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The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
CHAPTER II.
Why the Safe Was Opened.

That day, was an active one in the
questara. or police office, of Leghorn.
Detectives called, examined the safe,
and sagely declared it to be burglar
proof, had not the thieves possessed
the key.
Probably while / sat at dinner on
board the Lola my keys had been
stolen and passed on to the SCARED
Scotsman, who had promptly gone
ashore and ransacked the place while
! had remained with his master smok-
ing and unsuspicious, but as far as
Francesca and l could ascertain moth
ing whatever had been taken. The de-
tective on duty at the railway station
distinctly recollected thin, middle
aged man, accompanied by lady in
deep black, passing the barrier and
entering the train which left at three
o'clock for Cole Salvetti to join the
Rome express. They were foreigners,
therefore he did not take the same
notice Of them as though they had
been Italians.
The description of the Lola, its own
or, his guest, and the captain were cir
culated by the police to all the Medi-
terranean ports. with request that
the yacht should be detained. Yet II
the vessel were really one of mystery,
as II seemed to be. its owner would
no doubt go across to some quiet
anchorage on the Algerian coast out
of the track Of the vessels, and calmly
proceed to repaint, rename and dis
guise his craft so that IL would not be
recognized in Marseilles, Naples, Smyr.
ma, or any Of the ports where private
yachts habitually call.
For purposes of their own the police
kept the affair out of the papers, and
when Frank Hutcheson stepped out
of the sleeping car from Paris on to
the platform at Pisa few nights aft.
erwards, l related to him the ex-
traordinary story.
The scoundrels wanted these, that's
evident" he responded, holding up the
small, strong leather handbag he
was carrying, and which contained his
jealously-guarded ciphers. by Jove!"
he laughed, how disappointed they
must have been!"
''It may be So" said. as we entered
the midnight train for Leghorn. But
my own theory is that they were
searching for some paper or other that
you possess"
What can my papers concern
them?" exclaimed the jovial. round
faced consul. Il don't keep bank notes
In that safe. you know. We fellows in
the service don't roll In gold as our
public at home appears to think"
"No. But you may have something
in there which might be of value to
them. You're often the keeper of val
liable documents belonging to Eng
lishfnen abroad, you know"
Certainly. But there's nothing In
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
Ancient War.Dous.

The Belgian use of sheep-dogs to
seek out the wounded is yet another
return to the methods Of warfare OF
an earlier day. In the Scottish clan
feuds. as well as in our own fights
with Scotland, both sides used dogs
for that purpose, though generally It
was with the idea of killing them OF
when found. Unwounded fugitives.
too, were sought by the dogs, and both
Wallace and Bruce are recorded to
have had narrow escapes from Eng
Iish bloodhounds. And in Elizabeths
reign 500 hounds figured as part OF
the army sent tn settle an insurroctioo
IN ireland.
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28

said. We'll see whether Scotland
Yard knows anything about Hornby
or Chatter. Most probably they do.
I'll write a full report in the morning
II you will give me minute descriptions
Of the men, as we'll as of the captain.
Macintosh"
Next morning the town of Leghorn
awoke to find itself gay with bunting,
the Italian and English flags flying
side by side everywhere, and the con-
sular standard Tapping over the con-
sulate in the piazza. In the night the
British Mediterranean fleet, cruising
down from Malta, had come into the
roadstead, and at the signal from the
flagship had maneuvered and dropped
anchor, forming a long line OF gigantic
battleships, swift cruisers, torpedo
boat destroyers. torpedo-boats, dis
patch-boats. and other craft extending
for several miles along the coast. Ly-
ing still on those calm waters was q
force which one day might cause ma.
tions to totter, the overwhelming
force which upheld Britain's right In
that oft-disputed sea.
had taken boat out to the Bull
wark, the great battleship flying the ad-
miral's flag. and was sitting on deck
with my old friend Capt Jack Durn-
ford of the Royal Marines. Each year
when the fleet put into Leghorn we
were inseparable, for In long years
past, at Portsmouth, we had been
close friends, and now he was able
to pay me annual visits at my Italian
home.
He was on duty that morning. there
fore could not get ashore till after
luncheon.
I'll dine with you, of course, to-
night. old chap" he said. "And you
must tell me all the news. We're In
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
CHAPTER ~.
The House lover the Water"

The House "OVeT tHe WdteT'
| had idled away a pleasant month
up in Boston, and from there had gone
north to the Lakes, and 1t was one hot
evening in mid-August that / found
myself again in London. crossing st.
James square from the Sports club.
had Just turned into Pail Mall when
a voice at my elbow suddenly ex
claimed in Italian:
"Ah, signore!-why, actually, my pa.
drone!"
And looking around / saw a thin
faced man Of about thirty, dressed In
neat but rather shabby black, whom
instantly recognized as man who
had been my servant in Leghorn for
two wears, after which he had left to
better himself.
"Why, Olinto" exclaimed, sur
prised. as halted. "You-in Lon
don-eh? Well. and how are you get
ting on?'
Most excellently. signore." he an
swered In broken English, smiling
"But 1t is so pleasant for me to see
my generous -padrone again. What
fortune II is that I should pass here
at this very moment!"
where are you working" l In
quired.
AT the Restaurant Milona, In Ok
ford street-only a small place, but we
gain discreetly. so must not com.
plain. live over in Lambeth, and am
on my way home"
When we halted before the Ma
tional gallery prior to parting ! made
some inquiries regarding Armida. the
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28

black-eyed. good-looking housemaid
whom he had married.
"Ah. signore!" ne responded in
voice achoked with emotion. dropping
into ItAiian. 1T is the one great sor-
row ofs,my life. I work hard from
early morning until late at night. but
what is the use when ! see my poor
wife gradually fading awsy before my
very eyes? The doctor s~ys that she
cannot possibly live through the next
winter. All! how delighted the poor
girl would be II she could see the pa
drone again!"
felt sorry for him. Armida had
beer a good servant. and had served
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
A One-Sided Definition.

What is your idea of neutrality?'
Neutrality" answered the diplo-
mat, lis a state of mind so disinter-
ested and accurate as to permit no
question that the side of the contro-
versy represented by me is entitled to
the fullest support"
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
SYNOPSIS.

The yacht Lola narrowly escapes wreck
In Leghorn harbor. Gordon Gregg. locum
tenens for the British consul. Is called
upon by Hornby. the Lola's owner. and
dimes aboard with him and his friend.
Hylton Chatter. Aboard the yacht he ac-
cidentally sees a room full of arms and
ammunition and a torn photograph of a
is robbed and the Lola puts suddenly TO
sea. The police find that Hornby Is a
fraud and the Lola's name a false one.
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
Somber Possibility.

do you think the war will be over
before very long?"
"Yes. What I'm hoping Is that the
peace negotiations won't precipitate
another one"
The Clio messenger., 1915-05-28
Russian Ammunition.

Bill-They say the Russians are
now using caviar for ammunition.
Jill-Well. always did consider IL
deadly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
MoRErowN

=. II. Buckley and A. }. Nell were
in Burlington recently
Adelbert Carrier has finished working
for the Ward Lumber company and has
moved onto farm in Waitsheld.
Miss Doris Austin celebrated her ninth
birthday Saturday, Feb. q BY giving q
party to several Of her friends.
A. II. Booth was in Waterbury on
business Monday.
Mrs. b. s. Ward and daughter Marion
spent last week with relatives IN Bur
lngton
Mr. and Mrs. l.. +. Russell and daugh'
ter. Lillian, Of Montpelier were over
sunday guests At =. ,. Grifiths
Mr. I. \. Freeman and two children
were guests of Mrs. n. G. Freeman 10
North6eld last week
Mrs N. s. Ward entertained her sun
dav school Gloss. to the number ~ 20
~ her home on "Wednesday afternoon
and al enjoyed a pleasant time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
Pleasant Home Life.

Aunt Maria has been cook IN both
boarding houses and private families,
and she had often commented on how
much more common quauels, harsh
words and scraps we're in the families
than IN the boarding houses, relates The
Fort Worth Telegram. At last she
took a job in private family where
peace reigned. One day she said to
her mistress: @Missus, is all dose yo'
familyF' "Yes. Maria" said he mis-
tress. "Why do YOU askt' Well, no.
body would a thought IT, was the re.
PLY. "Dey act ~ nice 70 each odder
dat you would think they was perfect
strangers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
TALK OF THE TOWN


Endurance cloth l2Ihc az Abbott's.
Lecture, Presbyterian church, tonight
Percales. Sc and 1870 yard at the
Vaughan Store.
The Martinson Estate Co. will pay of
its employees at the Office Thursday at
1890 a. m.
Regular meeting OF Bright star Re-
bekah lodge, No. is, Wednesday evening,
March 3. at 1880 o'clock. Officers are re-
auested to be present for practice Mem
bers please notice change OF meeting TO
first and third Wednesday OF each month.
The Combination Five basketball team
leaves this evening for Northheld, where
IL will play the second team Of Company
of the Vermont state militia. The
following players viii make the trip:
Manager Halsall, Ingram, VI. Ross cap
tainD, Geals Parker, and J. Ross. Thus
far the Five has won IL games and in
tends TO claim the city championship.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
New Things

Are you ready for new spring goods
such as new Neckwear, new Laces,
new Ribbons, new Hosiery, new
Gloves ana Leather Bags, new Belts,
new Dress Trimmings, new Wash
Goods; in fact, nearly every new idea
that has been brought out for the
spring of 1915.
Our new Printed Rice Cloth in
beautiful designs is one of our best
25c cloths.
Bates Crepes at Csc carry lots Of
style for the money invested,
Reception Wolfe in printed patterns
is a very satisfactory cloth at the
price 25c per yard.
New lot Of 1915 spring designs in
Crepe Chiffon. These at 16c per
yard.
New lot of plain colored and small
pattern Scotch Ginghams for chill
dren's dresses. These at Csc per
yard.
New colors in 45.ineh Ramie Cos
tune Linens. These, like other Lin
ems, later viii be very hard for us
to buy, even at an advanced price.
We parcel post free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
IL d. u II Iurrmsn.

Il whut & - etrused sid ere uer-
rcd booking furVmsu. addressing tee
fnavr n our q man 80 that t1f-
-rwaH. snl a. ~ ieaflre t1wn -
.r ~ mr tnara uaHt to mtth
~ tsfars m e5fs a. thf tram ana
rr tfm go uanrf h0u are rrrrse
.in-neH So h-arf in 90 f1nes III lnHt
vnrt ANYBODY - the fmfE Na1 80 hf
a. tte4 TatF8 HaHa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
CHELSEA

The Red Men of Fast Barre are 60
ura.ent their eNcelleut minstrel shau
~ The town hall neNt saturday even
frr. March q This show has been pre-
sautef Is : number Of the towns near
East Barre with much sucoess and they
come here vert EEL recommended -
hand bns for TIE names II The memhefa
oi the company
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03

For the mental anguish caused IN the
first place and for the bhghted hopes OF
Others in the second place. The Times
hereby extends its apologies. In our
anxiety to be absolutely accurate IN CIV,
inc the returns we oyerstepped and fell
into deep, dank, dismal chasm OF IN
accuracy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
HERE AND THERE
ABOUT BARRE

Getting the returns in a newspaper Of
flee is a ticklish game And when the
returns are as close as they were yes
terday in Barre on the local option issue
the task Of collecting them is many times
more involved and trying. The haste
that is necessary in transmission OF the
figures by phone or messenger il 80 great
that the liability 10 error is ever pres
ent. Added to that is the confusion OF
comparison with returns from other
sources in an attempt 10 verify the count
before the paper is sent to press.
That combination explains in large
part why The Times had Barre Hopping
from license TO no-license last evening,
after having had il placed at two ma
iority for the yes" side. The way OF Il
was like this; In an effort TO get the
quickest returns from all parts Of the
city The Times sends a representative
TO each one Of the six wards with in
structiuns TO report immediately that the
votes are counted either by phone or
high-gear footpower. The same plan was
followed yesterday.
shortly after 3 o'clock the returns be
gan 10 trickle in ward by ward, as the
messengers took the vote from the coun-
tiers al the several polling places Ward
six was the first 90 respond "Nes, 81
no. So The compilers in the Office be-
gan their task OF taking down the iig.
ures--
"Ting-a ling"
Hello"
aHello. Saw. who's 1ected'"
The eompilers again turned 10 their
task
"Ting.ding ding"
"Hello"
aHev. + t. town wet"
The receiver put back. the pencils be-
gin 10 work again comparing the first
returns with last wears from the same
ward
Ding ding"
Hello
aWard four, Nes. 100. NJ. So"
The eompositof sets the type accord
ing 10 copy handed out by the compiler
The type q set and
Ting
aHello
Correction wsfd four Yes Ioo no
70
AN right, and me compiler 81 tie
returns proceed. 20 make the correction
and
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and Tire freFItef EfFs doan
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
TALK OF THE TOWN
test neckwear at Abbott's.

IuLrst HtNkWtdF NJ AUUULL .
Sale wash goods at Naughan's
Lecture, Presbyterian church, tonight.
Ladies' house dresses S5e, Sl.00, at
Naughan's.
Regular review OF Harmon hive, No. i,
L. o. 7. NJ, will be held Wednesday at
1880 p. M; initiation and refreshments.
Guards wear uniforms. All those who
have not paid their No. 2 assessment
please DO so al this time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03

and the paper goes to press with Barre
in the license column.
An hour later. after the edition had
been run off, came the ward four figures
10 the city clerks office, showing the ON
ciaI returns TO be: "Yes, 100; no, 79," the
same figures which The Times messen-
Ter had finally given but which were
changed in favor of the tentative returns
received at the clerks office. ne new
returns which were official and final,
aouped Barre right back into the no-li-
cense column. And there it stands to-
dav. Therein lies the reason for the
Kaleidoscope change which put an en-
tirelv different complexion on things. IL
might be added. too, that Immediately
after the corrected bulletin was put m
the Office window, 1910" rang at inter
walls of one call every 60 seconds for the
space of two hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
Reparation

Hospital Nurse-This bed you're in
was endowed by Mr.. Scads. The great
philanthropist.
Patient-Why. il was his auto that
banged me up this way Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
Shifting Materials

A large proportion of Shirts worn
by our gentlemen are made at home
by mother, sister or wife. To be
able to buy cloths that are particu-
larly designed for these purposes IS
a great pleasure and convenience.
We make a special effort to have
nearly all kinds that are desirable.
We have in yard-wide Punjab
Percale a cloth that is little closer
and fper, better finish, at 12hc
than other grades of Percale.
For heavy working shirts, we have
in all colors a very neat well-fnished
Endurance Cloth, p inches wide, at
I2bc per yard.
For fine dressy Colored Shirts, lot
of 25c Madras that comes in short
cuts at 1Sc per yard.
We have a new cloth, called Pamilla
Cloth, yard wide, exceptional shirt
patterns. The finest cloth of it's kind
on the market at the priee-25c per
yard.
Ask for samples, sent free by par
eel post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
Barre Creamery and Cold Storage Co.
IS A. p. ABBOTT
=. C. PERSONS

In short time we will decorate our plant with
new signs.
A little later we will fit up retail department
for more business-make better place for you TO
do more and better business.
We are making some of the best Butter made in
Vermont
We are paying highest prices for Butter Fat and
Dark Brown Eggs.
Bring your Cream to us and get your pay every
week.
The more business we do the better we can do
by you
Barre Creamery and Cold Storage Go
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
The Elite PetticOat

We have just received our new
spring line OF the Gloye-F Fitting Elite
Petticoat. This is the Petticoat that
has the adjustable top, which insures
a Petticoat that fits like a glove over
the hips and waist.
At 79c we are putting out spe-
cial Sateen Pettieoat, which has the
Elite top and the new fare at the bot
tom.
At SI.0O is fine Black Serge
Petticoat in a permanent finish. Has
a deep founce with the new full
ness.
At sl.5O is a special Petticoat that
is made from a fine Italian Serge;
is made with a ten-ineh plated
flounce. This is an unusually good
Pettieoat value.
AT $500 is another new Petticoat
model; has the Elite top and a deep
fiounee with dust flounce.
At S3.O0 is a special heavy Mesa
line Petticoat; is made with the Elite
top and deep plated flounce and dust
ruille.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
Ladies' Spring Skirts

We are now showing our full line
OF the new spring model Skirts. These
are the NJ. & G. Skirts, which as
those who have had them know, are
skirts that are cut on right lines
and fit well, as well as wear well.
At S3OO we are putting out a
special Skirt that is made up in one
of the new spring models; is made
from an all wool mems wear Serge
and is an extra good value.
At $3.50 we can show you a num-
Der of different models in Serges and
Poplins. These are made up in the
new flare and the side plat styles,
and YOU will find some exceptionally
good models.
At $3.50 are number OF the
seasons best Skirt models. These
come in colors and Black, and the
cloths are Serges and Poplins.
In the better grades are number
of different models in the seasons
best materials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-03
r IL Z, T.

With your purchased copy OF the quarterly STAND
ard Fashion Book for spring you can select any
Standard Pattern FREE
Hundreds and hundreds to choose trom-chlc'
smart new Ask the clerk ~
zoe copy; 25c by mail. For oOc year ne De-
signer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-10

In the Matter of the Estate o:
Iemima A.. Burke, Deceased.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-10
WHAT MAKES A CITY GROW7

RI Ierov Tope in the Los Angeles Herald
wbx d q some cities grow and others not? IS tn quesuoh 'sNu
ey.rv dav in the minds of citizens in every city. w nav peeh asNeu
,ho question thousands of times, and we have but one answe e"u "u
businesslke as it is. o,o =. hose
A civ is lust as large and just as prosperous to Its people d. o%e
,.oole who make it-no and N less. A city is a smess-
husres ~ ;ts c;tizens-and its success depends wholly upon no" nv
citizens operate that business. If a business man does Q III no ~,
business OF really business principles how can he u NV
If h. avs all attention to expenditures and little to ne meo"e ~"
shall he hope to prosper? muha 81
oeo,le since people make the population. They must also d. hpHSeu
ss. bevc could not live there. That employment affords thu emploses-
~. ,ooulaton-money to spend for what they must at least lave u"S
for their needs. -, IT, h,ue mans
Aside from a comparatively few people in this land h law means
for living a retired life, all people living in any CITY nus ave empo1
mont They us have the means ofse securing money returhs III eNe""s-
or their vac energies. The greater the opportunity or nat eN.anss
a. greater will be both the population he a"o"' Vi "sN
o, for distribution through all interests OF M CITY. 49,.
Now does such added amount of money placed IN rcuianoh az S
,,erelv the stores banks, realities and other business! 1t anee.s eum 'l
ro,ired neople Taking a n ilustraton-f a CITY wit d l"o'"o ~
ro, annually be able to double that pay roll he average h' sA."ss
rrvf family will be increased "a per cent Other cities opoi'on"'
to its size and growth. .ot;,r :, civ grow
Then there can be only one logical means to making a cry 49, go
.d ros,er-an hundreds OF other plans have been t1ea au n.~
,ailed-and that is greater employment OF tn ctlzens IN nav we
energies to exchange TO a hVhhoou any
tency for luxuries and 10 wing u.,ov
And since the most logical and most profitable mean OF employ
m.,4 70 those citizens is found in the factories, then it must follow nd a
Il is the factoryt that builds the city, supports Its stores anNs' GU
TO every detail
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-10
SOME

Pull a long face if you must, but hang a mask over it while others
are around.
When you elevate your work the work will elevate you.
Don't worry over people laughing behind your back. Sc ahkiu
it is not to your face
We never kick at the fellow who does not measure u P 'o om
standard. Not all people cn be expected to attain our mgr aes'ee
of wisdom.
EVERY time a married woman ees a comfortable looking 10 mau
she wonders a little if she has made the best nvestment u hr wv
life" says a exchange. And doubtless that is the case with the viz
of the cuss who wrote this slam at the married relatroh'
renders.
We were dutfully shocked when women commenced to ride as as
and wear brooches. but w e survived. Now we have the closer TO n''u'
women who dance bare legged on the grass and or signt IS sro" m1
dim Tomorrow it will be "back to the Garden OF au We v"
just naturally fall dead.
Between Europe, Huerta and the devil, Uncle Sam IS getting peeVe''
The physical courage of people is sc great they viii fs"
anv thing from a mosquito to a gnat.
COME OVER ON THIS SIDE
f the hostenies on the California side of Lake lahoe ar soaNn !,
tourists for all the traffic will bear the travelling public 10 mar man
heir stav on this side of the lake, where the demands are Sol
Rv advertising this fact is where a Carson boosting club an Jet III lis
work and do a lot of good.