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Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

quitoes were friendly enough. They
called around right away, and we could
hear the bullfrogs at night. They kind
o. made me homesick, for I'm awfully
fond of frog legs. But the butcher
would laugh at you if you asked for
them here. Once when did get
James to bring some home didn't
enjoy them, for / felt like was a
cannibal, eating my next-door folks.
Good night.
Reynolds opened the door for her
and as he closed it turned quickly and
took his young wife in his arms. Their
nearest neighbor was obviously friend
ly, but also disquieting. Her attempt
at cheerfulness was tinged with an
evident atmosphere of discomfort Her
impressions of their environment
amused, but Jared also. He felt that
Mrs. Collins was not exactly the per
son he would have chosen to initiate
his wife into the charms of their new
abode. But he made light of his i'm
pressions.
1--WE don't mind mosquitoes and bull
frogs, do we, honey? Let's clear away
the dishes and then I'll rig up place
for welcome sIumber. There is sure
work here and tomorrow won't be a
day of rest for us.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

and at the roots it showed darker
hue. Her eyes were clear blue with
dark brows and lashes. Here nature
had been neither cheated nor cajoled
Mrs. Collins eyes, if all other clues
were abandoned, pointed the way to
past beauty; beauty not extant, but
clouded; crossed by the lines of life;
hard life; toilsome life. Mrs. Collins
was forty-five and she looked her age,
Granted luxury of servants, social
pleasures, mental responsibilities
and milk baths, she would have passed
for thirty.
do you like it here?" asked Jane,
who had now come forward and met
her caller.
We'll, James likes 1t. Little old
New York and a four-room fiat was
good enough for me, but he wanted
bit Of the country, and l put up with
it for his sake. But, don't let me dis
courage you. dearie," she added quick
ly as she detected slight waning of
the younger woman's smile, ''it has its
attractions here, too. 1t is mighty
fine for children, only-we haven't got
any"
Il must meet your husband" Bob
declared. Il guess we are kindred
spirits. I wanted bit Of the country,
too, and a place l could call my own.
Does Mr.. Collins have a garden?"
"Oh, Lordy, yes. That's what he
calls it, anyway. His specially is po-
tatoes that mostly don't amount to
much But he gets plenty of fresh air
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
GREAT IS VIRTUE OF GAIETY
Those Who Have Travelled the Hard
Roads Of Life Will Recognize lts
Beneflcence.

Gladness is a pilgrims virtue, and
the more our life has within it the
quality Of the true pilgrimage, the
more necessary is joy for its perfec-
ton. If we had more mirth in our
religion, it would not only be strong
er, but more gracious and effective.
do not know if anything finer could
be said of any of US than was said
by traveller of his companion:-"S So
long as the journey lasted, the joy
lasted also. There was never mo
ment but was blissful, never a con-
tretemps, such as is unavoidable on
the road, but he, in his beautiful con-
tentment, laughed it away" When
our journey is over and friends recol-
lect our influence over them, l thing
we would rather have that testimony
than any. This task of bearing ever
glad heart is by no means an easy
one The truest laughter does not
spring from the heart that always
takes life easy and knows no burden.
The souls in which laughter triumphs.
are those which have the heaviest bur
dens to bear. and are well acquainted
with sorrow.
n the wonderful prayer Robert
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

and exercise hoeing them and l guess
that's better for him than polishing
somebody's brass rail with his boot"
How about fowers?" asked Jane.
Don't you enjoy having them?"
Goodness, child, l don't find much
time for flowers, though l am mighty
fond of geraniums. l had a bed Of
them the first year, but l found that
the water here was more useful for
washing dishes. Potatoes, you know,
don't need any watering, so / leave
the gardening to James"
Mrs. Collins arose. well, I'll be
going. dear. I know how tired you
are after a day like this. Don't for
get, now, if there's anything you need
in the morning, just run right over.
The store won't be open Sunday and
you are sure to have forgotten some
thing"
Jane came forward again with ex-
tended hand That's awfully good Of
you, Mrs. Collins" she said cordially.
Il will certainly take advantage Of
your offer"
TITS only human her new neighbor
answered. People have got to stick
together in places like this When we
came the only neighbors we had were
mosquitoes and bullfrogs. The mos
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
CHAPTER II.
Dick Brings a Hostage.

In Staten island it Is spring. Nature
beckons. Across the bay from old
Manhattan come new hosts to taste
agrarian joys. Bob is happy; James
is in his glory. Seeds are sprouting
in the garden. A bed of radishes have
thrown up their green shoots, the first
harbingers of the season. Pale sprigs
of early lettuce are peeping out. Be
meath the glass frames of the hotbeds
Jumbo tomato plants are creeping up
ward. You can almost see them grow.
Pine sticks supporting empty packets
mark the site of embryo beets, peas
and kohl-rabi, and here is row Of
poles for the delicious lima bean.
Back in her wire prison the Plym-
outh Rock sings and cackles, and be-
side her another fuses and scratches
for her brood of fluffy chicks. On the
porch of the Reynolds cottage a ca
nary trills and warbles, answering the
chatter of myriad sparrows. In the
kitchen James song browns the clat-
ter of the dishes. Music is In the
air; life is in the blood. Even Mrs.
Collins has ceased to grumble. 1t is
spring!
The Reynolds dinner is for three
tonight. For the first time since their
coming the new home is to receive an
urban caller.
Good old Dick" said Jane as she
set his place at the table. 81 do hope
he won't disappoint US"
Her fear was groundless. Dick
Meade would not disappoint her, for
he was an atom in the great legion
of the unattached; bachelor and
alone. He had not formed the habit
of declining invitations to dinner.
Dick was a reporter on a morning
newspaper in New York; political
reporter with leaning toward social
ism and leniency toward drink.
Poor, blue-eyed, boyish Dick, with
a panacea for all earthly ills except
his own; champion of the downtrod-
den, but one of them; an aspiring st.
Patrick longing to drive out all the
hydra-headed serpents Of monopoly
with a wand of words; dreamer Of
dreams, but Iovable, withal, and a
stanch friend. He and Reynolds
were almost opposite types and this
very difference in their lives made
them companionable. Dick, also, was
not blind to the attractions Of his
friends young wife. She was a charm
ing hostess, he thought. The dulcet
harmony he found in this home often
lulled his own feverish philosophy, or,
at least, upset It.
Jane heard them approaching now
and hurried out to the veranda.
Welcome, stranger" she said after
she had escaped from Bob's embraces.
"You have almost forsaken U.S."
Dick responded with laugh and an
obsequious bow. Never, fair one;
have merely been conserving re-
sources that l may pay toll to corpo-
rate interests en- route. Thirty cents
for the round trip, Jane. Enough for
wiener schnitzel and two pilseners.
Besides, l bring tribute to my island
queen. See!" He held up a paste
board box punctured here and there
with airholes that he concealed Jane
took it from him.
Something alive!" she cried as she
tried to peep into one Of the aper-
lures. She ran into the house for
scissors and returning, cut the string.
Within there peered at her from two
sleepy, light-blinded eyes, a fox ter
rier puppy, diminutive and finely
marked.
ITO RE CONTINITED
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The Treatea.

William J. Burns, the noted detect.
i've, was talking to a New York re-
porter about the law.
"The law" he said, sometimes
makes mistakes. Unlucky, then, the
victims of those mistakes if the laws
administrators happen to be vain and
foolish men. For such men cling to
their errors with the persistence ard
the impudence wherewith the average
drug fend clings to his drug.
These drug fends! One Of them.
pale and in rags, entered a hospital the
other day and said:
Il understand you treat opium VIC
Tins here
Yes, sir; that is correct
Well, lead me to a nice, clean
bunk. I'm dying for six or seven
pipes
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

A terrific arraignment Of the
"eet-rich-qulek" Idea that has be-
come almost national calamity.
How a happy home was trans
formed by a pretty woman's nat
uraI longing for costly apparel
and luxurious living.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The body Of Aldred Messick. aged
IA, son of A. J. Messick, of Bethlehem,
who was drowned at Dover Bridge,
was found by Thomas Harman floating
near the marsh on the Caroline side Of
the river between Dover Bridge and
the railroad bridge. Several hundred
pounds of dynamite were used in the
river, and it is supposed the concus-
sion brought the body to the surface
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Cro BE CONTINUED

Louis Stevenson wrote for his house
hold at Samoa, there is one petition
which must always touch the heart
of those who know his life: "Giye US
courage, and gaiety, and the quiet
mind" How few of Is venture to ask
for gaiety as a divine gift!- Selected.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The roahs Of the plains Of Argen-
tina hav,f deeper dust in summer and
deeper mud in winter than those Of
any other part Of the world; conse
quentIy the wagons used on them have
vnahls from ID Is feet 81 dia1nat
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

While a passenger train over the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton Railroad was stopped near North
street crossing, Elkton, because OF a
damaged rail, little child fell out Of
one of the car windows. The child
was not seriously injured.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Relatives at CentreviIle of Lieuten-
ant Commander Arthur B. Keating, for
some time an officer on the United
States battleship Arkansas, active at
the capture Of Vera Cruz and one of
the best-known naval officers of the
service, have been notified of his dis
appearance from his vessel in Mexican
waters last week 1t is feared he has
been drowned.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Missing from home for several
weeks, Edward Young. Of Hagerstown,
was found dead with his skull crushed
and right arm broken, along the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad in Frederick
county.
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Good oraduatlon 60

Speaking Of graduation gifts, one
that would be appreciated BY almost
any right thinking young man would
be steady ioh
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

George F. Hart, who shot his wife,
Nellie America Hart, at his home July
8, is out on $4,000 bail After being
freed on $500 bail he was re-arrested
Thursday in Hyattsville by Sheriff
Thomas H. Garrison on a bench war
rant and was released on the bail
secured by his father, Frank Hart, to
appear at the fall term of the court.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The Washington County Commits
sioners will build four miles of road
from Wagner's Cross Roads to Boons
bro.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Attacked on his farm by mad bull
Peter S,intz, Of near CockeysviIle, was
trampleN to death.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Charles Nally was kicked by horse
at Boonsboro and his nose was broken.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The Belair Chautauqua will open Au-
gust 81 and continue for seven days.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Mrs. M. H. Gibson, widow Of Sen
ator Charles H Gibson, of Maryland,
and a former resident of Washington,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
w. P. Semple, in Louisville, Ky Mrs.
Gibson had been in failing health for
the past year.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
MARYLAND NEWS
IN SHORT ORDER
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State.
PREPAREDFORQUICKREADING

Chesapeake City firemen netted SIS
by two-night festival.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The jury of inquest at Hagerstown
brought in verdict holding John w.
Wingert responsible for the death Of
Policeman John G. Middlekauff, who
was shot while making an arrest, and
Cecil Starliper, who was with Wingart.
was held as an accessory.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Samuel King, a Hagerstown timer,
fell from q, house roof and broke his
jaw.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Melvin Pearce, a negro boy en-
ployed by William Allen, farmer near
Wye Mills, has, been arrested and
lodged in jail at Centerville, charged
with seriously assaulting his employer
with a pitchfork.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The sweet corn crop this year will
bring Frederick county farmers $780,
000.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Arrested in Elkton for exceeding the
speed limit with his automobile, H. F.
Spelshouse, of Philadelphia, was fined
$40 and costs.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Returning home after leaving his
wife a few minutes before at the
breakfast table, Victor Williams, Of
Ashland. found her dead.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

For Illegal freight riding, Charles E.
Thomas and Joseph zacks, of Balti-
more, were sentenced to 80 days in
Elkton Jail.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The 12-acre farm of Oakley Barwick,
0ear Chesapeake City, has been bought
by Thomas r. Baker for $40.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The report to the board of managers
of the National Local Preachers camp
meeting at Leslie, Cecil county, show
ed the recent camp to have been a very
successful one.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Struck by falling tree at his home,
near Elkton, Edward Miller sustained
q broken arm.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Dogs have killed nine broods of tur-
keys owned by Miss Alice M. Cos. Of
Perry Hall.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

For selling liquor to man after his
wife had notified him not to do so,
Walter Harmon, a Hagerstown saloon
keeper, was sentenced to jail for 80
days.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren met at the home Of
Howard w. Pusey, of Colora, in honor
of the eighty-second birthday of Street
Brown.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Sentenced to six months in the
House of Correction for carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons, George Cohee,
of Fredericktown. appealed to the Cir
cult Court.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

MARYLAND NEWS
IN SHORT ORDER
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State.
PREPAREDFO DFORQUICKREADING
Chesapeake City fremen netted SIS
by two-night festival.
Charles Nally was kicked by horse
at Boonsboro and his nose was broken.
The Belair Chautauqua will open Au-
gust 81 and continue for seven days.
Samuel King, Hagerstown timer,
fell from O. house roof and broke his
jaw.
The sweet corn crop this year will
bring Frederick county farmers $780,
OO0
The 12-acre farm of Oakley Barwick,
oear Chesapeake City, has been bought
by Thomas R. Baker for s84O.
Dogs have killed nine broods Of tur-
keys owned by Miss Alice M. Cos, OF
Perry Hall.
Struck by falling tree at his home,
near Elkton, Edward Miller sustained
a broken arm.
For Illegal freight riding, Charles e.
Thomas and Joseph zacks, of Balti-
more, were sentenced to 80 days in
Elkton Jail.
Arrested in Elkton for exceeding the
speed limit with his automobile, H. F.
Spelshouse, of Philadelphia, was fined
$40 and costs.
Returning home after leaving his
wife a few minutes before at the
breakfast table, Victor Williams, of
Ashland. found her dead.
For selling liquor to man after his
wife had notified him not to do so,
Walter Harmon, Hagerstown saloon
keeper, was sentenced to Jail for 80
days.
Sentenced to six months in the
House Of Correction for carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons, George Cohee,
of Fredericktown, appealed to the Cir
cult Court.
Children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren met at the home Of
Howard w. Pusey, of Colora, in honor
of the eighty-second birthday of Street
Brown.
The report to the board of managers
of the National Local Preachers camp
meeting at Leslie, Cecil county, show
ed the recent camp to have been very
successful one.
Melvin Pearce, a negro boy en-
ployed by William Allen, farmer near
Wye Mills, has been arrested and
lodged in Jail at Centerville, charged
with seriously assaulting his employer
with a pitchfork.
The jury Of inquest at Hagerstown
brought in a verdict holding John w.
Wingert responsible for the death Of
Policeman John G. Middlekauff, who
was shot while making an arrest, and
Cecil Starliper, who was with Wingsrt,
was held as an accessory.
Mrs. NJ H Gibson, widow Of SEN
ator Charles H. Gibson, of Maryland.
and former resident of Washington,
died at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
w. P. SempIe, in Louisville, KY. Mrs.
Gibson had been in failing health for
the past year.
George F. Hart, who shot his wife,
Nellie America Hart, at his home July
5, is out on $4,000 bail. After being
freed on $500 bail he was re-arrested
Thursday in Hyattsville by Sheriff
Thomas H. Garrison on a bench war
rant and was released on the bail
secured by his father, Frank Hart, to
appear at the fall term of the court.
Relatives at Centreville of Lieuten-
ant Commander Arthur B. Keating, for
some time an officer on the United
States battleship Arkansas, active at |
the capture Of Vera Cruz and one of |
the best-known naval officers of the
service, have been notified of his dis.
appearance from his vessel in Mexican
waters last week. It is feared he has
been drowned.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

When one thinks of the de
lightful affairs which have been
held on wedding anniversaries
during the past month. YOU
would almost imagine that June
(the month of brides and r0ses}
was with us again, were it not
for the fact that the weather is
at present quite q bit chiiliar
than one would care to imagine
it in that glorious month; but all
happy occasions can not be put
off until then, so Mrs. Kaufman
entertained last week with q most
delightful little dinner party in
commemoratian Of her wedding
three years ago; and Mrs. Cor
nelius and Mrs. Hebert this week.
Mrs. Hebert carried out the
color scheme Of the decorations
at her select little dinner in red.
slightly offset with white. red
carnations forming the center
piece, with dainty little hearts as
place cards. Mrs. tIebert hon
ored her third wedding anniver-
sary.
Mrs. Cornelius gave the most
charming dinner of the season.
honoring her 9TH anniversary.
She featured the dinner in white
and pink, pink and white roses
forming the center piece. Place
cards We're immature5brides and
grooms. Her new home was
beautiful with the lights softeneo
with pink, and taking it as 9
whole it was one of the most de
lightful occasions Of the season.
Covers We're laid for eight: Mr..
and Mrs. D. H. Tully, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hebert, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Kaufman being the guests.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
OF LOCAL Interest
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Mrs. D. Hibben. made a kusi-
ness trip to Flagstaff Saturday.
4 4 Il
Lee F. Doyle and E. Monohan
were in town Sunday from Flag
staff.
Dad Vincent came in from the
ranch Monday for a load Of supp
lies.
r. w. HaleS of Phoenix, spent
Monday in Winslow, stopping. at
the Navajo:
Mr.. R. C. Creswell came in
from his ranch ia the hills Mon
day, for supplies.
X X x
Mr.. S. Murray, recently of the
Kelly Drug Co., has accepted a
position in Gallup.
X x x
Miss j. Macdonald Of Payson,
is the guest of Mrs. La Zarre,
while shopping in town.
Mr.. S. Powers and family left
Tuesday morning for Los Angel
es where he has been transferr-
ed.
Ed Wolf was in from theSpell-
meyer and Lyons ranch Monday
for supplies, going out again
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. F. H. Waite and daugh-
ter Winifred, left Wednesday
morning for Phoenix, where
they will remain indefinitely.
Mr.. Spellmeyer and Mr.. Lyons
returned from Los Angeles Mon
day evening, where they have
been for the past three months,
and are now arranging for their
shearing to take place
this month,
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28


The Ladies' Aid of the N. E.
church viii give a home-cooked
food sale, Saturday, March 2Sth,
beginning at 2 p. M, at the City
Meat Market.
X \
w. w. Vand9ver has teen off
the road for the past ten days
with a severe sprained ankle.
X x
A. F. Lightfoot and G. H. Ru-
ben are registered at the Nava-
jo from Phoenix.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28


J. Kiely and Frank Woods,
representative of the Texas Land
Company, spent few days in
Winslow the past week. Mr..
Kiely will be remembered by
many of the railroad men, as he
was at one time foreman at the
r0undhouse.
X
Miss Leora Daze spent Satur-
day and Sunday visiting her par
ents and returned Sunday even
ing to the Normal at Flagstaff.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
TWn of a Kind

MY father is working on an inven-
tion that he expects to make him
millionaire MY father is partly
crazy. too. but he doesn't let it inter
fere with his regular Job"
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

nAU2 clothing stocks contain some wonderful values
w for the young men and the boysstyes and colors
and patterns that are as young as he is. And we've
realized that young purses are sometimes lean ones
we've put special stress the qualities at moderateprces
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
GEO. HEUSER

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of
TOWN MARSHAL
of Winslow, subject to the ac-
tion Of the Primaries.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

HERBINE cures constipation
AID re- establishes regular bowel
'novements. Price soc. Sold by
Kelly Drug Co. ADV.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

Don't forget j. A. Greaves to-
day when you go to vote at the
school election.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
co. DOWNS

! hereby announce my self as a
candidate for the office of
TOWN CLERK
of Winslow, subject to the pri-
mary election.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
NOTICE:

Everybody is invited to attend
{ a meeting at Front Street Opera
House Tuesday at 8 p. M, for
the purpose of discussing the
matter of tickets for the coming
city election.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brownlee, Mr..
and Mrs. Hunter, Mayor La
Prade and Miss Clara Allen, made
a ninety mile drive into the noun
tains Sunday. Mr.. Brownlee is
here from Los Angeles and will
have charge of w. G. Hunters
garage which is being built on
East End Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, Mr..
and Mrs. McClimans, and Miss
Pearl Allen motored out to the
Spetlmeyer and Lyons ranch on
Sunday.
FOR RENT-Two fve-room
furnished moderd houses. War
ren avenue, near grammar school
building. Inquire J. K. La
Prade.
J, A. Greaves is a property
owner here vote for him for
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
c. NJ. BLET SOC

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of
TOWN MARSHAL
of Winslow, subject to the action
of the Primaries.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
F. M. DUNHAM

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of
TOWN MARSHAL
of Winslow, subject to the ac-
tion of the Primaries.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
Fl. M. WILLIAMS

| hereby announce myself as a
Candidate for the office of
SUPERVISOR OF STREETS
subject to the action Of the Pri-
maries.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

J. A. Greaves is a property
owner here vote for him for
School Trustee.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

r. r. Archer, who is repre-
senting the Albuquerque Jour
nal, spent Monday and Tuesday
in town and left Wednesday
orning for Flaostaf.
X x X
d. G. McGregor left for VIII
Jams Wednesday morning on {
business trip.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

= IE fellows with a keen re-
" spect for the rules of good
dress, are the young men,
they wouldn't cross tie sum
m3r IN winter su]ts---not for
a great DEAL especially the
young chap whose appearance
is the envy of his friends.
The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28

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The Winslow mail., 1914-03-28
PURE FOODS AND GOOD MERCHANDISE"

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