davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

taken by my grandfather for a debt
Bernice is a noble girl and is fitted to
take the position have in view for
her. do not intend that she shall be
put to the necessity of doing mental
work. My wife shall never go into the
kitchen My family would cut me If
allowed such thing. ! am quite sure
II will stand by me in my marriage
and will be able to make my path and
Bernices a smooth one"
This ended the interview, and Rev.
Mr.. Bond departed, feeling that he had
silenced any doubts Mrs. Doane might
have had as to the expediency of trust
ing her daughter to one of the old and
tried Bond family.
When Mrs. Doane was alone Bernice
Joined her, holding in her hand a let
ter from Niles whitman, which she
gave to her mother to read. 1t was a
reminder Of youthful promise she had
given him, but releasing her If she wish
ed to be released, since she was now
a woman of an age to make her future,
while he still had years of plodding
ahead, with no one but himself to help
him. Mrs. Doane handed back the let
ter
miles is doing something" she said,
land promising nothing, while Mr..
Bond is doing nothing and living in a
roseate world of expectation that some
one will do something for him. You
must make your own decision, my
daughter. l know that no one can
successfully interfere with girl fol
lowing the dictates of her heart, but
if I were you l would decline Bond
and accept Niles Whitman"
1t was bitter struggle, but Bernice
inherited the practical nature Of her
mother and rejected the curate and in
time married the lawyer.
Rev. Mr.. Bond before he left the
parish became engaged to one Of Ber
nices friends. Bernice was d bit shak
en- when she thought of the handsome
curate in his canonicals led to the al
| tar by another. But she tided over hel
emotions and in time forgot all but hel
| happiness as the wife Of young law
yer. full Of pluck and resource, rapidly
making his way into lucrative bust
| ness.
Ten years after Bernice's marriage
and about as many after the marriage
| Of Rev. Mr. Bond, Mrs. whitman ant
her mother, being in the city wher'
Bond and his wife were settled, though
it a good opportunity to call on them
The doorbell was answered by Mrs
| Bond, whose drawn features indicated
that she had not found life as roseat'
as Dir. Bond had promised Mrs. Doan'
his wife's life should be. Half dozeI
children came trooping after thei
mother, she evidently being nurse ant
housemaid. During the visit the hus
band called out in a querulous tom
from his study:
"Nan, why don't you bring me up
cup Of tea, as / told your
Mrs. Bond sighed, excused herself
vent out to the kitchen and carried
cup Of tea to the man who had de
clared that his wife should never b
her own ssrva2t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

-S49. 35 to Portland, Oregon, via
the G. M. & st. P R'y account Lewis
and Clark Exposition. Tickets on
sale May to Sept. 80, 1905 limited
to return ninety days from date of
sale but not later than November 80,
1905. For particulars see S. V.
Potter, Agt.
If you want windmill. pump,
tank, or anything In this line, call on
Helmer Hendrickson & Co. on Wash
ington street. They will treat you
right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
CHOLERA INFANTUM.
Child Not Expected to Live from One Hour to
Another, but Cured by Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

Ruth, the little daughter of E. n.
Dewey of Agnewville, Va, was
seriously i'll of cholera infantum last
summer. 1--WE gave her up and did
not expect her to live from one hour
to another he says. 81 happened
to think of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
got a bottle of it from the store In
five hours l saw a change for the
better. We kept on giving it and be-
fore she had taken the half of one
small bottle she was well. " This
remedy is for sale by Engbe-tson's
Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
Notice in Probate.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM II MAY CONCEhN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House in WinHeshies
County, Iowa. on the 18th day of September.
A. ID. 1905, at l:30 O'Clock p. M, to attend the
probate Of an instrument purporting TO be the
last will and testament of
JOHN L. BOUSKA
late of Jackson Township, in Winnesheik
County, Iowa, deceased. at which time and
place on will appear and show cause, il any,
why said will should not be admitted 10 pro-
bate.
In testimony ereof have hereunto SUBJ
scribed my name and affixed the seal of said
Office, this 18th dav of May, 1905.
Is. E. BRICKNER,
2l-4 Clerk of District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

Chicago, Milwaukee & 81. Paul Railway
Passenger Depot corner Water and Day streets.
Telephone ii4-7
206 204 Depart 20S 2l0
$40 a. m ll:i5 ain DecorahIS:i5 I'm 20 pm
1910 am 1910 pm ConoverI9:, p m 1901 am
1920 a N 1890 pm, Calmar $3.50 pm l2:lO am
2Ol 2OS Arrive 2O5 207
$40 am l1:25 nm Decorah 3:25 pm Halo pm
500 m 100 am Conover 500 pm 1880 pm
7:45 am 1850 am Calmar ESQ pm 1910 p m
Nos. 20l and 2o6 daily.
Nos. 2O3. 2O5. 204 and DOS daily except Sunday
Train No. 206 makes connection at CAL
mar for Mason City and points west on
the & D division.
Train No. 204 makes connection at
Conover for St. Paul, Minneapolis, AL
bert Lea, and points on the l d NJ divi-
sion. AT Calmar wit trains for Cedr
Rapids, Kansas City. Omaha, St. Louis
La Crosse and Chicago.
Train No. POS connects at Calmar
with night trains for Chicago, Mil
waukee, Madison, Davenport,
Island and Kansas City.
Train No. 2l0 makes cor nection with
the early morning trains at Calmar for
points in Minnesota, North and South
Dakota, and points west of Calmar in
Iowa and South Dakota. Tickets for
this train must be bought and all bag
gage checked before s As p. m.
5. V. Potter, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
Public Health Notice.

A few alleys have not been properly
cleaned. Property owners will please
look after this matter at once and see
that they are put in sanitary con-
dirion. 2l-4
A. J. SWEZEY, NJ. D.,
Health Officer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

Tired out, worn out woman cannot
sleep, eat or work seems as if she
would fly to pieces. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea makes strong nerves
and rich blood. 30 cents, Tea or
Tablets. r. A. Engbertson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
D a.ma TABLE Low. ll ||ssI

TRAINS LEAVE DEBORAH AS FOLLOWS
No. 5OI Passenger, except Sunday l:I5 p. m.
No. 542 Freight, except Sunday. -. .5:30.a. IN.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT DECORATE:
No. 5O7 Passenger, except Sunday. l.:25 p. m.
No. 541 Freight, except sunday. ..5:l5 p. IN.
Sunday stock train leaves at 600 a. m.
For sleeping car reservations, tickets, time
tables, etc., apply to any Rock Island ticket
agent. u. G. GRUVER,
Local Agent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
H. l.. COFFEEN
REAL ESTATE DEALER.

Has bargains in land near DEBORAH,
also in other parts Of Winneshiek County.
He can give you as good bargains on
Dakota or Wisconsin lands as any dealer
in the state. Office with c. S. Boice
over Reeds Hardware Store. References
those to whom he has sold land. Call on
him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

New spring styles in photos and
at Reynolds studio.
Ben Bear Block.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

Headquarters for everything in
staple and fancy groceries. G. s.
Marsh.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14


Nerothe Riding Lion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

PIE, are ali ngnteu
by electricity generated by a nearby
mountain stream.
Despite the fact that he Is Scandina.
Was greatest writer and most power.
ful politician, an admirable Journalist
and celebrated playwright, he start,
ed life with failure. He was one Of
the worst students that ever matrieu.
lated at Christiania university and
finally left the university without I'm.
ishing his course because the task
seemed too great for him. He at once
drtfted into theatrical management,
newspaper work and politics and soon
made bis mark. His wife, 1t Is said, is
the only person who can manage him.
A story Is told to the effect that years
ago Bjornson fell in love with a local
beauty and wanted to divorce his wife
In order to marry the other woman.
Mrs. Bjornson, however, put her hus.
band to bed, put chopped Ice on his
head and said she would keep him
there until the fever left him. The
cure was very rapid and made Bjorn.
son immune from such ideas from that
day to this.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

y VI ACdA ~
ing something more
comes to an end |
should like TO grad
nate without delay"
DIR. Henry Van
Dyke bears his hon
ors as a literary lion
somewhat shyly.
"Eever mind, doc
tor, there's safety
In numbers, ;" re-
marked a facetious
fellow clergyman at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

the right kind OF
man." said Knox.
What we want is
a man who has no
fear and viii do his
duty. He must have
nerve enough to de-
fend himself, for
he may be shot at
even while he's on
the bench, and he
must hold the re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

TWO ana Is uevot.
ing the remainder
Of his days to NE
bucolic Joys Of
planting beans and
milking cows. He
is q scientific and
successful farmer,
a breeder Of high
class stock and an
advocate OF mod
ern improvements.
The stables at Au
lestad, for exam.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

B1ornsuerne Biornson. the grand
old man OF Norway" favors Nerve.
gian Independence and union Of Nor
way. Sweden and Denmark in the
same breath. Bjornson long before the
recent separation Of Norway and Swe,
den was an ardent champion Of hide
rendence for his native land. For fifty
years he has been the busiest man in
Scandinavia and. with the possible ex.
ception OF lbsen, the most revlleSi. Not
long ago, at the ripe age OF seventy, he
retired to his farm at Aulestad, In the
heart OF Norway, and abandoned his
position as leader Of the strenuous life
in Scandinavia. He Is now seventy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

gan playing profes-
slonal baseball. He
played with the
Providence, New
York and Brooklyn
teams and led th~
farnc-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

player. He is member % the Mont.
clair Golf club and for several years
has ranked as one Of the best play
ers In the vicinity OF Greater New
York, In a recent tournament Ward
met all the best players in New Jersey
aud won the championship of the state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

Senator Philander c. Knox Of Penn.
sylvania Is a good story teller as well
as great lawyer. While he was at.
torney general Of the United States a
vacancy occurred in a judicial position
In Astrenuous section of Uncle Sans
domain. and famous Pennsylvania
congressman fastened to submit the
claims of constituent.
I'll be glad to help you IL you have
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

WANTED-TEA & COFFEE AGENTS
A hustling, capable man Of large ae.
quaintance to work up a wagon route
in city or country, for established firm;
largest retailers in United States;
splendid inducements offered to the
trade; no graft; good pay to right party.
stating experience and refer.
,nces. Grand Union Tea Company, Sc.
title, Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

TWO COLLECTORS AND Statesmen
TO collect on accounts in Kalama, Kel.
so, Castle Rock, Seaside and Astoria;
must furnish bond. Call or address vii.
liam D. Church, state agent Singer Sew.
ing Machine Co., 2l2 10 tn St, Astoria,
Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

Few baseball players of note ever
win great success after they leave
The diamond. One conspicuous excep-
lion is A. G. Spalding, the millionaire
sporting goods manufacturer, who was
famous pitcher years ago. Still an
other is John NJ Ward, who was a
great shortstop and captain nearly
score OF years ago. Ward was born IN
pennsylvania In 1890 and In 1877 be-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

WANTED-A YOUNG OR MIDDLE
aged woman to do dish washing for
one week, afternoons and evenings, at
the Lectures on Cooking to be given in
the upper hall of Fishers Opera House
commencing Tuesday, August !. iSee
large ad in this paperl. Light work and
good pay. Apply at the hall on Monday
morning between ten and twelve o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
TYPEwRITERS.
CANNING MACHINERY FOR SALE.

COMPLETE SALMON CANNERY OUT
fit, especially adapted for fall pack.
ing. Capacity $50 to 400 cans per day.
Apply to F. P. Kendall, Room 5, Ham.
ilton Bldg, Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

WANTED-REIIABLE BOY ABOUT 10
years of age. at 422 Bond Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

GIRL WANTED FOR GENERAL
homework and TO assist with cook.
ing SIS per month, ]. p, Gibbons, Al,
derbrook, care of Tongue Point Lum'
Der Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
HELP WANTED.

WANTED--GIRL TO WAIT ON TABLE
and do other light work, Apply 405
Duane Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

LOST-A GLLNET ABREAST OF
Point Ellis. The net was 40 mesh deep
% invh. Also a small piece on the end
80 mesh deep, % inch. Notify the Pillar
Rock Packing Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

spect Of bis community by his ability
to defend himself"
He's just that sort-just that kind
OF man." broke In the congressman ca.
gerly. "He win fight the whole bar II
need be-"
And, BESIDES" continued Knox "he
must be able to stand daily tempta.
tons. Somebody's apt to offer him
$4,000 as be steps of the car and $40.
600 before he has dinner. That's the
kind OF atmosphere he VIII live in. and
that's the sort of men he will meet
VIII your man fill the billT'
Now | think Of It," said the con.
gresham. rising abruptly, 'he won't
Ill the bill. He-he's got wart on his
trigger finger unless I'm mistaken
Diplomatic phraseology at times puz.
zies the Office seeker. Representative
Leonldas F. Livingston, who served
nearly four years as a private in the
confederate army, and whose grand.
rather before him fought under Cen
eral George Washington, was recently
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

half pestered ia
death by a constit.
uent who wanted a
government posi-.
ton. II told him."
said the congress
man, that nothing
was open to him
and that the civil
service barred ev.
erybOdy nowadays
from good Offices.
Ihe FELLOW turned
away finally, but
came back with a
face.
lid that all the good |
ne said, holding out |
an account OF the |
RS to restore peace |
Japan. Why, there |
INillG Fa1tu,l tk,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

Sir John Millals when at the height
OF his popularity chanced one day to
meet an old schoolmate named Pop-
herd, whom he had known well In his
days of poverty. He called to him by
name. The stranger turned.
And who may you beY' asked Pop
nerd, who looked like tramp.
Don't you remember met am
Millais" said the great artist
Wen, IT'S little Johnny MiIlais, sure
enough" said the tramp, noting the
distinguished figure of the artist. Well
TO Judge from your appearance, / sup.
pose you gave up art long ago. What's
your line anyway? Where did you get
your money?'
! still paint" groaned Mlllais. "And
you have never even heard Of mev'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-THREE FURNISHED
rooms for housekeeping. Enquire
472 Commercial Street.
FINE FRONT ROOM NICELY FUR.
nished in New House overlooking the
bay. Three blocks from PostofFice. Ex-
cellent bath. Reasonable. Address B2
Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

recent reception H'Ai VAN DYKE.
IN Princeton, where the popular author
OF "Ffsherman's Luck" was surround.
Cd by an admiring circle OF ladies'.
Yes, but more safety In Exodus. -
replied DIR. Van Dyke as he made good
his escape.
Errors Of logic, lnconsequent rea-
soning, are common to the young" he
said recently. "A little Princeton boy
the other day was walking with his
mamma. As he passed the house of a
friend he saw dog playing on the
lawn. That dog is called Troy. Troy
nkes me, mamma he said.
How do you know Troy likes you.
Charlesr the mother asked.
Because one day be tasted of me-
said the boy"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

Henry Van Dyke, D. D.. IL D., pro
fessor OF English literature In Prince
ton university and author Of many pop
ular books, declares that bis education
Is still going on and that he doesn't
wish TO die until it is done But" he
says, when the capacity for or the op-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
WINES AND LIQUORS.
THE GEM

While at the Beach stop at The Gem.
Pure Liquors, Cool BoA, Highest Grade
Cigars, a Speciality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

boy, and an Eliz.
abeth man said Of him recently:
4 am not likely ever to forget the
preeocious things that heard Butler
In his childhood say. This youngster
had mans wit In a haby's body, and
It was impossible to get the better Of
him.
~0ne day heard a minister trying
10 joke with him a bit.
Nicholas said the minister, can
you tell me what the earth's axis lsf'
YES. SIR answered the boy. III is
an imaginary line, passing from one
pole to the other, on which the earth
revolyes.'
Very good, said the minister. Then
ne winked at the rest of US. And I
suppose, Nicholas he went on. that
you could hang wash out ON this i'm.
aginary line, ehr
Yes, sir; Of course, SIR said the
boy.
The minister looked blank at that
for II was not the answer he had ex.
pected.
"'oh, You could, could youf What
kind Of washT be said.
IAN imaginary wash said Butler"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

wAETED-SEvEN-RooM FURNISH
ed house. centrally located. Blaine
Phillips, Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

hfuI.
'elieves there ar,
a as ever wert
vident he's no
ltesman.
Ehf.
my, "what's a
BUSINESS at SO
Ipy, my SON."
al.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
LOST AND FOUND.

L0ST-0NE GILL NET ABOUT 24O
fathoms, 0 34 in. mesh, 4Oxl3 ply.
New lead line this year. Suitable reward
If returned to Leon Nick Flangos, Kin.
ney Cannery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01

hopeful look ON his
thought you 8
nftinnn -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
QUICK RETURN COLUMNS,
Situations Wanted Advertisements Inserted
Twice Without Charge
FOR sALE-MlscElLANEous.

FOR SAi.E-SECoNp.HAND I col.
nmn newspaper outfit; complete Ak.
eept press; cheap Inquire at this OF.
flce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-01
Gossip About
Prominent People
How Nicholas fiurran Butler Fooled tie
Minister. Senator knox's Storp. Told
bp Henry Van Dyke Blomson,
the Grand Old Man of Nor.
wap-- John N. Wand.

th = , l II T. n Il
1 MICH 0LAS
= NJ L r r A Y
BUTLER, who de.
clared for a liberal
policy in the mat.
ter Of the college
curriculum In his
commencement ad.
dress at Columbia
university. lived in
Elizabeth, n. J.. as
a boy, and an Eliz-
HI.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-08-12
NO JOKE TO % A GIANT.
Things Of Comfort for Ordinary Men
Are Uncomfortable for Him.

Things Of Comfort Tor Ordinary Men
Are Uncomfortable for Him.
George Anger. the giant from Car
diff. Wales, is freak who will testi-
fy to the drawbacks of the life he
leads. In his own words. IT'S no
Joke to be a giant" Anger is only %
years of age. yet he has attained
height OF I feet slnches and weight
OF 800 pounds. His great size Is .
constant trouble to him.
when he stops for the night at q
hotel 1t Is necessary for the manage.
ment to see that three beds are placed
side by side In his room. so that when
he retires he may be able to rest by
stretching his huge frame across
them. All doors are too low for him
and unless he constantly has In mind
the fact that he must bend before
he enters q room he receives a sting
ing blow as u reminder and HIS head
gear suffers considerable damage. 1t
is said that he spells three hats every
month in this way.
Then, too, his bulk Is so unwieldy
that he can not ride In cab with any
degree of comfort. and is forced to
patronize the trolley. He is obliged.
however. to remain on the platform.
because It Is so difncult for him to
squeeze through the door, He has to
be careful about what chairs and
sofas he sits upon. for fear they will
give away beneath his weight.
All Of Mr.. Auger's clothes must be
made to order. His gloves must be
No. Is and made large enough to COW
or hands measuring ten inches from
wrists to finger tips and FIVE inches
across.-I.eslie's Weekly.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1905-08-12
Copyright. 1905. by Daily Story Pub. Col

Jose stood at the window Of the bell.
ringers loft Of the great cathedral and
looked down into the city to the adobe
building that marked the spot where
lived the one he loved. Hts thoughts
were not altogether pleasant as he
viewed the magnificent panorama that
was spread out before him. He re-
membered the incidents Of the pre-
vious night at his meeting with Anita
on the Alameda. How wildly he re-
called the conversation that set his
brain aare with the possibility OF los
ing her. Could she have meant II
when she told him that he WAS not
brave? Did she love Enrique, the
commandant of the Rurales? II not.
why had she tainted him last night
when he urged her to marry him? Had
she not told him that 1t is only the
brave who are deserving Of the fair,
and when he lad charged her with
being in love with a soldier. had she
not confessed that Captain Enrique
Bosalez had played bear under her
window for many nights!
do you love him?" Jose had asked.
The only answer was q shrug OF the
pretty shoulders of his adored one.
The hot Latin blood surged through
the veins Of Jose. Dark thoughts
filled his mind. Then came 4 calm.
ness. He remembered that he was
connected with the clergy. TO be sure
he did not wear the vestments and
say the prayers OF the good padres
whom he served. but he regarded him
self as belonging to their class. Was
not he the bell-ringcr In The great
cathedral? Had not his father and
his fathers father been bell-r!ngers
before him? He would not bring dis
grace upon his sacred calling by com.
hitting 4 rash deed. He would give
up Anita TO the brave commandant.
Did she love the captain? That WAS
the question that Jose wished he
could answer to his own satisfaction.
He could hardly believe that Anita
would trifie with any ones affections.
She was doubtless honest In her be.
lief that her love was for Captain En-.
riQue and not for POOR Jose. the bell
ringer.
Jose had left her the night previous
with doubt In his mind AZ to her love
for him. II was now early morning
and the chimes OF the bells were still
cchoing In the distance when Jose
leaned out OF the window Of the bell
ringers loft and breathed deep
draushts Of the fresh morning air that
blew In from the mountains. Did he
long TO be efave that be might come
up to the standard OF Auita's thoughts
OF Captain Enrique: No such thought
was In J0se's mind. He did not belong
TO the recognized class Of tho brave.
That was left to the soldiers. He
looked down into the street below and
watched the women ~ they left their
homes and hurried silently along and