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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-22
BERTHA M. CLAY.
Continued

smiling. there was no confusion, no
embarrassment in her manner, ana,
looking at her Laurie Nugent Won
dered II she loved him-ii ever be
should win her or If he should have o
leave her at last,
II have not displeased you, ! trust
he said looking at the beautiful. DOVE
cast face you asked me the question
so suddenly I was taken by surprise.
# an the poetry in the world were
compressed into a single song IL could
not describe my affection for you; II all
the love that has ever been felt by
mortal man could be placed in one heart
il would still fall far short Of the love
feel for you
She glanced al him quietly
"You love me, them" she qaeried In
voice that breathed sweetest music.
Il love you" he repeated, and the
sound OF his words startled him even
more than II did Ethel Gordon
They sat for some minutes In silence
while the Ginning OF the bells iloated
around them
Il love you repeated Laurie Nugent.
Il have summoned courage at last to
say 20 | loved you the first moment
saw you, and | shall love you until
die ! know 1t Is presumption You
are as far above me as the blue sky or
the golden sun but love you, and by
the ladder Of love ! hope to climb TO
your side"
He caught her white hands in a pas
sionate grasp SO tightly as almost to
cause her to cry aloud
"Wrat tho men Of old did TO win the
women they loved. I would do Ethel
would serve for you twice seven
years. content II / might win you ut
last ! would love you all my life. and
be content TO win one word, one smile,
in return, As lay dying ! would go
ont and fight for you as did the heroes
OF old for love You. Ethel rs no man
has ever loved woman before"
His voice died away in passionate
murmur and he buried his face in the
silken shining folds OF her dress
She sat silent and Wotionless, for his
words had fallen upon her with a
blank surprise she had no. expected
them
Ethel he continued "a have moth
Ing to offer you that is worthy OF You.
What would be worthy n had all
the worlds wealth and could lay II az
your feet, IL would be unworthy of you
II were an emperor and could raise
You 20 the throne by my side and
could give YOU the crown from my
brow il would stll be unworthy OF yop
can give you nothing but the deep.
passionate love OF my heart. my faith.
my truth, my life
Vie paused again with the last word
trembling on his lips
Tier proud frank eyes we're shining
down upon him, hut there was no con
fusion In her face no hesitation i'm her
manner
Why DO you love me SO much2" she
asked with The simple wonder Of a
child y 40 not understand IT,
7 cannot tell you, ethel why do /
love you4 4 cannot help &C. loved
You before knew your name. or had
heard Won speak My heart went from
me ln thv first glimpse ! had of your
beautiful face Ask the birds why they
sing the flowers why they bloom. the
sun why Z shines 10 would be- easier
for those 90 answer than for me TO say
NhF / love You cannot holm IL II
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leave her white hands in his passionate
grasp: 1t was not love that caused her
10 droop her beautiful face over MIN;
| IL was not love that shone in her eyes
and trembled on her lips 1t was only
gratlhed vanity gratlfed love Of
power
Ethel, say YOU viii love me he
said Say you will make some little
return for my deep love"
II viii. she responded At least I
will try"
Once again he buried his face in the
shining. silken folds. and she saw his
strong frame trembling Something
like a long-drawn sigh escaped from
his lips
81 was afraid, he said, In low
voice Il was sorely frightened, Ethel;
for felt myself quite unworthy OF
you'
Then he sat by her side, and talked
10 her until the girl fancled that she
was transported to some other sphere
II was pleasant to hear how beautiful
she was; how completely she had con-
quered him: how strange were the
claims that bound him to her; how
deeply, and dearly, and truly he loved
her.
II was 40 pleasant that she aban-
doned herself to the charm, and Laurie
Nugent, with Wild, exulting triumph
said to himself that he had won her
that she was his own.
The golden light OF the evening sun
faded into purple cleaning, the vesper
song OF the birds gradually ceased, but
still they sat on. At length Laurie MI
gent rose.
1T is growing late" he said. Ethel,
my darling-I may call you darling
now and there is no sweeter word
hardly like to propose 1t, but do you
not think It would be better not to say
anything at present to Miss Digby?'
She raised her head proudly, with
the naughty glance he knew so well
40 you suppose that i should ever
say anything to Miss Digby? 1t is no
business OF hers; It concerns papa,
When think it needful | shall write
20 him.
Miss Dlgby would take the keenest
I pleasure in parting u.s." observed Mr.
Nugont / am quite sure Of that
on Ethel. lct me have a few days OF
happiness few days of such unutter-
able bliss MS rarely falls to mans lot!
You win not even tell your father YETI"
Not unless YOU wish me to do so,
5he replied
He would be sure to write, and
place the whole matter In Miss Digby S
= hands. and then she would triumph
Keen your own sweet counsel, Ethel
Miss nigby shall never triumph oy l
mc she said proudly
And, Ethel. now that you have ac-
gaptci me for your knight. you will
| consent sometimes to see me: you viii
let me join You In your morning walks
anl your evening rambles you viii be
Kind TO me for the sake Of the great
md mighty love ] bear you?'
She promised and. bending his hand
some head, he kissed the white. soft
hands lie looked AZ the beautiful
| face, but dared not touch it with his
| lips ana then, slowly ana reluctantly
he went away through thc silent woods.
Helen Digby wondered that night lt
Ethel tho ylrl looked sp hp4ufIFuI
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News of the Oranges.

Silver Harvest Grange, Waldo, at its last
for its members, and voted to not have any
more meetings until Aug 3D.
Hon. Aaron Jones of South Bend. Ind,
master of the National Grange, 2. of H.,
will spend two weeks in Maine lecturing in
u different parts of the State as follows ::
Monday, Aug. 20, Caribou, Aroostook coun-
ty; Aug. 21, in Piscataquis county; 22d,
Penobscot county; 23rd, Washington coun-
ty, East Machias campground; 24th, Ham
cock county; 25th, Knox and Waldo coun-
ties, Sycamore Farm, Camden 9th, Saga
dahoc and Androscoggin counties at Merry
meeting park 2sth, Kennebec county, Oak
Grove, Vassalboro; 10Th, Somerset county,
Hayden lake; 50th, +. Liyermore camp
ground 3lst, Cumberland county; Sept lst
York county.
following resolutions:
Death has again invaded our fraternal
circle, and we are called to mourn the loss
of our worthy sister, Minnie Hall; and
while our hearts are saddened by her re-
moval from us, we believe our bereavement
is her gain, having been released from a
world Of suffering and care, and entered
into life where there is no more sorrow,
pain or death /; therefore,
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the husband and family and
also to her friends AND while they mourn
the loss of a dear one, may their hearts be
comforted by thoughts that she has safely
crossed the river whose waters lead 10 light
and life eternal.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning, and a copy of these resolutions
be inscribed upon the records of our Grange,
and a copy sent to the family of the deceased,
and a copy to The Republican journal and
Bangor Weekly commercial for publication.
Mrs. MARY +. HALL, Com
Mrs. ALICE WHTrrEN, on
Mrs. ABBIE MCCORRISON, J Res
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Meeting of Waldo County Grange.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of Waldo
County Grange was held June 26th with
Morning Light Grange, Monroe. The officers
were all present except Treasurer, Gate
Keeper and Pomona. A class of ten was
instructed in the 9Th degree. Fifteen oranges
responded to the roll-call A fine address
of welcome was given by Mrs. Mamie Cur
It's. Frank Porter, who was to give the res
ponse, was unable to be present and Dr. L.
w. Hammons spoke for Pomona Grange
Remarks for the good of the order were
made by Joseph Ellis, Alfred Stinson, Tol-
ford Durham, B. F. Foster and j. G. Hard
ing The usual picnic dinner was partaken
Of supplemented by contributions from the
sisters of Morning Light Grange The
afternoon session was public and was
| opened with music by the choir. The topic,
''Shall We Favor the Adjustment of the
Governors Council and the Creation of the
Office OF State Auditor % was ably opened
by H. K. Dawson, who was followed by
Alfred Stinson, B. F. Foster, j. G. Hard
ing, Joseph Ellis, Daniel Dyer, Ansel Wads-
| worth, A. j. Mudgett and Tolford Durham
They agreed with him in the points at issue,
in opposition to the change. The choir dis
pensed music throughout the meeting.
Morning Light Grange furnished the follow
ing program which was finely rendered ::
| Recitations by Nancy Parker, Oscar Dow,
Jennie Fairbanks, Myrtle Peavey, Carrie
Larrabee, Edna Clements; and songs by
Lizzie Webber, Annie Littlefeld, Walter
|, Fairbanks and Mrs. II. c. Buzzell A vote
of thanks was passed TO Morning Light
Grange for courtesies. The next meeting
will be with Hillside Grange, East Thorn
dixie, Tuesday, Aug. 7th, with the following
program: Opening exercises; comforting
fifth degree; report OF Oranges; address of
| by j. G. Harding; remarks for good of the
order; appointment of committees; noon
recess; music; topic, Are we justified in
L. w. Hammons remainder of the program
to be furnished by Hillside Grange.
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A Belfast Boy in Bath.

The Bath Times issued special trade
edition July 9th, containing many half-tone
illustrations of the industries and enter
prises of the Shipping City. There is por-
trait of L. Z. HaZeltine, with the following
write up
Boots, Shoes, RubberS and Bicycles; 1928
Front Street Mr.. llaZeltine has veritable
shoe corner, for his present location has been
occupied continuously as a shoe store for
more than forty years, although he is a
young man and has not been there all that
time himself. 1t is two years since he hung
out sign bearing his own name, but there
has been suspended an immense gold boot
over the entrance for seven years to signify
that he is stocked to do a large boot business
The aptness of the mute, yet eloquent sign,
is apparent once the visitor in the store
gaZes around and inspects the many boxes
and high shelves, all filled with pedantic
wearing apparel. 1t matters not as to the
size or shape of on IS feet. There are shoes
for all, from the old lady with the large fam
lily, who used one as her dOmicile to the dear
little infant whose wee pink toes slant in
five different directions and are source of
much parental conjecture and solicitude as
to what path he, or she, will tread in life's
buyers prefer w. L. Douglass goods or the
Anita for ladies, and these, with dozens of
other makes, are in this stock. Everybody
wears shoes, or boots, rich and poor, great
and small, and Mr.. Hazeltine could fit out
half of Baths 10000 feet and have few
left. He's all ready for just this XII nd of a
run on his bank, or rather his store, and is
patronage. He knows his business, was
born in Belfast, and worked several years
or A. II. Berry Shoe Company of Portland.
file is also bicycle agent.
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w. C. T. U. Flower Mission.

July 9TH thirteen white ribborers, with
two gentlemen, went to the home of Mr. and
Mrs. James p. Wight, who have charge of
the unfortunate ones OF our city. A praise
and prayer service was held, led by Miss
Millett, returned missionary, in which
nearly all took part, and there were fearful
eyes and trembling lips as the beautiful
songs were sung. One poor old man said
sit is the right way, and my mother brought
me up right, but o dearH' Each inmate
was presented with fruit and generous
bouquet, and an abundance of flowers were
left on the table to be made into bouquets
for the house. Mr. and Mrs Wight receiv-
ed us cordially, seemed interested in it
all, and said, "Come any time All the
rooms were opened for inspection, and the
clean white beds were suggestive of rest
and sleep. One lady remarked: 81 have
paid - a week for a room and bed not so
good as that" We are thankful that a
clean, comfortable place has been provided
for these unfortunate people. Mr.. Wight
and wife have assumed this charge at much
lower rates than others have had. Is it not
the duty OF our people to make their burdens
as easy as possible? How can we tighten
them better than by driving out human
parasites that thrive and fatten on the in
firmities of others. WHITE RIBBoNER.
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BASE BALL.

As was announced in The Journal in two
previous issues Belfast and Bangor met for
two games on the Congress street grounds
July 4th. The weather was fine and the
attendance was large at both games. The
forenoon game resulted in victory for the
visitors by score of Is to 13 but the tables
were turned in the afternoon, when Belfast
won, 1s to 5. Donnelly's Minstrel Band
was on the grounds in the afternoon and
gave several selection. The minstrel
troupe well illustrated one feature of the
game by pun at the performance in Bel
fast Opera House in the evening: "Bangor
banged the ball into the field and Belfast
fastened to it, The batters on both sides
got onto the pitchers for heavy hits, yet but
few of them counted, as the fielders were
right there with both hands and gathered
them in Patterson did not quite keep up his
old record in the forenoon, and seemed out
of condition, but he redeemed himself nobly
in the afternoon with two doubles, one
three bagger, one home run and a difficult
fly catch. Bangor had a aleft-handed pitcher,
DOnworth, in the forenoon and for two
innings IN the aJernOoll, anu FLYNN, tne
right fielder is deaf-mute. Flynn is a
good ball player, a heavy hitter and good
fielder, but he had the luck which seemed
to follow the others-his heavy hits went
into somebody's hands. But one double
play was made: Sullivan caught out Berry
on a left-held fly and threw to W. Mcclure,
who put out Geo. Darby at home plate. In
the forenoon game, with three men on bases,
johnson got base hit to right field. 1t was
handled badly and all four men got safely
home. In the afternoon johnson bunted,
and by hard sprinting on his part and errors
by the Bangors he got home. One old-time
player came near getting put-out to his
credit. foul came down near the carriage
in which Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Moody were
sitting and, true to his youthful instincts
"Dick,'' reached for it, but it was about
two inches too far away. Had he been on
foot instead of in the carriage the specta-
tors would probably have found that the
old players of the Passagassawaukeag nine
are still alive. Following are the scores:
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Brooks Republican Caucus.

The Republicans Of Brooks held their
caucus at the village school house last Sat
urday evening, with a good attendance.
Over eighty voters were present. Delegates
to the Glass Convention to be held at Mon
roe July 14th were elected as follows:
Isaac Leathers, L. d. Jones, d. w. Dickey,
r. G. Edwards. The delegates were author
lied to fill vacancies.
The delegates to the County convention
were Marcellus J. Dow, Thaddeus l. Hux-
ford, Isaac S. Staples, Roscoe G. Edwards
Alternates, T. l. Jellison, Hale Rose, Jeffer-
son Hobbs, L. B. Cilley.
They will present the name of Fred w.
Brown, Jr., Esq, of Brooks as candidate
for county attorney.
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Representative Nominations.

At the Washington, Hope and Appleton
class Republican caucus, July End, Walter
E. Morse of Washington was nominated by
acclamation as candidate for representative
to the Legislature.
At Republican caucus held July 9Th at
Fireman's hall, Vinalhaven, for the class of
Vinalhaven, North Haven, South Thomas
ton and Hurricane, Hon. F. S. Walls was
chosen candidate for representative to the
legislature from these towns.
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ba'que Rebecca Crowell.

H.. I'rOeeca Crowell, commanded by
.. loW of Prospect, sailed from
u. tdth with salt, was dismasted,
.f.. aU ior repairs, and sailed from
l- ,te. eth. She was last reported
mI+.. Gibraltar June 18th. The daily
''t"riay contained the following
... >"'NN, July lo.-The departm
tN.. '"f presented magnificent liver
U- ..,'.lI '..'llIinan4el F. Marguerite, owner of
an.+., YACHT Ophelie, for his humane
Ai.,. saving the captain, his family
aa,.H .rg Of the American bark Rebecca
u,at..,, iiath, Maine. The Crowell was
tatNllT-." manageable and sinking in
1ph 'TI ,anean when overhauled by the
Hec..d ne captain of the latter vessel
tf, .9e., BOAT N charge of Paul Sabatier,
la reri line Was pa. passed 'i.'f to the s" bark
Sta.e ae,a. n"N lowed to a safe place The
ne,., f.. pSSTI,ment SI has also awarded gold
he VT Nr >ahatier and $40 to each MEM
Ne'ole conduct
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rootents of To-Day's Journal.

PAGE 1.
...-> Institutes in Waldo County. Obituary
Rehecca Crowell Bryan and Steven :
q 1-.Il- Of Waldo County Grange Brook $
e: t. taucus.. Base Ball A Belfast Boy in
b r.. ,,ual..W. c. I. I. Flower Mission.
B PAGE2.
z.r.fou Letter. News Notes A Money
rsup.. Political Points In a Divorce
b. W. Old Home A Century Old. Dante
.,,tIi The King Devil Weed.
PAGE.
ayalty at Home. The Maine Hay
-rHl News and Notes.
PAGE4.
Week. Editorials. Croker in the
Nljlport News. Wedding Bells.
Neal Estate. Law Court Decisions.
PAGES.
,.U,a, Belfast. Belfast Old Home Week
-. ftmeavor Convention. The Churches
..- Brooks The Fourth in Belfast
PAGE6.
.-..atd Farm House (Storyl Register
NIr Vessels. The United States and
PAGE
.. srondenee. Names Dairy Inter
.umni Dinner Some Winged Fly
10 Mystery. Marine Disasters. A
aIU stories.
FACES.
'caiS..tounty Correspondence. Ship
is Births. Marriages. Deaths. -.
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Mrs. Ruth Calderwood of Belfast died at
the home of her sister, Mrs Otis Freeman,
in Lawrence, Mass, July 1st. She was a
daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Hus-
tus of Monroe and wife of Luther Cal
derwOod of Belfast. She leaves hus-
band, three brothers, three sisters and a
large circle of friends to mourn their
loss. The brothers and sisters are H.
A. Hustus of Monroe, c. A. Hustus of
Swanville, j. II. Hustus of Concord, n. H.,
Mrs. Albina Rowe of Benton, Mrs. Vesta
Freeman of Lawrence and Mrs Ella Blanch-
ard of Concord. The funeral was held at
her late home on Northport avenue July Sd,
Rev. j. NJ. Leighton officiating The floral,
offerings included a pillow from the hus-
band and sisters, spray of roses from Mrs c.
c. Norwood of Concord and Miss Ella
Rowe of Benton; a basket of flowers from
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Blodgett: bouquet
from Harold French; a bunch of white pc
onies from Annie and Wilbur Blodgett a
cluster of pinks from Miss Hattie Chaplin
basket of flowers from Mrs. Geo. W.
Swift: i2 pi nks from Mr. and Mrs. W. II.
Philips OF Lawrence; bouquets, ETC., from
Mrs NJ. l. kimball, Mrs. VIM. Curtis, Mrs.
c. w. Towne and Miss Isa Freeman of
Lawrence Mrs. Russell Brier, Miss Welch.
Mrs Mahoney and Mrs. Hanson.
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The game Saturday afternoon between
the Belfasts and Boston Journals was the
best that has been played on the Belfast
grounds for long time. The Journal team
is making tour of some of the best clubs
in Maine and last week played five games,
of which they won four. They played two
games in Portland, and two in Augusta be-
fore coming here. July 4th, in the fore
noon Portland won by score of 20 to 13; in
the afternoon the Journals won, q to a.
July 5th, the Journals won from the
Augustus, % to 13, but the next day in a
ten-inning game the score was kept down
to to 5, in favor of the visitors. Belfast
did even better and held them to a score of
to.3. The batters on both sides got onto
the pitchers and batted the ball freely, but
excellent fielding kept the number of safe
hits at low mark. Spiller and Conroy
each batted the ball over the fence and got
a home run. Spiller was obliged to leave in
the 5th inning, Ring was brought in from
centre, and McEnany, substitute player,
was put at centre. johnson and Barring
ton did fine work behind the bat, and Fred
led the Belfasts in batting record, making
one single and one two-bagger. Patterson
did his usual heavy hitting but luck was
against him. He got one double and was
left Oh second in the first inning, and after
wards went out three times on long flies,
one into each field. He caught three flies
away down by the fence. Elwell caught
one and Colcord two of the same kind. The
fifth inning was the record breaker of the
game. When the visitors went to bat in
that inning the score stood to in their
favor. harrington flied out to centre, Con-
roy got home run followed by Spiller with
another and the next two men died without
reaching first. Bert Darby came up for
Belfast, and was put out at first; Elwell got
a base hit, but was put out later on throw
from 1st to Sd; johnson and George Darby
each got a two-bagger and scored; and the
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Stolen bases, G. Darby ., Berry, B. Darby,
Flynn, J. Mcclure Two-base hits, Colcord,
Leonard, Glidden. Three-base hits, Smith.
Home run, G. Darby. Passed balls, by
Mcclure .. Bases on balls, off Donworth
s. off Leonard 4. Hit by pitched ball, by
Donworth /. Struck out, by Donworth S;
by Leonard 4. Left on bases, Belfast 9;
Bangor s. Double plays, Sullivan to w.
MCGUIRE. Stolen bases, Belfast 4; Bangor
=. Umpire, Dilworth. Scorers, Wood and
Harmon.
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Yachts and Boats.

I'd, nrE} liowes received Tuesday by
lrum NlI"ll haphtha and electric launch
}psferdg," "'5''n and it was put into the water
ZEN @"ra "p'at Inspectors Cousins and Blais-
lecrow'. ~ belfast July 7th to inspect
her in frst H'eam launch Orca They found
he requirs,oat reqie, rate condition and fully up in all
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side went out by Berry starting to run
while the pitcher held the ball in his hand
The score was then tied, but the tie was
broken by Burke getting three bagger and
scoring in the next inning. No more runs
were made during the game. The last
three innings were exciting, and the specta-
tors arose and cheered heartily for every
good play, whether made by the home team
or the visitors. Following is the score:
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Stolen bases, Belfast I. TWo-base hits,
Patterson ., Colcord Three-base hits,
Patterson. Home run, Patterson. Passed
balls, by johnson l. Wild pitches, by
Crockett l by Sullivan l. Bases on balls,
off Crockett / off Donworth 2; off Sulli-
van, 2. Struck out, by Crockett, 5; by Don
pitched ball, by Donworth, 9. Umpire, Dill
worth. Scorers, Harmon and Wood.