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TIE REV. EllERY c. BUTLER.

Quincy. Mass. May iO.-The Rev. Ellery
Channing Butler a widely known clergy
man. for many years pastor of the FIRST
Unitarian Church. the historic stone
church" OF this city. died at his home
here to-day Mr. Butler was a native or
Cooperstown. y. Y At one time he was
nastor OF the Unitarian church at Fair
haven, where one Of his parishioners was
Henry II. Rogers. Later he went 10 BeV-
erly and preached for twenty-five years IN
the church where President TAFT has wor-
shipped the last two summers. Mr.. Butler
y,as siXty-elght years old
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Born on September 3, 1872, in Franklin,
y. y. he was graduated from Union Theo-
logical Seminary in 1871. and WAS pastor 1T
Sherman, Penn. in lS74-'7s. where the fresh
air work was started in 1871 He died in
Franklin on September q. 1901, after a
life Of usefulness, spent mainly In labor
Of love for the poor children OF New York
City His life work enthusiastically per-
formed in unselfish devotion to self-imposed
duty, was recognized by all, while his mod
esty as 10 his own work and his generosity
in the praise CT others. coupled with his
cheerful spirit endeared him to a large
circle OF friends
In the lower border Of the tablet Is IN
troduced the text.
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WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Free admission to the American Museum or
Natural History. Metropolitan Museum OF
Art and the New York Geological PARK
dwelling OF tsDiet az et'.. W -, co,,r,,,
orat4 bravery OF thirty two policemen killed
I'm the performance Of their duty, noon.
.,old Guard dinner Of the Manhattan single
Tax Club. Ralil's. IA Park Place $50 D. H.
r,,s,ussion on "Tari1 Reform at the dinner OF
the Reform Club. Hotel Aston. y. m.
r,,rner Of The InterboTough Association OF Women
Teachers, Waldorf-As p. m.
-ros,i,nonial dinner for chief Of Spanish War
Veterans Maurice simmons. Palm Garden.
evening.
Melting OF the University club Of Brook'Yn
rhil, house. lHfG! cite avenue and SOMA ca
ford street. Broolsly-, evening.
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CHARLES ALEXANDER SILVER.

Charles Alexander Silver, f. retired rehi
estate operator. VINO for many years was
resident OF Brooklyn Heights dled on
THURSDAY at his ZONE No. 20 Sidney Place
prookIvn. Born at Norwich. VI. In lS-l'
Mr. silver was graduated from Norwich
university. and in 1871 came 10 Brooklyn.
Six years later he married Miss Helen
Nm During the civil War he served in
washington "a member OF the Christian
Commission.
Mr. Silver leaves three sons-Dr. Henry
Mann Silver and DR.. Louis Mann silver
Of Manhattan. and DR.. Edward Vernon
Silver. Of Salt Lake city-and eight grand
children. Services will be held this after
noon at 2So o'clock at the Silver home In
Brooklyn.
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GATES TO LIVE IN FLOUR CITY.
fDy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.I

TBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Minneapolis. May 1o-Charles o. Gates
who inherited a large fortune from his
father. John W. Gates. and who married
Miss Florence Haywood, of this city, sew
oral months ago, has bought two blocks in
IN. fashionable residence section OF Mime
arolis and will erect fine house with the
idea OF making his home here.
The house will cost about 100000 and VIII
include a large art gallery. which VIII
house the art collection inherited from his
father which Is now at the Plaza Hotel,
New York. Work on the new house will be
nuShpd
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AN ENGAGEM EMIT.

The Rev DR.. and Mrs Robert f. Y.
Pierce. Of the Second Avenue Baptist
Church. have issued invitations for the
marriage OF their daughter, Elizabeth Stet-
SON Pierce. TO Henry Trumbower Fielding
on May 10.
The wedding is to take place at the sum-
rner home OF the brides parents. at Plain
field n j., and will be followed 10y re-
cention in the parlors of the Second avenue
chnrch. in this city. The parents of both
The bride and bridegroom being clergymen,
18Th ministers will officiate at the wedding.
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ROTHSCHILD LEFT 2,29l,644
Tax Appraisal Shows Rebecca T. Mat
thews's Estate Was SO, 1885

The transfer tax appraisal of the estate
of Jacob Rothschid owner Of the Hotel
Majestic, who died on April 4, 1911. was
filed Yesterday in the Surrogates' office by
Wallace S. Fraser, Deputy state Con-
troller.
Mr.. Rothschild left an estate valued at
s.. 29l. ga. mostly in real estate. The value
of the Hotel Majestic was mentioned as
s. 90 $40. with mortgage of 100000
The appraisal Of the estate Of Rebecca
r. Matthews. who died on May 10, 1911, was
filed yesterday also. Her estate was valued
al s. t63. 365.
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MISS FLORENCE |. SMITH.

Miss Florence L. Smith, daughter OF Gem
eral George Moore Smith. formerly colonel
Of the 69th Regiment and in charge OF the
lst Brigade, died early yesterday morning
AT her home. No. u32 Madison avenue, fol-
lowing an operation. She was born in this
city forty-two years ago and educated at
the Normal College, but had spent much
OF her time I'm Newport. The funeral VIII
ba held Monday afternoon AT l O'Clock IN
the Church of the Puritans both street ana
broadway. and the burial VIII be In Ken
sicO Cemetery. Her father and mother and
one brother survive her.
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BELMONT BUYS SUMMER PLACE

IBy Telegraph to The Trbune.l
Ienox. Mass. May l0-August Belmont
has bought a farm Of 80 acres in New
Ashford for country retreat and Is hav-
ing the old Colonial farmhouse rebuilt into
a summer home The farm lies at the
base of Grcylock. the highest mountain III
Nassac husetts, and has several excellent
trout streams and fine prospects
Nsw work but will occupy the new place
the last OF this month and remain the
rreater mart OF the summer.
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JOHN soMARINDYCK.

Aurora. Ill, May 1o.-John Somarndyck'
q capitalist of this place. whose wealth -
estimated at 100000. died suddenly at his
homo last night. after being taken Ill while
automobile riding. Death II believed 10
have been due to hardening Of the arteries.
He was interested in many Aurora enter
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rc1uRE FOR PHARMACISTS.

Professor Joseph L. Mayer, of the Brook
ivn College of Pharmacy. will lecture on
.The L. $. F. Methods of Analysis and APP
naratus for Same" at the regular meeting
~ the Kings County Pharmaceutical So
ciety. which will be held at the college. NO
AZ TO FL Nostrand avenue, Brooklyn, on
Tuesday afternoon.
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PEACE SOCIETIES CONSOLIDATE.

Washington May IA federation OF me
neace societies Cf the United States. under
the name National Council OF Peace ana
ADMIRATION. was effected to-day IN con
ference here.
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The tablet will face the entrance to the
seminary building. and will occupy POSI-
ton on the wall Of the second mezzanine
floor OF the rotunda.
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OFFICES.

MAIN OFFICE-No 154 Nassau street.
IfPTOWN OFFICE-No. 1854 Broadway, %
any American District telegraph once.
HARLEM OFFIC ES-No. ISL East l2oth street
No. 2e3 West 125th street and No 219 West
I25th street
WASHINGTON BUREAU-wes;ory Building.
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DR.. WILLIAM BUTLER PlERSoN.

pr!ses and vas a large holder OF real es-
tate He was hfty-fve years old.
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MARRIED.

FORCE-TCTTLE-At Pasadena Cal, on
"wednesday May 1. Harriette Newell Tuttis
to Dr. Russell Wilbur Force
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DIED..

Notices Of marriages and deaths must ~
accompanied by full name and address
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CEMETERIES.
UNDERTAKERS.

THE wOODLAwN CEMETERY.
ONE. 20 East 23d St, n. z.
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FRANK r.. CAMPBELL. 24i.a West asa Sc
Chapels Private Rooms. Private Amoaianesss
Tel 1924 Chelsea.
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INAsMUCH A. YE HAVE DONE IT
INTO ONE OF THE LEAST OF
THESE NY BRETHREN YE HAVE
DONE IT UNTO NE.
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70 TIE MEMORY OF

TO THE MEMORY or
THE REV. WILLARD PARSONS.
4 FRIEND OF LITTLE CHILDREN
AND THE FOUNDER OF THE
TRIBUNE FRESH AIR FUND. THIS
ABLET Is AFFECTlONATELY
DEDICATED BY MANY LOVING
FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS.
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CUNNINGHAM-Jean Graeme. May .. lelc.
Funeral from her late residence, No. East
l3Oth St, at 40 o'clock on SATURDAY,
May Il.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
appearing structures. although

appearing structures. although
thought one had the appearance a a
tavern, and another seemed store.
There was a well in front of this last.
and water sparkled in a log trough be-
side 1t. My horse ntopped. burying
his nostrils in the water. and. sud.
denly made aware of my own thirst.
l swung down from the saddle. MY
hands were upon the well-rope when.
without warning, was gripped from
behind, and flung down into the dirt
Of the road. made desperate effort
to break away, but two men held me,
one with knee pressed into my chest.
the other uplifting the butt Of a pis-
toll over my head. There was not a
word spoken. but ! could see they
were in uniform. although the fellow
kneeling on me had the features and
long hair Of an Indian. My horse
started to bolt, but his rein was
gripped, and then third figure.
mounted. rode into the range Of my
vision.
Search him for weapons. Tonepah," !"
said boyish voice briefly. There
are pistols in the saddle holsters. but
he may have others. Then tie him up
as quick as you can
There was no mistaking my captors
the young dragoon lieutenant. and
the three who had escaped with him.
But why had they ridden in this d.
rectfon? What object could they have
in thus attacking me? They afforded
me little opportunity for solving these
problems. Had been a bale Of to-
bacco could not have been treated
with less ceremony. the white man un-
clasping my belt. while the Indian.
with grunt, flung me over on my
face, and began binding hands and
feet. kicked him once. sending him
tumbling backward. but he only came
back silently, with more cruel twist
Of the rope. while the boy laughed.
bending over his horses neck.
Hoist him up on the black. lads"
he said shortly. refining back out Of
the way. "Delavan's horse. isn't It?
Yes, tie his feet underneath. and one
Of you keep hand on the reins. Peter.
you and Cass ride with him. want
Tonepah with me. All ready? Well
take the east road"
Some one struck the horse, and he
plunged forward. swerving sharply to
the. right in response to the strong
hand on his bit. swayed in the sad.
die, but the bonds held. and we went
Looping forward into the night.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
Rara Word.

The news dispatches told the other
day of the death Of an old man who
had known a little Of fame in his ma.
tive city. the pleasures of riches and
then the agonies Of poverty. AS ths
doctors told him he had only short
time to live, he said:
TITS been tough. but think that on
the whole It's been interesting"
Death Is everywhere, as it always
has been. But for most Of US 1t IL hid
den. No more. as 1t was once, ID
death the commonplace sight, the
thing to meet the eye on every side.
1t Is pleasanter for life that this is SO,
yet. because Of the fact. there are
fewer philosophers In the world, fewer
persons conscious of the inevitable,
fewer still who. when their summons
comes. can be easy and cheerful and
die little mindful Of troubles aud
wounds endured. and with fair word
for the pleasures experienced.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06

quickly. but as instantly he had closed
the door. and actually stood there
grinning cheerfully. would never
have believed him capable Of SO pleas
ant an expression but for the evidence
Of my own eyes.
Spring lock" he grumbled, thumb
over his shoulder. "opens outside"
Whatever resemblance to q soldier
he might have previously shown while
in uniform was now entirely banished.
Bareheaded. his bald dome Of thought
shining in the candle-light. his round.
solemn face, with big innocent gray
eyes gazing at me. an apron about his
fat waist. the fellow presented an al
most ludicrous appearance. Somehow
my heart warmed to him, especially as
perceived the tray, heavily laden,
which he bore easily on one arm. and
the towel flung over his shoulder. And
as stared at him his movements be-
came professional. Silently. solemnly.
his mind strictly upon his duties. he
wiped on the table top. and arranged
the various dishes thereon with the
greatest care. polishing cups and
glasses. and finally placing one of the
chairs In position. Stepping back. nap
kin still upon arm. he bowed silently. l
took the seat indicated. and glanced
up into his almost expressionless face.
Peter. you old fraud" said swift.
ly. have you eatenf"
"Not az yet. SIR" his voice showing
Just the proper tone of Difference. his
eyes staring straight ahead.
"Then take that chair and sit down. T"
"Oh. no. sir: indeed. sir. l am not at
all hungry. SIR
squared myself. lingering the knife
at my plate.
Peter" said. sternly. I'm q bet
ter man than you are. and you'll either
sit down there and eat with me. or I'll
lick you within an inch Of your life.
There Ia food enough here for three
men. and want company"
He rubbed his hand across his lips.
and caught gleam Of intelligence In
his eyes.
well. sir. seeing you put 1t in that
way. sir" he confessed. almost as
though in regret. II hardly see how I
can refuse. It 10 very nattering. sir."
He drew up the other chair and sat
down opposite me. would you care
for a glass Of wine first, sir?" he
asked solicitously. 1T has been q
rather dusty ride"
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
PrceoeIty Of . New York Youth Was
Mighty Serious Problem For
His Mother.

In a discussion on Education"
held the other afternoon at the head.
quarters OF the National League for
the Education Of Women. Miss Jane
Day, who Is visiting teacher" OF
school 1856, OF which John Reigard 10
principal, told several stories OF her
experiences in her attempt to bring
the school and the homo into closer
relationship.
"One thing which mauy OF you
upper class mothers don't under
stand" she explained. lis the superior
precocity OF the children OF the poor
remember going to call upon the
mother OF boy whom his teachers
had found quite incorrigible in school
and asking her to make him behave
himself.
'..And how can 1 make him behave
himself In school. when he won't do Il
at homer she demanded. Why, he
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
OspyrirA. A. c. NeUlurg 4 Co.. lsll
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
renee or Virginia, whose wife was Lee,
is sent on a perilous mission by Gen.
Washington. just after the winter at VAL
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy 8
Sines. Tho Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady OF the Blended
at brilliant ball Trouble Is started
over a Waltx. and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
Of the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Lawrcnce Is detected as spy by Captain
Grant Of the British Army. who agrees
20 q duct Tho duel Is stopped by Grants
friends and the spy makes q dash for
liberty. swimming river following mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
shop OF a blacksmith. who Is friendly. and
knows the Lady OF the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop In vain for the spy. Law.
rencc Joins the minute men. Grant and
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
Shooting On an EnaiIsh E.tat,.

Shooting on an English Estate.
A gentleman from London was in.
vtted to go for "a days snipe shoot
Ing" in the country. The invitation
was accepted and the host and guest
shouldered guns and sailed forth in
quest OF game.
After time solitary snipe rose,
and promptly fell to the visitors first
barrel.
The hosts face fell also.
1--WE may a. we'll return" he re-
marked. gloomily. ~for that was the
only snipe In the neighborhood.
The bird had afforded excellent
sport to all his friends Tor nix wsekA
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
CHAPTER xI.
introducing Peter.


II was new country to me that wo
traversed, rolling country. but not
thickly settled. although the road ap-
peared to be well.beaten track. The
gloom, coupled with the rapidity of
our movements, prevented me from
seeing anything other than those dim
objects close at hand. yet we were
evidently travelling almost straight
east. l endeavored to enter into con-
versation with the two fellows riding
on either side of me, but neither one
so much as turned his head in re-
sponse to my voice, and ! soon tired
of the attempt The night told me
little OF who they might be. although
they were both in the uniform OF the
Queens Rangers, the one called Peter
on my right round. squat figure. and
ld-headed, his bare scalp shining
oddly when once he removed his
cooked hat; the other was an cider
man. with gray chin beard. and gilt
tering display Of teeth. .-.
The movements of my horse caused
the ropes to lacerate my wrists and
ankles, the pain increasing so that
once or twice l cried out. The fel-
lows guarding me did not even turn
their heads. but the lieutenant drew
up his horse SO as to block us.
What is the trouble? Are you
hurt?"
"These ropes are tearing into the
'flesh," groaned. "I'd be just as safe
IL they were loosened bit"
/ saw him lean forward. shading his
face with one hand. as he stared
toward me through the darkness.
thought he drew quick breath as
from surprise. and there was mo-
ment's hesitancy.
LET out the ropes trifle. Peter"
came the final. order.
The little bald-headed man went at
II without a word. the lieutenant rein
ing back his horse slightly. and draw
ing his hat lower over his eyes. In
the silence one of the horses neighed,
and the boy seemed to straighten in
his saddle. glancing suspiciously about
ride ahead slowly. Tonepah." he
ordered. "I1l catch up with you" He
you. anyway?
Surprised at the unexpected ques.
ton, my frst thought was to conceal
my identity. These were Kings men,
and l was in ordinary clothes-the
rough homespun furnished by Farrell.
If, by any chance. was not the party
they had expected to waylay, l might
be released without search.
"Who am II" echoed. "Do you
mean you have gone to Ill this trouble
without knowing whom you hold pris.
oner?"
at seems so." coolly. I'VE know
who we thought you were. but am
beginning to doubt your being the
right man. Peter, take his hat on"
Strengthened up bareheaded. the
faint star-gleam on my face. The lieu.
tenant remained quiet. but Peter broke
his sphinx-like silence.
"'T amt him. II it?"
mo: he must have taken the other
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06
Boy Who Would Not Obey

doesn't care a bit about q thing say.
When l tell him to bring up the coal
and take down the ashes he Just
laughs at me and tells me that he
isn't fourteen and II try to make him
work he'll have the Gerry society
after ME for breakin' the child labor
laws. Now. wha: can be doing WITH
boy like ttaty"
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-09-06

fool as he looked. for while the fsa-
lures remained expressionless and va
cant, there was sly glimmer to the
eye. betraying an active. observant
mind behind the mask. = / began to
suspect some purpose in his play act.
ing.
What is your name. my mani"
asked finally. made nervous by his
silence.
Peter Swanson. sir" humbly. 6
oh. a Swede?"
BY ancestry only, sir. !" he explained.
wiping his mouth with corner Of the
napkin. but not lifting his eyes from
the plate. ct IL a hundred years since
we crossed the sea-"
"And you've been good Kings men
ever since?"
He cooked one eye UP at me.
1T would seem SO, SIR"
"The fellow with the gray chin beard
was Irish. was MT hef"
He might be. sir"
"A Swede. an Irishman, and an In
dian." said musingly. "That makes
q nice combination for the Queens
Rangers. Come now. Peter. give me
the straight Of all this"
He stopped with his fork In a bit Of
meat. favoring me with another stare.
II think fail to comprehend. sir"
mo. you don't, you rascal" bit OF
anger In my voice. did you bring
this supper yourself. or were you sent
here :"
"Under orders. sir"
"The lieutenant"
He bowed solemnly. and asked:
would you object II / smoked. sir7"
Certainly not: only answer my
questions. Good heavens. man! do you
think am a log Of woodf Act like
human being. Who is the lieutenant"
"A Dragon. SIR"
Peter" broke out, irritated be-
yond patience, II have some reason to
believe you liar. But I'm going to
get the truth from you II have to
choke It out"
"Yes sir: very good. indeed. sir.
However, there would seem to be no
need Of your resorting to such ex.
treme measures, sir"
"Then you will tell me what I wish
to know?"
"It will AFFORD me pleasure, SIR"
"Then kindly inform me. first Of all.
who this young lieutenant is."
"I fear. sir" solemnly. that may
have misinformed you when said
he was q Dragon"
"Yes!" eagerly.
II would correct my statement some.
what-he il Light Dragon. sir"
In spite Of my effort at self-control,
swore. tempted to batter that stolid
face. yet realizing the utter useless
ness OF such violence.
Nov, see here!" broke forth
fiercely. "Have done with your play.
You are no soldier; l doubt II you
were ever on horses back until to-
night. And those fellows with you are
not Queens Rangers. I'll swear"
'How do you know, sir?" he inter-
rupted gently. Are you in the army,
sir?"
"Of coure am" cried. answering
without consideration.
II thought SO. sir; although your
clothes do not proclaim the fact. May
ask which army"
CTo BE coNTINUED)
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CHAPTER XII.
. Interview Peter.

Interview Peter.
I accepted the wine gratefully. and
sat In silence while he served the
meat. wondering at the odd character
Of the man. and striving to determine
how best to win his confidence. was