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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brazeau and
Mrs. f. J. Edwards departed Monday
noon for Milwaukee where they will
spend Carnival week as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. Alexander.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Miller of Ash
land and Mr. and Mrs. A. III. Miller
drove down from Grand Rapids Sun
day and took tea with Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Brazeau.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Edwards, Theo.
Brazeau and Miss Della Coble of
Grand Rapids spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brazeau.
w. A. Brazeau returned Saturday
from Madison where he went to hear
his brother Theodore deliver his
Commencement grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brazeau aud
daughter Dorothy and Miss Ellen
DOrOughty were visitors at Mrs. Geo.
Brazeaus on Monday.
Restores vim, vigor, mental and
physical power, fills your body with
warm, tingling life. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 35c. John
E. DAILY.
MeSSrS. Herb Cleveland, Clarence
Jasperson and Misses Fanny Burrows
and Fanny Codere spent Sunday in
Green Bay.
The board of review, with their
chairman, q. EichSteadt, held their
meeting Monday and completed their
work.
Mrs. W. Reeves and Mrs. Fl. H.
VOSS of Grand Rapids visited Mrs.
Geo. Brazeau on Saturday afternoon.
a minstrel show was given here
last Saturday evening. Those who
attended say it was good.
H. L. Vachreau spent Sunday at
Wausau where he enjoyed young
peoples meeting.
Mr.. Morisey Of Appleton has been
spending a few days with his brother
I Nnpicnvy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
$500 Reward,

We will pay the above reward fol
any case of liver complaint, dyspepsia
sick headache, indigestion, constipa,
ton or cOStiVenesS we cannot cure with
Liverita, the Up-to-Date Little Liver
pill when the directions are strictly
complied with. They are purely
vegetable, and never fail to give salts
faction. 25c boxes contain 100 pills
10c boxes contain 40 pills, sc boxes
contain Is pills. Beware of substitu,
tiOns and limitations. Sent by mail
stamps taken. Nervita Medical Co.
Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts., Chicago
Ill. For sale by f. L. Steib & Co
druggist, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

F. w. Merrill closed a seven months
term of school in Dist. No. ) last Fri
day. An entertainment consisting of
recltatlonS and songs was given in the
evening. Nearly all of the patrons of
the school with their families were
present. The school house was barely
large enough to accommodate the
people. The patrons thoroughly ap-
preciate the efforts made by the
teacher for the success of the school.
There will be shooting contest in
NeSper on the Fourth of July when
all will be invited to try their skill or
luck at hitting the bulls eye at zoo
yards. Mr.. Birmingham. John Sanders
and others have placed a fine large
target in position south Of the hotel.
According to the latest adviceS no one
has succeeded in hitting it. However
they hope to improve by practice.
Garrett Louman had the misfortune
to lose valuable horse last Sunday
afternoon. He had just returned from
trip to TarbOX and had unhitched
when the horse fell and died in a few
minutes. This is the second loss of
the kind that he has had within a
short time.
G. Fl. Address of MarShfield was
here Monday in the interests of the
American School Furniture company
of Chicago and New York He goes
to Oshkosh and Milwaukee the latter
part Of the week to take orders for
furniture in those cities.
Albert Dunken moved from the
hotel into the house formerly occupied
by Geo. Hamilton. Mr.. Hamilton
left last Tuesday, with his family. for
Floyd county, Iowa, where he expects
to make his future home. This leaves
NeSper without hotel.
Chris Dable has taken the contract
from Martin Beaver to haul the
material for the bridge and culyert
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

natural oak counter, back bar and ice
box, also had the interior painted and
! papered.
t. ". Snow of Chicago, manager in
! charge of the putting in of water
works was here Tuesday inspecting
the work already done. From here he
went to ManitOwOc. He said the
hydrants would be here next week.
A chicken chOwder was given Sun
day afternoon upon the picnic grounds
below the mill upon the bank of the
| Wisconsin river in honor of Art
Cavanaugh who leaves this week for
Appleton.
Miss Esther Kleberg, who has been
the gueSt.Of her brother, A. II. Kleberg
and family, returned to her home in
Neenah Tuesday after ten days visit.
Fairbank, Morse & Co. of Chicago,
had crew here erecting a large sui
phite tank for the Paper company.
| The work was finished Saturday.
Godlieb Gamma is having an addi-
ton to his house built 16X20 two
stories high. The Centralia Lumber
Co. are furnishing the material.
Abe Brewer has house 1SX2S feet
two stories high in course of con-
structiOn upon his lots adjoining
Woods farm.
Arthur Cavanaugh and family will
leave this week for Appleton where he
has accepted position in the paper
mill there.
Andrew Zurfiuh was the only repre-
sentative in Green Bay at the Saenger-
fest from this berg. He reportsa fine
time.
About 60 men are employed upon
the Improvements being made by the
NekOOSa Paper Co. to the mill and
dam.
Mrs. Warren Beadle and children
departed Tuesday for Milwaukee to
attend the Carnival and visit relatives.
Mrs. G. G.. Hyde and children de-
parted Wednesday for Milwaukee to
attend the Carnival and visit friends.
Miss Camilla Schiebe has been con-
fined to the house this week with an
attack of the mumpS.
Nothing is so attractive as face
with the bloom Of youth upon it.
Are you pale or SallOw? Is your blood
impure? DR.. Blaud'S Rubbed pills
will make rich red blood. will make
you young. 80 cts. box, 6 boxes for
$3.50. Johnson & Hill Co.
Elah Lapham was one Of the few
who attended the Carnival in Milwau-
kee this week.
Mrs. L. Jorgenson returned Tuesday
from Appleton where she had been
visiting friends.
Arthur Cava naugh sold his residence
to Anton Wlptii this week. Consider
alton 800.
J. M. Gage is assisting Long John in
the barber shop nowadays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

VIM. Cranky and a young lady had a
livery team from Grand Rapids to at
tend wedding on Thursday last and
when they started to leave that even
ing the team ran away and threw
them both out upon the ground giving
them general shaking up. The
team ran into VIM. PaulSeen'S buggy
upsetting it and splitting Mr.. and Mrs.
Paulseen and baby out in such man
ner that they were all badly bruised.
Mrs. PaulSeen and baby have been
under DR.. Nc GregOr'S care ever since.
Albert Johns, a successful farmer in
the town of Port Edwards, died quite
suddenly Sunday morning June II
after a short illness with cancer of the
stomach. He leaves wife and seven
children, TWO boys and five girls
Funeral service was held in the Ger
man Lutheran church on Monday.
Bills are out announcing ''GloriOus
Fourth" at NekOoSa at which time
there will occur street parade, racing
of all kinds, speeches, singing, dancing
and general good time for everyone
who desires to take part. The people
OF Grand Rapids are cordially invited
to join us.
At the picnic grounds an alteration
took place between two of our young
men. During the encounter one OF
them fell into the Wisconsin river and
the other was SO badly scared that he
walked across the river in fear. They
both appeared to take water.
Frank BoleS now has his bowling
alley in full running order and it was
first placed in use Monday. His bust
ness place is now one of the attractive
ones in NekooSa and the only bowling
alley. 1t will be well patroniZed when
cooler weather reaches us.
Rev, Balentine, pastor of the United
Brethren church society in the town
OF Armenia, died Saturday night of
heart failure after a short illness. He
has occupied the pulpit in this local
lty for the past three years. He
leaves wife and three sons.
Andrew Zurfuh has made a fine
Improvement in his business place by
adding new up-tO-date fixtures. He
has put in fine highly polished
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
In Probate.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STAT W1SnnNSrN

WOOD COUNTY COCRT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY OF WOOD. %
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term OF the county court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city of
Grand Rapids, in said county, on the 4th day
of September, A. D. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. M,
the following matter will be heard and con-
sidered;
The petition of Constantine Davigot to have
the heirs of Peter Davigot deceased, formerly
of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin,
determined.
By the Court, JOHN A. GAYNoR,
oW County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the postoffice at Grand Rapids.
Wis. June Is, 1900.-
GENTLEMEN:
Ebert, Henry,
FOrmanek, Jno.,
Morse, A. L.,
Marcelain. Freddie,
Parks, Alfred,
Smith, n. L..
Sanford. ]. Chas., ~
Wright, c. A.,
LADIES:
Hall Josie,
kulimSkie, Pauline,
Leidboldt, Mrs. Henry,
Miller, Miss Annie.
Marks, Miss Alice,
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
\. L. FONTAINE. PM.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
SummonS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, IN CIRCUIT COURT
FOR WOOD COUNTY.
William H. Buchanan, plaintiff, VS.. Ida
Buchanan. defendant
THE STATE OF WIsCoNsIN:-To the said defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service. to defend the
above entitled action in the Court aforesaid:
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
demand of the complaint, a copy of Which is
herewith served upon You.
ANDREWS & PALMER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
conSln. June2S6w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
IEGAlS,
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN, } -.
COUNTY OF WooD -
In the matter of the last will and testament
of Thomas Payne, deceased.
WHEREAS An instrument, in writing mr.
porting to be the last viii and testament Of
Thomas Payne, deceased, late of Grand Rapids.
Wood County, Wisconsin, has been filed in this
office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Elizabeth Payne praying that the same be
proven and admitted to probate, according to
the laws of this state, and that letters Tesla
mentary be granted thereon according to law
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate Office in the CITY
OF Grand Rapids Wood County, Wisconsin, on
the Srd day of July, A. D. 1900, at 10 O'Clock
4. NJ
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy of this order tor three weeks
successfully in the Wood County Reporter, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated June 5th, 1900.
By the Court JOHN A GAYNoR
CONWAY, WILLIAMS Il CONWAY, County Judge
Attorneys for Petitioner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Notice of Hearing.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF WOOD SIS
Notice is hereby given, That at the regular
term of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county at the court house in the city of
Grand Rapids, III said county, on the 4th day of
September, \. D., 1900, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The petition for final settlement and allow
ance OF the account of James Case, admins
traitor. with the will annexed of the estate of
VIM Quinn, deceased. JOHN A. GAYNoR,
County Judge of Wood County.
CONWAY, WILLIAMS & CONWAY.
June@S4w Attorneys for Petitions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Waupaca For La 70 IIette.

New London. Wis. June 26-At the
caucuses last night La Toilette dele.
gates were elected from every precinct
in the county insuring the election of
solid La Toilette delegation by the
convention the last of the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Corner of Oak and Sycamore streets, Grand
Rapids. Rev. f. \. Nimits pastor, residence sos
Oak street.
Public services for Sunday, July I, 1900.
$3.50 a. IN. Class Meeting
1880 a. M. Preaching.
11:45 a. m. Sunday school.
500 p. m. Junior League.
ESQ p. M. Epworth League
$50 p m. Preaching.
Subject of Morning sermon ''Who are Respon-
s1ble for Sabbath Dissertation, as Excursions,
etc.
Evening Sermon towards and Heroes"
Thursday, July 5, ESQ .. m. Prayer and
Praise Meeting. Teachers meeting following.
You are cordially invited to attend these
meetings and bring your friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Notice of Hearing.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY OF WOOD. IS
Notice is hereby given that at the regular
term OF the County Court TO be held in and for
said County at the Court House in the City OF
Grand Rapids, in said County, on the 4th day
OF september, A D. 1900, the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The petition for final settlement and allow
ance OF the account OF Alfred Aims, admins
traitor OF the estate of George Maxwell, deceased,
and the assignment ofthe residue of the estate.
JOHN A. GAYNoR,
County Judge, Wood County
CONWAY, WILLIAMS & CONWAY,
June2SiW Atty for Petitions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
NEkOOSA.

Is village of one thousand people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of Grand Rapids, the county
seat ofWOod county. 1t is on the NJ & st Ry
running north from New Lisbon to Tomahawk,
also on the Marshtield & South eastern R. r.
running from Nekoosa to Marshfield. The
NekoOsa Paper company, have their Pulp,
Paper and Sulphite plant located here and tits
thriving institution and a promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Notice of The County Convention And Caucuses
NOTICE..
NOTICE.
WOOD COUNTY CONVENTION AND CAUCUsES.

The county convention Of the Republican party of Wood county viii be
1900 10 O'Clock the forenoon determined by the county committee
Milwaukee
villages
said county to elect delegates said convention will be held the 2
Statutes the hours designated below respectively to choose the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
PORT EDWARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of Grand Rapids 1t has
population of about 800 people and favored
with two railroads. the c. NJ. & st. T. and
Marshfeld and Southeastern. The John
Edwards Mfg Co.'s Pulp & Paper Mills are
located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
NEkOOSA SUBURBS.

The Rev. w. G.. Balentine, pastor
of the United Brethren church in
Armenia for the last three years, died
at his home in Armenia Saturday
evening, June %, after an illness OF
more than d years duration. The
last two weeks of life, his decline was
very rapid. Funeral services were
conducted in the United Brethren
church, Monday afternoon at O'Clock
the Rev. B. E. Ray of NekOOsa
officiating, and the remains were laid
at rest in the Green Wood cemetery.
Deceased leaves wife and three
small children to mourn his demise.
The entire community joins with us
in extending to them our heartfelt
sympathy in this, their time of great
bereavement.
If your sight is blurred with SpecKS
and spots floating before your eyes, OF
you have pains on the right side under
the ribs, then your liver is deranged
and you need a few doses of Herbine
to regulate it. Price 80 cts. johnson
& Hill Co.
Miss Belle Dickson closed a very
satisfactory term Of school in the
Joslin district on Friday last. Ar
rangements had been made for an
entertainment by the teacher and
pupils to take place on Saturday
evening and the house was filled to
its full capacity, when just before
time of beginning the entertainment,
notice came of the death of Mr..
Balentine after which the audience
was dismissed as a mark of respect
and esteem for their deceased pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Brooks of Grand
Rapids attended the funeral Of Mi.
Balentine on Monday.
Men may differ on politics, religion
or finance, but all who have tried
Banner Salyc are agreed as to its
worth for cutS hurnS sores niles and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
VESPER.

A thriving agricultural village of several humid
redlnhabitantS, ten miles northwest of Grand
Rapids located on the {. NJ. & st. P. and the NJ.
4 Sc. railroads. 1t has a creamery, a saw and
planning mill and is surrounded by a fertile
farming country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

A months treatment of DR.. Blaud S
Rubbed pills will work wonders for
you. They increase the appetite, help
digest the food, renovate your system
by infuSing new rich blood. 80 cts. a
box, boxes for $3.50. Johnson & Hill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

Now is the season when we re-
model our homes for the sum-
mer and in doing so we wish
to call your attention to our
nicely selected stock of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Marriage Licenses

Issued by County Clerk Reeves dur
ing the past week, as follows:
Henry Gaulke, town of Grant.
Portage county, to Ella Smith, Grand
Rapids.
Felix o. Berard, town of Rome.
Adams county, to Viola Elliott, Sara.
tOga.
Peter Van Stiphout, Jr., Nekoosa.
to Delina Provost, Auburndale.
Joe Snyder to Louise Promo, both of
Grand Rapids.
Bert Smith to Florence Mabel
Shumway, both of PittSville.
David Cole to Winnifred De Croft.
both of MarShfield.
Paul Kundinger to Mary Roller,
both of MilladOre.
Frank SCHNEIDER, Marshfeld, to
Catherine Tremmel, Auburndale.
For lack of attention, girls would
never NOPE,
If for their complexion they used
Coles CarbOlisoap.
Sold by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

Photo buttons of every description
at fuckers studio, 106 Front ST..
Grand Rapids, Wis. If
DR.. d. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank. Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Will be out of
town every Monday and Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, of Ohio.
For Vice President
TIIEO. ROOSEVELT, New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

Men may differ on politics, religion
or finance, but all who have tried
Banner SalVc are agreed as to it's
worth fCr cuts, burns, sores, piles and
skin diseases. It's the most healing
medicine in the world. Wood County
Drug Co. and John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
Grand
Special Sale at
The Boston Cheap Store,

commencing Jnne 20 to July ), 1900,
consisting of the following low prices:
Ladies fine Shoes, worth S1.45 IL
Special Sale price. .......... lOC
Misses Shoes, worth Sl.10, at IT,
JnlS sale. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. W
Boys Shoes, regular snap, at IT,
JnlS sale. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w
Infants Fine Shoes, dainty IT,
and durable. ...... ........ 1OC
hS sgs Is to- 5gn ns. coioreo SUITS $1.65
es snts E TSr5h d Say HG Sns 1925
Mems Overalls, you cgn't do OF.
better for the price. ..... ECC
Boys Overalls, don't wait 1Ho
long. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. TO
ha at this 9 ssl snlF' WAISTS soia 35c
ha at this t2 sai snirt WAISTS sofa 25c
Mems Silk Bosom Shirts at Oh
TINS sale. ................... wv
Mems 81 Silk Bosom Shirts TX
at this sale ............ lCC
Mems Good Working Shirts IN
only. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IOC
975 yds Plaid Dress Goods H.
winch was sold at &c, only. TAU
Calico, all that is left per yard n0o
only. ........-...... OEO
34-inch Shifting sold at this FL
sale for. INSTRUMENTATION. W.
Knives and Forks which were 90.
sold at 6Oc set. now only. OOC
25-cent Pocket Knives, at this M
Sdlc only. ...............'.. wv
'e onIy . Ka1ors' sure TO please 65c
ha only. oilppers Warranted Soc
Kettle Covers at this sale 0Oo
only. OEO
Fine HandkerchiefS for the O0o
small price OF. .............. UEC
300 SpoOls Silk Thread per 01o
spool. " III
We have, besides the above men
toned, full line of glassware: tin
ware and crOckery, which will be sold
at bottom prices.
THE BOSTON CHEAP STORE,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28
A SUIT OF WHITE.

A sui Or WHITE.
10 sT1 N every cake Of Ivory Soap there are 100
IA91 complete suits Of rich, creamy lather. Before
lSINNf dressing, put suit of Ivory Soap. Cover
Czz&7J the entire body from head to foot with
lather. Take the suit off with tepid water and you
will remove with it all the impurities Of the body
which have been carried to the surface through the
pores. Use pure soap for this
IVORY SOAP 800 PER CENT. PURE.
1HepRoreR ae.upEo .uscws,r
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-28

There's no beauty in all the land,
That can with her face compare.
Her lips are red, her eyes are bright,
She takes Rocky Mountain tea at nigh
John e. Daly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-06

waited too long appeared in q cotton shirt
and one Logging
Sergeant. reared the inspecting office
what do You mean by turning cut the troop
in this manner? Do you think it's a ipSse
If you do III change your mind in short
order'
Sir, said the sergeant, its ali Pedrps
who's Pedro? What's he got to d,
with it,
Hes the wash!ady-I mean the Iaun-
Gryman. sir. You see, he's vam1osod ami
he's got AL our clothes and
. Dismiss the troop and report TO me nj
my quarters. Srowled the inspecting office.
Just how The sergeant smoothed il over no
one ever knew.
Late that afternoon Pedro. minus his
derby hat. Ills clothes soiled and an oxpr,.s-
sion of disgust and indignation written on
his dHsky face. appeared on the scene.
1t took the combined knowledge of th,.
whole troop to understand what he had
to say. because he talked in Spanish Pc
dro had decided to extend his busiuass
beyond the south lines. With that obircr
IN view he had applied at headolla rt.rS
IN Manila for a general pass through the
lines. The clerk who issues these fasstS
being versed in Spanish had no trouble in
getting Pedro's surname ard filled in tho
pass accordingly. Pedro had some friends
who lived beyond The south ines. and he
decided TO take a holiday and visit them.
Having TWO passes. he was assured tina,
ne could go unmcIested by the seu-rios
recently arrived from America. whose ef-
hclency in catching smugglers was M.
PRIDE of the officers connected with that or
Sanization.
Pedro boldly presented the general pass
and was promptly passed through the lines
W men Pedro returned late that afternoon
MS step WAS unsteady. Under his belt he
carried a iarge-sized 'beno' jag. When h..
approached the outpost he was at peace
with himself and the world ard was loud
ly singing Viva Anne ricano" Viva A2Iii-
naldor The sentry halted him and P.dro
presented his barrack pass by mistake
The sentry, remembering him by his darh,.
nat, Immediately discovered that th3 ms.
was not regular Not being good beyond
on which Pedro had been Admired paaro
saw ms error, and found his regular pass
ana the sentry compared them. The names
were Qinerent. Pedro was arrested and
hustied TO the guardhouse. Seven DAYS
later an orderly from the cavalry guards
Ghanced TO ride to the south line and saw.
fedro working on the road with the other
prisoners The orderly explained the cir
cufnstances, and that afternoon Pedro de-
nVered the missing G othes.''