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Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
CHAPTER XII. { I

When FLORENCE regained strength
enough to move she crept slowly back
to her little parlor, where the beacon
lights that were to summon her shus-
band were still faithfully, fruitlessly
burning. She looked in at the dining
room and it's preparation for cheer and
welcome, and turned away with a
shiver of disgust, and then, with moan
Of pathetic misery, threw herself into
an armchair and tried to think. What
should she do? What could she do? Her
Love for Randy was so fond, so glowing,
that she had gifted him with the quail
ties of god, leaning upon him in every
thing, trusting him in everything, rely
ing upon his word as though it were
pledge on high; and yet within these
few hours he had, all unasked, given
her his promise not to see or speak with
that-woman again except he came first
to her-his wife-and told her the need;
then had gone secretly, almost directly,
to meet his old love in the shadowsof
the night long after the hour that usual
ly saw the last light extinguished along
officers row.
If her old friend from baby days, the
colonel, had come to her and said that
Randy was false; if her idol, her be-
loved father, had added his confrma-
tion of the colonels views, she would
have laughed them down so long as
Randy-her hero Randy-swore that
he was true. Many woman will stand
by her lover against world in evidence,
yet turn to stone against him when she
sees one apparent sign of interest in
another. Poor girl! He was her first,
her only love. He was hers and only
hers, and should be only hers, for when
that other-creature had scorned and
denied him, had he not been brought
sore stricken to her doors? Had she
not won him back to life through the
wealth and glory of her own unsuspect-
ed love? From the day of their we'd
ding until this woman came never had
she known a wish that was not his. Day
and night she dreamed, planned, and
thought for him, sought only to make
herself worthier his love, dearer to his
eyes-sweeter to his caress. Who was
there to compare with him in manli-
ness, in courtesy, in knightly bearing?
What officer was the peer of Randy
what officer even in the dear cd
Rifers with whom had been her home
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
CHAPTER XI.-CoNT1NUED.

There was no difficulty in learning at
the Wretched shack at the edge of the
reservation which way they had gone.
Nine at least were in the party, and the
hoof tracks led away southwestward
across the fat until they struck the line
of the railway, two miles west of the
Junction. Here there seemed to have
been brief halt, discussion. possibly u
divide, and a split. Two horses had
crossed the track and gone south; the
others, veering westward, had slit OUT
for the Santa Clara, and Randy Mer-
riam, trifle hungry now, was wishing
with all his heart he had gone first to
Florence, and left the inspection of the
stables until afterwards. It was some
where about two o'clock when they
started. The men were booted and
trousers, and the troop horse he rode
was quick to find the spur was gone
and slow to mind the heel. The McClel-
Ian saddle, too, with it's upright pommel
and cantle, worried him after the ease
of his own Whitman. When dawn came
he was well-nigh ready to give up the
chase after fording the Santa Clara and
finding the trail had turned northwest
ward, when a asharp-eyed trooper swore
he could see the quarry making for the
foothills and not two miles ahead; so
Merriam borrowed single spur and
pushed vehemently, vigorously on. ="
Then broad daylight came, and there
l>-
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The LOnx Journey.

In certain township not many miles
from Cleveland the good man of local
household was laid away in the little
churchyard on the hill. After the fu-
neral the relatives, both near and dis
tant, returned to the family home and
the officiating pastor came with them.
There they enjoyed a good dinner and
afte1ward gathered in the best room
for social converse. Naturally their
talk turned upon the serious event of
the day, and presently the good pastos,
drawing deep sigh, solemnly re-
marked: ''Well, our departed brother
has gone long Journey"
There was brief silence, and then
the cousin of the deceased, fussy lit
tie woman with an intense desire TO
bear share in the conversation, sud
denly remarked, in tone of profound
wisdom: ''Well, you know, brother,
thet they all say that travel is such an
eddicator!"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

A tailor in Chicago accidentally swallowed
a needle and died as result of the inaam-
nation set up by the small needle. Little
things have frequently great power, as Is
seen in few small doses Of the famous Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which, however,
has an entirely different effect from the
needle in this notice. The Bitters make
nervous, weak and sickly persons strong and
we'll again. They are also good for dyspepsia
and constipation.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

dear woman. anyhow. Now get me
home as SOON as you can, old fellow. 80 ]!
But the whispered caution to the
driver, given as. the doctor reappeared:
and, mounting, rode alongside, was: go
;;slow-slow as you can - Then to the
hospital attendant who had ridden out
with him he muttered: '.Now ride ahead,
Parks. and see if there's any news.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
Only for Music.

Have you soul for music?" she asked as
she turned from the piano.
"F9r music, yes" he replied, and then he
hastily changed the subject and neglected to
ask her to sing again.
But she knew. You can't always fool
girl, even if she does think she has a voice.
Chicago Post.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
Delicafe1y Put.

He would not say that she painted, pow
dered and all that. He was too much of a
gentleman for that
"that she impressed me as one who thinks
she can improve upon the Lords handi-
work" Chicago Post.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
The Best Reason.

Little Clarence (who reads and ponders)-
Pa, have just been reading a paragraph,
which says there are various reasons why a
man who talks in his sleep should not marry !;
what are some of those reasons, pa?
Mr.. Callipers-The best reason, my son,
is because he talks in his sleep.-Puck.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
EQual to 1t.

Briggs-How we'll and strong you are look
ing.
Griggs-Yes. I've almost made up my
mind to 60 away Cn northumberland
Evening News
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

Lots of men don't know enough to stop
boring when they strike oil.-Chicago Daily
News.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

An actress is often indebted to the florist
for the flowers she gets over the footlights.
Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

Liberty is sometimes misconstr1ed to
mean the right Of some to take away the
! rights of others.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
SURPRISING Achievement.

'sWhat is luck, Uncle Jim?''
Luck? Well, it is when boy turns out
to be as smart as his grandmother said he
was" ."-Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
Justifiable .Ind1gnation.

1: One evening John Scott Lord Eldon)
had been slipping rather too freely Of
the convivial bowl with q friend In Ed,
inburgh, and upon emerging into the
cir his intellect became considerably
confused. Not being able TO distin-
zgguish objects with any degree of GER
tainty, he felt himself quite capable
of losing his way to his own home.
While in this perplexity he saw some
one coming toward him whom he asked:
$$*D'ye ken whaur John Scott bides p
1z ~ haur's the use Of your speering
that question? You're John Scott, him
eel q z s
81 ken that, Z answered John, indig.
nantly "but it's no himsel' that's want
ed 1t it's s his house. 3 etroit Free Pres4.
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21
2, e Y ~, /. { Z.
"A Solution

3 81 But your mother has no objectionts
my becoming one of the family q Z
her. perhaps she means e maxr1
.you herselff ~ Slope
Willmar tribune., 1898-09-21

Trooper Mullen reached q friendly
1anchman on the Santa Clara and had
him send out his spring wagon for the:
wounded officer, these enthusiasts came
drifting back, there was reason for be-
lief that their ammunition had not
been entirely spent in vain. But it was
worn-out, used-up detachment, es-
corting a two-wheeled, improvised am
bulance, that recrcssed the Santa Clara
late. that afternoon and was met there
by the assistant surgeon. :. ..s s... ''S>.
II hope you saw Mrs. Merriam before
you started was Randy's faint greet
ing. "She wasn't much worried, was
she !? Il Il tried to scrawl line or two,
and we made the messenger swear [
was only lamed by the fall of the horse.
You saw her idn't you?" 0 .7..t-.s= ss*3.,..
= thesitated the doctor, II
tdidn't, NJ Merriam. Yousee there wasn't
time. You know how it is with old
Bux. Steady with. that stretcher there,
steward. Just let me slip this support
under the lieutenant's shoulder. You
know Bux insisted on my starting in
stantl K sSs 3ss3 81 u
But who took my note to her then?
Who went to her. r. persisted Randy.
s".It-itS { would never do to have her
fright tened &
ii, that''ll be all $ ght, Randy. Don't
worry about ttha t.$S 'n sure whatshe
has heard hash i 1urt Her. 81
yes, Mrs. Hayne was over at your house
when came away 4. 4
hank God for that! ''S 's "a INJURED
poor Rand as he ook the drink / The
doctor gave him Ieayen bless ttlhat
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12

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Above all do not be persuaded to accept
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Insist on having DIR. Greene's Nervura
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12

Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, undoubtedly
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Rev. DR.. Talmage says:
1900 Mass. Ave-, Washington, DC
| commend DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12
The HOUSEHOLD.
Management Of HOu.e Plants.

L. R. Taft Of the Michigan Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, writes: For
most Towering plants the windows
opening to the south are preferable to
those with western outlook, as during
the short DAYS Of winter the plants in
the latter will have but little sun, and
then it will be too low down near the
horizon. For few plants the windows
looking to the east may be used and
for ferns and simll,r shade loving
sorts, they are desirable. While the
northern windows may be used for
some of that class of plants, it is not
desirable exposure.
In case bay window upon the south
side of the living room can be obtained
for fl wers, very good results can be
secured. 1t should be separated from
the room by glass doors that Can be
thrown open or closed at pleasure, but
in case they are not to be had, much OF
the labor of keeping the plants in good
condition can be saved, if curtains are
provided, to be used when sweeping.
In addition to hooks for hanging bas-
cts and bracket stands for pot plants, it
will be well to have a shelf, from one to
two feet in width, according to the
dimensions of the window, upon which
to arrange the smaller plants. This
should have side p eces one to two
inches high, and zinc lining. The
bottom could then be covered with
coarse gravel or fine pebbles, and a
much better growth could be secured,
as the plants in small pots would then
be less likely to dry out.
A simple propagating bed can be
very easily arranged by supplying the
necessary clean sand and lamp to fur.
nish bottom heat, ur less heating pipes
run slong under the shelf, when they
would only need to be boxed in. In
case the lamp is used, it will be neces-
sary TO provide some sort of shield to
prevent it from setting fire to the woe d.
en- shelf. A shallow galvanized iron
pan filled With plaster suspended above
the lamp and close to the bottom of the
shelf, will answer the purpose.
II an ordinary window is to be used,
it will be well to have similar shelf at
the hight of the window sill. If made
two or three feet longer than the win
dow is wide, it will hold considerable
number of plants. For the bay window
and the common window as we'll, if the
size of the room admits of it, a plant
stand with shelves in the form of stairs,
or with fiat top, can be used to good
advantage 10 display the larger plants.
BY having it arranged with casters, if
the lauts that require a high temporal
ure are kept upon it, upon cold nights
it will be an easy matter TO roll it back
from the window and thus keep the
tender plants from becoming chill led.
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Guests from Way Back.

The clerks at several of the hotels
tell amusing stories about some of the
guests who come in from the rural dis
tricts. An aged couple came into the
Moser and wanted room. When in.
formed that there was none, the woman
turned to the man and snapped out:
Z" 1t serves US right. We will have
to walk the streets tonight
When asked for an explanation, the
man said that they had arrived that
morning and paid for room at some
house in advance for week. He said
they forgot to take the number and
street and had looked for three hours
for the house and then given it up.
They had not the slightest idea where
the place was.
A man from Arkansas told the house,
keeper at the Moser that he was going
out and might not be back for supper,
but she need not wait for him.
Another man came into the St.
James and, seeing an advertisement on
the blotter in the register headed, "a
friend in need is friend indeed"
asked for the address.
"ThaL's The man I've been looking
for" he said. 81 was robbed last night d,
and | want to borrow money to get
home on"
A man at the Rozier apologzed to
the night clerk for keeping him up I'M
til eleven O'Clock. He said he hadn't
noticed how late it was.
A well dressed man at the st. Mich
olas told the clerk that there was no oil
in bis lamp. 1t wouldn't light. A
bell-boy went up and turned on the in
candescent and told the guest that be
had forgotten to turn up the wick. He
acknoW lodged that he had.
n man and woman were registering
at the Moser when a hackman came
and asked them for his money for haul
ing them up from the Union station.
Why, you amt going to charge
us, are you?" asked the man.
"Sure," cried the hackman.
Didn't you ask us If we wanted to
iide?' demanded the man.
The hackman said he had.
Well, them exclaimed the man,
what do you want pay fol?"
The clerk explained matters and the
visitor to the city paid the bill. He re-
marked that that was the first time he
had ever known of al y one being invit.
ed to ride and then asked to pay for il.
st. LOUIS Republic.
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The Day OF ReIltfs.

From the great variety of fabrics set
before us II seems that every age in
every nation has been subject 10 a re-
vival. We have had ever yihing, from
the ekins of animals to rich draperies
hat take US back to The days of Louis
XVI. We grow more luxurious in our
tastts and more eXtravagaDt ia our
ideas as the years go by. But we seem
now to have arrived at point here
we change the stl 10 of our furniture
with the turn OF each season. In the
spring it is ques ton Of summer draper
les; in the autumn the search is for
dfaperies that impart sense of warmth.
AS reported in The Puritan, where
monty is no object v,lvets and bro.
cades will be much used, especially the
latter. A wealth OF the tempting fab
RIGS are now on the market. The Y
come in ell coors, including many old
favoritt 8 and not few shades hitherto
unknown. A huge armchair uphol.
stored in broeade is luxury itself.
But not alone for upholstering is this
rich material USED. Fer inside curtains
1t is most suitable, and there are rea-
cons to BELT We that it will be more ia
vored than the chenille portieres at
which we have gszed long and unlov.
ingly. The brocade comes in widths
sufficient for curtains and can be bought
in desired lengths.
For the admirer of leather upholster.
ing new product ca led pantasote has
been put upon the market. 1t is q
great deal cheaper than leather, and
those who have tried it claim hat it
cannot be distinguished from the genu
inc article, will wear even better and
does not absorb moisture. The new
product is made plain or grained TO
initiate NOR, eco, seal, alligator and
hogskiD, Those who desire patterns
in relief can have them stamped to or
der, ard here again the proud owner Of
coat of arms may set his seal. This
is the day of reliefs. Many persons
well up in the classics, or prefer ding
to be, are having their library futni-
ture upholstered in pantasote reliefs.
While it is merely conceit, it is a
very pretty one, especially, as a young
matron said, when your relief subj t cts
have good profilcs.
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The Sleep Inducing Bath.

In directions for nursing the sick, a
writer in the Ladies Homo Journal
says: Frequent bathing brings great re
antidote for feverish conditions. The
water should be tepid for fsce and
hands and warmer for the rest of the
body. The patient should be uncov-
cred but little time and allowed to
make no exertion himself.
A footbath may be given under the
clothes to one lying in bed, and often
proves soothing and induces sleep
when all else fails. Lying on The back !,
the knees are bent and the feet i'm
mersed up to he ankles. To dry them
towel is held above the foot tub and
the feet are RI celved in its folds as the
tub is Withdrawn.
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Cleaning Fabrics.

For all articles which are too delicate
to bear the most careful application of
water the home worker may expect
perfect success from gasoline. This
liquid is inhammable, but there is no
danger if it is used with reasonable
care. Never use it in room where
there is an open fire or light-a shady
spot out of doors is best. Common
gasoline is best, and the odor entirely
disappears after a few hours airing.
Use an earthen dish, pour in enough
gasoline to cover the article to be
cleaned and press and rinse with little
rubbing. The dirt comes out very
easily, but bsdly-soiled articles may
have two baths. Hang in the air for
five or six hours and the pieces will
look like new. Pour off the gasoline
carefully, leaving the soiled residue,
and it may be used over and over.
This is a perfect cleaning process for
ribbons, laces, artificial flowers, feath-
ers, gloves, satin and light. slip
pers, delicate neckwear and number
less articles, will not injure the most
delicate color or texture, nor leave any
odor if properly aired. Lace, net or
silk dresses msy be successfully washed
without ripping apart or removing
trimming. A little experience in using
gasoline would be worth dollars to
every housewife and to every woman
of moderate means who wishes to dress
well, say s writer in Good HovSekeep
ing, who describes the process.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12
Photograph Frames.

Among the photograph frames made
at home none is more artistic than that
covered with linen which has previous
ly been embroidered in some pleasing
design. A charming frame of this
class may be made in pale shade of
ivory linen embroidered with coDven-
tionaiized cornhowers. The back may
be made as dainty and beautiful as the
front.
Another pretty frame is of white silk
backed with white brocade and worked
with quaint half moons and sprays in
pale coral and green silks, interspersed
with tiny steel spanges. Another is
covered with ye low satin, in which
quaint devices are rendered in multi.
colored silks.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12
A FavOrite Calendar.

With the approach of a new year
most people discover the need of a new
calendar. This fact accounts for the
great number of these articles that bur-
den the mails at this time. Among
them all the one which suits us best is
that published by N. w. Aver 81 Son,
Newspaper and Magazine Advertising
Agent, philadelphia. The 1898 edi-
tion has just arrived and been put in
commission. Perhaps its chief attrac-
ton is that the figures are clear enough
to be read across a room. 1t is, low
ever, a most handsome specimen of the
printers art, while its business talk
always interests business men. We
are not surprised to learn that the edi-
ton has been doubled in recent years.
It's price (twenty five cents) includes
delivery hy mail to any address in per
feet condition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12

APoPLEXY DIR. ARnew's Cure for the
Heart is equally effective in apCplectic
symptoms. II you have unpleasant dizzi-
ness lightness or sudden rush Of blood to
the head, take precau ions against recuT-
renee. This great remedy will remove the
cause. The press Of the land has daily
long list Of sudden deaths which would not
b. chronicled If DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
III ,ari were used 40. Sold by W. Il. Ter
rill q Co. and Collins Blakley.
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BUcKLEN 8 ARNICA SALvE.-The
best saive in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt Iheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns
and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money REFUNDED, Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by g, Bakely,
Montpelier, Vt.