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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Medals Even From Carnegie Are NOT
Legal Tender, Says Calvin
c. Williams.

Calvin c. Williams, 81 years old, Is
walking the streets of Washington
looking for work. He carries in the in
side pocket of his thTeadbare coat. in
a velvet lined case, Carnegie hero
medal" a huge bronze medallion, a
beautiful example Of the highest art
of the goldsmith, and a letter, dated
May 1, 1911, from the Carnegie hero
fund commission, Pittsburg, Pa,
promising him, in addition to the med
al, a cash award Of $1,000.
Williams, formerly a hotel clerk,
after a desperate struggle, saved two
young girls from drowning in Wreck
Pond, at Spring Lake, n. J., on August
7, 1908.
His was a conspicuous example Of
those acts of heroism to reward
which the Carnegie hero fund was es-
tabIished. But hero medals are not
passports to employment, when one
has reached the age of 81, and prom
les of $1,000 rewards are not legal
tender for board and lodging" VIII
liams said.
81 have been trying in vain to find
something to d." he continued, re-
placing the black leather case in his
breast pocket and carefully buttoning
his worn coat across his chest, but
my age is against me. I had planned
to invest my $1,000 in a little restau-
rant, but I have never received it,
though repeatedly l have written to
the commission pleading for the re-
ward which came to me unsolicited"
Washington Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Simple SneIllnu Move,

A conference between representa-
tfves of British and American societies
to extend the movement for simpIi-
f1cation Of English spelling has just
been held at University college in Eng
land, with a large number Of profess
sors connected with English universe
ties, and the following from America:
DR.. James Z. Bright Of Johns Hopkins
university, Charles H. Grandgent Of
Harvard university, DR.. George
Hempl Of Leland Stanford university
and DR.. Brander Matthews and DR.
Calvin Thomas of Columbia univer
sity. The proceedings were private
but a report Of the conference will
doubtless be made public after it has
been submitted TO the societies repre-
scented.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

have found you at last Thank God
you are safe and we'll Oh. if you
could only know the agonies 1 have
gone through. I thought I loved you
when I left you six weeks ago, but
now"
In eager impetuosity he drew nearer
to her Another moment and he
would have taken her in his arms, but
she would have none of him.
stop" she said with a cold and
infexibIe sternness that gave pause
even to his buoyant joyful assurance.
Why, what's the matter?'
"The matter? Everything, but"
"No eYasions, please" continued the
man stiI1 cheerfully but with grow
ing misgiving. His suspicious, in abey-
ance for the moment because of his
joy at seeing her alive and well, arose
with renewed force. 81 left you prac-
ticalIy pledged to me-" he resumed
Not so fast" answered Enid Matt
land, determined to combat the light
est attempt to establish a binding
claim upon her.
Isn't it true?" asked Armstrong.
Here, wait" he said before she could
answer, Il am half frozen, have been
searching for you since early morn
ing in the storm" He unbuttoned and
unbelted his huge fur coat as he spoke
and threw it carelessIy on the floor by
his Winchester leaning against the
wall Now" he resumed, Il can talk
better"
You must have something to eat
then" said the girl.
She was glad Of the interruption
since she was playing for time. She
did not quite know how the interview
would end, he had come upon her so
unexpectedly and she had never for
mulated what she would say to him,
that which she felt she must say. She
must have time to think, to collect
herself. which he in his part was quite
willing to give her, for he was not
much better prepared for the inter
view than she. He really was hungry
and tired, his early journey had been
foOlhardy and in the highest degree
dangerous. The violence of his admir-
alton for her added to the excitement
of her presence, and the probable near
ness of Newbold as to whose where
abouts he wondered were not conduc-
i've to rapid recuperation. 1t would
be comfort to him also to have food
and time.
sit down" she said. 81 shall be
back in a moment"
The fire of the morning was still
burning In the stove in the kitchen; to
heat can Of soup, to make him some
buttered toast and hot coffee, were the
tasks of few moments; she brought
them back to him, set them on the Ia
BILE before him and babe him fall to.
by jove," exclaimed the man after
little time as he began to eat hast
lily but with great relish what she had
prepared, while she stood over him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

slant Newbold had entered the room
Armstrong had thirsted to leap upon
him, and he meant to do it One or
the other of them, he swore in his
heart, should never leave that room
alive.
But NewboId should have his chance.
Armstrong was as brave, as fearless,
as intrepid, as any man on earth.
There was much that was admirable
in his character; he would not take
any man at a disadvantage in an en-
counter such as he proposed. He
would not hesitate to rob man of his
wife if he could, and he would not
shrink from any deceit necessary to
gain his purpose with woman, for
good or evil. but he had his own ideas
Of nonor. he would not shoot an en-
envy in the back for instance.
Singular peryersion, this, to which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
CHAPTER XXI.

The Last Resort Of Kings and Men.
The sudden entrant upon a quarrel
between others is invariably at dis
advantage. Usually he is unaware
Of the cause of difference and general
ly he has no idea of the stage of de-
velopment of the affair that has been
reached Newbold suffered from this
lack Of knowledge and to these dis
advantages were added others. For
instance, he had not the faintest idea
as to who or what was the stranger.
The room was not very light in the
day time. Armstrong happened to be
standing with his back to 1t at some
distance from the window by the side
of which Enid stood. Six years nat
uraIIy and inevitably makes some diff
ference in a mans appearance, and it
is not to be wondered that at first
Newbo1d did not recognize the man be-
fore him as the original Of the face in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

watching him silently. This is coy.
A warm, comfortable room, something
to eat served by the finest woman in
the world, the prettiest girl on earth
TO look at-what more could a man de-
sire? This is the way its going to be
always in the future"
You have no warrant whatever for
saying Or hoping that" answered the
girl slowly but decisiyely.
Have I not?" asked the man quick
". Did you not say to me a little
while ago. that you liked ne better
than any man you had ever met and
that might win you if I could? Well,
can, and what's more, I viii in spite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
CHAPTER XXI.
The Odds Analnat Him.

ne OuuS against F1tH1s
The noise Of the opening of the
door and the thrush OF cold air that
followed awoke Enid Maitland to in
slant action. She rose to her feet and
faced the entrance through which she
expected NewboId to reappear-for of
course the newcomer must be he
and for the life Of her she could not
help that radiating fash of Joy, the
momentary anticipation of which fair
ly TRANSPORTED her being; although If
she had stopped to reflect she would
have remembered that not in the
whole course Of their acquaintance had
Newbold ever entered her room at any
time without knocking and receiving
permission.
Some of that joy yet fingered in her
lovely face when she tardily recog-
nized the newcomer in the half light.
Armstrong, scarcely waiting to close
the door. sprang forward 1oyfully with
HIS hands outstretched.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Motor Cars and Mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes, flies and gnats of every
description are said to be more numeT-
GUS in Paris this year than ever be-
fore. 1t has become a veritable inva-
sion. The explanation usually CIV
en- is that the swallows are much fewer
this summer, and also that the
ubiquitous sparrow is notably on the
decrease. Nobody can find a reason
for the desertion Of the swallows, but
the reason of the scarcity of spar
rows is not far to seek. The enemy
is mechanical traction, which is sup
planting the use of the horse. Before
long, horses will practically have dis
appeared in Paris, and when their
nosebags go there will disappear one
Of the principle staples of food for the
Paris "pierrot," who is taking wing for
the country in search of the grains Of
oats and barley once so plentiful on
the boulevards and avenues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

his wtfe's locket. although he had stud
led that face over and over again. A
nearer scrutiny, longer study, would
have enlightened him Of course, but
for the present he saw nothing but a
stranger visibly perturbed on one side
and the woman he loved apparently
fercely resentful, stornily indignant,
confronting the other with an up
raised hand.
The man. whoever he was, had af-
fronted her, had aroused her indigna-
ton, perhaps had insuIted her, that
was plain. He went swiftly to her
side, he interposed himself between
her and the man.
Enid" he asked, and his easy use
Of the name was a revelation and an
illumination to Armstrong, who is
this man, what has he done?"
1t was Armstrong who replied. II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Enid" he cried.
Naturally he thought the look of ex-
pectant happiness he had surprised
upon her face was for him and he
accounted for It's sudden disappear
aHce by the shock of his unexpected,
u1announced, abrupt, entrance.
TIE warm coIor had flushed her
face. but as she stared at him her as
pect rapidly changed. She grew paler.
The happy light that had shone in her
eyes faded away and as he approached
her she shrank back
"You!" she exclaimed almost in ter
ror
yes" he answered smilingly. q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Robert Rrowninn,s VIII.

Diligent search is being made of
Florence, Italy, for the will Of Robert
Browning, son Of the famous poet,
but so far it has not been found The
fact that there apparently is no viii
is causing considerable gossip, as
the property, of which there is good
deal, both in Asolo and Florence,
will pass to his wife, who was Miss
Coddington of New York and from
whom he lived apart for years owing
to incompatibility of temper.
Brownings property in Florence in
Guided Casa Guidi, where he spent his
childhood days When his mother
died the property passed out Of the
family, and was acquired by him a
few years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Newbold were in the dark, not so he;
although they had never spoken, he
had seen NewbOld. He recognized
him instantly, indeed, recognized or
not, the newcomer could be no 9th
er man in the mountains. He had ex-
than he. There was doubtless no 9th
pected to find him when he approach
ed the hut and was ready for him.
To the fire of his ancient hatred and
jealousy was added new fuel that
increased its heat and fame. This
man had come between Armstrong and
the woman he loved before and had
got away unscathed; evidently he had
come between him and this new wo-
man he loved. Well, he should be
made to suffer for it this time and by
Armstrong; own hands. The in
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SYNOPSIS.

Enid Maitland, a frank, free and IN
Bpoiled young Philadelphia girl, Ia taken
70 the Colorado mountains by her uncle
Robert Maitland James ArmstroLs'
naitIaud's protege falls in love with her.
His persistent wOoing thrills the girl DuI
she hesitates, and Armstrong goes east
On business without q definite ans8eII-
Enid hears the story Of mining eng
neers NeWbold, whose wife fell on C4lLL
and was so seriously hurt that ne ~as
compelled to shoot her to prevent heT P Se-
help. Kirby, the old guide who te!ls LLls
story, gives Enid a package OF lSIsSiS
which he gays were found on the uo15 5
WOman's body. She reads the letters az -
at Klrkby'g request keeps them. W ME
bathing In mountain stream Enid y g.
lacked By a bear which is nlys
shot. storm adds TO the g1rIs LsILot.
sudden deluge transforms DrOoh n.y.
raging torrent, which sweeps EMO L leo
gorge, where she is rescued by q raouh-
tain hermit after a thrilling experience
Campers IN great confusion upon dls s
Ing Ends absence when the stoi ~ ~
breaks. Maitland and Old KrkDy go N
search OF the girl. Enid discovers thdI
her ankle Is sprained and that she Is IN
able t0 walk Her mysterious rescuer
carries her to his camp. Enid goes 70
sleep In the strange mans punk NIlHSL
cooks breakfast for Enid, aIteT WHICH
they 20 on tour Of inspection. Inc hef-
nit tells Enid OF his unsuccessful attempt
to find the Maitland campers. He admits
that he Is also from Philadelphia me
comes to q realization Of his love for her
but naturally in that strange solitude the
relations Of the girl and her rescuer De
come unnatural and strained. The strang-
er tells Of a wife he had who Is dead
and says ne has sworn to ever cherish
her memory by living in solitude. lie ana
each other. She learns that he Is the
man who killed his wife in the mountain.
Enid discovers the writer OF the letters
to Newbold's wife to have been James
Armstrong. Newbold decides to start to
the settlement for help. The man Is
racked by tbs belief that he is unfaithful
to his Wife's memory, and Enid is tempt
cd to tell him of the letters in her pos
session. Armstrong, accompanied by
KirIsby and Robert Maitland f1nd a note
that Eewbold had left in the deserted
cabin, and know that the girl is in his
keeping. Fate brings all the actors to-
gether. Newbold returns from hunting
game and sees a man near the nut. 1t
Is James Armstrong. who has at last 10
Gated the missing girl. and he enters the
cabin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

some minds are liable! To take from
man his wife by subtle and under
hand methods, to rob him of that
which makes life dear and sweet
there was nothing dishonorable in
that! But to take his life, a thing of
infinitely less moment, by the same
process-that was not to be thought
Of In Armstrong; code 1t was right,
it was imperative, to confront man
with the ruth and take the consequent
ces; but to confror. a woman with a lie
and take her body and soul, if so be she
might be gained, was equally admir-
able And there are other souls than
Armstrong; in which this moral in
consistency and obliquity about men
and women has Judgment!
TO BE CONTINUED)
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that millions of people, now leading
a precartous existence, could support
themselves in comfort
Two objections are raised by other
scientists. One is the possible dam
age which might be done to Europe
by an alteration of climatic conditions
on a large scale, and another the
imagined possibility that the equili-
bTium Of the earth would be affected
by the displacement of so many bill
lions of tons of water Most savauts,
however, consider that such objec-
tons are exaggerated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

urging that France add this to its 9th
er Northern Africa enterprises.
About one-fourth Of the gTeat desert
is below the sea level, and by his plan
Of cutting q canal some so miles long
TO the north coast of Africa, the whole
region would be covered with a sea
from 10 to 60 fathoms deep and navi-
gable by steamers, thus producing a
fourishing traffic between French
West Africa.
Il IS also argued that all the arid
section surrounding the desert would
be rendered as fertile as Europe, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Best Books for Children.

Eugene Field, asked for the best
ten books for young people under six
teen years Of age. is said to have
given this list: Pilgrims Progress"
Robinson Crusoe," Andersen's Fairy
Tales, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Scottish
Chiefs Black Beauty" The Ara
bian Nights" Swiss Family Robin
son" Little Lord Fauntleroy." Tom
Browns School Days" for boys, or for
girls, Little Women" j
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Hero Is Without a JOB

they can put in the field a total of
nine companies of $50 men and SO Of
fcers, commanded by marshal. The
army on a peace footing consists of
one company of so men. The most
amusing of all the armies" how
ever, is that of Liberia. That coun-
try's fighting force is composed of 700
men and 500 officers; but the latter
are evidently deemed very terrible by
their own government, since the re-
public issues proclamations Of neu-
trality when wars break out between
any of the powers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
DESERT OCEAN IN AFRICA
Sahara to Be Covered With Ships and
Surrounded by Fertile Fields
and Forests.

The project Of converting the des-
Art of Sahara into a vast inland sea.
one-haIf the size Of the Mediterran-
can, is again being agitated, chiefly
by Prot Gotchegoven, a distinguished
scientist He believes he has worked
out a satisfactory plan for the engi,
serire work necessary. and is now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
KNOWL EDGE OF EVIL NEEDED
Virtue and Progress in the Right Path
Cannot Spring From Mere
Innocence.

Innocence is lovely in the child, be-
cause in harmony with It's nature; but
our path in life is not backward but
onward, and virtue can never be the
offspring of mere innocence. If we
are to progress in the knowledge OF
good,Nw must also progress in the
knowledge Of evil. Every experience
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Electric Fans in India.

Although it costs but 6 cents day
in India for men to wave fans to keep
the air circulating in houses, they are
gradually being replaced by electric
fans as cheaper and more reliable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Subtle Gdmonition.

''Why do you always ask that regu-
lar customer If the razor hurts him?"
asked one barber.
Just a. a gentle reminder" replied
the Aother, that If he forget the tip
it's liable to hurt him next time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Instead Of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer PaXtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, 25c a box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Moruenfan sclentffic Erneditlon

A Norwegian expedition will study
the natives, fora and fauna Of almost
unknown regions Of northern and cen
tral Asia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
4 Condition.

Say, if you take US out in this
hired car, is the ride on your"
Yes, if at the end Of it, the car
isn't"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

The car Of Russia has 102 vast pal
aceE. employing a staff Of $4,000 SER
wants, with an annual payroll Of 81
000,G0Q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
n Deep Mourning.

Pauor-Wa what is the matter
with this establishment? This steak
is burned black
Waiter-Yesseh. Mark er respec
sab. Our chef done died yestiddyt-
Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Chance for one-Arned Man

Pm looking for a one-armed man"
said the patron of a New York restau-
rant. IF you know Of man who has
only a right hand I can make him a
good business proposition-one that
will save him lot Of good dollars and
save me the same amount. His right
hand, however. must be No. TX.
IT'S this way: Several months ago
I sprained my ankle and for many
months was obliged to lean heavily on
a cane. To protect my left hand I
wore a glove on that hand, but did
not use one on the right The result
was that l wore out dozens Of left
gloves, but the right hand ones ney-
CT put on"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Hrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup FOR Children
teethiug, softeus the gums, reduces infiamma~
ton, aHays pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
These SIX LETTERS
From New England Women
Prove that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound Does Restore the Health of AiIing Women.

Boston, Mass passing through
from lasting wee could nothing
taking Lydia
(a for Tuesday and the following Saturday morning
orhages stopped have taken regularly
gaining.
think
Compound Tablets faithful trial.
GEORGE JUDY, Fifth Street, Boston, Mass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

If you would win LIES battle you
must be a hard hitter and poor quit
tar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Of evil brings its own temptation, and
according to the degree in which the
evil is recognized and the temptations
resisted viii be the value of the char
acter into which the individual viii
develop.
Innocence may be beautiful, but can
never be strong, while the whole es-
sence Of virtue lies in its strength
to resist and power to endure. If the
innocence Of childhood be replaced by
the firm principles Of integrity and
honor. the loss will be really a great
gain. 1t is only where the knowledge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

A baseball player may be sluggish
without being q slugger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbollsal7e stops itching and nakef
he skin smooth. All druggists. p and zoe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Ancient Idea of Dancing.
Dancing was originally a means OF
expressing religious feeling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Letter from Ears. Julia King. Ptoenix. Il

Phoenix, Ri
old until had been married think that
had left
back and sometimes would have to lie bed for two three days
Lydia Pnkhans Vegetable Compound has helped wonderfully
glad to anything within edicinM
KINa Box honix
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12
Worlds Smallest Armies.

If ever the dream of the disarma-
ment OF the world shall be realized
there are several countries that would
not have much to do in this line, as,
for instance, Monaco, whose army con
sists of 70 guards, rs carabineers and
20 fremen- The next smallest army is
that Of Luxembourg, with 135 gen
darmes, ITO volunteers and 80 musi-
clans. In the Republic Of San .Marino
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-12

Of evil is unattended by appreciation
Of its nature, where temptations are
yielded to and not resisted, that We
are induced to grieye over the depart
IRE Of that innocence which was 50
beautiful il earlier years.