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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER XIV.
The Original of the Picture.


About the time Lord Villiars and
Joan reached Paddington, Mordaunt
Royce was sitting at his breakfast.
Now, though Mordaunt Royce was
one of the best known men in fashion
able London few knew anything about
his inner life-that is, his home life.
For years past he had been the
jackal which has found food for Mr..
Craddock, of Chain Court, Fench crch
Street. 1t had been his duty to hunt
down the noble game, the rich scions
of the aristocracy, and drive them
into the den of his master, there to be
devoured and have their bones picked
clean
But during the last week or two
something else had sprung up to en-
ploy his acute brain.
Ever since Elijah Craddock had
told him the story of Stuart villiars
and the lost will. his restless mind had
been on the work. the two millions
doomed before him, and haunted him
day and night.
, He felt assured. with Craddock.
that will existed, and that LordStuaTt
Villiars had no right to the vast prop
erty, but he was still no nearer finding
the rightful owner, and the rich booty
still evaded his grasp.
For some time past he had not Wis.
/ tied the old man.
But this morning he resolved to pay
Chain Court a visit; it might be that
the old man had something to tell him
respecting the two millions: he might
have discovered something II was a
lovely morning. and Royce. who EN-
joyed nature-when she wore her best
dress-thought he would go round by
the Park
He lit a choice cigar-one of Lord
Bertie's, by the way-and sauntered
through the gates. Mordaunt Royce
made his way to the end of the gravel
path. and was about to cross the road
! into Ptccadily, when he saw a slim
girlfsh figure hurry over the crossing.
and after pausing a moment to look to
right and left uncertainty. sink on to
one of the seats by the rails.
aAN "oN a hCNb anu CNOSS observer.
/ and in an instant he saw that the
figure belonged to young girl. that
ii was graceful. and that il was at.
tired in a costume that, though not
stylish or fashionable. was that of a
lady.
This was quite enough to whet his
curiosity and make him DESTROYS of
seeing her face
He crossed over, and stopping lust
in front of her, said in his softest
voice:
I beg your pardon Did you speak
, to me?"
Joan, for ii was she. dropned her
hands from her face, and looked up at
him.
M1rdaunt Royce was never guilty Of
starting, or expressing any emotion
, resembling surprise. or he would have
started then. AS it was he was
speeches. for moment struck dumb
by the wonderful beauty and misery
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
THE POOR MANS FISH.
1t is the Catfish and 1t is Alum
dant.

1t is the Catfish and 1t is Alum
dant.
In northern lakes and streams the.
bullhead or hornpout does not al
ways seem to be so willy as the south
ern catfishes were usually during
the daytime, says Shooting and Fish
ing. Although the best time to angle
for hornpout is about dusk or after
dark, they are not infrequently caught
in the daytime, much to the annoy
ance of the still fisher for black bass,
pickerel and other fishes When horn
pout begin to bite, if other fish are
desired, it is necessary to seek an
other berth. They will take live
fish or dead fish bait or frogs with
equal readiness. If, however, horn
pouts are wanted, angleworms are the
best bait.
Catfish are pre- eminently poor
mans fish. They not only afford
him a cheap food fish, but become so
abundant in time and there is so,
much demand for them ths i.
AOiu pay MS lhuuollsy
ing their cheapness. They may be
raised in artificial ponds or in ponds
unsuited to other fish. They propa-
gate rapidly and prolifically and grow
fast. Therefore, there can be no oh
lection to the introduction of them
into waters unsuited to other fishes
or in which other fishes do not occur,
provided there is no danger of escape
into waters where they would prove.
an undesirable acquisition owing to
the Objectionable characters already
enumerated. The past attempts to
introduce them into European waters.
from the records cited, would seem
hardly extensive enough to prPe
their adaptability or unsuitabilitv to
those waters.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19

of the girlish face lifted to his gaze.
Il thought you spoke he SAID,
softly and encouragingly.
No" said Joan. Then her eyes
wandered from his face to the trees in
front of her, and then back again.
Where is this? What place is
this - she asked, in a dull, leaden
voice.
This is Hyde Park" he replied, as
softly as before; "are you looking for
anyone?"
mo, no." she murmured, wildly;
mo one, thanks" and she rose and
went quickly past him.
Royce stood for a moment looking
after her, sorely tempted to follow
then, with shrug of his shoulders, he
went to the gate and called a hanson,
and told the driver to take him to
Fenchurch Street.
Old Craddock was seated on his
high stool, porting over his account
book; but at sight of the gentlemanly
dressed figure, climbed down and shot
the Dolt In the door.
Come at last" he calculated.
Where on earth have you been? Eth
where have you been?"
What is the matter?" demanded
Royce, coolly taking out a cigar and
lighting it.
I've been expecting you for days, .
said old Craddock, eagerly. "Iye
something to tell you" and he told the
story of Stuart Villiars visit to the
Void with the Oliver party, and the
discovery of the portrait and it's resem-
blance to Joan.
rs that all?" said Royce, coolly. "A
matter of mere resemblance. There
Is nothing in that
Nothing in that" echoed old Grad.
dock Il tell you the slightest thing
may prove clue. | tell you this girl,
this Joan Ormsby, was the image of
the portrait. | never saw anything
like it! And remember she is not a
daughter of this Colonel Oliver! She
is his ward, as he calls her. Nobody
knows anything about her! Mark
that"
There may be something in it," he
said, carelessly. But where is the
portrait?''
Old Craddock shuffled to large safe
and unlocked it. and brought out a
black wooden case.
Mordaunt Royce stepped forward to
look at the portrait with a careless
nonchalant air. cigar in hand, then
suddenly he bent over the picture with
an exclamation of establishment.
We'll, well.' demanded old Grad
dock. What is it?"
What is it," reiterated Mordaunt
Royce. Why, saw the original in
Hyde Park this morning-an hour
half an hour ago."
Wrong for once, Royce, my boy.
The girl that this is like is at Deer
combe, in Devonshire."
Il don't care" commenced Royce.
when the door behind them was
shaken violently.
The old man seized the portrait. re-
stored it to the safe. and. pointing TO
an inner office, waited until Royce had
slipped in; then he opened the door.
and stalwart figure strobe past him.
1t was Lord Villiars-pale and asi-
tated,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER XVI.
The Lost Bride.

Half an hour after Joan had glided
tremblingly down the stairs and into
the street Lord Villiars returned.
He had been down to Doctors Com
mons and obtained as much informa.
ton about the laws of marriage in ten
minutes as many men acquire in a life
time; and he HAD made what arrange
ments were possible. There would be
some delay. but it could not be helped.
and he felt that he could still depend
on Joan's trust and faith in him.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19

AS he opened the door OF the sitting
room his face took upon itself the
lovers fond smile, and he had almost
spoken her name when, on looking
round, he saw that the room was
empty, and at the same moment he
noticed the odor of a recently smoked
cigar.
1t struck him as rather strange; he
had not noticed it when he was look
ing over the rooms in the morning.
However, no doubt Joan was in the
dressing room, and he would st down
and wait until she came back
Ten minutes passed-ten precious
minutes!-and then he strobe across
the room and knocked gently at the
door.
There was no answer, and fearful of
alarming her, he went back to the
chair and tried little more patience.
Then he got up again, and this time
called to her, gently and quietly.
There was still no answer. and puz
zled, but not yet alarmed by any
means, he rang the bell.
Has anyone been here, anyone to
see Mrs. Newlands he endured
quickly.
Now London landladies are sharp
witted; they enjoy various and mani
fold experiences, and they learn, like
the wild animals, to be cute and self
defensive.
So Mrs. Parsons. seeming trouble,
at drst stared blankly at the fireplace.
then replied blandly:
Anyone to see her? oh. no."
GO" said Lord Villiars. his face
growing paler as it seemed each mo-
ment-'"go and look over the house. go
and examine the other rooms, upstairs,
anywhere! She may have mistaken
her way. Go quickly, please!'
The landlady, still more suspicious
and still more convinced that safety
lay in silence and discretion. left the
room, and Lord Villiars paced up and
down with feverish Impotence
"Well?" he demanded, when she re-
turned.
No. sir, your good lady is not in
the house; I've looked every where
she must have gone out. sir! She may
have run out to buy something
mo, no. it is impossible!" cried
Lord Villiars, hoarsely. when came
in the door was open-the street
door,
Then she has slipped out quite un
awares, sir" she said with an air of
conviction
Lord Villiars put his hand to his
forehead, vainly trying to leap to some
conclusion, some clue to the mystery.
In confused bewilderment he seized
his hat.
Tiff my wife should return while
| am away" he said, tell her that
shall be back directly, and that she
is on no account to leave the house
again"
Very well. sir" said Mrs. Parsons,
and she let him go without saying
word of Lord BERTHE.
Where could she go? To whom
could she fly? There was no one, As
he pondered, he suddenly remembered
Mr.. Craddock. Joan had met him. and
knew that he lived in London, and that
he was lawyer. If she were lost she
might recollect the old man. and ask
to be taken to him.
The thought gave him fresh hope.
and he went straight to Chain Court
Fenchurch Street.
Has anyone called here for me?"
he asked. abruptly.
Called here-for you, my lord? No.
said Mr.. Craddock, his head on one
side. like a jackdaw's. his eyes fixed
curiously on the stern. handsome face.
Did you expect anyone. my lord?"
Yes-no-I do not know" said Lord
Nilliars. confusedly.
The old man stood regarding him
keenly.
I'm afraid something IS the matter;
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
The Record,

Young man." said the stern parent
do you know what is the greatest aim
in life?" '---'
Sure" said the unregenerate. that
teller On tn lndianny wot smashed tn
oullseye five straight at half a mile
with thirteen incher."-Balt;more
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
His Problem.

When a man becomes narticu,.-,,,
severe and bitter about feminine fol-
lies commented the philosopher ~
always wonder what his wife has baan
dolng--if he's a married man"
And if he isn't"
why, then, give him no consider.
alton at all"-Chicago Evening d.,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-11-19
BY THE COUFT.

General charter authority to define
nuisances is held, in State ex rel
indianapolis Union R. Co. IndD 60 l..
r. A. S3l, not to empower a municipal
corporation to declare anything a nuis-
ance per sc which in fact was NOT
recognized as such by the common law
Inc proprletors of a saloon are held
in Curran VS.. Olson (Minn.) COL, r
A. 1888 to be liable for an iniurv to .
guest therein caused by a third nerso,
pouring over his feet, while he was
asleep, alcohol procured from the bar-
tender, and setting fire to the Same
In Letson VS.. Letson, 80 N. Y. Sum.
1882. the New York Supreme court
appellate division. Fourth denar+-
menD holds that where a father
during his lifetime executed a deed on
his land to one of his sons. which deod
the son obtained possession OF in an
unlawful manner after the fathers
death, and placed on record and
thereupon a brother, claiming a ono
fourth interest in the land as heir of
the deceased, brought an action TO
nave the deed set aside and the record
thereof cancelled. court of equity
has jurisdiction to grant the relief
asked, even though the one bringing
the action is not in possession of the
premises. See Howarth VS.. Howartb
% N. Y. Supp 7S5, and Moores VS.
Townshend, 1O2 N. Y. Ss7.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

But who would have thought a few
years ago that an Illinois democrat
would be elected commander.in.chief
Of the q. "A. r.?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Patient And Physician.

The Massachusetts Medical society
is moving to secure legislation for the
protection Of the confidential rela-
tons between physician and patient,
The lawyer and Clergyman q have
the protection of the law for their
professional secrets against the ques4
tions Of examining counsel. and the
argument is that the consultation and
confidential conference between the
doctor and the patient, which the law
does not protect, should be held equal
" sacred in the courts. When called
into court as witnesses the respect in
which condolences given to the twa
other professional men are held falls
away from the doctor. He can be
forced to reveal that which has been
given to him under pledge of secrecy.
and this is revolving to his sense OF
honor. Hence the protest and appeal
which come from the state medical
society.-The Springfield Republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
The Worm Turns.

They We're almost ready to start, and,
like d good husband. Mr.. Smoker wait
ed patiently for his wife 10 put the fin
ishing touches 10 her toilet. She was
adjusting her hat and took i hat pin
from a big cushion. Suddenly she ex-
claimed.
II think It's a shane.n
Yes, my dear, ~ncrvously assented
Mr.. Smoker.
II mean the way these writer's say
that women sharpen lead pencils and
open cans with their husbands razors.,
"Yes, my dear"
Yes. Now, l never do such things
with your razor, and / don't believe
any woman does as the writers allege.
l looked at your n nee when | had
a box of sardines to open, but it was so
sharp and SO wabbly In the handle that
l was afraid to use 1t. Besides, when
I want to sharpen a pencil and have no
knife | nibble q point on it,
Yes, my dear
"But IL the writer's wish to put some
thing true in the papers why don't they
go for the men who use their wives
hat pins for pipe cleaners? Ugh. you
nasty brutes..y
Mr.. Smoker forgot to say yes, my
dear.'-New York Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
TRACK AND TRAIN


Fireman Haslett is still III.
Fireman Stowe has reported.
Engineer Uhrig is on the sick list
Fireman Fletcher has reported for
Engineer A. 2. Fletcher is taking a
lay on.
Engineer Daniels is one Of the doc
e
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!,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

One Of his b~iographers declares that
II he had searched the whole kingdom
the evangelist John Wesley would
hardly have found n woman more I'M.
suitable than she whom he married.
She did not ever confine herself to her
tongue in her attacks. More than once
she laid violent hands on him. Jack"
said John Hampson to his son. Il was
once on the point of committing
murder. 1t was when | was in the
north of Ireland and l went into a
room and found Mrs. Wesley foaming
with fury. Her husband was on the
floor, where she had been trailing him
by the hair Of his head, and she her
self was still holding in her hand ven
cradle locks which she had plucked out
by the roots. l felt,p continued Hamp-
son, who was a giant Of a man, though
not one Of Wesley's warmest friends
II felt as though l could have knocked
the soul out Of neutrality-suspicious.
Magazine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Conditions Ripening For Reciprocity

Conditions Ripening For Reciprocity.
Conditions being what they are in
Canada-the differences in race and In
practical training and all that-we
should probably find 1t altogether too
difficult to operate the Canadian
provinces as states under our govern
ment. Besides, there is no material
advantage which annexation couli
give that may not be had through a
simple reciprocity treaty. For this lat.
ter the conditions in both countries
seem to be Observation-Disclosures
Journal (rep.)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

Fortunately for Young corbett'
that isi't his real name.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
LAND SCRIP.

BY the $ OF so-called land scrip
title can be obtained to government
land without cultivation or residence
thereon. All you need to do Is to give
description and show the land to be
OF the proper kind; we do the rest. BY
reason of the exhaustion OF the supply
which has been quite limited the price
is advancing. We have q small amount
yet on hand to sell, that is fully guar.
anteed. We also deal In real estate,
loans and investments.
HUGO SEABURG,
7-s9-4mo. Springer. N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Moorish Baths.

In Spain, while the Moors were In the
ascendency, luxurious hot baths were
established. They were used In con
nection with the religious rites Of II
lam. The Islamites were required Ia
battle frequently. The ann Of
bathing was as follows:
After undressing, the bather is wrap
ped in a wooden coat, sandals are put
on and he walks TO the hot bath. After
n thorough hot bath all parts of the
body are rubbed. The soles Of the feet
are rubbed with pumicc stone, then the
body is anointed with oil and sprinklcd
with perfumed powders.
When the Moors were driven out Of
Spain the first thing the people did was
to destroy the Moorish bath houses.
This was done because Of religious
prejudice against the Moors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
The Remedy.

It is reported that so per cent OF
Wyoming sheep are scabby. The rem.
ely is obvious. Wyoming sheep
wne should be compelled TO dip
their sheep not only once but twice
or thrice a year in order to get rid Of
the seab. Out Of 5000 flocks Of sheep
recently inspected by government in.
spectors only three were found to be
clean. New Mexico flock owners
should take care that similar condi
tions do not arise in this territory.
New Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Three Curious Epitnphs,

In a cemetery near Dublin the fol.
lowing words appear on a tombstone:
Here lies John Hurley, whose father
and mother died while on their way
home from America. II they had lived
they would have been buried here
The following cpitaph ndorns the
tomb of n gravedigger In the Taibach
cemetery III the south OF Wales:
"Hurrah, comrades, parson Is dead
IL he had lived he would have buried
all of u.s."
Here is another curious epltaph
which was recently discovered; Il
mnrks the grave Of an interchangeable
smoker and contains only the following
four words:
My pipe Is out"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Built in 4 Ninht.

The katy Short Line" says the
Chanute Sun, was built last night be.
tween sunset and sunrise and this
morning visitors to the depot were
surprised to see a railroad with ten
or more cars standing on the tracks.
All accomplished in a single night.
The ground thus occupied is in dis
pute and has been for a long time. 1t
was originally held by the Katy, it
seems, but N. Allen got a claim in on
It some way, through default or over
sight in the matter of taxes, and as
soon as the dispute became big
enough to be recognized by both par.
ties, it was taken into court, travelling
the route from one court to another.
The supreme court, in a decision
some weeks ago, seemed to give Allen
the best of It and he was apparently
in possession Of it. The Katy. how
ever, found a weak spot somewhere,
and after mature elaboration. wired
Agent Brownell to put a track across
there between suns, sending a gang
from lola to do the work.
No hint was given out of the roads
intention until after dark ami then
the blazing campfires Of the gangs
at work told the story that something
was doing.
The Katy Short line which they
built last night. is the second Of its
name and its kind. The same feat
was accomplished once before at the
time the dispute first came up but the
work was not carried through with the
same thorough dispatch as in this case
and the line was later removed. In
this instance the line is a permanent
one and will be used all the time. Last
night Knapp's Tank line car, No. 1,
was the first to be showed out on the
new line. to be followed BY a string
of others.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

Jerrold: Literature, like a gypsy,
to be picturesque, should be a little
ragged. HsyU
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Second the Nomination.

AS there still seems to be some I'm
certainty about the meanest kind of
thief, we nominate for the champion
ship the man who stole $4,000 from
the fund established for the support of
superannuated preachers in Massa-
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

ments regarding Emperor William
which were classed as high treason
The court decided that the charge &c
lese majestic had been proved and or
dered the unsoid copies Of the pam.
phlet and the plates To be destroyed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24

James ]. corbett Is another mar
who is opposed to organized labor. It
was the Boilermaker's strike that put
him out Of business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-24
Toistors pamphlet seized.

The provincial court at Leipsic, Ger
many, has just concluded the trial Of
the German publisher of Tolstoi's pam
phlet, Thou Shalt Not KILL" which
was seized by the police or July 4.
on the ground that it contained state.
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DpEseidIasenfs amrnbemeat sur Graititattss
ppn Ohio.
Spunta eeatslatar.9thssste.

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