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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-07-27

Mr.. sAlken drew rein qBtck1y ma
surped his big lantern In the dissection
Of the voice,
"Who is it, and where Azs yOuY' be
asked, dtSmounting.
r TITS me, boss" answered the boy.
''What the. mischief ahe yen doing
here. Peter inquired Aiken, peertng
into the boys begFlmed face. WHY,
you are almost buried a1Hve!'
II ruined away from back yondez:, -
the boy answered. y seed the Ievee er
breaAtn here, 80 I stopped"
''Why. bless the boy!" said Aiken.
'You must be nearly dead. What is to
be done3 Can you stand TIN I ride
back and get help to AN the break? 1t
will open rs soon as you move"
"Yessir; but hurry, boss" answered
the boy. s.s ts3a @
AS Aiken turned to rem0un4 be heard
the sound Of boat wheels asound the
curve aud the whistle sopQded out
hoarSely. "
ely GeOzgegp exclaimed Aiken.
There's O. boat, and three more inches
Of water VIII top the leTse here and
then all ID lost" .(,y Fl Etrh& It'll
In few moments the bsos rounded
the curve and the big lights Shune out
across the water.
''The Narsden," Aiken said, as he
saw the two snokestacka, with Nor
ton at the wheel I shall have 70 tight
for IT.
so saying, he picked up HE gun from
where he had dropped IL when he dis
mounted ana Btrode on q few PAGES up
stream, to meet the, boat; ~ :. 49,
"steer fer the other side!'' he called
out when the boat was in hailing dis
lance.
"I'm running this machine, respond
Cd the coarse voice OF Norton land I
guess the river Is tree"
Aiken eould zoe the little tongues Of
water 90 they Over9aRpad the bank
shove. II che boat 6id net turn, she
would send the water over the levee
lower down where che Bog soaa, and he
ana the yRioae eznbaukmeRt you'd be
sucked 10. There was no time to be
Ioe&. s-
Swinging the lantern above his head
50 that Merten might see him. he dung
his ride 20 his shoulder and called back,
'aCOna another fe04 nearer to this
shore and you are q dead many'
Morto0 kReW what Enanper Of man he
had to deal with. The Wheel reversed,
tie boat Tackled and grasses the opposite
shore, which was already submerged.
IAN right now, Pete" said Aiken
gently, pat1ng the boges muddy pate.
'T1l 70 ON and be back "a > few. mo-
ments."
When they came by and put sand
bags in the hole Pete had been cover
ing, the. ifftle fellow WAS too weak to
speak or to stand, and Mr., Aiken took
him MP IN his. arms ana himself car
ried him to the house. y
And now Pete does nothing bat ride
on the back seat Of the carriage TO open
gates for the driver OK TO carry parcels
when Tom Aiken's pretty wife goes to
Shreveport shopping, Tor his ''boss'' ts
grateful to the little. hero who saved
the plantation. s. - 4'FSrs4iis;$;..;: ss.:,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-07-27
is that 2
a Pr0falne Husband,

Miss Chureh-Why do you think
that Mrs. Shutters husband is q
profane MANI 81
Mrs. Henderson, Because when
ever she has q carpet for him to put
down she makes him fill his mouth
with tacks. Town and Country.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-07-27
sure or Ais Man.

Visitor You and your brother
are twins, are you not, my boy?
Boy-Yes, Sir. It's hard to be
twins.
Yisitor-How is that?
Boy-When father don't know
which of us does o thing, he thrashes
both. Tit-Bits.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-07-27
A AGiss4nR CITY.

There are some. &c, coo persons Of all
classes and ages missing in London
every year." said q Scotland Yard or
cial. s 4..
1--WE are generally able to account for
5000 by referring to the bodies I'm.
known found in the Thames and other
places and By taking for granted that
the rest have left London for various
reasons. We have the majority OF the
latter on our records as wanted Still
even then 1900 are left. The greater
number Of t1Tese are probably living in
London under assumed names and dis
guises and in different walks of life.
They are cut of from all intercourse
with their relations and former friends
and have as citizens changed their per-
sonalitieg.
'Tn fact, there Ia town Of many
thousand Inhabitants in the heart Of
London which is to all intents and pur-
poses missing to the rest OF the world
and n wanted cannot be found.~
AsKit-What kind Of q doctor is
Pillsem?
Tellit-He's the sort that blames
his poor practice on the Christian
Scientists. Baltimore American.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
CHAPTER ".

Now, since Pierre was thus disabled. a
felt It must be my work to arrange the
two great matters that had to be effected.
First. to seek again for the precious box
at the chateau: and. secondly, to settle the
method OF our escape. which must be at
tempted as soon as Pierre could walk again.
Sylvestre had told me IL ever wanted him
to leave a message with the miller. and
that then he would shortly appear
Such a message I left after about three
weeks, when the doctor gave a favorable
report Of Pierre's progress. So he came up
into Pierre's room, and there. knowing We
could put full trust in him. We told him OF
our wish to escape to England, and asked
him II he could help us.
Then. after a moments hesitation. con-
fided to sylyestre also my desire OF seek
ing q hidden treasure at the chateau and
he agreed to 20 with me the next morning
and keep watch while l searched for the
box.
II will meet you tomorrow, Mademoi-
selle." he said on taking leave, by the
Broken Cross. 1t is but little way from
the town. but far enough to be beyond the
reach OF curious eyes"
It was q bitter cold morning when 1 start
ed on my walk. We entered the chateau BY
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
CHATTER II.

Toward 10 o'clock the following day the
enow ceased falling. and then the men.
with Pierre among them. went with spades
and shovels to dig the Diligence out Of tho
snowdrift. and IL possible. clear a way so
that we might continue our journey to
viiliers.
We remained in the farmhouse kitchen.
gathered close around the cracking fire.
my aunt knitting and ] spinning at the
Termiere's spinning wheel, while she was
somewhere In the dairy or the Clubhouse.
the door suddenly opened and three men
stepped quietly into the kitchen. They were
tall. weli-made fellows in rough country
dress. They had long knives stuck in their
belts. and carried muskets in their hands,
and / noticed that they had ammunition
pouches. At sight Of us they appeared
startled and for moment drew back, but
then one of them came forward. asking in
rather broken French (for they we're Bre-
tons, who use quite a different tongue to
ours, IL Madame Limonier were within,
and IL he could have speech with her.
Now. as i listened to him. for he ad-
dressed himself TO me. i being nearest, his
face seemed familiar to me. and ere he
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
CHAPTER Nv

The next Cay Sylvestre and his friends
made a litter. and on 1t they carried my poor
Pierre lying on his mattress, and at last. to
my infinite joy and relief, the transit was
effected and Pierre was safely laid on his
bed at our apartment and my dear aunt in
stalled as head nurse.
Now. when Pierre was somewhat recov-
cred from his journey ventured to ask him
how the accident occurred. Had he seen
Fargeau and had any quarrel or struggle
with him?
'Fargeau?' he answered. quite aston
ished. mo; never saw Farseau. What
makes you think of him.
Then / told him how Gabrielle Laurence
had come and warned me of his peril.
Il saw nothing of Fargeau," he went on.
mo. I reached the chateau quite easily.
but, finding 1t locked, made my way in at
a broken window, and I was going up the
stair TO my aunts room when / heard a
shrill shrek below. a wild cry for help
Naturally I turned and ran toward the spot
from whence the sound proceeded, descend
ing the stairs into the great hall. There, IS
/ paused. not certain in which direction to
go. the cry came again. from the tower.
and / rushed toward 1t, and so running /
stepped on to the opening of the oubliette.
which had quite forgotten. In an instant
the treacnerous plank yielded beneath me
and was flung downward into the terrible
pit. Oh, Genevieve. a terrible pit 1t is, in
deed. There is neither door nor window.
and the floor IL deep In slime and wet. 4
fancied I heard a laugh, and certainly l
saw once a head bent over the opening,
which WAS inst a square of light to me,
and a hand extended as IL to raise the
plank. but It would not move. But that
was before had quite recovered my senses,
and I thought afterwards 1t was just
fancy of my confused BRAIN
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
CHAPTER vi.

The weeks passed slowly while Pierre
grew stronger slowly. 1t was February
now, but no sign of spring. The cold. bit
ter weather hindered Pierres recovery. for
when he was able to get about a little on
crutches the streets were deep in half-fro-
zen slush or snow. that it was hardly safe
for him to venture out. But he really was
growing stronger. and as our funds were d.
minishing fast, we even having to sell one
or two Of the diamonds from the necklace.
we thought it was time to consider about
the final fight. and once more Sylvestre was
summoned to assist at a council. this time
I'm our salon.
1T is a rough time" he said gravely.
"Could not Monsieur wait till the summer
is nearer? 1t viii be very cold and bad for
the ladies-"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
CHAPTER VII.

That same evening we reached Dart
mouth There Is not much more to tell
Our fight was over. In a week Pierre and
! were married In the old church At Dart
mouth, and then he took us all to his homa
where we have lived ever since.
There Is only need to tell Of one other
friend. We had been in England about .
year when one evening our servant came In
and said that a man named sylvestre. a
Frenchman. wished to speak to me. At the
name ran To the door. and there I saw
our good friend. to whom we owed our life
and liberty.
"sylvestrer' cried. "come in, mon ami.
come inl'' Blu. when he came into the light
for It was evening and the candles were
lt-my words died on my lips. to see the
change in him. ''sylvestrer' faltsred
what Is it7'
"Ah, Madame" he said. you see have
come to you. You have heard. have you
not?'
"Of your defeat-of ouiberonf All. yes"
Defeat" hs said gloomily. Defeat
nay, massacre--murder. Madame! The Re-
publicans shot their prisoners after they
had promised them life. Well. have done
with 1t all. 1 have come to you. Let me
be your servant, Is all I ask"
And Sylvestre 10 with US still, not our
servant. but our dear friend and the friend
of our children. After awhile we persuaded
him to go to London and study in the great
medical school there. and now he 10 Doctor
sylvestre, and the most famous surgeon
and bone-setter in all the country. He lives
close by us. and scarce day passes that We
do not meet. and often. often in the winter
evenings, az we sit round the fire. talk over
again the old days, and tell the children. a.
they grow old enough to understand. the
story Of how we fought for freedom.
THE END.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17

Hans H0pm0', NJ Lady,
Th'uw de white san on de ho',
Put some roz1un on dat bow,
Chune de fiddle up once mo-
Hans roun'. my lady!
Take yer place En- come ter town.
Broadcioth coat>eu weddin' gown.
Fling en- nop dem big foots down-
Hans roun'. my lady! -
Oak fire up the chimney run,
Dez ez ef he like de fun.
{ Possum. wen de dancin' done
Hans roun'. my lady!
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17
A FLIGHT FOR FREEDOM.
Hv NJ A. HOVER.

that is what We have heard about Fargeau
being here; fear he will soon learn Of our
arrival and begin TO lay plans to do us
harm. He will hate us more than ever
now: he Is ruined and his party destroyed"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17

room hung with tapestry"
"Your oratory?'
Yes. my oratory. Probably the tapestry
is destroyed, and you will see near the
fireplace small, low door, sunk under an
arch of stone in the wall. II It remains
locked. do you think you can force 1t open.
for the key have lost? 1t was taken from
me at the Conciergerie Prison, and never
returned. 1t will give you access to a mar
row stair hidden in the thickness of the
wall. and it will lead to a small chamber
above. paneled in oak This room has one
narrow window, and on the right side Of IL.
as you stand looking through. you will find
a panel which opens by a tiny spring con-
cealed In the carving of the lower left cor
ner. Press that spring, and the panel will
start out. leaving piece of the bare stone
wall visible. At first you will see no differ
cnce In the stones brought to view: but
look carefully. and you will see one with a
reddish stain upon 1t. Put the point of a
knife in the crack beneath. and It will slide
out. and there in the cavity you will find
our treasure. Can you remember ali that,
Pierre?"
Then / told Pierre Of sylvestrs and the
owls hoot.
"Ahr' he said thoushtfully. Perchance.
Sylvestre can help us In that way. 1t was
fortunate. indeed, you saw him. chere Pc
tite. All! how 1 long to be across the cham
mel and able to claim you my wife before
all menr'
For, in truth, Pierre and I had been
married in Paris by the civil Law. and also
In secret by our good friend. Pere Iariciere;
but. not knowing how such marriages would
hold in the eye OF the law IL the monarchy
or some other form of government came in.
/ had not yet taken upon me his name.
There is only one thing seems to me to
mar the fortunate chances here" said my
aunt, after little pause Of reflection, "and
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17

1t was lnGeed Terrible nignt, niSn,
which will ever live in my recollection.
With difficulty at last We persuaded my
poor aunts to lie down in the berths. but
even thus the rolling and tossing Of the lit
tie vessel made them both terribly ILL.,
Monsieur Fargeau," said to Sylvestrc.
what became OF him7''
"Oh, you shall know in the morning.
Mademoiselle," replied sylvestrs grimly.
I'VE have him safe"
"Safe-on board-here?"
1T would not have done well to leave him
there" said Syivestre. laughing. Mails. au
revoir, Mademoiselle. I am wanted"
At last the night wore away. and faint
gray light came altering In through the
thick green glass Of a tiny window. I stole
to the door and found 1t unfastened, and.
opening 1t softly. crept up the steps; for
both wind and sea had abated little, and
the motion of the vessel was greatly slack
ened. The sweet, fresh. chill salt air OF
morning revived me much. for. though ]
was not III like my dear old ladies. my head
ached terribly. 1 got onto the deck, and.
holding on to one of the ropes. gazed
around on the unusual scene. when sudden
ly my eye was attracted by something
saw lying on the deck. II was a man ex-
tended on the deck on the feeward side OF
the boat. His hands and feet were tied.
and he was also lashed to some projecting
staples. just under where the roof of our
cabin rose a little above the deck. evidently
in order that he might not be washed over
board or be injured by the tossing Of the
vessel His face was turned toward me: It
was CHASTITY pale. but the eyes seemed to
burn with feverish glow. 1t was Francois
Fargeau.
'sylvestre," said, for at that moment
my friend came toward me. ''Sylvestre.
why have you done thaty'
"That-what, Mademoiselle? Oh, I see
that monsieur there. Well, Mademoiselle.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-11-17

II Is oShcNiCscb ciicN - SUI
"Genevieve," the voice came clearer. my
darling
Pierre, tell me are you hurt9 Is there
any way of climbing up? Can you see my
lightT"
"Yes. can see you-but-I cannot climb.
My leg is hurt"
"Oh! what shall we dor cried.
I'VE must go for men and ropes" said
Gabrielle.
But then that will be all the way back
to the town. and he will die of cold and
exhaustion. 1t will be hours to get there
and back, and perhaps they will not come"
rs there no farm near?" said Gabrielle.
Perhaps We need not 60 back all the
way"
Now this mention Of the farm brought
back to my memory the day We spent at
La Guaraye. and with 1t the recollection Of
Sylvestre. Was 1t possible to get help from
him. I called to Pierre that 1 would be
back directly. and. leaving Gabrielle with
the light. I ran through the great hall and
out by the postern gate.
The night was very still and clear. the
stars now shining brilliantly but q faint
moon would soon be up. while the white re-
Election from the snow gave a sense OF
mysterious light. I chose the highest point
and then uttered the strange wailing cry
Of the ''chouette" Qittle owD. There was no
response. l waited. a few moments and
called again. and then again. MY heart be-
gan to sink within me. as I thought per-
haps was wasting precious time in folly,
but just as was turning to run back to
the chateau. a sound broke the deathly
quiet From the depth Of the copsewood
The National tribune., 1901-12-19
Work Of the Pension once.

The report of certificates issued for the
week ended Dec shows:
Army invalid: Original, 8; increase, $50;
reissue rs; restoration, 3; renewal, 26; sup
Army widows, etc: Original, "a; reissue, A;
renewal, A; duplicate, .; accrued, 2. Total,
l13.
plicate, 1; accrued, 1. Total 5.
Navy widows, ETC.: Original, 2; reissue, L
Total, 8.
Old Wars-Inyalids: Accrued, 1.
Army invaIids (war with SPAIN: Original,
e3; Increase, 3; duplicate, /. Total, GO.
Army widows, etc. (war with SPAIN: Orig
inal, 10; reissue, 1. Total, 20
Navy inyaIids (war with SPAIN: Original,
Navy widow, etc. twar with SPAIN: Orig
Army invalids Cact of June 27, 1890: origi-
nal, I9j; increase, 402; additional. 206; reis-
sue 10; restoration, 3; renewal, 80; supple
mental, 4; duplicate. Il; accrued, l61. Total.
Army widows, etc (act Of June 81, 1890:
Original. 371; reissue 1; restoration, /; re-
ssc. = ''''N1
Navy fnvalds Cact of June %, 1890: Origi-
nal. IA; increase, ?; additional l; duplicate,
8; accrued, 4. Total, "a.
Navy widows, etc. (act of June %, 1890
Mexican War survivors: Reissue, "a; du,
plicate. /: accrued, Z. Total 81.
Mexican War widows: Original, 6; dupli,
Indian Wars Csa2-1s42)-survivors: Ac.
indian Wars us32-1s42)-wIdOws: origl,
Ial, 2.
newsl, 1l0; supplemental 10; duplicate, SO;
accrued, 34S. Total, 2.21G.
The National tribune., 1901-12-19
Reunion of 4th N. Y. II. A.

The Fall Reunion Of the 4th y. Y. II. A.
was held at the New Osborn House, Roches-
The following officers we're elected: Pres,
Col. Seward f. Gould. 2iO Alex. St, Roches.
ter y y; Cor. See. and Treas, II. w.
Burgc Bristol Center. y. Y; Chap. Rev l.
C. Mayham, Jersey City, \. j.; Executive
Committee, V. E. Horton. n. Y. City; Il; II.
Miller, Scottsyiile, y. y; Michael Fitz-
patrick. 40 COlvin street. Rochester. y. y;
V. F's., W. II. Winans, y. Britain, Conn; ).
7. Moore, Grand Gorgc; y: y; VIM >. Ban
Brooklyn, y. Y: Fred; ;; Cooley. C2nan-
daigua. y Y; Bernard Mlllcn. Port Rich
mond y. Y; Chas. W. ErOwer. FIrmingdale,
" J.; VIM Stevens. Mexico, y. Y: Richard
+. Rhodes Genital Park. y. Y; Marin " "
b. Murray, East Rockawny, y. Y; Chris
Turner. Canlndaigua, y. y; Michael Fitz-
patrick, II Colvin street. Rochester, y. ";
Robert S. Heilferty, New York City,
Patrick Boyle, Chill. n. Y; Hugh Brady,
Catalonia. y. Y; Chas. Glove. Webster, \.
Y; Robert Corey, Webster, y. Y; Ell Il,
Dusenbury, Rochester. y. Y; Eugene A.
ogden, y Y; Hugh McPhllips, Mumford,
N Y; Il. r. Miller. Scottsyiile. \. Y; T. ].
Muiar, ScOttsville, y. Y: JnO. Schenck. Chlll,
n. y; Chas. Spring. Catalonia. \. Y; Ed
Albion, y Y; l. y. Stuart. W. Webster, y;
Y; A. NJ Stuart, Webster. n. Y; Daniel
Torpy Elba. y. Y; Fred. 5. Cooley, Canaan
daigua y. Y; Frank J. Davidson, WiscOy,
NJ. Johnson, Wiscoy, y. Y; Sylvester Slmp-
son, Victor, y. y; Earl A. Allen. Dalton, n.
y; Frank Caryl WiscOy, y. Y; Fred Caryl
Wiscoy, y. Y; Wm. Stevens, Mexico. y. Y;
Erastus D. Adams, Middlesex, \. Y; Jno. III.
Buckley, Carlton Station. y. Y; ). w.
Burgc Bristol Center. \. Y; VIM. Burgess
Middlesex, y. Y; VIM. Isham, Cheshire, n.
Y; Albert E. Lyke Rochester, N. Y; Rufus
W. Travis, Vincent y. V; Isaac n. yischeT,
Phoenix, n. Y; Patrick II. COney, Topeka
Kan; K. B. Husbands Rochester, \: y;
Chris. Turner, Canandaigua, \. Y; Frank
Schneck, HemlOck, n. Y. Charles H.
Robinson, Rochester, n. Y; ". II. Smith,
Hancock, n. " Edgar Weller, Rochester,
y. Y.
The members of this Reunion paid 30 cents
each TO defray expenses for the year, and
voted TO hold next Reunion at the same place
Sept. % and 26, 1902.
The National tribune., 1901-12-19
MUSTERED OUT,

BEDELL-At RiciaFdsvi!le, Pa, Nov la, Richard
Beeli TO. D. lOjth Pa, aged 81 Enlisted organisae
ton Of the regiment; wounded at Fair Oaks, Va and
again at Gettysburg. Member of F. r Brady PoeS
Brook vile, Pa. He leave- a widow and fvo sons.
| BENNETT At Quincy Cat. Nov. IS. John L BsHs
dischaTgad Nov rs IssI He vent 10 Caforia in Is71
and VITA the exception Of one term as County Recof9
er, had been engaged in mining
| BLEA KLEY.-At Verp!anks, Y. Y. Louis II. Beske
ley, aged 30. Early n the t0IGrsdc BeaEey len
81 Johns College aud enlisted in the ls5th y Y. H6
was promoted 70 Corporal IN February, s5j and me
next Fall commissioned Second Lieutenant IN the
6th y. Y. II. A. He served with the regiment from
the Wilderness 10 Petersburg commanding at differ
paign he sent 10 Washington, and commanded
Fort kearDy and later was transferred to the Proys-
Shenandoah Valley. After the war he followed mer.
camille pursuits and for time waS an Inspector In the
L. = Revenue Service Since 1s9S he has been Iusss
Of the Peace for the town of Cortlandt
| FERRY.-At Englewo0d. y. j., Nov. H. Jacob Fse
ry, 5th y. Y. H. y.
FOULKS-At Duukirk Ind, Oct. g. Milton O
Foulks aged 81. He enlisted ia September 80 and
served with The II5th Ohio until April 6S: t:en Ia tho
74th Ind until the close of the He joined sneTs
in front of Mission Ridge and with that IA,
nous commander on the march 10 the sea lie vas
wounded at Resaca. He of ak brothers sew
ing in the civil and the third 10 be mustered on
He was serving his second term as City Clerk at me
time of his death. The funeral attended by he
GAR, LOOP. and KIP.
HARRIs.-At Visalla, Cal Nov. 10, VIM. II. Hsrt
RS, Co h. lsSth n Y He was Past Commander Of
Geo. Wright Post, Ill. widow and son survive him
MARSHALL--At Scotch Grove. lows, Nov. n,
Thomas Marshall aged IS. Enlisted August 1852; ss,
charged on account of disability May, 1851 He leaves
widow.
POTTER--At Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 10 Cen car.
roll II. Potter. He entered tie West Point Military
Academy from Massachusetts, commissioned Cap,
tain and Assistant AdjutantGeneral of Volunteers,
Oct q, 1861, and promoted Major, Feb 2 1895.
He was com nlissiOned Colonel 9Th L. = Vols, March
81, 1868; breveted Brgader- General of Volun.
teers March 10, 1866 for Herorous services during
the war, and mustered of the volunteer sers
vice Oct 10, 1866. He then entered the 18th T. e. Inf
as First Lieutenant He served as Adjutant from Jan,
1867, 10 March 90 1873 and promoted Captain ts
March, 1879. He served through the Spanish-Amert'
can War, and attained the rank Of Colonel aud wss
| retired last year.
RoBERTS.-At Germanto-n, Pa, Mai samuel
Roberts, I'D Pa aged as. Mai Roberts th- Lass
surviving re5imcntai officer of the I'd. H., .
prominent member of the Grand Army.
THOMAS.-At BondsSille, Mass, Nov. H. Wnl. ",
Thomas, 3lst Mass Enlisted November, ISL: was
with Gen. Butler in New Orleans; discharged ac-
count of disability June g. 1866. He received pension
of IS per month He IS survived by widow and one
daughter. His mother, aged So years, is still living.