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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19

He had not been the candidate for
justice of the peace for nothing; he had
absorbed something of the methods
and spirit of the law through sheer
propinquity TO the Office. Nv Guns
wouldn't be presumed ter know"
And he ungrudgingly gave himself all
the benefit OF the doubt that the law
accorGs.
That's true world" exclaimed
Stephen, quick to console his con-
science. ''Jes look at the fac's, now.
We-un's in a plumb black midnight
hear man a-gittin' over our fence;
we git our rifles; a-peekin' through the
ehinbin' we ketcl, glimge o him"
Hal cried out Timothy, with savage
satisfaction, 1--WE seen him by the
light she set ter lead him onr'
He was tall and lank, with delicate
ly hooked nose, high cheek bones,
fierce dark eyes; and dark eyebrows,
continually elevated and corrugated his
forehead. His hair was thick and
short and straight, and he was clad in
brown jeans, as were the others, the
trousers stuffed into great cowhide
boots reaching to the knee. He fixed
his fiery, intent gaze on his brother as
the slower Stephen continued, can so
we blaze away"
IAN one burned fools so onlucky
ez ter hit him an not kill him, :"
growled Timothy, again interrupting
An so whilst Eveliny, runs out a.
screamin', He's deadi he's deadl-ve
hev shot him dead an load up again,
lest his frien's mought rush in on we
uns whilst we hedn't no use o our
shootin' irons. An suddint-ye can't
hear nuthin' but jes Dwell hootin' in
the woods, or old Pa'son Bates's dogs
a-howlin' acrost the Cove. An we 90
out with lantern, an thar's jes pool
O blood in the door-yard, an bloody
tracks down ter the laurel"
''Eveliny gone" cried the old man,
shifting his hands together; ''my leetle
darter! The only one ez never gin
me emmy trouble. [ couldn't hev
made out ter put up in this hyar worl;
no longer when my wife died eff it
hedn't been fur Eveliny. Boys war
wild an mischeevious, an folks out
side don't keer nuthin' bout ye-ef
they war ter 'lect We ter office 'twould
be ter keep some other Teller from
hevin' it, 'kas they 'spise him more'n We.
An hyar she's ruined off an merried
old Tom Kittredge'S gran'son, Josiah
Kittredge's son-when our folks 'ain't
spoke ter none O EN- fur fifty year
Josiah Kittredge's sonia! ha! ha ~
He laughed aloud in tuneless scorn of
himself and of this freak of froward
destiny, and then fell to wringing his
hands and calling upon Evelina.-
From Charles Egbert Cr0ddoc6S story.
His Dag IN Court, 5" IN HGrper's
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
The Beginning of the Changers.

Some wise men of the press are say.
ing that the Knights of Labor are like
the Changers. AS the exact points of
resemblance are not stated, the as
sertion serves merely to call up a re-
collection of the unique secret society,
which, a dozen years ago seemed far
more powerful than ever the Knights of
Labor were. The Grange still lives,
but its glory is departed, and its his
tory is recorded only in the distorted
statements of partisans and of misin
formed review-writers.
In the latter part of 1868 certain
Minnesota farmers received a printed
sheet which began as follows: ''In re-
Spouse to numerous inquiries in regard
to our order, this circular is issued.
The order was organized by a number
of distinguished agriculturists of
various States Of the Union at Wash
ington in December, 1867 and since
then has met with most encouraging
success, giving assurances that it will
soon become one of the most useful
and powerful organizations in the
United States. Its grand object is not
only general improvement in hus-
bdildI DuG W 1HCltoloC bIlC 2tu-
eral happiness, wealth, and prosperity
of the country" AS an aid in &C
comprising its authors design, this
circular was certainly a success. As
a statement of truth it was a con-
spicuous failure. Instead of having
''met with most encouraging success"
the order had scarcely been heard of;
while the distinguished agriculturists"
who had ''organized" it comprised one
fruit-grcwer and six Government
clerks, equally distributed among the
Post-Office, Treasury, and Agricultural
Departments. Of these seven In
mortal Founders, as enthusiastic
Changers were calling them a few
years later, six are living. NeYerthe-
less, it is difficult to determine how
much of the plan and its execution was
due to each.-Poputar Science Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Why He Courted the Operator.

Several Wall street spectators have
learned to read Geographic sounds,
and SO can ascertain the contents of
any message received within their
hearing. For long time it was a
mystery how one of them kept himself
posted on all the orders sent to the
office. 1t was finally observed that
ne always found place near the par
tition inclosing the fair telegraph OPP
orator. 1t was supposed then that he
entertained tender feelings toward the
estimable young lady; but, as he never
made any efforts to make her acquaint-
ance, this theory was abandoned. Fin
ally, in making some changes in the
office, the Geographic operator was re-
moved to a remote part OF the office,
and he could not get near her without
intruding on the privacy of the office.
1t was discovered tAen that he was not
so well posted as formerly, and it
leaked out that he had learned tel
egraphy, and could read the sounds off
hand as readily as the operator in TAX
ing the age.-New York Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Darwin's Boyish Credulity.

i must have been very simple little
fellow when l first went to the school.
A boy of the name of Garnett took me
into a cake-shop one day, and bought
some cakes for which he did not pay,
as the shopman trusted him. When
we came out asked him why he did
not pay for them, and he instantly re-
piled, "Why, do you not know that my
uncle left great sum of money to the
town on condition that every trades
man should give whatever was wanted
without payment to anyone who wore
his old hat and moved [it] in peculiar
manner?" and he then showed me how
it was moved. He then went into
another shop where he was trusted,
and asked for some small article,
moving his hat in the proper manner,
and of course obtained it without pay
ment. When he came out he. said,
''Now, if you like to go by yourself in
to that cake-shop" chow well remem-
Der its exact position,) 81 will lend
you my hat, and you can get what
ever you like if you move the hat on
your head properly" l gladly accept
ed the generous offer, and went in and
asked for some cakes, moved the old
hat, and was walking out of the shop.
when the shopman made a rush at me,
so dropped the cakes and ran for
dear life, and was astonished by being
greeted by shouts of laughter by my
false friend Garnet From '.IIbe Boy
hood of DarWin," 6y Himself, IN
Popular Science MOnthty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
The last named max

and Riddleberger. The last named max
ing two speeches.
This line of opposition covered the
official and political record of the nom
inee as well as his age, business habits
and legal qualifications. 1t is under
stood that no speeches were made by the
democratic senators. The voting began
at three O'Clock, but was interrupted
and nearly an hours argument interviewed
before the roll call was finished. The
nominations of Messrs. Villas and Dick
inson were then at once taken up and
confirmed without debate, and it was Or
dered that the president be notified of
the three combinations. The following
is understood to be the vote in the secret
session on the confirmation OF Lamar:
Ayes-Bate, Beck, Berry, Blodget
quit, Maxsy Faulkner, George, German,
Gray, Hampton, Harris, Jones (Ark.).
Mcpherson, Morgan, Pugh, Reagan, Rid
dleberger, Salisbury, Stanford, Stewart,
Turpie, Vance, Vest, Voorhees,, Walthall,
Wilson (Md)-32.
Those voting in the negative were:
AIdrich, Allison, Blair, Bowen, Cameron,
Chace, Cullom, Davis, Dawes, Dolph, Ed
munds, Evarts, Farweli, Frye, Hale,
Hawley, Hiscock, Hoar, ingalls,, Mitchell,
Paddock, Palmer, Platt, Plumb, quay,
Sherman, Spooner, and Stockbridge.-28.
Those who paired in the affirmative
were: Blackburn, Eustis, Gibson, Hearst,
Kenna, Pasco, Payne and Ransom.
Those who paired in the negative were:
Chandler, Jones, of Nevada, Henderson,
Morrill,, Sabin, Sawyer and Wilson, Of
Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
How Things are Managed in Spain.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Times SAYS: If the following fact
was not vouched for by an Englishman.
L should hesitate to believe that a civ
ilized gOyernment-one anxious, too,
to civilize other countries-couldh have
been capable of such conduct. Satur-
day passengers left London by the first
southern express for Lisbon. At the
Spanish frontier the train was detained
twenty hours by order of the Span
ish government, Notwithstanding the
efforts of the sleeping-car company
and of Spanish officials. the plea being
that the supplementary tickets for
special trains had not yet been official
ly approved. Now, this pure formali-
ty had been for weeks applied for by
the Spanish Northern railway, but the
famous Spanish nnanana stood in the
way; and although double the amount
was offered to be deposited, the train
was thus detained, and of course
reached Lisbon twenty hours late
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Tragodian Keene's Opinion .

In late interview, Mr.. Keene, the
noted actor, and the best Richard III. on
the American stage to-day, said of Don
nelly: "He is wonderfully brilliant
man, this Donnelly. I think his is one
of the brightest literary minds of the
age. He thinks deeply, and reasons
powerfully. He is the most brilliant
sophist of the century. I think the man
is honest in his Baconian theories, and
yet underlying his whole conduct I can
see the commercial instinct. No book
has been more thoroughly advertised
than his forthcoming "Cryptogram." [
have not read much about it, but
await its issuance with great interest
L have purposely refrained from read
ing anything about it until l could see
the book itself. I have not the least
idea that Donnelly can convince any one
familiar with Shakespeare of the sound
ness of his theories, although l am pre-
pared for most ingenious reasoning.
It would not be like Donnelly if it was
not"
Then Mr.. Keene braached off and be-
gan to talk of his brother actors. He
spoke of the marvellous success that has
attended Booth and Barrett.
"Their profits have been simply
enormous" he said. "Since they have
been together. Mr.. Booths profits
have been about $4s5, 900. That is an
immense sum for any one to make.
Mr.. Booth must be worth a great deal
of money, and yet he has not the least
idea what he is worth. He is the
most careless man about money matters
in the world. He does not care nap
for money. His tastes are very simple.
All he cares for is eating and smoking.
He is most happy when he has good
book and good cigar.
"Where are the future tragedians to
come from? That is not fair question.
/ have noticed that there is always some
one to step forward to take the place
made vacant by the death of a great &C.
tor. I could not place my hand on the
coming mar now, but when they are
wanted they will appear on the scene
All the great men of the century do not
think that anyone has came forward to
take the place of poor John Mccullough
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Variety Theatre Burned and an Act
ress Cremated-Ot News Items.
The COLD WEATHER.
Prospects That it Will Continue COld--The
Wave Will Extend far South

Prospects That it Will Continue COld--The
Wave Will Extend far South
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16.-The Journal
this evening says: Sergt. Rhode was
asked this morning: Does the colo
wave show any signs of breaking ups'
He said, ''yes, the crest of the cold wave
has passed. Warmer weather may be
looked for, not much above the zero
point, however. The cold wave has now
held Gu for 70 hours, during which
the maximum thermometer hasn't been
above zero and this morning 81 below
was recorded as the lowest temperature
since January, 1884, when the thermom-
eter registered "a below zero, and the
maximum thermometer then continued
below zero for three days Zero weather
may be expected in the eastern states as
far south as the Cerolinas, tomorrow"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
PerDetual Youth.

lis said there is a fOunt in Flower Land
DeLeon found it,-where Old Age away
Throws weary mind and heart, and fresh
as day
Springsfrom the dark, and joins Aurora S
band:
This tale, transformed by some skilled trou-
veres wand
From the old myth in Greek poets lay,
Rests on no truth. Change bodies as Time
may,
Souls do not change, though heavy be his
hand.
Who Of US needs this fount? What soul is
old?
Our mere masks age, and still we grow
more young,
For in our winter we talk most of Spring:
And as we near slow tottering, GODS safe
fold,
Youth loved ones gather nearer:-though
among
The seeming dead, youths songs more
clear they sing.
Maurice Francis Egan, in The Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
In SECRET SESSION.

How Mr.. LamarS Nomination was Treated.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The senate went
into execututive session at 1 o'clock this
afternoon, and three quarters of an hour
later took Up the nomination of Lamar.
The consideration lasted until O'clock,
frmed by a vote of 80 to %. Sens. Riddle
berger, Stanford and Stewart voted with
the democrats. All the other republicans
voted or were paired against Lamar and
all the democrats were in his favor. The
discussion was almost entirely confined
to the republican side. The principal
speakers were Edmunds, Evarts, Cullom,
Sherman, Allison, Hoar, Hawley, ingalls,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
State Agricultural Society.

On Monday evening, February 9th, the
business meeting of the Agricultural So
ciety will be held. Tuesday morning, the
election of superintendent for 1883, the
reports of the uperintendents for 1887,
the revision of the premium list and
other general business will be the order
before the convention proper opens.
The meetings will be held in the CAPT
tol building, at Madison.
Of the convention, there will be three
sessions daily, commencing at a. M, 2
p. N. and 7:3O p. N. Tariff and political
questions will be omitted entirely from
the papers and discussions. The meet
ing of the convention proper will open
Tuesday evening, February Z, at 7:30 p.
N. The following is the programme in
full for the convention:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY z.
Opening address-Hon. Caspar N. Sanger,
Milwaukee, president of the Wisconsin State
Agricultural society.
Hon Jeremi h NJ. Rusk, Governor of Wiscon-
sin-Our Agricultural Interests.
President T. c. ChamberliD, Wisconsin uni
versty-The New Relations of the University to
Agriculture.
Mrs S. c. Little, superintendent of state school
for the blind, Janes7iIle-Higher Duties of the
Wife and Mother.
Old English Agrculture-A o. Wright, Madf-
son.
Woman's Inf1Eence-By friend.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6.
The Short Horn as It Was and Is-William
Warfield, Lexington, KY.
The Trotting Horse Interest Of Wi consin-
Hon. A. G. Parkinson, Columbus
The Factors which Govern the Value Of Barn
yard Manures-Prof W. A. Henry. director of
the agricultural experiment station, state uni
versity.
Address-Geo. Y. Johnson, secretary Of the
Kansas state fair
The Jersey Interest-Nrs. F. NJ. Villas, Madison.
The Golden Hoof-Andrew Kull, Lake Geneva.
The Coming Farmer-Rev NJ G. Tsdo, Lodi.
Our Prodigality-E. W. Dwight, Brooklyn.
Honey-Dr. ]. W. Vance, Madison.
Dairy in Wisconsin-H. Adams, Madison.
The Percheron Horses. D. Thompson, Wayne
Ill, secretary of the American Percteon Horse
Breeders association.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
Address Robert w, Furnas, Browns
ville Neb.
Forestry-Hon. Geo. B. Burrows, Madison.
The Management Of Fairs Hon. Chas f. Mills
secretary of the Illinois board of agriculture
Farmers and Farmers Wives-Mrs. NJ L. War
ner, Fox Lake.
How Shall We Realize More From Our Feeding
Crops-C R Beach, Whitewater.
Something of Interest to the Farmers-d, Z
Hoaff, Chicago.
Address-John R. schaffar, secretary of the
Iowa state fair.
The American Road Horse-H D. Mckinney,
GAINESVILLE
The Status of Wisconsin Agriculture Il.
Morrison, superintendent of farmers Institutes,
Madison.
Practical Experiments in Drainsge-J F. Eos
ter, assistant abroad commissioner, Madison.
What the Farmer Should Be-Aaron BIough-
ton, Albany, Wis.
Thrift-Prof F. A. Updyke, Wayland univer-
sity, Beaver Dam.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
Our Grasses-AdapUation of the Various Soils,
Cultivation and Analytical Value-Pro5. W. j.
Burdlck, Madison.
Economic vs. General Destruction Of Insects
f. A. Carr, Madison.
State Educational Policy as Related to Rura
Population-Pro W II. Chandler, of Madison
Farm Buildings and Plans-B. f. Ho1,e, Evans
vile, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Banbury Cross.

Many people who have ridden
cock-horse to Banbury Cross in their
early childhood will be surprised to
learn that there actually is such a
place in existence. but they will also
be very sorry to hear that the historic,
or prehistoric, cross is sadly out of
repair and in great need of restora-
ton. The mayor of Banbury has
headed subscription, and will receive
the gifts of children, both young and
old, who are unwilling that the cross
near which the fine lady of the nur-
sery rhyme rode with bells on her
toes upon a white horse should fall ut
terly into decay.-London Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
The Depraved Apache.

1.-THE Apache Indian" said Mr.. NJ.
A. Smith. the delegate from Arizona
Territory recently, to a Washington
correspondent. sis human hyena.
He is an Ishmaelite, whose hand is
raised against every living object,
whether it be man or beast. He de-
lights to kill. He is fend in human
shape He can no more be civilized
than tiger. OF the two, [ believe
him to be the more bloodthirsty.
1--WE have numerous other Indians
among u.s." Mr.. Smith continued,
.swho live in peace with the whites.
The Yumas and Papagas are suscepti-
BILE to civilizing influences. The chill
dren 90 to school, while the elders till
the soil and make an honest effort to
support themselves. Not so with the
Apache. From the time he is so high
(holding his hand q foot from the
groundl he will bite and steal and
murder If he can.
There are five thousand of them on
the San Carlos reservation. The gov
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
SPORT NOTES

Lewis is getting in shape for his strug-
gle with Tom Connors at Battery d next
month.
Jake KiIrain's right name is John
Joseph Killion. This is a fact not gen.
orally known.
A three-days' walking match for female
pedestrians is soon to take place in New
Bedford.
During Sullivan's trip to Europe he
has donned the units" for seventy-two
minutes, and his pocketbook is enriched
by e947 for his labor.
Lacrosse bids fair to become one of the
leading outdoor games next season
Clabs are organizing i'll all the UNIVERSE
ties, colleges, and athletic associations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
IN WISCONSIN,.

The Omro Good Templars have organ
lied themselves into brass band.
1905 barrels of beer and 3,125, 800 CT
gars were manufactured in La Crosse
last year.
Captain Hawley says that ths steamer
City of Green Bay is being remodeled IN
to propeller.
Some Hurley sports undertook to get
up dog fight, but some women inter
fered and spoiled the fun.
Thos. Mcqueen is putting in q mill ct
Three Lakes. The citizens there donated
$3.50 In cash and forty days work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
A NEWSPAPER BURNED OUT.

The Loss Foots p'OBetween. $4,000 aud
100000.
KANSAS City, Jan. 16-The office of the
Kansas City Evening Star, on Sixth
street, between Delaware and Wyandotte,
took fire this afternoon, and in two
hours was almost completely destroyed.
The loss TO the Star is roughly estimated
at $4,000. They are insured to the
amount OF $4,000. Lathropes i Smith,
the owners of the building, estimate
their loss at $4,000, with insurance OF
$4,000. Other minor losses make the
total foot up between $4,000 and $780,
900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Going. Going.

Attention, good people, A baby I'm selling.
HIS folks are all tired of his Growing and yer
ing.
II price that's at all within reason you'll
pay,
You may have the young rascal, and take
him away
The Mountains have bid every gem in their
store:
The Ocean has bid every pearl on its floor;
BY the Land we are offered ten million of
sheep
But we have no intention of selling so cheapi
Compared with his value our price is not
high
How much for baby? what offer? Who'll
buy?
a r. Wells. in St. Nicholas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
A Promising Young Capitalist.

Miss Sleepy of st. Louis to her
cousin, Miss Sprightly of Kansas City,
who has come down for little rest
'Antoine is 16 years old today. He
has discarded his knickerbockers will
remain home from school all day, and
will dine with the family. He is so
grieved that you did not bring your
brother Bob. They are just Of an
age"
Miss Sprightly-"O. Bob couldn't
come. Just at the last minute some
Boston capitalists arrived, and he is
figuring with them on big deal.
Then, too, he is just closing out
'Sprightly place and getting the IRON
down on his dummy line. It's too
bad, but business is business. '-ha1s-
sas City Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Burned in Her Bed,

STEUBENsvILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16.-Cain's
variety theatre burned this evening. The
flames communicated TO Gains hotel
across the street, aud caused lively
scramble among the guests. Anna De-
woe, an actress from Pittsburg, who was
asleep in her room on the third floor, was
burned to death,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Pensions to Wisconsin People.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Saturday:
Mary j., widow of Jay E. Trussel,
Wat rloo. Mexican War; Rachael c.,
widow of Heron 81. Gum, Grand Rapids;
John Clavitt, Eden Station; Thomas
Donahue, Osman. Originals. Jonathan
Hay, Viroqua; Timothy Lawrence,
Stughton. Reissue. Edgar Palmer, La
Crosse
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
Fugene Higgins Stems Down and Ont.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Eugene Higgins
severed his connection with the treasury
department to-day, and turned over the
office of chief of the appointment div
ision to his successor, Perry G. Smith,
formerly disbursing clerk of the post
office department..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19

4 lawyer in Leavenworth, Kas., who
defended a man for murder in the first
degree, for which service he was to re-
ceive $500, was asked to sign petition
for his pardon in the face of the facts
the lawyer had saved his client from
the galiows and the client had neglect
ed to pay his attorney his fee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-01-19
THOR Nominations Confirmed

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-The following
nominations were confirmed by the
senate to-day:
Receivers of public moneys-John
Tracy, North Platte, Neb; A. W. Critics,
Chaudron, Neb; G. B. Blakely, Sidney,
Neb.
Postmasters-W.E Z. Lennon, Hurley,
Wis; L. l.. Bennett, Monroe, Wis; 6. w.
Lewis, Black River Falls, Wis.