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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
"DarlinO


4 good deal of amusement is furnished
this spring by the wife of certain Sen
ator who always calls her husband
Darling" He isn't such a one as the
| term would be ordinarily applied to, be
ing big and burly and not very nice about
his person, but she seems to think it is a
pretty pet name, and uses the term of en-
dearment on all occasions. Whether she
is addressing him in private or public, or
whether she speaks of him to others,
she always says Darling" and does it
so frequently that when Darling" is re-
ferred to now everybody knows who IS
meant.
Darling has such a bad cold" she
said to another Senator's wife the other
day, "that am going to put him to bed
When he comes home"
Darling went to the capitol early this
morning." she remarked TO another, "tO
attend one of those horrid committee
meetings. What dreadful things they
are! I positively hate them. Why, Darl-
ing say S If it wasn't for his committee
work he could spend lots of time with
me-"
The other Senators have Caught on
so to speak, and now seldom allude to
their colleague by any other term in his
absence of course. One Senator came
very near making a blunder the other
day by using it at the wrong time. He
entered the committeeman little late,
and as he took of his coat and gloves,
looked around the table, at which halfa-
dozen or more Senators were seated, and
asked:
'Where's Darling?"
There were some frantic gestures to-
ward book case at the other end Of the
room, and the late conner blushed deeply
| and looked alarmed. Darling" was be-
hind map-rack, where he could not be
seen, and if he overheard the remark he
showed no sign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Across the Russian Frontier.

George keenan, contributes 10 the May
Century an illustrated description of his
trip across the Russian frontier, and the
following extract shows what the author
and the artist found when they reached
the boundary. A picture of such scene
as the one described here forms the front
ispiece of the number. "We sprang out
Of the tarantas and saw, standing by the
roadside, square pillar ten or twelve feet
in height, of succeed or plastered brick,
bearing on one side the coat of arms of
the European province of Perm, and on
the other that of the Asiatic province of
Tobalsk. 1t was the boundary post of
Siberia. No other spot between st. Pet
ersburg and the Pacific is more full of
painful suggestions, and none has for the
traveller more melancholy interest than
the little opening in the forest there
stands this grief consecrated pillar. Here
hundreds of thousands of exiled human
beings-men, women, and children;
princes, mobiles, and peasants bid
den goodbye forever to friend, country
and home.
''No other boundary post in the world
has witnessed so much human suffering,
or been passed by such multitude OF
heart broken people. More than 10000
exiles have travelled this road since 1873
and more than half million since the be-
ginning of the present century. AS the
boundary post is situated about halfway
between the last European and the first
Siberian etape, it has always been custom
airy to allow exile parties to stop here fOI
rest and for last good-by to home and
country. The Russian peasant, even when
a criminal, is deeply attached to his native
land; and heart-rending scenes have been
witnessed around the boundary pillar
when such a party, overtaken perhaps by
frost and snow in the early autumn
stopped here for last farewell. Some
gave way to unrestrained grief; some
comforted the weeping; some knelt and
pressed their faces to the loved soil OF
their native country, and collected little
earth to take with them into exile; and 6
few pressed their lips to the European
side of the cold brick pillar, as if kissing
goodbye forever to all that is symbolized
'At last the stern order 'St-oisa!
Form ranksr from the under officer OF
the convoy put an end to the rest and the
leave-taking, and at the word of March!
the gray-coated troop of exiles and con
victs crossed themselves hastily all to-
gether, and, with confused jingling OF
chains and leg-fetters, moved slowly away
past the boundary post into Siberia"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
CHINESE SUPERSTITIONS.
Things a Bride May Do, and Things She
Mustn't.
Science Monthly

MUSTN'T.
Science Monthly
A girl who is partaking of the last meal
she is to eat in her fathers house previ-
Gus to her marriage, sits on the table with
her parents and brothers; but she must
eat no more than half the bowl of rice set
before her, else her departure will be fol.
lowed by continual scarcity in the domi-
Gle she is leaving.
II bride breaks the heel of her shoe
in going from her fathers to her hus-
bands house, it is ominous Of unhappi-
ness in her new relations.
A piece of bacon and parcel of sugar
are hung on the back of a brides sedan
chair as sop to the demons who might
modest her while on her journey. The
"Three Baneful Ones" are fond of salt
and spices, and the "White Tiger" like
sweets.
A bride may be brought home while a
coffin is in her husbands house, but not
within 100 days after q coffin is carried
out. Domestic troubles are sure to come
upon one who is married within 100 days
after funeral.
A bride while putting on her wedding
garments, stands in a round, shallow
| basket. This conduces to her leading a
placid, we'll rounded life in her future
home. After her departure from heI
| fathers door her mother puts the basket
over the mouth of the oven TO stop the
moath Of all who would make adverse
comment on her daughter, and then sits
down before the kitchen range, that hel
peace and leisure may be duplicated il
| her daughters life.
A bride must not, for four months
after her marriage, enter any house in
which there has recently been death OF
a birth, for if she does so there will sure
II be quarrel between her and the groom
If young mother goes to see bride
the visitor is looked upon as the cause o.
any calamity that may follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

There were pickerel, bass, pike, suckers
and every other imaginable variety. A
simple calculation will show precisely the
size of the haul. 1t was fve-wire fence
each wire having thirty-six barbs to the
rod, making, as any school-boy cen tell
you, a total of lis 200 barbs to the two
miles of foncing. There were three barbs
that had caught nothing, so there were
only 115,i97 fish. Perhaps the most re-
markable part of the story is to come
From that day to tkis in all parts of the
Missouri river there have been caught
just three fish, the exact number that
didn't get caught On our friends barbed
wire fence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Lord Castlereagh's Ghost
Iockhart'S Biography.

Lord Castlereagh, when commanding
in early life militia regiment in Ireland,
was stationed one night i'll a large, desc
late country house, and his bed was st
one end of a long, dilapidated room,
while at the other extremity great fire
of wood and turf had been prepared with
in huge, gaping, old fashioned chimney.
Waking IL ths middle of the night he lay
watching from his pillow ths gradual
darkening of the embers of the hearth,
when suddenly they blazed up and a
naked child stepped from among them
upon the floor. The figure advanced
slowly toward Lord Castlereagh, rising
in stature at every step, until, on com
ing within two or three PAGES from his
bed, it had assumed the appearance of a
ghostly giant, pale as death, with bleed
ing wound on the brow and eyes gIaring
with rage and despair. Lord Castlereagh
leaped from his bed and confronted the
figure in an attitude Of defiance. It re
treated before him, and diminished in
size as it Withdrew in the same manner
that it mad previously shot up and ex-
banded. He followed it, pace by pace,
until the original child-like form dissap-
peared among the embers. He then went
back to his bed and was disturbed no
more. This story Lord Castlereagh told
with perfect gravity at one of his wife's
supper parties in Paris in 1915, when
Scott was among the hearers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
SHAKER POETRY
MATERNAL SPIRIT

TThe following poem, written by g vel
knovn sister of the Shaker order, is IL
.arestinp as embodyipg the leading tene
# the sect-the duality of deity:
oh Mother, Hear our earnest prayer;
We look to Thee for strength and care
Thou art our fortress and our stay:
Thou art the Light, the Truth, the Way;
Thou art the Bride arrayed in white;
And revelations perfect light
Reveals TO us that Thou art She
Who was, who is, and IS 20 De.
Who was, when light from chaos sprang,
And morning stars together sang;
Who is the Second Christ divine,
The Lily fair and blooming vine:
The Heavenly Comforter in need,
From whence all goodness doth proceed;
And rich are we who share her love;
Ills pure as nectar from above.
And Thou art She who is to be
Soul centre of humanity.
Above all other hills shall stand
The sceptre planted by Thy hand,
Where eagles thither shall be led
To waters pure and living bread:
For where the body pitch their tent,
Exalted spirits oft are sent.
Such fin5 just what their souls desire,
The Cleansing fount and furnace ire;
These will refine from earthly dToss,
Make holy by daily cross.
OF blessed Spirit! brood DER eartn
and teach man of the Second olrIhi
How he must die if life would WIZ
And heavens kingdom enter IN
How all must suffer ere they reign
Triumphant over sin and pain,
And willingly sacrifices make
Ere they pure heavenly joys parfaEe.
Material Soul! to Us most dear,
Embrace Thy children far and near;
Our feet as pillars fast shall be,
Our hearts. made glad. rejoice in Thee.
ANNE WHITE.
rTt CaIuYnhia 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
WENT FISHING In A FLOOD.
How a Western Man Baited a Barbed-Wirt
Fence and Made Big Haul
iowa Falls Register.

fGUCe anu 1dut Dig
Iowa Falls Register.
Mr.. Thomas had large farm on the
Missouri bottoms near Sioux City. 1t
was all fenced with barb wire, there being
two miles of such fencing on the place.
He happened in Sioux City just about the
time that the gorge up the river had
damned the water to such prodigious
height. Foreseeing that when the gorge
broke it would be likely to raise the
water to such an extent as to flood his
farm, he rode hastily home and made
preparations accordingly. His stock and
all that was movable was transferred to
higher ground. Then he and his hired
man proceeded TO impale small chunks oil
meat on every barb of that wire fence.
1t was big job, but it was finished just
ss the river began to cover the lower
pasture lot. For tventy-six hours the
water stood five feet above the top of the
highest fence post, and when it receded
the most remarkable sight sight was re
vealed. From every barb, except three
CT that two miles of fencing, hung fish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Famous Women.

1t is a significant fact that most Of the women
who have achieved fame in art, literature. or
AFFAIRS have enjoyed vigorous health. This
shows that the mind is never capable OF the Sc
and continued application necessary to ere
alive work, unless the body is at its best. The
woman who aspireS to fill an exalted place among
her associates, must be free from nervous debll-
lily and female weaknesses. DR.. Pierce'S Favor
ite Prescription Will Danish these, and it is war
ranted to restore those functional harmonies
which are Indispensable to health. As specific
fer all those chronic weaknesses and ailments
peculiar to women, il is unequaled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

The success of some of the agents employed
by b. f. Johnson & Co, Richmond, Va, is
truly marvellous. 1t is not an unusual thing
for their agents to make as high as $40 and $50
high as $40 and S50-even more. But we hesi-
tate 10 tell you the whole truth, or you will
scarcely believe we are in earnest Write them
and SEE for yourself what they viii do for you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
FROM ACROSS THE OCEAN.

Russia has decided to construct three
more railroad lines toward the Austrian
frontier, for the purpose of the trans
portation of troops.
Among a lot of revolutionary pamph
lets seized by the Berlin police, were
found copies of the last speeches ani
sensational atterances of the anarchist:
who were hanged at Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Nona IN l,n SnaD

A man was observed the other day attentively
watching store across the street, upon the door
of which was the sign ''sampleroom."
Say" said he eagerly to passer-by, what
kind of a place is that over there?
That? That's sample-room.'
well, I've been standing here half an hour
and seen dozens of men so in and out, and I'm
side.''
"They don't bring them outside; they bring
Them inside
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
CONSUMPTION, Wasting Diseases,

And General Debility. Doctors disagree as to
the relative value of Coo Liver Oil and Hypo-
phosphites; the one supplying strength and flesh,
the other giving nerve power, and acting as
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypo
phosphitss the two are combined, and the effect
is wonderful. Thousands who have derived no
permanent benefit from other preparations have
been cured by this. SCOTS Emulsion is perfect
ly palatable and is easily digested by those who
cannot tolerate plain Cod Liver Oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Great Little Men.

Some of the greatest men that ever lived were
of small stature and Insignificant appearance.
The reader will readily recall many instances.
Very small are DR.. Pierc-S Pleasant PurgatIye
Pellets but they are far more effective than the
huge. old fashioned pills which are so difficult TO
swallow and 50 harsh in their action. The Pel-
lets' are gentle and never cause constipation
For liver stomach and bowel Ger engagements they
have uu ruual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
ONLY a Certain Kind of Feathers.

lrate customer St0 IS gu zoe me
every single fodder cum right fru, an Is fetched
it back to you
Shop-keeper-''Now, mein frient, dond you
make no fuviating in my shtore Ven l told you
dem goods would hold feeders meant de tail and
wing fedders, amt dot so? You musht be a fool
If YOU don't understand dot''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
UNCOVERED.

UNCOVERED \: II ' :2 sss
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cards. catalogues books sample works OF art circulars
magazines papers, general SAMPLES etc. ETC., UNCoYERN to
you great broad field of the employment dageny
this Directory often receive
that purchased would $50 $50 cash Thousands
make large of money in the agency
millions of dollars worth of goods yearly
through This Directory sought and used by
leading publishers booksellers novelty dealers inventors and
United States and Europe It is regarded
Directory of the world and relied upon
whose appear in it. Those whose
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things that out, while literature will how to them IN
The bargains of the most rable s Will
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make money travelling all around Some agents make
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who know all about the business of
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big money easily; those whose names are IN this Drec-
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firms, all the world, who employ
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sands through be led profitable work and FORTUNE
small investment make is to haye
Your name address printed in this directory Address,
AMERICAN AGENTS DIRECTORY, Augusta, Maine.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

A reign Of terror prevails at Cham
bersburg, Pa, where the whisky element
is making war with dynamite on the pro-
hibitionists. Several terrible explosions
have occurred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
& GrpatOner

In another part of this paper viii be found the
advertisement OF q prominent Soap Manufacture
ing Firm of Buffalo. The offer is a peculiar one
from the fact that this firm will send to any sub
scrioer of this paper who viii send their address
on postal card, case of assorted Family and
Toilet Soap on 30 days trial The Soap is prob
ably as fine as can be made; but yet in addition.
there viii be packed IN each case, for 8 limited
time, great array of presents, premiums, ex-
traS etc, for which no charge is made You
cannot well afford to miss this bargain so send
Your address at once to J. d. Larkin & Co., Buff
falO. n Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

LOOK YOUNG, prevent tendency to wrinkle
or ageing of the skin by using LEAURELLE On
the features. 4 transparent, alabaster skin 81 90
Druggists or exp. E. S. Wells, Jersey City, y. j.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
" hat Is ner 1nanla!
She wants to marry for love. ,

ROUGH ON PILES. Quick. complete cure SOC.
BUCH1U-PAIBA, Great Kidney Remedy. 81.
WELLS HEALTH REVIEWER for weak men.
WELLS HAIR BALSAM. If gray, gradually
restores color; elegant tonic dressing. zoe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

don preacher, Il say: Where are the poor?
When count the offerings in the vestry, L say:
Where are the richf'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
Evolution Goes On.

Visitor Ito lunatie asylum, century hence
what beautiful grip
Superintendent-''Yes, poor thing. She was a
great society belle once, the pride Of one of the
ents' hearts are almost broken. 1t is a pity, a
great pity, that such lovely casket should con-
tain such diseased mind She is not danger
ons: only a monomanac, but the case seems
Lopeles
VI hat is her mana?''
She wants to marry for love"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

Is experienced by almost everyone at this season, and
many people resort to Hoods Sarsanaril.l drive
away the languor and exhaustion. The blood laden
with impurities wlHch have been accumulat;ng for
months, moves sluggshy through the VEINS the mind
1s 10 think quickly, and the body is still slower
respond. Hoods Sarsaparilla is just what is led,
it, puriies, vtazes, and enrches the blood, makes
the head clear, creates appetite oyercomes that
tired feeling tones the nervous system and mparts
new strength and vigor to the whole body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

A small boy was discovered playing ball one
day, and on being asked what he was doing re-
piled: I'm playin' ball with bod. l froW the
ball up and Dod frows it back"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

A newspa per vender was asked how business
was Both his legs had been cut off in a railroad
accident some years before. Oh can't kick, -"
was the CHEEKY reply
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

The bureau of the French senate has
elected commission 20 examine the
Panama caraI lottery loan. A majority
of the commission favor the bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

Talk about the pleasures of memory Every
man in this unhappy world who owes money
knows that there is nothing IN memory that can
be compared with the pleasures OF forgetting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

ROUGH ON RATS for RATS, mice, bugs. 15n
"RoUGH on CATARRH." Only absolute cure. 50c.
TROUGH ON CORNS." Hard or soft corns 15c.
ROUGH ONTOOTHACHE," Instant relief 15c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
There is a space no love can reach,
There is a time no voice can teach,
There is chain no power can break,

Sooner or later that time will arrive that pace
Will wait for your coming that chain must bind
you in helpless death, that sleep must fall on
your senses. But thousands every year go I'M
timely to their fate and thousands more length
en- out their days by heedful, timely care. For
the failing strength, the weakening organs, the
wasting blood, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery is wonderful restorative and prolonger
of strength and life. 1t purfies the blood and in
vigorates the system, thereby terrifying it
against disease. OF druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

John Councilman, John Rearden and
DR., Metcalf, three of the alleged tally
sheet forgers, of Indianapolis, have been
acquitted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24
The Common Lot,

Fire entirely destroyed W. Fl. Hopes
-four mill at Laporte, Ind, Wednesday, at
a loss of $4,000; ipsnred for $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-24

To Hoatsekcepers and
FaT7leeTs.- 1t is impor-
tant that the Soda you
use should be White and
Pure same as all similar
substances used for
food. To insure OBJ
tanning only the "Arm &
Hammer" brand Soda,
bay it in pound or
half pound" cartoons,
which bear our name
and trademark, as in
ferior goods are some
times substituted for the
arm j. Hammer" brand
when bought in bulk.
Parties using Baking
Powder should remeE-
Der that its sole rising
property consists Of bi-