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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
CHAPTER xIv.-cortinued.

" am an American who was set
20 watch you, Spanish spy, who, In
disguise OF loyal Cuban leader has
been leading your country to the edge
OF destruction
Wait, gentlemen. allow me to fin
kh!" Holton cried, as the Cubans.
pressing closer. began to mutter. IL
can prove to you. and can do It
right now. that this man, Cesnola. was
the man who led General Castillo into
that ambush at Matamoras, a month
ago. | can prove TO you that II was
this man who conducted Garcia into
a trap at Mariel last year. Only be
quiet and be patient | received all
you should wish to know concerning
him from Washington by the last
dispatch-boat. His dossier is very
complete. He Is spy! | will prove 1t.
The mercurial men In front of Hol-
ton turned from him to Cesnola with
frowning faces. The rapid shutting
of events had bewildered them. They
knew not what to do.
Miss La Tossa. who had stood by
Holton throughout. clinging to his
sleeve M though to protect him from
her countrymen, now raised her head
TO speak when, suddenly, Cesnola lift
ed something to his lips. and a whistle
resounded above the confusion.
Silently more than one-half Of those
present disengaged themselves from
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
SYNOPSIS.

Lieutenant Holton is detached from his
command in the navy at the outset OF the
Spanish-American war and assigned TO
important secret service duty. While din
ing at a Washington hotel he detects
waiter In the act OF robbing a beautiful
young lady. She thanks him for his serv-
Ice and gives her name as Miss La Tossa,
Cuban patriot. Later he meets her at
q ball. a secret service man warns Hol-
ton that the girl is spy; Miss La Tossa
leaves for her home in Cuba. Holton Is
ordered to follow her. They meet on the
Tampa train. Miss La Tossa tells Holton
she is cuban spy and expresses doup.
regarding the sincerity OF the United
States. Holton Is ordered to remain at
Tampa 10 guard the troop transports.
He saves the transports from destruction
at the hands OF dynamiters and reports
20 Admiral Sampson for further duty.
Holton is sent to General Garcia's COM
mand In the gulse OF a newspaper cor
respondent to investigate Cuban plots
against the American troops and 10 learn
the plans OF the Spanish navy. He do
tects a trusted Cuban leader In the work
or fomenting trouble among the Cubans
In the Interests OF the spaniards. Holton
Ia seized by friends OF the spy and later
ordered executed as spy. He escapes
and saves the American troops from fall
Ing into Spanish ambush He learns
from General Garcia that the spy Is Jose
Cesnola, one OF the most trusted leaders.
Holton takes part In the battle at San
Juan. Disguised ms a Spanish soldier he
enters Santiago, goes at night to the
home OF Miss La Tossa. where he over
hears n discussion OF the Spanish plans
by leading army and navy commanders.
the harbor at Santiago on July 3. Holton
escapes and arrives I'm sight OF the Ameri-
can fleet In time to see the admiraPs flag
ship sail away. After frantic signaling
he is answered by the Brooklyn He
warns Schley OF the Intentions OF the
Spanish fleet and witnesses the destruc-
tlon and capture Of the enemy's vessels
Holton learns that Shafter has received
o message from President Mckinley de-
claring that the war was Instituted for
the sole purpose OF freeing Cuba. He
learns that n meeting OF dissa atisfed Gu
bans is TO be held that night to plot
against the American army. He gives
He spies on the meeting and hears Ces-
nola attempt to inhame the Cubans
against the Americans Miss Ia Tossa
denounccs Cesnola and reads McKiniey's
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

the crowd OF officers, and the next In
slant Holton, Miss La Tossa. and per-
haps thirty of the Cubans. were sur.
runded by ring OF scowling men
with revolvers leveled ominously.
Not a word was spoken.
Then fiom Cesnola there came
laughter.
Men" he cried. 1T was understood
that fusillade of shots here would
be the signal for the attack on the
Americans. In thirty seconds that
fusillade will be heard. and the bullets
will go where you are standing. Those
who wish to engage in the attack upon
the Americans will step out OF that
group. Join our circle, and present
their revolvers as we now present
them"
For a moment there was silence
Cesnola took out his watch. One Gu
ban left Holton's side and Joined the
circle, two followed him. then three
then six. Finally Holton and the gir
stood alone.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
BRIDAL CUSTOMS OF GERMANY
Many Appear Somewhat Odd to Us,
but All Are Pretty and Based
on Common Sense.

There are many curious betrothal
customs in lermany that are found
no place else in the world. Many OF
them are pretty. All OF them are odd.
AS soon as a German girl Is be-
trothed she is addressed as bride"
by her fance. The betrothal is a
more serious affair than in America
and is not so easily broken. The girl
is called bride" until the wedding.
wnen she assumes the title of wife" !"
Immediately Upon the betrothal the
lovers exchange rings, which. II the
course of true love runs smooth. are
to be worn ever afterwards.
The woman wears her betrothal
ring on the third finger Of her lef,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
NANINNNNllINllAllGlNNINlNllElIWlE:
kgEHSEHEHHA MGAakNHHSM
Observation-Disclosures

1t is transferred to the third finger Of
her right hand.
The man continues to wear his
ring just as his wife wore hers when
she was a bride. There is no chance
for him to pose as IL he were a single
man. One can tell at glance II he
has achieved ma;rimony. and German
girls believe that this Is the safest
way, as II keeps other girls from flirt-
ing with their fiance or husband. The
wearing OF the wedding ring by the
German men is said TO have made
the divorce percentage small.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Is EPILEPSY coNoUEREpf
New Jersey Physician Said to Have
Many Cures TO His Credit.

Red Bank, N. j. (SpeciaD .-Advices
from every direction fully confirm
previous reports that the remarkable
treatment for epilepsy being admin
istered by DR.. Perkins of this city, is
achieving wonderful results. Old and
stubborn cases have been greatly
benefited and many patients claim to
have been entirely cured.
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to DR.. II. w.
Perkins, Branch 40, Red Bank. N. j..
for a supply of the remedy which Is
being distributed gratuitously.-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Grip Patients Grateful 20 Peruns, tho
Expectorant Tonic.

Grip Patients Grateful 70 Peruna, tho
Expsctorant Tonic.
Do not make the error OF regardin0
grip as an exaggerated cold. There
Is a big difference between the two
Grip Is an eptcegnic disease that poi
sons the vital organs. When a per-
son has grip. the air passages aro
alive with millions of baciIli poison
ing the blood. The infected person
feels tired and exhausted.
Peruna 10 a Tonic Laxative.
1t requires a good tonic laxative to-
keep the body OF the patient as strong
as possible to counteract the effect OF
the poisons created by the grip bacii-
lus. An expectorant tonic with some
laxative qualities is the safest rem
edy. Such Is Peruna- Beware es-
peciaIly Of coal tar powders or tablets
because they lessen the vitality OF tho
patient.
There is no specific for tne grip.
Peruna has been used with good
success In former grip epideuIlcs. In
dications point to the return OF grip
this winter.
Do not fail to read the experience
OF former grip patients with Peruna-
Mrs. Gentry Gates. s219 First Ave-.
East Lake. Ala. writes: II had
bad case OF grip. tried Peru;sa and
It cured me. / can safely say it is q
fine medicine"
Mrs. Charles E. Wells, Sr, 230
South ST.. Delaware. Ohio. writes:
"After a severe attack OF Ia grippe 7
took Peruna and found It a good
tonic"
Ask YoDr Druggist for Free Peruns
Lucky Day Almanac for L9i&
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Sea Level.

a thousand feet above sea level
means that the point is Just that
height above beach mark. built on
The sea coast by the United States
coast survey. indicating the average
OF the tidal heights of the ocean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Odd EXPRESSIONS.

There Is one thing which l cannot
understand"
What is that?"
"Why high-colored versions OF the
truth are called white lies"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

Cesnola put his watch In his pocket
and advanced to the couple. He beck
oned TO two men.
Take her away from this man. He
must stand alone" he said.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Didn't Pan Out.

Mrs. Bacon-What became of your
fireless cooker you thought 60 much
Of!
Mrs. Egbert-Oh, l fired" It
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

The old fashioned woman who used
to cry for what she wanted acquired
a lot more than the modern militant
suffragette.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

MRS. Brown has the kleptomania." :"
Indeed; what is she taking for t."
Anything that looks good TO her"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09
Many sehoo, children Arc s,okly.

Children who are delicate, feverish and
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. A pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by Mothers for "a years. Al
all Druggists, 25c Sample FREE. Address.
A. s.. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

Mrs. .winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma.
tion allays pain cures wind co ic 25c bottle-ke
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

Stop that cough. the source Of Pneumonia,
etc. Prompt use of Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops gives rslief-5c at Druggists.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

It's awfully hard to appreciate good
advice that doesn't tally with our de-
sires.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

II Is better to marry strong mind.
ed woman than a wrong minded one.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-01-09

But II takes a good cook to roast the
janitor TO frazzla
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
MONEY FOR AeRlcuLruRE
University 81 Vermont Trustees Ap-
portion $500 Coz County Agents

81 eermont Trustees Ap-
portlon $500 co. County Agents
Darlington. May l3-The trustees
% the University OF Vermont have ap
portioned sS.s0o annually 10 the sup
port Of county agricultural agents in
Franklin. Orleans and Rutland coun-
ties Their action extends this sys-
ten 20 eight % the ~ Vermont e0un-
ties. a larger percentage, IL is believ-
ed. than obtains In any other State.
Furthermore. they have provided for
the extension OF the system 10 cover
four more counties within the next
I've years. The Rutland county agent
has been al work since early March;
the Orleans county agent began
work May u: and the Franklin coun-
~ agent viii be chosen in the early
fall
These county agricultural agents
are graduates OF American agricuf
tural colleges. win practical exper-
ience super-imposed upon their pro
fessional training. They are the field
representative Of the College OF Ak
riculture. as well as OF the federal de
partment OF agriculture. They are at
the service OF the farming interests
OF their respective counties.
The university trustees are thus en-
abed TO extend its influence because
a recent enactment constitutes IL the
special agent OF the federal govern
msnt in extension work. The use OF
these new funds in the further exten
sion OF the county agricultural agent
system is optional and not mandatory
Whether they shall or'shall not be us
ed is purely for the institution to de
termine. However. the system now
in vogue In Bennington. Windham
Windsor. orange and Caledonia coun
ties has on the whole approved Itself
to the people. so that, after thor
ough survey OF the situation. II has
been deemed desirable to allot Ger
tain proportion OF these new funds "a
extending It's benefits TO other coun
rel.
The question may be asked why
Franklin, Orleans and Rutland coun
ties are preferred over Addison. Chit
tcnden, Essex. Lamoille. Grand Isle
and Washington counties. Their
choice was dictated by the fact that
they were ready. that farmers organ
izations have been formed. local
funds subscribed and local interest
and enthusiasm aroused, situation
no. obtaining in the other counties
named. However. as has already
been stated. one county yearly will
be taken over. beginning July /. 1915
In the order in which they qualify
The annual allotments of $1,000 are
conditioned upon the continuance OF
state and federal appropriations, up.
on the developments OF strong sen
timent and vigorous organization OF
the farming interests within the coun
~. and upon the raising of Si7 SEQ an
RualIy by subscription OF taxation in
accordance with No l21 of the acts
OF 1912 for the further support Of the
work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
Perpetual Motion.

Perpetual motion is very old
dream. For this purpose machines
have been constructed from time I'M
memorial, hut nothing has every come
Of IT, Men have gone mad on the sub
ject, but without any practical results.
It was demonstrated long ago by Sir
Isaac Newton and De Ia Hire that per-
petual motion is impossible Of attain
ment Even the solar system. the
most wonderful machine of which we
have any knowledge. will run down in
the course of time. some say In about
100000 Of years from now.-New
York American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
Hereditary Accidents

Now and then one comes across
cases OF what might be termed here
ditary accidents. says writer in the
May Strand. A groom in the employ
OF a gentleman living at Dyserth.
North Wales. was kicked Ia death
by mare belonging 10 his employer.
who at once got rid Of the brute. He
then took the son of the dead man in
to his service in similar capacity as
his father. Almost exactly a year
later the son was kicked and killed
by foal OF the mare which had kill
ed his father.
AT the French railway station of La
Rieamarie. young man named Be
mold Fontvielle was employed as
shunter. One day in September,
1903. he was crossing the rails just in
front of a couple of carriages pushed
by locomotive when he was seen to
stop suddenly. Before anything could
be done to help him. the carriages
and the locomotives had passed over
him. killing him instantly. On exam
nation, Il was found that the heel of
his boot had caught between two
rails at the points. At the inquiry a
witness stated that the father of the
deceased had met his death in an ex-
actly similar manner on the self
same spot. Nt4s,
On December 90 of the same year
an American named Samuel Turner
was killed at Port Norris, New Jer-
sey, in the same fashion as was Font
vielle, namely, by getting his heel
caught in the frog of a switch. Ten
years earlier his father had come to
his end by the same means at the
same place, and the identical fate be-
fell his grandfather. who was trapped
in the same switch in the year 1883.
In August, 1906. two friends, Will
liam Connolly and Patrick Cantwell.
were drowned by the upsetting of a
float on the Grand Canal near Tull-
amore, in Kings County. These two
men had been born on the same day,
thirty-six years. earlier, they were hap
tized in the same water, and they
were buried together after a joint flu
neral in the churchyard at Rahan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
Jspaness blower rtiauette.

To order Il dozen or two OF roses or
carnations indiscriminateiy over the
telephone. TO be delivered in paste
board box 10y Il florists boy as cift
10 friend would mean lack of re-
0nement 20 Il Japanese. writes Grace
H. Bagiey in suburban Life. In fact.
ignorance Of lower lore might result
in disastrous bhlnde.. III. for example.
you sent a purple wistaria. however
exquisite ia itself TO a bride she would
hardly forgive you. since purple L. a
color Of a bad omen. never to be used
ON felicitous occasions On the other
hand. YOU would convey a delicate
compliment by sending chrysanthe-
NUNS. because. on account OF their
long period OF blooming, they signify
long life. A peony sent to friend is
a fiatterirg recognition OF his distino.
ton. as IL ~ suitable only for those OF
high rank.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
ARLINGTON


DR.. Russell is entertaining his
brother from Shelburne
Eli Lathrop and friend OF Science
tady spent Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. May LathroB.
Percy Lathrop was in Troy and
Schenectady Thursday and Friday.
Paul Waterman of New York has
arrived for the summer coming in
his new Catallac auto.
News has been received OF the birth
OF son to AIR. and Mrs. Jackson of
New York City Mrs. Jackson was
formally Miss Maude Leake.
A son has been born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Body OF Engewood, ".
]. Mrs. Body before her marriage
was Miss Margaret Liscomb.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Griffin. She was Miss Marion Whit.
ney before her marriage and has
spent great many summers in
town.
Three cases of whooping cough
have been reported TO the health ofIl-
Ger On this side of the hill.
Mr. and Mrs. John FISHER are en-
;ertainig his mothef and sisters from
saltwater. Penn.
Mrs Walter Vault was in Ben
nington Friday and Saturday.
Mrs W. c. Vault has an ice cream
parlor which was opened Saturday.
Every one wishing cream Will kindly
give this party a call.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
A Regiment Of wrestIsrs.

Captain Holmes, n famous athlete In
the Indian army, raised one OF the
finest regiments in the British service
by the sporting method OF eballeng-
ing all and sundry to wrestle. Those
worsted were 10 enlist, and in short
time the gallant captain was able to
show a collection Of wrestling prizes
that were a credit alike to himself and
the army London Opinion. +at
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
BENNINGTON BRIEFS


Oscar ElweIf, Who has been IN. is
improved.
Rev. W. F. Meyer viii conduct the
Guideboard prayer meeting this even
ms.
ST. Agnes's Guild supper at parish
house Thursday night. May n. 25e.
Adv.
Wednesday afternoon az o'clock
division A. OF the Second Congress-
tional church. will meet with Mrs.
c. B. Hunt OF North street
The girls want you and your ass.
Come to the Parish house Thursday
night. May 2l. Everything GOOD TO
eat. you know the hind. ADV.
Miss Agnes Geer OF School street,
who recently underwent IN operation
for appendicitis in the RutlAnd CAY
hospital is improving rapidly.
An important meeting Of the Sons
OF Veterans will be held IN G. A. X.
hall. Wednesday evening. az : O'Clock
and every member Is urged TO at
tend.
Charles Hitchcock is expected TO re
turn home today from the Vermont
Sanitarium az Pittsford where he has
been for treatment fer several
months.
James Lowrie Sutton OF Needham.
Mass. is staying with his aunt. Miss
Margaret Lowrie. until he can find a
place to work, and bring his mother
and sister here to live.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
WHEN FEELING TIRED
Hoods Sarsspsrilla Builds Up the
Whole System-Makos Pure Blood.

That tired feeling that comes TO
you in the spring, year after year,
is a sign that your blood lacks Vi
tally, just as pimples, boils and
other eruptions are signs that it is
impure; and il is also a sign that
your system is in low or rundown
condition inviting disease. 1t is a
warning, which Il is wise to heed.
Ask your druggist for Hoods
Sarsaparills. This old standard
fried and true blood medicine re-
lieves that tired feeling. 1t cleanses
the blood, gives new life. new eoWr-
age. strength and cheerfulness. 1t
makes the rich, red blood that will
make You feel, look, eat and sleep
better.
Re sure to get Hoods, because it
is the best. There is no other com
bination of roots, banks and herbs
like it-no real substitute for it.
no "just-as-good" medicine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
chanaira Lad TO Gold.

Professor Soddy makes the assertion
boldly that IL is only question OF APP
plication TO change lead into gold. lie
says that while now We can only work
with electricity at 10000 volts il is
only a matter OF pertecting the method
TO he able TO work az ten times that
voltage when the baser metals can be
changed into the more precious. 10
other words. electricity, when brought
to its highest efficiency and application
Is the real philosophers stone for
which the aleiIemists Of the middle
ages searched so long.-New York
World.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
precept and Practice.

The Rev. $. l.. keble tells good
'precept and practice" story. The sne-
cessor to the living of Charles Kings
ey told him that, although Kingsley
went all over the country preaching
sanitation, his own rectory was found
10 be in an uninhabltable condition.
owing to the churcliyard draining be-
meath the drawing room. The succeed
ing rector had therefore TO build new
rectory and lost faith in social reform
ers.-Pall Mall Gazette
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
No MORE FOOT AGONY
In Four Days corns Come Out. Free
Box for Everybody

Everybody knows that for sore,
painful, swollen feet there is nothing
SO good as ECO for Feet.
But now in every package Of Eco
For Feet, at druggists. is 10 cent
package of Eco For Corns. which is
free. 1t costs you nothing. Use il
for three nights; on the fourth night
lift out the corn and throw it in the
fire.
Eco For Corns, IL purchased separ
ately, is a dime; with 20 cent box
of EGO For Feet 1t is free. w. l..
Gokay, Druggist, Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
A Queer Question.

II have come to consult you" she
said TO the prominent lawyer.
What is the troubleg'
Il have received three proposals Of
marriage. and do not know which TO
accept"
which man has the most money!"
"Do you imagine she asked, that II
knew l would consult you or any
other lawyer Birmingham Age Her
aid.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19

Radium once extracted from the ores
becomes available for continued use
without appreciable loss and becomes
permanent addition to the needed
supply. The same radium that is
placed at humanlty's service today may
he used by our children for many gen.
eratfous. ea
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
Tired Feeling Swollen Hands and
Feet Cue to Kidney Trouble

Your kidneys surely need help
and quiekly--when your hands and
feet thicken. swell up, and you feel
duh. sluggish. lose your energy and
appetite, and there is a puffy look un-
der the eyes. Take Foley Kidney
Pills at once. The yact directly and
quickly, and the result is regular
normal action that keeps the irritat-
ing poisonous acids out of your sys-
ten. UUse no substitute. Coles
Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
SIENNA.

The SIENNA exported from Egypt Is
gathered from shrubs growing wild in
the Anglo Egyptian Sudan and the Red
sea districts OF Arabia.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
In Doubt.

as that boy OF yours learning to play
the piano:"
II hope he is. but from the way IL
sounds | don't think Washington
Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19
No InfaIIibility.

Dictionaries are like watches--the
worst is better than none and the best
cannot he expected TO go quite true
Samuel Johnson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-19

Integrity without knowledge is weak
and lrseless.- Palev.