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The Press., 1910-06-08
ExeIution of the Apple.

Apples are new in the economy of the worlds use and taste. At the be- ginning of the last century few varie ties were known, and we can go back in history to a time when all apples were little, sour and puckery-crab ap- ples and nothing else. The crab apple was and is in it's wildness nothing but a rOsebush. Away back in time the wild rose, with its pretty blossoms that turn to little red balls, apple ha- vored, and the thorny crab had the same grandmother.
The Press., 1910-06-08
STAMFORD SPRINGS.

STAMFORD SPRINGS.
 Mr.sanf Mrs. Henry Roehm are visiting in Orange.
 Miss Nina Reynolds has accepted . position as clerk In she freight office.
 U B. Parkhurst was called to Waterbury Saturday on account of his mother 's illness.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cardinal are to remove to New Haven. where Mr. Cardinal is employed.
 Ferdinand Fontanella and Mas DomeniOo Panciera were united i'm marriage last Saturday by Judge Heald of the borough court.
 There will be an adjourned meet ing of the Stafford Business Mems association at the cfice of Attorney Flick tomorrow evening, to consider the proposed amendments to thS by. laws. =
 F. J. Fitzpatrick has organized . ball team and has good local aggre- gatiOn. In . game last Saturday tine looals defeated . team from Rockville by Q score of a to 5. The game next Saturday, afternoon will be with West Willingtpn..
 Station Agent Parkhurst has q limited number of tickets on hand for she Yale. Harvard boat race. Parties wishing tickets should get them early, as those not sold will be re- turned to New London office before ths day.Of the race.
 The high school entrance examine tiops will be held in the high school on Thursday. June 16, at 9 a. m. Pupils Will be examined in arithme- tic, geography, language and history The examinations will oover the work as given, in Montgomery's U. s. His- tory, Steps in English Book II, Nichols Arithmetic III, and Frye's Geography.
 Rev. William K. Gardner of Gam bridge. Mass. secretary of the depart ment of New England, Is expected to be tbe preacher at Grace church Sun. day morning. Mr. Gardner will spoak on the spread and increase of the Clurch's work. The Girls' Friendly society held very happy piOniC, we'll attended, In West staf- ford, last Saturday afternoon.
 The month of June ia to be a busy one In Masonic circIts On June 14th the FellowoFsft degree will be worked hn two candidates. Juma 21 Baker chapter. Eastern Star, will ini- siate Fonr candidates. This chapter hAa had work every meeting since it's and is constantly grow 4 ing. Friday. June 24. Sc. John 's day, is perhaps the most important date of che month for the local organ. ization, As an elaborate program is being planned The exercises will open at Ionic hall at 2 7.3O. The ser. mon will be preached by the Rev. A. A. sRcss of the Univessalist church, and Rev. R. M D. Adams of Grace church and Rev. A. B. Todd of the Baptist church will asaise at the ser vices. The music will be in charge of Qrgahist John T. Wood, who will spare no pains to make this branch of s&e service worthy the day and or. gAnization. Among the singers who sill take part are Mra. R. H. Fisk, Miss Lulu Ide, Miss Eunice Park, Miss Annette Washburn, J.O Parkinson, J. Carl Converse, H. E. BurwelI. Walter Brown. June 2s will be past mas ters' night. and the third degree work will be conducted by a past master in each chair, followed by al banquet.
 Monson academy defeated Stafford high at MonsOn last Saturday by a aonEa nA 1A-Q Mhn nonno
The Press., 1910-06-08

Runs. Patten. Wagner, Leahy 3. Johnson ?. Rerrigan 3. Taylor 3. Francis. Hale. Pagan. Stolen bases, Patton 2, St. Marie. Wagner, Leahy, Johnson. Kerrigan. Taylor 2. Francis. Pagan, IwadO Double plays, Fay. Tor and Wagner. Johnson and Francis. Two base hits. Taylor. Wagner, Leahy, RerriRan. Time, 1h 45m. Attend anCe. 100.
 Stafford high will cross bats with Palmer high at the fair grounds Thursday. June 9th. Game will be called at 8 o'clock.
 Saturday. June 11th. Monson acad emy will play s. H s. at the faiu grounds. GAme will be called au 3 30
The Press., 1910-06-08
HOME NEWS.
LOOAI. EOTECms.

HI. M Ewartfguer. optician. Rock vile, pays the fare one way If you pur- chase amounts to $1.5O or more.
 -All kinds of fish in the season at the Rogers market.
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rrisl. If Host.

''I suppose you will give sope elab- crate entertainments this season%
 "Yes." answered MT. Cumrox; 'I think we'll improve on those of last season"
 "Weren't they all successfully
 "Nope. It was my fault tried to make everybody have good time, and the first thing knew mother and the girls were complaining because they weren't sufficiently high class and formal. l."-Washing Star.
 Posthasts.
 He kicked off his wet boots, slid his tired feet into a pair of carpet slippers, lit his pipe, sat down in the easy chair with a sigh of relief and declared that twenty thousand wild horses couldn't make him stir from the house till morning.
 Henry" remarked the lady with the knitting needles, 'ayou posted that let ter gave you this morning. sup pose?"
 ''I did. my love-" he answered un- blushingly.
 'I asked ma to postpone her visit for awhile" his wife went on. You see"-- Henry did see. His wife saw too. What she saw was the tired man jump from his chair. kick of his slippers. put on his boots and skip out Into the street as If rain was the very thing he liked wading through.
 And when. five minutes later, Henry came back with tale that he'd just been to see how the theFmometer out side the postoflce stood she smiled.- London Scraps.
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Rad and ooed.

Bad and 0ood. Miss Sue Brette-And you say ho soOk aim and threw an egg, at yO01 Foote Lighte-He dI0. 'Was 1t badT' ''The egg was. but the aim was noc- Kansas City Independent
 The Very Latest. 'Nice car" 'sYes." ''Is it the latest thing in carsr' ''I guess so. It has never got me anywhere on time yet."- Houston PORt
The Press., 1910-06-08

Women's tailored suits, worth up to SIS. S.9S, now $9, at Wise, Smith & Co.'S, Hartford.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02

W. N. u, DETROIT. NO. ti-1s1o.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
What He Was After.

George Washington Henry Clay Lin
coin Carter, one of Georgia's younger
darkey citizens, was suddenly called
upon not long ago to explain his pres
ence at 1 a. m. in the henhouse of a
white neighbor.
Stealing my chickens, are you, you
black rascal?" the owner demanded
George w. H. C. l.. G. rolled his eyes
until they were all whites.
Now, now, lookyeh, Mars George"
he protested, dat amt no way ter ac'
an please don pint dat gun at me
dat er way, cunnel, sah," he hastily
added, holding up his battered hat as
a shield. "Ah 'clar All warn't gwine
steal no chickens; no, sab! Abs wri-
tin er dialec' story-an All des' come
moseyen roun' hyah ter git local color
-yas, sab, OATS all All was after. All
'clar to de Lawd hit was."
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02

Does Celeste sit with us?"
Il believe you would prefer having
her in the circumstances. You would
not feel quite so much alone"
Il should like it; it was most
thoughtful upon your part. Shall
shall we be alone at tablet"
with the exception Of the first OFF,
Ger, who is really the leader on
board
1t was evident plainly enough that
she shrank from the ordeal, the deli
cate lines hardening about the
mouth, the gray eyes eloquent of dis
inclination. A moment she hesitated,
her form swaying as though buffeted
by a storm; then she slowly bent her
head.
Il am at your service, Mr.. Stephens"
In the main cabin we discovered the
table already set and waiting, appear
ing bright and CHEEKY with a brave
display of snowy cloth and glittering
silver, the swinging shelf above
adorned by bottles and cleaning
glass.
Call Mr.. futile, Dade," l ordered,
quietly. "Then hurry back and serve"
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02

all my limbs tremble, my lips falter,
as l made swift response.
Lady Darlington, believe me,
have no desire except honestly to
serve you The actual truth is, l have con-
sented to retain what is purely nom
inal command Of this vessel, with no
other purpose except that such out
ward authority yields me some OPP
portunity to assist and protect you.
Otherwise l would spurn the whole
affair and defy these outlaws to do
their worst. 1t was a deplorable ac-
cident that brought me here and
placed me in this situation. Prac-
tically l am as much q prisoner on
board as yourself. Later, if the OPP
portunity ever be given, / shall relate
you my story, and then, perhaps, you
will appreciate how perfectly helpless
| am to override the decision of this
vessels crew. They are mad with the
lust of gold, crazed by the prospect
of suddenly achieving vast wealth
through a single bold stroke. Would
the tears of a woman influence them
now? would the impotent threat of a
single, helpless man? They are armed,
organized. determined, desperate.
THE only thing l can do is appar-
emily to yield to them, trusting thus
to persuade them into some measure
of mercy; and the only thing you can
do is patiently to abide my efforts to
release you from such companionship.
/ RI 10 he
rifice of my life. The very thought of
bearing you with us into the fogs and
dangers of that storm-lashed ocean is
misery to me. God knows l would do
anything possible to spare you such
fate. But wish you to understand
realize fully, how difficult my own po-
sition is. l do not bid you hope; only
pray, and, above all, retain your cour-
age. l promise nothing, because /
dare venture no pledge. But / be-
seech you not to break down, not to
exhibit open fear. In any event our
first effort should be to awaken con-
fidence in the minds of our captors,
and arrive at q frank understanding
between ourselves. Lady Darlington,
will you be guided in this by my
judgment?"
"Oh, l wish to believe" she sobbed,
only half aloud, Il need some one,
some one in whom / feel confidence,
in whom l may repose faith | beg
of you not to consider me weak,
nerveless creature, but this situation
is intolerable. l will endeavor to do
what you ask. l will strive to be
brave, helpful, appreciative. IL think
you are what you say. See, l give you
my hand in promise
/ clasped it instantly within both
my own, bending low above the white
fingers, my lips set in firm resolve. /
retained IL still when lifted my head,
and our glances met.
What is it you first desire of me?"
Breakfast has been prepared, and
Is now awaiting us in the cabin" an
swered, knowing well that some form
of action must strengthen her more
quickly than any further talk, "and
! wish you to join us at the table ex-
actly as though this was an ordinary
voyage"
Il know the food will choke me.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
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SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with the introduction
chusetts man marooned by authorities at
Valparaiso, Chile. Being interested I'm
mining operations in Bolivia he was de-
nounced by Chile as an insurrectonist
ana as consequence was hiding At his
Motel his attention was attracted by an
Englishman and young woman.
stephens rescued the young woman from
drunken officer. He was thanked by
her. Admiral of the Peruvian navy con-
fronted Stephens, told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the Office of captain. He
deslr9k that that night the Esmeralda,
Cmlesn. vessel, should be captured.
SteplBens accepted the commission.
stephens met motley crew. to which he
was assigned. He gave them final in
structions, They boarded the vessel. They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
10 be the ESmeralda, through strategy.
capt. stephens gave directions for the de-
parture Of the craft. He entered the cab
in and discovered the English woman
and her maid. stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured
IL was Lord Darlington's private yacht,
the lords wife and maid being aboard.
He explained the situation to her lady
ship. Then First Mate futile laid bare
the plot. saying that the Sea Queen had
been taken in order to go to the Antarc-
tic. circle. Tuttle explained that on
former voyage he had learned that the
Donnq Isabel was lost in 1T53 He had
foun% 1t frozen in a huge case of ice
on am island and contained much gold.
Stephens consented to be the captain
of the expedition.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02

through the open port illumined her
hair and outlined the delicate oval of
her face. Troubled as she was, sur
rounded by terror no less real be-
cause she failed thoroughly to compre-
bend it, facing one she must distrust
and secretly fear, her first utterance,
friendly and courteous, merely exhib-
tied a heart which beat warmly be-
meath its slight armor of pride.
Il am exceedingly glad to greet you
again, Mr.. Stephens" she said, pleas
antly, even endeavoring to smile; you
were absent SO long we had begun to
expect evil news"
Il regret to say, Lady Darlington,
that bring you only very little Of any
kind" l replied, striving earnestly to
initiate her self-possession. Arrange
ments on board have not yet assumed
definite shape, so that l can make no
promise concerning your future. l can
merely assure you present safety, and
pledge you every comfort the yacht
affords while you remain with u.s."
She continued to gaze at me
strangely, her eyes filled with ques-
tioning.
Then you-you refuse to tell us
our fate?"
Merely because 1 do not know it.
AS 1 said before l am only one man
pitted against 20"
She pressed her hand over her eyes,
as though she would hide from me
the sudden horror pictured within their
depths.
What are your" she exclaimed,
suddenly, her lips trembling. Into
whose hands have we fallen? I beg
that you answer me honestly-why
have you stolen this yacht? What
real purpose underlies this terrible
outrage?"
l made no effort to disguise the
deep sympathy l felt for her, yet
there was nothing l could answer but
must have sounded both harsh and
cruel.
1.-THE motive animating the men in
control is similar to that which rem
ders possible most of the desperate
deeds of the world-the search after
treasure"
TREASURED" she gasped, thoroughly
bewildered. where do you propose
going to search?"
Far south, into the Antarctic"
The expression on her face was pitt
full, yet l stood helpless to comfort.
'Merciful God! And you actually
mean to bear us with you into that
forsaken sea of ice? Oh, surely you
jest, you seek to brighten; you cannot
be earnest in such act of cruelty.
Whom can / believe? What can
hope? You have told me you were
the captain of this crew of buccaneers,
and yet you say you can accomplish
nothing with them to forward our re-
lease. Then take me to those who
can! Let me beg upon my knees for
mercy. Surely, surely we are of no
value to you in your search after
treasure. We are only weak, helpless
women. Think Of what this must
mean to me, and be merciful."
There was no trace of tears in her
eyes, but IL was the white, agonized
face, the unconsciously outspreau
arms of appeal, that smote me. | felt
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
CHAPTER XII.
In Which | Endeavor to Assert Az
thority.

In Which | Endeavor to Assert Az.
thority.
I was on deck again at noon, and
shot the sun, returning below to work
out our position. The Sea Queen still
held closely to her course, almost d.
rectly west, and, realizing my helpless
ness, l forebore asking useless ques-
tions. Indeed, was secretly pleased
that Tuttle still held to that point OF
the compass, for we were now in the
direct path of Australian commerce,
and hence much more likely to raise
a sail at any moment than If we
veered farther to the southwark. III
any such vessel appeared l had de-
termined to pit my strength against
the crew, even to the point of physical
danger.
At one o'clock Dade called the
women, and soon the four of us were
seated at table again. My lady's man.
ner weighed upon my spirits, which
had been none Of the lightest before
her appearance. felt profoundly that
the faint influence my previous words
had inspired within her mind had al
ready evaporated; that she now held
me as at one with the remainder OF
the yachts crew. l arose as they re.
tired from the table, but received no
reward of recognition from her averted
eyes. Feeling deserted, almost hui
inflated, l smoked my pipe alone on
deck under the lee of the cabin. But
Woe nnrfanf1u YcnIncc katharine thnro
with no duties to perform, and the sea
all about bare to the far horizon. Be-
sides, some sailor instinct told me
storm was brewing yonder to the
northward which might keep me upon
the bridge all night, so, in preparation
for such a possibility, l went below
and lay down in my bunk. l was
long time getting asleep, finally drop.
ping off only to be aroused by the
rafting Of dishes when Dade arranged
the table for the last meal of the day.
De Nova was pacing the bridge and
emerged from the companion. l could
not see the seaman who hailed, the
mist held so thick, and his words
seemed like weak echo.
Sail almost directly ahead, sir"
'W'ereaway?" asked De Nova, peer.
ing anxiously forward. Il can see
Messing. Fo'c's1' zare-you see re
Ship"
'Nothin' in sight from here, sir"
The mate stared up into the vapor
overhead.
Ware was it you see 1t. you fellow
on re foreyard?"
The odd echo of a voice came back
out of the sky.
II only caught her through hole In
the fog, sir, one point off the weather
bow"
With a swift bound l was up the
steps to the bridge and beside the
second officer. recklessly determined
TO assume command. Before he clearly
realized my presence l tangled the
bells in the engine room.
Hold her steady as she is" I said
sternly to the fellow grasping the
wheel.
De Nova wheeled and faced me, his
black eyes full of sudden anger.
Wat re hell you mean?" he ex.
claimed, so surprised he suffered. II
was officer of re deck"
"And / am commanding the yacht,
Mr.. De Nova" | retorted quickly, |
pushing back his hand from the signal,
II propose speaking that vessel yon-
der, and trans-shipping our passengers. |
Port little, my man-no, port, you
fool!-now hold her so; steady"
De Nova grasped my arm, his fingers
like steel, but l broke away, pressing
in between him and the rail.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
Rullnn Shirt Stronn.

Instances Of the ruling passion
strong in death are very common. It
is said Of DR.. Arne, the great English
composer, that he died in the middle
of a conversation on some musical
matter, trying with his last breath TO
sing a passage the meaning OF which
he was too exhausted to explain.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
An Appreciated Distraction.

$50 you think the automobile has
made life much pleasanter?"
ut has for me-" answered the COM
Portable citizen. u drive a fast horse
and my son rides bicycle. The au-
tomobile has taken the minds of the
police off both of u.s.
Charlevoix county herald., 1910-04-02
Thinking OF Garden Time.

Bacon think much of the man
who can make two blades of grass
grow where one grew before.
Egbert-l've not got my eye on him.
admire more the man who can make
only one weed grow where a dozen
grew before.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
The PIMlENTA
PANCAKES.
Sheep Man 0utWits CoWpunCher
In the Wooing Of a Maiden.
BY o. HENRY.

copyright. 1907, by the Mcclure company. ]
While we were rounding up bunch
Of the Triangle-O cattle in the Frio
bottoms a projecting branch of dead
mesquite caught my wooden stirrup
and gave my ankle wrench that laid
me up in camp for week.
On the third day of my compulsory
Idleness ! crawled out near the grub
wagon and reclined helpless under the
conversational fire of Judson Odom,
the camp cook, and then l asked;
''Jud, can you make pancakes?" -.
Jud laid down his six shooter, with
which he was preparing to pound an
antelope steak, and stood over me in
what L felt to be menacing attitude.
Say, YOU" he said, with candid
though not excessive choler did you
mean that straight. or was you trying
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09

containing three acres more or less, de-
scribed as follows: Commencing on
Ferry Lake on the line dividing sections
IS and 70 and run thence up the lake
40 feet, thence back south between the
parallel line to the line as present estab-
lished. Said land being purchased by
this mortgagor from A. c. Loucks as
per deed of date August ?, 1906, record
ed same day in conveyance book az,
page 227, of recorders office of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana.
Together with all the buildir~s and
improvements on all of the above de-
scribed property situated In Caddo Par
1sh, Louisiana. 1t is the intention of
the parties hereto to include in this
mortgage all the real estate belonging to
said mortgagor in Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, with all buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Said property seized as belonging to
the above defendant, and to be sold for
cash and according to law, to nav and
satisfy the debt as specified in said writ,
say in the sum of thirty-six hundred dol
lars, with seven per cent per annum in
tefest thereon from the 24th day Of
April 1907, until paid, and ten per cent
on the said principal and interest as at
torneys fees, together with all costs of
this suit. ]. p. FLOJRNOy
Sheriff. ex-Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, July 10, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

No. 13,8oI-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana w. J. Bayersdorffer VS.. Moor
ingsport Hunting and Fishing Club.
By virtue of writ of feri facias to
ME directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
| ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, | have seized and win
offer for sale at public auction, for cash
and according to. law, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
for sales. on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1910,
A certain tract of land described as fol-
lows: Beginning at a stake on the north
boundary line of section IS, township 20
north, range 10 west, gas chains west
of northeast corner of said section IS,
and running thence east along north
boundary line of sections IS and 60, BY
chains, and thence south 6.36 chains, and
thence Sly chains, thence north 6.36
chains to the place of beginning, and
containing acres of land more or less,
with all buildings and improvements
thereon. Also the land described as
one acre of land beginning at the south
east corner of land above described and
running south 20 yards, thence east 70
yards, thence north 20 yards to the
southeast corner of the tract Just above
described and thence west to the place
of beginning, containing one acre, with
all buildings and improvements thereon.
The said last described being adjacent
to and just south of the first described
two acres, both of said tracts being of
same depth east and west less, however,
strip of land off of marginal west side
of both of said tracts of land 20 feetwide
east and west and the full depth north
and south of both said tracts of land,
said strip of 20 feet above described be-
ing sold as per deed recorded March ~. +,
1907, in recorders office of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, said above described
property being purchased by this mort
gagor from the heirs of Alice Caldwell
by deed of date October I'd, 1905. and
recorded on the same day on conveyance
book Al, page 348, of the recorders office
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and as
shown on the map attached to said deed
embracing within the lines colored yell |!
low thereon for greater certainty.
Also certain piece of land described |
as follows: Beginning at the northwest
corner of 26-acre lot =, run thence south
SO chains to stake, thence east 4.s
chains to a stake, thence north 8S
chains to stake, thence as chains to
the place of beginning, being a part of
the fractional quarter section of az.
township 20 north, range 16 west, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, containing four
acres
Also all rights of this mortgagor in
and to certain tract of land 2ox,2o
feet running from r. T. Coles land to
Ferry Lake Said above two tracts of
land bought by this mortgagor from F.
F. Jeter by deed of date December 26.
1905, and recorded on same day in con-
veyance book 42, page 742, of the re-
corder's office of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana.
Also a tract Of land in sections AZ and
as. township 40 north. range TX ,,,.s4