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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
SmithsOn on the Continent

1t was electrical. The Italians
face relaxed. The anger went out of
his black eye. He bowed magnificent
ly and stepped aside, and after vol
uble explanation to the lovers, sat
down.
Smithson whistled mentally.
''Phew, He thinks I've apologized."
Presently the tall man turned, and,
pointing to Smithson's gold watch,
stammered slowly: "You-haf-
timer"
What. You speak English?"
smithson proudly exposed to view
the face of the watch.
"A leetle," was the answer.
All four were now smiling. The
beautiful girl, especially, seemed
gratified at the calm after the storm.
The train ran into the station.
"Naples?" Smithson exclaimed.
"Anpoli," the italian answered.
You eat?"
Rather"
With a pleasant farewell the lovers
departed in a carriage, and Smithson,
casting after the beautiful girl a re-
gretful glance, accompanied the tall
man on foot to a restaurant AN
experience to tell the chaps at home"
he told himself. Cant stand a vaca-
ton without incident"
But he grumbled when, after a
M e la1{a.Ya f,I, h., \
scarcely swallow. the proprietor of
the restaurant negligently placed be-
fore him a bill for two.
An Argument.
mo, no, you mistake" he said cas-
lily.
Sir our price" stammered the pro-
prietor, reproachfully And the dark
man nodded assent.
But I've not brought you-you
brought me-you crook" Smithson
expostulated He offered five francs,
half the sum claimed
The proprietor rejected it with a
torrent of protest endless as the dark
mans in the train.
Smiling, as before, Smithson re-
peated the verse which had then
acted so soothingly, 1t had no eff
feet Finally he exploded: Il wish
knew Paradise Lost I'd recite
the whole book at youi" As a last
resort, with a forced smile he began:
The boy stood on the burning
deck"
'Burnidek?" the proprietor inter-
rupted. What ess burnidel1'?"
"Confound you!" Smithson thun-
dered, that's where the boy stood
Do you think I'm going to listen to
you fellows EARNING without saying
a wOrd?"
A passing gendarme entered Pro-
test was useless. AS an alternative
to accompanying the officer Smithson
paid ten francs and stamped into the
street.-the gendarme accepting from
the proprietor one franc for settling
the dispute.
on his way to the landing stage,
whittier he went to inquire If his liner
were in, Smithson felt for his watch
1t was gonel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Bright Ewes.

A less steady eye would have quail
ed beneath the Italians flashing gaze.
But SmithsOn had noticed the curious
bewitching light in the orbs of the
beautiful girl, which were directed
toward his face, and he replied grand
ly:
Not at ALL"
The dark man retortei with a tor
rent of sentences.
Smithson might have used the sin
gle Italian word he knew, apologize"
but he recalled the advice given him
by an uncle at Dover: Nephew. if
you get into a vocal dilemma with a
foreigner meet volubility with volu-
bility-recite poetry, anything; but
don't falter, and, above all, gesticu-
late and smile"
Sentence on sentence still stumbled
from the dark man. look of soft
ness had come into the eyes of the
girl opposite put she chung to her
lover as if the little clerk was a bold
highwayman.
There was no longer any reassur-
ance in the beautiful girls face. When
the little clerk sought IT she cringed
before his glance and the tall man
moved to screen her from view.
The train slowed down slightly OC-
cdSlOndlly the little clerk cast fur
tive glance at the scenery flying by
He could think only of poetry as a
means of stemming the others tide Of
wrath. He leaned back and with the
smile of a seraph looked up at him
and begin In pathetic, pacifying tones:
An Experiment.
Il am out of humanity's reach,
l must finish my journey alone.
Never hear the sweet music of speech,
l start at the sound Of my own"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

THINGS went along quietly with Jennie for
i three or four weeks She had paid the
S1.5O weekly insallment on her clothes reg
ularly, but she noticed everything was not quite
right at the office. Her former girl friend would
not speak to her, and Jennie often noticed her wills
pering to the other girls and then they would all
look at Jennie.
Jennie knew they talking about her, but
she could not find out what it was they said.
Usually, i'm the office during the duh season.
they laid several of the girls Off let them go en-
ttrely, but they always kept the best ones-the
ones that always did just little MORE than the
boss asked them to do.
Jennie had always been among these, for she
worked hard and kept her mind on her work
that is she used to before slegot the foolish ideas
about clothes and wanting to do like other girls
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

"HEY were openly counting!
1t was in the Continental
train running down to Naples.
Smithson, clerk in a London shipping
office, on the most ambitious vacation
Of his life was the chief spectator.
The tall. dark Italian who was talk
ing to the young couple in animated
style did not seem at all embarrassed
by their conduct.
Smithson shifted in his corner seat
and tried not TO look in their direc-
ton. But his glance repeatedly
strayed to the accomplishment girl,
jet-haired, brilliant eyed, whose ador-
er. as young and sun tinted as herself,
embraced her neck with his right arm.
and fondled her fingers with his other
hand.
"Ah!"
Smithson had remembered he was
in Italy-the country of romance. He
felt more at ease. To show his toler-
ance he would beg a match. Igno-
rance of italian was nothing to a man
crossing the Continent to catch a Ger
man liner for the return Mediterra-
mean trip-all to be achieved in a
fortnight.
After several genial glances at the
trio, which seemed to give great Of
Tense, he took out his pipe, and, fixing
his eyes on the tall. dark man. he
pointed to his empty bowl and struck
an imaginary match on his trousers.
A direct insult could not have
caused a more startling outourst. II
came like a gunshot-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

attention to one of the most neglected
parts of everybody's education. The
man OF woman who knows the birds is
a rara avis -'rare bird'') in these days,
and that, too, when so much is said of
the charms and wonders OF natural
history. Even in the country, there
are only about half a dozen birds, such
as the robin, the bobolink, the barn
swallow. the bluebird and the sparrow,
that any person you meet can'tell you
anything about. For most people birds
are only birds. Yet If you will read
such a book as old Gilbert Whites
Natural History of Selborne"-one of
the most delightful books ever written
you will he quickly convinced that
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Talked Through His Nose.

From America comes the story of
Scotsman who, while viewing a stat
ne Of George Washington, was APP
preached by an interested American.
q think you'll agree with me, sir"
said the American. that he was a
great and good man. A lie never
passed his lips"
''Weel, said the Scot. ~ suppose he
talked through his nose. like the rest
o. ye."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Accepted.

Darling" whispered the ardent
sutton AZ lay my fortune at your
feet"
Your fortune?" replied she in sur
prise. Il didn't know you had one"
Wei. it isn't much OF a fortune,
but 1t will look large beside those tiny
feet"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

she
OF late Jennie had been thinking more of the
good times she had and wanted to have. than she
had of her work, and had made several mistakes
in her work, for which she called down. by
the boss.
She felt and knew that the other girl was doing
all she could to make Jennie lose her job. and
what then of the $3.50 weekly nstallment on her
clothes, and also the remainder of her $500 week
that was so badly needed at home.
Jennie had not seen the fellow since Tom met
them at the door going to the hotel and had re-
allied what narrow escape she had when Tom
told her what an awful place it was. One of the
girls told Jennie that the boss wanted to see her
and with dryness in her throat and futtering
heart she went slowly toward the private office of
the boss. HAL COFFMAN.
ITO be cOntnued)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Mild and Bitter

gerly seeing an opening for effective ar
gument. And what ! want to know
is, when that's going to be, for. you see,
supposing you was 10 stay here for
ever; then you wouldn't ever settle 1t.
Now, as man to man. would your"
Mr.. Twigg laughed.
We'll, no." he admitted, pleasantly.
"Since you put it that way, I shouldn't.
But you needn't be afraid. Very nice
place, this-pleasant, and quiet, and all
that, but not quite the spot for a per
manent residence. As matter Of fact,
| was thinking Of leaving this morning.
There's train in about a half hour,
Isn't there? And I've sent my trunks
up to the station"
"Oh, you have, have your" said Mr.
Pollock, with a momeutary suspicion.
Then you and me can settle up before
you go-comfortable and pleasantlike "
Certainly" answered Mr. Twigg,
promptly. i've just got 10 go upstairs
and pack the small handbag and then
I'll come down and settle up"
Every well, SIR" said Mr. Pollock, be-
coming more respectful at the pros
pect Of approaching payment. You
can't say no fairer than that"
His Account.
He went into the bar to add up the
details Of his account, putting on a few
dollars for luck When Mr. Twigg de
seconded he presented him with the bill
The fisherman put down his handbag
and thrust his hands into his trouser
pockets, as though to produce the neces-
sary coin. In the midst of the process
he paused and looked abstractedly at
the landlord.
You've treated me very WELL" he
said, and shall recommend this place
to my friends. And in return. 1 can
show you tip that ought to be use
full to a man in your line of business.
II you'd like to know I can show you
a way to get two kinds of beer out of
one barrel"
1.-TWO kinds of beer out of one bar
rel?" said Mr. Pollock, staring. why,
It cant be done"
1.-TWO kinds Of beer" repeated Mr.
Twigg Mild and bitter"
well, il you can do that" said Mr.
Pollock, scratching his head, you're a
marvel
IT'S perfectly easy when you know
how to do it," answered Mr.. Twige,
nonchalantly. 'Tn be glad to show it
to you You've got BARREL Of beer
in the cellar, | suppose?"
Just got a new one this morning, q"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
A Vacation Idea.

"A vacation lued.
When you go into the. country or
to the seashore for your vacation,
take a book on ORTHODOXY along,
and make acquaintance with the
many species of birds which you are
sure to see. Study them with an
opera glass and make photographs of
them with your camera. Learn to
distinguish them from one another
not only by their plumage, but by
their songs, their calls. their manner
of flight, the character of their nests
and the places that they most fire.
quent; watch their daily life and
habits; follow them through the fields
them! You will find in this way that
a new source of interest in the world
you live in has been opened for you.
One of the recollections of child
hood that l should most regret to
dose is that of the wonderful song
Of a thrush that | used to hear at
shutdown, ringing across the fields
from some far away hidden place. the
sweetest sound I ever heardl l
would leave my play and stop to
listen in simple wonder. 1t was long
before l found out the name of the
bird that sang that marvellous even
ing song, which fascinated everyone
who listened to it, and 1 never caught
sight of the bird ITSELF and yet it
seems to me that shall hear that
melody as long as the cells of mem
DRY transmit their Impressions!
And yet men endowed with the d.
vine gift of human intelligence muir
der birds by Wholesale; murder them
for their plumage; murder them to
get new dainty for jaded appetites;
murder them, most horrible of all, for
the mere sake of killing; to see their
delicate feathers fly from the impact
of the shot, and their little bodies
drop nanged upon the ground! And
this is caIIed-SPoRT!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

N n r. POLLOCK, the landlord of the
N Comfortable GIL" sat at his
door looking out upon the
dusty road and the stretch of meadow
beyond and beyond that again at the
line Of pollard willows which marked
the stream. He took from his pocket
large white handkerchief, upon which
crop Of red spots had broken out
very much as though it had had the
measles, and wiped his forehead with
it, careless of infection
The morning was hot, and he had just
been engaged in severe physical exer-
ton, nothing less than the conveyance,
with the help OF the brewers men, of
thirty-slx gallon barrel Of ale into the
cellar. The feat had been safely ac-
complished and he had cause for salts
faction. Yet all was not well with him.
There was a slight frown upon his fore
head and a thoughtful expression in his
watery blue eyes as they roved across
the meadows to a spot by the stream,
where stood a figure of a man clad in
Norfolk jacket and knee breeches and
carrying a fishing rod. Mr.. Pollock
eyed him thoughtfully, and scratched
his stubble on his chin-of which he had
two.
Been here three weeks" he NUT
tered, and l amt seen the color of his
money yet, Promises-yes! Settle when
he goes! But then. he amt a-going
and living on the fat of the land, too
Not overmuch baggage to speak of. OF
course, he may be a gentleman. Very
likely he IS. But then, again. he mayn't
be. No. It's no go I'll have II out
with him this very morning"
He stiffened in his determination as
he saw the fisherman turn from the
stream and come toward him across the
meadows. 1t was evident that the
mornings sport had not proved very sat
isfactory. As he came nearer he re-
vealed himself as a slightly built man
with dark hair, narrow black eyes and
a humorous twist about the corners OF
his mouth. He greeted Mr.. Pollock
cheerfully, but the landlord, having
made up his mind to an unpleasant
duty. was not to be put of by bland
ishments.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
He Speaks.

Morning, Mr. Twigg" he said alb
ruptly, in response to the fshermans
greetings. NO luck I suppose one
can't do much when the skys as bright
as it is. There's a small matter l was
wanting to speak to you about-that lit
tie account of mine"
He coughed and drew his stout form
a little more upright. Mr. Twigg's dark
eyes rested upon him moment and
then wandered away to the right, 10
where the little country station stood,
neat and trim, amongst its iowery
beds.
Il think l told you" he said, that
proposed to settle when J left"
Exactly" answered Mr.. Pollock ca
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

attractive, and merciless hunting has
almost driven them from the eastern
shores of the United States. as well as
from those Of Western Europe and
the British Isles ..
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
A Knowing Bird.

But they know their enemy and in
recent times they have chosen their
breeding places in spots almost mac
cessible to the hunters Lately one OF
their concealed breeding places has
been found on a lonely part of the
coast of Norfolk, England. and the
photographs were taken there by
hunters who had no other aim than to
increase our knowledge Of the ways
and peculiarities of animals which, as
far as we know, have as good a right
to enjoy the gifts of nature as we
have.
One interesting fact about this home
Of English terms Is that ii is believed
to be far older than the British EN-
pire, there being evidence that they
have inhabited it from a time anterior
to that of the arrival of the conquer
ing Normans.
The story of the terms serves to call
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

the bird world is worth a great deal of
attention, and that those who know
nothing about it are as ignorant of
some of natures greatest charms as
from another
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Mrs, Drusilla McGowan.

One of South Gardeners daughters
Mrs. Drnsilla MCGOWAN. passed away.
Monday, last, at the Mount Pleasant
Home in RoXbury, Mass, Hwhere she
had been an inmate since 1907. She
was born, Aug. 2. 1895. and was the
second daughter of the late Charles
Lawrence. She is connected on the
mothers side with the Morrell family
of Winthrop. One of her pleasures I'M
til quite recently has been to repeat
the names of her relatives on both
sides; but toward the last these names
had faded entirely from her memory.
She was married when quite young
to F. L. MCGOWAN, an old steamboat
and hotel man. probably we'll remer-
bered by the Older generation.A He
died five years ago: and three Years
ago this month her only child. Charles
F. MCGOWAN, died. She missed the
companionship of her husband and
son, for she loved them both devoted
ly. She had never realized that they
were passed from earth. To her they
We're always Just away in New York.
or "off on the boat" always expecting
them to come to take her to South
Gardiner to mothers" And we could
never bear to dispel the illusion. When
she would ask Where is Mack?" we
would reply che is in South Gardiner
with his father" ooh, that's all right
she would say 'ff he's with his faith
err
OF old she faithfully read her tesla
ment and prayed. but. for short time
she had not read any and instead OF
praying she had only praised. No Pc
titions, had passed her lips only
praise His name!- Praise His dear
NAME" which she repeated over and
over.
There was short Universalist SER
vice at the Home" Wednesday. Her
daughter-in-law and two cousins be-
ing the only relatives present; but
many of the old ladies' of the Home"
attended and all united in praising her
beautiful disposition, patience and in
variable amiability.
The remains left Boston, Thursday
morning, for South Gardiner for in
terment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
BANKRUPTCY CASES.
Petitions Filed and Discharges Filed
In the District Court, Portland.

Portland, Me-. Feb. The following
bankruptcy petitions have been filed
in the office of the clerk of the United
States district court:
Gilbert n. Grant, Houlton tailor.
Secured claims, S2St: unsecured claims,
s3SS.s5; assets. $26420. Listed creditors
from Houlton, Boston, Philadelphia.
Pa, Chicago, ILL.,, and Pittsfeld
Mass Willard S. Levin OF Houlton,
attorney
Frank McMannus, Township No :,
$11,54s.4o; assets, 1885, Listed creditors
of Bangor, Patten. Houlton, Portland,
Rucksport, Caribou. Oxbow, Scotch
Lake. Smyrna Mills, Island Falls, Mil
linoeket, Ashland. Masardis Old Town
and Rochester, y. Y. Seth S. Thornton
of Haulton, attorney.
The following discharges have been
allow ed by Judge Clarence Hale in tbs
United States district court:
Walter w. Files. Mabel II. Young
Mosher and Allenah NJ. Sehofield OF
Portland, Joseph u. Mealey of Rock
land. Motion c. Grover of Auburn
Boardman V. sp-a re of Corinna
Edwin J. Linnell of Bangor. Percy
Musgraye of Eden, W. f. Jones & Co
of Morrill,. Amos p. Lord and Thomas
w. Lothrop of Belfast, Timothy G.
Fellows Of .Winterport and Minnie E
Clement of Westfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
BURNED TO DEATH.
Mrs. Emma 3. Thompson Loses Life
In Fire That Destroys Her Home.

Freedom. Me, Feb. 2.-tSpeciaD.-
Mrs. Emma Bryant Thompson was burn
ed to death, Friday night, in fire. which
destroyed her home and all its contents
Lookers-on We're powerless to save her
although her form was thought to be
seen through the windows of the burning
dwelling
A party going home from the Samoset
Club minstrel show held in the Grange
hall discovered the fire as they passed her
house One broke in door and others
searched for Mrs. Thompson, but she
could not be found.
The skeleton could be discerned, Satur-
day morning, in the ruins, just where
some thought, Friday night, that they
could see a human form, being powerless
to rescue because of the fierce flames.
Mrs. Bryant Thompson purchased this
place and moved there, only a few weeks
ago She was a woman of ample means
and lived alone in her small home in
the village, except when her niece, Miss
Gladys Bryant, who is a student in Oak
Grove Seminary, was with her. Her
brother, Buchanan Bryant, is living in
Freedom village and sister, Mrs. Fletch-
er in California. who survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Chicago Will Merge
All Its Railways.

Chicago, Feb. Mayor Harrison
and members of the city council COM
mittee on transportation are under
stood to have reached an agreement
on the general terms of plan author
izing the consolidation of the surface
and elevated railroads of Chicago, the
construction of a system of subways
and the merger of all three, accord
ing to morning newspaper.
This combina ton ultimately will
represent from $40000o,000 TO 100000, =
600. and statements of street railway
officials are to the effect that in 40
years the, city will own the entire
property. without additional cost at
the time of transfer.
This municipal ownership of all
transportation facilities will be ac-
complished by utilizing the city's per-
centage of profits to assist in retiring
the financial obligations of the various
traction companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Woman illustrates
Murderer's Attempt
To Break from Jail.

Ellsworth, Me-, Feb. "A desperate at
tempt to escape from the county jail was
made, Saturday by Edwin Goodman,
aged II, prisoner awaiting trial at the
April term Of the supreme court on the
charge of numbering Captain Harry G.
Young at Surry ON Oct. %.
Goodwin. assisted by a tramp charged
with committing a burglary at Trunk
Pond, attacked and slightly injured Dep
uty Sheriff G.. T. Newman. The attempt
was frustrated by the wife of Sheriff f.
o. Silsby, who heard the connection and
had the presence of mind to shut and
lock the outer door of the Jail, after
which she gave the alarm.
Deputy Sheriff Newman entered the jail
corridor shortly after noon to remove
the dinner dishes from the cells. AS his
back was turned, Goodwin struck him
over the head with short club, knock
ing him down, but not rendering him UNI
conscious. The prisoner attempted TO
take the keys from him, but Newman
fought 10 retain them.
Before help came In response to the
alarm given by the sheriff's wife, other
prisoners went to the officers assistance.
Goodwin confessed TO the murder charge
in the municipal court when arraigned a
few days after Captain Young was killed
by a blow over the head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Sunday, in the Churches.

Candelmass or the Feast of the
Fabrication, was celebrated in the
church >of the Sacred Heart, at IL. 30.
Sunday morning, at the opening of
mass. A solemn service was held. when
a large congregation was present.
Pure wax candles that are to be used
during the year We're blessed At all
masses wax candles are required and
they are kept in the homes of the
members of the congregation for va
rious purposes. At the same service
it was also the opening of the forty
hours devotion, which will continue
until Tuesday morning An early
mass will be held at o'clock. Mon
day morning. Father Carey will be
assisted by visiting priests from other
parishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
George c. Stantial.

Word has been received here of the
death of George c. Stantial, which oc-
CURED in Melrose, Mass, about Jan.
10. Mr.. Stantial was former resi-
dent of Hallowell, having been born
in this city, Dec. 5, 1880. He is well =
remembered by many of the older cit
izens For number of years past he
has been\in business in Melrose and
was very successful, retiring from ac-
tive affairs in 1907. He was prom
inent in all the Masonic bodies. He
was secretary of Wyoming Lodge, A.
+. and A. M, for as years, having 43
years of active service to his credit.
during which time he did not miss a
meeting. For the past five years, he
was secretary emeritus. He had also
been prominent in the affairs of the
city of MelroSe.