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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
ITS PROPER NAME.

The front of a bicycle should be
called pride" for often it goeth be-
fore a fall.-Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21

1t is rumored that bread trust is to
be formed in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21

W A4cly I1S IINSI anu
farbor appropriation bill was passed
by the senate after an unusually
stormy experience lasting many days.
The bill makes direct appropriations
Of S12, 200,0 900 and authorizes continu-
ing contracts of $64,00O,0 900, aggregat-
ing about $4,000, 900. The senators
who voted in the negative were Bate.
Chiffon, Harris, Hill, Smith and Villas,
democrats; Brown, republican,; Allen.
Kyle, populists.
The house after one of the hardest
fought parliamentary battles of this
session recommitted the contested cleo
ton case Of Rinaker VS.. Downing, from
the sixteenth Illinois district, to the
committee on elections with instruc-
tions to recount the ballots in dispute.
The vote stood 1879 to 35.
Washington, May 1.-THE house de-
voted to private pension bills
1t disposed of them at the rate of one
every five minutes, fifty-eight in al
being favorably acted upon before adj
journment. Among them were bills
granting pensions to the widow OF
Gen. o. M. Poe, $50; to the widow Of
Gen. Jameson, $50; the widow of Gen.
John Newton, SIS; to the widow of
United States Senator George E. Spen-
Ger (Ala.), $50; and to the widow of ex-
Congressman Small Is. c., $50 While
the pension bills were being considered
the committee of the whole rose in
formally and disagreed to the senate
amendments to the river and harbor
bill, and sent it to conference.
The Dupont case, involving the right
of Henry A. Dupont to a seat in the
senate from Delaware, was taken up in
the senate. Two speeches were
made against the bill proposing addi-
tional restrictions ON immigration by
Senators Gibson (Md) and Nelson
(Minn.) The former severely ar
raigned the A. P. A, declaring that 1t
inspired this bill, and that the organ
ization is seeking to invade politics.
Senator Nelson said that the A. P. A.
had had no part in inspiring the bill.
Washington, May 15.-In the senate
Mr.. Morgan (dem., Ala.), presented a
resolution concerning the Americans
now under condemnation at Havana.
Mr.. CullOm presented a final agreement
on the legislative, executive and judi
ciary appropriation bill, but action was
deferred as Mr. Hill desired to look
into the agreement on United States
commissioners. Mr. Bacon, democrat
of Georgia, was then recognized for
speech supporting his resolution pro
the further issue of bonds
without specific authority from con-
gress.
The Dupont case was then taken up. |
Mr.. Villas (dem., Wis.,, summed up the |
argument against Dupont's claim to a
seat in the senate from Delaware and |
Mr.. Dupont was refused the seat 81 to !
30, all the democrats and populists .
voting for and republicans against it. .
The house occupied itself in pass
ing pension bills. One hundred were
passed, leaving about sixty yet undis-
posed of. The Hoge-Otey election case,
rom the sixth Virginia district was
decided in favor of Otey
dem), the sitting member. There was
10 quorum present at the night ses-
sion. CoOper's anti-adulterated beer
dill is dead until next year at least.
The herald., 1896-02-29
WOMEN IN WAR.
THE RANK AND FILE SUFFER IN
SILENCE.
YET LOVES A SOLDIER.
The Woman Who saps the Courage
of q Man, Despises Him for His
Cowardice-The Real Heroine.

The theoretical and actual attitude Of wo-
men with respect to war must always be
that Of regarding 1t as a deplorable evil.
Their souls revolt against the cold-blooded
theory that war is ever necessary to main
tain the balance of power and keep down
the too rapid growth of population in coun-
cries that are already overcrowded, and they
would be unwomanly if these feelings did
not spring up instinctively in their hearts
at the first rumor of war and carnage. Yet
there Is something in woman's nature that
loves a soldier. She regards him as a man
whose life is vowed Ito the service of his
country, and, being herself a patriot at
heart she is proud of husband and sons
or brothers who are ready to die on the field
of battle for the sake of the old name, and
for the defense of the country that gave
them and their forefathers birth, and i'm
planted it's best traditions in the deepest
depths of their being.
There are a great many reasons wbT the
best women should love soldiers. Every
inch of a military mans training is for
unselfshness. He il only unit of great
whole, and cannot act for himself as if he
were a private Individual. Where duty
calls he must follow, and the true spirit of
obedience finds it's best soil in noble ma
ture. Whether the men women love are
actually soldiers or no, they have Superb
or Officer to obey, as, indeed, we all have,
and in that obedience lie the issues OF life.
good soldier is invariably tender
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and practical. Not only is she we'll posted
on politics and literature Of the day, but
she is learning to value her health and how
to take care of it. Five years ago few girls
liberal supply OF bonbons, as a nec-
essary adjunct to courtship. Not so
to-day. 81 don't eat candy any
more, Charley. Bring me some fruit next
time" l heard young woman say to her
fiance the other day, and that led me to
investigate the subject I asked several
girls of my acquaintance if they had given
up bonbons.
One pretty blonde said: "Why, yes.
have. though l love them dearly But
my dentist says they are ruinous to the
teeth and you know chocolates make the
skin muddy, so I eat figs and dates and fruit
instead. For. of course, she added laugh
ingly, mo girl can afford to spoil her
teeth and complexion just for love oil
sweets"
Another vivacious beauty declared that
bonbons we're TO her joy, but she did not eat
as many as formerly because they spoiled
her appetite for more substantial food. "Of
course" she said, 81 can't resist the temp
tation to indulge in a few when somebody
kindly sends me a five-pound box of con-
fectionery daintily tied with silver cord and
ribbon, but l nearly always turn over the
contents to Aunt Susan, who dotes on candy,
and is rot afraid OF having her teeth in
Jured because they are not the kind that
ache or decay"
the season. "No, l don't eat them, but
accept them, because I dote on the beauti-
full baskets and exquisite bonbonneres
which come with them. A lovely bit of
Dresden china came to me this morning
with some marrons glaces. / am going to
Use it for a hairpin tray, and l shall en-
joy it far more than | would the bonbons.
Besides sweets are so bad fer the digestion.
shall give them to my maid" The Amer
lean girl had SO long had the reputation Of
being a candy fiend that it will be hard to
convince people that reform is on foot.
but as it is now the fad to be healthy and
athletic, the bonbon must go.
Since the days of Jackson balls and Gin
namon sticks and peppermint drops there
has been a wonderful evolution in the con-
fectionery line, and there will doubtless
always be a lively demand for candy, but
the amount consumed by the average girl
The herald., 1896-02-29
TAKE LIFE AS 1T COMES.
Worry VIII Only Give You Wrinkles
and Make You Old.

There Is one sin which is everywhere,
and by everybody is underestimate and
quite too much overlooked in valuations of
character. 1t is the sin of fretting 1t is as
common as air. as speech; so common that
unless it arises above it's usual monotone.
we do not even observe it. Watch an or,
dinary coming together of people and we
see how many minutes it will be before
somebody frets-that is, makes more or less
complaining statements Of something or
other. which most probably every one in the
room or the car, or on the street corner.
knew before. and which most probably no.
body can help. Why say anything about
it?
1t is cold, 1t is hot; it is wet, 1t is dry:
somebody has broken an appointment iii
cooked NEAL stupidity or bad faith some
where has resulted in discomfort. There
are plenty OF things to fret about. It is
simply astonishing how much ANNOYANCE
and discomfort may be found in the course
OF every days living. even at the simplest.
II only one keeps a sharp eye on that
side OF things. Even holy writ says we are
born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.
But even to the sparks flying upward in
the blacklist smoke, there is a blue sky
above. and the less time they waste on the
road the sooner they will reach it. Frettine
is all time wasted on the road.
Not only does fretting worry lis and
those around us, but remember that moth.
ing brings the wrinkles more quickly.
The herald., 1896-02-29
VANIrii'Es: i':

It is not 60 much the things a woman
wears as the woman who wears them. after
all, although Zine feathers" do go long
way. There is certain style OF woman
who adorns everything she wears by adding
her beauty to her pretty toggery, and she
is the woman who is perfectly "groomed'
from head to toe. This matter Of groom
ing is not considered among women as
it should be, nor as it would be, did
they realize the extent of the improve
ment 1t would be to them in every sense.
Perfect health is, of course, an essential.
One might as well try to build beauti-
full gown out of an old soiled one as to
make lovely by grooming a broken
down woman who knows nothing but ILL
health.
Tone yourselves up and then begin. If
you stop to think OF the work and trouble.
Of course. you won't do it; but don't think
Of it. OF course it takes time-lots of it
but you all. that is, most Of you, have
more time than is good for you now, or
you wouldn't be in such poor condition. A
busy life leads to a healthy body.
Battle every day, and always the face be-
fore retiring. Use cold cream in plenty,
brush the dull looking hair into lovely
gloss. and keep brushing it every night.
Keep the body as dainty as the face. When
you have done all this, then begin to dress
well.
A woman who possesses a clear, peachy
complexion has fought half the battle. She
looks lovely in anything she may wear and
need not spend half her time in hunting
for something becoming. Black is always
lady-like and generally becoming, especially
when the skin has brilliant tint.
A very charming gown in rough black
serge made for such a woman is as fol-
lows: The skirt is extremely full and far
ing, with numberless godets and flutes, all
stiflly lined with glossy black taffeta.
The jacket is in English box effect, cut
perfectly loose, and open, and arranged
with odd points over the shoulders. and
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hearted man, and, though the flesh may now

hearted man, and, though the flesh may now
and then be weak he looks to his women
kind to inspirit him, to give him up to his
work. to follow him, it may be, with their
prayers and tears. but to wish him always
at the post of honor. That war should ever
cease out of the earth is past hoping for.
Man is essentially a fighting animal. and
provided he has something worth fighting
for he is the better for following his natural
bent. Good women do not wish the men
belonging to them to be molly-coddles or
much-afraids; they want them to go forth
conquering and to conquer, if God wills, but
able to bear defeat and suffering without
unmanly murmurings if the conquering is
all on the other side.
Ii is difficult, in the heyday OF hope and
love, and all that makes life worth living
to realize it, but the indisputable truth re-
mains that
To every one upon this earth
Death cometh, soon or late;
And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds.
For the ashes Of his fathers,
And the temple Of his gods?
The worst thing that woman can do for
a man is to sap his coufage, and If he has
adopted profession, he would be cowardly
if he refused to bear the brunt of it. The
woman who best loved him would despise
his cowardice and true love desires that
it's object should be and do the best that is
in him. Material ease ana happiness are
secondary considerations, and man must
always fret and fume if the best part of
him cannot have fair play and no favor.
Whether death comes swift and sure on
the battle field or whether wounds produce
hours of agony and distress before the mer-
ciful end, it is as well to remember that
we are all immortal till our time comes.
Whether a snake or bullet, flood or fire,
cuts short our labor of love. the one thing
essential is that it should have been q
labor of love, undertaken with a single
and pure heart
1t is a woman's part to sit at home and
wait, sometimes to labor as well, and this
she has to do most frequently when the
gates of Joy are closed to her, and her heart
is buried in soldiers grave. But she
would rather work herself even to death,
with that glorious memory behind her, tnan
sit at home at ease without knowing the
The herald., 1896-02-29
TEMPTING SPRING BONNETs.
smnll Hats Named After Court ne.r

Small Hats Named After Court peau.
ties Such as Nine. de LambalIe.
Perhaps were textures never more beau
tiful and colors never more gay than now
And IN the spring-so basely do we an
ticipate the seasons. and desert for the
future the present ere we can make friends
with it-in the spring there will be bonnets.
Some OF the cutest ideas in spring millinery
are from Paris. These are small hats and
tiny turbans, bearing usually the names of
court beauties long dead and gone. The
lubarry shape has a fiat brim, turned
sharply up behind, of colored straw in mixed
tints, crown of ribbon in close vertical
plaits and sheltering ostrich plume or
two swept over it. The ribbon crown will
be snowy in a brilliant red
The Lamballe is not very dissimilar in
shape. but is of felt, constructed with a
long bow OF rather narrow ribbon in front
and loose plait of white sprigged ribbon
standing upright about the crown, these
latter now quite a common arrangement.
The herald., 1896-02-29
ease, Sweets to the sweet
I'VE O'CLOCK TEA GOWN.

: is on the decrease, Sweets to the sweet
notwithstanding.
Once upon a time 1t was considered a
gross immodesty to expose the ear. What
would some Of our ancestors say II they
could see one of the bellies of recent ball
with a new departure in decollete bodces,
ders, may be called a bodice? After all,
though, such frock is wonderfully pretty.
The girdle is the latest innovation in the
evening bodice as well as in waists for
afternoon wear. They catch in very smart
~, the fulness Of the favorite gauze blouses.
outlining the form
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metallic particles. The fluffy. frilled and
glittering cape that adorned her shoulders
was fringed with small snakes. while Lore
reptiles Of portentous size adorned ach
breadth OF the flowing skirt. Down hs
front from hem to chin fell a perfect schol
of infantine snakes, while all round 10
hood that shielded her famous featurs
from view wriggled a mass of these shining
worms. Around her slender waist a bo
constructor clasped its cleaning folds, whih
on each Of her black-gloved hands smallei
edition OF the same creature was discernible
The herald., 1896-02-29

best and highest that lire can give. Perfect
self-abnegation is seldom attained, save by
those who have loved and lost, though the
loss is not always the accident of death.
| 1t may almost be said that the worlds best
work has been done by the broken hearted,
but then heart breaks may often have been
translated into the crucifxion of Self, spelt
with capital S.
4, War must always bring sorrow to women,
grief that their warriors are dead, or q
chastened remembrance that il their own
| beloved are allowed to come back to them,
other women have losses to mourn, and life
| to go on with, though it may seem valueless
| to the bereft. The soldier who goes forth
to fight for his country says to the girl he
leaves behind him, be she sweetheart or
wife, sister or daughter:
! could not love thee, dear, so much,
Loved l not honor more;
and it is this union of the inward and
| spiritual vision or grace that makes it's out
ward and visible signs so precious Man
can only do his utmost in his allotted span
but it rests with himself to do it, so that
the yet unborn may be proud of him, and
| endeavor TO follow the footprints he has left
behind him on the sands of time.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Neck Dressing Run Riot.

The fancy OF adorn1ng the neck and should-
ers with all sorts and conditions Of frils,
ruches, collarettes, yokes and historically
named contrivances Of lace, mousselnc do
sole, fur, velvet and gimp has developed possi-
,ilitics never dreamed of when the modest lit
10 folded neckband first made its appearance.
aid which has now evolved into conspicu-
os dainty of the toilet, complete description
otwhich would prove failure. 1t has wings,
spngles jet and vari-colored sequins, and
at .arious places of amusement this week 1t
end at the back of the neck in formidable
looking bow, as large az tho largest crow.
with four pairs of wings outstretched-t this
mad, of brilliantly colored ribbon five or six
inchs wide, and long before 1t Is made up
as it would require to trim an entire bonnet.
i.z tta Il. .da&a
The herald., 1896-02-29

DR.. Saunders, an eminent specialist and a
member Of the Health Board Of London, is a
great believer in the value Of the electric
light. He claims that electricity is a great
moral power; that it protects humanity better
than the philanthropist. and, by purifying the
workshops and the factories, the sanitary laws
are carried out with much less friction.
The herald., 1896-02-29

The Bishop of Chester advocates the Gothen-
burg liquor system, some modification OF it.
The Bishop of Durham's favorite panacea for
lessenng drunkenness is pure liquor and es-
pecially pure beer. The Bishop Of Peter
borough's proposals are two: First, grant no
special licenses in connection with fairs and
public festivals, and, second, close all public
houses and beer houses at 10 P. NJ.
The herald., 1896-02-29
LAMPSHADEs OF THE DAY,
They Are of Empire Design in Beau
tifu1Iy Painted Parchment,

uiully fa1nted Parchment.
The electric light being so much in vogue,
efforts have been made to soften the effect
and diffuse the light, so as to make it more
becoming. With this view some pretty
glass globes have been made in the form OF
flowers, and tinted in the most delicate
shades, so that entering house well light
ed in this way seems like dream.
AS to lamp shades, there is no end to
their variety. in shape or material; the
newest are named the empire, and arc
made Of parchment beautifully painted, and
the few / have seen were signed by we'll
known artists. = But I confess l do not ad-
mire the form, which is rather too drum
shaped to be graceful, and l much prefer
the pagoda or the capeline, which admits
of gauze, lace. tulle or fancy paper being
used.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Lucca, the Songstress.

Pauline Lucca, the opera singer. who
dropped out of public notice since her retire
lives at Vienna and Is said to be as hand
some as ever. There is no probability that
she will ever return to the stage. she has
taken up an occupation that greatly interests
her-that of schooling young girls for operatic
work. She confines herself to twelve pupils a
year, and devotes but three hours a day to
the work. She exercises great care in Sc
lecting them, and she hopes to make OF each
q famous singer and actress.
The herald., 1896-02-29

Mrs. Helen ]. Bell the new librarian Of the
Mississippi State Library. was one of twelve
candidates for the place. Prior to 1890 the Of
flee was supposed to be for men only. A
change in the Constitution was made however
in which it was expressly stated that women
we're eligible. Mrs. Bell was elected by the
widow with four children. and is a native Of
Mississippi.
The herald., 1896-02-29

A hunter. while roaming in the woods o.
Cromwell, Conn, recently, came upon an ex
cavation in bank. Turning over an iron yes
sci which was imbedded in the sand, he fount
we're: I'VE are satisfied that Captain Kidd.
treasure is not buried here"
The herald., 1896-02-29

Mr.. Gladstone has personal connection with
British Guiana, as his family fortune was
estate at Vreeden Hoop, in Demerara, and
was a large slave owner. One OF the Grand
defense of West Indian slavery, made lust
before the passage of the act abolishng slav-
cry in 1888 He Under Secretary for the
Colonies when Schomburgk was laying out his
line
The herald., 1896-02-29

| Dimmick, the great elephant catcher, says
| that it is declared on good authority that but
| twenty four white elephants have been caught
l since the commencement Of the Christian era
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THE lILY's sERPENTINE GOWN.

A Marvellous Frock of Black and
Silver Worn by Mrs. Langtry.
At the last fancy dress ball at Covent
Garden oB of the most conspicuous persons
present wss Mrs. Langtry, who was attired
in 'serpmtne'' costume of great original
ity. 'The Lily's" domino was of black
satin, veilel in black gauze, spanged with
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edged with rows Of the narrowest silk
braid, set closely together. Big jet but
tons fasten 1t down the front, dagonally
from the throat to bust. A widely-faring
collar Of black lynx finishes the throat.
With it is worn broadly-brimmed hat
of dead-black felt, tossed and tumbled up
at the sides, and topped with lots of jet
black plumes.
The herald., 1896-02-29

Grnndma's Needles Of Gold Nowadays
That old-fashioned industry of knitting is
now practiced with modern needles Of gold
The herald., 1896-02-29

The silver pusher is dainty help to the
child Just learning to feed himself.
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collar Of black lynx finishes the throat.
With it is worn a broadly-brimmed hat
of dead-black felt, tossed and tumbled UP
at the sides, and topped with lots of jet
black plumes.
The woman who fears the fall Of the big
sleeve, and consequently the putting aside
may, in the face Of her friends on all oc-
casions She has the long cape cloak for
evening wear, all galore with rich decora-
tions, the big clumsy golf cape for driving
purposes, the fur-lined military cape for
street wear. the cape gorgeous for theater
wear, and the daintiest of all possible capes
for calling purposes.
One of these latter capes have IN mind,
one recently saw on the shoulders of tall
young matron, whose years hardly num-
bered twenty, and who wore her dignified
title with a sweet grace.
1t was at a swell reception where there
was no end of lovely toggery; yet this cape
stood out distinctly from them all as having
a style Of it's own. 1t was made Of Persian
lamb, the costume being black. and was
nothing more or less than big colarette
with great haring collar Of the same to
stand up about the pretty pink ears. Under
the edge Of the fur was set full ruching
Of dull rose tinted velvet. all set full Of
short sable tails and choux Of brownish lace.
lace decorated the front.
There was big hat, picture hat. OF
black velvet, with soft puffed crown of dull
rose velvet, set over with coarsely patterned
brownsh lace and heavy clump of black
feathers at one side. massive mum was Of
the Persian lamb, almost hidden under it's
weight Of lace, sable tails and Parma vio-
lets. The gown was severely plain, and set
off the dainty shoulder arrangement to per-
fection.
Another extremely smart wrap in cape
shape has a full upper curve OF creamy
white broadcloth, entirely untrimmed, but
setting out stiffly with its rich lining OF dull
golden brown satin lining.
Over the deep under cape Of golden brown
velvet is gathered full lovely shade Of tan
colored crepe de chene all flecked with tiny
gold figures. Tho effect Of the combination
is exceedingly rich, and is intensified by a
full frill OF brown tinted lace set about the
bottom. A heavy ruche Of tan crepe sets
up smartly about the throat, from which the
face peeps out like flower.
A wonderfully chic little hat was worn
with this in the shape of tiny scoop Of
golden brown beaver, massed on top with a
lot Of lace. ends of which are allowed to
trail softly over the hair at the sides.
Stiff black wings, bristling aggressively,
perk up at one side.
Whatever may be said in derision OF the
up-to-date girl, 1t is certain that she is to
be commended for her common sense. The
nn de steele girl 10 nothing il not sensible