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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
PRISONER AWAITING
TRIAL, TAKES LIFE
Salvatore LaRossa Hangs Self
In Cell A. the Brooklyn
jill
Vas Held On Assault Charge On
Ohieer Murray

Salvatore LaRossa. 30. who was to
nave been placed en- trial At the pres
ent term Of the Superior court, on the
charge Of making q felonious assault
on John Murray q Putnam, railroad
police officer, died Monday morning
at the Windham county jail. Brooklyn,
as the result Of his having hung him
self By the neck in his cell. His at
tempt at suicide was made Saturday
morning. when he made use Of short
piece Of cord intended for hanging his
clothes upon Il is believed that La
Rosse's act was discovered not more
than five minutes after he had strung
himself up by the neck He was IN
conscious, howeyer when cut down
and remained 50 until his death.
Charles Parker. who IS in charge Of
the Jail. Is authority for the statement
that il was his belief that LaRossa
tried to dispose Of himself because he
feared that he would receive another
states prison sentence when present
ed in the Superior court this week.
LaRossa previously had done six years
in the Rhode Island prison for having
laeerated with a knife the face and
body of a Woonsocket policeman.
Having had this ample dose Of prison
life and facing. as he did, another Jail
term. he doubtless worked himself in
70 such state thar he believed The
best way out Of his difficulties was
deatR
LaRossa was sought for weeks b.
Putnam police before be vas finally
caught in Boston. On May - last, he
and another man. Patsy Perillo, VINO
IS q prisoner at Brooklyn jail, assault
~ officer Murray when the officer
halted the pair in lae Putnam railroad
yard during the early hours of the
morning To inquire as 10 the contents
Of bag that one Of them was carry
ing While Officer Murray was peer
ing into the bag one Of the men struck
hin over the hea with a hammer.
They escaped. ana though severely
injured, Officer Mueras managed to
eve the alarm Later ne was taken
to the Day Kimb5ll Hospital for
treatment
After searching New England. La
Rosa was found ct work in Boston,
his arrest being due in large measure
to the work Of Charles Sotti of Web
ster. a railroad detective LaRossa' 5
arrest was quickly followed by the
apprehension of Perillo. VINO WAS 10
Gated in Lawrence.
Confessions since obtained by the
local police, fixed the responsibility
for the grievous assault on Officer
Murray. on LaRossa ana lis pal.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
X. OF c. BAZAAR
ATTRACTS CROWDS
Affair In Union Hall Will Be
Continued Tonight and Sat
urday Evening
Bankers" Find Good Spenders Gath
cred About Booths

The Knights Of Columbus bazaar.
which opened "Wednesday night in Tn
idn hail. continue tonight and closes
Al midnight tomorrow evening Their
vas an attendance on thu initial night
Of nearly 500 and last night big
crowd also was present. Plans ale
laid 70 cater to entertain a large mum
bef tonight. and Saturday It Is expect
ed will break all records for attend
anee and business done
The hall is beautifully decorated,
big streamers In the national colors.
together with American Hays. being
used with effectiveness About the
hail are the various booths. at. which
energetic. not 10 mention hoarse
Knights. arr doing their level best 70
attract business and dispose Of the
wares they have foi sale IL has been
spending crowd that mas assembled
the past two nights and Chairman
Michael l. White expressed pleasure
tonight over the pronounced success
# the undertaking TO date.
Dancing has been and will continue
To- be a bia feature Of the event. mu
Sic being furnished on respective
nights by Pops. G a G. and the Gres-
poets, orehestfas Besides aforiine
entertainment, dancing has proved q
handsome source Of revenue
Il is announced that cash prizes are
TO be awarded Saturday night.
The net proceeds of the bazaar will
be- used in defraying the cost Of fur.
nisbing the social rooms Of the
Knights and In maintaining the same
The various committees in charge of
the affair are az follows.
Financial committee. Hector Du.
vert, chairman. Frank X Lueier. Ar.
thur Brodeur. Frank +. Sherlock. Ar.
thur Renshaw
Publicity committee, Peter J Ryan
chairman, Alex. Gilman. Arthur Du.
vert
General committee. Michael l..
White. chairman: Remi Delage, John
f. Kennedy. Daniel J Weeks, James
Counors. Alcide Page. Thomas Han
ley. Rosario Beausoleil. Lionel Char
ron. Armand Montylle
Booth committee. James Gonuors
chairman, Lionel Charron. Daniel J.
Weeks, Charles Mathew, Willis Carroll
Executive committee. Michael l.
White. chairman; Rem Delage. Ar
thur Renshaw. secretary; Peter J
Ryan. treasurer; John r. Kennedy
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
DIED

EBEAU-l In New Bedford, Mass,
Oct. 6. Marie Lebeau. wife Of AIDE
lard Iebeau Of Putnam, aged -
years
RAICHE In North Grosvenord9le.
Oct. 6. Marie Anne Raiehe, wife Of
Alfred Raiehe aged - years.
MOORE In Preston, at the State
Hospital. Oct 3. George Moore.
AGED u years.
BREEN In Romfret. Oct. /, John
Breen, aged SIS wears.
LOUBY In Pomfret. Sept. 30, Eve
Ign Loudly. wife of John Loudly,
i, aged 60 years
OLDS In Brooklyn. Oct 1, Mrs
Harriet 0lds, aged 80 years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
BORN

RIVERS West Thompson, Sept.
30. daughter To Mr. and Mrs.
Omer Rivers.
0WEN-In Hartford. Sept. 50. son,
John CORTLAND. to Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert II. Owen
LAW In West Glocester. Z. l., Sept.
30. son to Mr. and Mrs. Randall
r. Law.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
Card of Thank.

We, the undersigned, wish in this
way to thank all our friends and
neighbors for their kindnesses during
my daughters long illness and which
she appreciated as much rs We. We
are also thankful for beautiful flow
ers sent her.
MRS. |. RUST
DAVID RUST
and Family
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07

awarded the contract for the heating
Of the North Grosvenordale grammar
schools.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Morse Of Lowell.
Aass., formerly Of this city, was the
guest of Mrs. W. F. Rafferty,, Weines-
day and Thursday
Mrs. Ellen D. Durham. formerly Of
this city, now Of Willimantis. has been
here for several days at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ Towne, Bradley
street
Miss Helen r. Thompson. Wood
stock avenue, class 1921, 2. II. S,
went Monday to take up the study Of
domestic science at the Worcester
Domestic Science School
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
PUTNAM PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Paine have as
guests Mr. and Mrs. William Rush of
Norwich.
MIR and Mrs. Alfred E. Harvey and
son Earle spent the weekend at their
home in Nindham-
Miss EsmeraIda Macdonald left
Monday for GreenwAsh to resume her
duties as teacher there.
Mrs. Herber, J. Smith. Mrs. A. l.
Morse aud Miss S. Elizabeth Clarke
were in Windham yesterday.
W F. Rafferty, Of this city has been
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
REV. RALPH r. Common
SPEAKS HERE MONDAY

The regular meeting Of the Eliza
beth Porter Putnam Chapter, d a
r.. viii be held at 800 o'clock Mon
day. Oct 10. in Odd Fellows hall.
Rev. Ralph 4 Common of Marlboro
viii speak on Vital issues" John J.
Whitehead. Jr., viii sing The board
Of management meeting is scheduled
for $50 O'Clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07

Mrs. J. A. Dady is entertaining Mrs,
Neine Rogers Of New Haven.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07

We desire to express our gratitude
to our friends FOR the kindnesses
shown US IN our bereavement in the
loss Of cur sister; alse TO thank all who
sent flowers ia her memory
MISS ANNIE ARTHUR,
MISS JULIA ARTHUR
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-07
MARRIAGES

ELLIs-DEARBoRN = In AndoveI
Mass. Oct s. Franklin T. Ellis and
Miss Marion l.. Dearborn.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Miss Mary E. Robinson of the Agri.
cultural extension service left YESTERDAY
for Marshall, Mo.
Miss Lois Martin of the agriculture
extension service left yesterday for Platts.
burg, Mo.
| Miss Annie Lee Peoples, Of the Uni,
yersity Library, is spending few days in
Kansas City. She will return Wcdncs.
day.
G. C. Barton and Greed Joyce of Lib.
eriy returned 10 their home Monday
morning after visit Of several days
with friends at the Sigma Nu House.
II. ID. LaCossitt and 7. F. Willis left
Monday morning TO attend the conyen.
lion Of the American Legion in Kansas
City.
Col. W. E. Persons commandant of the
r. o. I. C., and members Of the cadet
corps went TO Boonville to witness the
Culver-Kemper football game.
Frank ID. Poston, senior in the Col.
lege Of Agriculture left Monday morn.
ing FOR Centralia, where he will teach
Agriculture in the high school for a
month.
Judd Moody, graduate of the School of
Engineering, was in Columbia over the
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Robneti were in
St. Louis yesterday on business.
George 7. Porter went 10 Bowling
Green yesterday on business.
/ ]. A. Oliver was in Centralia yesterday
on business.
Preston Shearer went to Moberly on
business yesterday.
Mrs. V. c. Caldwell has returned to
her home in Hallsville.
f. A. Trowbridec left yesterday for
St. Louis on business.
! Mrs Everett Buckler left for Ccntra-
liza yesterday.
Mrs. O. F. Coates, who has been Wis.
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. /. Via,
has gone 10 St. Louis.
Mrs. Asbury Roberts of Marshall, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Liglincr. returned home Monday.
W. ]. Kimsler. Wabash painter, went
to St. Charles yesterday to work on the
Wabash bridge there.
Miss Ada Reese returned to her home
in Kansas City yesterday after visit Of
several DAYS in Columbia.
John Hickman and A. B. Armstrong
left Monday morning for Kansas City to
attend the American Legion convention
Miss Laurel Davis of Sturgeon left
Yesterday after visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Mark Sims.
Mrs C.. W. Staten. of Jamcsport, re-
turned 10 her home yesterday after Wis
i, with her daughter al Christian College.
/ Mrs. c. " Digses and Mrs. Tom King
have returned home after attending the
Pricc-Cibson wedding in jefferson City.
Miss Eta Harkncss of ST. Louis. who
has been visiting Miss Ka,hcryn Dclcour.
has returned home
Mrs. ". Z. llarshc and Mrs. ". T.
Stephenson went TO ST. Louis TO visit
relatives there. for few days.
Mrs. E. r. McNa,t lcf, for her home
in St. Louis today after visit with Mr..
and Mrs. W. F. McNau in Columbia.
Mrs. NJ. r. Arnold has gone to Cape
Cirardcau to attend statewide meeting
of the womcn's work of the Presbyterian
Church.
William Busby, Tom Parry, Paul Mil
Ter, Harry Scott. Orlo Bond. But Sig
mund, Harry Wes,by and Allen Hitler
returned from Jefferson City Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry McAllister return
ed yesterday from Jefferson City where
they have been the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs W. A. Dallmeyer.
Mrs. H. A. Tomlin, Of Purdin. Mo-. has
returned to her home after spending sew
cral weeks with her children, who are in
school here.
Mrs. ]. W. Ridings and son left yes
ierday for Linneus 10 visit Mrs. Riding's
parents, Mr. .and Mrs. ]. W. Sayers for
several days.
DR.. and Mrs. G. W. Lawhorn, and Mr..
and Mrs. W. C. Lawhorn left yesterday
for Kansas City TO attend the American
Legion convention.
Mrs. J. ]. Northdurft left yesterday for
her home in Marceline after three days'
visit with Frank Doyle at the Mercier
Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Bedford have re-
turned TO their home in Hermanville,
Miss, after a visit with relatives and
friends here. Mrs. Bedford is Phi Mu
from the University Of Tennessee.
DIR. and Mrs. Fred 3. Chase and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Warren of fSt. Louis,
relatives of Judge ]. D. Lawson who
died Friday. left yesterday for their
homes, after attending the funeral in Co.
lumbia.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

ent Of the Ashland Consolidated Schools,
Miss Mabel Num-, Miss Lay Crump and
brother, Gordon, Miss Blanch Hall, Miss
Anna Marshall and ". E. Crook will al.
tend the State Teachers Association
meeting in St. Louis this week.
Miss Elizabeth Szymanski of Union,
Mo-, graduate of the University of
Missouri, will take the place of Miss
Pauline Baker in the Ashland High
School.
Donovan c. Hanly of Shelbina, Mo-.
visited friends here Sunday.
A pro,racted meeting is now in prog.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

weekend to see the football game and
visit friends. Mr.. Moody is now in the
employ Of the Truscon Steel Company
of Youngs,on. Ohio; he is craftsman.
Wilbur Adams, former student oil the
School Of Business and Public Admins
,ralion. was in Columbia over the week
end. Mr.. Adams is now principal OF the
Bosworth High School.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
Stephens College Notes

The Zeia M Epsilon members were
at home to friends from 3 TO 5 p. m
Sunday. Games were played and refresh,
mcnis served.
Members of Delta Rho Alpha were al
home 10 their friends from 8 TO 10 p
m. Sunday. at College avenue.
Miss Ethel Teachout chaperoned her
sister Ruth Teachout and Thelma Ayres,
10 the Culver-Kemper football game al
Boonville yesterday.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
ASHLAND NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Jones, Mrs. Nola
Dunn and son, Guy, Mrs. Sears, Gather.
inc Bullard and Nellie Jones of CoIum.
bia spent Sunday in Ashland
A series of meetings will begin at Lib
crly Church about November Is. Doc
tor Hardy Of Columbia is the regular pas.
tor. ...~l
Miss Janncttc P. White, superintcnd-
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
STEADY Ralph" Obcnchain Will
Defend Former Wife Who
Is Accused as Her
Lovers SLAYER.
GIRL A FAMED BEAUTY
Both Madalynne Obenchain and
Her Friend. Arthur Burch,
Charged With Plot
to Kill.
By FRANK II. BARTHOLOMEW.

'tHHcd fTtSS .rfdyi tOffeSDOHdeHI.'
Los ANGELES. Cal. Nov. l.-Romance
which might have stepped from "bcs,
seller" BEGAN unfolding in the superior
cour, here today. when the trial Of Ar.
thur Burch, accused Of the murder of ].
Bolton Kennedy. began. Immediately
following the Burch case. Madalynnc
Obenchain will face a jury as an accom-.
plicc.
Before the trial ends the r,mp, of
coIIe,e romance which r;,.,.J ;r,, Ioy,
and bore frui, in m,rr;,re d;scord Of
later life an "c,ern.I ,r;ancIc- divorce
murder and reconciliation will have been
run
In The hands of ..S,c,dy R,l,l,- Obcn.
,b,;, ,,bos. r,m. i bl,zo,cJ :, tho
headlines here 80 .Tbc Ma, in Nil.
lion. and wb, has bccomc roru,,r
hero !, I,s AnrcIcs vii, ,arcelv he hold
The fate of The bc,n,ifuI M,d,Iynnc and
her -pla,onic f,;e,d- Arbu Burcb
IT,. = a. -, ~ OIL
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u', tnr p'oN'' '''u ''U,'a,' y, u, "a' p." %,
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p',..s I o,'.t'. ~. ,
t ~ n a'i'" op."'''s'n s, nau , 'e'"
w. - 'Js J'. s"e' ~ p-,'L u t ne" w.
-. r. M,
pio'Pe,'"' ''",.' U, N'"'as' anu 4''''
Then entered Rcl,on Kennedy
M,daIynnc me, him in Ch;c,co some
said he woocd her A, apv cycn, Mad.
,lynne's love for R,Inb faded and there
w.s , J;yorc. Which r,s., ,bo ,oxr of
Fv,ps,op III whore N,d,lv,n. and
R,Ipb bc,b had lived M,d,,ynne came
,o Los AncoIos whore Kennedy v,s IN
h,s;ncss
THE NIGHT or 7ur suoor,xc
One af,ernoon in June found N,d,.
LYNNE and Kennedy visiting tho he,cbcs
near los snr.I.s J,nc;nr and d;n;nr
Al m;dn;gb, they came n IN. brnc,IoSs
Of KENNEDY in Beverelv Glen suburb
Tho .,ILod ,rm = ~, =, ,ha $50
wall 70 The door
walk 10 .ne ooor.
men madaiyhne 'houem oi some,
''''i. ''a' peioie e''1 ''au pu.'eu
penIs-d iu'Ns penny sue ca''eo II
De.i,a'" q, 'toi,e a' '''e ,oo' " 'ie steps,
;. Ine s'eppeu oo"n' ieaned over ana
.,s ms"'eu ina'ch 10 see IL IL were sui
'"eie'
Two shots rang out. J. belton ken-
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
WARMING.

The person who took cravenelte coat
from the Geology Building Monday is
known. If coat is not returned TO Room
3l9, X. c. Hall, your name will be
handed to the Discipline Committee for
action.-Adv.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

InuTSudy dltcIHooH ihc iiouSc NdS
decorated in Halloween fashion.
The senior class of the Methodist
Sunday school gave chicken pie sup.
per Friday night. After the supper
Miss Kinlock and Miss Weisner Of Co.
lumbia spoke on, "How 10 Interest Boys
and Girls in the Sunday School
Wilford Bell was absent from school
Friday because of illness.
Robert Chnn was in Fayettc on bust
ness Wednesday.
All the school children have passed
through two strenuous days of cxamina-
lions.
F. Angel recently sold part of his farm
TO Mr. Swanson.
". A. Sampson attended the funeral
Of ID. A. Robnctt:
The pupils Of Miss Simpsons room are
10 give a short Halloween program Mon
day afternoon.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Mrs. Luke Shock. who has been i'll
with the typhoid at the home of her
mother, Mrs. S. r. Barnes, in Columbia,
is much improved.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Mrs. John Will Palmer, who was opcr-
alcd on for appendicitis several weeks
ago, has returned home.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

rcss at the New Salem Baptist Church
and good crowds arc showing great deal
OF interest in the services.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

f. NJ. Woodruff and son, George, left
Friday for Hannibal to visit Mr.. Wood
ruf's uncle, George Woodruff.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
HINTON NEWS

Floyd Barnes of Sturgeon spent the
weekend with his mother, Mrs. Wallace
West.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TAkEN-Creen porch seitec removed
from Sol Conlcy last night Information
regarding location appreciated. Call
1917. B.58.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Emmett Lewis and Miss Pearl Beatty
were married Wednesday in Columbia.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

+ C. W. Rector had neighborhood
last week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01
RocHEpoRT NEWS

Mrs. Ralph Baldwin entertained the
NJ. 6 NJ. Club al her country home
Thursday afternoon The house was
decorated in Halloween fashion.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Mayes announce
the birth Of a daughter on Monday morn
ing. They have named her Lillian Lois.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

FOR RENT-Room for boys at IL
Allen Place. Phone 774black. B-57.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Mrs. John Anthony and Mrs. d. W..
Palmer spent Friday near Sturgeon as
the guests OF Mrs. Tom Stone.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Willie Phillip, Nelson Phillip, and
the baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
kinkadc. who have been very sick. are
much better this week. Mrs. Emmett
Wade's condition is about the same.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Mrs. Mary Stone spent last week Wis.
iting Mr.. and Mrs. William West.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

Miss Ruby Sandker, who is attending
school in Columbia, was brought home
sick Saturday. Although Miss Sandker
is not seriously i'll she is still unable TO
return 10 school.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

The relatives and friends'oF Tom Wade
gave him a surprise dinner Sunday in
honor of his birthday. Twenty-Five per.
sons attended.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

end. MIR. Adams Is now prlnciPdi Vi '"e
Bosworth High School.
HINTON NEWS
Floyd Barnes of Sturgeon spent the
weekend with his mother, Mrs Wallace
West. =
C. W. Rector had a ncighborhood
I'house-coyering last week.
+. NJ. Woodruff and son, George, left
Friday for Hannibal TO visit Mr.. Wood
ruf's uncle, George Woodruff.
Mrs. John Will Palmer, who was opcr-
atcd on for appendicitis several weeks
'ago, has returned home.
Mrs. Luke Shock. who has been i'll
with the typhoid at the home Of her
mother. Mrs. S. r. Barnes, in Columbia,
is much improved.
Emmett Lewis and Miss Pearl Beatty
were married Wednesday in Columbia.
Mrs. John Anthony and Mrs. d. W..
Palmer spent Friday near Sturgeon as
the guests OF Mrs. Tom Stone.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mayes announce
the birth of a daughter on Monday morn
ing. They have named her Lillian Lois.
Mrs. Mary Stone spent last week Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. William West.
The relatives and friends'oF Tom Wade
gave him surprise dinner Sunday in
honor of his birthday. Twenty five per.
sons attended.
Miss Ruby Sandker, who is attending
school in Columbia, was brought home
sick Saturday. Although Miss Sandker
is not seriously i'll she is still unable 10
return 10 school.
Willie Phillip, Nelson Phillip, and
the baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
kinkadc. who have been very sick. are
! much better this week Mrs. Emmett,
Wade's condition is about the same.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-11-01

W. A. Sampson attended the funeral
Of ID. A. Robnctt:
New Britain herald., 1921-02-14
As It Was Intended

ous to his surroundings. I turned to go, and the man said half aloud with out taking his eyes from the adver- tisement. as God intended it-Love.' :"
 In spite of my sympathy, couldn't check a smile. Ann noticed it, and again I had to question her before she would continue.
 "It was a common appeal striking home to two equally hungry, equally disappointed persons. There was no forwardness on his part nor on mine. We just stood there and talked. He knowing that was concealing the real reason of the appeal of the two chill dren, and knowing that he was. We went our ways, but day after day we seemed to meet at that billboard, and as we passed we always spoke"
New Britain herald., 1921-02-14
By Joclla Johnson

of corn to the door knob and stealthily returned to his room. Up there he hurried "tidying up." whislsing his toi- let articles into a drawer, kicking his shoes and rubbers under the bed. and stuffing his clothing behind the soiled curtain which served as a closet.
 Then he snatched up his banjo and strummed the strings. His own voice, untrained. but young and spontaneous. swelled.
 Singing Justify. John heard sounds other than the strumming and his sing ing. Was he sure he heard a stifed cry of pleasure? Was he sure he heard a rustic on the stairs? He sang on.
 The unlatched door swung open and standing there half afraid, half joy ous. the ears of corn tightly clasped in
New Britain herald., 1921-02-14

quick. At last came the end of Au- gust, and Florence gave her notice in a very business-like way. Tom was right on hand when she gave it, and broke the uncomfortable silence by asking his mother if she would give her references.
 "Yes. indeed. she is the best littl@ girl have ever had in my employ, ir fact she seems like one of the family {
 Perhaps she will be, some day. mother" ,""
 "Tom." ~-. .l~s~ ..-
 Of course explanations had to fol, low, but the result was that Florencs went back to her friends with woni derful ring on her left hand.
 "I'll tell you what I will do. girls. she said, after she had told them IT great news.> Instead of that boxsS candy. you can all come to my house warming and we'll have a big spread
 Just as she was leaving them to re turn to their studies, she called ove her shoulder, Girls. that will be fou weeks from tomorrow" s.es
New Britain herald., 1921-02-14

was the best present he had ever had.
 Meanwhile something he had not ex- pected was happening from the room below The strains of the violin float ed up to him; bravely. cheerily they began. It was a tune he knew and loved. A voice joined. A young voice. sweet and tender.
 The voice trembled and ceased in a sob. The chords of the instrument stumbled and ceased. The door banged shut.
 John leaped to his feet. He hastily selected the three lusty ears of yellow corn from the others and bound them together with their own dried silk, and as hastily removed his heavy boots. Then stealthily he crept down the stairs. Outside the room under his own. he noiselessly fastened the ears
New Britain herald., 1921-02-14

Brute" he accused himself. crank" echoed his conscience. To have hurt the dearest wife a man ever had was indeed unbearable.
 Clumsily he made his way into the kitchen. stumbling over Q couple of chairs in his haste.
 Alice took no notice of him, but con- tinued to dig a pathetic little wad of moist linen into first one eye and then the other. Then she smiled wanly through her tears. and Philip, unable to resist any longer. gathered her into his arms and begged to be forgiven.
 Don't cry. dear, I didn't mean 1t,