davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
SYNOPSIS.

curious crowd OF neighbors invade
the mysterious home OF Judge Ostrander,
county judge and eccentric recluse, fol-
lowing yelled woman who proves 10 be
the widow OF man tried before the judge
ana electrocuted for murder years before.
her daughter Is engaged TO the judges
son, from whom he is estranged, but the
murder Is between the lovers. She plans
10 clear her husbands memory and asks
the judges aid. Deborah Scoville reads
the newspaper clippings telling the story
or the murder of Algernon Etheridge by
John scoville in Dark Hollow, twelve
years before. The judge and Mrs. SEQ
vile meet at Spencer's Folly and she
der, she saw the shadow OF a man, whit
tlng stick and wearing long peaked
cap The judge engages her and her
daughter Reuther 10 live with him in his
mysterious home. Deborah and her law
YER Black. go 10 the police station and
see the stick used 10 murder Etheridge.
she discovers a broken knife-blade point
embedded In It, Deborah and Reuther go
TO live with the judge. Deborah sees
portrait OF Oliver. the judges son, with
black band painted across the eyes. That
night she finds. in divers room, cap
with a peak like the shadowed one, and
a Knife with broken blade-point Anon
gmous letters and a talk with Miss
Weeks Increase her suspicious and fears.
She finds that oliver was in the ravine
on the murder night. Black warns her
and shows her other anonymous letters
limiting at divers guilt In the court
room the judge is handed an anonymous
note. The note is picked up and read
aloud. a mob follows the judge TO his
home; Deborah tells him why suspicion
has been aroused against oliver. The
judge shows Deborah a statement written
by Oliver years ago telling how he saw
her husband murder Spencer at Spen-
GERS Folly on the night the house was
burned
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
Washington

The memorandum OF the British
Government In regard to the enforce
ment OF its orders In council as affect.
ing American trade was made public
here.
Robert Lansing OF Watertown. ~.
Y. is the new secretary of state. The
announcement OF Mr.. LansiDg's ap-
pointment was made In a statement
issued by Secretary Tumulty.
United States Sub-Treasuries have
been notified by the Treasury Depart.
mcnt to discontinue business at 2:l5
p. m. instead OF 300 o'clock daily
Controller OF the Currency Williams
denied published reports OF friction
between the Pennsylvania State SUI
perintendent OF banking and himself.
The Navy Department ordered
Rear.Admiral Caperton and the
cruiser Washington from Vera Cruz 10
Cape Haitien with 700 sailors and 200
marines, because OF renewed rcvolu'
tionary activities In Haiti.
The United States Supreme Court
ordered that the Harvester Trust case
be reargued next autumn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

was found murdered in sight of this
spot Of old-time horror. and Scoville
was accused of the act
l was older now and saw my fault
in all its enormity. ] was guilty OF
that crime-or so / felt in the first
even have said so-in dreams or In
some Of my selfabsorbed broodings.
Though | certainly had not lifted the
stick against Mr.. Etheridge. had left
the hand free which did, and this was
a sufficient occasion for remorse-or
SO truly felt.
was so affected by the thought that
even my father. with his own weight
OF troubles. noticed my careworn
face and asked me for an explanation.
But ! held him of until the verdict
was reached. and then | told him.
had not liked his looks for some time;
they seemed TO convey some doubt of
he justice Of this mans sentence. and
| felt that IL he had such doubts, they
might be eased by this certainty OF
Scoville's murderous tendencies and
unquestionable greed.
And they were; but as Scoville was
already doomed, we decided that IL
was unnecessary to make public his
past offenses. However. with an eye
upon future contingencies, my father
exacted from me in writing this full
account Of my adventure, which with
all the solemnity of an oath | here de-
clare to be the true story of what be
fell me in the house called Spencer's
Folly, on the night of awful storm,
September IL, 1895.
OLIVER OSTRANDER.
Witnesses TO above signature,
ARCHIBALD OSTRANDER,
Bella JEFFERSON.
Shelby, November z, 1898.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
CHAPTER XIll-Continued.

Claymore tavern did change own
ers. When heard that man by the
name Of Scoville had bought it. went
over 10 see Scoville. He was the man.
Then | began TO ask myself what |
ought TO do with my knowledge, and
the more | asked myself this question
and the more ! brooded over the mat
ter the less did feel like taking, not
the public, but my father, into my con-
fidence
| had never doubted his love for me,
but had always stood In great awe of
his reproof, and | did not know where
was to find courage to tell him all the
details of this adventure.
There is one thing did do. however
/ made certain inquiries here and
there. and soon satisfied myself as to
how Scoville had been able to come
into town, commit this horrid deed and
escape without any one but myself be-
ing the wiser. Spencer and he had
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

delicious combination of ginger aromatics
and French brandy for the relief oi cramps,
pains. colds, ohilla. weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Look ior the Owl Trade Mark on
tho wrapper, lest YOU get cheap worthless OF
dangerous substitute Forty years tho standard
cf purity. flavor and strength. Sold by all
druggiatA and groocIs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

lcome from the West en- route to New
York without any intention Of stop
ping off in Shelby. But once involved
In play they had got so interested
that when within a few miles of the
town, Spencer proposed that they
should leave the train and finish the
game in his own house. Whether cir
cumstances aided them, or Spencer
took some extraordinary precautions
against being recognized. will never
be known. But certain IL is that he
ESCAPED all observation at the station
land even upon the road. When SEQ
willie returned alone, the storm had
reached such a height that the roads
were deserted, and he, being an entire
stranger here at that time. naturally
ATTRACTED no attention. and so was able
to slip away on the next train with
just the drawback OF buying a new
ticket. !. boy OF fifteen, trespassing
where I did not belong. was the only
living witness OF what had happened
on this night OF dreadful storm, Ia the
house which was now a ruin.
realized the unpleasantness Of the
position In which this put me. but
not its responsibility. n I were going
TO do anything should have done It at
frst--so reasoned. and let the mat
ter Glide. became interested in
school and study. and the years passed
and I had almost forgotten the oc-
tr-rence. when suddenly the full re-
membranes came back upon me with
vush. LaaE-my fathers friend
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

mark delivered with q little more civ0
ity than any OF his previous ones: !
What you call evidence may not DO
the same as calls evidence. II you're
satisfied at thinkin ny words no
good. that's your business. | know
how should feel II was OF Ostran-
der's father and knew what know"
Let him go" spoke up q waversngI
voice. II was Deborah's.
But the Judge was deaf TO the warm
ms. Deborah's voice hac but remind
ed him OF Deborah's presence It's
tone had escaped him. He was too en-
crossed In the purpose he had In mind
TO notice shades OF infection.
But Mr.. Black had. and quick az
thought he echoed her request:
He is forgetting himself. Let him
go. Judge Ostrander."
But that astute magistrate. wise IN
all other causes but his own. was no
more ready now than before TO do
this
I'm a moment" he conceded. Let
me first make sure that this man un-
derstands me. | have said that there
exists no evidence against my son.
This | aver; and this the lady here
will aver. You have probably already
recognized her. II not. allow mo to
tell you that she is the lady whose
efforts have brought back this case
TO the public mind: Mrs. Scoville. the
wife OF John Scoville and the one OF
all others who has the greatest inter
est In proving her husbands inno-
cence. II she says. that after the most
careful inquiry and conscientious
reconsideration OF this case. she has
found herself forced to come TO the
conclusion that justice has already
been satisfied In this matter. you will
believe her. won't your"
81 don't know" drawled the man.
low and cunning expression lighting
up his ugly countenance "She wants
TO marry her daughter TO your son.
Any live dog is better than dead
one; ! guess her opinion don't go for
much"
Recoiling before cynicism that
Joint in his armor he knew TO be vul.
nerable, the Judge took a minute in
which to control his rage and then ad.
dressing the halfaverted figure In the
window said:
Mrs. Scoville. will you assure this
man that you have no expectations OF
marrying your daughter to oliver os.
trander?"
With a slow movement more suggcs
tive OF despair than any she had been
seen TO make since the hour OF her In.
decision had first struck. she shifted
in her seat and finally faced them. with
the assertion:
"Reuther Scoville will never marry
Oliver Ostrander. Whatever my wishes
or willingness in the matter. she her
self is so determined. Not because
she does not believe In his integrity.
for she does; but because she will not
unite herself to one whose prospects
in life are more to her than her own
happiness"
The fellow stared. then laughed:
She's a goodun." he sneered. And
you believe that bosh?"
Mr.. Black could no longer contain
himself.
Il believe you are the biggest rascal
in town." he shouted Get out. or I
won't answer for myself Ladies' are
not TO be treated in this manner"
Did he remember his own rough
handling OF the sex on the witness
stand?
CTo BE CONTINUED)
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
Orioin Of Old Joke.

Harper Pennington has revealed the
origin OF the standing room only"
Joke: IL appears that there was hard
iy ever any furniture In WhistIer's
house. He was peculiarly parsimo
NOUS in the matter OF chairs. This
led TO a remark OF Corny Grains
which became famous. "Ah. Jimmy!
Glad TO see you playing 10 such a full
house," said Dick (Corny) Grain when
shaking hands before a Sunday lunch.
con, while glsring around the studio
with his large. protruding eyes in
search OF something to SIT on. What
do you mean7" asked Whistler.
Standing room only" replied the
actor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
So Say We All.

Landlady-How do you like yoss
eggs. Mr. Newcomer?
New Boarder-FresA. please.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02
CLEAR YOUR SKIN
BY Daily Use OF CuticTa Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant
supercreamy cmollients 10 care for
your skin, scalp. hair and hands. Moth
ing better TO clear tho skin OF pimples.
blotches. redness and roughness. tho
scalp OF dsndrufr and itching and tho
hands OF chapplng and soreness.
Sample each free by mall with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address postcard. Cuticura,
Dept. Y. Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

Few women would care TO be angels
n they couldn't talk out loud TO each
other while the heavenly choir is sing
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-02

Irresistible.
Peyton-Bennet IL organizing a regi-
ment OF English buffers.
Parkcr-Why Butlers3
Peyton-'To scare tho enemy 20
deatb. Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07

95.6 last year and s7.6 the ten-year
average.
There was increase of O.5 points
from last December compared with
an average decline of 2.7 points in the
past ten years.
Rye condition was S9.5 per cent of
a normal against 91.3 last year and
9O.1 the ten-year average.
The crop-reporting board issued
this statement: The par or 100 per
cent normal condition of wheat on
April l may be regarded as equiva-
lent to approximately 1863 bushels per
acre planted. hence a condition of SS. 8
would indicate $50 bushels, which on
the 41,263,O0O acres planted would
give a total production of 619, 100000
bushels, compared with a final es-
innate of 6S4,9 900 last year; 523,-
$4,000 two years ago, 399. $4,000
three years ago, and 4S0, 900 four
years ago.
I'm forecasting this quantity of
619.000,00O bushels it should be con-
sidered as the amount which the prob
ability is about equal that the out-turn
will be above or below it; the crop
will be larger or smaller than this
condition from now to harvest are bet
ter or worse than average changes
from April 1 to harvest.
I'm a general way the wheat crop
suffered more than the average in the
Atlantic coast states as a result of a
cold, dry, windy March without ade-
quate snow covering. In the central
states, east of the Mississippi river, the
crop declined slightly through the
winter, but not more than usual. Re-
ports of prevalence of Hessian fly are
made from many places in this Sec
ton which gives some apprehension.
Great improvement in the condi-
ton was made in the western part of
the grain belt, namely in Nebraska,
Kansas and Oklahoma, which caused
a general average condition on April
slightly higher than on December i,
although the average of the last ten
years on April 1 was 2.7 points lower
than on December 1. In the Pacific
northwest large yields were antici-
Dated''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
FIGHT IN PASSES
Both Russians and Austrians
Bringing Up ReinfOrcements.
The Slav Offensive at LupkOw
Has Been Checked.

London, April THE military sit
uation in the Carpathians is compet-
ing with the prohibition question in
the interest of the British public.
The cabinet met today. 1t is ex-
pected that announcement will be
made of measures to provide drastic
restrictions on the consumption of
liquors, but total prohibition is not ex-
pected.
Attention is concentrated on the
Carpathian passes, where the Russians
are bringing up heavy reinforcements
to push their attack, the success of
which is expected only through weight
of numbers. On the other hand the
Austrian and German commanders
also are making strenuous efforts to
strengthen their forces.
PetrOgrad reports the section near
the USzok pass where Vienna admits
a retirement, extends for II miles. To
offset this Vienna claims a counter
offensive movement near Lupkow pass,
where AustrianS report the taking of
several positions with the capture of
1000 prisoners. conservative inter
probation of both the Russian and the
Austrian reports leads to the belief
that the Russian offensive at Lupkow
mas been checked, while they have
forced their way through the Rostok
pass, capturing two villages on the
southern side of the range.
In the western arena the French con-
tinue their offensive movement be-
tween the Meuse and the Lorraine
frontier. Their reported gains in the
ALLY forest indicate the possibility of
new danger for the Germans hold
ing st. Mihiei, while the advance to
east of Verdun is regarded in London
as threatening st. Mihiel from the
north Berlin reports heavy fighting
in this region without results for the
French.
The belief that operations in the
Dardanelles have been resumed is gen.
eral in London today. Nevertheless
complete silence prevails concerning
details Of the result of anY activities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
WILL ACT TODAY
Public Utilities Commission on
Question Early Hearing.
Natural Gas Company Wants
Increase i'm Rates.

The public utilities commission will
late today pass on the application of
the Natural Gas company receivers
for an early hearing OF the petition for
an increase in rates. Senator John F.
Overfield and T. S. SaIathiel, both of
Independence, came to Topeka today
to present tthe application for an
early hearing.
1t is hardly probable that a definite
date for the gas hearing will be an
nounced until the present 2-cent pas
Senger rate case is out of the way.
Recently the railroads announced that
it would require three weeks to pre-
sent their case before the commission.
In that event. it is hardly proba BILE
that the gas case will be reached un-
til some time in May.
The gas case invoIved concerns a
general increase in the rates charged
by the Kansas Natural Gas company
receivers. 1t is of Importance to all
towns depending on the Kansas Nat
ural for their supply for gas. Much
testimony will doubtless be offered at
the hearing and the case may occupy
the attention of the commission for
week or ten dayS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
LIFT QUARANTINE.
Livestock Commissioner Takes Ban
Off Cattle Shipment in Kansas.

Wichita, Kan. April Providing
there are no new outbreaks of the
foot and mouth disease before June :
the quarantine on stock in Sedgwick.
Cowley, Butler and Sumner counties
Will be lifted on that date, according
to an announcement made late TODAY
by j. H Mercer, state livestock sani-
tary commissioner. Mr.. Mercer. who
took office Monday. succeeding TAYLOR
riddle, stated that he has thoroughly
investigated all infected districts and
believes that no traces of the disease
can be found. Unrestricted shipping
of cattle will be allowed after June
according to statement sent out to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07

Every detail of the Oklahoma form
ula-the basis on which the railroads
esta blish their claim for an increase in
passenger rates-was discussed by the
Chicago man. He talked of every line
of railroad operation from the en-
ployment of switchmen and express
messengers to the expenditure of mil
lions of dollars for terminal facilities,
shops and offices. For each item,
there was an explanation in the form
ula for the distribution of expense.
Sometimes during the hearing there
was a croSS-f1re of questions and an
swers. Once the witness told Chair
man Bristov that if the public wanted
better service it ought to expect to pay
for it: A little later Commissioner
Kinke1 challenged a statement by Pea
body to the effect that several Kansas
towns had terminal facilities in excess
of their needs.
Florence and Wichita.
"Where are they?" demanded Kin
Il would say at Florence for one
place." said Peabody. "Wichita's ia
have been greatly increased without
new revenue. If the people demand
these improvements, they ought to ex-
pect to pay for them
'"Fhey do pay for them, retorted
KinkeI.
Not at two cents a mile.'' snapped
Peabody.
If there was any line of cross ex-
distribution of expense that the COM
mission forgot to mention, no one was
impolite enough to mention it.
Throughout the days session, Pea
body was questioned and cross Ques-
toned about the distribution of every
item of expense in railroad operation.
rs there any part of your formula
that shows actual Kansas conditions ~
asked Judge Foley.
Cost of Kansas Formula.
These are oklahoma figures. ap-
piled to figures from every station in
Kansas" said the witness. ITO make
a separate formula for Kansas would
cost 100000 to s150,0OO. The Kansas
figures applied in detail, however, will
be offered later"
Then the witness explained how the
railroads apportion the operating ex
pense-the amount charged to claSSi-
fications of passenger traffic for Pull
man, chair car, diner, baggage and
business cars. On each item, Peabody
had a definite figure for the distribu
ton of expense.
Does it cost more to haul a pas
senger in day coach or a Pullman -
asked BriStow.
In Pullman said Peabody.
Have you ever considered charg-
ing more for the fare of a passenger
in Pullman than in a day coach ?"
IF you will ask Mr.. Black. he will
tell you we have.
You carry 40 to 60 passengers in
a carr" asked Bristow-
Fifteen in a Car.
"Our figures show an average of
about fifteen, I think was the reply
of the witness.
For a half hour the witness went
into the detail of division of cost of
operation of day coaches, Pullmans
and other cars and the proportion
charged to state and interstate bust
ness. He was asked to explain in de-
tail each conclusion and the method
of reaching a decision In distribut-
ing the cost of operation. Peabody ex-
planned that the railroads distributed
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
MAY CUT OUT WHISKY
England Probably Will Limit Drinks
to Beer and Wine.

London, April 1.-THE British cabi-
net this afternoon considered the pro-
hibition question at a lengthy session.
There was a strong possibility that
the ban would be placed all dis
titled liquors but that the sale of beer
and light wine would not be inter-
fered with.
L1oyd-George presented to the cabi-
net the result of various conferences
with interests most concerned in his
proposal for absolute prohibition dur
ing the war period.
He assured the ministry that de-
spite objections from some quarters, a
majority of the labor leaders would
back the government in any action it
might take. He reiterated his state
ment that the gain to England
through a shortening of the war
would more than offset the loss in
revenue from the liquor interests.
Lord Kitchener and First Lord of the
Admiralty Churchill also were heard
from. They presented the views of
the military and naval interests but
their personal recommendations to the
cabinet were not made public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
THEY CHASE A TRAIN
Two French Aviators Drop Bombs
Along the Route.

Geneva. April 1.-Two French avi-
ators pursued a German military
train Yesterday from Marbach to Viii
lingen in the Black forest. They
damaged the railway and stations
along the line On their return they
dropped bombs on Muelheim and Neu-
borg.
A French biplane which was being
pursued by German aviatOrS lost its
way in the mist last night and crossing
the Swiss frontier, landed near POr-
emtruy The pilot said he and his
companion had come from -Belfort.
but had not been able to return.
The ayiators were taken to Dele
mont where they appeared before
Colonel Audeod- Neither was injured.
They will be interned-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-07
'JESSLEAVES CUBA
New Champion Sails for Key
West This Morning.
Alleged Creditors Swarm Down
Upon Fighter.

Havana, April Jess willard, new
worlds heavyweight champion, sailed
for Key West today accompanied by
a retinue of trainers, movie men and
plain hangers-on that filled his char
| tered boat. Several hundred Cuban
hero worshippers trailed his taxi to the
dock and said 1audatory things in
Spanish.
From Key West Willard will go to
Jacksonville for his first vaudeville
appearance in the United States since
he grabbed the crown. New Orleans
will get look at him before he goes to
New York to begin stacking up the
dollars in earnest.
Both the Willard and Johnson
camps have been besieged by alleged
creditors ever since the Monday fight.
| The negro whose display of diamonds
dazzled the natives has been threat
| ened with a dozen civil actions, some
! of them for jobs of which he says he
| has no recollection. One taxi com
pany sent Johnson bill for more
than $500.
To forestall court action that might
queer the fight game here, Promoter
Curley personally settled all these
claims today before the Willard party
sailed