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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
WANTS HARD WORK.

Cities, like men, to a great eX-
tent, are not the creature of
accident, but of steady and hard
work on the part of its people.
To build up city of Importance
requires the work Of men of brains
and enterprise; men who are will
ing to sacrifice some of their time
for the city's good, regardless of
the remuneration to themselves.
Pertinent to the question of how
cities are made the Christian
Union, in an article on the subject,
says: The genius of cities, as of
men, lies in the recognition and
use of opportunities. Men some
times blunder into good fortune,
but never into sustained achieve
ment and influence; cities some
times fall heir to valuable
inheritances, but never to prolonged
pre-eminence and supremacy.
Athens did not become beautiful
to the eye and the very home and
nursing place Of the imagination
by accident; Florence did not by
chance make herself the mother of
great men who in turn enriched
her with art and made her a name
a synonym for culture. In every
instance of municipal greatness
there has been present a divinlng
instinct, which not only kept the
city true to its type but inspired
splendid illustration of that type !;
or there has been present an
intelligence which forecast the
future, recognized opportunities,
and made the most of them"
-1Ney77N Adv0rate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
Rising Everywhere.
Tie Tide Which Leads to Rebu6A-
can Success Groz0ing STEADILY
Stronger and Higher.

Ex-senator Warner Miller, of
New York, one of the closest
political observers in the country,
speaks in a very hopeful vein about
the prospect for Republican sue
cess. He says:
New York State can be carried
by the Republicans at the Novem-
Der elections. There has been a
tremendous reaction all over the
State against the Democratic party
as dominated and ordered about
by David B. Hill. The exposures
of Democratic purposes at Albany,
taken in connection with the
methods by which they obtained
control Of the upper branch of the
Legislature, have disguised large
numbers of Democrats, who will
follow Hill to the polls if necessary
to defeat him. The best feature,
however, of the Democratic domi-
nation and legislation has been to
arouse Republicans to a pitch
where they will do their utmost to
carry the State, and will be able to
effect perfect unification for that
purpose, and to make an attack on
the Democrats that will be irresis-
table. It is apparent at the pres
ent time that Hill has killed Cleve-
land as a Democratic Presidential
nominee, but Cleveland's friends,
by their anti-early convention
movement, have also killed Hill.
He may secure the nomination,
but he certainly will not secure the
election. By the way, it is most
unfortunate spectacle for the State
Of New York to be presided over
by Governor whose only answer
to the Committee of business men
Of the metropolis who visited him
to secure his influence to increase
the appropriation for New Works
exhibit at the Worlds Fair was to
eXclaim: Rats" 1t is ignomin-
ious that the State should be ruled
by such a Chief Executive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25

DOWNING'S COUGH ELINIR is the
leading remedy. 1t will give instant
relief and cure cold quicker than any
other remedy. For sale by H. H. Voss
& Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25

The Milwaukee Telegraph finds
pleasure in presenting the picture
of a former Wisconsin man who
ranks high as a citizen of Kansas,
high as lawyer, high as a once
Commander-in-chief of the Sons Of
Veterans, prominent in Grand
Army circles; active as a member
of the Loyal Legion-General
Leland J. Webb, of Topeka. Gen.
Webb first enlisted when a mere
child in company H, Of the 10th
Wisconsin. Later he went into
the goth Wisconsin, and, last,
joined company Z, of the First
Illinois Light Artillery. AS al
ready stated, he is past Com
mander-in-chief of the Sons of
veterans, past commander of
Lincoln Post of the Grand Army,
past captain of Old Abe Camp,
Sons of veterans, past colonel of
the Kansas division of the Sons Of
Veterans, past commander of the
Third Grand Division of the Sons
of veterans, a member of the Kan
sas Commandery of the Loyal
Legion, and a member of the New
York society of the Sons of the
Revolution. He is successful
lawyer, popular public speaker
and writer of marked ability.
Some years ago he was editor of
the Grand Army Journal, Topeka,
and news has just been received in
Wisconsin that he is soon to
resume the duties of conducting
the Journal. He will make it a
vigorous advocate of all of the
best interest of the soldiers. Gen
eral Webb was present at the
Wisconsin meeting of the Sons Of
Veterans at La Crosse and made
a speech there which attracted
widespread attention. 1t was
through his efforts more than the
efforts of any other one man that
the Grand Army of the Republic
recognized the order of the Sons
of veterans, which piece of legis-
lation was enacted at the time the
National Encampment was held in
Milwaukee three years ago. He
is about IS years Of age and son
of Colonel William c. Webb, also
a former Wisconsin man, and who
was speaker of the Wisconsin
assembly one term.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
HILL TO THE FRONT.

Considerate persons will deal
kindly with any of the melancholy
young Democrats of Wisconsin
whom they meet to-day. 1t is a
day Of gloom, when the milk in
the nursing bottle sours and even
the toy rattle has no interest for
the young Democracy. Hill, the
unspeakable, holds the Democratic
convention of New York in his
unclean hands. New York is the
home of Cleveland, the only and
the better-than-his-party; and a
solid Hill delegation from New
York, obtained by the same I'M
scrupuluos daring that stole a
senate, means death and tears.
New York is a pivotal state, and
no man from a pivotal state is
nominated without the support of
the delegates of that state.
The spectacle in New York to-
day is humiliating. 1t is bossism
triumphant and under bosses who
represent all that is worst in
politics. There is no question that
the most respectable of New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
Origin Of cur Protective Tariff.

On the third day of the first
session Of the first Congress Of the
U. S. after the adoption of the
National Constitution, James Madi-
son of Virginia offered a resolution
reciting that specific duties should
be levied on all importations OF
spirituous liquors, molasses, wines,
teas, sugars, pepper, cocoa and
spices; and an ad valorem duty on
all other articles; and also a ton
mage duty on all American vessels
in which merchandise was i'm
ported, and a higher tonnage rate
on all foreign vessels. Accord
ingly the second act passed by this
first Congress, inspired by Madi-
son, supported by Hamilton, and
approved by Washington, was a
tariff act. The preamble Of this
act declared that it was necessary
for the support of the government,
for the discharge of the debt of the
United States, and the encourage
ment and protection of manufactures
that duties be laid This act COM
bined revenue with protection as
every successful tariff act must.
1t embodied every feature of the
protective doctrine. 1t had free
list, specific duties, and ad valorem
rates; some goods were taxed
more and some less, and it dis
eliminated so as to encourage and
protect our own industries. Both
in name and in form it was a
protective tariff.
We are often reminded that
those were the pure and patriotic
days Of the republic when the
founders Of the government we're
only intent on the public good,
and partisan greed of office did
not hinder wise legislation. 1t is
well, Therefore, to remember that
a protective tariff originated with,
and was first applied by the fathers
of the Constitution, who may well
be credited with an undertaking of
its powers and purpose. Under
the benign influence of the pro-
tective tariff our revenues were
made ample to meet the require
ments of the treasury, our manu-
featuring industries were planted
and fostered, our national credit
established, and our country freed
from the productive vassalage
which had SO persistently been
enforced upon us as colonies, and
from which the confederation was
powerless to deliver US.
w. w. CURRY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25

Democrat hate Hill and his
methods, hate the degrading
associations to which he has
stopped in order to get control of
the party machinery for his own
purposes; they prefer Cleveland
who, with all his amazing vanity,
pomposity and dullness, is not bad
enough to be able to win the favor
of the Democrats who swarm in
the lower corner of the state and
overwhelm the decenter elements
in the state at large. Hill may
not be nominated at Chicago,
though Tammany's scarlet neck
ties made the convention hall
brilliant, but if not he will at least
name the candidate, who will not
be Cleveland. The convention to-
day will appoint Hill delegates.
There may be protesting con-
vention of the Cleveland men, to
have an effect on the country, but
it would be revolt, bolt, which is
not Democratic; for the first essen
tial principle of the Democrat is to
support the devil if he gets the
party Observation-Disclosures Sen
hnel, February END.
WHY IS IT: That Downing's STRAIN
onium Liniment enjoys such a good
reputation, as pain reliever? 1t will
do all that is claimed for it. For sale
by H. H. Voss q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25

I3@F For irst-class job work promptly
executed call at the REPORTER printing
office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
Mardi Gras at New Orleans.

For the Mardi Gras to be held at New
Orleans, La, March LIST, 1892, special
round trip tickets to New Orleans and
return VIII be sold from this station at
S36.l5. Tickets on sale February 22nd
to 18th inclusive. Return coupons good
until and including March 22nd, 1892.
For further particulars apply to
J. NJ. PATTIsoN,
Agent c., NJ. & St. P. R'v Co.
Centraiia, Wis. Jan 26, 1892.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
American Progress Benefits All
Humanity.

There is still wider view opened
up to those who have looked to
the bearing of the Mckinley act
on international relations. It does
not add to American power SO
much as it makes it evident. The
successes of Democracy there
already, and the coming successes,
will tell more and more on the
other nations of the world. The
political strain Of tendency" has
shown itself powerfully there; it
has told nightly on Europe, and
this influence will continue and
increase. Humanity is in this way
concerned in American progress.
We think, therefore, that, looked
at on all sides, it would have been
a calamity if we had not entered
into reciprocity with America in
the way now proposed, and that
the moderation of the American
Government has shown not only
just consciousness Of power, but a
true political wisdom, while the
issue of the negotiations cannot
but be for us Of the greatest per-
manent advantage.-kngst0H ( ia
maica } Daily Cleaner.
1t is dreadful to have dirty, yellow
or greasy complexion. 1t is caused by
a disordered liver, and can be relieved
at once by a thorough use Of Beggs'
Blood Purifier and Blood Maker. Sold
and warranted by II. H. Voss q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
NFNSN.

"Cause and Effect pa great subject
this Cause and Effect!
Any person knows that if an engineer
neglects to furnish fuel the steam "runs
down" and po,Uer is lost.
Why will people not reason, as well
regarding the cause of lost power, or
strength in themselves .?
An interesting discovery has been made
by DR.. Shoop regarding the cause of
chronic diseases.
He has found that certain nerres have
complete control over the stomach, liver,
kidneys and all Internal organs.
These organs convert bread, meat po-
tatoes, etc., which are the only blood
makers, into blood, bone and muscle, and
when these nerves are weak or exhausted,
these organs fail, and dyspepsia, bilious
ness and prostration Of strength results.
DIR. Shops Restorative is
stomach, liver and kidney cure, as it acts
as food mot "Nervine'') to these par
tscular nerves. 1t removes the cause.
Is it not reasonable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25

WHY IS IT: That Downing's STRAIN
onium Liniment enjoys such good
reputation, as a pain reliever? 1t will
do all that is claimed for it. For sale
by H. H. NOss q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

Sold by John E. Daily
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
WINTER EXCURSIONS To WARM CLINICS.

Excursion Tickets to Mexico, Califor-
MIA, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida.
the Gulf Coast, Texas, Hot Springs of
Arkansas. and Excelsior Springs of
Missouri, now on sale by Agents of the
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Railway
Apply for rates and other information
the nearest agent, or address Geo. H
Heattord, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Illinois. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-02-25
Thursday, Feb. rs, 1892.
LELAND J. WEBB.
4 Nebhe1O Of the Hon. {. ~ WEBB,
70h0 resides in Ills city.

Through the kindness of the
Milwaukee Telegraph we are per-
mltted to present a fair likeness of
Mr.. Webb, and a complimentary
notice of his progress in the state
of Kansas
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

when the Prince Called on Tennyson.
There is one story that will be historic
Of a call which the Prince of Wales once
made upon Tennyson. He had a new
page boy. who knew not the prince, and
who had been warned against admitting
strangers to the house on any pretext.
Ono day the prince walked over from
Osborne to see the poet. He gained the
entrance, wiich was of itself no easy
task, and knocked at the door. MAS
ter's not in" he was told. The prince
detecting that this was a promiscuous
answer, which it was the page boys in
structions to give to all comers, said,
"Will you kindly tell him the Prince Of
Wales wishes TO see himY
The boy eyed the visitor with an irri-
tatingly knowing look and replied
Walker which was equivalent to say
ing. DO You see anything green in my
eyey This rude remark amused the
prince very much, but the boy would
certainly have slammed the door in his
face if Tennyson himself, who had been
listening to the conversation, had NOT
put in au appearance and welcomed the
prince to his Ficshwater home.-New
York Tribune.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

In this Department we know that excel both in
prices and elegance of workmanship and perfection of ht
Suits made order all the way from $500 up pants from
90 up and we guarantee to save you suit from $500
to $1,000 and on Ovcrcoats $500 to $500 We will allow
discount of $oo all purchases amounting to SIS or so
cents on all amounts of S. or over.
Hoping to have visit from all who intend buying
Clothing Furnishing Goods those who want Suits Made
to Order, yours for the present
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
For the Little Ones.
Doll Coaches,
Small Bureaus,
Writing Desks,
Rockers, Etc.

Remember, we are giving a
large discount on all Christmas
and other goods sold before
removing to our new store
early in January, now being
built at 200 West Fourth
street.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
ALAsl

Il-f
Alas. alas. eheul lt'x--rt
That the sky IS only blue 'FHsf
TO gather from the grass xfs
Tho rain and dew. ~
ss.As
Alas, that eyes are fair; --s
That tears may gather there 8.E
Mist and the breadth Of sighs '2sf
From the marsh Of care.
Alas alas, eheui
That we meet but to bid adieu;
That the sands in Times ancient glass
Are SO swift and few.
Alas, olas ehcu
That the heart Is only true
TO gather, where false feet pass,
The thorn aud rue.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

English gunpowder is composed Of
seventy-tive parts Of saltpeter, ten Of sui
phur and fifteen OF carbon. Proportions
are often slightly varied.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

Saxon ladies never appeared in public
without the hood, which covered the
hair and q large part Of the face.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

General William r. Sherman was IA
miliarly called "Uncle Billy" by his
soldiers, and also "Old Tecumseh."
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

II temple il India there is preserved
and worshiped q tooth claimed 70 have
oa2e been ia the Jaw & GQddha.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
a BIC REDUCTION sALE

which will commence at once o Mems Clothing of Youths
Clothing of Boys Clothing and last but not least Chill
drens Clothing and Overcoats of all kinds We also have
an elegant line of Underwear in all grades from so cent
garment up to fine natural wool. nice line of Hats
always on hand and for beautiful necwear just take look
at our window
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
LOW TARIFF IS OUR CARD.

Now that the election is over and that the country has
pronounced its verdict favor of reduction in the tariff
we being of progressive of mind and always keeping
abreast Of the times propose making some reductions IN our
not been great deal of winter goods bought yet all the
neonle will be enabled take advantage of this
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

Fine Plush Rockers.
A Beautiful Line Of Rattan
Rockers.
Fancy Tables in Cherry, Oak
and Rattan.
Combination Book Cases and
Cabinets.
COucheS, ParIOr and Bed Room
Furniture.
Rugs, Mats, Etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27

this young lady was crossing the street iuet
as the procession was approaching. She did
not see IL coming, and went along in her
usual ie'surely manner, carefully kicking out
OK me way some small stones that she saw
winch might at future time lame some pos
sible horse.
The crowd on the sidewalks. occupied by
'ne snow, did not notice her until the gigantic
elephant Which headed the procession was
olose upon her, when shout OF warning
went up. The young lady lifted her head,
anu rocked up In surprise and fright.
ne eiephan, fortunately an amiable beast.
nesitdted. extended it's trunk until IT nearly
.ouvheu her waist, apparently with the IN
Wntion OF lifting her bodily out OF the way,
when man ran out from the crowd, and
brought her safely 20 the sidewalk.
And the queer thing isl said the friend
who saw and related the incident, with a
twinkle in her eye, shat if the man hadn't
run out. and the elephant hadn't picked her
up, and she really bad been crushed, as
everybody thought she was going to be while
she stood there kicking stones, don't at all
know whether she would have been martyr
in righteous cause. or an awful warningv'
CommOn-sensc is needed IN goodness as in
everything else. People who are not intelli-
gently amiable and benevolent are apt to
brin,, ridicule, not only upon themselves, but
upon the virtues which they represent Per-
s0nally. they may be liked and respected
even while they are laughed at, but their ex-
ample loses it's attraction for others, and how
ever noble or helpful their general intentions
or their special achievements, they fail TO
commend them TO others.-YOuth's Com
panion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27
,,.sio,a,iss Respected i'm China.

The Methodist Bishop Goodsell has lately
returned from a personal inspection OF tue
missions Of his denomination IN Japan. Co
rea aud China. While he was IN the last
named country he received letter from the
Hon. Charles DENLY, United States Minister
Of Pekin. on What his acquaintance with the
missionaries generally mad taught him. FOL
Loving is an extract frcm the letter: zine
host man and the best intellects among
foreigners in China respect and esteeis' them'
I nave done my best to protect them, 10 ex-
tsrI their influence here and AZ home. because
! Know that they are honest, industrious, I'M
selifsh, anu that, while their main opJecl 10
TO save souls, collaterally ana necessary .ssa
.",y inc cause of true religion"
General j. II. Wilson, in his work on emma,
oharacterizes Mr.. DENLY as .'our able and
distinguished representative" = spirit OF
Missions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27
The soshi.

The sOshi or "lusty knights Of Japan are
3 class Of wild young men who have been
firlnE much trouble by their disorderly con-
Duct toward native officials and foreign resi-
dents. several OF whom have been attacked
lq them. They have also been great DIS
tglbers OF Christian meetings. A number OF
them have been arrested and punished, but
disturbances still occur. A missionary,
wiring very recently, says zone of these
f0ueh leaders. who could boast OF having
used his cane On the head OF member OF
parliament. was present with the distinct
purpose OF breaking up our meeting; bat the
eloquent and pointed address OF the pastor
was 80 sweet that he confessed the next day
o. the evangelist that he could not lind any
good chance 10 raise a disturbance.
ole thought his time for an attack had
come in my speech When1 quoted Dr. Nee
sma as having said that Buddhism did not
allow a woman 10 20 10 paradise, since from
birth she is an uncleaD thing. At this he
stood. and, flOurishng his stick, shouted
grs alieialiev To which / replied that if it
We're a lie he could thank one Of his own ma
ton lor d., as was merely quoting the words
OF Japanese Thus / saved my skull, per-
hans. nom The crack of a sOshIs STICK. At
anF rate. he made no more disturbance. He
tod the evangelist afterward that he never
knew that Christianity was so widely con-
ceued with every department OF lile-witn
The family, society, education ana govern
Mut. i must look into IL Tor myself, he
SAID -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27
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Cnmmon-se Sense In Goodness.

IL is not possible 10 be too good. But 1t IS
possible % eXpend adlspropOruohate amount
Of conscientious effort upon tribes WHICH 90
not require il.
There is young lady, for instance, IN a
New England village who Is al once lhe
good angel Of people in trouble ana Tue
plague OF her acquaintance. her Palence
ana kindness are truly beautiful, heF chaill
j. untiring, but her minor virtues nave grown
b. Out OF all proportion that they nave peconie
adeiormty upon her character.
She is very neal-sighted, but she goes aion z
ile street with her ewes Hxed upon the sue
walk, Ignoring people she knows, because
She considers IL her duty TO pick up unsignuy
scraps Of paper, and 10 push into the gutter
broken bits Of brick and slippery strips oil
banana or 0range-peel when might otneI"ise
cause mischief 10 the unwary.
If she sees dog sitting upon the doorstep
ana looking unhappy, she pities 1T and I'M
hesiiatngly opens the door against which 1T
j. sitting; although it frequently happens
llat the undesired animal IS eJected, ana tLe
door slammed as soon as she has passed.
She is 30 truthful that If she makes even an
extremely trivial and unimportant statement,
and aiierward tnds that IL is not exactly cor
rect, she cannot rest until she has sought the
person 10 whom il was made, AT no matter
now great a waste Of time and trouble, iecti-
Ied the error, and made elaborate anu TIRE
Some explanations aud apologies.
Being aDsent-minded and forgeuai, she
o''ea gets confused as 10 what she has or mas
Aol said OF done, and takes infinite irouple 70
ieclliy wrongs which never occurred, ana
apologize for omissions which she ala not
make
One day when there was circus in town,