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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18

Docs any one besides your client
| know of the existence of these let
| ters?" asked at last.
81 think not" answered Mr.. Horn
| blower, smiling dryly. "They are not
! of a nature which my client would
care to communicate to any one. We
must get them back at any cost"
CAS- a matter of fact" 1 pointed out.
there are always at IIeast two people
who know of the existence of every
letter-the person who writes it and
the person who receives it"
Il had thought of that. but the per
son who wrote these letters is dead.
He was killed in duel some months
ago by Monsieur X"
Mr.. HornbIower sat regarding me,
his lips pursed, as an indication, per-
haps, that he would say no more
But there was no necessity that he
should. 1 knew enough of French law
and of French habits of thought to
realize that if those letters ever came
into possession of Monsieur X, the
game would be entirely in his hands.
His wife would be absolutely at his
mercy. And the thought flashed
through my mind that perhaps in some
way he had learned of the existence
of the letters, and was trying Orr
perateiy to get them. That thou,
was enough to swing the balak-Sszs--
his wife's favor.
Il am sure" 1 said, that Mr.. Van
tine would instantly have consented
TO your client opening the drawer and
taking out the letters. And, Fas his
executor, also consent. But l must
warn you, Mr.. Hornblower. that l be-
lieve two men have already been kill
ed trying to open that drawer" and
told him the story. 81 am inclined to
Think 1 concluded, that Vantine
blundered upon the drawer while ex-
amining the cabinet, but there is no
doubt that the other man knew of the
drawer, and also. presumably, of its
contents"
''Wellr' exclaimed my companion.
81 have listened to many astonishing
stories in my life. but never one to
equal this. And you know nothing of
this Frenchman?'
Nothing except that he came from
Havre on La Touraine last Thursday
and drove from the dock direct to Van
tines house"
MY client also came on La Tou-
raine. but that, no doubt, was mere
coincidence"
THAT may be-" I agreed. ''but it is
scarcely a coincidence that both he
and your client We're after the con-
tents of that drawer"
you mean
81 mean that the mysterious French
man may very possibly have been an
emissary of Monsieur Y. Madame may
have betrayed the secret to him in an
unguarded moment"
Mr. Hornbiower rose abruptly. lie
was evidently much disturbed.
"You may be right" he agreed. Il
viii communicate with my client at
once take st that she has your per-
mission TO see the cabinet, and IL it
proves to be the right one that she
may open the drawer and remove the
letters
"If she cares to take the risk" l
assented.
Gro be Continued Next Saturday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18

Gro be Continued Next saturday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
CHAPTER Viii.
A Distinguished Caller.

Distinguished Caller.
- ODFREY and I examined the
n windowsill and the ground be-
v r. meath it when / returned from
my fruitless chase. There is
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Miss Olive Daily has returned iron Fall River, where she passed her va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
REeEkAHs ON PICNIC.
Second Successful Outing by Odd Fell
 lows Auxiliary This Season.

Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, I. O. O. F.. made a second successful picnic record for the season on "Wednesday in conducting their second picnic to Atlantic beach which they reached by a special trolley Car on the Norwich and Westerly line that left here at s.45 a. m. The party Of over 75 filled every seat in the car and found the day at the beach delightful ex- perience. On their return trip they left the beach at AIS p. m.
 Under the arrangements made by the committee in charge, Miss Sybil A. Craftsman, chairman, Mrs. Robert Donohue, and Henry Betting, the pic uic was on the basket lunch plan and members were privileged to invite their non member friends of whom there was a large proportion in the party. The day was spent in partiy eipating in all the entertainment that the place offered, its varied attractions providing abu1idantly for the pleas ure of all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
LATEST MODEL PISTOLS
 FOR NATIONAL GUARD.
celss Automatic .45 to Replace the Old
 Style .3e.

All men and officers of the Con- necticut National guard who are enti- tied under military rules to carry side arms are being fitted out with the latest model Colt automatic pistols to repla8 the old style revolvers of past years A general order was issued yesterday from the office of the adjut- ant general instrncting the command ing officers of the various companies and troops to prepare requisitions for the number needed in tiaAir divisions, which will be supplied to them, to- gether with all accessories. Separate acquisitions are to be made for pistols required for the use of commissioned ofacerS. These are supposed to buy their own side arms. but in the even. of their not doing so the pistols will be loaned to them by the war depart ment. At present the supply is in- tended for only the enlisted men and non-comu1issfoned officers and others will be supplied as soon as more guns are sent from the war department.
 The new guns are of a far heavier eaiiber than the former weapons. The old revolvers were Colt -SS's, which have been used in the militia and the regular army for many years. while the new automatics will be .45 caliber, the heaviest made. The change. of coiires. does not involve any altera- ton in the make of the guns, but is merely intended to bring the model up to date, as has been done already in the regular United States army. The Colts Patent Fire Arnis Manii- featuring company of Hartford, which has furnished all small arms used in all branches of the service since the
 days of the Civil war, will continue to manufacture the entire supply used by the United States war department.
 In the national guard of this state alone there will be nearly 600 of the new guns needed to supply the men
 and officers; TS will go to the 1S com panies Of coast artillery corps, to be
 distributed in the same manner as in the infantry. These are now stored In the state arsenal at Hartford and will be given out as acquisitions are re- ceived and the old reyolvsrs Returned. They were sent by the war department from the United States arsenal at Springfield, Mass.
 No change will be made in the re- quirefnents for qualifying with small arms by the installation of the new pistols, except that men and officsrs who have not qualified as yet will ha ye to fire the course prescribed in the
 small arms firing manual. 1918, with the atlfonaties instead of. with their .3S caliber rexolvers. Those who have Qualified under the old style arms will
 be allowed to stand on that qualifica- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
ROAD ROLLER RAN AWAY
 DOWN MoNTviLLE HILL.
Jumped Into Open Lot Near Red Mill
 at Palmertown = Engineer Wallace Jumped.

A steam roller used on road work near Palmertown got away from it's driver on the hin near the Red mill. rolled to the foot of the hill, through a fence and into an open lot about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The engi- neer. Charles A. Wallace, of Pomfret, jumped just as the roller turned over on its side.
 Wallace was bruised and may have been hurt internally. Dr. Wilson at Vito, by whom the engineer was em- ployed. took the injured man to Nor wich in his automobile. and he Is al Backus hospital.
 Wallace was coming down the hill when something happened to the steam suppiy to the engine. The roller be- san to run wild and Wallace tried to reverse t. The engine. on reverse did not take hold, and the best Wallace could do was to try to keep the ma chine fin the road. Before the incline ended the roller had gathered such headWay 1t was Impossible to make the turn at the foot of the hill. The roller ran over the bank, crashed through the renee and into an open lot. The ground was soft and when the wheels of the roller sank into it the big apparatus overbalanced and fell. When Wallace jumped three men ran to him, expecting to find the roller iiad crushed him. He fell away from il ana escaped being crushed, but was badly bruised. The men picked ur wallace. carried him to a house and called pr. Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
TAFTYILLE AFFAIRS
Two Local cIubs Held Undressing Meetinss-soocsr Team to Insure PIayers-Personafs.

The Taftville soccer foothalI club held a meeting Tuesday evening at their headquarters In the Lincoln club. The attendance was large and the in terest shown WAS very promising to tn boosters of the club. Reports were read. and they showed that the club is in dourishing condition.
 It waS decided to add two new names to the seasons arrangement commit tee. as 1t seemed possible that these additions should be made, and they are Thomas Addison and Samuel Ar mitage.
 A new feature has been installed, and that Is the insuring of all players. which the executive committee and the members deemed best. as the team will have hard games, since they have en n- tered for the state cup along with the strong competition that they are sure to meet in the cup ties for The Bul- letin cup. The management reported that the men are winding up into shape and that the fret real hard prac- tice will take place Saturday on the baseball grounds after the ball game The team of regulars and substitutes will be picked in the near future and the grounds will be put into condition as soon as the baseball season is over The dirst tie cup game for The Bull letin cup will be played the first Sat- urday after Labor day, and from then on the boys will be in the thickest oi the fray.
 Before the meeting adjourned 1t was decided to hold another meeting next Monday evening and good attendance is desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Wonderful Drink
 Habit Treatment

, The Neal Drink Habit Treatment has accomplished wonderful reeldts in the prevention and treatment of drunk enness- It is modern. quick, safe, cer- tain, and removes the craving and necessity for drink in three days with out the use of hypodernlic injections. All of you drinking men who cannot stop at once and never take another drink need the Neal Treatment. If your husbands and sons drink. it is your duty as wives and mothers to help them Give them the Neal Treatment and free them from the irresistible appetite for alcoholic liquors. Call and talk it over with us and get proofs and references, or write or phone for book of informa- ton. The Neal Institute, 1902 Chapel St, New Haven, Ct; tel. 5540 (day or nighD.
 DRUG HABIT SUCCESSFULLY . TREATED
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
NORWICH TOWN
Funeral of Peter cirves-Requienn Mass in Memory of Pope Plus K Other Items Of Local Interest.

The funeral of Peter Cirves was held at s:30 o'clock Wednesday ulorn- ing from his home on West Town street, there were funeral services at o'clock at Sacred Heart church. The bearers were James and Harry McNaly Michael Burns, John Weller, James Filburn and Patrick Conneil. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 The choice forms and clusters of flowers included a pillow of pink roses from the three children; a large wreth marked brother, and wreaths from Charles Phillips Shea Brothers, Miss Kelly and Miss fIill. a form from hopmates. in Hopkins & Allen; a spray of aster5, Misses Rogers;f bou- quet of asters. Mrs. Dodge; sheaf of pink giadioli. Mrs. Henry Rilroy; sheaf of Easter lilies. A. A. Adam: spray lilies and roses. Mrs J. Con- nell;' form of lilies and gladioli, Friends of Jimmy" sheaf of chys- anthemums; Misses Margaret and Mary Burns.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
MISS STEVENS AT HOME
 MINUS HER BAGGAGE.
Forced to Desert Her Trunks in Get
 ting Out of Germany.

Miss Teresa c. Stevens. daughter of Robert c. Stevens. of No. 1ss West Thames street, who had been abroad during the summer studying in Ger many. reached her home here late on Monday night.
 In her quick exit from the country of the Kaiser she had been compelled to abandon her baggage, and sine sail ed from Rotterdam on the steamer Neordann. In the effort to get away from the war center she traveied part of the time on cattle train and those aboard had to help out their scanty supply of things to eat by foraging at times for whatever they could lay their hands on.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mr. and Mrs McCade of New York are spending a few days with William Nolan of South Slater avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
PiposhIs Club Had Meeting.

A large number of members turned out to tho meeting of the Taftvine Pinochle club Tuesday evening at their rooms on South Front street. Presl- dent Terrence Hanlou presided and called the meeting to order at o'clock.
 All reports were read and accepted and showed that the club is making good pTogress.
 The annual field day was discussed and the date was not set, but 1t was decided to hold it at the same place as held in former years, at the baseball grounds on Providence street.
 William Chamberlain was appointed chairman of the arrangements commit tee, with the following: J. l. Donovan. Martin Waldron, Daniel Shea and w. H. Baldwin. Practically the same events will be had this year as in for mer years and the interest and enthu- siasm of this annual event seems to be increasing each year.
 Athletic events of all sorts will be played, after which refreshments will be served.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Miss Sadie Clark Of Seventh stree is staying for a week at Saybroolz-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
crary Case Continued
East Lyme Cars Take New Route.

On and after Friday next the cars on the East Lyme. old Lyme and Say brook line will enter New London by way of Truman and Washington streets. instead of along Bank street to the parade. as heretofore. The change is made in the interest of greater efi- eiency. For one thing. 1t will elifm- mate the necessity for shifting the trolley at the parade. the cars coming down State street and then continuing on their way out along Bank street The innovation win also tend to re- duee the congestion of trafiic in Bank street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Charles Wunderlick of New Bedford and family have moved here, taking up a residence on Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
WiII Entertain Aasnt..

New London County Mutual Fire In- surance company is to entertain its agents today. From responses receiv- ed 1t Is expected that over 65 of the agents will be in attendance at the Griswold at Eastern Point when the programme begins with dinner serv- ed at o'clock. There will also be a complete representation of the ofIiers and directors, it is expected. The din- ner will be followed by an informal social programrne
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Eniisted in HdtisI, Arn,y.

Mrs. Martha Dennis Of No. 4s Spring street, wife of the pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist church. has just re- ceived TofEl in New York where she is visiting that her brother Ulysses Mays, who is a we'll to do. resident of Sarina- Ontario, has enlisted in the British army. He expects soon to sail to join the troops oyer the sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Rev. P. c. Wriaht Visiting Herr.

Rev. P. c. wricht of Gethsenane Baptist church, Philadelphia, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Poster of Otis street. He is to remain in the city over Sunday, preaching at the services at the Central Baptist church. where he was at of1s-tirt1e pastor. and also conducting the Thursday night prayer meeting this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Personals.

Personals.
 Robert walker was a business visitor in Norwich Tuesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Archibald Kyle will spend the week end at Watch Hill.
 T. B. Morris of Providence was a business visitor here on Wednesday.
 Albert Iavaiiey of Moosup has &C., cepted a position in the Ponemah mills wilfred Pollard has returned to New York after passing few days with his parents.
 Hartwell Thompson and l.. c. Prem tice were visitors in Voluntown Tues day afternoon.
 Charles Wunderlfck of New Bedford and family have moved here, taking up residence on Norwich avenue. Mr. and Mrs AfcCade of New York are spending a few days with William Nolan of South Slater avenue.
 Dr. and Mrs. George Thompson have returned to their home after enjoying an automobile trip to Cape Cod. turned to New Bedford after spending a few days with Mrs William Poilitt. e=3 Antone Paquette of Merchants ave nue has been in New Haven visiting with his brother. Rev. J. H. Paquette.
 Joseph Bottomley. employed at place. is here for a few days calling on some of his nld frierdS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Personals. George BarweH is spending a week at East Lyme
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Local People at Camp Ground.

Among those here frcm the wiili- mantle camp ground during tho past week weree MT. and Mrs. Stanton Brown, Mrs. J. O. Dodge MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Rudd. H. N. Ford. NIT. and Mrs. F H. Bushnell and Mrs. E. B. Worthington returned this week after a stay of several weeks at the campground.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
In Memory of Late Pone.

A requiem high mass for the late pope was celebrated at o'clock We'd nesday morning at Sacred Heart church by Rev. Charles Brennan. O Merituin Passinos was rendered at the offertory by Miss May Pounch who also gave Nearer My God to Thee, as waiting hymn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
AUroisrs ON TRIAL.
Appear Before Secretary of State to
 Answer Charges Against Them.

Sherwood ". Pardee of Clinton was before State Secretary Phillips at Hartford Tuesday, charged with reck- less driving on the Dogman road crossing in Derby Aug. 1S- 1t was claimed that he passed other vehicles standing on the road and narrowly escaped hitting a man. while the car was going at the rate of 50 miles an hour.
 Pardee said that his car was a heavy Cadillac and would not make even 90 miles an hour. When passing the ve- hicles, he said, he had the spark re- tardied and was making only about 20 miles an hour. Later he admitted that he did not know how fast he was go- ing. Secretary Phillips said that the witness was quibbling. The hearing was postponed until the com mplainant could be Summoned.
 crary Case Continued. J. D. -Crary. Jrs charged with reck- less driving in Mystic Aug. Is, said that he operated his fathers car. He was complained of for nearly coIlid- ing with another car coming in an op- posfte direction, the driver of which was obliged to stall his engine to al- low Crary to pass. Crary recollected nothing of the circumstances. His home, he said. was in Brooklyn, N. T. The case was continued
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
Suit for stfo in Common Pleas.

The Swinburt Tire and Rubber con- pany of Akron, O., has brought suit against pr. Gurdon S. Allyn of New London to recover payment of bill of goods valued at S110. The suit is re- turnable at the next term of the court of common pleaA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
QlI1f ESl1IlRti1l.
Norwich, Thursday, Aug. 27, 1a14.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast Far Today.

Forecast Far Today. Forecast for New England: Gener- ally fair Thursday and Friday with slowly rising temperature: moderate and variable winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid. On Thursday it will be partly overcast, with moderate temperatures and fresh northerly to eastefly winds. followed by local rains.
 The outlook for Fridsy is somewfdt unsettled and cooler.
 Observations in Norwich, The following records. repcxeed from SeEinss pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the naro1netric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ~. .r..... 5S So.zs lz m. ....... .-.. -@ .-.ss. ~ ou.3 S D. m. ..........~...-..s 66 5o.2s Highest 7S, lowest 5s.
 Predictiens for Wednesday: Gener~ ally fair.
 Wednesdays <sweather: Fair, cool north to northeast winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Hartwell Thompson and l.. c. Prem tice were visitors in Voluntown Tues day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
BORN.

PoRTA-In Hartford, Aug. {, 1914. a daughter. Margaret Louise to Mir. and Mrs. Albert F. Po-ta (nee Teresa Suifivan). ZAf4N-In this city. Aug. 2e, 1914. a daughter, Lois Agnes. to MT. and Mrs. Paul H, Zahn, 1o9 Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27
CARD OF THANKS.

We thank most sincerely those who to us their deep sympathy for the
 great loss which has come to our fam fly in the death of our son Henry. We extend our greatest thanks to the
 Holy Name Society. and wish to say
 that these many acts will never be for
 MR AND MRS. HENRY J. KILRoY AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mir and Mrs. Frank Tillinghast of Clarks Falls and Mfr. and Mrs. Du- fresne of Je~ett City motored here in Mir. Tillirghast's car to spend the week end with Miss Bertha Volmer of Sturtevaut street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mir and Mrs. Donald afcEachern and daughter Cassie Of Toronto, Can ada, have returned home after visiting ten days with Mrs. William Burton of No. f46 Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mrs. c. S. Battelle and daughter, Miss Florence BatteIle returned Sat- urday to Worcester Mass, after near ly two weeks visit with Mrs. Battelle's sister. Mrs. J. O. Dodge of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Fanny Holmes of East Tow street returned Tuesday after a fou weeks absence at Crescent beach an Ocean beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

s Miss Sadie BoyIen has returned home after spending few days with Misc CaIneiia Healey of North Main street She was accompanied by Miss Annie Healey of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Tuesday Secretary of State Albert M. Phillis held a hearing at the cap itol in Hartford on the case of JssD. sCrary of Mystic. charged with feck- less driving in Mystic on August 1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Thomas McGarrity who has beer visiting here has returned to Hartford his cousin Lawrence Crocker of Hunt iugton avenue going back with hin for a visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Chariotte Rushworth of Baker street, Greeneville, is visiting Mrs Prank Weaver of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mrs. John Neagie and her daughter Mss Margaret Neagie of-west Tow street have returned after an outini at Fishers Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Miss Anna Shahan was in Hartford for over the week end, her niece, little Mis- Mae Herbert returning with hel for a visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

c. B. Elliott of Boston has been spending a few days with his family who are here for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Mir. and Mrs. William Edwards ana daughter of Montville were week end guests of MT. and Mrs. Cassisus Arm. strong Of West own street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy and family motored here from Providence recently for visit with their cousins NIT. and Mrs. James Ryan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Miss Agnes White of West Towr street left Tuesday to pass the re. mainder of the week with cousins al Narragansett Pier R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Edward Burnhanu of New Haven is the guest of friends on the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

Miss Pauline Green of Hartford is Town street.