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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
BOWLING

The following epistIe from the
"Clean En- Up Kids was received
Monday too late for publication;
Grand Rapids, Wis, March 2, 1912
Mr.. w. H. Heath, Sporting Editor,
Daily Reporter, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Dear Sir: Referring to the arti-
Gle pertaining to the "Clean EN- Up
Kids" wherein you denounce us as
''Play Once in a While Team" which
appeared in the sporting column of
the Daily Reporter of Feb. 10Th, We
wish to ask you to retract this state
ment as we have put ofrt a challenge
to any team in the city, but up to
the present time have received no
reply from any of them. In other
words, they seem to be afraid of us
and while we rejoice over our average
of 1000 We will play any team in the
city a series of games if for nothing
more than practice.
Respectfully yours,
G. A. Normington, Capt.
Art Mulroy, Sec.
Sam Church, Treas.
R. L. Nash, Pinch Hitter
Chas Natvrick, Sergeant
alarms.
F. C.. Brockhausen, LIST
Sub. and Mascot
1t is exceedingly sad that the re-
ference to the perfect percentage of
1000, referred to in the letter, is
thing of the past. The beautifully
clad team of Abel & Podawiltz clean
ed the "Clean En- Up Kids" clean
Monday night at the west side alleys
You'd naturally think that the Kids
would be clean, having a whole loun-
dry at their disposal, but the result
of Monday nights games show that
Abel & Podawitz Co. cleaned them.
This is the first case of which we
have ever heard where a clothing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Wood for sale by E. G. KetcI "a.
Phone Alb. If.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Hol. Terence ORourke, a military free
,nce and something of a gambler. in his
otel. Leaning on the balcony he sees
levator and passes from sight. At the
aiming table O'Rourke notices two men
;atching him, One is the Hon., BERTHE
)es Trebes, a duelist. The viscount tells
i'm the French government has directed
i'm to O'Rourke as man who would
ndertake a secret mission. AT his apart
rent. ORourke, who had agreed to un-
ertake the mission. finds a mysterious
etter. The viscount arrives, hands
called package to O'Rourke. who is not
o open 1t until on the ocean. A pair of
Iainty slippers are seen protruding from
,nder doorway curtain. The 1rishman
inds the owner Of the mysterious feet to
re his wife. Beatrix. from whom he had
un away year previous. They are
econciled. and opening the letter he finds
hat Rangoon law firm offers him
'ool OF Flame and left to him by a dy-
ng friend, but now in keeping OF one
,amed Chambret in Algeria, O,Rourke
yorsts the nobleman In duel. The wlfe
o soon return with the reward. He dis
overs both Glynn and the viscount on
,oard the ship. AS he finds Chambret
here Is ss an en atack P Roupae paat that he has
eft the Pool of Flame with the governor
General, who at sight of a signet ring
:iven the colonel VIII denver over the
ewel Arriving at Algeria the lrishman
inds the governor general away. Des
rrebes makes mysterious appointment;
nd tells O'Rourke that he has gained
possession of the jewel by stealing 1t. In
, duel O'Rourke masters the Viscount.
secures possession of the Pool of Flame
ind starts by ship for Rangoon:; He finds
he captain TO be a smuggler who tries to
teal the jewel 1t is finally secured by
he captain and O'Rourke escapes to
and With the aid of one Danny and
lis sweetheart, O'Rourke RECEIVERS the
POOL of Flame On board ship once more.
pound for Rangoon, mysterious lady
lpDearS.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Polyqlot Chicago.

The Introduction of Polish as q
course in the public schools of Chi
cago. by Superintendent Ella Flagg
Young, is an interesting experiment.
though some may regard 1t as a rash
one. There is a tendency among chill
dren of foreign parentage to drop
their native language. while 1t would
no doubt add to the general culture
of the rising generation in our large
cities If they would retain it along
with the prescribed studies. II the ex-
pertinent Is successful. Mrs. Young
proposes to follow It up with other
languages. There are perhaps 100000
Poles in the city, but there are II
tongues, each of which is spoken by
more than 10000 persons. Newspa.
pers appear in ten languages and
church services are neld in twenty.
In all there are forty different Ian.
guares of dialects employed to express
the thoughts. needs and emotions OF
the population. Chicago Is the second
largest Bohemian city in the world,
the third Swedish, the fourth Norwe.
gian, the fifth Polish and the fifth
German. II all these are to be in.
structed in their national language
and literature the city will eventually
need an Elihu Burritt or George
F. Marsh to direct it's educational ac
tivities.-Boston Transcript.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23

Faith" he told himself, I'm think
ing 'twould be wiser for me to take
to me heels and run before :"
He was spared the ignominious ne
cessity of flight In two breaths they
showed two very different pictures.
Now they stood alone on the dead
white deck. alone with the night. the
sea, the stars, the silence and the
moonlight: O'Rourke a bit dismayed
and wary. but as curious as any man
In such a case; the woman apparent
ly yielding to sudden fascination for
him. swaying a little toward him as
If inviting the refuge of his arms. i.
/. And now she started away.
clutching at her heart, with little
choking cry of alarm; while beneath
them the vessel was still quivering
with harsh yet deadened detonafton
like an explosion, together with =
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23

pardon me for suggesting that ye
have made a mistake, madam"
"A mistaken" she echoed; and then.
thoughtfully: mo. shouldn't call it
that"
Letting him go. mean. Neither
of us, l believe, could well identify
him. When ye report this outrage to
the captain. whom will ye accuse?"
II shall accuse no one" she said
quietly. "for l shan't report the af-
fair"
"Ye will not" he cried, astounded.
Indeed. am quite sincere: l shall
do nothing whatever about 1t. 1t is.
moreover. a favor which shall ask
of you, to say nothing of the matter
to any,ne."
O'Rourke hesitated. unwilling to be-
lieye that he had heard Alright
Believe me-" she was SAYING earn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23

| an army Webley Of respect-compelling
caliber.
simultaneously, he heard her voice
Drop that knife!"
The kris shivered upon the deck.
FAITH" murmured the Irishman
"and what manner of woman Ia this,
now?"
The lascar stood as rigid as though
carven out of stone. long, gaunt legs
shining softly brown beneath his cool
per half of his body lost in the shadow
of the deck. a gray blur standing for
| his turban.
O'Rourke stepped forward, with a
| quick movement kicking the kris over
board, and would have seized the fel-
| low but that the woman intervened.
She said decisively: IF you please
no"
Bewildered. O'Rourke hesitated. 81
| beg your pardon" he said In con-
| fusion.
She did not reply directly; her at
| tention was all for the lascar. whom
her revolver still covered. To him.
| "Go!" she said sharply, with a signit-
cant motion of the weapon.
The lascar stepped back, with sin.
gle wriggle losing himself in the dense
| shadows.
O'Rourke fairly gasped amazement
at the woman. who, on her part, re.
treated slowly until her back touched
the railing. She remained very quiet
and thoroughly mistress of herself. be-
traying agitation only by slightly
| quickened breathing and cold pallor
| Her eyes racked the deck on either
hand: 1T was plain that she had no
! faith in the lascar, perhaps apprehend.
ed his return; yet her splendid con.
! troll Of her nerves evoked the Irish
man open admiration.
Faith" he cried, breaking the
! tense silence. "'tis yourself shames
me. madam. with the courage OF ye!"
She flashed him glance, and
laughed slightly. Thank you," she
returned. I'm sure l don't know
where l should be now but for you
TWAS nothing at all. But ye'll
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER Xxx.

O'Rourke's first fears were for tho
woman, his first words lie designed
to reassure her.
"What-what does 1t mean?" she
gasped family, her face as white az
marble, her eyes wide and terrified.
Sure, I'm thinking 'tis nothing at
ALL" he answered readily, with smile
sequence, that is to say. Permit me to
escort ye to your, cabin"
I'm not afraid" Mrs. Prynne inter-
jected
Faith, see that, madam. But your
maid now? Would 1t not be we'll
to return to your stateroom and quiet
her. whilst I'm ascertaining the cause
of this trouble? l promise to advise
ye instantly, whether there's danger
or not"
You're very thoughtful" she re-
turned. I'm sure you're right. Thank
you"
He escorted her to her stateroom
and left her at the door, remarking it's
number and renewing his pledge to
return in ten minutes-more speedily
If possible. He was back in five. with
long face.
Mrs. Prynne answered instantly his
double-knocked summons and. step
ping out quickly. closed the door tight.
In the fraction of second that it was
wide. however. O'Rourke saw one side
OF the stateroom warm and bright
with electric light. and sitting there.
Cecile the maid. completely dressed.
wide awake and vigilant. The girl was
French and sullenly handsome after
her kind. O'Rourke got an impression
of resolute chin and resolute eyes
under level brows; and he did not in
the least doubt that she was quite pre-
pared to make good and effectual use
Of the revolver which she held pointed
directly at the opening.
Why?
From her mistress poise, too--one
arm rigid at her side, the hand con-
cealed in the folds of her gown
O'Rourke OWNED that she was alert,
armed, on her guard no less than the
maid But she left him no time to
puzzle over the mystery.
"Well?" she demanded breathlessly.
"'Tis as thought, Mrs. Prynne A
no end of damage We're crippled, If
in no danger. The other screw will
take us far as Alden, but there We'll
have to wait for the next boat"
Mrs Prynne's face clouded with dis
may. How long-a day or two?" she
demanded
"Mayhap." he replied, 10 less dis
consolate; "mayhap as much as a
week Faith, It's meself that would 1t
We're otherwise. but fear there's no
mending matters"
She regarded him thoughtfully for
an instant
Then you, too, travel in haste. colo
nel?"
Indeed | do so, madam. Me for
tune hangs upon me haste. If | get
there"-he checked himself in time,
the word Rangoon upon his lips-"too
late, twill be all up. I'm heavy with
an urgent enterprise, madam" And
he smiled.
The woman looked past him, down
the dusk of the gangway, apparently
pondering her dilemma. What will
you do?" she inquired at length.
Faith" he said. disturbed, that's
hard to say" +
She flashed him an ironic look.
you mean you are resigned to the in
evitable?"
BE the powers!" he cried in re-
sentiment, I'm resigned to nothing
that doesn't please me. Is it that ye
ask me aid? Sure, If ye do, neither
the inevitable nor the impossible shall
keep ye from arriving at Bombay, and
on time!"
(To BE CoNTINUED)
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER XIX.

The wanderer had come upon Mrs.
,rynne but once since he had board
ID the Panjnab That morning, him
elf early astir because of his vague
nisgivings. he had discovered her on
he hurricane deck of the liner; an In
conspicuous, slight figure in the shad-
Wv of life-boat, leaning upon the
all and gazing with Che fancied)
roubled eyes, out and across the
waste below Ismalia.
Though she must have been con-
;cious of nearing footsteps, she had
not stirred, and he had passed on.
gaining but a fugitive glimpse of a
profile sweetly serious; nor had she
appeared either at breakfast or lunch
con. A circumstance which led him
to surmise that she did not court OBJ
servation: an idiosyncrasy which
seemed passing strange in woman
so fair
He told himself that she wore an
air of watchfulness, of vague eXpec-
fancy, as though she, like himself,
feared some untoward mishap; that
she had the manner of one definitely
apprehensive, constantly on guard
against some unforeseen peril.
Now, he asked himself, what could
1t be? What threatened her? And
why?
He dimly promised himself the
pleasure of her acquaintance, relying
in the rapid intimacy that springs up
between strangers on a long voyage,
with a still more indefinite intention
of putting himself at her service in
any cause that she might be pleased
TO name, Professionally: she must not
interfere with his plans for reaching
Rangoon 'in ninety days"
That night he was hoping to find
the lady at dinner; but though the
ships company was small. he failed
to see her in the saloon, at either the
captains, the chief officers or the
Doctors table; nor, so far as he could
determine. was she taking the air on
deck Was it possible, then, that he
had been right. that she had a reason
equally as compelling as his own for
secluding herself? Or, was 1t simply
(and infinitely more probably that
Mrs. Prynne was indisposed, an ener-
waited victim of excessive heat?
The latter conjecture proved ap-
parently the right one. Mrs. Prynne
failing to appear during the two fol-
lowing days, while the Panjnab was
rocking down the Red Sea channel;
and O'Rourke grew interested enough
Che had little else to occupy his mind,
for a duller voyage he had never
known to give Danny permission to
pursue his inquiries: with an injunc-
ton, however. prohibiting too lavish
an expenditure of the boys wealth of
affection. Whereupon Danny return
ed with the information that the mis-
tress of Cecile. the maid. was suffer
ing from heat exhaustion.
This was entirely reasonable.
O'Rourke accepted the demolition of
his airy castles of Romance, laughed
at himself. in part was successful in
putting the woman out of mind;
doubtless. In time, he would have done
so altogether. had not the lady chosen
to take the air the night that the
Panjnab negotiated the Straits of
Babel -Mandeb, For on that same
night, O'Rourke, himself wakeful, was
minded to sit up and watch the lights
al Perrin Island heave into view
o'Rourka- III dackcbair On tins
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
grinding crash and shrek Of .,vsu

steel somewhere deep in the hold.
Inexpressibly dismayed. they stared
with wide and questioning eyes at one
another. through long minute filled
with an indescribable uproar: success
terror of the vessel gradually dimin.
ishing in severity while, in a pande.
monium of clamorous voices, the liner,
like stricken thing hesitated in it's
southwark surge, then slowly limped
into dead halt on the face Of the
waters.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
sst,y. 4 have good reason for nah.

est1y. Z have good reason for nah.
YOU"
"But-but-Mrs. Prynne-!"
"Oh, you know me then?" she inter-
rupted sharply. And her look was
curious and intent
'T-'tis-faith!" O'Rourke stammer-
ed. he felt his face burn. me valet
told me-" he confessed miserably.
".'TiS bit of Irritation he's been hav-
ing with your maid. Cecile. believe.
madam"
"Ah, yes" She seemed unaccount-
aby relieved. You. then, are Colonel
O'Rourke?"
He bowed Terence O'Rourke,
Diadam. and at your service, believe
ne."
II am very glad" she said slowly,
eyeing him deliberately, that. since
l had to be aided, it came through one
OF whom l have heard so much"
Faith, Mrs. Prynne-!"
"And l thank you a second time.
very heartily" She offered him her
hand, and smiled bewitchingly
"'Tis embarrassing me ye are" he
protested. Faith. to be thanked
twice for SO slight a service! can
only wish that l might do more"
1T is possible" she said, apparent
ly not in the least displeased by his
presumption 1T is possible that |
may take you at your word, Colonel
O'Rourke."
In her eyes. intent upon his. he
fancied that he recognized an amused
flicker. with. perhaps. trace of deep
er emotion: the kindling interest of a
woman in strong man. with whose
signals he was not unfamiliar. Pride
and his conceit stirred in his breast.
"'Twould be the delight of me life,"
he told her In an ecstasy
Don't be too sure, I warn you,
colonel" Her manner was now arch,
her smile entirely charming. 1T might
be no light service | should require Of
you"
"Ye couldn't ask one too heavy. =.
But It's weary ye are, Mrs.
Prynne?" he inquired, solicitous.
Very" There was in fact an in
definite modulation of WEAKNESS in
her voice. I'm only woman" she
said family, with little gesture of
depreciation; land my ways are hedged
about with grave perils-"
"'Tis the ORourke would gladly
brave them all for ye, madam" he de-
clared gallantly. Command me
what ye will"
She lifted her gaze to his, coloring
divinely there in the moon-glamor. He
looked into her curiously bewitching
eyes and saw there an appeal and a
strange little tender smile. Her head
was so near his shoulder that he was
aware of the vague, alluring perfume
of her hair. Her scarlet lips parted &.
And he became suddenly aware
that it behooved him to hold himself
we'll in hand. 1t were an easy mat
ter to imagine himself swept off his
feet. into a whirl of infatuation, with
little encouragement. And he was
not unsophisticated enough to fail to
see that encouragement would not be
lacking If he chose to recognize it.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
Show Devotion to Queen.

Queen Alexandra was very much
touched by the devotion of the wom-
en- of every station of life who sold
flowels on Alexandra day for one of
her pet charities, the hospitals OF
London. More than $150000 was col
lected, and next year it is said that
all of England will celebrate the
queen mothers day in the same way.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
Out of Reach.

Townley-How's the new cook get
ting on?
Subbubs-I don't know. She didn't
leave her address.-Boston Transcript.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23
Don't Forget the Walter,

We'll. our vacation Ia over. We
leave for home today"
II see the waiter has decorated oui
table with rosemary"
Rosemary. eh? Ah. yes: that's -
remembrance"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23

6rs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup FOR Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-23

The average man makes the mis-
take of overestimating his greatness.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-07
IN THESE DAYS OF DIVORCES
Really Nothing Remarkable In the
Simple and Frank Explanation
Of tho Small Boy.

I'VE were walking down the street
Sunday and we saw the most beauti.
full child sitting on the front steps
of a pretty house, says Ted Robinson.
His eyes were SO big and blue, his
curly head so golden, his innocent
smile so frank and inviting that we
could not resist the temptation to en-.
ter into conversation with him.
We'll, son." we said in the idiotic.
ally genial way with which an adult
usually addresses child, how old
are you?"
-Four lsped the infant. (He didn't
really lisp 1t, because you can't lisp
when you say four; but that's the way
children are supposed to do.)
Isn't that fne!" ut would have
been Just as fine II he'd been three,
though, or five. More idiocy.) And
whose little boy are you?"
Mammals III boy"
aren't you papa's little boy, too?'
Nope"
why aren't you papa's little boy?
THE decree gimme to mamma"
Then we went on our pleasant way
Savannah Morning News.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-07
-
SYNOPSIS.

Lieut.. Harry Mallory is ordered to the
Philippines. He and Marjorie Newton
decide to elope, but wreck of taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
the train. Transcontinental train Is TAX
Ing on passengers. Porter has lively
rop. Yankee business man. The elopers
nave an exciting time getting to the
train. Little Jimmie" Wellington. bound
ior Reno to get a divorce. boards train
IN maudlin condition. Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She !. also bound for Reno with
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie for
her marital troubles. Classmates Of NAL
!ory decorate bridal berth. Rev. and Mrs.
Temple start on a vacation. They decide
70 cut loose and Temple removes evidence
Ct bis calling. Marjorie decides to let
while they are lost In farewell. Passen-
gers Join Mallory's classmates In giving
couple wedding hazins. Marjorie IS dis
Gacted. Ira Lathrop. woman-hating
Annie Cattle, a fellow passenger. NAL
lory vainly hunts for a preacher among
th9 passengers Mrs. Wellington hears
Lizzie Jimmie's voice. Later she meets
Ars. Whitcomb. Mallory reports to Mar
3JAe his failure to find preacher. They
hnds vacant berth. Mrs. Jimmie diseov-
ers Wellington on the train. Mallory
again makes an unsuccessful hunt for a
preacher. DR.. Temple poses as a physi-
clan: Mrs, Temple Is induced by Mrs.
Wellington to smoke cigar. Sight Of
preacher on a station platform raises
Mallory's hopes. but he takes another
tbain. Missing hand baggage compels the
couple to borrow from passengers. Jim
mile gets a cinder In his eye and Mrs.
Jimmie gives first aid. Coolness Is then
resumed. Still no clergyman. More bor-
rowing. DR.. Temple puzzled by behavior
Of different couples. Marjorie's jealousy
aroused by Mallory's baseball jargon.
Marjorie suggests wrecking the train In
hopes that accident will produce preach.
er. Also tries to induce the conductor to
hold the train 30 she can shop. Marjorie's
dog Is missing. She pulls the cord. stop
ping the train. Conductor restores dog
and lovers quarrel. Lathrop wires for a
preacher to marry him and Miss Cattle.
Mallory tells Lathrop of his predicament
and arranges to borrow the preacher.
Kitty Lewellyn. former sweetheart Of NAL
lory's, appears and arouses Mar1orle's
Jealousy.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-07
(ro BE coNTINuED.)
No More Fox Hunts for Him.


Arthur B. Suit. sheriff Of Prince
Georges county. Nd. says he never
again will indulge In fox chase. He
always was fond Of the sport. but on
the occasion Of his last chase he had
such an unpleasant and exciting ex.
perience that he concluded to 60 after
smaller game In the future.
I'VE had been out but a short
while." he related to friends. before
we were on trail. but 1t took uH
some time to dig the fox from bis
hole. A skunk was the fox's compan.
ion and both came out together"
Both animals were killed and taken
to Forestville
with our party was a daredevil
sort Of a fellow" the sheriff said, "and
he rode his horse through the village
store. the skunk hanging to the ami.
malls side.
"The store was quickly deserted" !"
he added. "and I resolved to partici.
pate in no more such hunts"