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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-08

WHEELING & ELM GROVE Il. X,
w On and after Monday, April ~, 1852.
trains on the Wheeling 4 Elm Grove Railroad
will run as follows:
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The Late II. Il. Farnie.

Fl B. Farnie, the we'll known writer of bur-
lesque and adapter of French opera bouffe, is
dead. Mr.. Farnie was a Scotchman and
came to London pianoforte tuner in the
employ Of Boosey e. Co. Being of musical
and semi-literary turn, he dropped into writ
ing and arranging light comic pieces, and
eventually was taken up by the Swanbor-
oughs, then managing the Strand theatre.
Here he produced Nemesis" Loo" and sew
eral other extravaganzas and burlesques
The late Alexander Henderson was patron
of Farnie, and for him and Lydia Thompson
he adapted ''Sinbad, the Sailor" Cinderella, :"
"Bluebeard," etc. He was, according to New
York Truth, probably the most voluminous
translator of comic opera, which he altered
to what he considered the English taste, but
which was in reality his own, by introducing
music hall ditties and topical songs.
OF late years Farnie did most of his work
by proxy, always having some poor devil of
an author at his beck and call, who went in
London theatrical circles by the nickname of
"Farnie's Ghost" Like Falstaff, he was "a
gross, fat man," given over to govt and in
clined to dropsy, which proclivities were not
alleviated by his ''potations pottle deep" at
the Somerset and the theatrical clubs A
clever man was he, but selfish and intolerant
of rivalry.
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Tom Thumbs Widow.

Tom Thumbs widow, who will not consent
- exhibit herself at museums now, passed
shrough the city few days ago Seated In
an easy chair, to reach the seat Of which the
need Of q cricket was absolutely necessary,
the diminutive lady extended the hand Of
welcome, and, with a smile, shook her head
Is her visitor gave greeting 10 "MrA Charles
Sratton." ''No lonser Mrs Stratnon," she
said, II am now the Countess &agri, and this
is my hushapd, the count" The gentleman
thus introduced was a handsome little fellow,
whose years and whose inches are almost the
same, for the crown Of his head reachee-ocly
the level of an upright yard stick and his age
is but 50. Mrs. Stratson Magri If tho
double appella$ion may be used-is A years
old now, and she stands head-thst is to
say, a hEputian bead-shorter than her hus-
band
"We were married only four years ago.
she said, ''and notice that many people still
find il hard 70 separate my name from the
generaIs BE. poor man, passed away SIX
Yaars aco--Ea&;a,l Jc,.-2al
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

Edith Sessions Tupper-a name frequently
seen nowadays in the magazines and journals
Of New York and Chicago attached to dra-
matte stories and very clever verse-was
born at Panarsa, in western New York. Her
family are the well known Sesxienses OF
Chautsuqua county, and her father and
uncle are famous state politicians. Her
first literary work was done for The Buffalo
Express. For nearly two years she has been
connected with The Chicago H~aad, Of
which paper she is now the New York cor
respondent. She began her work on Ths
Herald doing specials, local sketches and in
terviews. She won the $3.50 prize lately
offered by The Chicago Tribune for the best
story, over $50 competitors by Hair
Breadth is now between covers, and selling
well Throughout the country. Margaret
Sullivan awarded her the pri7e, and advised
her TO 90 on with novel writing, as she had a
remarkable gift for the making Of Wlkie
Collins plotsL
The reoently issued story, "By Whose
Hand, II said to be successful over ell her
other publications, and fully jxtsfes tie
statement Of The Chicago Herald that ''her
undoubted talents are OF such an order
that she may reasonably expect TO attain
high rank among the dctionists OF her time.
In addision to prose ability. the lady is .
charming yersi6er. She ID tall, dignifed, has
brosn hair and frank, expressive eyss-Cur-
rent Literature
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IA in the Association batting list, his average
being BOP. On account Of his great ability as
a base stealer, he was easily the first run get
ter in the association, with score of 153 runs
His average in left field was .906. Stovey
first began his career a pitcher for the old
Defiance club of Philadelphia during the sea-
sons of 1876 and 1877. From 1878 until 1880
he played with the New Bedford team. He
then joined the Worcester team, which was
then in the League. remaining with it until it
disbanded in 1882. The Athletics then signed
him as a good thing. While with the Ath
letics he covered first base and center field,
and was remarkably successful as captain
of the team. Stovey weighs $50 pounds, and
stands feet II II inches
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

The last, and the one who promises TO rank
in history with the immortal Molinsux, is
Peter Jackson. He 10 native Of the West
Indies, and was born in 1851. II fighting
trim, he weighs about 200 pounds. Hestands
6feet ~ inches. He is 4 nachinist by trade
and did his first fighting in Sydney. N. g.
W., during the early part of 1882. He
knocked Jack Hayes senseless in eight
rounds. He was defeated BY Billy Farnuti,
of Melbourne. He whipped Tom Lees in
thirty rounds for sA0o0 and the champion
shipof Australia. The battles which brought
him prominently to notice ON this continent
were with Joe McAuiife, Patsey Cardiff and
George Godfrey, all of whom he easily dis
posed of. ERNEST JARRoLD.
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Short Life Of the Dog.

A hover Of dogs writes: The dog is saor.
lived Ee IS aged Ats yssrs, asosd In pom:
Of de1spitads a. q hore at 50, no-eso than
a man at 90 Il il sad TO thfnk for bow seort
. time We have this prime favorIfe with a.
and VIVA. Lamentations are poured over his
early grave. He 6o0ss':x lives fas. hfs.
He has fine fscuir1es, scest and SgAt ard
bearing, and be uses them without stint His
digession must be pretty good, TOO. Judging
by toe way hs bolts his food Perhaps nature
h2s oessgred hun &c wear ainscseess qgscxly,
50 tsat be sna6 soe i've so1g enough 30 knew
too nsch-to learn 20 sE-sk and 30 write-in
short, 20 rival her Prousi piece Of -ork, rzan,
a. be might IL hs bad ffty years instead
Il fifteen 20 % il ir.-Acrsresl Star
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Or PETER JACKSON
VIII He Have a Fight with
John L. Sullivan?
THE NEGRO AS A PRIZE FIGHTER,

~lackson Wouldn't BE In 1t IL Sullivan
Was Fit,' Is the Opinion of Most Of
the Sporting Men of the City of New
York.
The latest news in heavy-weieht prize
lighting circles is the talk about the prospec.
tive meeting between Peter jackson and
John Ia Sullivan. The latter is too well
known to need any comment in this article,
cut the former is Of peculiar interest both
because OF his color and his physical attain
nients. jackson Is probably the ONLY nugil-
Isl, excepting perhaps Sllkin, the Austria
nan, who could furnish meat dignified with
sufficient skill and muscle to be hammered
on the Sullivan chopping block. 1t is very
hkeiy that these two giants Will face each
otner in roped inclosure, although not
"1onsu SIX months. The reasons why match
wa be made are chiefly financial ones. Offers
OF sums ranging from SO, 900 to S35, 900 have
come from interested parties in New Orleans
and California in order to bring off the fight
IN either of those localities.
As affairs are now with Sullivan a victory
over jackson would mean the filling of de
pieted pocketbook. His share out of the Kill
rain-Sullivan dispute at Richburg amounted
&c less than 81 ,o00 This sum has been ex-
pended in riotous living. Plans had been
perfected by Jack Barnett TO form a COM
f,any, with the big fellow as the central fig
ure, but the destinations of Boston held him
with too close grip and this scheme was
abandoned After Jackson's defeat of Jem
Smith, when Sullivan was informed that the
California Athletic club had offered purse
of $4,000 for him and Jackson to battle for,
the champion said that such sum was too
small. With that air of easy assurance,
however, for which he has always been noted,
he said he was willing to meet the black, pro
vided the ante of the black was raised $4,000
and the winner got all the money. When
this news was conveyed to Jackson, he said
he was willing to fight limited number of
rounds. The implication was that he was
afraid TO meet the Bostonian to a finish.
The latest offer comes from the Pacheco,
Cal, Athletic club. Contrast this kings
ransom with the $500 prizes, for which sum
some of the greatest fistic battles in the his
tory OF pugilism have been Fought
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Stars and Their Profits.

When Mr.. Irving first came to the United
States Mr.. Abbey was his manager The
English actor took a share of the gross re-
ceipts without any guarantee, but his profits
were over $500, 900, and all the outlay he had
was to pay his company, business manager, a
writer to tell the story of his trip to English
papers, and two private secretaries Mr.
Abbey paid Miss Terry out of his profits and
yet made big money. When Mrs Langtry
made her first visit to America she took a
share of the gross receipts without guarantee
and her first season netted her over 500 CO.,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29
Patient.

In certain people patience has accomplished
its perfect work. why, she WAS such &
patient woman" said son, eulogizing his
mother, that she'd let me eat eighteen hot
pancakes as she fried 'em, and then 60 and
mix another batchr Whether such long
suffering Is altogether to be desired would
probably Be disputed by the-dyspeptic.
A Quaker one day driving through mar
row lane met young man, who was also
driving. There was not room enough for
them to pass each other unless one should
turn back 10 point where the lane was
broader.
Il won't make way for your cried the
young man. See IL dor
II think an older than thou said the
Quaker. Il have a right to expect thee to
turn about"
Well, wontI- resumed the other, and
pulling out q newspaper, be began reading.
The Quaker settled back in his chair, and
piacidly contemplated the landscape.
Friend, said he, finally, ''when thou hast
read that paper, I should be glad IL thou
wouldst hand it TO me-
This calm assumption of ability TO wait
indefinitely was too much for the youngman
and he yielded his point Youths Conpan-
ion
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bis father. In lS49
he built the schoon-
e. Challenge, til e
first clipper on the
great lakes, at Man.
to voc, Wis. At
this time he was an
acknowledged au-
sbority on marine
architecture. From
1854 to 1857, with
the late j. ". Grit
fifth, b e edited
and published The
Nautical Magazine
and Naval Journal
He trsok mart in tho
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

Chapman is a hus-
tier, and has fully
demonstrated b i 5
ability to hold his
own with the man
ayers of experience.
u nd er his care
Louisville may be
looked upon as a
dangerous t e a Ia
next year. Man
ager Chapman has
that peculiar fac
ulty of taking play
ers who are vir-
<.a1r~
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Right Thinking.

Papa" said 1s-year-old boy, much
given to reading, II have often seen the
phrase, all right thinking people, in the
papers. What kind of people are right
thinking peoplei"
They are the sort of people," said the
father, "wno think as we doI1
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becoming a S TIA r
twirler. He is very
tall and muscular
although only 90
years of age. He
is a man of excel
/ n t habits, and
d oe S not use in
toxicants in a ny
form. His home is
in Ridgeway, Pa,
and he is a gradu-
ate of one of the
first colleges in the
Keystone s ia t Q.
T OCT h,
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next season. He is
q brilliant and at
times phenomenal
player. During the
seasons Of 1886, 1887
a n d 1888. Stovey
held the base run
ming championship
of the American as
ISOLATION. Besides
being an excellent
player, Stovey is a
good long distance
thrower. Last sea-
son he ranked No
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A Morning Gail.

Mrs. Gadd-Im nearly tired 70 dsate; was
at Mrs Naobs party last night
Mrs Gabo-I didn't 60: in fact did not get
an invitation We're there many inerei
Mrs Gada-On- no: il was very select
New Yo-k Weekly.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

CaInels can go eight or ten miles an hour,
thar load Isn't too heavy. The Arabs eat
caIneis meal and drink cazrels milk They
make clothes out Of the cemelas hair and
leather out Of the casnels skin So, you see,
the camel is very useful animal Little
Men and Wor1eu
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

civil war, after which he resumed shipbuild-
ing In Chicago. He built dry dock at Port
land. Ore, In 1881, and in the west and east
continued TO study problems Of shipping econ
omy. For several years be has been the
chief inspector and manager Of the Inland
I1>--Ss nth hAaSorsrfsrx AZ Prdcc
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A Brotherhood Player.

Harry D. Stovey. whose picture is here
given, has been signed by the Boston Brother
hood team. Stovey had played with the Ath-
letics, of Philadelphia, for six years, but de-
cided to cast his lot with the Brotherhood
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

IuHIIy sldHgeTS 20 1UHN . OHAFHAN.
each other and Of making them play for all
they are worth. Mr.. Chapman is very pop
ular with the members of his profession, and
viii undoubtedly land the team near the top
of the heap at the close of next season.
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He Thought Himself Qualified.

Jeweler writing on the slate Of g gesticu-
lsting strangerl-Whst can do for you, siri
Stranger twriting1--Did you advertise for
s silent psrtners
Jsweler-YeS
Stranger Wen, Tn dumb. - jewelers.
KaAklr
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pitched for the Davenport 90 club, and
made fine record. Rhines is very neat in
attire, and in this respect is fair rival OF
Lee Viau.
The Cincinnati club had been looking for
Rhines for some time past, and is satisfied
that it has made wise selection.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29
AN EPOCH IN CHINA.

The Government ut Last Agrees to the
Constructors of Railroads.
The world does move. China has at last
consented to the introduction Of railroads;
and the little fact that the omciA who in
duced the emperor to consent was himself
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29

George H. Rhines, the pitcher recently
signed by the Cincinnati club, is one of the
few young players who shows every sign of
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Manager CHAPMAN.

The picture which appears here is of John
C. Chapman, who will manage the Louis
vile club during the season of 1890. Mr.
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Known roub IN
breaking
estocom out o time nuch
be
book will anunhsm
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valuable SEWING
f hare a teach OF
at
so long
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Cornmissioner of Navieas,cs.

Capt. William W. Bates, of Buffalo, who
recently appointed commissioner of was
navigation by President Harrison, was
born in Calais, Me-, in 1927 He learned
shipbuildiug in the towns of Washington
county, Md, and after season at Detroit,
Sandusky and Huron, returned in 1916 to
Maine where he entered into business with
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-29
WELCOMING DARK DAYS.
THEY ARE NOT UNIVERSALLY HATED,
AS MANY MAY SUPPOSE.

Some Of the Blessings Brought by . Sea-
son Of Dense Fog and G1o0m-Why Ger
tair Men Prefer Shadows to LiEht-Loyal
to the Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

man, whose mlsfortunes enutIe ner TO
respect? Not you, sir-not you'll Do not
tell me that you have done me such an in
JUSTICE
'Mdlle Rosalie," 1 said, somewhat con-
founded by the attitude she assumed, 81
have learnt that concerning you which, 1
will not disguise from you, has instilled
doubts into my mind: | have seen that
which, you must yourself admit, could not
but strengthen those doubts.''
You saw me this afternoon" she muir
INJURED, ''in lonely spot, embracing a
man."
GA man." added, "who is now working
for me in a mental capacity"
81 deny itl'' she exclaimed, with indig-
nation. mo labor is mental which is
honest. Is it not proof how greatly you
are prejudiced against me when you can
commit yourself to such a statement-you,
whom venerate as the personif1cation of
truth and justice? All, sir, confess that
you were wrong"
eyes" said, abashed by the reproof,
'I confess it was wrong. But neither
you nor he can deny that he is in my en-
ployment under false colors"
81 do deny it, for myself and him. He
70.
Is that crime?"
''NO"
''What else can you bring against him?
You have not spoken to him, have scarce
ly seen him; and yet you, the most Just
of men, would blast his character 1t is
not for you, living in the lap of luxury,
with unlimited wealth at your command,
who have but to wish to have-it is not
e., 81 -
cessity drives a man. It is not possible
that you should ever be driven as he and I
have been driven, to seek, in a lonely lot
and among strangers, for the simple ne
cessaries Of life. 1t is not possible that
you should ever feel the worlds cruel in
justice as we have felt it; that you should
have to bear the anguish and the sting of
unmerited misfortune; that the finger of
shame and reproach should be pointed at
you-a man unstained by crime or dis
honorl You stand above all this. Be mer-
ciful, be charitable, to those who are not
as you are"
Had a vision of the future risen before
me at that moment should have stood
appalled,. AS it was, was powerfully af-
fected by the appeal, and all my doubts of
her seemed to melt away.
MdQeInOlSelle,' L Salu, you nave, per-
haps, reproved me with just cause. But
had l known that you had lover-''
"a loverH' she exclaimed, softly. "Who
dare say that?"
"a lover" I continued, whom for
months you have met in secret"
''It is false!'' she cried. LAS I am an
honest woman, it is falsel Cruel cruel,
that I should be so misjudged! There is
but one man in the world whom love, to
whom nay heart is given, for whom I
would bear any hardship and sacrifice;
and to him dare not, dare not confess
my love-"
Again she seized my hand, and in fit
Of uncomfortable agitation pressed it to
her bosom, to her lips. And then it was
that noticed, for the first time, that she
was but loosely attired in her dressing
gown, which she must have hastily thrown
on, supposed, when she saw me from her
bedroom window and fastened out to
make her confession.
To be continued.
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He HAD A RAT-TRAP.
And He was Determined that Its Merits Ould
Not Go Unrec0gnized.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
It was on one OF the Sound steamers
coming down the other day. man OF
asleep in his rocking chair on the
prone made deck, when he was approach
ed by a sharp-nosed, hawk-eyed man
Of 40, who had parcel in lis hand.
"Hey-you!' he exclaimed, as he slap
ped the sleeping man on the shoulder.
''Sir! How dare yCu" sternly de-
manded the latter, as he reused up.
II haven't done anything that / can De
sent to State prison for, have I?'
'What is your business with me, sir?H
That's better. That's coming to the
point. Let me draw up a chair and take
it easy as we chat. You told me at Ston-
ing on that you thought you would order
twelve dozen as a starter. Suppose you
double the order and take 10 per cent.
1iscount?'
Sir! What are you talking apout, and
who do you take me fort" demanded the
man.
"Your name isis Faxon-frm of
Faxon d Brown, dealers in hardware,
isn't it?'
''No, STRIP
"What! Why, I'd bet farm against a
wheelbarrow that it was! Dldn'E we
have conversation at StoningtonP'
"No, STRIP
Didn't l show you my centennial rat
trap and exhibit its workings?"
"No, sir!"
"Didn't demonstrate the fact that it
would catch and hold anything from a
mouse to a raccoop, and that the public
was bound TO buy millions OF 'en?''
Sir! Do you intend to insult met"
shouted the other.
"Not for Joseph. I never insulfed no.
body. It's curious if L have made a
mistake. Didn'C you spend half an hour
yesterday investigating my anti friction,
double leverage, anti cogless centennial
rat-trap, warranted 30 clean out q whole
country of rats, mice, ohipmunks, go
pliers and rabbits inside of len days, or
no pay"
''No, sir! No, sir!"
''TtT. that's queer! To take my aft
davit it wss you. And you didn't order
twelve dozen, to be shipped the first of
the week?"
Never! You ought to have more
sense and manners, sir! Go away about
your busipessw
OuSlAOSS 10 W Bull OAiO SCHtSAh1d1
rat-trap-only thing ever invented to
entice rats without bait; no delicate
machinery to get out of order; no cost
for STAN power to run it. If I have
made a mistake beg your pardon"
"Then go away, sir-go away before |
forget my position and do you injury"
"You wouldn't iniure Teller for want
ing to sell you Tat-trap which lays over
all other inventions in America, would
you? If you amt the man who orderLd
the twelve dozen, you may want to give
me an order just the same. l will show
you how it works."
'No you won't! Go away, sir-go, or
I'll do you harm! You are the most i'm
pudent rascal I've met in yearw
"And you won't look at my trap?"
No, sir!H
''And you want me to leave you in soil
tude?''
AT once sir!''
Well. I'll do it. Some folks force their
inventions upon the public. That Amt
my style. My centennial rat tap speaks
for itself. go sir; but Ileave my card.
Peruse it at your leisure. All mail vii
reach me PRONG pity at that address. Send
you dozen on trial, or give discount
OF 5 per sent on all over three dozen.
Send in your order as early as possible, as
the season is forward. Au revoIr, SIR"
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Happy Homes.

Here's health to the wives and the mothers
Who sit in our households to-day;
Who are glad when they brighten for Others
The hours that go drifting away.
May their eyes keep the light of the gIadneSS,
Their hearts hold the fuiineSS Of bliss
That banisheS shadows and sadness
And what need we ask more than this.
But-how can this happiness be kept? What
shall protect those We lOve.-thOSe who make Il
Heaven of the Home,-from the ravageS Of dis
ease that is often worse than death,-that is. in
fact, a lingering death? The question is easily
answered: DIR. Pierce'S Fay6rite Prescription
the standard remedy for all those peculiar dis
Eases to which women are subjects what must
be relied on to preserve the health of wives an,
mothers. II preuentS those diseases and it cures
Them. 1t is blessing to women and therefore a
national blessing, because it gives health to those
about whom the happiness of home centers, and
the strength of a nation is in its happy homes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

The president has sent telegram 10
the mayor Of Jchnstown. Pa, expressing
his So mpathY for the people of that city
IN their resent .lamity and saying that
the secretary of war i considering means
for their relief. He also made g contri-
bltiOn o the relief fund
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

For every five girl you put into bus
mess offices" says a New Yorker, you
will make three old maids. They will
be appreciated for their work just as
boys are, but they will lose the Influence
of their sex over men,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13
100 Ladies Wanted,

And 100 men to call daily on any druggist for a
free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine
the great root and herb remedy, discovered by
DR.. Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains.
For diseases of the blood liver and kidneys it is
a positive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion it does wonders. Children
hhe it, Every one praises it. Large size pack
age, 20 cents. At all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

There has Heper been anything dis
covered that will equal Dobbins' Elec-
trio Soap for all household uses. 1t
makes paint look like new, and clothes
as Ichite as snoaU. Our wash-woman
says it is a pleasure to use it. ASS
your grocer for If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-13

the figure gracefully, with lightly closed
eyes, to pass the night in mist oe pleas
ant dreams and eniranslpg visions, with
an accompaniment OF soft, regular breath
ing, scarce audible to peopi- op the mex
block, is TO sleep like Christian, as
T In