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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22

hardly the word for me tonight, for
I've lost my eyeglasses, and you know
I'm half blind without them"
How did you lose themY asked
Gaines, rejoiced to say something that
was safe.
why" said Jane, II was coming
out of store on Twenty third street
this afternoon. There was a dreadful
crowd, and a brute of a man brushed
against me and caught the chain of the
glasses on a button of his coat. The
chain broke, the glasses fell, and the
brute stepped on them. And would
you believe what the creature did?'
He asked me to go to an oculist's with
him and let him buy me a new pair.
| fed, but the fellow followed me all
the way to Sixth avenue. l could see
him out of the bNck of my head, it
seemed. And justas l was about to
cross he spoke t, me again. He
said"-
Jane" cried Gaines, you have saw
ed my life! The man who had been
following you was not the one who
spoke to you. 1t was l."
Your she exclaimed. "Can this be
possible? OF course l didn't look at
him, but his voice.
What did he sayp demanded
Gaines.
Don't run over the poor cart horse,
little girl Little grill Fancy i'll!
"And you thought it was |, Mr..
Gaines" said Miss Trask icily. "Well,
upon my wordw
mo, didn't" said Gaines. with deep
humility. 81 thought it was Cousin
Jane at the time, and later l thought
1T must have been Miss Clair. But ev-
erybody said they didn't look bit
alike, whereas you and Miss Clair
you know-I-I-thought you wouldn't
| mind'--
The sentence ended In something SO
like sob that all the girls laughed.
And then they agreed that he had re-
established his reputation, for he was
proved to have been guilty Of only a
little white lie, which in society entails
no penalty.
And they also agreed to keep the
story secret, but 1t would have puzzled
you an hour later to have found any
one in the house who had not heard 1t.
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Of being vain Of their looks, though
they may prove by every act Of their
lives that they are more modest than
the lowly violet.
Gaines was aware that If he had
been insignificant and ugly the lady in
question might have paused to hear an
explanation, but that did not console
him. He took the incident very much
to heart and indeed felt so bad about
1t that he could hardly bring himself
to attend social function" to which
he was hidden for that evening. 1t
really did not seem to him that man
so dlsgraced as he was fit to go into
society. Still he eventually mustered
up the courage.
There were good many people in
the big drawing room at the Bingham
house, Washington square north, when
Gaines made his appearance, some
what late. Presently he found himself
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22
Small Pasture in Hyde Park Village,

Containing about five acres price 5000 payable $50 down
balance $25 per year.
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Farm i'm Greenfield

Recently occupied by Frank Jacobs Soil and producing quail
tiles good but house and barn poor Contains about SO
Will sell for $500 5000 down balance $25 per year
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Tic OlnCl IldllNl, III dllNIIpl-
ing to avoid this error, he has some
times accosted strangers in circum-
stances that were extremely embar-
RAISING.
The young man has a cousin, Miss
Jane Hemenway, a tall, graceful girl,
with profusion Of dark hair and pref
ty brown eyes, which, however, one is
obliged to view yelled by eyeglasses,
for Jane is somewhat nearsighted. She
lives in Trenton, but often goes to
New York shopping or visiting her
many friends in that city. Thus it
would not be surprising to meet her
any day in the shopping district Of
New York.
One may meet a great many pretty
women in that region, and it is said
that certain feeble minded creatures go
there for that purpose Surely man
must be daft who would do it, for the
shopping woman is too completely I'M
der the domination of the fixed idea"
to be of interest to any but a student
of hypnotism. She rushes along the
sidewalks in state of trance, and the
luckless man who gets in her way will
thereafter view the all devouring troll
ley car with gentle unconcern.
Gaines was in the shopping district
strictly on business one afternoon, and
near the intersection of Twenty third
street and Sixth avenue he fancied
that he saw Cousin Jane. She was
proceeding westward with that relent-
less fixity of purpose that characterizes
the shopper. Gaines overlook her and
laid mildly restraining hand upon her
arm, for it seemed to him that she was
about to plunge out upon the crossing
and collide with loaded dray.
Don't run over the poor cart horse,
little girl" said Gaines; che has trou-
bles of his own"
She uttered nervous cry and sprang
away, but he fancied that she was
only startled.
"Pass over those bundles to me,
youngster," said he, "and we'll navi-
gate the crossing together"
At this moment he caught the first
fair glimpse at her face. Where were
the eyeglasses that always perched up
on Cousin James nose? Where were
the baby dimples and the smile OF
seraphic good will? This lady was q
very naughty person. She froze him
with the disdain which seemed to sur
round her like an atmosphere. Will
her face averted, as If the sight of hin
would be too painful, she waved hel
left hand as one who cries "Avauntw
The next moment, with head in air
she swept across the avenue in from
of a moving car and so close to thu
fender that even the hardened motor
man turned pale.
How Gaines got away from the spo
he never knew, but it is his opinion
that he crawled down through tn,
trolley slot, for surely he felt small
enough to have done so. OF course h
was entirely innocent, but clear con
science is a poor consider at such times
The central fact in nature was tina
one pretty girl must forever think o
him as the lowest form of anthropoid
the "masher."
Gaines had the misfortune to posses
that fatal gift of beauty which yo1
read about in old fashioned novels. H
was one of those conspicuously hand
some men who always get the discredi
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22
One or the other.

"a married woman ought to feel,
younger and happier after 80 than be-
fore"
Yes; she has either got the upper
hand Of her husband by that time or
has quit trying to get it."-Indlanapolis
Journal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22
The Guyer Mill,

Situated the North branch of the Lamoie river about
oneourth mile from the main road between Morrvie and
Wocott and about two miles from Wocott station. Mill
consists OF board MILL paner hatcher edger clipping
etc. complete and in good repair Connected Herewith
two houses the residence of Hon Earl Guyer at the time
of his DEATH the other small house. running both
has barn and carriage house; twenty-five OF land in
good state of cultivation; also ninety of woodland
abont mile and half from the mill The whole will be sold
for $4,000 onethird down. balance 5000 until paid
About $500 has been paid out this year in repairs this
property.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22

avoiding ring should fit the finger.
II I is too large, 1t is sign of shall
10y Jess Of purpose; IL too tight, 1t
su lists that the union pinches some
no A perfect fitting ring is SYM
DO Of perfect, harmonious union.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-08-22

! nR. CARLETON GAINES has
! III a very bad memory for faces.
NH His friends complain that he
VIII passes them upon the street
VII without recognition, and, on
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One TwO-StOry Double Tenement

In Hyde Park Village good SIZE has accommodated four
families Village two good gardens barn. woodshed,
Worth $780, will sell for $11OO $500 down. balance
$50 per year.
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Two Parcels of Land in Stowe,

One consisting of twenty with barn 24x36 feet
to Is tons Of fair quality hay the other of twenty-five
practically unmproved, although have smalquantty
of hay thereon this Will sell both parcels for $500
payable $50 down, balance $25 per year.
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property.
Small Pasture in Hyde Park Village,
Containing about five acres, price $780, payable $50 down
balance $2o per year
Two Parcels of Land in Stowe,
One consisting of twenty with barn feet
to Is tons of fair quality hay the other of twenty-five
practically unimproved although have cut smal
of hay thereon this Will sell both parcels for $780,
payable $50 down. balance $25 per year.
One TwO-StOry Double Tenement
In Hyde Park Village good size has accommodated four
Worth $500 viii sell for $11oo $500 down balance
$50 per year
Farm i'm Greenfield
Recently occupied by Frank Jacobs Soil and producing quail
tiles good but house and barn poor Contains about SO
Will sell for $400 5000 down. balance $25 per
Building Lot
Opposite Catholic Church Hyde Park Village Assistance
afforded to anyone desiring to build respectable home
Price, 500.
Sixteen Acres of Upland Meadow
psan ds sso H 5f P tdns ags s
barn thereon 3Ox4O Will sell for 5000.
Small Farm in Belvidere
Known the Hnchey place Contains about fifty
Of good land Timber pasture and meadow. Buildings fair
Will sell for $500, 500 down, balance $50 year
Small Dwelling at Centerville, vt.
Within hundred and fifty feet of and posofice
about 80 rods from good school, Barn connected herewith
Good location for working Goes into the list at $3.50
Will sell for two-thirds listed value Terms, $50 down.
$40 per year until paid for.
One Hundred Tons FertiIizng Salt.
Price So so per ton if So ordered in carload lots.
Must be SOld.-The Brick Block
Formerly known the Kelley Hotel of Main and
Depot Streets Hyde Park village used hardware
and stove store and dwelling The dead and the
property must be sold to close the price and
terms OF sale address Miss Abbe M Bliss Bradford VT OF
the undersigned c. S. PAGE.
AUCTION BILLS!
The NEWS AND Cxr1rxr.nr 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
WILL TRUST "BOBS"
ENGLAND WILL LET HIM SETTLE
THE WAR.
A GALA ST. PATRICK'S DAY
London FNaunts the Green in Honor of
Bravery of Irish Troops Under the
Banner of st. George-Capetown
Considers the War Virtually Over
The Maine Starts Homeward.

London, March 1S.-Amdist the fes-
Invites of st. Patrick's day, London
listened yesterday for word that Mafe-
king was relieved. 1t is remarka BILE
that the revival of this holiday, which
puts st. Patrick's day hereafter on an
equality with Primrose day, has been
the occasion of the first real gala day
since the declaration of war Christ
mas tide was gloomy indeed in COM
parison with yesterdays merry-mak-
ings. There is much in the situation
in south Africa to justify rejoicing, for
the rapid pacification Of the Free
State leads the people of Great Britain
30 believe they have a statesman as
we'll as a strategist in the hero of the
hour, 'BObs." With railway commune
cation open to the Cape and the morale
OF his army at the highest, England is
now ready to trust him to complete the
remainder of his task in his own way,
confident Of his ultimate success. So
far as the Free State is concerned, al
though the beers are entrenching at
Vaal river, the impression at Capetown
is that the war is virtually over. Lady
Randolph Churchill, who started home
ward on the hospital ship Maine yes
terday, cables that she regards ii
compliment to the United States that
the Maine was the first ship to leave
since Ladysmith was relieved. There
are twelve officers and 1873 non-com.
mssioned officers and men aboard the
Maine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22

London, March 20.-The war office
has had no news confirming the report
Of the relief OF Mafeking, but George
Wyndham, parliamentary under Sec
rotary for war, said: Il think it is al
right" The Free Staters seemingly
have not quite collapsed. They are in
considerable force around Smith
field, though much dispirit-
ed A British spy from
Rockville reports that Commandant
Oliver and commando are going to
KrOOnsJadt Agents he left behind
are using desperate means to raise re-
cruits, communicating British beers
snder penalty Of death. KroOnstadt,
where the beers are concentrating, is
1877 miles from Blomenfontein 1t is
surrounded by country of hills and
jungIes. Gen. Gatacre IS now resting
At Springfontein preliminary to join
ing Gen. Roberts. Gen. Buffers hill
work before Ladysmith has given him
experience which is about to be used
in forcing the Biggarsberg range. 1t
is believed $4,000 of his 10000 men are
about to engage Gen. BOthan's force
and the reXt news Of fighting Will
probably come from Natal. Leaders
Of the Afrikander bund are circulating
a petition in Cape Colony asking the
imperial government not to take away
the independence Of the beers. Thir-
ty-two thousand additional troopssf0r
south Africa are now at sea.
White at Capetown.
Capetown, March 20.-Gen White,
defender of Ladysmith, has arrived
here but was too i'll to permit public
reception being given in his honor.
Insurgents in Cape Colony.
Carnarvon, Cape Colony, March 20.
The Canadian mounted rifles, under
Col Herschiner, and the Canadian ar
allery, commanded by Col Drury, have
arrived here with a contingent of yeo-
many. 1t is reported large force of
insurgents is in the vicinity of Van
wyck's vlei
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
BIG RAILROAD MEET.
Over 100000 Miles of Road Represent.
ed at Chicago.

Chicago. March 15.-Railroad, presi-
dents, managers, superintendent and
engineers from every important trans
portatiOn line in the country are gath
cred at Steinway hall to attend the first
annual meeting Of the American Rail-
way and Maintenance association Or
ganized a year ago at Buffalo. The
purpose of the organization is the ad-
vancement of knowledge pertaining to
the scientific and economical location,
construction, operation and mainte-
nance of steam railroads. President J.
F. Wallace called the gathering to Or
der, and read the annual address. Sec
rotary Fritch reported the membership
Of the association as rapidly increas-
ing, and added that more than 100000
miles of railroads were represented at
the meeting. The standing committees
submitted reports outlining the cours-
es for study and investigation during
the coming year. The afternoon SEES
sion was devoted to discussions of prac-
teal railroad problems
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
STUDENT PRIZE WINNERS.
Varsity Boys Completing a Round of
Stock Farms.

Fond du Lac, Wis, March 1S.-Fif-
ty-nine students in charge of Prof
Carlyle were in this city on their re-
turn from Rosendale, where they had
been inspecting the herds of blooded
stock. The students have taken in
stock farms at Whitewater, James,
vile, Rock Prairie, ElkhOrn, Wauke-
sha and Rosendale. These trips are
made every year, and the students
getting the highest markings are
awarded medals, $500 being appropri-
ated for that purpose. They pay their
own expenses, including railroad fare
Prof Carlyle announces the following
prize winners so far on the trip: G.
H. Little, GAINESVILLE, best on fat stock
a $500 gold medal; P. J. Drissen, Ke-
waunee county, best on hogs, silver
medal; E. E. Jones' La Crosse, best on
horses, silver medal. The prize win
ners on blooded stock, and for the best
all around judge among the students,
will not be known until the boys get
back to Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
SAYS IT'S ABSURD.
Montague White Ridicule's Chamber
lain's Warning

New York, March 16-Montague
White, in an interview last night on
Chamberlain's warning to President
Kruger against destroying johannes
burg, said: I recall that Moscow. the
holy city of the Russian empire. was
burned. As a strategic necessity the
blowing up of johannesburg would be
Unsuitable. President Kruger could
not afford to leave the barracks, NUM-
lions, supplies and all else to the ben
eft OF the enemy. AS for threatening
to hold President Kruger personally
responsible and try to condemn him
for an act Of vandalism, that is alb
surd The civilized world will stand
much at times, but I doubt if it would
stand that. As for the evacuation of
it was never intended
seriously to defend it. 1t has not the
natural advantages for proper defense.
The great fight will be at Pretoria"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22

Campbell was unwilling to disclose the
state OF their case, but said that SO far
as is now known the assassin is not
yet arrested. He added the assassin
would be arrested whenever force of
5000 armed men could be had to go to
a certain county in eastern Kentucky.
He said further that the ATTORNEYS for
the commonwealth claim TO have proof
OF a conspiracy for the assassination.
but made the assertion that this con-
spiracy was not charged against the
republican leaders, but against what is
known as the anti-Goebel party. It
included, ne said, men who were Off
Gals prior to the late election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
FEAR WAR IN ORIENT
PRESENCE OF AMERICAN NEWS
PAPERMEN MAKES TALK.
RUSSIAN SQUADRON ACTIVE
Fleet OF Car Assembling in the Ko.
rean Straits and Extraordinary Do
lngs Going On at Port Arthur
Yokohama Visited by Another
Great Fire

Yokohama, Feb. %. via Victoria,
March 1S.-The persistency with which
the western press cings to the immi-
'nence of war between Russia and
Japan is attracting much attention
here. Thus far there seems to be no
foundation whatsoever for the rumor.
A fact which now impresses the public
is the arrival of representatives of
some prominent New York papers,
who have been sent for the express
purpose of being on the spot
when the outbreak comes. This,
together with the activity prevailing
in the Russian squadron in eastern
waters, its assembling in force in the
Korean straits, and reports cons family
coming in Of extraordinary doings at
Port Arthur, have at least forced the
convention that where there is so
much smoke there must be some fire.
Yokohama has been visited by an
other great fire, sweeping away some
300 houses in the native town. Utter
restitution has not been caused by it,
as the Japanese are low largely avail
ing themselves of the resource of in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
WAUCHOPE'S DEATH
METHEUN TELLS HOW BLACK
WATCH GENERAL FELL.
IN MAGERSFONTEiN FIGHT
Gallant Leader Sacrificed to Misun-
Outstanding of Orders-Disastrou
Affair Last December in Which
Highland Brigade Lost So Heavily
Light Cast on British.

| London, March 17.-rhe London
Gazette publishes Lord Methuen's re-
port OF the actions at Magersfontein.
Dec. 10 and II, dated from Modder
river, February Is. After explaining
the difficulties # any attempt to out
flank 10000 beers, and arguing that a
blow dealt at the boer center at Mayors
fontein would be more effective, he
says his orders were to relieve Kimber-
ley, and therefore on the day the last
reinforcements arrived he decided to
attack Magersfontein kopje Lord
Methuen then says: Two rifles ac-
cidentally went off, and flashes from a
lantern gave the enemy timely notice
of the march" The report then pro-
ceeds TO show that General Wauchope
deployed his men too late, and sudden
ly the beers poured in heavy fire.
Col. Hughes-Hallett Immediately or
dered the Seaforths to charge, and the
other commanders followed suit. At
this moment some one gave the word
to retire, and part of the Black Watch
rushed back through the ranks of the
Seaforths. Col. Hughes-H allet or
dered the latter to lie down and not
retire. After a while the colonel
again tried to reach the trenches, 400
yards off, but the officers and If the
men fell before the heaN fire
which opened after the men
forths tried another rush with the
same result. Col. Hughes Hallet then
decided to await orders. After de-
scribing the sending of the Gor6ons
and guards to the support of the high
land brigade, Lord Methuen continues:
AT o'clock in the afternoon the Sea-
forths were exposed to a heavy cross
fire, an order to retire was given
and the greater part OF the casualties
then occurred. This was an unfor-
tunate retirement for Hallett He re-
ceiVed instructions TO remain in his
position until dusk and the enemy
were then quitting the trenches in tens
and tWenties. Gen. Wauchope told
me in the evening of Dec. 10 that he
lutte understood his orders, and made
no further remark. He died at the
head of his brigade, where his name
will always remain honOred and re-
spected. His high military reputation
and attachments disarm all criticism
Every soldier of my division deplores
his loss He was a fine soldier and
rue cOmrade. The attack failed. The
were ready enough to
4riiy, but the paucity of officers and
On-commissioned officers made it diff
icult. | attach no blame to this
splendid brigade
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
EASY FOR BAUMGAERTNER.

Milwaukee, March 18.-At the repub-
lican city convention Monday, Henry
j. Baumgaertner will be nominated for
mayor of Milwaukee. Odin T. Rem
ming will be named for city comptrol-
Ter, and in all probability W. H. Stew
ems will get the nomination for city
treasurer. At the county convention
Emil Wallber will be nominated for
county judge, The Baumgaertner men
claim $50 of the III delegates: the
Richardson men concede them 100 del
egates and the chairman of the county
committee roughly estimates that
Baumgaertner has 100 delegates.
Baumgaertner is regarded as a La Fol-
lette man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
POSTMASTER EMBEZZLES.
a. 0. Blacks Accounts Are $4,000
Short-Held at La Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, March 20.-Antor
o. Black, postmaster Of the village Of
Holmen, in this county, treasurer oi
secret and church societies, has been
arrested, charged with embezzlement
that aggregates about $4,000 No eff
fort will be made to secure bail His
bondsmen at first endeavored to settle
and Black placed his property in bank
ruptcy court, but as conditions de-
veloped more seriously, Black was ar
rested and will be prosecuted on a
criminal charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-22
STUDENTS ON STAGE.

Milwaukee, March 14.-TomOrroW
evening the University of Wisconsin
glee and mandolin clubs will have
their annual entertainment at the
Davidson. The clubs are in very fine
condition this year and the little two
act farce curtain raiser is said to be
the very acme Of college fun. The pa
tronesses are Mesdames Howard Nor
ris, E. C. Wall, Rollin B. Mallory.
Charles P. Spooner, William Rublee,
George w. Peck, John Johnston, Will
liam Seaman, George II. Noyes, A. L
Cary, George P. Miller, Orsamus Cole
Edward P. Villas, Charles NJ Morris,
Willett NJ. Spooner, Robert n. Nc
Mynn, Howard Greene, Loyal Durand,
n. P. Alsted, Charles Uihlein, F. c..
Winkler, James G. Jenkins and Miss
Ella Sabin.