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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-09-01

drew her thither so1ething stronger
than will, something surer than sight.
Her hand found the key. 1t was but
the turning of wrist, and
But still the door opened not. He
would not enter until she opened to
him. Marion's heart stood still.
Should she? Should she! Her hand
was on the knob. She listened intent
ly. 1t was so still outside. Had he
moved from the door? Was he going
away? Had he gone?
"Oh, Leslien' with little longing
cry Marion threw the door open. And
then
Dives, Love is your beggar nowe
Will you dare throw him your erumhse
Il Frank Leslie's.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-09-01
The wayside Pump.

''shake hands says the wayside pump
Best Of friends on a summer day,
And sweetest talker you ever knew,
Although, no doubt, It's true
He speaks through his nose in a careless way
That would make precisian jump
''Shake hands," How his arm of oak
Stretches out as you draw a-nigh
All he asks is an easy stroke,
To pour you out, as smooth as smoke,
sweeter nectar than you could buy.
What! do you doubt it?-only try
Take that cup from the rusty nail,
Hold it under the gurgling spout.
Well, how goes it, this Adams ale2
Pump away; you can't pump him outl
Hearts like his weren't made to fail.
Three full cups2 All! you need not tell
Whether you like him i'll or we'll
SO he stands by the dusty way
Gods own landlord-and seems to say:
Drink your fill; there is naught to pay!'
Thirsty horses, with nostrils wide,
Plunge their head in his messy trough,
Drink, and crop from the cool well-side
A bunch of grassland then amble of.
And now the deep-chested oxen come.
And drain the trough at single draught
Their great eyes glisten, though they are
dumb,
And thank the pump for the nectar quaffed.
The smoking team meath the load of hay
Lovingly turn their eyes that way
They too shall drink, for the axle swings,
And the outstretched noses kiss the cool.
Sweet stream from the spout that springs
Like mountain brook in a mossy pool.
The farmers dog with his loling tongue
Laps and pants, till he laps his fll.
Then the ereaking wheels from the rut are
swung.
And the fragrant load sways up the hill.
Dear old wayside friend.
Doing good in thy time and place,
Full of cheer as a good mans face,
Overfiowlng with simple grace
OF giving whate' 'er thou hast to spend
Would that l were as true man
As thou art pump, on thy humber PLAN
Out of my hands kind deeds would go;
Out of my heart sweet love would flow;
Round me all nourished life would grow;
And ey'ry pilgrim with thirst opprest,
Would stop to bless me and to be blest.
JAMES BUcKHAN, in Youths Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-09-01
THE CRUMBS OF DIVES.
BY JAMES BUCKHAM.

Marion Wilbur did not like her first
IInth's experience as governess of
ppHA Is Miss NerrinS' one was patron
d, snubbed, looked down upon.
kx'en her two young pupils teated
=; II ----sals1A' s4'eS italiB h4S
aSed If favors as Dives flung crumbs to
e e zarus thought Marion. The girls
% -, Ia ined self respecting nature was
le lew unded. She had almost made up
~ III NJ mind to return home, whether
True Scd to remain or not, at the close of
sr months probation-when some
ng happened Something frequent
ha does happen at critical points in
l.nie's life.
:" The elmshaded streets of the city of
10 orw Haven looked forlornly deserted,
wing it was vacation time at Yale, and
the boys had nearly all scattered to
their homes. II am coming on the
/ twenty-eighth, wrote Leslie Perrin,
''and [ shall bring with me the musi-
cal genius of the college, the young
Bavarian pianist, Max Euna He and
have struck upa great friendship, and
want to make his visit to New Haven
a perfect ovation. OF course, mother,
you must give at least one grand mu-
sicale, to which the genius and fashion
of the metropolis shall be invited.
Euna wants to meet some of the great
artists of his profession, and they all
will be delighted to meet him and to
hear him play. His European fame
would give him access to the choicest
American musical circles anywhere
They came-Leslie and Max-and
the Perrin mansion blazed its welcome
to them with all the splendors of
wealth. 1t was such a JOY to have
Leslie home again-such an honor to
entertain his distinguished friend
Marion gazed out of the background
with wondering and shining eyes, think
ing herself unnoticed. And so indeed
she was, formerly. She was not intro.
duced until the young men came down
to dinner, and then only in the most
distant and general way-all the way
from the head to the foot of the table,
and to both young men at the same
time. But it was an introduction,
nevertheless, and a little of the sting
of conscious neglect passed out of the
girls aching heart
After dinner Euna played to them
Oh, it wns divine! Marion sat and
drank the music deep into her soul as
a flower drinks sunshine. She had
never in all her life, heard or dreamed
of such music. 1t lifted her ont of
herself, it made her utterly oblivious
to her surroundings. But suddenly
she was awakened out of her dream
"You are fond of music Miss Viii
bur?" Leslie Perrin was bending over
her. The full, rich tones of the piano
we're dying away on the air. Euna
had wheeled upon the stool and was
addressing Mrs. Perrin.
"Fond of it? Oh, l adore it-such
music as that y exclaimed Marion, the
rich blood rushing to her cheek. Mrs.
Perrin glanced that way and foresaw
the impending tete-a-tete.
cit is nearly time the girls we're at
work on their rmorning lessons, think,
she said ''Miss Wilbur, you will
please go up and light the gas in the
school-room?" Marion went, obedi-
emily. She lit the gas and sat down to
wait for her pupils. They did not
come. Fifteen-thirty minutes passed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-09-01

Mr.. Nabor to his wife My dear,
Mr.. Crosslots wants to borrow one OF
the twins. -
Mrs Nabor lin horror r" Why,
what does the man mean?"
Small girl lat the door ''Yes'm
pas got the insomnier, and he says
please lend him the one that cries all
night; he wants to walk it awhile. =
Puck
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Then the poor girl realized the decep-
tlon of which she had been made the
victim, aud, laying her head upon her
table, burst into tears. As soon as
she could control her emotion she
rose and stealing silently to her own
room, locked herself in such beauti-
ful music! But Marion could not lis
ten-she must not listen. Oh, how
bitter it all was how bitterl
Invitations were out for the grand
m"sieaic. 1t was to be the most bril-
liant social affair of the season. Ev-
erybody of note had consented to
come. There would be simply blaze
OF wealth, genius, and beauty.
The day arrived. Such prepara-
tions! Such profusion of rarest flow
ers; such store of the choicest re-
freshments; such magnifcence Of
plate such splendor of appointments
Leslie and Max helped, Marion helped,
even Mr.. Perrin helped. The servants
did not need them, but they helped
simply because they could not escape
the infection of it. Such occasions
'engulf whole household; the excite
ment is like a whirlpool.
MAX, you will tire yourself out"
cried Leslie. ''Go up to your room
and rest. Remember that you are to
be the lion of the evening.
81 shall not go unless you do, mon
frere, replied Euna But Just then
Leslie was holding ponderous vase
while Marion filled it with flowers.
How could he go under such circum-
stances? To be sure he might have
set the vase down. But that never oc-
Cured to him.
Marion did not know whether to
ress for the evening or not But at
-hst her longing heart overcame her
and she put on the one fine gown she
had--a eream-colored silk that had
been her mothers, but which cum
Ring hand hld remodeled for the lovely
daughter. How she longed to hear the
H.onderful mqsic and look upon the
great musicians, whose names to her
xsge like tho names of demi-godsl
fna then, there was another reason
NllH she longed to go downstairs.
Marion would not openly confess its
power, but it surged about her heart
lie sea Of rapture. Leslie Perrin
had said, as they separated after din
ptE-
Ass& hsAa 49, 3l--eama dowr stairs
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90 hana vls11s... -. g 35l-.enmo dowr stairs
.o-night, MISS Wilbur. / shafi not 81 en- en-. .

3AAs~@%
Joy the evening unless you do"
just as Marion was putting the fin
tap at her door. She rustled across
the floor in her rich, old-time silk, and
turned the door-knob. There stood
Mrs. Perrin, resplendent in diamonds
and lace, For moment the vision of
radiant loveliness before her seemed
to strike the self-possessed woman of
the world dumb. Marion looked like
the picture of some queenly colonial
beauty who had stepped down from
her massive frame of oak. The girls
glorious hair was piled high above her
forehead in that regal way of the old
time bellies, and the low-cut frill about
her snowy neck suggested the stately
ruff of Martha Washington.
"You wished to speak to mel" Mar
ion said
eyes" replied Mrs. Perrin, coldly.
81 prefer you would not come down
stairs tonight 1t will be very dis
tinguished company, and you would
have to be introduced. l do not care
to have it said outside that Herr So
and-So, the eminent composer, was in
vited to Mrs. Perrin's to be introduced
to the governess of her children.
Every word was like the thrust of a
dagger Words are the steel with
which women slav each other.
Marion's face changed not muscle
till Mrs. Perrin had turned upon her
heel and gone. Then the sensitive girl
closed the door, locked it, and fiinging
herself ON the floor beside the bed,
buried her face in the counterpane.
How long she crouched there she
did not know. 1t might have been an
hour-it might have been an age
And all the time she could not shed a
tear, though her flaming face thirsted
and her aching heart cried out for lust
one-just one.
She was aroused by rap at the
door, but this time she did not heed
the summons The rap was repeated.
Marion only shivered from head to
foot Then was heard mans voice
soft, pleading, tender.
"Mnrion!
The girl shook like an aspen leaf.
Her hands clutchel the counterpane.
Her breath came thick and fast.
''Dearest Marion! Won't YOU an
swer lne?'
A tremulous sob like cbild's, broke
from the kneeling girl. Thank God!
the tears had come at last. They
rained through the soft fingers, they
slid down the white arms. A storm
Of weeping overmastered the girl. The
sound of her convulsive sobs filed the
room
my poor child! Won't you open
the door to me? | want to tell You
something,
There was no force, not even the
turning of the knob, no command, no
passionate entreaty. Only that tender,
pleading request.
Slowly Marion rose to her feet,
blinded by tears, and groped her way
to the door. She could not have gone
astray even in the darkness, Something
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-09-01
Specific.

He-"Will you marry me when the
robins nest sgsin?'
She-'I will marry you when the
robin our cat caught yesterday nests
aaain. Truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
NEW ROME.

Miss Lucy Harrison of Centralia spent
a few days with relatives here returning
the first of the week.
Miss Emma Beske is down from Grand
Rapids to spend a few days with hel
parents.
All who attended the dance at Mr.
Is. Henderson's Friday evening report
a pleasant time.
The Milwaukee Harvesters purchased
from the Centralia Hardware Co., by
Messrs II. Polansky and f. Craney are
doing fine work.
The Indian that was drowned al
Nekoosa some time ago was found
TUESDAY the III in pile of flood wood
near Barnum, by Mr.. Dan Anderson
coming distance of nearly II miles, il
was badly decomposed.
Mr.. B. W. Harrison made a trip tc
the twin cities on business Saturday.
Mr.. F. Craney is improving his place
by the erection of a new granery.
Mr.. Arne Anderson and his niece
Miss Ida spent the first of the week al
Arkdale the guests of relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
BAD SPELLING.

In a spelling contest by teachers at
tending a teachers institute IN New
York not long since, in which eighty
five teachers took part, only five spelled
the name of a certain county IN thel1
state rightly. One in seventeen spelled
Rensselaer, correctly, this word how
ever would be catch word outside Of
it's local habitation. Sixty-three out Of
eighty-fve misspelled acknowledgment
tifty-eight misspelled superseoes re'
suscitate was misspelled by two thirds
and over half of the whole number
misspe,led excellence, benefited, bust
ness maintenan "e, milliner, pretentious
oasaons ond oonoa Niagara Wa
spelled by one fifth of the tee, 'ol'
Niagara; among the words that are
commonly misspelled are rarity, resur-
rection, diligent, irresistible, penniless,
deficient, cap1talizing, ceiling, classified,
concede, alleged, changable, eligible,
parallel, catarrhal, hemorrhage, sepa-
rate, symmetry, chrysanthemum,
erudition, Difference, cupola, difference,
balance, all of them words in common
use. The old fashioned game of "spell-
ing down" has become obsolete, but it
might be revived with more purpose
than as mere mental recreation. Re-
Gently beyy of girls in this city had an
inpromptu spelling bee, when it was
found that over % per cent of the words
propounded were misspelled. Among
the words misspelled by majority
were Chautauquan, Niagara, Genesee,
Nicaragua, Oconomowoc, Oshkosh,
Allegheny, Mukwonego, Waukesha,
Winnebago, Bots, Brule, Chequamegon,
Montello, Roche-a-Cris and Nekoosa
1t is fact that not one in fifty know
how to spell many of the peculiar Wis
consin names; even Wisconsin was
once spelled Oisconsin. 1t is curious
fact that common words that we can
readily spell if called upon to do so
verbally will in writing be misspelled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

County of Wood. "
LEI Wood, cashier Of the aboyenameo
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best OF my knowledge ano
belief. F. j. WOOD. cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this lStf
day of July, 1898.
W. A. BRAZEAC,
Notary Public Wood County, Wis.
Commentaries:
{ { { S + H? ASssssDrH. Directors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
Gen. Lew Wallace on the Financial
Situation.

Tile author of Ben Hur talks pointedly '
and criticises those high in authority. :
He saws Opponents of the Sherman
act, who say it is responsible for all our
troubles, declare that 1t will be repealed
at the special session. l doubt this. 1t
is easy for one to see indications that
instead of adopting measures for the
relief of the country, the Democratic
Congress is far more likely to waste the
time in settling or trying to settle faction
al quarrels. I would not be astonished
| if the entire special session is consumed
in talk
"Do you favora repeal of the Sherman
law"
Eyes, of the purchasing clause" he
replied. But this is not alone RESPONSE |
BILE for business reverses. The lack OF
a determined policy followed with abll-
itv and sincerity is causing the greater
part of the distress. There is lament
able lack of confidence in the wisdom OF
the Cleveland regime to cope with the
great financial problem"
"Should the Sherman act be repealed
would you expect a restoration OF
confdence?''
'tshould the purchasing clause be
wiped out and the people be assured
that there will be no tinkering with the
tariff for several years, think the
alarm will subside."
"After the repeal, what?"
~ believe in doing business on gold
basis. We should use silver, too, pro-
vided its parity with gold is maintained
: / thoroughly agree with Senator Sher
man when he says that the utmost care
should be taken not to injure the silver
currency or depreciate the value OF tina
now stored in the treasury vaults.
Mr.. Ellis KRONER has signeda contrac
with the Frank Morton Spectacula
Monte Christie Company to play lead
ing part. He expects to leave her
early in August to join the company VIII
open the season in Champagne ILL.,, Aus
Is. Ellis has taken such parts as Claud
9 Melnotte in Lady of Lyons, Chevalle1
de Vaedre in Two Orphans, Evan Ogrl
in Michael Strogoff, and his friends VIII
have seen him have no fears that he WI
r do himself credit in the role ottere
VI him, Donglars. While we regret tn;
financial reasons hindered him fro
accepting position with Keene, W
are assured the position he accepts is
good one, and congratulate him on IL
\ role assigned him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

State of Wisconsin, County of Wood SIS:
IE T. Harmon cashier of the aboye-nained
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state,
ment is true to the best of my knowledge ana
belief, E. T. HARMON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10Th
day of July, 1898.
D. B. PHILLEO,
Notary Public, Wood County, WIS.
CoRR&,cf=4 ttest:
: - : fd j &S55Sf plsssfstpE*
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
Go Viz Valley junction.

In going to Eau Claire, Chippewa
Falls, Menominee, Ashland, Washburn,
Bayfield,, Superior, West Superior,
Duluth, and points on the North Shore
of Lake Superior, go via Valley Junction
and the Northwestern line" For tic
akets call on agents of the G. NJ. st. P.
Ry. and be sure to specify ''via Valley
Junction and the Northwestern Line
IllustratedsQap folders of the ''North-
Western LMe' FREE ON application to
I. w. Teasdale,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
If st. Paul, Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
REPORT OF THE CONDITION.

Of the First National Bank at Grand Raplds, III
the State of Wisconsin at the close of business
] uly y, 1898.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

"For several years I have recommends
your 'Castoria,' and shall always continue TO
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDw1S F. PARDEE, II. D.,
18th Street and 9Th Ave-, New York City.
,@,...,-,- ~ Mrnaky STREET. NEW TORK y :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhpa, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes oS
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

For SALE.-125 acre farm within a
mile of Babcock, with % acres under
cultivation, 53 acres fenced and 20 acres
of cranberry marsh. Good house and
barn, farm machinery span of mares,
two COWS, chickens etc. All for sale
cheap. For further particulars enquire
of A /. Ennfaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
The World s Fair

Are those who use Beggs' Blood Purl-
fer. 1t purihes the blood. makes the
SKIN clear and the complexion beautiful
TRY bottle and note its wonderful
effects. Sold and guaranteed by John
f. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
.Silver Threads Among the Gold

Are sign that your hair needs in
MIGRATING. Beggs' Hair Remover pro-
notes a healthy growth of hair, pre-
yerts it's falling out or turning gray.
Sold and guaranteed by John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20

EsgG Geo. n. Wood will give you first
Class insurance on your property or life
at regular rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-07-20
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

The Wood County National Bank at Grand
Rapids in the state of Wisconsin, at the close OF
business, July u, 1898.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-12
a Half n show.

The performance given by the stroll
ing players in the small town was
really SO bad that the few people who
had seen it organized fence-rnil party
ana went after the manager. They had
him out in no time, though he fought
like q Moslcm.
by thunder" he puffed, 81 can lick
any man in the crowd. You are pack
OF towards and are afraid to give me
half show"
Shut np!" said the spokesman; "if
you'd been afraid to have treated us
that way, itmight have been better for
you" and the manager was hoisted on
to the rail and the procession proceeded.
Erce Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-12
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Final Arrangements FOR tho Sale OF Tickets
via the Is. 6 D. H. Il.


For the benefit OF those desiring to at.
tend the Worlds Fair the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad willsel1 excursion tickets
to Chicago and return, at all stations on
its line, at low rates Tickets will be
on sale until November LIST, and will be
valid for return journey until November
18th, 1898 They provide for q reduction
OF 90 per cent. below regular rates
These tickets will be valid only for con-
tinuous Journey. Tickets at higher
rates will b, sold that will permit hold
ers one stop over privile ge going and
returning.
Tourists via the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad will traverse the historic Pc.
tomac Valley, tho theatre OF the war
between the States. At Cumberland
they will be offered choice of routes,
via Pittsburg, or across the Allegheny
mountains, 3 600 feet above the level Of
the sea and via Detr Park and Oakland,
the famous summer resorts. The scenery
along the Baltimore snd Ohio route is
the most picturesque in America. Pull
man accommodations uay be reserved
IN advaLce OF journey. For rates and
information apply to nearest B. & o
ticket agent, CIR Chas o. Scull, General
Passenger Agent, Baltimore. Md.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-12

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Estate in the City of Roanoke, Vain per
suance or an order OF tho board Ur directors OF
the Lynchburg Perpetual Building and Loan
Company made on the 18th day or April. So3, tho
undersigned irusttcs in n deed of thus, exc cutcd
ny Thomas Brennan and Catherine Drt imam.
his wire, 70 them on the 18th day OF August, 1892,
to secure the said company. will proceed 10 sell
at public auction on the premises ON FRIDAY.
MAY ] lie 18TH, 1899. AT II 30 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
a dssirah,e touse and lot in the city OF Roanoke,
Va, and described rs follows:
Beginning at point Uhe southeast corner
or Brock and Pat on streets and running thence
with Ration street formerly called Patton bat
now called Fifth avenue IL e. south IS degrees
cast 20 fsct 10 point, thence south de grces
west 0 feet % point thence north IS degrees
west 80 feet to Brook street, thence with latter
Iorth egrccs cast leo feet to the place OF be-
ginning. The imtrovemcnts on this lot cor fist
OF nice, comfortable dwelling, outbuildinss.
etc; all In good order and repair.
TERMS: at salc.
SANIL. TYREE,
. JAS. n GILL; AM Trustees.
W. McC. WAUGH,
Z, II, H. II. IS. 10
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-12
TRUSTEES sAr.Ea

RYyIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM
A. Daniel Harvey, dated the 10th OF April, 1897,
ana recorded IN the clerk ONCE OF the Hastings
book o., page az to the undersigned trustee TO
secure to the North Side Land Company the pay
payment Of said debt, shall, ON THURSDAY.
~ LIE tfs 9TH OF MAY, 1893, AT ls O'CLOCK NJ,
IN ir9pt OF the courthouse In ths city OF Roanoke
a aisaest bidder all the property coveted by said
certain parcel of land In the city of Roanoke
Virginia. known as lot No. ,s, section l. as shown
ol the map OF the orth Side Land Company.
IERMs: Cash as to the past due totes and
OF executing this trust, 500, payable in onthiy
payments OF $ O. CHI. with Ii tercst from the 10th
DAY OF April, 1891, on each payment said pay
ments beginning TO fall duo on the 10th day OF
June. 1873 and continuing 20 fall due on the 10Th
gay OF each onth thereafter for twenty cousecu-
al d two years from day OF sale.
42st ids II. s. TROUT, Trustee.