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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-04


do not fear death, but you-you"-
His voice choked him.
A gunshot rang out clear in the dis
lance and he did not finish speaking
That's probably the beginning" he
added in moment extending both
hands to her. "Goodby. l must hurry
to the fort Goodby."
She drew n quick breath and turned
so white that her look struck him like
a sudden and hard blow. He stood for
a second, his arms at full reach, then:
"My God. Alice, l cannot, cannot
leave your he cried, his voice again
breaking huskily.
She made little movement as If to
take hold of his hands, but in an in
slant she stepped back Il pace and said
Don't fear about me. l can take
care of myself I'm all right You'd
better return to the fort as quickly as
you can. 1t is your country, your flag
not me, that you must think of now"
She folded her arms and stood boldly
erect.
Never before in all his life had he
felt such rebuke. He gave her a
straight. strong look in the eyes.
You are right Alice" he cried, and
rushed from the house to the fort
She held her rigid attitude for little
while after she heard him shut the
front gate of the yard so forcibly that
1t broke in pieces, then she flung her
arms wide, as if to clasp something,
and ran to the door. but Beverley was
out of sight. She turned and dropped
into a chair Jean came to her out of
the next room. His queer little face
was pale and pinched. but his jaw was
set with the expression of one who has
known danger and can meet it some
how.
care they going to scalp us?' he half
whispered presently. with a shudder-
ing lift of his distorted shoulders.
Her face was buried in her hands.
and she did not answer. Childlike he
turned from one question to another
inconsequently.
Where did Papa Roussillon go to-"
he next inquired. "Is he going to
fght?"
She shock her head.
They'll tear down the fort. won't
they?"
If she heard him she did not make
any sign.
They'll kill the captain and lieuten-
ant and get the fine flag that you set
SO high on the fort, won't they, Alice?"
She lifted her head and gave the
covering hunchback such stare that
he shut his eyes and put up hand as
If afraid of her. Then she impulsvely
took his little misshapen form in her
arms and Rugged it passionately. Her
bright hair fell all over him, almost
hiding him. Nine. Roussllon was ly-
ing on a bed in an adjoining room
moaning diligently, at intervals han
ding her rosary and repeating a pray
er. The whole town was silent out
side.
"Why don't you go get the pretty
flag down and hide it before they
Gomez? Jean murmured from within
the silken meshes of Alices hair.
In his small mind the gaudy banner
was the most beautiful of all things
Every day since it was set up he had
gone to gaze at 1t as it fluttered against
the sky. The men had frequently said
in his presence that the enemy would
take it down if they captured the fort
Alice heard his inquisitive voice, but
it seemed to come from far off. His
words were part of the strange, wild
swirl in her bosom. Beverley's look as
he turned and left her now shook ev-
cry chord of her being He had gone
to his death at her command. How
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and PrOstra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $8.
Sold by Druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price,
Humphreys Med. Co., William 4 John Sts, NV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-04
ALICE OF OLD
VINCENNES
By MAURICE THOMPSON
Copyright, 1900, by the
BOWEN MERRILL COMPANY

Helm had already begun, on receiv-
ing the first report, a hasty letter to
Colonel Clark at Kaskaska. He now
added few words and at the last mo-
ment sent it out by trusted man, who
was promptly captured by Hamilton's
advance guard. The missive. evident
ly written in installments during the
slow approach of the British, is still in
the Canadian archives. and runs thus
Dear Sir-At this time there is an army
within three miles of this place: heard
of their coming several days beforehand.
/ sent spies to find the certainty-the spies
being taken prisoner | never got intelli-
gence till they got within three miles of
town. AS l had called the militia and had
all assurances of their integrity | ordered
at the firing of a cannon every man to
appear. but | saw but few Captain
Buseron behaved much to his honor and
credit but l doubt the conduct of a GER
tain gent. Excuse haste, as the army is
in sight. My determination is to defend
the garrison. (sic) though | have but
twenty-one men but what has left me. |
refer you to Mr.. VINES (sic) for the rest
The army is within three hundred yards
of the village. You must think how l
feel; not four men that l really depend
upon; but am determined to act brave
tnl1lk OF my tOtitlllOn. l KNOW III is out OF
my power to defend the town, as not one
of the militia will take arms, though be-
fore sight of the army no Drawer men
There is a flag at IA small distance, 1
must conclude Your humble servant,
LEO'D HELM.
Must stop.
To Colonel Clark
Having completed this task. the let
ter shows under what nervous strain.
Helm turned to his lieutenant and
said:
Fire swivel with a blank charge.
Well give these weak knecd parlyvOos
one more call to duty. OF course not
frog eater of them all will come. But
/ said that gun should be the signal.
Possibly they didn't hear the first one,
the deaf, cowardly hounds!'
Beverley wheeled forth the swivel
and rammed charge of powder home.
But when he fired it the effect was far
from what it should have been. In
stead of calling in fresh body of mill
tia it actually drove out the few who
up to that moment had remained as a
garrison. so that Captain Helm and
his lieutenant found themselves quite
alone in the fort, while out before the
gate, deployed in fine open order,
strong line of British soldiers ap-
preached with sturdy steps, led by a
tall, erect, ruddy faced young officer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Professor Lyman's recommendations
with reference to the refunding Of the
school debt are timely and well worth
the consideration Of the taxpayers VI
the district. Unfortunately. those who
negotiated our school, city and county
loans in The past did not exercise the
care that should have been observed,
and as matters now stand We are un-
able 70 refund our obligations except
when bonds fall due. 1t is recalled
that the city council once ordered a
new bond issue of about $4,000 and
the ordinance went through the very
night ii was introduced. The inter-
est on our debt is the great financial
burden that the municipality must car
ry, ard, worst Of all, the interest money
Is sent away from home. There is
an ample sum idle in the hands of will
ling investors to take up the school
bonds soon to mature, and 1t is to be
hoped the board win arrange for a
popular loan to take up these obliga-
tions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

An Egyptian mummy of two thous
and years ago. recently examined
showed evidences of having died of ap'
pendieitis, so that the disease is not b!
any means new. Four hundred cases
were operated on in London hospitals
last year, all but 10 successfully. Sill
Francis Treves has operated with sue
cess on one hundred consecutive cases.
Ii is said that the modern fine -four is
one of its causes, The increasing oe-
curreace of the trouble has opened a
new field for insurance in England.
One of the most popular firms in
Lloyds has made a new departure in the
form of policies lnsuring against ap-
pendicitis. For premium Of five ship
liugs the insured, should he undergo
an operation, win have all his direct
expenses paid up to 1900, In the event
of his death under or as result Of the
operation a total sum OF 1900 will be
paid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
NORTH COAST LIMITED.

Is only run by the Northern Pacific
between Portland and Minneapolis and
81, Paul. through Tacoma. Seattle,
Spokane. Missoula. Butte, Livingston,
Billings Rismark and Fargo. Eight
of these trains are on tho run daily.
four east and four west. Each ir a
solid veatlbuled train. carrying stand-
ard Pullman tourist aloepers, dining
car day coaches. mall. express and
baggage car and the elegant observa.
ton car. Each train Il brilliantly
lighted with over 800 lishts and the
beauty OF Il all Ia you can travel Just
aS chtaply ON this train an on any
other. All representatives will DO
glad to give you additional informa-
lion. A. u. Charlton. Assistant Gen.
eral Passenger Agent. 1865 Morrison 80,
Portland. oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
A STARTLING SURPRISE.

Yery few couldb elievc In looking
at A, T, Hoadley. u healthy. robust
blacksmith OF Tllden, Ind. that for
ten years he suffered such torturcs
from Rheumatism an few could endure
and live but wonderful change fol-
lowed his taking Electric plttera. Two
bottles wholly cured me-" he writes.
and have not felt twinge In over
a year" Thsy regulate the Kidneys,
purify the blood and cure Rheumatism
Neuralgia. Nervousness, improve d.
Eestion and give perfect health, Try
them. only 90 cts. at chaa Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
ASLEEP AMID FLAMES.

breaking into a blazing home. some
nremcn lately dragged TIE sleeping In
mates from death. Fancied security
and leath near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs ana eolda Don't
do il. Dr, Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection
against all Throat. Chest and Lung
troubles, Keep 1t near. and avoid SUI
ferins. death and doctors bills. A
teaspoonful stops a laate cough. per-
sstent use the most stubborn. Harm
less and nice tasting. It's guaranteed
to satisfy by Chas Rogers. Price Soc
and $780, Trial bottles free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

son, whose newspaper, the Tacoma
Ledger, has taken occasion to abuse
every legislator changing from some
other aspirant to Mr.. Ankeny, has now
Withdrawal from the race and released
his nine followers that they may par
tielpate in 81 caucus. which is an Ankeny
desideratum. Mr.. Ankeny will make
a good senator-better than Mr., Pres
ton on Mr. Fred wilson.-and our sister
state is TO be congratulated that his
election is near at hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
REDUCED RATES FROM THE EAST

Commencing February 18th and
continuing until April 80, there will be
low rates in effect from the east via the
Illinois Central r. r. to all Oregon.
Washington and-Ida points. If any
of your friends or relatives in the east
are coming west while these rates are
in effect. give US their name and ad-
dress, and we will make it our business
to see that they are given the best pos
sible service. We operate through
personally conducted excursion cars,
and in fact give you the benefit Of the
latest conyeniences known 10 modern
railroading. We have Is different routes
between the east and west, and are in
position to give you the benefit Of the
best combinations. Write ux and We
will give you full particulars. b. H.
TrumbulI, Coml agent III. Cent. r r.
142 Third street, Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
THE MILW AUHEE.

A familiar name Of the Chicago.
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway, known
all over the Union as the Great Railway
running the Pioneer Limited" trains
every day and night between St. Paul
and Chicago, and Omaha and Chicago.
THE only perfect train in the world {"
Understand: Connections are made
with all transcontinental lines, securing
to passengers the best service known.
Luxurious coaches, electric light, steam
heat Of variety equaled by no other
line.
See that your ticket reads via THE
Milwaukee" when going to any point
in the Uuited States or Canada. An
ticket agents sell them.
For rates, pamphlets or other infor.
nation, addess.
]. w. CASEY, c. ]. EDDY
Trav. Pass. Ast, Gen. Agt.
Portland, ore. Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
A STRIKING uTTERANCE.

Reynolds Newspaper, a radical Lon
don publication. for an occasional copy
OF which The Astorian is indebted tc
Mr. H. Crib, OF South Cowes, Isle OF
Wight, takes to task its British contem-
poraries for what It terms their de-
plorable habit of lauding men of or
binary intelligence who through chance
come to occupy prominent positions.
Reynolds utterance is indeed a remark
able one. in view of the general effort
OF British newspapers TO praise every
body in any connected with the govern
ment or the church Of England. The
newspaper is remarkably plain spoken,
and its comment on the death OF the
late archbishop of Canterbury denotes
the extent OF the evolution that is TAX
ing place in the attitude of the public
press towards church and state. Says
that publication:
The late Doctor Temple. archbishop
OF Canterbury, was a hard-working,
conscientious man, after his somewhat
arid fashion; but great" he was not.
Yet the daily press is full of his great
ness" without specifying any ground |
for the assertion. He was a school
master and church organizer. His |
life was filled with the details of the |
management of the insular church es- |
tablished by parliament in England.
His interests. with the exception of oc-
casional speeches on temperance, were
confined within these limits. As part of
the church organization he took a spec
ial delight In advocating foreign mis-
sions, without arpreciating the fact
that the real heather were millions of
his own fellow countrymen and wo-
men
He took practically no share in what
is known as social questions either ln
public or from the bench, or IN the
house Of lords where the privileged
bishops Of the state-fed church exercise
secular power. In this respect he was
the very opposite Of the late Cardinal
Manning. The aggrandizement Of the
was mis- great concern.
As he grew older the obstinate courage
of his earlier years seemed to vanish.
At one period of his career he pro-
claimed himself in favor of Darwin's
theory of evolution, thus destroying
the special creation of Genesis, and
overthrowing to large extent the au-
thority of the Bible as an inspired col
lection of books. In his latter years he
kert such opinions in the background
His manners were not amiable but.
we suppose, one may be a Christian and
yet be rude. although it is position
which we can hardly appreciate. So,
also II seems compatible with pro- ,
'essinnal exponent of Christianity TO re-
,eive 1900 pounds year salary, be-
sides possessing two or three palaces .
These are things which the ordinary
man cannot understand.
Doctor Temple. however, was no bet
Ter. cor worse. than his other episcopal
He was an average En-
glsh citizen, not great orator, not
great writer, not an original thinker ,
Ne have to protest against the growing :
tendency of the press TO describe men
is great" simply because. by one
:hance or the other, they happen to fill
positions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
srARrLlN0, nur TRUE

'lt everyone knew what grand
DR., Kings New Life pills IL"
writes y. IL, Turner. rempseytown.
Pa, you'd sell all you have IN Il day,
Two weeks use has made u new man
IT me-" infallihle for constipation,
stomach and liver troubles, s5c at
ChaA ingrrs' drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
WHY THEY SUCCEED.
Because They Are for Specific Pur-
pose.

Nothing can be good for everything
Doing one thing well brings success
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing,
They're for sick kidneys.
They cure backache, every kidney i'll.
Here is undeniable evidence to prove
it.
Mrs, 4. NJ. Weaver. of 115 n. \.
street, Cripple Creek. Colo, whose hus-
band is superintendent of u. P. r. R.
quarries, says: "Doan's kidney pills
ara remedy in which l have great con
fidsnce and l heartily re-endorse what
nave before stated about them in our
Cripple Greek papers. Some three
years ago l gave them to our little girl
who was troubled with a weakness Of
the kidneys. 4 few doses checked the
annoyance and a short continuation of
the treatment cured her. She has had
very little trouble since, with the ex--
ception of when she caught a severe
cold; then there we're symptoms Of re-
currence. but a few doses of the pills
never fails 10 ward of an attack. +
recommended them TO lady friend Of
mine some time ago who used them
and was also benefited. I keep them
constantly in the house so as to have
them on hand in case of recurrence. i
do not hesitate to advise any mother to
use them in her family where neces-
sity demands"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cts. |
Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-DOAN'S-ani
take no other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Seattle has resorted TO the Portland
method in the matter of the election Of
United States senator from our sis
ter state, but Its plans have fallen fiat.
Ilecause it chanced to be the metropol-
is Of Washington, the sound city un-
deitook to dictate legislation and the
election Of senator. However, the
outside counties, with commendable
spirit. promptly Joined forces and plac-
ed the candidate from walla walla
well in the lead. Even John L. Will
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
WHERE TO HUNT AND FISH"

Northern Pacitie's new game book Il
now ready for distribution. Tllustra.
tions OF live game particular feature
Four full pages from Seton -Thomp-
sons drawings made specially for this
book. Send address with six cents and
book will be mailed to you by Chas
S. Fec, G. P. q I. A.. St. Paul. MINI
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
LUCK IN THIRTEEN.

ny sendlng thirteen miles VIM
spIray. Of Walton Furnace. VI. got
a box Of Bueklens Arnlca Save that
wholly cur9d u horrible fever sore on
hla les. Nothing else could, POSI-.
tlsely cuurcs Bruises. Fclona. Ulcers.
Eruptlons. noils. Burns, Corna and
Piles only sae. Guaranteed by chaa
Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Terrible plaques. those Itching. pea
tcfjng Diseases nf the skin. Put an end
t. mlsrry. Doan'a ointment cures,
At any drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29

Impossible TO forcHec an accident
No, impossible to be prepared for H..
nr, Thomas Electric Ootl. Monarch
Der pain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
Some Inter-
estln9 Facts

When people are conte nplating a
trip, whether on business or pleasure,
they naturally want the best serv'Se
obtainable as far as speed, comfort and
safety is concerned. Employees of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated so as to make close con-
nections with diverging lines at all
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars on through trains.
Dining car service unexcalled, Meals
served a la carte.
In order to obtain the first-class SER
vice, ask the ticket agent to sell you
a ticket over.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
GROSSMAN'S
PATENT WRITING RING

The most important improveuer,
OF the age in the art OF pen.
manShIp makes the poores, writ.
NP'e"d'd penman In few
weeks by the nac OF this ring. I'm.
dorSed by prominent college presidents
ana BOARD" OF education In Europe
ana america Sample dozen assorted
Ai"'H sent post paid for 81. single
Sa'"p'e SSe' When ordering a single
ring state whether for man, woman
or child.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
The DalleS Route
STR. TAH0MA."
and "METLAKO"

baItv uips except Sunday,
TIME CARD
Str. "TAhONA"
Leave Portland Mon Wed. Fr,., A. m.
Leave pAlieS. Tucs.. Thur. Bat. q On,
Str. "METLAk0"
Lv' Portland Tues. Thur, Sat, "a m
w l'alleS. Mon. Wed, Fri. 7 a, m.
i'ahu'hS al foot OF Alder Street. Port.
land orcgoL
both Phones. Main sSl.
AGENTS.
y w. Crichton. Tho Dailcs. oregoa.
a: H. Fuller. Hood River, Oregon.
WolIoFd 4 Wyers, White Salmon, wn.
Henry Olmstead, Caraon W.
John W. Totten. s,eyenson Wn
a myn'I' Vancouver. Wn.
a. I, ~ n, A"y'm, 1yt, Astoria, Ore.
+. W. CREIGHTON. Portland Oregon,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
The Wisconsin Central Lines

and you will make direct Connections
at st. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukee and
all points East.
For any further Information call on
any ticket agent or correspond with
JAS. c. POND, Gen. Pass Ag't.
or JAS A. CLOCK. Milwaukee. Wis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
NORTHERN PACIFIC
,pi..... .,.....t =. a rFp...k.,.

Time Card of Trains
PORTLAND.
Leaves Arrives
Puget Sound Limited Z 30 u m dItb . IN
Kansas City-sL ioula
Special ..,,,..,,,iiiio am t,t6 pm
North Coast Limited $50 y III TOO m
Tacoma and Seattle Night
Express ..,...,,,.iiita pm 500 Bm
Take Puget Sound Limited or North
Coast Limited for Gray'H Harbor paints
Take Puget Sound Limited Tor olym.
nia direct,
Take Puget Sound Limited or Kan
aaa City.HL Lous Special for p0lnts
on South nend branch,
Double daily train service on dray's
Nafbor branch.
Four tratna daily between Portland,
Tacoma and Seattle,
A, ~ CHARLTON.
Assistant General Passenger Agt,
sss Morrison Ht,, Portland, Or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-29
70 hours from Portland to Chicago
No change Of cars.
OCEAN AND RIVER SCHEDULE.
From Astoria

Steamer Nahcotta leaves Astoria on
tide daily except Sunday for Ilwaco,
connecting there with trains for Long
Beach, Tig1a and North Beach points
Returning arrives at Astoria same ev-
ening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-16
RoyaI Gamblers.

Henry VIII. would gamble away
property and money recklessly, taking
his defeats with bluff good humor- On
one occasion he staked the famous
campanile bell of st. Paul's and lost 1t
to his adversary, Sir Miles Partridge,
who insisted on his pound Of flesh and
removed the bell. Queen Mary some
times resorted to cards and was seldom
more lucky than her father, losing oc-
casionally even her lace caps or colts,
which were worth good sum. Charles
III. loved basset and other round games
and would play night after night and
even on Sunday till daylight, while
singers entertained the company from
a gallery. Even the cold William Of
Orange was gambler and liked moth
ing better than to spend the day racing
and the night playing cards.
George III. detested cards and disap-
proved Of playing for money, an aver
sion and opinion in nowise shared by
his son and successor, who is said to
have lost more than 100000 before he
attained his majority.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-16

It is not unusual to hear Bedouin
upon reaching q camp where water is
offered him refuse it with the re-
mark, 81 drank only yesterday" On
the Bedouins' long marches across dry
countries the size Of the water skins is
nicely calculated to just outlast the
journey, and they rarely allow them
selves to break the habit of abstemi-
BUSINESS, as this would be sure to make
their next water fast ali the harder.
They are accustomed from infancy to
regard water as a most precious COM
modify and use it with religious econ
omy. They know every hollow and
nook in the mountains where water
may be found Their camels and goats,
which they take with them on their
marches to supply them with milk
and meat live principally on the
scanty heritage and foliage Of the
thorny mimosa. Neither men nor ami
mails drink more than once in forty
eight hours. No wonder they can sub
sist where invaders quickly perish.