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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

Professor Langley is one of the fore
most astronomers and physicists in the
world. His discoveries in stellar
photography alone would have suf1iced
to make him famous. 1t was he who
found out that what is invisible to the
eye even when aided by the most
searching telescope may be fixed upon
a Photographic plate and thus brought
into the realm of visibility Nebulae
so diaphanous that they present no
image on the eye whatever, and which
the most powerful objective fails to
discriminate from the black space,
were fixed on Professor Langley's sem
sitfve plates.
He was born in Roxbury, Mass, in
1884, when that town was a suburb of
Boston. He was graduated from the
Boston Latin school and from that
time until now he has devoted himself
to science with an ardor that COM
mands unlimited admiration At first
he studied civil engineering and after
he had mastered that he took up archi-
lecture. AS a mere child he showed
great fondness for astronomy and read
with eager interest all the books upon
that subject he could lay his hands
upon. He constructed lenses and mir
rors for his own telescope and used the
instruments he made himself with sue
cess. He went to Europe in 1864 and
again in 1865, ana on his return in the
latter year decided to give up his life
to science. His first step in that direc-
ton was taken when he entered the OBJ
servatory of Harvard college as an as
sistant. Soon afterward he was ten
dered position on the academic staff
of the naval academy at Annapolis
Here he was engaged in remounting
the instruments IN the small observa-
tory which had been originally built by
Chauvenet
In 1857 Professor Langley was in
vited to take charge of the Allegheny
observatory at Western University in
Pittsburg. He was given the title of
professor of astronomy, and thought
when he accepted the position to &C.
cupy it but a short time. Instead he
filled it twenty years. In 1887 PROBES
sor Baird, of the Smithsonian institu-
ton, offered to Professor Langley the
post Of assistant secretary in that in
stitution. That very year Professor
Baird died and the board OF regents
chose Professor Langley to fill the
place. The history of the Allegheny
observatory is a record Of his energy,
iOtaI1ect and skill When ne took
charge of it there was nothing in it but
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

State Senator Penrose beat Wana-
maker in the Philadelphia primaries.
both are after the United States sena-
torship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11
POSTMASTER AT NORTHLAND.

', ashington, June 80. A. Bus
lett has been appointed postmaster at
Northland, Waupaca county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

CONGRESS WILL PROBABLY AD-
JOURN TOMORROW.
FOUR BILLS YET IN ISSUE
General Deficiency Appropriation
Measure Goes Through the Senate
and Receives the Presidents sigma
ture-House Takes Action to Pre-
serve Quorum Until the End

Washington, June 9.-Both Mr. Ali
sen, chairman OF the appropriations
committee of the senate, and Mr. Can
non, chairman OF the appropriations
committee Of the house, agreed last
night that the situation indicates final
adjournment tomorrow. The house
agreed to the final conference IN the
postoftice bill yesterday and the senate
passed the general deficiency bill as it
came from the house. This leaves but
four great supply bills still in issue
District of Columbia, Indian, naval and
sundry civil bills. Although neither
house has yet acted on the report of
the conferees on the naval bill, the
latter have agreed on a report accept
able to both houses
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

The marquis of Salis5ury's house
party last week is accounted one of
the grandest entertainments since the
days Of Queen Eliza beth. All the fam
lily treasures were taken from the
strong room and Iavishiy displayed. In
all other particulars the entertainments
was princely. The guests were the
princess Of Wales and her daughters.
Prince Charles OF Denmark, Mr. and
Mrs. George n. Curzon, the marquis
and marchioness o. Londonderry, the
marquis and MAJ chioness Of Lands
dOwne. \. J. BalfcUr. and the duke
and duchess of Marlborough.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11
AERIAL NAVIGATION
PROBLEM AT LAST Is SEEMINGLY
SOLVED.
TLANGLEYS GREAT TRIUMPH

The Secretary OF the Smithsonian In
stitution Invents a Machine That
Really Flies-A Successful Test
Made-Alexander Graham Bell
Makes a Strong Statement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11
WHITE METAL WINS
KENTUCKY AND KANSAS DEMO
Gratis DECLARE FOR SILVER.
SCENES OF GREAT DISORDER

Eulogies of Cleveland and Carlisle are
Kissed BRONSON, Free-Silverite, Is
Elac+er Chairman and Makes an Ell
oouent Free-Silver Speesh-Black-
burn Counsels for Conservatism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

If pretty Mrs. Frederick Gerhard
and two masculine friends chose to eE-
Joy themselves Jy vading in six IL hes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

The president late in the afternoon
signed the revised general deficiency
appropriation bill, which had been
amended to meet his objections
Speaker Reed appointed Mr.. Evans
(Ky), Russell Comm, and McMillip
iTenn.), members of the joint com,
mission TO report plan for the re-en-
actment of a law for free alcohol in
arts and manufaC lures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-06-11

In order to guard against the faliure
of a quorum IN the closing hours OF
the session the house yesterday re-
voked all leaves of absence and sar-
geants were instructed to telegraph to
absentees to return forthwith. Bills
and joint resolutions were passed
calling on the secretary of the treas
ury for information as to steps taken
to procure the settlement of the dis
puted question of the liability of Vir-
ginia or West Virginia for $450,000 of
bonds in which Indian funds were in
vested; for the establishment of a site
for the erection of a penitentiary ct
Fort Leavenworth, Ks; and to facili-
tate the reorganization Of the Northern
Pacific railroad cumpan,. Just be-
fore the session closed an unsuccessful
attempt was made to take up the con-
sideratio1. Of the Aldrich-UnderWood
contested election case from the ninth
Alabama district The house took a
recess uatil today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

French art has initiated the priceless
birds SO closely that it needs an expert
to tell which is what.
While it is rather early for furs in
the general acceptance of the term, fur
trimmings on different garments may
be displayed after the LIST of October. 1
saw an olive green French broadcloth
dress trimmed with three four inch
bands of dyed beaver. The skirt was
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

VELVET AND FUR TRIMMED GOWNS.
soon be expressing our admiration of
the warm and coy winter girl, with
her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes. 1
think l have mentioned the different
shaggy and woolly effects on the differ
ent standard and novelty goods. Today
l found very odd and new weave that
is very rich and handsome 1t is woven
in two colors-a warm reddish brown
and black. The brown lies under and
the black over the surface and is thrown
up in tiny black knobs, and these form
small diamonds, with no brown show
ing more than line in width upon any
part. The whole effect was one of rich
but quiet elegance. There were other
undertints--almond green, blue, red,
etc.-but none had the same warmth of
tone as the brown.
While / think of it, l will mention
that l see a great deal of brown, all
with a warm orange or saffron tint,
which is more comforting than the
rather hard snuff browns seen last.
Chestnut brown is brought out in
satins with great richness of quality.
Brown cloths and cheviots, as we'll as
all the other standard mixtures, are seen
in capes and other wraps, and also in
the great doubled blanket shawls which
will be so stylishly worn this winter.
These are in small checks, in two tones
or colors, or with a plain center and
plaid border, or all large plaid in clan
colors, though rarely the brightest.
They are fine in texture. and when prop.
erly worn are extremely stylish. They
are very valuable as wrap for travel
ers, as they are susceptible to so many
changes.
Velvet in dresses is superb, and if pos
sible every lady should own one. Prin-
cess form is the best to display fine
figure, but even princess could not be
handsomer than one shown me today.
The skirt was SO cleverly sewed and
made that no seam was visible, and it
fitted smoothly over the hips and hung
in two deep folds in the back. All
around the skirt, in low festoons, was a
band of extra rich cream white satin
sewed with jet beads in a slender but
graceful pattern. The dress was a rich
chestnut brown. The waist fitted closely
across the back, without seam. The
front was cut away to allow vest of
lace above rush green girdle. There
was border of the white satin and a
daring collar of the same. The collar
was simply bound with velvet, while
the fiat band was beaded. The sleeves
were unique The upper portion was of
the satin, beaded, and the lower of the
velvet, with narrow chatelaine cuffs of
satin. A fancy lace cravat bow at the
throat finished it, The whole costume
was most elegant. With this there was
Duchess Uzes hat of brown velvet,
with frill of black silk null and q
real bird of paradise All are not real
that perch upon hats and bonnets, fol-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13
FOR COLD WEATHER.
DAME FASHION COMPLACENTLY
AWAITS ITS COMING.

Wool, Silk. Velvet and Fur-PopuIar Col
ors--An Olive Green French BroadcIoth
Gown - Velvet - French Girdles New
Waists and Blouses.
Copyright 1896, by the Author1
That summer isgone and cold weather
not far away is brought forcibly to mind
when one sees the first fur trimmed
gown. was looking regretfully at the
last of the exquisite lawns and other
filmy stuffs which have made the sum-
mer girl the theme of many poem
and admiring group. These dainty thin
stuffs now lie carelessly huddled on the
bargain counter reduced to something
or-another- cents. Hands roughened
by toll now finger the delicate fabrics
and toss them aside as tout, and then
the scorners of organdies and their ilk
turn to the winter display. Sic transit
gloria mundil The king is dead; long
live the queen of fashion,
Now it is wool, silk and velvet in
place of the sheer mulls and muslins,
and, given few days to recover from
the shock of sudden change, we shall
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

cut with seven cores One band of fur
inches above and third 10 inches be-
low the waist. All these completely en-
circled the skirt. The corsage was round,
and at the waist line there were four
rows of white lace encircling it like
girdle. The upper portion of the corsage
was of the cloth slashed and Tapped on
the left side under a fancy head. The
sleeves had three small puffs. The rest
of the chatelaine sleeve was Of velvet.
The hat to wear with this was of brown
felt with bronze roses and three empire
plumes.
The girdle is becoming very popular
and is produced in an infinite variety of
shapes and fancies. 1t is,yery becoming
to slender figures. The Louis XVI cor
sages, coats and basques are still in ia
vor. The sleeves are tight in most cases,
with Jockeys frills or some sort of ex-
traneous matter set on to blind the eyes.
House gowns will have trains varying
only by the wearer's taste. Nearly all
bodices have points in front, and many
have the corselet, but this is such an
extreme fancy it cannot gain foothold
here. Double skirts are often seen, and
about seven out Of every ten dresses
have some sort of foot trimming. White
cloth sewed with fine soutache used as
bands is one of the most striking as we'll
as elegant trimmings possible to mag
inc. A very elaborate corsage to tan
cloth gown had a five folded girdle with
a maize vest above. This girdle and the
puffs on the shoulders were of rush
green faille. There was a short Elton
jacket of the green, with the lapels faced
with cream satin. There was q figaro
of olive green velvet, and the two jack
cts were bordered with gold braid. A
terra Gotta wool armure had the front
cut away to show tucked vest of tan
satin, and the whole was ornamented
with gilt buttons and embroidery. A
French blue corsage in nuns yelling
had the front of shirred taffeta, with
two frills of white lace arranged like
bretelles, The sleeves had scanty little
puffs at the top, with white lace where
they joined the sleeves. The tendency
is more to have snug waists and basques
and to ornament them in the most Law
ish manner than to have the delightful
French waists, but both they and the
blouse will have their votaries. A dain-
ty design in foulard had both waist
and skirt laid in full box plaits all
around. The sleeves were made in the
same way. A frilled lace yoke and
pointed lace girdle finished the pretty
Dress HENRIETTE ROUSSEAU.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

Mrs. w. B. Meek, who resides at
Camptonville, Cal, says her daughter
was for several years troubled at times
with severe cramps in the stomach,
and would be in such agony that it
was necessary to call in a physician.
Having read about Chamberlaiu's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
she concluded to try it. She found
that it always gave prompt relief. 1t
was seldom necessary to give tile sec
ond dose. 1T has not only saved us
lots of worry and time" she says put
also doctor bills. 1t is my opin GA
that every family should have bot
tie of this remedy in the house. For
sale by all druggists and dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for II. J..
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13
BY AUTHORITY.
SEALED TENDERS

Will be received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior till ~ o'clock
noon of Monday, November 10th, for
furnishing 25 Dredger Pipes for the
Government Dredge.
Plans and specifications at the office
of the Superintendent of Public
Works.
The Minister of the Interior does
not bind himself to accept the lowest
or any bid.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, November II, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13
{. 0. HALL \ SON, LID.

Notwithstanding the fact
that we are receiving new
goods by nearly every steamer
and vessel arriving from the
States and from England, we
do sometimes get out Of certain
lines of goods that are much
needed. We want our inquir-
ing friends to know that we
have just received probably
the finest assortment of
Dog Collars and PadlOcks
ever offered here. In one lot
we had over SIXTY DOZEN, of all
sizes and kinds. We can fit
the largest watch dog or the
smallest Japanese pug.
Those friends who have
asked so many times for Razor
Strops will be glad to know
that we have just received a
new supply of the celebrated
Reppenhagen Razor StrOps.
We have several other kinds,
all good. Our assortment of
Razors is full, having just re-
ceived a new lot.
We receive fresh
Ammunition
every month, and can supply
all kinds needed. Rifles, Shot
Guns and Revolvers always on
hand.
That new lot OF
Score Books
has just arrived.
Also fresh lot of
Cottage Paints,
Enamel Paints, Varnishes, Oils
and Brushes Of all kinds.
We have sold thousands of
feet Of
Rubber Garden Hose
lately and expect soon another
large lot running from J inch
to II inches. Also steam hose.
The demand for
Galvanized Water Pipe
is constant and we keep on
hand all sizes from J inch to 2
inches and sell it cheap,
If there is anything in oul
line that you want, just cal
for it, if you cannot see it. You
will always find us at
nnulgA MmMAIMm
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

PLEASURE OF
GIVING

is enjoyed
to its utmost,by those who give photos
made by j. j. Williams. + visit to
Honolulu should always mean visit
to Williams Art Gallery.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13
A Good Tonic.

Some beers lie heavy on the etomach.
That is certainly not desirable.
Avoid such beers.
By using Seattle beer you are sure
of mild, light beer, one that is easy
to digest and nutritious.
For sale in bottles or on draught at
the Criterion saloon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-13

Weekly Star, $500 per year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16
WILTSE is HEARD.
lie Tells the Americans the Demands of
Courtesy Are Satisfied.

London, Jan. 15.-Mr. Wiltse OF Call
fcunha. a friend of John Hays Ham
mond, the American mining engineer
arrested with others, at Johannesburg,
ON the charge of high treason, contm-
ues his Efforts in behalf of Hammond
and other Americans in custody at 10
halnneSburg or Pretoria.
Discussing the situation to-day, Mr..
Wi1tse said: Our government must
understand this fact. AN demands OF
diplomatic courtesy were satisfied py
Chamberlain's kind response to Score
sary Osney's request that Great Britain
protect the interests of Ameicans in the
Transvsal, but nothing could be worse
for Americans, as the feeling against
ALI Establishment is exceedingly bitter,
while the Beers are very friendly 10
Americans. Indeed, several OF thoSe ar
rEa1ted are ON the best terms with the
Poer government. None of the Amer1-
cams were connected with the political
movement They simply Joined the re-
form committee formed In an emergen-
CIV to preserve the peace of Johannes
| burg President Kruger arrested al
members of the committee; but l be-
| lieve prompt action taken through oui
| own representative at Cape Town woulc
secure the release of Americans. ANY
| delay may endanger their lives, as the
| Beers are intensely eUasperated. VIZ
| should have a representative in uh'
| Trantsvaal for Americans. Though feF
occupy ehe most important positions
| the trade with the United States u
| very large The most of the lumbe
used i'm the mines comes from Puge
| sound
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16
IT WILL Be A HUMMER
This Seasons Races Will Eclipse ALI
Former Programmes.
FOR ALTERNATE MEETINGS
An informed Horseman Suggests
oo-Day Combination BE-
tween Butte and This city
What May Happen

Arranpements are in progress LoI
the preliminary announcements OF ,ne
annual race meeting to be heio III Ills
CITY. The dates have not been cnos ~
nor the programmes made out, oul uns
nrospects for the best meeting eF
held in this part OF the state are eA-
Retween Anaconda and Butte there
"a likely to be go days of racing, per
hans arranged as is done at the eastern
tracks. alternating two weeks IN tne
Copper City, the next two weeks III 'iie
great mining camp.
"It will be no more trouble to change
STABLES than IL is to transfer from IN
rIeside to Bay District" said a horss
man. land / think such a plan wouiu :,
make both meetings more SUCCESSFUL
.sThere are now 1000 horses at Inc
californa. tracks. OF course, many OF
the cracks will go East, but there are
hut a few of such horses. There VIII De
hundreds of high class animals stay IN
the Rocky mountain region, ana tne
Montana circuit will get run smart
of them. There will be as many horseS
AT the meetings as can be accoiniiio
dated and the season will be one OF Ihe
best known in Montana" said ne WIN
really ought to know.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16
The Prussian Diet

Berlin. Jan. 15.-The Prussian diet
Was opened at noon to-day. The speech
from tghe throne was Devoted to domes-
70 affafrs. IL Us estimated the budget
Of 1896 will show a smaller deffcit than
tha, Of 1895. owing 10 the Increased re-
CENTS due to improved trade. Bills
we're announced fer extending rau-
s-oads. fer improving the position OF
school teachers and 20 extend the es-
ts.bnsshment of chambers of commerce
The government VIII employ every
means to improve the condhfon OF nus
barrlf-y and Intends to propose furnish
ing financial assistance TO those shown
- be IN need, TO establish cooperative
granaries. and legislation regarding oh'
tenure of lease hold land.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16
THE HEARING.
spooner and Petit Hold the Boards Tor
Awhile.

Awhile.
washington, Jam 15.-The hearing re-
9aa>iing che receiverShdp OF the Nortn-
ern Pacific which began yesterday pc
fore Justices Field, Harlan, Brewer anu
Brown, sitting I'm chambers, was con
tfnued to-day. Ex-senator Spooner con-
cluded the argument and was foiloWeo
by Pettit direct representative OF the
railroad company Spooner's argument
consisted principally of citation OF au-
thorities favorfng the recognltion on une
Jurisdiction of THE Milwaukee, court. he
said DIN conclusion, he believed " would
be ian order for the supreme court 10
make a rule in eQusty which would pre-
vent such a complication IN the ruture
to arise in this case.
Petit opposed the position or Turnef
and Spooner. He denied THE assertion
midst of a panic, declaring monuns
were consumed in deciding whether 10
apply to the courts sitting in Mlwau-
kee or those of Chicago and ~. raul
He said tihe recognition Of tine MhWdu-
kee receivedship I'm the beginning was
due to the fact the parties who applieu
for the appointment of the receivers
were in possession of 1.-THE road and, OF
course, turned all tine property over TO
Them Pettit's argument was for une
recognition of tine Jurisdiction OF uhe
circuit court for the washington as
tict He said Ibis choice was contnolleu
by the fact THAT the railroad company
had more property in that jurisdiction
than amy other.
Choalte. who appeared for the Adams
committee, representing the bondholu-
ers, defended the jurisdiction of the
Milwaukee court. The justices asked
the several attorneys ITO prepare sucn
orders as they might wish ITO have pro-
mulgaIted ITO be submitted TO them at q
future meeting, which THE justices
would hold for consultation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16
TWELVE WHITE INCHES.
Anaconda Is Covered with Cool, Clean
Spread of Snow.


spread of Snow.
gentle snowstorm prevailed I'm this re-
rion all day yesterday and kept on com
ing far into the night. The early risers'
who swept the sidewalks in the morning.
and those who cleaned the paths at noon.
found the work they had done all covered
I'D by evening. and this morning VIII
have to be done over again.
1t is a light, downy snow, such as the
poets call beautiful with rapture ana the
nrosaic term beautiful in sarcasm. There
are probably ~ inches of 1t on the lever
ground, and IL is evenly spread, so that IL
II is allowed TO settle before wind rises
to scatter IT the sleighing VIII be excel
lent.
The storm is not an unwelcome one
Montanans do not take kindly to the Cali
fornia weather which reigned during the
fortnight, at least not in January. snow
and a nipping air are expected visitors
and the people generally, as well as the
business men. are glad when they come
The bracing winter atmosphere Improves
all lines OF trade. the public health anc
gives new life to vigorous Montana hu
manity.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-16

special attention to the fact that he Is a
very available candidate for the presi-
dency. At the conclusion Of the speeches
Mr.. Allison received the unanimous rising
vote Of the caucus of the nomination. In
a few minutes Senator Allison appeared
on the arm of Speaker Byers. His recep-
ton was an ovation.
Chairman Allen then said: Gentlemen
of the caucus: take pleasure in present.
ing to you Hon. William b. Allison, our
next president" Senator Allison maze
brief speech of thanks, in which he did
not touch on national issues.