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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19

that >n"0.| -. . rruvh before
she >puke.
"Ah" said Gra,N ''~Ne WAS FrcucA.
was Shc.'
Yes sir. thNugh She could NpraN
some English She asked for My, Van.
tine told ucy MIR Nantiue was busy.
And then She said something very fast
about how she muSt see MIN, and aH
the time she kept rdGiug IN and IN, til
the first thiaG knew she was inside
the door, and then She Just pulled the
door out ot my hand and shut il. I
must see MiStairr NanGtne. she SAYS
very fast 1 must see MiStairr Vans
tine. 1t is most uCcCSSaiYr that see
MiStairc Nangtiuc
lust then Mr. Nautinc opened the
door there and came out into tho halt
What's all this, Rogers tie says
Who is this party|
but before | could answer, that
wildcat had rushed over ~ him aui
begun to reel OF II string of French 81
fast wondered how She got her
breath And MIR Nantinr loo>rd NJ
her Kind OF surprised nj first Hud
then he cot more Interested. and NuNl,y
he asked her in here aud Shut the door.
and that was the hast saw OF thcm
You mean YOU didn't le, the woman
outE" demanded Grady.
"NeS, sir, that's Just what | mcau.
| Thought il Mr. Nautiur Nautcd to
talk with her, we'll aud GOOD: that WAS
his business. not mine So | went hNvk
To the pantry 10 help the cook with
the silver expecting to hear the brlg
every minute But the ben didn't rju%
and after maybe half an hour came
out into the hall again to see II tue
woman had gone, and | walked past
the door OF this room, but didn't hear
nothing; and then | went on to the
front door and was surprised IL tiud ii
wasn't latchrd"
Maybe YOU hadn't latrhcd It," Su%
gcstcd Grady
1T was " snap lock sir When that
woman slammed 1t shut heard ii
catch"
What did YOU Go them"
II closed the door, sir, and then come
back along the hall. tclt uneasy,
some way, and | stood outside the
door there listening I'ut | couldn't
hear nothing, and then | tapped, hut
there wasn't no answer So lust
opened the door aud looked In. and the
first thing | see was him was ST
scared | couldn't scarcely stand. Sit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19

"All right ! ~,3ii W..Nnut furshe-
rarlr!. lur evidently br had lost MS
self r...".j. "$ag.rtAju- has hap2eu-
81 Go"u ~ N@ntiue'>," added ~
Godfrey a~ nou- w the receiver,
"Shau / roa.e too:" asked Godfrey
"rerhap> yuu'd better 1t sounded
pretty ~rv.aG>
We wen, down tuSether in the Gle
vatnr. Nnd three minutes later we had
hailed taxi aut were speeding east,
ward toward the avenue As we
reached the avenue ana turned down
town the driver pushed up his spark
Five minutes later we drew up before
the Nantine place.
Parks must have been on the front
steps looking for me, for he came run
min. down them almost before the ca
had stopped His face startled me
rs it you. Mr. LESTER" he gaSpcd
STEADY. man." | said Don't let
yourself go to pieces. Now--what has
happened?"
up the steps, along the hall to the
door of the anteroom where we had
found the Frcnchman'S body In
there, sir" he sobbed In there"
The room was ahlaze with light. and
for an instant my eyes were so daI.
Dimly saw Godfrey spring forward
and drop to his knees.
Then my eyes cleared. and | saw.
on the very spot where D'Aurelle had
died, another body. remember bend
inG over and peering into the face
1t was the face of Philip Nantine.
Hes dead" said Godfrey
Then there was an iustant'S silence
Lester look here" cried Godfrey's
voice, sharp, insiStent.
Godfrey was kuceiing there holding
something toward me.
Look here he cried again.
1t was the dead mans hand he was
holdlng-thc right hand, q swollen and
discoiurcd hand-and on the back of it.
just above the knucklcS wcYe two tiny
wounds, from which a few drops of
blood had tricllled.
scarce able to believe my eyes, heard
Il choking voice behind me saying over
and over again:
1T was that woman done 1t. 1t WAS
that woman done it,
! have no very clear remembrance OF
what happened after that. The shock
was so great that had just strength
enough to totter to Il chair and DROP
into it and sit there staring vaguely
at that dark Splotch on the carpet
Two or three persons came into the
room-ParkS and the other servants,
suppose | heard Godfrey's voice Civ
ing orders. and finally some one held
a glass to my lips and commanded me
to drink Again, then, ! saw Godfrey
standing over me.
Feel hcttcr?" he asked.
nodded
Il don't wonder it knocked you out, y
he went on. I'm feeling Shaky my
self had them call Vantine's physi-
clan But he can't do anything"
godfrey" whispered. whose voice
was it-something about Il woman"
1T was Rogers. He's almost hysteri
cal. Wen get the story as soon as he
Quiets down.
Some one called him from the door,
and he turned away, leaving me star
ing blankly ut nothing. SO there had
been woman in Vantine's life. Per
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
THOMAS FLOOD

The Old Reliable Auctioneer, Darling.
ton, Wisconsin is ready to cry sales
any place in the country. Get dates
and bills at the Iowa County Democrat
office. 5tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Odd Fellows District Convention

Sun Republic: A district convention
of Odd Fellows is TO be held in Dodge
vile on March 10th, and will be attend
ed by members of every lodge in this
district, which comprises Grant, Iowa
and part of Green counties, Grand
Master G.. s, Shiern, of Marshfeld will
attend the meeting. This is the first
time the local lodge has been visited by
the Grand Master in thirty years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Almost

The man who sings is never wholly
bad says one of the philosophers.
We might almost say tho same thing
OF the girl who is taking vocal lessons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11

found out since that right. The foreman tells me
he thinks there spies in the shop too and we're
going after them And somebody's delaying ship
ments of material
Henderson nodded again. a wish they'd play fair!'
he exclaimed. Ever since landed that big order
from the National, Socum and his crowd have been
after us-and they're fine bunch of pirates to fight!
I'm getting bit discouraged. could stick it out in
fair field but this crooked work will break sure, if
it keeps up" He sagged in his chair.
what kind of looking is this Slocum? asked
Mortimer.
"Never him. said Henderson. @He doesn't
show himself much. Very few men in the trade seem
to know anything about him personally. don't want
to- It's enough to know him in his business capacity
and the deuce of it is that can't help respecting his
ability even if don't like his methods! Unscrupulous
but able-thats Slocum.
"Im going down to the Y. NJ. c. A. and play few
games of handball he explained as he and put
his hat. Il if can't get rid of this gloom
I've got to get out of here for awhile III bust Write
MCGOWAN that we'll stand any loss he's put to, and get
after those Universal men in the shops"
HELLO!" said the locker room clerk, as Henderson
= stepped out of the elevator. He tossed him his
key. Bills just come-gone up the roof"
4That's good said Henderson. "I'l find him."
He changed his gym clothes, and reached the roof
just in time to witness encounter between naughty
individual who policeman and young man who
in public life was meek and humble drug clerk.
1Gwan, you big stiff" cried the meek and humble
drug clerk. "Where do you think you are, anyhow,
of Lafayette and Grand, with harness on and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11

He liked Bill, because he extremely fair to an
opponent in game. Let the other fellow do the
cheating Bill always said. "Its fun for me to
steal points. What's the use?'
Wally and Tim hadn't any such view of the matter:
they looked what they could steal legitimate
points in the game.
Waly had irritating trick of hnderng opponent
with his body in such way that real claim of in
reference which would require that the point be
played over-could be made and yet which was, to all
nents and purposes, deliberate piece of unfairness.
Tim would smash balls back to the board the second
bound and swear that he got them the FIRST and both
men had habit of jumping point or two ahead-f
they could-when calling the score.
Today they particularly prone to their little
tricks of theft and Henderson, whose office worries had
not left him. inclined to express his anger at their
tactics in words.
Keep cam keep CANT whispered Bill. @Let 'em
have all the close Well get EN-, anyhow. They
couldn't beat carpet. Kill it, he shouted, long,
low hit the back line of the court Hendersons
side; and Henderson, with mighty swing of his right
hand sent the ball smashing back to the board about
inch above the floor. Tim swung at it, but missed.
"Slde" declared Wally coolly meaning that the ball
had hit the floor first and slid to the board which would
give the point to Wallys side instead of Hendersons.
"What!' shouted Henderson. "Why, you big thief,
that"
aWhat's the use?' said Bill. 3Play it over
And they played it
1t was swift, hard, and ain exciting game;
but in spite of the points they stole, the neafoul tao
tics they used, and the close decision they claimed
Continued page 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11

don't intend to retire and do nothing for the next sixty
years"
4But" protested the caller, @I'm not from Slocurn,
and | wasn't threatening you. was merely pointing
out the disadvantages of our competing. I"
@Mr Hardman," said Henderson grimly, 3you go
back and tell Mr.. Slocum that won't SELL and that in
spite of his dirty work of the last two years I'm not
afraid Of him. Tell him he may get me; but he can't
Good day!'
Hardman, angered beyond reticence turned at the
door and grated, well get you, all right! Waltz
Henderson never raised his head
GAVE himself away, didn't he?' observed Morti-
Henderson nodded, rose walked to the window. 1t
spring, and soft breeze into the high Office
He breathed deeply, squared his shoulders, and re-
turned to his desk.
I'm afraid they'll get me, though, Mortimer, he
said 3That man Socun- curse him!-won't stop at
anything and he's after with all the power he's got
which is plenty. You know what time I've been hav
ing with the banks about my oans-that Slocum,
learned today, indirectly. And now he's taken
tack. Look at this!'
He held up letter about of his largest customers
MCGOWAN says that last shipment delayed ten days.
and that result he's lot of unstable stuff his
hands. Well. it shipped on time know that But
the Universal has grip the l., T. P, and somebody
got orders hold up that consignment I've been
pectng that for sometime, and now L m
aThat's not the only stunt, Mr. Henderson," said
Mortimer a fired bookkeeper yesterday because
thought he spying for the Universal and I've
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
BY BERTON BRALEY

an lii1 tSdiiiNA1io tdhiliS vi eiiSii
hats to you when you wiggle your
little fingero Believe me, you amt!
You're right here at the 23d-st. Y.
NJ. c. A., and your brass buttons
are downstairs in the locker, and
you and your fly cop friend have
had that court for four games
running. S 'nough, move on
The officer moved on; for the
Y. NJ. c. A. is democratic
place, and even a policeman COM
mands no respect. Clothes make
most distinctions, and in a gym
suit the financial magnate and the
night Waterman are equals-ex-
cept that the night Waterman
usually has the better body.
Hello, Joel called out tall
man with hair slightly grayed.
"Been waiting for you. Let's get
into this game of doubtless
All right, Bill, responded Hen
derson. a guess we can trim Tim
and Wally there
"Huh!' exclaimed Tim. "You
guys couldn't trim your hngcrnails
without manicure. We're run
ming a kindergarten class this noon,
and we'll take you on and teach
you few of the rudiments of the
game. Come on, Play 1t Over.
I'll play you for the serve
@Play 1t Over was Bills nick
name, which came from his habit
of saying, ooh, play it over,'
whenever a disputed point arose.
Bill and Henderson had joined the
association about the same time,
and had succumbed to the fascina-
ton of handball together. Begin
ners find it hard to get games with
experienced players; so the two
men, whose lockers were side by
side, played a great deal with each
other, and after a year or two had
become rather formidable team,
able to cope with the best the gym
could produce.
Henderson knew Bill and Wally
and Tim by their first names, as
they knew him as Joe; for it's a
rule of the place not to ask ques-
tons. Two-thirds of his handball
court familiars he knew in similar
fashion, not concerning himself to
learn more.
cause he was extremely fair to an
lie. LET the other fellow do the
avs said. "It's no fun for me to
s the use2'
admit any such view of the matter:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11

Mortimer rose to go.
NO." Henderson objected, Il
want you to stay. l think | know
what this man is after, and you
might just as well hear it.
The boy ushered in tall, par
ticularly dressed man of forty or
SO, keen faced, gray eyed.
what can | do for you, Mr..
Hardman?" asked Henderson, mo-
tioning the caller to a chair.
Il wished to see you alone,
was the reply.
4Mr. Mortimer here is my pr
vate secretary" responded Hen
derson. you can talk quite freely
before him.
4Very well, then" agreed Hard
man. ai'll be very brief. You
probably don't know me; but I'll
introduce myself by saying that l
am in your own line Of business. l
am thinking of locating here, and
as l understood the Acme was for
sale
@NIy plant is not for sale, said
Henderson.
3Ah," smiled Hartman, then
l was misinformed. But | will
explain my situation. | shall 10
cate here, whether l succeed in
buying a plant or not; building,
in fact, if necessary. If you don't
mind my being frank, | may say
that l should make it very lively
for you. But I'm not looking for
a fight: l want a plant, and l.feel
sure that we can come to terms.
You have large and flourishing
business and a shop of consider
able size-I need them. If We
were to be competitors, could
cause you a good deal of anxiety;
but"
Look here!" said Henderson.
@There's no use your bluffing
about what you plan and what you
propose. know where you come
from-you come from Slocum of
the Universal, and you're author
lied to buy me out of business or
threaten to put me out. Well,
you tell Slocum I'm not going to
sell. I'm a young man, and l
don't intend to retire and do Moth
years.
3But," protested the caller, ~
and l wasn't threatening you. |
out the disadvantages of our conn
4Mr. Hardman,' said Henders
+l,n@ T -,
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Drawing by Frank Snapp

CHOW him in" said Hender-
- son, after glancing at the card
the office boy handed him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

an improper exercise of discretion and
 would subject the trier to the criticism epressed by Justice Harlan in his
 opinion in Bate Refrigerating Company
 ys. Sulzberger 157 U. S.. pg. 36: Tn
 our judgment the language used is so
 plain and unambiguous that refusal
 to recognize its natural, obvious mean
 ing would be justly regarded as indi-
 eating a purpose to change the law
 by judicial action based upon some
 supposed policy of congress. office, one who is lawfully invested with an office"
 Manifestly the legal definition of
 the term office is essential to prop
 CT definition of officer.
 In Rowland ys. Mayor of New York, S3 N. '. 372, the issue depended to a large extent on the meaning of the word office" Judge Danforth, speak ing for the Court of Appeals on pg. 37o, says: Whether we look into the dictionary of our language, the terms of politics or the diction of common life, we find that whoever has pub- lie charge or employment or even a particular employment affecting the public. is said to hold or be in Ofhce.'' In the new Standard Dictionary the word is defined thus: "A legal right to exercise a public function or em- ployment and to take its lawful emol- uments."
 Judge O'Brien, speaking for the N Y Court of Appeals in People vs Duane, 121 N. Y. on pg. 375, says that the term officer means the right te exercise generally, and in all proper cases the functions of a public trust or employment" In two cases cited
 on the same page the Supreme Court of the United States has used sim liar language in defining this term. It will thus be seen that from the time of Blackstone down to date, the | idea of "employment" has been an 1 important element of an office. When the term "employe" is used, as i nthis statute. it would seem to strain the language to hold that a person chosen for such a public employment as sheriff was not embraced under | the term of "employe.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
DIVIDENDS CREDITED ON
 POLICIES NOT TAXABLE Judge Thomas GGives Decision of I'm portanee to Life Insurance Com panies.

Hartford. Conn, Oct 27.-A decision Of much interest to life insurance companies was handed down today by Judge Edwin S. Thomas of the Uti- effect that dividends credited to poli- ted States district court to the general cy holders to reduce premium, or to be applied to renewal insurance, were not taxable as income under the corpo- ration income tax law.
 The decision was given in the case of the Connecticut General Life Insur- ance company and the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company. against Robert O. Eaton as collector of internal revenue for the district nf Connecticut. The government and insurance people in general have been much interested in the outcome of the suits which, it is believed will foe car ried to the United States court of ap- peals. The suits were brought to re- cover taxes paid under protest on the claim that they were illegally assessed. A decree is directed for the Connecti- cut General Life to recover approx imately s2,2O0 with interest. The re- covery awarded to the Connecticut Mutual Life aggregates more than S24. .000
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
KNITTING FOR RED CROSS. conmittee of Ladies In Charge of Local Arrangements and informa ton.

In response to many personal in- quiries regarding the knitting, making and sending of garments to Anneri- can Red Cross society for the sick and wounded soldiers in the European war a committee of ladies having knowledge of the necessary details has been put in charge of this matter Any information concerning work. ma terials, patterns, etc, can be obtained at the United Workers house No. Washington street, on Monday and Tuesday mornings between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock, is the announce ment made by Caroline R. Perkins secretary and treasurer of Norwich chapter of the American National Red Cross society.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Raymond Teal and Company

For the second day of their appear ance in Norwich at the Auditorium Raymond Teal and company presented Finnegan's Alley at both afternoon and Lee made a hit as Larry Ffnnegan and Raymond Teal as Jake Shulz, the saloonkeeper. took the house by storm. Pretty Madeline Lee took the part of Katie Schultz and LeRoy Kinslow as Patrick Finnegan, the dude son, ere 6uction was given in two acts and en- tirely new scenery was used. A few of the musical numbers were, Won't You Take Me Back Again. When l Gomez Back, By the zuyder Zee and When Want to Settle Down.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Worried Over Furniture Company's
 Promises.

The case Of the Grand Rapids Fur niture Co.,, said to have furniture clubs throughout the state. is being eagerly followed by many Connecticut people who have been members of furniture clubs of this concern for a year or more and who have been paying twen- ty-flve cents a week for that time.
 It is furthermore stated that most all the people who are or have been mem bers of one of these furniture clubs have the entire amount of S11.50 near ly paid up, and none have yet been found who have received anything for their money. Some who went to Bridgeport, the home office Of the company, found the office closed and a large number of people waiting about the doc. When the s17.50 was paid in, it was never quite, enough to buy any article selected and a balance was always required, it is claimed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

native stone nacadam or gravel con- struction.
 Sterling-About 5,4S0 linear feet o1 native stone macadani or gravel con- struction.
 Coventry-About 4,700 linear feet o1 native stone macadam construction
 Old Lyme-Construction of abut- ments and approaches with the erec- tion of an So-foot span three-hinge6 steel girder arch bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

Mothers should see our showing of Wash Dresses at 9sc. Made of handsome combinations of Plaid Ginahams and unsurpassed in quail ity and workmanship at the price- all sizes at 93c each.
 NHlLDRENS COATS of qood ou
 with quilted linins-aIso navy sizes 2 to 5 years-exeelIent value a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Highway Contracts Awarded.

Highway Commissioner c. J. Ben nett has awarded contracts for work on highways as follows:
 Preston-A section of native stone n1acadam road to the A. D: Bridges Sons. incorporated of HazardNilie, Tor Ss,000.
 Coventry-1, TOO linear feet of native stone macadam to the A. D. Bridges Sons. incorporated. of Hazardv1lle, for S6,499.59,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28


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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
For State Highways

Sealed bids have been received at the office of the state highway com missioner for the following sections of highway improvement:
 Preston-About 4,990 linear feet or
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

Final certificate of dissolution of the Desrosiers Clothing company of New London has been filed with the secretary of state.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-06-12
Hereford Men Mcct

Nine or ten OF the most prominent
breeders Of the White Faces in the
county met i'm the court house Satur-
day. June 6, and discussed method
whereby the breeders Of this breed Of
cattle could benefit themselves, the
breed and this section of the state
along this line. Some very interest
ing and feasible plans were suggested
but it was decided to wait until a
larger representation Of breeders
could be present before any definite
action was taken.
a canvass of the county showed
about % men now actively engaged
in breeding Herefords, and several
others soon to start. Another meet
ing will be held Saturday afternoon,
June II, at 2:30 o'clock, in the court
house. It is earnestly desired that
every man interested in Herefords
should be present, as a permanent or
ganization will be formed and perma-
nent officers elected.
Temporary officers were elected last
Saturday to serve until permanent
ones we're elected. They were Mr.,
j. A. Welmcr, President; Robt. Sell
lors. Vice President; and W. d. Ash
burn, Secretary. Don't forget the
next meeting date and bring some one
with you.