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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12

Dear Sir: You acted the part of
the skeleton at the feast in my house
hold this morning, and acted it, L
must say, in becoming grewsome
fashion. At the breakfast table. while
| was happily receiving the ccngratu-
lations of my family on my seventy
sixth birthday-for I was born three
quarters Of a century ago today
opened your letter, and when I read
of the purpose for which you required
the information you asked for. truly
the subsequent proceedings interested
me no more. A moment after | was
told l looked as if l might live for
ever comes your reminder that the
newspapers are making preparations
for my death! Well, now, wasn't that
provoking? However, I'll forgive
your untimely intrusion if you prom
Use not TO be too hard on me in your
sketch of my career. l only hope that
the newspapers circulate in Paradise,
in order that I may read there what
you have got to say of me-"
He gave me the information I de-
sired, and in letter of apology and
thanks l sent him l told him of the
profound conviction which prevails in
Journalistic circles that the best guar
antee of a long life is to have ones
obituary pigeonholed in a newspaper
office, of which there are two remark
able illustrations in the cases of Earl
Russell and Harriet Martineau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
CHAPTER III.

Are you going to be good girl,
miss, and do what your father tells
you?" demanded the second Mrs. Des-
pard, in fretful tones.
She had been a pretty woman once,
dark-eyed, high-colored, always thin,
but graceful and petite. Her thinness
had now worn itself into scragginess,
the dark eyes were dimmed and
sunken and the high color was hard
and fixed. She was very untidy in her
dress and the unkempt dark locks
that strayed over the unbuttoned col
lar of the dressing gown were lin and
already streaked with gray. She held
a baby on her knee and on the floor
beside her the other two children were
playing-Bobby, dirty and rosy
checked; Jenny white-faced and seri
ous-eyed-while Madeline stood before
her stepmother with a curious air O.
contrast to the others. as if in some
strange way she belonged TO a differ
ent world.
1t was not only that size was fai
and all the others were dark; it Wa!
rather that she possessed an air of re
| fnement and delicate propriety tina
! distinguished her from them. He
golden hair looked as if it had bee,
| brushed and her shabby black frocl
was neatly mended. Mrs. Despair,
glanced from her to Jenny, who's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
To Be Continued.
THE JIM-BOB AFFAIR.

Listen, child, and I will tell
Of the battle grim,
Where appeared, not long ago,
The heroes Bob and Jim.
Said Jim to Bob: you are a man
Whom I greatly despise."
Said Bob to Jim: "The sight of you
Is torture to my eyes"
They forthwith sent a challenge out,
They made it strong and right,
And then the various cities fused
Over which should have the fight.
And next the governors came forth,
Angry through and through;
Bossed the legislatures round,
And did it easy, too.
Then the managers arose,
Full of righteous ire;
Called each other horrid names,
One of which was liar"
Soon the people took it up
With mighty din;
Factions quarreled night and day
Over which would win.
Thus for months our souls were kept
AnXiously a-throb;
All the universe took part
All but Jim and Bob.
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
JAPANESE VARNISH.

\ japanese furniture polish, said to
be exceptionally valuable, is prepared
by mixing we'll together one pint of
linseed oil, one pint of strong, cold tea,
the whites of two eggs and two ounces
of spirits Of salt. When thoroughly
combined pour into a bottle, which
must be shaken each time before the
polish is used. Make a pad of soft
linen, pour on a few drops of liquid,
rub we'll over the article to be pol
ished, and finish the process with an
old silk handkerchief or dry chamois
skin The japanese use their fine
paper both as polisher and first ap-
plier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
MISS GARRETTS LIFE.

Miss Mary Garrett of Baltimore is
generally conceded to be the richest
unmarried woman in this country
She lives in the plainest and most I'M
ostentatious way, devoting much or
her money and most of her time to
the development of various philan-
thropic and educational schemes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
WALKING BOOTS.

The English walking shoe and boof
is the favorite last, it is cut broad, sole
and heel, with pointed toe Such shoes
must be blackened. Shoes are WORE
more months of the year than boots
Calfskin shoes are worn in the morn
ing, patent feathers in the afternoon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12
POOR HEN.

Mary had a little hen,
And every time she won a fight
She tried but failed to crow.
Boston Globe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-12-12

FACTS CONNECTED WITH
THE GREWSOME BUSINESS.
READY FOR AN EMERGENCY

Records Of Public Men Constantly on
Hand in Newspaper Offices for Use
on Their Demise-The Prince Of
Wales Interesting Experience
Gladstone Will Have Long Obit-
uary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

The objections and recommendation
Of The owners OF wharf property along
tho Christians river are entitled 70 fun
and careful consideration By the board
Of United States engineers appointed 10
inquire into the needs Of Wilmington
halbor They hsve made study Of the
STREAM for years aud are. II anything,
better qualified TO speak than the
entlneeIs themselves.
These wharf ana property owners
deprecate any extension Of the north
side jstty. but advise that jetty be
built on the sonth side " the mouth OF
the stream. Ia order that the debris aud
silt ia suspension. now forced into the
river BY the fJod tide. may be inter
copied and forced to deposit itself on the
fats below the rivers mouth. They
object 20 the erection Of a tidal baain at
the mouth OF the Christians on the
Rrouad that Il would lead to no pr
manent heue6t ard could not afford m
increase Of water OF speed of movement,
What the river nesds is greater depth
Of water With a flow which viii carry out
the 81 and other matter IN suspension
with a lefty system which will prevent q
from being returned BY the incoming
tide IL the government does not fee
justified In increasing the sectional arel
Of the stream. above low water mark
from Newport TO the ietty. let IL procee,
along The lines Indicated and carry then
out 20 the full extent Of the morey which
has been appropriated by Congress fol
the improvement Of Wilmington hsrbor
We need greater depth and width o
channel bat there lie no earthly use 0
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The rumor that there are negotiations
going on between IommanY Hall and
some members Of the State Democracy
not ITS honorable leaders, OF course-f0r
"a reunion Of the Democratic forces" is
probably not without foundation We
pity the State Democracy engaged In
such business. This pity Is BY no means
unmixed with contempt New York
Weekly.
The depth Of Gsorgla's interest In tbs
Atlanta Exposition may be understood
Ia It's immensity when &c Is stated that
&c Is greater than It's interest In poll
ties. Washington Star.
Stanley. who found columbia, the
gem Of the ocean" and It's dollars worth
while a few years ago, 20 80 Angnoizad
now that he announces ostentatiouslY
his coming visit Is 10 be TO British
America. We hope We are ell resigned
to it p Philadelphia Press
Fanatics Ike Bland, Of Missouri, are
generally sincere. but irrational. In
brains they are strong. but not wholly
sound, delusion takes a deeper hold than
In those that are weaker. but more
nearly normal New York Times.
Senator Quay's enemies seem 70 hsve
doubled their enmity since the announce
nent that he favors certain reforms for
which they have particular aversion
They know that he Il q man Of his word,
not given TO making promises which ho
fails 20 keep Philadelphia Record.
There Is now considerable talk sbous
Mr. Cleveland's fool friends. They may
fool Mr. Cleveland, but not the public -
Cleveland World
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13
coNTeMPoRARY oplNloN.



From tho Chicago journal.
All Who have visited the National
Capitol so Washington have noticed two
handsome boxes at the entrance 20 tire
Senate Chamber Ono of these contains
yellow and tho other black snuff Fifty
years ago nearly every senator on passing
10 take his seat stopped before ono Of
these boxes aud illed the one he carried
in his pocket The Justices OF the
supreme Court did the same. at that
time silver snuff boxes, lined with gold,
we're mole common than gold watches
A faely engraved snuff box was then no
gardsd IS The most suitable prescott for
an elderly friend The manufacture 81
anuh was then an important industry.
and IN Scotland large fortunes were made
iu carry ing on the business. Shutting was
the genteoi way OF using tobacco. and
was more common than smoking on
chewing One reason for this was that
nearly all old ladies took smut When
friend met friend In the street 10 was tho
custom Co extend the snuff box 10 was
70 white men what the calumet was 20
the Indian, or BIT Of salt to the Arab
The bent fetal effects Of snuff were
generally acknowledged. It was recon-
mended for clearing out the head. pre-
serving the sight, aud quickening all
the senses. Nearly all sailors were snuff
takers chiefly because they we're not
allowed TO smoke when on a vessel
Kings. sdmirsls, cabinet minister
bishops aud generals took snuff. aud
their example Was followed BY those VIII,
did not wear titles or occupy ex
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13
A Story From Jamaica.
ONE MANS EXPERIENCE WITH
DYSPEPSIA.
Foad nistresscG Him-sIis Heart Was In
A PrGcorious Condition.
lEl.on Rrooklun. AZ " lYnleal


There is no secret now as TO what was the
matter with George l.. Bergen of Jamaica,
L. His friends thought he had gone into
a decline and possibly, had heart disease.
And no doubt he did; but IL all came from
the dyspepsia, and since that has been
cured, his heart disease has disappeared also.
He told q reporter Of the Times what cured
him tho other day, and his conversation is
''The tpouble was with my digestive sys-
TEN, aud with my heart As q consequence,
for nearly six years i was unable 10 enjoy q
meal. To partake Of fresh bread, cakes,
pies or any kind Of pastry was out a the
question. A small portion Of food OF this
character would give me untold agony. SO
] had 60 60 without it. MY trouble steadily
increased, despite all my efforts Go check it.
I took al sorts Of medicines prescribed by
phyaicians, with no pereepdble abatement
of the disorder. Finally my heart became
involved, and occasionally I would be dis
turhed with tumultuous beating and palpi-
tation. Worse than all, feelings Of oppres-
sion aud suliocation would ensue, and some
times the heart action would be suspended
] confess ! was very much alarmed when
those symptoms manifested themselves, and
ct times 1 lapsei into a state of utter despair.
zone evening last fill, ] noticed in the
BROOKLYN TINES an account OF remarkable
cure effected BY the use of Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. ] was pale anu
that fact helped 10 awaken my interest in
the announcement. which / read through
carefully. A day or two later q similar
narrative appeared with reference to the
pills, the symptoms Of the person cured
being similar 20 my own. That settled the
question for me. The next morning I
procured q box, and before / had taken half
Of them I experienced decided relief l
continued the pills and my improvement
was rapid. until now / can eat with impu-
nifty what my appetite suggests without re-
gard TO time or amount, In reason of course,
and the functional disturbances Of the heart
have disappeared. / have always had heart
trouble. but il has been greatly relieved by
the use Of the Pink Pills ] consider my-
self cured of the stomach trouble ANY one
having the symptoms l have described may
take the pills with the utmost confidence OF
their bringing relief" Mr.. Bergen Is an
active member Of Jamaica Council, Royal
Arcanum, an exempt fireman and has been
for many years connected with the hard
ware establishments OF James r. Lewis, one
Of the largest mercantile interests on Long
island.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary 70 give new life and
richness TO the blood and restore shattered
nerves They are for sale by an druggists
or may be had by mail from DR.. Williams
| Medicine Co., Schenectady, n. y, for Doc.
PEI box. Or six boxes for $3.50. %. -
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

Advlces just received ct the Northern
Pacific Offices from MIR. w p. Howe, 10
charge % the lunch station at the Upper
Geyser Basin, state that tho geyeers are
playing better than ever. They are much
liner than last year. The Giant. one Of the
finest ~ the Park. plays % height OF
aboui $50 feet Isst year It's eruptionf
took place once in about Eve DAYS and
continued for 90 minutes. This year u g
playing more frequently. Mr. Howe Is
regularly noting the temperature Of the
Giantess. another Of the large geysers.
70 Il also playing frequently and its tenn
peratufe 40 time az playing ranges from
1913 10 l93 degrees Fahrenheit For six
cents sent 20 Charles 5. Fec, general
passenger agent Northern Pacific rail
road, st Paul, MINI, you win receive q
fne tourist book thstcontaine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

Bcheduls In eject May r. 1855.
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE Avn
49,. NUE. DEPOT. EAST BOUND.
All trains Illuminated with PintscM
New YORK, weekdays, sos. I'D.
$3.50, % 40. 1895 a. m; si2.d, 'I5S, Si.0s.
$3.50, T32, IL D. m.
NEW YOKI1, Sundays. sso5. 'zSO.
PHILADELPHIA (TWHNTY FOURTH
AND CHESTNUT STREETS)
40 Weekdays a 100 SO, s2l '7.S0. 7.55. $50.
10 sL59, 1905 S25, aus, $3.50. $50. '7S2. $40.
.,55gadaya. 'sOss sgz, go. 75s $50 80.
$50, 1882, $40, 10, IL y. an.
PHILADELPHIA, TWELFTH AMI
MARKET STREETS.
- Weekdays, 'S.O5, '7.SO, $3.50, 'l0.St .. m:
Sundays. 'i.OJ. TD. '1R a. ma; IN.
CHESTER, weekdays, 'sO5,. 655, Lx7.
$50, 7.55, $3.50 %, 1905. lilo. 'ii.45. a. m:
~ SL5g 1905. sz5, As. $50, $50, T.sz.
CHESTER, Sundays sos, s.z, ESQ.
455 ~ &29; '522, $40. 10, IL p. m.
m; .l22i, .i'S9, 'sos D. m. Sundays. s7.ia'
H7.55 a. m. s3.06 D IN.
CAPE MAY, weekdays, s7.Ss (s1O.u a.
m, Saturdays only, s1.5s. 'S.0o ,. 10.
Sundays, $3.50 a. m.
WEST BOUND.
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON.
40, l.O2, '64l, 'll05 a. M; sl255, sdo7, A6J,
e4.03, e5.25 g. $50, % IS d. m.
Sundays. 40 7.02 sS.l7 a. m; liza, Sa.e7.
sos, 500, .o.25, $50, s85S p. m.
BALTIMORE AND WAY 9TATIONB,
102 a. m; 303 D. m. daily.
NEWARK, Del, s42O, TO- 's.47. s11Os =.
M; ~ 30, S.03, s5.25, 7.s5, $50, 'S5S, 1.1o
?. m. Sundays, '4.20. T02, sS.47 a. m; sl2.65,
Sgs, 30, ~, $50, 'S;5s, LILO p: m.
.PlIISBURG, weekdays, 'S.47 - m.s
'bl5 p. m Sundays. 'S.4l a. M; s5.25 p IA
CHICAGO, -o.f7 a. m; '5.25 p. m. daily.
CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS. 'l2.65 and
NEW ORLEANS via Bristol and Chat
tanooga' 50 ?. IA. daily. Through
sleepers to New Orleans
SINCERITY ACCOMMODATION, LpH
a. m; 1903, 735. and lilo p. m. daily.
LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION
weekdays, l.O2, 1880 a. M; La, rs p. m
T fqRnxaaSs S IE a ne; ~ S r srRuru
STATION.
For New York, weekdays, '5.lb ,. n.
For Philadelphia, weekdays, $40, '11W
a. M; 500, s5.l5, 9.45 d. IA. sundays, ais
a. m; LOO. Sis. 9.45 p. M
For Pittsburg and Chicago. sally,
For Baltimore. week-dayR, $50 \. ua.IL
'5.15 p. m. Sundays, 3, s5.15 ! "a.
For Landenberg and way sto.s1eS, week
days, $50, O25 a. m; 2, 5.lb p. m. sundays.
LEAVE PHfLADELPHIA TWENTY
E0gRTH AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Weekdays, $40. 6, i.l5, 'sI5. $50. .1ou.
n.30 a. m; sl2O, lilo, slS6 = ssS1 $50
AIS, 'i.4g, s5.l5, '5.4l. $50. $50, s7ss. 'aA
1910 and li35 p. m.
Sundays, s8iO. 6. sS15 $50 $50, ll.SO ana;
-l2.2V -L30, z, $3.50. 1886. s4.15, s4.s9, $50.
,7.43. sS.23 1910 and l.25 o. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA CTWFLTTH
AND MARKET STREETS.)
weekdays, $40 s7.55, sl0l6, a. m; IN.
p. m. Sundays, '320. '7.55 q. m; IN ,. m
Telephone, No. 1913.
Rates to Western points lower thAh via
any other line.
G. o. SCULL General Passenger Agent.
r. Il. CAMPBELL. General Manager
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13
soelaI and reIsonal Note..

Miss Lola Zsbley has returned fcom a
vialt TO friends ct Lsipsic.
Miss Bessie Wyatt went to Atlantic
City TO day where she will remain over
Sunday.
The marriage Is announced OF Miss
Lena Augusta Robinson, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs Thomas II Robinson, aud Harry
Augustus Fritz The ceremony will
OCCUR Wednesday. September %. at s
o'clock p. m. at No. Alb Market street.
Misses Lizzie and Carrie Grad ohl have
gone to New York and Brooklyn for q
visit Of several weeks
It Is said that Rev. Jacob Todd. D. D q,
formerly pastor Of Grace A. e. Church,
this city, now OF Trinity Church. Phila
delphiG, will be- sent TO Green Street NJ
E. Church, that city, next March
John Boyle ard Joseph Fenton are in
New York, where they went 60 attend
the races
Miss Mary Rutter viii entertain the
mombars OF the Silver Leaf Social at her
home this evening.
The fourth annual ladies' reception Of
the Brandywiue Club will DO held on
Friday evening, October 4
Hon. William O. Spruance and son
William, who have been touring through
Europe during the Summer. sailed from
Southampton for home on the steamship
Paris about q week ago and are expected
to reach Wilmington sometime to-
morrow.
Mrs. Clara Roop and sister, Miss Sallie
Lyainger. are visiting relatives at Norris
town, Pa.
Ssnator Hezskiah Harrington, of Hsr
rington, Is ia the city to-day on bIiel
visit The senator arrived early this
morning.
E. A. Olendip, OF Colora, Nd. was
in this city yesterday on fging visit
q q. Smith, Of Woodland Beach. hal
been visiting in the city.
K e. Jones. O. b Jones and Harry
Dawson, all OF Rockville, Md are il
the city TO DAY, guests at the Merritt
House
George Jones, Of Kennedyville. Nd, Il
spending a few days In Wilmington
John J. Logon has returned from
nine weeks visit In the West. He Wis
4 lieu OAAlhhu uA1 VlAlA Aei ~ bAttc1 U
! that region.
Ex Speaker Of the Senate John P
Donshoe was in Philadelphia to-day.
Miss Annie Hayea, Of Galena, Md, 4
Il q guest Of Mrs. James l.. Willie.
Mrs Frank A. Mitchell and daughter
Miss Rena, have returned from Gee ]
City, Md. 81 have also Mrs Waite
Francis and two children.
Miss Mary T. Mcmahon Is the guest Of
the Misses Mayer, Ia Elkton.
Mrs. William r. Williamson has boei
visiting in Philadelphia
Mrs Artemas Smith, who has been e.
guest OF Clayton friends, returned HON
TO day.
Direct Tex Commissioner J Fran
Wilds, Of Dover, was 10 town TO day.
O S. Watson, who has been spending
some time at Saratoga, has rsturne,
home to Milford he was In the city TO
day.
Governor william T. Watson passe
through town to-day on his way frou
Milford TO Philadelphia
Colonel C. NJ. Leitch aud Rsv. w G
johnson are IN Philadelphia on bTie
business trip.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

The Ferd Fallmer Chorus was rendered
a reception by William Davidson at his
home, No I'll French street, last night
The evening was spent IN a social man
ner. with occasional selections by the
mem ers Of the chorus Refreshments
we're also served
Those present were: J. T. Clymer. w.
NJ. s Brown, Boyd Cook. Q. A. Cline,
George l. Messiok, Winfield H. Saith.
y n Wolcott, Joseph Mcguire, w. Q
Neizler George +. Ycuog. Oscar
Appleby, Il. @ Taylor. Howard Daily.
J. Leonard Lloyd, j. J.. Ford, j. Q.
johnson. John Seller. B A. Vsnsant,
Arthur X Taylor, James Ward, Charles
NJ Banks, Bepj iuin Clark, James
Barber and John McCready. of Provi-
denoo. r. /; George Powick, Il A.
Bradfeld, @. II. Consiidine and Harry
Van6esken.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

yWMMINGTON AND NORTHERN RAIL
w Road. Time table IN effect Sept. I'd
Trains leave Wilmington. French street
station, for b. d o. Junction. Montchsnin
Winterthur, Guyencourt, GranoRue, Coesert,
Chadts' Ford Junction, POcopson, Moei
Chester, Embreeviiie. M0rtOnvlle, Coates.
vile and Intermediate stations, daily, except
aundSy, at % n ~, tb. 40 and 5 p ~
sunday only a. 40 a M. S. and 100 D m.
For Weyne6burs junction, springfield ant
Intermediate stations, daily, except Sunday
~ zf5 ~. 81 aud % 2 10. Sundays only Q
20 9 n. IS and - N.
E1r JOAnDs. birdebor0. Reading and intsr
madtsfe stations, daily, except sunday, at
IS 10 and s. N. Sunday only 81 10 q M
aud b5 p M.
A. 8. mr0AUsLArD. sunerintendent.
BOWNESS BRIGGS, Ger Passenger Agent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-13

Newfoundland has heard from the
mother country. When the starving and
helpless people OF that small English
possession had arrived at q culmination
OF their miserles, aid was sent them from
New England because the Yankees, cranky
as they are at times, love to aid their
nelghbors who are suffering and no
thought was given by them TO the fact
that it was the duty OF England to provide
FOR her Impoverished subjects. New
England kept the wolf from the door"
OF many starving families, while noble
old England was considering the political
situation Of her impoverished provi nee
at last Mr.. Chamberlain, on the part
Of the BrItish home government, has
announced that he will not listen TO the
plant Of ''semi-independent" colony.
The fact that the starving people are
fellow citizens, subiects Of the same
sovereign, bound by the same ties Of
nationality. seems 20 have no consldera-
tion There had been ''some imposition"
he said; OF the relief granted by the
preceding government "a certain amount
had been dlsslpated in the colony" and
he had arranged that part of the
money expended should be repaid. ="
This is British generosity and as a result
the Newfoundlanders will have to give
up the little semhlanoe OF liberty that
they possess or enter the coming Winter
into q state Of starvation. IL IL wonder
thas Newfoundland turns her longing
eyes toward this country from which she
has received generous and humane
treatmont2 We trow not, and the United
States will not let the little province
stArve even II she is deserted by her
unnatural mother.