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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-12-03

aching, for he had been walking thel
whole night, and got wet through, and
dry again, and wet through again, half a
dozen times, he found himself once
more at Chain Court, and knocking at
Mr.. Craddock's door.
Have you heard anything?" he de-
manded, hoarsely. You havei" he
said sternly. as he read the old mans
face. Quick! quick! for Heavens
sake, mani" and he put his hand to mis-
brow; but the next moment he re-
covered his self-command. What is
it?" he said; tell me at once-good
or bad?''
MY lord, it. it's bad said the old
man, half frightened by the drawn
white face. with its hollow, piercing
eyes.
Lord Villiars seized him by the arm
and swung him around.
Tell mel" he shouted. Tell me!
MY lord" gasped the old man,
we've found her-she's dead"
Lord Villiars' cold hand loosened It's
grasp, and he turned his back and COW
cred his face with his hands.
A minute or two might have uassed
and then, still with his face averted, he
said, in so changed a voice, so broken
! and weak that it might have belonged
to old Craddock himself:
Tell me all; then take me to her.
| Craddock repeated his lesson in
fear and trembling, and Lord Villiars
uttered no sound, made no movement
until it was finished.
Then he turned, and at sight of his
face old Craddock shrank back. II
was white to the lips, and like that OF
a man crushed to the earth and utterly
wrecked.
Now take me to her." he said, al
most inaudibly.
They reached the dismal spot at last
and found themselves in the police
station. Even here Lord Villiars utter
ed no word, but stood like man deaf
and dumb, while old Craddock croaked
out their errand.
There was but little light in the cell
but Lord Villiars did not need much
light. His eyes fell upon the CLOAK
with its antique clasp, and a shuddel
ran through his strong frame 1t was
the cloak his darling had worn when
he had first seen her on the terrace al
the Void.
And here it was wrapped round his
darling. Dead! dead! dead
Once he bent as if to kiss her. but
lie drew back No! his last kiss Should
be the one he had given her when ne
left her happy, trusting, and hopeful
in their lodgings.
1t was so he would strive to remem
Der and bear her in his memory. and
not as now, not as she lay dead and
cold
Come away, my lord, come away
F., croaked Craddock, hoarsely, and Lord
! Villiars suffered them to lead him into
i the daylight.
But the long hours of exposure, the
awful suspense. the agony of the dis
covery had done their work, and before
an hour had elapsed Stuart, Earl U
Villiars, was lying helpless and ravini
in delirious fever.
For weeks he lay lowering on tn,
brink of the gulf across which n,
| thought that Joan had passed, longing
, for the death that comes so seldom
when prayed for; but after awhile n
: grew strong enough to form some de
sire, some distinct plan. And it wa
) this--to get away from England, to pu
/ miles of land and sea between him ant
} the spot where he had seen and learn
ed to love her
4 Lord Villiars sent for Mr.. Craddock
who came cringing and rubbing hi
) hands, before the gaunt figure of thu
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-12-03
CHAPTER XXI.
Fate's Puppets.

Lord Stuart Villiars was almost mad
with suspense and despair. Hour and
hour, by daylight and through the
night, he had continued his search,
and every hour which passed him
farther. as it seemed, from success
his agony and despair increased. lie
had neither slept nor eaten since Joan
had disappeared, and his appearance
was that of man who had been smit-
ten by some bad news told to him
without preparation.
Weary, his brain on fire. his limbs
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-12-03
drew out his purse.

drew out his purse.
"You will have some trouble-have
already had some," he said in
subdued tone; you must let me give
you this. | will come down in the
morning and-and-make arrange
ments. May put this, her cloak,
round her, poor thing?"
Certainly, SIR said the inspector.
Royce, sull very much overcome,
begged that cab might be called,
and had himself driven to the West
End.
He knew that the girl whom he had
claimed was not Joan Ormsby: would
he be able to convince others that
she was? If he could succeed IN
doing so he would have the path
cleared for him; and if Joan OrmsDy
should be alive-and something
seemed to whisper to him that she
was-there should be no one to inter-
fere with him.
Royce had has dinner at his club,
spent a pleasant evening and went
home to bed, and not until he had had
a comfortable breakfast did he start
.
for Chain Court.
| Mr.. .raddock hurried to the door
at the first sound of his peculiar
knock, and letting him in carefully
fastened the door after him.
| ANY news, Royce?" he demanded
eagerly, his eyes scanning the hand
some, impenetraLle face. Have you
found herr"
Yes, | have found her." saia
cold and dead at the mortuary at
Limehouse."
Mr.. Craddock fell back.
"You-you-may be mistaken" he
gasped.
There Is no mistake, there is no
time to lose; Stuart Villiars may be
here at any moment, and you will
have to take him there to identify
her. Listen TO me, there is no mis-
take. She wears the clothes answer
ling to the description. The cloak is
still round her. OF course, she is al.
tered, but there is no getting over
the cloak. Take him there and show
her to him. They will tell you that
lpaSsed as her brother. 1t was neces.
Isary. Hush" fer Mr.. Craddock was
Iclawing at the air and uttering groans
and male0lctions.
There is no help for 1t. The girl is
dead, but we may yet be able to maks
something out of the business. What
we want to do is to hush the affair up
For his own sake he will have hel
buried quietly; have taken means eC
keep it out of the papers. Persuade
him to leave the whole of the arrange
ments in your hands, and l Will see t.
ii all. You can charge him up to the
hilt; that is one consolation for oul
disappointment. All you have to do i:
to carry out my instructions. l am go
ing now. There is the address," anC
he handed it to old Craddock. Take
Villiars down there as soon as h,
comes, and keep the thing quiet" ant
with nod, as cool as II he had saun
tered in to have simple morning
chat he passed out.
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SO NEARLY LOST
zsssSS ESSss EsEEHsE
Continued.
By CHAlLns 0AIvIou

SOillluuOu.
AL this moment short gentleman,
with good looking face and a dark
mustache, came hurry ing in.
Mr.. Giffard, the manager" said
Emily.
Now, them" he shouted, quickly
and imperatively. That's right, All
sit here as if you've got two years be-
lore you, instead of two weeks. Why
en- earth don't you begin? The band
IS waiting, and so am l, and for good
ness gracious sake get on the stage"
The whole company, thus exhorted,
rose and made for the door, and Emily,
holding Joan's hand, carried her with
her
Stand there" she said in a low
voice, placing her in the wings, land
don't move or say anything to any one
| shall soon be done''
Then there was a strain of music
and Emily-now Miss Montressor-
came down the stage on her toes Pres
emily there was more music, and Miss
Mazurka started forward and struck
en- attitude.
A wire which Joan could just distin-
guish was let down from the stage, and
Miss Mazurka put her hand on it.
I'm not going up now. she said, de-
cidedly; mot till the dress rehearsal
Then there was a rush OF girls dane
ing down to the foot-lights, someone
called out, THAT will do" and Emily
came tripping to Joan's side.
"All over" she said; land now we'll
go home. You've seen rehearsal
dear"
AS she spoke she reached the stage
door, and was passing out, when Joan
felt her arm pulled, and stopping, step
red back
What is it," she said.
Wait minute; there's man out
side there | don't like
Joan looked out and saw handsome
gentleman standing beside a cab. It
was the man who had come up to her
yesterday in the park. Instinctively
she shrank back into the dark passage.
Its Miss Mazurka's young man,
said Emily, in low voice. Hes wait
ing for her. Handsome, isn't he? And
yet somehow l don't like him. |
always think he's sneering even when
he's trying to be pleasant"
At this moment Miss Mazurka pass
ed them.
"Ah, Royce!" she said laughing;
.'waiting?"
"Yes," he said, with a smile which
curved his lips. But l can only put
you in your cab. I've got important
business this morning.
you always have got some bust
ness or other" she said.
But never more important than
this ne retorted. Don't keep me,
there's a good girl" and he put her
in the cab. Il will come and see you
later"
The cab drove off and Royce stood
for second, and then, calling another
cab, got in and seated himself.
Drive to Scotland Yard he said.
Come along" said Emily; hes
gone. thank goodness-why, how very
pale you are!"
Am II" said Joan, with little wan
smile.
Eyes. Do you know him?'
NO" she answered. Il have seen
him once, yesterday, but-but every
thing reminds me of yesterday"
She paused and smiled wan little
smile. But l am going to forget
everything up to today-everything."
, 1903-09-30

Borough Solicitor w. E. Zeller, who
met with an accident three weeks ago,
is getting along nicely and his physi-
clan allowed him to go to his Philadel-
phia office today from his home in
Vineland.
Druggist and Mrs. H. f. Seeley, of
Philadelphia, are down for the week in
their cottage on Wildwood avenue.
They have rented their cottage for the
winter to Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Dubois,
of Elmer, who will take possession next
week.
Marter w. Gladstone Heating, son
of Henry Heating, merchant tailor,
corner of Pacific and Cedar avenues
was down on a visit to Wildwood from
Philadelphia on Sunday to see his
father and also to visit one of his for
mer sehoolmates who resides in Angle
sea-. Master Heating is learning to be
an electrical engineer. Mr.. Heating is
learning to be an electrical engineer.
Ma. Heating is somewhat of an athlete
and suggests that a branch of the Y. M.
&. A. should be started for the benefit
of the young men in this section where
they could spend their evenings during
the winter months. Mr.. Heating was
a member of the Association in Phila-
delphia and competed on different oc-
casions for important prizes. He held
the championship two years in sue
cessiOn as a half-mile runner and is in
possession of a number of valuable
trophies which he prizes very highly.
, 1903-09-30
NEW BUILDINGS FOR NORTH
WILDWOOD.

John H. Beecher, sales agent for the
North Wildwood Land company, re-
ports the following sales: Two lots ON
18th street, neal the Megargee cottage,
to James h. Glenn, of Philadelphia,
who is having plans prepared for a cot
tage. -Four lots to Chas. K. Scull on
26th street. Two lots at oath and Penn
sylvania to Carl A. Peterson,
who is having plans prepared for a
handsome cottage. AT the corner of
25th and Pennsylvania avenues Fred
erick Sutton, treasurer of the West Jer-
sey Electric company, will erect u large
and handsome cottage, the plans and
specifications for which are now in the
hands of the builders for bids. VIM.
ID. Moore, of Haddonfield, will build a
cottage on Goth street, between Central
and Pennsylvania avenues, and his
father, Henry d. Moore, will erect q
handsome property Oh the west side of
Central avenue, between oath and 25th
streets.
, 1903-09-30
HOLLY BEACH RIPPLES
ABOUT YOU AND
YOUR FRIENDS MIXED WITH
a BATCH OF INTEREST
ING LOCAL NEWS
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO YOU

During the heavy thunder storm
about seven o'clock last Sunday eve
ming lightning struck the house on
Davis Venue belonging to John i.
Anderson and occupied by Mr.. Han
son, a fisherman. The bolt struck the
back part of the house and and DANA
ged the kitchen roof somewhat. The
shock caused Mrs. Hanson to become
bysterical and for sometime afterward
she was quite i'll from its effects.
Andrew Charlson, the Nineland con-
tractor and builder and mover of build
ings, was on the island today. He has
established a branch moving outfit at
Holly Beach and has the contract to
raise the BeachWood and move it a dis
lance of three feet. He has recently
contracted TO move two houses at Mil
may for Rev. Joseph Taylor and a
house for a party at Millyille.
Miss Margaret Kemper, of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday here with her ia
ther, who has a confectionery store at
the corner of Schellinger and Pacific
acenues. She is a very charming
young lady and quite a favorite among
her circle of friends in the city.
japanese goods souvenirs, shell goods,
euchre prizes, large assortment at r.. w.
Ryan's japanese Bazaar. X
Barker House arrivals the past week
have been Leslie 5. Ludlam, Court
House; j. ID. Collins, John johnson,
Camden; James Prentiss, Philadelphia.
The Holly Beach Fire company con
template holding a ball on Thursday
evening, October 10. 1t will be held in
the ball room of the new hall and mu-
sic will be provided for the occasion.
Mary J. Riley has closed up her cot
tage on Spencer avenue and on Thurs
day last returned to Philadelphia for
the winter.
VIM. a. Vanaman, Jr., of Melville,
has purchased a lot on Garfield avenue
and will erect a pretty cottage thereon
at once.
d. p. Haley, of Eldora, Cape May
county, has bought three lots ON Lean
ing avenue and is arranging to have
them graded at once.
The Centre House arrivals the past
week have been Miss Eunice Killianm,
| w. L. Stewart and wife, Miss E. S.
TAFT, Miss NJ. Hirst, Miss NJ. Maxwell,
Philadel phia; A. r. Rossel, Camden;
O. NJ. Fox, Norristown, Pa; B. D.
Collins, MilIville.
Charles Helm, Lewis Ballinger and
August Miller, of Camden, were down
on Sunday.
w. H. Bright and j. Albert Harris
attended the Trenton fair this week.
E. Austermuhl, of Camden, was
among the Sunday visitors.
Sherman Barnes and a select number
of friends, all of South Seaville, have
been out with a pack of hounds during
TIE past week fox hunting.
Great Bargains in Fall Dress Goods
for children's school dresses. Pretty
plaids for waists for 15c. and 25c.
Mech & Co. x
Don't forget, the boys will soon need
school shoes. You can always get the
best for your money at Glickman's. \
, 1903-09-30
MT. HOLLY FAIR.
October 6, Z, and s, 1903.


To further accommodate those desir-
ing to visit the Fair at Mt. Holly, n. j.,
on the above dates, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets from all stations on the United
Railroads of New Jersey Division, in
New Jersey, and from Atlantic City,
Millville, Bridgeton, Salem, Penngrove,
and intermediate stations on the West
Jersey and Seashore Railroad, at re-
duced rates, including admission to
the Fair grounds.
Special trains will be run as follows;
from Philadelphia Market Street
Wharf: On October 6, I, and s, at SIP
A. NJ, and on October s, only at 8
a. NJ, stopping at all principal stations
between Camden and BurlingtOn; On
October Z and s only at 1920 A. NJ,
and on October s only at lilo a. NJ,
stopping at all principal stations except
Riyerton and Delanco; on October I
and s on the Medford Branch, connect
ing with train leaving Haddonfield at
7.40 A. NJ; on October 7 and s, from
Trenton, Bordentown, and East Bur-
lington, leaving Trenton at $50 A. Nj
and on the same dates from stations on
the kinkora Branch, leaving Kinkora
at sos. A. Nj.
For specific information consult
ticket agents.
, 1903-09-30
WILDWOOD.

w. G. Wilson, the we'll known Potts
vile insurance agent, is down with his
mother for a few weeks occupying their
cottage on Pine avenue. Mr.. Wilson
notes with satisfaction the many i'm
provements on every hand.
The island will have the advantages
the coming winter of a 100 minute train
with a parlor car between Cape May
and Philadelphia. The winter sched-
ule of the West Jersey and Seashore
railroad, it is said, will go into effect
on Tuesday, October 9th.
The new trolley road to the fishing
grounds and for excursion parties on
the island is an attraction that will be
appreciated and will have a marked
effect on the price of property. Baker
Bros.
A regular adjourned meeting of Coun-
Gil was held Monday evening. Collec-
tor VanHOrn presented his bond in the
sun of $1,000, with George Ferris and
DR.. N. A. Cohen as bondsmen, which
was accepted. The tax duplicate for
1903 was accepted from Assessor Wash
burn and turned owe to the collector.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Leaning and
daughter, of Morton, Pa, who have
been stopping at Willard Hall for the
past fortnight, left for their home this
week. DIR. and Mrs. William A. Pierce,
of Philadelphia, were Sunday guests
there.
Wildwood has churches, places of
amusement and al atmosphere of order
and comfort that is pleasing to the
thousands of visitors to this rapidly
growing resort. Baker Bros.
Mrs. r. w. Ryan and sister spent
Monday in Philadelphia.
Charles H. Sykes, of Alabama, who
has been clerking at Wildwood Bazaar,
left for New York on Tuesday where he
will attend the school of art.
Among the Hotel Dayton arrivals
the past week have been f. Sutton,
j. F. Tatem, Haddontield; w. G. Deitz,
A. A. Bellenburg. NJ. Straube, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Hoffman, V. +. Hammond
and wife, Miss Hammond, Mrs. l.. w.
Rose, j. Rhea Craig, Jr., Frank q En-
glish, Miss G. Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry H. Platt, Mrs. l.. G. Hartman,
Mrs. w. G. Beecher, A. NJ. Christ,
Philadelphia; Postmaster H. E. Rich
ardson, Court House; Thomas J Brown,
Mount Joy, Pa; Miss G. H. Quenzer,
Brooklyn, N. Y; Mrs. A. NJ. Parsons,
Fabbington, Pa.
VIM. G. Hand, d. d. S., of Court
House, will be at DR.. Cohen's drug
store Tuesdays and Fridays.
Splendid cement and fiagstone side
walks and curblng have taken the
place of sandy, muddy or uneven walks
and wooden curb and our streets are
hard, smooth and clean. Baker Bros
, 1903-09-30

drawn in favor of n. r. S. Yewdall
for $50. 45. Mr.. Yewdall holds a mort
gage of So, 200 on the hall and this was
a balance due him in the transaction.
1t was ordered that the money derived
from the sale of the old borough hall
and lot, from tavern and commercial
licenses, from the sale of the pavilion
bath houses and fixtures, aud from the
sale of maps to date, amounting to
S1,376.65, be placed in the contingent
fund. Council adjourned to meet
again on Thursday evening, October |.
Lilburn Hoffman, principal of the
Anglesea public school, moved last
Friday into Major Harwood's cottage
on Third avenue.
Al. Risley is having his boat arranged
for cod fishing this winter.
Mrs. Mary Brobson, Mrs. George
Firth and Mrs. Samuel A. Buck went
to the fishing banks on Wednesday of
last week, on the Ocean City. Mes
DANES Brobson and Firth are enthusi-
astic over their first trip over the bound
ing e a
e. Sherwood and William Downs, of
Elmer, spent Monday and Tuesday
here and went to the fishing banks
with Capt. Joe Ludlam.
You can buy the famous w. L..
Douglass and Walk-Over shoes at
Glickman's.
When troubled with constipation try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no gripping or other unpleasant
effect. For sale by Cohen Bros, Wild
wood; G. w. Dougherty, Anglesea; M.
l.. Branin, Holly Beach.
The Hyzer cottage at the corner of
Chestnut and New York avenues has
been rented by Druggist Dougherty to
VIM. Streeker, who will move there
from the Eddie Shivers cottage.
Mrs. Harry Walls and children went
to Philadelphia on Tuesday to reside.
Fine groceries, teas and coffees, Meri-
dale butter, Ayrmont butter, fine hams
and bacon at Wildwood Bazaar. r. w.
Ryan.
N. r. S. Yewdall and family are
spending these fine days in their cot
tage here.
j.. Albert Harris, president of the
Wildwood Borough Council, was an
interested spectator at the Council
meeting last Thursday night.
Gunners' leggings in different varie-
ties from 75c. to $1.25 at Glickman's. 3
Councilman George Ent will go to
Philadelphia the latter part of the week
to witness the cricket match.
, 1903-09-30
$40, 900 IN IMPROVEMENTS AT
WILDWOOD.

A project which means much for the
future development of Wildwood is now
being planned by Baker Brothers, the
founders of Wildwood. 1t is the filling
in and the grading of several squares of
land west of Park avenue, between
Wildwood avenue and 26th street on
the north. This work will begin in
October and will be accomplished by
means of machinery. The sand for the
fill will be pumped from Post creek, a
nearby stream, and conveyed through
pipes to the place of deposit. This i'm
provement will enlarge the borders of
populated Wildwood and bring into
market a lot of land that will be taxa
BILE and which will prove to be a valua-
BILE source of revenue to the borough.
The sum of $40, 900 or more will be ex-
pended to bring about this improve
ment.
, 1903-09-30
Rio Grande Scraps.

Some of the Five Mile Beach officials
with their ladies inspected the canning
factory last Saturday. The employees
are now working full time.
Frank Hand has finished an addition
to his house, except the painting. Mr.;
painting the cottage of Christian Stoltz
on Maple avenue.
Walter ID. Hand and Leander Hand
have each bored for water and have
new pumps.
DR.. n. a. Cohen, of Wildwood, was
ashore on Sunday attending to some
patients.
, 1903-09-30
Two Houses to be Raised.

d. f. Pickering, now of Wildwood,
who has had valuable experience in the
raising and moving of buildings at
Atlantic City and Ocean City, has the
contract TO raise the cottage of James
ID. Winchell on Pine avenue, and also
the cottage of NJ. I'LL oil wildwood
avenue, formerly the Laid cottage.
Both properties will be raised about
three feet, 50 as to allow n basement.
Collector b. V. Nanhorn has the CON
tract TO enclose the basement and for
the finishing work of both houses.
, 1903-09-30
The Reception Committee vas COM
posed of the following members
Elias w. Forcum Chief,
Charles Norton,
Jesse u. Mathuse. and

pOSeu OF M
Elias w. Forcum Chief,
Charles Norton,
Jesse d. Mathuse, and
Cecil Ober.
Lester Smith and Capt. f. Cromwell
were especially conspicuous in their
efforts to show a good time to the boys
from the adjoining boroughs, not to say
the least of John Wilson, the j~anitor,
who was kept busy showing the differ
ent parts of the building to visitors,
after which they were escorted down
to the firemens quarters where a
bountiful refreshment was served, con-
sisting of choice cakes, sandwiches
and temperate beverages, which was
given by the firemen. The affair will
be long remembered by the young
people present, in addition to the op-
portunity afforded to the older ones to
inspect the building throughout. a
new chemical engine has been appro-
priated for by Council, in addition to
700 feet more hose, which will give a
total of 800 feet for this department.
Every precaution is being taken for the
general safety of property owners in
the event of fire and the borough is
doing its utmost to advance this de-
partment as fast as the financial con-
ditlon will permit. The interest taken
by this body of worthy citizens who
have brought this branch of the Vol
unteer Fire Association up to its present
standard of efficiency reflects the ut
, 1903-09-30

most credit. The Mayor was jubilant
in his praises of the men who comprise
this body and said that nothing would
be left updone during his administra-
tive term that lay within his province
to promote in Council.
The following is a list Of some of
those present, it being impossible to
obtain the names of all PRESENT.
Mrs. Tillie Smith,
j." Ida Ober,
S. Barnett,
Mr.. Eli Barnett,
Mrs. Sherman DoWler,
:" Katie Smith,
Flossie Smith,
Bessie Smith,
I" Hannah McKain,
I" Mary b. Foster,
I" Lizzie Mathuse,
/" Mamie ODER,
Lizzie Clark,
Libby Barnett,
:" Minnie Lee,
Lizzie Barnett,
Robert Bright.
Ss'ss Ethel Shaw,
Eva Washburn,
I" Eleanor Hart,
Bessie Mytinger,
I" Elizabeth Forcum,
I" Hester Forcum,
Reba Bowers,
Rena Malloy,
Rebecca Forcum,
Anna Thompson and Mr..
OJ1 Mrs II hnu1op
, 1903-09-30
In Praise of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoee Remedy.

"Allow me to give you a few words
in praise of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" says
Mr.. John Hamlet, of Eagle Pass, Texas.
" L suffered one week with bowel
trouble and took all kinds of medi-
cine without getting any relief, when
my friend, Mr.. G. Johnson, amerchant
here, advised me to take this remedy.
After taking one dose / felt greatly
relieved and when | had taken the
third dose was entirely cured. | thank
you from the bottom of my heart for
putting this great remedy in the hands
of mankind" For sale by Cohen
Bros, Wildwood; g. w. Dougherty,
Anglesea; M. l.. Branin Holly Beach.