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went back to his piano and reproduced the
notes with fidelity that was marvellous
Then he shut the windows and was seen
no more that day on the porch. He had
made up his mind that he would not hear
any sweeter harmony than the unwritten
music that poured from the tuneful throat
of the little bird.
Day by day passes thus in the old-fash-
Toned house, with the afflicted blind must
clan waiting the new delights that come
from unexpected harmonies OF sound
Watched by guardian, freed of all care
and giving himself up to the whIus aud
emotions of an eccentric personality, this
strangely inspired black genius lives for all
the world like some petted child in play
house. Alternately petulant and cheerful
like a child, he plays when the inspiration
moves him with his captivating toy, the
sweet toned grand piano. or gropes in a
blind chase after the beautiful but unseen
sunbeams or drinks in with all the enthus-
iasm of genius the varied melodies of sing
ing birds, or Misunderstanding chimes, or
the harmonies Of the human voice. There
fore, despite his Affections, Blind Tom can
not but be intensely happy.
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The new japanese minister to the United
States, Mr.. Mutsu, is 45 years of age, and
comes from a family of historical renown
and of high degree. In his early youth his
family estate was confiscated on account of
some political troubles, and he left his ma
tive province, travelling all over the coun-
try and gathering information as to its in
stitutions and policy. He devoted his time
to private study, and is a self-made man.
While Japan was struggling under the
feudal government. or the Shogunnite
regime, Mutsu espoused the cause of the
mikado, and he soon became great favor
tie in the imperial party.
He had frequent alterations with his OPP
ponents, but his bravery and skill saved his
life and preserved him harmless The
downfall of the Shogunite government fol
lowed, and upon the restoration of the mi
kado's administration he returned to his
native province, where he was honored by
the prince and idolized by the people. Dur
ing the Franco-Prussian war he was in Ger
many, and remained there about a year.
Upon his return he was appointed director
of the bureau of taxation, and elaborated
the present tax system Of Japan. he was
appointed vice president Of finance, which he
resigned in about year. subsequently he
became vice president of the senate, which he
His popularity was then unbounded. While
in the hey-day of brilliant achievements he
was suddenly deprived of his rank and posi-
ton on account of certain political compli-
cations. In 1888 he made an extensive tour
of America and Europe, studying various
systems of government and educational in
situations He is a great admirer of the
American people, and this fact, no doubt,
prompted his selection as minister to this
country. In his private life Mr.. Mutsu is
most charming conversationalist and very
entertaining host. He is a gifted orator.
In his personal habits he is most abstemiOus.
His pet hobby is the cultivation of vege-
tables and flowers.
Mr.. Mutsun has written considerably, and
his political works stand high in Japan. He
is a close student, and is constantly engaged
in some literary work.
The minister is accompanied by Mr.. Sato,
secretary of legation, and his wife and
daughter There are also in the party Mr..
Oda, a newspaper man of Japan, and Messrs.
Turnkawa, Glover, Malsudaira Namamato,
Luzuki, Kabavama, Dato, Nagasaka, Tu-
kushmia and Migimatsa, students who come
to America for the purpose of completing
their education. Mr.. Oda will visit all the
large cities of this country, and expects to
take back some ideas regarding American
journalism.
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LOUISIANA.
Edward Douglass White, recently elected
by the Louisiana legislature to succeed
Senator Eustis in 1891, was born on his
fathers sugar plantation on Bayou La
tourche, about forty-hve years ago His
father. Edward Douglass White. was a
Tennessean, who emigrated early to Louis
lana. occupied judicial positions, and in
1929 was elected to congress, where he
served until 1884, when he YVES elected gov
ernor of the state. He served four years,
and. ineligible for reelection under the
then constitution, he was Immediately re.
turned to congress, where he served until
1913.
The subject Of this sketch received his
early education at Mount st. Mary, near
Emmettsburg, Md, and subsequently was
placed at Georgetown college, District OF
Columbia, whence he was withdrawn on ac-
count OF the war. Returning 20 Louisiana
he entered the confederate service, serving
during the siege Of Port Hudson on the
staf Of Gen. Beale, G. s. A. He was cap
tured July 9, 1868, at the surrender OF that
When the war was over Mr.. White en-
tered law Office. He was admitted 70 the
bar IN 1868 In 1872 be was elected state
senator Tor four Year,, auf % tho election
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of Gov. Nichols in 1876 he was appointed
associate justice of the supreme court of
the state
Under the constitutional convention of
1879 new supreme court was appointed
and Mr.. White retired to practice his pro-
fession. He took an active part in the re-
cent campaign for governor, assisting the
Nichols canvass greatly by his eloquence.
The senator-elect is planter as well as
LAWYER
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The high reputation enjoyed by the Bergner &
Engel Company is due to the fact that only the
Finest and.IBest Materials are used and that the
greatest skill and care are exercised during its
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Jewels now are daily seen
Rich carnation lips between;
Ask tbs owners u these pearls
stately mhtr0ns, lovely girls.
"Nbat can teath 70 beaufifyff
"BOl0DONTin they'll ali reply
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GROCERIES.
READ
this RECKLESS
Announcement!

Household Ammonia, l0c.
Scrubbing Lye, per can, sc.
Sweet Oil, per bottle, lOc.
Worcestershire Sauce, per
quart, 25c.
Catawba Wine, per gal, 81.
Choice Prunes, l6 lbs. for 81.
Choice Mixed Biscuits, per
pound, l5c.
Large cans Potash, per can, &c.
Good American Sardines, per
can, 6lc.
Ross Belfast Ginger Ale, per
dozen, ST. Is.
Large OF. Bottles Blueing, 1Oc.
Large Pt. Bottles Blueing, &c.
All Of these Bargains
- 1A ITO Il -
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DRY GOODS.
ANOTHER Deep CUT IN PRICES
A T -
FOYE & CO.'S


quoted Unusual bargains department
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
Charley Burke's in Town.

It's Charley Burle's in town, boys! down til
Jamesy's Place,
Wild bran new shave upon 'un, an the
fhwhiSkers aff his face;
He's quit the section gang last night. and yCz
can chalk it down.
There's going 10 lie the divil's time, sence
Charley Burkes i'll town.
It's treatin' iv'ry boy heis, an poundin' or
the bar
Tillivry man he's drinkin' wild must shmoke
q tyne cigar;
An Missus Murphy's little Kate that's com
in there for beer,
Can't pay wan clint the buckctful, the whilst
that Chairley's here!
He's jumpin Ger the tops of shtools, the both
forninst am back!
He'll have yeZ pick the blessed flure an walk
the straightest crack
He's liftin barrels wild his teeth, and singin'
Garry Owen
Till all the house be shtrikin' hands, sence
Charley BurkeS in town.
The road-yarl hands comes dhroppin' in, an
niver goin' back;
An there's two freightS upon the switch, TIE
wan on aither track;
An Mr.. Gearry, from the shops, he's MAD
enough to swear.
An durStnt spake a word. but grin, the
whilst that Chairley's there.
OH it's Charley Charley, Charley Burke!
ye divi, wild yer ways
O. dhriyin' all the throubles aft the dark an
gloomy days
Ohone! that it's meself, wild all the griefs ]
have to dhrOwn,
Must lave me pick to resht bit. sence Chair
ley Burke & in town.
James Whitcomb Riley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
And Yet Look at the Price.

Thirty years ago there were less than
100000 tons of coal year taken out of
the anthracite regions of Pennsylvania
LAST year tbs output WIS 100000 tons,
an average increase of over 100000 tons
year.
In spite of this enormous output the
coal beds of that region are hardly open
ed yet, and Pennsylvania alone is estim-
ated to have coal enough inside its limits
TO last the whole world for $4,000 years to
come.
This is not all. The whole Contin ent
of North America is nothing but q big
coal sandwich. Under the lodges of the
Rocky Mountains, below the prairies of
the great West and supporting also the
farmlands of Ontario and the virgin for
ests of British Columbia are billions of
tons of coal, waiting for the miners to
come and dig it. Prof. Hitchcock, in his
Geology" says that reckoning on the
present rate of increase in the
earths population, there is coal enough
in the United States alone to supply all
the inhabitants of the globe for 333, 33S
wears to come
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
SPORTS AND SPORTSMEN

Duncan G. Ross comes to the front with
an offer to back Dempsey for $4,000 to
fight Mitchell.
A San Francisco manager says that if
his team doesn't carry the pennant this
year they will have to carry the bod.
William Maxworth, of Beloit, has sold
the mare Mabel M. to a Mr.. Scott, of Mar
inette, for $500. The trotter has record
of 2 40.
Manager McGunigle, of the Brooklyn,
has patented an adjustable spike for ball
players. The plate is fastep ed to the
bottom of the shoe and provided with
inches, into which the spike is placed and
held secure by a simple turning of a
pivot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
THE RICHES OF BOLIVIA,
The Wealthiest in Minerals of Any Land on
the Globe.

The Wealthiest in Minerals of Any Land on
the Globe.
Harper's Monthly
Bolivia is doubtless the richest in min
erals Of any land Cd the globe and mill
ions upon millions of precious mental
have been taken out of her mines by the
primitive process which still exists, and
must exist till railroads are constructed
to carry machinery there. Every ounce
of ore that finds its way out of the Andes
is carried on the back of man or a lima,
and the quartz is crushed by rolling heavy
logs upon it.
By this method Bolivia exports from
$12,OOO,O00to S15 100000 of gold and silv-
er annually, and the output would be
taken into the mines, The distance from
Suiuy to the ferthest mining district of
Bolivia Is 700 miles, and it is no further
to the diamond fields of Brazil.
Bolivia offers a grant twelve square
leagaes of land and forty thousand dol
lars a mile for the extension of the Ar
gentine Northern to Sucra, and English
capitalists are ready to continue che work
as soon as the Argentine Government
drops it at the boundary line. When
it is built the owners of this road will
hold the key to country which has ex
clt6u tn6 Cupldlty Vi dQFSuIurers S1nc5
the new world was discovered. 1t has
furnished food for four centuries of fable
and armies of men have died in search
of its treasures.
A terriory as large as that which lies
between the Mississippi River and the
Rocky Mountains remains entirely unex-
plored. On its borders are the richest
of agricultural lands, immense tracts of
timber, diamond strewn streams, and
the silver and gold deposits of Cerro de
Pasco and Potosi. What lies within is
the subject of speculation. The tales of
ex plorers who have attempted to pene-
trate its mysteries read like the old
romances of Golconda and the Ell Dorado
of the Amazons, where the women war
riors wore armor of solid gold; but the
swamps and the mountains and the rivers
that cannot be forded, and the jungles
which forbid search, the absence of food,
and the difficulty of carrying sufficient
supplies on foot, with the other obstacles
that have preve nted exploration, will be
overcome eventually, and the secret that
has tantalized the world for four centur-
les will ze told by ambitious scientists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
Contents of n Ton of Coal.

A careful estimate by an English
chemist of the contents or constituents
of ton of coal presents some interest
ing facts not familiar certainly to I'M
scientific minds. 1t is found that, be-
sides gas, ton of ordinary gas coal
will yield 1000 pounds of coke, 20 gall
Ions of ammonia water. and 140 pounds
of coal tar. Now, destructive distilla-
ton of this amount of coal tar gives
about 20 pounds of pitch, IL pounds of
creosote, II pounds of heavy oils,
about 81 pounds of naphtha yellow,
6.3 pounds of naphthaline, a pounds
of naphthol, 2.25 pounds of alizarine,
"a pounds of solvent naphtha, 1.5
pounds of analine, 0.79 pound of tolu-
dine, 0.46 pounds of anthracine, and
90 pounds of toluches-from the last
named substance being obtained the
new product. saccharine. said to be
$50 times as sweet as the best cane
ugar.-Satety VatUe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
The Eskinlo's Religious Belief.

In reference to their religious beliefs
and superstitions, the Eskimo are re-
markably reticent, for the reason proba-
bly, that their intercourse has chiefly
been with rough, rude sailors, and they
are afraid of having their cherished
ceremonies made the butt of the white
mans redicule.
The dead are buried in the snow in
winter time, and among the rocks in the
summer, piles of stone being heaped
upon them to keep off the wolves and
dogs. With the male dead they bury a
knife and spear. Before the era of guns
they buried also a bow and arrow, but
when these became obsolete they did not
put gun in their place, arguing seundly
enough that he must be poor hunter
who cannot get all the game he needs in
the happy hunting grounds with a knife
aud spear as his only weapons. 1t would
appear as if there were advanced thinker
moreover who hold that even the knife
and spear are not necessary in land of
such unlimited plenty, and who accord
ingly deprive the dead man of both, for
it is very rarely that graves are found
still containing these articles. With the
women they bury nothing, holding that
somebody will hunt game for them in the
next world just as they have done in
this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
Want of Courtesy to Children.
Woman's World.

w oman W OrlQ.
Why are not people more courteous to
children? People appear to think that
while COON manners should be strenuous
ly exacted from children precept in this
connection may stand instead of example,
and that orders may be given them and
remarks made upon them as if they were
devoid of natural feelings and percep-
tions. As matter of fact, if, when
people want children to do something
for them, they would ask it in the same
mann-r in which they would address an
equal; if they would thank them for
little services rendered, speak to them
gently, answer their reasonable questions
civilly and avoid unnecessary comments
upon their appearance they would have
far less trouble in teaching them to be-
have with like consideration for others.
This does not mean that children should
be continually waited upon, that their
faults should pass unnoticed or their
convenience studied before that of their
elders-merely that as st. Paul says,
that they should be provoked to wrath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22

ing at MS feet. She dared not move:
she scarcely breathed. She controlled
the muscles of her face. though She
felt with horror at her checks were
turning so cold and white that her
vsior must notice the change.
"Ah! Was your name Lester, too?'
asked Mr. McFarlane with little sur-
prised smile at the coincidence.
Mo- was referring to her first
name-Hilary."
''Ah yes"
He began talking of other things.
Mrs. Lawton, smiling little. throw
ing in an apt word now and then, sat
still, while the quivering in her nerves
subsidized and the pounding of her
heart grew less and less. She had but
one thought Had he observed any
thing? Had he suspected the cause
of her agitation? 1t seemed to her
that it must be written all over her
face that she was the Hilary Lester
wno had worked in the fiower-house
down town, and who now denied the
man she had known since childhood,
the farm-laborer who had seen her
going about the mental duties of the
miserable house.
But she need have had no apprehen-
sion. 1t could never have occurred to
Mr.. Vannest McFarlane to conceive of
any possible connection between this
refined, graceful, brilliant young
woman, who had evidently been SUI
perior to her dry-goods clerk husband,
and the country girl who had won. the
heart of poor, ignorant, faithful Diver
Payne.
When Mr. McFarlane called again
(and the invervals between his calls
were growing more and more short)
he thought it only q proof of the d.
rectness and femininity of Mrs. Law
tons charming nature that she should
ask after his pr0tege, and hope he was
| better.
4 don't know whether it should be
called better or not, returned Mr.. Nc
FarIane pensively. The poor fellow
is dead!
''Dead?'
Yes. He died last night"
a few months later the morning pa
pers of the metropolis announced the
marriage of Mr.. Vannest McFarlane
TO Mrs. Hilary Lawton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
THE FARM AND HOME.
THE SWEETBRIAR ROSE {
BY ANGELINA.

Whom the June came warm and tender,
With its nv site, match es> spendor,
And the lilies, tall and slender.
Deigned their wilderness to disclose,
Then, meath richest fragrance bending,
With the brighter fowrets blending,
Like spirit upward tending.
Burst the first STectbriar Rose
1t was morning when found it.
And about it and around it
Were the dew-drops that had crowned it
Like 0iadem OF pearls.
And plucked it as a treasure
Which might swell my joy fell measure,
And twined it with rare p easure
Inmy darling's dusky curis.
s. 'Tis a pledge p1urmured. dearest
Oflove. purest and siHcereSt
Shining hottest and cleare>t
In life's darkest night of storms -
And she bowed her head in token
Of assent TO all thus spoken,
And the silence was unbrokeu.
As l clasped her in my arms.
In garden we were straying.
Lie two careless children Maying,
Heedlessly and idly saying
Whate'er trivial thing we chose,
On that happy summer morning
Bright with flowers and their adjoining
But alas, found 10 warning
In that pale Sweetbriar Rose
Years have passed. The troth thus plighted
Like that rose, is dead and bIighted;
Like my hope, fororn, benighted,
'Reft of Joy and glow and light.
Yet, whene'er the jane is shining
Aba glad lovers hands are twinfng
Flowers for their dear ones I'm pinng
For my hearts queen, true and bright.
For, alas, my love is sleeping
Where the ar bOr-vite creeping.
And the lonely willows weeping,
Lull Ter TO deep repose;
And above her rest is growing.
With its pa'e, ETHEREAL glowing,
And its perfume, ever blowing
The fair, frail Sweetbriar Rose
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Farm Work Still

1T is greatly to be regretted" was re-
marked in the hearing of an Illinois far
mer. I've raised eight boys and they're
all farmers 'cept one"
rs that so? Only one of them caught
by the glitter of the city, eh?''
eyes, that's all. Poor Bob would go,
spite of all I could do-run away TO the
city when he was II, and we amt never
seen him since, though its been over 20
years. But / dunno but it's all right: he
hadn't no Hkin' for farm work, nor
wouldn't take no interest in it. He ies'
naturally seemed to hate the farm, and
didn't know enough about farm work to
drive ducks to water"
eyes i thluk it was better that he
should leave the farm, as he evidently
had no taste for it. Is ne in the mercan-
tile business?"
20, no nothing of the kind" replied
the farmer; "no, for the last 10 years
Bob has been editor of an agricultural
paper. He writes most of the "Hints to
Farmers How to Do Farm Work,
Stick to the Farm, Boys and such
things"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22

whatever yeast is used. Beat well and let
it rise in warm room over night. In the
morning dissolve one-third teaspoonful
of soda and stir into the batter. One
well beaten egg added is liked by some.
Deliciously tender ''buckwheat's,, which
were the rule in our household were so
made" says a correspondent of Good
Housekee ping, by placing the vessel con-
tanning the foam! batter, ready for bak-
ing, in the snow for prehaps an hours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
FOREIGN FLASHES.

John Bright, who was threatened with
congestion OF the lungs, is recovering.
The Belgian expedition which was sent
to restore order at Stanley Falls and
watch Tippoo lib has been recalled.
Lord Lenox Chichester, Gladstonean,
has been elected to parliament from Mer-
thyr TydviI, Wales, without opposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
END OF THE RATE WAR.

The Burlington Unqualifedly Consents to a
Restoration of Rates.
CHICAGO, March 15.-The Chicago, Bur
iington and Quincy had sur prise in store
for the western roads to day, in the way
of an unqualified consent to the restora-
ton of rates it agreeing to advance them
in common with the other western lines
on March 25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-22
Delicious Buckwheat Cakes.

Scald one-half cup of cornmeal With
three cupfulls of boiling water; when
nearly cold add equal quarts of buck wheat
and whole wheat or white -four to make
the batter a little thicker than re quir ed, as
1t becomes thinner in rising. Add one
teaspoonf1l of salt, one dessert spoonful
of molasses and the proper proportion of