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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26

speaking of woman's fear Of bur-
glars, [ have wife whose chief anxiety
in life is lest one of the many doors or
windows of our home may be insecurity
fastened as to permit fell fend to enter y
So said Henry Litchmen, a Boston COM
mercial traveller, at the Palmer House last
evening. Several times during the day
she will leave her sewing or book on
the second floor and make a personal in
vestigation of the doors and windows of
the cellar and the first floor And let me
tell you, woe betide the individual who
may be responsible for offering, even
though purely unintentional, the means
of entrance to an unlawful intruder At
night never will she retire until she has
seen to all the fastenings, and if any of
the household happens to be out late when
that member has returned she will steal
out of bed and go down stairs to see if he
has shut and locked the door.
"Well, few days ago she Lad occas-
ion to go out, and, it being the hired girl s
day out and no one home, she was loath
to leave the house. But she had to do so,
and after securing everything and locking
the door she departed, feeling sure that
all was safe. As she thought might be
the case, returned before she did, | had
no key with me, but needed none,
for, thoughtful little woman that she was,
she had prepared for just such an emer-
gency by pinning to the door a paper on
which | read: Dearest Harry, the house
is all locked up, but you will find the key
under the mat. I'll be back soon. P. S.
If you 60 out before | come be sure to
lock the door and leave word where |
can find the key"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
Mr.. vaux' Dance with Queen Victoria.

1t is averred by those who witnessed
Mr.. Vaux' performance on the occasion
that while he danced we'll there was no
relish of effete royalty in his movement.
He struck out in regular democratic punch
eon-hoor, sum-in-the-stump-fashion,
and there was veritable fourth of July
gimme-iiberty sound in the clatter of his
heels and toes as he forwarded and backed,
swung corners. and did the grand right
and left. There was a suggestion of
topling dynasties and crumbling crowns in
the way Mr.. Vaux pigeon-winged, bucked,
and shuffied in the presence of royalty
and in the midst of proud nobility of
Britain capital When he swung his
partner there was an unmistakable wrist
movement, which gave her royal majesty
to understand what would happen if the
British lions tail should ever get into his
sinewy hand.-Nsshville American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
i Matter Of Interest to Travellers.

Tourists, EN- grants and mariners find thai Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is q medicinal safeguard
against unhealthful influences, upon which they
can implicitly rely, since it prevents the effects
that an unhealthy climate, vitiated atmosphere,
uraccusomed or unwhoesome diet, bad water or
other conditions unfayorabe to health, would
" land in iatitudes adjacent to the equator, il
especially useful as a preventive OF the febrile
mFlaints and disorders OF the, stomach, liver
and bowels, which are apt 10 attack natives Of the
temperate zones sojourning or travelling in such
regions, and is excellent protection against the
influence of extreme cold, sudden changes of
temperature, exposure TO damp or extreme fatigue
1t not only prevents intermittent and remitIent
fever, and other diseases of a maarial type, but
eradca1es them, fact which has been notorious
for years past i'll North and South America,
countries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
THE WAYS OF wICKEDNESS
The wrong Route Through Life is Rough
and Runs to the Deuce


and Runs to the Deuce.
The ways of vice and politics seldom
lead to length of days or increase, says a
New York correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer. Tweed died poor. Aaron
Burr, who was the first man to get bank
charters at Albany and do a large lobby
trade as Legislator, Was barely kept out of
the poor-house in the last twenty years of
his life IN this city by plying women.
Here is Harry Hill, who kept a dance
house den, and was himself an athlete,
said to be in want because the police,
under instructions, broke his occupation
up. He used to swing the Indian clubs
himself, and was a champion wrestler He
thought he had vested rits in New York,
and AL the politicians on his side. They
closed him out, and soon his fine place on
Flushing Bay, where he had games on
Sunday for MS private delegation. went to
the Sheriff. Old age and coarse pursuits
Ill consortS with each other. Years ago
used to see Jem Ward, once champion of
England, think sitting in the midst of
a pubic house. PERFECTLY senile, dressed
like sailor for the purpose of attracting
customers. John Morrissey was a mem
Der of Congress and State Senator. and at
one time controlled half of the power of
the city Of New York. and yet he died
without any means, and | understand his
wife is living in real poverty in Saratogas.
Now and then | catch sight of lobbyist
whom | have seen in Washington, wear
ing poor clothes and looking hopeless.
Or perhaps coming around the hotels to
see if he can borrow a flyer from some
statesman whom he once served with
smiles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.

Bizzy boddys are like ants; Always in a
great hurry about nothing.
One great reason viii every body likes
the Falls ov Niagara so much IL, bezauze
no one can make one like it.
There IL some hope ov man who IL
wicked but not weak.
Debt IL like any other kind ov trap
-eazy enuff to get into, but hard enuff
to get out ov.
There is no kind of hattery so power
full, so subtle, and at the same time so
agreeable az Difference.
Bare necessitys will support life no doubt,
so will the works support a watch; but they
both want greesing once in while jist a
leetle.
Philosophy il a very good kind ov a
teacher, and you may. be able tew live
by it, but you cant live on it. Hash will
tell
Lazyness weighs eighteen ounces to the
pound.
The history ov life is tew hope and be
disappointed the viktory IL to never say
die"
The way tew fame IL like klimb1ng
great pole; there aint but few kan do it,
and even then it don't pay.-New York
Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26

NEVER IN the history of any state has
there been sucn condition of affairs as
now exist in Louisiana. The great history
fight will soon come to a climax and it
will be known which is the stronger, the
influence of money lavishly expended or
honesty and loyalty to the best interests of
the public. The contest has been COM
phcated by the appearance on the scene of
officers of some of the heaviest corpora
tons in the state, who are supporting the
demand of the lottery company on the
ground that its annual contribution will
largely decrease the rate of taxation.
There is not even the semblance of decency
in the methods of the lottery men. They
are openly attempting to bride Legislators
and buy them out and out by the offer Of
large sums of money. Many of these
legislators are so poor that in their. eyes IA
thousand dollars has something more than
ordinary proportions, When PROPOSE
ton is made to one of these men to vote
for the lottery in consideration of the pay
went of $4,000, or even more it will re-
luire the sturdiest moral character and
the most determined purpose to withstand
the temptation. The men who in the face
these over-powering influences persist
their fight against this colossal fraud
deserve the highest eulogy as moral
heroes. The nation will soon know
whether honor or dlshonor prevails in
Louisiana. There is a glimmer of hope in
the fact that in spite of the great amount
of money at their disposal and their free
use of it the lottery managers are not con
fident of success. Such bare-faced cor
ruption, such traficking in personal char
acter. was never heard of before The
corporation that Will countenance and
practice it deserves to be wiped out of ex-
Istence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26

calling upon the President for copies of the
correspondence between this Government
and Great Britain respecting the British
Regulation requiring cattle imported from
the United States to be slaughtered at the
port of entry.
The Finance Committee OF the
Senate on Wednesday. by strict
party vote, instructed Chairman
With amendments. Among the changes
made by the commirtec in the bill is the
removal of works of art from the free list
and making them dutiable at 80 per cent. ad
vaiorem The $500 limitation as the
value of clothing person may bring into
the United States is stricken out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26

was getting rich as riches are counted
there.
Casati. though bound hand and foot.
managed tc escape one dark night. and
for three days he wandered almost naked
and without morsel of food until he
reached the lake. The entire country to
the lake is under kebba Rega's sway. and
the white man did not dare to show him.
self in any village. A few of Casati's at
PENDANTS escaped with him, and one of
them, finding a native canoe, padded
across the lake and brought Emin in his
steamer to the relief of the starving
party.
Caasti's great grief on this occasion was
the loss of all his note books Il am
wofully oppressed" he wrote, ''by the
loss of all my notes. The work of so many
years vanishes like smoke'' It was indeed
great loss. Though his chief business
was to study the commercial possibilities
of the countries he visited, he lost no OPP
portunity to explore their geographical,
chronological, and other scientific aspects
Fortunately he had sent home a good deal
of material; and now after ten years in
central Africa he is about to enjoy a we'll
earned rest in his native land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN.-The senate original
package bill was under consider
alton Before the house judiciary committee
today. So far the proceedings have been
confined to a critical analysis of the ex-
listing laws, supreme court decisions and
constitutional provisions, and the indi-
cations are that several sessions of the
committee will be consumed
The house Committee on Foreign AT
fairs has practically decided to report fav
orally the Senate concurrent resolution
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
A Good Memory.

.sHow far back can you remem Der. Bob
by?" asked his uncle. Well. said Bob,
Il can remember when | dld't know how
to play marbles. No further back
than that?" ''Oh, yes; | can remember
when couldn't remember at all. "-Har-
per's Bazar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
Major A. s. Kimbal1 Charged with NegH-

Tucson, A. T.. June 18.-The trial by
court martial of Major A S. Kimball ..
S. A, chief quartermaster of the depart
ment of Arizona, on the charge of negll-
gence in the execution of a lease for off ce
at Tucson. commenced yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
Prosecution Was Closed.

CINCINNATI, June 23.-The posecution
of President Means and Vice President
Decamp, of the defunct Metropolitan bank,
was closed today. A Nolle prosque was en-
tered in each indictment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
Shorthand Language.
New York Sun.


''One col, he brusquely announced, as
he entered gents furnishing store on up
per Broadway.
Cert, = replied the girl in attendace.
as she took down a collar and wrapped it
up.
Much?'' he queried, as he toyed with a
silver piece.
Quar- DOL" she answered, as she gave
him the change.
20. K, he said, as he turned away.
'Ta-la, she replied as she went back
to finish waiting upon an old man who
had been looking at neckties.
What sort O language do you call
that?" he asked.
Shorthand, sir
''Oh, that S it! Sort O saves your breath,
doesn' t it?''
Course
well, I don't think I could ever get
used to It at my age. | don't express
enough
'.How?"
Why land O. love, | want to say to you
that III wear one of my suspeuders
around my neck for a tie before I'll pay
SO cents for such shoddy affairs as these.
How could you express all that in three or
four words -
4 can do it in one, she replied,
''How?'
Cit"
And he ambled.
That reaction against popular educa-
ton has set in is becoming apparent
through concurrent testimony from many
quarters The latest of the world s great
est statesman to deprecate its influence is
Prince Bismarck. Over-education, Bis
marck says, has led to dissatisfaction and
disappointment in Germany-to disaffec-
ton and conspiracy in Russia. Even in
the United States the beneficial effects of
the public school system do not go unques-
toned, although with us over-education is
scarcely as yet to be regarded as one of the
crying evils of the times.
1t IS easy enough to understand the
cause of complaint in countries like Ger
many and Russia. In both countries
education has been looked upon as the
imperial road to office, but unfortunately
there are not offices enough to go round.
This naturally creates dissatisfaction or
even disatfection as the result of disap-
pointment Il may be doubted, however,
whether even Prince Bismarck would be
In favor of lowering the standard or de-
creasing the opportunities for obtaining
the higher education. The evils that Bis
marck sees or thinks he sees will in time
correct themselves.
In the United States the problem is en-
tirely different, although the practical re-
suits are much the same. The standard
of education in the public schools is not
high-even in our colleges and universities
It is not high enough. But even with us
there is such a thing as over-education.
Our college graduates are too apt to look
to purely intellectual pursuits as means
of support instead of turning to the trades
or to business. Even those equipped only
with common school education are prone
to be dissatisfied with the commonplace
duties of life. The result in nine cases
out of ten is disappointment. When oul
learned blacksmiths" are willing to be
blacksmiths still, their learning will not
hurt them, but if they insist upon becom-
ing blacksmiths in the literary workshops
they must expect to earn less than black
smiths pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26

!SeHote.-Sen. Walcott made powerful
argument IN favor of the silver bill. At
its conclusion he was highly complimented
by the senators.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
bate on several subjects. but no special
action was taken on any measure.

H0use.-Ihe most Of the day was taken
up III discussing the action of the speaker
in referring the silver bill to the COM
mittee on coinage. The speaker was sus-
tanned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-26
SATURDAY, June q.

Senate-Sen Morrill, presented several
petitions for a duty of g pound on to-
bacco, and several Che said, all emanating
from one firm in Ohio, and sent out for
signatures against the increase on tin
plate The session was consumed in de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-07
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A Woman Kills One of Her Children and
 Cuts Her Own Throat.

SutD A0E OWn 1hEO0Ls
 PHILADELPHIA, Nov. "A terrible trag. edy is reported from West Philadelphia. A mother, undoubtedly crazy on re- hgion, killed one of her children. at tempted to murder another, and then tried to end her own life.
 The woman's name was Mrs. Joseph Lambrecht, and her husband is in the employ of the Philadelphia Traction Com. pany. Mrs. Lambrecht called her husband to breakfast about o'clock, and after he finished the meal he started for his work. He had barely left his home when his wife caught up large butcher knife, and brandishing it over her head, ran from one room to another, muttering incoherently and declaring that she wanted to go to heaven.
 Mary, her six-year-old daughter, had come down stairs to bid her father good by, and she was the first of her seven children whom the crazy mother saw. Catching the little child up in her arms she forced the child's head back, and then deliberately drew the knife across her throat Then she dropped the little one to the floor and made her way to the room occupied by herself and hus- band, and in which her six-months-old babe was lying asleep in the bed. She quickly drew the knife across the infants throat and then called to the neighbours for assistance. When they arrived the babe was dead and the mother lay beside it with gaping wound in her throat.
 Mrs. Lambrecht died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-07
WASHINGTON TOPICS
< Variety of Reasons for the
 Result of Tuesday.
THE FARMERS CLAIM.
Ire All'auoe Secretary Givss Warning
 to Both Parties.

Senator Corman's Sentimants-Republi
 cans Explain the Defeat-Two Possible
 Presidential Tickets for '92-The Presi-
 dent Pardons a Deserter Very Few
 Prominent Statesmen at the Capital.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Now that the results of the election are fairly known, the question of what caused the defeat is being discussed by politicians of all par ties in the city, and the reasons given are many and varied.
 Secretary Rittenhouse of the Farmers Alliance party says that the result is all due to that organization, and that be- cause the farmers voted the Democratic ticket this year it is no criterion that they will do so in the next. He says that if the Democratic do not increase the volume of currency they will receive the same kind of treatment in 1892. He further claims that if the two great par ties do not give the farmers what they desire the farmers will elect their own House and Senate in 1892.
 The Democrats attribute their victory solely to the Elections bill and to the Mckinley bill. Senator German voiced these sentiments in an interview to-day, but in conclusion, when he was asked by a reporter whether he believed thls Vlc- tory would be lasting, and if it would give the Democrats the next President, he replied that if they were cautious ard conservative they might expect a long lease of power.
 The Republicans generally lay their defeat to the fact that the importers ad- vanced the prices immediately upon the passage of the Mckinley bill without any just cause, and that therefore Republi- cans did not have time to explain this in crease in prices before election day arrived The President and those mem bers of the Cabinet in the city naturally decline to discuss the outcome, and there were but few other prominent leaders hara
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-07
STILL IN DOUBT.
Both Parties Claiming the New Hamp-
 shire LcHislaturP.

Both Parties Claiming the New Hamp-
 shire Lcgislatuxe.
 CONCORD, N. H., Nov. 7.-Returns from all but nine small towns give Futile, Rep, for Governor, 40,5SG; A.nsden, Dem., 10000; Fletcher, Pro-, !, = The Republicans have elected Co ors in the Sd and 4th Districts, and ..., Demo crats carry the 9th. Both clai-A the 1st. There is no choice in the 2d.
 The Republicans claim 13 Senators and concede eight to the Democrats, with no choice in the remaining three. The Democrats claim 10, concede 12 to the Republicans, and say there is no choice in the other two. The Republicans claim 10 to 20 majority in the House, and the Democrats claim from 3 to 16.
 The result will hinge upon the question of admission of members elected under the new census apportionment and "classed towns'' where population has decreased. A good deal depends upon the course taken by the Republican clerk of the last House, who makes up the roll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-07

Neckwear is neckwear this season. The day is gone by when every man wore black tie, or thought 25 cents enough to pay for a scarf. Now we can't get them too bright or too expen- sive. The richest silks and satins are what sell and they are elegant, large puffs and ascots, wide knots and 4-in- hands that fill the space from collar to vest. They liven up a dark suit and put on the finishing touch. You don't know how much better a rich, hand some scarf will rake you look until you try it. We have gone into neck wear heavy this season, carry nearly double our usual line. We have all ways had the reputation of being head quarters for these goods. This year we beat all past records.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-11-07
A DESPERADO SHOT.
Ex-Mayor Cottrell Meets His
 Doom ill Alabama.
KILLED BY A CHIEF OF POLICE.
He Insulted the Official and Challenged
 Him to Fight Duel.

Perforated With Buckshot From a
 Double Barrelled Gun-CrOwds Watch
 Him Die on the Sidewalk-He Had Been Drinking HeavIly-His Reign of
 Terror at Cedar Keys, Florida.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 7.-At Il a. m. Chief of Police A. s. Gerald shot and instantly killed William w. Cottrell of Cedar Keys, Florida. The shooting oc- cured in front of the office of the Chief of Police. Cottrell was shot twice with a double-barreled shot gun, one load taking effect in his body and the other through the face, entering on the left cheek and passing out through the eye, tearing the eyeball out.
 Cottrell had been in the city several days and was drinking. Last night he was arrested on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. He was afterwards released, but left police headquarters in- dignant and vowing vengeance against the police and particularly Gerald.
 Challenge from CottrelI.
 Gerald's friends went to him and told him Cottrell was looking for him, and cautioned him not to go on the streets as they feared meeting between the two. Gerald remained in his office, and some time during the morning received chal- lenge from Cottrell to fight & duel. The chief paid no attention to the challenge, but remained at the office till Cottrell, accompanied by a friend, rode up to police headquarters at II o'clock, when the shooting occurred.
 Crowds Watch Him Die.
 The crowd soon gathered around his form as it lay in front of the police office. His feet and body lay upon the sidewalk, while his head and shoulders lay upon the platform of the city scales. The first shot passed through his body, and the second through the face, either of which would have proved fatal. He was still gasping when the crowds began gather ing. His right hand pocket was turned half outside indicating that he had his hand in his pocket when he approached the chief of police. A gold-headed cane lay by his side.
 Chief Gerard, soon after the shooting, entered his office, and passing out the rear door, got in buggy and was driven to the sheriff's office, where he gave him self up.
 A coroner's jury of inquest was em- panelled to investigate the killing, and gave a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
 The Cedar Keys Sensation.
 Cottren was one of the most widely known men in the country. He created 8 sensation about 12 months ago at Cedar Keys, Fla, by terrorizing Federal custom house officials and the citizens of that place. He fled from there to Londes County, in this State, where he had many relatives and friends. He was of one of the best families in Alabama, and when sober was regarded as an ex- cellent citizen, but when under the in- fiuence of drink was reckless and des- perate. He was married eight months ago to daughter of Congressman Hen derson of North Carolina