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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

''You needn't worry about that" re-
sponded the man, with a laugh. II amt
one to let a gal go home alone-not if
she's got such bright eyes as yours, my
dear!"
Without delgnlng any reply to this, En-
ma took the money from the counter and
turned to the door.
But not so swiftly but what he was on
the doorstep as soon as she.
"Not so fast, my dear; I'm going the
same way"
"Mr. Peck, / will not trouble you to go
home with me-" said Emma, turning upon
her unmanly prosecutor look that would
have been sufficient to a less british ma
ture.
ooh, it's no trouble, miss; quite the con-
trary, I assure you. [ couldn't think of
letting a pretty gal like you go home
alone.''
Weakened by toll and fasting; Emma
could, with difficulty, refrain from burst
ing into tears
"Sir, this is unmanly-cruel! If you
do not leave me, / will call for help!'
Terrified by the rude hand that was
laid upon her shoulder, Emma was un-
able to repress a scream.
Here blow from some stout fist sent
the wretch, head-first, into snow bank
at the side of the road.
With a howl of rage and pain, the dis
comfted man arose to his feet; but OBJ
tanning glimpse of the tall, stalwart
form of his assailant, picked up his hat
sinking around the nearest corner.
Removing his hat, the stranger now
approached Emma, who had sank down
faint and trembling upon the door step.
"Allow me, madam
Here, as the light from street-lamp,
near by, fell upon that pale, beautiful
face, he started eagerly forward
"Good Heavens! Emma, can it be pos
sible that this is your
The shock-joyful as it was-was too
much for that enfeebled frame.
ooh, Charlie!' she gasped falling faint
ing into the arms that were opened to re-
ceive her.
AS soon as she revived he hailed pass
ing hack, and they were quickly conveyed
to the comfortless tenement, where Carrie
and her mother were anxiously awaiting
Emma's return.
Fire and food were soon obtained.
Beneath the iowly roof were grateful
hearts; happy in the present, and still
happier in joyful anticipations of the fu-
ture.
1t seems, by some mischance, that En-
mas letters did not reach her lover.
Unable to bear the suspense occasioned
by her silence, he returned.
Here he learned of DR.. Judson's death,
and that the whole family had removed
to B, but not to what part of it.
He came at once to B, and, after an
unavailing search of several days, was
about to give up in despair, when they
met so Unexpectedly and OPPORTUNITY.
Sorrow and privation are over for En-
ma Judson-now Emma Judson no longer
and those she loves.
The mistress of a happy home, the
wife of an adoring husband, she has for
gotten the sufferings of the past in the
sweet and tranquil pleasures that are now
hers!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

eight tons; passengers, two TONS The
train was drawn by one horse from Eli
colts Mill to the Relay House, six and a
half miles, in forty, six minutes. The
horse was then changed, and the train
having again set out, reached the depot
on Pratt street In sixty nine minutes
thus accomplishing the thirteen miles in
one hour and ffty-five minues, or at the
rate of six and three-fourths of mile an
hour"
This Is probably the same horse-road
that was the beginning of what is now the
Baltimore Ohio railroad, as it was first
operated as horse-railroad until Peter
cooper brought his engine down to try it
on that road when they commenced using
steam. The size of the cars mentioned
may be imagined when it is remembered
that the average freight car of to-day
weighs over ten tons.
The Farmers Advocate, published at
Newport, n. H., March Is, 1882. bears
aloft the banner of Henry Clay for presi-
dent, and John Sargent, of Pennsylva-
MIA, for vice president. 1t gives long
editorial denouncing the action Of An
drew Jackson and the supreme court in
regard to the treaties with the Cherokee
Indians in Georgia, and also speaks of
memorial from New York containing
"thirty-seven yards of signatures" on the
same subject. The following clipping
from the Pennsylvania Wing illustrates
the manner in which presidential cam
paign was conducted in those days:
"Andrew Jackson!!! President, u. S.!
Edward Livingston!!! Secretary of State!
Samuel Smith,! Senator y. s.. All voted
against an address of thanks to George
Westinghouse! And all refused to cele-
brate his birthday!!! But thirteen millions
of people did!!! And the three who did
not live on the money of the thirteen
millions!!r'
Capitals, small capitals and italics are
freely used, and the whole item presents
the appearance of a modern advertise
ment.- st. Louis Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
About Going Back to Sophia.
Boston Transcript.

St. Stephens, a London journal, has
overheard a conversation in third class
life of mechanics wife who had brought
her husbands dinner to public house
adjoining his shop:
Nhe hungry man entered and proceed
ed to demolish his repast.
II say, jack" observed the wife. perus-
ing the newspaper, 81 see that poor young
kidnapped Prince is going back to So
phia."
''Yes' with his mouth full wish
you would put in more seasoning"
Pause.
"Ah! it's hard, Jack, for a man to be
torn away from his wife by lot OF
scamps."
wife? Sophia's not his wife.
''Not his wife? Then the car has done
quite right"
Tableau.
President Bartlett, of Dartmouth col
legs, has dsclarged war on the chestnut
gong.
The New York Star has twinkled year
under the administration of Mr.. DORIS
heimer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
"ONE WANTSA CHANGE"
When the Body and Brain Require it.
SATURDAY. Review

Saturday Review
'Most of us have at some time of our
life-almost, one might say, at some
time of every year of our lives-been ad-
-ised, or advised ourselves, that we want
change The change designed is gener-
ally a change of air. and, no doubt, to
the most part of the jewellers in London,
the necessity. at any rate the pleasures
of such a change would hardly need any
arguments to drive it home. But then
how often comes the answer, 81 cannot
afford it," whether it be too little money
or too much work that the confession
signifies. Then nine times out Of ten.
you are told it is not necessary to go
very far, or to stay away very long, to
compass your desired end, and probably
you are next accommodated with a list
of places within easy reach of London,
where you can carry if need be, your
work with you, if it be of nature adj
uniting porterage, and live as comfort
ably and mind your business as well as In
your own home. The wisdom of this adj
vice has always seemed to Us to be open
to grave suspicious.
There comes, no doubt, to every man,
whose work entails much mental exer-
else, moment when he feels that he
can work no more; when what he has
done seems of little worth, and what re-
mains to do not worth the doing, when
even he labors doggedly on, he Is con-
scious or believes himself to be conscious
that the quality is steady detetiorating,
and that the daily expenditure of time
and health and energy brings In but
niggardly return. At such moments, if
happily it be in his power, there is little
doubt that he will be wise to quit the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
TO THE ANGEL OF COMPASSION.
woLsTAN DIxEY, IN THE CRITIC.


Dear angel, from thy plying face
Small comfort may we borrow;
Not sympathy nor hope nor grace
Can turn the edge of sorrow.
But only time with perfect art,
Our Sharpest grief assuageS;
While DER the wretched, fainting heart,
The days wear on like ages.
Oh, sad awaking, when the night
Withdraws her somber curtain
To show no hope-no CLEAN of light
And pain alone is certain
Oh, heavy dark. when hopeless eyes
Have closed in vain endeavorl
Would that the sun might never rise,
And we sleep on forever!
Al! well we know it comes again,
Dear Angel of Compassion,
The world, all needless of our pain,
Will alter not its fashion.
The listless moon will not forget
A shadow of her turning;
The sun will find the grasses wet
And dry them with his burning.
But not our tears his fire will stay
Their torrent undiminished,
Hot grief will hold its fevered way
Until its work is finished.
Nor yet for tempered winds we hope,
No mercy's recognition,
Until this fatal horoscope
Has filed its dark tradition.
MEMORABLE law Of pain,
There can be no appealing
Pride, faith and wisdom, are all in vain
Till time snail do its healing.
Not sympathy nor hope nor grace
Can turn the edge of sorrow;
But downward SET each smiling face,
We wait until the morrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

Bone dishes are among the regular &C
cossories. They are curved 50 as to fit the
edge of the plate, and should be placed
close to it to receive the bones and other
debris that would otherwise cumbor the
plate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
A THESPIAN DITTY.
He went out to star
On a gay Pullman car,
Bat when he came back
He walked on the track.

A very pretty novelty in celery dishes
is fat-boat shaped dish. with long
ourving handle shaped like the neck of
swan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
OFF THE BOARDS.

Where are all the bad actors? "Read
the answer in the stars.''-New Orleans
Picayune.
Forest fires are to be deplored, yet lit
tie more Forrest fire in some of our
Siftings.
When Sarah Bernhardt grows too old to
act she can enter dime museum. There
is always a demand for living Skeletons
New Haven News.
Lolita is called a little Crabtreo by some
of her admirers. Well, it must be con-
fessed that she has borne good deal of
golden fruit-Boston Transcript.
An actress in Brazil recently slapped
Sarah Bernhardt's face. Sarah should be
arrested for stabbing the actress with her
cheek bone.-New Haven News.
All the theatres have made improve
ments during the summer, but so far as
we have observed, the work of repair
didn't get rs far as the prioe lists.-Bos-
ton Post.
A THEsPIAN DITTI.
He went out to star
On gay Pullman car,
Bat when he came back
He walked on the track.
Boston Courier.
An American actress in London writes
home: Il have seen the prince and prime
ess of Wales and they don't scare me a
Bit" Their royal highness will feel very
proud whom they hear Of this fattering
ompliment; but thsn it must be admit
ted that it takes a good deal to scare the
average American actress.-Boston Tran
script.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1886-10-30
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

The oleomargarine bill passed the
Senate Tuesday with the tax OH the
product reduced from five to two
cents per pound, and it now remains
for the House to acquiesce in the
amendment before the measure be-
comes law, provided it escapes the
veto of the president stamped on its
back. 1t has been urged in debate
that oleomargarine is perfectly harm.
less, and just as healthy as the best
creamery butter, but we think if
there is any choice in the matter
most people would prefer the honest
product ofthe COW and as it is as
serted that it is difficult to tell the
one from the other 1t is just as well
that some restrictions should be
placed on the artificial product
Intelligencer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24
Horace'S Gap.--Jefferson Co.

Rain and hot sun are pushing the
corn for all that it is worth. The fire.
quent showers are interfering with
those who are threshing out of the
shock" Wheat is generally yielding
well. Mr.. Kirk Hardesty had a yield
of IS bushels to the acre, on % acres,
and Mr.. Isaac H. Strider threshed
about II bushels to the acre, on some
SO acres. We will hear from the big
crop in the sweet bye and bye.
Mrs. E. G. Custer and daughters,
Mamie and Anna of Martinsburg, are
spending the I" heated termn in this
section.
Miss Lucy Furrey, of Vancleves-
vile, is visiting here this week.
Mr.. George Fellows who recently
went to Washington looking for en-
ployment, has obtained situation as
car-driver, at least so says rumor.
Mr.. James Hamill, late of Kear-
neysville, now of Los Angles, CAL,
where he is manager Of popular no
tel, has our thanks for late California
papers. Templar" is already deep.
ly indebted to him for similar favors,
and, of course, 1 am very glad to hear
that he is prospecting in the land of the
"setting SUM-"
Quite number of the gentler sex
have been INDUCING in the pleasant,
Unpleasant, as you like), pastime of
gathering huckleberries, and report
the crop as good both in quantity and
quality. OF course they have to go to
the Pine Hills" for huckleberries,
but some Of those berry hunters
ought to take trip to Third Hill
Mountain, and behold the huckleber-
ry, in all its glory and profusion.
In casting about for a suitable Re-
publican for a candidate for Con-
gress, from this District, we do not
know of a better man in this end of
the district than Morgan's gifted son,
Hon. John J. Hetzel, of Paw Paw.
He is active, energetic, good speak
er, aud of good judgment. This dis
trict would honor itself by sending
him to the fiftieth Congress. One of
his qualifications which we came near
emitting should be remembered he
is not lawyer. l believe that there
is a considerable vote outside of the
Republican ranks, which would be
cast for Mr.. Hetzel, which would not
go for any other Republican candidate.
july Dist, 1886. TENpI.p
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

Commissioner of Pensions Black
when he came into office was like
Secretary Whitney, a little fresh.
He made violent assertions about the
frauds perpetrated by his prede-
cessor Mr.. Dudley. His wild rawlings
were of such character that the
Senate was induced to appoint a
committee to investigate the matter.
When asked to be specific in his
charges the Commissioner said that
it would be no trouble to accommo-
date the committee, and the result
has been nothing but a mares nest.
A report of the investigation states
that in most cases the Commissioner
has had to acknowledge himself that
the investigation showed him that
he had no reasons either to believe
or say that his Republican predeces-
sor had been wrongfully influenced
in making the order that the pen
sion be granted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24
BEDINGTON NEWS.

Last week l gave notice of a pic
mic to be held in the grove on the 18th,
Well, I will now say that it came off
in the most pompous manner. The
preliminaries had been arranged with
care, all that human minds could con-
ceive and hands carry into effect had
been done, the result of which was a
grand success. Seldom has it been
the fortune of your correspondent to
witness such a handsome and CAV
party. The afternoon was spent en-
joyably by all, Il cotorie of ladies and
gentlemen here, there and somewhere
else were amusing themselves with
some favorite game. This state of
affairs reached a climax about sunset
when a bountifuI repast was spread
upon the grassy sward, which served
in epicurean style, appeased their
epicurean appetites. After this came
a general conversation in which all
INDUCED. The social colloquy of
some was, i am cognizant,) of a
nature too presumptive to mention.
Throughout the whole day the tutor
ct Mtors exerted themselves unremit-
tingly in attending to even the slight
est wishes of the fair ones, thinking
that the captivating smiles, and cour-
tesies profuse were a sufficient COM
pensation for their troubles. The
party dispersed about 8 O'Clock and
all sought their respective homes.
very much elated.
A select party of ladies and gentle
men (whose names deem it expedi-
ent to withhold,) started out Sunday
afternoon for drive to dam No. 5.
You can judge what time they had
through rain, hail and mud. / feel
sorry for you all and trust you will
have better day for your drive the
next time.
Mr.. Joseph Ardinger, miller at this
place, who has been somewhat indis-
posed the last week, 1 am pleased to
learn, is recovering.
Miss Jennie Bender, of Funkstown.
Nd. whose visit here was noted last
week, has returned home.
Another wedding occurred on Mon
day; Mr.. Henry Hoffman, of Nd,
to Miss Mary Crowell.
Miss Annie Quinn has returned
home from pleasant visit to your
city.
Miss Maize Trammell, daughter of i
j. 5. Tramnell, of your city, is the
guest of Miss Maria II. Marshall. of
this place. EDMUND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

GARDEN CITY, KAN, July 90
A severe wind and rain storm struck
Lakin, twenty two miles west OF
here, last evening, about five o'clock,
and demolished twenty houses, in
juring some ten or twelve persons.
Topeka, KAN, July 20.-During
Sunday night and Monday heavy
rains fell over two thirds of the
state. These rains were heavy
enough to save the corn crop and
make fair yield.
ST. PAUL, MINI, July 20.-A
special despatch from st. Halaire,
Mimi, says: "During violent
storm Sunday afternoon four In.
dians were killed and ten others in
jured by lightning on Red Lake res
ervation. 1t is thought some of the
injured will die. 1t is also reported
that a settler and his wife, living on
Thief river, were killed in the same
way"
OMAHA, NEB., July 2O.-A de
spatch from Miden, Kearncy county,
Neb., says: Yesterdays storm in
this county was very severe. There
was a heavy rainfall. The wind
blew down the Danish church, three
miles south Of Fredericksburg, and
killed an old lady, Mrs. Nelsmonk.
Three miles south of Mlnden the
Lightning struck house, killing
Rasmus DilleJson, German farm
er, his son, AL. seventeen years old,
and a daughter Of fourteen years
instantly, and severely injured an
other child.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24
AN ADVENTURE.

1t was beautiful night; the full
orbed moon threw a silvery splendor
over the great expanse of waters that
lay like mirror of light bounded by
space with not a wandering wave to
disturb its nightly rest, as the stately
ship, moved like Il thing Of lite on its
placid BOSOM, up into the Northern
seas. l was charmed with the scene
of beauty akin to grandeur, as Istood
upon the deck and the mellow light OF
the moon played in alternate light
and shade upon the waters; and felt
a perfect sense of security as / walk
ed about the great ship and viewed
her mammoth proportions and thor
ough construction it was steam
ship of the largest size, built after the
most modern ideas of sea life; hel
cabins and saloons were gorgeously
finished and decorated. In the bril-
liantly lighted saloon were assembled
large company of ladies and gentle
men, richly attired, and above the
dead and constant roar of the sea
could be heard the ringing voices OF
merriment and the strains of delicious
music. Life in its happiest moment
had lighted there. The ship groaned
like monster breathing as she press
ed forward, when SUDDENLY the wheels
stood still with thud, and I looked
out over the deck and found that we
were wedged in by hundreds of acres
of ice. We had struck an iceberg. ]
climbed up on the masts and stretched
my vision; before us lay a field OF
ice with ice boulders as large as
houses, strewn all over the field, and
moving toward the ship could be seen
coming with the speed of a fast rail
way train, blocks of ice q hundred
feet square, clear as crystal, piling one
on another in the widest confusion
The passengers and sailors stood or
deck gazing with admiration and
amazement, and yet with consterna-
ton on the awful sight of beauty, as
the great blocks kissed each other ap'
parently mile off; fearful tremol
caused the timbers of the steamer tc
creak; look! exclaimed dozen
trembling voices at once, as a ire
mendous iceberg which seemed to fill
the ocean, moved toward us as il
hurled from the hands of the Gods
on it came with lightning rapidity
striking the blocks in its course, push
ing them aside like sand before tor.
rent. Profound fear had settled upon
the whole company; each stood ex.
pectantly awaiting the frigid ava
lanche to crush the vessel and all or
board thud, the trembling steamer
moves uneasily; the sound of crash
ing timber is heard, amidst the push
ing, crowding, crushing noise of the
avalanche of ice and crumbling tim
bers. The fire bell rings out on the
night air; the flames shoot out from
the boiler room--and | awoke t.
find that breakfast was ready.
OTTO
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

The Philadelphia Times believes
in man keeping cool, and offers
this blunt advice for the hot wealth.
er: sin heated seasons the man or
woman who hurries and worries is
simply a fool. They seem to study
how they can most aggravate the
oppressive weather. They rush
along; they fan and pant; they com.
plain and worry, and when they
have accomplished their labors thew
are as hurried aud worried to get
cool as they were in getting hot.
Every class and condition of life
should understand that hurry and
worry bring no comfort and no com.
pensatlon. They hurry only DEATH"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

Mr.. Gladstone has one cause for
satisfaction in this crisis which not
even his enemies can overlook. II
he has lost the battle his cause is
not lost. His appeal was to the peo-
pie and the people are with him.
Out of popular vote of 2,9O1. 791
the Liberals were only 1857 votes
behind the combined strength of the
Tories and Conservatives. For a
first trial this is a grand showing
for home rule. 1t is strength that
is safe and must grow. Another
election must come whenever Mr..
Gladstone wills it and then the Lib
eral electors whose refusal to vote
this time made Tory and Unionist
success possible win once more rem.
der the Liberal strength irresistible.
Mr.. Gladstone can afford to smile,
watever his enemies may say or do.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

The President had only few Wis
itors Monday. 1t was near the end
of the reception when an old lady in
black, followed by seven children,
came slowly along to shake hands
with the President. When she got
fairly i'll front of him she said, "
have come in person to see you.
am d poor widow, and my bill for a
pension is before you. In the name
of heaven | ask you not to veto it.
These are my children, and they de-
pend on me for support The
President looked uncomfortable for
a while, and said something in an
undertone. The old lady gave him
her card, and passed on with a hap
Ply smile on her face. 1t is thought
the President Will not veto her bill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-07-24

Congress will probably adjourn
August 2.
Hog cholera or milk sickness pre-
walls to an alarming extent among
the swine in the vicinity of Paris, Ill.
WASHINGTON, July 21.-George
f. Cross, of Jefferson county, who
was recently bounced from the Sen
ate as an offensive partisan, and
who has been appointed an Inspec.
tor Of Customs, has been assigned to
the territory embracing Wheeling,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and other
Ohio ports of entry.