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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
CHAPTER w

Rosalthe returned to the fort mucb
perplexed and agitated by the singular
conduct of lie Bland. Notwithstanding
the high place which he occupied in the
estimation of her father, she had never
valued him as an acquaintance; on the
contrary, she had never felt at ease in
his society. The cause of her aversion
to the insinuating Frenchman she could
not herself understand fully: but it was
not the less genuine for that reason.
Encouraged by her fathers good opin-
ion, he had made declaration at various
tunes OF the nature and tendency of
which she could not affect to misappre-
bend. Rosalthe, on all such occasions,
had given no word Of hope, and with 4
careful regard to his feelings endeavor-
ed to make known her sentiments with
out wounding his pride
The conversation which had transpor-
ed on the bank of the river appeared
abundantly conirmatory of her fears and
suspicious. To the young stranger who
had so opportunity appeared to assist
her she felt truly GRATEFUL but the re-
Election that she had possibly involved
him in a quarrel with a dangerous man
added much to the anxiety of her mind
She was on the point of making known
the state of her feelings to her father.
in respect to lie Bland, when he COM
menced to speak highly in his praise,
dwelling particularly upon his gentle
manners and the frankness which char
acterlzed him in every act in life
Il esteem him." added Mr.. Aston,
for his numerous good qualities-for
the kindness of his heart, for the dignity
and refinement of his manners and for
all those noble traits which constitute
true manhood
Rosalthe felt her blood mounting tu-
multuously to her cheeks, and tears of
regret filling her eyes. She was much
panied that a man of her fathers dis
elimination should be so egregiously de-
ceived in the Frenchman's character. But
she was misapprehended; for Aston, OBJ
serving her confusion, attributed it who'll
ly to another cause and remarked, with
q meaning smile, that ''she need not be
confused about the matter, for he fully
appreciated her feelings and should not
reproach her for anything that might
have passed between lie Bland and her
SELF, of whose honorable intentions he
was entirely persuaded"
And to make Rosalthe's position more
notifying, Mrs. Aston observed in re-
lation to the subject of her husbands
eulogy: THAT he was a very pleasant
gentleman, and she hoped her daughter
would be SO fortunate as never to form
any acquaintance less respectable; and
she should not object to her preferences
when they were so judiciously made, as
in the present instance"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14

Mr.. Aston then limited that he was q
man of wealth and was about to make
a large purchase Of land lying on the
opposite bank of the Kentucky river.
He stated that the idea was a good one,
end would prove exceedingly profitable
as it would doubtless quadruple in a few
years the capital invested. Rosalthe
perceived at once that her fathers mind
was filed with q splendid bubble which
would burst sooner or later and end in
a cruel disappointment. Whether her
fears magnihed the danger and trial in
reserve for her or himself time only
could prove; but it was plainly appar-
ent to her that the willy Frenchman ex-
ercised almost unbounded influence over
her fathers movements.
1t appeared to her that the time had
come to speak boldly and reveal all that
her promise did not oblige her to lock
within her own bosom. She could assure
her father that he had completely mis-
taken her sentiments in regard to LIE
Bland, and that she disliked him with
more real intensity than she was sup
posed to love him
While thoughts of this nature were
IaoS4AS Adp4dls lHlOuSu l4cE ullIlU, TIC
door was opened by Ebony. the colored
servant. and the subject of her thoughts
entered the cabin. He glanced quickly
from one to the other, greeting them
with his accustomed suavity. He took
a seat near Mr. Aston and conversed
with him in that peculiar, agreeable, easy
and confidential manner which had so
won upon his esteem.
Rosalthe could overhear but little of
what was said, but she often caught such
words as land, loans. investment"
which induced her to believe that the
land speculation was the one under dis
cussion.
lie Bland finally arose and approached
our heroine and said to her in a low
voice:
Pardon my earnestness this morning.
My desire to save you from what ap-
peared a pressing danger made me, ]
fear, somewhat rude. | am happy to
say now that I was not correctly inform
ed in regard to Captain Du Quesne and
his intentions. You may sleep in safety,
fair Rosalthe. and rest assured that there
is one who will shield you from Indian
cruelty"
Then you free me from my position! =
returned Rosalthe.
mo, gentle Rosalthe," he answered, in
his most engaging tones. II cannot alb
solve you from your promise; for speak
ing of the subject might produce unnec-
essary alarm. Moreover, | design to
make further investigation Of the matter
and learn the real extent of the dan
ger, if any exists, your father shall be
duly and properly informed of every
thing. Take your accustomed walks as
though nothing had happened, being
careful not to go too far away from the
fort, and l promise not to interrupt or
you, or speak in relation to any subject
not agreeable to you. Deal with me fair
ly and truly, and you shall not have an
occasion to regret it, l assure you
Go be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
FORGERS IN A FAST GAME.
Get Thousands of Dollars at Joliet (4ll.)
by Use Of Big Firms Name =:
and Paper.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Dec. ia gang of
forgers by rapid work between 8 and 10
o'clock at night swindled Joliet mer-
chants and saloon keepers out of be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. Taking ad-
ceeded in getting checks cashed for sums
ranging from $40 to $500 They had
secured a large block of the special
checks of the James G. Heggie Boiler
company drawn upon the Joliet National
bank and very fair counterfeit sigma
ture of Mr.. Heggie. Over thirty saloon
keepers reported to the police that they
Several Si business houses had '1 also noti.
fed the police that they had accepted
the bogus checks and paid cash in re-
turn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
NEW CARDINALS
FOREIGN MEN.
POPE FOR EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN
ITALIANS AND OTHERS IN
SACRED COLLEGE.
Pontiff Declares That While Faith i
Spreading in Distant Lands There
Is Some Concern.

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE Pope today
held a secret consistory, which was the
second of his pontifcate, in which he
created new cardinals and apparently
showed a tendency to have a better equi-
Hbrium between the foreign and Italian
elements in the sacred college. Three
of the four new cardinals are foreign
erS.
The ceremony was performed with the
usual pomp, and nearly thirty cardinals
were present. The pontiff appeared
walking and preceded by. surrounded
and followed by the gorgeous pontifcal
court Then all withdrew except the
members of the sacred college and the
Pope read his allocution.
News Not All Consoling.
In it he said he wished he could give
the cardinals such pleasant and consol-
ing news, but the conditions at the pres
ent time do not permit of consolation.
Although, he continued, the Roman
more throughout the world, especially in
distant countries, on turning toward
Catholic nations one feels sadness and
fear lest the prediction of the Scriptures
IS being verified, that the kingdom of
the Lord would be moved to other peo-
pie. where it will produce good fruit
Especial care and anxiety may be felt
for the country heretofore called the
eldest daughter of the church, but con-
corning the anti-Catholic laws passed
there against the laws of justice the
Pope said he would speak in accord
ance with his apostolic office more grave
| ly and more fully at an opportune time.
He exhorted the cardinals to prayer, re-
calling that the Lord will cause tranquil
lily and peace to shine forth at the prop
er time.
New Cardinals Named.
The pontiff ended with saying that he
intends to honor the whole Latin -Ameri-
can race by creating for the first time
world. Immediately after reading his
allocution he created the following car
dinals:
Most Rev. Joseph Semasse. archbish-
op of Erlau, Hungary; Mgr. SPINDLE.
archbishop of Seville; Mgr. J. 4. De
Arcoverde De Albuquerque Cavalcanti,
archbishop OF Rio Janeiro; Mgr Cagaino
DE Azevedo major domo of the Vati-
can.
The cardinals asserted that contrary
tc the popular impression the Pope did
not create a fifth cardinal, but reserved
the appointment in pectore.
Announces Bishop Schinner.
Later the Pope appointed a number of
bishops, including the following:
Rev. G. BARN, bishop of Nureva Ca
ceres. Philippine Islands; Rev. T. Nicer.
schaert, bishop Of Oklahoma; Rev. T,
Brennan, formerly bishop Of Dallas,
Tex, titular bishop of Cassarea, and
Rev. A. Schinner, vicar general Of Mil.
waukee, bishop of Superior.
Mgr. Nozaleda, formerly archbishop OF
Manila, afterwards archbishop of Valen.
! cha, which post he resigned, was nomi.
mated titular archbishop Of Petra.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
PERSIANS IN ARMS
AGAINST THE TURK.
Threaten to Invade Territory Claimed by
"Sick Man" and Guns Are
Sent in Reply.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. IL
Trouble is threatening on the Turk-Per>
sian frontier, at the Viayet of Mosul
and in the neighborhOod of Bayazid on
the frontier
Five thousand armed Persians are
gathered in the district of Sujbulak,
southwark of Lake Urumiah and they
threaten to invade and take possession
of a strip of territory in the Vilayet of
Mosul claimed by Turkey.
Two battalions of Ottoman troops with
three guns have been dispatched to repel
the invasion and the governor of Mosul
in calling for more reinforcements.
A similar situation exists on the from
tier in the neighborhood of Bayazid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
MRS. ROGERS LAID IN GRAVE.
Body of Woman Hanged in Vermont Is
Buried at Hoosick Falls, N. Y.

HOOSICK FALLS, n. Y, Dec IL
The body of Mrs. Mary NJ. Rogers, who
was hanged at Windsor, Vt, for the
murder of her husband, was buried Sat
iurday in st. Mary's cemetery here. The
burial was attended by Mrs. Johanna
Callahan, mother of Mrs. Rogers; Kath-
eryn Callahan, her sister, and Louis Cal
lahan, the brother Of the dead woman
The BODY had been in a vault and guard
ed by watchmen. 1t was placed in q
wagon and taken to the Callahan lot,
where the undertaken opened the casket
ito allow the relatives to have a last
look at the dead woman's face The
casket was then closed and lowered into
for the dead After the grave was filed
the sexton placed a wooden cross at it's
Ibaad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
TILLMAN YIELDS FORK
Says Rate Law Is a Failure Until Presi-
dent "Stops Whitewashing Cab
met Officials"

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IL
lation in the Senate Today precipitated
by a bill introduced by Mr. Tillman,
which he explained gave the interstate
commerce commission power to fix a
maximum reasonable rate.
Mr.. Foraker talked at some length on
the railroad question. He insisted that
Mr.. Tillman recognized that rebates had
stopped or could be under the present
law.
Mr.. Tillman said he did think so I'M
til the investigation of Messrs. Judson
and Harmon instituted by the executive
had been such a miserable fasco. The
present law would prove a failure until
the President stopped protecting and
withdrawing cabinet officers he said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
TURBINE IS AT NEW YORK
countered Severe Weather
Days Runs High.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE first
transatlantic turbine steamer to come
to this port, the giant Carmania of the
iCunard line, arrived at her dock today.
All the way across the Atlantic the Car
mania encountered unusually severe
weather and yesterday, when only
"a few miles outside the harbor, she was
iobliged to lay to and let the storm blow
itself out before attempting to enter.
20, 43, AT, 3O5, $40, 419, 457, 434, II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
FRANCE TO STAND PAT.
Will Not Withdraw Note to Venezuela
Difference for America Delays
Trouble for Castro.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IL
France has refused to withdraw her note
to Venezuela protesting against Presi-
dent Castro's treatment of M. Taigny,
the French diplomatic representative.
The Venezuela situation, it can be an
nounced On high authority, would have
taken steps before this had it not been
for unwillingness to hinder or embarrass
the settlement Of the American troubles
with Venezuela.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
HUNT WITH GUINEA PIGS.
jWaukegan Foreigners Said to Evade
Game Law Against Ferrets by
Using Other Animals.

; WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-[Spe-
cial Local foreigners are getting
around the state law against the use of
ferrets in hunting in a novel manner.
They are training guinea pigs to do the
work of ferrets with success.
The law expressly refers to ferrets as
being Objectionable and does not refer to
the other animals. Their Use appears to
be lawful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
THE YANKEE sCHooLMARM.
Southern Tourists Tribute to Type
of Woman In New England.

Southern Tourists Tribute to Type
of Woman In New England.
Il reckon New England will have
its schoolmarm as long as it's rock
bound coast lasts" said a Southern
tourist Il travelled miles in the first
colonies during the last summer and
l met these women in towns, at the
crossroads, and in the hamlets. don't
mean the present-day schoolmarm but
the precise, colloquial and trim old
lady whose active work is done
II recall one, and she was type Of
many The trolley car had stopped at
a crossroads right out in the country.
An elderly woman, whose CHEEKY face
Illuminated a Quaker bonnet, had hail
ed the motorman.
"She lifted telescope ease to my
seat and | assisted her in boarding
the car. She thanked me in such sim
cere way that / felt as if I were again
in Dixie.
After she had paid her fare she no.
ticed that I was interested in an old
cemetery which the car was passing.
[ had asked a fellow passenger the
name of the place. He didn't know,
but the old schooImarm knew, and she
told me.
''She also mentioned the names Of
some of the dead-names with which
the whole country is familiar. When
l thanked her she asked in the most
precise manner if 1 was a stranger in
that part of the country. I told her
it was my first visit.
Then she took the role of guide.
Not a crossroads that did not have a
bit Of history. Every farmhouse was
familiar.
y have spent one or more nights
in every farmhouse in this county,
she said. I taught school hereabouts
for thirty years. Every house contains
a bit of history which to me is sa-
cred
''Just then another farmhouse was
passed. It was about a mile from the
road. Pointing it out, she said:
81 attended two funerals and two
very soon to attend another wedding
there l boarded there when l was a
teacher, a mile back, and the two chill
dren, a boy and girl, were my pu-
pills..
First their mother died and a year
later the father. Both are buried in
the old graveyard we just passed. The
daughter married in the old home
stead and 1 was her bridesmaid. She
would have it that way.
Then her brother married and rs
a matter Of sentiment his wedding oc-
cured in the same house. l was at
that ceremony. His daughter, repre-
senting the third generation, is to wed
beneath the roof a few weeks hence
"a little further on the car stopped
in the woods 1 noticed that the con-
ductor did not give the motorman the
bell The latter knew where to slow
up.
THE schoolmarm arose from her
seat. 1 was up in an instant, lifted her
telescope from the car and then assist
ed her down. / wish / had a picture
of the stately courtesy she made. and
1 wish 1 had photograph cylinder Of
her correct speech of thanks.
LAS l boarded the car 1 looked back.
A girl with the most radiant face l
ever saw, In a gown of summer lawn,
with her hair plated in rustic fashion
and tied with blue ribbon, met the
schoolmarm and relieved her of the
telescope baggage. Then they disap-
peared on q winding path.
with this type of woman in the
North l do not wonder that the Yam
KEGS were good fighters"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
DESPONDENT; KILLS HIMSELF.
New York Millionaire Was Heir to Big
Brewing Interests.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Robert D.
iBallantine, millionaire and society lead
Ter, committed suicide at Newark Sunday
night by shooting, while respondent
Ballantine was 35 years old and unmar-
Iried. His grandfather founded the firm
father, John II. Ballantine, succeeded.
and after his death his interest in the
business estimated at 100000, revert
ed to his widow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
The Unflattering Barber.

John Drew. as he lunched, talked
about BARRIERS.
..They are so unconplimentary," he
said. They tell you such unfattering
things.
a friend Of mine went to be shaved
at the Dark Harbor hotel one day last
summer, and the barber said to him:
s..Your hair is getting thin, sir
"'Yes.' my friend answered. tartly. I
have been treating it with antifat. I
never did like stout hair. New York
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
FOREST FIRE LOSS IS BIG.
Californians Driven to Valley fer Safety
by Flames

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. IA
forest fire which broke out at daybreak
destroyed every building on Echo noun
tain except Mount Lowe observatory.
Persons living On the mountain made
desperate resistance to the flames for
a while, but all were forced to fee for
their lives to the valley.
The inclined railway and the telegra ph
and telephone lines We're destroyed and
the damage is more than 100000,
which probably will be increased. as the
fire is still raging. So far as has been
learned no lives were lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
Villas in Belmont's Publicity Plan.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. Ii
Perry Belmont, chairman Of the pub
licity committee, announces that among
those who have consented to serve as
members of the national Organization is
William F. Villas Of Madison, Wis, for,
mer postmaster general and senator hond
Wisconsin. /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
Well-xnown Iron Man Dies.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Henry r.
Sloat, assistant secretary and treasurer
of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company,
was found dead in bed of heart disease
at his home at Sloatburg, N. Y, today.
Mr.. Sloat was 20 years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
Can't. s. S. Brown Is Dead.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 11-Capt
Samuel s. Brown, multi-millionaire coal
operator and well known horseman, dice:
today at his home on Squirrel Hill, i'm
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14
NO MINERS STRIKE
FOR COMING YEAR.
Operators and Representatives of Penn
sylvania Works Make Agreement
Abandoning It for Spring.

TAMAQUA, Pa, Dec. 11.-[Special.l
There will be no strike of the anthra-
cite mines next spring, an agreement
having already been drafted by the rep
resentatives and operators. This state
ment was made by one Of the largest In
dividual operators in the anthracite re.
gion and is confirmed by an official Of
the United Mine workers, who is closer
to President Mitchell than any other
man in the organization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14

Don't tack a fancy name on a kid.
1t makes him a target for his CON-
panions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14

Thomas 3. Reed was supposed to
wear larger collar than any other man
Il New Eaglau1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-14

Santo Domingo has made an appeal
to us to help her and not only principle
and wisdom but every generous instinct
binds US to respond to the appeal.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-02-22
Very Low Rates to Washing
ton, y. G. and Return.

Account Presidential Inauguration
Ceremonies, Washington. D. G March
4th, 1905. Southern Railway an
nounces the very low rate of one
fare (plus 25 cente) for the round
trip.
Still lower rates for Military Com
panies and Brass Bands in uniform,
twenty or more in one party ticket
Tickets will be sold on March End
and 3cd, final limit OF March S b, 1905
However. an extension of final limit
to leave Washington not later than
midnight of March 18Th. 1905, may
be had by deposiling ticket With
Special Agent at Washington. D. c.
on or before March 9th, 1905, and
payment OF fee Of Sl.00 at time OF
depooit.
For further information as to rates,
schedules, sleeping car reservations,
etc., applv 10 any Agent OF the
Southern Railway or address.
Brooks Morgan, A. 6. P. A.
Southern Railway, Atlanta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-02-22
LEXINGTON DEP'RT STORE,
Board Of Equalization.

The Township and Town Boards
of Assessors will meet at some con-
vepient place in their respective town
or Township on March 7, 1905, or as
soon thereafter as practical. The
County Board of Equalization will
meet at Lexington y. a., in the
Cnuuty Auditors ofice March %,
1905. The Township and Town
Boards will organize by electing one
of their number chairman. The
chairman of the Township and Town
Boards compose the County Board
of Equalization. The chairman or
come member of the various Boards
vii, csll at the Auditors Office Ma, ch
4. 1905, for blanks, instructions, etc.
The first named on the list will act
as chairman untill the boards meet
and organizs. 6. a. Derrick,
Auditor Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-02-22
Marriage.

MIR. Earnest T. Long. of New
berry county, and Miss Carrie Bea-
iris Fulmer, CT Lexington couaty, s
G., we're married February l5tb, by
Rev. j Z. Efrd, at the residence OF
the brides parents.
Mr.. Quincy Taylor and Miss Esa'e
Hite we're married February 19, 1905,
at the home of Mr.. George Taylor
near Gilbert. Rev. VIM. Hayes
officiating.
% February 18th, 1905, at the
Lutheran parsonage. Chaplin, s. G,
by Rev. o. B. Shesrouse, Mr. Job +.
L!ndIer and Miss Minnie E Slice.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-02-22
Obituary.

Died. February 9, 1905. at Irene,
Lexington counevaS. c., 1som 6.
Taylor, in the 74th year of his age.
he leaves q wife. 6 children, 4 sors
and 2 daughters and S grsadchil-
dren to mourn their loss. BE was q
member of the Baptist church and
died in great hope Of eternal life.
We visited him several times dur
ing his sickness and fouud him at all
times resigned to the will of God.
He was Confederate soldier serving
first in the 18Th regiment, S. c. v,
and second in the Goth, TO the erd of
the war. We were life long friends.
Thus another playmate has gone and
left rs. Dear friend, good bye.
A r. T.