to the time OF the Re-
formers going TO press to-day, Or. Mead
has not replied
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
WILL HAVE NEW VISITATION
Railroad improvements at BrsttIe-
boro Can for Expenditure Of $780,
O0O.-eI5,OOO from Town.

Brattleboro. June lT.-Brattleboro is to
have new $4,000 Central Vermont pas
senger station and the railroad company
plans to expend about $50, 900 In improve
ments including the abolishing of the
grade crossing on Bridge street and the
construction Of an overpass Announce
ment is made this morning by tho citizens
committee Of Brattlehoro, which has been
negotiating with the officials Of the Cen
trail Vermont railroad for nearly a year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHIN

Mas WINsLows SooTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY WEARS by MILLIONS ~
MOTlIERS for their CHILDREN viii -
THETHlNo, with PERFECT SUCCESS IL
sOOTHEs the CHILD, SOETRNS the gums
ALLAys all PAIN cuREs WIND collie, and
so,uteiy harmless. BE sure and ask Tor Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no sahas
kind. twenty-five eeuts . bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

anu IlEIlI Sluc, anu
was tired all the
time and nervous.
l could not sleep,
and every month |
could hardly stand
the pain. Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me to health
again and made me
feel like a new wo-
man. / hope this
letter will induce
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

Beers of bridgeport. Conn, the national
senior vico-commander Although the
program was rot completed until nearly
eleven o'clock. very few left the hall
until "Americn' was sung. in closing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

Toll you what like the best
Long about knce-deep in June,
Bout tho time strawberries melts
on the vine. some afternoon
Like to ies' git out and rest.
And not work at nothin' else.
James Whitcomb Riley.
always thought cold victual nice,
My choice would be vanilla ice.
Holmes.
MENU SUNDAY. JUNE 10.
BREAKFAST.
Strawberries.
Omelette Rolls.
Coffee
DINNER.
Cream OF Tomato Soup with Croutons
Crown Roast Of Lamb, Green Peas
Mint Shcrbet.
New Potatoes with Parsley.
Lettuce with French Dressing and
Cheese StraWs.
Strawberry Shortcake with Cream.
Iced Tea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
ny EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD

will be enough for twelve people; serve
IN glasses with a spoonful Of whipped
cream on top.
TEA S1IERBET.
Make quart of fine favored tea in
the usual way; pour off, sweetcn to
taste. add the Juice of half lemon and
the fine shredded peel and freeze
MINT sHERBET TO SERVE WITH
ROAST LAMB.
Wash ton STALKS of mint, ateip off tho
leaves and pound 10 a pulp; have ready
quart Of water that has been boiled
With a cup Of sugar five minutes; ada
the bruised mint. cover ana let tho mix
turo stand until cold; strain add The
juice OF two lemons and freeze.
CHOCOLATE MOUsSE
Set n bowl containing n quart of cream
within u larger one holding fin" crGcrcd
ice and whip TO a Light froth Srrrro
fine ono ounce of chocolate ami cook In %
small saucepan over the fire with tnr"r
tablespoonftls Of SUGAR and ONO o. boil
nE water uutil gmooh and V.oss''. Ad1
scant cup Of sugar and tho whipped
~ o.
',..'. 49, any, ',''' ''" ''''
aoo,,ad T.. .r,..
80 a." ~.
place for ;hreo or fo,n. hour # r,e-
not be stirred until ready to take mp,
else the soft messy C'mousse'b apponr-
sncr will he destroyed. This viii mako
enough to serve twelve people. Serve I'm
4 .t,,t,.
ing is desired a miXtuyN Of vanilla md
cinnamon t. considered best This Is
the Aavoring tho Mexicans always use
with their preparations of chocolate.
u,nrr ,,o,.cer
Whip ono quart Of cream until thick
ened. Break tho volks of three eggs in
to another bowl, beat until iisht. then
add gradually one cupful maple ayrup.
Mix well then whip gradually into the
cream. Pour into the freezer without
The disher, cover, pack IN tee and ellt
and let stand in n cool place for three or
four hours.
N,rr- -c,. crr,,,
Heat a pint Of milk IN the double boil
81, then ada a pint Of maple syrup. Pour,
while boiling hot, over four wsl, beaten
eggs ana Cook uNiI thl'kened COOL
e. ''''''' '''''' vi '''' '''''
PINEAPPLE SORHEF
Peel ard out up a small sugar loaf
pineapple. and let # stand I'm a cool
ilaco over night with a pint of sugar
addcd to IT, An earthen jar = best for
Il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

HIVES, eczema itch or salt rheum sets
you Grassy Can't bear the touch of
your oiothing, Doan's Ointment cures
All druggists sell II. "' ''''''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
YOUR
BBACKACHE
WILLYIELD
TO Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Dloomdale, Ohio.--"I suffered from
terrible headaches. pains III my back
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

Chicken Salad. Dreamed Potatoes,
Oatmeal Bread and Butter.
Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
Sponge cake.
Iced Chocolate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
COFFEE FRAPPE.

Four one quart OF boiling water over
-FOUR ounces hne ground Java coffee;
cover simmer ten minutes, STRAIN through
cheesecloth and sweaten with six table.
spoonfu's Of sugar; when cold pour into
the freezer and begin to freeze; as IT
thckcns add the whites of two eggs.
beaten to stir froth freeze five min.
utes longer, remove the heater scrooc
down, cover and let 1t stand fifteen or
twenty minutes before serving. n Quart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
LEMON SHERBET.

Put to boil In a clean basin two scant
quarts OF water and one pint of sugar,
cook until clear Swimming II rccessary,
meanwhile squeeze six lemons and crate
n little OF the yellow peel into tie juire;
dissolve tablespoonful OF gelatinc in Il
quarter cup Of cold water. heating it
over the tea kettle; when tho syrup Is
e'ear pour into the lemon Juice, all the
he'a'ine' cool and freeze; tho beaten
whites OF two eggs may be used instead
o' the gelatinc to sivc the Ice body If
preferred
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23
MAPLE. MOUSSE.

Whip ono quart Of cream until thick
ened. Break tho yolks of three eggs in
10 another bowl beat until iEht. then
add gradually one cupful maple ayrup.
Mix well then whip gradually into the
cream. Pour into the freezer without
The disher, cover pack In ice and >1lt
and let stand in cool place for three or
four hours
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
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81 o.! RED MOUSE
A Mystery
Romance
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This story throbs with the vi
tai issues of today of the COM
plex life Of the present, when a
single act may make or break a
man or a woman, and when all
the insidious forces that ruin
lives, we're never stronger. A dis
trict attorney who is tempted
by the offer of a huge bride to
epade his duty; a thoughhess
and overambitious woman who
values worldly glory above hon
esfy and learns her mistake a
dissip ated, spendthriff husband
ttrow1 into prison for murder
because of evil associates; a
schenaing, Intriguing political
CRATER who uses his iron grip on
a great city for his personal
profit these are some of the
characters portrayed in brilliant
fashion. And towering above
them, and, ater all, the strongest
force among them, is the influ-
ence of the tender love Of a faith
full wife who dares to hope and
struggle through years of bitter
est suffering, humiliation and
privatio,a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
THE TEST OF A GENTLEMAN
II He Can 60 Through Trying Ordeal
Given Below He is Entitled to
the Rank.

Don't Judge OF man by the fact
that he regularly gives up his seat In
a street car to smiling young WON.
an, who beams upon him her gratitude
and good will" philosophical young
professional man the other day. That
Is no test of his gallantry and self
control. That's the easiest thing he
does. Just watch the same man on a
crowded street at the rush hour on a
rainy. slippery day, Watch him try
to make his way up the street against
the mad rush to lunch. Watch him
ward of the point of an umbrella. car
ried like a bayonet. in the hands OF
some absent-minded. giggling shop
girl and then get jabbed In the ear
with the tip of a steel umbrella rib
on the other side. Watch him chase
through the mud for his hat, which
some careless pedestrian knocked on
as he came pell nell around windy
corner. See him dodge into door
way to avoid line of shoppers walk.
ing FIVE abreast across the sidewalk
If he still manages to smile. manifest
no Ill will against the fair sex and
does not swear loud enough to be
heard, you may mark him down as a
perfect gentleman"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06

seated herself; then, raising her hands,
she. let them drop despairingly along
the arms Of the chair while the unbid-
den tears overfowed. In his position
she remained until the sound of foot
steps warned her OF her husbands ap-
prOach. then q moment Of struggle for
self control. She left her seat for one
behind the tea table. And 1t was in
this unQuestioned point of vantage.
in the act Of pouring herself out a cup
Of tea. that Challoners gaze first rest
ed upon his wife.
"Well, Miriam. here am. I've come
home. you see!' he blurted out and
added sneeringly, you're not over
demonstrative. my dear!"
Mrs. Challoner WINGED. Challoner
came to the point at once.
Miriam, ! must have some money!
1t was not request. 1t was COM
mand.
Up to this time the young wife had
not lifted her eyes from the teacup In
her hand. She was woman with
brown eyes and very attractive brown
hair, but upon the face that still
should have held the freshness OF
youth deep lines were beginning to ap-
pear. Pretty she was in way. though
she had never been beautiful. and yet
there was something that spelled beau.
| ty in the brown eyes which she now
fixed upon him.
For three days you have been away
| Where have you been?" The necessity
for saying something alone was re
sponsible for the question.
II don't know" he answered DULY
half truthfully. "All know is that
landed at Cradlebaugh's." And. not
ing the mystifcation on her face. he
snapped: "Cradlebaugh's gambling
rooms. Now you know"
| He rose excitedly. stallsed to a table
and smote 1t with his clinched hand
II tell you must have some money!
Miriam Challoner would not have
been human If again bitter words hat
not risen to her lips. But one quicl
glance at the puffy face, the red rim
med eyes. was sufficient to warn her O.
the danger of exciting his anger.
81 want-I must have-a Thousand
dollars" Here again the attitude wa.
more of the highwayman than Of tn,
beggar.
Mrs. Challoner's dark eyes met thos,
of the man.
Lawrence. much as it hurts me t.
refuse you. feel that l must" sh
said firmly. ut is for your own good
l can give you nothing more"
Challoner was stunned. His wifi
had never looked at him like that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
Quick RELIEF 81
TICKING ECZEMA.
Was Surprising So inflammation Re-
duced in a Few Hours and Cure
Soon Followed Boys Torture
had Been Intense for Years
Friends Child had Eczema, Too.
] MOTHER TELLS HOW
CUTICURA CURED BOTH

"When my boy was six years old, he
suffered terribly with eczema. He could
neither sit still nor lie quietly in bed,
for the itching was dreadful. He would
trritate spots by scratching with his
nails and that only made them worse. A
doctor treated him and we tried almost
everything, but the eczema seemed to
spread. It started in o small place on
the lower extremities and spread for two
years until it very nearly covered the
back part Of his leg to the knee.
Finally got Cuticura Soap, Cuti-
cura Ointment and Cuticlra Pills and
gave them according to directions.
used them in the morning and that even
Ing, before put my boy to bed, used
them again and the Improvement even
In those few hours was surprising, the
Inflammation seemed to be so much less.
used two boxes Of Cuticura Ointment,
the same Of the Pills and the Soap and
my boy was cured. My son is now in
his seventeenth year and he has never
had return OF the eczema.
took care of friends child that
had eczema on its face and limbs and I
used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
They acted on the child just q they did
on my son and 1t has never returned.
! would recommend the Cuticrwa Renee
dies to anyone. Mrs. A. j. Cochran.
1929 Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
Oct. 20, 1902"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06


There were two principal faults OF
newspaper English. First, Incorrect
ness. which might be due to haste or
ignorance, and. secondly, bad taste.
which showed itself in striving
sma1eness. desire to write In what
these writers themselves called a
crisp style" The latter fault was
the worst of the two though he had
no desire to excuse incorrectness Bad
taste was not only seen in tho abuse
of language; 1t was shown also In the
protrusion of the writer's personality
1t might be said that he was an unduly
severe critic of the halfpenny papers.
But he thought he was justified in his
criticism. These papers were often
enormously wealthy. and could well
afford to employ better writer's or to
encourage higher standard OF writ.
Ing in their columns. Moreover. from
their great circulation they could in
fiuence a far larger section of the
public than could any other form OF
lliterature.-Sir Robertson Nicoll. in
London Home Messenger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06

his hat. but when he looked again
there was NO one t-erc. Yet II his
senses had been perfectly normal he
would have known that It was her
face that he had seen. But the fates
had no Intention Of letting him know
that with his departure his wife's res
olution had gone and that she had
come to the door to beseech him to
come back, for even then they were
cunningly spinning the web which was
to encompass him about.
ITO Be Continued)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
There was something in the catch OF

There was something in the catch of
her breath, too. as she ended that
meant denial he was certain But he
took courage. Did she not know that
he would not ask her if he did not
hare to have it? Women never could
understand why men had to have
money. She didn't understand. When
men had to have money they had to
have it. and then violent. lrresisti-
bic impulse to be perfectly truthful
took hold of him. and his mind was so
warped. his need SO desperate. that
he came perilously near to hurting out
the real reason why he needed the
money. For AN instant he actually
thought that his wife would appreciate
the reason. as some of his male friends
doubtless would.
"I'll tell you how it is. Miriam" he
had begun and then suddenly stopped
What was he about to do? Was
there not something queer. something
not exactly right. in his telling Miriam
about the other woman? And he end
ed by pleading:
''Surely. Miriam, you're not going to
refuse me-cOme!"
Il am sorry. Lawrence, but must
she sobbed
The husband would not abandon his
plea. Besides. he had detected the
sob. He moved toward her. holding
out his arms as though to gather her
into them. 1t was a charm that al.
ways worked nth Miriam
But Challoner was doomed to disap.
pointment. 1t was the last touch
needed to complete her humiliation
and. waving him back, she cried:
Laurie. Laurie. anything but that!
There was food of tears behind her
look of pain.
"But must! Cradlebaugh"- He
came to helpless pause.
Mrs. Challoner slowly repeated the
name:
"Cradlebaugh! wish you had never
seen that man-that class Of men
Your money-my money-very likely
has been going to them! Well, IL you
want money you will have to- The
tension snapped, and she broke dowr
completely.
"a sign Of weakening" though,
Challoner and started toward her.
"No, no! Cop she cried. drawing
her hands up TO her face.
A moment later Challoner was seat
ed In the motorcar. As the chauffeur
threw In the clutch some instinct told
Chalioner to look back. He had feet
ing impression that he had seen wo
mans face in the doorway. .'Surel.
that's Miriam. he thought and lifted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
Tuning a Church Bell.

No matter how great may be the
care taken in making the mold. a bell
has to be tuned before 1t will ring a
clear. true note. AS matter of fact.
every bell sounds FIVE notes. all of
which must blend together harmo.
niously. If one is the least bit out
the tune will be spoiled.
The first of these notes is produced
by the vibrations at the mouth of the
bell, the second by the vibrations a
little higher up. the third still higher
up, and so on to the fifth. which is
produced quite near the top AS the
character OF the sound which rings
depends upon the thickness of the
metal, 1t is possible by taking thin
shavings from various places in the
inside of the bell to alter the five notes
until they are all in harmony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-06
Gave the Sian,

1t was during the Spanish-American
war. A wealthy merchant, who had
left his business to offer his services
in his country. was pacing up, and
down on picket duty one dark night.
Suddenly he detected sounds of ap.
preaching footsteps and quickly bring.
ing his gun into position. commanded
In sonorous voice:
"Give the countersign"
The person challenged proved to be
an enlisted dry goods clerk formerly
employed by the merchant before the
war broke out. As their eyes met q
smile played around the corners OF
the clerks mouth and he answered
In low whisper:
CASH"
Then the merchant. bringing his
piece to right shoulder. let him pass
and resumed his pacing.