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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04

TO manipulate the bottle. / was dread
fully unstrung and could barely hold it.
my hand trembling like the fluttering
OF sparrow's wing against a window
pane. Previous TO this he refused To
| answer any of my questio1S
| but after accepting another drink 4
! grew holder and prevailed on him To
tell me the cause of the trouble rs
| then ordered quart of whisky, se1s
| tied the bill with gold, led me to the
middle Of the street and said:
You can never trust an INDIAN.
| When / saw the halfbreed was gener-
| there was something wrong, so / grab
bed the bottle from you, struck light
and saw a tarantula, or Texas spiier.
in the whisky, which made it deadly
poison. for tarantula discharges als
OF its venom as soon as il is placed In
alcohol. Now, had we drunk that
stuff, a few minutes later the Indian
would have robbed our dead bodies OF
their clothing, as well as my money,
1t S an old Indian trick, SO when that
halfbreed tried it on me something had
to happen.
I now realized that my friend had
saved my life, but did not worry over
this as much as the desire to know cur
future movements. My companion
did not seem at all alarmed, but kept 8.
close watch on me.
The brakemen were signaling the
engineer to start, when the murderer
sternly commanded me to follow him,
and as l saw him attempt to open the
door to the car containing the Indian
| collapsed, but before | knew what
had happened | was again inside. cry
ing, praying and drinking whisky.
We rode thirty-five miles in the car
to Neosho, Mo, where She corpse waS
left to its fate, also an empty quart
bottle, and directed our footsteps to a
saloon, where the ranGhman traded Il
pair of moccasins, a necklace made or
beads and rattIesnake skin. and an ODD
chain made of deer teeth and TURQUOISE,
for quart of whisky, which convinced
me that he had thoroughly turned the.
tables on the Indian.
"A hotel was soon found and a rooug
assigned, where my determined COM
panion compelled me to go to bed and
sleep on the side next the wall. /
took long draught from the bottle.
watched the cowboy place a revolver
and the door key under his pillow,
then tried to sleep. / moaned and
tossed until the contents of the bottls
were about consumed before | closed
my eyes. 1t was noon when | awokes
to find my bedfellow gone. COM
menced dressing and when I approach
ed the bureau my eyes fell on a $40
gold piece, also a scrap of paper Qua
which was scrawled:
Goodbye, young man. Never trust
a redSkin.
Il was so nervous forgot to pnr-
chase breakfast, but during the day
bought SO worth of whisky in small
quantities, and late that night was con
veyed to hospital, where for three.
weeks / killed more Indians than any
OF Americas most famous, scouts. -
New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04

, an unfavorable reply to his letter he
will probably go to Denver and serve
Superintendent Cowan with a writ OF
habeas corpus, compelling him to pro-
duce the children in court.
Mrs. Naylor was sent to prison under
the name of Tillie Williams. For two
or three years prior to leaving her hus-
, band she was known to the Chicago
police as shoplifter, being a member
Of the notorious Weir gang. Before
her marriage Naylor says he believes
she was an honest woman, and it was
not until long after she became an ex-
pert thief that her husband knew of
her criminal doings.
Naylor, who is currier, bears the
reputation of being Woodworking, in
dustrious man. When he learned that
his wife was shoplifter and associ-
ated with the Weir gang he pleaded
with her for the sake of their children
to be better woman She promised
to shun her former companions and
lead better life
But the old fascination to steal arti-
cles IN the big department stores soon
returned, and Naylor was finally COM
PEELED to let her go her road. He was
getting along nicely when the mother
came to the house and stole the chill
dren.
Three or four members of the Weir
gang had gone to Denver shortly be
fore Mrs. NaylO" left Chicago. and they
were operating in the big stores there,
Mrs. Naylor Joined the gang, and a
week after their arrival they were all
arrested and given ten years each in
the state prison at Canon City
MAYORS heart was softened towards
his hayward wife and it is probable
that he will be at the prison gate TO
meet her upon her release. Counting
good time" she has earned, her SEN
tence is about four Chicago
Times Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04

You ask an impossibility, was the
stern reply.
Il came Of proud race continued
the old man; mo man springing from
it ever bent his knee in suppIication to
his fellow-man. | do it to you
Paul half turned away; he saw tears
gathering in the old nobleman's eyes
I shall look upon myself as an assas-
sin unless you give me your pardon, he
continued. 1T was I who wronged
you, not Ismay your wife I tempted
her-I studied every foible, every
weakness of her character. l lured her
away from you, and it is not just that
she should bear the blame"
Paul stood in silence for few min
utes, and then he said
q do not understand your motive for
asking my pardon
Lord Carlswood looked at him III
surprise.
You did not know that she was i'll,
Ismay is dying, sir! I am sure, if you
would go to her, if you would speak
kindly to her, she would live-she
would get better. You refuse me. For
the love of Heaven, come and visit
her!"
''Ismay DYING" repeated Paul, inter
rupting the passionate flow of words.
Come with me; if she dies, I shall
feel that I have killed her." and Paul,
looking, saw the old mans eyes filled
full of tears.
"In the presence of death" he said,
kindly, "all human love and hate dis
appears. I will go with you
And you forgive me?' said the low
voice.
There was a short struggle, and then
Paul laid his hand on the trembling
arm. Il forgive you he said; and
they left the house together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
CHAPTER XVIII.

Lord Carlsw0od looked up in dis
may He had been dining out and
Mrs WaIdron had given orders that
she was not at home to any one. He
was pleased to find her alme; the din
ner had fatigued him, andhe was glad
of the prospect of a quiet vening. He
had drawn his chair to he window,
making some careless remark about
the warmth and beauty d the night.
There was no reply, and the old lord
thought she had not head him. After
a time he spoke to her again, and
again there came no rery. She was
standing by the open widow, her face
hidden from him.
'Ismay, what are youithinking OFF,"
he asked
Then she turned TO i'm, and her
face frightened him, it was so white,
with colorless lips aid Swallowed
eyes-the face of one VIC has received
mortal blow; she seemed almost un-
conscious of his preselce, unable 20
understand his VOLS. He was
shocked and terriied-le went to her
and took both her hans in his.
"Ismay," he said, what is the mat
ter, my dear child?"
The eyes raised to lis were dazeo
ana heavy with grief.
What has happene to you?" he
cried. You look so IL, you brighten
me; you look as thou$h you were dy-
ing. What is the mater?''
II have seen Paul she replied and
the tone of her voice was so changed
SO hoarse, so altered that he did not
know it. Il have sen Paul" she re-
peated, and | asked him to take me
back-to take me bak because | love
him so-because | an so guilty, sc
wretched-and he would not. He sale
had broken his he;rt years ago, anC
the thought is killing me-
The white face d,opped-her hand.
fell nervously-the words died away
on her colorless lips and the next min
ute Ismay Waldron the beautiful wo
man, the unhappy wife, lay white ant
senseless at the oil mans feet.
He moaned as he bent over her.
II have killed hu!" he said. she
is the victim. not Q, her vanity. but OF
my pride. I have Slain her!"
Some hours afterwards Lord Carls.
wood sat by Ismays bedside. A grave
faced doctor was here, and he looked
as though he had no very favorable
verdict to give. Ismay lay quite un.
conscious. No woId that was uttered
fell on her ears.
you say" repeated the old lord
that she has had some great shock?'
Yes, was the grave reply, "thi:
illness comes from the mind, not tn,
body; there has been strain upoI
the mind, and that, followed by ;
shock, has been TOO much for a no
over-strong brain"
Lord CarlswooC looked at him.
''She is in danger, you think?"
She lies in the very shadow o
DEATH said the doctor; human skill
can avail her but little"
Days passed and the shadow o
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Continued.

sb,sed her beautiful white face
70 her quivering lips could hardly
utta3ound.
"In that | am guilty; | make nc
avo' | pray you pardon me. You
7o,rle SO dearly once, Paul; for that
lovsake, forgive me now"
raised his hand with a warning
gee.
not raise an evil spirit within
:, he cried-''do not, if you are wise,
Ind me of that love!"
is voice was harsh, his manner
IN.
You are so changed" she sobbed;
GU are SO altered"
"Who has changed me? Who turned
~ strong, bright, glad young life into
living death? Who changed love into
nate? Whose fault is it that for long
years | have been ready to curse my
fate and die?"
4 will try to make amends" she
pleaded.
Years ago, no wifely love, no
pity pleaded for me; no voice in
your heart asked for mercy for the
man you were booming to . living
death And my only fault was loving
you'll"
Love me again" she said; TRY me
again. If l could die to undo my fault,
| would.
Listen to me If by my refusal |
broke your heart and mine, l would
still refuse. You yielded to vanity, |
yield to pride. l will not take back TO
my heart and my home the woman
who deserted me because | could not
minister to her vanity. You left me
because | was poor; | am rich now,
and | refuse to take you back"
She shrank shuddering as though he
had struck her a sudden blow
You refuse?" she repeated.
Yes, absolutely. | never wish to see
your false face or listen to your false
voice again"
The beautiful face dropped until 1t
was hidden from her eyes. He rose
from his chair, every limb trembling;
he could not have borne the sight OF
it another moment.
You have sought this interview,
he said, trying to speak calmly; let
it end. DO not say | have hard
heart-you broke my heart years ago.
| bid you farewell
He heard her cry to Heaven to have
mercy on her-he saw her fall with
her face to the ground He stood for
a moment half hesitating.
IF | speak to her again-if l touch
her-I am lost" he said, and then he
left the room and summoned his
hOusekeeper.
There is a lady in the liblary-she
is ILL., he said. BE very kind to her.
When she is better send for n cab;
she will want to go home"
And he himself left the hOuse lest
any cry should reach him and he
should go back to her.
Il have had my revengi, he said
to himself; but never We did ven
geance cost so dear"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
BIRD: CHARMED TO MEET YOU ASSURE YOU

more-that she should accompany her
husband to his own home, yet still be
acknowledged as his granddaughter
By that time he had grown to have a
sincere affection and a warm, true lik-
ing for Paul. He admired his talents
and respected his independence.
They made a compromise Ismay
went to her husband, and Lionel re-
manned with Lord Carlswood as his
heir. Paul says laughingly that he can
spare one son, for the old walls of
Ravensdale resounded with childish
laughter and the music of children's
voices. There are times when Ismay
is inclined to think that all happened
for the best.
Il should never have been either a
sensible or a contented woman if I had
not suffered" she would say to her
husband, with smile There are tears
in her eyes and smiles on her lips
when she tells the story of her we'd
ding ring.
The End
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04
A BALLAD OF HARVEST TIME

An age has ripened, harvest time aneF
reaping song are due;
Now, mowers all, the grain must faiGs
God has his eye on you;
Reap, reap! your blades are colo ana
keen, the straw is tall and fine,
And from the shining stubble ritls n
purple food of wine.
Lay wide the sWarth, leave not q
stick in stately pride to wayes
Now, NOW for golden store to fiji ttB
garner of the grave;
And | will sing the harvest song, ttsa6
old-time reapers knew,
Bearing the burden and refrain: God
has his eye on you.
The ways of Death are many, and the
days of Life are few;
Il am the God Of Dattles," comes the
awful voice to you;
And all you have bought was With
blood of him who rules above.
Eternal wisdom forged the steel that
Slew the Lamb Of lowe;
Full sacred are the glaive and. Spear,
divine the warrior soul
II !
heard Armageddon roll,
And dare you heed the craven's creed,
o people brave and true!
Face outward, from on all our shores,
God has his eye on you
The lowering nation grind their
swords and call for corps and
crew;
Face outward, form on all our shores
God has his eye on you;
His ear inclines 10 hear the prassr
meet for his day of wrath,
The supplication of the stone thak
David hurled at Gath;
For when bold princes sound the
charge and send their Millions
in,
The bravest men, the strongest sn+Fss,
the heaviest guns shall win,
Yea, peace is pleasant, but its prizes
the burning martyrs knew
Face outward, form on all our shores,
God has his eye on you.
Begot of hero sires who left herose
work to do,
WoiIus VI CntiliJ III dN IL duA 21a.s
God has his eye on you;
Hark not the urban towards wan TOR
peace while far and near
The tempest gathers; outward face
and breast it with a cheer;
Clear the white decks, stand by TITS
guns, for manhood calls fhe,
man;
Hold what to hold the sacred bIooG OF
slaughtered thousands ran;
For peace is peace, and war is wax nc
hand may yoke the two;
Face outward, bark, the drums, Ehe
drums, God has his eye on goa
Follow the pillared cloud of war fame
shot against the blue,
With Gods banner overhung, God has
his eye on you;
God who did lead his host Of old
through battle din and death.
Who Smote his foes with carnage blows
and burnt them in his breath,
Is calling you to meet the storm, he;
mails you in his might,
And over all the earth shall be tue
harvest of the fight;
Hail. HAIL masters of the glafve, o
spearmen brave and true;
Hail, reapers of the reeking swartfs,
God has his eye on you
Maurice Thompson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04

Immense coal fields have been, dis
covered in Zululand, the seams being
forty-fve feet in thickness and OF good
quality for locomotives and other par-
poses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-04

Ismay recovered, and when she was
once more herself Lord Carlswood de-
clared that he would interfere no
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11

are created equal ana 1nat govern
ments derive their just powers from
the consent of che governed. These
doctrines found place in OUR plan of
government more than century ago
nd we cannot afford to discard them
this late day. They are still sacred
with our people, but sacred though
they be. the republican party failed to
make any reference TO them in their
Philadelphia platform"
He said the reason why the plat
form had not referred to the declara
ton of Independence was found in the
fact that the party was unwilling to
express itself in behalf of the strug-
Cling Beers. Speaking of the results
of the colonial policy, Bryan referred
to India under .ritish rule and said
the reason why ere We're millions of
starving people N that country was
found in the fact that India was over
taxed. England, he said, would be
able to take care of her own people if
she would use her money for that
purpose instead of spending it on-co-
ercing South African people who want
to be free.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11
GERmANYs SECOND PROPOSAL.
All tho Powers Tut England Have
Agreed to Ia.


iserlin, Oct II 1T rts ] Ger ascer-
tanned at the German foreign office by
the correspondent of the Associated
Press that all the powers have agreed
to the proposals of the second German
note with the exception of Great Brit
ain, from whom no answer has vet
been received to either the first or
second note of Germany. The foreign
adherence to the second note and still
looks for a reply to the first.
With reference to the statement ca
bled from America that Great Britain
has acted as a mediator in effectng an
understanding between Germany and
the United States a high foreign Of
flee official said that nothing was Off
cially known regarding such notice
service if il had been rendered and as
a matter of fact there was no ncces-
sity whatever for a mediator. The
latter statement was corroborated by
the British ambassador. Sir Frank
Lascelles. and by United States charge
d'affaires, Mr.. j. Il. jackson.
No news from Field Marshal Count
Won Waldersee has been received at
the foreign office since the announce
ment that he had taken charge. 1t is
taken for granted that the details of
organization are absorbing his atten-
ton; nor has amy Information been re-
ceived regarding Baroness Won Ket-
teller since she left China for Japan,
but no fears are entertained as to her
safety.
Private dispatches say that the Ger
mans occupy the palace OF the empress
in Peking and that German reinforce
ments consisting of two battalions,
two guns and cavalry under Lieuten-
ant Colonel Havel have arrived at Pc
king from Tien Tsin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11
Hanna. sEollbinder.

Philadelphia North American
(rep.): Senator Hanna is said to be so
we'll pleased with the reception given
his Observation-Disclosures speech by
the Commercial Mckinley club of Chi
cago that he thinks of going on the
stump as campaign orator. Senator
Hanna is not the first prominent man
who has had illusions about his tai
ents. Frederick the Great, for in
stance, was proud of his poetry. Nero
regarded himself as person of senti-
,nent, and it is quite usual for a
comedian to harbor the notion that
his true vocation is tragedy. AS a
raiser of money and an organizer of
men Mr.. Hanna has earned distinc-
ton, but it is lainentable that he
should have conceived the notion that
political oratory is one of his strong
points.
The republican party can't afford
to have Mr.. Hanna on the stump. That
Chicago speech of his must have made
Presiuent McKinley's blood run cold.
1t has sent shiyer through the whole
republican body. Mr.. Hanna is the
only republican vet heard from that
applauds it, though the democrats are
delighted with it-Mr, Bryan espe-
cially.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11
SCENE AT YoUTsEYs TRIAL.
Defendant Becomes Myster,cal
Says Goebcl Is Not Deud.

Georgetown, Ky, Oct. ll.--A re-
narkable scene occurred last night in
the ioutsey trial, the defendant him
self being the chief participant The
court room was crowded at the time,
and the excitement was intense. Dee
Armstrong, the Louisville detective,
had Just told of his talks with Yout-
sey before and after his arrest. Then
Arthur Goebel was put on the stand,
and Judge Williams, who for the first
time appeared for the prosecution, did
the questioning. Arthur Goebel said:
III talked with Youtsey the day he
was arrested, late in the afternoon,
in the Jail in Frankfort. i'll reference
TO the murder of my brother.
just at this point Ioutsey arose and
in loud voice said: at is untrue. 1t
is lie--l never spoke a word to that
man i'll my life, nor he to me-"
Colonel Crawford told him to be
quiet and sit down, and others took
hold of him.
II will not sit down. never said
word TO that man-it is untrue"
He was shouting by this time, and
everyone was on the tiptoe of excite
ment. Ioutsey's wife sprang to his
side. and while endeavoring to make
him sit down could be heard saying:
"Now-.you have killed my husband,
suppose you are satisfied" Then
| fodtssy Historically shouted again:
III am innocent; there is no blood on
my hands; these men arc swearing
my life away
Two or three deputies Went over
and grabbed him. He struggled Wild
ly, and said: Let me alone: | will.
not sit down"
Finally. after Youtsey was forced
into seat, he shouted again: Coo
bel is not dead-all the demons in
hell could not kill him."
mir. Sheriff, if the defendant does
not behave himself, put handouts on
him. said Judge Cantrill. Mean
while quiet was restored. Youtsey
settled back in his chair. closed his
eyes and seemed in state of collapse.
He waved his handkerchief above his
head and groaned and cried hysteric-
ally. After quiet was restored Judge
Williams asked Arthur Goebcl another
question, when Colonel Crawford
asked a postponement of the trial UNI
till today on account OF the defend
ants condition. Judge Cantrill then
postponed the case until today.
After the crowd passed out Jailer
Reed and his deputies carried Yout-
scy to the Jail, as he was unable to
walk. Various reasons are assigned
for his Lnseemly outbreak, the first
being that his long confinement and
the strain of the trial caused him to
lose control of himself. .Asnothcr is
that he is really demented, as shown
by his remark that Goebel was not
dead. He is being attended by physi-
clans and relatives at the Jail, and
his condition is deemed critical.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11
WILL AGREE WITH FRANCE.
Claim That III. Powers Have A

Claim That tn. Powers Have Ac-
csptch Dsica>sc's Prop,sni.
Paris, Oct. ll.-lt is scmi-otlicially
announced today that news has been
received here from China more reas-
suring than the English dispatches
make out: that an agreement between
the powers will be arrived ut on the
basis OF Delcasse's note. The report
ed arrival of Lii Hung Chang at Pc
king has been confirmed and contir-
nation has been received of the degra-
dation of Prince Tuan.
Picking, Oct. 1o.-Prince Ching has
received an edict from the emperor,
dated October /, in reply to Il note
sent at the request of the legatoners,
saying he will return to Picking as
soon as the negotiations take u favor.
able turn.
Cab net Discusses French Note.
Washington, Oct. 1o.-Today's cabi-
net meeting, which lasted two and a
half hours, was devoted exclusively to
the Chinese situation. The answer of
this government to the French note
was practically decided upon and will
be put i'll form for transmission to the
French government very soon. Its
substance will not be made public UNI
til it is delivered to the French min
lister for transmission to his govern.
ment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-10-11
CITY OF PORTAGE FLOODED.
Government Levee Breaks and Sub
merges the Lower Section Of
Wisconsin Town.


Portage, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE govern
ment levee at this place has given
way, causing a tremendous rush of
water to spread over the low-lying
part of the city. Streets and base
ments are flooded. People are hurry
ing to higher ground with household
goods and other valuables. The dam
age will reach thousands of dollars.
Portage, Wis, Oct. 10.-Tne Wisconsin
river is over twelve feet above low water
mark and the government gauge is en-
tirelN under water. The Madison & Port
hundred feet. The government levec is
weak in spots and probably will not hold
more than Il few hours. Three hundred
If it breaks a fifth of the city will be sew
eral feet under water with enormous dam
age resulting Most of the Inhabitants
of the First ward have moved to higher
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