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Evening star., 1911-08-12

For the District Of Columbia and
Maryland, showers this afternoon or
tonight; Sunday fair; light to mod
crate northeast to east winds.
During Friday afternoon severe
disturbance OF very limited area ap-
preached the extreme northwest coast
Of Florida, and during the evening the
wind at Pensacola reached velocity
of eighty miles per hour from the
southeast. No other high winds were
reported, and this morning the dis
coast with diminished intensity.
High temperatures continued Friday
in the middle Atlantic states, the Ohio
valley and the southwest. but during
the afternoon and night there was
considerable fall. and this morning
ally.
There were showers in the Atlantic
and east gulf states, the lower lake
and southern upper lake region and in
portions OF the upper Mississippi valley
and the Rocky mountain region.
There will be showers this afternoon
or tonight In the middle Atlantic
states. followed by generally fair
weather Sunday; showers tonight or
Sunday in the lower lake region and
the south Atlantic states, Tennessee
and southern Kentucky. and tonight
and Sunday in the east Gulf states In
New England and the upper lake region
the weather will be generally fair.
Temperatures Will be moderate.
The winds along the New England
coast will be moderate north to north
east. on the middle Atlantic coast mod
crate northeasterly. on the south At
lantic coast moderate and variable.
though mostly easteriy over southern
portion; on the east gulf coast mod
crate and variable.
Steamers 6engrfinR TODAY. for Euro
pean ports will have moderate north to
northeast winds with fair weather to
the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation lin
last twenty four hours: Mobile. 2.16;
Pensacola, 40; Alapaha, Ga, ITO;
Americus, Ga, l.60; Tallahassee. Fla.
100; Valdosta, Ga, 2.2O: Thomasvflle,
Ala, 100.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water
at am: Dalecarlia reservoir-Tem-
perature, 81; condition at north con-
nection, Is; condition at south connec-
ervoir-Temperature, 50; condition at
inf1uent gatehouse, As; condition at
effiuent gatehouse. IS.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, $40 am, and 1905
p.m.: high tide, S:34 am. and 1853 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1921 am. and
4:41 pm: high tide, 1916 am. and 1O:40
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 500 am sun sets,
1902 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, $40 am.
Moon rises 8:41 pm. today.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sun
set; extinguishing begun one hour be-
fore sunrise. All arc and incandescent
lamps lighted fifteen minutes after
sunset and extinguished forty-five min
utes before sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, August
12.--Potomac clear and Shenandoah
muddy this morning.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
STOPPED TRAIN SERVICE.
Belgium of Bhopal. Causes Trouble at
Geneva,
Special Cablegram TO The Star.

Special Cablegram The Star
GENEVA. August .12.-The Belgium of
Bhopal. WHO arrived here from Paris,
accompanied by suite OF twenty-six
persons and eighty boxes, caused an
anxious time at the station by refusing
to leave the coach until the platforms
had been cleared Of the curious crowd.
She also refused to see the local authori-
ties.
In the meantime other trains were due
and had to be stopped by signals.
Finally the platforms were cleared and
the belgium with her party, started for
their hotel in motor cars.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Bitten by q Pig.

William Hollis, clerk employed by j.
w. Lynn & Co. 935 Louisiana avenue
northwest, has lost some of the good
opinion he had of pigs. A crate Of pork
ers was being hustled onto a wagon this
morning, and Hollis took a hand in the
loading. One Of the pigs. whose temper
was being ruffled by the performance.
watched his opportunity, and when Hollis
hand got near enough the pigs snout
darted out and Hollis got bite from a
pig that he will remember for some time.
The pigs teeth went through the mans
hand. and he had to go to Emergency
Hospital to have it dressed.
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CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET.

CHICAGO. August 12--Cattle-Receipts
estimated at 100 head; market steady:
beesles. J.O0a765; Texas steers. 4.JOa6..55:
western steers, 4.1Oa64O stockers and
feeders 3.H,a5.aO: cows and heifers, 22O
aS.f0: calves. J.15aS.25.
sHogs-Receipts estimated at 700 mead:
market strong for good. others slow:
light T.30a1.92: mixed. 71Oas M: heavy.
1.0na1. so: rough. I.OOa7.3O: good TO choiee
hssvy, 1.20a7.S0; pigs, 6,1OaI7O: bulk OF
sales. 1.3Oa1.15
sSfIeep-Receipts estimated at 800 head:
market strong: native. 2.+0a3.s5: western.
2.7Ja3S5: yearlings. 3.7Ja4.S5: lambs, ma
tive 4.OOa 90: western. T. I5a1 10.
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, August 12-F1our-
Steady. with fair demand: winter
straights. 3.9Oa4 10: winter patents, 4.2Oa
4.5O: spring patents. 5.15a5.40; spring
clears. 4.OOa4.35; winter extra No. /.
3.35a3.iO: winter extra No. ,, 3.15a3.2 .25;
Kansas straights, 4.25a4.45.
Wheat-Bearish: Canadian and Rus
sian news, rather disappointing cables
and weakness in the stock market caused
an easier ruling early. followed by a
slight rally on the improved export out
look; September. 9S 3-16a9S 7-16; Decem-
ber 1.O3Asa1 .O3ss.
Beef-Firm; mess, II OOa11 30. family,
IL 25Oa13.OO beef hams 3O.OOa325 80.
Pork-Firm: mess, 19.o5a19.50: family.
1S.75a2O.OO: short clear, 16.25a17.:O
Lard-Easier: middle west. S.9Oa9.OO.
Raw sugar-Firm: muscovado. 20 test.
4.371aa4.43; centrifugal, 96 test, 4s71aa
4.93: molasses sugar. 50 test. 4.121aa41S.
Refined sugar-Firm; crushed, 6.45;
granulated, 5.75: powdered. 5.85
Petroleum-Steady; refined, barrels, 7.2J.
Cofree-Spot steady; No. Rio, 15A; No.
4 Santos. IA.
Molasees-steady; New Orleans open
kettle, 3ca5O.
Hay-Steady; prime, Las; No. I, 1.4Oa
L. 45: No. 2. 1.2Oa1 30: No. 3. S5a9O.
Butter-Steady; unchanged; receipts,
4, 40 packages.
Cheese-Steady; unchanged; receipts.
991 boxes.
Eggs-steady unchanged; receipts,
=, 4H cases.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Dashed Over 1,00O-Foot Waterfall.
,ecial Cablcgram to The Star.


BERNE, August n.-Four employees OF
the Federal railways were bathing in the
Frodalunga torrent. when fireman
named Mergenthaler was caught in a
current and carried over a cascade. being
hurled into space over the precipice
called the Salto de Morte 0he leap OF
death), about 1000 feet high. Ten years
ago an Englishman met with a similar
accident there.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. August 12.--Closing: !:
Cotton-Spot dull. prices 13 points low
er: American middiing. fair. rs: good
middling. 6.9f. middling. 6.54; low mid
nary. l.a3. The sales of the day were
1000 bales. of which zoo were for spec
ulation and export. and included 1.AOo
Amcrican. No receipts. Futures
opened easy and closed barely steady.
Closing: August, 63m,: August and
September. 61sia: September and Oc-
tober 5o3; october and November.
5s1: November aud December. $50:
December and January, 5.sch: January
and February. 5.S;i2; February and
March. so: March and April. 5.S1;
April and May, SIS; May and June.
5sa9i-
Evening star., 1911-08-12
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. August ia tendency to
discount bulHsh reports from Russia
weakened the wheat market today. Ar
rivals at several ports in that country
were increasing and the fact was re-
called that. with similar conditions last
year. the country had an export surplus
more than three times as large as the
present estimate. Bearish sentiment re-
ceived an impetus also from the Cana
dian government report putting the out
look for wheat i'm the northwest prov
inces at 90 to 96 Fer cent. and figuring
the increased acreage at 100000. Ac-
cordDgly the market opened easy = to
Il lower to Il up September started at
o.: to a34, varying from = down to like
advance, sank to 9eas, and reacted to
92Aa9:;.
Corn sagged because OF favorable
weather in Nebraska. Iowa and northern
Illinois. September opened a shade to
"A down at 6J1sa6Jss to 6Jss, dropped to
6,Ia. and rallied to ei5A.
Oats suffered decline owing to lack
of demand. but purchases on the break
led to an upturn. December started "a
off at 44ssa44fs to Az. fell to 44lsa4414,
and then rose to Ahs.
AS 4 result of limited offerings provi-
sions made an unexpected upward bound.
First sales were = to 10 higher. with jan
uary at 1875 for pork, S.61i. for lard, and
$50 to SO for ribs.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Prairie Fire in England.
Icgram 10 The Star.

Specfa1 CahIcgram 10 The Star.
LONDON. August IA fire, believed
tor shave been caused by the suns rays,
Ro6e out on Micham common, Surrey,
shout 100 yards TO the southeast Of the
Rlue' House bridge.
Owing to the parched condition of the
Eorsc and underground, the A4mes
spread with great rapidity, and in a very
short time there was q line of fire a
quarter Of mile in length
Evening star., 1911-08-12

For the purpose OF determining wheth-
er the mayor and council of Hagerstown,
Nd, or the Washington county commits
sioners are responsible for the payment Of
bills contracted in the purchase OF meats
and groceries for families quarantined
during the prevalence of smallpox. two
suits have been docketed.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
LONDON MARKET.

LONDON, August 12.-American securi-
ties opened steady and about unchanged
TO-DAY. Later most Of the list advanced
on light covering but Southern Pacific
lost :. and Union Pacific 1ss on realizing.
The closing was dull. with prices ranging
from "a higher to 1as lower than yester-
day'S New York closing.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Paris Has Plague of Flies.

Special Cableyram TO The Star.
PARIS. August 12.-Paris is suffering
from an extraordinary plague Of smah
heat flies. The insects are the pests of
the shoulevards, falling into the food in
the restaurants and littering the tables Of
the cafe terraces.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
FOREIGN BANKS.

PARIS August 12.-Closing 3 per cent
rentes. % francs 2ia centimes for the
account. Exchange on London. - francs
20 centimes for checks. Private rate OF
discount, rs per cent.
BERLIN. August l2.-Exchange on
London, ~ marks g pfennigs for
checks. Money. -. per cent. Private rate
OF discount, : per cent.
LONDON. August 12.--BullIon amount
ing to eJ.0OO was taken into the Bank
OF England on balance today.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. August 1o.-CIosing
Wheat-Spot. steady: No. Manitoba
IS IOd: No. :: Manitoba, Is sd: Futures,
steady. IS 2,ad; December, IS ::ssd. Corn
Spot. firm: new American mixed 5s .lad
old American mixed, IS Sid: new Ameri-
can kiln dried. rs I'D: Futures. steady
September. 5s Ilad; October, is SGD.
Evening star., 1911-08-12

Mitchell Harrison. lot ~. square
1S,: 81
TWELFTH STREET NORTHWEST be
tween = and - streets-Jamrs :. Fra
ser ct uX. to Albert ". Davis. rat
lot 10, square aIs. s1o
KAT.ORANA HEIGHTS Charles =.
Glover ct uX. 10 Margaret Gray stew
art part lot -. block 3. $40.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co..
bankers and brokers. Hibbs building,
members New York Stock Exchange.
Washington Stock Exchange and Chi
cago Board of Trade.
Evening star., 1911-08-12

See Gelett Burgess great satire on in
ternational marriages, Count Capri
corni, tomorrow In our Sunday Magazine
One of the best In his Arabian Nights
series under the general head who Was
Belle Carillon?"
Evening star., 1911-08-12

Inspectors from the Post Office De-
partment are investigating the PROPOSE
tion for n separate post once at Bristol,
Va. the one Office now being in Bristol.
Tenn.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Joke ENDS IN DEATH
Two Special Detectives Killed
by Railway Watchman.
THREATENED TO "GET HIM"
Tragedy Follows Attempt of Friends
to Ffighten Officer in the
Darkness.

DETROIT. Mich. August 1o.-Frank
J, Cook. aged thirty-fye and Daniel
Vreeland. aged thirty special detectives
for the Lake Shore railroad, were shot
and killed last night by Special Officer
Burnett. aged thirty eight of the
Michigan Central railroad on the Mich
igan Central tracks near Junction ave-
nue..
The men met death as the result OF a
joke that they attempted to play on
Burnett They were all on the best OF
terms. and met at the junction Of the
two roads every night. Last night
Cook and Vreeland. knowing that Bur
nett had had trouble with two car
break kers. decided that they would hide
behind car and spring out on him as
he passed.
Three Bullets Take Effect.
Burnett. not recognizing either of the
men in the darkness, drew his gun and
shot four times at them three of the
bullets taking effect. One went
through Cooks heart. the other two
striking Vreeland in the head and
chest. Burnett then ran down the
tracks to Junction avenue where he
met Patrolman Dan O'Connor, who was
fastening toward the scene of the
shooting.
i've just shot couple of car
thieves" he said. The two men then
went back and looked at the bodies.
Wher Burnett saw who the men were
that he had shot he broke down.
O'Connor took him to the fourth pre-
cinct station, where he was locked up.
Burnett Makes Statement.
In telling the story Of the shooting
to Coroner Rothacher Burnett said:
Il was walking down the tracks and
had just examined a car when the two
men sprang out on me. I fought them off
and stepped back. They came at me
again, saying Don't worry, we'll get
you I pulled my gun and shot. How
many times / do not know. l then ran
down the tracks until | met the patrol
man.
when we went back and l saw the
men had killed were Cook and Vreeland
I could hardly think. 1t was such a
shock had never had any trouble
with either Of them. We were all good
friends
Said They Would "Get Him."
Burnett stated to Lieut.. Mcnamara at
the fourth precinct station that he would
not have shot at the men had they not
shouted that they would 'get him." He
said that about week ago two prowlers
on the tracks had sworn to 'get him. "
The men were so near him when he fired
that their clothing was burned by the
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Offers at Opening of Market
Resumed on Big Scale.
LOSSES IN ACTIVE ISSUES
Declines in Fractions Felt Generally
All Along the Line.
RIG LIQUIDATION MOVEMENT
Increased Momentum Gathered Soor
After the Opening-Noticeab
in Union Pacific.

NEW YORK, August 12-Selling of
stocks was resumed at the opening OF to-
days market. The feature was Union
Pacific, with initial offerings of 5000
shares at 172ss to 11c3s. compared with
173T. at yesterdays close. United States
Steel opened with 5000 shares at 72ss to
1Tl. maximum loss OF y. Lehigh VAL
ley, American Smelling and ST. Paul de-
clined point each and other active
stocks fell material fractions.
The liquidation movement gathered in
creased momentum soon after the open
ing. being particularly noticeable in Union
Pacific which came out in large lots at
rapidly decreasing prices. The weakness
Of this stock. probably more than any
other one feature. was responsible for
the decline. which was most prominent in
the high grade issues. United States Steel
sold off with greater case than before. All
through the list new low records were
esta blished.
Street Full of Rumors
Union Pacific lost over points. with
point losses in over half a score of other
speculative issues. The street was full
of rumors affecting this or that i'm
portant interest. such as are invariably
prevalent in times of excitement. The
market rallied point here and there,
but it's undertone continued very feverish
The market closed heavy. The first
rally was followed by another decline to
the previous low. after which trading
diminished and the list developed a
steadier tendency. Supporting orders at
this point resulted in recoveries which
in some cases. including United States
Steel. Pennsylvania and New York Cen
trail, extended to above Yesterday close.
In the final dealings prices shaded again.
The Paper Market.
Close: Prime mercantile paper, to Az
per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at 49, - for
sixty-day bills and at 4SJ. J.75a4S5.S5 for
demand. Commercial bills. 4S3. Bar
silver, J2. Mexican dollars, 45. Govern
ment bonds steady. Railroad bonds
weak
Money on call nominal. Time loans
easier; sixty days. 2s4a3 per cent: ninety
days. Si.aSls: six months, 35sa4.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
lvcr quiet. 2ad per ounce.

Ear silver oMicf. -4d Fpr UuhCV
Money. ialt. per cent
The rate OF discount in the oper market for
short bills 10 25sa2ta per cent.
The rare OF discount in the open market for
three. month bills is 2 9-16a2bs per cent.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Said They Would "Get Him"
WEATHER
Showers This Afternoon or Tonight
Sunday Fair: East Winds.

For the District Of Columbia and
Maryland showers this afternoon or
tonight; Sunday fair; light to mod
crate northeast to east winds.
Evening star., 1911-08-12
Swindled by Bogus Bishop.

Several monasteries and a nunnery in
south Germany have been neatly
swindled by two persons Of ascetic ap-
pearance describing themselves as the
Syrop Chaldaic Bishop of Nazareth and
his chaplain. The sham bishop received
numerous offerings for masses and for
good work I'm his diocese. He permitted
himself, despite his asceticism. to be
very Hospitality entertained. At the
convent in Mendelheim he found the
cooking particularly good and remained
eight days.
At length while he was staying at the
Beuren Monastery. favored by the kaiser,
the bogus bishop aroused suspicion. The
police were called in. and soon establish
ed his identity as cattle dealer who
became . deacon, and. on being dis
charged, a commercial traveller.
Evening star., 1911-08-12

PROBATE COURT-Justice Barnard.
In re William 1. F. Nolte: order ap-
pointing Minnie M. Nolte guardian; pond
500: order Of allowance; attorney, ". III.
Wahly.
Estate of Lillian NJ. Tenton; order TO
sell real estate; attorney, c. j. +. Graf.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

what family silver remained out OF the
safe deposit vault. But he did not seem
to like his downstairs haul. and went
upstairs again, going into the bedrooms
with n hope Of finding more Jewels. He
got a splendid silver toilet set from Mrs.
Bsatty's room. also long gold chain
which she no longer wore and which
lay in her jewel box on a dresser. Sew
eral other trinkets swelled his store OF
stolen things. and then. deciding there
was nothing more to be found worth
carrying out, he decided to depart by
the way he had entered. Il might go
out by the back door" he unused TO him
self. for there seems to be nobody
about. But there's nothin' like practicin'
the porch stunt whenever you git the
chanel. So down the porch path | trav-
els" So saying. he went to the spare
room and stepped out through the win
dow upon the porch. And as he turned
10 loosen the sash curtain from his
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

the arm was stin.
So he was thrown upon his beloved art
again, at which he worked untirfnsiy.
He suffered great privation during those
years of strife, for art was thing which
could be dispensed with during war times
Mems minds and money were taken up
with their country's need, and the artist
in hts attic was for the time forgotten.
Soon after Elihu's return to the United
States his father removed to st. Angus
tine, Florida. But Elihu had paid more
than one visit to the Cuba home. feeling
the inspiration Of that soft southern
cline. His canvases, THE Roc's Egg
and The Genii and the Fisherman" were
painted from impressions received while
in that land of sunshine. tropical vegeta-
ton and brilliant colors
In 1855 vedder returned to Paris, where
the Atmosphere Of Art" lured him. BE
studied In the galleries where the masters
Of all nations and Of all times were hung
Then to ltaly-his beloved Italy-he
went. and there he has chosen to live BILE
life His Rome studio Is treasure-hold.
place where artists. poets, delight 70
spend as many hours as Is agreeeDie 20
their host and hostess. for Mrs. veddef
Ia native of the state Of New York;. Y
large par. OF the celebrated artists ue
professional - well - domestic
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

~
II icab. They were going on a lit
tie visit to Mrs. Beatty's parents
in a town some miles distant from their
own city.
Now, Arnold" said Mrs Beatty. as the
ta1icab drew up in front of the house. 81
want you to keep a sharp lookout on the
window locks. You know, cook is so
careless about fastening up the house at
night. So put you in full charge Of the
place"
Yes. son. you are the head of the
house now" laughed Mr.. Beatty. And
don't forget the furnace. 1t doesn't want
to 90 out for another week. Well be
home week from tomorrow. And 1t stays
cold till the first week in May. So keep
IN eye on the furnace. as well as on the
window locks"
'All right, dad" replied a 15-year-old
boy, tall and fine for bis age. And,
Momsey, I'll lock each individual window
at night myself. I'll not trust to the
cook lady"
Then Mrs. Beatty kissed her big rosy
faced boy good-by and Mr.. Beatty slapped
him affectionately on the back. so long.
son." he said. Take care of yourself"
Same to you. dad smiled Arnold.
'Good-by, Momsey, dear. Have a cork
ing time on your visit. Love to grandpa
and grandmamma Tell them I'll see them
during my vacation"
Then the taxicab whirled round. bear
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty to the railroad
station. and Arnold returned to the house
to get his books; then off to school be
went, whistling a merry tune. He felt
the strangeness Of the position-his par
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

time7 And may l stay there for supperr'
And Mrs. King. very busy putting the
baby to sleep, had half-whispered: mo.
darling, you may not go to Lettie's for
supper. You were there yesterday for
luncheon. Run along and play in the
yard. or call to the Adams, children 20
come over Now, don't worry me, and
get the baby awake. Run along. like
dear" And Pinnie had run along like
a very naughty little girl. pouting and
thinking herself much abused. and getting
things mixed in her head.
So there they stood, one on each side
of the dividing fence. And Pinnie was
wishing to go where Lettie was, and
Lettie was wishing to go where Pinnie
was. Then. after an interval of pouting
Lettie called out: Your mamma Is bet
ter than mine. She gives little girls
cookies-even while they are hot"
Pinnie shook her head. replying: NO
your mamma is best, for she lets you 60
to play with your friends when you ask
her. And my mamma won't let me come
over to play with you. / wish my mamma
was like yours.
And while the two disconnected little
ones were talking. Mrs. Jackson overheard
what they said. So she went over to
call on Mrs King. and they sat talking
In a very low tone. When Mrs jackson
got ready to depart, Mrs. King called to
Pinnie to come to her. Now. dearie I'm
going TO trade you to Mrs. Jackson for
Lettie. You seem to be disconnected
with your mamma. and Lettie isn't
pleased with hers, so we-the two man.
mas-have decided to exchange little
daughters You may go home with Mrs.
Jackson now. and she'll send Lettie over
here. And you'll not have to mind Baby
any more, for there Is no baby at Lettie's
house"
For a moment Pinnie's face was serious.
but as she thought 1t over the idea did
not seem SO bad. and she said: "AIl
right, I'll go and be Mrs. Jackson's little
girl and Lettie can come and be yours"
You may be sure that pouting Lettie
was surprised when. a few minutes later,
her mother. leading Pinnie by the hand,
returned home to say TO her: Run over
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

coat. for It had caught there in some
way, Arnold saw his opportunity. With
quick leap he was at the fellows
back. his toy weapon against his neck.
Hands upr" he cried.
The burglar half turned. and seeing
the policemans uniform. shrank back
against the wall and let fall his own re-
volver which he had carried in his right
hand. Then, without a word he threw
up his hands. Now, don't you stir"
said Arnold, keeping the revolver against
the fellows peck. "Or OF comes your
head"
The burglar stood very still, his back
towards Arnold. III call to the people
in the next house. and IL you move while
I'm doing 1t. we'll, you'll never know
what happened" Then. in a lusty voice.
Arnold called, Help. Help! Mr.. Barnes!
Come here! I've got a burglar"
As Arnolds young voice rang out en-
the early morning air. the burglar. for
the first time, knew he was not In the
hands of a real officer Of the law. Put
he knew he dared not move, for q youth
brave enough to resort to such
stratagem would not hesitate TO do any
thing required to keep his man from
getting away. So the great hulking 'fel-
low whose gun Arnold had seized as ii
The neighbors from several adjoining