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EoXN Georne

Galleries., they're nice clocks.
But why do you have two? They're
both wrong
Ruth-Oh, they're Jeanette's. George
gave them to her He calls on the
one that's fast and leaves on the slow
one.-New York Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-11
Fleet Attacks at Culebra.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. THE
united States gum boat Vixen, alone,
with Rear Admiral Coghlar aboard,
remains at Culebra island. Scouts are
patrolling the island. One of them
passed here yesterday morning bound
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in westerly direction and advices
from other towns report that other
scouts have been sighted from these
places. The Indicators are that the
home squadron believes al, attack will
be made on the south side of the
island.
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When you stepped on that gentle

When you stepped on that gentle
mans foot, Tommy, l hope you apoI-
ogized?"
"Oh, yes, indeed l did," said Tom
my; and he gave me sixpence for
being such a good boy"
Did he? And what did you do
then?'
Stepped on the other one and apol-
ogiZed, but it didn't work"
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NJ. M1chOnis, a French millionaire
has bequeathed 100000 as a fund to
enable French students to study phil
osophy and religious sciences in Ger
man universities
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spring kisses the land and sets free
all bonds. You who have eyes to see
go you forth even in the winter, for
verify your reward vii be great.
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HE LAST DIME fAcT FAC 4Ta47AT9H Tz4 n6S9 07 TAFs z5

Her family stormed. but she merely
set her lips more firmly and announced
that powers and prinsipalities should
not make her give him up: far less mere
mercenary considerations and household
influences. Thereupon the family groaned
and relapsed into a state of simmering
acquiscence. ready TO burst into revolt
upon the slightest provocation.
1t had been her easy and pleasant lot
never 10 know the humiliating need of
small change when she fell In love, ro-
mantically, with Poor Man.
DO you really think" he used to ask
with the rapture of one who is sure of
the answer, that you can bear to be a
Poor Mans wife. darling?"
She replied with some remark about
the cnriching influence of love. and even
more satisfactory with fingers laid
across his lips and with shining eyes.
Then she said:
We're not rich. dearest, There's
only one maid among US four women
mamma and the girls. And we always
have TO go to our dinners and calls in
a hired broughnm. Fancy calling us
rich. I'm used TO being poor
Whereupon he saw that poverty is a
comparative term-and seeing that Gid
not make him more easy in mind.
One afternoon they had been prowling
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together through side street where
poverty meant hungry children spilled
from ovcrfilled tcnements into the more
capacious cutters. She had not alto
gether liked it. and had turned with re-
lief into a curiosity shop that promised
well. There they met another man--in
fact. the Poor Man locking upon him as
the other Man.
The other Man explained that he had
once picked up'' table or clock or
ii earring knife In the shop and had fire.
quentcd il ever since. The Girl eX-
claimed over the Russian brass, and
the Poor Nan felt uncomfortable. Sud
denly the Girl saw something she want
ed-a jug or cnndlcstick. or what not.
"Will you send 1t C. o. Dr. she said
to the impassivc German who brooded
and smoked and gruntcd among the Gu
RIGS. It's to West Fifty eighth Street
and i"
She looked at the Other Man and
blushed.
II forgot my purse" she said. And
then she saw that the Poor Man had
flushed. too and she felt unaccountably
irritated
You want anything" prifsd the old
dealer. you pay me now: you carry 1t
or send for it; | keep no boy. My things
worth sending for
VERY we'll" said the Girl in an icy
rage. DO not reserve IL for me. I'll
find II better. dare say
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who stood waiting for me, and within a
short time was riding north between
the two other horsemen-a sergeant and
trooper-having silently shaken these
two new friends by the hand and nodded
my farewell to them.
Arnold's headquarters ! knew to be
| II. the house once the property Of a
Tory named Robinson, situated just
across the Hudson from West Point. AT
| this point got my head to thinking how
/ might rid myself of this escort and
ride. or walk, past the traitors house
to the Commander-in-C Chief.
1t was now come to four In the after
noon of the 22d. The attack was for the
2sth. Here lay six days. 1t must be
done. Aye, and done quickly! And then
my thoughts turned TO the two escort
ing me. Neither had any brilliancy sit
ting upon his brow. The sergeant, upon
my right, carried the two papers. Even
now could see them, with Livingstone s
dispatches, bulging from his pocket. The
men had pistols in saddle holsters, and
had none.
Then of sudden came TO me an idea.
anu / have to this day never discovered
how 1t turned out SO well; for, TO tell
honest fact, twas as Wild a scheme as
ever entered my poor head.
II was just after this that my two
companions began to discover that their
prisoner was. of a surety, no horseman.
He often grasped the saddle roughly.
when the beast trottcd a bit. the bump
ing of the captive was disgraceful; in
point of fact, it appeared that this pris
oner could not have ridden horse six
times in his life
II tickled the soul OF the cavalry ser
geant beyond measure. The tedious ride
contained possibilities of amusement.
"Ye ain't got none too much OF the
horseman in yer bones, have ye?"
laughed he presently. There ye go agin
-ho. ho," as the prisoners horse SHE'D
and bumped his own good steed. ''Ye
must hold firmer by the knees. So, Sit
so, straighter'" and he leaned over and
put his hand en- the Others shoulder.
will not deny that certain CLEAN
appeared in the prisoners eye.
Il see. 'Tis simple. too said the lat
ter. But the beast sidled up TO the third
horseman of the party and pushed him
to the side of the road.
Have a care. here. my sportsman,"
cried he, laughing good -humoredly,
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opened the letter from Putnam AM
bade him read. 1t was quite enough.
had the horse in few moments. and wa
away again. The general had gone by
the lower road. which learned branchs
off the Hudson River Road just to tn
south ofthe village, and the clock on tn
meeting house in Fishkill struck as
finally made the turn eastward.
The beast had was indeed a good one
and he carried me steadily and well. II
was futile to hurry him beyond his en-
durance. for the good animal must keeI
me moving for two days. was cooling
down gradually and gaining my ordinary
powers OF reasoning things out. and
there were hours in which to reflect Al
2:30 We pulled up at Tottern Arms inr
for a few moments rest. for the good
hcrse had not dropped into a trot in
three hours and a half.
1t would seem as il the devil had his
hand in this business: for I could wake
no one. But by dint Of much humping
and kicking on the door of the inn. and
a vigorous bowling out for some one. ]
got at last nightcap out OF the window.
and no very civil reply to my demands.
Still, in fifteen minutes or more. the
door opened, and l asked for any food
they had while put my questions.
How far to Hartford" cried the tav-
ern-keeper. BLESS my soul. don't
know, Jennie, how far would it be now
to Hertf ID? What was that we heard
OF Hartford last week.
why. them big officers talked OF it,
answered woman in a short wrapper.
her nishtshift showing beneath 1t.
"Who?" cried /. The dim old room. lit
now by a single candle, prevented my
seeing clearly. and approached the wo-
man SO suddenly. so intent on what l
had caught. that she fled up the steep
stairway. and could not be persuaded
to come down again.
After much pleading. however.
learned that several offlcers-one of
enormous statue and great eyes. with a
wide mouth and white perwig-had
stopped there last Friday. six days be-
fore. on their way TO Hartford, evident
ly, from what they had said
Good people" cried l. standing at the
foot of the stairs and addressing the wo-
man above and the man by the table.
good people. that was General Wash
ington and his staff. and 1 must catch
them within two days."
NO. Ye don't say sol" came from
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She felt strong desire to annihilate
the Poor Man, who stood there looking
uncomfortable, and a, stronger desire "A
annihilate the Other Man. who begged
TO be her banker for the occasion. Her
refusal was so curt that 1t pleased the
Poor Mnn-fatuous fool,
They went out into the teeming street
again. The Girl was cross. The Other
Man disoreetly withdrew. The Girl
sulked. Finally she remarked:
For heavens sake. let us take a car
one treads on child at every step
here"
The Poor Man flushed again.
Sweetheart" he confessed. Il spent
the last dime had with me coming
over here"
He made the fatal mistake OF being
humiliated instead of facetious. and she
instantly perceived thereby that bis last
dime was n coin with which he was well
acquainted. The knowledge stuns her
like a whip. She drew her chin in n
trific more and struck him with her
eyes.
You did not realize. perhaps" he be-
gan tentatively. that poverty was so
atsclute?'
1t does .."m-rathor hos 'idei--Iiian
thought she said frigidlv.
And because the Poor MAJ was at. -
proud man. the German curio dealer did
what the girls whole family could not
do
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ride on. man, Put in the spur!
Lively-lively! Or you'll ride to king
dom comet
'Twould be untrue to say that the hu-
morous sergeant was not In an embar-
RAISING position. If he turned. he caught
the CLINT Of the gun. If he rode on, hs
must have felt It pointed at the small OF
his back. He had not only humor: hi
had wisdom. He obeyed in silence and
rode on.
three or four minutes. bade him pull
up and came along by his side.
Hold your hands above your head,
Now dismount-aha! Keep they hands
up, man, Jump down.
This he did, his eye never leaving the
opening of the barrel.
Give me those letters and your pistol
and sword
How can /. then, without moving my
hands?"
Move one"
This was done.
Now, sergeant, take OFF your clothes. -
For an instant the poor fellow showed
fight, but twas useless, and, with a
choking groan, he took off his uniform.
and we changed clothes then and there
by the country roadside.
4 few moments later Sergeant Bal
fort, your humble servant, who shows his
L.
own great prowess, was riding hard
northward toward Arnoid's house-which
was on the way to Fishkill. be it under
stood-and countryman in suit of
clothes was sorry to lose was standing
in the road scratching his head, while
good horse was running well down
the road toward Verplancks.
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(SYNoPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS.)

Lieut. Morton Balfort, brave young Rcro'
lutionary soldier while important com
mission for General Putnam TO General Wash
ingion, rescues Deborah Philipse from her car
riRge which had broken down on muddy road.
They go 10 tavern where they find high
vavmen. In protecting his unlooked-tor
charge Balfort fights. killing his opponent. The
ugly crowd in the tavern then gather threat
eningly around Young Balf0u and Deborah,
She. TO excuse their presence there together.
declares they are clipping sweethcarts. where
upon nothing will do but they must he mar
ricd at once. Bible is produced and one
Marion. claimed to he preacher. is called in,
q ceremony performed and certificate given.
Then both Balfort and Deborah are relieved Of
all their money as q fec. Ono Of the drunken
pen arouses and sight Of him causes s,ia.'Sc
fright to Deborah. 4 room is secured for her
and she rests. In the early morning Balfort
escorts her TO her home, passing Through a
village on the way. lie leaves her and proceeds
on his mission, coming across John Acton.
1hom he saves from three assailants. Later.
while resting in thicket. he is awakened
hy voices and learns Of Arnold's compact with
Andre. Then Balfort dashcs ahead TO warn
Washington and is arrested by scntincl.l
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Now. by chance. the road became hiily,
and curved through the trees and open
fields: when, without warning, the fool
ish prisoner let go OF the reins and
grabbed his saddle with both hands. and
the disgusted animal under him went
here and there. amidst the laughter OF
the sergeant. who broke into a brisk
trot. thus adding to the amusement of
himself and his friend He drew few
yards ahead of the other two. Another
turn of the road was in sight, when the
prisoners horse gave prodigious leap
toward the trooper near by. and there
was grab at his saddle pistols. re-
port sang out before either he or his
sergeant could stop laughing. The troop
er's horse turned n soilersault and
rolled over in the mud with its rider.
AS the sergeant turned in his saddle
had him covered with the other pistol.
He saw the muzzle of the gun not four
feet behind him.
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NONE BUT THE BRAVE---

guard if you choose, as soon as posi-
bic. Twill work little HARM | added
smiling. even should / prove to be a
spy"
Again he sat for few moments pom
dering. Then. rising. he rang a bell,
and, bidding an orderly call Captain
Burton, he gave that officer orders to
have me taken TO General Arnold.
General Arnold" cried /. involun-
tarily.
And wky not. sir?' demanded he
sharply. turning suddenly upon me and
fixing his clear eyes on my face.
Why not. indeed, except that it will
cause unnecessary delay
That is for me TO decide" ne an
swered haughtily. and turned away with
out more ado.
''Ah, friend Balfort, am glad to see
you again" cried Acton, as left the
house with the sergeant some moments
later. But I could say little to the two
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x n TALE OF LOVE lind c>ADVENTURE X
By HAMBLEN SEARS by Ct
Copvrigh', 1901. hy Frank \. Munscy, as
I'm the shadow Of War"

II I did not hasten would endanger the
existence OF the whole country
1t was further spur to speed, and |
rode on the faster. urging tho animal
again to his best. BY o'clock at night
with never stop for rest or food, we
came up with the village of Fishkili.
There was no difficulty in finding head
quarters; but there another disappoint-
ment awaited me. General Washington
had left a few days before for Hartford.
This was told me only after had salts
fed an aide in charge OF headquarters
that I had pressing business with the
general.
How far may It be to Hartford?' /
asked.
Good Lord. man. it's a hundred
mileg!"
1T matters not must get there as
soon as possible said. Gould you let
me have a good horse?"
He looked Mt me for an instant Then
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CHAPTER VII.
WASHINGTON, LAFAYETTE, AND RO-
CHAMBEAU.

CHAMBEAU.
TT WAS an hour later that the horse
which had brought me from Yer
L plancks carried me by the Robin
son house. filled now with so much
more villainy than could ever have been
there through Tory IS principles. Robin
sen. at least. had stuck by his opinions
and acknowledged them. bad as they
were. But here was one who was profess
sing patriotism and living a lie, and who.
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Ito Be Continued Next Sunday.)
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CHAPTER VI

ON WHICH A PRISONER Is TRIED AMI
HIS JAILER EsCAPES)
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Notice OF Stockholders Meeting OF
Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land
Company. a corporation organized I'M
der the laws of the Republic OF HAWAII
now Territory of Hawaii:
WHEREAS, The President of said
corporation did on the 29th day of May,
1909. call special meeting Of the stock
holders of said corporation to be held
at the time and place and FOR the pur-
pose hereinafter set forth, and directed
the Secretary OF said corporation TO
give to the stockholders thereof notice
of said special meeting, which said or
der OF said President is in writing ana
on file with the Secretary OF said cor
psration:
NOW. THEREFORE,. notice is here
by given to the stockholders or salu
corporation that at three O'Clock p m,
on the 9Th day OF June, a. ID. 1902, a
.,ecial meeting OF the stockholders OF
Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land
Company will be held at the Assembly
Hall of Castle & Cooke, Ltd. corner OF
King and Bethel streets, in the City OF
honolulu. Island of Oahu. Territory OF
T.yeii for the purpose of considering
m. proDosition to create bonded In
debtedness Of said Honolulu Rapid
Transit and Land Company to the
amount of one million dollars (Sl,OVO,-
Ooo). In gold coin of the United states
OF America. and that il said bonded m
II
that N be represented by the bonds Of
said corporation. to bear such date as
the Board of Directors may determine,
TO be payable twenty-five (25) years
after date. with interest at the rate or
six per cent per annum, payable nan
yearly. said bonds TO be executed anu
Issued in such denomination or denom-
nations as may be determined by the
Board OF Directors Of said corporation
and II so created said bonded indebted
ness TO be secured by mortgage OF
deed of trust upon all OF the corporate
rroT,.rtv and franchises now belonging
to said corporation or which 1t may
hereafter acquire.
BY order OF the President:
J. A GILMAN.
Secretary Honolulu Rapid Transit and
Land Company
L. A THURSTON,
President Honolulu Rapid Transit ana
Land Company. eIsS
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The Mcdonald Reception.

eIrs. J. T. Mcdonald entertained with
A reception at the Hawaiian Hotel sat-
urday afternoon In honor OF her mother
and sister. Mrs. and Miss Hutchins:
The parlor and lanais were decorated
very artiSticaliy and Ellis orchestra
furnished music for the occasion
Those in the receiving line with Mrs.
Mcdonald were Mrs. :. VI. Damon.
Mrs. =. J. Lowrey. Mrs. George How
ard. Mrs. John Drew. Miss Stansoury'
Ms r O. White. Miss Charlotte hru-
~er. airs. Philip Fr-sr. Mrs George
Fisher and k!se Fisher.
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NOTICE OF. STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING OF THE HONOLULU
RAPID TRANSIT AND LAND COM
PANY. BY ORDER OF L. A.
THURSTON. PRESIDENT OF THE
HONOLULU RAPID TRANSIT
AND LAND COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock
holders OF the Honolulu Rapid Transit
and Land Company that at nine O'Clock
a. m, on the 9Th day of June, a. ID.
1892, a special meeting of the stock
holders of said corporation will be held
at the. Assembly Hall of Castle x
Cooke. Limited, corner of King and
Bethel streets, in the city of Honolulu,
Island of Oahu. Territory of Hawaii.
fer the purpose OF considering the dis
position of certain shares of the cap
ital stock OF the said corporation,
Heretofore authorized to be issued. and
such other business as may be brought
before the said meeting.
j. a. GILMAN,
Secretary Honolulu Rapid Transit and
Land Company. 6lS3
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BY AUTHORITY,
SEALED TENDERS.

Sealed tenders win be received by the
Treasurer until II o'clock noon on Sat
urday. June eth. 1902. for Territorial
Treasury Notes. under the provisions
contained In Chapter So of the Civil
Laws Of 1897. to the amount of $50 600.
Tenders to be In sums OF 81. 900 or null
tiples thereof. payable In U. S. gold
COIN Funds to be available on July
LIST. 1902. at the Treasurer's Office Each
note to be issued for the term OF six
months For full particulars bidders
are referred to said Act as printed be-
low.
WIN. II. WRIGHT,
Treasurer.
Approved:
HENRY E. COOPER.
Governor.
Treasurer's Office, May 10, 1902.
CHAPTER 80. CIVIL LAWS 1887.
TERM TREASURY NOTES.
Sec. e7s. The Treasurer upon the ap-
prevail OF the Governor may issue. at
par. upon public tender, to any person
or corporation Term Treasury Notes
in the name OF the Hawaiian Treasury.
Sec. e77. The said Treasury Notes
shall be issued In sums OF One Thou
sand Dollars or multiple thereof, and
shall not exceed at any one time One
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
Sec. 6Ts. The rate Of interest shall
not exceed seven per cent per snnum.
free OF tax. and be payable at the due
date Of the note.
Sec. SO. The tenders for the said
Treasury Notes shall state the rate of
interest for gold tenders. or for silver
tenders, and whether TO be repaid IN
gold or silver coin.
Sec. $50. The term for which any
Treasury Note shall be issued shall not
exceed seven months.
Sec. 6S1. The form OF said Treasury
Notes shall be az follows:
HAWAIIAN TREASURY NOTE.
$...............
Honolulu, 1907.
Received from the sum 80 =.
dollars payable in u. S. Gold coin on
presentation OF this note properly en-
dorsed.
This loan is made for six months
from July LIST. 1902. and will bear in
terest until fully paid from July LIST.
1902. at the rate OF 1883. per cent per
annum.
Registrar of Public Accounts.
Treasurer.
s173-May -. ss-June 2. 6.
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ParI0r Chairs
and Rockers

IN SOLID MAHOGANY.
GOLDEN OAK AND CATHE-
ORAL OAK. r.
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Pacific Hardware Co., Ltd.
Furniture!

We are now prepared to dis
play our new line OF FURNI-
TURE. The latest styles. direct
from the Eastern factories.
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Corpus Christi will be observed at
the Waikiki Catholic Church on sun
day. June /. y large number OF peo-
pie from all over Maui is expected TO
attend. During the whole day the ka-
hului Railroad Co. will run at reduced
rates many special trains to and from
Kihei. Paia. Puunene and other camps
20 the II a. a - Cn
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N0TIEE

ANY woMAE On sIRl NEEDING
help or advice. 10 invited TO conmu-
r!-ate. either IN pssssn or by letter.
with Ensign Hattie n Larraoee' ma
.rCn OF the Gelysusa ATRy Woman'k
Industrial EsEs, % Eing street. Ho-
noiulu. WV
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NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING OF THE HONOLULU
RAPID TRANSIT AND LAND COM
PANY BY ORDER OF L. a.
THURSTON. PRESIDENT OF THE
HONOLULU RAPID TRANSIT
AND LAND COMPANY.