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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
FREELAND JONES IN
LEAD OVER WELD

ireland Jones, Esq, of Bangor, and
ont DR.. G. Gilmore Weld Of Old Town,
lis the third Democratic candidate Tor
the State Senate in Penobscot county
at the coming September election. This
fact has just been developed at the
secretary Of States Office here where
the official returns have been received
and tabulated. According to the unoffi-
ciai figures given out following the
primaries, DR. Weld was given place
on the ticket.
The official returns for the Democrat
&c. nomination for State senator in
Penobscot county are as follows: John
Leary, Hampden. 1894; Charles R. Dun
ton, Bangor, 1883; Freeland Jones,
Esq. Bangor, 11os; DR.. G. Gilmore
Weld. Old Town, 1904.
The news of Mr.. Jones nomination
comes as a surprise after the unoff1cial
returns which seemed to indicate that
he had been defeated by the Old Town
physician, who has served in the
House Of Representatives., by mar
row margin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Shipping News

Bangor, Me-, July 2.-Sailed:
Schooner L. V Stoddard, Norfolk.
Boston, July 2.-Arrived: Schooners
Bessie Whiting, Darien. Ga, Marger-
lite. Port Eaton. L. l., Sunbeam, Ban
gor, Me-; Viola M. Brewer, Prospect
Harbor; James Slater, Perth Amboy
fer harrington, N. s.; Crescent, Cal
ais, Me-, for Sound Port
Portland, Me-. July 2.-Arrived:
Schooner oman (Br), st. John, N. B.,
for Boston; c. B. Clark. New York for
Searsport; Northern Light, st. George
for Salem; Ruth e. Merrill, Norfolk:
Dotohy B. Barrett, Newport News;
Rodney Parker. Stonington for New
York; E. T. Hamor, Friendship.
Sailed: Steamer Glenbridge (Br).
Chatham, N. B.. Schooner c. M. Gill
more, Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Gay-Chase

quiet wedding was solemnized
Thursday evening at the rectory or
ST. Mary's church, when Harris Storm
GAY of Hallowell was united in mar
rage to Miss Sadie Ellen Chase OF
Augusta by Rev. Thomas ]. Michigan,
the double ring service being used.
The bridesmaid was Annie Gay OF
Hallowell. a sister of the groom, and
John Quinn of Hallowen filled the
role of best man. The bride wore
blue travelling suit.
The couple will leave today for Bel
grade, where they will pass a Few
weeks, after which they will return
to HaIlowell, where they will make
their home. Mr. Gay is in the employ
of johnson Bros. Shoe Co. The bride
formerly was clerk in the Augusta
steam dye house Their many friends
in this city and Hallowell extend 10
them their best wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Ellsworth Highs New Teachers

John A. Scott, an Ellsworth boy, was
elected principal of the Ellsworth
High school to succeed Prof. H. A. Nc
Lellan at a meeting Tuesday evening
of the Ellsworth School Board. Mr..
Scott returns to Ellsworth High aft
ar an absence of some few years,
during which time he has been prin-
cipal Of Monmouth Academy, Maine,
and 3ilbertville, Mass, High school.
He IL a graduate Of Ellsworth High
school and Bowdoin College. Mr.. Nc
Lellan, who has successfully conduct
ed the school for the past two years,
leaves Ellsworth to become principal
Of Higgins Classical Institute at
Charleston. The first assistant princi-
pal at Ellsworth High school will be
Lewis Sturtevant of Waterville and a
graduate OF Colby College. Miss
Catherine A. Hurley of Ellsworth has
received the appointment of second
assistant and the appointment is q
popular one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

In the account of the divorce case
of Sarah LaBreck from John A. La
Brock, both of Augusta, which was
published in Wednesdays Journal, 1t
did not state to whom the care and
custody of the children were given to.
Both minor children, Kenneth ana
Daniel. were given to the libelee, John
A. LaBreck, until further ordered by
the court, and the libellant was per-
rnitted to see them at reasonable times
and have them visit her during vaca-
ton periods of not more than four
weeks at a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
JEFFERSON.

The spring term Of the Shepherd
school closed Friday, June rs, with
Mile B. Tibbetts teacher. Those not
absent were Annie and Ruth Plummer.
Karl and Phila Ramsdell. Arthur and
Walter Madden and Eugene Sprague
Donald Avery was absent one-half
day. Several of the parents and friends
of the pupils were present Friday aft
ernoon and all were invited to the
home of the teacher, where ice cream,
candy and nuts We're served and each
pupil was presented with pretty
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Austin NJ. Mitchell of Bryn Mawr,
Calf, whose arrival in the city was
noted in Thursdays Journal, has not
been in Augusta for the past Is years,
which was before he went West, and
the only man he knew in Augusta
aside from S. S. Norton, whose guest
he is, is Chief Buckley of the fire de-
partment. whom he knew through Mr..
Buckley's relatives in Massachusetts.
On arriving in Augusta Mr.. Mitchell
only intended to stop on his way
home but he now has decided to stay
Until after the Fourth. On going West
he purchased an orange grove, and
while at that time possessed of ordi-
nary means he now owns large tracts
devoted to orange culture and mas
made a success of the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
RENA E. SAWIN,
MISSING FROM
HOME, is FOUND
City Marshal Colgan Brings Her
To Augusta-Hearing
This Morning

Rena Evelyn Sawin, formerly Of Au
gusta but who now lives in Hallowell
and had been missing from her home
on Loudon Hill since June 20, was
found Thursday Afternoon in Lewiston
The girl was wanted by the Augusta
police and City Marshal Colgan made
a trip to Lewiston Thursday to look
her up. With Deputy Marshal Davis of
the Lewiston police, Marshal Colgan
made a tour Of some of the sections
of the city and located the girl in a
place on Lincoln street. She was
brought TO Augusta last evening and
locked up to await a hearing this
morning before the municipal court.
The girl, who is the daughter of Har-
ley Sawin, a local painter, has been,
as stated above missing from home
since Saturday, June 20, having at
about o'clock that Afternoon left in an
automobile in which were two men and
two young women, for parts unknown.
A few days later her father received
a card from her stating that she was
in Lewiston. working in box factory;
that she and Ruby, another girl who
went away at the same time as did the
SaWln girl, were iOeiillhS tOSSNNSA '~A-N'
boarding themselves.
She also gave her parents to under
stand that she was coming home in
short time, but she did not make her
appearance, and her delay in return
ing 10 the parental roof resulted in the
action of the police. Rena is said to be
Is years Of age. is of medium height
and complexion and it is understood
that the police have reason to believe
that her footsteps have from time to
time deviated from the straight and
narrow path.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
BOXING NOTES

Kid Alberts and Terry Mitchell will
hook up in New York Thursday night.
AL Reich and Battling Levinsky will
meet in New York in two weeks.
A Kalamazoo promoter wants to
match Johnny Dundee and Ad VOL
CAST for August -.
Ray Bronson is making more
money as manager of Young Saylor
than he did as a boxer, He picked up
so much money in Australia that he is
going to continue playing Saylor there
until the fall.
Billy Mccartney, who has had more
tough luck in the boxing game than
any other manager of boxers, Is going
to try his hand at promoting to see IL
he can shake the link" He is pro-
noting the kubiak- Carl Morris bout
at Fort Smith next Saturday.
Jimmy Duffy has declined an offer
from Vernon, Calf, to meet Leach
Cross July II. s .s.-..ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
BASEBALL NOTES

The Northern Areosteok Baseball
League, composed of teams from the
towns of Caribou, Fort Fairfield and
Mars Hill and Blaine, was recently
formed. 1t is an article of agree
ment by the members of the league
that all players upon the various
teams shall be bona fide residents of
the town represented by such team at
the time of drawing up of the sched-
ule Presque Isle at first was in the
league, but has dropped out for
time 1t is thought that 1t will come
in a little later. Every team pays its
own expenses for it's trips from home.
and retains its own gate receipts. ex-
cepting, however, that there is
rainy day forfeit TO the visiting team
of half the actual expenses of the
team making the trip when weather
conditions will not permit the playing
of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Anxious for Australian Trips.

Jack Britton, the clever Chicago
lightweight boxer who will meet Mat
ty Baldwin of Charlestown in a IL
round bout at the Atlas A. A, Boston,
this (Tuesday) evening will probably.
not be seen in New England again for
a year or more. The Chicago Wizard
contemplates a trip to Australia after
he gets through with three matches
he has already arranged. Snowey Ba-
ker, the Australian promoter. who
came to this country to secure the
leading American boxers to show at
his syndicate Of clubs, tried to get
Brltton to make the trip with him.
but Britton could not go on account
of his home ties, but agreed to make
the trip this summer. .
Matty Baldwin, also, has designs on
such a trip and he knows that II he
can beat Britton. he will be able to
name his own terms for trip to Aus
tralia. The Bunker Hill boy, also
has a decision over Willie Richie
which will add to his prestige there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
William NJ. Harris, the recently de-

William NJ. Harris. the recently de-
posed president Of Westbrook Semi
nary, has leased the John B. Curtis
property on Stevens avenue. Portland.
where he will conduct a private school
for boys. According to an announce
ment made by Mr.. Harris, Monday,
the institution will be modelled after
the Stone school in Massachusetts,. The
Curtis property is one of the finest es-
tates in the old Deering section and
was recently purchased by Alfred S.
Rines, by whom it has been leased to
MIR. Harris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
ALBION.

E. L. Wing of this town and Flor
ence Freeman Of Waterville were
united in marriage at the brides
home, Waterville, June 90. Rev G.
A. Beebe of this town performed the
ceremony.
The graduating class of Albion High
school went to Waterville, June 49, to
sit for class pictures.
Mrs. Alton Wentworth and Miss
Viola Knight and Sidney Wentworth
left for Bethlehem, N. H., July l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
In the House

Met at noon.
Bills under calendar Wednesday
rule considered.
Consideration of Adamson bill for
granting rights to build dams on nav
igable rivers for opening water pow
er resources deferred until Tuesday.
Rucke bill proposing amendments to
campaign publicity law considered.
Representative Flood, chairman
foreign affairs committee introduced
resolution to appropriate 100000 for
participation in the Panama City Elk
position beginning November 8.
Adjourned at $50 P. M. to noon
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
DAY IN CONGRESS
In the Senate

Washington, July MET at II A. NJ.
Debate resumed on river and har-
Dor bill.
Investigation of charges of misuse
of Senate stationery in promotion of
gold mine begun in committee. Voted
to adjourn from Friday until Monday.
Banking committee approved nomi-
nation of A. C. Miller of San Fran
cisco for Federal reserve board.
Adjourned at 500 P. M, to II A. NJ,
Friday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
FoREsTERs OF AMERICA.
Court Pine Tree instaIls officers on
Thursday Evening-Bsnquet

Court Pint Tree, No. 20. F. of A,
installed officers Thursday evening at
Goimen Cross hall and the impressive
order of exercises was witnessed by
many members. The installing officer
was William j. German. The follow
ing officers were installed:
Chief ranger. Peter Bush, Jr.: sub
chief ranger, Fl. c. Hanson; recording
secretary, Fred w. Hefferman; senior
woodland, w. J. Hitler; junior wood.
ard, Thomas Michaud; senior beadle
H. r. Britt; junior beadle, Eugene
Emery: lecturer, e. Raymond Small
During the evening six candidates
were initiated into the mysteries OF
the order and the program ended with
. banquet which was thoroughly en-.
joyed by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Canaan GRANGE

Canaan Grange met Thursday eve
ming in regular session with Benton
Grange as guests. 1t was estimated
that $50 were present. The degrees
were given a class Of candidates. Ben
ton Grange conferred the Fourth de-
gree with the aid Of its degree team.
The work was performed in a very i'm
pressive and beautiful manner. Sup
per was served and social followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Andrew Murray and his son. in law,
Jay Shepherd of Emery Mills had a
narrow escape from death Tuesday
when Murray's automobile driven by
Sheppard, skidded in the sandy road
on a Hill at Shapleigh. The car plung-
ed into a stonewall and was finally
stopped after demolishing an appe
tree. The car was badly damaged and
narrowly escaped going over a steep
embankment into a nearby field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Leon e. Kendall Of Limerick and
Mrs. Hattie L. Strout of Parsonfleid
were married at the home Of the
brides uncle, Hon. j. Merrill Lord
North Parsonsfeld, Monday night, by
Rev. George A. Mills, pastor of the
Congregational church of Limerick.
Mr.. Kendall is graduate of Gardiner.
Me-, High school and Parsonsfield
Seminary. Mrs. Kendall is also a
graduate Of Parsonsfield Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

The Capital Fish Market is assured
of a special lot of fresh Penobscot
river salmon for the Fourth. 1t is
particularly advisable to place orders
befoe 10 A. NJ, if possible, to obtain
ealy delivery. For those who, for any
reason, do not wish delivery today it
has been arranged for special auto
service Saturday forenoon. 10 Holsters
at 1Sc. each is an item not to be over
looked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. July 2
HOGS-Receipts 1000; steady bulk SIS
4S40; light SO5nS45 mixed SO5QS47l; heavy
790dS50; rough 790aSl0 pigs I35dS25
CATTLE Receipts $3.50; steady; beeves
150945; stockers and feeders 5I5dT91;
cows and heifers 3709SS0; calves 675d9,5.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000; steady; sheep
525d6O0; yearlings 625a740; lambs 625d900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

EGGS-Irreguiar rec ipts 1929 cases;
state. Pa an drearSy hecdtry whites ;
m29; d ga hcred wh ties 10y.
OTATDES-Staajy; sou, .ern eS1GS' :
sweets I50IO0.
SJGAR--Raw steady; nOI9sse5 e;
centrifugal So; eincd s.ead..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

An Augusta citizen tells the Journal
that a year ago Wednesday. July J.
the city thermometers registered "a IN
the shade at noontime. "Wednesday
il was about so at the same hour, ana
Thursday noon it was hardly up to the
latter figure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Chicago Prodgca F;artoi

Chicago .r,y :?
Assertions that black rust a. 81
discovered at Wilmot, S. ~, formed =
chief cause Of Gcc4Icd adva zee toda
in the price OF wheat. The mari ct clos j
firm. 11ilA TO Il ret higher. Corn finished
precisely the same IS last nigh oats U J
/ to and provisions with gain OF
to 2 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Mrs. Albert P. Wingate has retrun-
ed to her home in Washington, D. c.
She was accompanied as far as
Springfield by Mrs. Sarah N. Pease'
who intends to pass the summer with
her son. Geo. F. Pease of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
New York Cotton Market

New Yolk, JAY :.
G2lve 5toil qai, I. -, ~.lt~..s 'I';is
70 9-l6; SAVANNAH stsajy, -; ..ipi
steady. lSs.
Nee lece.lts fsr s.x days 23cSe.
Exports 10 Urea. b..,;t-1 4i.i-7; :
France $50; TO the Cost ept u as; .
Gal an 100
Stocks $50, ,35.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Observation-Disclosures 5, Milwau-
kee 3.
A. Lorisville-Louisv!lle :. Columbus 0.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Cleve-
land 8.
Only three games scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Pittsbura q; Baltimore 3

Pittsburg. July 2.-Pittsburg defeated
Baltimore to 3 in 10 innings today.
Can,nitz scored the winning run on Oaks
single. Doolan and Oaks each made
three hits The score:
Bsltimcre % 0 o 2 O-s- 10
Pittsburg % l 0 1-4-i0-1
Quinn, Conley and Russell; Camnitz
and Berry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

David Matthew, clerk in the Murphy
drug store, is enjoying a visit with
relatives at brunswick and will remain
until after the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Miss Elizabeth Carr of 35 Oak
street left Thursday on the steamer
Islander for Southport, where she VIII
be engaged for the summer as pastry
cook in the Thompson Bros. hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Emery-Gu

Miss Olive A. Gushee, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Albert c. Gushee of Appleton,
and James Emery of Bar Harbor were
united in marriage Tuesday at the home
of the brides parents, by Rev. Haraden
S. Pearl of the North Congregational
church of this city. Miss Elizabeth \.
Gushee, a cousin of the bride, was maid
of honor, and the brides brother, Joseph
Gushee, was best man. The Wedding
March from Lohengrin was played by
Miss Helen Wentworth of Winthrop,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Nv. Emery Of the Lake House, the
Outlet, cobbosseecontee, will serve
chicken dinners on every Sunday this
season. july3d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

John Foster and Warren Nichols
will leave today for Belgrade Lakes,
where they will remain over the
Fourts as the guests of friends. Inc
trim will be made in Mr.. Nichols car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Districts IS and 10 of Odd Fellows will
hold a field day in Unity on the Fourth
and all Odd Fellows and their families
and friends from this city will attend.
There will be a large gathering of Odd
Fellow clans and a big celebration also
in which the general public is invited to
partake.
The funeral of the late Roy Earl Po-
land, the 14-year-old son of Emerson Po-
land of Waldo, took place yesterday. The
young man died Tuesday after a brief
illness of typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

A party consisting OF George SAT-
ford, Carroll Weymouth, Cleve Royai
and Ray Towle OF Belgrade Lakes
were visitors in the city Thursday Tor
a brief period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
Brooklyn I, Buffalo o

Brooklyn. July A lone run in the
fourth inping was enough to give Brook
lyn the victory over Buffalo today to 0.
A heavy rain storm broke while Buffalo
was at bat in the sixth and at the end Of
the inning the game was called. The
score:
Buffalo .................0 0 o 0-0-5-o
Brooklyn .......,......0 0 x-1-S-o
Knapp and Blair: Seaton and Land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

DR.. Myron Maddocks of lockwood
arrived in the city Thursday after
noon and will remain until after the
Fourth with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

F. L. Hersey's shoe store Will De
open until 1880 this evening but VIII
be closed all day Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
New York Produce Market
New York, july 2

New YORK, July z
FLOUR-Steady. a.r..-
WHEAT-Spot strong; new No hard
winter S7s July shipment elf New York
new No 2 red Sc July shipment elf; No.
northern Duluth 97s and No. northern
Manitoba 80 fob afioat.
CORN-Spot firm; No. yellow 76s elf to
arrive.
OATS-Spot quiet.
+ PORK-Steady; family 220012450. ~
BEEF-Easier. family 1S00I1900.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts 1866 tubs;
Lcreamerx extras 27G27A~ ~9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03
New York Money Market

New 1ork, July 2.
Mercantile paper 3ad43 per cent.
Sterling exchange firm; for 60-day bills
4S575; for demand 1890.
Commercial bills ASH
Bar silver 56s.
Mexican dollars "A.
Government bonds firm.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Call money nrm, 2n2A: ruling rate 2,
last loan p, closing 242a
Time loans steady; GO days p, 80 days
22d3, 81 Xmonths 3a64
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Mrs. Howard Fuller and Mrs. MAX
we'll Of South China were in the city
Thursday visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon o. Teooetts VIII
lesvei today for their home In Read
field, where they will enjoy the Fourth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

DR.. Charlotte Sawyer left Thursday
afternoon for Bar Harbor where she
will remain until September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-03

J. Francis MacNiehol left Thursday
afternoon for his home in N1nalhaVen
to remain over the Fourth
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-18

from me. Had I alone been con-
cerned," he concluded, Il should have
permitted you to go unscathed. But
1 have my duty as a Frenchman-
When I discovered that this trick Of
yours was part of a wider scheme to
defraud and betray France, that you
had actually concealed the stolen doc
ument in this safe of yours, thinking
to hide it when you removed the
forged bonds, then my patriotism
arose and forced me into action"
"Oh, spare your patriotism" 1 re-
turned, cold with humiliation and an
ger. mo, let him do his worst" 1
continued, seeing that Charles was
upon the point of springing to my
side. at is the last baffed scheme OF
a desperate trickster."
Bravo, Anne" said Charles, clap
ping his manacled hands. At the hol-
low chink of the steel, the words Of
anger died on my lips. For the first
time realized that Leopold Magnifrs
nets had closed round US. He had full
filled his threats.
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-18

bailiff. He wished me to keep you
under surveillance"
"Oh, that was unnecessary" 1 re-
torted. 'Nor does it seem probable,
since he refused to see me when l
called at the bank, nor deigned to an
swer the letter wrote him. And, be-
sides, in less than a week, am due
at his Office to receive payment for my
bonds. Oh, 1 assure you he is not 30
vitality concerned about me-"
Magniff stepped up close to me and
every atom Of sincerity left his face.
Miss Ives," he said bluntly, you
are living in FOOLS paradise Believe
me, you are on the verge Of complete
ruin, and so is the chevalier. No, do
not look so disdainful, for assuredly
you will come to a realization Of that
fact unless you accept my proposal.
He will not lose Clichy alone; he will
lose his liberty, perhaps his life. The
loss Of his estate win be as nothing
in comparison with the shame that
will be his, that will send down his
grandfather into an unhallowed grave" "
He bent his face until it almost
touched mine, and hissed in my ear:
HE sold the treaty."
'Impossible!" l cried, starting from
him.
Improbable to the uttermost, but
true" Magniff rejoined. Il told you