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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-09-11
oward is. A functionary barred my

toward e. A functionary barred my
way.
You cannot pass he said sternly
Ellis excellency the president of the
Swiss republic.
But | must see him." | cried wild
ly. Il must see the president instant
ly. r..
Then became aware that q stout
good-natured. fatherly-looking old gem
tleman. who had been pacing the plat
form, stretching his legs. had halted
nearby and was watching me intently
Though It was early morning he wore
full dress suit, across which broad
sash of many colors was draped. In
stinct leaped to my aid cried to
him.
Monsieur 10 PRESIDENT"
lie hegitated and then came swiftly
toward me.
AT your service. madame" he an
swered.
Take me to Paris In your train"
pleaded. 1T Is matter of life or
death. They will not let me hire a
train. must 20, l must be there by
evening"
He bowed and offered his arm.
you shall be my guest. madame"
he answered, and escorted me to his
carriage, as though were princess,
leaving line of gaping functionaries
behind him.
That agelong journey is only the
faintest memory to me now, for, once
the train started. my pent-up feelings
found vent in hysterical outburst
which sorely repaid the good president
for his courtesy. | remember how. he
and his suite crowded me as lay In
the sleeping car which he had perforce
relinquished to me; how someone dis
covered that / was starving and fed
me with milk and whisky; how, over
come by the potency of the liquor,
babbled something OF my story--at
least enough to reveal my identity.
Then the romance of 1t gripped them
and they constituted themselves my
servitors. Towns rushed past us and
we're swallowed up In the plains, night
followed day, and at last, after an eter-
uity OF torment. we rolled into the ter
minal at eight o'clock on the morning
OF Friday.
Next | remember wild ride In a
cab, with the secretary of the Swiss
legation seated beside me, trying to
calm me as | brandished bundle OF
papers: halt at the fortress gates; a
sudden message that sent orderlies
| scurrying in all directions; finally there
comes to mind the picture OF court.
room, OF the grave judges, of Charles
erect in his uniform, regarding me at
first stonily, then with cry Of amazed
Joy | recall, most family of all, thrust.
Ing down my documents before the
presiding officer. Then blackness en-
comprised me and. as my senses
failed. ] felt Charles arms encircle me-
and fell into that haven as ship
wrecked sailor casts himself on the
sustaining breast of the land
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-09-11

the situation amused him. Z only
claim my own" he answered. rubbing
his hands again. II am business
men, mademoiselle. Business knows
none of the abstract qualities you have
enumerated"
Then the grotesque came treading
upon tragedy's heels. Our ancient
servitor flung open the door.
Les Cooks, madame" he announced
impassively.
"The what?' cried Charles, startled.
The ancient man explained A char
a-banc, containing some Cooks tour
ists-foreigners, he expounded, apollo
getically-had come from Paris and
begged permission to see the famous
castle Of which they had heard SO
much.
SHOW them in" said Charles moth
er. Have tea made. Pray remain,
Monsieur Magnin. This is your prop
erty now"
1T will be at six o'clock this eve
ming" said the banker, implacably.f
Les Cooks!" announced the serv-
inS u"h iioh thc uooi way, dhu upon
the word party of three entered-a
man and two women. My eyes opened
with amazement. Was dreaming? Or
were these really Mary Jenner, my
one-time roommate and lit
tie Mr.. Spratt .. and Estelle
Christie, whom had left in London?
"Anne!" screamed Estelle, fiinging
her arms around my neck. 20, my
dearest Anne, who would have thought
of seeing you here? We read all about
you in the newspapers. and when
Mary Jenner came to London to ask
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-09-11

me where you were l told her that we
must positively go to Clichy, even
though you weren't there"
mot here?" | stammered.
why, Anne, the newspapers said
that you had gone to Copenhagen to
instruct the crown prince in the art of
aviation"
"A little device of mine," said
Charles, smiling. Just to avoid news
paper reporters"
Estelle opened her eyes.
Well" she gasped at last. "If don't
make Cedar Plank, Ia, sit up and hum
when l get back. I'll send my resigna-
ton to the Ladies' club" And be-
lieve she meant it.
Then Mary and | kissed each other,
and next l introduced the whole party
to one another, not exclusive of Mag
milf, who, retiring into corner imme-
diately afterward, absorbed himself in
reading something that looked like
title deeds which he drew from his
coat pocket. 1t was evident that he
resented this comic ,interlude in the
development of his own personal, pri-
vate melodrama
$50 Mr.. Spratt and you really took
the trip" said to Mary.
mot alone, not alone" said Mr..
Spratt hastily. Were with a party in
Paris-a large party Of Winnipeg
teachers. Just came out to Clichy for
the day to see the place where we
thought you weren't, you know, Miss
Anne"
II condole with you on the disap-
pointment OF learning that 1t was the
place where was" l answered. Some
how the memory of the innumerable
snubbings that | had administered to
Mr.. Spratt compelled me to continue
them.
But to my amazement Mr.. Spratt re-
fused to be snubbed again. Instead OF
blushing and retiring behind the per-
son nearest him he looked at me quiz
ideally. until had to lower my eyes.
And then l knew that something had
happened!
1t was another Mr.. Spratt that faced
me. He seemed to have emerged from
his shyness like butterfly from its
cocoon. He was not embarrassed in
the least degree. glanced from him
to Mary and saw that her face was
rosy.
"Mary!" gasped. "when-when is
1t to be?"
Thin june" she murmured, look
| ing like a fresh beet.
recollected a certain letter in my
possession in which she had alluded
to her fance as IAN odious little per.
secutor," and for moment mean
thoughts assailed me- For, though |
had never in the least reciprocated Mr..
Spratt's undoubted passion for me, i
did not like having Mary. my best
friend, commander him from me
Then my good angel came to my as
sistance.
i congratulate you both" l said
"and wish you the greatest happiness
in the world
Then we had tea. while Magnifi
brooded in the corner | noticed that
he had glanced repeatedly toward the
mantel, and. after cogitating upon the
cause of his manifest uneasiness, sud
denly the truth flashed upon me.
He meant to take possession at si1
O'Clock! And it was now a quarter
after five.
resolved to give him the worst
three-quarters of an hour that he hat
ever spent in all his money-grubbins
! life. Our eyes met across the party.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-09-11

Re slow OF tongue and quick of eye.
--Cervantes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
NORWICH BOYS CAMERA.
Pictured Joseph Jodoin, Missing a Month-Jodoin Has Returned to At- tleboro.

Joseph Jodoin, who disappeared from Danielson nearly month ago has re- turned to Attleboro, his brother Peter of Main street has learned, and has re- covered from what seems to have been an attack of asphasia The local MT. Jodoin, at whose home Joseph was visiting when he disappeared, said Thursday that his brothers mind is a blank as to what occurred or as to any of his actions during the time that he was lost to his relatives.
 A peculiar inIdent in connection with the search ~or the missing man is related by MT. Jodoin. A few days after Joseph left Danielson a little boy in Norwich was given a camera by his parents as a twelfth birthday gift, Going out for something to snapshot on the morning he received the gift, he met a young man passing his home. The stranger inquired if the boy would take his picture and the latter. anx- ious for a chance to snap somebody, eagerly replied in the affirmative.
 The picture taken, the stranger gave his name and address to the little boy, whose name MT. Jodoin does not recall. and asked that when the picture was developed and finished it be sent to his mother in Attleboro. For the ser- vice he was to perform the boy re- ceived 50 cents from the stranger. The boys mother was a witness of the transaction, MT Jodoln says, ana 1n- quiring more closely about it, and sec ing in The Bulletin stories about Jo- doins disappearance from Danielson and sent a message to Attleboro.
 This incident, however, had no bear ing on the finding of the missing man, who has just appeared in Attleboro after a period of wandering. He can not give a connected story of his trav- elings, but remembers being in Willi- mantle and Norwich. He has been sent to a sanatorium for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

where they met to renew old times and acquaintances. The social feature of the jubilee was decidedly success.
 Procession to the Grove.
 The classes formed in line at Il o'clock, preceded by the ushers and the three principals, A. B. Morrill, of the New Haven Normal school. George F. Phoenix of Hampton. Va, and Henry T. Burr the present incumbent. The procession proceeded to the grove be- tween the normal and high school buildings where stage had been set. and seats placed in a semi circle. Each class carried banner, and songs were sung on the way.
 s Festival of Nations.
 In the neighborheod of TOO or 800 were assembled in the pleasant spot for The Festival of Nations. a varied programme of folksongs and dances. which took place following the process sion.
 The entertainment was one of the first of it's kind seen in this city and won the greatest praise for those talk ing part and their efficient instructress. The dancers in each number were garbed in the costumes of the coun- tries represented and were preceded by a young lady carrying the flag of the country. and by the singers. The costumes were well chosen and de- signed to carry out the idea of the na- tional colors, ard the spectacle was evidenced by hearty applause and by several eneoreS.
 The opening number was perhaps the most graceful and was called An Offering to Apollo and Greek Maidens Playing Bali. Forty young ladies in costume sang, while there were IS dancers in flowing Grecfan robes, car rying wreaths and having gold fillets. Gilded balls were used in the compli- cated dance effectively and the whole made a charming spectacle.
 The other numbers were fully up to the standard of the first, and all proved equally delightful the costumes, the singing and the dancing alike evoking much favorable comment. Miss Egg bert's accompaniments added much to the finish of the programme.
 Following the festival. a delightful lunch was served in the grove to the graduates and students, and an addi- tional social hour was enjoyed during the repast.f The luncheon committee like the other committees who had the days celebration in charge, was eff cient and performed it's task in a most able manner.
 Graduating Exercises.
 The graduating exercises were held in the Loomer opera house at 3.30 in the afternoon. They were preceded by a half hour concert by Helmold's or chestra, greatly enjoyed by all. and which included the following: Overture. Light Cavalry, Suppe Flute solo, Polka de Braovure,
 Op 201-Welh Popp
 J. D. Conant.
 Op 50 Chaminade Berceuse, Gounod
 The theatre was filled with the friends of the young people and the graduates of the institution. A short but excellent programme was given,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

embers of the Ladies' Aid society of Greenmanville avenue. Thursday af- ternoon. At 6 o'clock supper. to which the men were invited was served. A social time was enjoyed during the evening.
 Guests of steninston Chapter.
 The members of Charity chapter, Order of Eastern Star, went to Ston- ington on Thursday afternoon at 5.30 o'clock and were guests of Ruth chap ter. O. E. S., the grand officers of the state being present. The return trip was made on the last car.
 Local Small Notes.
 Allen Avery has returned from a visit in New Haven.
 Dr. and Mrs. George E. T. Ward and daughter, of Schenectady. Y. Y., are guests of the doctors mother and sister, Mrs. Lucy Ward and Mrs. Ira C. Hoxie.
 Miss Mildred Carver is visiting her aunt, Mrs Nelson Burrows.
 Miss Inez Hood of Spencer. Mass, is visiting Mrs. John W. Beebe.
 Miss Edith Sherburne is visiting in Boston.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Union Baptist church held a supper in the church parlors Thursday evening.
 Norris Ryley has gone to Norwich, where he will be employed.
 Samuel Stewart is in Woonsocket, R. l., for the summer.
 Herbert Gledhill has returned from visit in Boston.
 John H. Hoxie of Boston is in town for a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

and other property in the vicinity was endangered The unoccupied Heath house was being licked by the flames when Foreman George G. Mason, of tE. M. Wheaton's farm. and two of his employees managed to get the fire un- der control. but only after a very hard fight and one in which the men were nearly exhausted. In the meantime the fire had destroyed a shed and some small outbuildings. A call was sent to Putnam for help and several of the firemen responded going down in au- tomobiles, but the fire was under con- trol when they arrived. Mir. Heath was in the city on business at the time the fire started. His house was con- sidered endangered as was the Whea- ton farm house. but the work of MT. Mason and his men saved the day.
 Curios from the South.
 Two little alligators from Florida waters, some Spanish moss from the same southern state, shells from the Gulf of Mexico and a seahorse from the same waters are among the in teresting things picked up by w. s. Spearrin. recently returned here. The collection is being exhibited in win dow of one of the business places in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
DANIEL.SoN


 LseaI Massns Visit Ner~ioh-Prissr- or civss Up sksIsfen ksys-Miss- Ing Joseph Jedoin Rsturns, Unable te Account for Ahssnes--Was Photo sraphsd by Norwich Boy.
 Mrs. George B. Guild is spending [ vacation at Westwood, Mass. lohn Weaver and Edward McDer- mott were in Norwich on business trip Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Peter Jodoin is spending vaca- ton with relatives in Massachusetts and Rhode Island cities.
 A. l.. Reed c. A Tillinghast and A. F. Woodward made up a party that visited with the Thirteenth company in camp at Fort Wright. Fisher Island.
 Canoe Trip to Norwich.
 Guests of MT. and Mrs. E. H. Jacobs made a canoe trip down the Quine- baug river to Norwich.
 Mrs. J. S. Baird is entertaining Miss Emily Pierson, state organizer of the State Woman Suffrage Association, during her stay in Brooklyn.
 Tea for suffrasist Speakers.
 Mrs. Rienzi Robinson gives a tea this afternoon in honor of. the members of the woman suffrage automobile party campaigning in this section of tuS COuilty.
 D. A. R. Picnic.
 Members of Sarah Williams Daniel son chapter, D. A. R., held a picnic on the beautiful grounds about the cot tage of Judge and Mrs. Harry E. Back at Alexander's lake, Thursday after noon.
 Members of the Sunday school of the church of St. Alban's will join with the members of the Sunday school of the Congregational church for the picnic at Alexanders lake next Thurs day afternoon.
 Visitors to Fort Wright on Fishers Island had the privilege of witnessing sub- calibre practice at the battery of guns where the Thirteenth company is in camp.
 Hit by Crank.
 A cute little item in a New York paper of Thursday told of one of the suffragist speakers now working in this section being hit by a crank. It was explained, however, that it was an automobile crank-not the wild-eyed machines are hard to crank.
 And there came time when there was great discomfort, or an effort to create it, in the land and there was much talk as to changes and rumors of changes and of moving and of not iHONlIlS lO ti1c cIlu lIldl all IIlen were wearied until they saw the joke of the situation; then they laughed-right out Ioudi
 MasonsVisitNorwich
 Members of Moriah lodge, No. 15, A. r. and A. NJ, of Danielson were at Norwich Thursday afternoon and even ing to witness the conferring of the Knights Templar degree on a class of candidates in which the local lodge was represented.
 Douglas Camp Meeting July 17-27. July 17-27 has been set as the dates for holding the annual camp meeting at Douglas this year. Many Danielson people have made plans to be present at the meetings, some of the local vis- itors to remain for week or more. Skeleton Keys Taken From Prisoner. A number of skeleton keys taken from a prisoner presented in the town court here this week are considered sufficiently significant of what the purposes of their owner may have been to warrant an investigation. Deputy Sheriff Michael Grimshaw has the keys and will hold them while the investigation is underway. In the meantime the man from whom they were taken will remain at Brooklyn jail. where he is serving a sentence for being intoxicated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
THREE TURKS BOUND OVER.
North Grosvenordale Residents UndSr $2,ooo Bonds Each on Serious Charge.

Charged with a shocking offense. to which all pleaded not guilty, three Turkish residents of the village of North Grosvenordale were presented before Justice R. H. Chandler in that town Thursday morning. After a hear ing that lasted several hours, probable cause was found for holding them for trial at the next term of the county court having criminal jurisdiction and they were bound over, each under bonds of s2.e00.
 The men accused are Christie George Osman Arop and Omad Nazid and in each case the charge Is sodomy, a crime formerly punishable by death in this state. later by life imprison- ment but now by a sentence that may be as much as 90 years In the state prison.
 Attorney Howard c. Bradford of this city prosecuted for the state, L. P Lamoueaux being the grand juror while the interests of the three pris- oners were looked out for by Attorney the prisoners deny that they are guilty of the charge.
 The arrest of the three men follow ed rumors that came to the ears of officials of the town and a subsequent investigation.
 1t is charged that George committed the offense named on the person of Edward Dubal. village school boy Another boy named in connection with the charges against the men is Henry Sarretto, who. 1t is charged. was a victim of Arop's. but Arop vehemently protests that this is not true. The name of the man Nazad is coupled with that of the boy Duoai
 The arrests created sensation in the village. where many mill workers the employed. The hearing was long drawn out, occupying all of the morn ing from o'clock and extending into the early afterneon. Evedince given in connection with the accusations made was of character to be ex- cluded from print.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
PUTNAM

 horaes H. Jsekssn Addrsesss Dusl- ness Msn's Assseist istisn-Thrss TurI<s Hold on Ssrisus charps-orase Firs Endansers PrsPsrty Near Whits's crossins. Judge H c. Wright of this city is q member of the special committee ap- pointed to draw memorial resolutions on behalf of the probate assembly of the state on the death of Judge Oliver E. Getty of Danielson. SIys--WiIbur. Miss Alice, Roxanna Wilbur and married June 20. at Natick. Mass They are to make their home in Pom fret. where both are we'll known. Bridgeport Speaker. Horace H. Jackson of Bridgeport addressed the members of the Putnam Business Mems association at their meeting Thursday evening.
 James B. Tatem. Jr, is the delegate of Putnam lodge of Elks to the grand lodge meeting at Denver next month. Mrs. F. Walden Wright of New Ha- ven has been spending a few days with relatives in Putnam
 Frank c. Smith of Providence was 2 visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 Rev. and Mrs J. H. Heald of AIbu- Querque, N M., have been guests of pr. and Mrs. E. H. Pike at East Wood stock
 Supplies of fireworks for the Fourth have been placed on sale at stores in Putnam-but. the order has gone out for safe and sane celebration.
 The annual session of the Ashford Baptist Sunday school convention is to be held in Thompson next week. Delegates from many county churches will be in attendance.
 Electric Light Extension.
 Feed wires are being run to Putnam Heights by the Putnam Light and Power company. which is to supply service in that part of the town.
 St. Johns Day Observance.
 Members of the St. John Baptist society Union St. John Baptist Coun- sel La Concorde and of the Artisans society will attend a mass at St. morning in honor of St. Johns day. A musical and literary program has been arranged to be given in St. Johns hall in the evening.
 Alderman Duvert Visits Hartford
 Alderman Hector Duvert has been in Hartford to see his sister, who is a member of the order Of the Sisters of Mercy and who has been i'll recent ly but has recovered. While in Hart ford Dr. Duvert also. as a committee appointed in connection with the mat ter, inspected make of auto fire truck manufactured in that city.
 Misses Elizabeth wheelock. Dorcas Bartlett. Ruth Bartlett, Ruth Child. Marian Carpenter. Elizabeth Ash and Katherine Seward and Kenneth Sharpe, are to have parts in a piano. forte recital to be given here this (Friday) evening
 Chepaehet Line May Be Built.
 Negotiations of importance relative to the extension of the electric line from Chepachet, where the road from Providence now ends to Putnam, are under way. There seems a possibil- ity that something may be done soon as to building the road.
 Miss Pierson to Speak at Moosup.
 The heat of Thursday made the day a very trying one for the Votes for Women campaigners who are round ing out their second week of work in this section of the county. but they
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
LIKED TO DANIELsoN.
Suffragists' Auto Broke Down So Cam paigners Had to Trek to Danieison.

Nothing can stop them!-the Votes for Women campaigners. The tempo rary passing out of service of one of their automobiles during Wednesday evening when they were at Brooklyn and wanted to get to Danielson did not hold them up. No other means of transportation being quickly avail able they set forth and hiked to Dan- distribute literature of the cause on the way over nor after reaching Dan- ielson, where they came to hold an un- announced meeting on Davis park. When through with their evenings work here they walked back to Brook Iyn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
CLAIMS ss,ooo DAMAGES.
Albert E. GurIey Brings Civil Action Against Conservator of Brothers Estate.

As a result of the disal1owance by the probate court of a claim made by Albert E. Gurley of this city against the conservator of the estate of his brother, Andrew J. Gurley. of High street. for the sum of $5,000 due him, as he claimed. for the recovery of SS2,- = 900 of his brothers estate from the hands of other parties. MT. Gurley has brought civil action, claiming s8, 900 damages. and papers in the case have been served by Deputy Sheriff Green slit. The matter occasioned consider able comment at the time of the pro- bate court hearing. where Albert Cur ley conducted his own case.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
New and Livery Wagons, Etc.

NEW WAGONS open Concord. ! express wagons, 1 Democrat wagon. open cut-under buggy.
 LIVERY WAGONS-2 top Concord buggies. top box buggies, top Corning buggies. l top bracket front Corning buggy. 2 box top buggies (rubber tires), , express wagons, 1 Democrat wagon, 1 rubber tire Berlin hack. 1 steel tire Landeau hack. six seat Rockaway hack trubber tires). six-seat Rockaway hacks (steel tires). l Brougham trubber tires). coupes (rubber tires), 1 coupe (steel tiresb, 2 three-seat canopy top wagons (nat- ural wood) 1 umbrella surrey, 1 can opy top surrey. l extension top surrey.
 SECONDHAND WAGONS-1 two- horse tip cart. Concords. Democrat and express wagons, 20 wagon poles.