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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
CHAPTER NXNVII.
RepriSafS.

While this terrible event was taking
place at Libourne, Claire was sitting
writing to Candles:
still another delay, my friend; at
the moment when l was about to pro
nounce your name to the princess, and
ask the consent to our union the news
of the capitulation of Vayres arrived,
and stopped the words on my tongue;
but [ will no longer wait for the
chances of this fatal war: tomorrow,
at seven in the evening. | will be-
come your wife. This is the plan that
| wish you to adopt, and you must
strictly conform to it. Go in the after
noon to the house of Madame LalaSne,
where there will be a fete; as even
ing approaches. cOntrive to be alone,
then YOU will see enter some meSSen-
ger, | do not yet know whom, who will
call you by your name, as though you
were wanted for some business; follow
him, for he will come from me, and
his mission will be to conduct you to
the chapel where l shall be waiting
for you. Today l say till toorrowm,
tomorrow we wi say forever"
Candles was in one Of his nissan
thropic moods when this letter ar
rived; he had heard nothing of Claire
all day, and had passed ten times be
fore her window, without having
caught a glimpse of her He felt in
clined to accuse her of coquetry, and
began again to think of Nanon, so de
voted and so ardent, and he sighed
with the remembrance of the ole
love- which he could not eXtinguish
and the new love which he could no
thoroughly comprehend; but her not
worked complete transformation; h.
read and re-read it, and kissed it
hundred times. He could not, how
ever, even then, avoid thinking o
poor NanOn, and what she would fee
when she heard that her lover wa
the husband of another. But he cas-
off these thoughts. and went as direct
ed, to Madame Lalasne. He had no
long gone, when Ravailly returned
and went Immediately to Madame d
Condo.
He was instantly admitted, and e1
tered with a look of so much grie
that no one could doubt that he wa
the bearer of bad news.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
CHAPTER NNNNIII.

The Determination of the Princess.
Claire had finished a simple but
charming toilet, and then throwing
her cloak over her shoulders, and call
ing Pompey was about to proceed to
the church, where all was prepared for
her marriage. At the foot of the stairs
she met Madame de Tourville and the
Due de acknowledgements "Oh, madam,
tell me what they are going to do?'
she cried.
"They have adopted my plan" added
she triumphantly.
And what is that?"
"Reprisals."
"But what does that meanW
''They have hanged one of our Off
cers-we will hang one of theirs"
Grand Dieu! madam, what do you
say?"
'Oh. that they have already ar
rested NJ de Candles have they not,
duke?'
Yes, madam, doubtless; 1 saw the
men set off to do So"
But did they know where he wasp
asked Claire, with a last hope.
Yes, madam; he was at the house
of NJ. de Lalasne." Claire uttered a
cry. Madame de Tourville looked at
her with establishment, and the duke
with q smile.
IN. de Candles arrestedr' cried
| Claire. Mon Dieu! but what has he
| done? What connection is there be
| tween him and this horrible murder? p
"A great deal, madam; he is a gov,
ernor, like Richou."
Claire seemed frozen with terror
! but seizing the dukes arm, she cried
"Oh, but this is only a feint is it not
duke? They can do nothing to a pris
oner on parole"
Richou, also, was a prisoner OF
parole"
M. lie Due, / entreat-
spare your suppEcations, madam
They are useless; [ can do nothing
the council will decide"
Claire ran to the cabinet Of Madam
de Condo. She was talking to the Du
dc bOulllO1l, Willie LtlleI was pdSih
up and down, in an agitated manner
Madame" cried Claire, lin Heaven
name, grant me one minutes inter
view"
"Oh, it is you, little one. Ishave n
time now, but after the council"
"Oh, madam. it is just before tn
council that I ask for it."
The princess was about to yieli
when the door opened, and the Du
de Larochefoucault came in, saying
: that the council was waiting.
you see, Claire, it is impossibl
just now: but come with us to th
, council, and I will speak to you imm
5 diately after" And she left the room
Claire followed, almost beside he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
ENGLISH AGRICULTURE.

In the Journal of the Royal Agri-
cultural society, recently published, is
a thought suggestive article on the
agricultural situation. 1t says that
farming is now at a lower ebb than
at any other time in the century. This
emphatic statement was intended to
apply particularly to English agri-
culture, but in some respects is par
tally applicable to this country. What
shall be done under these conditions?
The writer Of that article says,
Many of US are too old to change"
and consequently argues that the
agricultural situation must be studied
carefully and thoughtfully with a
view of continuing the business. He
says it will be useless to look to
higher prices as a remedy, for any
hopes in this direction will be born
only to die young. Speaking of the
situation as viewed in England, he
says that even if a protective tariff
were possible it could only come after
years of political struggle, and even
then it would not be sure to benefit
the farmers. He thinks that no
remedy for the situation can be found
in a higher standard of products, as
already a very high standard has
been reached and no increase Of in
come from a still higher standard
seems possible
Reducing the cost Of production is
the only hope left, in the opinion of
the writer. The cost of production,
however, cannot be reduced, in his
opinion, by reducing the price of la
Dor. 1t must come by the use of bet
ter machinery, by studying to get as
much work done as possible with
the minimum of eXertion to the opera
! tive. He is convinced that for him,
| blowing has been too expensive, and
| that a light three-furrow plow and
| shallow cultivation is a great deal
| cheaper and just as satisfactory.
With such a pillow he has succeeded
| in blowing seventeen acres in sixteen
! days. Then, again, he thinks that
heavy, slow walking horses are mis-
take, and that it is also a mistake
to have plows, cultivators and imple-
| ments of any kind which a man can
not ride. He would have the laborers
paid we'll, but use as little of their
labor as possible, trusting to machin-
cry and quick stepping horses.-New
England Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
ASPARAGUS.

| Enoch Garfield is one of the old
well known market gardeners of
| Concord, Mass, and knowing that he
| was interested in using conmarc1al
! Fertilizers. our representative asked
him TO relate his experience.
We give it in his own words: Il
have had an experience of sixteen or
seventeen years with Bradley's ferti-
lizers, using them on all crops, both
alone and in connection with stable
manure
For growing Strawberries. black
berries and asparagus, l use no stable
manures whatever, Bradley's ferti-
lizer alone, by actual experiments.
giving me the best results in growing
these crops. Some agriculturists may
think this an eXtrayagant statement.
but if they will visit me land | should
be pleased to have theml | will prove
to the most skeptical that all these
statements are indisputable facts. I
have used different makes, but in
Yariably found Bradley'S fertilizer the
most reliable, and now buy no other.
The photograph that you have
shows asparagus from a bed that was
fortified with Bradiey's fertilizer
alone; the land, to my certain knowl-
edge, has received no stable manure
for nearly fifty years The bed was
set out fourteen years ago, the land
having previously been in potatoes
one year, and in strawberries two
years, each crop being grown on
Bradley's fertilizer alone. Early every
spring [ apply to this asparagus bed
from 1900 to 1,S0O pounds of Brad
ley'S phosphate to the acre. and re-
ceiVe annually at the rate per acre
of about $500 worth of asparagus.
I'VE have another asparagus bed
that has been set thirty-five years.
Stable manure was formerly used on
this bed, but under such treatment 1t
had become so run down that decision
was made to plow the land and put in
another crop. The press of other work
however, prevented doing so, and in
order to overcome the difficulty, we
decided to apply Bradley's fertilizer
and see what it would do towards
L
was quickly seen, and, to our great
satisfaction, the bed was soon brought
back to profitable bearing. 1t is now
twelve years since this bed has been
treated wholly with Bradley's ferti-
lizer, and it is now producing at tie
rate of about $500 worth of asparagus
a year.
Crops grown on Bradley's fertilizer
alone are much more easily kept clean
of weeds than where stable manure
is used. Manure creates an abundance
of worms and insects, while Bradley's
fertilizer tends to destroy them. L
believe, therefore, that it will pay
every grower of vegetables to use
these high-grade fertilizers for every
crop."-New England Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31

! self. When all had taken their places
| the president commenced the proceed
| ings by relating the capitulation OF
! Nayres, the violated word of NJ. de
| Meilleraye, and the shameful death OF
Richou. Then an officer, on an order
: from the Due de acknowledgements
| opened the window TO let them hear
the people outside shouting vengeance
/ Tor iticlOu-fOr death to the rOyaliStS
You hear said the duke, what
the voice of the people demands. They
viii deSpiSe our authority, or take
vengeance into their own hands, if
we do not. Give your judgment then,
| gentlemen, at once"
The princess rose. What need is
there of a judgment? The people have
pronounced one"
20, madam" said Lenet, consider
l beg of you; such a precedent would
be too fatal is established. The queen
herself preserved at least the form of
justice Can you dare what she dared
not dog
M. Lenet is right" said the duke,
great a thing to let the responsibility
rest on a single head, be it even a
prlncely one" Then he whispered to
the princess, 1--WE will listen to the
opinions Of all, but [ know we are
sure
Then the princess rose, and in an en-
ergetlc speech, invited the assemblage
to take measures to reply to the royal
proyOcation.
''Oh, Lenet," said Claire, Il cannot
bear this
Madame la VicOmtesse de Cambes,"
said he, rising, asks permission to
retire.
"Oh, no." murmured she, I wish
Madam, your place is not here You
can do nothing for him, and [ will let
you know all that passes
Madame la Vicomtesse may retire"
said the princess, cor any one else
who does not wish to be present at
these proceedings"
Clare went out supported by Lenet
At the door they met Pompey, whom
she had sent for information.
He is arrested, madam said he
IN. Lenet," said Claire, Il have
now no confidence but in you; no hope,
but in God"
When Lenet returned, he heard the
princess saying, How shall we de-
eide on whom the lot shall fall?'
ut is very easy, madam" said the
duke. eve hold prisoners several Off
GERS; we will question them all, and
the first who equals Richou shall be
the one"
at is useless to lose time in inter-
rogating officers answered the prin-
cess, I'VE have the register here. Seek
and name the officers equal to Richou."
There are but two, madam" replied
the registrar 1.-The governor of st.
George, and the governor Of Branne"
1T is true" said the princess, "are
they arrested?"
Yes, madam, they are both in the
Fortress
Let them be brought in"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
PEOPLE SHE WISHED TO AVOID.

Here is a representative English
sister who voices her emotions in the
advertising columns Of the London
Post:
ga lady who is very much in So
ciety will feel greatly obliged to any
one who will send her complete
list of vivisectors in England, as she
is afraid lest meeting them at her
friends houses, she may inadvertently
shake hands with them. Address
Sigma, 1872 Piccadilly, W.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
N A N g N
OR,
WOMEN'S WAR,
by ALEXANDER DUMAS,
(Continued.l

(Continued.l
As to the duke, he went to the queer
as soon as this was over found her il
high good humor, and was invited by
her to dinner. He accepted, and then
went to Nanon
Well" said she, what have you
discoyeredY'
'Eyerything. Do you remember the
story to which l was foolish enough
to listen about your amOurs with your
brother?"
"Well'
"And the blank signature which was
then eXtOrted from me?'
Eyes"
This traducer is in our hands"
Really cried Nanon, in terror: for
though she did not much love her
brother, she did not wish any harm
to happen to him. Beside which, he
might have made some awkward reve
latiOnS.
Yes, my dear Nanon. The fellow,
by the means of this signature, had
made himself governor of Vayres; but
Vayres is taken, and we have him in
our hands"
Nanon trembled with terror. And
what have you done with him?"
asked She
"Ah, ma fol! you shall see for your
self. Open the window, and you will
see him hanged"
"Good heavens!" cried she
''Do you see that crowd assembling?
Stay, there are the soldiers bringing
him along"
Nanon's heart beat violently, but a
single glance showed her that it was
not Cauvagnac.
But" cried she, "he is perhaps not
guilty. This unfortunate man is a
brave soldier, perhaps you are about to
execute an innocent man"
mo, no, my dear Nanon; he is a
forger and calumniator, and were he
nothing but governor of VayreS, he is
guilty of high treason"
But had he not the promise of NJ
de Meilleraye"
He says SO but do not believe it."
Cannot the marshal himself tell
YOU
He set out two hours ago"
''Ah. mon Dieuw cried Nanon, ''some-
thing tells me that this man is limo
cent, and that his death will bring
misfortune upon us. Oh, sir, in the
name Of Heaven, you, who can refuse
me nothing, grant me the life of this
man
impossible! it was the queen herself
who condemned him. and | have no
power
At this moment Richou appeared
just under them still calm and silent,
he mounted the ladder with noble
and proud look. Then they passed the
rope around his neck, and a herald an
nounccd in a loud voice that the king
did justice on Etienne Richou, forger
and traitor.
Il would rather be what | am" said
he, than Il marshal Of France" but
as he spoke, they pushed away the lad
der from under him.
Nanon hid her face in her hands, and
fled into the farthest corner of the
room.
well" said the duke, ''whatever
you may think of it, NanOn, | think it
will have a good effect. | am curious
to know what they say in Bordeaux
when they hear that we have hanged
their governor"
At these words, and the thought of
what they might do, NanOn could hold
UP no longer but sank faintng on the
floor.
why" said the duke, what is the
matter, Nanon? Is it possible that you
are in this state from seeing a rascal
hanged? Why, good heavens! she has
tainted, and the people say that she
has no feeling. Halo! some one! salts!
cold water! but as no one came, the
duke ran out to seek for assistance
himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
To be continued.)

William F. Towers, of Superior, has
earned two medals for hazardous
services during the war, which the
Grand Army post of that city is try
ing to obtain for him. The first is for
his part in the rescue Of Gen. Foster
at Newburn, which was considered a
forlorn hope, and the second for serv-
ing a gun on order Of Gen. Spinola,
five gunners having fallen in rapid
succession
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
IN THE ORCHESTRA.

Indianapolis Journal: 'You Will
never get along" sneered the clario-
net, "in spite of your two heads"
"Why not?" asked the bass drum.
Because everybody beats you.
When anybody tackles me l make
him blow himself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
THE FIN DE Steele.

Helen-I am so mortified, my dear!
I shall never get over it.
What is it? It must be something
dreadful"
Helen-It is. [ have been eating
my asparagus with a fork instead Of
with my fingers.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
CHAPTER XNNIX.
The Council.

]hiA CJ CO " u IlACu ClAAlouSIy ou JuC
door. Lenet approached the princess
to try one last effort; For heavens
sake, madam, reflect again before you
commit this act; and you, NJ. lie Due
you, who are so superior to the vul-
gar minds; you will council modera-
ton, | am sure"
Monsieur" replied the duke, hypo-
critically, 81 am at this moment dis
cussing the affair with my reason"
''lt would be better to discuss it
with your conscience" said Lenet.
At this moment the door opened,
and Candles entered. Never had he
looked more elegant, serene, or hand
some. He advanced as easily as though
he were again entering the drawing
room of NJ. Lalasne, and bowed re-
spectfully to the princess, who could
not but look at him with admiration.
After a moment, Approach, sir"
said she; "who are your
THE Baron Louis de Candles"
What rank did you occupy in the
royal army?"
Il was lieutenant colonel"
Were you not governor of st.
George"
Yes. madam"
"Have you written all this DOWN.
asked the princess Of the clerk.
Eyes. madam"
Then sign it, NJ. de Candles"
He did so; although with a look of
astonishment for he did not under
stand the object of the questions.
Good, SIR" said the princess, now
you may retire
He bowed, and did so. When he was
gone, the princess rose and said, Let
us VOTE
Eyes let us vote" repeated the two
dukes.
Then the Due de acknowledgements
turning to the assembly, said, vii
these gentlemen give their votes?"
After you, mOnseigneur.
mo, before YOU" cried a firm voice
what is the meaning of this?
asked the princess.
1T means, madam said a man
rising to show who spoke, that 1
| Andre Lavie, counsellor and advo
cate, claim, in the kings name, safety
for the prisoners detained at Bordeaux
on their parole
ooh, NJ Lavie," said the prince IS
this is an affair OF feeling, and TO
of law. Each member is to vote a
he pleases."
Yes! yesr' cried the others.
II repeat" cried Lavie, that l claim
safety for the prisoners on PAROLE
LET us vote" said the princess.
There We're two of them" criet
some.
zone is enough for you" cried Lavie
take the fattest-cannibals. You com
plain of a wrong, and you reply b.
two murders"
Madame de Condo rose, as if he
glance alone could overwhelm tn
audacious man. He, seeing that pei
haps he was doing more harm tha
good to the prisoners, thought it bes
TO retire saying, however, as he wen
In the name of God I protest agains
what you are about to do. In th
J name Of the king 1 forbid it,
: AS he left, the second prisoner al
peared. He presented a striking COZ
, trast to Candles; he was pale an
uneasy, and cast quick searchin
: chances around him. Your highnes
did me the honor to send for me
said he, without waiting to be que
? toned.
, Eyes. sir; We wish to ask you a fe
questions, and if you answer trul
2 we shall not detain you long
e what is your nameF'
: .sWel1. madam, that is rather an Ell
. barrassing question: one often b;
: two names-a family name and 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-31
MILK AND ITS COST.
A QUESTION OF REAL INTEREST
To FARMERS.
TWO AND ONE THIRD CENTS
PER QUART THE EASTERN
ESTIMATE.

Points for Growers of ASPARAGUS
Halt Potatoes Best for Seed Pur-
poses-English Agriculture as 1t Is
Seen Today-Notes for Farm and
Garden.
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.AIi0s Summons.

In he Justices Court Of Gisnns Ferry Precinct.
County of klnore, Stats Of idaho.
WIN n. 8toekton and RuAnAph fArssn, eopartnefs
under the Arn name and style q Stockton .
Larsen. plaintifs.
ga
julius Ksnsisr Co. dsfsndants.
rhs STATE q idaho ssn<s orsssing 70 julius Kssssss
. Co, defendants:
Yoa ere hereby summoned 10 appear bsfore No. q
my eaIse 10 0isnn's Ferry In the county ot Klnoss
on the 18th d.y Of November, lnD<. 81 10 cciock
m, In aesion brought sgsinst yon BY sssd pi<ta
tins. " enswsr the complains % the sboss nsEnsd
plxinttds.
said sctios b bsoashs 10 rseovsr from yc< 1.snty
oioo dollArs freight casrxss advanced and pead yeu
n your request BY paiHt6s The 18Th day o. Sune
1854. On merehxndise. to-wik: waiskiss, which yos
axrseA ssli and deliver 70 plHlnts and xhieh yes
have neglected % 20 ell and deliver. ard he TURTLES
sum of hirss nina bole0 dollars advanced % you ,,
ad plaintiffs 70 pay The United States internal ress
nue tan on said merchandise making sana total 9
SIXTY 20 100 dAil&rs due and owing BY you 10 a.i'
plaantin al Of which 10 more av set forth In plsin
iiffs complaint 1fsd herein. % iudzmsat VII b
taken agninsk yeu Tor tho saiA amount taxsthef sit
costs Of this suit you fAii 20 appsa< and sns~sz.
c. G. 0LExS,
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