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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15


from beneath TIE apparatus upsettins
Glass;, VINO rose in tine to fling his
charge back into the deluge.
Let me out" yelled the athlete.
and made another dash, at which his
guardian beloved:
"Stsnd still or III wallop you!
what's got into you. anyhow"
The heads Of Slower and Willie
thrust through the door, nodded with
qualification.
IT'S sot him livened up consider.
able" ouoth lie former. Listen 70
that"
1t seene3 that battle must be in
progress behind the screen, for, min.
gled with the gasping screams of the
athlete and the hoarse commands of
the trainer, came sounds of physical
contact. The barrel rocked upon its
scaffold, the curtains swayed and
tapped violently.
Stand still"
"Its-it's as c-c.cold as ice!"
NIX! You're overheated, that's all"
"Ow-ww! Ooo-h-h. Pm DYING"
It'll do you good"
He's certainly trainin him some"
said Slower.
Larry, I've got cramp!"
1T did harden him." acknowledged
Willie.
What's wrong with you anyhow"
demanded Glass.
ITS not me, it's the w-w-water!"
Evidently Speed made a frantic
iunge here and escaped, for the flow
Of water ceased.
ut froze d-d.during the night Oh.h!
I'm cold!"
Gold, Ell? Get onto that rubbing
board; III warm you"
An instant later the cowmen heard
the sounds of a violent Shaping min
gled with groans
go easy, say! I'll be black and
blue all-look out!-not SO much in
one spot! Owl"
Turn over!"
Hes spankin' him." said Slower ad
miringly.
Again the spatting arose. this time
like the sound of musketry fusilade,
during which Berkeley Fresno entered
by the other door.
Don't be SO brutal" walled the
patient to his masseur.
I'm pretty near through. There!
Now get up and Dress ordered the
trainer, who pushing his way out
through the blankets, halted at sight
bf the onlookers.
How is he?" demanded Slower.
He-he's trained to the minute. I'm
dom my share, gents"
Sounds that way" acknowledged
stover's companion. Say. does it look
hike we'd VIM
"Well, he just breezed a mile in
'orty, with his mouth open"
"A mile?" Fresno queried.
"A mile?" Fresno queried.
Yes, regular mile--seven thou.
sand five hundred and thirty feet"
is forty good?" queried Willie.
Good? Why. Salvador never worked
70 faster. Here he is now-look for
yourselves"
Speed appeared, partly clad. and
glowing with ricn salmon pink.
Good morning" said Fresno DO
Hte'y. I came in 70 see how YOU
liked he cold water"
80 that VIA one of your California
JOKES. EN-: Well, III"
Speed noyed ominously IN tno d.
recnon ~ tbs tsaor, but Willie checked
him.
We gut tha ice in that bari, Mr..
Speed"
YOU
Willis and Stsver bodied.
"Tbea LIT poe tell you | expea to
>ave r1auno1,a from that bath" The
fouhg man cougbsd holloway. That's
We WY caught II onca bsfore, and It
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15
PALMS UP.

First Guest-'Im sure ! don't know
why they call this hotel The Palms. Do
you? I've never seen a palm anywhere
near the place"
Second Guest-"You'l see them before
you go. It's pleasant little surprise the
walters keep for the guests to the last
day Of their stay. New Orleans States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15

Even III ne MADE clean breast OF thu
whole AFFAIR to Jean, or to her brothe,
when he arrived, what good would tina
do? De doubted Jacks ability to saw,
him, In the light OF what had Jus
passed; for men like Willie careC
nothing for the orders of the person
whose pay roll they CHANGED to grace
And Willie was not alone, either; the
rest OF the crew were equally des
perate. What heed would these no
mads pay to Jack Chapins commands
once they learned the truth?
There were still, however, two DAYS
of grace, and TO youth two days is ar
eternity. Therefore, he closed his eyes
and trusted to the unexpected. How
the unexpected could get past that
grim, watchful sentry just outside the
door he could not imagine, but when
the breakfast-bell reminded him of his
hunger, he banished his fears for the
sake of the edibles his custodians had
served.
Don't you want anything to eat?'
he inquired, when Larry made no move
to depart for the cookhouse.
No"
Not hungry, eh?"
I'm hungry enough to eat q plush
cushion, but"
WHAT"
Mary"
"Mariedetta?"
Sure. She's been chasin' me again
II somebody don't side track that Gu,
ban. I'll have to lick Carara" He
sighed. II told you we'd ought to tin
can 1t out Of here. Now it's too late. "
IL was perhaps half-hour later
that Helen Blake came tripping into
tho gymnasium, radiant, sparkling, her
crisp white dress touched here and
there with blue that matched her eyes,
In her hands sunshade, a novel, and
a mysterious little bundle.
We were SO sorry to lose you al
breakfast" she began
Wally led her 10 the cosey-corner
and seated himself beside her.
Il suppose it is part of this hor
rid training. would never have men
toned that foot race IL I had dreamed
1t would be like this"
Hero at least was soul that sym
pathized.
Tho only hardship is not to see
you" he declared softly.
Miss Blake dropped her eyes.
Il thought you might like to go walk.
ing; It's a gorgeous morning. You
see, I've brought book to read to you
while you rest-you must be tired aft.
er your run"
Il am, and I will. This is awfully
good Of you, Miss Blake" Speed rose
overwhelmed with Joy, but the look OF
Glass was not to be passed up. q
I'm afraid it's impossible, however"
The blue eyes flew open in aston
ishment. Why" the girl questioned
They won't let me. I'm sup
posed to keep TO myself"
They? WhoH"
Glass"
Miss Blake turned Indignantly upou
Larry. DO you mean to say Mr.
Speed can't go walking with me?"
II never said nothing Of the sort"
declared the trainer HE can 70 II
he wants TO-"
"Just the same. I-oughtn't to do It,
There Is q strict routine"
A lift Of the brows and a courteous
smile proclaimed Miss Blake's perfect
indifference to tho subject, Just as VIII
lie sauntered past the open window
and spoke to Glass beneath his breath:
cit her out!"
I'm 30 sorry. May show you Q
surprise | brought for you?" She un.
wrapped her parcel, and proudly dis
nisvak Il Qalna snsemic cake xerlsnd-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15

stand still or ri Waiiep You'll"
wouldn't surprise me bit II I'd be too
sick to run by Saturday"
oh. no; you don't get pneumony
but once"
And, besides" Fresno added, at
wouldn't have time to show up by
Saturday"
Get that icechest out of my room,
that's all; 1t makes the air damp"
mo indeed!" said Still Bill. We're
goin' to see that you use 1t reg'la 4"
Then Of Glass he inquired: What do
you do to him next?"
I give him a nerve treatment. A
laHk-rabbit jumped at him this NOR!
h&AadAka haltsa n the pptsiAasasass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15
. CHAPTER XIV,

OW that the possibility Of es
cape from the Flying Heart
was cut off. the young mar
felt agonizing regret that he
had not yielded to his train
er's earlier opportunities
and taken refuge in flight
while there was yet time
Everything was too latenow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-15
CopyriSht, 1910, by Harper & RrOthen
CHAPTER XIII.

@ you know. Larry, I'm DE
ginning 10 like these warn
showers; they rest me- A:
he spoke, Wa1ly took his
place beneath the barrel and
pnlle2 the cord that con
nected with the nozzle. The
next Instant he uttered a
niprcino khrink md lnrnad
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
 ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON
The Children Carried Out a Credit able Programme-Arrangements for Wednesday Evening.

Although 1t was decidedly wintry at 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon. lair representation of children from all over the city gathered to sing carols and hymns at the public Christmas tree on Union square. The little folks assembled in the town hall, under the guidance of the chairman of the pro- gramme committee, marching down and taking their places on the city hall steps. With Prof J. Herbert George directing, they sang It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Little Town of Bethlehem, Holy Night, While Shep- herds Watched Their Flocks, Away in a Manager, Harkl the Herald Angels Sing, Shout the Glad Ttdings and o Come, All Ye Faithful.
 For accompaniment the chorus had comets played by Professor George, John M. Swahn, IaRue Bliven, Frank B. King and Reginald Ashbey, with Fred N. Cash. baritone. While the majority of the singers were small children, and their voices did not carry very far, their singing pleased the as- semblage of adults in the square and the little singers had an enjoyable hour out of the gathering.
 Souvenir Leaflets.
 Children of all ages were among the onlookers and the brilliantly lighted tree was universally admired. As souvenirs, all the little people were
 
 the hymns and carols sung, which had been arranged in story form by Pro- feccor George, according to this synop sis: Midnight, in Bethlehem, on a Holy night, while shepherds watched their 1ocks, the Babe born in a manager, angels sang and the people shouted for joy, finale, Adeste Fideles.
 Several amateur photographers se- cured pictures of the tree after it was lighted. There is hardly an hour dur ing the day or evening that groups of children or their elders are not gath cred about this glittering tree of light and love.
 Windup New Years Eve.
 All are hoping now for good weather Wednesday evening for the Windup of the celebration. A number of the mecrhants, through Mayor T. c. 9Hur- phy, have suggested to the general committee chairman that g o'clock New Years eve would be a good time for the exercises, as then the stores will be closed, giving merchants and clerks an opportunity of joining the audience in Union square.
 This suggestion has been favored by the committee and Wednesday nights exercises will begin at o'clock. This will not interfere with the watch night services, as those assembled about the tree can reach their respective churches in ample time to watch the old year out and to welcome in the new. It is a night when the majority of the townspeople will not keep very early hours, and by setting forward the time of beginning to 9 o'clock the com mittee feels that there will be no pos sibility of interfering with the impor- tant New Years eve shopping.
 There may be q few changes of pro- gramme necessitated, but the exercises are certain to be varied and inspiring and of a character to please all assem- bled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29

It remained for the Ladies auxiliary, No. 1S A. o. H., of this city Mrs. Mary l.. Sliney president. to furnish the first public entertainment to be given at the state tuberculosis hospital on Sun day afternoon. which they did in a masterly manner in the nature of a concert and programme.
 The party, 40 in number, left this city on the 245 trolley and the pro- gramme for the occasion opened half hour later, previous to which they were hospitably received at the institu- tion by Dr. Hugh B. Campbell, the su- peTintendent.
 The following was the programme rendered, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Danihy'S orchestra of four pieces rende ering ex- cellent music for the musical numbers: Overture, Our Band; Adeste Fideles; solo, The Dying Flower. by A. Rotoli, Miss Mollie James; Home Circle, or chestra; Hearts Bloom, orchestra; piano selection, Alice. by Archer, Miss Marguerite Hughes; Holy God We Praise Thy Name, chorus of 40 voices; solo, Killarney. Mrs. Timothy J. Dono- van; There's a Girl in the Heart of Maryland, orchestra; duet, Dreamland, Miss Catherine and Mrs. Mary l.. Sli- ney; Martina. orchestra; remarks, Dr. Hugh B. Campbell; City Lights, or chestra; solo, Sole Mic, by Ed di Capua. Miss Mollie James; Rigoletto, orchestra; America, chorus of 40 voices.
 All the numbers were enthusfastical- ly received and when Mrs. Mary L. Sliney, the president. introduced Dr. Campbell for few remarks the genial doctor expressed the pleasure which the patients an dhospftal corps had enjoyed from the programme given The doctor in the course of his re- marks said that it was the nrst organ ization of this city which had honored the institution with such a message of good cheer to all. and invited the society to repeat their visit when their time permitted.
 Mrs Sliney, responding for the so- ciety to the doctors remarks, stated that the three principles upon which the society was founded stood for friendship, unity and Christian charity
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29
WEDDING.
Lockwood-Durr. L

Miss Bertha e Lockwood, daughter of MT and Mrs. Frank T. Lockwood of Pittsfeld, Mass, and Carl M Durr, only son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Durr, were united in marriage on Christmas day at noon by Dr. Hamilton of the PittsfeId M. E. church. The bride was attended by a, former classmate, Miss Alice McFarlane of Sound Beach. The best man was Henry Tabor, a cousin of the groom.
 The bride was attired in a chiffon broadcloth suit of the new shade of elephants breath, trimmed with lynx fur, and hat to match, combined with Copenhagen blue pIumes. She wore a corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley. Miss McFarlane was very prettily gowned in a combination of white shadow lace and black velvet. She wore white carnations.
 Miss Lockwood has been a success ful kindergarten teacher in a Nor wich school for the past four years. Mir. Durr is one of the highly esteem ed young men of Norwich and a pros porous business man, being engaged in the electrical contracting business. He is also a member of both the Masons and the L o. Q. F.
 Guests were present from PittSfieId Conn. and New York. Mr and Mrs. Durr left on an evening train amid a shower of confetti and rice for Deep River, Conn.,. where they will be at home to relatives and friends after January 1. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29
SENT TO HOSPITAL AFTER FIGAT
August Sors Bartender in North Main Street Saloon Gave Officers Murphy and Carroll Hard Tussle Saturday Evening-Charged With Again Beating His Wife-Pro- prietor and Another Man Interfered.

August sikorski. A years old, was fined in city court Saturday morning $15 and costs for beating his wife on Friday evening" The man appealed, provided bonds and gained his free- dom. Saturday afternoon abou- o'clock, there came a telephone mes sage from people near their home at 200 North Main street informing Chief Linton at police headquarters that Sikorski had broken out again and had been assaulting his wife severely. Off, cer Patrick T. Murphy was sent up from his beat on Franklin square and at the same time the chief notified Officer Michael Carroll at the Greene vile station. The two officers located Sikorski in the saloon near the corner of Golden and North Main streets. The officers went in and found a crowd of about twenty men drinking, and be-
 hind the bar was Sikorski, working. When the officers went for him Will liam Prkop proprietor of the place, blocked their way and refused to let Sikorski be touched. Meanwhile Si- korski had found a club and was pre- pared to defend himself against the two officers. The crowd gave way when the two policemen made for the:r man, who weighs nearly 200 pounds and put up a stiff fight. He was thrown three times in a, struggle that took up the whole floor before the off, cers were forced to club him into sub- mission. They had just gotten tneir stubborn customer well in hand when Officers Perry and Diyeto came up in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29

w. F. Bogue's automobile followed a few moments later oy Sergeant Kane in PattiSons automobile. Sikorsixi was dociIe enough now ard he was bi:n died into Pattison's automobile. fai lowed by Prkop. the tTrCprietor, and William Snorcofski another man who interfered with the officers and who was rounded up by Sergeant Kane and Officer Carroll down in the new P0lisf, hall On the way in to the city the policeman incidentally picked up a 16 year old boy who was lying drunk in the gutter in East Main street.
 At police station it was found that Sikorsli had received a plentiful sup ply of bumps on his head as the re- suit of his fighting mood and Dr. Cal lahan was called. He took about uire stitches in the man and then dispatch ed him to the Backus hospital. His damaged scalp will keep him from ap- bearing in court for a day or two but the other two chaps will be before Judge Kelly this morning.
 For time it looked like a bad sit- uation for Officer Murphy and his com panion, but he saved the day by get ting into the fray with spirit and vigor. The attitude of the saloon proprietor was anything but acceptable to the police and a small riot seemed to be in the air at one time during the con- troversy. After the officers got through the tussle with their husky adversary the saloon had a rather battered, be- grimed blood stained appearance, and they departed leaving respect behind them.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29

and it was always a pleasure for the society to exercise the sos ( Ns .fliss
 Following the progI anne !, tfso at- ternoon, Dr. Campbell, assiste T. Edward J. Lynch. the assis at sti4 st- intendent and Miss Cal-et- !. kes- ack the CHleI nurse, show eG ,.ie pili ty through the institution, e plainILs ,Ae many advantages at their dis b e. in their efforts to relieve tie sick and afflicted The party took the oppor- tunfty to compliment Dr. Campbell and his staff on the beauty of tne sur roundings and the means at their command to relieve humanity. The Christmas decorations had been lefl intact in the various wards, w@sich brought forth words of praise from the visitors.
 Gifts of flowers, consisting Of car nations calla lilies and chrys anthe- mums. were brought along by the party and given to the 80 patients. The party returned to the city at o.30. The success of the afternoons work was due in no small degree to the eff1- cient arrangement committee, which consisted of Mrs. Mary l.. Sliney, Mrs. Daniel T. Shea. Mrs. Mary c. Moriarty and Mrs. Richard M. Powers. Guests were present with the party from Taft ville The event will live long in the annals of the society's great work in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29
PERSONAL

l Frank Lowell of Hartford is spend- ing a few days at his home here.
 Miss yillette Peck of Lasalle sem mary is at her home on Peck street. Mrs ". A. Saunders of Essex spent the weekend with relatives in Nor wich
 Mrs. D. s. Underwood of Franklin street is spending the holidays in New Haven.
 Miss Mildred Fillmore and Miss Ruth Kind are spending the Christmas holi- days in Boston. Miss Luna Aclzley of Ledyard is visiting Miss Katherine Mallett of West Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. II. P. TopHf of wau- regan were guests of Norwich Tow1 friends on Christmas day.
 Kenneth Douglas of Plainfield went to visit his mother Mrs. Emma Doug las in Mystic for the holidays.
 Mrs. George Davis and granddaugh- Mrs. G. Herbert Davis a few days last week.
 Mrs. Alexander Morrissey and little son, of Wollaston, Mass, are holiday guests of Mrs. Andrew Millea of Main street.
 Miss Mary A. Tracy of Wauregan was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ber- tha Wilbur of Hamilton avenue, last Thursday.
 pr. and Mrs. T. A. Crowley and Mrs. David Ring are spending Christ mas with Mrs. William J. Green of Eastern Point.
 Mrs. Olive Bailey and Mrs. Lucy Hayden have returned from spending the holidays with A. R. Taintor in Brookline, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fields and Mrs John Evans spent the Christmas holi- days with Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Gray son in Westerly.
 Mrs. H. A. Kelley and Harry M. Kel- ley have just returned home after a weeks visit with friends in Hartford, New Haven and Derby.
 Willis Arnold. who has been for some time employed in Pittsburg, is visiting his former home in Norwich for the holiday vacation.
 Thomas McKenna has returned to his duties as trainman on the Central Vermont road after enjoying weeks vacation at his home in New London.
 Miss Mildred Lamb and Miss Anna Hayes. students at the Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic are at home in Middletown for the Christmas re- cess.
 Ira R. Levick of Hartford spent Christmas with his parents on the East Side. As his guest he had liar old Counihan, also of Hartford. Both returned Christmas eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-29
OBITUARY.
Joseph w. H. Lucas.

Joseph w. H. Lucas, aged 78 years, died at his home at Trading Cove at 11.30 o'clock Saturday forenoon. He had been in poor health since suffering a shock two years ago, but was seriously Ill only a week previous to his death. He was born in the Lucas homestead in Trading Cove, in August. 1885, and was the son of Joseph and Mary Ma ples Lucas He was a farmer for many years, but for a number of years had lived a retired life. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah SaW~ ngo, died some years ago. A sister Of MT Lucas Mrs Harriet c. Bushnell, died Dec. 19 of this year.
 Mr. Lucas leaves one daughter, Mrs. Edgar Leete, who lived with her father, and four sisters, Miss Jane Lucas Mrs. Richard T. Bushnell, Mrs. James F. DeWulf and Mrs. George Kingsley.
 Patrick Crotty.
 Patrick Crotty died at his home, in Uncasville, at 7.30 o'clock Saturday morning, following an illness of five days with pneumonia. He was 65 years of age. The deceased located in this city 45 years ago and made his home here until IS years ago, when he locat- ed in Uncasville He was married in St Mary's church to Miss Mary Car roll who survives with the following dren: Patrick Crotty and Mrs. George Cloutier of Waterbury, David Crotty of DanieISon, Mrs. Ella C1ish and Mrs. William Loftus, both of New London, and Misses Alice and Agnes Crotty, who live at home.