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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-31
Hon. orviIle D. Baker for Depew.
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lopcSioA W thC iCool
AUGUSTA, May 30.-Hon. Orville d. Baker,
who is one of Mr.. Blaine's nearest friends
in Augusta, was seen to-day, and spoke as
follows of Mr.. Blaine's letter:
"The letter is a surprise to me. While
had no doubt that Mr.. Blaine was sincerely
averse to being candidate this year, and
had fully determined not to be. / still hoped
that if the convention unanimously turned
to him as their only choice, he could be pre-
vailed on not to decline nomination so
significantly insisted on. But think his
letter is final, and withdraws him as a possi-
bic choice in any contingency whatever.
My personal choice would be strongly for
Depew. He is man Of recognized brilliant
abilities, a national leader, Of irreproachable
lie, and immensely popular with his party.
ABOVE all his personal popularity and his
business position will give vote in the
great pivotal State of New York, which few
and perhaps no other Republican candidate
could command. He will be hard, If not
impossible man to beat in New York y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
THE MASCULINE ELEMENT.

Men are what their homes
make them,-or what their homes
make of them in infancy and
youth. That women make homes
has been sung and preached until
one reads with hearty satisfaction
Col. Higginson's introduction Of
an address delivered last summer
at the commencement Of a girls
college. He had been adjured,
said the speaker, not to talk to
students and alumne as 9U0H1eR,
but as human beings; to leave the
the matter of Sex in Education
out Of sight for one hour. The
masculine clement is as essential
to the right composition of the
house as lemon-juice to the soda
and-water of sherbet. The house
hold where there is not a mans
hat on the hall-rack is a craft
MINIS one sidewheel. The music
of daily life without the heavier,
upbearing hnbne of a base-voice,
is like the singing of canaries.
very tuneful, and very thin.
The domestic duties of him who
stands in the place of batsr-tlzn1-
il1aS are not fulfilled when he has
supplied grist to the mill. His
wife may be the nominal captain.
He is part-owner and frstmate.
If she be the acknowledged queen
of the realm, he is the power
behind the throne. Which tumble
of metaphors, done in straight
forward English, signifies that a
woman cannot, singlehanded
make perfect Home 1t is &
ioint-stock concern in which
each individual Of the household
has share, the parents being the
heaviest owners and the Board o
Directors. Anything else is {
loosely-cohering association o
human particles, classed for tn,
sake of convenience, under or,
name, and held together by habi
and policy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
McCORD'S STRENGTH.

We CLEAN the following infor-
nation from the Republican
papers at Merrill in referance to
the returns in the Ninth District
between M. H. McCord and H.
w. Farley:
The result Of the election in the
Ninth Congressional District IS
most satisfactory to the friends Of
Myron H. McCord, running about
200 ahead Of the Republican
ticket as shown by the best
information obtainable. The
attacks on Mr.. McCord have had
the effect predicted by his friends,
and the majority given him over
the heads Of the ticket is a most
singing rebuke to the instigators
of this mud-slinging campaign.
In Chippewa county, the home OF
the opposing candidate, he receives
a majority. In Lincoln majority
of 548, or $50 more than his
party vote. In Marathon county
where the champion mudslinging
newspaper of the district was
printed, he runs 500 ahead Of his
ticket, and in Shawno county, his
former home, and the home Of
those Indian ahidavits he runs
equally as well.
The fight for congress in this
Ninth District was undoubtedly
the most bitter contest ever carried
on in the district. M. II. McCord
the Republican candidate polled ;
large vote, and received large
majority than his most sanguin
friends could hope for. We give
below the pluralities of thu
congressional candidates, and thu
counties in which they received
them:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

most truly help each other. Don't
decorate to death. All frippery-
nothing left simple-is sin against
the reality of home. But one
may utilize and make a blessing
of the very vagaries of foolish
custom. One may make friends
Of the mammon of unrighteous-
ness.
Loose draperies, SO admissible
now, by common approval every
where, are an economy and relief.
Old furniture may be freshened
up, almost without nail or needle;
and may be Kept fresh and varied,
by the easy removal and shaking
or changing Of these convenient
plenishings. The wise woman can
avail herself Of the folly of the
time and make it serve both her
pleasure and her prudence.
1t is a great resource, and a
good store, to have a box or
drawers of piece material, collected
as one finds the opportunity by
purchase of pretty stuff, and bits
of needle work accomplished at
leisure-ready to renovate and
brighten up with as occasion calls
A scrap of tapestry-a few yards
of curtain Or table drapery, ii
some lovely and artistic patterns
in style and tints that appeal tc
ones individual taste and touch
the home harmonies, may often b.
secured at very moderate outlay
and can hardly come amiss; bu
will almost surely be just the
thing" in some sadden little
emergency of arrangement.
Following ones taste and feeling
in these matters is like following
ones principles in act and habit
Consistency inevitably results
By the one woman's characte
is constructed, by the other he:
home with its surrounding anc
expression grows. Buy or MAKE
what in color and design are really
your own, by the claim of instan
appreciation; you need not stop t.
match and calculate; it will al
turn out to belong together. You
house will be unity; and it vii
be yours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

\ bargain for somebody. Mrs. O. C.
Neeves' residence and four lots on HIGH
street for sale cheap. Apply of A. L.
Fontaine.
FARM FOR SALE.-In the town of Mon
roe, Adams County. 1S4 acres of land
with. 90 cleared and under cultivation.
For further particulars apply at this
office. A bargain for somebody.
FoR SALE.-Four forties Of Wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this office.
Seven hundred dollars viii buv a
house, barn and three lots, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms.
This is the best bargain we now have ON
our list.
-Four hundred and fifty dollars Will
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence in the second
ward. For sale by A. L. Fontaine.
FoR RENT.-The building opposite the
Wood County drugstore owned by Mr..
M. Bogoger and formerly occupied by
furniture store, is now for rent ON
reasonable terms. For particulars
apply of the owner or at this office.
For SALE.-A pleasant little home In
Centralia on Cranberry street at "a
bargain. For particulars apply of A. L.
Fontaine, agent.
For SALE.-A house and part of three
| lots in Centralia for 5000. It is known
as the Bender property. Easy terms.
For further particulars apply of A. L.
Fontaine
For RENT.-The building in Grand
Rapids opposite the City Cash store
for particulars apply of A. L. Fontaine,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

countenance of our genial dentist.
1t is likened to a cellar door. He
betted that you, like a tree, would
leave in the spring" and now
the shekeles of the Philistines
repose in his pants You should
see the expression of calm content
ment worn by our editor. He
secured the seguins of the suckers.
'Twould please you to observe
the overwhelming grin that threat
ems to engulf the ears of the treas
urer Of the Republican club.
He captured the copecks OF the
careless, his heart is SO filed
with glee that his clothes don't fit
him, and scarcely space left for
his stomach. The medical men
are deluged with delights We
all are immerged in mirth.
We are baptised in bliss. We
Jump for Joy when we think of
the three or four hundred pounds
surplus" fat to be removed from
the White House next March.
The rooster crows, the eagle
screams, and the little lamb
wiggleth his abbreviated tail.
But the sombre sadness that
filed your microscopic soul when
you gave up that $50 for the
earthquake sufferers, or dropped
that ten thousand in the slot to
pull out a second term which
wasn't there, was not to be
compared with the silent sorrow
that settled down like a black
wooden shawl over the gentlemanly
purveyor of medicines, the
president Of the Democratic club
and the unweaned pumpkin when
they realized that dire disaster
had ditched the Democrats. The
erstwhile happy hardware
!, man divided his substance with
, the Etheopians, and now he wishes
you had run harder. He is
shrouded in gloom a foot thick
The other Democrats voted fol
: you, but mostly don't mourn
much
They think your collar is toe
large, and that you compare with
Mcclellan and Tilden and Hancock
as a lightning bug with the
morning sun:
, Your Prohib allies did some
thing. What it was | don't know
Nor they,
The cold wave of oblivion that
will roll over you will simultane.
ously submerge the cranks that
led them.
Long Of Minneapolis had &
hemorrhage Of language here
The president of the Democratic
club thought it was grape shot.
He said that this was a campaign
Of intellect. How he found out,
swear l can't tell. Doubtless that
is the reason you didn't take any
part, outside of the 10000.
: Well here's hoping you will fine
| Salt river navigation good. Ia
ia. Praise God from whom al
| blessings flow H.B.M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
HUGH II. PRICE.

The 32nd Senatorial district
comprising the counties of Wood
Monroe and Jackson, will give Mr.
Price the handsome majority o.
about 1900. Wood County's
usual democratic majority of 400
has been cut down to 200. That
this districts interests will be ably
attended to no one who is person
ally acquainted with Mr.. Price has
any reason to question. His ex-
perience as a thorough business
man will prove of value to his
constituents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
A. /. FONTAINE,
Notary Public
AND AGENT
For the Sale Of Real and
PERSONAL, PROPEPnv
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Pc rsons having either kind of
property for sale or rent, viii re-
celye prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of Pen
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
Worth Knowing,

Mr.. w. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City, Fla, was taken with a severe Cold
attended with a distressing Cough and
running into Consumption in its first
stages. He tried many so-called popu-
lar cough remedies and steadily grew
worse. Was reduced in flesh, had
difficulty in breathing and was unable
covery for CONSUMPTION and found
Immediate relief, an after usuing about
a half dozen bottles found himself we'll
and has had no reurn of the disease
No other remedy can show so grand a
record of cures, as Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Guaranteed
to do just what it claimed for it.-Trial
bottle free at w. L. Wood& Co.'S, drug
store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
Defeat is a Good Moral Tonic.

The manhood of President
Cleveland reveals itself in some
what brighter colors under the
shadow Of disaster than in the
blaze of victory.
81 attribute my defeat to no
one in particular" he is quoted as
saying last night; "Gov, Hill and
the Tammany Hall Democracy
treated me with perfect fairness,
and I have no fault to find at all. )"
This is generous in view Of the
known fact, revealed in the returns
that the Hill faction lessened
Cleveland's vote in New York
Though not enough to affect
results;) and it becomes even
magnanimous when the defeated
President actually takes the blame
of disaster to his party upon
himself, admitting that his
position on the tariff and his
decided stand for revenue reform
may have lost him a good many
voters -
The President is right in attri-
buting his overthrow to the free
trade issue which he himself
raised; but he is entitled to credit
for making the admission, in that
it is characteristic of men to seek
and to find scape-goat of some
sort for their blunders, as we'll as
for their sins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
TO GROVER, GREETING.

My Dear Grover: We rolled
you over, you and your Prohib
allies. As duck swimmeth in a
mud puddle, so swim we in field
of glory. We are robed in felicity
like Mother Hubbard. Gladness
like a robe az mt encompasseth
US. A continual desire to boiler
pervades our being. You ought
to see the smile upon the open
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
Renews her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched fol
by the residents of the town: II am u
years old, have been troubled with
kidney complaint and lameness fol
many years; could not dress myself
without help. Now / am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do al
my own homework. [ owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed
my youty, and removed completely al
disease and pain" Try bottle SOC and
81. at w. L. Wood & Co.'S, drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

We invite you to visit us, and
see our great bargains in cook
stoves, heating stoves, tinware,
coffee pots, pals, pans, crockery,
glassware, lamps. A full line OF
groceries, teas, sugars, spices, &c.
windows and doors. Kerosene
he best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
DECORATION AND USE.

These may belong together and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
M0RGAN'S, MILWAUKEE.
I,iV EINTS

cast their shadows before. The advent
of cold weather is the advent of the
WINTER DRESS GOODS SEASON.
We're ready for It, All styles. All prices
but every one such a close rimmed price that
it and the pocket-book can't fail TO agree.
96-in. FLANNEL SUITINGS, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
S6-in. NOVELTY SUITINGS, stripes and plain
to match flor combinations DOC
| 42-in LADIES SUTTINGS, eolors and mix
lures ...-....---...... 90c
36-in. ENGLISH CASHMERES. ..15C
36-in. HENRIETTAS (half wool
5o-in. fine TRICOTS, mixtures. 60, 75C
| 84-in. MEDINA sUITINGs, in stripes and
checks -.-.-...-.-.-.--.---.- -.-...-.--...-.2ut
SS-in. HENRIETTAs, silk finish..........5Ot
40-in. HENRIETTAS, best imported 75C
42-in. ENGLISH HENRIETTAS, new
Weave.......-............. OK
Y and 50-in. BROAD CLOTHS bes
Lot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

Consult your interest, use your
judgment and invest your money
where it will do you the most
good. We solicit comparison of
goods and prices. Do not be a
blind slave to old terms, old prices
and old places, but think, look
and act for yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15

We ask patronage on the merit
Of best goods at lowest prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
New Tailor Shop.
CENTRALEA.

Fred Walmuth has opened a
Tailor Shop in Edward Wheelan's
building in Centralia where he
stands ready to turn out frst-elass
work. Samples of FALL and WIN
TER suitings now on hand. Give him
a call. First-class work and good
fits guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-15
4 El Bon lla3Irche'

Why waste a dollar when you
can save it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14
ALWAYS a WELCOME VISITOR.
The Teacher and Friend of Millions o
Children Coming Here.

The Teacher and Friend of Millions of
Children Coming Here.
A greater show than the Barnum!
Bailey New Fifteen United Shows
could not exist. 1t never did and never
will have a rival, and the monster com
bined new fifteen expOsitions compris-
ing the Barnum and London shows will
spread its veritable city of white tents
here on Saturday, June 20, when it is
safe to presume tens of thousands of
people from the adjacent country will
pour into town on the excursion trains
to witness the marvellous ~curiOsities
and soul stirring performances. The
enormous show to come here this sea
Sol is even better, larger and
richer in everything than any
former one, and all those fortunate
enough to see the exhibition of Bar
num-Bailey in past years a now
judge of the truly big n coming this
season, Now there are 1875 acts of a
novel and startling kind in three rings,
while On IN elevated stage will take
place a series Of amazing feats. And
in an artificial lake of real water Cap
tain Paul BoytOn, the famous aquanaut,
will show his perilous feats, and the
trained talking seals will perform,
while in the new Paris Olympia Hippo
drome the most original and daring
races will be given, exciting the widest
enthusiasm, and the astounding aerial
acts will amaze every beholder. The
vast army of performers comprise the
| best of Europe and America, and sensa-
ton succeeds sensation until the breath
of the auditor is almost taken away
with delight. Besides these, there are
the double m~enageries of wild and
trained beasts, the museum of
living human ~curiosities, the
Wild Moorish Caravan, with Alger-
ian dancing girls, Bedouins, their
war weapons, horses, and ~accoutre-
ments, a horse fair with actually $50
first premium horses in a separate tent
especially arranged for visitors, an
aquarium with strange amphibious
animals, two herds of elephants, 2
droves Of camels, trained zebras, CRATES
o~striches, dogs, pigs, monkeys, goats,
seals, bears, wolves, dOnkeys and others;
Jumb, as natural as life, and his big
| skeleton; MarshalPs Japanese troupe,
and wonderful things which require "a
railroad cars to transport. The street
| parade will take place at 8 O'Clock a. m.
| rain or shine, and in it will be $1,500,0O0
worth of rare objects. AL the tents
will remain up until 8 at night, and the
evening performances are guaranteed
to be exactly the same as those Of the
afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14
BUSINESS TROUBLES,
Not of His Own Doings, Cause
Proprietor Gross,
OF the Sunday lines, to Fall in a Fit in
His omce-C Crushing Broken Glass
in His Bare Hands-He Will
Recover.

A very sensational scene occurred at
the office Of the Sunday Morning Times,
in East Seventh street at A O'Clock Sun
day morning and it was a scene that
caused the hearts of those who were
present to beat with alarm lest a loss of
life should, occur.
About 4nO'cloEk in the morning the
eompositors and those in the editorial
room heard a heavy fall in the business
office below. Thinking nothing Of it
they only paused to pass a remark or
two and continued their labors. Just
succeeding the fall the compositors at
the head Of the stairs heard a noise that
yoretold something wrong and the man
ageing editor was notified. This gen
tleman ran hastily down stairs and
called for the others to follow
him. He entered the business
office alone and found everything dark,
but from the lights from a lamp
ne found the owner Of the paper, Jo-
,eph Gross, lying upon the floor gnash-
ing his teeth and emitting a gutteral
sound as does one in deep pain. Strlk-
ing a light he found Mr.. Gross with
ing about on the floor and frothing al
the mouth. The lightstartled the pros
trated mar and he jumped to his feet
and such a look came from his eyes as
to show that some mental shock had
temporarily affected his mind, and that
until he had rest he, would be a dan
gerous man to be at large. Becoming
restless the man attempted to spring
away, and a move was made to stop
nim but he dashed to the door and
thrust his fist through the heavy glass
Then grasping large pieces in his hands
ne crushed them, lacerating his hands
badly and causing those near to feal
for his life. Finally the managing edi'
tor caught Mr.. Gross and held him un.
til a physician could be called and adj.
minister to his wants. He was then
| taken to his home in Cass street an6
had recovered slightly from his attack
1t is thought he will entirely recover in
a day OF so.
Business troubles outside of the office
undoubtedly caused this epileptic fit
as it is pronounced by physicians. II
is said that the immediate cause of the
attack was due to wOrriment caused by
parties trying to settle a debt upon hin
which he had not contracted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14
KILLED AT CHICAGO.
Charles Frrnts Falls From a LaddC
While Painting a House and is Killed.

Charles Frrntz Falls From q Ladder
While Painting a House and 10 Killed.
Mr.. Addison Frantz living on South
Poplar street received a telegram this
morning from Chicago that his
son Charles was dead. Charley is a
former Cantonian and is we'll remem-
bered by many of our citizens, He
was born in this city and lived here un.
til sometime ago When he emegrated
to Chicago. He was engaged in paint
ing a house and in some manner fell
from the ladder to the ground there.
by injuring himself 70 badly that he
died from the effects of the fall in a
short time His parents were immed-
lately notified Of the accident by wir ,
Soon afterward they received another
message that Charley was dying and
this morning they received a third mes
sage that he was dead. Mr.. Frantz i'm
mediately telegraphedthem to forward
his body to Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14

lures new. His next essay within
the knowledge of the writer was to
start a paper at Chardon, in Geauga
county. He wound up there and came
to Stark county, locating at Massillon,
and started a son, j. Washington
White, with a newspaper in what is
now known as the Wheat City BLOCH,
owned by Hon. George Harsh. That
died out and he started the Wheat City
Mercury, which went the way of
Whites papers. Joseph Wilkinson
White, Sam Pike, Of whom your cores
pendent as time and chance may deter
mined, will give a sketch, and the late
Hon. John Saxton may be regarded as
the pioneers of the Ohio Press. They
have all gone to the great beyond and
are only remembered, except Mr.. Sax
ton, by the o-ctogenarians who are yet
left. HAswELL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14
Court Notes.

The jury in the case of Ohio vsWilliam
Green went out yesterday evening att
o'clock and returned in about fifteen
minutes with a verdict of guilty. Will
liam was arraigned for shooting at
some school children at Shocks school
house with intent to kill, but the jury
only found him guilty on the second
count Of the indictment, which was
with intent to wound.
Ross Little pleaded guilty to the
charge of grand larceny and was SEN
fenced by Judge Pease to eighteen
months in the Penitentiary. Ross was
arraigned for stealing an overcOat and
some surgical instruments from DR..
Portman, valued at $50.