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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09

that were uttered against me rather
than believe in me-"
will you not forgive me, Agnes?" he
asked, pleadingly.
Yes" replied, 81 will forgive you,
but ] will never forget. Henceforth
must think of you differently from
what | have in the past. We can never
again be friends"
"Never?" he echoed, sadly.
mo, never" | answered. firmly.
lpassed through the gate and started
toward the house. heard him sigh.
and then in moment he came after
me- and taking my hand spoke hoarsely.
Agnes, for Gods sake" he said. do
not be so hard and unfeeling. Do not
part from me like this. You do not
know how bitter and cruel it is. You
say you will forgive, Agnes; won't you
forget, too? We cannot be to each other
now more than friends, but let us be
that, Agnes; say that you will forget,
and think OF me as friend"
His behavior was so strange, his
words so warm, earnest and excited,
that was alarmed. believed he loved
me better than he loved his wife, and
for an instant the thought sent thrill
of pleasure through me. But ban.
ished it at once, and assuming an air Of
conscious rectitude / spoke with firm
ness.
"Mr. Hanley," | said, remember
yourself. We are nothing to each other
now, and from this time forth our paths
lie apart. l forgive you, but we can
never be the friends we were. Good.
by"
| tore my hand from his grasp and
ran across the garden to the house.
He called my name two or three
times, but | gave no heed. As | en-.
tered the door a groan full OF anguish
escaped him.
ms
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09
BEYOND THE SUNSET.

We were two little sisters, tired Of noise and
play.
Out in the orchard, watching the sun 90 down
that day,
Watching the clouds Of crimson fading through
gold to gray.
Around the old white farmhouse. far as the eye
could see,
Meadow and misty hill top, river and rock and
tree,
Stretched an unbroken circle, and that was the
world to me
We watched the crimson fade through gold TO
gray in the west,
We heard the drowsy chirpof small bird safe
in its nest;
And into my small brain crept a puzzling
thought unguessed
What was there hid beyond those hills Of dark
ening brown
Were there cities tall and fair beyond our little
town.
Were there world beyond the place where the
sun wentdowni
Clara was older than my oracle In those
days
What is beyond the sunset" asked-"be-
yond the place
Where all things come to an endi" / waited
and watched her face.
Then Clara, my little sister, tried to look old
and wise, -
Answering grave and earnest, seeing my
troubled eyes;
There's nothing beyond the snset-nothing
but clouds and skies.
you never could reach the sunset more than
you could a star:
II people have ever tried II, no one knows where
they are;
They never come back to tell us. It's ever and
ever so far.
l have crossed the misty hills when the sun
''went down" that day,
But memory sees them still and the pale clouds
turning gray,
And the childish thought that came has never
quite passed away.
For though the child is a woman, We: STILL as
the years increase,
dream and wonder and question, longing for
deeper peace,
WHAT'S beyond the sunset-the line where all
things cease:
Helen C. Hawthorne, in Christian at work
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09
Genuine statesmanship.

Col. Hardfoot had been nominated
for congress in one Of the western states
and a reporter of the Cyclone was out
feeling the pulse of the people as to the
colonel's qualifications.
II suppose" he said to Maj. Speak.
easy, that you know Col. Hardfoot was
nominated for congress over at Bildad
this morning?"
mo; is that SOP" exclaimed the ma
jor, with pleasant smile.
Eyes; what kind of a statesman do
you think the colonel will prove in
Washington"
Bang up" and the major slapped his
leg. He amt much, mebbe, on law
maxim, but he makes the finest hand at
poker you ever see. And liquorl Why,
the colonel kin ketch a three-inch
stream from a nozzle and never waste a
drop. Thar amt no doubt about the
colonel and well elect him er run the
tail often the burro that's agin him.
You hear mel"-Detroit Free Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09
A Reputation as a Linguist Based on
Three Words.

Reputation as Linguist Based on
Three Words.
France fought against Russia in the
Crimean war, not because il had any
quarrel with that country, but because
Napoleon Ill. thought his future inter-
ests would be served best by entering
into an alliance with the English. The
Russian and French soldiers had no
animosities, and when an occasion of.
fered during cessation of hostilities,
fraternized in the most friendly way.
They exchanged articles of food and
drink, and called one another com
rade."
At one time, during a truce, a squad
OF French soldiers who had been sent
as an escort to officers who were en-.
gagged in pourparlers was surrounded by
large party Of Russians The soldiers
of the two nationalities were trying to
communicate.
A big Cossack stepped up and assured
his companions, in his own tongue, that
he could speak French. He was put
forward as spokesman.
"Agance, com'r0ds." he called out.
A French soldier stepped toward him.
"AppOrte rhun!" said the Cossack.
1t happened that one of the French
soldiers had flask of rum, an article
which was rather plentiful in the
Crimea at that time. He brought it for
ward and handed it to the Cossack, who
swallowed several mouthfuls from the
bottle.
"Couele, cOm'rade.'" was the Russians
next remark.
The Frenchman was somewhat puz-
zled by this request, as cOachcr signifies
to lie down, and he could not imagine
why the Russian wished to have him
lie down at that time; but he decided
that the man desired that he should i'm
itate the action of the English soldiers,
a part of whose tactics in battle was
continual lying down upon the ground
The Frenchman accordingly MIN
licked the ponderous movements of an
English grenadier in getting down upon
the ground, and the performance was
highly pleasing to the Russians.
The Russians, moreover, were great
ly delighted to see this proof of the ex.
traordinary proficiency of one of their
countrymen-from the plains of the
Don, too-in speaking the French Ian
guage. At this moment the French
soldiers were called TO Attention."
and the interview ceased. A Russian
officer called the soldier who had dis
tinguished himself by his fuency in
French, and said to him:
"Cossack, who taught you to talk
French so well?"
my brother, sir" said the Cossack.
HE took care Of the colonel's dogs last
year."
"Well, what have the dogs to do with
your French?"
"Ah, sir, they talk to the hunting
dogs in French. When they want them
to come, they say, 'Arance.' When
they want them to fetch thing they
say, 'Apporte,' and when they want
them to lie down, they say, Couch<r"
Those three words were all the
French the Cossack knew, for ruhm may
be said to be current in all European
languages. Probably reputation as a
linguist was never gained on smaller
capital.-Youth's Companion.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09

words. He was coming to the climax
and in his next sentence he must speak
my name. His lips moved ana | sat
breathless.
Yes" he continued, 81 loved Miss
Owens, and she was good enough to
love me: and now-she is my wife. We
were married only three days since,
and she is at the village hotel waiting
for you to welcome her"
Reader, tainted. wonder did not
die. had suffered untold miseries and
heartaches in my time, but never any
thing like what | experienced then. To
be wrought up to the very apex of JOY,
then like a flash plunged down the
steep abyss into the darkest despair is
too terrible for pen to picture. With
one sweep my hopes were all gone.
VIII Hanley was lost to me forever. He
was the husband of my sister.
When returned to consciousness
Mrs. LawtOn was bathing my face and
chafng my hands. She appeared deep
ly anxious, evidently at a loss to ac-
count for my condition. She had never
known me to faint before. perplexed
her still more, when l glanced quickly
about the room, and in a hoarse
whisper asked:
SIS he gomez"
"Who? VIII Hanley?" she replied.
"Yes, he's gone. But what of it?"
Nothing" | answered. SIS he COM
ing back?"
"Yes, directly"
"And-she-is she coming?"
His wife? Certainly. He's gone to
fetch her now"
'Mrs. Lawton," said after a pause,
lean you help me to my room? am
too weak to walk alone"
You had better remain here little
while, Agnes" she replied. you will
get stronger directly"
No, | want to 60 to my room"
Mrs. Lawton extended her hand and
] arose. could scarcely stand, but by
leaning on her arm managed to get
out of the room and up the stairs, where
| threw myself on the bed. Mrs. Law
ton did not leave me, but took seat by
my side where she remained for near a
minute gazing silently and thoughtful
ly into my face. At last she spoke.
Agnes" she said, in sympathetic
tones, "Will Hanley said something
that hurt You. win you tell me what
it is?"
| only sobbed in reply. She waited
an instant, then went on.
Agnes" she said, tell me if VIII
Hanley's wife is any connection of
yours. The name is the same"
"She is my sister," answered.
Indeed" Mrs. Lawton exclaimed. 81
did not think at the time of any rela-
that might exist between you.
1t is q common name"
Then there was long pause during
which Mrs. Lawton seemed undecided
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09
COULD SPEAK FRENCH.

To BE- CONTINUED. |
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09

whether to drop the matter there or
whether to pursue it further. Finally
she arose and started from the room,
but when she reached the door she turned
back. She came and took my hands
between hers and caressed them, ex-
pressing in that way the sympathy she
could not speak.
Agnes, am sorry my nephew has
come here with his wife" she said,
finally, land if had known he should
not have come. would do nothing to
bring trouble to you"
81 know that, Mrs. Lawton," re-
piled. ''You have always consulted my
happiness in everything"
Eyes, | have tried to make your stay
with me as pleasant as l could. But
not Of that now, Agnes. | want to
speak Of your sister. Do you wish to
avoid meeting with herP Remember
that while she was the cause Of much
suffering on your part, she was small
and hardly accountable. She perhaps
regrets all that now, and if she knew
you she might love you"
| saw with a feeling Of relief that
Mrs. Lawton had not guessed my
secret. She ascribed my emotions to
the prospect Of meeting my sister, and
left VIII Hanley entirely out of account.
Yet | did not wish to see nv sister
under existing circumstances. As Mary
Owens / should have been glad to meet
her, and had she accepted nv love |
should have freely given it to her. But
now it was different could not meet
her as the wife Of the man | loved and
feel toward her as sister should feel.
felt bitterly toward her, and for the
time hated her.
Mrs. Lawton waited some time, and.
getting no answer from me, she con-
tinued:
1t is very ungenerous thing for
sisters" she said, ito hold ill-feelings
against each other, and think YOU
would be happier, Agnes, if you met
your sister and showed a willingness to
forgive the past and be friendly"
Not to-day, Mrs. Lawton," replied.
Perhaps will see her tomorrow. !
am tired and weak and sick, now, and |
want to rest in quiet"
Just then carriage drove up to the
door.
They have come" Mrs. Lawton re.
marked, and | must 90 down.
will come up again as soon as I can"
She stopped and kissed me. Their
turned away. | waited until she was
out OF hearing, then ! let the pent ur
tears flow.
why is it." l moaned, that my
sister must have everything and moth.
ing? Was it not enough that she haG
all the love and attentions at home,
without taking from me the man love-
An! Heavens, is it right that she should
take from me all | have? Is it just?"
! spent the day in ny room musine
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-09

A BEAUTIFUL young lady died in
Vienna from kissing a pet dog. who
had been touching some infectious
body. The Hartford Times opines that
a pet young man would have been less
dangerous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
BREWSTER=BEVERIDGE
A Beautiful Welding at Minnea=
polls In Which Appleton and Grand
Rapids Friends are Interested.

Miss Helen B. Beyeridge, daughter
Of Benjamin Beyeridge, Esq, of Mime
apolis, was married Wednesday even
ing, Oct. 26. to George \. Brewster Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee q St. Paul
Railway, at the elegant home of the
brides parents IN Minneapolis. The
wedding was quiet and simple in
character, but unusually pleasant.
Numerous responses to invitations were
received. The guests were principally
relatives and near friends. Seldom has
a sweeter bride stood before the minis
ter and repeated the marriage VOWS.
Her gown was Of white satin cut en-
traine, tulle veil completely envelop-
ing her, and she carried large bunch
Of white chrysanthemums, that being
the chosen flower for the wedding.
The significance was-brave, bright and
enduring.
AS the strains of the Wedding March
saluted the ears, two sweet little fairies,
one being little Miss Ada Beyeidge of
Appleton, appeared followed by the
bridesmaids Miss Kate Beveridge
sister of the bride, Miss Edith Beve-
ridge of Appleton, and Miss Maud
Tibbits of Grand Rapids. Mr.. Mcintosh
Beveridge, Mr.. Huntington of Ninnea-
polls, and Mr. Adkins of La Crosse,
valued friends Of the groom, acted as
grOOmsmen.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Holton Of Minneapolis, who used
the form of the Episcopal service.
Followingthe ceremony the guests were
invited to the refreshment room where
elegant refreshments were served, pre-
sided over by Mrs. DR.. Beveridge, Of
Appleton, and Mrs. Tibbits of Grand
Rapids. An adjoining room displayed
many rich and beautiful tokens of love
and esteem
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster will reside at
La Crosse where Mr.. Brewster has
recently accepted the position Of chief
clerk and cashier of the La Crosse divi-
sion.-Appleton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
OFFICIAL.

1t is our earnest desire to impress up
on the minds of the public the superb
ority of the service offered by the
Wisconsin Central Lines to Milwaukee,
Chicago and all points East and South.
Two fast trains leave ST. Paul, NIinneap-
oils and Duluth daily, equipped with
Pullman Nestbnled Drawing Room
Sleepers, Dining Cars and Coaches Of
the latest design. Its Dining Car Ser
vice is unsurpassed, which accounts, to
a great degree, for the popularity of
this line. The Wisconsin Central Lines,
in connection with Northern Pacific
r. r., is the only line from Pacific
Coast points over which both Pullman
Nestibuled, frst-class, and Pullman
Tourist Cars are operated via st. Paul
without change to Chicago.
Pamphlets giving valuable informa-
ton can be obtained free upon applica-
ton to your nearest ticket agent, or
JAS. c. POND, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
COUNTY CLERK.

In looking over the returns we find
that our position in regards to Mr.. S. 7.
Young was all right. If the republi-
cans had seen fit to nominate him so
that his name would have been
printed on the straight republican
ticket we are sure he would have been
elected. Most of the straight republi-
can vote would have gone to him, if not
all, and the disaffected element among
the democrats would have carried him
to victory. The returns in this city
show that he was well thought of and
esteemed at home and received good
local endorsement. His friends have
nothing to regret and would support
him again under the same circum-
stances
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
B. SILBER TO LEAVE US.

After residence of seventeen years
in this city, brother B. Silber, has
decided to leave and enter into business
in Berlin, Wisconsin. During his resi-
dence among us, Mr.. SIlber, has made
nearly every acquaintance a friend who
is sorry to see him go. AS a business
man, citizen, neighbor and friend. he
stands high in the twin cities where he
has dealt with nearly everyone
Through the kindness of his heart
many persons have been favored and
assisted financially and otherwise. His
generosity towards a friend knew no
bounds. The latch string to his resi-
dence was always on the outside and his
friends were always welcome. He and
his estimable wife will long be remem-
bered for their hospitality and social
characteristics. While his family will
remain here until Spring we realize
fully that its only a short time row
when we will lose this estimable family
from our midst What is our loss will
prove Berlin's gain. We recommend
them to the good people of that city as
being fully entitled to the highest
respect and esteem possible at their
hands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted the
past week to Wisconsin Inventors, are
reported expressly for the REPORTER by
H. G. Underwood, Solicitor of Patents
Milwaukee, Wis:
E. D. Bangs, Milwaukee, Bell Ringer
for Locomotives; J. ". Chambers, Fort
Atkinson, Buggy Boots; Z. II. Durkee,
Kenosha, Head Rest; c. D. Fahrney,
Manitowoc, Coupling for Air Brake
Pipes; E. w. LANCER & r. Peterson,
Diamond Bluff, HoIdback for Vehicles;
\. c. Morgan, Clinton, Spool Holder;
L. \. Powers, Fennimore, Clothes
Drier; E. Reynolds, Milwaukee, Steam
Boiler, O. Zwietusch, Milwaukee, In
pregnating Beer etc. with Carbonic
Acid Gas, and Apparatus therefor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

CITY COUNCIL Room, |
Nov 7th, 1892. I
The City Council met in regular ses-
sion. Hon. Mayor Wood in the chair.
Aldermen all present except Brun-
dage and Hougen.
Minutes of last regular meeting read
and approved.
Petition of F. Pomainville and Dr..
DeGrandpre asking the privilege to
sink and maintain we'll at a point on
the east side of Saratoga street OH new
block f. Permission granted.
Alderman Brundage comes in.
Bills of A. L. Fontaine were called
up and, on motion, the bill Of $500 was
allowed at $3.50, and the one of $24.30
was allowed at $12.3O.
Bill of r. Parrish & Bro. of $47.20,
nails, etc, was allowed in full.
Bill Of John Wagner, of $500, for
making ballot boxes, allowed in full.
Bill Of John Henry, $3.50, for sand,
allowed in full.
Bill of NJ. A. Bogoger, $500, for furni-
ture, allowed in full.
Bill of F. J. Wood, $3.50, city hall
purposes, allowed in full.
Bill of John Plenke, $500, room for
election purpose 1891, allowed in full.
On motion, the clerk was authorized
to draw orders on City Treasurer
salaries for October.
On motion council adjourned.
SETH REEVES, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
A FEW DON'TS.
The Post=Office Department Gives
Advice to Letter Writers.

The post-office department has issued
the following instructions to the public
and asks to have them observed:
Don't mail any letter until you are
sure that it is completely and properly
addressed.
Don't place the address so that there
will be no room for the pOst-mark.
Don't fail, in the hurry Of business,
to write the name of the state you
intend and not your own very COM
mon error.
Don't fail to make certain that your
manner of writing the name of an
office or state may not cause it to be
mistaken for one similar in appearance.
It is often better to write the name OF
the state in full
Don't fail, if you are in doubt as to
the right name Of the office for which
your letter is intended, to consult the
Postal Guide, which any post master
will be pleased to show you.
Don't fail to give the street and
house number of the person for whom
mail matter is intended, in addressing
it to city or town.
Don't write on the envelope "In
haste" "Care of postmaster" ETC.; it
does no good, and tends to confusion in
the rapid handling of mail matter.
Don't mail any letter until you are
sure that it is properly stamped.
Don't fail to bear in mind that it is
unlawful to inclose matter of higher
class in one that is lower; e. g., mer-
chandise in newspapers.
Don't mail any letter unless your ad-
dress, with request for return, is upon
the face of the envelope; so that in
case Of non-delivery 1t will be returned
directly to you,
Don't fail to give your correspondents
your full address, so that a new post
man cannot fail 10 find you.
Don't fail to notify your postmaster
of any change in your addreas.-Apple-
ton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
DEPOSITS
HOW NOT TO GET INTO PRINT.

Don't have any enemies.
Don't have any friends.
Don't inherit any money.
Don't lose it.
Don't sign anv petitions.
Don't subscribe to any lecture
courses of stock companies.
Don't recommend anything.
Don't get victimized
Don't exhibit any public spirit.
Don't tell stories.
Don't register at a hotel
Don't visit friend in an adjoining
township or elsewhere:
Don't allow other people to visit you.
Don't show any interest in music, art
literature, science or education.
Don't meet long lost friends or rela-
tiyes.
Don't 90 insane.
Don't get sick.
Don't accept presents.
Don't do anything that might bring
you a vote of thanks or condemnation.
Don't sue anybody.
Don't get sued.
Don't 90 to law at all
Don't live to be an C2togenarian.
Don't die-Detroit Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
DIR. STEDrlAM'S IMPROVEMENTS
IN DENTAL PLATES.

CPatented)
Make it possible to construct perfect
fitting full upper and lower sets, and
MAKE THEN STAY WHERE THEY BELONG,
even if the lower gums are nearly
wasted away.
Partial plates, very small but perfect
in their adjustment. Removable bridge
work that is BETTER, CLEANER and MUCH
CHEAPER than all gold bridge work.
Partial lower plates that will remain
III place while masticating food and can
be used with as much satisfaction as
upper plates.
BY the Use Of these improvements
you do not have any good teeth ex-
tracted.
Apply to A. b. Crawford the Grand
Rapids Dentist who has the exclusive
right to make the improved plates in
Wood Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-10
How to Make a Tattler.

Take a bundle of the weed called
Runabout, the same quantity of the
root called Nimble-tongue, a sprig of
the herb called Backbite (either before
or after dog days., q tablespoonful of
Don't-you-tell-it, six drachms of Malice,
dozen drops of Envy, which can be
purchased Of Miss Tabithe Tea-table
and Miss Nancy NIght-walker. Stir
them well together and simmer them
half an hour over the fire of Discomfort,
kindled with little Jealousy; then
strain 1t through the rag of NIisconcep-
ton, cork it up in the bottle of Malevo-
lence, shake it occasionally for a few
days, and it will be fit for use. Let a
few drops be taken before walking out,
and the subject will be able to speak all
manner of evil, and that continually
Northern Messenger.