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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-12-10
CHAPTER KIN.
count s.etlo tnl nc FrIends.

Count Ssehio ans His Friends.
Far rro the L,ittal lands beyond
the desert ct ~lnlrrsraGen, in his hunt
ing lodge at the edge OF tile forest,
ant Sachio for long hours OF uncer.
itinty had nursod his own wrath and
, appointment at the -denouement OF
the enc which he had seen take
lace about him. Pacing Up and down
refusing food Or drink, his rage always
turned toward the unhappy agent Ru.
dolph, his unsuccessful messenger.
You, Rudolph Of Crahonrcn." he ex.
claimed at last you should have died
rather than botray me! All, you be.
trdyed our country as Well"
The man addressed. now practically
a prisoner, and II LCt an oIia,t O, sra-
iicion at least on. uf hostility, su,
moody and unhappy in tie maia room
Of the lodge.
81 can say no more, C~Ncellency,"
said he. I failed, It is true but you
do not count the skin and power Of
those who are arrayed against US
How should ! count them?' eX.
claimed Suchio iiorcely. why should
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SGchio grumbled some response, and
'he other went on.
These strained times cannot hold
together foreyer-the break will come
before long. Our own monarch will
not continue to endure this condition.
hall peace and halt suspicion, that
exists between the two kingdoms
~"Yes-war!" exclaimed Sachio. But
why war without success? War fct
plan OF purpose or result-yos, We
could agree to that. But curse II!
man. do you not see that ii all hangs
on the ownership of this spirit coin;
There Is the issue. without that We
could gain nothing II we did go TO war,
net even though we Won the war"
THE economy Of a king may mean
much, my friend" went on Sachio. MI.
chael. the dead king. was q business
man-he saved. The eco. oiay Of q
people is the hone OF business-the
economy Of a king Is the hope Of u
people itself. There are two sorts Of
folk in the world those who make
mortgages and those who pay them.
King Michael the Second Of Gretzhof
fcn IL one who P.nkcs MORTGAGE
KING Michael the Frst w,s one who
n,nnnea IN nav them lie saved tho
,pnrav for Thai pnrpose-he intended
T., laovc his kinpdom rich
IN, v.horo 4, hts htIdor ,roosrrvo
W. Gno,r some,hin, or tt, Is nm.
dor ,bo ,or,igc,tiors NJ Crotzbo1cn
Our own monarch knows SO much as
,bnt-but no moro lie psts mo 10
Ionrn more definitely the location Of
TINT rensurv-nnd what have | done?
What rnn do-upless M length
,',nu Gain rot ono h.i b.ih halves o.
This Grct,boGco 90. , 40 IS Il not
ploin enourbq p"
thirty yoars oro yopr rycoI,ancv -"
retained HE rrlc,I ,thosc Kingdoms
dtd 0,bt
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little chamols bag thus suspended at
her oorsage. From this, her hands
still trembling in her haste, she
brought out the kings half OF the coin
that which had given her so much
trouble TO regain.
They match-'tis DONE exclaimed
Kitty, half aloud, And indeed the
broken edges OF the coin fitted abso
lutely. Her errand was done-at last
she had succeeded.
"Roleau!" she started up now But
even as she did so she stopped once
more, arrested. the two halves OF the
coin still in her hand.
There was a little window at one
side Of the room. % curtained window
she Mad not stopped 10 see whether
or not II was glazed. Now through the
parted curtain OF this little aperture
she saw the leveled black barrel OF
o revolver protruding. It's aim directly
Al her as she stood.
"Roleaul' she called once more. and
~ she spoke covered away as besf
Sue might from the weapon whose atm
was full upon her.
CTo BE c~oNTINUED9
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Majority Of Friends Thought Mr..
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

pOmeroyton, Ky.-ln interesting ad-
vices from this place, Mr.. A. J. Hughes
writes as follows: Ct" was down with
stomach trouble for five o. years, and
would have sick headache so bad, at
times, that | thought surely ! would die.
tried different treatments, but they
lid not seem 10 do me any good.
! got so bad, ! could not eat or sleep,
md all my friends, except one, Thought /
would die. lie advised me 10 try
hGdiord's Black Draught, and quit
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STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. decided 10
take his advice, although ! did not have
any confidence in II.
] have now been taking Black-D raughi
Tor three months, and il has cured me-
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since J began using it,.
/ am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me.
Thediord's Black Draught has been
found a very valuable medicine Tor de-
engagements Of the stomach and liver. II
is composed Of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. Il can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get a package today.
Only a quarter. 20
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90, in place bv q metal hinge Back
q this IN the interior OF the cabinet
below q series OF little pigeonholes.
stood q row Of three drawers Of rose.
wood. on beautifully fitted
The eye Of Kitty caught these az she
sat deliberately engaged in her dis
tastefui but absorbing task She
,lrew out all three OF these drawers
and put them on the desk lid before
her. examining each In turn she
wondered why she was glad TO find
there were no letters from any other
woman-yes here was one brt the
writing wac that Of an old woman
she was sure And here were certain
rings. seals. trinkets a miniatur, on
ivory-eyen n tight curled ring Of gray
hair. silken and delicate
She fat Respondent after all uei
search. rhe hall coin was not hero.
She had failed once more. obviously
at her wits end-for now she knew
not where to look further IN the room
she sat gazing at the three little
rosewood drawers before her.
Suddenly an idea came &c her mind
She picked mp one OF the drawers and
stepping 20 the side OF the cabinet
measured the depth Of the drawer
against that OF the upper case which
had contained il It was shallow 20
than the fun depth OF the desk by
some three inches.
llurriedly sine stopped down in frou'
Of the desk. dropping her eyes to the
level o. the drawers. which In the
cunning Of the maker had been placed
: precisely where the level Of the hu.
man eye would cot be apt to fall
She pccrcd back into the recess from
which she had drawn the three tight.
fitting drawers beyond them she saw
three little ivory knobs.
An exclamation escaped her. Not
Tor nothing, then, had been her own
experience in antiques She knew
something Of the cunning the old max
crs put into secret drj wers and spaces
in some OF their furniture.
She thrust in her hand, gruspcd one
Of the tiny ivory knobs, and drew Il
gently toward her. II was as she had
thought there vas a row Of three
shallow secret drawers in the back OF
the desk, hidden by the three larger
ones which originally she had drawn
out. Not II time in fifty would any.
one suspect the presence Of these Sc
Cret compartments. The work OF the
old cabinetmaker was beautifully done
fhrRNr1Atf Il haI hEan "a utsrFRF
mind, and a cunning one, which had
designed It and executed It
A strange conviction came to Kitty
that now she was at the end of her
quest. Hurriedly her fingers turned
over the contents OF the little recepta
clos one held yet another miniature
a beautiful thinE-of a lady whose
high ana aristocratic features remind
ed her OF some face, she could not uI
first tell whose. There "a nothing
else.
The second was also empty-iust a!
address or so in faded yellow papers
treasured for some purpose, She knew
not what and could not ask
The last drawer was filled to the tot
with tissue paper which had beer
crushed down. Her hands half.trem
bling, Kitty began to unfold this tissue
All ut once she paused, her eyes CLEAN
ing.
The half OF the Gretzhonen coin la!
in her hands!
She caught at the little silken core
about Eer neck. pulled to view The
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the sewers In the lower part Of tho
city Follow the desert road Tor
Grahofen take steps leading TO Gel
lar OF last house Oh left side OF road
Kitty Gray"
The plan worked to perfection
was admirable, Within two hours the
kings men had rCrcuod the impTis
oned uobleman and brought him once
more to the palace although of tais
Kitty know nothing NJ all
Your majesty he eNclaimol vhen
At length he met the king, 81 greet
your majesty with Joy and ! mast
say with surprise. How could you
know where I was-l sought n vain
to get out ome word
This was my Twice" rcioincd N"
king. and placed before him the mote
which he had but now received from
tho young American Frederick razcd
at It surprised, pcrpleXcd
Again the American" he oN.
claimed "Shc seems everywhere Is
II not so? | swear
Vow not at all my dear caunt'
We do not yet know the end She
but no one knows where she may be
nov or what she may be duiu-
Meantime the young lady os whom
they spoke actually remained al her
" hotel, plotting Yet other things.
Count Frederick still had charge Of
her half Of the c0in--sO she reasoned
to herself. In all probability he had
lcft It in the room where h. slept IN
his own palace. What better time
than the present. therefore. 10 make
one more visit in that dangerous To-
'a'it.'
'Eolcgu, said she n few moments
later, after she had arrived upon this
resolution. Get our ear once more.
Which way now cNcellency? Must
YOU sim 20 on in these dangerous ad.
ventures? Why not give it up? You
may lose your life"
I cannot give II mp. Rolcau. re.
rlled Kitty. This time II should not
be dinlcult-we must make one more
effort for Count Froaorick's portion Of
IN, coin"
'Tbot meons we must 20 IN ,se nal.
AGO."
Kitty nodded soon ,Ee car was
speeding once more down the ave.
MUGS
why do they stl,l admit you norn?'
asked Kitty nr Rulrau as once more
they drew up IN front Of the counts
palace. u should think they would
forbid us both
Il am q. person Of no consequence
exccIlency. Once % the household
stan OF u nohlcmau of this land one
ls supposed TO remain. You think him
harsh t. mc-so It may seem Bat
I those others. they figure that Q still
belong here. lie nuld not speak
to others Of the mg. ter at all, 50
am sim admitted ON the old footing"
"Dut ma ia mysplfa"
"Tvc,uopcv may mot toll YOU
hal,
"NVbv ,ot o"
"Racopss ,b. truth mav moi, vhoIy
please ,ou Won see. thcy admit Won
bocause tbcv think Won sim IN he a
rr,end of count rraderIok-ono of his
fr,rnds-I cnnnot exuInin"
Vi,,r ,.,,.,,a, 0nshod .ia IN.
rross tba orrr,,ont Enougb for her
,het ono. NOR. ,boy were odmtt,ad
r~rec,v 10 ,hs r.taco-and one NOR,
missed bact ,hrougb tbe Wild,
bolIs min AZ ls,.th tbsy s,ood a. IN
door nj The sapctun sonctorum nj m.
plpce's mnster-tbe ntue bedroom
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4? Can | explain to my own king-can
you explain TO himg Bah! man, they
come to nothing In life-eXplanatlons,
excuses. easous. Results. results, re-
sults-thCse alone count Tor aught.'
'ENcellenCy, ! tried"
You trlod-what Is that? Rather
say you failed, for that is the main
thing"
nut, o~Ncelloncy," spoke up another
man after a time, a friend OF Sachio.
al II is useless to cry uver split milk
and we cannot wholly mend this pitch
er-eyen the trlne OF milk remaining
in tho fragments may have SOME
value
What do you meun?'
wei, this, The young girl who waH
The actual instrument OF Rudolph's fall
Wr6-as one OF us a doubts stil
alive and sim al liberty
We'll what OF that?"
III we found her-and perhaps she
can be found-we could even pick up
II ske,n at the same knot where we
aolt 1t. She Is somewhere on top Of
'plrth-she Is not a spirit after all.
t%.uslye thoush she seems"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
Masonic District Meeting

About $50 Masons were present at the
annual meeting of the 18th Masonic Dis
trict, in Morrisville last Wednesday and
the affair was reported to have been one
of the most enjoyable held in Masonic
circles in Morrisville for some time.
Large delegations came on the MORN
ing trains and from Stowe, many com.
ing from the R. A. NJ meeting, which
was held at Hardwick the day before.
The lodge was opened in the afternoon
by Mt Vernon Lodge, No. 8, and the
first degree was worked in an impressive
manner by Mineral Lodge, No. %, of
Wolcott, the work being followed by a
review OF the work by Grand Lodge
officers. A banquet was held at six
o'clock and the company was called
from refreshments to labor at 7:3O.
when Mt. Vernon Lodge exemplified the
work in the third degree, which was fol-
lowed by review of the work by the
Grand Lecturer. Remarks were then
made by NJ. w. G. M. Charles II. Dar-
ling of Burlington; R w. G. S. W., David
A. Elliott of White River Junction, and
X. ". G. ]. W., E. L. Wells of Lyndon
vile. This part OF the program was
closed by fitting remarks by Rev. w. E.
Baker OF Morrisvile
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

For SALE!-A well upholstered Portland s'yle
Sleigh, in good condition. Will sell cheap.
H. d. BRYANT, Morrisville.
For SALEl-Four weeks old Pigs.
HENRY L. TERRILL, Morrisville
TEL I24-2I. X. F. ID. No A.
WANTED i Calves, Cheap Cows and Bulls,
also Good Farms for sale. Telephone 1881
JOHN MINER, Hyde Park.
For SALE.-Dry Hard Stove Wood, delivered
in Stowe Village for Ss. 50 cord Inquire of E.
F. Cleveland, Moscow. Phone 100.
FOR SALE i pair medium weight Traverse
Sleds, nearly new; two-seated Sleigh; Spring
Traverse Sleigh, practically new. Will make price
low. c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park.
Losrl-On the streets of Johnson village, a
ladies' Gold Watch with fob, hunting case with
monogram E S. Return to Prin, A. G. Peaks,
State Normal School, Johnson, VT S2.oo reward
for its return.
For SALE IL have five secondhand Sleighs
which are taking up valuable room. Come and
see them and make me an Offer Cash will get
them cheapest but will take wood, lumber or logs
The LILLEY WAGON Co., Morrisville, VT.
Tel. rI7-4, Morrisvile, VT
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An Entertainment of Merit

Those in charge of securing the enter
tainment. Trio of the Ithaca Conserva.
tory of Music, to appear at town hall,
on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, are maxi
ing ma mistake and the people of Nor
risville who enjoy a high-class musical
program, including gentleman reader,
of wide reputation, will make no mistake
in securing seats for this entertainment.
The Huntington (Pa.) Daily News saws
OF their recent appearance there
Huntington music lovers had a rare
treat last evening, when three talented
members of the Ithaca Conservatory of
Music gave a delightful entertainment
in the 18th Street NJ. E. church. A large
audience was present who listened with
interest and appreciation 10 the excellent
program which was rendered The Itha-
ca Entertainment Trio is composed of
Miss Evelyn Jones, soprano, who pos
sesses a beautiful voice; Miss Edna L.
Beebee, a violinist and pianist of rare
ability, and Frederick l.. Pratt, a clever
impersonator. Following the musical
program a sketch was given of THE
Tanning of the Shrew" Zen costume) two
parts. by Shakespeare.
The entertainment is given here under
the auspices of the Epworth League of
the NJ. E church and should be liberaIlv
patrouized
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03

MORRISVILLE

Who said snow?
That 'ground hog" didn't see much o
his shadow yesterday.
Miss Alberta Boardman was a visitor
in Burlington Tuesday.
Mrs. Hattie Slayton is spending some
time with relatives in Boston.
Misses Zita and Teresa Town returned
from Montpelier last Saturday.
DIR. J. F. Jackson has been suffering
from tonsilitis for the past week.
Geo. w. Clark left yesterday for bus
mess trip to Lyndonville and Boston.
S. L. Ring and force of men are har-
vesting ice for Wolcott parties at VOL
colt.
Anyone having books belong ng to the
Universalst Sunday School library are
requested to send them in as soon as
possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Howie vert to
Winooski Tuesday. where the latter en-.
tered the Fanny Allen Hospital for an
operation.
The Willard Memorial Meeting OF the
w. c. T. U. will be held Friday a'ler
noon at o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Alex St. Louis.
A game of basket ball between the
Hard wick Academy and Stowe High
School teams at the Morrisville gynna-
sium Friday evening.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
The Melodious Mintrels

Here at last. The Cunning Coons"
of Peoples Academy to be produced in a
side splitting two-act minstrel under the
direction of K. o. Reynolds. This will be
the event of the season. The event that
all have been watching fora good even
ing's entertainment of high-class COM
edy. There will be twenty-five melodi-
Gus coons, assisted by Peoples Academy
Orchestra.
Come prepared to laugh and hear
some rousing up-to-date jokes. and good
singing. Watch the store windows for
Autographs, also this paper for further
announcements. Don't forget the dates,
Feb. IL and 12. Admission 25 and 35
cents.
Harmony Pomona Grange will meet
with Mansfield Mountain Grange at
Stowe Feb IL.
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Burglars Still at Large

second attempt at burglarizing the
Wolcott depot was made last Thursday
night. A number of tickets reading to
ST. Johnsbury were taken and some
blank tickets on the Maine Central, c.
V. and B. and NJ. roads. together with a
small amount of change. On the follow
ing night a break was made at Hard
wick, where about $14 was secured, in
Guiding a box containing Belgian Re-
lief fund.
A Boston & Maine detective has since
been investigating the matter. Sheriff
George E. Town was in Wolcott last
Saturday, where two young boys were
before the authorities on suspicion.
As no evidence was Forthcoming to war
rant their retention, they were given
their liberty.
Harley w. Camp, who has been acting
as freight agent at the Morrisville sta
ton for the past few months in the alb
sence of the regular agent, F. c. Peck,
and who has been employed there as as
sistaut agent for several years, complet-
ed his work yesterday and is succeeded
by F A. Hovey of Hard wick. Mr.. Camp
has not vet decide on his plans for the
future. Mr.. Hovey has family and
may move here later.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
Real Winter Weather

Last Friday and Saturday were the
coldest days of the season. The ther-
mometers registered around 80 degrees
below in different sections, early Fri
day morning and between eight and nine
o'clock in the forenoon Friday the mer-
curry hovered around 25 below in front
of the Cheney drug store. There were
very few frozen water pipes reported
owing to the fact that there was not
protracted spell of extremely cold
weather.
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BIJOU THEATRE

WEDNESDAY
S. of V. Auxiliary Benefit
"Her Mother Was a Lady" Two Rec
Feature.
William Henry Jones' Courtship' 81
Jones is convinced that love is blind
Comedy.
"Jimmy Hayes and Muriel." Western
Drama.
Special Features between reels.
THURSDAY
THE GREAT FEATURE
when the Lions Escape" This is
one of the best features ever shown
here, in three reels. Also
"The Rajahs Vacation" A great Sc
lig comedy.
"The Ticket of-Leave Man." A STIR
ring old melodrama by Tom Taylor, in
two parts.
"The Long Lane" A Lubin drama.
"Jenks and Janitors." An Edison
comedy.
The School Orchestra will furnish
the music.
SATURDAY
His Inspiration" A drama in two
acts; producer, Tom Moore.
"der Victory Eternal" A Selig Trag
edy, and
"The Smuggler's Daughter" Written
by K. M. Sargent. Comedy.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
A Business Stimulator

The snow fall of the past few days, ad-
ded to the little already on the ground,
makes the hearts of the lumbermen and
farmers glad and will stimulate business
generally. Some extra good green four
foot and stove wood is being drawn into
town at present, the prevailing price for
stove wood being S1.75 per cord.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
A New Indus try Proposed

Will all those interested in joining a
class in basket making please hand in
their names to Mrs. Harriet Ide before
Thursday of this week? A class will be
formed if a sufficient number are interest.
ed. There will be charge of one dollar,
to cover cost of materials. The class
will be held Thursday evenings, if con-
venient to the members
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-03
LYDIA E. JOSLYN
Monisville's Oldest Resident Passed Away
Last Saturday Morning.

In the death OF Lydia E. Joslyn, who
died at he home of her daughter, Mrs.
E. S. Robinson, on Congress street, last
Saturday morning, MorrisvIlle loses one
of her oldest residents, and in her demise
a beautiful life passed on to be mourned
and missed by numerous friends who had
been given the pleasure of her acquaint-
ance and friendship a part, at least, of
the many years of her residence in Nor
risville. Mrs .Joslyn was 90 years, seven
months and seven days of age and had
resided in Morrisville for. the past forty
years. She had been in delicate health
for several years and confined to her
room for about year.
Lydia Elizabeth Leach, daughter of
Robert and Abigail Dow Leach was
born in Waitsfeld. June %. 1922. She
was united in marriage to Cyron Joslyn
April 26, 1912. They resided in Waits.
field for "a years, moving from there to
Randolph where they resided for eight
JNc'io anu NcihiS " AuoiliStiiS ~ yCdlS
ago last month. Mr.. Joslyn died Jan.
27, 1884, and since then Mrs. Joslyn has
made her home with her daughter and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin S. Robin
son. Five children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Joslyn, three of whom survive:
Edward o. Joslyn of Springfield, ILL.,;
Fred H. Joslyn of Randolph and Ger
trude L. Robinson of Morrisville. Her
eldest son, Edgar A. Joslyn, of Boston,
died Jan. 6, 1898. and Cyron Robert in
childhood. Mrs, Joslyn united with the
Congregational church in Waitsfeld
when Is years of age, and with the First
Congregational church of Morrisvile 40
years ago. She was an active member
of the United Workers, and for MANY
years president of the society, and was
deeply interested in all church work, be-
ing regular attendant at church and
Sunday School until 80 years of age.
She always put the church first in her
work outside her family cares and al
ways seemed to take pleasure in service
for Others. For many years she was
the teacher of a class of girls in the Sun
day School.
Funeral services were held from the |
home on Monday afternoon. Rey. w. E.
Baker of the Congregational church Of
6ciating. assisted by Rev. Dr. V. M. |
Hardy, who paid eloquent tribnte to
the life OF the deceased At the request
Of Mrs. Robinson, Mr.. Robinson had
charge of the services, and the bearers
we're; O. NJ. Waterman, A. l.. Cheney,
DR.. ]. A. Robinson and c. D. Howe.
Interment was in the Josyn family lot
n Pleasant View cemetery.
The floral offerings from friends and
-elatives were numerous, including a
beautiful spray of white roses and carna.
ions from the Congregational society.
Those from out of town to attend the
uneral were, Miss Leonora Joslyn of
Boston, granddaughter, who has been
lere since Christmas a son, Fred o. los
yn of Randolph. and Mrs. E. O. Walter
# Burlington aud Miss Lucille Robinson
# Barre.