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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Progressive Whist.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Arpin entertained
a large company of their society friends
Saturday evening with progressive
whist. Nine tables were in use and a
most delightful soiree was passed. The
prizes were carried off by Messrs. E. t.
Harmon, first prize and B. R. Goggins
second. Mesdames I. A. Taylor, first
prize and B. +. Goggins, second. The
following persons were in attendance:
Messrs. and Mesdames B. r, Goggius,
[. A. Taylor, E. B. Brundage, d. j.
Arpin, John Z. DAILY, w. III. Luehr, j.
W. Cochran, J. A. Gaynor, E. t. Har-
mon, Chas. F. kellogg.
Misses Emma Smith, Clara Webb,
Emma Bellows, Kate and Marguerite
Nash, Lima H~asbrouck, Helen Kroner
and Mrs. w. S. Buckley, Mrs. A. Muir
and Mrs. Jennie NJ. Thayer.
Messrs. DR.. O. T. Hougen, DR.. D. A.
Teller, Geo. H. Corriveau. Theodore
Lipke, Chas. Spencer, G. S. Biron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
"United We Standardized We FaII'

In another column of this issue viii
pe found d communication from the
Central Electric Company. 1t is a
frank, open statement of the difficulties
they have and are eDcounter1ng in try
ing to give their patrons good service.
While We have at times had poor light
1t was not because the company desired
to render poor service, but was due to
low water, anchor ice. and other causes
which the company have been unable
to overcome. This Company have
about $4,000 invested in this enterprise
and are as DESTROYS of rendering the
best service as their patrons are to
receive it. The inter ests of the COM
pany and patrons are mutual therefore
1t will be necessary TO bear patiently
with each other.
We are too apt to become impatient
and dissatisfied with conditions often
times without thought as to the causes.
service and ALWAYS want it. While this
is right and just as it should be we must
show ourselves willing to bear and for,
bear.
The writer considers that the Twin
Cities are on the eve of a brighter and
glorious future if the people will only
stand united and lend the proper
support and influence for home and
outside capital to come in here and
invest their money. The consolidation
of the Water Power interests here is
one step in the right direction. Let
the people lend a helping hand by say,
ing and doing everything possible to
encourage those who have means to use
it in the upbuilding of our cities. Il
this new water power company will
only go ahead and erect this much
needed dam this summer every person
here will feel the favorable effects of its
construction. The money necessary
for its erection would find it's way into
circulation and the people Of all classes
be benefited thereby.
Reader remember that every improve.
ment may not bring you direct benefits
but if it does to your friend or neighbo1
rejoice with him in his good fortune
Drive away every jealous or selfish
thought for those Of general good tc
your fellow man and live in hopes thai
the next Improvement will strike yor
favorably. That which brings success:
and prosperity to any man or corpora
ton in the community brings prosperity
indirectly to us all. Remember the ole
adage that, Omitted we standardized
we fall" We are more in need Of tina
spirit to-day than ever before in oul
history.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Imperial Japanese Troupe.

Sherman's World of Wonders and
Oano's Imperial Japanese Troupe is
the latest novelty and will be seen at
at the Opera House next Monday and
Tuesday, February % and 26. The at
traction is illustrated by comedians who
will make the great American theatre
going public laugh, vocalists who will
delight the ear, specialties which will
astonish and please, dancers who charm
by graceful motion, educated goats and
a whole troupe of Japanese who per-
form wonderful feats. Every idea in
this attraction will be a novelty and
every novelty a delight. The price of
admission has been placed at % cents
for children, So and 90 cents for adults.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Odd Fellows Social.

About seventy members and their
friends enjoyed a literary and social
feast at their hall in the Pomainville
building Tuesday evening February 10th
1t consisted of singing and speeches by
Revs. VIM. Kilburne. J. r. Reynolds,
and Mr.. Geo. r. Gardner. The music
was furnished by the Cong'l church
choir. The refreshments were in
charge of Messrs. Geo. w. Davis and
H. H. Voss who had prepared a spread
that would have been creditable to
Delmonico. This is the first of a series
of socials that are to be given by this
order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Condition of Trade.

Another week exports of gold and
Withdrawals from Treasury have been
almost entirely stopped by the contract
for purchases of gold from Messrs.
Belmont and Morgan. Though its
details only became public Thursday,
and were quite sharply criticized by
many, the fact should not be forgotten
that the rate of exchange was i'll fact
controlled, gold was actually started
hitherward from Europe. and there
was entirely arrested, at least thus far,
the outward movement which had
seemed within IS hours Of emptying
the Treasury. Close criticism Of things
done in such a stress comes later. For
the moment business only waits to know
whether sales of American securities
and Withdrawals of gold from the
Treasury have been lastingly stopped
by the remarkable increase of conf
dence.-Dun's Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
PRODIGAL SON.

Rev. Wm. Kllburne delivered his
second lecture on the Prodigal Son at
the Cong'l church Sabbath evening to a
full house. 1t was illustrated by views
thrown upon canvass by the stereopti-
con which added greatly to the interest
in his subject. Before and after the
lecture S. I. Osborne, of Mineral Point,
general agent for the Cottage Organ Co.,
Chicago, who was spending the Sabbath
in the city kindly rendered two bass
solos that touched responsive chords in
the large audience present. He has a
remarkabl voice finely cultivated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Correspondence
VESPER.

The Stereopticon entertainment given
by Rev. kilburne, last evening, was
very interesting.
Mrs. Brooks, Of Parish, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Kelley returned to
Grand Rapids last Friday.
Mr.. Anton Erin went to work for
Arpin in Camp 5.
W. H. Burlinham made a trip to
Dexteryille last Sunday.
Patrick Flanagan sr. took possession
of the post-ofice Monday morning.
His son Pat is assisting him.
S. D. Brazeau went to Sherry, Satur-
day morning. He returned Sunday
afternoon.
Leo. Cerwenka and Dexter Smith, OF
| Sherry drove down here Sunday.
County sup't Havenor visited the
school Thursday morning of last week.
He appears to be In honest and
conscientious worker and is we'll liked
by the teachers in this vicinity. <
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21

An entertainment followed by a
dance was given in the Downing Hall,
Thursday evening. Net proceeds,
$3.50.
Mrs. C. O. Baker gave II of her
very entertaining as we'll as instructive
talks to about twenty-five of the ladies,
on Friday.
| Mr.. A. J. Miller's sister, made him a
short visit, Saturday.
Mr.. Sam'l Hiles is able to be about
again
Mrs. Jos. Favell spent Sunday with
her daughter, Miss Jessie.
st. Valentines Day was without a
re representative, consequently OLD
bachelors and young maldens wore long
faces.
Mrs. Grundy has been quite busy
since the new County scheme has been
budding IN Marshfield. 1t is to be
hoped that it will never blossom IN
| Madison. Legislators will consider
both sides of the County before making
a bad matter worse.
Services are conducted every Sunday
| evening at 7:3O by The Rev. w. ].
| James of the NJ. E. church, in the old
school house. All are invited to attend.
John Mongan, Jr. has been confined
to the house for a few days.
DR.. Hougen was in town Monday.
Mr.. Hulverson has, in addition to a
broken leg, a severe attack of pneu-
monia.
Three auxiliary camps of Geo. Hiles
& Sons we're closed last week.
VIM. Downing has just procured a
large stock of clothing.
Friday was the last day of the fifth
month of the school year. Our teachers
are doing faithful, efficient work
Patrons of the school would do we'll to
encourage them and the pupils by an
occasional visit. <
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Winter Tourist Rates On the North
Western Line.

The Northwestern Line is now SELL
ing excursion tickets, at greatly reduced
rates, to the health and pleasure resorts
of California, Florida, Texas, Mexico,
New Mexico, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Alabama. For tickets and full Informal
ton apply to Agents Chicago and North
Western Railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21

Some people always look fresh and
Young, while others look prematurely
old, with skin-dried up and wrinkled
The only difference between the two is
the loss of vitality in the blood. People
using Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker always look fresh and healthy.
Sold and warranted by your popular
Druggist, John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
Rheumatism Cured.

SOLDIERS Cove, \. s. Jan. 80, 1894.
The w. II. Comstock Co, Ltd.
Dear Sirs:-1our DR.. Morse's Indian
Root Pills are the best medicine for
rheumatism that l have yer used.
Last spring | was troubled greatly with
1t IN nv leg; | used One box of Morses
Pills, and was cured.
Yours gratefully,
ALLEN CAMPBELL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
PROTECT YOUR EYES.

Mr.: r. HiRSCHBERG, The welI-known Eye Ex-
pert OF 50 Z. = street, New York, and 629 Olive St., St. Louis,
Mo, has appointed John E. DAILY of Grand Rapids, and Cor
rlNeau Il Garrison OF CEntaalia, as agents for his celebrated
Non Changeable Spectacles and Eyeglasses, and every pair
purchased is guaranteed, so that at any time a change is
necessary ono matter how scratched the lenses, they will
furnish the party with a new pair of Glasses, free of charge.
John (. DAILY and Corriveau & Garrison have Il full assort-
ment, and invites all who wish 10 satisfy themselves of the
great superiority OF these glasses over any and all others
now in use, TO call and examine them at the stores of
John L. DAILY, and CoTriveau Il Garrison, sole agent for
Grand Rapids, and Centralia, Wisconsin. Nore genuine
unless stamped "Non-Changeable." No Pcddlers Supplied
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21
BEGGS TROPICAL Oil

The wonderful liniment for Sprains,
Bruises, Rheumatism and all deep
seated diseases where a powerful lini-
ment is required. Ask for and be sure
you get Beggs' Tropical Oil. Every
bottle warranted. Sold by John E.
DAILY druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21

society at a cost of $4,000. This
was introduced to be acted upon
in case the bill for the 100000
building should not pass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21

For RENT.-Mrs. Ernestine Eontaine
has a store building in Centralia fol-
rent. For particulars enquire of \. L.
Font aine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-02-21

Send for one of the elegant new
catalogues of the Stevens Point Bust
ness College. They are free. 3m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-07
Persian Carpets.

Persian carpets, of course, are still, as
they have always been, superior in beauty
and durability to all Others, but their OK
pensiveness disqualiiies them from compc-
tivion with Indian, Turkish and British
fabrics and places them in the category Of
those exceptionally costly ARTICLES de
luxe" in the possession of which only the
very wealthy may rightfully indulge them
selves. A few years ago, at the sale of the
Goupil collection in Paris, the equivalent
in French currency of So, 600 was paid for
one square of ''old Persian measuring
feet by 6, and several Others of small sizo
were eagerly snapped up Mt from 81, 500 to
$4,000 apiece. For an exemplification of
their lasting capacities we may quote Sir
Murdoch Smith, who states that the floor
of the principal pavilion of the Chebel
Stun palace at Ispahan is covered with a
superb carpet, still in fine condition, which
has been in continuous use for 300 years
that is, ever since the time Of Shah Abbas,
who reigned toward the close of the six
teenth century. Even at the present day
in Persia itself as much as 81, 900 is often
asked and paid for small carpet. st.
Louis Globe Democrat
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Gardiner Advertisements.

citizen, while on his way to work at $50,
Friday morning, stepped into Il. A. Bill
lings' grocery store for a short rest, being
very much fatigued ON account Of wading
through the snow. He put his dinper
pail on a barrel, and, in less than minute
dropped to the floor and instantly expired
Mr. Dill had been in very poor health for
a number Of months. and had been iged
to ride home in cab after completing his
day J WORK. The deceased was born in
this city, "A years ago. For the past 20
years he had been employed In Jewett :
saw mill prior to that he worked for A.
Bctry's mill. Ia the early part of the war
he enlisted in Co /, 9th Maine, serving
nine months. He then re en- listed in Co.
Of the I'd Maine Cavalry, ia which he
serevd his country two years. He was Il
member of Heath Post, No. &, q. A. r..
of this city, and also a prominent member
of the Gardiner Reform Club movement,
being among the first to sign the roll in
1872, when the club was organized. He
several times served as president and was
ever an active and conscientious worker
for the temperance cause Eight children,
one brother and two sisters survive him
The funeral will take place, Sunday, at
80 p. NJ. A prayer service will be held
at his late residence on Oak street, and
the remains will be taken TO &. A. K.
hall. where services will be held Rev. f.
ID. George officiating.
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STRANGE PROCEEDINGS.
Peculiar Transactions by Ex-Station Agent E.
A. Parkman Of HalIoweII Reported.

A special to the Lewiston Journal from
Hallowell Dec. 8, says:
1.-The operations Of Mr.. f. A. Park
man, late freight agent of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad Co at Hallowell, were some
thing amazing and should be Il lesson to
those occupying positions of trust who are
disposed to speculate wildly and use the
money of their employers as capital. 1t
has been ascertained that there is about
$1,000 which he borrowed in sums vary
ing from 500 to $500, giving mortgages
on carriages, horses, hoop poles, etc, as
security.
Nearly all this property he has sold or
traded off, thus laying himself criminally
liable. He paid enormous rates of interest,
in one instance paying $57 interest money
on $3.50 which he borrowed of an Augusta
money lender, last summer. His house,
hold furniture is mortgaged twice. The
fast mare Mystic Girl was covered by three
mortgages and Little Alice, sold and sent
into the country. two.
"A mess of hoop poles all mortgaged up
was claimed by an Augusta man as his
property. There was n peculiar transac-
ton with Portland man which has never
been explained. He held mortgage for
$500 against Parkman on articles of per
sonal property which were worth but a
portion of that sum. Besides the secured
debts, Parkman owes numerous sums to
different individuals from Fairfield to
Gardiner which aggregate a large amount.
when the crash came the creditors be
gan to hustle around after their money,
but soon found that there were no assets.
The mortgage holders at once began to
threaten him with the law. They would
have him indicted and convicted. But he
has relatives and friends, and when they
learned of the situation, Notwithstanding
they had already given him large amounts,
they resolved to extricatc him if possible.
Thus they are now putting their hands in
their pockets and settling up the debts in
which Parkman is criminally liable, offer
ing Il percentages, which the creditors are
generally taking.
His relations with the Maine Central
Railroad Company are distressing. Re-
peatedly he got behind in his accounts and
near the close of the month, when the
auditor required a settlement, he would
not Fave sufficient money to meet his obi
CATIONS, having used it in his private bust
ness, and then he would hustle about for
funds borrowing. selling property, mort
gagged or otherwise. Taking it altogether,
he had a hard time of it.
People do not generally believe that
Parkman is a bad man or had any inten-
ton of defrauding anyone. He lacked
Judgment in business transactions, was
easy and open handed and getting deeper
and deeper into debt, kept floundering
about to get out and keep his position with
the Maine Central. He says that he shall
not run and if wanted can be found. -
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One of the most novel and attract i've
Christmas windows ever seen in this city
was displayed, Friday, by Redington &
Co. Ii is a true Christmas scene, for IN
a sleigh sits Old Santa. holding the reins
over a foil sized reindeer. The sleigh is
filled to OVERLOOKING with Christmas pres
ents and it seems that the old fellow has
shown the good Judgment to select his
gifts from Redington's stock. The team
is Just coming under great arch formed
by interlocking trees on one of which is
seen bob cat ready to spring, while near
by is red fox. Further back, to one side
of the sleigh, II partridge has been startled
by the approaching team and stands peep
ing cautiously around tree with head
erect and tail feathers spread. At night
the scene is lighted up by the IS incan-
descent lamps of different colors, the snow,
everywhere to he seen, sparkles like dia
monds, and makes the place seem more
real than ever. The different animals are
from Clifford s, Skowhegan. The window
is beauty and attracts lots of attention.
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No Doubt About His Meanness.

To the large number of stories Of the
"meancst man. which are frequently re
lated one should be added of certain
Frenchman, famous for his habit of grum-
bling at everything and on every occasion.
He was attacked by inflammatory rhcuma-
tism, and was carefully nursed by his
wife, who was very devoted to him, in
spite of his fault finding disposition. His
suffering caused her to burst into tears
sometimes as she sat by his bedside.
One day friend OF this invalid came in
and asked how he was getting on.
Badly, badly, " he exclaimed. And it S
all my wife's fault
Us it possble:" asked the friend in sur
prise.
Yes. The doctor told me that humidity
was bad for me, and there that woman
sits and cries, Just to make it moist in the
room. Pearson Weekly.
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FOX Avn NAPOLEON,
The English Statesman Was Fascinated by
the First Consul

During the summer Of 1902 Fox iour.
neyed to Paris, where he was presented to
Bonaparte early in September. The Eng
llsh statesman was fascinated and. al
though the first consul said nothing def
mite or precise, his visitor departed con-
WINGED that his host desired uothing but
peace with liberal poiiey hpth domestic
and foreign as far as was consistent with
safety. But the attacks of the English
press became none the less yirulent in con-
sequence of Fox's favorable report or of
his brilliant defense of France from his
place in parliament. Toward the close Of
January Talleyrand demonstrated with
Whitworth, this time giving point to his
rcmonstrance by a plump demand as to
what England intended to do about Malta
Whitworth replied that he was without in
structions and made an evasive answer
limiting shat the kings opinion of the
changes which had taken place in Europe
since the treaty might be of Importance in
determining him rs to the disposal of the
island. This was the first official intima-
ton that England did not intend to keep
her promise.
few days later Sebastiani returned
from the east, and on Jan. 80, 1903. The
Moniteur published his thorough and care
full report. 1t was long document, fully
explaining every source of English weak
ness in the orient and setting forth the
possibilities of reestablishing French col
onies in Egypt and the Leyaht There was
only one mcnacing phrase, but it expressed
an unpalatable truth that 20 600 French
troops could now conquer Egypt" The
publication in England of this paper raised
a tremendous popular storm, and it has
pleased many historians to regard Bona
parties course rs a virtual declaration Of
war. In reality it was merely French
Roland for the English Oliver. If England
intended to keep Malta, let her beware of
her prestige in the east Had Bonaparte
intended TO act on Sebastiani's report he
certainly would not have published it. OF
course the English populace utterly failed
to grasp so nice point, and the incident
so strained the relations of France and
England that all Europe saw the impend-
ing crisis-one or the other or both must
consent to modification of the treaty in
respect to Malta, or there would be war
Life Of Napoleon" by Professor William
NJ. Sloane, in Century.
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THE CHINESE LANGUAGE.
There Are Six Glasses of Chsr@c'ei''
No Alphabet In Use.

The peculiarity of the Chinese languase
consists of the fact that they nave VIZ W..
ten and printed language ana no api !.
every word in their vocabulary ha'lns
separate character of its own. Ihese ch''r-
acters are divided into six classes, 'he w
tai number being about 24,23o. Inc nrS'
class. according to eminent Chinese phiio :,
ogists includes Initiative symDois.
These ara SOS in number and are DelieNeo
To he the very first Chinese symbolic signs
Invented The second class includes the
..symbols indicating thought and are ~.
in number. These characters are lormeu
in S,1cb a way as TO indicate by their form
or nositiou some idea referring to the rela-
rive circumstances pointing TO them. Inc
~, o,,es inclndes 740 characters known
~ ..oon,bined ideas This class bears
so,,o roIation TO our compound words and
comprises characters made up OF TWO or
more symbols TO form single iue"' .no
fourth class is listed as inverted slgnlfoa-
tiops'' and includes 313 characters WHICH,
Inv some inversion, contraction OF aitoi
zion of parts. are made to acquire dlllereh.
meanings. The fifth is the great class Oh
omitted sound symbols, containing ~
$40 characters. The sixth class, which mas
no fixed number of characters, Is hsteu
nnde- the head of borrowed uses. This
class includes metaphoric symbols and
combinations in which the meaning Is IN
duced by some fanciful imagination. But
n few hundred of these have been figured
in characters by the type founders, but
IMAGINATIVE writers have been known to
nse thousands that are not regularly recog-
nized as belonging in the language and
which are II, included in the sum total OF
u 235 characters mentioned in the open
ing. ,,,.,,.
Certain fanciful writer's, so DIR. Williams
saws. have been known to use as high as
26O, 900 such symbols. The authority re-
ferred to in the foregoing sentence, while
he admits that romantic writers have been
known to employ upward of 260, 600 char
acters in their writings, closes his article
on that subject by saying, while an
enormous number of characters are occa
sionally employed, running in some i'll
stances far above 200, 000 it may be safely
said that knowledge of 10, 900 characters
will enable one to read any work publish
ed in the Chinese language and to write
intelligently on any subject st. Louis
Republic.