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CHAPTER Xxx.
The wountebsnk and the Soldier.

The Hountebsnk and the Soldier.
As the mountebanR walled out OF
the Apartment Of the Governors
dauehaer he drew himself mp with an
air Of expectancy, like a man prepar-
ing fC~ some sudden climax. Once be
YONG the threshold, his ewes glanced
furtive ely back al the closed door, and
descending the stairs to the roor be
low. he carried his head "a little for
warG. as II inlsDt TO catch INV onted
sound or outui-s. But no raised voice
or unusual noise reached his ear and
his footsteps, ss the party issued forth
into the street responded briskly TO
the soldiers pace. Still with the same
air Of strained attention, now mingled
wiz. trace 6 pleXity, be followed
his guard uutg called upon TO stop.
You are TO sleep here!" AS he
epeke, the commsndant opened the
doer OF what seemed low out-build'
tug not very Ear from the general bar
racks, and notioned the m0uutebank
10 enter. The latter, after giancing
quickly at tie speaker and the sol
diers behind, bent to step across the
da,k threshold, and, still STOPPING, on
account OF the low roof, looked around
him. BY the faint elimmer of light
from q lantern one Of the soldiers
held, the few details o. that sQualid
place were inlistinCtly revealed; A
sintle stall whose long cared occupant
g4 I..,.g s~,u,,gvg,,,s1st st b. h.
rupi APPEARANCE Of a companion
lodEor; bits Of harness and a number
Of traps hanging from pegs on tie
wall and, near the door, on the
ground, bundle Of grass, rough tod-
der from the marshes close by the
shore. This last salt-smeiling heap,
the officer, peeriug In with fastidious
sniff, indicated.
/ That's your bed A softer one than
you would have had but for the Lady
/ Ellse!"
The prisoner returned no answer,
and In the voice Of q man whose hui
NOR was not Of the best, the command
ant uttered a brief command A mo.
ment or two the light continued TO
pass titfully about the stable; then II
and the moving shadows vanished; a
| key grated in the door, and the sound
Of the officers receding footsteps WAS
! folio we'd by the diminishing clatter OF
me-. 6 heels on the Tagging stone. Not
until both had fairly died away in the
distance and the silence was broken
only by certain indications Of restiye-
ness from the stall, did the prisoner
move. .--
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with his dolls, and -l.t WIKI her la.
dyslips p|rMis'.rL--' aUKwaIcly
turning 90 tie Gc,.EOr's daughter y
viii explain
To this ne e,r, however, made no
answer; rs e fascinated, watched
them, the ,omn.Ed. ~. l,r father, the
still White figure al one slde--not far
away
81 think" tie Governor SPOKE soft.
iy you VIII DO Mat, anyway"
"EyactlN your ENcclencN II hap.
pened in his wise, and not without
evidence Of constrailt and Hesitation,
the officer slowly related lhe story of
The disturbance on the platform; the
taking into cdstody Of The rogues and
knayes. aud my laJys interest IN the
yagabond clown whose Play Las oc-
casioped the riot
Because II WAS seditious, designed
TO set allhority At Daulht?" interrupt
ed the listener, grimly eycipg for an
instant the motionless form Of The
mouutebank
"On the contrary. your E2ceiiency!"
luickly. Her Ladyship assured NE It
was The loyal and faithful sentiments
Of the play that caused the unruy
rascallions to make trouble, and that
the clown deserved no punishment be-
cause he had intended 10 mischief
Tier Ladyship" The Governors
broNs went suddenly up. How" he
asked at length in a voice yet softer
should her Ladyship have known
about the loyal and faithful senti.
ments' Of piece given Ia the town,
before d crowd OF brawlersY'
Because was spectator, said
his daughter, red spot Low on her
cheek; changing lights in her eyes.
A specta'o-," repeated, IN mild
surprise, the Governor.
- will eNplalu-ufter'" size added
IN tones. low. constrained.
"Hum!" His ENcellency's glance
swept TO the commandant
Her Ladyship was 50 good, niur'
INJURED the latter in some emharrass-
mcnl and yet feeling obliged 80 speak,
with that bright iusis'ent gaze of the
high official of the Mount fastened
upon hin. "as TO inform me thht, de-
string to miugle yith the people, ana,
knowing II might not be eNpedient
70 do so-in her own proper charac-
ter-her Ladyship saw fit 70 assume
a humber cosume-that Of C. Norman
peasant maid
From the Governors lips fell an
ejaculation, he seemed about 10 speak
sterDly, but the words failed on bis
lips; instead, 'Con,inue!' be said
curtly.
"That. believe, is all, your Excel
lency, except that her ladyship eN-
pressed the desire the stupid fellow
be set at liberJy on the morrow, as
NOT worth the keeping-and-'
The mountebank started, as expect
ing now the Lady Elise 20 speak; to
denounce lin, perhaps; but IT was his
Excellency who interrupted.
"You were going 20 do SO? To set
him at liberty"
T. your ExcellencxH The auberee
des voleurs is so .uli ri the scum OF
the sands, there IS hardiy room for
them to squtrm; but youl Exceliency
wishes eif ithese paltiy rasamufpns
Sbeggars brought before you-T Z.
well we'll" The Governor .ooked
Fhond cruahed fmpANAntly
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Nnrlcf ro nEHroRs An cREDIrORs

An persons owing the late John Din any sun
whatsoever are required to paw the samc' and
creditors and other persons having claims or De
mands against the said John c Dial, now deceas
ed or against his estate, are required to file ~.
same with me at Gainesville Flnrida within thr
time prescribed by law; otherwise this notice VT
be pleaded in bar Of same.
At Gainesville Florida hi. &'i iaH Of IW'
a d. 1872
KATE PEI DlAL
As Administrative the EstaS'
oi John G. Dial deceased
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Were all medicines Is m"ritOrious A.
Chamberlain Cole Cholera and Diar"
rhoea Remedy the world would be much
better off and the percentage of ,uii0'n:
greatly decreased writes LINDSAY Scot
Of Temple, md For sale 10y all dealers.
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One way to relieve hab.tual consupa
ton is to take relularl, q mild hXai'rr
Coan's Reguleis are recommended for TIM
purpose. 25c. a box at all drug stores.
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Ny she began, when the door
opened and the Governor stood Oh the
threshold. WV
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
BOROUGH COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

Borough Council met Monday eve
ming, present Mayor Adams, Council
men Conover, McAnney and Leeds,
and Clerk Andrews.
The rules submitted at the last
meeting for the government of Coun-
ell were adopted. Council hereafter
will meet on the first and third Mon
days of every month, s p. m. during
June, July, August and September,
and p. M the other months.
A resolution was passed authoriz-
ing $500 to be raised by taxation for
interest on fire house bonds for 1912,
and an additional S640 for Borough
purposes for 1912
Collector Webster Price presented
lise of delinquent taxpayers, and he
was instructed to advertise and sell
the property on September 25.
Mr., McAnney called attention to
the fact that certain persons were
selling beer from house to house in
Pleasantville without license and
against the law, and Council intends
to prosecute these persons unless this
custom is stopped at once.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
ORGANIZE BIBLE GLASS.

A number of the members of the
Pleasantville Y. M. G. A. met at the
new headquarters Thursday evening
to discuss the organization Of a bible
class. Mr.. H. Wellington Wood, a
prominent business man Of Philadel-
phia, and Secretary Merrill, of Allan
tic City, were present and gave adj
dresses upon the subject which were
very helpful. The members followed
with their ideas, after which it was
decided to organize the class imme-
diately, next Thursday evening being
selected for the first lesson. D. w.
Macmillan was elected as leader.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
New Edifice Begun
Salem Church To Have Handsome
Stone Structure.

The first spadeful of earth, for the
construction of the new Salem Metho..
dist Episcopal Church of Pleasantville
was turned at 6.45 o'clock last FRIDAY
1 evening by James Ryon, oldest mem
,s>er of the congregation There was
, el21Sarge crowd present to witness the
>ny, several Atlantic City
sse21oo GearAeing represented in the
when lsr4sE2yon dropped the spade
it was picked up by other membars of
the congregation, and the digging was
continued until an excavation of con-
siderable depth had been made for
the foundations. Rev. Herbert j. Bel
ting, the pastor, made an address.
There was singing by the choir In
which the audience joined.
Plans for the new church call for a
lHolmesburg granite structure, 100 by
4 rs feet in dimensions. 1t will be To-
4cated at the northeast corner of Main
4 street and Park avenue. 1t is to cost
approximately $4,000. There will be
Modern features in the basement, in
cIuding social rooms, dining room and
ia completely equipped kitchen, which
can be utilized when the congrega-
tionsgive suppers, for which churches
in this part Of the State are particu-
|, larly noted, in their efforts at finan-
cling.
The chapel, which will be part of
tie rooms for worship, will be divis-
able into seven class rooms for Sun
day school purposes.
The architect is George E. Savage,
of Philadelphia, and the contractor is
James Pasquale, of Vineland. The
new edifice will be rushed as rapidly
as possible, and it is expected to have
it ready for occupancy within ten
months.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
HnW,S mis-

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case OF Gatarrh that cannot be cured BY Hahs
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Take Halrs Family Pills for eonst tmation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
WEEKS WANTS TO
GO TO ASSEMBLY.

Ellwood G. Weeks, a young lawyer
connected with the Office Of Harry
Wootton, Solicitor of Atlantic City
has announced himself as candidate
for the Assembly on the Democratic
ticket. Petitions are already going
the rounds. Weeks is a resident OF
Pleasantville and popular throughout
the county.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
COMPLIMENT TO DR.. BRICKER.

DR.. William H. Bricker, Jr., OF
Pleasantville, has just received notice
that he passed the Pennsylvania
State Medical examination which he
took in June. This is high compli-
ment to the young physician, since the
examination is very thorough and the
percentage Of successful ones is ex-
ceedinply small
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
FAIR.

The ladies Of st. Johns M. P.
Church will hold Fair in the base
ment of the church on the 18th, 30th
and 31st Of August, afternoons and
evenings. Bed quilts and fancy arti-
cles will be for sale; also ice cream
and confections.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21
DEEPER INLET ASSURED.

The Atlantic City Commissioners
and County Freeholders have agreed
to raise at once $4,000 for the deep
ening of Absecon Inlet Atlantic City
is to receive the credit for starting
the first real movement in getslng a
deeper channel to the sea and with
this is to come further plan of
building an inside harbor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1912-08-21

ADVERTISE IN THE PLEAS
ANTVILLE PRESS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. s. Osgood
pastor. Service Sunday morning at 10 80
Subject of sermon. "Life's sanctuaries 3"
Sunday school at 11.45. In place of the
usual Offering the annual contribution in
behalf of the Sunday school will be re-
ceived
First Church of Christ, Scientist Sun
day morning services at 1O45 Sunday
evening services at 7.3O, subject Soul !"
Wednesday testimonial meeting at 745
p. m Reading room open Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday from 23O to 43O
All are welcome. Emerson building, Ell
liot street
Universalist church, Rev. D. E. Trout
minister. Divine worship 1890 a. m,
with sermon: Realization of peace in
life" Sunday school 11,45. Illustrated
lecture p. m, subject, George Wash
ington," One hundred views will picture
the life and times of this great character.
special music. The public welcome to
all church services Service at Home for
the Aged at 3 p. m
Centre Congregational church, Rev.
Hoy Nj. Houghton, minister. Sunday
services: 1890 a. m, divine worship with
sermon by the pastor; 1145 a. m, Sun
uay school and meeting of the Brother
Hoou class; p. m, evangelistic meeting
win special music, and sermon by the
pastor. ms Friday, evening at 730
stereoptlcon lecture by Prof. Louis B.
Patton Phi, D., subject, Jerusalem"
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F. A.
Wells' pastor. Worship with sermon
every sunday both morning and evening,
at 1890 and respectively. The morning
subject next Sunday will be the second
of series entitled Crises of Christ
Sunday school at 11.45 Epworth league
at 8. Class meeting every Tuesday at
7.30. Prayer meeting this Friday even
ing at 100, Everybody is welcome to
these services.
First Baptist church, Rev. John r.
Cow. d. D., minister Worship with
sermon both morning and evening
Morning topic, 1.-THE helping spirit"
Evening sermon by Rev. w. A. Dayi-
son, d. D., of Burlington, "A message
to men" Bible school at r. Young
peoples meeting Tuesday evenings
Meeting for conference and prayer Fri
day evening. topic for tonight, why
was the gospel given to mem" Special
interest Is being found In the Friday
evening meetings and all are invited to
share the blessings of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16
oUILFORp.
Case Of Castle VS.. Town Of eullford.

The case of Walter II. Castle of Gull
ford Centre vs.. the town of Guilford
was heard before Judge William r.. Du-
ley of the Brattleboro municipal court
at the Broad Brook House Monday.
This is the first lawsuit in % years in
which the town has been party, and
excited much interest. The court room
was filled to overlooking during the ses-
sion, which lasted from 10 a. m, until
dark The plaintiff claimed damages for
the loss of a horse, damage to q wagon,
etc, by reason of his team falling off
low embankment extending easterly
from the small bridge near the brick
schoohouse at Gullford Centre on the
road to Hinesburg The evidence showed
that one Carl Castle was driving a pair
of horses belonging to the plaintiff over
the road In question on Dec. q, last and
when turning out to avoid a hole in the
southerly wheel track the team slipped
on the frozen ground and went over the
bank on the northerly side breaking the
forward leg of one horse, breaking a
wagon spring and spilling a quantity of
milk. The horse was at once killed and
buried and the selectmen notified They
Immediately examined the premises and
finding the hole in the wheel track to be
81 feet from the bridge only one foot
in depth at its deepest point, and that
other teams had passed the place with
out difficulty before and after the acct
dent, they disclaimed all liability on the
part of the town.
There appeared to be no great differ
ence of opinion as to the facts of the
accident, the principal questions at issue
being the legal liability of the town I'M
der the present law which limits such
liability to damage incurred on bridges
and culverts. The defense improved
every opportunity for advantage on ac-
count of technical defects in the plead
ings, which were alleged to be numer-
Gus. The court overruled a demurrer,
objections to admission of plaintiffs no.
tice, and motion for judgment. to say
nothing of sundry objections to testi-
mony Exceptions were allowed which
may take the case to the supreme court
No decision has yet been rendered, the
case having been continued to Feb. Ii
for arguments of counsel F.. f. Barber
appeared for plaintiff, ]. E. Gale for de-
PENDANT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16

Miss Ada Buttons has gone to Jack
sonville to work.
Willard Fisher went to Dummerston
Saturday and bought a pair of cattle.
Austin Nichols went to Windsor Mon
day in the interest of the New England
Order of Protection, returning home
Tuesday.
Mrs. Hosea Fisher returned home Fri
day after spending the week in Green
field with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest
Fairbanks.
The women of the West Guilford Bap-
fist church will serve an oyster supper
in Gulford Centre next week Wednes-
day evening, in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. A. Pierce. All are invited.
Miss Florence Fisher. a student in the
Clawson- Hamilton business college in
Brattleboro, was a visitor over Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hosea
Fisher.
Henry Johnson, who has been in Sis
son, Calf. the past two years working
for his brother. George. called on old
friends and neighbors last week, re-
turning to Greenfield Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16
HENRY G, KANE.

The funeral of Henry Ct. Kane, who
died in Philadelphia Feb. 6. of brights
disease, was held in his home on Brat
tie street Saturday afternoon at .
O'Clock. Mr.. Kane was sc years old. He
married Abby H. O'Neal of Putney Oct
IA, 1872. They began housekeeping in
Ashuelot, N H., where for 20 years Mr..
Kane worked in the Ashuelot Mills as
boss weaver. They moved to Brattleboro
% years ago and bought the place of
they have since lived. Mr.. Kane was a
highly respected, home loving citizen,
and left a host of friends who deeply
mourn his loss. He was at one time a
member of the Masonic order in Putney.
The funeral was largely attended. and
the many floral tributes testified to the
high esteem with which he was regard
ed Rev. Roy NJ. Houghton OBLIGATED
and the body was placed in the tomb in
Morningside cemetery Among the out
of-town people who attended the funeral
were Mrs. Jennie Boyes of Philadelphia.
c. j. Neal of Meadville Pa, Mrs. Felch
and Mr.. Simpson of Ashuelot, Mrs.
Turner of Winchester, Elgin Jones of
keene, Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Holman of
Hinsdale, Alfred Wier of Boston, Mr.
and Mrs. GWill H. Dickinson, Frank
Dickinson, Warner Kathan and Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Reed of Putney, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Reed of Dummerston
The bearers were Will H. Dickinson,
Frank Dickinson, Alfred Wier and A. w
j. wilkins. For the present Mrs. Kane
will occupy the homestead on Brattle
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16
POMONA GRANGE MEETING,

Windham county Pomona Grange
held an interesting meeting with Putney
Grange in Putney. Saturday, Worthy
Master Fred Smith presiding. State
Lecturer E. H Hallett addressed the
meeting and held a conference with the
several subordinate lecturers present
An excellent literary program was in
charge of the lecturer, Mrs. NJ. E. Brown
which consisted of music, readings, reci-
tations. a 15-minute farce, a paper on
The home garden" by Bessie Bradley
and one on Insect enemies to Vermont
orchards by George D. Aiken. The at
tendance was excellent, being over 81
at the afternoon session. A class of Il
was. obligated in the fifth degree. Put
ney, Protective, Vermont, West Towns
bend, Evening STAR West Dummerston
Wide Awake and a Grange from Maine
were represented Mr. Aiken's paper
was above the average in excellence and
deserves special mention. The next meet
Ing will be held with Vernon Grange in
Vernon March H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-16
COUNTLESS cUPIos AND HEARTS.
Episcopal Fair an Attractive Event
Supper and Farce Delightful Features
Beautiful Decorations

Cupid and St. Valentine held full sway
in Grange hall Wednesday afternoon and
evening during the St. Valentine fair
given under the auspices of the women
of st. Michaers Episcopal church. AS
the fair was held on st. Valentines day
hearts and miniature Cupids were prom
inent in the decorations and in the cos
tunes of the women in charge. The hall
was decorated with countless pasteboard
hearts on strings which hung from the
ceiling and gave a novel effect. All the
booths were decorated with hearts and
the women were dressed in white with
red heart shaped aprons.
At the right of the entrance to the
hall was the grab table. This consisted
of two decorated tubs from which the
children took their articles and it was
decorated in white with two large hearts,
pierced with golden arrows, on the front
side. The table was in charge of Miss
Marion Allen and Mrs. George Sercombe.
The candy table was decorated with
large hearts and with red and white
crepe paper and Mrs. F. E. Barber and
Miss Mabel Babb dispensed the sweets.
In the corner was pitched a gypsy's tent
and for small sum Miss c. E. Hawkins
and Miss M. S. Tubman of Wellesley
college searched the future and told
those who crossed their palms with sill
yer what was in store for them. Across
the hall stood the fancy articles table
in charge of Mrs. W. r. Daley, Mrs.
A. w Montgomery, Mrs. George e.
Sherman and Miss Jennie Houghton.
This table was decorated in red and
white and small hearts. The lemonade
booth stood in the corner and was dec
grated with white paper with three red
hearts along the border 1t was pre-
sided over by Mrs. e. M. Adds and Mrs.
Carrie McVeigh The flower booth was
In nf han nd
rated in red with two large punches of
narcissus on the uprghts which held the
upper part. Cut flowers and ported
plants were on sale and a profusion of
violets were sold within a few minutes
after the doors were opened. Mrs. M.
F. Britton, Mrs. E. s. 'Cowles and Mrs.
p. c. Henley sold the flowers, assisted
by Doris Gibson and Jane Dorothy Da-
ley as flower girls.
supper was served in the banquet
hall from to o'clock and was very
well patronized The menu consisted Of
chicken salad. cold ham. beef loaf, es-
caloped oysters. rolls, ice cream, cake
and coffee. Candles were used for IL
Elimination and upon each table was set
lockwood tree bearing as fruit hun
dreds of tiny red hearts. The Mattresses
Wore white dresses and red heart shaped
aprons. Miss Ruth w. Childs and Mrs.
Margaret Gatty were In charge of the
supper. The menu cards were dainty
bits of hand painted art and bore repre-
sensations of Cupid. They were the
handiwork of Miss Frances Guild. The
napkins also bore Cupids picture.
During the evening the amusing farce
Men not wanted" was presented under
the direction of Myron p. Davis and de-
lighted the audience by its comedy and
satire. Those who took part were Miss
Jane Brew Miss Alice Croll, Miss Eva
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SIX MILES OF SIDEWALKS NEEDED
Could Be Made Of Cement Concrete for 65OcMatte May Be
Brought Up in Coming Town Meeting


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