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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08

THREE LOVERS COME TO THE
TOWER
THE Countess Anne was seated
in a chair at table at the
Il other side of the room with
in the oriel window. She
was dressed just as she had been when
she left the dining-room a few mo-
lnents before. She sat with her back
toward him and with her face buried
in her hands. He could see by the
trembling Of her shoulders that she
was weeping He had made no sound
as he entered and she did not look I'D.
He stooG for an instant watching her,
his heart in his gaze. Time meant lib
erty--nay, lfe-to him, yet if the sword
had been at his throat he could not
have refraned from that moment of
contemplation.
How exquisite was her beauty. that
wandering lock of hair curling so ten
derby about her neck, How he longed
to kiss it. He moved step nearer to
her, involuntarily stretching out his
hands toward her. At the same mo-
ment she lifted her head and looked
out into the night through the window
in the direction of Canada.
Philip, Sir Philip" she whispered
pitifully. $50 far away!"
He took step nearer. II was pain
fully still within the room. Perhaps
she heard the beating Of his heart. for
she slowly turned her head and stared
at him. He stood before her eyes as
if rooted to the spot.
Philip" she murmured SOFTLY
doubling her senses. lis it dream?
Am | child again, that YOU stand
here in the old room, in the old tower
where first you loved me. where first
your lips met mine? Philip
She rose to he's feet and turned
toward him. He could no. move, she
fsscinatec him. ''Philip,' she cried
again, her voice rising in Joy and fer
vor mingled, lis it indeed you? left
YOU in Quebec. How came you here?"
She tottere1 toward him in lovely
bewilderment, but her strength had
been SO sorely taxed that IT. now gave
way--she svayed unsteadily and
would have fallen. Another step took
him 10 her side. He clasped her TO his
breast, strained her to his heart so
tightly that he hurt her as he covered
her surprised face with kisses. She
sank into his arms. Her head fell up
On his shoulder. He felt the sinuous,
supple yield Of her slender body as her
hands met around his neck. For the
moment neither spoke. Presently he
turned her lovely face up TO his own
again. He looked into her eyes once
more Not the blackness of the night
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outside the dark tower was so deep
nd full as they.
20 Philip" she whispered return
ne kiss for kiss. you have come back
o me. Thank God. you have come
)ack TO me-"
yet you left me in America, Anne.
You left me without word, How
tould you?"
MY letter? Did you not receive it,"
"Ay, but not word from your lips.
You left me alone, i'll, helpless. But
there--I will not reproach you. | fol-
lowed you; | would have followed you
to the end of the earth. Did you not
know 1t? Did you not dream that 7
should be here?"
She nodded her head
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Does Monsieur de Kersaint go farther
than Brest, MONSIEUR"
"Mademoiselle," answered the sailor,
The who starts upon n cruise in war
knows not how long his journey nor
where 1t ends"
Does your ship sail, them"
Eyes. mademoiselle. at six o'clock in
the morning"
And the other vessels?
"Thc whole fleet goes out under
Monsieur de Contains himself to fight
the English"
~ hope God may have you in his
keeping, monsieur"
Thank YOU mademoisclc. but have
You no kinder wish with which to send
me on my way? The marquis, your
grandfather. has announced our en-
gagoment. May not seal it upon your
lips before GO Mademoiselle Anne?"
The two men who were listening.
the one behind the screen. the other
behind the door, were filed with jeal
Gus rage at this, and, with an absolute
parallelism of thought. would have
given worlds to rush forth upon the
Frenchman who proffered this natural
request.
Il would rather not monsieur, j."
family answered the girl, shaking her
head.
But, my dear, when you were n
child carried you many times and
kissed you often"
Yes. monsieur, but ! am a child no
longer. You will wait. am sure
until-you have a better claim--a more
binding tie
The two listeners brcathcd a sigh Of
relief as they heard Anne's resolutc
denial. Indeed. had she yielded, or
had de Kersant pressed the point
Grafton. for one would have broken
forth and killed him before he had
touched her lips.
you Will respect the scruples OF a
maiden. de Kersaint,' said the mar
quis. Il rejoice that her long absence
In Canada has not weakened her ad-
herence TO the principles which have
endeavOrcd to inculcatc in her when
she was a child The demoiseles dc
Rohan We're ever chary of kisses, but
you will find that they are lavish in
honor. and when you come back YOU
may claim her as your bride, ano
then
Grafton ground his teeth over this
significant hiatus.
"Mademoiscllc il costs you little &c
say No, ard - much 10 say Yes, but
for ron | will do it. | can refuse you
notbinS, responded de Kersalnt, bow.
ing low over her hand. II shall lone
for the day when, the last barrier
broken down. may claim you as my
o."
God speed that time. say l." re-
marked the marquis.
Thank you, de Chabot," answered
de kerSant. but now must set forth
Goodbye. mademoiselle."
"Adieu. Monsieur de kersant."
Nay, nay, not adieu, but au revoir.
'Au revoir then, monsieur, and may
God protect you
May the prayer of the beautiful be
heard, answered de kersaint turning
slowly away.
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Copyright, 1901, By u. Appleton & Co. New York.

and suspicion at the maid and her
companion, they were neither accosted
nor detained Just as they entered
upon the stair the steward came into
the corridor and gazed earnestly at
them.
AS Grafton found himself mounting
the tower stair he discovered his heart
beating almost to suffocation. He was
to see Anne, to speak to her again,
perhaps to take her in his arms, to
Kiss her once more. He forgot his
frigate outside. he forgot the French
fleet, his duty. everything, for the
moment, but his love. How could she
greet him? He would soon know.
They were approaching her door
Have you told her that am here"
he asked Josette.
mo. monsieur"
That's we'll"
"Shall | announce you now"
by no means. Do you stand by
the door here and give me warning of
any approach.
you would no. harm the Countess
Anne, monsieur" she asked, laying
her hand upon his arm and looking at
him beseechingly. You will remem-
Der that she is but woman who
loves you?"
Il love her too Josette. swear to
you would rather die than harm
should come to her. Rest easy. And
enter without hesitation should ! be
in danger of discovery. Is this the
door,"
She nodded her head. He pressed
her hand softly, opened the door, part
ed the curtains, and entered the room.
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C n

SAINT JttI- iNtndu'i,
"a said the marquis to the
old retainer, who had
been an interested spectator of the
whole transaction. as the count stepped
10 the door. But before either the
sailor or the servant had passed
through the entrance, the marquis
steward appeared in the way.
Pardon this intrusion Monsieur le
Marquis" he said in great agitation
but there is something which mon
sieur should know. There is a stran-
era spy, perhaps, somewhere in the
chateau. one Of the servants told me
that he saw woman. or some one
in the armory during the dinner listen
ing; and others have said that one
cloaked and hooded fitted along the
hall and came UP these stairs after the
dinner. | thought monsieur would
not wish any one 10 know what passed
at the table and | ycntured to come
here"
And you did we'll Basle.' an
swered the marquis "A cloaked figure,
woman, then. What sort Of a cloali?"
"One like mademoisclle the countess
foster sister wears answered the man
slowly
what. Josotle, exclaimed the mar
quis. DE Kcrsaint, stay a moment
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upon AnneS cold cheek, sprang
through 1t and closed II after him.
He felt himself safe in that peaceful
haven OF her maiden innocence, as II
he had stepped into sanctuary, be-
fore shrine. He remained standing
by the door, which he had left slight
ly ajar. so that he could both see and
hear all that went on in the other
room.
sit, mademoiselle. control your
self" cried Josette, as some one
tapped at the door.
Anne, trembling violently. sank
down on the fauteuil. turning her face
from the light, and struggled resolute-
ly for composure. while Josette opened
the door. Instantly young man
dashed by her.
Monsieur dc Wire" cried Anne,
rising to her feet in naughty sur
prise, how dare you come to my
apartments unlimited, sir"
'Mademoselle, cried the French
man. Il am so desperate could go any
where! | have sat silent too long. !
heard you engaged to Monsieur de
troth Is plghted to me. Forgive me,
| am mad crazy, To see you. to
love you, to have you promised to me,
and then to listen to this announce
ment tonight | know not what ]
do You are mine. mademoiselle, and
yet you have scarcely allowed me to
KISS your hand Is this he fidelity of
de Rohan? Your hand is promised,
YOU were not free. He shall not have
you. You are mine by every right
stop, Monsieur dc Wire, My word
-was-yours, and had honestly
meant to keep H. but do You not recall
that in the hall Of the Chateau st.
Louis told YOU when first permitted
you TO consider yourself engaged to
me that it all depended upon the mar
quis; declaration. sir. that repeated
in my own house in Quebec, when you
were released from confne ment. that
| have said over and over again TO
YOU in the ship? He would not hear
of it, sir. even when We preached the
subjec. tentatively. 'Tis impossible.
And there is one right sir. that you
never had"
ana "hat IS mat pray
40 nov lo'e you. SIT nor ala
ever pretend TO DO so
10 you low ms ue h'rSal"t' men,
hlauenioiSei'e cried the frehchinah
'urlous'y.
monsieur f"' nave no right 10
question me.
hlsh. are You ho' my PROMISED
VIE hut | remember YOU toid me
W" 'o''u NV ma" VI riaiioe' 10
'"ele any one e'se' GU oIush, made
mo'sei!e' ha' hhsishman: What
oIlnd 1901 nave beeh But he mas
u" Nioie 1nai'e nan j. ne hersaiht
ans 'ne pi"'- lIu you piisht capt
"rai'oh your Io'n' 100 ana can
uo' resent IT, AN not XIII MIN
wv nun 100 -Iue' iollor' l was
eo'ns " auu YOU 1o". one Shi'-
u u'uer inc STORM III MS voice. but
pity him' to' he went on lie
depends on yor love. and on your
honor. The io'" OF traltress, the
honor OF the NaAans' mademolselle'
He laughed Utterly in a way not
good to hear. denly his glance fell
upon the table he window. There
was something here. He stopped as
II petrlhed with onlshment
whats that '' t cried.
Sir" said Anne furious with indig-
..,.,.
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CHAPTER NNVI.
GRAFTON WINS AND LOSES

GRAFTON WINS AND LOSES
"A the three men and the
IN servants LETT the room,
AA, with an expression OF re-
lief so great that she could
not describe IT, Anne sank down I
10 chair by the table She thought
hen lover eNtricated at last from his
precC lious position, Her emotions
during the last few moments, when she
feared that the marquis would dis
cover his presence. and then when "a
Wire had SO nobly intorfercd in his
behalf, had been almost more than
eA& could bear she forgot Tor zoe
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CHAPTER XIV.

DE WIRE PAYS FOR HIS LIFE AMI
HONOR.
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CHAPTER XIV.

THREE LOVERS COME TO THE
TOWER
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
HOOD RIVER
LEADS THEM ALL

Special to the Glacier:
Portland, Aug. 3, 1904.--Hood River
had the only organized delegation at
tending the Oregon Development League
In Portland.
While the meeting was largely attend
cd, nearly every part of the state being
represented, yet Hood River made the
best showing. Hon. H. L. Smith, chair
man OF the delegation was very promi-
nent in the work Of the convention. His
paper, read the first day, (Which appears
on another page) was received with
great interest, and the manner In which
he answered the numerous questions
asked proved him to be thoroughly
posted.
The showing made by Hood River was
highly complimented by A, l.. Craig,
general passenger agent OF the q. r. x
N, by Portland's Commercial club and
others. Mr.. Craig said, "Hood River
Is always up and coming"
The cards distributed, having on one
side an invitation TO attend the fruit
fair and editorial association In October,
and brief statement Of Hood Rivers
resources Oh the other, were read with
interest, and many individuals were
heard to remark that they would surely
Wis Hood River.
Wednesday afternoon, Hon. Il. l.
Smith Of Hood River was elected pres
ident OF the association.
N, Whealdon of The Dalles, In givin,
report OF the resources OF his county
was very liberal toward Hood River.
The Hood River delegation was a
follows: lion. II. l.. Smith, A. w. On
thank, s. II, Bartmess, ]. s. Booth, w
+, Eceles, ], +. Stranahan, Joseph A
Wilson, s. Cochran, 7. A. Reavis, A. u
Moe, A. Winane, George 7, Prather, J
II. Rand, IL. +, Davidson, w. ]. Baker
II. O. Stranahaan, q, ], Gessling, N. G
Evans, b. i. Belieu, s. J. La France
l.. Winans, A. G. Staten,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
Fear Il Is Mr.. Jayne's Boy.

II Is feared that the boy who is re-
ported to have fallen overheard in 0dell
lake in an epileplic fit and drowned
was the son of A. A, Jayne Of Hood
River. The report in last Thursday,
Oregonian stated the boy was a son Of
DIR. Jayne Of Springfield, but later infor.
nation from Eugene says it was the sor
OF Hood River man. As Mr. Jayne
and his two boys started two weeks agc
for an onting in the Cascades, neal
0dell lake, and were to have returned
before this, it is thought the unfortunat,
accident Is OBTAINING them.
Mrs. Jayne is out of town. She i
thought to be visiting her mother, Mrs
Sperry OF East Portland.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
Notice.

TO CHERRY GROWERS in Hood River
II you have any cherry or other trees that are
not satisfactory, will change them to any
other variety, recommend the Lambert in
the cherry and Newtown and Spitzenberg in
apples. Also any one wanting fruit that |
guarantee can have them at prices that will
compete with any one. The cherries, peach
es, pears, etc, come from The Dalles, the only
responsible nursery in that line on the Pacific
coast that know Of ]. w. Kirkwood is en-
dorsed by the fruit men of Hood River as the
only reliable, pra tical man In the country If
any one requires signatures in regard to this
statement, viii furnish them. j. W. Kirk
wood has buried the hatchet and acknowledge
es the fact from actual experience, that fall
pruning is best, as 1t prevents early snow or
sieet from breaking the trees. 1t has the
tendency to ripen them up and puts them in
better condition TO go through the winter,
a26 Work Guaranteed ]. W. KIRK WOOn
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
u. II. Sunday Nchool Picnic.

The U. b. Sunday school will give
their basket picnic, Thursday August H.
All parents OF enrolled children are cor.
daily invited to join with us in bring.
inS baskets filed with such dainties as
only can make grand spread at u bos.
kcs picnic.
Transportation will be furnished a,
far as possible at 10 a. NJ. from the
gym to the grounds near Buttons spring
below the East Side grade, I he Trans
portation Co. will at least check your
lunches though. Come and enjoy the
prOgram.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
The Hood River Rand Finances.

Less than year ago the Hood River
Band was organized with ~ members
the assets OF the band at that time con,
sisted of an empty treasury, little mis-
cellaneols music and few battered.up
instruments. However, the band was
determined TO equip itself for efficient
service and to accomplish this by NOV
Ing out upon plane Of moral and legit-
innate endeavor, To what extent the
band has succeeded toward this aim,
may be safely left to the verdict Of the
citizens OF Hood River and the accom-
panying financial statement:
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

Monday nights council meeting went
by default, there being only three coun-
cllmen and the mayor present, besides
the recorder and city marshal. Those
who showed up were Mayor Blowers,
Councilman Rand, Mayes, and Prather,
There's a bouncing new boy out al
the Angus home. 1t is the third boy,
and +. w, Angus is stepping high these
days. This is his fourth child, his old
est one being four last April. More
evidence Of the productiveness of Hood
River farme.
Dan Mears went to Mosier, Monday,
where he has been awareed the contract
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

In another column will be found a
statement OF the Hood River Bands f.
nances. The boys have met the success
which never fails TO come IT, we'll direct
ed, persistent effort. They are deserv-
ing Of the highest praise. And that
the band 10 appreciated by the citizens Il
apparent from the liberal patronage
the band entertainments received in
both Town and country. 1t is no email
undertaking to organize and train band
until it becomes as capable as has our
band, and while every member of the
band should be patted on the back for
his perseverance the leader and in
structor, G. ID. Nickelsen, is worthy OF
special commendation for the able man
ner in which he has conducted the
work Of the hand.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
3{ood River GLACIER
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1904.

"Why not encourage q cheese factory
or a condensed cream factory here2"
inquiries the Glaciers Odell correspond
ent A capitol idea, and as Mr.. Shelley
goes on to say, with the enlarging of the
clover fields this should prove profit
able industry in Hood River.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
G. d. NlCKELSEN

Congregational. -- Preaching service
with worship will be conducted next
Sunday at II =, m, by the pastor, Rev.
]. l.. Hershner. Christian Endeavor
service, p. IN. with Miss Clara Blythe
leader. Sunday school at 10 a. m. with
A. q. Staten superintendent. The pub
lie is invited to these services.
At the conclusion of the morning ser
vice. business meeting will be held in
response to request OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, for the
appointment OF committee to cooper
ate with 1t In relation to public morals.
Every resident member of the church
is hereby urgently requested to be pres
eut,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

The American mining congress will
convene In Portland, August 22 and
continue for five days, Among the ad'
dresses to be delivered are speeches oi
welcome by Governor Chamberlain and
Mayor Williams. Editor II. w. Scott oi
OF the 0regonian Is down for paper OH
"The Relation OF Mining to the Worlds
General Advancement" Among those
authorized to appoint delegates are
mayors Of towns, boards OF county com
missioners and commercial clubs. Al
though Hood River is not directly inter
ested In mining, we should be repre-
sented at the congress. In announce.
ments OF the congress sent to the press
OF the United States, Irwin Mahon, the
secretary, makes special mention Of the
trip up the Columbia TO Hood River and
Mount Hood.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

The Northwest Horticultural suggests
that early apples packed in 25 to SO
pound peach boxes would be more easily
distributed and less apt to glut the mar
ket than when put in the full box,
applying particularly to local markets,
for no family desires to buy early apples
in large quantities and as rule this fruit
bruises easily and decays rapidly when
rehandled from opened packages
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
Sneak Thief Takes Harness

Tom Bishop reports the theft Of a SIS
harness from his house just east of
Abbott's store. The harness was mis-
sed last Thursday morning, and was
taken while the owner slept 20 feet
away. The officers at Cascade Locks
and the Dalles have been notified and
efforts will be made to oyertake the thief
whoever he NAV be.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

Th0s who want me to saw wood should get
their wood at once and cord II up al will be
Obliged 10 charge for the time II takes to
handle 1t where not corded up. will go TO
Cascade Locks Sept. Is to be gone two weeks.
Get your wood sawed early and under cover
for winter. 4. o, BRACE,
a16 phOna AA
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
Umpire, NJ. Mar il

One who saw the glme saws
"0n account Of the Iiooi River bops
batting the Locks pitcher out uf the
box, Osborne and P.theit uere the bat
terry for the remainder OF the game for
the Locks, while Morgan took Osborne's
place on first base, and L. g. Morgan
took Morgan's place in right field for
Hood River.
Throughout the remainder Of the
game the Hood River boys walked up
to the bat and took exercise and prac-
tise by striking at the air."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04

from the lake. The first morning there
the lake was calm for an hour or more
and Mr.. Masters believes he secured
some pictures that should rival the
famous Clifford views.
Returning by way Of Maple Dell the
professor aud his friend secured a group
picture OF the women dressed in over
alls. Mr.. Thompson say- he will have
a supply of the pictures on sale next
week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
Secure Picture of Camu Overall.

Professor'C. D. Thompson returned
Tuesday from trip to Lost Lake. He
was accompanied by w. Y, Masters of
Portland, who went for the purpose of
securing some views of Mount Hood
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
CARPENTER AND
BUILDER

/ am prepared to do all k nds of work by the
day or by contract, estimates on carpentering
plastering, stonework excavations, etc, specf-
fcations furnished, Address
jy14tf II. w. PRlRNOw, Hood River.Or.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
RealEstate
Bargains.
LIST OF LANDS
For Sale
AND
FOR RENT
AT
THE EMPORIUM. .

A 40 acre tract, some Improvements,
miles from Barret school house, 1000.
A 40 acre tract, unimproved, some
free irrigating water, 4 miles from Bar
rett school house, 81, 100.
Two lots in Winans addition, $3.50.
A 20 acre tract unimproved, II miles
from the Barrett school house, 8 acres
cleared, $l,7OO
The NW14 of NW14, Sec. 4, TIP. 2 ~,
r. 10 f, 40 acres. Price $4,000. $500or
more cash, balance in five years.
Lots and 2, Blk. 2, Winans add. to
Hood River for $3.50 each.
Markly 10 acres, just south Of town,
$500. A bargain.
For Sale Four-fifths interest in the
NJ. o. Wheeler l60 acres near Hood
River Falls.
Five acres at Frankton; cottage and
acre and a half in cultivation. Creek
and water power 81, 200.
Block /, Parkhurst addition to Hood
River, all in cultivation; good house,
beautiful residence property; price,
"a, 500; 81 500 or more cash; balance on
or before years at per cent.
Lots 10, IL, II, block 5, Waucoma ad-
dition; improved; price $1,000; y or
more cash, balance, ! year, per cent.
The NE h of SW Il and the NW14 of
Sc u section Is, TIP 2 north, range IL
east, 80 acres, partly improved, good ap-
pie land, plenty of timber, no rock.
Price $500 cash or $1,000 on time at 6
per cent.
Money to loan.
Hanna house and lot, $1,000.
The new company now offers for sale
lots formerly belonging to the Hood
River Townsite company, of which COM
pany John Leland Henderson is secre-
tary and the Hood River Bank treasurer.
Installment plan.
Lot 4, block 8, Hulls addition, fine q
story house: 81 400.
Lot for sale in Waucoma Park addi-
ton, 5000,
For Sale-Residence on State street at
head of Front; $500, including lots.
For Rent--For term of ten years,
the lot on State street, back of
Bartmess' and the Paris Fair.
Corner lot in front of school house
$500.