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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
TO CURE FATIGUE.

When a woman finds herself so tired
that she thinks she cannot eat or even
sleep properly, let her devote a quar-
ter of an hour to getting rested. Three
minutes will suffice to remove her
clothing and to get into a warm dress
ing-gown. Five minutes should be de-
voted to lying fat on the back with
eyes closed and muscles relaxed. The
remaining eight minutes a be d.
vided between sp0rging the feet with
alcohol and rubbing the back Of the
neck with the same or with aromatic
vinegar. The weary woman will not
recognize herself at the end of the
process. and if she can don fresh cloth
ing she will feel equal to almost any
exertion by the time she is dressed
again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
THE INFANTA ISABEL.
Old and ShabbiIy Dressed, but the
Heroine of an Exciting Romance.

In ar ordinary boarding house. not
far from the Arc de TriOmphe, Paris,
lives Isabel Fernandina of Bourbon,
daughter of Don Francois de Paule
and Princess Louise of Naples. bona
Isabel is sister-in-law of Queen Isa-
bella and great-aunt of the present
king OF Spain. Those who see her
now, stability dressed, living in the
quietest manner, can hardly believe
that, fifty years ago, this Spanish in
fanta was the heroine of a romance
that caused the widest excitement in
the coTrts of Spain and France.
Count Gurowski was a Polish noble
man, handsome, distinguished and
we'll received in society. Don Francois
de Paule, father Of the infanta, re-
sided at Gallifet house. Paris, but the
infanta was in a convent. from which
she escaped by forming a ladder Of
towels and sheets. Then she accom-
panied Count Gurowski TO Belgium,
where, says a writer in the Realm, a
priest willing to perform a marriage
ceremony was found
As Soon as the elopement was known
the irate father dispatched messen-
gers in all directions, and the governor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Berlin, March 10.-The influenza is
Sagan, mother OF the wife of the Ger
mai ambassador at Washington, died
Of the disease. The duke Of Sagan is
only just recovered from an attack
of the disease; Emperor Williams cid
est sister, Princess SaXe-Meiningen. is
improving; two Berlin judges, Wilmer
and Hoffman, have died from the eff
fects of influenza, and DR.. Better
mann, director of the Grey convent
and gymnasium; DR.. Carl Peters. the
German explorer, and Dr.. Eupmann,
president Of the court Of chambers, are
among those Frustrated. The epidem-
ic is seriously interfering with the
business OF the law courts; and in the
public schools and gylnnasiumS, owing
to the sickness of so many teachers
and pupils. whole classes are ~
pended. In the whole of Germany last
week, Nuremburg had the doubtful
honor of heading the infuenZa StatiS-
tics with the biggest sick list. Ham
burg came next.
The public is looking forward to the
converting of the state council Tues
day. with considerable interest. En-
peror William will deliver a compre-
hensive address defining the scope of
the deliberations and propositions TO
be submitted to the council. The
question of restriction or prohibition
of the entry of American cattle or
meat into Germany will be one of the
subjects which will be fully discussed.
The Won Kanitz grain monopoly bill,
according to the promise which the
federation of husbandry made to the
emperor, will not be reduced in the
reichstag until after it has been con-
sidered by the state council in all of
its bearings. The emperor is irritated at
the attitude of the agrarian credits
asked for on behalf of the navy de-
partment in the reichstag and it is
reported that his majesty expressed
his Indignation rather freely respect
ing Won Kanitz's bill.
Prince Christian. of Hohenlohe-
Oehringen, was the guest of Prince
Bismarck Sunday and Monday last.
The latter spoke of his waning
strength and Of the doctors positive
prohibition to excite himself and re-
ceive large crowds. In addition too
Bismarck expressed the grave doubt
as to whether he would be equal to
the task of celebrating his eightieth
birthday as people wish him to do
publicly. and with all kinds of demon
stratiols. To avoid the spectacle OF
the reichstag holding aloof from cele-
brating Bismarck's birthday the easter
recess will begin March 80, thus eX-
Treating the members Of that body
from the embarrassing situation. The
reichstag has abandoned the idea
Of officially participating in the cele-
brations, owing to the opposition of
the centerists, socialists ana several
radicals; and the decision not to sit
April /. the. princes birthday, is a
compromise arrangement.
The newspapers of Leipsic recently
political men for an expression Of
opinions upon the idea Of making
Bismarck an honorary citizen Of the
German empire by an act Of parlia-
ment, and almost all approved the
plan.
A dispatch from Cologne states that
an earthquake shock was felt last
night through the whole Rhenish
province.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Madison, March Sin the senate
assembly bills establishing municipal
courts for OconOmOwoc. Waukesha
and the county of Bayfield,, were CON
CURED in. No. 4OS senate, relating 10
eligibility for judicial office. was killed.
In the assembly the Wilkie peddler
bill was passed. 1t provides for $50
for foot peddlers, $40 for one-horse
peddlers and S75 for two-horse
peddlers. Another assembly bill was
passed making it a misdemeanor for
farmers to in any way dilute or doctor
the milk or cream delivered by them
to diaries. The house sat down Oh
the senate resolution to investigate
the matter of employees and salaries
in the capitol.
Both houses adjourned till Monday
evening
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

HAL Columb:a." the racket was SO in
toierable that l Involuntary looked
up TO see If the roof of tile theater
We're not lifted by the volume of
sound. When quiet was restored and
other business was about to be re-
sumed, the band again struck I'D
Yankee Doodle in its liveliest manner,
and another torrent of enthusiasm
broke forth; and it was a long time
before the excited and jubilant as
semblage could be quieted down and
order restored. In those DAYS the
mere sight of the American flag or
the sound of a national melody. would
stir an assembly to feverlheat.-Noah
Brooks. in the Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
DEITER-CURzON ENGAGEMENT.
The Groom-Elect is one of the Leaders
in the English Conservative Party.

in the English Conservative Party.
The announcement Of the engage
ment of Miss Mary Letter. eldest
daughter of l.. Il. Letter, once a great
Chicago merchant, to George \. Cur
zOn, NJ. P. one of the most prominent
figures in English political life, Greater
great interest among the Chicago
friends of the talented and beautiful
he:reSs. Those familiar with the pros
poets of the groCm-elect presage for
the union a future of great brilliancy.
Mr.. CurZon is one of the rising men
in the British house of commons.
Though a young man he has already
held office, having been under sacre-
tary for India during the Salisbury
administration. With the certain re-
turn of the conservative party to office
in a few months he is assured of high
cabinet rank, and the premiership, in
the not remote future. may be said
to be Within his reach. Mr.. CurZOn
occupies the place in his party once
held by the brilliant Lord Randolph
Churchill. Miss Letter may be called
ON to play the distinguished role in
society which was sustained with
such marked success by another fail
American, the beautiful Jenny Jerome
nOW Lady Randolph Churchill.
George \. Curzon is the eldest son
of Baron Scarsdale, Of Scarsdale.
County Derby. The family is AN old
Wa dating back to the conQueror. The
patent of the first peer is dated April
8. 1861. The family has produced Sew
eral distinguished parliamentarianS.
Mr.. CurzOn was born Jam. II, 1859.
He is a fellow of ALL Souls College.
Oxford, and is the author of Russia
in Central Asia. Problems of the Far
East. and Persia.
The family motto is. Recte ct Suav-
iter-Justly and MILDLY. The supper
ters of the coat of arms are equally
Sents Prudence, a woman holding a
iavelim entWined with a serpent. The
sinister supporter represents Liberal
ity. 1t is the figure of a Oma hold
ing a c0rnucupia. Mr.. Curzon is said
to live I'D to the legends and tradi,
tons of his family. His acknowledged
ability is his least claim to favor. His
liberality. good mature, and unfailing
courtesy have made him the most
popular man in the English commons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
CIVIL SERVICE AMENDMENTS.
They Are Approved by the President
Owing to Extension.

Washington, March S.-The presi-
dent has approved of the sundry
amendments of the civil service rules
made necessary in consequence Of the
recent extension of the classification
in the departmental service to include
messengers, assistant messengers, and
Watchmen, and the classification of
the internal revenue service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
ST. PAUL GLOBE SOLD.
William Dawson, Jr.. Buys From the
KittSon Heirs.

st. Paul, March lot is stated
that William Dawson, Jr.. cashier Of
the Bank of Minnesota, has purchased
the st. Paul Globe from the Kittson
heirs. 1t is understood the price paid
is So, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
GUILTY AS
John Downs, George King and James
E. Otis Get a Year Apiece.

New York. March 12.-John Downs,
George King and James E. Otis,
charged with conspiring to violate the
election registration laws, were found
guilty by the jury and sentenced to a
year each in the state prison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Japan has notified Ii Hung Chang,
Chinese peace envoy. It will not be
ready TO receive him till the 10Th inst.
Walter G.. Sanger, bicyclist, is sick
with typhoid fever in Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
BADGER

nonresident members of town inSuT.
ance companies to be directors; and
requiring town and village fire in
Surance companies to file copies OF
their articles Of association, bylaws,
policy and blanks with the insurance
commissioner. In the assembly Halls
resolution for a special committee OF
three to investigate the railways and
see if they I not evading taxation,
vas adopted after a big debate.
Madison. March Tn the senate
there was an interesting debate OF
the adoption of JOINT resolution No.
S senate, introduced by Senator Wood.
worth, to amend the constitution to
make Sheriffs eligible for reelection.
The resolution was adopted. The Sen,
ate concurred in the assembly bin,
providing that the town treasurer
shall withhold annually from the
money received from the school fund
income an amount equal to ten cents
for each person Of school age residing
in each district, for the purchase of
books.
In the assembly Speaker Burrows
announced the appointment of Assem-
blyman A. r. Hall (chairmanO rep. of
Knapp, W. A. Jones, rep. of Mineral
Point, and G. r. Mahoney, dem, of
Milwaukee, Is a special committee
under the Hall resolution to inyesti-
gate the subject of the gross earnings
Of railroads to ascertain if the corpora
tons are not eyading their just pro
portion of taxation in Wisconsin. Mr..
Blake called up the senate bill. for
bidding fraud in dairy products and
asked that immediate action upon it
be taken. The bill was conctlrred in
by q vote OF 81 to ,. Assembly bills
We're passed: Establishing municipal
courts at Oc0nomoWoc. Waukesha,
Washburn and Oshkosh: providing
extra rooms for Milwaukee's superior
court: making 800 the maximum fine
for indecent exposure; and providing
that in counties where a tax of $4,000
is levied for the care of 5ndigent
union soldiers. Or where the county
population exceeds 10000, the commits
sionerS shall be allowed the county
board compensation and may employ
4 S~500-a-year secretary. Assembly
bills were killed, relating to the es-
Enlistment of an intermediate tndust-
rial reformatory: to provide for rep
resentation in the county board of
unincorporated villages containing one
thousand or more inhabitants; to
authorize the governor to grant and
issue two unconditional pardonS on
the 4th Of July of each year: to pro
hibit the sale or giving away of to-
bacco to minors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

You never accept any of my
jokes about lady shoppers who never
buy" said Smokers to the editor. "No.
I'm married now" was the satisfactory
reSponSe.-Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Boy-"Mr. DUrn called to see about
that bill Of his"
Mr.. Short-"WelI, if he comes in
again, tell him his bill is in u good
state of preservation and is likely u
reach a good old age."-Roston Trans
cript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

It's a pretty hard job sometimes for
a man to be a good fellow" and II
good father and husband at the same
time.-New York Recorder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

"B'gosh," said Farmer Corntossel.
as he walked out Of the depot, -
never cit ter town without bein' BIT
somehow. FuSt. it's bunCo. then it's
a gold brick. an now. by hockey. I'm
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
GRIP OF La GRIPPE
STILL MAINTAINS ITS HOLD IN
GERMANY.
PROHIBITION OF AMERICAN
BEEF TO BE DISCUSSED.

Emperor Irritated at the Attitude of
the Agrarian Credits Asked for on
Behalf of the Navy Department
Plans for Bismarck'S Birthday in
the ReicLstag.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Jones-"How's Wheeler getting along
since he bought a b:cycle?"
Brown-"On clutches, l believe
Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Unkletom-"I hear you turned people
away in Jayport."
Barnes Tormer-"We tried to, but
they wouldn't 20 until they got their
money back."-Indianapolfs Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

give been to Boston" said Howard
Wainwright: 81 Iectured there"
"Glad TO hear it." said Bob Leroy;
Il hate BOston."-New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Hobbies and his wife present III
ideal of true married happiness"
Nonsense. Why, he lives here and
she spends most Of her time in Eu-
rope"
well, isn't that far enough:"-Chi-
cago Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14

Mr.. Wixham-"Did you ask that new
girl to show you her vecommenda~
ti0ns|'
Mrs. Wixham-"No; recommenda-
tons don't a:nount TO anything. I've
given them Notwithstanding Jour
nal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-02-14

We went TO one very pretty ball given
by the wife of one OF the ministers of
state, IN her beautiful villa in the SUI
burbs which stands on the shores OF tie
Neva- 1t was really like fairyland. TIE
prettily-deco-ated and weIl-ligh:ed ball
room opening into a large round con-
servatory oveEhung with tAxiGias,
cameilias. and lovely ho:hcuse o-cepers
in full bloom, and bordered by ine
standard rose trees, forming elrnos; s
hedge around the conservatory. The lat-
ter including two large corridors
branching off from each side o. the
main portion, as profusely furnished
with blooms and plants of ell kinds as
the conservatory proper. And outside,
through the big panes of glass, we coCld
see the brilliant moon and s.srs shining
upon the great white world of snow.
The conservatory was also used for
smoking, and not only by the men.
SeSaral of the ladies smoked cigars.
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-r1urEI OF manner, ana was very SIM
lar, though somewhat shorter, in fig
ure. Her room was tastefully arranged,
the walls hung with handsome crimson
damasls, and the sofas and chairs en-
suite. Quantities of flowers OF all kinds
in pots and vases stood about the room,
and there Were numbers of photo
graphs on the tables OF the European
royalties, and the empress personal
friends among the Russian aristorca~y.
These morning presentations are 3
feature peculiar to the country, so that
the reader will, not unnatur>lly
wonder what we wore for the OCCASION.
OF course we had taken care to be in
formed on this point, and had put on
morning costume with long trains, and
bonnets-
The most important incident OF o'ir
visit TO St Petersburg was the first
court ball of that winter. To these
almost every tchinovnik OF any impor-
lance was invited On that occasion
considerably over two thousand were
present, and it was most impressive
sight. The great winter palace was
brilliantly lighted up from end TO end
BY nearly forty thousand electric lights
with crystal chandeliers The bali
room is painted il purest white, except
for the massive golden columns down
each side, the whole being relieved b.
gigantic palms and the varied colo-s
and tints OF the choicest flowers The
uniforms with their masses OF god
lace. the beautiful Paris costume OF the
ladies, and their splendid jewels stood
ont IN brilliant contrast TO the white
ness OK walls and ceiling. The imperial
guard Of the corps deS pages lined the
way as the royal circle entered the bail
room, the pages in their pretty uni-
forms falling behind the royalties two
behind the empress and ore behind
each OF the grand duchesses. bearing
their long trains. the national anthem
being played al the time Zach tTozl-
an member OF the imperial family wore
a tiara and necklace Of marvellous S!'leIl-
dor. ana their gowns seemed a. 0Tsr
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people that interested me was the cos
tune of the peasant girls whom one
saw in the railroad stations. In spite
OF the intense cold they all wore cotton
gowns. which seemed so out of keeping
with the sheepskins with which they
were partially covered; but cotton and
sheepskin are alike about the cheapest
materials procurable in the country.
We were much impressed by the beauty
of the sunset reflections over the great
vista OF snow all around us, and by the
wonderful 'after-glow, such as / had
never seen in any other part of the
world.
Great was our excitement when our
train ran into the station OF the Russian
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with roll was brought to us in the
train, there being two kinds of tea from
which we could make our choice, the
one with milk and the other with mere
" slice of lemon in it. according to
the custom Of the country. Later on
we stopped long enough to allow us to
take dejeuner at station buffet,
and we were glad to get ont OF the
over-heated railway carriage into the
keen, frosty air. The charges at these
principal railway buffets in Russia are
very high, but everything is well
served, and a very general feature
among the viands is bird which close
ly resembles our partridge.
At one station we were much sur
very high official rank in Russia, whom
we had met at the Russian embassy in
Berlin, and now on their homeward
journey, taking their morning meal
with the station master. This was our
first insight into the peculiar etiquette
of Russian official life. All railways in
Russia are state undertakings. The
station masters are "tchinovniks," that
is to say, officials holding 'tchin," or
office direct from the tsar, and al
though, of course, the social status of his
officials varies considsra bly,, ali
tchinovniks are considered on an
equal footing in public life, because
each holds his tchin from the tsar.
So our two fellow travellers, though
tchinovniks Of high position. thought
nothing Of dining with the station mas
ter.
The first popularity of the Russian
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WICHITA, KAN.

"srer At one emo CT sne pa.aces o<tnS
specially reserved for these who are adj
r.itted with IN order from the lord
chamberlain remember one night
ssrv lively party being given thercE er
elmer by yorng Russian princess
and her husband after spending some
time on the ice we ell ad ;ourned 10 the
princess house and had supper. after
which we danced tie cvtillion in our
walking costumes. and very naturally
came away uncomfor:ably warm. But
the inpronptu Is always enjoyed, how
ever uncomfortable I: may be.
One night we attended the opera
house, when the empress and some %
her children Were present. The olera
girel was "Massaniello.r the famou.
Zucchi performing on the occasion. On
the whole the solos were somewha,
poorly rendered. and the performance
was much inferior 10 the operas given
In London during the season. But We
heard some very excellent music Ut
charity concert given under patronage
of the emperor and empress, who were
present with most of the grand dukes
and grand duchesses- Her imperial
majesty was then dressed in ruby veil
vet with long train and most be-
coming bonnet, and on this occasion
seemed more than ever TO resemble her
sister, the princess of Wales All tho
royal ladies wore long gowns trailing
on the ground, this being the general
costume on all great occasions in the
daytime. ISABEL STEWART.
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ruSeIy emDrOlderc0 with diamonds Us
we are accustomed to see the average
English ball gown with passcmenterie.
The empress. who looked particularly
wen and graceful, was attired al in
white, wearing only diamond o-aa-
Soents of such size and iuste- as one
would never see elsewhere Her tiara
seemed nearly foot in height. Grand
Duchess Serge's emeralds and diamonds
iwere remarkable both for size and coll
or, as also were Grand Duchess Con-
stantine's turquoises and diamonds, the.
former of which are supposed to be the
finest of their kind in the world.
Shortly after our arrival the tsar, 70
whom we had not before been pre-
scented, sent for Us. and was most g-s-
cious and civil. talking freely, in French.
OF his visit to London with the empress
few years previous to his ascending
the throne. He wore remarkably
handsome white hussar uniform with
scarlet facings heavily embroidered
with gold, with fur collar and trim
mings, and the short pelisse Il believe
this is the right term such as was
abolished IN the English hussar uni
forms about the time of the CriInea,
hanging from his shoulder. This was
the same uniform as was worn by Grand
Duke Serge when riding in that bril-
liant cortege OF princes OF al nations
which escorted the queen on the occa-
sion of her jubilee in the summer of
1857, in the center of which waS the
late Emperor Frederick, then still
crown prince OF Prussia, in his white
uniform invoking cheer after cheer
from the London poPulace.
The ball opened with a polonnaise.
in which the whole imperial family
took part, besides ali the ambassadors
and other great porsonages. Most Rus
sian dances srs very lively, the ma