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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
When a bachelor Pays Calls.

An unmarried man in calling at a
daughter. or any married woman and
other women relatives. leaves one card
for the host aEd hostess, one for the
daughters. and one for any guest who
may be staying with them. No matter
how many there may be in the family.
ne should leave no more than three
cards Whatever the terms on which
he may stand with the brothers OF
other masculine members OF the fam.
lily. he leaves No cards for them AT the
time of making his general call ON the
h house, and he leaves n card for his
famsly. The exception il the head OF
the house. and he leaves n card for
him after he has had a call from him,
or its social equivalent. al. invitation
-Woman's Home COMPANION.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

elaborate execution as only the gay
capital can produce.
Madame Ia Marduise was one OF the
leading elegartes OF Paris sDe sci
dom undertook az extensive entertain.
ment. bEt when she did, 1t was EN-
~phaficzIly \ uccess
Even Herbert forgot for a moment
his morbid fancies and hopeless Wan
3ersugs a. the sober realities Of the
world seemed 10 melt away. and ne
passed into the enchanted dreamland
into which Madame Ia Marquise bad
transformed her palace.
Ii was not all glare. and glitter. and
crash OF orchestra. as is the usual
<rylp OF such entertainments. La
Madame's ileas were far too perfect
for Sueh crude developments. She
was in advance Of her age.
The entrance hall was Swallowed TO
a pleasant light. through which the
coming guests moved noiselessiy.
Rows OF crimson lamps. cleaning
through tr0pic foliage. marked the pol
ishei staircase. where deft attendants
waited az every turn: but the grand
hall room, with its swinging suns OF
crystal its wreaths Of living blossoms,
and cages Of swinging Lirjs was bat
one feature OF this bewilder NJ scene.
Marble corridors led TO aCiet hooks.
where the od0rols breath Of flowers
seemed 10 hush the air-whera un-
seen lights treInbIed through crystal
domeS. and fountaias trickled music
ally into fern-wrsathei basins.
The grand old oaken gallery D a
was the Madam's pride. was also
thrown oren. and her guests could
wander at viii amid the artisically-
illuminated pictures, the rare mosaics.
the chefs d'Oeuyre of art. she had
gathered from every CLINE.
And. as through hall salon and cor
ridor fitted the motley crowd OF mask
ers. dressed in the quaint, gorgeous
and picturesque costumes Of every
cline and age. Herbert felt as II he
were 4 norton Of some strange ORR
entail pa:eant. moving through the en-
chautei scenes Of Arabian Nights
The dark velvet costume AMI sable
pluInes of Rayenswood well hecanl.
his tall. graceful figure. and many a
bright eye sparkled mere brightly be-
meath a dainty mask at the dark
knights approach.
But by midnight the glamour Of the
scene was gone. Herbert grew weary
Of talking pretty nothipgs to unknown
charmerS. end wandered away from
the gay hall room TO find n more Sc
Guided place TO rest and dream.
He was glancilg over a portfolio Of
sketches in the oaken gallery. when a
sound reached &ss ear that made him
start and tremble as with a sudden
shock.
ITO he Coutfnusdl
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
CHAPTER xxx.

With that note folded in his breast,
Herbert Give became a wanderer.
All the attractions OF the gay European
cities could no. induce the handsome
and wealthy Young American 10 lin
ger long within their charmed pre-
clncts. or participate in their dazzling
pleasures.
Like y bound by some mystic
spell, he pursued his restless way,
watching and waiting, day by day, for
some further revelation from his be
loved one-some token of her pres
nee, some echo Of her voice.
The energy with which he devoted
himself 10 the one object OF his life
made him obliyious of all things else.
his letters home wre short and infre-
quent. His manner 10 the friends he
net seemed cold and changed.
What the deuce has come over you.
anyhow, Cliye:" asked a gay young
co.lege-mate. meeting him, one day,
grave and distracted. on the streets
OF Paris. You haven't taken a seri-
Gus turn, I hope. so early. though that
ducking in the Ocean Queen WIS
enough TO sober any one for a while.
l viii begin To believe you were be-
witched by some sea nymph in her
native waters. and haven't recovered
from tho SPELL"
Herbert looked up with n start.
DO you believe in such things,
Dun he asked. gravely.
What. in woman's witchery? or
course ! do" was the laughing re-
Spouse. Though 1 don't think one of
your inny nymphs could ever can't.
Yate me hOpeiessly- Seriously. though.
my boy. yoan get 'hypped completely
II You don't shake OF this green and
yellow melancholy. Yoa're only i've
and-twenry, and haven't brushed the
sparkle from your life-cup yet. much
less reached the dregs. Stir yourself
up. Come with me 10 Madame In
MarqCise's hall; il VIII be the most
dazzling affair Of the
masque, tco. which always adds 10 the
charm. You needn't show your face
unless you want TO. though it's alto
srlher TOO g~o0d-looking. In nv opin-
ION. 10 Keep hid Come. I'm lust on
the way 70 choose my costume. /
want q chum. Let's 90 as Rival
'rinces. or Brother Knights, or-stay.
no, something mere solemn BELTS your
Wtss nj mood. Go as Ravenswood: the
gloomy knight wiz suit you 10 a
charm
Ard, aecediny 10 Edgar Dunn's gay
fancy, without taking any interest in
the matter. Herbert Went that night
20 Madame Ia MarqRise's ball.
IL was a brilliant affair-such q com
oinaflon OF artistic conception and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
Cleaning Fine Lnce.

summer. Winter Fail and Sprin I.
occasionally a piece of fancy-w SRI
on n lace order does not show soi
enough 10 Justify sacrificing it's lacy
newncSs to the process Of washing II
sueh work Is laid away for a wee il
a heavy book between blue his. ne
paper. having had rubbed into the soil
ed places calcired magnesia or i ne.
clay, IL viii come out cleaned and
Frightened. This Is a good way way
to treat Battenberg aud point lace
work which has become dinsy a,
yellow. Wcman's Home Companjon
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
Waxn'f Just sure.

Sir William McCormac, the president
of the Royal College Of Surgeons o.
Londcn, is at times quite absent-mlni
ed. He is an interchangeable workes
and often. to save time, when STUDY,
ing in his laboratory. has a light luncl-
con served there. Once his assistan'
heard him sigh heavily. and, LOOKING
up. saw the doctor glaring at t@
glass receptacles on the table. t,
What is the matter, doctor!' asAea
one of the youngsters.
Nothing in particular" was the r
ply. only l am uncertain whether !
drank the beef tea or that COMPOUND
am working oa."-Argolaut.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
RevoIutior i'm w,,-

Experiments have proven w.
sells, fitted with propellers WHAT what y
tate the iish's fin, develope re r,sa ha
power. IL viii cause a rayoaSukaa
water travel. Men graduaIlu' |
that Natures ways ara ha., isu
canse OF the remarkable Sna 70
Hostetter's Stomach BItters 7
fact that II is a sure cure for cans : y
ton. Indigestion, dyspepsia and SJ bI'll
ness. pllsodl
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
The Farewell.

"Good-by,' said the pale, deterrnlnsl
man, rs his wife flung her arms Wiu9
about his neck and gave way toaH0N
of weeping.
DO not 80 into unnecessary aa.
gers" she said. II know you WIN v
brave and return with hORors. -.
And he was gone. He was not on y
war, No; he was n baseball umpas
and he was leaving home for the Open
ing game.-PhIladelphia Mort hama
lean.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
slick TO Rarti.mnI Nam..

Nothing Is more deplorable than IN,
habit some girls have OF changing tn,
spelling Of their names. whateyel
happens. stick to your baptisma
name.
The Ethel who calls herself .Ethvl
me Blanche who becomes "Blancha,
the Caroline who writes herself .caro
isn, are victims Of a ~,oiish fancy.
When snch a girl arrives at the az,
or discretion she trims of all the fur
oeicws which have adorned her nam,
ana returns To the simpler spellin:
which her parents intended.--Nev
York World.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
Plainly Impo..i,I.

Young Mr.. Spoonamore Iwno
Just been accepted-Bur wsa. "a
your father say. darlipg9 yan W
he doesn't Ike me any too wans Aao'
The Young Woman-wpn ~,
expect me TO use the exact lan@ saa
which papa viii express hImsels y
he hears it.-Chicago Tribune we
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

One size smaller after singAllen'sfcF
Ease, a powder. II makes tight ornes
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, SWEATING,
aching feet. i~ngrowing nails, corhs ana
bunions- All dru ygists and shoe sWies
CSC. Trial package FREE by mall Az
dress Allen s olmsted, lie Roy, Nj.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
Are Ton Usinx Aliens Foot-Eass'

1t is the only cure for SVolsa
Smarting, Burning, Sweating fea
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aleis
Foot-Ease, a powder TO be shaken lan
the shoes. At all Druggists ana SEQ
Stores, CSC. Sample sent FREE a..
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N Il
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

Hcman-Ah, what q sna
land over there. slretA
Niblack-Beantiful, Pr.
shame to put II under cn,,,w What
would make such an ideal eo,s
Boston Transcript. SUI ilki
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

A woman's hair would soon I'VE
sweet IL she tried to dress II WIZ
honeycomb.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

The charm az beauty r. beautiful hsir' seN''
uNh PAExxRfs HAIR RALsAn. ..
AiSDKzooRSs. the oesl care for o0rns iS"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

Mother Hubbard dresses ousht w.
economical: they so seldom get WIZ
out.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

A Book Of Choice Recipes "a,
SENT free hy Water Baker 4 Go. Lid, Doep
9&sa Mention this paper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

A money drawer-the dentists TOT
ceps.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14

Mrs winsiov.s soothing syrup. ~
fammalion, Slays pa;n. cures wiad collie. Ecso0s~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-06-14
WHAT Is PERPETUAL YOUTH.

(TO be ~ContinuSd.)
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-N"s
The pale lady with the golden hair.
dashed to a spar the lady whom
Pierre Bardin had saved-where was
she!
The sturdy old fisherman came shut
fling up the beach, and Herbert re-
solved 10 question him.
"Oui. oui."-the weather-heaten he
70 Of fifty tempests scratched his griz-
zled head in response TO the young
monsieur inquiries, and looked as
stupid as though an idea had never
before entered his brain--oul, oui,
there was a lady be saved from the
wreck: but he did not know whittier
she had gone. He had not stopped To
ask her name: there were 80 many
names, and he could not remember.
She had lain in his cabin on the beach
for a while. until-untii her father
found her, and he had given Pierre a
purse of gold that would make hin,
sleep warm the coming winter nights.
And they had gone away
liz was all that old Pierre knew.
The duh current Of his thoughts had
never passed beyond a certain tide
mark He would risk his life twenty
times in saving the helpless whom he
saw bufteiiEg with the pillows. bur be
10 so led by the same instinct that
makes the brave Newfoundland plunge
INTO the e after the missing child.
once safe on Short. Pierre's interests
IN his neighbors ceased.
Bafhed al every turn. Herberr took
MS way modify back 10 town Ola
thoughts and fancies be had lost sight
OF III the roseate glow Of returning
nope began 70 reassert their sway.
Was he not. after al, only pursuin.
the shadow OF a dream: Did ii not
seem as II he were indeed. bound by
some mystical spell: This girl. who
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
Talk OfPeace.

London, March 12-The entire Brit
sh press this morning joins in declar-
ing that England Can consider no terms
OF peace with the Beers save those OF
unconditional surrender, and the wip-
ing out OF The independence of the
Trsnsvsal and Orange Free State.
Both these countries, the papers de-
clare, must become colonies of England
Rome, March 12-The Italian COD.
sui at Pretoria has telegraphed an au-
thorized statement from Presidents
Kruger and Steyn saying that wi lie
they are determined to fight to the
death, they are prepared to accept the
assistance of powers toward securing
an honorable peace.
London, March 16.-The all.absort-
ing topic today in diplomatic circles is
the appeal of President Kruger to the
powers for Intervention in the war.
The British goverrmsnt is understood
to view the political move of the Beers
with equanimity. Kruger's appeal to
the powers is today being considered 10
every chancellory of Europe, though
in some cases the appeal has not been
formally received. Europe has definite
ly turned the cold shoulder on Boer as.
pirstioDs for independence.
In the House Of Commons today Mr.. Ba'-
four, the government leader, replying to a
question, announced that the peace terms IF
the British government would shortly be laid
before the House. A member thereupon
asked Has Kruger telegraphedY. To this
Mr.. Balfour repeated bis previous announce
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
The Situation i'm South Afr lea.

London, March 12.-GeDeral Roberts
wires from Aasvogel Kop, rs miles
west of Bloemfontein, as follows: 1--WE
were unopposed during the march here
yesterday. Our full casualties have
not yet arrived" The news that Rob-
erts reached Aasvogel Kop, yesterday,
without meeting with opposition,
would seem to indicate that the action
at Dreifontein on Saturday was not
part of a general scheme to bar the
British advance to Bloemfontein. The
fighting on the Beers part Saturday
however was unusually desperate ss
shown by their heavy Losses. Accord
ing TO British accounts over 173 dead
Boers were found after the engage
ment. Presumably, therefore, their
losses 10 wounded reached 500 or 600.
The dispatches indicate that the
Beers after the Dreifonlein engagement
retrssted north and northeast to q
second line of defenses before Bloem-
fontein. British experts believe that
Roberts will not have much difficulty
IN entering the Free State capital within
tutec udyo'
Loudon, March 12.-Genersl Roberts
wires from Aasvogel Kop, under to.
days date that General Gatscre is
within one mile OF the Bethuie railway
bridge over the Orange river. The
bridge is partially destroyed, and the
enemy is holding the opposite bank.
The statement that the Beers are hold
ing the north bank of the river indi-
Gates that they have abandoned all TO-
tention OF opposing the British in colo
dial territory, preferring to meet them
at the river crossings. With General
Clements at Norvals Pont and Gatacre
at Bethuie bridge, the right and left Of
the British forces advancing on the
Free State from the south, both rest on
the river and have drawn closer 30 that
today they sre within 40 miles of each
o her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
Fourteen Perish ia u Fire.

Newark, n. ], March ia tene-
ment house fire resulting 10 serious loss
of life, occurred here this morning. The
fire broke out at $40 q. m, in q four
story tenement at Morris avenue and
Fourteenth street, occupied chiefly by
Italians. The flames spread rapidly end
cut off the inmates, most of whom were
asleep. The 6remen aud police made
many rescues but q large number of
people were burned to death. Fourteen
bodies have been taken from the ruins
and three persons were injured by jump
ing from Windows. 1t is believed there
are other bodies ia the ruins, The fi;e
was probably of incendiOfy origin. The
arrest of several suspects has taken
place. A man who was injured by
jumping died at the hospital. A dozen
persons are suffering from burns ana
Injuries received from jumping from the
burning building.
Vito CredanZo, who lived on the
ground floor. has been arrested on sus-
picion of sc sting the place on fire. Ac.
cording to the story of two of Credan.
zo's neighbors they heard him up and
about his apart ments some time before
the fire began. They saw him 70 out
Just before 5 o'clock and . few moments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12

upon the former committee in the
House last Saturday, and that the
members of that committee know
great deal more about the condition OF
the republican party in Virginia, and
what is good for il, than Mr.. Hull does,
and that it would get along much bet
Ter without the assistance OF sucn
Northern republicans as MIR. Hull.
It has been announced in some OF
the newspapers that Delegate Hume
of Alexa ria city and county nsd
gone to Cuba with some other mem
bers OF the Virginia Legislature, but Mr.
Hume. who has been sick at his nome
n tits city since the adlournmen. Vi
the legislature, was in his counting
room here th morning. he says the
famous valuation bill got through oy q
fiuke on Saturday evening ana tnat
early Monday morning he with
several of the other members OF
the legislature hurried to the executive
mansion, pointed out its objections 10
Governor Tyler aud asked him to give
il due and deliberate consideration,
which he had plenty of time t. do, and
which he promised to do, but that the
first thing he heard after reaching the
Capitol was that the bill had been Sign
ed. Mr.. Hume doesn', understand the
matter at all but says if the court snail
decide that the bill waslprOperly passed,
he fears il will have 40 injurious effect.
The House naval committee that left here
last Friday morning on the Dolphin to In.
spect the ship yards AZ Norfolk and Viewpoints
News, hsd 81 unsatisfactory trip. Owing to
the bad weather and fog, they were delsyed
so long that they did not 60 10 Norfolk at oil
and only had short time 10 spend at New
ports News. They say, however, there Is
nothing in the report that Mr.. huntington
has proposed to erect an srmor plate factory
at Newport's News.
Governor Tyler of Virginia has evidently
seen new light. as he telephoned to VIZ
GINA Congressman here this morning, that he
would at once order an election In the Atm
Congressional district of his state 10 hli the
vacancy occssioned by the death OF toe late
Represent tive Epes. y
gain General Walker and bis counsel
B.ocks-of. Five Dudley, we're on hand In the
House elections committee room, bright ana
early tn morning, but again no quorum was
present. only three members Of the committee
appearing up ID the time for the House 10
meet.
] L. Whitlock was appointed postmaster at
Green Spring Depot, Louisa county, Virgins,
today, vice e. Med. Blake, resigned.
Representative Prince introduced bill to.
day to authorize and facilitate the immediate
construction of railroads in Puerto Rico by
applying the railroad laws Of North Dakota
to the island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
THE WAR MOI OVER.

A dispatch from Washington says:
At no time since Admiral Dowey took
posses ion of Manili bay has the Phi =
ippine situation been more serious for
he admins ration than now. 1t has
been hoped that General Otis, with
10000 troops. would be able to crush
che iusurrection before the rainy season
of 1900, but that period is now at hand
and there is little to indicate that the
war in the Philippines is at an end.
From private sources the informa-
ton is brought that the war will con-
tinue Indefinitely. The scattered FIJI
Pine will CO operate and reorgan re
during the wet season, for the Ameri-
can soldiers are practically powerles IS
after the rains begin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICoryespondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, March II.

CORRESPONDENCE OF the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, March IL.
The President today sent the follow
ing nominations to the Senate: For
promotion in the ARMY eutenant
Colonel William A. Marye, to be
colonel; Major John A. Kress, to be
lieutenant colonel. To BIZ passed assist
ant surgeons in the navy-Frank Les
ter Pleadwell; Dudley Newcomb Car
penter. =
Mr.. Berry Riggs, private secretary OF
Congressman Williams, OF Illinois. Is
seriously ill as the result OF molstentnR
envelopes with his tongue. There we're
5000 of these envelopes and some were
sealed with his blood. They contained
speeches of Mr.. Williams to be used 10
the Illinois campaign. The young
mans tongue is terribly swollen.
Current talk among Vireinians at
the Capitol today is to the effect that
some of the Virginia republican OPP
pouents of the republican committee OF
that st tie have been misiDforming
Congressman Hull OF Iowa. chairman
of the republican. congre ssional cam
paign committee, who made 40 attack
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-12
TO-DAY'S TELFGRAPHIC NEWS
No Compromise in Kentucky.

i No Compromise in Kentucky.
Lexington, KY, March ia clash
between the democratic aud republi.
can State militia is probable. There is
no suggestion of compromise. Ii
/ trouble is once precipitsted the result;
will be fearful. Rumors of Beckham's
determination to establish his govern
ment here temporarily are still in cir
culatiou. Democrats continue to de.
! clare that il is Taylor's purpose to go
to the mountains and there establish
himself and as sociates, claiming to rep
resent the lawful government OF tie
State.
Frankfort, KY, March 12.-Mspy
democratic legislators believe that Tay-
lor will bar the legislature out of the
State house today and tomorrow 10
order to keep the resolution sppro-
priatiDg $100.0 600 for q State guard
from passing the House. II he takes
this step the batflesmsy result. Demo-
Gratis and republicans 10 Kentucky are
divided into two armed and organized
| factions. Surrounding the capitol and
executive building and camped In the
grounds around Gov. TaylOr's home
are nearly 200 State soldiers, we'll pre-.
vided with ammunition, while in tn
| corridors of the Capitol Hotel, in
which the democratic executive off,
ces are located, and in the adjacent
| streets are sixty special officers, men
/ aud boys of militia company organ.
| lied 10 Frankfort yesterday as the nu-
| cleus of Gov. Beckham's State guard.
| besides a score or more heavily armed
| citizens, partisaps of the demo cratic
claimant.
Rumors reached the democratic
| leaders yesterday that an attempt was
to BE- made by the State militia 10 take
Governor Becknam toto custody and
inside an hour the requisite number Of
| men necessary to form company had
| been secured. The men will guard the
| Capitol Hotel against suy possible at
tempt to arrest Beckham.
O0ly two days more remain for the
legislature to remain in session, but
| the developments of these two days are
looked forward to with apprehension.
Lexington, KY, March l2-Secre-
rotary Powers and Capitol Policeman
John Davis, who were arrested Satur-
ay night as accessories to the murder
of William Goebel, were secretly re-
moved from the county Jail here at 2
o'clock this morning and taken to
Louisville to prevent them being res
cued