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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
CHAPTER XII.
The nual

I suppose that my father had got his
plans cut and dried during the night,
for as soon as breakfast was over he
laid them before Mr.. Manuel.
II want you," he said, "to induce
Lennon to go for a walk with you.
You know the tree that stands by itself
OH the second ridge? Close beside it is
an open piece Of ground. Get him to
walk up there with you. and I and my
son will meet you, as though by acct
dent. I can then ask Lennon my ques-
tion."
"And if he makes a satisfactory re-
ply I asked, twill you give him a
chance of taking your life? After all
that we have suffered at his hands, I
think, father. it is Quixotic. If some.
one must fight him, let me do it,
STEADY, Jack; you're not at all phil
osophical this morning. In the first
place, it is just as Quixotic for you to
make a target of yourself as it is for
me to do so. In the next, you are look
ing at things from our standpoint, and
not considering his side Of the question
at all. He has lost a near and dear
relative, and it was in great measure.
my fault. Moreover, he has a lively
recollection of the thrashing I gave
him, and no man worth his salt would
sit down under that sort of treatment
and not make an attempt to return it.
I shall give him chance to explain
certain matters, and if his explanation
is satisfactory, and he wishes to go on
with the. quarrel, then. assuredly, one
or other of us will be carried home.
Now, don't discuss this point any
further, Jack.
81 have seen Lennon this morning"
said Manuel, "and he is terribly anx-
ious about the Nightingale. didn't
tell him that she is at the bottom of the
sea. I'll leave you to do that, and you
may take it for granted that within an
hour shall bring him to the spot you
mention
We slipped away quietly, and climbed
the hill by path that led through the
bush so that we were speedily out of
sight of the villagers, and when at last
we gained the plateau upon which we
hoped the affairs of the Ragged Thir-
teen would be wound up, we looked
over as peaceful a scene as any upon
Gods earth. And yet here were we as
evidence that mans passions can pol
lutte paradise. Here we were waiting
for one who would spill our blood with
as little conjunction as he would have
overturned a glass of water. My heart
beat fast when saw the two figures
approaching us, Lennon leaning on
Manuel's arm and playing the blind
man to perfection.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
GOOSE THAT SAVED IT'S HEAD.

1t Couldn't Ride in q Trolley Car.
and Its Winner Wouldn't Walk
Home.
The goose was large and fat; he was
small, short, rather the worse for sun
dry drinks, and-Irish. They boarded
a car together, the goose in the arms
of the raffle-winner. 1t was a trolley
car, and the conductor had not inn
bibed the Christmas spirit.
'You can't carry that in here" he
said to the son of Erin.
"Pwhy not?' asked the latter.
because you can't was the an
swer.
The Irishman and his burden stayed
right where they were
About two blocks further the con-
ductor made another dash at the pair.
Didn't tell you you'd have to get
out?" he demanded.
''Do yez name me or the goose?'
1.-THE goose, of course"
"Here's the fare for the Bird
IT don't want it; want the bird off
the car"
can can't ride wild me bir-r-d?"
ono"
'Tis four moiles to me home"
II don't care if its forty. Ye can't
ride with the goose. Get off now'
"But OF kin rode widout me bir-r-d ."
Certainly"
can won't walk, bedad!"
The Irishman navigated with diff
Guilty to the rear door, opened it and
threw the goose wildly out into the
night. It sqauwked rousing protest
but the car sped on. The Irishman re,
turned to his seat and muttered:
"Oi nivir had no use for goose
bir-r-d, nivir at all at ALL"
Tlhona he trant 70 cloan
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
Too Literal.

"A verdant gentleman. whose corre-
spondence is limited, received a letter
upon the envelope of which was the
conventional business line: after five
days return to -" The epistle was
carefully perused and preserved until
the expiration of the allotted five days,
when it was returned to the writer
Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
sem MORO Countertoit,nr.

The Secret Service has unearthed an.
q large quantity of bogus bills. which are
10 cleverly executed that the average per-
son would never suspect them of being
spurious. Things OF great value are al
ways selected for imitation, notably Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which has many
imitators, but few equals for disorders
like Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation.
nervousness and general debility AL
ways go to reliable druggists who have
the reputation Of giving what you ask for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
Un.pprec,.ted Activity.

II tell you that laziness doesn't pay.
The surest way for q fellow to get
ahead is to keep moving"
II fancy you're right. That's the
way four OF my tenants got ahead Of
me last eek."-Stray Stories.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
You Can Get Allen,. Foot- No..

You Oan Get Aliens Foot-Ease Free.
Write to-day to.Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy. N. z, for FREE sample of
Aliens Foot Ease. powder. 1t cures
sweating. damp, swollen, aching feet.
Makes new or tight shoes easy. A GER
tain cure for Chilblains and Frostbites.
At all druggists and shoe stores. Csc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14
No Longer Yonnr.

Come. children" said Mr.. widwer,
Introducing the second Mrs. Widwer.
Come and kiss your new mamma"
Gracious" exclaimed little Elsie, ''if
you took her for new they stuck you,
pa:'-Philadelphia Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

A pessimist is person who doesn't
expect the expected to happen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

Uncle Boutwell,, Johnny, are you at
the head of your class? Johnny-No;
but can lick the fellow that is.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

On with the merry dance. The ole
hen is engaged for every set.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

HIS Type.
Mother-What type Is the young man
that cur daughter says you met in
New York when you went to bring her
home?
Father-Well, to Judge from his
clothes. I should say he was poster
type.-Detroit Free Press.
indigestion is a bad companion. Get rid
Of it by chewing bar Of Adams Tutu
Frutti after each meal.
every able, He can take any text
in the Bible and prove that 1t doesn't
mean what it says."-Puck.
DR.. j. H. RINDLAUB, Specialist.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Fargo, N. D..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

and in each case the cards were left
with them. Years passed, but by
agreement, and through the club to
which we belonged, Travers and cor
responded with each other. came to
England when I considered it safe to
do so, and even when I was very eau
tious.
1.-THE murder Of DR.. James took place,
as you know in the house that I had
hired and partly furnished, and found
the cards and a handkerchief beside
him, and these I intended to bring
away, but left them behind me acct
dentally, and it was we'll that did So.
for otherwise you would never have
come by your knowledge, and you
would not have been here to save me.
When we left the house that night we
were probably followed, though saw
no signs of it. and so, in all likelihood,
that was how poor TrAvers was found.
"They lost me, because I purposely
left the ship at Brinsidi. and If, when
I came out here, I had dropped the
name Of Tremayne, they would never,
except by the merest chance, have
found me. Tomorrow shall have a
question to put to Maurice Lennon. If
he answers it satisfactorily, I shall
give him the meeting he has come
round the world for; If he doesn't, I
shall shoot him where he stands.
II have done wrong, grievous wrong.
I know, but I have suffered, for I
thought myself bereft of you; and I
have been wanderer all these years,
making no lasting friendships, for how
could tell in what way, or by whom,
my enemy might get at me? But.
thank God, 1 am no longer fighting in
the dark, and to-morrow-ah! what
Will tomorrow bring forth?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-02-14

Cleansing e scs Scales
Of induce
the p%estof cleansing
and beauhfyg the
the skn and complexion
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
The, New Town Hall at Cambridge.

Cambridge now has a hall and
opera house of which it may Justly
be proud, being one Of the finest in
Lamoille county, says the Tran
script. Perhaps a few remarks in
description of the hall would be APP
preciated by readers. The old hall
better known as the old brick church
and which for many years has been
used for town business and divers
other purposes-has been repaired,
an addition of 2Ox52 feet built on
the rear, and its general exterior
appearance altered throughout. In
the interior a most remarkable
change has been effected. The parti-
lions and flooring, which divided the
bu;ldinginto separatecompartments,
have been removed, leaving a large
audience room, finished in hard pine
and with a seating capacity of over
500 people, surrounded by a gallery
around the sides and rear, and CON
fronted by a stage 40 feet long and
10 feet deep, well equipped with
dressing rooms and sanitary ar
rangements complete. New seats,
such as you will find in any modern
opera house, have been placed in the
building, together with new piano
and some excellent scenery. The
heating, lighting and ventilating fa-
cilities are of the best. One room
has been fitted up for the especial use
of the town officers, where all town
business can be transacted in abso-
lutte privacy, The total expense OF
remodelling and furnishing the build
ing has not exceeded the sum oil
$4,000, which is not an exhorbitant
amount considering the many adj
vantages and comforts which will be
derived from the change, compared
to the many discomforts and disad.
vantages one was compelled to con
tend with in the past when attend
ing public meetings. The only fault
that can be found is that the change
did not materialize years before.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
STATE NEWS.

The trial calendars for the September term
OF the Rutland county court contain AZ Jury
cases and Sc court cases.
The executive committee of the Eleventh
regiment has decided to hold a reunion at
Burlington at 1:30 O'Clock September g. the
day that Vice. President Theodore Roosevelt is
to speak at the opera house in that city.
The descendants of John Goudsbury, one of
the first settlers in the town of Barre, held a
picnic and reunion at the old Gouldsbury
homestead in Barre town, Wednesday after
noon. This farm is still owned by the Goulds-
bury family occupied by Joel Gouldsbury,
lineal descendant of the original settler.
The members of Co. l, Eleventh Vermont
regiment, held their annual reunion WedDes-
day at North Calais quite large number be-
ing present. Depart ent Commander j. II.
Lucia was present and ADDRESSED the veterans.
Music was furnished by the Montpelier Drum
Corps, under the leadership OF Aaron Ban
croft
W, W. Clapp of Strafford has two hens,
three years old, of the Houdan and White
Leghorn breeds (mixed) which this season
have made quite fair record for eggs They
have laid 100 and 1913 eggs respectively from
tue last week Of March to the present date,
one Of them having laid just 100 in the last
100 days.
A. NJ. Hunt, publisher of Granite under the
caption, "a short outing on Lake Cham.
plain" describes in the current number of his
magazine weeks joys at Camp Johnathan
near st. Adams Bay in company with the
family Of 5. s., otherwise known as "Steam
Ship" or "Seekng 'Surance" Ballard. The
| article is illustrated with scenes from the
| authors camera in which Smith appears with
his never failing smile.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
HERE AND THERE

Coal can be transported 1000 miles
on the American lakes for 20 cents a
ton.
Never ignore the silent man; he is'
often the only one the crowd worth
listening to.
According to the Mosaic law, the
locust was Clean" and might be eaten
by the Jews.
The earliest mention of shoe sis in an
Egyptian papyrus, about 1920 years
before christ.
Montana first figured in the census
returns in 1870. Then her population
was 2O,595. Now it is 1929.
To inhale long, deep breaths while
slowly raising the arms above the
head, and to exhale as slowly while
lowering them, is one of the best
breathing exercises ever invented.
Cardinal Mezzofanti spoke ia lan-
guages and dialects, fifty of them WITH
such ease and fluency that he was
sometimes mistaken for native Of
the lands where they were used.
1t is said that becoming million
aire acts on the greed of a man pre-
cisely as drinking sea water acts on
the throats of a boats crew of ship
wrecked sailors. The more they drink
the thirstier they become, till, in the
mad delirium of fever, they jump over
board to drown themselves in the re-
freshing food
Cattlemen in Greenwood county,
Kansas, are making hard times for
lawyers. They have established a sys-
tenn of arbitration differences. Three
men are chosen as an arbitration COM
mittee. They investigate the trouble
and make decision, which is final. A
fuss involving 100000 was settled at
Eureka recently by this committee.
When Tennyson first made his home
at Aldworth in Surrey, tourist spoke
pleasantly to the innkeeper at Hasle-
mere on the neighboThood of the
great MI. Tennyson." Great Mr.. Ten
nyson!" the landlord responded, with
snort; what him up at Aldworth? He
amt great Why, he don't keep but
one boy, and the boy don't sleep in the
house neither"
1t was the custom of Mrs. Marietta
Doe Hay, who died recently in larry
town, n Y, to keep her jewels and
large sums of money in small satchel
which she used to hang on the limb OF
a tree outside her window at night.
she feared a visit from burglars, and
wanted to be able to truthfully tell a
robber that she had no money in the
house Frequently the satchel con"
| tanned thousands of dollars.
The Black Bull inn, the last of the
ancient hostelries in Holbern, London
is to be pulled down. 1t was here THAI
| Dickens laid the scene of the nursing
experience of Mrs. Camp and Betsy
Prig and where the immortal Sairey
perpetrated so many of her historic eX~
pressions. After standing for over 300
years it is now to make way for mod
ern buildings, which will soon replace
| all the old haunts so dear to Dickens.
One of the most prominent Baptist
preachers in the vicinity. of New York
has made it a practice in all his pas
torates to write his resignation within
a week of his entrance upon a new
field sign, seal and deliver it to the
proper official with the remark: There
now! Never ask me for my res1gna-
ton. Whenever you want me to go,
just break open the envelope, write in
the date to the document and offer 1t
to the congregation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
HEALTHHlNTS

Never venture out in the morning be-
fore fortifIng the system with food.
Never go to bed with cold or damp
feet.
Never omit daily bathing, for unless
the skin is in active condition the cold
will close the pores and favor conges-
ton. J
Never lean with the back against
anything that Is cold. &
Never sit by an open window In
car after any kind of exercise.
When hoarse speak as little as pos
sible. When' going from a warm lrto
colder atmosphere keep the mouth
closed and >hreathe through the nos
trils so that the air may be sufficiently
warmed before 1t reaches the lungs.
Take plenty OF outdoor exercise.
Eat plain, nourishing food. J
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
GREAT BASE BALL GAME.
hyde Park and MOrrisvilIe Met at Morris
vile last Saturday.
The Hyde Parkers Victorious.
THE SCORE Is TO O.

fNSbOltOuos
The greatest game of baseball ever
played between Hyde Park and Nor
risville, and perhaps ever played in
Lamoille County, was that which was
came off at Morrisville last Saturday
afternoon. Ever since the game of
August 6 at Hyde Park, when the
Morrisvilles won in the eleventh in
ming, the two clubs have been anxious
to again meet-the Hyde Parks to re-
trieve their defeat and the MOrrisvilles
to maintain their laurels. The latter
club secured the services of a pitcher
from Milton and got in good trim
for the game and the former put in
Arthur Foss of North Hyde Park as
pitcher. Except in these two in
stances the clubs were the same as
on the former occasion.
Two O'Clock, Saturday afternoon,
found a large crowd on the old fair
grounds. They came from far and
near and both towns of the contest
ants had a large representation. 1t
is estimated that fully five hundred
we're in attendance. A great game
was expected and one-sided as it was
there was intense interest. BarrOWs
of Johnson was agreed upon for UNI
pire and at 2.15 the Hyde Parkers
went to the bat.
In the first inning they made three
scores and from that time to the
finish "they were on their nerve" and
played good ball. Every movement
counted during the entire nine in
nings, as but three errors we're
charged to them. The MorrisvilIe
pitcher was fairly good, yet it did
not puzzle the boys to hit him. On
the other hand, Foss, the Hyde Park
pitcher, was hard to hit and even
when hit, his support was such that
no Roadway could be made by his
opponents. This could not be said
of the Morrisvilles; their fielding was
poor and from the start they appear.
ed to be hooded" 1t was losing
game for them and in spite of the
battery, the errors were such that in
short time the outcome of the game
was apparent and all efforts were
turned towards preventing a "shut
out" Even this was denied them
and at four O'Clock the game ended
as above recorded.
FNbo M 49, ho
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28

Ella Currier visited friends in Crafts
bury last Wednesday.
Walter Barnes has new liver Johnson
bicycle. Its dandy and no mistake.
Joseph Boyes has rented his house at
the north village and moved back to his
farm.
Clinton Sargent from Worcester, Mass,
called on his friends in this place last
Monday.
Mrs. Dora Vaughn and two daughters
from Chicago are visiting her sister,
Mrs. Flora Hooper.
John Griswold, who has spent two
weeks with his aunt, Mrs. Smith, in
Hardwick, has returned home.
Rosie Currier while in the woods
chopping, was hit in the eye by flying
chip and SO seriously hurt that he went
to Burlington for treatment last Monday.
Mr.. Wadleigh has engaged to carry
the scholars from the Barnes district to
North Hyde Park school, and Fred
Currier carries from Battle Row to the
school at the Street.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To be Just perfect baking-powder
biscuit should begin to rise the minute
the pan is in the oven.
Do not put salt into soup until you
are done skimming it, as salt will stop
the rising of the scum.
When baking bread, have the over
quite hot when the loaves are first put
in, and let the heat diminish.
Scald out and air bread and cake
boxes twice a week. Bread molds
quickly, and extra care is necessary.
When grating a nutmeg, always
start from the blossom end. Why?
Because it will CRATE more readily.
When stoning raisins, rub Little
butter on the fingers and knife. 1t
will relieve the task of raisin-seeding
of its sickness and discomfort.
Lemons should be kept in water ur-
til they are wanted for use, and the
skin will not only be kept from hard
ening, but their flavor will be I'M
proved
Try hanging brooms in the cellar to
keen tn oft and plant.
Cutlery that is not in everyday use
should be wrapped in coarse brown pa"
per to keep it from rusting.
A tablespoonful of vinegar put into
water in which tough meat or fowl is
to be boiled will make them tender,
and will not injuTe the flavor.
All the mending of the week should
be regularly and PROMPTLY done and
never permitted to accumulate.
Try saving every scrap of tissue pa"
per that comes into the house for wip-
ing looking glasses. 1t gives peculiar
lustre to the glass.
1t is important to remember in start
ing the fall fires that a few pieces OF
zinc placed on the hot Goals will re-
move SCOT from a chimney,
Try washing oyster shells and keep
ing them on hand, as two or three
boiled in the tea kettle once a week
will prevent rust from forming.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
NORTH HYDE PARK.

Sewell went to the circus; hence
scarcity of news.
Mrs. ]. J. Vearen of Stowe, is visiting
her brother, Joseph Bennett.
The North Hyde Park base ball team
defeated the Lowell nine Friday by a
score of 4 to 3,
O. NJ. Waterman and G. NJ. Powers
were through here Friday, posting bills
for the Lamoille county fair, to be held
September 1912.
A Sunday-school picnic was held in
Mr.. BeeCher's grove in johnson, Friday.
In the evening there was a corn roast on
Mudgett hill, which was interrupted by
rain.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
Centerville.

The Cleveland places were not sold
last week.
Leo. Gates and wife spent Sunday at
HardwiCk.
Willard Towle visited in this place
last Saturday.
J. H. Wilson is home from Washing
ton county trip.
Everett Campbell and family of Barre
are visiting here.
P. G. Blake and A. c. Davis are
working on bridges this week.
Hiram Kellogg is negotiating for the
place now occupied by J. H. Wilson.
Mrs. Geo. Lane and her three children
of Montpelier are guests at Henry Calk
ms.
Miss Mabel Bissonette of Burlington
visited at +. G. Sherwin's the past
week.
Rob't Campbell, who has been spend
ing few days here, returns to Barre
tomorrow.
Rev. Mr.. Hager will preach here next
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock.
Everybody invited.
J. II. Wilson is going to move into
Calvin Campbell's tenement, which is
being put in good shape.
Ebert Pearson with his wife and
daughter, of Concord, N. H., were at
J. II. Wilson's last week.
Dick Moi1es carries the scholars to
the village school. He will be found a
faithful teamSter and carry the child
rem in good style.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
Hyde Park Center.

J. Q. Perry was in town Monday.
Nellie Clapper is at work for Mrs.
Jewett.
r. S. Beard has rented his farm to
his son.
Ella Prescott is nurse at George
Jewett's.
Mrs, J. Q. Perry was at N. ]. Perry's
last week.
Mrs. Hyde of St. Adams Bay is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. N. J. Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Jewett have a
brand new baby girl born last Thurs
day.
N. J. Perry, wife and daughter, Amy,
accompanied by Mrs. Hyde, visited in
Wolcott Friday.
Mrs. Nettie Sherwin and Dottie at
tended the Sherwin Reunion last We'd
nesday, at Johnson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28
McKinstry Hill.

School began Monday with Alton
Horner as teacher.
Mrs. George B. Stewart and children
were in Lowell recently.
johnnie Jones of Wolcott was the guest
Of his brother, Alvah Jones, the first of
the week
Miss Lucy Wood of Montreal Canada,
is visiting her father, Elbridge Wood,
at present.
Lottie Hurlburt, who went to the state
of Washington last spring, is here
among her relatives and friends, and
she is happy.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28

Through the months of June and July
our baby was teethlng and took running
of of the bowels and sickness OF the
stomach, says o. p. NJ. Holiday, OF Dem
ing, Ind. "His bowels would move from five
to eight times a day. | had bottle OF
Chamberlan's Collie Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy 10 the house and gave hun four
drops in teaspoonful of water and he got
better at once" Sold by Hall & Cheney,
Morrisgille; Foss & Strong, Hyde Park;
NJ j. Leach, Woloott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-08-28

The peach crop of the United States
will amount this year to about 49,
100000 bushels. 1t is the fruit on
which this country prides itself most,
and recently the gigantic industry it
represents has been transformed by
the introduction of various new and
scientific ideas. Most important
among these is an intensive" meth
cd of culture, by which one acre is
made to yield more than used to be
obtained, reckoned in bushels, from
four times that area.