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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11
THE FARM AND HOME
THE SIN OF OMISSION.

1t isn't the thing you do, dear,
It's the thing you leave undone
Which gives you bit of heartache
At the setting of the sun,
The tender word forgotten,
The letter you did not write,
The flower you might have sent. dear.
Are your haunting ghost tonight.
The stone you might have lifted
Out of brothers way,
The bit OF heartStonc counsel
You were hurried too much to say.
The loving touch on the hand dear,
The gentle and winsome tone,
That you had no time or thought for.
With trouble enough Of your own.
The little act of kindness.
SO easily out of mind,
Those chances TO be angels
Which everyone may find
They come in night and silence
Each chill. reproachful wrath
When hope is faint and tagging,
and blight has dropped on faith
For life is all too short, dear,
And sorrow is all great,
To suffer our great compassion
That tarries until too late,
And it's not the thing you do, dear,
It's the thing you leave undone.
Which gives you the Bit of heartache
At the setting of the sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11

cheruDs posed about the faring edges.
Handled cups for bOnbons are exquis-
itely clear and dainty. Flower vases
for the table are shown in designs to
match the goblets and finger bowls.
Some are engraved, some banded in
solid white, some cut, and some are
glass bubbles unornamented. Flaring
shell-shaped bowls for water-lilies or
Pansies are favored receptacles for
flowers
The number of patterns in cut glass
increases every week. The BROOKLYN
cut, the star cut, the Russian cut, the
Moscow cut head a long list. White
glass suits people of fastidious taste,
who sometimes fight little shy of the
blues and Colds of the coIored.-Maig
and Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11
Learning to Shop.

Pretty Miss: "Have you any plowse"
Jeweler: ''Plows?n
eyes; or harrows?
"Harrows?"
Yes; or rakes, or hoes, or moving
machines"
See here, my little miss, you seem
to be out of your head, and I don't
know but maybe [ ought to call doc
tor or policeman. Or
"Oh, mercy me! Don't do that. My
head is all right. You see, l wanted
to 90 shopping, and as l had not any
money ma told me to be careful not to
ask for anything the store l went into
was likely to have in stock. -PhtladeI-
phia Record
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11
Compelled to Move.

Cincinnati saloonist-Vell, drinks I
have to move my saloon next week, on
accound of dot church across der vav.
Customer Does the congregation
object to the saloon, Dutchy?
Cincinnati saloonist-No; mine Coos
toners don't like dot organ noiss nit
Sunday mornings.-LJe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11
The Pleasure All in His Eye.

Mrs. Lenox Hill Jr.-'.H you are a
good boy, Lenny, I'll take you up to
Central Park this afternoon"
Lenox Hill 2d-.sWhat's the fun O
going up there? All 1 can do is to
read the signs telling me what to do!'
Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-11

The London police now carry their
clubs in pocket instead of in the belt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Prophecy of the Future.

In speaking of the exhaustion of the coal fields, our source of power, the author gives a striking picture of the fair green England of 800 years ago as compared with its present smoky skies and soot blackened surface, where the whole island throbs with the coal driven engine, and the waters are churned by the swift steamer; and then, in the role of prophet, he unfolds the future of few hum dred years, when almost certainly the 'tall beholding sun" will send his beams "through rents in the ivy grown walls of deserted fac tories, upon silent engines brown with rust, while the mill hand has gone to other lands, the rivers are clean again, the harbors show only white sails, and England's black coun- try is green once morel To America, too, such time may come, though at greatly longer distance" And one chapter closes with the following striking paragraph:
 ''Future ages may see the seat of empire transferred to regions of the earth now bar ren and desolated under intense solar heat countries which, for that very cause, will not improbably become the seat of mechanical and thence of political power. Whoever vast sun power now wasted on the deserts of North Africa or the shores of the Red sea will effect greater change in mems affairs than any conqueror in history has done; for he will once more people those waste places with the life that swarmed there in the best days of Carthage and of old Egypt, but under another civilization, where man no longer shall worship the sun as god, but shall have learned to make it his servant. ."-Review of ''The New Astronomy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Book and Publisher.

There are tricks in all trades, but do not think an author, who has first class pub fisher, often suffers from them, and if his book has in it anything which touches the pulse of the people it is sure to sell more or less and make itself felt in time A book may be better written and have in 1t more thought and care than another, and not sell half as well because it lacks that vitality which takes hold of the great heart of the public But for this the publisher is not to blame. He has pushed it just as hard, and harder, too, it may be, than he has the other one, but if it does not sell, it won't. and if the other will, it will, and the publisher should not be charged with favoritism. as he sometimes is, or with false statement when the day of reckoning comes = Mary J. Holmes in New York Mail and Express
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Taken by Fair Photographers.

Iak0n Dy Ha1T fnOCORT8pn0rSs
 Fair amateur photographers have various ways of making their work ornamental. The pictures which they take in their studios or conservatories are mounted in odd fash ions. One girl showed to me white satin fan on which she had photographed group of friends whispering to each other. She had fire screen with artistically arranged groups clustered about the fireplace One group was Halloween party watching chest nuts roasting on the hearth. This scene might be looked at by anybody, but in her chamber she had pictures that were destined for her own eyes alone, or, at most, for those of her most intimate friends. Around the mirror was circle of finely mounted photo graphs of her girl friends in their prettiest robes de nuit.
 ''Here they are every evening to bid me good night" she said, "and was so pleased with the fancy that I made this," showing 8 group of white robed girls with flowing dresses and one with beautiful hands working at the curl papers on her head. Circling around these photographs was long curl paper, on which the words Good night" had been engraved in a fantastic scroll. This picture stretches clear across the headboard of her bed On the footboard was an assem- bly, of fair ones in all stages of attire-girls of the garter and girls of the cross-one but toning her shoes and another lacing her whalebone and watchspring machinery. These were all smiling "Good morning." One more possession of this versatile vonnp ladv amused me. It was a small card table to be given as prize at the next pro- gressive euchre party It had border of photographs of the champion players of the season all pictured in various attitudes of triumph.-New York Cor Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
An Actor's Memory Fails.

night just as he was finishing tirade in the role of Hippolyte in "Phedre," while the public was hanging on his lips, his memory suddenly failed him, precisely at the last two verses. It was impossible to slacken the movement in order to wait for the cue from the prompter. In moment he seized the situation, and with magnificent transport, without stopping to take breath, he ejacu- lated two Alexandrines in some volapuk gib- perish, which, of course, nobody understood; but nevertheless he was applauded uproari- ously, to such degree did his gesture, his tone of voice and, in a word, the 'move- ment," render the improvised language clear, eloquent and impressive.-C. Coquelin in Harper's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Historian Bancroft,. Antoeranh.

historian BancrOft's Autograph.
 The greater part of Mr. Bancroft's mail is now made up of requests for autographs, ana he receives scores every day. He deals with them in a curious way If the request comes from the ordinary mail autograph hend It receives but little attention, for the historian knows that many persons collect autographs in this way for sale Such re- quests lind their way into the waste basket. 1T the request comes from a lady, and espe- cially if it is put in nice language and we'll written, 1t is generally replied to with slip containing the historians name, and some times few words of advice or a quotation. Not long ago the Clover club, of Medina, N. r., wrote for an autograph to go in the clubs autograph book. To this MT. Ban croft replied in g very pretty way, to the effect that he hoped the members of the club would always be like its name-in clover Frank G. Carpenter in New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Bargains in Real Estate.

Any one who wants bargain in Real Estate had better look at that Property we are offering on South Elm street, Lot about 67 by I70 with buildings already renting for over 10 per cent on the price we ask for the property.
 Also on South Main street we have . Lot with Old House, about 60 by 180 which is just the place block
 Just below this we have a new block which with another building same lot rents for $2 100 per year. We will sell at a price on which it will pay nearly F per cent On corner of West Lib erty and Benedict, a Lot 120 by l0o just rig for three new houses, we will sell Cheap, already graded On West Clay, two good Lots 50 by 120 price rlght On Baldwin street. just below Wash ington street school house, several good lots diff ferent sizes and prices. Buckle Shop.
 Also in Brooklyn we have good property to sell
 Building Lots, one minutes walk from corner Drug store, $500 each. s2SO0. '' s'0' S->'s'' street, $35OO,
 nice Home for some one on North Elm near Grove nice front and shade trees price low, terms easy.
 On West Main opposite new Stores, nice place at S3SOO
 On North Main, Burton and Summer streets, several new houses on easy terms.
 In fact if you want Property in any part of the city, whether Lot, House or Business Property, you will find the best list at
 A. F. ABBOTT & SONS, 108 Bank St. E Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 7.30 to s 30 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Men with Umbrellas.

Men with umbrellas are bigger nuisances than women. In going up the stairs of the elevated stations they always adjust the umbrella under their arm at such an angle that they will be sure to hit the man behind in the eye; and nine times out of ten they wax wrathy when they are remonstrated with. Then notice how row of men will stand in front of an elevated news stand, each one with his umbrella tucked under his arm at right angles, entirely oblivious of the rights of people who wish to pass Could anything be more asinine?-New York Fri bune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Not Very Encouraging.

Granny, whar you gwine!"
 The speaker was poor, puny little picka- mnny, black as the ace of spades, who trudged wearily along, almost bowed double beneath the weight of an immense bundle of sciled cloth for the wash
 'Granny, an immense body, with sable visage, pouting lower lip and savage aspect, turned sharply round and confronted the widows mite.
 "Whar I gwine? Whar gwine? ain't gwine to tell you whar gwines You alays axin', 'Whar e gwine? Whar e gwinep I gwine whar gwine-dat's whar I gwine. 'Whar e gwine? Whar e gwinep al'ays axin' 'Whar e gwines Whar e gwineg I ain't gwine tell e whar gwine'
 It is needless to say that no further infor. nation was elicited, or in fact desired.- Harper's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Carried in Canes.

The cigarette cane is a handsomely mounted bamboo walking stick. A twist af the silver head throws open whole joint of the reed and exposes dozen or two cigarettes neatly packed in the hollow interior, to be taken out and smoked at the owners pleasure. Canes quite as innocent looking sometimes contain a gill of brandy in g slender metallic casing, and the exquisite quite frequently carries avinaigrette concealed in this fashion in the head of his walking stick.-New York Press "Every Day Talk"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
An Indians Rock.

Andrew J. Blackbird, an Indian chief, at Harbor Springs, Mich., has written book on the traditional history of the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes. It is written in the Indian tongue, and contains besides it's historical part complete system of grammar, in which the author says there are 1,241 forms of single verb.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
CONLON BROS & co,
Cloak and Suit Par|or Floor

This week is overfowing with drives in each line of Goods, comprising the latest Novelties in imported French Gut Jet Trimmed Silk Velvet and Plush Wraps and entirely new things in both black and hobby Spring shades of Jackets in styles which are exclusively our own, and are in keeping with our reputation for elegance of workmanship fit and finish.
 Our line of Suits were never so complete, both in Woolen and Silk Fabrics, com prising all the newest Weaves and Tints universally adapted this season, besides any Costume made to order in six hours notice and satisfaction guaranteed.
 Ladies' Woolen Suits at from $3.75 to $29.5O. Ladies. Silk Suits av from s1O.75 to S125OO, with hundreds of intermediate prices, styles and combinations which only personal inspection can intelligently ap- preciate.
 Ladies' Tailor Made Jackets at from $1 50 to $22. .OO, including the very latest novel ties in Corkscrews, Kerseys, Diagonals and Stockinette Fabrics.
 We have already received another large delivery of Misses and Children's Cloaks and Jackets in unique designs which vii be sold at our usual popular prices.
 Special drives this week in Jersey waists at from 32 cents each to $500, ffty-si1 different styles to select from.
 Ladies' Gingham, Cambric and Calico Wrappers and Suits at from 43 cents eacl up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Stamps in Spain.

Spain has issued stamps every year or oftener for thirty years. On the appearance of each new issue the one preceding is de- clared of no value. The excuse given for this is that it is to avoid counterfeiting. But it always happens that subjects of the baby king have left on their hands many thou sands of dollars worth of worthless stamps. and the government reaps the benefit.-New York Evening World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
It Was Weak.

Smith Jan old school medical student and 8 new boarder, to the mistress of the house. Mrs. Jones, you are a believer in homeopathy, are you not?
 Mrs. Jones-Oh, no, sir. What made you think SOB
 Smith-Your coffee.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
New Mexico's Factories.

Leon, the greatest manufacturing town in New Mexico, has no large factories Nearly all the work is done in the homes of the makers. There is a weekly production of 10000 saddles, 25, 900 ordinary blankets, TO-. 900 fine blankets, 2s, 900 pairs of mems shoes, 10000 pairs of women's shoes, and 5000 pairs of children's shoes.-Public Opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Of Solid Steel.

''I see that Pittsburg firm has cost solid steel gun in one piece," said theatrical man. ager to dramatic critic. 'sYes, that re- minds me of the new piece you propose to produce pretty soon." 'sHow sop ''Ita solid steal "-New York Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
A Curious Fish.

A curious fish is burrfsh, owned by man at Pensacola. It is entirely covered with short quills and is enclosed in a shell as hard as an oysters, which opens underneath in very curious manner, and it is alto gether one of the most wonderful specimens of submarine life.-Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Truthful, but Cheeky.

'I ask nothing from anybody" said capi- talist to young man who had called on him to see if he would not lend his assistance in a new venture.
 ''No," was the reply, "I've observed that Whenever you see anything you want you just go ahead and take it."-Merchant Trav- eler
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Certain Preventable Diseases.

There are certain diseases, too, which in their very nature protest against their own existence. They are really natures indig- nant outcries against human perversity; they are absolutely preventable, and just on that account difficult to cure, because the pre- ventable cause is always happening again. To this class belong diseases of the stomach, with scarcely an exception. Dyspepsia alone is the bane of thousands. It is fair to say that of the adult population not one person in ten is free from i, it and yet dyspepsia is an entirely preventable disease, one for which which there is absolutely no excuse, for it arises in almost every case from self-indulg- ence or ignorance; and even where there is an inherited tendency to stomach trouble, care and attention to diet can almost invar ably relieve it, and in time effect aperma, nent cure.
 The misfortune is not only that people will not exercise sufficient self-denial to prevent the appearance of disease in the first in- stance, but that, unhappily, they will not learn by experience, and so prevent its recur- renee; and thus, in too many instances, they are doubly ysinners-Demorest's Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18

One of the dresses of the outfit of a Chinese dramatic company, purchased for an opera in New York, contains over 4,00O, 900 stitches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18

The man in the moon has one advantage over his terrestrial brothers-the fuller he gets the more brilliant he grows.-Life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
A Pedestrians Wager.

Pedestrians Wager. Dumley-I've made a bet with Robinson that can walk from Twenty third to Forty second street in eight minutes
 Brown-You'll lose, Dumley, sure. Dumley-Think SOB
 Brown-I know so too many saloons on the way.-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
MoVING! ]!

Now is the time to send in your orders. We move everything in the Furniture line. Special care given to Pianos.
 Austin Howe & Sons. 42 Grand Street, Rink Building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18

At Tokio last year 10,240 persons were cremated. Only S91 had died from infectious diseases
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
NOTICE.
NOTICE

IT HEREBY notify all persons liable to pay taxes | in the town of Waterbury that have received n rate bill and warrant to collect a towu tax of six l6, mills dollar on list of 1884, and will be at Honold & Meyers store, No. Exchange place. on and after May l, when same is due, from 10 to I2 a. m to and to p. m., to receive said tax P. S.-The law provides that percentage at rate of 34 of per cent per month must be added from May l, 1888, if not paid before June 1, 1888
 LOUIS Nj. MEYER Collector. Waterbury, April 6, 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
TRACES OF YOUTH.

On the worn features of the wearied face some youthful memory leaves it's hidden trace; M As ID oid gardens, left by exiled kings, 1no marble basins tell of hidden springs.
 -Dr O. W Holmes,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18

Der bery men dat tries ter hide dar age tries ter show dar 'sperience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

Newly Furnished thrpagfn9a E reasabI Har rataa ana Rooms by the day or WeeA "' 1''o'. Meals to order at all hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
Practical Civil Service.

 Mistress ito new girD-When will you come! New Girl-To-morrow evenin', sure. Mistress-Then may consider you en- gagged? New Girl-Yes, mum-to the butcher boy. But O'ill see that ye get his custom, too.- Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-18
DRESS M MINGS s

The convenience of finding the most beautiful and desirable array of Patterns and Colors com bined with the great economy rendered possible by the immense purchases at just half the price, make us the universal providers of all the wants
 of Dress Trimmings in the city
 We have the confidence of the people and the announcement of our Bargains meet with imme- diate response.
 This weeks offerings overshadows anythings we have done before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
Surgical Operations.

Mrs. Lunsner, of Albion township,
who has suffered for long time from
an ovarian tumor, and who moved to
town for the purpose of having it re-
moved, underwent a surgical opera
ton Tuesday in which the tumor
was removed by DR.. Samuel Ayres,
assisted by Drs. Shaw, Barrett, Con-
nett, Colt and Castle. The tumor
weighed with the fluid contents. about
65 pounds, had grown fast to various
parts internally. The surgeons all
say that the chances were against the
woman recovering, and the operation
performed by DR.. Ayres, a very skill
full one. Last night she was reported
as resting very easy and if inflammation
does not set in she will recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
Monday Nights Rain.

From all that can be learned at this
time the.rain Monday night was quite
heavy along the north part of the
county, where it was badly needed.
John Porter was in from Olmitz, and
reports regular soaker there. Gen
tlcmen from Hoisington say it rained
quite heavy there. The greater part
of the storm appeared to pass north
and east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
Corn and Feed, at Culver's Eleva-
or. 37tf
Consumption Cured.

An old physician retired from act
i've practice having had placed in his
hands by an East Indian Missionary
the formula of a certain, simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure of Consumption, Bron'
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat
and Lung troubles, after having thor
oughly tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, feels il
his duty to makeit known to his suf-
fering fellows. The receipt sent FREE
to all who may desire it with full di-
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address, naming this paper.
DIR. NJ. E. CAss,
30 Grand-st., Jersey City, N. j.