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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER II.
The NInht Rldr.


Hy i've O'Clock We were safe at Col.
chester, and while our horses rested
and refreshed themselves on some
conflscated grain, the two OF Us lay
lazIly back on grassy knoll. well
within the shadow of ruined wall.
and watched the round. red sun drop
slowly do"n behind those western
hills We had to climb.
As early as we deemed II cafe to
venture. we were again In saddle,
riding now straight to the westward,
along the smooth.beaten pike. until
We caught sight Of the black shadow
OF Cotton church, In our front. then
We swerved to the left. and still, NOV
Ing rapidly but with considerable care
for the horses. headed directly across
the more broken country toward the
foothills 1t proved to be hard. toll.
some climb up those long. steep
slopes rising before us; for We were
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14
GOT THE LETTERS MIXED
clergyman's Mistake Resulted In Civ
Ing Decided Surprise to Dlsni-
fled Archbishop.

One of the most amusing stories
which the Hon. Lionel A. Tollemache
tells in Nuts and Chestnuts," is that
entitled, The Wrong Envelope" Mr..
M, a missionary, shortly before
leaving England, received two letters
one from Archbishop TAFT asking
him TO dine, and the other from the
secretary of religious society. a very
old friend. asking him to preach. lie
accepted the archbishops invitation.
and at the same time wrote to the
secretary, but put the letters into the
wrong envelopes
After the dinner ut Lambeth the
archbishop said to him: mir. Nj,
DO you always answer your dinner in
vitations H. the same way?"
Il do not understand, your Grace"
The letter, which was then shown
to the missionary. ran thus: You old
rascal! Why did you not ask me be-
fore? You know perfectly well that 1
shall be on the high seas on the date
you name. London Tit.Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14

blazing the camp fires OF an enemy
Vigilant eyes were peering every
where In search OF such as We. How
far away they might Turk could moi
even conjecture
The soft night wind heavy with
pine odors. began suddenly to play
amid the leaves Of low tree beside
me, and the pleasant rustling mingled
like strains Of music with the slow
breathing OF the horses. | recall Il
now as one Of the loneliest moments
of my life, one OF those nlmos. I'm.
accountable conditions OF mind and
body when It seemed to me that the
thin, sinewy fingers of an memorable
fate were closing down with a pres.
sure which no strength of man might
resist was worn with fatigue in
the saddle. but did not dream Of
sleep; my mind. in a firm endeavor
to cast aside the uncanny Influences
OF the hour. recalled In swift pano-
rama those three years OF civil strife
which had run their course since l.,
slender, white.faced lad, had stolen
forth into the moonlight from the por.
tails oil the old home, to ride away into
the northward where the throbbing
drums called me. So deeply had my
every thought become merged In
these musings that Csalg, slipping 81.
lently as ghost from out the engulf.
ing darkness, laid hand upon my
brldle-rein before became aware OF
his approach.
81 got 'er all right now. Cap" he an.
nounced quietly, peering up into my
face. We uns are not more nor
hundred yards ter the right OF the
road. but | reckon you'll find ther way
a bit rough"
He led both horses forward. NOV.
ing slowly and with that silent eau.
ton SO characteristic of his class.
With scarcely the scraping OF hoof
on the flinty rocks we came forth in
safety upon the defined. hard-beaten
track
The south is over yondsr ter the
left" he whispered. as he swung up
into saddle, AN the trend Of the roaa
Is mighty nigh due west"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14

er run somewhat out yonder." he
pointed forward into the night
Very well; hand me your rein. and
see what you can discover out there
on foot Sitting here isn't apt 70
mend matters. and we surely cannot
AFFORD to cripple our horses among
those rocks"
The sergeant, gaunt. tireless
mountaineer. slipped silently from his
saddle. swung his light cavalry car
hine from his back 10 the horiow OF
his arm, and In another moment was
lost to sight In the darkness snake
could not have slipped away more
stealthily.
How utterly alone | seemed; how
Intensely. painfully still everything
was! The silence felt almost like a
weight, 30 greatly It oppressed me.
Even the accustomed voices Of nature
were hushed. as II war. with It's I'M
spcakable cruelty had cast a spell
over all things animate and lnanlmate
1t was weird, uncanny. With every
nerve strained. leaned forward
across the pommel OF my saddle. lis
'ening for the slightest sound out IN
that black void. My head burned and
throbbed as with fever and felt that
strange. unnatural stiffness as though
II had been a physical thing; surely
others besides us were upon this hill.
top! For ! knew well-my every sol.
der instinct told me-that somewhere
out In that impenetrable mystery were
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14
The Differencn.

John NJ. Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer" In eulogy Of the late gu
preme Court Justice, had a way Of
pointing an observation with a story.
Once he wanted to rebuke man for
Fxaggeration. so he said he was as
pad as a Pittsburg millionaire who
was being interviewed by a New York
reporter.
Where, sir, were you born?' the
reporter. as he sharpened his pencil,
asked.
Il was born in Pittsburg, said the
millionaire.
And where did you first-er-see
the light of day?'
When | was nine the millionaire
replied. My people then moved to
Philadelphia"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14

shall never permit 1t to be forgotten
or 60 unrewarded. And now. good.
night, sergeant; goodnight, Captain
Wayne"
As we turned into the main road.
riding slowly, | glanced backward.
The general was yet standing there
In front OF his tent, gazing after US,
the rays Of the westering sun geam.
'1g on his gray hair.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER IN.
An Unwelcome Guest.

This was the sort OF work had
long ago learned to love; 1t warmed
the blood, this constant certainty OF
Imminent peril. this intense probabl.
lily that any moment might bring a
flash OF flame into our very faces.
Each step We took was now a stern,
grim play with Fate, where the stakes
were life and death. felt my pulses
throb as ! rode steadily forward. fair.
ly thrusting the darkness aside, my
teeth hard set, my left hand heavily
on a revolver butt.
But bark! Surely that was no com.
mon sound. born OF that drear loneli-
ness! No cavalryman can mistake the
Jingle OF accoutreTnents or the dull
thud Of horses's hoofs. The road here
must have curved sharply, for they
were already so close upon us that.
almost simultaneously with the sound.
We could distinguish the deeper
shadow OF n small compact body OF
horsemen directly in our front To
left of us there rose, sheer and black.
the precipitous rock; to right we might
not even guess what yawning void.
1t was either wit of sword play now.
know not how 1t may be with others
In such emergencies, but with me II
always happens that the sense of fear
departs with the presence of actual
danger. Before the grewsome fancies
OF imagination | may quake and burn
like any maiden alone upon a city
street at night, until each separate
nerve becomes a very demon OF men.
tai agony; but when the real and
known once fairly confronts me, and
there is work to do | grow instantly
cool to think, resolute to act. and find
rare Joy In It. 1t was 30 now, and,
revolver in hand but hidden beneath
my holster flap. leaned over and
touched Craig's arm.
Keep quiet" | whispered sterniy.
Let them challenge first. and no
firing except on my order"
Almost with the words there came
the sharp hail:
Halt! Who comes there?"
drew the cape OF my riding jacket
closer. so as better to mufhe the
sound of my voice.
Friends, of course; who would you
expect to meet on this road?"
Fortune seemed with me in the
chance answer for he who had hailed
exclaimed:
oh! is that you. Brennan"
There was no time now for hest
fancy: here was my cue, and | must
plunge ahead. accepting the chances.
| ventured II.
mo; Brennan couldn't come. am
here in his place"
"lndeedl Who are your"
Major Wilke."
There was moments painful
pause, In which could hear my
heart throb.
"Wilkie." repeated the voice, doubt
fully. There is no officer OF that
name in the Forty.third."
well, there chances TO be such an
officer on the stan" retorted. permit
ting trace Of anger to appear in ny
tone, and ! am the man"
What the devil is the difference.
Hale, Just what his name is?" doomed
a deeper voice back in the group. I'VE
are not getting up a directory Of the
Sixth corps. or course he's the man
Brennan sent. and that Ia all we've
got TO look after"
"Oh. all right. certainly. major" no
turned the first speaker. hastily. But |
the night is so cussed black | sup
posed We must be at least mile this
side OF where we were to meet. How.
ever, we have the lady here for you.
all right. and she Is anxious enough to
got on"
GO nm coNTINunna
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14
important 70 Mothera

1t isn't until a man reaches the age
OF discretion that he discovers he can
have a good time without suffering for
II the next morning.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14

We are apt to speak OF a man a.
being lucky when he has succeeded
where we have failed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-12-14

A woman cares not who makes the
money. 1ust so she can spend It.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
MAKING INVESTIGATION
 OF sPoTTsWoop DEATH
Engineer Elwell Has Number or Witnesses Before Him at City Hall.

On Friday Engineer C. c. Elwcll of the public utilities commission came here for the purpose of condnctlng an investigation into the cause Of the death Of Conductor Spottswood at New London Wednesday morning IT IS complicated matter and will require quite little study before decisioh can be arrived at.
 The hearing was s private one. con ducted in the common pleas courtroom which was offered Engineer. ElWet by Clerk J. C. Averiil. The matter or the crossed wires in this city at snip ping street and sn West Thames street. where they burned off when they came in contact with the telenhone wire was gone oyer. Those breaks came in about o'clock and were repaired before eight.
 The trouble at New London, where feed cable had fouled the telephone wire and burned off a piece ot the block. was gone into. rms occutfeu about 7.I5 o'clock. It is believed that the crossed wires were caused by tAe heavy squall about that time in the morning but there IS no certainty yet as to where the electric current came from.
 Attending the hearing is Coroner Franklin H. Brown, who is making an investigation of the matter, Superin- tendent Rogue Of the gas and electric department and Corporation Counsel J. T Tanning. The last named IS not al lowed to ask questions. however.
 Stenographer R. C. Snyder from the commission's office took the testimony Within 30 days the report will be made to the commission. who will make it public.
 Superintendent Anderson of the Con recticut company. with Engineer FL well. made an eXamina ton of the de- rectiVe power cable at New London which was down when Starter Spotts- wood was electroeuted Wednesday morning. Mir. Anderson called the e mpany's electricians from Norwich and New London to view rhe pole at Division street
 Inspector Ashe, who was near by when the electrocution took place. de scribed the position of the cable as he found it. None of the officials were willing to say chat the electrocution might have been caused by the cross circuit formed at Division street Su- Derintendent Bogue was of the opinion that the electrOcution might have been caused by the defection in the cable. The street railway electricians con slider this improbable, as they say the voltage on the trolley feed wire, the one that was blown down and swung asainst the pole, was but $50. while an electric light wire carried at least twice that volta ge They doubt if voltage as low as $50 would have caused death.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
ENGINEER WILLIAMS
 INSPEcTS THE SELLING.
Had No Criticism to Make Concerning
 Work in West Channel of Nantie
 River.

On Friday Engineer Williams of the United States engineers department, located at New London, came here for a conference with City Engineer G. B. Pitcher concerning the spiling in the Yantic river cove. With Engineer Pitcher he visited the locality and saw where the work had been completed in the west channel and where it was in progress in the aest channel. He had no criticism to make of the work, but his report will of course go to the govy ernment. There has been 190 feet of spiling done in the west channel and 425 more feet to go. There are also needed about 25 near the railroad bridge where the wharf is giving way.
 It was explained to the engineer, who spent about two hours here, that the intention was to build cross-over or a channel for the water, so that it can go down both the east and west channels. At the present time. at low west channel, the flat in the cover being entirely exposed, as it was on Friday afternccn. The idea is to build 9 channel through that flat 30 or more feet wide, and running diagonally from about where the spiIing to be driven in the east channel will stop, to where the spiling has been stopped in the west channel. It will then be possible to fill in in the upper section of the cove and still take care of all the wa ter that would flow down the west channel or which would take that course on a high tide
 At the. present rate of filling that portion between the spiling will be filled in, in another year, By that time a bulkhead across the end should he built and the mud in the flat where the cross-over would be could be pumped in back thereof on either side and a deep channel exist there.
 Engineer Williams asked number of questions about the work and he also asked apout navigation up the river and was told there had been none beyond the bridge since the shipbuild- ing yard at the Falls was abandoned. He asked what right there was given for the construction of the Central Vermont, union, station over the vest channel Of the river and also brought up the matter of d drawbridge in the east channel. His attention was called to the fact that the railroad company should drive some sPiles near their bridge where the bank is going into the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18

In connection with the widening of Little Water street, which has been before the Board of Trade and the common council, the public works com mlttee had conference with Dr. Pat rick Cassidy on Friday regarding his property and the price he wants for it. in view of the proposition presented to the authorities this week by James B. Shannon.
 Dr. Cassidy decided that he wants $12,500 for his property at the corner, of Little Water and Market streets. which is necessary for the widening of the street. There is contained therein 1,012 square feet and a three-s story brick building stands thereon Prac- tically the entire property is required for the widening. Some time ago Dr. Cassidy, had given the same figure for his property, but since the new propo- sition by MT shannon it was thought he might make a better figure. but he stated that he had done his best in making that.
 The proposition made to the city officials by MT. shannon is that he will give to the city all the land required for the widening of the street in ac- ccrdance with the plan as printed earlier in the week from Shetuclxet street to Dr. Cassidy's line, also to re- move the present walks, building wall and replace the same on the new line
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
PRINCETON MEN ON
 WALK TO NEW HAVEN
Three of Them Passed Through
 Bridgeport Yesterday.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 1.-The three Princeton students who yefi Princeton Wednesday afternoon to walk to New Haven fo attend the Yale-Princetou game are believed to be somewhere in this city tonight, though they are nof registered at any of the local rotels or did not report to the university papers. When the boys left Bridgeport they wore accom- panied to and across tue Stratford bridge by following Of young men and boys and were given a rousiine send-Off. Later they were seen be- tween Milford and Stratford, and this evening they passed through Milford and are supposed 10 have reachedfhere uate in the evening and gone to the rooms Of acauaintances in The college dormitares.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
Proposition Submitted By Mr. Shannon
He Offers to Give the City all the Land Needed and Fill in That Portion of Cellar and Rebuild Wall and Walk For $12,5OO--Dr Cassidy Wants Same Amount.

and fill in the portion of the cellar for the sum of $12,500. By the previous proposition MT. Shannon desired the city to do the work, but he agrees now that he will look after all the work of making the change in front of his property, so that all the city will have to do there will be to repave lhe new gutter and put in new macadam-
 The city will have to purchase the Cassidy property, remove the building and make the changes on that proper ty. MT Shannon's price with the price of Dr. Cassidy's property will be s25,- Goo. It will require $500 to remacadam the street and the other cost of the changes will reach several hundred dollars. so that it is figured now that the change can he made for s26. .000 to $27,oO0 att the most
 In the land which Mir. Shannon will give there are 4,150 square feet His proposition impressed the authorities very favorabiy and the matter will probably be brought before a city meeting very soon for the purpose of determining if the citizens wish to ap- propriate such sum for the widening of the street, which is COT sidered an improvement which the city needs and one which will greatly add to the value Of the property in that section and prove a great convenience in the hand ling of traffic in the business streets
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18

Haven followed with stereopheon talk upon What the Y. M- C. A. 1s Do- ing in the World.
 He showed views of the Y. M. C. A buildings in all parts of the world in- dicatine the great advance made in the last 1G years by the statement that in tl.at time over 40 million had been pui into buildings He covered the railroad work Bible classes, social, educational and physical work, work for the police and firemen and among the Indians, or which race. he said. there is one repre- sentative who is the international sec retary for two states at the present time.
 He spoke of President Taft, John Wananlaker and the late President Me- Kinley at the type of men who en- dorsed the association work showing their pictures. as we'll as the picture of Richard c. Morse. for 42 years sec retary of the international committee Hymns were also thrown on the screen for singing and America was sung as the closing number of this part Of the evening The lantern was well handled by Joseph g. Adams
 After the stereopticon talk, lemon ade and cake were served by the Ia dies auxiliary. these members serx- ing: Mrs c. C. Huh, Mrs James L. Case Mrs Frank A. Mitchell. Mrs; Fitch l.. Allen. Mrs. r. R. starkeN ana Miss Helen Hull.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
BOTH COMPANIES TURNED
 OUT WELL FOR TRIP. There Were "A Who Went to Westerly on Special Car and Paraded.

After marching from the armory to Franklin square, the members of the two local Coast artillery companies to the number of "A, 40 from the Fifth and 34 from the Third, under command of Captains Tarbox and Church, re spectively boarded a special Westerly car for a visit to tpe Granite City. where the Coast artillery company opened a fair.
 ret them and there was a parade about the town At the armory there was an entertainment. followed by a dance, in which there was a general participation. Tn attendance were Col onels Whipple and PeDdleton. eX-Lieut. Col. Ledyard and Majors Nash and Ba.bcocll- It had been expected that Governor Pothier would be present, but he. sent word in the morning that he would not be able to be present.
 The affair was decided success and the trip greatly enjoyed by the local party, who reached home after 12.3o and marched to the armory from Preston bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
Miserable
 DyspepticS

All the world looks gloomy to the man with the upset stomach. lie sees the world through smoked glasses and never tries to rub off the smoke.
 Cheer LID, Mr Dyspeptic, there's bright days ahead of you. Go to The Lee & Osgood Co. this very day and say | want a box of Mf-O-NA tablets, Take them as directed and if the mis- cry doesn't leave your stomach and bring a sunny smile to your gloomy countenance. go and get your DO cents back.
 MI-O-NA stomach tablets VIII promptly end the distress of lndises- ton. will stop nervousness, dizziness biliousness. sick headache and sleep le ssness. Fifty cents buys large box a- The Lee & Ossood Co. and drug gists everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
incidents in Society

Grosyenor Ely has been in New York on business for q few days this week
 The Saturday Evening Bridge club will meet this evening with Mrs. l<u- cius Briggs at her home on Broad way.
 X. F. Isathrop of New York will pass the week end with his mother, Mrs. J. S. Lathrop, at her home on Washington street.
 Mrs. Eben Learned was hostess at her home on Huntingdon place at the weekly meeting of the Monday After noon Bridge club. Mrs. Edson r, Gal- laudet and Mrs. Edmund Perfsns were the prize winners, the prizes being brass dOOrkuObs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
PERSONAL

Miss Laura Fancher is spending a few weeks in Mystic Mrs. A. J. Hetrick of Canterbury was a Norwich visitor last week. Jules Kohn of Norwich has been visiting at his home in Central yil- 1age.
 a two days business trip to New York.
 Nr. and Mrs. L. S. Ingalls, of Nor wich have been recent visitors in Ekonk.
 Miss Mamie B. Ward of Norwich has gone to Hartford, where she has entered Amesmere home.
 Clifford R. Pierce of Sterling Hill was 2 visitor with relatives in Nor wich early in the week.
 Mrs Louis Prentiss of Norwich ex- poets to spend the. greater part of the winter in Florida with friends.
 Mrs. Louise Lincoln and Mrs. Fran cis Moves of Stonington were recent guests of relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs. George Benedict and Mrs. E. Hoxie Lillibridge of Central Village wererecent visitors in Norwich.
 Mrs. Henry Eastland of Fftchville spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Williams of Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Hutchins of Nor wich were guests of Mir. Hutchins' mother Wednesday, at Greene, R. l.
 Dr. R. w. KimbaI has returned from Philadelphia, where he has been at tending the clinical congress of sur geonS.
 Among Norwich people to attend the Yale Princeton football game in New Haven today are Irving Watkinsen, William R. Frisbie, F. Russell Smith, Miss Helen E. Smith and Theodore Haviland.
 Mrs. John R. McNamara of Nor wich and MT. and Mrs. James Gaffney of California are guests of Mrs. John E. Fitzpatrick in Mystic. Mrs. Gaffney has never seen snow and will remain in the north till her desire to see it has been gratified. MT. Gaffney was for merly of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18
STREET RAILWAY EMoLOYEs. Dance Given by Them Packed Cadillac
 Hall,

Cadillac hall was crowded to it's ca pacity on Friday evening by the crowd present for tine annual social and dance street railway employees. close to 150 couples occupy ing the floor for the i-osr.iInfne of u1naes from sSo to 113O for which the Cadillac orchestra played and Jatnes r. Drew prompted. Trolley men from New London were present and friends Of the force from WiIii- mantle, New London and Baltic
 The arrangements were carried ou [ so give a fine time to all under the cs' "a ble direction of the following com inittee: William T Barry, chairman. Clarence F. feoTnans. Fred Shea John i -DeImotr. Gecree Leonard and Thomas Brown. with the further as sistance Of William Barwefl William Sweet, Philip Deinarais and Minor Smead.