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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
living High ON a Paper of Needles.

After the battle of Chickamauga, one
Of ''Our mess found q needle-case
which had belonged to some poor fell
low, probably among the killed. He
did not place much value upon the con-
tents, although there was a paper of
number eight needles, several buttons,
and skein or two of thread, cut at
each end and neatly braided, so that
each thread could be smoothly drawn
out. He put the whole thing in his
breast pocket, and thought no more
about it. But one. day, while out for
aging for himself and his mess, he found
himself near a house where money could
have procured q fine meal of fried
chicken, corn pone and buttermilk, be-
sides small supply to carry back to
camp But Confederate soldiers purses
were generally as empty as their stom-
achs, and, in this instance, the lady Of
the house did not offer to give away her
nice dinner. While the poor fellow was
inhaling the enticing odor and feeling
desperately hungry, a girl rode up to
the gate on horseback, and bawled out
to another girl inside the house:
80, Cindy, / rid over to see if you
couldn't lend me needle. | broke the
last one | had to-day, and pap says thar
amt nary mother to be bought in the
country hereabouts.
Cindy declared she was in the same
fix, and couldn' finish her new home
spun dress for the same reason.
The soldier just then had an idea. He
retired to a little distance, pulled out
his case, and stuck two needles in the
front of his jacket. then went back and
offered one of them, with his best bow,
to the girl on the horse. Right away
the lady of the house offered to trade
for the one remaining, and the result
was a plentiful dinner for himself, and,
in consideration of thread or two Of
silk, full hayersack and canteen. At
ter this our mess was well supplied, and
our forager began to look sleek and fat.
The secret of his success did not leak
ont till long afterward, when he aston
ished the boys by declaring that he Ehad
been living like a fighting cock on apa-
per of needles and two skeins of silk"
The BiU0at0c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
Physical Perfection Of PoIynesians.

All writers agree that physically the
Polynesians are among the finest lock-
ing races on the globe. Their av-
erage height is about three inches
greater than that of Europeans, and
their limbs are shapely and muscular.
The men are rather superior to the wo-
men, who, though attractive in child
hood, incline to grow too stocky at ma
turity. Their complexion varies from
an almost European fairness to a dark
brown, with occasionally a yellow or
olive tint The head bears a heavy crop
of hair, which is usually black, with a
tendency to curl. The growth is small
on the face and other parts of the body,
and is carefully p1ucked out. The nose
is apt to be long and aquiline, but dis
figured by a fiatneSs at the extremity.
The mouth is well shapen and displays
teeth of pearly whiteness. The shape
of the head differs little from that of
Europeans. The wide range Of physi-
cal variation which has been noticed
among these islanders, which at first
view suggests mixture of race, is due
probably to their relatively high deyel-
opment, which always tends to differen-
tiate men. to the extent of their do
main, and the infrequent communica-
ton between its parts. Only on the
border of Melanesia are we to think of
intermiXture of raceS.-AnleTlcG71 init
O7I09ln71
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
BE WROTE CHINESE POETRY.

A prominent author of Chinese poet
Ty, of whom more jokes are told than
of any other living writer, was annoyed
for many months by a daughter of a
Chinese tea merchant, on Kearney
street. writing him Chinese poetry that
would destroy the appetite of a canni-
bal. 1t was annoying, and, as he. had
no ambition to assume the responsible
ity of a Monaghan wife, even if the
idea was Celestial, he made up his mind
to find out how she had become smitten
with him and what was her intention.
So he called upon Hing Lung, and asked
him if he knew his daughter was indit-
ing him poetry.
''Poultly belly goodn'
Eyes, | am aware of that, but / mean
what does Miss Lung write to me for?"
'SAlle samee Mclean girl; she belly
glood glirlT
Eyes, my dear sir, but cannot COM
prehend how | have interested her; /
never met her. ;"
s.AlIee samee All Sin, he washee you,
she slee you washee. She glood girl;
she glow to Sunday school,
He saw it was like trying to discover
The whereabouts of the Pillar of Salt,
so he gave the matter up, only to ascer-
tain that a Chinese laundrymen had
found piece of poetry in his vest
pocket, which he brought to Sunday
school for her to decipher, and she play
fully had attempted to initiate it, and
sent her limitations to him, hoping he
would reply. She was only L years of
Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
The Snow Angel.

The sleigh-hells danced that Winter night;
Old Brattleborough rang with gee
The windows oYerf1Owed with light;
Joy ruled each hearth and Christmas tree.
But to one the bells and mirth were naught;
His soul with deeper joy fraught
He waited until the quests were gone;
He waited to dream his dream alone;
And the night worn on
Alone he stands in the silent night;
He piles the snow in the village square;
With spade for chisel. a statue white
From the crystal quarry rises fair
No light, save the stars, to guide his hand
But the image ObeyS his souls command.
The sky is draped with f1eecy lawn,
The stars grow pale in the early dawn,
But the lad tolls on.
And 10: in the morn the people came
To gaze at the wondrous vision there;
And they called it THE Angel" divining its
name,
For il came in silence and unaware
1t seemed no mortal hand had wrought
The uplifted face of prayerful thought;
But its features wasted beneath the sun;
Its life went out ere the day done,
And the lad dreamed on.
And his dream was this: In the years to be
will carve the Angel in lasting stone;
In another land, beyond the sea,
will toll in darkness, will dream alone;
While others sleep will find way
Up through the night to the light of day.
There's nothing desired beneath star or sun
Which patient genius has not won,
And the boy tolls on.
The years go by. He has wrought with might;
He has gained renOwn in the land of art:
But the thought inspired that Christmas night
Still keeps it's place in the sculptOrs heart;
And the dream of the bow. that melted away
In the light of the that Winter day,
Is embodied at last in enduring stone,
snow Angel in marble-his purpose won;
And the man tolls on.
Wallace Bruce in HarperS Magazine for
January.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

The new cathedral at Moscow, Rus
STA, cost $40, 100000. It commentaries
Russia's deliyerance from Bonaparte in
1872, and has been half a century build
ing. The scaffolding alone cost $3.50
000 1t is a wonderful structure, in the
form of a Greek cross, with five great
gilded cupolas, magnificent windows,
elegant paintings, costly candelabra,
and rich marbles. The cathedral COW
ers $4,000 square feet, and will accom-
modate in its central area, the main au-
ditorium, 10000 worshippers. The bells
cost 575, 900, one of them weighing
tWenty-SiX tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
An Editors Honest Confession.

s'Good morning. greeted atraveling
man, as be came into the editors sane
tum.
How d'y," said the editor.
.'Fine day." continued the t. ID.
'sYes; what do you know?" pursued
the editor, fitting back in his chair to
receive the latest news.
''Oh, nothing; nothing at all"
THAT sop
Yes
''Weli, man told me you dldn
know anything, but III be darned II 1
thought you'd acknowledge yourself.
The man scratched his head and
wondered what right an editor had to
catch him up on little conyentionality
Ike Merchant Trdteter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
STRANGE WASHES.
A GIRLS QUEER DREAM.

A GIRLS QUEER DREAM.
Charles Croker, when Superintend-
ent of the Central Pacific Railroad,
long before he became wealthy, used to
be annoyed by young girl living in
Sacramento, who visited his office daily
their office then being in the city
looked in at him, smiled and walked
out. At last it became so annoying he
had one of his clerks ask her her er-
rand.
81 dreamt three times he was to mar
ny me, and in my dream | was told l
was to visit him daily until he spoke,
but he does not seem to speak,
And he never did speak
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Odd, that the best three billiard play
ers in the House of Representatives
should be three Colonies, representing
the three great sections of the country;
Bayne, of Pennsylvania; Ochiltree, of
Texas, and Burns, of Missouri.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

There is no use denying that the con-
duet of the railroads in maintaining high
freights west Of Chicago Is to-day the
uppermost topic from Illinois to the
Rocky Mountains and from Manitoba to
Texas. Minneapolis Tribune.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-24
Notice.

All orders for repairs and instructions
on the Favorite Singer Sewing Machine
left al our store will be promptly attend-
ed to by competent repairer.
CAGWIN & NoTEwARE,
If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-24
Ysac. e}entO0's Livery stable.

Doc. Benton wishes to inform his pa
O furnish livery teams on the shortest
notice. Also deals in ice and mineral
water. delivered to any part OF the city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-24

A N ELEGANT BRICK STEUC-
~ TURE, capable Of accommcd ating lGO
GUESTS Two minutes walk fr. n the depot.
Provided with all the modern improvements
The cuisine is under the management OF ex-
State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-24
e. B. Rail, Agent,
CARSON.
nav2l
Young nen!-Read This.
Groceries. Fruits. Etc.

Groceries. Fruits. Etc.
John Novacovich, next to Job Stern
berg's, is now selling groceries and pro-
visions, fruits, vegetables, nuts, candies
and general family supplies, and this is
the place to look for frst-class goods at
low figures. Try it I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-24
"THE HARDNAN''

Is acknowledged to be the equal
in richness and power of tone to
any piano in the market, and IL
fast cleaviug it's way to popular.
ity. These three styles of
piano will be furnished in grand
,quare or upright in prices rang.
ing from $3.50 to $1,000, accord
ing to finish.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
Professions Gard.

"a lNom il Concri@ All'parties, ire
spectiye Of race, color, previous or pres
ent condition, who are indebted, wleth.
or by note, account or otherwise, to the
undersigned, or to the late firms OF Drs.
Barbep 4 Ncale, prs Barhec & McCune,
Drs, Barbee d Fravel, and Drs. Barbee
& Stone, are once moro respectfully and
earnestly called upon to come forward
on or before the first day OF June, 1854,
and pay amounts respectively due me,
rs Il is now positively my Intention TO
close up my long outstanding business.
Stern necessity, pccuniary pressure and
embarrassment impsls me thus to call
upon old friends whom it has been my
iice oil hand will and pleasure to serve
in the past, and to whom my profess.
ional services are now rs freely tender.
ed and my readiness ever to serve them
in the future as in the past, just Il: this
accepted time" to give evidence Of
proper appreciation oi past iavors and
services rendered, by oil coming forward
and paying me by the time above pre-
scribed. Sincerely,
ANDREW L. BARBEE, NJ. D.,
Point Pleasant, W. Va. April %.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
Some Famous Old Maids.

Look at the list Elizabeth, Of
England, one of the most illustri.
ous of the sovereigns. Her rule
over Great Britain certainly com.
prised the most brilliant literary
age Of the English speaking people.
Her political acumen was certainly
put to as severe tests as that of any
other ruler the world ever sa%.
Maria Edgworth was an old maid
1t was this womam's $ writings that
first suggested the thought of writ.
ings similarly to Sir Walter Scott
Her brain might well be called the
mother of the Waverley novels.
Jane Porter lived and died an old
maid, The children Of her busy
brain where 'Thaddeus of Warsaw
and The Scottish Chiefs which
have moved the hearts Of millions
with excitement aud tears. Joan!
ma Baillie, poet and play writer
was goneof EN-" Florence Nigtin.
gale, most gracious lady, heroine Of
lnkermann and Balaklave hospiL.
ais, has to the present written
"AIiss" before her name. The man
who should marry her might well
crave to take the name of Nightin.
gale. Sister Dora; the brave spirit
of Engligh pest.houses, whose story
is as helpful eyangel, was the bride
Of the worlds sorrow only. And
then what names could the writer
and reader add Of those whom the
great world may not know, but we
know, and the little world Of the
village, the church, the family
know, and prize beyond all worlds
NORTH British Advatiser.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A CARD.

L NOW We, that by the payment Of
N S227.lO | am permittett1o sell in.
tuXicating liquors at my house. To the
wife WHO has drunkard ior husband,
or friend who is unfortunately dissipa.
ted, | say cmphatically, give me notice
in such eases in which you are interest
ed, aud all such persons shall be cxcIu.
dei from my place. Letmo,hers, fathers,
sisters and brothers do likewise and the
request shall be regarded. pay hea-
Wy tax Tor the privilege OF selling whisky
and other liquors, and | want it distinct.
ly understood that | have no desire to
sell to minors, or drunkards, or to the
poor and destitute. | much prefer That
they save their money and put it where
it will do the most good. Therearc gen.
tlemcn OF honor aud men OF money, who
can afford it, and it is with those desire
to trade ] would say to those who wish
to trade with me, and can afford il,
come, and ! will treat you gentlemaRly
and CourtcouSly.
Respectfully,
may27-lm. JOS. HEN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
Dudine DatIcts.
Give the devil his dude.

Give the devil his du'de.
Never judge by appearances. A
$40 dude may have a 50 salary.
The turkish fea is the favorito
head dress for Chicago dudes. IT,
gives such freedom to The upward
growth Of the ears.
The dude is only one removG
from tho donkey, bu. ii is not the
monkeys fault. Nor should it be
blamed for its Objectionable imila.
tors.
"Wbat is a dpde2" asked one gitl
Of another, at is a delusion anda
stare" was the response, as they
passed one on the corner.
First Dade-"Tho Smith girls
nave beautiful hgures, have they
nol2o
Second Dude-"Ah, yes, bah
JOye, about a million between
them"
0. B. Bunce says that modern
Titanias continue to fall in love
with men crowned with donkey
heads. Why didn't he say they
fall in love with dudes, and have
done with il7
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
A Sharp Omccholder.

The rotations in Office recall an
anecdote related Of MI. Jefferson,
when, soon after his accession To
the presidency, i! was reported he
would adopt proscriptive policy.
Mr.. Moore, collector of the port Of
Alexandria, called a. the white
house one day while the president
and some of his cabinet we're tax.
ing wine after dinner. Mr.. Madi.
sou politely vacated his chuir next
the presiden! and gave i! to Mr..
Moore. The presiden! inquired
the news. Said Moore: There
has been a recent event which
when known, will astonish the
whole nation" What is it2" anx.
iously asked MIR. Jefferson, "That
Mr.. Madison has vacated his place,
and that | occupy it," said Moore.
This bon bot put Mr., Moore upon
velvet; he amused the president
and his guests and retained his Of.
fee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
He Had Lots Of Fun and Was
Paid for II.

at is mighty hard work for a
man to drive a balky horse and be
a christian at the same time, i
tried ityears ago, and gave both1p
as a bad job, But say, did you Oy-
or hear Ola man having a horse
balk on him in such a way as 10
make hin laugh-to please him all
over, and make him right down
happy2 Well, sir, l did, and | was
the man. He was a horse that /
had traded for, and he was an aw.
full baker. There wasn't no use of
doing anything with him-Lhero
was nothing to do hut just sit down
and wait for him to come around.
1t generally took two hours.
One day was driving him
along, and just as we got on 10 the
railroad track he baked. "Hore's
a &C" says | to myself: "What il a
train should come along" AT first
| was afraid a train would come,
then after a while l didn't care a
cuss whether one came or not, and
in about seventy minutes | was
afraid one wouldn't come. l Just
aChed 10 have a train come along.
l Prayed for one. Sure enough,
pretty soon saw one coming. 1t
made me smile. When the engin.
eer whistled for me to get off the
track laughed, And when she
got u little closer | climbed out the
hind end of the buggy, leaned up
against the fence and prepared to
enjoy the picnic, Oh, but it was
SPORT That balky horse had sworn
he would go, but he went that
time. He vas distributed all along
the track there for twenty rods
And the old buggy and-harness ii
looked too comical. Never had
such fun since l was a boyp
"Rather expensive fun, wasn't
ilT
ayes, for the RAILROAD company.
| sued EN- 70: 500, aud the jury Of
farmers gave me sG875O. But it
was fun!"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
The Dentist was Responsible.

A concert was given by some
amateur musicians out west 1t
was largely attended by the gener.
alpubIic. One young lady, belong.
ing to one Of the first families, with
a large army sized mouth, sang a
selection from an italian opera
which was vociferously applauded,
particularly by a stranger on one
of the front seats. Turning to his
neighbor, with whom he was not
acquainted, the stranger said;
"What beautiful teeth that
young lady has!"
81 am glad to hear you say so.-
1t is u high compliment to me-"
"Ahlyon are the young lady's
father? You have indeed a charm.
ing daughter"
"oh, no; l am not her father"
"IIer brother"
"No, l am no relation whatever;
but I'm the dentist who fixed her
mouth up with those teeth you ad.
mire 50 much. l only charged
fourteen dollars for them, but they
have not been paid for yet"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
The American FIrcslde.

An American woman is lectur.
ing in England on Marriage, do.
nestle habits aud kindred subjects,
Her idea Of liresido bliss is illuslra.
ted BY an ideal picture Of a coly
room with pretty mother seated
in it, equally pretty children and a
cat and dog playing about. Enter
to these the husband tired but hap
py. He throws himself into an
easy chair, in attitude of careless
repose, which he completes by plac.
ing his'feet in his wife's lap. With
her usual guilolcssncss and faith in
what they are told concerning
American affairs, the English who
unfortunately here this lecture will
henceforIh stubbornly believe that
all American husbands arc in the
habit of resting themselves with
their feet in their wives laps.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17

purpose Of skimming through the
ether blue, have not sknm, The
machines we're built with high
hopes and a throbbing heart, but
the aforesaideIher remains unskum
as We go 10 press. The milky way
Is in The same condition, awaiting
the arrival Of the fearless skinner.
VIII man ever be permitted to
pierce the utmost deiiles Of the sky
udramblo around among the stars
with a gum oyercoat On2 Some.
times / trow he will and then again
/ ween not.-Bill Nye.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17


velvet than elngs ada3o, hand-pain-
ted panel ana aleoses
The iloo asrs covered with cush.
iony carpA'' lhe windows hung
with handsome cnrtains, the man,
les covered With velvet lambre.
quins.
MIS-. FepnilIgas quite satisfied.
"And gov the cage is ready,
when can | claim the bird9p whis
pered Thsoerastns, ienderly, to the
widow, wlils Miss Matilda sat at
the furthel shaaf room, looking
forlornly oas ofthe 9iadow. ewby
not right avag morrow per.
sisted ths anxions suiIor
The wiloy Looked modestly re.
luclant, bnt anally allowed herself
10 pbe rsgadgd aud che morrow
tEassst GO aling,das when
suddenly the hallidoor was thrown
open, and Nat Norroway strobe im.
periously into the room.
Theaidow uttered little scream,
and clung to the arm Of her lover,
who looked as if he had seen a
ghost,
Nat stared coldly at them for a
moment.
80 it is true, Slippery Bill" he
said at last. "And you have be.
trayed my trust and stolen my
promised wife. l wish you joy of
your prize" he added, contemptu,
ously.
What do you mean, MI. Nor
rowayH" cried the widow, in alarm.
This gentleman is Mr.. Theocra,
tus Belleville. And what do you
mean by coming into his house in
this way2"
"Mr. Theocrastus Belleyillo-and
his house2r retorted Nat, contempt.
uously. "This gentleman, as you
call him, is Mr.. William saggs
alias Slippery Bill, and this house
is mine. | employed him as my
agent to purchase it for me before
| was aware of his real character"
Tho widow dropped her suitor's
arm, and sank on a velvet covered
sofa in strong Mysteries,
Miss Matilda rushed to her assis.
Iance, while thequandam Theocras
tus took advantage Of the confus
ion and stole ignominiously away.
Under pretense of owning the
house himself, he had sought to
marry the widow, who was known
to possess Bnng sum Of money
herself. =
* & " * * &
I'm glad Nat has forgave me at
last, an sort O. settled down, like
he mean to stay" muscd Mrs. Fen.
nil to herself, a few weeks later
"Bul I must git rid of Tilda. It's
a little troublesome to have her
round every time he comes"
Aud she took the first opportuni.
ty to speak to her sister in.lpw on
the subject.
81 thought you was a.goin' To-
look fur another home, Tilda,1 she
began. "Llev you found one YETI"
"Y yes" said Miss Matilda, hes,
itatinglY, "But-"
"Why don't you go to it, then2"
cried Mrs, Fennil, sharply az
don't need you any more, an if l
marry Nat, as I spOse l shall, he
won't be likely to wantyou round"
"0h. Henriettaln cried Miss Ma.
tilda, turning very red. "I-I|
didn't like to tell you, but Nat has
asked me to marry him, and"
Bang went the door, The wid.
OW had ned 70 hef own room; and,
much distressed, ye! with a thrill
of happiness at her heart, Miss Ma.
tilda made her simple preparations
for her wedding.
There was a quiet ceremony that
evening ut the little country par.
sonage-no Wedding.feasts, nor
presents, nor invited guests. But
The newly.married couple who is.
sued thetelrom felt a serene Con.
tentment with their lot.
Aud Miss Matilda had found her
home.
The American Fircslde.
An American woman is lectur.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-17
She Blew Him Up.

"You'vo Travelled a good deal
sikesby;; were you ever in a rail.
road colIision2'
"No; but ! was blown up on u
steamboat this winter"
"on your trip to New orleans?"
"Yes,n
"well, that's singular There
wasn't a word in the papers about
it. How did it happenY"
My wife caught me flirting
with another woman.n