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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11


The handlers of other peoples money in this country
make away with twenty to thirty millions of dollars
year, the surety folk estimate and of this amount
nineteen million dollars has actually been reported
and tabuated in single year. One big surety company
which bonds cashiers and treasurers in every State
the Union, reports average of six defacaons day
its share of losses from this source, and esti-
mated that the full average is thirty day. about
ten thousand year OF many of these pecua-
tions for less than thousand dollars
but others run from a hundred thousand to five hum
bred thousand.
Despite these reports, and despite the greater
temptations afforded to money handlers today than
formerly, and the undenable fact that the pace is
swfter all round, the world is really growing
honest.
81 convinced" said the manager of big surety
company me, "that human nature is growing better
and better day. Individual prove this, and
when consider the small salaries paid to cashiers as a
rule the many temptations that beset them and the
with which they might make away with large
amounts my admiration for the thousands of absolutely
trustworthy men and women who handling other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

far more numerous than they To be sure the
annual sum of embellishments is much larger here than
but in those countries such safeguards thrown
around public and private treasures to make it
almost impossible to pecuate. On this side of the
Atlantic the system of scrutiny is much different:
is trusted to the man, and less to the institution.
Sometimes the and the institution one. Here
and there is found country bank trust company in
which man handles al the money, makes all the
loans and conducts all the other business with little
interference by the directors of the Such
a condition grows out of the fact that everything al
ways has been all right with the concern there is
why it should continue be all right Even
where the Pooh Bah of the institution goes into business
the side accepts big public trust, question is
made.
The cashier of a bank in a country town in New Eng
land given full swing in the handling of
and the lending of money. He ran for town treasurer
and elected. The town frequently borrowed money
from the bank giving notes for the loans. With his
right hand the double-headed official would make out
the notes, and with his left hand would receive the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

kept her eyes from meeting his. "You insolent, "
she said. And you rather silly. Will you be
good enough to go?"
Il going.
She turned back to the window, and there
moments pause Then she could hear the steps going
away They paused at the door, and then slowly
on downstairs. Once they stumbled; then door
opened and closed very SOFTLY and she turned back
from the window The nice boy with the happy eyes
had gone. She shivered a little, and then shaking
herself slightly walked to the mirror the mante
There she Stood resting her elbows upon and pushing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

which is the more real-Penelopes weaving the
sirens music? It's matter of taste, Master Hail.
Look at mel" begged Harry. Look at me, my
beautiful! When you look at me | forget Mans face
when told her-I forget everything except how Won
derful you Oh, Jacqueline, how wonderful you
arel"
flaming. Am SO wonderful, " she demanded tensey,
so wonderful that no could help loving me, more
wonderful than anyone else?'
Young Gilleon lifted dizzy eyes to hers. Il can't
say it" he whispered breathlessy; but you know,
my beautiful
Jacqueine gave little catch of exultant laughter.
Am | more beautiful than that Hampden child =
the little whitefaced thing with the big eyes! Tell
You are the most wonderful thing in the world!'
cried the boy. And when you laugh like that
go mad! Oh, Jacqueline!"
Jacqueline brushed his thick brown hair with the
tips Of her fingers, and laughed again I'm glad
Harry! Did your little sweetheart make scene"
Nancy" he said in low voice mo. She
didn't say anything but her face He lifted his
hand to his eyes. Il thought l had killed her, he
said simply
"Oh, dear me, no." laughed Jacqueline. 1--WE
aren't SO fragile as that, we women But our pride
look pretty"
Il thought that hell was too good for me- said
Harry Gilleon, and his clear young voice was hard.
l only wanted you, Jacquelne-I had to have you!'
Did you?" queried Jacqueline Poor little Harry.
You may kiss my hand if you want to-
of her cool, slim palms Jacqueline, he said, and
his voice to her a little muffled, though from
distance, Il ask you better than when
I'm looking at you. I'm awfuly afraid OF you,
you know"
"Yes?" encouraged Jacquene. That is rather
sweet of you. What are you going to ask me, Harry:
"When-when are you going to marry me- my beau
tful? l can't wait long.
Jacqueline drew her hands away quickly and
suddenly to her feet. Are you mad?" she asked.
Marry you? l? You must be dreaming
Harry Gilleon remained sitting the little stool.
with his head still bowed. You are laughing, he
said slowly and his carefully controlled voice
rather dreadful it cracked under the strain; but
you shouldn't laugh, you know"
Il not laughing" said Jacqueline dsdainfuly.
Why should laugh? And why should marry you,
pray?"
Then he lifted his face, and at sight of it she WINGED
and turned away
why, indeed!" said Harry Gieon. 81 think l see
now
Jacqueline traied slowly to the window and stood
drumming it with restless fingers Then she heard
steps coming toward her.
Are you afraid round?" asked that dreadful
voice. 'You need not be afraid l will hurt you.
would not soil my fingers"
Jacqueline swung about, her head high; but she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
CHAPTER VII. The Plot Thickens

MARX was having birthday party. 1t had finally
W assumed the outward and visible form OF a pic
MIC and after an exceedingly hot and dusty from
London and considerable securing of the countryside
motley group of eight people found themselves seated
eight cushions under large tree and five OF them
asking themselves violently, what on earth had
induced them come. The five were Charteris Jacque
line Cousin Cynthia, Captain DENLY, and the pretty
and frivolous Countess of Gernaine. The three who
son of the Countess, who was eight years old red
headed and incorrgibe but possessed of infinite charm
He undergoing the pangs of first love- and had
informed Priscilla that his life at her disposal to
make or mar according to her capricious fancy.
"Ths is glorors!" sighed Mark happily, as he
surveyed the surrounding faces and the open hampers
Tower of London awflly; but next to that this is
perfect. Rupert, represent menia service at this
festal board. Didn't say mental service well,
Cynthia?"
'"Oh Mark" protested Cynthia feebly.
well, remember Uncle Hal, and don't get familiar
with us, Mark warned her cheerfuly. Familiarity
service is of my besetting sins, and don't
to it grow in the family Had you rather be Parker
Hughes, Rupert?"
"Td rather be Hughes, said Rupert promptly
II rather wanted to be Hughes myself, confessed
Mark. But it's all right: old fellow [ shouldn't
have consulted YOU. Don't forget, Hughes, that
'Yessir and Nosir except when you say 'Yesnilord'
and Nomiord. Of course, you adapt yourself when
speaking to members of the opposite sex. And [
advise you to say 'Thankyousr at least every
two minutes.
"Yessir," assented Hughes substitute mperturb-
ably.
"And if you smile you're done for. Don't forget"
"Nosir, Hughes assured him with modulated fer
vor.
"On your mark-get set-go!' admonished Mark,
and he fell hamper, while Hughes fell the
other
"Thankyousir, p" intoned Hughes as he fell.
Cad! that's bright boy of yours Elizabeth.
Charters said admiringy. But isn't he delicate?
Such prodigal mentality in one So"
He's strong ok" protested the Countess
Indignantly. He's been i'll for day in his
life and" She stopped, flushing prettily under the
storm of laughter that greeted her defense.
He strikes being sicklied DER with a pale
cast of thought" Charters informed her gravely.
You're trying to tease me, defied the Count
Continued page IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

the bright hair back from her brows with slim, white
fingers.
IAN so wonderful? she asked softly of the still
face and the restless eyes in the glass And
she looked slow flush mounted, staining its stiffness,
and she dropped her eyes with low, happy little
laugh like a girls But it not of young Gilleon
that she thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

In 1910 a New York saw
ings bank lost three hun
bred and fifty thousand
dollars through its Pooh
Bah treasurer, who mani
pulated inactive accounts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

A MERICANS are nat
~ urally an honest
folk. If they were
not, the populations by
the men and women of this
country who handle other
peoples money would be
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17

he was able to soar to oratorical
heights, and was one of the leading
public speakers in the city, presenting
his views and opinions, whenever oc-
casion required. in a cle2r-cuL and de-
cisive manner, which carried weight
and conviction.
DR.. Hartman was man of jovial
disposition, kindly disposed and cas-
lily approached. The entire city will
mourn his passing, but his memory
Will linger long for the great ard
lasting good that he has done. He
was a consistent member of ST. Pat
ricks church and took an important
part in the work of that body.
Ever loyal In his friendships he
was ready to do his part in behalf Of
anC Their and he thought well on both
sides of all questions, narrowness be-
ing eliminated and right given his
support. Rare judgment, fine public
spirit, generosity. strict integrity, hon
CRADLE and upright principles, loyalty
and faithfulnesS, were all combined in
his personality.
The sympathy of the community is
with the family in their loss. His
home was the object of his devotion,
and there he will be inexpressibly
missed DR. Hartman was vice
married, his first wife being Miss Ber-
tina A Congdon, to whom ne was mar
ried September 80. 1890. She died
JULY 8. 1895 About eight years ago
he married Miss Mcnamara, by whom
he is survived, together with one son,
Henry Hartman. He also leaves a
brother, John J. Hartman of Win
chendon, Mass
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
HAVE YOU TRIED PAxTINE
The Great Toilet Germicide2

You don't have to pay soc or $1.0O a
pint fer historian antiseptics or per-
oxide. You can make 16 pints of a
more cleansing, germicidal, healing
and deodorizing antiseptic solution
With one 25c box of Paxtine-a solu-
Bile antiseptic powder, obtainable at
any drug store.
Paxtin9 destroys germs that Gauss
disease, decay and odors-that is why
It is the best mouth wash and gar
gle, and why it purities the breath
clearses ara preserves the teeth bet
ter than ordinary dentifrices and IN
srorge bathing it completely eradi
Gates perspiration and other disagree
able body odors. Every dainty won
an appreciates this and its many other
to'Iet and hygienlc uses.
Paxtine is splendid for sore throat
infamed eyes and to purify mouta
and breath after smoking. You car
get Paxtine Toilet Anuseptic at any
drug store, price 25c and 50c. or By
mail postpaid from The Paxtine Toi-
let Co., Boston, Mass. who will sent
you a free sample if you would Xix!
to try it before buying
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Wash Goods

Wash Goods
sac Dress Ginghams, 10 to 20
value yard lengths, light, medium
Sc and dark colOrs, checks,
stripes and plaids.
sac Outing Flannel, 16 to 20
value yard lengths in splendid as
SC sortment Of colors and pat
terms.
73ze Printed FIannelette, 27-inches
value wide, medium and dark
10c grounds, stripes and figures
for waists and dresses.
sJsc Extra Heavy Outing Flannel
value In a good range Of styles and
1214c colors, value 10c and 12hc.
sac Dress Ginghams. 10 to 20
value yard lengths, light. medium
10c and dark colors, stripes,
checks and plaids.
10e Good Quality Flannelette, %
value inches wide. pretty floral de-
121ac signs, suitable for kimonos.
1tlbc Duckling Fleece in a splendid
value assortment OF Moral designs
15c for kimonos and dressing
sacques.
1870 32-inch Wash Fabrics
value strictly neW-including Saba
25c "a Cloth. Self colored Striped
Wolfe, Tennis Stripes and
Serge Suitings.
15c RobeIand Fleece, % inches
value wide, pretty floral designs in
Csc medium and dark colors, for
Bath Robes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17

Bland. and J. r. Tarrant who. with
Rev Hugh TreNror and Miss Reynolds
of New York vera at his bedside when
be passed away.
They reached the hospital before he
lost Consciousness, which was about
iiv.. o'clock, the end coming two hours
later. The last rites Of the Catholic
church were performed by Rev. Hugh
Treauor.
Tor some time Dr. Hartman had
been in poor health and after con-
sultation with New York surgeons an
operation was decided upon and he
left the first Of the eek for New
York with that in view. Wednesday
morning the operation was performed
by Drs. Cooley and Downes and was
successful, DR.. Hartman rallying well
and continued through the day and
night in goOC condition. Reports on
Thursday were favorable but there
was a change Friday and he grad
ually failed throughout the day, lack
ing the vitality with which to recuper-
ate.
The body viii be brought here by
Shea < Burke, it being intended, if
possible, to rake the arrangements to
send II by the midnight train, which
would bring it here early this morn
ing, but tha- not being possible it will
reach here later today. Dr. Donohue
returned by the midnight EXPRESS.
Mrs. Hartman remained in New York
for the night with Miss Reynolds.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not Vet been completed but it is prob
able that l. will be on Monday or
Tuesday.
Dr.. Patrick Henry Hartman was
born in Calais, Washington, county,
Maine. March II. 1850 the son of Pat
rick and Bridget (Ryan) Hartman.
His parents were both natives of Ire
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
VALENTINE PARTY.
Given by Miss Lois LaughIin in Hon
or of Her Guest, Miss Wetmors.

Miss Lois Laughlin gave a delight
full valentine party at her home in the
Osgood Wednesday evening in honor
Of her guest, Miss Portia Wecmore of
New London The guests included
Miss Edith Pierson, Miss Marian Kim
ball, Miss Marguerite Thresher and
Miss Gladys Thresher. The dainty
supper, served by a local caterer, was
enjoyed by all. Everything was served
in heart shape, the decorations in the
dining room being very handsom e.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
The Sound sIeap Of Good Health

is MT for those suffering from kidney
ailments and Irregularities. The
prompt use of. Foley Kidney Pills will
dispel backache and rheumatism, heal
and strengthen sore, weak and ailins
kidneys, restore normal action, and
with it health and strength. Mrs. NJ
F. SALISBURY, Sterling, ILL.,. says: 81
suffered great pain in my back and
Kidneys, could not sleep at night, anC
could not raise my hands over my
head. But two bottles Of Foley Kid
ney Pills cured me. The Lee & Os-
good Co,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Domestic Dept.

At 45zc-Brown sheeting, SS4a inches
wide, 10 to 2O-yard lengths, at
4%c a yard
At 7c-S6-inch Brown Sheeting, stand
ard grade, value 1Oc.
At e34c-4o-inch Brown sheeting, 10
to 20-yard lengths, value &c.
At 794o-36 inch Bleached sheeting,
soft finish, value lie.
At 1oc-42-inch Bleached Pillow Case
Cotton, value lac.
At 121zc-45-inch Bleached Pillow Case
Cotton, value 16c.
At 1sc-Brown sheeting, "a yards
wide, value 25c.
At 19c-Bleached Sheeting, ~ yards
wide, value Csc,
At -BIeached> Sheeting, "a yards
wide. standard grade, value &c.
At sIao-Pillow Cases, sizes 42xS6 and
45x36-at 11&c, value 15c-at+
lac, value soc.
At 33c-sheets. scanned, size 72x9O.,
Al 54c-seamless Sheets, size S1x9O,
value 75c.
At 5ec-seamIess Sheets, size S1xss,
value soc.
5 Al 7szc-Linen Crash, value 10c-at
9asc, value 12hc-at 11%c, value
15c.
AT S9c-60-inch All Linen Table Dam
ask, value SOC
+ AT 49c-s4-inch Half BIeached Table
Damask. value CSC.
AT 79c-71-inch Extra Heavy Table
Damask, value s10O.
Size SIS Napkins at s5c a dozen,
svalue $1.35--at S135 a dozen, value
as1.75-at st65 a dozen, value $2.0O.
lat s1.95-size sx12 Pattern Table
Cloths, extra heavy and all linen,
value s2.75.
lat S1.49-50 Hemmed Crochet Bed
Spreads, slightly imperfect, value
$500.
\ AT st.e5-25 Hemmed Satin Mar
settles Bed Spreads, slightly i'm
perfect, value S2.25.
AT 56e-Cotton Blankets, value 75c-atI
SEC, value s1.10.
lat S1.65-The well-known 'Woolnap"|
Blankets, value $500.
lat S2.8e-Wo COL Blankets, value $500
at $3.50, value S450-at S4se,
value s6.5O-at $3.50, value $500
and $3.50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
BROKE HER KNEEcAP.
Miss Katherine Plunkett Fell at Bos-
we'll Avenue Park.

At s.15 o'clock Friday morning Miss
Katherine Plunkett, local manager
for tea company, while on
her way to work. slipped and fell
On the icy pavement on Boswell ave-
nue. hill, near the park, and broke her
left kneecap. Miss Plunkett was as
sisted to her home and a doctor was
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17

Though his death had been proceed
ed by rumoIs to that effect throughout
Friday afternoon. the passing away of
Or. Patrick II. Hartman ii the Gen
eral Memorial hospital in New York
city about seven o'clock Erioay eve
ming. cast a gloom over the city, as
the news quickly spread upon its re-
ceipt here soon after 80. There was
a change for The worse in his condi-
ton on Friday morning. and AIRS. Hor
rin,an was summoned to his bedside
by telephone from the hospital author
ities. leaving a. il.40 a. m, accom-
panied by DR.. ]. j.. Donoh2es ]. c.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Blamed a Good Worker.

Il blamed my heart for severe dis
tress in my left side for two years"
writes w. Evans, Danville, Va, but 7
know now it was Indigestion, as Dr.
Kings New Life Pills completely cured
me-" Best for stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles, constipation, headache or
debility. CSC at The Lee & Osgood
Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Artesian WeII Given Id.

The artesian well which has been
boring on the Mather farm, Eastern
Point, for the. purpose of supplying
the irrigating plant with water, has
been given up as a failure 1t has
heen sunk to a depth of 500 feet and
the greatest flow of water that could
be obtained was II gallons a minute.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Breaks a Cold in a Day
And Cures Any Cough That is Cura-
ble-NOted Doctors Formula.

From your druggist get two ounces
OF Glyccrlne and half an ounce of Con-
centrated Pine compound. Take these
two ingredients home and put them
into a half pint OF good whiskey Take
one TO two teaspoonfuls after each meal
and AT bedtime. Smaller doses to chill
drsn according to age" This Is the
best formula known to science. There
are many cheaper preparations of large
quantity but IL don't pay TO experiment
with a bad cold Be sure TO get only
the genuine tGlobe) Concentrated Pine.
Each half ounce bottle comes In
sealed tin screw-top case. If your drug
gist does not have IL in stock he will
get 10 quickly from his wholesale house
This has been published here every
winter Tor six. years and thousands OF
families know its value
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
Ribbons p pr SES'iA1

Wash Ribbons, 5-yard pieces in
white, pink and blue
No. 1-5c a piece, value &c.
No. 11s-6c a piece, value SC
No. 2-Sc a piece, value 1Oc.
AT s11c-Brilliant Taffeta Ribbon, 8
inches wide, in black, white and
all the wanted colorings, value
1215c.
At 15c-Brllliant Taffeta Ribbon,
inches wide, in black, white and
all the wanted colorings, value
19c.
At 1ec-BriIliant Taffeta Ribbon, 5A
inches wide, in black, white and
all the wanted colorings, value
csc.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17

called and pronounced it a bad in
jury, and one which will conhne Miss
Plunkett to her home for many weeks.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-23
Answer for the Anxious.

Ambitious" writes: How may
ascertain the quantity of hay that will
be raised on a field 367 feet inches
long and 25S feet inches wide. with
a jog in the west side. where a big
oak tree stands, and strip ten feet
wide running through it as a lane?"
Wait till the hay grows, then cut it,
cure it, and weigh it, Ambitious. Come
again, when you want information.
That is what we are here for. We
might give you a formula for making
a preliminary calculation, but the plan
we suggest is certain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-23
"The Outlook !"

what in the world made Mr.. Wall
strete turn on you and swear so ter
ribly and shake his fists and grow SO
purple in the face and stamp his feet
and carry on in that manner" we
asked of our friend who has made
haste to leave the side of Mr.. Wall
strete.
Hanged if understand him." re-
plies our friend. 81 was chatting with
him over the political and financial
situation. and when I asked him what
he thought about the outlook he wen,
into a perfectly hysterical spell"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-23
'LNE STOCK]
r@R04zES So

It is a mistake to keep a monde
script bull simply because he cost a
little money.
Hogs follow the rows and tramp
down less of the rape if it is drilled
instead of broadcasted.
For sheep the silage should be cut
very fine. Otherwise they leave the
butt sections of the stalks.
With the silo five steers can be fed
as cheaply as four without. That
gives you the gain of one steer free.
Aside from the feed problem. sheep
cause the flock master little trouble
in summer, unless we except the
parasites.
AS a general proposition 1t may be
said that the sow that has pigs be-
fore she is a year old will disappoint
her owner.
Glover silage makes excellent hog
feed in winter. They eat every bit OF
1t. Some waste in feeding corn
silage to hogs.
When you turn your team over to
hostler at the feed barn be sure to
see that they get the water, oats and
hay you pay for.
In hot weather horse should not
be fed much corn. Oats and bran are
much better. The more work the
more feed of course
Live stock husbandry will postpone
soil depletion for a longer period of
time than grain farming. but 1t will
not prevent depletion.
Green forage must be fed with dis
erection and sparingly at first or pro-
fuse sweating will result and some
times collie and weakness.
|. Get pony for the boys. Mighty
handy to use in running errands ano
to go after the COWS with or to run
the tread power in operating the new
farm separator.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-23
N4&& WNorfoIk 6WeStern
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. MAY &c, 1912
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

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Vest. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
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1.57 p.m.-For Hagerstown, Phila-
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VIA HaVeIstOwn Tor furnishing, Phila-
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uagerst0wn.
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Rates, time tables and Information
cheerfuliy furnished upon application
TO Agent n, ~ W. fy.
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