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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
Wooing in Nfajorca.

Chap. VIII. of the book published in
London by Charles Toll Bidwen, which
treats of courtship and marriage, is full
of charming little bits of feminine man
ners and customs. The law of compul-
sorry civil marriage passed in 1870 seems
to be distasteful to the majority of the
Maiorcans, who Systematically evade
its provisions save where property
would be in peril if neglected. The
wooing in Majorca is, so far as the
humber classes are concerned, sui 9e-
neris. There it is perpetually leap year,
and the rule is for Phyllis to court Da-
mon to the bitter or dulcet end, as the
case may be. An engagement in the
more aristocratic circles is a serious and
formal business, and, if parents and
guardians prove agreeable, the course
of true love is smooth enough; but in
those cases where they do not the bride
is ''robada," or robbed, which our aU-
thor explains thus:
ga young lady is said to be robbed
when the clover who aspires to her hand
and heart marries her without the con-
sent and countenance of her guardians,
and the circumstance actually occurs
often enough to make all parties in
terested IN such matters quite accus-
toned to this mode of procedure" The
''blue blood" which came over with
the ConQueror DANES I. of Aragon)
still carries its head high above the
common herd. These families are not
numerous, but some few still exist who
have remained in the island since the
King of Aragon annexed it. No action
for breach of promise ever takes place,
and it would probably not be easy to
bring a recalcitrant lover to book and
make him to pay for his 'change of
mind" The Spaniard scorns a pecu-
mary recompense for injured honor or
damaged matrimonial aspirations. This
may be accepted as the logical conse-
quence of a perpetual leap-year; the
breach being on the lady's side, the
male creature is as mercilesly sacked"
as faithless denizen of the seraglio in
the days of Haroun al Raschid.
Occasionally a male member of the
aristocracy is robbed and in these
eases the cul prit is some dainty damsel
of low degree. In the Island of Ivica
the popular emblem of love is gunpow-
der, and the most brilliant accomplish
ment a young damsel can display is to
stand without finching while her lover
fires at her legs, and which often as
sumo, after lenthy courtship, the APP
pearance of a Christmas plum-pudding.
In the other Islands gallantry displays
itself by the usual offerings of sweet
meats. In Ivica the tribute is gunpow-
der. Maiorca, would appear to be the
paradise of servant-girls, for not only
are followers allowed, but stipulated
for, and Sundays and feast-days claimed
as right for turn on the Alameda
with their lovers. A comic song upon
the miseries of ''servantgalism" in the
Maiorcan dialect is funny, but we sus-
pect the prose translation fails to give
the epigrammatic force of the orig
inal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

striving. with unsteady steps. to reach
| his home. OeId at sea Il noble vessel
was battling with the storm. and happy
hearts, unconscious OF danger. were
thinking of the glad meetings of the
morrow-thinking of the dear faces that
should welcome their return in the
bright new year. Anxious hearts were
beating in secret, as the pilot and the
captain paced the deck uneasily, and
peered through the storm, and
Questioned of the darkness, which was sea
and which was land.
Fishing Point light ought to show
to the nor ard, said the captain.
1--WE been looking for it, returned
the pilot. .'but the snow is so binding
I've not been able to see it yet. There
If is" he exclaimed, after some min
utes more of weary watching, and the
snow cloud seemed parted by a warm
CLEAN of light. And miles away. in
storm-rocked tower, lay a PROSTATE
form, cold and motionIcss, while the
JOY bells of the glad new year were
ringing in the hopes and triumphs of a
Thousand hearts.
Brayely the good ship Dauntless sail
OTIS flying and friendly cheers from the
shore.
a pretty narrow escape we had last
night-so the pilot tells me" said a
passenger to his friend, after hearty
greeting. ''All but lost off Fishing
Point. The light shone on the rocks
just in time, or we should not have been
here now.
But Jack never knew anything of
this. All he knew was that his father
said, patting his head: God bless you,
sonny. 1t it hadn't been 1or the light
shining through the darkness Of that
awful night, | shouldn't have been
alive to take care Of you now" And
Jack thought this quite made up for
the long, weary weeks of pain before
he could use his lame foot again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
Careless Girls.

Anything enveloped in the cloak of
secrecy has charm and attraction not
otherwise found. Many girls of to-day
are holding correspondence with young
men either unknown to their parents or
guardians, or with whom they have
been forbidden to communicate. In
stances are extremely rare in which
communications of this stamp ever re-
suited in any good, in fact the reverse
generally follows. All communications
of such character that the recipient
would be ashamed to have them come
under parental scrutiny, are without
the bounds of propriety, and though
they may partake of the sweetness of
forbidden fruits CALLING bitterness
may be the enforced dose. In our col
umns of to-day may be seen an article
relative to private correspondence
through the medium of boxes not open
to the public eye. While it may be pos
sible to stretch point and view the
correspondence of maids, misses and
youths in the nature of lark it is i'm
possible to find any condoning features
in the illicit letter traffic of husbands
and wives. Violations of the marital
rupted families and innumerable di-
vorce cases. A moral laxity is almost
inevitable and the stilling of the man
dates of conscience opens wide the por-
tails for g multitude of sins. Ever and
anon we read of handsome girl being
found dead, floating in some of the
docks of the city; in nine cases out of
ten the betrayal and abandonment
which drives these girls to their pre-
mature grave is owing, to a great ex-
tent, to series of fiirtationS in which
this illicit correspondence plays the
part of an important factor. Too much
cannot be said in the pulpit or taught
in homes relative to all deeds and ac-
tons that are not able to stand the light
of day and cannot be operated fair and
above board. Willianasport Breakfast
Table.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
An Ingenious Device.

What the fat and feminine portion of
humanity needs, says Clara Belle, is
some scientific process by means of
which, without internal injury or ex-
terror discoloration, the skin may be
rendered imperYious to the cold. Win
ter brings no terrors to q lean woman,
for she must wear considerable thick
ness of covering anyhow, in order to
maintain good outlines; but the natur-
ally too bulky figure is not to be dis
tended without greater injury to the
feelings than mere chill can cause.
Therefore, the very full skin is compel
led to do without exterior wadding and
to suffer frightfully from the nipping
air of this season. The best that a
plump woman can do is TO trim her out
door wrap with bands of fur, so that
narrow sections of her body may be
kept at an endurable temperature.
When | met such an acquaintance, and
informed her that the mantle was slip
ped down a couple of inches from her
shoulders, she answered: ''Oh, know
it. [ did it on purpose There are
three rings of sealskin on it, don't you
see? and am warming myself in al
ternate layers"
About the best device for a woman
who doesn't like to increase her rotun-
dity is chamois-skin undergarment,
fitting snugly from neck to hips, and
taking the place of all other chemises.
Thus no appreciate increase in bulk is
made, and at the same time much
warmth is gained. The growth of
bustles and the departure of sealskin
skirts render it easy enough to dress
seasonably below the trunk, and a pei
crime atop of the shoulders is rather
gain than otherwise to dumpy form;
so that the area of frost is more re-
stricted than for several years past
Slender women wear for comfort and
looks an inside jersey of plain stockinet
goods under the outer jersey, which is
decorated with embroidery or braiding.
The little pelerines of seal or silk plush
look exceedingly jaunty on tall, thin
women, but they are sure thing on
neuralgia or rheumatism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
In the Ranks.

His deaih-blOw struck him ,fherc IN the ranks
There in the ranks, with his face 10 the foe
Did his dying lips utter curses or thanks!
No one will know.
Still he marched on he with the rest
Still he marched On with his face to the foe
To the days bitter business sternlY addrest:
Dead-did they know?
When the day was over, the fierce fight done,
His checks were red with the sunsets glow,
AnG they crowned him there with their laurelS
won: -
Dead-did be know?
Iaurcls or roses, all one to him now
What to a dead man is glory or glow
Rose wreaths love. or a crown on his brow
Dead-doeS he know?
And yet you will see him march on with the
rest
No man Of them all makes a goodlier show
In the thick of the tumult jOstled and prest:
Dead-wOuld you know?
Louise Chandler, Moulton, in Harper's Mag
azine for Feb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

A commercial traveller started out to
call on boot and shoe dealer in town
in Michigan, but found the store closed
and the man sitting across the street
on pile of lumber. '.Why, what does
this mean?n asked the traveller. .'Vhell,
dot sthore was closed oop," was the
reply. what has happened?" ''Vhel,
[ put shattel-mortgage on ersthock,
und assign to my brudder, und I gif
a note und secure it for $500, und I hat
a fire und doan't get some insurance,
und der Sheriff walk in und | walk oud
und I suppose it vhas What you galls
commercial depression. Wal Street
NelUS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
Gen. Custer as a Ladies' Man.

Gen. Custer was very fond of ladies'
society, but was never what is called a
married flirt" He enjoyed the socie-
ty of ladies because they were pretty,
or bright, or intelligent. He was too
true to his wife ever to have been fiirt.
He visited the house of a young lady
friend of mine very frequently when he
was in New York; they had known each
other for years, and were the best of
friends. The waiter, William, being
new hand at the door, evidently took
Gen. Custer for beau of his young
mistress, and to her great amusement
always announced ''the general in the
most confidential whisper and Just the
faintest suspicion Of an approving smile.
Gen. Custer said that his manner to him
was that of a servant to a probable
master. One day at the dinner table,
the young lady asked particularly after
Mrs. Custer, when she was coming to
New York, etc. etc. Well-bred servant
thathe was, William almost dropped
the dish he was passing, and his com
pleXion from charcoal turned to maho-
gany. [ think he was very much dis
appointed, for he greatly admired the
brave cavalryman, and from that day
out he announced in formal tones,
.'Gen. Custer!' as though there had
never been such a person as 1.-The gen
eral'' of his dreams. = WASHINGTON IN
QeDende71t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

The ''City of Churches is Brooklyn,
n. z; the ''City of Masts' is London;
the .tCity of Monuments is Baltimore,
Md; the ''City of Refuge is Medina,
Arabia, where Mohammed took refuge
when driven by conspirators from Mec-
ca; the ..City of the SUM- is Baalbec;
the sCity of the Tribes" is Galway,
Ireland, the residence in 1885 of thir-
teen tribes who settled there; the
scleanest city in the world is Brok, in
Holland, and the dirtiest city is -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

ssThese firemen must be a frivolous
set, said Mr.. Spillkins, who was read
ing d paper. 'Why SOP" Il read in
the paper that, after the fire was under
control, the fremen played all night on
the ruins. Why didn't they go home
and 90 to bed like sensible men, instead
of romping about like ehildren?"-1e1-
Is SiftindS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

''Good night" he said, as he at last
tore himself away and stepped out upon
the porch. ''Wait a minute" she
said, until [ chain up the dog. It's
about time for the milkman, and they
are not very good friends. y
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
Fisk University Singers.

After an absence of four years the jubi- lee singers from Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn, who have appeared before the crowned heads of Europe and other foreign powers, last evening gave one of their unexcelled rendi tions of the slave songs sung by negro slaves in the southern States in Lincoln rink. The company comprises eleven members. The pro- gramme consisted of fifteen numbers. The rink was appropriately decorated for the oc- casion. The singers sat in a semi-circle on an elevated stage. In the of the stage 6 large United States flag was hung, while at the front of the stage handsome plants and flowers were placed. Mir. Bunnell of Bunnell's Museum, who was present, with his usual generosity invited the jubilee singers to visit his show this after noon and he will set apart the best seats in the house for their use. The piano used on this occasion was generously loaned by C. M. Loomis of Loomis' Temple of Music This evening the company give their second and last concert. The programme will be entirely new. Precisely at o'clock the first number of the programme was given. The rink was we'll filled and tonight those who did not have an opportunity of hearing some really excellent music should attend The solo parts and especially the quartette were rendered in an excellent manner and were repeatedly encored.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
YALE ooRPoRArreN.
The Rev. MT. Thacherss Views As Tt
 The Coming Election.

The Rev. MT. Thacher's Views As To
 The Coming Election.
 The coming choice of 8 member of Yale corporation, now soon to be decided, takes additional interest from the following which has been printed in circular form:
 NEW YORK; June il, 1885.
 The friends of William ", Farnam respectfully call attention to the following open letter writ ten by Professor Thomas A. Thacher to graduate residing in New York. The letter speaks for it.
 My Dear Sir-I have received your letter of the 9th inst. in which you ask substantially what candi date would name for the vacancy in the Yale corporation caused by the resignation of Governor Harrison Mir Evarts will doubtless receive the general vote of the graduates to fill the vacancy To your inquiry frankly reply that, in my hum ble opinion, which is also my deliberate and serou: opinion, the! election of Mir William W. Farnam This opinion you at liberty to make known (as in your letter you express desire to dol to any as to the subject which you consult me. The answer thus given place at your disposal the more readily, because was myself nominated clined the honor, and may therefore properly fol low the example of Mir. Henry Holt, who several named the candidate to whom he desired his friends to transfer their votes
 Who the friends are who honored me with thei1 votes have with the exception of two persons on ly, never known. They may all, by this time have sent in their ballots for the elections the Y of the corporation as possibly majority of al a however, l send you nevertheless my re sponse to your inquiry and request, well aware that 'the interest in the college which. you say prompts you to write to me may also be imputed to me as the only thing which could possibly have the sending of this open letter involves.
 1am dears1r, very truly yours,
 THOMAS A. TEACHER
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
Personal.

Rev. E. W. Bacon will preach his last ser mon to the people of the church in Santa Barbara on Sunday, June 2s, and is expected to reach home again in New London early in July.
 Rev. MT. Crockett, formerly of this city, and wife arrived safely in Europe and are making an extended bridal tour
 MT. and Mrs. John M. Hall, of Williman- tic, are visiting friends in Detroit, Michi- gan.
 Secretary Hine of the State Board of Edu- cation is temporarily disabled by a sprained knee got in the pursuit of athletics.
 James s. Brown, who resides near North Stonington, was kicked in the back by one of his horses last Friday evening He was badly hurt, but will recover.
 Miss Sarah Cowell, the gifted elocutionist will spend the hot weather season in Morris Conn.
 General E. S. Greeley has bought the in. terest in the business of L. G. Tillotson & Co.,, manufacturers and dealers in railway and telegraph supplies at Nos. and 2 Dey street, New York, and the business will here. after be conducted under the firm name ot E.. s. Greeley & Go. Miss Mary Bright, accompanied by Mrs B. Bennett, arrived few days ago from Jacksonville, Fla, where they have been spending the winter. During their stay there both ladies took prizes and diplomas at the Florida State fair for fancy work, Miss Bright for Kensington embroidery and Mrs Bennett for crazy scarf. The local papers spoke highly of the ladies' work. Mrs. Ben nett is visiting at Mrs. J. Brights on Gofe street.
 MT. o. D. Kinney, the mason builder, has recovered from an attack of illness which confined him to the house for about week
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
RoxaI Masonic Rite.

The members of this rite hold a meeting at Loomis' Temple of Music on Wednesday June IT, at 7:30 p. m. At the request of many Masons the meeting will be open for an hour to all the fraternity who desire to learn from the grand master general, Dr. Darius Wilson, 33', 90o, 96o, concerning the order. The Sovereign Sanctuary has adopt ed as the uniform for patriarch grand con- manders, or uniformed 90' members, cha peau of black silk plush with two black and one white feathers, black rosettes with gold plated cross (a la Rose Croix) with red center on right side. Fatigue cap of black cloth, navy style, three inches high, with two rows of one-quarter inch gilt lace round the band, gilt Malta cross buttons and gilt cross Rose Croix) with red center in front. Baldric of black velvet, five inches wide, trimmed on each edge with one-quarter inch gold-plated lace with gilt Malta cross on right breast.
 Sword. gold d-plated, scabbard and mountings, helmet head, red cross Ca Ia Rose Croix) on scabbard. Belt of black leather, gilt clasp with Malta cross and gilt chains. Buff gaunt- lets. Upon the left breast each member wears the jewel or jewels of his highest rank.
 Black cloth military coat and black trousers
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
A MIDNIGHT ASSAULT.

A Holyoko Man Knocked Down
 And Robbed Near The Union De-
 pot-John Schwab's Pff1able Plight
 His Account To The P0l1ce-Taken
 To The Hospital.
 A man of respectable appearance who gave his name as John Schwab was brought into the station house last evening about Il o'clock He had neither hat, vest, coat nor shoes He seemed to be partly under the i'm fuence of liquor and said that he had come from Holyoke, Mass, yesterday, and that while in the vicinity of the Union depot last evening he had been knocked dswn by three men, whom he did nor recognize, and robbed of all his money and his clothes. They kicked and pounded him severely and he complained of a terrible pain in his side, so that he couldn't stand up. Officer Byxbee, the patrolman stationed at the depot, stated that he found the man on Union avenue hardly able to speak and unable to walk. From his disconnected words the officer could only learn that the man had been as- saulted and robbed. He immediately sum moned the police wagon and had him brought to the police office. Dr. Lindsley was out of town and Dr. Bellosa was summoned. He stated that the man was undoubtedly injured internally and should be removed to the hos pital at once, as on the hard benches of the station house he could not examine him properly. Officer Byxbee and another officer were immediately sent out to see if they could get any clearer account of the case. He was taken to the hospital at 12 o'clock in charge of Dr. Jewett.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
The New Church at cedar Hzil1.

The new church at Cedar Hill is progress ing as fast as possible. There is now short delay in getting timber for it, the contrac- tors having been obliged to order it from Maine. The foundations are now complet- ed, and as soon as the timber arrives the work on the building will be pushed along rapidly. They will give on Wednesday even ing, the 17th inst, g strawberry festival. and hope to see all their friends who are in- terested in this work. The funds will be used to help sustain regular services at the old chapel building on Middletown avenue until the new building is completed, at which time the regular subscriptions will be due, which are ample for all expenses for the first year. Rev. w. D. Perry, of Hudson, N. r., will preach for Rev. MT. Plass at the Cedar Hill mi ssion the first three Sundays of next month. MT. Plass goes to his old home in Hudson, N. Y., and will preach at MT. Perry's church. He has given excellent sa- isfaction to the mission, both in preach ing and pastoral work.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
Entertainments.
BUNNELL's MUSEUM.

Crowded houses greeted the All Star Ora matic company yesterday. MT. Bunnell's enterprise is being thoroughly appreciated, and this weeks attraction is one of the finest of the season. The programme for the rest of the week is: To-day, "Led Astray;" to- morrow and Thursday, "Moths;" Friday, "A Night in Rome;" Saturday, ''Home and Day After the W edding." The special attention in the museum all this week is Col. Goshen, the famous giant and the largest man in the world
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
Proposed Change i'm she Br1gade En.
 eRmnnaAnk


 There IS some talk among the officers of the Connecticut National Guard as to the ad- visibility of sending the four regiments into camp again this fall. The brigade encamp- nents have not been satisfactory to the off, cers and have been a source of considerable expense to the taxpayers. It is quite proba- ble that only two of the regiments will have to spend a week at Mantle. One of the req sons for the proposed change is the fact that many of the men have only one weeks vaca- tion during the summer and this they are compelled to spend in camp when they would like to go to pleasanter places. In some of the other States only one regiment. goes into camp at time and it is found to give gene ral satisfaction. The expense of last years encampment was about $50, 1000, while the whole military appropriation for shis year is only $1O0 GOO
Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-16
HE JOINED THE ARMY.
Hut Falls From Grace-His Checkered
 Career


 Career.
 Shorty Bailey, who shot at Brakeman Thayer of the New England road at Bristol recently, has been bound over to the Super for court for Hartford county for assault with intent to kill. Bailey is thought to be a little out of his mind by his friends. Dur ing the war he served in Company B, Fifth Connecticut. In trying to get pension on the loss of 8 finger taken off in hay cutter, he was arrested for the crime of forgery, hay ing forged the name of a comrade. After a trial in Cincinnati he was sentenced to one year in jail. He spent some time in Florida and recently came East. The Salvation Army succeeded in making convert of him. He took an active interest in the meetings and was one of their most powerful prayers His repentance was evidently not very sin cere and again he lanquishes behind the bars