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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
L. S. ST. P. & u. P.
New Line through Wyoming and
Idaho to the Pacific Northwest

This line is composed of the
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha and Union Pacific Rail
ways, and reaches more Far
Western Cities than any other line
as follows:
Haley, Boise City, Lewiston,
Moscow and principal Idaho
points.
Walla Walla, Colfax, Farming
ton, Rockford, Spokane Falls and
numerous Washington points.
Baker City, PendIeton, Portland
and principal Oregon points.
Ogden and Salt Lake City, the
largest points in Utah.
San Francisco, Los Angeles and
all California points from Mt.
Shasta to San Diego.
And this line also reaches Butte,
Anaconda and many other points
in Montana.
Also note that by this line
accommodations are furnished in
Pullman Family Sleeping Cars at
very low rates to holders of
second-class tickets going to
Washington, Oregon and Califor-
MIA.
When you get ready to go
West, before deciding upon your
route, call on agents of c., St. P.
M. & O. Rv., who will cheerfully
furnish rates and information
about through car service over
the "Lakc Superior, ST. Pail G.
Union Pacific Line" and connec
tons, or for pamphlets and map
address
T. w. TEASDALE.
Gen'l PassengerAgent, St. Paul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
The DESTROYER.

The development of torpedoes during
and after the civil war directed John
Eriesson's attention to the study of new
type of monitor, gun and p-oiectile. the
result of which was the launching, in 1873
of the torpedo boat, Destroyer. She is an
iron vessel, 100 feet long, II feet wide and
II feet deep, protected 10y wrought iron
breastwork of great strength near the bow,
and adapted to use a submarine gun of
l6-inch calibre, thirty feet long, the
muzzle projecting through an opening in
the seam near the bottom The intended
weight of the projectile is 1900 pounds,
including the explosive charge of 500
pounds of gun cotton. The boat is intend
ed to supersede more costly steam vessels,
to attack bow on and to discharge its pro-
Jectlle at distance of only 800 feet from
the vessel attached. The narrow beam.
almost total submergence and great speed
to be obtained in these boats would make
it difficult for a great ironclad to guard
against their approach, while it is claim
ed that the MEETINGS could not stop the
progress of such proiectile, and armor
plates two feet thick would be no pro-
lection from the SCATTERING effects of such
an explosion of gun cotton DIS the gun is
designed to carry. In her Captain Erics-
son believed that he had resolved the
problem of harbor defense for the United
States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
GREAT GAMBLING INIQUITY.
The Career of the Infamous Louisiana
Lottery at Last Approaching an End.

1t would seem, owing to republican eff
forts, the days of the Louisiana lottery, so
far as it is operated by the United States
government are numbered. At all events
the anti-lottery bill is given the first posi-
ton on the list. 1t has already been re,
ported favorably to the federal senate from
the committe on postoffices without amend
ment. There is understood 10 be no con-
siderable objection to the bill in the SEN
ate, although the probability is that some
of the democrats will raise constitutional
objection to the bill. 1t is curious fact
in connection with the efforts to suppress
the Louisiana lottery that the opposition
to the endOavors of the postoffice in this
direction and to all previous attempts in
congress have proceeded from democrats
The Louisiana lottery seems to be a polit-
ical institution in that state which the
democratic leaders are unwilling to relin-
qulsh. A few newspaper publishers have
endeavored to prevent the passage of this
bill In order to save the very profitable
advertising which they receive from the
lottery company. but it is due to the great
body of the press of the country to say
that they not only have not proposed the
bill but they have done all that they could
to secure its enactment. Louisiana men say
that it will be impossible for the lottery to
be conducted on the same profitable basis
that 1t has hitherto been if this bill shall
become law The bill as it stands would
not prevent newspapers from publishing
lottery advertisements providing they were
willing to depend on the express COM
panles Or some other agents than the
United States postotfice for the distribu-
ton of their circulation. Another objec
ton which has been urged by the friends
! of the bill to the measure now before the
/ senate Is that 1t is not strong enough in
that It does not prevent the introduction
| into the United States of foreign news
papers which may contain lottery adver-
| tlsements. The Joint is raised that If
will be possible for the lottery owners to
print newspapers directly across the north
/ ern or the southern border. and to place
these newspapers under foreign stamps in
| the mail addressed to the long list of pat
rons of which the lottery companies are
undoubtedly possessed, and by this means
under the protection of what Is called IN
ternational commercial law, they will be
able to reach the public through news
paper advertisements. An attempt viii
therefore be made to amend the bill as t.
foreign newspapers. This effort, however
was unsuccessful in the house, and it is
scarcely probable that the constitutional
| lawyers of the senate. who will find some
complication with foreign nations in any
proposition to enact provision of that
sort, would be willing to yield THEN
scruples to permit the incorporation of any
such exhibition in the anti-lottery act
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A lasso was flung across the stream, and
held on one side by the two engineers. and
on the other by tie 'vigilante, or gend-
arme, who accompanied the paymaster,
Ito prevent him running away with the
company money, as we used laughingly
to tell him. This taut cord served as a
hand-rail along the narrow plank. and by
means Of repeated journeys. and with in
cessant risk, the baggage was finally all
carried over, the mules loaded and saddl-
ed, and the journey resumed, Don Carlos
and his party leaving ME behind, for they
were well mounted on st1 ing horses
From Across the Andes" by Theodore
Child, in Harper's Magazine for Septem-
Der.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
W hat amen Means.
Youths Companion

Ernest, what does amen mean?' said
Philip to his older brother. who had
reach the wise age OF six.
at means mustn't touch it Philip was
the unhesitating reply.
Ernest" exclaimed the boys mother
who had overheard the question and answ-
er, why do you tell your little brother
that -
You told me so, mamma, answered
Earnest.
why, no; think what you are saying.
could not have told you that" cried the
astonished mother
But you did. mamma ! asked you,
and you said. Amen n cans musn t
touch it. returned the little boy. very
positively.
His mother was greatly puzzled until
she remembered that she had said, ''Alnen
means, so let it be-
Little Ernest, in his raids ON the work
basket. the books and the bric-a-brac, had
learned past doubt that ''let it be- means
musn't touch it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
To Stifle the Negro Vote.

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 15.-Hon. John
". Fewel was conspicuous speaker in
the constitutional convention now being
held here. He said in part that he had no
fear for the future of the white race of
Mississippi, as the history of the world
furnished abundant evidence that the An
Clio Saxon was able TO take care of himself
He realized that measures should be adopt
ed to insure the supremacy of the white
man and in face of the extraordinary pre-
ponderance eff negroes the difficulties in the
way were great and perplexing. The most
serious obstacle to an adjustment based up
on the plan reported by the franchise COM
mittee was presented by the fundamental
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Protection Against ToTnadoes.


When trying to escape from a tornado,
never run to the northeast, east, or south
east. Never take refuge in a forest or a
grove of trees. or near any object that
may be overturned by the wind. A frame
building is safer than one built of stone
The former is more elastic AMI holds to-
gether longer the latter goes down III the
first crash. and the debris is whirled into a
heap in the center of the foundation. In
a frame structure the cellar is the safest
place, but in brick or stone building it is
most perilous. In the former case the
debris is carried away from the foundation,
while in the latter instance the cellar is
filled with it, The tornado cave offers
absolutely security to life and limb and
no means of protection can replace it for
that purpose. As regards protection to
property, no building can be made sutfi-
GENTLY large. strong, high, or low, to re-
sist the force of the tornado's vortex.
There is no changing the path of the tor
nado by the employment of explosives, or
by anv artificial barrier. To contemplate
the dispersion of the cloud by the use of
any electrical contrlvance is also idle. All
buildings should be constructed as would
be done without the knowledge of the
tornado, and then protected " legitimate
insurance. Protection must be accomp-
lished by organized capital. the safety and
successful cooperation of many. The
writer strongly advocated this method of
protection during his tornado investiga-
tions in the west in 1879, and now several
million dollars worth of property are thus
insured every year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Crossing a Swollen River in the Andes.

After examining the works of the line in
the vicinity of Punta Negra, where | over
took the paymaster. Don Carlos, | started
off in his company to the next camp of
Vermeiito. which is 210O metres above the
level Of the sea. Here we spent the night
and the next morning, after adj
miring the grand black basaltic rocks that
render the scenery in these parts all the
more dismally impressive, We started, to-
gether with two of the engineers of the
camp. who volunteered to see Us safely
across the Rio Blanco, which was reported
to be dangerously swollen. When we
reached the bottom of the deep ravlne
through which this torrent flows, we found
the report TO be only too true. The water,
white as milk, was foamlng and dashing
over part of the narrow planks which had
been anchored across the stream below the
best fording-pace. After working an hour
at the risk of their lives, the two young
engineers. who were as agile as goats
one was Swede and the other an Italian
succeeded in raising one of the planks
foot. so that it could be crossed with COM
parative safety. the dash Of the water over
it remaining only about six inches. The
human element of the party then felt reas-
sured: but how would the mules get over?
The 'arrieros'' were IN state OF great agl-
tation. and the paymaster was anxious
about the thousands of dollars that he had
in his money bags However, every man
lent hand. The mules were unloaded,
and, With the aid of cries and whirling
lassos. they were driven into the turbulent
torrent. and waded or swan across brayely,
one only getting carried away for few
minutes, and losing a big piece of his flesh
against sharp bowlder. The next thing
was to carry over the baggage and saddles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
HIS INFLENIBLE ADHERENCE

to cause which he believed to be right
and his ncompromising determination to
persist in a contest that, at that time,
promised only defeat, proved his unselfsh
devotion to a noble purpose which he
placed above all considerations of person
al ambition. Then and since he has dis
played moral heroism which we do not
often find in public office. He was told by
those from whom he was accustomed to
receive advice that he could not be re-elect-
ed unless the Bennett law was renowned
and forsaken by the republican party. To
all he answered that he wOulInOt be COVER
nor at the cost of the abandonment of his
convictions of his duty. and that party
which refused to serve humanity in a cause
of this kind was unworthy of confidence
Sitting all prudential motives. he accepted
for his rule of action the sentiments
''When duty whispers, Lo thou must,
The brave replies, l can
Governor Hoard relations to the party
that has acknowledged his leadership is
wholly unique, and there is much that is
pathetic IN his frequent appeals for the
states protection of little children. for the
unborn, Tor those even who are yet uncalled
from the unknown, resting as it We're, In
the still bosom OF nature, for the infu-
ence of that increased intellectual and
moral force that will come from compulsory
education, will reach down the ages, and
unnumbered millions who are to-day only
as possibilities will hereafter come to find
life's burdens lighter, its duties palmer.
and its achievements greater because of
the conditions we may now provide to
secure richer heredity of moral tenden-
cies and intellectual apptitudes In this
contest into which Governor Hoard has
been drawn during the past six months
with his own friends, with the democratic
party, with the bigotry of the church
and with the Indifference of careless anc
minimizing people, he has combated with
surprising success every difficulty furnish
ING. another illustration of the truth of the
saying. The hour brings forth the man.
Besides his conspicuous ability, he ha
shown to excellent advantage the unselfsl
and heroic traits of his character. H,
stands to-day the best representative O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A large percentage of persons afflicted
with sun-strokes are those addicted to the
use of liquor. Drinking men are very IL
able to be Frustrated by the heat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

Surprising as it may seem, Mr. Glad
stone is now addressing large audiences
every evening in the Atheneum, Mel
bourne, on the other side of the globe
The monograph into which the G. 0. NJ.
spoke the message to Lord Darlington
that was recently reproduced is exhibited
there every night, and repeats the liberal
leaders words with fidelity and fpish.
"Mr. Gladstones' voice." says one of the
Melbourne reporters, was sonorous, and
carried an oraterical swing and force that
was highly impressive" During the same
entertainment the phonogragh sings J. L.
Tooie's - 'Orrible Tale. " with an amusing
pendant 1t seems that Toole wound up
the ditty with the query. How will that
do?" addressed to friend standing by,
and not intended for the photograph at
all. But the instrument recorded his
spoken words, and now roll them off quite
naturally at the end of his song
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Raskin's Domestic Romance.

When john Ruskin was young and
ready famous, he was one evening at a
party in London, when a lady showed
him beautiful girl who, she said, ought to
become his wife
Ruskin was too enamored of beautiful
IN art not to fail in love with beautiful
human creature, said the critics.
when, few months later, he married the
gnl.
He gave her magnificent home, and
admired her and hoped that she would be
through life his idle companion. His
friends say that he adored her. But wo-
men want something more than alteration.
they want love-
When John Ruskin brought Millais, the
painter, to the house, and asked him to
paint his wife s portrait, Millais was then,
as he is now, man of superb physique.
with hon-li-e glance and tremendous
length and breadth of limb. While he
was painting the portrait he fell in love
with his friends wife; and the wife? ?
Did she not reciprocate the passion which
lhe had inspired?
John Ruskin, with his far seeing eyes,
saw the unfolding of this romance, which
might become a tragedy, and he took the
heroic course.
When he found that his wife did not
love him, without any accusation or blame
and there was ground for none-he
secured divorce, then walked into church
one morning with his late wife and Millais,
and stood by while they were married
This was heroic, and it was like the grand
spirit which has animated John Ruskin s
breast
The painter, NIillais has become the
leading artist in England, and has been
knighted. Lady Millais's faultless beauty
is one of the charms of London society.
Neither of the two forgets how Ruskin
helped them,9 even after they were mar
ried, on the way up the hill to fame and
fortune: Lady Millais has posed for her
husbands most famous pictures. 1t is
her face that is represented in THE
Huguenot Lovers, now in the Wander
bilt collection in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

Fast Mail Limo with vestibuled Trains ~
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul ana
Minneapolis.
Trans-Continental Route between Chicago
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific Coast
Great National Route between Chicago. Kan
sas City and st. Joseph, Mo.
800 Miles of Road reaching ali principal
points IN II inois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, lovs
Missouri and Dakota
For maps, time tables, rates OF passage ant
freight. etc. apply t- the Arrest station agent Of
the CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILwAf
or to any Railroad Agent anywhere in the Wos'~
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-16
DULUTH SOCIAL.

Mrs. CIV. Clark has returned to Han
cock, Mimi.
Mrs. S. Gelhaar has gone to Kansas
City for short stay.
Miss Shaplcigh. of CrookSton, is Wis
iting Mrs. II. G. Helm.
Mrs. Nj. j. Peppard of Marquette, is
stopping with friends here.
Mrs. G. L. Neill and family left Fri
day for lengthy tour in the East.
Col. Thomas Cuilyford and bride have
returned from bridal trip to Florida.
Miss Mamie Hughes Is home from st.
aeneyleve academy, at Harrisburg, Pa
Mrs. Wen Brotherton, who has been
visiting friends in ST. Paul, is back
again.
Mrs. q. ID. Scott entertained a number
OF young people with social Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. G. ". Jones, of Fort Wayne,
Ind, is visiting with her son, Charles
E. Jones.
Mrs. George c. Greenwood and
daughter are back from long Michi-
gan visit.
Mrs: William White and son, of Min
neapolls, are guests of Mrs. John PAN
ton, On East Third street.
A'Si.etti osilo III liio TIIrdlGS- OI re n
Zance" are taking up great deal of
tlme OF the young musical people.
Mrs. j. f. Gordon and husband have
comfortably settled on Sixth avenue
west.
Mrs. J. J. Early has returned with her
husband from short wedding trip, and
is domiciled at the st. Louis until
spring.
An even dozen of weddings of more
or less social Importance have taken
place here and in West Duluth during
the week.
Miss Nellie Murray, of Duluth, is
stopping with her uncle, Hon. Thomas
Murray, member of the Dominion par
lament, in Toronto.
Mrs. Thurlow Abel gave a tea and
progressive euchre party Thursday
evening at Lakeside. Mrs Robbins and
Mr.. Van Bergen captured first prizes.
The reception to Bishop McGoIrick by
Mr.. ard Mrs. n. j. Miller was leading
social event of the week. 1t took place
wednesday evening. About 200 were
present.
Miss Seldom. of 119 West Second
street, was pleasantly surprised Thurs
day evening by a large number of
friends, the occasion being birthday
anniversary.
Al the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
;: Woodbridge. Friday evening, James
II. Lakin, of West Union, To-, and Miss
Helen nj. Sabin, of this city, were mar
RED, Rev. e. NJ. N0yes performing the
ceremony. There were about twenty
intimate friends of the bride present.
The daughters of Mr.. Lakin and Mrs.
SabIn stood by the parents during the
ceremony. A wedding supper was
served and Mr.. and Mrs. Lakfn left for
Oakland, Cal, on the evening train.
Mrs. Lakin leaves many friends, made
during her three years residence here.
Albert E. Quinn. editor of the Clouuet
Pine Knot, and Miss Nettie j. Pearce,
daughter of James Pearce, the we'll
known contractor, were married Tu s.
day evening at the First Methodist
church. About 200 friends of the bride
and groom We're present. Rev. DIR.
FORBES, of ST. Paul. performed the SIM
pie Methodist ceremony. He was as
sisted by Rev. c. S. HI. Dunn. pastor of
the church. The young couple were ac-
companled by John P. Barkdoll, who
acted as best man. and Miss Lillian
Clark. who was maid of honor. The
bride was plainly attired in a travelling
dress of brown. After the ceremony
they received the congratulations of
their friends and took the train for st.
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