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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
THOSE WHO CARRY MAScoTS.
Some of the Pecu1iarities of People Who
Cherish Odd Souvenirs.

The cherished preservation of odd or
particular coins as poeket-pieces is an
old and harmless sort of idolatry fire.
quently INDUCED in by large percent
age of humanity. Such souvenirs often
possess intrinsic value as we'll as le-
gendary Importance, but whether rep
resented by broad piece of gold or a
battered copper-token, all have asso-
Citations or little histories of peculiar
interest to their owners. When these
treasures are under inspection in a
social way, remarks of the following
tenor are frequently heard:
This is the first bit of silver earn
ed when left home"
81 found this half-penny near Shaks-
peare's tomb"
Daniel Webster gave that Spanish
quarter to my father when boy for
holding his horse"
Here said a man, noted for his
unthrift, lis the only money l ever
saved, and wouldn't have saved that
we're it not made Of German silver"
1t is custom for many kind old per-
sons to say, while rendering a bright
piece of silver or gold to an emigrating
lad or lass: Keep this in your pocket
and you'll always have money"
The present and injunction are, per-
haps, intended for a practical sugees-
ton of thrift, although in most cases
the lesson is likely to be disregarded.
Few people possess the quality of
economy to an extent that will allow
them to join Shylock in his boast of
ability to make coins breed.
A large number of these mementoes
fall into the hands of New York money
changers, whose locations give them
daily opportunity of dealing with emil
grant arrivals. While speaking of this
incident in the business, one broker
said: cit used to give me pang when
some poor fellow or woman would I'M
wrap time-smothered piece of foreign
money or remove a perforated one
from chain or faded strip of ribbon,
and tearfully offer it for sale or ex-
change. But one soon losses senti-
ment in this business, and in q matter
of-fact way, l simply pay for the weight
of most of such odds and ends as you
see heaped in that tray. I've had cases
wherein persons who had struck pros
perity have returned after long time
to see if their keepsakes could be iden-
titled and recovered, but the crucible
of the Assay Office had generally put
them beyond hope"
Sometimes a special piece of money
is kept sight of with almost religious
interest. Instances are known where
pawnbrokers have made advances
often enough on a reverend coin to
make the interest exceed its nominal
value many times over. 1t is case Of
indescribable horror when the owner
of metallic mascot" or prize tails
man had paid it away in some I'M
guarded moment. Hallowed heirlooms
thus have been ruthlessly swept into
the Golfers of an unsentimental rail-
road or more profane till. This risk
is always likely to prevail, regardless
of the ways of safely storing such pre-
cious things. Nine out of ten of the
devotees of these little gods would de-
cline the use of safe-deposit boxes or
bank vaults, believing as they do that
the luck or charm chances of the OBJ
ject only become potent by personal
contact.-N. Y. Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

The Revue Francaise of Paris had a
letter from Zanzibar which says that
over a year ago caravan of 800
Arabs left the east coast to 90 into the
interior to trade. They have now re-
turned, and one of the chiefs relates their
adventures. Arriving at Kavirondo,
on the northeast shores of Victoria
Nyanza, the Arabs saw that the natives
had good deal of ivory and that they
had no guns. They attacked the tribe.
and before the shooting had gone on
long the natives were willing to do any,
thing to make peace.
After long palaver with the chiefs
the Arabs agreed to leave the country
upon the payment to them of 200 tusks
of ivory and 200 young women. The
natives were glad to get rid of the
enemy even on these hard conditions.
As soon AS they received the ivory and
the women the Arabs started for the
coast. They had a terrible time in
the Masia country. There was q
drought. and they almost persisted
from thirst. Then provisions became
scarcer and scarcer, and the whole
party was in danger of starvation.
Finally the Arab chiefs decided that in
order to save themselves and their
ivory it would be necessary to sacrifice
their female slaves, who were very
weak from their deprivations and could
march no further.
That night all of these 200 young
women were shot to death. and their
bodies were left in the camp for beasts
of prey. The victims happily had not
moments warning of their impend-
ing fate. Each murderer selected his
victim, and the horrible crime was ac-
complished so speedily that few of the
women made any cutlery. With their
forces thus reduced the Arabs were
able to pull through the desert region,
obtaining little more food than barely
enough to sustain life.
The chief who related these facts in
Zanzibar showed no computations
whatever for the terrible crime in
which he had assisted, but mentioned
the massacre only to give an idea Of
the great loss they had sustained by
the necessary sacrifice of their POO
slaves. 1t is curious fact that some
of the murderers were greatly troubled
in mind because their necessities had
compelled them to eat rats and other
unclean food, which is prohibited to
Mohammedans, on the march
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Southern Phosphates.

The discovery of phosphate deposits
in Florida is matter of great import
ance to southern farmers who use large
and increasing quantities of this fer
tilizer. Combined with cotton meal
it makes an admirable fertilizer for
both corn and cotton. 1t is easily trans
ported and economically applied. 1t
is now making the light sandy lands of
south Alabama yield large and paying
crops. 1t has revolutionized farming
all over the south. Thus far South
Carolina has furnished the bulk of the
phosphates, producing last year 600,-
900 tons. The Florida article is said
to be superior to that of South Caro-
lima and as the increased supply must
lead to lower cost it will lead to a more
rapid development of agriculture in the
southern states than has ever been
known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
A Few Matrimonial DOn'ts.

Don't marry the young man who
leaves his mother to find her way home
as best she can on dark night, while,
without thought or word of apology
to the old lady, he looks after you.
One of these days. when the novelty is
worn off, he will leave you to 60 alone
as best you can, while he seeks his
selfish enjoyment at the club.
Don't marry man who curls scorn-
full lip when religion and the Bible are
spoken of, and who has all the mistakes
of Moses and the misdeeds of Solomon
at his tongues end. A copy of Inger
soils lectures on the parlor table, in
stead of the family Bible, is very poor
guarantee of happy family life.
Don't marry a man whose friends
smile at each other when his name is
mentioned, and say: well, we hope
he'll come out all ri ght. but he's sowing
few wild oats just now" Remem
Der that what is sown before marriage
is reaped after marriage. 1t will be
very awkward for you to be obliged tc
reap that crop one of these days; and,
if you marry him, you will have the
most OF it to gather in.
Don't marry man whose linen is
more spotless than his character, whose
shirt-collar is more infiexible than his
integrity, and whose necktie is the only
immaculate thing about him. Collars
and cuffs and neckties are all very we'll;
but they do not make up as a good hus
band, though they do very well on a
tailors dummy. Integrity of character
is as much more important than these
things than a man is of more import
ance in the world than dude.-Goldeal
Rute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

asked the traveller to alight and dine.
The Confederate leaped from his
horse, and in a moment was partaking
of an excellent meal with his new
friends.
The Imperalist Captain quietly asked
a good many questions, and Horton an
swered without reserve.
Like the country?n asked the Cap
tain.
Very much" replied Horton. 81
am going to settle here"
Yes, senior, | know that"
The American wondered how he
knew it, but said nothing.
you are young and enjoy life, and
will doubtless marry some day?" said
the Captain.
Undoubtedly" replied the young
man.
"Everythingi is uncertain these days, :"
said the Captain. ''Do not be too con.
fident."
The meal was over and the captain
was smoking. 1t struck the guest that
his hosts appearance had undergone a
singular change. He no longer looked
mild, but ferocious.
"What do you think of that treer'
asked the captain.
Horton made some mplimentary
remark, when the captain yelled:
''Glad it suits you, senior; you will
swing on it in five minutes!'
Half dozen men seized Horton and
bound him. The prisoner protested.
He said that he was a Confederate
soldier-an American-and had not
taken sides in Mexican affairs.
Il don't believe a word of it." said
the captain. You look like Yankee,
and all Yankees are against Maxi
milan. In five minutes you hangr'
The rush of a troop of cavalry and
the clatter of sabers interrupted the
conversation.
A troop of Austrian cavalry had gal
loped up to the very spot. Riding at
the head of the horsemen were Prince
Salm Salm and the Princess.
The prisoners heart gave wild leap,
but he did not have to speak.
The Princess spoke to her husband,
who gave Horton keen glance. Then
beckoned to the imperialist Captain
and gave him an order
In half minute Horton was free
and on his horse, facing towards Car
lotta, the Confederate colony.
'Gadn' he told his friends, ''it was q
close shave, but | am here. The
Princess, though, what a woman she
is; not bow-not a word of thanks"
Saved your neck" said Edwards.
''Enough!' cried Horton, III take
what I've got and be thankful
The Confederate never saw the
Princess again. He left Mexico be.
fore the downfall of the empire, and
when he read of the heroic part played
toward the last by that strange woman.
he said:
Well she was worth fighting for
Circus queen or not, she has shown her.
self worthy to be Princessm-W Wal.
lace P. Reed, IN atlanta Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
A Reasonable Suggestion.

Representative Allen of Mississippi
was requested the other day by one of
constituents-it was a colored friend
and brother''-to give him a recon-
mendation in writing by means of
which he hoped to secure situation as
Waterman or something equally i'm
portant. Mr.. Allen complied with
readiness, as he new the man to be ca
pable and trustworthy. In fact, the
certificate of character" was so excep-
tionally complimentary and set forth
Sambo's qualifications in such glowing
terms that, turning to Mr.. Allen, he
said:
Look heah, Marse Allen, can't you
glib me something to do you'self ON dat
recommendation?
1t took some time on the part of Mr..
Allen to explain to the colored friend
and brother that just now he possessed
not much 'infooence. p WashiaQton
Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Cured After Being Given Up.

At Ansonia. Conn, some old women
got together and cured child of men,
branous Group after the doctors had
given it up. The patient was thor
oughly wrapped up in fiannels, and his
head and throat were rubbed with
goose grease. A dose of the stuff, mixed
with vinegar was with with difficulty
forced down the chiid's throat. In a
short time he vomited up large por-
ton of mucus, and broke up the clog
ging matter in the throat. Being
placed in bed be soon went to sleep,
and the next day was playing about
the house, and appeared to be far from
diving
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Ants as Miners.

Speaking of minerals, an expert here
in Washington the other day told your
correspondent that probably the most
laborious, as well as the most regular,
mining for gems is done by the ants in
Arizona and Colorado. Either because
the ants want the pebbles as an outer
covering for their hills or because they
object to them inside, they frequently
make about their dwellings a glitter
ing spread of stones of all sorts, among
them amethysts, topazes, and other
valuable Jewels. People in the neigh
borhood where such ant works are car
ried on take the hint very often, and,
collecting the stones, send them to the
East, ususally to New York city, where
they are often sold at good prices
st. Louis Globe-DenlOcrdt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Quick Work.

And to think" said he,as he pressed
her little hand, Ito think that | never
saw you before tonight"
1t is sudden" she answered, ''but
them
Yes" he said, impulsively, lit is the
old. old. story-the old, old story of
love at first sight"
land added to that she gurgled,
my being a widow. boston Courier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

again it expanded as the pressure
diminished. and brought the battery
box to the surface uninjured. So sue
cessful was this device that not con.
tent with capturing deep-sea fish, the
prince and his assistants propose on
their next expedition to send down
Photographic apparatus and bring back
negatives of the bottom of the ocean, as
seen by the electric light.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Sponges.

Important banks of marine sponges,
including all the kinds most valued in
commerce, have been discovered on the
southern coast of Sicily. They extend
from fifteen to eighteen marine leagues
in length, and are from twenty to
thirty-one ellis in depth. Greeks and
Italians are fastening to the spot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

A Springfield (O.) baggage-handler
roughly jostled an elderly gentleman
and babe him get out of the way"
The elderly man was the superintend-
ent of the road and when he turned
around the baggage-man crawled be-
hind trunk and kicked himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

The Mexican government is encour-
aging the cultivation of rubber trees.
A company has recently planted 3Oo,-
900 in Chiapas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Old Beer.

Beer bottled in 1898 bv an English
firm was recently opened in London
restaurant and pronounced sound and
hearty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-06-06

Alliance, mounted, 300 strong, followed,
preceding the veteran infantry and the
volunteer organizations.
The military occupied positions in
line in order as their states seeded.
South Carolina came first, followed by
Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas,
North Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri.
Historical Incidents.
Many historical and sentimental Incl
dents were recalled by the parade Of the
Marylanders. They carried four his
toric flags, which have been in fifty
pitched battles and ninety engagements
from first to last, from first Manassas to
Appomatox.
The William and Mary college stu
dents carried standard that was the
flag of Virginia when she was British
colony. 1t greatly resembles the last
adopted Confederate flag. The union is
modelled after the British union jack,
and the field is white, except that at the
end are three red, white and blue bars.
On one side is Williamsburg, 1774."
On the other Raleigh; Cave"
The students of Washington and Lee
university wore the university cap
white and blue) and carried reed canes
with white and blue streamers. They
carried handsome banner It bears
the combined coat of arms of the fam
lies OF Washington and Lee. It is
maze OF university colors. and on it are
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-06-06

GEN. FITZHUGH LEE.
eating houses have been opened for the
occasion, but these proving wholly in
adequate to the requirements of the &C.
casion, it has been necessary for the cit
liens to exercise their proverbial hospi-
taiity, and large number of strangers
are finding accommodations at private
houses.
Last night every public hall was filled
with cots. Nearly 5000 Confederate
veterans slept on cotton ticking spread
over straw, the only bed that the COM
mittee on entertainment could provide.
The Military Ball.
The formal festivities were opened
last evening at the Richmond theatre
with military ball. The theatre had
been decorated for the occasion with an
elaborate display of flags and bunting.
From the center of the high ceiling was
swung a canopy of streamers in the
colors of Maryland and Virginia. The
same colors prevailed in the plush
drapery of the balconies. Along the
border of each of the balconies were the
coats of arms Of the Confederate states,
while between them hung banners of
plush. In the center Of the stage was
fountain half hidden from view in a
bower Of poisoning plants.
Against the stage drop in the real
stood a bust of Lee. On either side was
a stack of Confederate colors and beside
them the coats of arms Of Maryland and
Virginia. The boxes on either side Of
the stage were dressed in the Confeder
ate colors and the colors of Maryland
and Virginia.
Miss Mary Lee and Miss Mildred Lee,
daughters Of Gen. R. E. Lee, assisted in
the reception of the guests.
The Army of Northern Virginia met
in the hall of the house of delegates last
night and heard an address by Gen. E..
M. Low, Of South Carolina. The election
of officers for the ensuing year was then
held, after which the body adjourned to
Sanger Halle, and partook Of banquet
1t was the largest gathering of the asso-
citation since the war.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-06-06

GOV ., nv. ia.oi....-.cJ r-c"-s
Lee monument, arose and called the as
semblage to order.
Governor Mckinney said it was his
desire not to perpetuate animosity OF
excite bitterness of feeling in any por-
ton of this country, but to express the
love and alteration of the people of the
south for those who had fallen in their
behalf That feeling was unconquer.
able and eternal Amid all the southern
states there existed feeling of love fol-
the Confederacy. (Which" he said, ''is
now dead"
Governor Mckinney called attention
to the fact that all of the Confederate
\ states were represented in the gather.
ing. He named each state and the chief
s Representatives which it had sent to the
exercises. AS he named in succession
1 Reagan, Longstreet, Gordon, Holt.
Hampton and Johnston, each name was
sfgreeted with prolonged cheering.
After brief invocation by Rev.
I Charles Minnigerode, of the Episcopal
church, Governor Mckinney introduced
Gen EARLY as chairman of the meeting.
He was greeted with prolonged applause
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-06-06

and cheering Taking the gavel from
Governor McKinney's hand, Gen. Early
announced in few well chosen words
the orator of the occasion, Col. Archer
Anderson.
Col. Anderson's Address.
When the applause had subsidized, Col.
Anderson said:
Fellow citizens: A people carves its OWL
image in the monuments of its great men
Not Virginians only, not only those wht
dwell in the fair land stretching from thu
Potomac to the Rio Grande but all who bea1
the American name, may proudly consen,
that posterity shall judge them by the struc
ture which we are here to dedicate and crown
with heroic figure. For, as the Latin poei
said that wherever the Roman name ane
sway extended, there should be the sepulchre
of Pompeii. so today in every part of America
the character and fame of Robert Edward
Lee are treasured as possession for al
time.'
And if this be true of that great name
what shall be said of the circumstances
which surround us on this day of solemn
commemoration? That at the end of the frs
quarter of a century after the close of a stu
pendous civil war. in which more than 100O..
600 men struggled for the mastery during
four years of fierce and bloody conflict We
should see the southern states in complete
possession OF Jnelf local sell government, the
federal constitution unchanged, save as re.
spects the great issues submitted to the ar
bitrament of war, and the defeated party
whilst in full and patriotic sympathy with all
the present grandeur and imperial promise OF
a reunited country. still not held to renounce
any glorious memory, but free to heap honors
upon their trusted leaders, living or dead
all this reveals a character in which the
American people may well be content to be
handed down to history.
All this and more will be the testimony OF
the solid fabric we here complete. 1t will re.
call the generous initiative and unflagging
zeal of. those noble women of the south to
whom in large measure we owe this auspi
cious day. It will bearits lasting witness as
the voluntary offerings of the people. not the
governments, of the southern states; and
standing as perpetual memorial of our great
leader it will not less stand as an enduring
record u what his fellow citizens deemed
most worthy to be honored.
Virginia's HonOred SOffSa
1t is the singular felicity of this common
wealth Of Virginia to have produced two
stainless captains. The fame of the one, con-