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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-10-09
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efficient. Draw tumblerful of
water from the uncertain well or
tap, put in it a piece of lump
sugar, and let it stand over night
in a room where the temperature
will not be under GO degrees
Fahrenheit. In the morning the
the water, if pure, will be perfect
ly clear; if contaminated by
sewage or other impurities the
water will be milky.
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Rev. Mark Thompson, of Law
renee, Kan, preached at the End
Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening. Rev. Thompson is
an able speaker and was for seven
years pastor Divine street church,
Macon City. The church gave him
$500.
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.hews. The nest Of the household aid

/ nephews. The rest of the household did
not count.
The curse was only on those in whose
veins ran the blood of the Fernleighs.
About 8 o'clock Gladys was standing
ing into one of the anterooms, when a
soft voice whispered
Darling, l am here"
She started round eagerly, and saw
standing by her side, a tall figure,
dressed in the garb of Spaniard If the
| olden time. His mask effectually con-
cealed his features, but loves eyes are
penetrating, and Gladys knew that it
was Reuben. Let us go apart some
where for a moment" he said. II have
something to say to you, Gladys" he
added, when they had entered the ante
room. Il hope all will be we'll; but |
have my fears. fancy l saw Carlo, the
gypsy, here in disguise. What his GRAND
can be l cannot imagine. 1t can be for
no good"
NO" said Gladys, with shudder.
III he is hereN depend upon it, he is on
some criminal errand. l hope Cora is
not here also"
| Il believe not. / don't think that she
would dare trust herself among people
so far her superiors," said Reuben; but
if she We're here, you need fear no harm
from her. l have Noken to her today,
and she has recognized the hopelessness
OF her love for me. Richards devotion
to her has at last touched her heart, |
think, for she knows he would marry her
in spite of her station-in spite of every
thing
How strange it seems that the Squire
is ignorant of all these things" said
Gladys, with smile; there is perfect
network of love-making going ON all
round, and yet not single breath of it
has reached him."
Il am not quite so sure of that" re-
turned Reuben, with little laugh "At
any rate, i'll our case, if all goes well,
there will not be much objection to our
union. But come, there, is a waltz. Let
us Join the dancers"
He caught her to his heart and kissed
her, and soon Reuben the gypsy and the
co-heiress of the Manor had Joined the
others in the dance.
The Squire was looking on nervously
and talking to Dick. The former was at
tired in the garb of a cavalier, the latter
as Robin Hood Ernest Walton, who
was among the dancers, had assumed the
garb of a bucaneer.
"All goes well at present, Dick" said
the Squire affectionately. Il hope it is
folly and superstition on our parts. II
may be nothing else but some freak OF
the wind and the waves"
Dick shock his head .,toomily.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
CHAPTER LII.

THE MURDER AT THE FANCY BALL.
Or the morning after the storm the
snow was no longer falling, and the
wind had died out.
A wondrous stiffness had fallen over
the countryside The white mantle of
Christmas lay heavy everywhere
smooth and beautiful on the fields, and
clinging in fantastic beauty to the leaf
less trees, and the heavy foliage Of the
evergreen oaks and frs.
The gypsies had had to discard their
tents, most of which had been rooted tip
by the storm, and take up their abode
in the wooden caravans themselves.
In the little town of Meybridge the
shops We're busy, but there was little
traffic. The roads We're too heavy for
unnecessary travelling and the principal
vehicles which pulled up during the day
at the Royal Arms" We're those that
were conveying guests to the Christmas
home party at Fernlcigh Manor.
There was scarcely a group in road or
shop which did not discuss the events of
the previous night Those who had not
heard the direful music of the Hidden
Bells had been told of their sudden out
burst by others. and belated travellers.
too, had listened in CONSERVATION TO the
pistol shot in the grounds of Fernleigh
which preceded the discordant iangling
"SomethingH happen up at the Manor
ere long" was the universal verdict. But
the gossips wisely refrained from speak
lne Of it to the incoming guests, who ar
rlyed to the number of over a score, most
Ok the men enyeloped in fur lined coats,
and the ladies in red cloaks, which gave
Il truly picturesque aspect to the scene
as they tripped up the snow covered
steps Of the Manor.
Mr.. Casson, the solicitor, had a visitor
at very early hour for business on such
q day-l0 a. ma small shriveled up
old man, wrapped in a heavy coat of a
foreign make, and wearing a curious hat
OF a somewhat clerical appearance.
Foreigner or not, he seemed to be able
To find his way unaided; and when he
was introduced into the lawyers pres
eence. nc spoke to him in the best Of
English, with only n slight French ae-
cent
he interview was highly satisfactory
I" the lawyer apparently.
Your proof should Of itself be
enough, said Mr.. Casson, "but we won't
run the risk Of failure for the sake Of a
le" days. l expect a man from Dover
e'N oSE ai.ef IhTistmas-a half gypsy,
named Dan Freeman, whose testimony
VIII verify yours. and with the evidence
OF Laura Lee-the old woman in the
eneampment-I think the case will be
complete
=, trust so. and that justice viii speed
liF DC done" said the cure. n Carrin.
IN ms excellent English. Il viii put up
az tic hotel. and shall be at your service
at any moment"
VI course, 1 need scarcely remind YOU
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

General h. Il. Alexander relates in
the Century these interesting words
Of General Lee just before the surren-
der. General Alexander having pro-
posed that the Confederate soldiers be
authorized to dispense, and report TO
General Johnston or to the Governors
of the States. General Lee replied
suppose l were to adopt your sug-
gcstion, how many do you suppose
would get awayW
! replied: Il think twO-thirds of us
could get away. We should be like
rabbits and cartridges in the bushes
and they could not scatter like that
to catch us"
Well" he said Il have less than
sixteen thousand infantry with arms
in their hands Even if two-thirds OF
these got away it would be too small
il force to accomplish any useful re-
suit, either with Johnston or with the
Governors OF the States. But few
would 90 TO Johnston, for their homes
have been overrun by the enemy, and
the men VIII want to go first and look
after their families. AS TO any help
from Europe, | have never believed in
it. | appreciate that the surrender of
this army is, indeed the end of the
Confederacy. But that result is now
inevitable and must be faced And as
Christian men, we have no right to
choose course from pride or personal
feelings. We have simply to see what
we can do best for our country and
people. Now, If | would adopt your
suggestion and order this army to dis
perse. the men, going homeward would
be under no control, would be without
food. They are already demoralized
by four years of war, and would sup
ply their wants by violence ana plum
der. They would soon become little
better than bands of robbers. A state
Of society would result throughout the
South, from which 1t would require
years to recover. The enemy's cavalry,
too, would pursue to catch ut least
general officers. and would harass and
deNastate sections that otherwise they
will never visit Moreover" he said
''as to myself, l am too Old to 90 to
bushwhacking, and even If it were
right to order the army to dispense.
the only course to pursue would he to
surrender myself to General Grant.
But" he added, u can tell you for
your comfort that Grant VIII not de-
mand an unconditional surrender
He will give us honorable ana liberal
terms, simply requiring rs not to take
up arms again until exchanged" lie
then went on to tell me that he was in
correspondence with Grant and ex-
pectcd to meet him in our rear at 10
a. H., when he would accept the terms
that had been Indicated
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
Elevators for Rice.

The adoption OF elevators for handling
rice was the subject of some remarks by
Il. g. Saunders, Il Southern rice grover,
at the Imperial. Said he. Elevators
should be used for rice. the same as other
grains. Economy would result. When
rice is thrashed nowadays il is nut in
bags. and remains in them till sold. This
Injuries il. Two men are required for
loading, two 10 take the bags from the
thrasher, and one is required to sew. The
cost Of thrashing a hundred acres Of rice.
with the cost Of the bags, is close to Sl20.
Now, TO use elevators to clean and store
rice would save large sum. and it ought
TO be looked into by the rice growers. y
New York Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

than any yet sounded on earth shall
call them back to life again"
Another member of the little COM
pany related an incident which came
under his personal observation at or
near Gettysburg during that three days
fight He told of a soldier in COM
pany that went in early in the engage
ment and came out after its share of
fighting only for the reason that nearly
every man in it was either killed or
wounded. The soldier referred TO play
cd on the fiddle. the veteran said. He
was in love with his fiddle, and. as q
general thing. when he wasn't fighting
he was adding. The spirit Of war and
the soul of music both We're vital es-
sences of his being. His story. how
ever, which was inspired by the events
related by the comrade of the empty
sleeve, was to the effect that on the
morning of the third day of the battle
he, wandering by barn attached TO
hostelry known as The Tavern Of
the Three Stars" head sounds coming
from 1t and looking in found ii to be a
sort of hastily improvised hospital.
There Were at least Il score of sold
iers laid ont in cots on the floors, all
more or less wounded. Several of them
were past all surgery. To his amaze
ment he saw the musician. who had
suffered the loss OF a leg. He was, of
course lying on his back. but the stump
of his limb was propped up. He had
a pleased expression on his countenanCe,
his well-beloVed fiddle under his chin
and was filling the room with music,
The most beautiful and pathetic part
of the picture was the calm, sweet and
smiling expression Of the poor fellows
who were being RECALLED with its melo-
| dies.
1T seemed" said the speaker "as
| if beatification from heaven rested
upon the place and its cheerful glory
shone In the countenance Of every poor
| sufferer within il. "--Detroit Free Press
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
New Orleans Custom in Biloxi.

We found curious custom prevalent
IN Biloxi, Miss. and the region round
about. Merchants are expected. M mar
ter how small the purchase may be. TO
make a present Of something 10 The BUR
chaser. This gift is called lacniappe.
and not TO offer it is regarded Az a dis
tinct slight. The customers, Of course.
must know that in the long run they
pay for lagniappe The consumer PAYS
the tax. Richmond (VaJ Religious
Herald
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

The cab owners union ia Paris IS
about TO try again II Introduce the faxa-
meter, an instrument making possible
short courses for ono franc showing dis
tances on "a dial automatically. Under
such a system the shortest course would
cost IA cents, every 400 yards further .
cents more
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
And England,s Food SUNNY.

If all tae now countries. including The
United States. were SINK tomorrow a.
the bottom OF tho sea. nothing great ceF-
t0iuly nothing supreme.5 great. would be
lost ~ Civilization. eycept-and the eN-
ceptlou is lMporaut-l great possibility.
--LanlOn Satnrdnv RavleE
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
ETHAN ALLEN.
Records Show that He was a Native of
Litchfeld, Conn.
TO BE CONTINUED.


The New York State Historical Assoc
citation was organized several years ago
by gentlemen especially interested in the
history of the region about Lake George,
and it has already justified it's purpose
by securing the purchase by the state of
New York of a tract of land about the
head of that lake made historic by the
battles there fought between the English
and French. The important victory
gained in one of these by Sir William
johnson over Gen. Dieskau, in Septem-
Der, 1865, is soon to be concentrated
by the New York Society of Colonial
Wars by the erection and dedication of a
monument bearing a fine group in bronze
upon the state park at the head of Lake
George.
The latest published report of the pro-
ceedings of the association contains,
among other interesting papers, one on
Ethan Allen by Rev. Ernest Melville Of
Fort Edward. n. Y. 1t is rather a pity
that Mr.. Melville, in the preparation of
this, did not avail himself of some of the
more recent sources of information. We
quote from the opening paragraph: 1--WE
do not know where Ethan Allen was
horn. nor when. The inscription
on the plain marble tablet which marks
the spot where his body rests indicates
TINT ha Uac horn in 1TQQ
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

I
that sort of thing. at the same time in
forming me that it was necessary to
cut my arm off then and there They
assured me of their regret that they
had nothing IN the nature Of anacs-
thetics. kicked, metaphorIcally and
physically, | wanted to 20 to a hospi-
tai, but they said nay, and the result
is here" ana he held up what remained
Of the arm.
"One of the doctors fixed me up and
the other gave me the biggest drink
Of brandy | ever had in my lfe-that
made me more comfortable.
'.And now comes the third scene in
this eycntful tragedy"
Here the veteran waXed pathetic and
grew poetic
1T was nearing or quite sHndown
when the surgeons met me and | en-
joyed their company for about half
an hour. when ! went my way and
they continued on their journey. About
eight o'clock over little range Of hills,
/ saw the big. round, yellow moon
flooding the country with light The
evening was growing cooler. and /
was ready for all the repose | could
get. / saw by the moonlight barn
or outbuilding Of some kind. and /
made fox It When looked IN the
door | saw it was already occupied
but there was room for one more The
temporary tenants were scattered
around in all directions. some sitting
up against the wall and others .upine
on their backs on the floor. They were
all soldiers. and / noticed particularly
one who was sitting down with his
musket between his knees He was
leaning against some boards Nobody
said anything 10 rue. 50 ] entered with
out the slightest ceremony and was
asleep before the sccoud taud Of a
clock could traverse tie tenth part Of
its circle The sun was high Ina the
heavens when ! awoke and / noticed
that my ronrmates were still asleep
The man with the ride between his
knees was In the same attitude and so
were all the others. Yes. they were all
IL a slumber from which they Will
never awake until a trumpet louder
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
Josh Killings, phllosonhu.

Malice IL the skum of kowardice.
Faith IL u long chain with hook at
each end Of it; hope hath "A brite eye,
ana kan see in the dark M well az in
the light: charity IL the kreed oy
heaven.
Tharc are IN people az wize NJ they
think they are, aud less so foolish NJ
they are supposed to be-
70 be idle, ana not indolent, N a
VIE mans prerogatiye.
Man waz not made for peace. but for
war and never IL 50 happy mor pro
gressive) as when he IL nteing sum
thing.
We should be very blest indeed II we
waz only haif NJ happy az we try to
make others think we are.
1t seems to be the study or q Gun
ming man 10 pass himself Of for more
than he IL worth, and Of a VIE one.
for less.
Thare IL no better evidence ov a
mans real superiority, than 10 see him
anxious 10 praise the same superiority
in others.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

IIt udtV OF IIHdH AIItII utHth, but not
that of his birth, simply saying that he
died the twelfth of February, 1889, aged
fifty years. The inscription on the pres
ent monument. written by as accurate a
scholar as George T. Marsh. says that
he was born in Litchfeld. Conn, 10th
Jan. 1884," ald this date has long been
accepted by historians and biographers.
Zadock Thompson, a most careful his
torian, says that he obtained the date
from the town records of Litchfield.
Conn, in which appears this record /:
Ethan Allen, We son Of Joseph Allen
and Mary, his wife. was born
January We 10th, 1881" Hilland
Hall, careful and original investigator.
accepted this date. and so of others
Burlington Nt) Free Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09
THE BOOMING CANNON
RECITALS OF CAMP AND BAT.
TIE INCIDENTS.
Survivors of the Rebellion Relate
Many Amusing and Startling Incl
dents of Marches, Camp Life, Foras-

AT a recent impromptu campfire in
this city several old fellows. as usual.
had much to say of the civil war. par
ticulraly concerning events and cir
cumstances in which they either had
participated or were able TO relate with
the soundeSt reasons for belief in their
truthfulness. Every man in the little
group had snuffed the odor of hostile
powder. and each had hearkened To the
'rebel yell'' as it came from trenches.
over fields. on mountain tops and in
the valleys.
On this special occasion incidents
Gettysburg We're talked about. An old
clerk in one of the departments. who
carries with him constantly a souvenir
of that terrific struggle in the shape
of an empty sleeve, told of certain ex-
periences that befell him after he be-
came hors de combat. He was resd-
ing Ia Green Mountain State when
bugles first called men to arms to save
the union, and though he had not been
advanced to mans estate. he enlisted
promptly in a Vermont regiment. and
from first to last had its full share of
fighting His story, embellished with
many points of humor had yet con
siderable pathos with it, and is given
as nearly as the writer can recollect,
in his own vernacular
Il received my quietus," he said, ION
the second day of the Gettysburg fight.
One thing | recollect perfectly and that
is the day was a scorcher. I'm talk
ing about the caloric in the atmosphere
now, not about the heat of the fight.
Men on both sides knew all about that.
About four o'clock in the afternoon |
was kneeling on one knee, all ready
to take another shot, when all of a
sudden l thought a hornet stung me.
Well, 1t was hornet; but it was made
of lead and came out of a confederate
rifle. | soon found that out and report
ed to the rear in double quick order.
! had been on the fighting line nearly
the entire day and was perfectly flag
ged out
We'll, as | could show blood. l was
passed on, ana l swear that then felt
| as if | We're on Il vacation | wanted
a drink of good, cool water, for that
| remaining in my Canteen was as hot
as if it had been boiled; SO | went on
looking for river, or a brook, OF
spring, or any place where l could
| quench my thirst. Soon l found one in
a sort of little grove. 1t was just bub
wing, and gurgling, and sparkling
and | thought 1t was one of the pref
tiest sights l ever saw in my life.
just lay down on my stomach and
with my wounded arm thrust deep into
the water, l drank my fill. l never
had such refreshing draught in all
my born days. 1t put new life in me
and | remember to this day that sat
down for a long time and wondered
among other things, If there wasn't
good trout fishing in the stream. 1n~;I
after the long rest, | resumed my jour.
ney. I knew | was hound to pull up
somewhere, and | didn't care much
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

A careful examination Of the trees
that are struck by lightning shows hat
over half Of them are poplar From
this fact scientists conclude that the
poplar has some value as a conductor
Of lightning Therefore agriculturists
are advised to plant these trees in the
vicinity Of their farm buildings.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

There is no plain marble table
marks Ethan Aliens grave. anC
been for thirty-fve years or mo-
tablet to which Mr.. Melville re
Clipped to bits and carried aw
meal by relic hunters. and dis
entirely nearly forty years ago,
remaining fragment. hardly
breadth square, being buried ber
base Of the tall granite shaft, w
marks the grave. The old slab
IL. L. q Ir.In.. AL -. 4
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-05-09

t gone far, when | met two
They had boxes under their
1t was not difficult for me
be them as medical officers.
young men, both of them,
n short talk with me and an
N of my wounded wing
I, ia talk tn pach other ahout
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-30
LADIES WALKING GLOVES

Fownes imported walking
gloves per pair LOO
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-30
NEAT SUM
REALIZED
AT BAZAAR.
Ladies' Of Grace Lutheran Church
Make Money for New
EdifiCe.
had GOOD ATTENDANCE

The bazaar and supper given by the
Grace English Lutheran church closed
last night after a most successful run
of three days. The affair was arranged
to raise money to pay for a lot for a
church. Over $500 was cleared.
When the lot is paid for tie congrega-
ton Will build a church.
The suppers served were excellent
and proved one of the greatest attrac-
tions. Ice cream, candy and cake
were on sale. The post Office was an
attractive scheme. A little Gypsy
fortune teller labored hard to do her
share of the work. She was Oh hand
all three nights. Miss Myrtle Ebert
was the lady. A large amount OF
groceries and household articles had
been donated by members and these
were aUctioned off for a good sum by
Elvin Dingler.. The pastor wishes to
Q pecially thank MI. John Dingler for
Lis work to nuke this affair a success.
The bazaar was very successful and
would have been more so had it been
possible to secur q larger room. The
workers are in time going to have q
church here and are sparing no efforts
to make that time mean.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-30
DRESSING SACQUES

The Eiderdown dressing sac
que we are selling at LOO made
with 2 frogs, pockets and fagot-
ting is the equal of any in turn
at I.39, red, pink, blue and grey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-30
Bryan Ordered to Move On

.. ~. DEEEH OGN1tEGu ~ FIONS Ohs
o., Oct. 30.-Willlam Jen-
bryan was ordered off the steps
PIE Toledo post office by the watch
d he charge of the building. Colo
biyan, who was on his way home
ri ne east, stopped over for the
BIZ. md a meeting was arranged.
be was to speak from the steps of
asst office. Two thousand people
G thered, and he vas about to
tte meeting when the Waterman
1 went to Frank Niles, candi-
F Tor lieutenant governor, and in
b him that Colonel Bryan could
TX from the steps, but that he
siA nave to 20 down on the curb.
es at once made the announce
'lat the meeting would be held
.hc corner, and the crowd followed
lU-' Bryan and his escort to the
nd.