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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
A WASHINGTON BELLE
Matrimonial RumOrS Concerning Miss
Mary Letter.

Although Miss Mary Letter is said to
be a favo1ite in Washington society,
the goSSips seem very anxious to mar
nv her off. Her name has been at var
ious times mentioned in a matrimonial
way in connection with Lispenard
Stewart, the millionaire ex-state SEN
ator of New York, and George Barclay,
an attache of the British legation at
Washington. and the latest rumor cred
its William c.. Whitney, secretary of
the navy in President Cleveand's
former cabinet, with winning her
heart and hand. 1t is in vain that the
members of Miss Letters family deny
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

An ex-soldier of the union army hav-
ing had his pension attached for
debt. wrote to Attorney General Little.
IF Kansas, asking Tim to define his
rights. The attorney general replied,
holding that such an attachment is
void
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
,4nEWSOME INDUSTRY.

Robbing Indian Graves for the Coins
They Contain.
Further particulars of the despOil-
ment of the graves of Indians in Clat-
sop county were obtained from Max
NJ. Shillock, deputy clerk of the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
HOW THOSE GIRLS LOVE ONE
ANOTHER.

Geraldine-It ought to be evident to
everybody that / don't rouge my
cheeks.
Nina-Of course. For if you did you
wouldn't choose an Old-rose tint
Truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

Fred-You are not the girl to give
yourself away, are you?
Miss Elderly-Oh, Fred, this is so
sudden!!Truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11


And she is dying?"
Yes, she is dying. The task weak
ened the sources of life; body and
mind were alike exhausted by the long
patient effort-unshared, unknown by
those who loved her-and now a brOk-
en- heart has done the rest"
she shall not die!'' cried Suzon,
with a voice so loud that it startled
the passers-by. who turned and stared
at her; no" she went hurriedly,
breathlessly, IF there is a God in
heaven she shall not die. If there is
no God, well, then this earth is a
SHAMELESS, and the innocent have no
friend. She shall not der
What can you do to save herr"
Give her something to live for,
give her so strong reason why she
should live that the tide of life will
flow back to her veins, the weary
heart will beat strong With hope and
love"
You are madr'
NO I am not mad. Go and get a
fly. Can she be moved, do you think
Could she bear to be driven a little
way?"
God knows. She is as weak as an
| nfantl''
80, only go and get the carriage. We
will manage it. we will carry her. Go;
L have but to whisper in her ear, and
she will have the strength of Il ioness.
Bring the carriage to the door yOnder;
l will run on and see your wife"
Durand thought she must be mad; but
her earnestness, her energy We're cleo
trical, and he obeyed her. In case so
hopeless any CLEAN Of hope was wed
come. There was some secret to be told.
some revelation coming. He scarce
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

the construction of conduits, but it is related
that the companies were engaged mostly in
renewing their overhead lines, replacing old
with new and stronger poles. and substituting
copper for iron wires" In fact it seems TO
have been year OF continual houseceaning
with some of the companies, and it is not
even remotely suggested that there was any
thing suspicious in all this remarkable reno
walton, anything in fact which suggested that
some of the improvements might have been
additions.
While the Commissioners are not to be
blamed for their inability TO construct
conduits without money, and while it
seems better TO break the law than not to
have an improved fire alarm and telephone
service still The TINES would respectfully in
quire: What has become of the recommends
tions of that committee of experts?
If we remember correctly a competent COM
mission strongly recommended the construc-
tion of a conduit system and elaborated its
general scheme. Evidently the fatal defect
of the plan is its cost to the various compa-
nies, for the recommendation was never en-
forced and the operating companies are still
explaining that they are merely putting old
wine in new bottles.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Philharmonic Club Concerts.


The Philharmonic Club, active members,
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Lent and Mr.. Norman
Rakeman, Will give another series of three
concerts this season at Metzerott Hall For
the first concert. October IS, there will ap-
pear the phenomenal soprano, Miss Ellen
Beach Yaw who recently returned from Paris
and who, according to competent critics. pos
sesses a remarkable voice. She created a
sensation in her initiatory tour in the West
last spring She will be assisted by the dis
tinguished artists, Miss Georgiella Lay, con-
cert pianist. and Mr.. Naximilian Dick, violin
vrtuoso In the second and third concerts
the Philharmonic Club will be heard with
Herr Anton Schott, the celebrated Wagnerian
tenor; Miss Dora Yalesca Becker, the young
lady violinist; Miss Lucia Nola the dramatic
soprano, and MIR. Victor Herbert the emf
nent cello virtuoso. Seats and illustrated
circulars may be obtained at Metzerott's s
music store.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
LOWER TENEMENT TAXES.

II is a strange commentary on the instltu-
tions Of this free republic that the municipal
government Of Berlin. city which is q COM
ponent part OF a limited monarchy, should
practice a plan for the relief Of tenement
house dweIlers which is unknown in this
country with its vaunted boundless opportuni-
ties for the poor man.
The late report upon the slums OF our
great cities took several representative Amer
ican municipalities as types and conducted
a statistical examination of crowded poverty
popularly denominated "slums." The results
Of the inquiry reduced the evils Of the tene-
rnent-house system to an exact statement, and
demonstrated the fact that this contiguous
style OF living wasa great and growing dan
Ger because of its propagation Of criminality.
The Berlin plan tends TO encourage the use
of separate houses by reducing the great
barrier TO independent housekeeping, namely,
ohe rent. The scheme is simple, consisting
IA the application OF graded tax upon the
rentals of houses. Where the annual rent
does not exceed 200 marks there is no tax
levied; on rentals Of from 201 TO 400 marks
the rate is per cent from 4Ol 10 6UO marks,
8 per cent: from COL to 500 marks, 4 per cent /;
from sO1 TO 900 marks, 5 per cent; exceed
ing 900 marks, 6 % per cent. The house
tax itself is uniform at 2 20 per cent. Of the
total receipts or use value Of the property.
Just and equitable taxation is an enormous
problem in this country-a problem almost as
great as pertains TO the taxation on articles
of commerce. There is an enormous senti-
ment in favor Of an elimination Of all taxes
except that on land. Opposed TO this senti-
ment by many taxation theories, and, more
particular. the interests Of conservative and
wealthy land owners.
If the solution Of the question is to be a
gradual compromise, it would seem that the
lessening of the poor mans tax should be The
first movement in the right direction, espe-
ciaIly when such a reduction bears direct re-
lation to the reduction Of pauperism and
crime
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
The UNFORTUNATE Ii HUNG CHANG.

II it is true that Ii Hung Chang is to be
sary for the Chinese Emperor to grant him
some new clothes?-New York World.
Ii Hung Chang has asked permission to 60
into the field and do some fighting. He
thinks he would prefer being killed by the
Japs to losing the remainder of his wardrobe.
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Ii Hung Chang has, by express permission,
taken the battlefield himself. He doubtless
thinks he might as well stop a few ofthe jap
anese bullets as to stand chance of catching
his death by cold from lack Of clothing.-Bos-
ton Journal.
Ii Hung Chang is now going into the field
to see If he cannot win back some of his
clothes from the Emperor. He is seventy-tour
years old, and, with hard winter coming on,
it must be pretty mean kind of an Emperor
who would force him to go out and fight in
order to have protection against the elements
Minneapolis Times.
The rapid alienation between mistrust and
confidence shown by the imperial court to-
ward the great vicerov In a measure confirms
the rumors that panic reigns in the inner
circles of the Chinese dynasty. The mutiny
Of the Chinese army in Manchuria, the in
subordination of the Chinese soldiers in
Pekin, the excitement in all the provinces of
China, and the dissatisfaction among the
highest officials of the empire foreshadow a
crisis which may end with the fall of the
Using Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
COMMENTS FROM BOSTON.

Ex-senator Edmun1s allows that the coun-
try really is emerging" from the panic, and
that's more than some Republican orators
are willing to do.-Boston Globe.
Ex-senator Edmunds' description of the
fairly malignant hostility which the Democ-
racy has manifested toward the Nicaragua
Canal is something which deserves to be re-
membered. few years hence, when the
canal is completed, this record is something
which the bourbons will be as anxious to get
away from as they are to suppress the part
they played in the civil war.-Boston Journal.
Mr.. Edmunds does not hesitate to criticise
President Clevelands official acts, but it is to
be observed that he never fails to express his
great respect for the Presidents character
and ability.-Boston Herald.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
BIRDS. BEES, AND FLOWERS.
Pretty Programme Rendered at the East
eru Presbyterian Church.

Pretty Programme Rendered at the East
eru Presbyterian Church.
Under the auspicies of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Eastern Presbyterian Church an
unique and original programme was pre-
sented before large and interested audience
assembled at the church Wednesday evening.
The programme was originated by Mrs.
Squire, OF the society, and represented in a
novel combination and in musical numbers
birds. bees, and flowers. the participants be-
ing prettily- dressed maidens and talented
young men, who most acceptably rendered
the several parts assigned them.
Birds, bees and flowers were Characterized
the birds and flowers being represented by
the young ladies dressed in bright-colored
apparel and carrying flowers or gay plumage
to correspond with the character assumed.
At the close of the programme by the bees. 5"
participated in by fourteen young men, Mrs
Gardner gave very interesting description
OF the habits of the industrious little insect,
and also of their cultivation.
The ''Humming Bird an instrumental Sc
lection, was admirably performed upon the
piano by Mr.. Call Miss Irwin gave an inter
esting descriptive talk about flowers, which
was very entertaining. She also favored the
audience with recitation, in her best style
entitled Tit for Tat"
Miss Murray sang a song of flowers, which
was well received, and being of Mrs Squire's
composition, had an added interest. The en-
tire company jeined in the chorus.
The entertainment closed by executing a
grand march 10 the refreshmsnt room. the
little bees" forming the rear guard Mrs
Squire expects to have the programme copy
righted. She is an enthusiastic worker in be-
half of the church. and was one of the first to
join after the present edifice was dedicated.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Revival Services at Foundry.

Quite revival spirit was manifested last
evening at the regular prayer and praise
service held at Fouadry Church, corner
Fourteenth and G streets northwest The
meeting inaugurates series of ten special
services on ten consecutive nights. A large
number were present. The pastor. Rev. Dr.
Brown, preached short and very effective
sermon, after which an altar service was con-
Quoted, many participating therein. Then
came testimony service lasting fifteen min
utes In that short time twenty spoke of
their desire, purpose, and expectation, and
five bright songs were sung. One young man
expressed desire to become a Christian.
The meetings begin promptly at 1880 o'clock.
The presiding elder, Rev l.. b. Wilson, D..
D., will preach on Saturday evening.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
A HOME TALK.
Get at EN-"

has for some time been the slogan of the
champion baseball club; and while we do not
admire the diction, yet 1t expresses determi-
nation worthy OF emulation in many OF the
more serious affairs of life, and the thoughtful
man, whose life has not been marked by pc
cuniary success, will find in the expression
much food for reflection His first thought will
be how can / "get at EN-" Well, that is the
problem we hope to solve.
In the first place certain amount of self
confidence, or what is commonly called
essential to success, and we know of
no better way to illustrate the
than by reference 20 the unprecedented success
achieved by Msssrs. Wood, Harmon & Co. in the
development of the several subdivisions they
have operated since establishing an office here
six months ago This enterprising firm came
here when real estate was unusually dull, sales
with many of our leading firms having reached
the minimum in years but the conditions then
existing did not discourage these shrewd Ope-
ra ors. They had every confidence that comes of
having climbed from an obscure position in
their business to the first rank, and are now by
far the largest operators IN suburban real eS-
tate in the world The superior Judgment they
displayed in the selection OF property was I'M
medately recognized by a rent-burdenedpub
lie, who were anxiously looking for some Moses
to lead them out of the wilderness, some one
who could show them the way and furnish the
facilities by which they could own their homes.
Well, Wood, Harmon s. Co.'S low prices, easy
terms and inducements were revelation, the
publics eyes were opened TO the wonderful
possibilities under this firms helpful system,
resulting in the largest business in real estate
ever done in Washington within the same pc
riod
But this progressive concern has not stopped,
and not.resting on their laurels. Eternal
vigilance and unceasing effort is their motto,
and with a keen appreciation of good thing
they were not slow to recognize the superior ad-
vantages for building of tract of land
on the line of the Tennallytown and Rockville
Electric Railway. which they have purchased
and will open for sale to the public under the
name of ''Woodmont," on Monday, October g.
1894, at prices much lower and upon easier
terms than such high class property has ever
before been offered. If you are interested in
the matter of homo do not miss this oppor-
tunity,
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Oct 4-Flour dull unchanged
receipts, 1901 barrels: shipments, 1898 bar
res; sales, $40 barrels. Wheat steady-spot,
53a53J4; October, 53a53l4: December, 551saJ514;
May, 609sa6O7s; steamer No red, so bld-re-
ceipts, 1883 bushels shipments, 72,OOO bushels;
stock, 1,212, 1853 bushels; sales, $1,000 bushels;
milling wheat by sample 81 Corn dull
spot, "a bid: October, "a bid; year, 5G1a
asked-receipts, 557 bushels; stock, 1903
bushels; Southern white corn, 81: Southern yell
low corn 5Sa59 Oats steady-No ? white West
ern, 3416a3i34; No. mixed Western, S2a3216-re-
ceipts, l0,350 bushels; stock, PAL 123 bushels kye
steady-No 2, 53- receipts, 3,003 bushels; stock,
1928 bushels, Hay firm-good TO choice timo-
thy, Sl2.00a$l2.50 80. Grain freights very quiet,
unchanged Sugar steady-Granulated, l Is
lower Butter steady, unchanged. Eggs steady,
unchanged. Cheese firm, unchanged.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
washington Stock Exchange.

Government bOnds-U. = IS, registered, ll315
bid 1l4ls asked L. 5 As, coupon, llS]@ bid L.
5 5s, l19 bid
District of Columbia Bonds-2O-year fund
5s los bid 30-year fund IS, gold, liz
Water stock IS, 19O3 currency, lib bid 3.65s,
funding, currency, ll41a bid 3l2s' registered,
2-l0s. 100 bid.
Miscellaneous Washington and George
town Railroad conv 6s, 1st, 125 bid, l5o asked
Washington and Georgetown Railroad cOnv-
5s ID, l25 bid, 13S asked Metropolitan Rail-
road COW. 6s l0l bid, iO21a asked Belt Railroad
%, so bid, % asked. lexington Railroad 6s, 100
bid Columbia Railroad 6s 1929 bid NASH
ington Gas Company 6s, series A, III bid
Washington Gas Company o., series Is, ia Did
Washington Gas Company COW. 6s, l3O bid, 40
asked Electric Light cows l2b12bld heaspeake
and Potomac Telephone 5s, 99 bid, lOl asked.
American Security and Trust D, F. and \,
100 lid American Security and Trust os, 4
and o, 100 bid Washington Market Company
1st 6s, los bid Washington Market Company
imp. 6s los bid Washington Market Company
ez,. 6s l05 bid Masonic Hall Association os,
lU3 bid Washington Light Infantry lst bs, lO2
bid, l05 asked Washington Light Infantry I'd
IS 102 bid
National Bank Stocks-Bank of Washington,
900 bid, go asked. Bank of the Republic, 2i0
bid, 2s5 asked. Metropolitan. 80 bid, ~
asked Farmers and Mechanics. 100 bid, 200 asked.
Second, 1888 bid, $50 asked Citizens, liO
asked Columbia, 135 bid, $50 asked. Capt.
tai, l12 bid. West End, 109 bid, 1l2 asked Trad
ers', 1O1 bid, 112 asked Lincoln, IS bid Ohio,
so asked
Safe Deposit and Trust Companles-National
Safe Deposit and Trust 125 bid l35 asked.
Washington Loan and Trust, 122 bid, l2j asked
American Security and Trust, 'l3O bid, l3l
asked Washington Safe Deposit, leo asked
Railroad Observation-Disclosures and Georgetown,
$50 bid. 300 asked Metropolitan 50 bid, 90 asked
Columbia, 90 bid, 20 asked Belt, . bid, 40
asked lexington, 80 bid, 40 asked. Georgetown
and Tennallytown, 35 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-Washington
Gas, 4S15 bid, 1919 asked. L. s. Electric Light
126 bid 12S asked. Georgetown Gas, 30 bid.
Insurance Stocks - Firemen's, 45 asked
Franklin. % asked. Metropolitan. 90 bid, x
| asked. Arlington, $50 bid German-American
100 bid National Union, IL bid, l4ls asked
Columbia, IL bid, 141a asked. Riggs, "a bid, y.
| asked. Peoples, 53s bid, asked Lincoln
| ~ bid, asked Commercial asked Potomac
81 bid
Title Insurance Stocks-ReaI Estate Title, 10'
bid, 11S asked Columbia Title, "a bid, 81
asked.
Telephone Stock-Pennsylvania % bid. Ches
/ apeake and Potomac, 80 bid, seq asked Ameri
can Graphophone, S14 bid. Pneumatic Cur
| Carriage, .25 bid
Miscellaneous Stocks-W ashington Market
| 131s bid, 10 asked Great Falls Ice, $50 bid. 15
asked. Bull Run Panorama, 20 asked. Norfon
and Washington Steamboat, 90 bid LincOlI
Han, so bid, 100 asked. Mergenthaler Linotype
| 100 bid, 125 asked.
sEx div
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIS GUEST.
Archbishop Satolli Entertains a Number
of Church Dignitariss at Luncheon.

Archbishop Satolli Entertains a Number
of Church Dignitariss at Luncheon.
Leading Catholic dignitaries to the number
of fourteen assembled around the festive
board at the residence of the apostolic dele
gate. Mgr. Sstolli. on I street, yesterday, and
in a social way conversed upon the affairs of
the church and State for upwards OF two
hours.
Cardinal Gibbons informed THE TIMES re-
porter that no business Of any kind was trans
acted, nor anything of that sort even dis
cussed, the luncheon being given in honor of
the feast of st. Francis. the patron saint of
Mgr Satoli.
Archbishop Satolli offlciated as host for the
second occasion of a similar nature since his
residence in this city and his guests Yesterday
included besides Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop
Keane, rector of the Catholic University;
Mgr. Mcmahon, the liberal beneiactor
OF the university; Mgr. De. Concilio and
Rev. DR.. S. B. Smith, of Newark, n. j.; Rev.
Dr. Magnien, rector of st. Marys Seminary
at Baltimore; DR.. Papi, secretary TO the arch
bishop; Thomas Kirby. and several local
priests.
The guests sat down to table at about
O'Clock. and it was shortly after when they
had all taken their departure, Cardinal Glib
bons and DR.. Magnien returning to Balti-
more soon after.
While il was intimated in outside circles
that much important matter in reference to
the continuance of the legation and Arch
bishop Satolli in this city would come up for
consideration. was announced that the con-
versation was Of an informal nature and that
the diplomatic affairs were not brought up
for consideration at ALL
The affairs of the Catholic University, it is
said, were only incidentally referred to. Car
dinal Gibbons entertained those present with
an informal talk, and several others followed
him during the progress of the luncheon.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Sans Yitriolic Tongue.

Sam Williams is small colored newsboy
thirteen years OF age, who has developed the
ability to use language in such manner as
to put the most hardened of men to the blush
Two days ago he was at the intersection of
Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street in
dulging in the use of such phrases as to make
him fit subject for police court scene. He
was spoken to by many OF the passsrs-by, but
this seemed only TO make the little miscreant
worse. The people had already stood too
much OF this and George P. Bohrer, with
considerable difficulty, took charge of the lit
tie black arab until the arrival of policeman.
Yesterday morning the boy was standing be-
fore Judge Miller answering to a double
charge. and was fined So for his wayward-
ness
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
COLUMBIAN GRADUATES.
Opening of the School with Seventeen
Candidates for Degrees.

Opening of the School with Seventeen
Candidates for Degrees.
The second opening of the school of grad
uats studies of the Columbian University
took place last evening The following mem
bers of the faculty and board of directors
were on the platform: President Greene,
William F. Mattingly, Prof. J. o. Wilson,
Prof. S. NJ. Shute, Dean D. K. Shute, Dean
A. p Montague, Treasurer Martin. Prof.
Lewis Prof. Christie, Drs. Gore. Hodgkins,
Ledge. Sterrett Gill, Schoenfeld, Faya and
Farquhnr.
The opening address was made by Dr. s.
H. Greene, acting president of the university
whose words of welcome provoked hearty
applause DIR. Charles Z. Munroe then read
a paper on Development and functions of
the graduate school" He spoke of the ad-
vantages and the rapid growth of the gradu-
ate school. and paid handsome tribute to
the late Dr. yelling. who first started this
branch OF the university.
Prot Lodge. secretary of the faculty. read
the names of the following candidates for the
respective degrees. For doctor OF philosophy
Albert NJ. Hilliker. George H. Hammer. W.
Perry Hay, William Hamilton and James S
Lemon. For master of arts, Martha NJ Ram
sey, J. Herbert Ford and Martha Mcpherson.
For electrical engineer David H. Sleem. For
master of science. Jesse Pawling jr., Will
lam A. Case, George B. Pferffer, Elmer S.
Farwell. Frederick Bwittcher, Stephen Miller,
and Anna S. Hazelton.