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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13
CHAPTER YI
THE HAND OF THE CAPTAIN
GENERAL

az THE stroke of midnight O'Reilly
" was arrested After thorough
search of his person and his premises ne
was escorted TO Government headquar.
ters. where he found Leslie Branch.
The invalid looked taller, thinner. more
bloodless than ever, and his air of settled
gloom admirably became the situation.
Hello. Earl. What luck?" Johnnie
flashed at him
Good"
An officer sharply commanded them to
be silent.
There ensued long delay, introduced.
pelhaps. for its effect upon the prisoners;
then they were led into a large room
where, it seemed, the entire staff OF the
Spanish garrison was waiting. 1t was
an imposing collection of uniforms, a
row Of grim faces and hostile eyes,
which the two Americans beheld. Spread
out upon a table In front of the officers
were the personal belongings of both
men.
The prisoners were ordered to stand
side by side, facing their accusers. Then
each in turn was subjected to a rigorous
examination. owing to his acquaintance
with Spanish, OReilly was able to de
fend himself without the aid of an in.
terpreter. lie began by asserting that he
had come TO Cuba for his health, and de
clared that he had endeavored at all
times since his arrival to conduct himself
in strict conformity with local regula
tions. If in any way he had offended, he
had not done so Intentionally. He denied
, having the remotest connection with the
rebels. and demanded an explanation OF
his arrest.
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CHAPTER VIII (COntinued)

IN THE meanwhile the efforts of the Opposition party Duma
h.d the extent of forcing resign
Prime Minister; he had influence enough appoint
mn as High Chancellor of the Imperial Court
important positions Russia He did not fall into disgrace
behind the throne whose existence though
omcay recognized everywhere acknowledged
teen dismissed he had simply different thing
altogether realm of the Gar Though longer Minister
was be considered capable
good according it might please him his
influence successor Mr. Tepof, upright fairly able
man. retain the Office he had much
will With him departed of the popular Ministers
had long time Count Paul Ignatie the able
able He had for something like two held the portfolio
Public the satisfaction
had come conclusion that useless go fighting
against which getting upper everywhere
ManusseLUitsch- -Ndniu0f "On TriaP'
resignation of these preceded of
the scandalous incidents Russian modern history
Of Mr. Maniuo. This had
day considerable length of time until last became mpos
further delay The cuprit had taken good
have already indicated safety documents Of ncrm
mating duplicating whom the authorities could
afford mixed the dirty business connected with the
of Mr. Sturme private secretary When the latter
questioned by the examining magistrate regard that last
transaction which had brought him he declared that he
had with the instructions which he had received
from that he himself but the Prime Minister
the which the bank that had lodged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13

I'm trying to think" said Johnnie
After a time he rose from the table and
the two stroled out. Johnnie was still!
thinking
When the two arrived at Branch's quar-.
ters O'Reilly scrutinized the room as
closely as he dared, and then sat for some
time idly gossiping. Both men were
under a considerable strain, for they
thought II more than likely that hostile
eyes were upon them. II gave them an
uncomfortable thrill; and while 1t seemed
a simple thing TO burn that letter OF
introduction, they realized that If their
suspicious were correct such procedure
would only serve to deepen their difficult
ties. Nothing they could later say would
explain TO the satisfaction of the authori-
ties so questionable an act The mere
destruction of mysterious document
particularly at this late hour, would look
altogether too queer; it might easily
cause their complete undoing. lnasmuch
as his enemies were waiting only FOR ali
excuse to be rid OF him, O'Reilly knew
that deportation was the least he could
expect, and at the thought his fingers
itched to hold that letter over the lamp
chimney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13

until that evening, when he appeared
while O'Reilly was making a pretense OF
eating dinner.
where the devil have you BEEN" the
latter inquired anxiously.
Been getting out my weekly joke
about the revolution. Had 10 write up
this mornings battle Couldn't work in
my room, so l."
"Sit down; and don't jump when | tell
you what has happened. Wee going TO
be pinched at midnight"
why midnight"
IT don't know unless that's the fashion
able hour for military calls"
whats 1t all about?"
IT guess they don't like us. Have you
got anything incriminating about your"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13

rho "TriaE' of ManusselUitsck-Maniul Was a
Farce From the Beginning to the End, for the
Prosecutor, Alleging That Several Important
Witnesses We're Missing, MoUed and Obtained
nm Indefinite Post stponement- In.
Huence Was Seen Behind This Moue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13

photograph Rasputin the height of his popularity.
which likely that he had been warned by the
him well informed of all that
it his interest to know
thing certain and that is the activity which he
display during the last weeks and days his evil life
in the conclusion of which he told whoever
Russia ought make if she wished
escape further sin as he termed it.
TOMORROW
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A Letter to Gomez

"N.no. Nothing except my citizens
papers and-a letter of introduction to
General Maxine Gomez"
O'Reilly suddenly lost what appetite
remained to him. Nothing except let
ter to General Gomez" he cried. Good
Lord, Branch! Were you ever shot at
suprise?"
The reporter coughed dismally. "N-no!
It's too damp. suppose you mean to
hint I'd better destroy that letter. eh?"
Just as quickly as possible. Where
is it," ...
I'm my room"
Hmm! Then I'm not sure you'll have
a chance to destroy It," OReilly was
thinking rapidly From what was told
I suspect you are being watched even
there"
Bullets! I thought as much"
Would you mind using some other
oathY" O'Reilly broke out irritably. i've
always considered bullets weak and In
effective. butt has a significance"
"rhere's a new lodger in the room next
70 me. I've heard him moving around
III bet he's got a peephole In the WALL
Branch was visibly excited.
"ouite likely. have the same kind Of
a neighbor; that Is he watching us now
Leslie cast a hostile eye at the man
,,s friend indicated. Looks like a mis-
.rable spy. doesn't he? But, say. how
am going to make away with that let
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-13

Anhough Sturner Finally Succumbed to the
Attempts of the Opposition in Forcing His
Resignation, He Did Not Fall Into Disgrace,
but Instead Was Appointed High Chancellor
of the Imperial Court, One of the Most
important Positions in Russia
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Latin for the Latins

Imprisonment, almost any punishment
was better than deportation. That would
mean beginning all over again.
While he was talking he used his eyes,
and finally plan suggested itself To
make doubly sure that his words would
not be understood he inquired casually:
do you speak any foreign languagesg
"Sure! Spanish and-hog Latin"
In spite Of himself O'Reilly erinnedi
then making use of that incoherent de,
rangement Of syllables upon the use OF
which every American boy prides him.
self. he directed Branch's attention to
the tiles Of the roof overhead.
The reporters wits were sharp: his
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23

When Ole Man Trouble gifts yo'
 Ton know it right away; Yo' won't need introducin'
 As the swell folk do terday. He'll jes' walk right up to yo'
 An he'll say rse come t call, An yo'll know you've got a fight on
 When he steps into the hall "So don go round a pryin'
 Into every spot an place. Tryin' hard t git acquainted
 With ole Mister Troubles face. Jes' act as though yo're strangers,
 Keep on goin' with a bluff. Coz de moment Trouble wants yo'
 He will git yo' soon enough. Some folk jes' make me weary,
 They go nosin' round about All the dreary haunts O Trouble,
 An they try to find him out. An the Aust thing dey know, Mister
 Trouble hustles down the pike, An they git acquainted with him
 Tn way that they do not like"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Gold Minird.

Great interest was aroused in Alas ka in 1899 when gold was discovered in the valley of the klondike river.
 The region in which the gold was discovered was partly in Alaska and partly in Canada. The town of Daw- son in Canada and the towns of Eagle and Circle in Alaska sprang up quickly a mining center.
 Gold ip Alaska was obtained by a process called placer mining, which consists of washing out the particles Of gold from the sand. usually in the valleys of brooks and rivers.
 A common method is called sluicing. A long sprout with rifles across the bottom is so arranged that running water will pass through it. When sand is shoveled in the water carries away the sand leaving the gold be- tween the rifles. for gold is heavier than sand and sinks.
 Since the time of the first discovery of gold in the KIondike region, gold bearing sand has been found in eth- ar parts of Alaska. One of the most important places is at Cape Nome. Here the ground is thawed by steam to a depth of fifty or sixty feet Particles of gold found at that depth have been so large as to be seen with the naked eye. There are valuable gold mines also on the penisiulas and islands.
 JOSEPHINE BOROVIKA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAkES.

There was an age when everything that had wings and flew in the air was called by men birds; and it was a great while before insects were called bugs.
 There is one little red bug that you will find on garden plants which is still called the lady bird" and the peasants Of Europe call it Gods cow and "Mary's beetle
 This tiny red beetle with little black or white spots upon it is the shape of a turtle. and it feeds upon plant lice, called aphides.
 These plant lice are the ants COWS and they herd them and guard them for the honey dew which they make and drop upon the leacves of plants.
 This little Lady bird is named af- ter Mary, the mother of Jesus, because 1t is a good bug. and a friend of man, because 1t attacks and eats up the great masses of plant lice. which, 1T not destroyed will kill the plants
 Tn Germany these same little insects are called Gods Lambs and Gods little Cows" and were called cows be- cause they are red and herd together like cows when feeding
 Because these beetles destroy the enemies of plants they are called the friends of man and those who know of their usefulness never kill them.
 When you see them on the plants just remember they are friends and should not be harmed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
The Owls.

The owls are nocturnal birds pur- suing their prey by night and sleeping by day They have large round head with enormous eyes looking forward v Many species possess two feathery tufts placed on the head, greatly re- sembIing horns.
 In order to enable them tc see their prey, their eyes are enormously large. capable of taking in every ray of light.
 To protect them from the cold they are furnished with dense covering of downy feathers which also prevents the movements of the wing from being heard. They prey on small animals. fish. insects and reptiles.
 The cry of the owl is very peculiar and weird This. coupled with their strange appearance. has made them objects of superstition. The ancients adopted them as symbols of wisdom.
 The owls of North America that are the best known are the horned owl. the grayish barred owl and the rnottIed owl.
 The snowy owl is also found in North America; 1t Is a good fisher, snatchfng it's prey from the water by a sudden grasp of the foot: 1t also preye on small animals. cha sing and striking at them with it's foot. It makes it's nest on tine ground and lays three or four white eggs. It's length is from P to 27 inches, It extends it's kings four feet.
 There are some species of owls found in America that burrow. living with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
The Fox and the Stork.

One day a fox asked a stork to din ner The fox is a funny fellow, so he wished to play trick on the stork. When tie stcrk came she found noth- ing on the table but soup, in a wide, shallow dish. She could not dip in the end of her long bill and could not sat isfy her hunger. The fox lapped it up very quickly. now and then ask ing the stork how she liked her din ner saving he was sorry to see her eat so htt1e.
 The storl1 knew that he was making fun of her, but she made no remark. Some days after that the stork in her turn asked the fox to dine with her. Sly as he was, he did not expect to be paid back: so he went to the dinner.
 When dinner was served he was vexed 10 see nothing but meat cut in small pieces and placed in bottles. The stork putting in her bill. could help herself to plenty of it. but the fox could only lick the outside of the bottle.
 The fox asked if that was all the dinner.
 %. yes" said the stork T am glad to see that you are hungry. I hope you will make as good dinner at my table as l did at yours the other day"
 The fox was angry at first. but at last he though that he had been rightly dealt with. He felt that if he did not like to have a joke played upon himself he should not have play ed one on the stork.
 AGNES GAFFNET. Age 12
 TaftVille.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Our FIao.

Tn May, 1176, Washington and g committee employed Betsy Ross, who kept a small shop on Arch street, near Third street, in Phila adelphia, to make a sample flag containing 13 stars and 13 stripes, which was adopted as the national emblem. A star has been added for each state.
 Old Glory now contains 4S stars. The flag should not be raised before sunrise and should be lowered at sun set. When are colors are passing on parade. CT in review, the spectator if walking should halt: If sitting, arise, stand at attention, and uncover; the flag when portrayed by an illustrative process should have the staff so placed that it is at the left of a picture. the fabric Heating to the right, and in crossing the flag with that of another nation the American flag should be at the right
 Whenever The Star Spang1ed Ban ner is played. all persons within hear ing distance should rise and stand un- covered during it's rendition.
 On Memorial day, May 3oth. the national flag should be displayed at Ealf staff until noon, then hoisted to the top of the staff, where it remains until sunset.
 When the flag is used as banner. the blue field should fly to the north in streets running east and west, and to the aest in streets running north
 "Hen .lie hoS 1S P'dCVu oNGi p4et or eask-t, the blue field should be at the heal.
 The flag out of doors should be flown from a pole whenever possible.
 In the Uinted States army all flags are suspended from poles, and in no other way.
 When the flag is hung vertically Cso it can be viewed from one side on1y) the blue field should be at the right as one faces it. When hung horizon tally, the field should be at the left. The flag should never be placed below a person sitting.
 Days when the flag should be flown are Washington's birthday Feb. 22d Iincoln's birthday. Feb. 18th; Mothers day, second Sunday in May: Memorial day. May 30th; Flag day, June 14th: Independence day, July 4th: also many local patriotic anniversaries.
 ALVIN LACHAPELL4. Age 13.
 Cante-b -bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
cATARRH CANNOT Br crnrD

reach the scHt of the disease r'ltarr.- is local disease. greatly influenced bv coastitut utional eonalt lt.oi5f ana .I 9-ler remedy. Halls Catarrh Medicine Ir taken internally and aetT through Efe blood on the mucous HurfaeaM of fine system. Halls Catarra Medicine u-sl prescribed by one of the beat phEa.- clans in this country for -ez.rr r- U composed Of some of tre best t1niea known. combined with some 1r Che beat blood purifiers. The perfect r1w5tna- ton of the iuEredient= 'r HaIl- C1- tarrh Medicine ls what produces H1eh wonderful results iu ca trrra1I cCUdl- tions Send for trstim1r.als. free
 r. J. CHENEY 6 CO.,. Props. Toledo. Q.
 All druggf7ts. 75r-
 Halls Family Pills for cr-=tir tl1u.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23

visiting the different places in this woody spot so familiar to them.
 Miriam while looking at the dried sap of a pine tree noticed 2 hole in the tree which was undoubtedly made tive girl she thrust her hand into the hole only drawing it out quickly with a shriek Her two chums ran to her quickly and asked her what was the matter.
 things in there. and I am positively sure they either bit or scratched me" she answered trembling with fear, while in the meantime a loud, squeal- ing was going on inside the hole.
 ''F'raid cat" and saying this, Dorothy put hG. hand into the hole and drew out one. two. three baby squirrels. saueeling and struggling to become free. Giving one to each of the girls and keeping one for herself, she asked Miriam:
 Do you really think they are hor- rid or have you changed your mind 7"
 ''T think they are the dearest little things I have seen" she answered, pett..g the squirrel.
 The girls came to the spot every day. except rainy ones, to feed the squirrel family The baby squir- rels and even the father and mother squirrels became so tame that they would play with the girls, jump upon their shoulders and beg for food, which gave the girls much pleasure curing the summer.
 HELEN R. KLINGON, Age~13
 Colchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Geraldine Gareau, of Southbrid ge Mass The Blue-Grass Seminary Girls Christmas Holidays
 Ruth Weatherhead, of Whitman tic: Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp.
 3-Emily M. Hopkins. of Plainf1eid: The Boy Scouts on the Trail.
 +SteIIa Gaska, of Jewett City: The Boy Scouts in Belgium.
 @Helen GarVey, of Norwich: Ethel Morton's Holiday.
 6-HeIen R. kIi1gon, of Colchester MiIdred'S Married Life.
 7-HeIen Wisneskie, of Yantic: Two Years Before the Mast
 s-AlVin LaChapeiIe, of Canterbury: The Boy Scouts Afoot- in France.
 The winners of prize books living in the city may call at the Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
The General and the Cornorai.

The General and the Cornorai. One day when General Washington S army was in camp, Washington walk cd out alone to enjoy the morning air and to see what was going en- As it was winter. he had put on a long overcoat that hid his uniform and so the soldiers among whom he pass ed did not know that he was Gen eral Washington. At one place there was a corpora with his men building a breastwerl of logs. They were just about raising very heavy log when Washington 'Heve hot" cried the little corporal. Up with it men,' The men were he did rot put a hand to it himself The men lifted with all their might. Tsle log was almost to it's place but it was so heavy they could not move it any farther. The corporal cried again, "Heave ho, Uu with it mem" The men were not able to do more; their strength was almost gone; the log was about to fall.
 Then Washington ran up. and with his strong arms gave them the help they so much needed. The big log was lifted upon the breastwork. and the men thanked the tall stranger who had been so kind But the corporal said nothing
 Why don't you take hold and help your men with this heavy lifting ?' asked Washington.
 Why don't y said the little man Don't you see that I am the corpor- al
 oh. indeed," satd Washington as he unbuttened his overceat, and show ed the uniform which he wore. Well am tho general. and the next time you have a log too heavy for your men to lift send for me"
 You can ina zine how the little cor Doral felt when he saw General Wash ington stand before him.
 It was a good lessor for him, and there are little men still living who may learn a good lesson from this story.
 ESTHER LYMAN, Age 13.
 iaI,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
rha | as@ Worde

It was the close Of long. hot day when James Carroll was just return ing from work in the fields, when he met his father.
 "Ah. Jimmie. said Mir. Carroll. ''I am glad to meet you I wish you would take this package to the village for me-
 Now James was only fourteen years old and liked to play as most boys do. He had been working in the fields since morning and was tired and hun gry. It was two miles to town and he wanted to get out with his play mates His first impulse was to re- fuse his fathers request for he was a little bit angry. But if he did not go his father would, and when he looked into that gentle, patient face, his anger vanished.
 It was afterwards said, "Go1's good ness checked his angry answer"
 Of course. I will. father" he said cheerfully. taking the parcel.
 Thank you. my hoy,'' said Mir. Car roll. "I was going to take it my self but somehow I don't feel quite well enough"
 Then they walked down the street till they came to the turn and as Mir. hand his sons shoulder and said:
 You've always been s good boy, Jimmy-always been a good boy"
 James hurried to town and was soon back again. When he reached home sad news awaited him his father had dropped dead and his last words were to him.
 Boys and girls do not be afraid to show love to those worthy of 1t. especially to those Of your own family; and remember long years and happy life to those who honor their father and mother
 HELEN CARNEY, Age 1s
 NOEIs-ich-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Washinotor and the Battle of Trenton

In the retreat across New Jersey the Americans suffered greatly. Many soldiers were without shoes and left bloody tracks On the snow; but Wash ington was not without hope
 Charles Lee had been captured in the meantime His troops under Sullivan had joined Washington, so the entire army numbered 5000.
 Washington at once planned to at tack the body of Hessians stationed at Trenton.
 On Christmas eve with 2.48e men they started across the Delaware river early in the night. Great blocks of floating ice made it slow and diff1- cult.
 Nassa chusetts fishermen skilfully handled the boats: but 1t was o'clock before the soldiers took up their line of march A furious storm of snow and sleet beat in their faces as they plodded on toward Trenton, nine miles away.
 He succeeded in capturing the com plete force of 1000 Hessians and in spired Americans with a high hope.
 CornwalHs was amazed. Leaving a supplies, he speedily advanced with a superior force against Washington. At nightfall on Jan. 2. 1777, only a small creek separated the two armies. Corn wallis thought that at last he had run down the old fox: but Washington outgeneraled him and eSca ped durin g the night.
 He also surrounded his rear guard at Princeton and captured 800 men, He then withdrew to the heights about MorFistewn. where he settled down for the winter.
 It is no wonder that Washington was called The Father of His Coun- try
 WilHmantie.