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The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
"He viii Point Out Some Way-"


heart that you are doing this for your
fathers sake, that what you said was
not true. Things you have said to
me-"
did ever say anything to you,'
began Meade In fierce alarm, while
Shurtliff started to speak but checked
himself, ito lead you to think that I
suspected any weakness in the bridge?'
The woman was watching him keen
~ and listening to him with every
sense on the alert. Nothing was es-
Gaping her and she detected in his
voice a note of sharp alarm and anx-
iety as If he might have said some
thing which could be used to discredit
his assertion now.
"Perhaps not in words but In little
things, suggestions" she answered
quietly. II can't put my hand on any
Of them, I can hardly recall anything,
but the impression is there"
Meade smiled miserably at her and
again her searching eyes detected re-
lief in his.
1T is your affection that makes you
say that" he said, "and as you admit
there is really nothing. What said
just now is true"
It was much harder to speak the
lie to this cleareyed woman, who loved
him, than to the reporters. He could
scarcely complete his sentence, AID In
the end sought to look away.
"Bertram Meade" said the woman,
putting both her hands upon his shout
der, "look me in the face and tell me
that you have spoken the truth and
that the blame is yours"
Meade tried his best to return her
glance, but those blue eyes plunged
through him like steel blades. He did
not dream in their softness could be
developed such fire. He was speech
less. After a moment he looked away.
He shut his lips firmly. He could not
sustain her glance, but nothing could
make him retract or unsay his words.
II have said It," he managed to get
out hoarsely.
"It's brave Of you. It's splendid of
you" she said. II won't betray you. I
don't have to-"
"What do you mean?" asked the
man.
But the woman had now turned to
Shurtliff. In his turn she also seized
him in her emotion and she shook him
almost eagerly.
"You, you know that it is not true.
Speak,"
But she had not the power over the
older man that she had over the young
er. The secretary forced himself to look
at her. He cared nothing for Miss H.
lingworth, but he had passion for
the older Meade that matched hers for
the younger.
"He has told the TRUTH" he cried al
most like baited animal. "No one is
going to ruin the reputation Of the
man have served and to whom have
given my life without protest from me.
It's his fault, his, his, his!" he cried,
his voice rising with every repetition
of the pronoun as he pointed at Meade.
Helen nlingworth turned to her lover
again. She was Quieter now.
Il know that neither Of You u telling
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

said the old man. "Shurtliff, was
going to give these documents to the
boy when he got back, but I want them
to appear simultaneously with the
news of the failure of the bridge.
Wait" He seized the pen and signed
his name to the brief letter of excul-
patton.
The writing in the body of the doc
ument was weak and feeble, the sigma
ture strong and bold. He gathered
the papers up loosely.
"Here,' he said, Il want you to take
them to q newspaper-the Gazette
that will be certain to issue an extra
Il It Ia too late for the last d;tion.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

I want this letter Of his with mine to
60 side by side with the news. There
must not be a moment Of uncertainty
about it."
"Mr. Meade. for Gods sake"
"Don't stop to argue with me now.
Take taxi and get there as quickly as
you can. You are carrying my honor,
and my sons reputation. Co."
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
CHAPTER TX.
The Unaecepted Remuneration.

The Unaccepted Remuneration.
The doctor and the officers of the
law entered the outer Office. In spite
Of the brave words that had been
spoken by the woman, the man could
only see long parting and an uncer-
tain future. He realized it the more
when old Colonel Illingworth entered
the room in the wake Of the others.
After he had recovered himself he had
hurried to the station in time to catch
the next train and had come to New
York, realizing at once where his
daughter must have gone.
my father is dead" said Meade as
the doctor and the officers of the law
examined the body of the old man.
The son had eyes for no one but the
old colonel. 1.-THE failure Of the bridge
has broken his heart; my failure, I'd
better say"
II understand" said nlingworth. "He
is fortunate. would rather have died
than have seen any son Of mine
forced to confess criminal incompe-
tency like yours"
Father" said the girl with reso-
luton and firmness singularly like his
own. II can't hear you speak this way,
and will not"
do you go with him or do you not?"
Numbered the colonel.
It was Meade who answered for her.
"She goes with you. I love her and
she loves me, but I won't drag her
down in my ruin"
II am glad to see honor and decency
are in you STILL" said the colonel, "even
If you are incompetent"
If you say another word to him I
will never go with you as long as I
live" flashed out Helen nlingworth.
II deserve all that he can say. Your
duty is with him. Good-by," said
Meade.
"And shall see you again?"
"Of course. Now you must 60 with
your father"
Helen nlingworth turned to the colo
mel.
II shall go with you because he bids
me, not because"
whatever the reason" said the old
soldier, "you CO." He paused a mo-
ment, looking from the dead man to
the living one. MEADE" he exclaimed
at last, II am sorry for your father, I
am sorry for you. Good-by, and I
never want to see you or hear Of you
again. Come, Helen"
The woman stretched out her hand
toward her lover as her father took
her by the arm. Meade looked at her a
moment and then turned away DELHI
erately as If to mark the final sever
ance.
With bent head and beating heart,
she followed her father out Of the
room. There he had to fight off the
reporters. He denied that his daugh-
ter was going to marry young Meade.
She strove to speak and he strove to
force her to be quiet. In the end she
had her way.
AT Mr.. Meade's own request" she
said finally, "our engagement has been
broken of. Personally consider my
self as much bound as ever, but in
Difference to his wishes and to my IA
TIERS" Z
"Have you said enough?" roared the
colonel, losing all control Of himself at
last. "No, I will not be questioned or
Interrupted another minute. Come"
He almost dragged the girl from the
room. l
Within the private Office the ply
stefan said that everything pointed to a
heart lesion, but only an autopsy would
absolutely determine it. Meanwhile the
law would have to take charge of the
body temporarily. It was late at night
before Bertram Meade and old Shurt-
Lift were left alone. Carefully seeing
that no ore was present in the suite
Of ed,ees Meade turned to Shwuh
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

The next instaIIment tells Of
young Meade's big move, which
leads to even more startling con-
sequences than the recent hap
penings in his life.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
LIBERTY HILL
Sale of c. 3. Bucks Farm-Oranae
Supper-Lunber For ShipbuiIdina
Sent Away.

The Ladies' Sewing circle met with
Mrs. John Clarke Thursday after
noon.
Miss Bessie Van Loan, a nurse from
Winthrop Davon for the past two
weeks.
Sale of Buck Farm.
On account of poor health of Chas.
Benjamin Buck has hold his farm, sit
uated at Chestnut Hill station to q
purchaser from Yantic. Mr.. Buck Is
Civil War veteran and always re-
sided on the farm he has sold.
Charles Goodrich and family spent
Sunday with friends in willimantic
and attended the Methodist church.
Grange Supper.
The c. E. society had an orange sup
per at the hall last Friday evening
which was well natronized.
Called TO MiddIetown.
Mrs. Hattie L. Starkweather, who
has been in Mansfield Center the
past winter. has been called to Mid
dletown to care for la- cousin. Mrs.
Henry Durham, who is conva1escent
viii spend the summer with Mrs. p.
A Noyes here.
Announced Meeting.
Rev. J. H. Knott made fine an
nouncement Sunday Of the meetins
which was held at Lebanon Center on
Monday evening for the purpose of
organizing Home Guard
Miss Harriet Fuller has been Wis
itfng her sister. Mrs. Edward P. Lv-
man IN Columbia the past week
Lumbermcn are drawing lumber
and poles for ship building to Chest
nut Hill sta ton
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davoll are at
tending the 25th wedding anniversary
or Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Fuller in An
dover. Miss Fuller is Mr. Davolrs
sister.
j.. H. Burrill was in Norwich last
week purchasing a horse for Mr..
SMYdon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
Mother Praises Remedy
That Relieved Her BABY
DR.. Cald,OeD's Syrup Pepsin
Is a Dependable Family
Laxative

Nearly all the sickness incident to
a baby's life is due to constipation, or
inaction of the bowels. At the first
Indication of irregularity in this i'm
portant function, relief should be
afforded promptly. A mild. laxative
should be administered to gently carry
off the congested waste and leave the
stomach and bowels free to perform
their allotted tasks
OF the various remedies recommend
ed to relieve constipation, the combin-
alton of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin, as prescribed by DR.. w. B.
Caldwell and sold in drug stores under
the name of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin, is the most effective. 1t contains
no 'opiate or narcotic drug, is pleasant
to the taste, mild and gentle in action,
and quickly brings the desired relief
in an easy, natural manner.
Mrs. G. J. Douglas, Mason. Ill, writes
that she cannot say enough in praise
of DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin as a
dependable family laxative. Little
Mary Eva had been badly constipated
until they tried Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which brought the first natural
relief the child had had in two weeks.
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores everywhere and costs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
NORTH SToNlNGTON
Burial of Mrs. Mary c. Davis, Who
Died in Portland, oreson-Prineipa
Moore Gives illustrated Lecture.

The body of Mrs. Mary e. Davis
who died March 16 in Portland, Ore
at the home of her son, Rev c. H
Davis, was brought here for burial in
Wheeler cemetery Wednesday. Tween
ty-1ve or more relatives and friends
Quoted by Rev. Lucian Drury, who
read select portions of scripture and
by request of the family the poem
Crossing the Bar. offered prayer, made
the commdttal and pronounced the
benediction. Besides her son Mrs Da-
Wis leaves two daughters living in
Massachusetts,. She was about "a
years of age.
illustrated Lecture.
r. A. Moore. principal of Wheeler
school, gave an illustrated lecture on
Jamaica and Porto Rico in Wheeler
Library Thursday evening.
Supper, Sale Entertainment.
The Woman's Union of the Congre-
gatioEal church held a supper, sale
and entertainment in the vestry on
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Main enter
tanned a party of II friends Sunday
among whom were Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Sweetser OF Norwich and Mr.
and Mrs. John James Of New London
Frank w. Stolpe. who has been TAX
ing q course of instruction in Brook
lyn, N. Y. has returned home and
will resume work in the ONCE Of a
Westerly newspaper.
George w. Tryon has been absen.
few days on business trip to Ohio.
The town schools closed Friday for
a vacation of one week.
Receivers From Injuries.
Otto Nielsen. who fell from a roof,
which he had been shingling two
weeks ago. has SO far recovered from
his accident as to be out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
MONTVILLE
Jewett City Man to Direct Baptist
Choir-Mrs. Melvin Furber Enter
tains for Guest.

It is expected that Harold LETTERS of
Jewett City will assist the choir of
the Union Baptist church Sunday
morning. Mr.. letters will be heard in
the solo, Palm Branches.
Mrs David Allison Of Holyoke,
Mass, has been the guest of her sis
ter, Miss Eloise Landphere of Pal
mertown.
The public schools closed Friday for
the spring vacation.
Mrs. Annie Hooper of Arlington,
Mass, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Hen
ry Dart of Palmertown-
The members of the Ladies Aid So
ciety met with Mrs. Everett Chapman
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Moses Chapman spent the week
end with his daughter. Mrs. Winfield
Haney of Salem.
Moved From Voluntown.
John Gardner of Voluntown has re-
Gently moved into one of the c. M.
Robertson Co.'S tenements.
Theodore Craig is convalescing af-
ter a severe attack of grip.
Entertained for Guest.
Mrs. Melvin Furber entertained
several friends at her home Friday af-
ternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Annie Hooper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
SOUTH GRISWOLD

The funeral of Lucy A. Rix was held
at the Voluntown Baptist church on
tuesday. Miss Rix has made her home
With Mrs. H E. Palmer of this place
since October.
A c. Burdicl< and daughters of
Jewett City called at I. O. BurdiclI's
Wednesday, :.
Mrs. George Jones is staying with
Mrs. r. II. Young. during her Hines.
There viii. be no services at the To-
cal church Sunday
j. G. Bill, the delegate to conference
VIII be unable to attend
Rev. John Thompson left Tuesday
Tor Providence to attend the Southern
New England conference
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Clark were
business visitors inet Norwich Saturday.
Mrs. A G.. Greene. Mrs H E. Pal
mer: Mrs. Mary Phillips. J. G. Bill. and
Frederick Burdicl1 attended Miss RiX's
funeral at Voluntown.
Il. w. Young of Willimantic. and
L. P Young of Stratford were week
end visitors at r. II. Young's
Walter r. Thorpe of Westerly was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31

3. p. Club OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Pro-
gram at Mission Circles Meeting.

Fred A. LeGSugwen of Norwich spent
Sunday at the homeso of his parents.
Gilbert L. Johnson has a position in
New York.
ed to New York Monday by the death
of Mr.. Rogers brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Beebe and Mrs
Emma Tyler will occupy their new
home in Norwich next week.
The L. P. club was entertained at
dinner Wednesday by Mrs. H H. Am
burn. The afternoon was pleasantly
spent with music and readings by the
members of the club
Easter Program.
The mission circle met at the home
of Mrs. Carrie Gardner and Mrs. Ella
Beebe Wednesday afternoon. The
president, Mrs. Grace Peckham, pre-
sided and this Easter program was
pleasingly carried out: Singing. There
is a Green Hill Far Away; Scripture
reading, Cor 15; prayer. Mrs. S. w.
Leffingwell; report of secretary read
and accepted; readings. Easter Day;
Miss Alice NJ. Leffingwell; Christ
Risen from the Dead. Mrs Ella Bee
be-: poem. Why Seek We the Living
Among the Dead? Mrs. w. A. Miner;
Current Events, several ladies: Where
Faith Sailed, Mrs. S. w. Lefhngwell;
The Deaconess' Story, Mrs. c. T.. En-
lis; Mi1pah benediction. There were
II present. The offering was $3.50.
Palm Sunday Sermon.
Psalm Sunday will be observed by
the Baptist church by a special SER
mon by the pastor, Rev. Lawrence ..
Gates, Peaceful Palms and Precious
Prince The ordinance of the Lords
Supper will be observed at 11-50 a. m.
The usual B. Y. P. u. meeting at
7.3O d. M will be omitted and a can
tata will be given at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
LEBANON
Whist Club Elects Officers For Coming
Six Months-Grandsons Bearers at
Funeral Of Mrs. Edwin Loomis.

Mrs. George Danielson of Danielson
was recent visitor at DR.. and Mrs
| e. L. Danielson's.
Mrs. Nellie futile and children OF
Hartford spent the week with Mrs
Tattle's sister. Mrs. K. F. Bishop.
Brooi<iyn. is spending the Easter va
cation with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel S. Loomis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lyman were
| in Norwich Thursday,
Mrs. Mary Brown was in Norwich
Thursday.
Mrs. Maria Haas was taken to St
Joseph's hospital Thursday suffering
from q severe attack of grip.
K. of p. Hosts.
The K. of p. entertained the ladies
at whist and entertainment ON We'd
nesday evening.
L. p. Smith was. recent visitor in
Providence.
Misses Virginia and F'orence Loom
is and Royce Loomis spent Saturday
in Hartford
Miss FGorencs Loonnis of Woodstock
Is spending the E:oster vacation With
her parents. Mr.. AM Mrs. y. 6.
LoorAis.
Mrs. j. y. Abel went tuesday 10
Brooklyn, n. =. where she is to
make Visit.
Whist Club Elects Officers.
The Whist club met in Crane hail
Friday evening. Six tables were
played and prizes went to the follow
ing:
Ladies'-First. Mrsa David Pitcher;
second. Miss Hattie Ring; third. Mrs.
William Pultz.
Gentleinen's-Ffrst, David Pitcher;
second, James A. Thomas; third. Ray
n1ond Taylor.
These ofdcers were chosen for the
ensuing six months: President. Glenn
ent A. Fowler; vice president,
Chauncey j. Williams; secretary, Mrs
Clement A. Fowler; treasurer. David
Pitcher. Refreshments of sandfich-
es, cake and coffee were served
Funeral Of Mrs. Edwin Loomis.
Mrs Mary Saxton. wife of Edward
Loomis, died at her home Sunday aft
ernoon. Funeral services were held
from her home Tuesday a afternoon.
Rev. Hollis A. Campbell. pastor of the
Congregational church officiated
There were beautiful floral forms from
SO from children and grandchildren.
The bearers were grandsons: Win
throp and Frederick Abel, Royce
Loomis and Richard Bishop.
Besides her husband she is survived
by three children. William of Greene
vile, and Nathaniel and Mrs. Carrie
Abel all of this place and by seven
grandchildren. The funeral was pr.-
vate.
Mrs Comedy is visiting friends in
New York
Miss Mae Fisher speat the week end
with her parents, Mr.. an'l7 Mrs. Fred
G. Fisher, of Preston. -e-
Schools closed Friday f Or the Easter
vacation ri a week.
The Ladies' Aid society was at t.:S-
church Thursday for an all iay sewi:.-
at noon a lunch was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
SOUTH LYME

Arthur Miner visited his brother.
George Miner, in Putnam. Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Starr of New London.
was visiting her aunt. Mrs F. w.
Chapman Tuesday.
Frank Peck of New London was an
over Sunday guest of his mother, Mrs.
Laura Peck.
Mrs. NJ. r. Davis. Mrs. w. o. Beebe
end children. and Mrs Elmer Russell
OF Mantle, were calling on friends in
this place Monday.
David Champion has moved from
Mantle to his home here.
Il. H. Waterhouse has gone to work
Tor the Western Union men again.
b. P. Stanhope and sons. Burton and
Raymond, of New London. were here
Sunday looking over their interests
here.
F. w. Chapman is putting up hand
some iron fence in front of his resi-
dence.
Mrs. Laura Peck has just had a new
garage erected.
E. +. Latimer of Providence and
Mrs. Alexander S. Wait of New Lon.
don, were callers here Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31


the Methodist church left Wednesday
for Providence to attend conference.
Funeral of James Norman.
James Norman, Sc, died Friday, fol-
lowing a shock. He is survived by
one son. Henry Norman, of Norwich,
and two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Col
Inns of PoqIonoc; and Miss Hattie
Mrs. Martha Noyes of Mystic. The
funeral was held Monday in the Meth
odist church. Old Mystic, at 10: 30.
Rev. William Crawford conducted the
services There were beautiful flow
ers. The bearers were B. Brown of
. Quiambaug, Harry Norman of New
London, Percy Norman Edwin Nor
man and Stephen Norman, all of
Allyn's Point. The burial was in Elm
Grove cemetery.
Held Annual Meeting.
The United Workers of the Metho-
dist church held the annual meeting
on Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the par
ish house and elected officers as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Herman Maine,
(re-e lected); vice president, Mrs.
Prentice A. Williams. (re-electeO;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Joseph
Desley, (re-eIected); directresses,
Mrs. Sidney Siswick, Mrs. Harry Cady,
Mrs Ann Strait. Mrs. Elisha c.
Davis, Miss Callie T. Chapman, Mrs.
Harriet Peckham, Mrs. T. Henry
JOHHSOn, william X. HUH,
Ernest w. Brown. Supper was served
at $50 p. m.
Afternoon Tea.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society
served an afternoon tea Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. Maurice B. Cas-
well.
Mrs. Frank B. Ingram was taken a
few days ago to Memorial hospital,
where she expects soon to undergo a
critical operation. Mrs. Ingram has
just recovered from an attack of
pneumonia.
Among those here Monday to at
tend the funeral of James Norman,
were Henry Norman and family of
Norwich, Mrs. Jennie Collins of Po-
ounce. G. W. Norman. T. L. Norman
and s. p. Norman of Westerly, and
John Horsford of Noank.
Mrs. George WaIworth Middleton,
Miss Marjorie Middleton and Miss
Ellen Cottreu, have returned to New
York, after spending a few days here
at the Middleton summer home, Quo
Albert w. Burrows of New Rochelle
n. Y, spent the weekend here with
his family.
Death of Mrs. Dennis.
Friends here have learned of the
death of Cora Dennis, wife of Daniel
Dennis, of Wareham, Mass. Mr..
Dennis is the youngest son of Sam
uel E. Dennis. He was born in Old
Mystic.
Floyd S. Russell has moved from
the place at Pleasant Valley, former
ly owned by the late Mrs. James s.
Russell, to the Calvin WILCOX place,
situated about a mile east of Mystic.
On the trip to Palestine at the BaIS-
fist Sunday school the Aquatania is
PA miles ahead of the Mauratina.
Miss Annie e. Lee is the guest OF
relatives at Everett, Mass.
Charles S. Cady of Hartford is the
guest this week of John Kennedy and
family.
Mrs. John Strait is the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. Ernest Lamb of Led
yard.
Mrs. Albert w. Burrows was the
guest Monday of Mrs. Nancy Latham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
EAST COLCHESTER
Accident to William Avery-Hancoek
Family Moving.

William Avery while splitting wood
last week severed his left thumb. DR..
Rowland dressed the wound
Charles Hancock is moving from
the Allen place which has been sold
to the house of H. Levine, known as
the Murphy place.
William E. Congdon of New York
was recent guest of local relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Avery were
in Willimantic Monday. Mrs Avery
went to the hospital for treatment
F1ocks of wild geese are daily pass
ing to the north and many migratory
birds are returning.
The heavy rain during the week was
a great help in settling the mud in
the roads. 1t also took away much
of the ice which remained in the
bitches.
Mrs. Edward Mahoney was a WISH
tor in Preston the first part of the
week at the house of her daughter,
Mrs. Case.
Seriously III.
Friends and neighbors are sorry to
hear of the serious illness of Mrs. c..
A. Kramer.
Clinton Garden OF Gardner Lake
was a caller here Wednesday,
Ruth and Anna Lappee, daughters
of P. J. Lappee of Scott Hill, who have
been seriously i'll with pneumonia, are
conyaleScent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
GOSHEN
Party for Miss Marion Watrous on Her
Tenth MISUNDERSTANDING Anniver-
sary Celebrated.

Saturday afternoon at Hillside farm
a party was given Miss Marion Wat
rous on her tenth birthday. Conspicu-
Gus was q handsome birthday cake
decorated with ten candles. About u
guests were present.
w. w. Gillette. who has been seri-
ously i'll w with heart trouble is a little
more comfortable
Attended Patriotic Meeting.
A number from this end of the town
braVed the miles of heavy travelling
to attend the patriotic addresses given
in Grange hall, Monday evening.
Misses Bessie and Ethel Randall are
spending, a few days with friends in
Meriden.
April is the month that the wild
geese usually travel north over $50
though have been seen thus far.
w. S. Vail of Franklin was here on
Monday.
Married Three Years.
b Mr.. and Mrs. 5. R. York at Elm
Lawn entertained a number of friends
on their third wedding anniversary on
Wednesday afternoon.
At the church reunion held today
Saturday refreshments will be serv
ed at the noon hour.