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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
HOW THEY SPENT THE DAY.
In Scandinavia the Old-Time Spirit and
the Gilt Cake.

Scandinavia is truly the land of the
Yule log, of Christmas stories and le-
gends of Thor and Odin. Then is the
time for skating, sledging, dancing and
a general frolic. 1t is customary for
every member of family to take bath
On the afternoon preceding Christmas,
and oftentimes it is the only thorough
bath that is received during the year.
When the eve comes the Bible is read
ir nearly every household and family
service is held. In many villages
candles are left burning in the windows
all night to give light to Kristine, who
brings the gifts. 1t is also the custom
to set a cake of meal out in the snow
as the Christmas offering. The birds
of the air are thought of, and a sheaf
of wheat is placed on a pole in front
of each house to provide them with
food
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

There will soon be no O maids IN
England. The marriage =. te there is
increasing by leaps and bounds. The
builders of suburban villas declare they
can scarcely meet the demand for these
smart eligible residences and the re-
turns from Somerset House for The last
quarter show that the number of
couples married exceeded the average
of the past ten years. Reduced TO plain
figures, the matrimonial market list
tells US that no less than sixteen out
Of every thousand of the population are
marrying. Girls, what do you say? Let
US migrate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

narrow territory already almost COM
pletely in use, such as besides Great
BRITAIN France, Belgium, Switzerland,
and recently Germany, these siren
nous producers Of savings that they no
longer know how to employ, will direct
their overlooking capital toward the
United States. All that is lacking is
a completely solid monetary system to
enable the American people to profit by
a large part Of the capital accumulated
in such enormous quantities by the old
nations of Surope. At the present
moment throughout Europe, and even
in France, prudent people try to have
part of their fortune in pounds ster-
ling. because it is known that pounds
sterling are the only true money. that
is to say, money that is not exposed to
change BY new legal arrangements. 1t
is not own exactly what the dollar
will be, or the mark, or even the franc
The whims of legislators may change
them in the future, as they have
changed them in the past On the
contrary there is a rooted confidence
among men engaged in finance the
world over, that the pound sterling will
always be piece of gold of Z grammes
and 9SS milligrammes, 1856 fine, and
that England will never commit the
blunder Of putting gold and silver on
the same footing as money. Thus the
pound sterling, all the world through,
especially when long contracts are to
be made, is not only the money par ex-
it alone can be placed almost absolute
confidence.-M. Paul Leroy-Beaulieu in
the Forum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
SAVED FROM A LION BY A PILLOW

An English officer was shooting re-
Gently IN Somaliland. One night, when
he was in bed inside his tent, a lion
sprang over the rough thorn fence,
which it is usual to throw up round
ones encampment at night. Instead
of picking up one of the men or animals
that must have been lying about asleep
inside the fence, he would have none
but the sportsman himself, made a dash
into his tent, and seized him-fortun-
ately only by the hand. Then, by some
wonderful piece of luck, as the lion
changed his grip for the shoulder. he
grabbed the pillow instead, and so
vanished with his prize. The pillow
was found next morning several hun
dred yards distant in the jungle, and
outside were also the spoor of lioness.
who had evidently been awaiting the
return of her lord with something eat
able.-Capt. c. J. Melliss in Scribner's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
ENGLAND'S SUPREMACY.

If the United States are to attain a
commercial, and still more a financial
position, equal to that of England, the
dollar must be given the qualities of
the pound sterling; that is, there must
be no sort Of doubt that it is a gold
dollar, and that never for any reason
or under any pretext that which is
called dollar shall be paid in silver
Then all nations will have the same
faith in the dollar that they have in the
pound sterling. As the United States
have a territory infinitely more vast
than that of England, a territory full
OF the most varied resources and in
which capital can find great opportuni-
ties Of profit, that country will become
the chosen land for the capital Of the
whole world. The old nations, with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
BADGES OF MATRIMONY.
All Sorts of Tortures Undergone by
Savage Women with Husbands.

Badges of matrimony were worn by
ali other nations, but tabooed by Amer
lean women. The Germans wear a lit
tie cap or hood, Of which they are very
proud, and looming the cap is a
feature of the wedding day among the
peasants of certain localities. The
Russians are always seen, even in the
hottest weather, with a thick cloth Of
dark hue twisted about their heads.
In New Guinea the young woman lets
her hair hang about her shoulders, but
when she is married this is cut short.
Chinese matrons braid their hair
like a helmet. In Wadal the wives
color their lips by tatooing them with
the thorns of the acacia, then rubbing
with iron filings. In parts of Africa
the married women perforate the outer
edges of their ears and lips and stick
rows of grass stalks in them, and
among a certain Mongolian tribe, the
Manthes, the women wear suspended
from the ear a little basket full of cot
ton, to which a spindle is attached.
The universal American wears what
she like, regardless whether it be ma
tronly or not, and the daughters will
select articles suitable only to married
women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
AN OLD-FASHIONED LOVER.

One of the originals of Moliere' S
cious satire on LA Maison Rambouil-
let" was MademOiselle Julie d'Au-
gennes She was considered altogether
charming, and much incense was
was burned before her by the fire.
quenters of the Salon. One New Years
morning she received a unique and eX-
quisite tribute of admiration. 1t was
a dainty autograph volume entitled the
"Guirlande de Julie" A garland was
painted on the outside; within, ON one
of the vellum pages, would be a lovely
flower from the garland, on the oppo-
site an original poem. Nineteen poets
and nineteen artists were represented.
This book. is still in existence, and was
lately sold at a price representing LOCO
francs for each page. This was de
vised by the Marquis de MOntausier,
whose long wooing of Julie was the
passionately interesting romance of the
Salon. He was fourteen years her
lover, and, during that time, it is quite
possible that he never was permitted
even to kiss her hand. He must WOO
her delicately with madrigal and SON
net. He was soldier brave and true,
and he won laurels again and again on
the field of battle, returning from each
campaign only to have his probation
continued. At one time he was ten
months a prisoner of war, and was
ransomed by his mother for 10000
crowns. Julie was three years his SEN
ior. At the age Of SO she welded him,
doubling even then whether she had
known him quite long enough. Julie
d'Augennes, then Madame de Montau-
sier, presided over the Salon in it's later
voarc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
A GORGEOUS OPERA CLOAK.
Worn at the Fetes for the King Of
Portugal.

The latest make of evening cloak re-
calls the domino style, well pleated in
e,C the back, so that the base is wide
and ample. These pleats have to be
diminished and arranged in a most
clever way on the lining that supports
them to prevent the back looking
clumsy. Immense hanging sleeves
wide enough to take in any other kind
OF sleeve, add to the voluminous ap
pearance of the garment. An elegant
one worn by a Marquise at the fetes
given to the King of Portugal was of
yellow lampas broche, with silver, Inea
with ermine, and revers of the same
fur, showing in front a long whit
satin gilet covered with point dan
gleterre. The same lace was quilted
inside the ermine lined sleeves, falling
on the arms in a most becoming way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
THE BALTIMORE BELLE.
She Is Always in Perfumed Laces and
Sparkling Jewels.

l always think of the New York girl
as the smartly-turned-out tailor-made
girl, the best all-rcund dresser from a
strictly up-to-date standpoint in Amer
lea, but the Baltimorean comes to the
memory adorned with jewels and fine
lace, the perfume OF violets in the furs
about her throat, and upon her luxur-
ious, well-coiled hair q hat or bonnet
picturesque and Frenchy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

Opium consumption in Burmah is
said to be on the increase and promises
still further to grow. Smuggling is
becoming common and illicit stills
more numerous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

The aggregate cost of the mainten-
ance of the Royal Botanic society's
gardens London. and the scientific
work carried on in them is shown by
the society's accounts to be $4,000 per
annun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
we're disposed of this morning
Two young white men, arrested by
Officer Proctor charged with assaTlhng
two colored boys, were dismissed for
want of evidence.
Barney Fitzpatrick aud Mary Dun
can, arrested by Officers Roberts and
Goods for being drunk in the street,
We're fined 81 each.
James Ball, colored, charged with
using threatening language toward q
resident of Fairfax county, was dis
missed with reprimand.
Maria Turner, colored, was fined 81
last night for throwing a bucket of
water on small white boy.
Lucinda Jackson, colored, arrested
On a Commonwealth warrant for dis
orderly conduct and for threatening
language toward G.. F. Jackson, also
colored, was dismissed upon the pay
ment of the costs of the warrant, it ap-
pearing that the row occurred over a
Division fence and that both the partitG
were squatters on somebody eise's land
situated cross the canal basin.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
ana warm. Four prisoners and four
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The jury in the trial of Henry Barton
Beecher, son of the late Henry Ward
Beecher, who has been on trial for
forgery In New York, this afternoon
brought in verdict of acquittal.
The Pacific Mail Company's steamer
Newport arrived at San Francisco yes
terday from New York via Panama.
The run from Newport News to Panama
was made in thirty-nine days and is the
fastest on record.
On account of the continued and increasing
i'll health of Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir
apparent to the throne of Austria Hungary,
Emperor Francis Joseph has directed Arch.
duke Otto, brother of Franz Ferdinand, to
exercise the representative functions of the
heir.apparent of the Empire
The California democratic convention yes.
terday declared for Stephen M. White for
President, and for the free coinage of silver.
Thirty people were poisoned last evening
at Downing, Wis, by eating pressed beef, and
one man is not expected to live.
]. Pierpont Morgan and j. A. Stewart testi-
fed before the Senate investigating commit
tee in New York to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19
Condensed Testimony,

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manfactur-
er's Agent, Columbus, O., certifies that
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal
as a Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Prop.
St. James Hotel, Fl. Wayne, Ind,
testifes that he was cured of Cough
of two years standing, caused by La
Grippe, by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
B. F. Merrill, Baldwinsville. Mass, says
that he has used and recommended it
and never knew it to fail and would
rather have it than any doctor, because
it always cures. Mrs. Hemming, 222
E. 25th ST., Chicago, always keeps it at
hand and has no fear of Group, because
it instantly relieves. Free trial bottlAs
at Ernest l.. Aliens Drug Stc.;re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

MAsoNIc.-At meeting of Andrew
Jackson Lodge, A, F. & A. NJ, last
night, the following officers were elected:
Worshipful Master, Charles G. Lennon;
Senior Warden, George P. Aitcheson;
Junior Warden, Edward R. Mills;
Treasurer, George F. Steiner; Secreta-
ry, James E. Alexander; Senior Deacon,
G. B. Marshall; Junior Deacon, T. h.
FickliD; Stewards, G. II. Howard and
Arthur Paul; Tiler, James Grigg; Chap
lain. Rev. J. T. Williams, and Organist,
Sherman B. Fowler. These officers, to-
gether with those recently elected in
Alexandria Washington Lodge, will be
installed on June "a, st. Johns day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

PERsoNAL.-Miss Fannie Tucker
Carmichael, OF Fredericksburg, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Miss Gala finder, of White Sulphur
Springs, is visiting Miss Jennie Lar.
msnd, at Us south Columbus street.
Mr.. S. G. Boush, who was taken
suddenly ill on Wednesday night, is
able to be about again.
Misses Eleanor and Mary Deneale
Stuart, daughters Of the late Mr.. Henry
Stuart, are visiting their uncle, Mr.. Al
bert Stuart.
Mr.. William Warder and Miss Nav
Javins, both of this city, were married
last night at Trinity M. f. Church. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
McDougle in the presence of large as
semblage. Mr.. and Mrs. Warder left
on the $40 train on wedding tour
through the northern states.
Mrs. 0. F. Mason will leave here to-
morrow to visit friends in Atlanta, Ga.
The annual commencement exercises
Of St. Agnes College, Mt. Washington,
Md took place yesterday. Miss Mary
+. Quinn, the accomplished daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. E. Quinn, of this city,
was the valedictorian of the occasion,
and carried off the highest honors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

AcCIDENT.-Traffic on the electric
line on south Fairfax street was sus.
pended last evening about an hour by
the trolley pole of a car becoming en-
tangled with cross wire near the cor
ner Of Fairfax and Prince streets.
Three of the large poles were prostrat-
ed. Fortunately the poles fell in the car
riageway, and no vehicles were passing
at the time. One of the poles struck a
car, damaging it slightly. The poles
which were broken proved to have
been rotten. The company will make
an examination of the others in the
city. The trolley wire was Frustrated
by the accident and the railway en-
ployees kept guard over it until gang
of workmen arrived and replaced it in
position, after which the cars began
running again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

no. U. A. M.-Alexandria Council,
Jr. O. U. A. NJ, held another interest
ING meeting at their hall last night. at
which very large number of members
were present; also delegations from
J. W. Jackson and Belle Haven Coun-
ellis, of this city, and Constellation
Council. of Washington. There is
much interest manifested in this grow
ing organization by the members, and
at each meeting there is larger atten-
dance. After the usual routine work
was completed two candidates were in
structed into the secrets and mysteries
of the order by the degree team. Five
applications for membership were re-
ceived and referred to the committees
for examination and report. On next
Thursday evening the semi-annual cleo
ton Of officers will take place, and there
being many aspirants for office, much
interest is manifested in the outcome OF
the election. In view of the fact OF
there being number of candidates to
initiate on that evening also, the coun-
Gil will be called for Z O'clock. The re-
ports of the various officers will be SUBJ
mitted, and from the work done by this
council during the past quarter, hand
some reports both as to membership
and finances will be had. The council
at present has membership of about
go. with number of applications
pending. The committee on excursion
reported progress. This excursion, as
has been before stated, will be given to
Norfolk in July in view of the orders
annual field day exercises taking place
there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

INJUNcTIoN.-Messrs. A. W. Arm
strong and ]. r. Cation, attorneys for
the Rosslyn Development Company,
to-day sued out an injunction, which
was granted by Judge Norton, against
the Arlington, Washington and Falls
Church Railway Company, eDjoining
them from laying:tracks on Chadwick
avenue in Rosslyn epjoining the main.
tenance and use of a car barn erected
by said company in the middle of Canal
street, and epjoining the use of switch
laid by said company on Canal street
Rosslyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19
Grand Fourth of July
Colonial Beach Hotel Grounds,
c0TONTAI. REAcH VA
COLONIAL BEACH, V

Two excursions from Washington, one from
Leonsrdtown, and one from Nomipi; besides
other excursions nearer by. This is the
place to enjoy the day fishing, Grabbing salt
water bathing; also amusements of all kinds,
merry go-round, shooting gallery, all the ball
games, etc. The following is sn outline of
the days sports:
lOa. m.-Sailboat race, a prize of $50 will
be awarded. For further information write
to ]. 81. Miller, Colonial Beach, Va.
la m.-Tournament, 500 will be award
cd. For further information address E. B..
WEIGH King George Court House, Va.
3p. m.-Firss race of the season will be
calico al the New Driving Park, under the
Colonial Beach Agricultural and Industrial
Association. Purses of large amounts will be
awarded. For further information address
Fred Fairfax. Colonial Beach, Va.
730 p. Coronation address by Hon. C.
Il. Ashton, of Alden. King George county, Va
Sp. m-Dancing, Fireworks, Dissolving
Views &c.
You are all cordially invited to come and
spend the day and evening. All will be done
to make your visit both pleasant and COM
Portable. WM. A. WOODS.
je1S wv Proprietor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
V 0odVa1d & Lothrop.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
Summer Furnishings

For the country or seaside cot
tage or to make the town home
more comfortable during the
warm months. Some very spe-
cial values follow
japanese Bamboo Porch Screens, made of
the outside strips of bamboo, with the natural
surface exposed to the weather, and conse-
quently will not mildcw. Prices lower than
those usually asked for inside bamboo.
AXIS feet, each Soc. Were Coo
6xS Feet, each Toe. Were $100.
10x10 feet, each 81 so. We're 50.
10x12 feet, each $1.80. Were So 40.
Rocking Chairs, oak and mahogany finish;
slddle or cobbler seat. Regular price, $3.50.
Special price, So so.
Oil Opaque Window Shades, mounted on
spring rollers. Each 25c.
This is less than the price of the inferior
water. coIored shades, that will not wear.
Fourth floor ...............11th st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

Mr., James Perdue, an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism, but received
prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says
sat times my back would ache so badly
that could hardly raise up. If 1 had
not gotten relief would not be here 10
write these few lines. Chamberlain 3
Pain Balm has done me a great deal of
good and l feel very thankful for it."
For sale by L. Stabler & Co. Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

TRAINS OFF.-Notices have been
posted that the milk trains on the cleo
trio railway leaving this city at $50 a.
m. and $40 p. m. and Mt. Vernon at
1885 a. IN. and $40 p. m. will be discon-
tinued after Sunday. This will be a
great inconvenience to the public living
between this city and Mt. Vernon and
will compel those who ship milk to
this city by rail to haul the same in
wagons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

rryERAIs.-The funeral of Mr.. Rev.
I .iy J Daingerfeld took place this
I. morning from his late residence on
4 Pince street. The services were con.
!; lucfed by Rev. p. p Phillips, of st.
nnls Church, and the pallbearers
we're Messrs. z. l.. Daingerfield, ]. t.
B4ckham, ]. T. Burke, K. S. Windsor,
Richard Mitchell and W. F. Brookes.
The remains were taken to Poplar Hill,
lId., for interment.
The funeral of Mr.. VIM. Davis took
place this evening from his late home
on Wolfe street and was attended by
Marley Encampment of Odd Fellows
and Alexandria Washington Lodge OF
lasons both OF which he was member.
The services were conducted by Rev.
c. Z. Ball and the pallbearers were
chosen from the orders of which he
was q member.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Dina
plaskett, who died on Wednesday
morning last, took place yesterday
evening from the residence of her SON
inaw, Mr.. Paul Pullman, on south
Washington street. The services were
conducted by Rev. G. E. Ball.
The funeral of Mr.. Horace A. Coax.
ley, who died of typhoid fever on We'd
nesday morning, took place this morn
ing from his parents residence on Com
uerce street. The services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. J. t. Williams, of the
NJ. e. Church South, and Rev. ]. II
Butler, of the Baptist Church. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Harry Cats, Will
mer Kemp, Frank Beckham, VIM. G
Plaskett, Thos. A. Fisher, Lucian Love
Of BeltsviIle, Nd, ard Jos. Clarke, Of
Washington. The quartette section Of
the choir of the NJ. E. Church South,
nnder the leadership of Mr.. Henry K.
Field, beautifully and softly rendered
several selections. The interment was
private in the family section in Union
cemetery. MIR. Coakley was graduate
the National College of Pharmacy OF
the class of 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19
DIED..

Thursday, June 1Sth, at his residence, 11OS
King street. at 7.45 a.. m. CALVIN S
MCDANIEL in the 65th year of his age
Funeral from his late residence, Saturday,
June Goth, at 4 o'clock p. NJ.
That face so sweet We all shall meet
Above the bright blue sky,
If we but live as thou hast lived
And die as thou hast died.
The grave cannot hold fast our loved one,
Though we know that his body is there;
We know that once moro We shall meet him
In that home where death has no share.
By HIS NIECE.
Fell asleep in Jesus Thursday, Jane 18Th,
1896. at 2:15 p. M, MARGARET COOKE
(nee Hunter), in the S4th year of her age,
after long and painful illness, which she bore
with Christian fortitude and patience. Notice
of funeral hereafter. 1nterment in Alexsn
dria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

Pool CoNTEsT.-A small number Of
persons attended the second Sc.
ries of pool contests at the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum last night: The
games resulted as follows: Woolls 90,
Downey 81; Delaney so, Libbey AZ;
Nugent SO, Hoy 3S. Downey would
have shown up better but for an in,
Jury to his wrist received In the fourth
inning. The next contest will be on
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

ST. MARY's CEMETERY.-A number
of men were put to work to-day clean
ing up and repairing the grounds of St.
Mary's Cemetery. A new iron fence
is to be erected on the front, the walks
are to be cleaned and gravelled and the
grounds extended, improved and beau
tilted generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-19

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIAN.
Mrs. Margaret Cooke, a former resident
of this city, died in Washington yester-
day. Mrs. Cooke was formerly Mrs.
Hunter, whose husband, many years
ago, conducted the cigar and tobacco
business at the northeast corner of King
and St. Asaph streets. She was in the
S4th wear Of her age.