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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01

cause you say today that there is no
Angel Of Music. IN that case. Chris
tine, why did you follow hin that
tine? why did you stand up. with
radiant features. as though you we're
really hearing angels? - All, It
is very dangerous voice, Christine,
for l myself, when heard 1t. was so
much fascinated by 1t that you van
ished before my eyes without my see
ing which way you passed! Chris
tine, Christine, in the name Of heaven,
in the name of your father who is in
heaven low and who loved you so
dearly and who loved me too. Chris
tine, tell US, tell your benefactress
and ne, to whom does that voice be-
long? If you do, We will save you in
spite Of yourself Come. Christine,
the name OF the man! The name OF
the man who had the audacity to put
ring on your fnger!"
m. de Chagny." the girl declared
coIdly. you shall never know"
Thereupon, seeing the hostility
with which her ward had addressed
the viscount. Mamma Valerius sud
denly took Christine's part
And. if she does love that man,
monsieur lie vicomte, even then it is
no business of yours"
Alas, madame" RaouI humbly re-
piled, unable to restrain his tears,
alas, | believe that Christine really
does love him. But it is not
only that which drives me to despair;
for what l am not certain Of, madame.
is that the man whom Christine loves
is worthy Of her love."
1T is for me to be the judge of
that, monsieur" said Christine, look
ing Raoul angrily in the face.
When a man." continued Raoul
adopts such romantic methods to en-
tice young girls affections :"
The man must be either a villain,
or the girl a fool; Is that it?"
"Christine?"
''Raoul, why do you condemn a man
whom you have never seen. whom no
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
1.-THE GRANARY OF
NORTH AMERICA"
GOVERNOR SUlZER SAYS THAT
OF WESTERN CANADA,

The close ties of friendship exist
ing between the United States and
Canada were dwelt upon in addresses
by Premier Robert L. Borden, of Can
ada, and Governor Sulzer, at the an
nual dinner of the University Club of
Albany.
Canada and the United States"
said Premier Borden, haze common
heritage in the language, the litera-
ture, the laws, the institutions and the
traditions which have come down to
them from the men OF bygone days.
Perhaps no more instructive object
lesson ever has been given to the
world than the four thousand miles OF
undefended boundary line from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, which bears
silent but eloquent testimony to the
mutual confidence and respect of the
two nations. Time will shortly place
upon the brow of each nation the lau-
rel of one hundred years of peace. It
matters not so much as to the form
Of the outward celebration, but let us
hope that its full significance may
sink deep into the hearts of both ma
tons, and that, whether north or south
Of the boundary, we may stand with
bowed and reverent heads, offering
grateful thanks for the Divine blessing
of peace, and earnest prayers that in
the century to come, mutual confidence,
goodwill and respect may truly ami
mate the ideals and aspirations of both
nations
Referring to the natural resources
possessed by the United States and
Canada, particularly along the st.
Lawrence River, the premier urged
for the people"
Governor Sulzer predicted that the
Great Canadian Northwest is designed
to become, before long, the granary Of
North America"
MANY of our best citizens, | regret
to say" said the governor, are leav-
ing the States of the west and going
into the Canadian northwest, because
of the fertility of its soil, the lib
erality of the Canadian government
and the ability of those people TO bet
ter their conditions here
I'VE should extend to them help
ing hand in their onward march of
progress. Instead of closing our doors
by tariff barriers against these coun-
tries and their products, in my opinion,
we should open them wider and do
everything in our power to facilitate
closer commercial relations. We want
their products and they want our prod.
ucts, and all restrictions to prevent
fairer and freer exchange of goods,
wares and merchandise should, in SO
far as possible, be eliminated. AID
vertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Was Cheerful and Resigned

too Yessar dat so, de half dollars an
de Quartahs de does count. tank you
sab, tank 20! Mebbe yO' don know,
sab. pursued Algernon, cheerfuily, as
Mr.. Topfoor took out his latch key to
open his front dor, dat de gas pipes
is froze an dere ain no dinners bein
cooked in de PARTNERS dis ebenin'
De gas mans confab'latin' wifi dc
pipes now He done brung his bag o
instruments, an l guess he gwine op
crate on de dif'ent meters, but ef he
say dere's any danger Of confabgra
ton in de house, | sut'ny will rimforn
yo', ah.''-New York Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
CHAPTER K.

Forget the Name of the Mans Voice.
The day after Christine had van
ished before his eyes in d sort of daz-
element that still made him doubt the
evidence of his senses, M lie Vicomte
de Chagny called to inquire at Nam
ma Valerius'. He came upon a charm
ing picture Christine herself was
seated by the bedside of the old lady,
who was sitting up against the pill
lows, knitting. The pink and white
had returned to the young girls
cheeks. The dark rings round her
eyes had disappeared. Baoul no longer
recognized the tragic face Of the day
before. II the veil of melancholy over
those adorable features had not still
appeared to the young man as the
last trace of the weird drama in whose
tolls that mysterious child was strug-
Cling. he could have believed that
Christine was not its heroine at all.
She rose, without showing any emo
ton, and offered him her hand. But
RaouIs stupefaction was so great that
he stood there dumfounded, without
gesture. without a word.
Well, M de Chagny," exclaimed
Mamma Valerius, don't you know our
Christine? Her good genius has sent
her back to u.s."
Mammal" the girl broke in prompt
ly, while a deep blush mantled to her
eyes. I thought, mamma, that there
was to be no more question of that!
You know there is no such thing as
the Angel of Musici"
But, child, he gave you lessons for
three months!"
Mamma, | have promised to ex-
| plain everything to you one OF these
| days; and hope to do SO but
| you have promised me, until that day,
| to be silent and to ask me no more
! questions whatever!"
| provided that you promised never
| to leave me again! But have you
promised that, Christine?"
Mamma, all this cannot interest Nj
| de Chagny."
| lon the contrary, mademotseIle,'
| said the young man, in a voice which
| he tried to make firm and brave, but
| which still trembIed, anything that
| concerns you interests me to an ex
| tent which perhaps you will one day
| understand. | do not deny that my
surprise equals my pleasure at finding
| you with your adopted mother and
| that, after what happened between us
| yesterday, after what you said and
what | was able to guess, hardly ex
| pected to see you here so soon.
should be the first to delight at you,
return, If you were not so bent on
| preserving secrecy that may be fata
to you and / have been your
friend too long not to be alarmed
with Nine. Valerius. at disastrous
adventure which will remain danger
Gus so long as we have not unravelec
its threads and of which you will Ger
tainly end by being the victim. Chris
tine"
At these words, Mamma Vaiertu:
tossed about in her bed
What does this mean?" she cried
rs Christine in danger?"
Yes, madame" said Raoul cour
/ ageously, Notwithstanding the sign:
which Christine made to him.
My Cod" exclaimed the good. sim
pie old woman, gasping for breath
You must tell me everything, Chris
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01

had caught sight of a plain gold ring
on Christine's finger.
You have no husband and yet you
wear weGding-ring.
He tried to seize her hand, but she
swiftly drew it back.
That's a PRESENT." she said, blush
ing once more and vainly striving to
hide her embarrassment.
"Christine! AS you have no hus-
band. that ring can only have been
given by one who hopes to make you
his wife! Why deceive us further?
Why torture me still more? That
ring is a promise; and that promise
has been accepted"
That's what | said" exclaimed the
old lady.
And what did she answer, mad
ame?"
What | chose" said Christine,
driven to evaporation, Don't you
think, monsieur, that this cross-eXam-
nation has lasted long enough? AS
far as l am concerned
Raoul was afraid to let her finish
| her speech He interrupted her:
Il beg your pardon for speaking as
| did. mademoiselte. You know the
good intentions that make me NEEDLE
inst now. in matters which, you no
doubt think, have nothing to do with
me. But allow me 20 tell you what
! have seen-and | have seen more than
| YOU suspect, Christine-or what
saw, for, to tell you the truth, have
| sometimes been inclined to doubt the
| evidence Of my eyes"
Well, what did you see, sir. OF
| think you saw"
81 saw your ecstasy at the sound
| of the voice, Christine; the voice thai
| came from the wall or the next rooms
/ to yours yes, your ecstasy!
| And that is what makes me alarmed
| on your behalf. You are under very
/ dangerous spell And yet it seems that
/ you are aware Of the imposture, be
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Poles Passion for Gambling

nit, but | can cap the worst in the
sheaf with a sign l saw in your coun-
try this summer. That sign was the
epistolary expression Of tendency
We had noticed in many custodian
of public treasures, to commit assault
and battery upon any sightseer who
usurped his functions of lecturer and
incidentally robbed him of his conse-
quent gratuity. That sign was placed
near the door of private museum in
a tumbledown castle and read:
Persons who have been here pc
fore are requested not to explain the
collection to strangers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Entertaining Event That Dispeiled the
Blues With Which Alsernon Was
Afflicted

How 90 you like this weather. Al
gernon." asked Mr. Topfioor as he got
into the elevator one cold evening last
week
Il doesn min 1t sab, Tain so bad,
but it might be better" replied Alger-
ron impartially. Any oil ting de
good Lo'd likes suits me. sab"
ut is pleasant to find you so re
signed and so cheerful" commented
Mr. Topdoor.
Tank you," rs right cheerful dis
ebenin'," replied Algernor with broad
grin. rs mighty blue las night, but
Is we'll now. tank de Lod- had
right pleasant aftnoon at fren's
house. an dat kin cheer me up. 'W'ot
de 'casion?' De 'casion was de fune'el
Job his sister. Dere was mighty big
Idoin's TO cel'b'ate de vent. an de
whole party so cheerful an signed
inks, couldn' help bein' elebated up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
CieNeriv Made Belts,

Save old kid gloves in long lengths,
for they may be cleaned and utilized
for belts. Where there is a seam,
cover it with a cabochon or a seton
medallion, firmly stitched in place.
A collection of dainty belts made by
one ingenious girl contained the fol
lowing: One pink-tan cut from pair
of elbow-length gloves, hemmed on
each side, with medallion-shaped
gold buckle at the front; one of green
satin instead of kid, one fancy linen
and one of amethyst leather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
An Early Insurance Schen1e.

a very early scheme Of insurance
for the laborer took heed of the wo-
man worker In 1856 the leaping OF
the poor rates gave birth to the pro
poSal of a Universal Benefit Society"
Mr.. lakewood summarizes the schemS
in his Good Old Times" Every Ia
borer between the ages of twenty and
thirty years" he notes. earning 10d
a day should contribute to a national
fund I'd a week, and every woman
earning IS a year I'D weekly, and
when sick or disabled should receive
benefit at the rate of As a week. with
Is week added for each child. There
were, Of course, many other details,
but the chief interest lies in the fact
that this was perhaps the earliest pro-
posal for the national insurance Of the
laborer against invalidity."
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CHAPTER TX. (eontinued.l


at first he thought he must be mis-
taken. To begin with. he was per
suaded that if any one was to be
pitied, it was he, Raoul. 1t would
have been quite natural if she had
said, Poor RaouI," after what had
happened between them. But, shak-
Ing her head, she repeated. Poor
Erik"
What had this Erik to do with
Christine's signs and why was she
plying Erik when Raoul was so IN
happy?
Christine began to write, deliberate
". calmly and so placidIy that RaouI,
who was still trembling from the eff
tects of the tragedy that separated
them. was painfully impressed.
What coolness!' he said to him
self.
She wrote on, filling two, three, four
sheets. Suddenly, she raised her
head and hid the sheets in her bodice
She seemed to be listening
Raoul also listened
Whence came that strange sound, that
distant rhythm? A faint sing
ing seemed to issue from the walls
yes, 1t was as though the walls
themselves we're singing. The
song became palmer he
words were now distinguishable
ne heard a voice, a very beautiful,
very soft very captivating voice
but, for all its softness. it re-
NAMED a male voice. The voice
came nearer and nearer it
came through the wall it ap-
preached and now the voice
was in the room, in front of Christine.
Christine rose and addressed the
voice, as though speaking to some
one:
Here I am, Erik" she said. Il am
ready. But you are late"
Raoul, peeping from behind the cur
tain, could not believe his eyes. which
showed him nothing. Christine's face
lit up. A smile of happiness appeared
upon her bloodless lips.
The voice without a body went on
singing; and certainly RaouI had
never in his life heard anything more
absolutely and heroically sweet, more
gloriously insidious, more delicate.
more powerful, in short, more frresis-
tibly triumphant. He listened to it
in a fever and he now began to un.
derstand how Christine Daae was able
to appear one evening, before the
stupefied audience. with accents of a
beauty hitherto unknown, of a super
human exaltation. while doubtless still
under the influence of the mysterious
and invisible master
The voice was singing the Wedding
night Song from Romeo and Juliet
Raoul saw Christine stretch out he1
arms to the voice as she had done, II
Perros churchyard, to the invisible
violin playing The Resurrection Of
Lazarus, And nothing could describe
the passion with which the voice
sang:
Fate links thee to me for ever and q
day.
The strains went through Raours
heart. Struggling against the charm
that seemed 10 deprive him OF all hi:
will and all his energy and of almos
all his lucidity at the moment wheI
he needed them most, he succeeded
in drawing back the curtain that hiC
him and he walked to where Christin,
stood. She herself was moving TO tn,
back of the room. the whole wall O
that reflected her image. but not his
for he was just behind her and en-
tirely covered by her.
Fate links thee 70 me for ever and
day"
Christine walked toward her imag
IN the glass and the image came to
ward her The two Christines-th
real one and the rehection-ended b,
touching; and RaOul put out his arm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Much of World UnexpIored.

Despite the discovery Of both poles
a large portion of the tsrth still re-
mains unexplored Roughly, it is est.
mated that about 100000 square
miles, or approximately one-eighth OF
the total land surface of the world. is
still mystery to civilization. Includ-
ed in this area are vast tracts of
polar region, portions of Arabia, jun
gle and mountain in South America
spreading wastes in Australia, re-
gions in the Himalayas, dark haunts
in Borneo, and the Congo basin, and
stretches of the Sahara.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Home influence on wr,tino

Environment has been held resDon.
sible for many human frailties, but IL
is only lately that it has had to shout
der the blame for poor handwriting
Even more than temperament and
copy books environment influences q
child's handwriting" said a handwrit
ing expert. IF he sees fashionable
writing or a clear business hand on
tables and desks at home he will mi
tate that unconsciously. II only an
uneducated scrawl meets him there
he, too, will scrawl. let his instruction
At school be ever so thorough"
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You yourself."

How do you mean"
BY plying him the other night, the
night OF the masked ball When you
went to your dressing-roon. did you
not say, Poor Erik Well. Christine,
there was poor Raoul who overheard
you
This Is the second time that you
have listened behind the door. NJ. de
Chagny!'
I was not behind the door
was in the dressing-room. in the
inner room. mademoiselle-"
"Oh, unhappy mani" moaEed the
girl. showing every sign OF unspeak
able terror Unhappy man! Do you
want to be killed."
Perhaps"
Raoul uttered this perhaps" with
so much love and despair in his voice
that Christine could not keep back q
sob. She took his hands and looked
at him with all the pure affection OF
which she was capable.
"RaouI," she said, forget the mans
voice and do not even remember its
name. You must never try to
fathom the mystery OF the mans
voice"
rs the mystery so very terrible?"
There is no more awful mystery on
this earth. Swear to me that you
will make no attempt to End out
she insisted Swear to me that you
will never come to my dressing-room,
unless I send for you
Then you promise to se7S2 for me
sometimes, Christine?"
Il promise"
"When?"
Tomorrow"
Then | swear to do as you ask.
He kissed her hands and went away,
cursing Erik and resolving to be pa
tent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Danger Of Street football.

While waiting for tram at Saint,
Maur last winter a number Of football
ers of the Club Sportif International
began to kick the ball about the street
An Ill directed shot drove the ball
through the window of a cafe and the
broken glass blinded young girl who
was sitting inside.
The father of the injured young girl
sued the players of the club for dam
ages, but the court dismissed the suit
on the ground that the plaintiff should
have designated the person respon-
sible for the accident.-Paris Excel
sior
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01

ed also in the panel style, with con-
yentionaI or floral designs forming
new panels.
Moires are also much used, with
floral bordering all round. Indeed,
there seems the same strong feeling
for color in home surroundings as in
the fashions of the moment. There Is,
however, one consolation. When you
tire of these oriental tones there are
so many excellent distempers in such
artistic shades that, provided you Sc
lect a good quality paper, it is very
simple to return to the artistic and
practical monotone on your walls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Minor FURNISHINGS in Mahouany

Among the smart minor furnishings
in mahogany is nest of four tables
in Chippendale style, built very sub
stantially and adapted for a variety
Of uses cards, tea trays or extra din
ing room service. OF the same beauti-
full and durable wood are tall book and
magazine stands having four spacious
shelves and three fitting newspaper
compartments. And for the library or
living room table, are pairs of maho-
gany blocks in the shape of books hav-
ing bases in solid molding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Another Triumph.

The natural head of hair has led, IN
due time, to a natural figure to match.
But this time no virtue is made out
Of a necessity Nothing prevents
one from wearing an armor of whale
bone, If so minded, but since 1t is
possible to be happy untrammeled
and yet be smart at the same time.
wise people choose the easier way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Using X-Ray on Princess

suit that they Immediately perceived
through her many-folded wraps the am
ulets which the Egyptians placed upon
the bosoms of their dead So the sus-
picions of the museum officials were
aliayed. One Of them remarked: at
does seem a little hard that after the
lapse of several thousands Of years
lady should be suspected of impos
fure"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Dresser Cover.

For the pretty dresser cover, take
three embroidered handkerchief, sew
a row of insertion together, and sew
a narrow lace all around each one,
then Join them together and sew
narrow lace around all; line with any
preferred color of cambria, lacking at
each corner so it can easily be re-
aOoYed for laundering. Place at each
corner a bow of ribbon the color of
the lining
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Sincera AonroVal.

The piano we sold you" said the
merchant, was it satisfactory?
Perfectly" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
We've had 1t tested and it's all
right My daughter and three music
teachers tried out all kinds OF Wag-
ner on It, and 1t stood up In way
that shows regular tunes won't Dc
any strain at all"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01
Handkerchiefs Crown Leshorn Hats

The use of a handkerchief square OF
real lace placed over the crown and
brim of Leghorn hats, each corner dec
Grated with a cluster of multi-colored
flowers, is a new wrinkle in millinery.
A Low of velvet ribbon and long
streamers falling at the back, CORE
spends in color to the dominant note
in the floral decoration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-01

one knows and about whom you your
self know nothing?"
Yes, Christine. Yes.
l at least know the name that you
thought to keep from me for ever
The name of your Angel OF
Music, mademoiselle, is Erik"
Christine at once betrayed herself
She turned as white as a sheet and
stammered:
Who told your"
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Contretemps.

81 don't think I'll go to any more Of
nv wife's parties" said Mr.. CumroL
Don't you enjoy yourself?"
Yves. Only some one always mis-
takes me FOR one of the guests aad
starts in making remarks about how
| made my money
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material, the contrasted effect supply
ing the variety insisted upon fash
Ion.
Ribbed weaves like ottoman and
faille are made up into softly draped
little frocks trimmed with collar, cuff
and belt Of brocaded silk or Japanese
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Preserving Their Tips.

Signs I Have Seen in America
had been the subject of half an
hours discourse by the Englishman.
At some of them he laughed, at 9TH
ers he waxed indignant Finally the
American said:
'Some of them are pretty bad, l ad-
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Proper Time

DO you think the custom of shak-
ing hands with the masses will ever
be Abandoned" asked one states
man.
It May be-" replied the other. But
If it is it will be abandoned just after
an election, and never just before
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LUST HeauenI Where7

Mexico may have it's little troubles,
but it has still one claim to be consid-
cred as an earthly paradise. 1t con-
tains town of 10000 inhabitants
where there is no moving picture pal
ace.-London Punch