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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-09-27

goods. In Germany there is a
high duty on food and an Excess
sive tariff on all the necessar-
les of life. A household of six
persons can buy for $500 in
Gelderland Zone of the eastern
provinces of Holland) the nee
essaries of life which in Ger
many, just across the frontier,
would cost $6.78. AS a result a
village of 1000 inhabitants has
grown up at Glanerbrug, near
the German frontier. There
German manufacturers have
built houses for a colony of
their workmen, because they
can live more cheaply and bet
ter across the frontier in the
foreign country, where there
are practically no import du-
ties.
raise the cost of living, reads in
part, as follows:
finland prices are raised, so
far as a consideration of the cir
cumstances of the last 10 years
will allow us to judge, in proper
ton to the duties"
In precisely this way the tar
if increases the cost of neces-
saries of life in the United
States.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-09-27

Miss Sadie johnson returned
Sunday morning from a week S
visit with relatives in Miami,
Missouri.
Miss Mary Davis left Monday
morning for Lilly, Col, where
she has a position to teach
school. Her mother, Mrs. E.
M. Davis, accompanied her as
far as Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-09-27

VIM. Aull, ST., spent Fri
day in Higginsville on legal
business.
Miss N. f. Shotliff went to
Kansas City Friday morning to
spend the day.
Mrs. Allie Norman went to
Kansas City Friday evening
for a few days visit.
G. L. Glasscock went to hide
pendence Friday to spend
the day. .
Matthew Kenney went to
Kansas City Monday for a
few days stay on business.
Miss Eugenia Ardinger went
to Kansas City Monday
for a few days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-09-27

Admit Tariff Increases Prices
When the German govern
ment introduced it's tariff law of
1902, it published with it, as is
customary in Germany, a print
ed explanation of the reasons
for its introduction. This Off
cial document, which squarely
declares that import duties
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-09-27

Some Testimony From Abroad.
In Holland there are no inn
port duties on food or raw ma
terials, the sole protective ele-
ment being a tax of 5 per cent
on imported manufactured
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22

tain, Now-Asieep In Ny Bed"
but there was guilty deepening OF
the flush on his face. Mr.. Mahafy
glanced at the jug, at the half-emptied
glass. lastly at the judge himself.
You seem to be raising first-rate
hell all by yourself"
"Oh. be reasonable, Solomon. You'd
gone down to the steamboat land
Ing" said the Judge plaintively. BY
way of answer, MahafIy shot him a
contemptuous glance. Take a chair
do, Solomon" entreated the Judge.
when did ever sneak a jug into
my shanty?" asked Mahany sternly.
evidently conscious OF entire recti-
tide In this matter.
II deplore your choice OF words,
Solomon" said the judge. you know
damn well that If you'd been here 1
couldn't have got past your place
with that jug! But let's deal with
conditions. Here's the Jug. with some
liquor left in there's a glass. Now
what more do you want?"
Mr.. Mahaffy drew near the table.
"Sit down." urged the judge.
II hope you feel mean" said Ma
haffy.
IF it's any satisfaction to you,
do" admitted the judge.
You ought to-" Mahaify drew for
ward "a chair. The judge filled his
glass.
whats the news from the land
ing7"
Mahaffy brought his list down on
the table.
II heard the boat churning away
round back OF the bend, then / saw
the lights, and she tied up and they
tossed on the freight. 1nen she
churned away again and her lights
got back of the trees on the bank
There was the lap OF waves on the
shore, and l was left with the half
dozen miserable loafers who'd crawled
out to see the boat come in. That's
the news six days a week."
By the river had come the judge,
tentatively hopeful, but at heart ex-
pecting nothing. therefore immune to
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22

staggered forward a step. Before he
repeated.
"Lope on out OF hereI" yelled the
tall fellow. Mahany was hurried to-
ward the road Twenty men were in
chase behind him. Then the woods
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22
CHAPTER viii.
Boon Companions.

Some time later the Judge was
aware Of a step on the path beyond
his door. and glancing up. saw the
tall figure OF a man pause on his
threshold. A whispered curse slipped
from between his lips. Aloud he
said:
rs that you, Mr.. Mahany?" He
got no reply, but the tall figure, pro-
PEELED by very long legs. stalked into
the shanty and pair Of keen. rest
less eyes deeply set under high. bald
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22
CHAPTER TX.
The Family on the Raft.

CHAPTER TX.
The Family on the Raft.
That would unQuestionably have
zen the end Of Bob Yancy when he
vas shot out into the muddy waters
# the Elk river. had not Mr.. Rich
trd Keppel Cavendish, variously
i,nOwn as Long-Legged Dick. and
Chills-and-Fevsr Cavendish. of Lin
coin county. In the state OF Tennes-
see. some months previously and
after unprecedented mental effort on
is part. decided that Lincoln county
was no place for him.
Mr.. Cavendish's paternal grandpar-
ent had driftsd down the HolstOn and
Tennessee; and Mr.. Cavendish's
sather. in his sons youth. had poled
up the Elk. Mr.. Cavendish now de-
te rmined to Aoat down the Elk to its
iuncture with the Tennessee. down
need be. down the Chic to the Mis-
sissippi. until he found some spot ex-
actly suited to his taste.
With this end IN view he had toiied
through the late winter and early
spring. building himself raft on
which to transport his few belongings
and his numerous family.
Thus It happSned that as Murrell
and Slosson were dragging Yancy
down the lane. Cavendish was Just
rounding q bend IN the Elk, q quar-
ter of q mile distant. Leaning loose
ly against the long handle OF his
sweep. he was watching the lane OF
bright water that ran between the
black shadows cast by the trees ON
either bank
He heard . dull splash. and caught
sight of some object in the eddy that
swept alongside. Mr.. Cavendish
promptly detached himself from the
handle Of the sweep and ran to the
edge of the raft.
1t was face, Nv1d and blood
streaked. Dropping on his knees he
reached out q pair OF long arms and
made a dexterous grab. and his I'm
gers closed on the collar OF Yancy's
shirt. He drew Yancy close along
side, and pulled him clear Of the wa
ter. Mr.. Cavendish began a hurried
examination of the still figure.
There's a little life here-not much.
Polly!" he called.
This brought Mrs. Cavendish from
one OF the two cabins that occupied
the center Of the raft. When she
caught sight OF Yancy she uttered a
shrek.
Her cry had aroused the other DENT
zens Of the raft. Six little Caven-
dishes. each draped in a single gar
ment, tumbled forth from their shell.
ter.
Il reckon we'd better lift him on to
one of the beds-get his wet clothes
off and wrap Rim up warm" said
Polly.
''Oh. put him in our bed!" cried all
the little Cavendishes.
And Yancy was borne into the
smaller Of the two shanties, where
presently his bandaged head rested
on the long pillow. Then his wet
clothes were hung up to dry along
with the family wash, which fiuttered
on rope stretched between the two
shanties.
.
The sheriff had brought the judges
supper. He reported that the crowl
was dispensing, and that on the whole
public sentiment was not particularly
hostile: indeed. he went SO far as to
say there existed a strong undercur-
rent of satisfaction that the jail
should have so speedily Justified IL
SELF
Continued on page 1O)
An ImpossibiIity.
Patence-Did you ever try counting
ten before speaking? Patrice-Yes;
rted 1t once, but can't do it.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22

closed about him. His long legs.
working tireleasly. carried him over
allen logs and through tangled thick
cts, the voices behind him growing
more and more distant as he ran.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-22

head were bent curious.y upon him.
Il take 1t I'm iEtrud.lg." the new
conner said sourly.
why should you think that. Solo
mon Mahaffy? When has my door
been closed on your" the Judge asked,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-20

"Somotnin0 ahoAo, sir. Sant make %
out"
only two hours respite which steam.
ship rules afforded. for the days work
had ended with the going down of the
other watch. and at o'clock the wash.
ing Of the tween deck world begin "a
an opening task in the next DAYS labor.
BY tile time one bell had sounded.
with its repetition from the crows
nest. followed by hong drawn CRY
"All's wellr' from the lookouls. the last
OF the 1000 passengers had retired.
leaving the spacious cabins and steer.
age in possession OF the watcbmen.
while sound asleep in bis cabin ahaft
the chart room WAS the captain the
commander Nbo never commanded
unless the shin was in danger. for the
pilot had charge. making aud leaving
port. and the officers at sea.
Two bells were struck and answered
then three. and the boatswain and his
men were lighting up for a final smoke
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-20
THE WRECK OF TIE TITAN
By MORGAN ROBERTSON
SYNOPSIS

The great steamer Titan, sunposen 10 DE-
unsnkable, starts across Inc Auahtlc
Rowland, once a lieutenant, now com
mon sailor. meets his old leN" Myfa. She
is with her husband and child.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-20
CHAPTER II.
Shapes Swallowed In Elackness.

61Y1IIEN the watch turned out at
~" midnight they found a vi
-1 cious half gale blowing from
VE1A.XJ the northeast. which. added
to the speed of the steamship. made.
so far as effects on her deck went. a
fairly uncomfortable whole gale OF
chilly wind. The head sea. chOppy as
compared with her great length. dealt
the Titan successive blows, each one
attended by supplementary tremors TO
the continuous vibrations OF the en-
gines, each one sending cloud OF
thick spray alOft that reached the
crows nest on the foremost and hat
tered the pilot house windows on the
bridge In n liquid bombardment that
would have broken ordinary glass. A
fog bank into which the ship had
plunged In the afternoon still envel
oped her. damp and impenetrable. aud
into the gray. ever receding wall
ahead. with two deck officers and
three loOkouts straining sight and
hearing to the utmost. the great racer
was charging with nndiminshed speed
At a quarter past II two men crawl
ed In from the darkness at the ends
Of the eighty foot bridge and shouted
to the first officer. who had just taken
the deck, the names OF the men who
had relieved them Hacking up to the
pilot house. the officer repeated the
names to a GuarternaSt"r within. who
entered them in the Ia. book. Then
the men vanished. to their coffee and
swatch below. In few moments
another drippin. shape appeared on
the bridge and reported the crows
nest relief.
"lkowland you saw hawlcd the Of.
flcer above the h"wlin. Of the wind.
us he the man who was lifted aboard
drunk yesterday"
"Yes. sir"
"Is he straight now?"
ayes. sir"
"All right -ihai'll do Enter Rowland
in the crows nest. qnartcrlnaSter.'
said the officer; then. making funnel
Of his hands, he roartI out. "CrOw's
nest. there
"Sir," came the answer. shrill and
clear on the gale
"Keep your eyes open Keep sharl
lookout"
Every good. sir"
"Bccn "A name wars man. ] judge
nv his answer They're no good. NUT
tered the officer tie resumed his 20
sition at the forward side of the bridge
where the wooden railm. afforded
some shelter from the raw wind. AM
began the long vigil which would en-
only when the second officer relieved
him four hours later. Conversation
was forbidden among the bridge oil
GERS of the Titan. and his watch mate
the third officer. stood on the Othe
side of the large bridge pinnacle. lea'
ing this position only occasionally
glance in at the compass. which seen
cd to be his sole duty ut sea. She
tered by one of the deck houses b.
low, the hoatswain and the waite
paccd oack and forth. enjoying tn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05

Miss Lillian Costello went Monday to
Cliff Haven, N. Y, where she will
spend the summer.
w. w. Hope of st. Adams was a
visitor in town over the Fourth. "
A large number of people from Mid
dlebury and adjoining towns went to
Vergennes and Bristol on Thursday to
celebrate the GLORIOUS Fourth"
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Mccormack of
Tarrytown, N. Y, are visiting her
father, James Hincks of Seminary
street.
Miss Ethel Dragon has gone to the
Fanny Allen hospital, where she will
undergo an operation for appendicitis
John M. Averv, local mail carrier,
was united in marriage on Saturday
morning, June 20, to Miss Ida Spyer of
Crown Point, N. Y. The ceremony
was performed in the Congregational
church at Bridport by the Rev. Griffith
Evans, the double ring service being
used. After short wedding trip they
will reside in this village. Their many
friends extend congratulations.
Mrs. c. M. Mead of New Haven,
Conn, has arrived in town and is
registered at The Addison. Mrs. Mead
has been a summer visitor in Middle
bury for number of years.
William Ross of Boston, Mass, and
Miss Addie Desc of Essex Junction
were married in Burlington on We'd
nesday, July 8.
Miss Lulu Haley of Dannemora, N.
Y, was in town to attend the funeral
of her uncle, Patrick Mulligan, on
Monday.
Ray Hulburt and friend of Lynn,
Mass, are visiting his mother on South
Main street.
The fourth summer session of Mid
dlebury college formally opened Tues
day evening, July 2, with an address by
Hon. Payson Smith, state superin-
tendent of public schools in Maine, on
Education as Part of Life" The
session is being we'll attended and
promises to surpass those of former
yesrs.
Earl Leno, who has been employed at
the New York milk station, has resigned
his position with that company and en-
tered the store of F. w. Beckwith as
clerk, succeeding Almon Lovett, who
has resigned.
J. C. S. Hamilton started Thursday
afternoon with consignment of six
teen blooded ewes and rams for
Uruguay, South America. The sheep
are the property of E. N Bissell of
Shoreham and ]. c. S. Hamilton of
Bridport.
Mrs. Marcus Allen and niece, Miss
Elizabeth Buckley, of New York city
are spending two weeks visiting at
the home of the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Buckley on Pleasant
street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05
Killed by the Cars.

Eugene Baldwin, aged % years, was
run over and instantly killed by
freight train on the Central Vermont
railroad Monday morning, about two
miles north of Colchester station. The
body was lying between the rails with
the right leg ard right arm cat off.
He also received an ugly cash on head.
The body was discovered shortly after
the accident and the proper officers
were notified. Baldwin was not known
in that section but card in his pocket
furnished the means of Identification.
He also wore cap with the store tag
of Cheney & Co. of this village. The
authorities of Middlebury were notified
and with Undertaken Blackmer located
the young mans relatives in West Corn
wall. He left his home on Sunday
morning last and went on the excursion
to Lake George. 1t is thought he went
through to Burlington on the return
trip and got as far as Colchester when
he was struck by the freight. The
body was brought to Middlebpry on the
afternoon train from Burlington and
later taken to his late home in Corn
wall. He is survived by his parents,
five brothers and four sisters. The
burial took place in the cemetery
at Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05
SALISBURY

AT the union missionary meeting, held
at the home Of o. p Mead, there were 70
present who enjoyed the talk given by
Mrs. Roland of Japan. collection was
taken and $l2 received to be divided be-
tween the two missionary societies repre-
scented. Ice cream and cake were served
by the ladies and all report pleasant
time.
On Sunday Rev. Peter Heller gave us
a very helpful sermon. In the evening
union service was held in the Congo
church. Rev. George M. Roland adj
dressed the audience on 1.-THE Christian
Movement in Japan" The collection of
over seven dollars was special gift to
the church in Sapporo.
Madam Beckwith of Middlebury spent
a few days with F. G. Dyer in their
home here. This week they are enter
tanning Prof. and Mrs. Morgan.
Mrs. s. E. Dyer is with her sister in
Vergennes.
Mrs. Gustave Manley and children are
at Charles Manley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsland and daughter
are in camp on Lake Dunmore. George
Maheu is in the store while they are
camping.
The Tri Mu class will meet at the
church on Tuesday evening, July 9th.
Mrs. Roland spoke to the children of
the Junior League at the parsonage Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. A. J. Reach entertained the
Ladies' Aid Wednesday afternoon.
Charles Manley is building large barn
on his farm.
Hay seems to be very good here this
year.
Our loved and accommodating central
at the telephone center. Mrs. s. II.
Kelley has gone to a hospital in Burling.
ton for treatment. Mrs. E. L. Kelley
takes her place at the office.
Miss Pauline Roland is attending sum.
mer school in Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05

For Salt-Eight year old Jersey COW, just in,
good one. Inquire at Shackett's Market.
To Rent-Room over Mr. Clements store APP
ply Mrs. F. A. Bond, 20 Seminary street. 12tf
Fresh pecan meats. almonds. Chabert walnut
meats, and Norfolk skinless sailed peanuts. r.
S. Benedict.
Two car loads of new wagons just arrived, ready
for inspection. L. o. Allen 43tf
For Sale-Cheap, nice comfortable riding car
rage. 30 Court street. 15tf
Get your orders in early for vacuum cleaner.
F. C. Warren. Main street. 15tf
Cash paid at Shakett's Market for all kinds of
farm produce, call or phone
Fresh. home made bread, pies, doughnuts and
rolls every day at Taylor's.
Bring your hides and pelts to Piper's Market.
Highest cash price. Phone 102.
A new car load of sea-green slate just arrived
in different sizes at E. H. Thomas
Fresh vegetables always on hand at ]. X.
Piper's Market. Phone 102.
The latest ideas in printing, new type faces and
expert workmanship at Register Office
Office rooms for rent, second floor. Battell Block
Inquire at this office or of T. E. Boyce. 24tf
Fly MEETINGS. lap sheets. stable sheets. and all
kinds of horse supplies. Also new line of
wagon cushions. II. d. Archer, Harness Maker,
Middlebury. 19t3m
For Sale-Old Hampshire roofing: sold under a
positive guarantee; also car load red cedar Shin
giles. clapboards. doors and mouldings Of all kinds
A. N. Brown. 24t4
If you have money to loan come and tell me
about it. If you wish to borrow money come and
tell me about it. A. w. Dickens. 25t
Housekeeper-R Respectable German woman,
with 13-year-old girl, wishes a position on farm,
in city or country. Address mot on post card)
Mrs. NJ. Stade. care C. A. Sampson, Brandon,
VT. No. 2. 25t3p
Cut flowers at all times and designs made on
short notice at Hunts greenhouse.
For pension business. etc., and general business
through all departments of the government, col
lections made. Melvin Wilkinson. Notary Public
Bridport.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05
Church N otes.
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. Richard B. Esten, D. D., Pastor.
Morning worship at 10:45. Preaching
by the pastor. Subject, who Are Win.
ming in This World" Sunday school at
10 m. Evening worship at 1880. Preach
ing by the pastor, who is Running
This World?"
The Sunday school picnic of the Bap.
fist church will be held at Lake Dunmore
July 23. All members of church and
Sunday school who desire transportation
should give their names to DIR. Averill,
the superintendent A delightful outing
assured to all who go.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05
Ba NJ Concert.

The following is the program to be
given by the Middlebury band on We'd
nesday evening, July 10, in the park in
this village, weather permitting. The
concerts have proven very popular this
season which has been manifest by the
large attendance each week.
March, "Victor Herbert" Carr
Overture, "Snap Shot, Losey
Selection 1.-THE Dollar Princess" Fall
Chicken Reel, Two Steps Daley
Alexander's Ragtime Band, Daley
Waltz, blue Danube" Strauss
Medley, "Silver Star, Reeves
March, Guard of Honor" Lehnhardt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-07-05
MlDOLEBURY LOCALS,

business trip to Rutland.
John Stephens of Burlington was
visitor in town for a few days this
week.
Mrs. H. A. Clark, who recently un-
derwent serious operation at the
st. Adams hospital, is slowly recover
ing in that city.
The Memorial Baptist Sunday school
will hold picnic at Lake Dunmore on
Tuesday, July %. A delightful outing
is assured to all who go.
Mrs. w. D. Lane of Dandy was called
here Friday on account of the illness
and death of Mrs. Brainerd Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Forest, have re-
turned home from their wedding trip
and will reside in the Hemfenway house
on Court street.
Stephen A. Doody is spending the
summer with his parents bere.
Mrs. Frank Shackett has returned
home from Brattleboro, where she
spent several days visiting her daugh-
ter.
Frank Farnsworth, jr., who has been
visiting his parents here for the past
two weeks, has returned to New York
city.
Fred Lapan. who underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis at a hospital in
Burlington two weeks ago, returned to
his home here Monday. twill be some
weeks before he will be able to resume
work.
The following letters remain I'M
claimed at the local post office: Mrs.
L. Stewart, Timothy Carroll j. Clar-
ence Day, H. L. Saunders, Fred Samp-
son, Frank Douglas Stewart, George
Taylor
George Thompson was taken to the
Mary Fletcher hospital at Burlington
Tuesday, where he will undergo an
operation for appendicitis.
Daniel Brennan of Burlington is
spending few days with friends in
this section.
The farmers through this county re-
port that the hay crop, which they are
harvesting, is the best that has been cut
in years.
Several of the village officials are
considering the plan of raising sum of
money and build several rods of per-
manent road on various streets while
the G. A. Perry road building comp any
have their machinery here.
M. X. Moore and family have rented
a cottage at Long Point for the sum-
mer.
George Dougherty is spending few
days at his home in Granville, N. Y.
Miss Laura S. Hagar is at her home
on High street for the summer.
Miss Marion Crossman of Bennington
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. M. Gipson.
Miss Emma Hart has returned from
Moores Forks, N. Y, where she was
called by the serious illness of sister
who is slowly recovering.
Mrs. w. H. Matthews is visiting
friends in Western New York and ex-
poets to go with party and visit the
Bermuda Islands before her return.
Mrs. John Halnon returned Saturday
from Goffstown, N. H., where she was
called several weeks ago by the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Augustus
Wisell, who is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh of Benning
ton are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Robert Easton and daughter
Emma, have returned from visiting
in Shoreham.
DR.. Earl S. Cushman of Brooklyn
N. Y, is spending part of his vaca
ton with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O
H. Cushman.
Miss Alice Easton has gone to Lonl
Lake, N. Y, for the summer.
Miss Helen McNulla after spending
few days with relatives in Boston
Mass, has gone to Charlesvoix
Michigan.