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Pardon, Monsieur" he said in toler-
able French, but an officer. his servant
and three horses are chartered on you.
They will arrive shortly
Il have only four rooms, sergeant;
one is occupied by my daughter, one by
myself, the third by. my servant, and
there is this room. | have no stabling."
the sergeant produced II piece Of chalk.
marked the door. saluted and left.
For a moment there was CONSERVATION
ana , eSgiam spes9l;v followed TssM + Sy saza omns.
Come, come" said the old soldier,
forcing a smile. "~Remember, Louise.
you are IA soldiers daughter. This Is
war, and We cannot make war with
ION! my father, what Will these
wretches DO? They, will insult w.,
Not while l am here, my child,
They viii murder US sobbed SUI
wow, don't be foolish, but let us
r. her think what TO 90
Finally II WAS thus arranged: Louise
was to give up her room to the ,othccr
and, with Suzanne, take possession OF
her fathers room: the private was 10
have SuZinne's room, ana a bcd was TO
be made up for the captain II bhs '9m,
these arrangements been completed when
another knock sounded AT the door ana
On the invitation TO ehte' me ldtch, was
lifted and a tail cavalry officer envelopes
in a long blue greatcoat entered, fol
lowed by "A hussar bearing some bag
gage.
said politely, in excellent French, but |
am told | am blletel here. The major
gave me to understand that you were an
old soldier. who had seen much service,
You will also understand that-that"-
Perfectly. sir: and | will endearor TO
make you as comfortable as my poor lit
tie cottage will permit. ! am entirely at
your orders. As to your horses ! regret
that
"Hearing you had no stablinG, ] have
arranged for them close by, so please do
doiph Won Armsdorf, lieutenant in the
Seventh Kings Hussars. Can my SER
ant place my baggage in the room l am
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Which

mediately after this action that our
story commences.
! The b!lleting of the German troops In
and around Amiens had been heavy,
and the burden grievous to bear, but 10
none so disastrous did 1t prove as to
Capt. de MonceluN, a retired cavalry
officer. h had fought with distinction
at Magenta and Solferino. \ fine speCi-
! men Of the old French soldier was Alfred
de. MonceiuX: with the courage of Il
lion he combined the heart of a woman.
He resided In "A pretty little cottage in
the outskirts OF Amiens, on the Bapauine
road, and his household consisted OF II
son, then with his regiment under Fald-
herbe; his only daughter, Louise de
Monceaux, and a faithful servant.
suzanne. At eighteen years Of age
! Louise was certainly the mos,
beautiful girl in the ACCOMPLISHMENT. She
was idolizei by her father and spoilt and
petted by Suzanne, IT. was on
Nov. 70, 1870. the battle of Amiens hay
ing taken place on the previous day the
dull evening had closed n with a heavy
fall Of snow. The captain and his daugh-
ter had Just seated themselves at their
humble supper. :he old man with "A sad,
grave expression on his face, his dauEh-
ter pale and ervou when the tramping
sound of footsteps outside caused them
both to start. Then came a heavy
knock at the door. They both rose TO
their feet.
himself up to his fun height.
The door opened, and a sergeant OF
the Fifty-seventh Prussian Regiment
| entered. The moment he caught sight
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ried upstairs by her lover in "a swoon.
There was no tim" to delay; already the
bugl" had sounded and, tearing himself
away. Rudolph jumped on MS charger
and joined his regiment.
Two hours afterwards the sound Of
htavr and continued firing, with ih"
occasional boom OF II qua, was diStInr!v
horne To- the ears OF Louise and her
father Terrible were the moments AZ
thcy went slowly hN. Would her father
70 ami grt Son" news Yes, tno old
captain would, ana leaving her IN Sl
Zaunr'S cndlgs, lac Went on his erIanl.
1t was now dark; except an occasional
shot, nothing was To he heard. Louise
sat t4 a sogi Of s.%p9r; how Len !SSnE shy
aroused by the sound OF st"Ilthy foot
steps, the latch was gently lifted, and Il
Fo,her. is that yoa"" she cried, start
flush, Louise, for Gods sake. It g.
-H,uIi PGi! to ~" #huitcrs.
momen, they We're m one another
arms, Nov came you k.r,. 1r-,'
what has harrrneu2"
Then he toll her how th.rc tai p
IA sharp ~skigdiiah. that he had beer taken
prisoner, bat tlat !.ron catering Nut.rH'
he h"., .-,tu"j ~ 49, .. .kaCSs. I.I ON
to h'a Rom. TO" shelter.
'Fulihcrbv.' he continued. advances
on Am'ru, tomorrow. and soon the ely
VIII b. ours, and those DOS e fnlln+
in fun retreat"
ment. You must n.y.
"Weu. I don't want 10 he shot qg 3
SPY, - give me soms'hinG 10 e%i ana ~
dark as pitch. Get a l.g1' and 8 out
side and keep watch. Don't cal! ans.
\ god mcal was soon before him and
as rapidly despatched. Then taking a
stout stick he called Louise, She rane
in ana cQrefrliN closed he door
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the little side streets followed by al
old mar who could not keep up with her.
II was Louise. Swiftly she made her
way To Rudolph's side.
"Rudolph. my love, Rudolph! 1 am
here" For one moment he paused. then
the French sent in a heavy -volley ana
Rudolph. staggering back. fell to the
ground. In a moment she was on her
knees by his side, his head plllowed on
her lap. covering his face with kisses,
while shot and she'll whistled and
screamed around them.
Rudolph! Rudolph! speak to me" n
moaned. while the blood from his chest
spurted with each labored breath over
her, My God! he is ~dying-will no a
help me@' Then the CLASSY eyes opened
and a strange light came into them -
they met those of Louise.
Then she bent down and kissed his lips.
saw, 'RF'ud5iph."" X bright smile pa sssd
across Inc face II the dying soldier.
and, with the name of his beloved on his
lips, he expired in her arms. Then
came a erael volley; the bullets hurting
scream. and Louise, shot through the
heart, fell forwards on her lovers body.
Their marriage was in heaven!
It was a beautiful Summers eve. The
ern heaven. lighting, up the tombstones
in the churchyard OF Amiens. The war
is over. France. torn and trampled on.
is reviving, but the dirge OF he dead 10
still heard in the land. An old q
t2IIeTtns and s,o 0F. iesn ming on the
form cf the Line, Is picking his way
among the crowded tombstones. Pres-
emily they arrive at a simple marble
cross. on 1t is engraved:
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silencc-Lou.se pale as death. her brother
naughty and erect, Rudolph Ike II
statue. Then the door closed ana the
Latter strudc into the room. Meyer be-
utter such metallic" tones; the words
s,rwru 10 drop from his lips like ice.
ni rr5rgt. T., SAD: "hIElns d~.ilurora
,MltIiihi1' 'a : r5 ns''] ii55,uTSiless to- to obtain IN
formation, Were to do my duty
shuuII a. once arrest you; but after
what | have seen my conscience would
revolt against such a proceeding. give
You i've minutes TO max" good your eS-
cape; II at the end OF that time you
are found here" your blood bc upon your
own head and, without a look ~ Lou.
Use. he turned and LEFT the house. As
the door closed hoGise gave Il piercing
,ry, and gan!; at hey brothers feet,
There Was NJ time 10 ioSS, 50, layIns ,hsi
-vutly UpDn tn" couch, he quickly left
the c.,taLs, II was soon lost In the
on u, next day was fought The battle
a. CuerrleuN, one OF the most stubborn
ol tn northern conflicts. Rudolph, whl
uNi been attached 10 the generals stan
as extra u'd-ls-CaElV, was everywhere,
e>oOsInG himself Under the hottest FIRE.
hie brain b9rqt9E like a volcano; and his
uoitHcr side had gained any advantage.
The Germans doggedlN held the village
OF QIerrteuN while the French held the
opposite side OF III. ~l@r.nrs only ! small
ateGm divi ing ti.cm. Then the adj
lluc-i liGe OF the French was strength
enel, and tn"y once more attempted to
6.i,t the Gcrmaus cut OF the village
ne Firty-scNeuth who held II. had be
come shor. o. ammunition ana were
uI' nly reltriEG. firing their last cart
liig,s. II Was 1T this moment Rudolph
dashed in among them
"N hat is this" he cried. There Is
the rn"my In trout, not behind you
W ave no more ammunition said
"Ammunition,' he cried. s~prlnging
from his horse; 'ypu a V your hayo-
nets" and. drawing his sword, he cried
Follow met
tom Of the street and We're advanc-
ing at the double. Just then a light
form was seen 10 speed out from one OF
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to occupy?''
The distinguished courtesy of manner
and soft voice of the Prussian husSar at
once made Il favorable impression on the
captain, who proceeded to show the way,
followed by the soldier-servant. II good
misunderstanding, stupid fellow.
This IL the best | can do. sir said
the captain, showing him into louise
room. - VIII now go and have some
supper prepared"
pray, monsieur. oblige me by doing
nothing Of the kind, The events of yes
terddy ard the occupation to-day must
haze much disturbed every one here.
discovered a restaurant on my way and
have had a good meal"
As the captain descended the narrow
stairs he was much exercised. surely the
stories he had heard of the brutality Oi
these Prussians must be exaggerated. IN
his days when n town was taken posses
sion gave an almost unoridled license
there was no question OF civility, simply
might made light,
pal, and trembling, In the sitting room,
and tod them his impression as 10 thclI
unwelcoinc visitors watch went far "a
tranqullliZe their fears. While convers-
ing the heavy tread of descending tgol-
steps was heard, and Rudolph Won Arms.
dorf, N the red uniform Of the Kings
hussars, entered the room EMeecdin%iy
with II clear. blue eye and sweet expIts-
sion. AZ he bowed there was an aston.
ished look upon his face.
MY daughter Louise, Mons!eur-liel-
Won Armsdorf At your service.
madtmoisclle." Then turning to the cap.
tain he said; sir, 1 fear you have de
prived madenoisellc Of her room.
must insis; that you permit me To
bivouaC here on this Couch, y to-mor-
row will make other arrangements
leaving my name on your door as ii pro,
lection"
Louise looked up shyly. Surely she
had never seen so handsome n man: he
could even compare with her brother
Henri.
MY servant wants TO know II he can
be of service In the kitchen. Perhaps
your maid will make him understand,
although he speaks only a few words OF
FRENCH
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HAMMERSLOUGH BROS.

Prodigal in promises but
niggardly in fulfilment.
That's the moaus oteraNna
of some houses. Not ours,
though, depend on it. We
don't delugc you with figures
or glittering verbosity. but
give, instead. big values
values that most stores would
probably like to offer, but
absolutely can't.
Overcoats and listers at
radical reductions from early
prices. Suits and Trousers
at exactly what it cost TO
make them. All our goods.
indeed, at prices low enough
to win your trade and make
you send your friends.
SALE AT orr WHOLESALE PREMISES
ON mEE'kER ST, CORNER GREENE,
JUST WEST or BRoApwAN.
Open Saturday till 9 p. Nj.
HAMMBRSLOUGH Bros,
Bleecker St.. Cor, Greene.
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SPORTING NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Reasons Why Yale Will Not Play
Ball with the New Yorks.
The Gymnastlc Competitions at Eas.
Orange.

! Manager John Ward. of the New York
Baseball club, does not hold a very high
opinion cf the reasoning ability of tho
iaIe baseball management. The Yale
team mas declined to arrange exhibition
sameS with the New Yorks this year.
me Following reasons were given by tho
coilegians for their course. First. that
as the professionals didn't try their host
games with them were generally unsat-
lstaotoiy; second, as these exhibition
games come early, the ground is covered
with frost when they are played; third.
EaheS p!ayed IN New York are democrat
iZihs' fourth, but few Yale alumni arc
interested in the games. as shown by the
ihaaEre attendance last year.
ne New Works beat Yale last year by
a score OF Il to .. with the great car.
YER IN me box, and that score Is pretty
goou evidence. Ward thinks. thai the
New Works tried, and most neople viii
agree with him. The rost-in-the-grouni
reason IL equally nonsensical. Yale has
April 10, and If 1t Is any more frosty al
the POLO Grounds than at Eastern Park,
people In this vicinity have yet to find
i. OUT; put then Carter lives in Brook.
anZing. Ward says It's just as well the
Yale men don't play here. as they might
contaminate the professionals. As To
me, meagre attendance. Yale played in
bad weather here last. and on one occa-
sion disappointed a crowd by not put
ting in an appearance.
The Yale people say that when they
wanted to arrange game Manager Ward
was south, and when he returned IL was
too late. Ward wrote to the Yale people
TWO months ago, he says, and never SO
much as received an Acknowledgement
or the receipt of his letter. He thinks
the Yale. arguments are as amateurisf
as their ball playing.
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There will he bowling contests for The
benefit of Brooklyn's poor at T~rainor's
Alleys, Gates and Reid avenues, tonight.
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The annual report of Manager Hotter.
of the Yale Football Association. shows
that the total receipts last Fall We're
$S6, OtS. "a. and total expenses, Si3, III IS,
leaving u cash balance OF 81, 49,. SO.
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Jan. 10. ;
T.. LOUISE DE MONCEAUX. ;
RUDOLPH voN ARMspoRF. ;
1871. /


London Sketch.
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two months ago. he says. and never so
much as received an Acknowledgement
OF the receipt of his letter. He thinks
the Yale arguments are as amateurish
as their ball playing.
Tho annual championship gymnastic
competitions of the Amateur Athletic
ni9n were held in the tennis building
OF me orange Athletic Club, East Or
ange' last night. The judges of the con-
YORK; julius Harder. 4 North SfVa Emer Tgm
G~ymnastic Union, and Prof. j. f.. Doldt.
rope climbing contests. Sanford, who
has held the championship for three
years: won in a canter. The distance
was increased from q feet to ~ feet,
consequently Sanford's time of I 3-5s. os-
tabiishes a record. The second prize
was won by William schaible; l.. sharp
took third prize.
There were eleven entries in the hori-
mrst pre- was Carl Bayer. sNew York
Turn ,Nerein, who scored 40 "a points;
second prize; Gus Ali, Newark Turn
Berndt, Anchor A. c.. Jersey City. 81 Ia
points: b. Bascht, fourth, and John
BALI, fifth. Eight contestants took part
in the tumblins CHAMPIONSHIPS. 1t was
g fine exhibition. The decision Of the
Judges was as follows: William Haas,
Clipper A. c., New York. first. AZ "a
points; George Steir, Pastime A. c., New
! VI N, St'ollNt, 90 O-f DOllltS, II. II. W TlEnt,
New Jersey A.. G., third. 81 3-4; August
Kelly, National Turn Verein, Newark,
fourth, 81 IL points; Charles Graul, Ma
tional Turn Nerein, Newark. ffth. rs IL
points; p. Steir, Pastime A. c.. 30 ia
points.
Next came the flying rings. in which
Champion Bob Stoll made his appearance,
witt the announcement that he was
going to retire on his laurels. First
prize was won by the champion. Robert
Stoll. y. Y. A.. ca IA points; second
City. IS IL points; third prize, b. San
ford. New Jersey A. c., 81 ga points
William Schaible, Newark Turn Verein
was fourth. SS points. The results on the
prize. Emil Buehler, Newark Turn We.
Newark Turn Vereln. Al points. The
club swinging. contests resulted as fol-
lows: First prize, j. u. Harris. Pastime
prize, J. II. ~Dougherty, Nayier, A. G.,
New York, 12S IL points: third prize,
Fred Metz, jr, Newark Turn Verein, 12O
points.
Boston has a young athlete, WHO, 1t
rival of Mike Sweeney. His name is
Phil c. Stingel. and he Is the Champion
nigh-jumper of New England. Until lately
his best record was . feet 10 inches.
when he increased 1t to 6 feet. 1t is not
thought he has yet reached his limit.
Jim DAILY. Corbett's old sparring part
me-, has begun training for his contest
with Bob Fitzsimmons. The articles.
have been signed and call for n glove
contest of four rounds in Buffalo ut AN
early date, the winner to take 10 per
cent. Of the gate money and the loser
% per cert.
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Boston has a young athlete, who, It
rival OF Mike Sweeney. His name is
Phil c. Stingel. II he Is the champion
nigh-jumper of New England. Until lately
his best record was ) feet 10 inches,
thought he has yet reached his limit.
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Jim DAILY, Corbett's old sparring part
me-, has begun training for his contest
with Bob FitZsimmons. The articles
have been signed and call for a glove
contest of four rounds i'm Buffalo at an
early date, the inner to take 70 per
cent. Of the gate money and the loser
~ Oer Ger [,
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who makes striking r%esemblances OF
weli-known people at almost a moments
notice, ends HIS engagement at Proctor's
Theatre tomorrow night. He came to
management of j. ID. Hopkins. and first
appeared at the Casino Roof Garden.
Pc Bessell Is a man with an interesting
science.
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0From TRUTH
Grlmy-I have so much on my hands at
present l don't know what to do.
Primy-Why not try some soap and
| water.
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G. W. Haines.-Yes. See 1.-THE Evening
Worlds" 4 O'Clock Edition OF yesterday.
~ Robert Cornell.-They never fought.
nTyr f.
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At Dayton, o., yesterday, Rolia I1eikes
lowered his own and the worlds record
by breaking five hundred blue-rocks in
81 minutes and 10 seconds. A sharp
cold wind was blowing across the range
all the time. Heikes used three guns
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Eighty per cent. of the plays submitted
to Miss Rose Coghlan are, she claims.
the work of ambitious women. She reads
them carefully. likes them, a~nd-doesn't
accept them. Next season she Is to have
a great play that made a sensation in
London and Paris. The ingenious Rose
has been telling people how to pronounce
her name. The 30" in Coghlan must be
short as, in ''on," aud the, ''h''- must
be silent. Don't forget that, for good
ness sake. -
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Mrs. WISsIOw's SOOTHING YRr for chill
rem teething Is the family benefactOr. 2jc. -
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Herr Hlrsch. an eccentric Swedish
comedian, is now playing the leading
Toie N ",Charley's Aunt" at the Sodra
In Stockholm. Only one other
modern English, play has ever had the
honor OF, presentation in Sweden. and
The Middleman."
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Wemyss Henderson says that in great
spectacular productions armop Is now
out OF date. They don't use 1t any more
IN Lopdon or In Paris. Why? Because
It doesn't show the figure. makes every
body look the am shape and is unneces-
sarily. pondefous. Soft silver cloth Is
now the proper caper.
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WEST CHEsTERFrELD. Il. u

Christmas exercises will be held IN the
hall on Tuesday evening Dec. ~.
Blue violets We're picked in this vicinity
Dec. j. by II. L. Nichols. teacher III dis
tricJ No. ] Who has found them later
than that date
Nj. and Mrs :. L. Stoweii are TIN,
week il attendance al the state grange
meeting III Concord. as delegates from
Spafford Crauu-.
The social meetings of the Dung Peo-
pie Christian union are held once IN TWO
weeks Last Tuesday evening a meeting
was held with Mrs. a. NJ. Davis Thee
vouonal meeting Sunday was led Uy Mrs.
c.. i. Buruhau
At the last regular meeting OF SpatfOrl
grange these officers We're elected for the
yea. 1885, Master. sem l.. otowelI: over
seer. Clarence l.. snow: lecturer. Mrs. a. N.
Brown; steward. Larkin vs.. Amidou. as
slstant steward. Leon w. tarr. chaplain.
Rev. Il. i. Morgan. treasurer. J.. Il. Cob.
leigh secretary, II. o.. smith: gate keep
el. GEO. i. Durham Pomona. Ada hath-
au- Flora. Clara d. Chickeuuc Ceres
Mrs. Ella a. Stoweu. lady assistant stew.
ard. Martina q. Amidou. state fair director
n. o.. Cui1urn; delegate 90 state grange.
Sem J.. Stoweu
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DUMMTRSTON

Mary d. Miller is at home from Boston
10 spend Christmas
Charles button, who was quite Ill not
long ago, is much better
Adm F. Miller has lost two valuable
horses within about two years
j. Dustin Reed lost valuable horse last
Saturday. Paralysis of the throat was the
cause
Dea. Leroy Wilder ST. is still confined
TO his room much OF the time. Mrs Wilder
is able To do some work
q. Arms Miller who has been seriously
i'll several weeks. is now able TO bee out of
doors and do some work.
The history of Dummerston. published
in 1854. Is still In demand. Several copies
have been sold the past year. A few copies
were recently sold tor Christmas presents.
Dea. L. =. Pratt. s.. walks out TO the
near neIGhbors on bright sunny days. and
attended church last Sunday. Mrs. Pratt.
also s.. keeps very busy IN her daily round
of housewOrh
John Miller found at the bottom OF q
muck bed. during the last season. VIVA,
appears To- bee meteOrc stone. some
portions of il look like nut candy and other
parts like dried plaster. 10 is about the
size OF q four quart measure.
The lvceum held on the evening of the
18th instant was well attended. over go
being preseu. The committee OF manage
menl j., entitled 10 much credit for the
excellent program OF exercises consisting
OF instrumental music songs. declama-
tlons. and the reading of @ lively paper
edited by wide-awakc schOOlma am
The question tor debate was aoly dlscussea
on both sides. The next meeting will b..
held Thursday evening Jan. B. Tn.
question Tor that evening will be "kesoIyca
That the district system OF schools Is pref
cradle 20 the town system. DIsputauts
tour lady teachers.
Mrs Laviua Gates knight. widow of
the late Minor knight of this town. died
Dec. at the home of her son. Riley I
knight of Worcester. Mass. from the eff
feels OF "a tail which caused "a broken hip
Two weeks previous 10 her death Her az,
was s. years s months and - days BE
sides the SON. She leaves two daughters
Mrs. Oeu. T. Moseey of y ernon and Ms.
Mary 4. Knight of W Orcester. Mass Mrs
Knight was % worthy person. patient. uu
complaining and true 10 every duty of life
She was native of Dummerstou He
grandfather was Lieut. John shepard Gate,
who settled in the northeast par, OF this
town il 100 was prominent IN town bus
mess. and served a. selectmau T. YEAR.
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F2NIC,
SOUTH LONDONDERRY
Observation-Disclosures NORTHUMBERLAND
II lake is furnishing rare sport
a., rmen these DAYS.

--ll lake is furnishing rare sport for
..-.;.,., rmen these days
,ring " how tary Pierce is home from Winchen-
I3tenniuctors., on visit
a.. ,,rbli,. vi W. H. Landmau have a fine
III Cbristu Christmas goods.
4 school wiie Huntington has gone to
W. RrattIobodass.. Tor the winter
bld reuuirs. Charles Robinson left for
thehome of NJ Milwaukee. Wis. THURSDAY
TtVermont Winds OF the past week have
done uro savinqble damage about our viii
lage. b. usual stmney on the town hall was
blown ut. payable'hing through the roof.
We tmarv schm a reliable source that j.
L. Pola,ses tins sester will put i'm a branch
store at y will bWge, thus furnishing our
village VIE teacherpd facilities for trade as
are often i,rmonic "a country village.
Avaradqt the dian esteemed citizen of
this town, con of thCs home Dec. ia. in his
SD year a. granc,stricken with paralysis
but two days his death. He leaves
two daughter has clio living In town. and a
son whose huL beath Worcester Mass
5. NJ. Holdesole OF 1tlv found a pocket
book between o. the lagc and London
derry COntainin and small coin. In
these days, whee armor almighty dollar
means hundred ned and at least we Judge
the loser would bebeat to recover the lost
treasure oriaI