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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
The Old Cottage Clock.

Oh; the old, Oh cock of the household stock
Was nc brightest thing and the neatest;
Its haud.. though old, had Il touch Of gold,
And IT. ch me rang still the sweeter.
TWAS monitor, too, though its words were
few.
Yet they lived though nations altered:
And lts vO.ce, still strong warned old and
young.
When the voice of friendship faltered;
Tick tick il sad-"quicl, quick TO bed
For nine I've given warning:
Up up and go. or else you know,
YOu'll never rise soon in the morning.
A friendly voice was that old, old clock;
As il stood III the corner smiling,
And blessed he time with merry chime,
The wintery hours beguiing;
But a cross old voice was that tiresOme clock,
As It called at daybreak boldly,
When the dawn looked grave on the misty
way,
And the early air bow coldly;
''Tick tick il said-"quick, out of bed
For five I've given warming;
You'll never have health, you'll never get
wealth.
Unless you're up soon in the morning.
Still hourly the sounds 90 round and round,
With 9 tone that ceases never;
While tears are shed for the bright days fed,
And the old friends lost forever;
It's heart beats on, though hearts are gone
That warmer beat and younger;
It's hands still move, though hands we love
Are ciasped on earth no longer!
~Tick, tick it said" to the church-yard
bed
The grave hath given warming
Up, up and rise, and look to the skies,
And prepare for a heavenly morning"
Old Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
High-Tnnad LohhEinr.

The class of fine high lobbying hard
ly ever gets into the newspapers, be-
cause the agent is hidden, SO to speak.
in that upper crust of society. and
takes care to keep out of Congress I'M
less in the most approved company.
Some years ago there lived in Wash
ington widow and her daughter, the
latter very accomplished in music,
and they first occupied part of house
and then a whole house, and it was not
clear what their game was, because the
young woman was entirely too practical
to look after 1natrimony, as was seen
by her cutting all the young dudes"
and dandies and going only among
senators and chiefs of the navy and
army. Suddenly they disappeared
from Washington, and then the story
was told that the young woman had all
unassisted taken the contract to pass a
large claim and had done it, and re-
ceived 100000 for the work.-N T.
Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
The Unsung Peanut.

The peanut man has his troubles as
we'll rs other people. and this is one OF
them: y few days ago Il nut vender
was arrested and fined for severely beat
a news boy. who had taken u single pea
nut from his stand. The circumstance
seemed IN unusual one, the amount in,
Tolved not justifying SO aggressive &
measure, and 4 reporter was curious
enough to make 4 few inquiries of the
street corner dispensers of that gay and
festive bivalve on the subject of peanuts
IN general
Ihe street urehinS were found &c
banker after them to 4 larger extent thas
any others of the vast number who oc-
caSionally indulge in the inexpensive
luxury of 4 ''nickel'S worth O peanuts. =
that outlay being quite sufficient to sat.
lsty the average seeker after something
besides his regular meals, and still have
few hanGfuls for friends. The gamins
are continual source of ANNOYANCE to
these stand men. About every other
one thinks he must have two or three to
eat every five minutes in the day. and
he makes no bones about aSsimilatin0
them at every opportunity, for in most
eases the attendant SAYS nothing. and
even if he did it would matter little to
the boy, rs he is seldom made to dis
gorge, the dealer not daring to leave his
stand unless he suffers 4 still further rob
berry from the next passer-by. But the
boys are not the only pests of the trade.
Tor eXpressmen, policemen and about
two in ten of all the sidewalk pedeS-
trains manage to lift one or more of the
'.goobers, as the Southerner calls it. 1t
was probably such an instance that en-
ragged the Italian to retaliation to make
up for previous depredations.
A peanut is one of those solid facts
that aesthetics cannot classify. Poets
have sung of the orange and lemon and
other like luxuries, but the peanut stands
alone, uncrowned and unsung. Some
thing about Il boy on a burning deck fits
through the writer's Uranium, but his
strange conduct did nothing to immor-
talize the peanut. The trade is best
when chilly blasts and frigid days are
in vogue, for then the peach, cherry and
plum is not 4 competitor, and the fresh
young man with his ditto girl HES him
self away arm-in-arm to theatres and
variety halls with we'll filled pockets.
and munches the hours and peanuts
AWAY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30

man, George? What do you say winch
gentleman gives you anything?"
Give me another, the boy replied;
that's what | say. "-Ar6;aaSaU Irar-
eler
"Don't like your neighbour Why. l
thought he was very kind and pleas
ant man." 80 he is" s'Does he ever
interfere in your affairs?" No" DO
his children steal your fruit?' No; he
hasn't any children For mercv's
sake. then, what is the matter with
him?" HE keeps hens" ''Oh. boston
transcript
Philip IL death is a beautiful exam
pie of peace i'll dying. After life of
-'---'der, falsehood, persecution, and
lust, he declared that he had never con-
sciously done wrong to any one But
he was equaled by the late Marshal
Nayaez, who being eNhorted by his con-
fessor to forgive his enemies. replied:
81 have no enemies-I have shot them
all"
When he had called the meeting to.
order, Brother Gardner arose and said:
'tGem len, if it WASH t for de wheels on
wagon ue wagon WOulun move.
When de wheel is on, den what?n
Grease" solemnly exclaimed an old
man. 'Kerrect," whispered the Presi-
dent, softly rubbing his hands together.
1--WE hez de wagon an de wheels. We
will now pass de hat aroun' for the
grease.
"Iwant you to take my paper, said q
journalist to an acquaintance Il have
rs many papers as [ can read "But
you ought to take mine. Only one dol
lar per year. Cheap enough, but I
don't want it. already take ten weekly
papers" milne is 4 monthly" "All
right; I'll take it. ANY editor who has
the good sense to see that his sheet is
issued but once a month should be en-
couraged. "-ArkGnSaoU TraUeler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30

We read a great deal at present about
the first base man, second base man and
third base man, and also of the short
stop man, and it occurs to us that Cain
was probably the original first base
third, while the Wandering Jew may be
regarded as the original short stop, for
he never made anything but short stop
wherever he went. Noah was proba-
bly, the first pitcher for he pitched the
ark within and without.-Somsrvills
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30

Somebody put q small mud turtle,
about the size of silver dollar, in
BED at New jersey hotel and the stran-
ger who was assigned to that room, on
preparing to retire. caught sight of it.
He at once resumed his clothes, re-
marking: Il expected to have pref
y lively night of it. but if they re as big
rs that, l don't propose to get in with
en-
The yellow caterpillar that after hard
fight, was driven out of Philadelphia
over quarter of a century ago, has re-
appeared and is rapidly destroying the
finest shade trees in the public squares.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
ReaI.Estate Transactions.

As an evidence OF the business prosperi-
ty Of Richmond, the many transfers Of
real estate speaks well.
llessrs. j. Thompson Brown Il Co., real
estate agents. have made the following
sales within the past thirty days: House
and lot on First street, $3.50; dwelling and
92 feet of land on north Seventh street,
$500: thirty feet Of ground on west
Franklin street, $1,000; frame house and
lot on Nenable street, 81, 600; house and
22 feet Of ground or First street, 5000;
frame dwelling on First street, S50j; three
story brick store on Sixth street, $1,000;
house and lot on west Nam street, Sl.S00;
house and lot on Jackson street, $3.50;
house and lot on Fifth street, $1,000; {;
dwelling and grounds on Fourth and Clay
streets. S7,025; house and lot on Belyidere
street, $4,000; house and lot GIL north
Fourth street, 1000; frame house I26
north Fourth street, $1,000; 71t feet OF
ground on west Main street, $4,000; lot on
st. james street, S2i0; house and lot on
Maple street, S20j; house and lot on
Church street, 1915 30 feet Of ground on
Sixth street. Sl9J; lot on Marshall near
First street, $1,000; go feet Of ground on
west Main street. 5000; house and lot on
Preston street, 5000; house on st. stephen
street, 81 900; lot on Canal street, $4,000 (;
lot on st. James street. $3.50; two houses
on Franklin street, $3.50; IL lots on
Pine and Laurel streets, $500; lot on
Cherry street, S47j; "a feet Of ground on
Floyd street. $50. Total. SGG, ,SO5.
Mcssrs. Il. Il. Chaflin & Co., real estate
agents, have sold for w. W. Cosby, special
commissioner, the two handsome James
river estates in Goochland county known
as Middle and Lower Bord, containing
2.OS7 acres. to Mr.. w. W. Hazard, OF
Cleveland, Ohio.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
LOCAL MATTERS.
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. John Alexander, OF Albemare, n
clerk in the State Auditors office, has re.
signed. The vacancy has not been filed.
Sergeant Cousins and Policeman Il. +.
Epps, of the Third police district, yester-
day arrested Thomas Grymcs. John john
ston, stephen Grymes, Thomas Winston.
Joseph Fcrrit, Cesar White. Andrew
Carter and Frank Walln (all colored),
charged with stealing S. in money from
Richard Hewlett.
As an addition TO the singing OF the Sun
daySchool Association at the Pine-Street
Baptist church this afternoon Mr.. Jardella
will perform on the clarinet, and Mr..
Manly Ramos upon the piano.
The Cathedral Choir Association had
their first rehearsal last Friday night OF
Rossini's " Stdbdt Mater" which oratOrio,
together with other choice concert selec-
tons, they propose giving early next fall
in aid of the fund now being raised for the
erection Of new cathedral
On and after Monday the southern mail
rlQ Petersburg. heretofore closed at 1850
A. NJ, will be closed at 1890 A. NJ, and
the ''fast mail" going north, formerly
closed at 4 A. NJ, will be closed at a. NJ.
The State Association of the Baptist
churches in Virginia will convene in an
nual session in the Second Baptist church
in Richmond on tue Both OF the present
month.
The usual Easter anniversary OF MOnu-
mental Sunday school was held this year
April I'd, and the weather being very in
element a great many were deprived of the
privilege OF attending. The superintend-
ent, Mr.. Aliriend, has after very earnest
solicitations, agreed TO repeat the services
tomorrow afternoon at ) O'Clock. The
offering on this occasion will be devoted
to the purchase OF an organ for the chapel
at the corner OF Grace and Madison streets.
The choir will sing Wheat's Easter hymn.
Master Edwin Farmers concert az Mo
zart Hall tomorrow night promises 10 be
one Of the enjoyable musical events OF the
season. This Master Farmer is musical
prodigy, as all who have heard him abund-
anty testify.
Mrs. Alice Swain Hunter and Mr.. Pierre
Bernard will assist the choir Of st. Peters
Cathedral to-day (Whit-Sunday) in render
ing IIaydn's Third Mass. The services
begin at half-past 10 O'Clock.
The MadisOn-Ward Democratic Club will
meet tomorrow night in the Chlncery
Courtroom for the purpose Of transacting
important business. A full attendance is
requested.
The first excursion OF The season to
West Point will leave tomorrow morning
over the Richmond and YOrk-River rail-
road, at the foot OF Twenty-third street, at
7:30 A. NJ. The usual enioyments will be
afforded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
The Gas Contract.
ARRIVAL OF BIDDERS IN THE CITY CHAI
MAN HIGGINs's REPUTATION.

ARRIVAL OF BIDDERS IN THE CITY CHAIR
MAN HIGGINs's REPUTATION.
Repeatedly since the agitation OF the gas
question attention has been called to the
stand made by John NJ. Higgins, chairman
of the Committee on Light, and even those
who cOnscientiously differed with this gen.
tlemen have been ready with compliments
at the address he displayed in the fight.
Outside OF the city il seems that Mr.. IIig-
gins has made even mole reputation than
he has been accredited with here--a fact
seen in the numerous letters he has received
from cities and companies interested IN the
gas question. A day or two ago he re-
ceived letter from MeSsrS. McCleland a
Yearman. publishers OF the Americdn 1rGde
Journal i'm st. Louis, as follows: We
want one hundred copies OF your pamph-
let. We have taken decided interest in
the gas question, and are pushing it. You
will oblige us very much il you Will send
them at once by express, c. o. d., or send
bill, and we will remit at once"
Mr.. Higgins had no copies. and so in
formed the Trade Journal. They have or
dered the copies from the publishers OF Mr..
Higgins's minority report.
The Laclede Gaslight Company, Of st.
Louis, writing under recent date, says to
Mr.. Higgins 1T is with much satisfaction
and pleasure that we see how you have de-
feated the designs Of those who ere op-
posed to the rights Of your people. We
are giving such people biz fight here, and
hope to be equally successful"
a number OF gentlemen interested in gas
matters arrived in the city yesterday, in or-
der to look at the surroundings and be
ready with their bids on Tuesday next,
when the 5000 contract for remodelling
the gas-works will be awarded.
The meeting will take place in the Coun-
ell chamber at 8 O'Clock in the afternoon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
Excellent Euker's Upward ana o.
ward March.

| We are happy to congratulate the peO-
pie OF Richmond on the many improve.
ments that have taken place within the last
year or two In our city. And we are
pleased TO notice that the comfort and en-
tertainment OK the inner man has not been
neglected. Among the places which fur
nish the latter, we can justly say that the
best and most popular l. Euker's Garden,
and We congratulate Mr.. Louis Eukcr for
offering to the public such a splendid place
OF resort. Under his efficient manage
ment, and with the assistance OF Mr. Hod-
mans artistic skill, the garden has become
n perfect gem Of beauty and comfort. To
really appreciate IL one must see for him.
self, as description will fail 10 do 1t JUS
tiee. The garden Is tastefully laid out.
Around the walls are handsome ever
greens, the spaces between which are
filed with attractive plants aud flowers.
Maple and other trees have been planted
throughout the garden, and will in time
make lovely shade. Around the garden
are very large and handsome vases. con-
tanning rare plants. In the centre Is
lovely fountain OF yariegated stones, taste
fully and artistically arranged; around
the base are small spruce trees, between
which are 1ower-pots containing century,
anu otncT rare pidntS gOiu-isn sport IN
the waters OF the basin, and we noticed
several water-ilies peeping forth above
all are gas-jets, and, when lighted, tnc effect
upon the spray OF the fountain Is beautiful.
In the back part OF the garden, facing the
entrance, is new and handsome music
stand, from which, four times week, the
most popular music will be dscoursed by
select musicians under the leadership OF
that competent and well-known gentleman
Mr.. Jardela. The upper porch has also
undergone improvements new tables and
chairs have been put in, and the location
overlooking the garden seems to be one OF
the most desirable features OF the place.
To the credit OF Mr.. Euker, and for the
benefit OF the public, we must say that no
expense has been spared in making every
thing comfortable and agreeable: with this
end in view the many walters will he under
the watchful care OF Mr.. Caudle, the we'll
Known and gentlemanly doorkeeper Of the
Mozart. We therefore hope that the eu-
tcrprising proprietor will meet with the
success he deserves. and that not only on
the nights Of the muS;cdles but every
night he will have full house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
The City Ambulance.

Yesterday evening Mr.. G.. +. Paynter,
Superintendent OF Police Alarm and Fire
Telegraph, tested the efficacy OF the wires
in calling out the city ambulance. 1t was
the first time a call had been sent over the
telegraph wires, and the test was fair one.
The call was turned in from Box 13, in
front Of the Dispatch office. First the
No. 50 was turned in TO apprise the Fire
Department that the call was not intended
for them; then 121 was sent over the
wires, this being the ambulance signal.
In six minutes and forty-twO seconds from
the time this alarm was turned In the city
ambulance. driven by Mr. Johnson, and
containing DR.. Mercer and Mr.. Thomp-
son. appeared on the spot. Quite crowd
was attracted by the appearance OF the am
bulance, but was disappointed when tt
found no one sick or injured.
In connection with turning in fire
alarms il might not be amiss TO say that in
doing so il is only necessary TO open the
box and pull down the lever once. To
null IL down oftener disarranges the signal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
Sundays Thoughts

1t is mostly on this day that parentS look
Mt their children dress, and think OF their
need for a Sunday or everyday suit; and
the question arises, "Of whom shall we
buy Johnnie's suitf" As zoe hare three
times the stock Of any clothinq-StoTe in
Virginid, and as we make children's suits
a special study, we ask you to visit us, and
be convinced Of our claim as the leading
clothiers OF this State.
A. SAKs & Co.,
the Strictly 0ue-Price Establishment,
1913 Main street, opposite post-ofiice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13

Thanking our friends for their liberal pa
tronage. and appreclating their need aud
that of the public generally. on and after
Monday next, the 18th Of May, 1888, our
drug and prescription-store will be kept
open all night. Medicines delivered to any
part OF the city at all hours. Telephone
No., 256. Kindly soliciting your further
fayors, we remain, respectfully yours,
Tu0RNBURY a RAMOS, Druggists,
corner Main aud Eighth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
The SchoO.-BOard Decision.

TO the E0fOr OF tte DtSpdtch:
From previous reports Of the decision
OF the Court OF Appeals on the rule for
ndnddinuS awarded against the school
Board OF Richmond it appears that al OF
the old trustees had failed 10 qualify by not
taking the requisite oaths OF office, and
that consequently their places were for that
technical reason declared vacant.
Asa matter Of fact this was not true in
reference 10 at least three Of the members
OF the old Board.
At the first regular meeting OF the two
branches OF the City Council, held on the
9TH day OF July. 1882, an official cOmmunl-
cation having been received notifying that
body that the terms OF Office Of three OF
the trustees had by law expired, an elee-
ton to till existing vacancies was accord
ingly held. resulting in the choice OF VIII
liam IL. Williams. Or. Robert e.. Cabell,
and the undersigned TO represent the First,
Second, and Third school districts re-
spectively. Having been duly informed
OF our election, we proceeded Immediately
within ten days thereafter to qualify our
selves by taking the prescribed oaths OF
office. and 10y carefully performing every
detail required under the strictest letter OF
The law.
The Court Of Appeals, however, has in
our case enunciated the somewhat novel
doctrine that we were responsible for the
omissions OF our predecessors, aud that be-
cause they had not properly qualified there
was really no vacancy which the C0uncIl
could ill, and hence our election was void.
as beyond the scope of municipal authority.
In ether words, because Colonel ". o..
Knight, who was my predecessor on the
Board, had failed three years before to take
IN oath Of Office, therefore he never had an
office. and / could not be elected to oil
what was really not Il vacancy in the eyes
OF this court.
| have called attention to this matter
simply for the purpose OF placing my col
leagues and myself in correct position be-
fore the people OF Richmond.
Very respectfully, W. L. BOWIE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
Richmond fredericksburg, and FotO-
mac Railroad Of ~ schedule.

The new schedule on the Richmond,
Fredericksburg, and Potomac railroad COM
mences to-day. Trains for Wasingto and
the North leave ut A. NJ. $40 A. ST., and
4:4S Z. NJ. Additional trains are run to
and from Ashland, making that attractive
little town convenient and accessible to our
citizens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
Lato Weather Report.

TSVVCIa1 It1tRTaIn % INC DIsDaTch.T
WASHINGTON, May 13-1 4. M-For the
Middle Atlantic States, fair weather. varia-
bic winds, mostly northeasterly, stationary
or lower temperature, higher pressure.
For the South Atlantic States, fair wealth
or, variable winds, stationary or higher
temperature and pressure
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13

THE WEATHER YESTERDAY. was fair and
pleasant.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: G A. NJ, 81;
8 A. NJ, 81; noon, 20; p. NJ, 7G; GP.
NJ, II; midnight, SO.
Mean temperature, GG5.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
DO Not Fail 10 Go.

one OF the most enjoyable occasions that
will be in the course OF occurrence for
some time will be the excursion to Maid
ems Adventure given tomorrow MORN
ing by the Walker Light Guard. The COM
pany is a gallant one, and it never does
ANYTHING by halves; and in proposing this
trip they had an eye not only to the great
fact of making money, but also the equally
great consideration Of Offering to patrons
a return for all that was received.
The spot selected is famous resort Tor
pic-nics and excursions, and this could not
be il there was any lack OF adaptability In
the surroundings. Besides, Whltsuntlde
in the country is always acknowledged as a
holiday, and this will cause full attend
ance. The train will leave the Richmond
and Allegheny depot at SIS in the morn
ING. and will come back to Richmond by
tea-time. The opportunities for pleasure
will consist Of boating and dancing, rifle
shooting and fishing, and general RELIEF
from dull care.
The prizes in the shooting-match are the
finest that have been offered for a long
time. and the contest is free to all who go
ON the trip. Every preparation for com
fort has been arranged. Do not fail to be
ON hand by s:15 Monday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
Norton Seeding Wine,

Norton Seeding Wine,
Virginia Claret,
Sweet Catawba,
Scuppernong,
Mozelie,
California Hook,
Gibson's and Wilson's Whiskey,
lIennessy Brandy,
Finest Green and Black Teas,
New Spring Butter from the finest dairy
in Orange county, y. Y, and
T0dd's Smithfield Hams,
are for sale by
JOSEPH VI. BLAIR. Grocer.
S03 Main street pace Block.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13
The Clothing Palace.

1901 Main street, has been successful from
the very start. Popular prices, reliable
goods. and satisfaction have been the cause
Oi our Success.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-13

Owing to the large wholesale business
done by w. ID. Blair & Co., 11O9 east Main
street, they can supply consumers with
family and medicinal liquors, tobacco, and
cigars at very low prices.