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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03
Margarita.
III.
Margarita to Arturo.


Madrid, March 12.-I do not know
If you will be able to read these lines
written with a trembling hand, and
with eyes blinded by tears.
Yes, arturo moi" / am most un-
happy, and yet, in taking the pen to
inform you of my mothers commands,
L feel much more keenly the injury
done to you than to myself, knowing,
as l do, the strength of your affection
for me. Yes, Arturo, after a terrible
scene, my mother requires, commands
me to break off our loving relations.
Imagine, if you can, knowing the in
tenSity with which love you, the pain
that this will cause me! | sacrifice
myself, however, in obedience to my
mothers wishes, and in order that /
may provide for her declining years
the comforts with which she cannot
dispense.
But [ have not told you ALL She
forces me 70 contract marriage with
man whom l do not love, and in
vokes my gratitude for the tenderness
and care lavished upon LIE since my
birth, in order to compel ne to a re-
voting union. The Marquis of Pena-
Alta is old, while | am almost I hid;
our tastes and likings will dItrei and
we cannot be happy. But, what mat
ters it? He is very rich; has fine
palaces and magnificent carriages, and
his poor wife will share all this. 1t
matters not that l may be unhappy, Or
that l may live in sorrow and bitter
ness. Pity me, Arturo; for l am sure
that shall never f. rget you, and that
your image will live eternally in the
heart of the unhappy.
Margarita.
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! V
Arturo de Sandoval TO the Marquis
of Pena-Alta.
Margarita.

Arturo de Sandoval TO the Marquis
of Pena-Alta.
Madrid, March Is, 1S9-. Most Re
spected Sir:-I transmit to you the in
closed letter that you may the better
understand the woman to whom you
are soon to unite yourself. I have
loved her enthusiastitally-with real
passion-but today she inspires in me
profound disdain. / think that a
knowledge Of what she is, and of how
much she is worth, will produce upon
you the same impression. l am not
prompted to write by a mean spirit
of revenge. No; my object is more
noble and generous; | simply wish to
open the eyes of one who is as blind
as 1 was once, and to prevent him
from falling into the lneshes of an
ambitious, heartless woman.
Addressing you for this purpose, /
remain your most obedient servant,
Arturo De Sandoval
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The Marquis of Pena-Alta to Arturo

The Marquis Of Pena-Alta to Arturo
de SandOgal.
The man who is capable Of such an
act as you have committed stands con-
fessed contemplate fellow. In
few hours you will receive a visit
from two Of my friends, who are au-
thorized to arrange with any two per-
sons designated by you the conditions
of duel. 1t would be unjust to leave
'npunished the villainous action of
winch you are guilty, and for which
hope to give proper and merited pun
ishment
MARQUIS de Pena- Alta
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Ono VI III
is the kitchen stove. Heated currents
of air rising from a chimney affords
a much easier path for the lightning
than the cold air surrounding it. This
is why so many chimneys are struck,
and so many persons are killed while
sitting near the stove. Very few per-
sons appear to have thought Of rum
ming a wire from under the feet of
the stove into the ground or connect
ing it to the Hghtning-rod outside.
This would at least keep the light
ming from scattering when it gets to
the stove and killing the family. If
there is no cellar under your house
run your wire straight into the
ground.
To protect haystacks or temporary
structures, stick pole into the ground
on either side and run barbed wire
from one to the other, bringing it
down and into the ground at each
end. Two or three feet in the ground
will be enough in this case.
Nearly every summer we hear of
state militiamen being killed in camp
by lightning. 1t is commonly sup
posed that the guns draw the light
ming. 1t is, however, more likely the
heated air arising from camp fires or
from the bodies of so many men in
one place. 1t would not be a great
deal Of trouble to set a number of
poles around and through the camp at
distances of Seventy-five or 100 feet.
These, with a telegraph wire extend
ing along the side of each, and foot
above it into the air, and two or three
feet into the ground, would form an
excellent protection. To make doubly
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II.
iMaroarita TO JI1iSa

-'IttI -tI4L ttt 20 IINII,<t.
Madrid, March 10. 1o9-. Your let
ter has produced a profound effect
upon my mind. Before reading it I
believed myself madly in love with
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Marquis de Pena-Alta.
VI.

Marquis of Pena-Alta to Senorita
Dona Margarita de Inestrosa.
My Dearest Friend-Please select.
with your mothers advice, the date
Of our marriage-the day on which
complete happiness will be realized by
your devoted lover
Marquis Of Pena-Alta.
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Harry Payne. the pantomime clown.
is dead.
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WILL RESIDE IN THIS CITY.
Daughter of a Well-known Song Writer
 Married in Meriden.

Meriden, Aug. 22.-Archibald Starke Benham of New London, who has re- sided here since last fall, was mad ried to Miss Annie A. Kelly last even ing at 6 o'clock, Rev. Dr. w. s. Per- kins officiating.
 The young couple left on the 7:97 train for New Haven, where they will re- side. The bride is only seventeen years old and has lived here off and on for some years. She is a daughter of the we'll known composer and actor, John T. Kelly, who has written "The Girl of My Heart" Nellie and May" ''The Girl l Left Behind" and many other songs.
 The wedding was hastened on ac- count of the groom, who is a good pianist, wishing to go to New Haven to work. He did not wish to be sepa- rated from the girl of his heart and so got married. Mir. Benham at one time worked for the Meriden Pro- vision company. The brides mother is dead and she is said to have an aunt living on Grove street
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lt is Known
 By Its Cures

Ii is not what we say. but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells the story of Its merit.
 The thousands of people whom it has raised from disease and despair to happi- ness and health, are the strongest and best advertisements Hoods Sarsaparilla has. No other preparation in existence has such record of wonderful cures.
 This is why Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest sale, and requires for its produc- tion the largest laboratory In the world.
 Now If you need good medicine, why not try that which has done others 50 much good. Remember
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FOURTEENTH c. Y.
The secretary's Cal or the Reunion in
 Waterbury.

'ne seCreuarys Ca lf or tne reunion Tn
 Waterbury.
 Bridgeport, Aug. 22, 1S95.--Comrade-- The thirteenth annual meeting of the Society of Fourteenth Connecticut regi- ment will be held at Waterbury, Tues day, September +, 1895.
 Our comrades in Waterbury have made extensive arrangements for our care, and very enjoyable time is as sured.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad has granted half fare for return tickets from Waterbury, and the New York and New England rail- road grants return tickets at 1 cent a mile In either case certificates must be produced from the secretary of the society, which certificate must be shown to the ticket agent at Waterbury, who then can sell the return ticket at the reduced rate. These certificates are not good with the conductor on the return train, but are only good with the ticket agent at Waterbury.
 Important business will be brought before the meeting, and it is desired that there be a large attendance.
 J. w. KNOWLTON, Secretary.
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oRTruARI NOTES.
Death of Mrs. Par,sh, Widow of the Late
 Ariel Parish

Death of Mrs. Par,sh, Widow of the Late
 Ariel Parish
 News was received yesterday by AL derman James H, Parish of the death of his mother at the home of her daughter, Mrs, N. B, Coy, in Denver, Col. She had been ailing for some time. The remains will be inferred in Denver. In addition to Mrs. Coy, four other children survive Mrs. Parish James H, Parish of this city, Leonard W. Parish of Cedar Rapids, la, Mrs, William J. Betts of Stamford and Char lotte E, Parish of Denver. The de- ceased was a devoted wife and mother, a lady of true refinement and elevated Christian life. She was the widow of the late Ariel Parish, who was for many years superintendent of New Ha- ven's public schools. She leaves many friends in this city, who will miss her and cherish her memory.
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His Leg Broken.

James Wade of 95 Adeline street, a driver of a lumber wagon, was serious ly injured yesterday afternoon on State street at the corner of Chapel. Wade was driving there with load of lum- Der from Deforest's lumber yard when his horse became frightened and start ed to run. In turning out for an cleo tric car, which was standing at the cor ner, he was thrown off and under the car. When he was picked up his left leg was found to be broken between the knee and ankle. He was taken to the hospital. Wade is married.
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Tho Go ,lara Family.

L, O. Goddard of Chicago. vice presi- dent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, has undertaken the compilation of a complete record of the Goddard, Gossard or Gozzard and. the Goddard, Gosard or Gozard families. George s, Goddard of North Granby is gathering the material for the families in this section. Any information or suggestions as to the sources of infor- nation will be appreciated by him.
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MR. SrApAEs RE-E1rorEp.
New Haven Man Honored-National Score
 tary of n. off

EN'" aHFeII IuHh IiOhOftu-NntIOnRI secre-
 tary of n. ofL,
 A telegram from Washington last evening to Captain D, S. Thomas states that w. o, Staples of New Haven has been reelected to the office of national secretary by the National Council, Daughters of Liberty, now in session in that city. MT. Staples has held this re- sponsible position for the past three years, and this is said to be the first instance in the history of the order where a national secretary has been reelected to second term.
 MT. Staples is also state secretary of the order in Connecticut.
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A Pleasant Trip.

A very pleasant excursion took place yesterday on the steamer Richard Law. The excursionists started in the morning and returned in the evening. The party included L. D. Chidsey, J. T. Benham, W. H. Cooper, Charles r. Tut tie, Judge J. P. Studley. MT. and Mrs $. J. Russell and Harry Leigh
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family OF needy ones alone, and as they
strolied on looking for the people Described
as destitute at the Central Mission, n pack
of dirty-faced little ones fell in behind.
The part Y stopped at n house. whena woman
in dirty and raggAl.Alack gown leaned
az tine most destitute family in Washington.
The first floor was occupied by pie
woman, and as the other woman led the
way to the third floor, where she lived,
the visitors stepped oYcr pies set out to
cool in all conceivable places.
HARD TO KEEP ALIVE
If this was dcsfitutib6 II was different
Kind than the visitorslad pictured. There
were no bare floors. no ok of furniture
There was Il lounge, chairs. a comfortable
bed. table. and So on. HIT questioned, the
woman said she could scarcely keep soul
and body together. She told how she So
licited customers for the other woman's
pies. She couldn't wash because her back
was weak. aud she couldn't sew because
her eyes were weak. Her oldest daughter
clerked and the other children. IL and Is,
did nothing The indiscriminate charity
bngbear popped up in, front OF the eyes
OF one OF the party. Truly. IL was wisdom
needed here more than relief. Questioned
the woman said she had been sent sugar,
oatmeal. apples, chicken and various other
things. The would-be philanthropists felt
discouraged. but they contributed a little
spare change. In the hopes that they were
notdoing an airsolutecyil; but the next place
at which they called they weregivena chance
10 exhibit their Christmas spirit. In this
noisy. bowling wilderness was one little
home. neat but bear Three members or
the family were sick. the father, and Two
children. The mother was worn out with
nursing.
The phiianthropists found 1T hard to
elicit details OF their want. No appeals'
had been made to charities for help, either.
The party had wagon waiting in another
street, and they soon had it before the
door. They trimmed the house with ever
green in trice, and stuck holly up wher-
ever they could find space. They filled
the empty flour barrel MI potato bin. with
the aid OF the driver, and had a revei of
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pleasure in the pleased light of the sick
mans eyes. This little adventure put
them in such high rlce that they relented
Of their wrath against Prosperity alley
and left behind them doll babies. jumping
jacks. horns, and mouth organs indis-
criminatcly. and were screnaded out of
the place with yells of glee. The ex-
petition was not n failure to the philan-
thropists. for they went home in glow of
enthusiasm and with some practical ideas
about doing it better next time.
Down at the Newsboys' Home there
was 4 great celebration yesterday morn
ing for the twenty-five or more inmates.
Some young ladies. headed by Miss Breck-
inridge the daughter of Gen. J. c. Breckin-
ridge, took the responsibility of providing
n tree for the children.
The natron marshaled them out in the
gymnasium and there a big flag was carried
sent there by Gen. Breckenridge. This flag
carried by very little boysledthewa ythrough
the court back to the house. followed by the
children. two and two. Into the wide hall
they went and on into the reception room
where Il wonderful tree burst on their happy
eyes.
twas a beautiful cedar tree, trimmed with
CANDLES, and gold and silver threads, and
bright shiny balls and cornucOpias. Andnear
itstood the organ around which was grouped
Il SoiipdHs VI NOuhS ptupit WHO sdIlS Il
Christmas carol. These young people had
come down in tan carts. victorias draw by
prancing horses, jingiing silver mounted
harness. They were wonderful lyoung peo-
pie to these little inmates. For they wore
coats trimmed with ermine, and big velvet
hats and gloves.
The poor children didn't know which to
admire most, the tree or their visitors,
standing so bashfully and seriously around
the organ. But while they gazed-wonder
upon wonder-a real live Santa Claus came
leaping and dancing into the room.
He shook hands with every one and made
a jolly speech, and then he called them all
by name, giving to each a toy, n book, a
game or a doll. And after they thought
he was all through he gave them each n
bag of candy. Then DR.. Guilds talked TO
them about the meaning OF Christmas and
three times three cheers were heartily given
for Santa Claus and the flag. Among the
young people who planned this little sur
prise were the children of Mrs. Lamont,
Mrs. Charles Bell, Mrs. Coff and also Miss
Carol Campbell Miss Edith Sanger and
Miss Fannie Childs.
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green from n tree to a sprig, urged anG .
seeched its sale.
Old Mammies sat behind piles of celery
and chicory and smoked little PIPES be-
tween customers; young colored fellows
made love TO colored daniels; dogs, babies
and boys with horns added to the general
pandemonium. 1t was the goyest scene
in the city yesterday evening. Poverty
did not grippe, for IT was as warm as an
April day, and every mothers son of the
asSemblage had change enough for Il Christ
mas dinner and some luxury.
Down by the railroad tracks is a mar
row street OF low brick houses which swarTns
with people. The children l.-e in the streets
and many of the women spend their time
hanging over the front fence. The va rds are
dirty, the street is full of the senSeless gos-
sip of the elders and the distracted shout
ing and screaming of the idle, INSTRUCTED
youngsters who are on the road 10 the same
career their parents had before them. This
Is the submerged fifth.
In such place as this a party of young
philanthropists strollefl. reckless of the crime
OF indiscriminate charity. They put in the
afternoon yesterday trying to see what good
they could do. One of them spoke To a boy
in q crowd. He meant to adopt the YER
pacular OF the street in order to expedite
matters, and he said:
Say, kid!''
81 amt no kid replied the insulted
youth. I'm a boy, l want you to under
stand.'
Then the whole pack went on yelling
like hyenas, and jumping about in a very
purpOSeiesS manner, making one wonder
what in the world these little animals
idea OF play really was.
The philanthropists decided to find their
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women who open the doors of fashionable
houses in England, and whom Mr.. Pickwick
called 'laundresses said Mr.. Lackaye
"On holidays. with the extra receptions
their work is doubly hard. and so ii is with
the actor. Noniatterhow much he ma Y want
to celebrate. that extra matinee is persist
emily staring him in the face. and all he can
do is to snatch n bite bet the two per-
formances.
But when night comes and the show is
over, the members of the company nearly al
waysform Il partyand have a spread a I their
hotel This, OF course, is only done in towns
OF some Importance. In small towns the
Christmas dinner is only distinguished from
any other dinner by being a shade worse.
About two yearsago was in New York
and friend gave an early dinner. immed.-
ately after the matinee, so we could have n
couple OF hours TO enjoy it, When he was
preparing for the event he spoke to me about
u number of fellows, and finally said:
What pity We ca mt hav We Harry Dixey
here
isn't it said. Perhaps if we send him
word he might run in
''Do send him word then said my friend
and l promised.
Accordingly on the day before Christ
mas sent the following telegram:
Henry E. Dixey. Aspen, Colo:
Join few of ms a; dinner at DelmOnico's
tomorrow. NLACKAYE.'
DIXEY SHOOK HIS FIST.
"Yoa can agine how Il man way out in
Aspen, Colo. musthavc felt when he received
Il telegram like that. Months afterwards
when SAW Dixey he shook his fist before
heeve nspoke anddecla red that hattelegram
cost him fonr days of most horrible home
sickness"
mo, the actor has little but dread at the
sound of the word HOLIDAY OF course
all Of US have conscientious scruples against
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heart, sees II in youah face. Ole Auntic
walked five miles this mornn'. She came
over heah from Varginyah jestobring YOU all
holly. I knows you's goin' to buy some
OF my holly. amt you, ciIillun?''
The old lady's tormentors rewarded her
literally for taking so much honeying.
They gave her change ali around and stuck
sprigs OF holly in their buttonholes. And
the old woman nearly fell over with affected
establishment.
1t was SO all around the square: men
with silk hats and rrock coats and bou-
tOnniers OF violets promenaded with ladies
in tailor-made gowns and big picture
hats, and all around them surged the tide
OF black humanity. Women in mems coats
and old calico skirts; men in clothes that
would he disgrace to a rae-bag; boys, all
ages of colordom that could find a bit OF
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to round up opinions from some of the
clever people at the theaters here this
week. as To how an actor or actress spends
Christmas away from home. He talked
TO many Of both sexes. and ali agreed that
Christmas is more or less of roast. al
though they do manage 10 have an extra
good time.
MR.. LACKAYE'S STORY.
Wilton Lackaye. Trilby's hypnotizer. had
awed the carpet in the agonics of death
in the last act of Mr.. Pottcr's play. and WAS
proceeding TO un-Svengalize himself when
the reporter stepped into his dressingroonl.
Mr.. Lacka yes makeup is of such a char
acter that it has to be scraped Off with i
knife, and il was between gasps and girl
maces that he told Of Christina ses a wa Y from
home.
AN actors holiday Is like that of the
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themselves between multitudlnous solicit

themselves between multitudlnous solicit
tors.
The picture was one suggestive of the
brotherhood OF Man. Certainly all sorts
and conditions OF man were there on the
common level of seeking Christmas pleas
uring. The CHEEKY slow you coming on,
auntic?" was addressed to toOthless
old crone, black as the ace OF spades, with
a faded bonnet on the back of her head, her
dress open at the throat, showing n withered
and flabby expanse OF black skin; tat
tered shawl half gathered about her shout.
ders. And such shoes!
'sOh. Use comm on fair to midlin' Jes'
tOrablc. Buy some holly, lady. YOu'se q
sweet lady-loOks like you wanted to see
me have merry Christmas. Come honey,
buy some holly. Now. do. sure huff"
Two men came up on wheels at the mo-
ment. and the young woman, catching
sight of them, waved to them.
"Auntie, talk to those men,. They've
got loads Of money. Make them buy a lot
Of holly -
''What does she want of money!" asked
one OF the men. shes gt a good jolly
sonl, moneys no good. Now If ] give
her money she'll go and buy gin.'
Fab de Lawd, ! won't chile. doan
deny ] like my glass a cggnOg on Christ
mas day. Yes, Use goiD' to have that
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a Christmas Carol.

with a parenthctical accompaniment
The Christmas holidays are tcrc,
The glaGdest OF the year;
when sbrieks and yells,
And horns and bells
lombard the suffering earl
All hail the time of Christmas joys,
or sweetDleats, guns and toys;
tOf grOans and means
From broken bones
From our mutilatcd boys.)
'Tis the time when dear ones plight anew
Their love beneath the yew;
land present their bills
For coal and pills
And notes that now fall duel
Then your hat to Merry Christmas doft
Let scofrers cease to scott;
while through your brain
Runs the sweet refrain,
Il must stand the landlord off."l -
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that the heartless public demands on every
holiday, and the more heartless manager
insists upon giving. So instead of holiday
for the people who make up the mimic world
for the edification of the public, Christmas,
like other days that are similarly observed.
is almost invariably one of the hardest Of
the year.
If it liz q variety actor he must think
OF new gags TO spring: new PAROLES TO
sing. Ii he is In the legitimate he must try
that day.
A Times reporter started out last night
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actors TELL OF THE DAY
Christmas Experiences Of Pro-
fessionaIs Now in Town.
WILTON LAGKAYE's STORY
The Yuletide Message He Sent Henry
Dixty-Mr. GIendenning's Pudding
and It's Carcer-Miss Trilby walsii's
Plans-Mr. Sweatnam's Holidays
Abroad Mi~s Morals Dinner.

This is the season of the actors diseon-
tent. While all the world and his neighbor
have been busy making more or less elab-
crate preparat ions for an appropriate
Christmas celebration, the actor or actress
has been thinking OF that extra matinee
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Two Views of the yyea,ber.

Two Views of the Weather.
Bellc-What dull. gloomy day this is,
Nell, isn't IL?
Nell-Why, do you think so? ] was Just
thinking how delightfully."- pleasant it was.
BY the way, Belle. haven't told anybody
else as yet. hut Charlie proposed to me last
Dight.-Somervile Journal.