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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

But They Show Considerable Feeling q
One Kind or Another

But They Show Considerable Feeling of
One Kind or Another.
They had been separated some time,
says Michigan exchange, although
they told their friends that they loved
each other dearly.
She was in Kalamazoo.
He was in Walla Walla.
She learned through friend that he
was reported as smitten with a girl in
San Francisco and as she fortunately
had found one whom she hoped to
learn to love land who was rich and
infirm) she wrote him as follows:
Dear Charlie-You have broken my
heart. I know all. Consider our en-
gagement broken, but remember [ shall
always hope to be your friend. Maud"
He replied to this:
Dear Maud am glad that I have
learned that you are not to be trusted
before Wa made that awful mistake of
marriage. Charlie"
After this she was afraid that he
might interfere with her arrangements
concerning the one she hoped to learn
to love- so she wrote him:
Dear Charlie-Please send back my
letters. [ Will send yours. Maud
He answered.:
Dear Maud have already learned
not to trust you. Send my letters back
first. Chafne.
She did so, inclosing them in the fol
lowing:
"Mr. Trolliver-You are very unkind.
MAUD HazaltOp."
Then she waited a reply. She wait
ed three months The reply did not
come Neither did her letters, so she
wrote the following:
'Mr. Trolliver-Inasmuch as | have
not received my letters back, and as
there has been plenty of time. | am
forced to the painful conclusion that
you are too poor to buy the necessary
postage stamps to send them. / there
fore inclose sufficinet stamps, and shall
expect my letters by return mail unless
YOU are lost to all sense of honor.
maud HazeltOp."
She received an answer by return
mail. 1t was:
'Dear Maud-I always knew you
were conceited. but I did not know you
were conceitet enough to suppose that
I would keep your letters. They were
all thrown away Immediately. Thanks
for the stamps. Charlie"
They do not correspond now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
HE ROSE.
History shows That it has Always Been a
FaVorIIe Among Flowers


Old as the History of the world it
self is that of the queen of flowers
The ancient Greeks aud Romans revel-
ed in roses; they were used laviShly
at their feaSts. In the time of the
republic the people had their cups of
Falernian wine swimming with blooms,
and t1e Spartan soldiers, after the
battle Of CiriSa, refused to drink any
wine that was not perfumed with roses,
while at the regatta of Baiae the whole
surface of the Lucrine lake was StreWn
with the flowers.
Nero at his banqueting showered
r0Se-Water upon his guests from an
opening in the ceiling, and when honor
ing the house of a noble with his pres
ence the host was compelled to have
his fountains playing rose water. In
the repast itself roses found place in
the form of a rose pudding.
The Sybarites slept in beds stuffed
with rose leaves; the tyrant DiOnysius
had his couch filed with them; Versus
would travel with a garland on his
head and round his neck, and over
bis litter be had a thin net with rose
leaves intertwined. Antiocnus luXuriat-
ed upon a bed of blooms even in win
ter days and nights, and when Cleo
patra entertained Antony she had roses
covering the floor to the depth, it is
said, of an ell.
We are told that HeilOgabalus sup
piled so many at one of his banquets
that several of his guests We're sllffo-
Gated in the endeavOr to eXtricate them
selves from the abundance-victims of
a surfeH of sweet Odors.
Doubtless the immOderate use Of
roses by the ancients led in after days
to their being relocated to their proper
sphere in the garden, for although we
have had the war of the roses in our
modern times, the flowers were only
plucl1ed as a symbol. First and last
the rose has been the theme of count
less poems; there is no poet worthy of
the name who has not consecrated it
in verse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
DIED ON HIS LOVES COFFIN.
Tragic Suicide of William Waters, a
Wealthy Young Pennsylvaniap

SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. 12.-WilIiam
Waters, a wealthy young man of
Olyphant, killed himself last evening
in a tragic manner. Miss Emily Davis,
to whom Waters was engaged to be
married next month, died yes
terday. Waters was terribly
depressed by her death and
last night he called at the
home of the dead woman's parents.
He seemed perfectly composed and re-
quested that he be permitted once more
to view the body. In few minutes
he broke down completely and refused
to leave the room. He threw himself
upon the coffin and sobbed bitterly.
While in this position he took from his
pocket a dose of strychnine, swallowed
it and in few moments was dead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
III IMMORTALITY.

Day by day think how softly
L might leave this house of clay,
And awaken in the splendor
OF life's pure, unclounded day.
Never night but what l wonder,
VIII the morning find me here,
Or in sweet surprise steal Ger NE
In brighter atmosphere?
But | have no sense of sadness,
Pondering on the prospect strange;
No regret for things behind me,
If afar my soul should range,
For the vision is so glorious,
Sweet as music in the night;
1t is Heavens rich fulfillment
OF earth's promise, ily-white.
Saturday Spectator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Diet of VocaIists.

A musical writer states that fish and
meat diet prevail, and that the voice
depreciates as families grow rich and
increase the amount Of meat consum-
ed. Naples and Genoa, where much
fish is eaten, give few of Italy's sing
ers; and the sweet voices Of Ireland
are found in the country but not i'll
the towns. In Norway too much fish
is eaten for the production of singers,
but Sweden is a land of grain and
song. The carnivorous birds croak;
grain-eating birds sing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
identifying a Comet.

BosToN, Mass, Nov. l2.-Advices
from the European union of aStrono-
mers hint at the fact that Prof. Ber-
berich of Berlin considers the newly
discovered Holmes comet as probably
identical with Biela's- This, if sub
Stimulated, will be of the greatest in
terest to astronomers. The comet was
originally discovered in 1872 by Mon
taigne at Limoges. It's periodicitv was
esta blished by Bie.a at Josepbstadt,
bohemia in 1926
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
VISCOUNT SUDLEY TO WE'D.
Report That He viii Marry the Widow
of Robert sherman of Nop Vail

hepoFI Anat tie VIII Marry the Widow
of Robert sherman of New York
LONDON, Nov. 12.-It is reported that
Viscount Sudley, eldest son and heir
of the Earl of Arran, will on Tuesday
next marry the widow of Rot ert
Sherman of New York. The Wis
count was born Sept 2s, 1868,
and Mrs. Sherman has daughter
neasly as old as the viscount The
prospective bridegroom is deputy
lieutenant of County Mays, Ireland,
and lieutenant Sin the Royal Horse
Guards Blue. The Earl's seats are
Castle Gore, Bailina, County Mavo, and
Queen AIMS Mead, Windsor. The
family is not d wealthy one and is not
of very ancient lineage, being de-
scended from an Englishman who com
manded troops in Ireland in the reign
of Elizabeth and got large grants of
land. The Earl has a seat in the
House of Lords. He is said to oppose
the match
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
HURL ED FIFTY FEET.
Terrible Explosion of n Powder House
at Niagara Falls


NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y. Nov I2.-
A fearful explosion startled this city
shortly before 10 o'clock this morning.
Houses, business blocks and hotels
were swayed and windows shattered.
The powder house of Douglass & John
son, the canal and tunnel contractors,
had exploded killing Mr. Hoban. master
mechanic of all the immense works of
the contractors. William Wise. an en-
glneer, and Sherman Dismuth (col-
ored), fireman, were badly cut about
the face, head and body. Search was
made in the ruins for the bodies
VIII oh 1t was feared were to be found
there, but none was discovered,
and 1T is believed that all
OF the other men at work
escaped. Hoban was found lifeless at
the foot of large pile of rocks with
fearful cash in his throat. He had
started to run from the boiler house
when the explosion occurred and was
picked up and hurled some fifty feet.
1t is thought his throat was torn bv
sharp piece of rock. The other men,
Weir and Dismuth, were fleeing for
their lives when struck by fving
pieces of timber and rock Their con-
dltlon is serious, but not necessarily
fatal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
DARED NOT RETURN HOME.
Sad Fate of "a Man Who Couldn't Remem
Der All His Wife's Commissions.

Sad Fate of "a Man Who Couldn't Remem-
Der All His Wife's Commissions.
The Old man who sat by the roadside
coughed violently, says the Detroit Trl-
bune. He seemed to have one foot in
the grave, yet he was i wanderer, rag
ged and forlorn.
A little boy stared in wonder at the
strange, decrepit figure.
Why don't you go home?' the child
demanded.
The old man shuddered. Burying his
face in his hands he moaned miserably.
Don't cry"
The words of comfort from the tender
lips wrung the grief-stricken heart.
Boy"
His boy trembled with age and bodily
weakness.
u dare not so home"
Don't dare?"
The youthful eyes grew big with
establishment.
No, l do not dare
There was a world of sadness in his
tones.
Twenty seven years ago, boy, I left
my home bright and early. My wife
kissed me fondly-'
Tears Sprang to his eyes and rolled
UNDECIDED down his cheeks.
land told me to get some thread,
sugar, toweing, matches, a washboard,
saleratus, needles, and-and-'
AS he faltered the look of agony in
his face grew more intense.
and one other thing that I forgot
and-never- could-recan l have been
an outcast ever since. I dare not &c
home"
Intently the boy watched the stopping
figure until it hobbled laboriously from
sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Monday an Unlucky Day.

A statistician of the German govern
ment has come to the rescue of those
persons who do not share the wide
spread superstition that Friday is the
most unlucky day of the week. A
short time ago he determined to make
a scientific investigation of this ques-
ton. The most fatal or unfortunate
week day, according to the investi-
gator, is not Friday, but Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Beef Juice for steam Boilers

Scientific American: The idea of US
ing beet juices in steam boilers instead
of water has again attracted some at
tention in Belgium. The juices are
heated to 24S degrees F., at which
temperature there is no danger of
sugar inversion. Steam obtained is
used in regular way about the factory,
The thickened juice is subsequently re-
duced to syrup in triple effect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
TRACED TO MON TREAL.
Detectives Trying to Locate Mrs. Annie
M Murpby the Notorious Forcer.

Detectives Trying to Locate Mrs. Annie
NJ. Murphy, the Notorious Forger
MONTREAL, Can. Nov. 12-The no
torious American forger and conf
dence woman, Mrs. Annie M. Murphy,
arc offered, has been traced to this
city. Detectives are now trying to
locate her. The last crime for which
she is wanted was committed on Oct
81, when she victimized the First Ma
tional bank and German-American
National bank at st. Cloud, Mimi, by
cashing forged drafts for large
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Reservations with draw

PARIS, Nov. IA dispatch from
Santiago, Chill, says that President
Mont has succeeded in inducing the
Cabinet Ministers to Withdraw their
designations Notwithstanding the
deniaIs and reported difficulties be-
tween the Argentine Republic and
Chill it is we'll known here that con-
siderable animosity exists between the
countries
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
CLEVELAND'S ELECTORALVO VOTE
He Has 271 without California and
Ohio, Which Are in Doubt

New YORK, Nov. 12.-Mr. Cleveland's
vote in the electoral college is, accord
ing to the latest returns, ri without
California and Ohio, which are
claimed by both parties. If he gets
those States the vote will stand: Cleve-
wand, 303; Harrison, lis; Weaver, %.
This is based upon reports that Colo
RADIO, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada and
Forth Dakota are for Weaver and that
Michigan gives Harrison 8 and Cleve-
land e votes. Nebraska and South
Dakota are republican and the re-
publicans appear to have one of Ohio's
twenty-three electors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
The chamnion eater has been found

The champion eater has been found
in the person Of negro named Liver
more, at Goshen Pass, Va. Recently
at a single meal, he ate two large
loaves of bread, fifteen biscuits, regu-
lation size, two pounds OF bacon, a
fried chicken whole, with bread dress
ing and gravy thereto, two enormous
glasses of buttermilk. four good-sized
potatoes and a dish Of cabbage, with
a pan Of corn bread in addition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Alleged Attempt to Defraud Credit

MONTREAL, Nov. 12.-T. j. Chisholm,
a well-known commission merchant,
has been arrested on a charge of Sc
creting goods with intent to defraud
his creditors. The amount involved is
between $4,000 and $4,000, the Mer-
chants Bank of Montreal being heav-
lily interested. Chisholm's store was.
burned out last winter but the insur-
ance companies refused to pay his
claims on the ground of fraud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Rev. Pink PUNK on Love.

New York Herald: Love is called de
divine passion, deah breddern, but de
kline oh love dat makes man murder
de objeck oh his affeckshum hez more
hell dan hebben in its composishum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Gloomy Audiences.

New York Weekly: Manager 81
don't know what's got into audiences
1t takes a mighty good comedian now
to make them smile"
Lobbie- perhaps they'd brighten up
easier if you didn't charge so much
for tickets
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

Mrs. Evans, the wife of lawyer and
the mother of five children, is a stu
dent in the Iowa state university. She
proposes to practice law, and expects
TO get two briefs to her husbands one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
On WAYS and Means.

Puck. Jim Ball-Will Jones doesen't
seem to have much voice in the manage
ment of his house.
Tom CaIl-No; but as he supports his
wife and her mother and two sisters,
he constitutes a good working minority.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

The abolition of the government
opium monopoly in India would mean
an annual loss to the already tottering
revenue Of that empire of from $4,000
600 to 5000. 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17
Eight Murderers To Hang.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Nov. 1I.-Gov-
Brown has signed the death warrants
of the eight convicted murderers of
DIR. j. Fl. Hill, of Kent County. The
men will be hanged Friday, Dec. 30, at
ChestertOwn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

A Moselem Pa.) farmer grew, it is
said an Irish potato, the stalk of which
was 3 feet Z inches in height and bore
at its roots a bushel of potatoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

Sweet potato, -four, warranted to keep
In any climate, is now promised. 1t
is to be made from the Kindred chips
10y patented process.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-11-17

The empire of Japan comprises nearly
1900 cities, towns and villages, In
which 100000 people live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-26
,o.T pF REPAIRS TO TIE NONTtI'K

Philadelphia jan 2j.-ro equip and repair The mon
ltor Nontauh the United states Government will cx-
pend - 900 according TO a report forward ID from
the Lcaguc Island Navy Yard bv board Of naval
officer, 10 the Navy Department at Washington. The
work Of srI:png the MOntaults hull resumed this
motnInc and the repairs the vessel will proceed
~ toridIv q, possible \ serious difficulty has been
encountered bv the officials at the ward in the shape
Il lcaky dry dock. They say that 1t leaks at te
rate Of from eight to twelve feet day. II requires
fine force Of twelve inch pump working full capacity
for onc-hird II The time to ke'p the water ont Of us
dock This dock 4, the new one buil bv the simpson
DIX Dock company and accepted bv the Government
la, March II cost $4,000. The Navy Yard mon
Any that the bottom Of the dock is faulty In its con
,uuctIon and that il should not leak at al Inc
WORKING nf The pump. however. keeps The water OUT
and the pros, OF s'IdphS inc '"''"" p''''" -
mn mn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-26

.xt. editions was that Chill would rather fight and be
whipped than not fight at ALL and for that very reason
war was inevitable.
1.-THE CbiIians are lot Of barbsnans' said
wall Street operator who was standing In font OF ono
OF the bulletin boards yesterday, "and war has no
tnrros for them The Chilians let fight go by
Il they can help IT, They never apologize for anything
and will not do so this time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-26
CROWDS AROUND TIE BULLETIN BOARDS

II was not until yesterday that the people Of New
York mantle ted much interest in Chilan war news
Las, wce, and he week before the people here Imagined
that the Chian only existed among the newspaper
c,pondcnis at Washington. and not much attention
WA, maid 10 the announcement, the bulletin boards
in front Of iIe various newspaper offices. Yesterday,
however va, apparent that there had been change
OF opinion among New Workers. and one-han OF the
people ON the streets who stood In front Of the bulletin
boards expressed themselves being OF the opinion
that President Harrison and secretary Blaine meant
business and that would In all probability be de-
clared between the United states and Chilli The
almost universal sentiment Of the people the street
who eagerly scanned the bulletin boards and read the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-26

THE SClIOOLsIlP ST. MARl's AND THE STATE
The threatened war with Chill and the great demand
for seamen and petty officers thoroughly trained IN the
tactics Of u manof-war TO man transports and I'LL out
the compliments OF the regular cruisers which such
war wonld cause show In forcble way the value OF
snch trainn-s ships the st. Mary's lying at her
pier in the East River at Thirty hrst>t. The exeeu
tive committee OF the Board of Education the
nautical school has drawn up bill which will
be introduced in the Legislature proposing turn over
the management Of this schoolshp to the state. For
over dozen years New York City has borne the
pensc Of this schoolship but number of the pupils
were other cities, and they enjoyed the full priv
lcges which the ship offered. The bill proposes
that the ship shall be under the management Of
board Of directors Of the Nautical School for the state
of NewYork' which board is TO consist OF five citizens
10 be appointed by the Governor that two shall
for two years, two for four years and one for
six years al TO serve without pay aud 10 meet at the
Office Of the Board Of Education OF New York City.
The sum Of $4,000 Is TO be appropriated by the state
for the maintenance Of the schoOshp and for the pur
chase Of all necessary books. apparatus etc.
, 1892-01-13
WILD man AT LARGE.
Judge Walter @ Gresham
Tackled by a Lunatic.
He Says Jay Gould Sent
$4,000 to Gresham.
Captured by Policemen After
a Desperate Struggle.
Lunatnc Tackles Judge Gresham

CHICAGO, Jan. l2.-Judge Walter Q.
Gresham had an exciting experience with
a crazy man today. This morning when
he first entered the chambers a strange
man approached the Judge iamiliarly.
asking il some one. giving a name the
Judge does not remember. had arrived.
Being told 10 he left. About 3 o'clock
this afternoon the man entered judge
Grahesm's room again and told him the
marshal had that money locked up and
wouldn't give 1t to him.
Not vet realizing the man was out OF
his mind" said the Judge. L asked him
what money be referred to and he said
5000 Jay Gould pail him for me. |
then observed a wild expression on his
countenance and told him to 20 with me
to the marshal, but he declined, saving
the Anarchists were after him and wanted
to kill him"
Two policemen and two other men after
a struggle succeeded in overpowering the
%lunatic, who, with the cane he carried,
attempted to avoid capture. He gave his
name as Martin McConapy. He is of
powerful build and about so years OF
age. Nothing further has yet been
learned about him.
, 1892-01-13

DIES MONIES, Jan. - The house this
afternoon effected a permanent organIza-
ton, e%lecting w. o. Mitchell as speaker,
as well as other Republican caucus nomi-
nees for the miner offices. The governor
message was received and placed on file.
In his message Governor Boies speaks of
the prosperity the state enjoys; recon-
mends liberal appropriations for the
states institutions and the worlds fair,
and suggests laws looking to the main
tenance of the rights of workingmen and
to better their condition be enacted. No
mention was made OF prohibition
In the senate, Eugle, Independent,
voted for the Republican nominees, and
the Democrates refused to vote.
Engles' vote a the Republicans just
half of the votes, and Lieutenant
Governor Pointer declared there was no
constitutional quorum voting and there.
fore no election. The senate adjourned
without effecting an organization. II is
asserted this evening that some of the
Republicans favor counting the Demo
cratic senators tomorrow if they are in the
chamber, whether they vote or not, thus
obtaining a quorum. Othersreports are
that the more conservative members are
against such a plan, saying the Demo-
Gratis have a majority of the two parties
and are entitled to the minor offices;
furthermore they propose to break the
deadlock and get to work at once.
, 1892-01-13
That Railroad scheme.

New YORK, Jan. IA local paper
tonight prints the main facts regarding
a railway scheme of unprecedented
magnitude. details CT which will not be
made public for some time. 1t is a
financial and physical re organization of
the Richmond & West Point Terminal
Railway and Warehouse company, as
arranged BY the Wolcott reorganization
committee. Briefly stated, the new COM
panv will be formed with a charter EN-
powering it to act as general proprietary
company. like the present terminal com
pany, but also with power to operate and
manage its own lines. 1t will issue
securities in exchange for those Of the
present CON panies composing the terminal
system. Terminal securities as repre-
senting the control of subordinate roads
will also be exchanged.
1t is estimated a complete change can
be effected by the issuance by the new
company of Sl89, 900, 900 IN bonds and
S136, 900, 900 in stock. These figures at
first seem staggering, but when the cap
italization is adjusted to mileage it will be
seen it Is at the rate of less than 100000
a mile, No other section of country can
show a similar proportion, as the figures
vary from 1921 900 per mile in middle
states to S4S. 900 in Northwestern states.
1t is believed the scheme will 90 through
with as little friction as can be expected
of a plan of such magnitude.