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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
CHAPTER X.
THE HERoIsM OF GERTRUDE KING.

III Il ttEtOISM ot GERIRCDE KING.
Gen Clinton stood as if stricken with
cataepsy, while | sprang to Mrs. Badely.
Discarding the useless disguise, | threw my
sling from me and, lifting the lady, bore her
to the couch. As her aunt sank to the floor
the girl had given a violent start, and, as
though taking for granted that the escaped
party referred to was her brother, she
raised he- hands and exclaimed fervently:
Thank God! thank Cod" Then the
emotion she had bravely suppressed when
her misfortune seemed at its height over
came her on the relaxation of the strain, and
she broke into a torrent of tears.
Giving no further attention to Mrs. Babe
ly, / turned and looked at Clinton. He had
sunk into his chair, and was undergoing a
strong inward struggle, but the expression
of his face boded little good to the girl who
still stood before him. In moment he
Strengthened himself, and pointing to the
weeping maiden, sternly said:
Capt. Lounsbury, call my orderly, and
see that this woman is placed in confine-
ment. Report to me when it is done"
1t appeared that the moment had arrived
when | must declare myself, for to allow this
heroic girl to suffer the indlgnity of arrest
while | could prevent it, was not in my
books. / was about to turn on him with my
answer when she lifted her head, and, direct
ing her wet eyes toward Clinton, said as
firmly as she had before spoken:
Gen. Clinton, | care little for what you
may do to me. The only load had has been
lifted. My brother is free Listen to me!
He was never arrested as a spy, never tried
in any court, never condemned to be
hanged! | knsw he was to be secretly re-
moved from his prison; of that | was in
formed by one Of your own officers, and
came here to demand his whereabouts Is
not my so-called beauty as powerful for my
interests as your commands for yours? Look
to yourself, Sir Knight! What | know of
you will find ready ear, but, Sir Henry
Clinton, you will scarce have the courage to
demand an earldom from the one who hears
it."
The utterly fearless way in which she
spoke, coupled with ssrcasm and taunt the
nature of which | then knew nothing, drove
the British general into a fury. Springing
to his feet and again slamming the table, he
shouted:
Arrest her. sir! Arrest her instantly!
Stop her vile mouth! Good God am | to
be thus bearded by self-confessed trait
ress?"
By this | had gotten to a pitch of spirits
that ripened me for any deed insuring the
safety of the gallant girl, and yet my head
was left clear enough to see the possible
consequence of my act.
Nay, Sir Henry" / replied, clearly, but
without moving, II shall never arrest her
nor see her arrested here; ruther would
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
To Clean Chnmoisc Gloves.

Make a strong suds with white Cas-
tile soap, or any other kind of good
white soap, and to two quarts of suds
add one teaspoonful of boraN dissolved
in half IA pint of hot water. When the
suds are cold, put the gloves on the
hands and wash them slowly and gently,
as if washing the hands. Rinse in the
same manner in clear water; then draw
off gently and hang in a shady place
to dry, drawing them into shape when
they are almost dry. When perfectly
dry, rub them between the hands to
soften them.-Ladies' Home journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23

For the sick room a pleasant disin-
fectant is made by putting in a saucer
some freshly-ground coffee and light
ing piece of camphor gum on top of it.
As this gum burns it emits the odor of
roasting coffee, an aroma that is agree
able to most people. This perfume has
the advantage of being healthful, ana
is to be preferred to the pastiles and in
cense powders, which to some are very
sickening. The odor of the coffee will
counteract any bad aroma in the room
and the fumes of the camphor will kill
ordinary disease germs that may be
floating around
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
see her canonized. Do your own dirt,

see her canonized. Do your own dirt,
work"
Hell and furies!" he thundered, fairly
bounding from the floor What means this
treason? You are under arrest yourself,
sir! What, sir! you defy me!"
As he spoke he moved from behind the
table and took a couple of strides toward
the has; but seeing his intention was to
call the sentry, and that for me it was now
the whole pace or the scahod, in an instant
| was ahead of him, and, quickly locking he
door, threw the key through the open win
dow.
| was none too soon. Through the heavy
mahogany | heard the approach of hurried
footsteps, and the knob twisted while yet
my hand was on it.
With an oath Clinton turned toward the
table and grasped his sword; but again
anticipated his action and was before him.
Laying my left hand on the weapon,
pressed it down, while with my right
pushed him into his chair and held him
there. He paed as though fearing imme-
date assassination, and gasped, then after
a fruitless effort at freeing himself. he
shouted:
What! Capt Lounsbury, would you mur
der your commanders"
| rapidly shifted my grip, and to prevent
his mouth, pinning his head fast to the back
of the chair.
Call me not Lounsbury!" | exclaimed in
my excitement. Il have been damned by
that name weeks enough! Know me as
Donald Ihorndyke, an enemy to the king
Quick, now!" said | turning to the girl
Here is a pass ready written. Get away
out of the window! l will cover your go
ing" And with that | snatched the writ
ing from the table and held it toward her.
BY this time there was violent knocking
at the door and some shouting in the hall,
but, taking no notice of the shortness of time
allowed for her escape, the girl stepped close
to me, and, Leering into my face with un.
disguised surprise upon her own counten-
ance, SAID
"Are you from Washington"
"Nay, miss" | answered, Il am but
free-lance; not from him, but for MIN to the
end. Hurry your leaving, and God bless you
for brave lass!"
but you-but you! Must l take the
sacrihce?"
Il am already known ard outiawed.
Hurry! Heaven help the first man who en-
ters this room now! If you would prevent
bloodshed, leave at once. | will follow be-
times. Live for your brothers sake! Get
gone-get gone!"
Taking the paper | had pushed into her
hand she gave me smile that was u bene-
dlction, the memory of which comes to me as
| write Turning, she FASTENED to the bal
cony. saw her gather her skirts climb
over the light iron rail and drop-a matter
easily accomplished as the window sill was
a scarce six feet Eom the soil of the gar
deh below.
And then l turned attention to myself and
gi+
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
AN OLD HOUSEKEEPER.
Mrs. Martha Dnrrow, of Mnrtha's
Vineyard. Gets All Her Meals
at Ninety-Fiye.

Imagine, ladies, doing ones own
houscwork at the age of 90! Martha's
Vineyard boasts such a feminine prodi-
gy. She is Mrs. Martha Darrow, and
she has the further distinction of be-
ing the oldest inhabitant. She is one
of the objects of interest to the summer
visitors at Edgartown, and is never too
busy or too tired to receive her callers
and chat with them about her life and
old times in the old town.
She was born in Nantucket in 1904
and was taken to 'the Vineyard" J"
where she has since uninterruptedly
lived, some 90 years ago. She was mar
ried when she was 16 and and has been
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
GOIdsmfth,s ExttnYuishe h er.

Goldsmith read much after he had
retired, and at other times when not
disposed to read and was unable TO
sleep, he would lie in bed thinking.
The candle was kept burning at such
times, and his original mode of extin-
gushing it was characteristic of The
careless and ease-loving genius. lie
flung lis slipper at it, which, in conse-
quence, was found in the morning be.
smeared with grease.-Detroit Free
Press
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23

Pdtient--You should have gone into
the army, doctor.
Doctor--Why so?
Patient-Judging by the way you
charge your friends you would be able
to completely annihilate an enemy
Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
An Infant PBiIOsopher.

Friend-He is bright child, isn't he ?
Papa-Bright? Why he has learned
already that perseverance overcomea
obstacles, and he makes himself a
nuisance until he gets what he wants!
Puck
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23

The human voice can in a few cases
utter 296 words minute.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
BY cHAUNcY c. HoTCHkISS

Copyright, 1897, by D. Appleton & Co. Ali
rights reserved
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
Foreman Sanders' Error.

James Sanders, foreman of the dry
goods department of the Mammoth
Racket. was the victim of pretty good
joke the other day. A lady while in the
store trading lost veil, which he care
fully laid up until it should be called
for. Soon afterward a lady called and
said to one Of the clerks she had lost her
baby. Mr.. Sanders, being in the rear of
the store and not hearing distinctly,
thought she said veil, as he had that in
mind, and rushed forward and asked
her if it was white or black one.
When he found out it was baby she
had lost, he reiterated in collapsed
condition. Tribune
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right,
but you want something that will relieve and cure
the more severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do? Go to a
warmer and more regular climate? Yes, If pos
sible; if not possible for yon, then in either case
take the ONLY remedy that has been introduced in
all civilized countries with success severe
hroat and lung troubles, "Boshee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays
inflammation, causes easy expectoration, gives a
good nights rest and cures the patient. Try
ONE bottle. Recommended by all druggists in the
world Sample bottles at H. c. Pierce's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
A MAN OF PRINCIPLE.

The career of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt was marked by integrity,
generosity and devotion to the prin-
ciples of honorable business. Punctu-
atty was with him almost a hobby,
for without the strictest observance
of hours, it would have been impossi :
BILE for him to perform his manifold
duties. A young man, the son of an
old friend of Mr.. Vanderbilt's once
solicited his influence in aiding him
to secure a very desirable clerkship in
railroad office. Mr.. Vanderbilt
who liked the young man and believed,
in his ability, agreed to help him.
Be here tomorrow morning at ten
O'Clock, he said. and will go with
you to see the president of the road
and say good word for you.
The next morning at twenty min
utes after ten the young man appear
ed in the anteroom of Mr.. Wander
bilt's Office. He was informed that
Mr.. Vanderbilt had left fifteen minutes
before to attend a meeting. A few
days later he called again on Mr..
Vanderbilt, and said, with a shade of
annoyance in his tone;
Why, Mr.. Vanderbilt, Twas here
just after ten.
But the appointment was at ten, re =
piled Mr.. Vanderbilt.
1t was only a matter of fifteen or
twenty minutes, said the young man
Well, answered Mr.. Vanderbilt, the
twenty minutes in your case have lost
you your position, for the appoint
ment was made on the very day on
which you were to have met me.
During the period of the great west
ern railway strikes, all the roads
leading into Chicago were tied up.
The annual meetings of several rail-
roads controlled by the Vanderbilt
interest were to be held, and Mr.. Van
derbilt and several other directors left
New York in a private car to attend
them.
At Detroit message was received,
saying that it would be unsafe for Mr..
Vanderbilt to visit Chicago, and that
the spirit of the strikers toward rail-
road magnates was SO bitter that he
might be mobhed on the street.
Pshaw! said Mr.. Vanderbilt. Let
the train go on. They can have no
motive to attack me, and haven't the
slightest expectation of trouble. Let
the train be run according to schedule,
When the train reached Chicago, he
proceeced quietly to the hotel, and
throughout his stay in the city expe-
rienced no trouble or annoyance of
any kind.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06

"Winded, ehY sneered the automo-
bile as it bowled past the old gray
mare which had stopped to get her
breath.
But almost simultaneously with the
unkind words one of the pulled up
tires of the automobile was punctured
by discarded hatpin that lay in the
road.
Whereupon the old gray mare smiled
and spared enough breath to gasp
mockingly, "Winded, ehY'
Which story is told to show that
even automobiles may live in glass
houses and throw stones.-Brooklyn
Life.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06

What is that noise we hear over
there? asked New Yorker who had
climdeb to the top of Bunker Hill
monument with Boston friend. Oh,
that's only Edward Atkinson's wheels
going around the wrong way, re-
marked the Bostonian.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
GraIn-O Brings Relief

the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is habit
that is universally nduged in and almost unver-
sally injurious. Have you tried Grain-O?
is almost like coffee but the effects just the op
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins the d-
gestion, affects the heart and disturbs the whole
nervous system. Grain-O tones up the stomach,
aids digestion and strengthens the nerves There
is nothing bui nourishment in Gran-O. 1t can't be
othelw wise. Is and csc. per package.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
He Meant It.

"Jim is an ingenious fellow. He
spent half the summer building a cot
tage on his new lake shore tract 1t is
q pretty cottage too. He's covered the
outside of the ground story with terra
flrma."
"You mean terra Gotta
"T don't. 1 mean mud."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
Orleans Trust Co.,
Newport, VT,
JULY Z, 1897.

RBsoURoEs;
investments in Orleans Co., VT, a2ss,A7s,pi
other loans in Vermont, 7,b20.O9
Cash on hand and on deposit in meaNm
National banks, 36e2s ,G8
Loans on first mortgages outside
of Vermont. 64,Gl2,4B
other loans outside OF Vermont, 10000
Real estate, ~ 10000
City and school bonds, $4,000
Accrued interest, s29s,s
e4Is,20e,
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 96OoOo.O0
Due 1903 Depositors, 85363t 80
Treasurer's Checks outstanding, 298b.22
Due State OF Vermont, Taxes, IO83.1O
Unearned Discounts. 1879
per cent dividend to stockholders,
payable today, $4,000
Undivided profits, 9,962.02
Total, s4Is,26e.4e
GUARANTY FUND.
Capital Stock paid in, a50,O00.00
Additional liability OF stockholders, 100000
8lOO, 100000
This institution transacts general bank.
ing business.
No mortgages taken without an eHamina-
ton OF the security by an officer OF the bank,
the expenses of which the borrower 10 en-
pected to pay. Enquiries of patrons, and 9TH
ers, Will receive prompt attention.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06
OUR 'FATHEK' S HOUSE
DR.. TA.MAGE DlSCOURSES ON THE
HEAVENLY WORLD.

Gods Homestead, EuiIded on the
Hills of Heaven, Provides Rooms
For AII-Vivid Picture of the Heav-
emily Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
Sanitarium Happenings.

Miss Gertrude Chandler of Chicagy IS
stopping here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +. Macy of Chi
cago are stopping here.
Miss Faith Brooks is now conducting
the gymnastic exercises.
Mrs III. A Gauson of Columbus, o.
a former guest, has returned.
Mrs. B. j Wescott, maid and baby, of
Richmond, Ind have returned.
Mrs. L. S Skinner and son of Kalama-
zoo are spending few weeks here
Earl Russell Of Chicago, a former
guest, has returned for few days.
Mrs. Joseph Taylor and nurse of De-
troit arrived last Thursday, Aug. II.
A hay ride party was given Wednes-
day night in which number of guests
participated.
Mr.. aud Mrs G.. w. Mccormick, of
Bay City, spent Wednesday as the guest
of Mrs. II. d. Morrison and daughter of
La Porte, Ind.
On Tuesday evening musicale was
given in the parlors. Vocal selections
were rendered by Chaplain Lozier and
Miss Thompson. Recitations were given
by Miss Stewart and Chaplain Lozier.
Miss Martha Sherwood gave a reading.
The entertainment was highly appre-
ciated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
A BUSINESS MEMS FAIR
Will be given by the Ladies of the
Presbyterian Church.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Pres.
byterian church are planning to hold
what they will call "A Business Mems
Fair on Oct. IL, ~ and l3. The scheme
is certainly novel one and it is hoped
that it will be great success. The
ladies are raising money for the new
church building fund and the proceeds
of the fair will be devoted to that pur-
pose.
The plan is something as follows:
The business men OF the town are being
asked to request their wholesale dealers
to give contributions. The idea seems
to be meeting with approval and it is
thought liberal response will be given.
Then, too, contributions are requested
from any who may wish to give, espe-
cially the farmers who may have grain,
apples, etc. If there are any who have
nothing but stone to contribute for the
new building, that too will be gratefully
received. A list of the contributors will
be published.
A neat arrangement has beer made in
regard TO the fitting of the booths.
They will be fitted with the things per-
tanning to each day of the week. For
example there will be the Monday booth,
which will contain wash tubs, ringers,
etc.; Tuesday booth containing things
pertaining to ironing day, and so on
through the week, Friday being the day
for cleaning silverware and Saturday
being bake day. Thursday, Oct -,
will be reception day and the young
ladies will serve ice-cream and cake. On
Friday, Oct 13, that being the day for
laying the corner stone of the new COL
lege building, dinner will be served,
the cost of which will be % cents. An
other special feature will be cook book
which the ladies will publish.
The ladies are working hard to make
this success and it is hoped that they
will do so.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
Notice..

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on two rs cent
bottles or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake e
Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation
biliousness, sick headache, jaundice,
loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspep-
sia, liver complaint, or any of the dis
eases for which it is recommended. 1t
is highly recommended as a spring
tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid
in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price
IS cents for either. One package of
either guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. SHARRAR & Null
HOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
Sumner Center.

Mr.. Ostrander raised barn last week.
Mrs. Benjamin Haynes is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Alvoid of Detroit is visiting her
son Ralph of this place
Sugar beets look good in this vicinity
and promise good crop.
Homer Mccullough of Due Plains
has been visiting his uncle, J. l. Lowell.
Miss Smith from near Ann Arbor is
visiting her Grandma Argent and friends
at this place.
The population of the Center is in
creasing. Andrew Johnston has taken
a boy to raise.
Wheat is turning out very poor and
Of poor quality. AS millers will not
grind it, it is not worth threshing.
The S. S. Association Of Sumner town.
ship will hold their annual. picnic in the
grove north of Sumner village.
Mr.. Rixford, who is suffering from a
fractured leg, is improving fast for a
man of his age, as he is 62 years of age.
Albert Davis is building house on
his farm to replace the one he lost last
spring by fire, only this will have chin
neys and be insured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
August Flower.

"Tt is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, have
met more people having used Green's S
August Flower than any other remedy
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stom-
ach, and for constipation. l find for
tourists and statesmen, or for person,
filling office positions, where headaches
and general bad feelings from irregular
habits exist, that Green's August Flow
er is grand remedy. 1t does not in
jure the system by frequent use, and is
excellent for sour stomachs and indi-
gestion." Sample bottles free at Shar-
rar & Mulholland' successors to B. S.
Webb. Sold by dealers i'll all civilized
countries. IO4I-3in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
Another WOODEN Mill.
Prospects are Good for the Old Mill to be Rebuilt

Prospects are Good for the Old Mill to be Rebuilt
Bert Woodward and Harry Moore
went to Lowell this week and purchased
of Q. K. Clark of that place a complete
one set mill machinery for the manu-
facture of woolen goods. Mr.. CLARK has
been operating mill of this kind 20
years which seems to illustrate that a
one set mill can be operated successfully.
This machinery will probably be moved
to Alma soon and new building erect
ed on the old site of the old mill which
burned two years ago. AS the present
machinery is much more complete than
that in the old mill, larger and better
business can be done. Mr. Woodward
has been been very desirous for some
time that the woolen mills should be re.
built here as they are certainly benefit
to the town. Harry Moore, who is an
old experienced man in this business,
will run the mill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
OrIp Treatment.

Grip can be broken up in from one to
three days by the prompt use of Downs
Elixir. 1t has done it. 1t will do it
Try it before pneumonia or consumption
sets in. After grip, Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters are natures remedy for expell-
ing all grip poisons from the blood,
regulating the bowels, strengthing the
nerves, and imparting vigor to the sys-
TEN.
With these long-tried remedies at
hand, the worst case of grip can be
conquered. We sell them and guaran.
tee them to do as recommended, or
money refunded. SHARAR & Null
HOLLAND. Successors to b. 5. Webb. }
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
OBITUARY..

George w. Myers was born at Eagle
Clinton county, Mich, August 27th,
l845, and died at the North Michigan
Asylum, Traverse City, Mich, Aug. IS,
1899. He had been an inmate of the
asylum for four years. He was the
oldest of six children. Two brothers
and two sisters survive him He served
his country in the civil war for three
years. He enlisted on the 3lst of July,
1862, in Co. A, 23rd Regiment Michigan
at Salisbury, n. O., June 2S, 1865. He
had been a member of VIM. Meyer
G A. r. post since 1891.
He was married to Nellie Lane,
Oct. %, 1871. The long years of I'M.
speakable anxiety are over and he is at
rest. He was buried in Alma cemetery
by the comrades of the post Saturday
afternoon, Aug. 10, and brief funeral
service was conducted on Sunday after
noon at the Methodist church by the
pastor, Rev. M. d. Carrel, the post
attending in body.
Hazel l.. Carter, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Garter was born April 10th,
1898. and died August 10th 1899, aged
one year, four months and five days
The funeral services were held at the
Methodist church, the pastor, Rev M.
ID. Oarrel conducting the services.
Little Hazel. we miss you at home,
No more do we hear your soft tread
You are peacefully resting above,
And have nothing on earth TO dread.
Our Savior was waiting for you,
He came at the very last call
To guide you to that peaceful home.
Where friends awaiting us all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-25
A Rib Broken.

While working at the sugar factory
on Thursday of this week, Henry Miner
of this place had the misfortune to hap.
pen to be on the ground floor directly
under where wheelbarrow full of brick
fell from the third floor. A broken rib
is the result as far es learned, but moth
more serious is feared.