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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
TRAINING THE IMAGINATION.
How the Novel Brings Different Classe
Of Int

How the Novel Brings Different Glasses
of Society Into Sympathy.
There is something pathetic, not Who'll
ly sad, in the thought of the poor boy or
girl who finds delight in fictitious annals
in high life. Boy and girl put them
selves respectively in the place of hero
and heroine. They are richly dressed,
and in marble halls they taste the sweets
of elegant leisure, of power and praise.
Nothing is either good or bad but
thinking makes it So" and imagination
has no cage Poverty is beguiled Of its
sting, toll is Hghtened and ennui gives
way to round of noble pleasures and
dramatic scenes, until the curtain falls
upon bafled villainy and triumphant
virtue.
Those humble readers are not troubled
by the doubts and cavilings of the ex-
acting realist. They are happy in that
they can take so much for granted. If
they have not had the real thing they
think so, and so far as they are con-
cerned is it not all the same? But high
life would know low life. too. Scholars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Excessively Polite.

1t is well to be always polite, but there
ere times when it is better to be natural
than to attempt the elaboration of social
courtesies. The safest rule in any case
is to be simple and do the obvious thing;
this will not only be most sincere, but
will often save one from appearing ride
ulous.
A gentlemen who wished to give pleas
ure to a young lady Of his acquaintance,
Miss Mott, arranged a boating party in
her honor. The guests were chosen with
her approval and everything was done
to her liking.
Unfortunately the wind proved treach-
erous, and about the middle of the day
the party found themselves becalmed on
a sea which rose and fell in the long
ground swell that is sure to prove too
much for all but experienced sailors. 1t
was not long before most of the party
We're i'll, Miss Mott being one of the
first to succumb. She lay in wretched
heap on the deck of the yacht, refusing
to be moved, her hair in disarray and
able misery.
Il am so sorry that you are i'll, Miss
Mott" the host said. ''When | wish to
give you pleasure again will not pro-
pose a water party"
With a supreme effort Miss Mott
raised her CHASTITY face, about which the
hair struggled, wet with the sweat of
agony. An attempt at smile showed
itself on her white lips.
'Oh. am having perfectly lovely
time she said feebly.
The earnestness with which she spoke
was too much for the gravity of her
companions and, sick or well. they burst
into laugh, which so overcame Miss
Mott that she fell to weeping bitter
tears.-Youth's Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Proud of His Work.

There is story told of a French poet
who inquired of friend and fatterer
what he thought of his last work. 81
have arrived at the fifteenth canto,' he
replied with enthusiasm. and think
there is nothing more beautiful and har-
monious in the language. Pardon
me, there is one thing" said the poet.
''Ah, perhaps you mean Chateaubriand's
Atala?' Certainly not. | mean my
sixteenth canto. San Francisco Argo-
naut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Scasonabie at Any Fate.

"Ah, like this snowr'
"Yes?"
eyes, ic7eed.''
GOOD day for umbrellas
"On the contrary, a good day for snow
shovels. The trade thus far in snow
shovels has been backward for two sea-
sons. As a large wholesale grocer, my
cellar has been stored with several tons
of snow snovels for the past two seasons.
Now it begins to look as though we
could raise the wind and the snow with
EN-"
"But suppose the present blizzard
doesn't hold out?'
''What then? Why, sir, nothing on
earth, especially in Michigan, can beat
the ingenuity Of wholesaler. Why
why-hem-why. we'd just get out those
forty gross of fly screens we have in the
cellar and rush EN- at half of"-Detroitt
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Writing ON Birch Bark.

A postofice clerk of sixty years ago
tells us that in those days it was COM
mon circumstance fo. men in the log
ging swamps in winter to write letters
to their friends ON birch bark. They
took small quantity Of copperas with.
them, and by sleeping maple bark with
it made very good quality of ink, and
used the quilts CT the partridge or crow
for pens.-Brunswick (Me.) Telegraph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
No Brains to Speak OF.

Dudley Canesucker went into a res
taurant on Broadway and gave an order
for some fried calls brains. After he
had waited almost half an hour, Dudley
said to the waiter:
"Well, what about the calls brains?"
The waiter shook his head and init
mated that the outlook was gloomy.
whats the matter with my brains?'
''There amt any, that's all, replied the
waiter, looking at Dudley sadly.-Texas
Siftings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Horses in Dark Stables,

1t is suggested that the sight of horses
is injured by keeping the animals in
dark stables, and thus when the harness
is put on them, and they are suddenly
brought out to the light, the pupils of
the eyes are suddenly and painfully con-
tracted, and d repetition of such treat
lnent is very injurious. Owners Of horses
who would resist meeting and vending
the light and air" to themselves should
not impose on their faithful horses. 1t
is very easy to have well lighted and
well ventilated stables.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
StOD and THINK.

A New Yorker worth $25, 100000 says
he took the most comfort when his
wealth counted up about half million.
A man with million can take all the
comfort that one with $75,000,00G can
buy. and he has only one-seventy fifth of
the cares and anxieties. Stop, young man
stop at million.-Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Nothing but q Workman.

Il was at the exhibition of the "Ange-
lus." Two refined looking women sat
in the alcove looking at the picture.
Said one to the other in all sincerity, 81
think it is a pity that Millet did not
choose more refined subjects" Then,
after a pause, But then, of course, he
was nothing but a workingman him.
selfr'-Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Niohts, mr. Mcruinps' NIiIkinps,

Mr.. F. D. Curtis said in reply to
query asked at the New York Dairy
,chool that the milk that has been in
the udder the shortest time IS the best
milk. He said that more and better
milk can be got by milking cows oftener,
say three times day. We stimulate
the flowing of the milk toward the udder.
Rapid and strong milking will also
stimulate the secretion.
OF INTEREST TO BEEKEEPERs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Do They Crack?

Do your toe joints crack as you move
about in your stocking feet? If so don't
think of going into the burglar business.
The successful burglar has crackless
joints, and he can catch hold of would
be sneeze and hold it back until more
fitting OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Chinese PLAYS.

No manuscript is written of the plays
produced at the Chinese theatre. A
synopsis of incident is prepared, and the
stage manager stands at the entrance
and instructs the actors as they go upon
the stage in regard to what they are to
do. but leaves the entire dialogue for
them to extemporize. -Boston Tran
Scriot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Prominent Apiarists' Opini ons the
Spacing of the Combs.

Numbered with other interesting ques-
tons discussed at the last meeting of the
international Beekeepers' association was
the much vexed one of how far to space
combs. Consideration was first given to
the natural space between combs. While
some of the members present were of the
opinion that the bees followed no rule in
spacing the combs, the majority appeared
to hold that the preference of bees in
natural state was one and half inches
Ernest r. Root made the statement
that the average found In natrra Was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05

Fleet street journalism has increased
by leaps and bounds in recent years. In
1915 there were thirty-fve newspapers
and periodicals published in Fleet street,
three of them dailies; in 1890 there were
more than 300. and eleven of them dai-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
A Foolish Tdea

Caller-What do you think Of the Ber-
lin idea Of uniforming reporters?
American Editor-Put reporters in
uniform? NONSENSE! Uniformed report
ers would be Of no more use in detecting
crime than so many policemen.-New
York Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
At Crai~-Y-NOS.

Slgnor Nicolini-Is you vera seek,
me lofe?
Adelina-Verra seek.
S. N.-What does re doctaire he say?
.A.-Zat my voice is gone-a forever-a a..
IS. N.-But you will gift one more fare
wella tour in re grand United States-a?
A.-Certainlee. Wy not? Pittsburg
Bulletin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
In the wear 1900 chi

In the year 1900 chimneys were scarce
ly known in England. Only one was
allowed in a religious house, one in
manor house and one in the great hall
of a castle or lords house, bat in other
houses the smoke found its way out as
II cOuld
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
A DiSagreeabIe Prospect.

Borrowed - I'm not rich, | know,
James, but it's birth and breeding, don't
you know, that enable me to shine in
society.
James--Yes, sir: but your coat will
soon shine more than you'd if you don't
get new one.-Munsey's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
An khsoIute Necessity.

Mrs. Neutrality-suspicious., my love, was
it necessary to spend fifteen minutes in
bidding Harry goodnight?
Dora furtively rearranging arumpied
collar)-Yes, mother, it was clear case
of mussed. -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05

"Ah, I like this snowr
"Yes?"
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-08-30
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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-09-25
Open to Deadwood.

The Burlington Route takes pleas
ure in announcing to the public the
completion of its new line to Deadwood
South Dakota, and the formal opening
of the same for business.
The line is substantially constructed
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in every particular, ard in keeping
with other through lines of the Bur-
lington system.
It is the shortest route from Dead.
wood, Hot Springs, Custer and Hill
City, South Dakota; Merino and New
Castle, Wyo.; and Crawford, Neb., to
Lincoln, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas
City, st Louis, Peoria and Chicago, at
which points connections r made for
all points east, west and south.
Through trains are run daily with
Pullman sleeping a from Dead
woodto Lincoln and Omaha.
For further information apply to
Burlington agent, or to.
j. FRASc1s, Gen'l. Pass. Agt.,
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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-09-25
CONDEM NED.
Ammonia Baking Powder Must Go.

Bills have been introduced in the New York, Illinois
and Minnesota Legislatures compelling the manufacturer
of such baking powders to brand on the label in bold type,
this powder "Contains ammonia" Physicians and chem
lists condemn the use of ammonia in baking powders as a
crime. Its constant use no matter how small the quantity
deranges the stomach, neutralizing the gastric juice and
destroying the complexion. It is the small quantities taken
every meal that do the mischief.
It is gratifying to know there are pure baking powders
to be had on the market and at no greater cost to the
consumer than some Of these so-called "absolutely pure"
ammonia powders.
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder, the standard pure
cream of tartar powder for forty years. Free from the faint
of either ammonia or alum. None so pure-None SO whole
some.
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is re-
ported by all authorities as free from Ammonia,
Alum, or any other adulterant. In fact, the
purity of this ideal powder has never been ques-
toned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-10

shut out competition. WOrkmen pres
ent argued that it was merely proposed I,
eliminate poor wOrkmen or boy work
mansnip. AT present boys who had
served an apprenticeship of four or si1
months we're engaged by contractors
who competed with them against skilled
workmen This not only worked
harShly against the skilled workman.
whose wages were materially reduced,
but 1t was also responsible for bad
plumbing. which was a menace TO the
public health. No action was taken on
the bill last evening, 1t being referred
To subcommittee to amend so as TO per-
NIT the employment of apprentices
under the supervision of skilled work.
men. The merits of the bill will be
discussed when it goes before the
house.
The committee passed upon the fol-
lowing bills.
Ii. f. DISTINGUISHING board OF pardons.
Recommended 10 pass
ii. F. l61-Relnting to trial OF criminal
cases In municipal and justices courts Rec
commended TO pass.
II. f. 253-To prohibit the shipping Of FISH
ana game out of the counties Of Aitkiu, CRss
and Crow Wing. Indefinitely postponed.
III. +. 46-TO provide for the inspection Of
steam vessels and boilers. Indefinitely post
pOned.
IL. f. 174-To provide for the election of
presidential electors. Indefinitely postponed
II. +. 2.-TO provide for the calling OF a
constitutional convention. Recommended
to pass.
IL. f. 1&3-Relating to liens. Indefinitely
postponed
5. f. 66-Relating to the selling OF poisons
Recommended To pass
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-10
Sioux Chiefs at Washington
Pine for Civilians as
IKE epers.
White Ghost, Big Name and
.Litte-No-Heart Have a
"Heap Talk"
Important Amendment to the
Copyright Bill Agreed to
in the Senate.
Secretary Noble Renders a
Decision Involving North
Dakota Lands.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The confer
ence with the Sioux Indian delegation
was resumed this morning by the COM
missioner of Indian affairs. Commits
sloner Morgan said he thought they had
already heard all that was necessary in
regard to the past. What was wanted
now was to hear their plans for the fut-
ure. He was prepared to issue the
100000 worth of beef to the Indians
entitled to receive it, which was cut off
in the past. Senator Dawes, who was
present, said if the Indians did their
part and were industrious the govern
ment would undoubtedly do its part
and help them to become self-SuppOrt-
ing. The first speaker from the Indian
delegation was White Ghost, of the
Crow Creek reservation, who spoke of
the encrOacnmentS of the whites upon
the lands of the Indians, the commits
siOner assuring him that he would have
that matter fully investigated and rem
eIied. He spoke of the rations of
coffee and said that it amounted to
only 100 grains week to each person.
He referred to the small ration OF bacon
issued, and said that at meeting OF the
delegation yesterday, the unanimous
decision was reached thai they did not
want military agents. When he had
finished. Commissioner Morgan called
the attention of the Indians to the diff
Guilty in getting correct census OF the
indians. He said he wanted the aid of
the Indians in getting at the truth. Big
AIane, of the Lower Brule agency, told
The commissioner that the white people
prevented the Indians from getting fuel
and hay. He wanted theagency moved
nearer. They needed better school
facilities. He complained of the small
size of the beef cattle given them for
food, and humorousiy attributed it to
the defective eyeSight of the agent.
Little No Heart, from the Cheyenne
River agency, said that his people
wanted more and larger schools. where
their children could learn the white
mans ways. He protested against
ice appointment OF military agents,
lie commissioner said that inasmuch as
yearly all who had spoken had PIX
learn how many of the members or the
delegation were in favor of civil agents
and how many in favor of military
agents. and asked such of the Indians
as preferred civil agents to stand up.
With single exception they all stood
up. The only one who preferred mil
itary agents was Maj. Swords, the chief
of the Indian police at Pine Ridge. Mad
Bear, from Standing Bear, said his
reservation insisted upon more reserva-
ton schools. If the schools were To-
Gated on the reservation their influence
would be felt not only by the pupils
but by the parents as well. Several
others spoke. but nothing of special in
terest was elected. Another conference
will be held Wednesday, when the In
dians from Pine Ridge and Rosebud
agencies will speak.