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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
NOT AMERICANISM.

Phrases like 4 don't want to, with
infnitive eHGed after the to, having
been declared to be Americanisms, the
Rev. J. Erie writes that he has always
used and heard the form, being a ma
tive Of South Devon, aad also quotes
DR. Watts Let bears and lions growl
and fight for It's their nature to-" Dr..
Fitz-Edward Hall gives a long list Of
English examples for the phrase, be-
ginning with the year 1886 and includ-
ing Jeremy, Collier, Defoe, Southey
Dickens, Charles ReaGe, Ruskin and
George Eliot-The Academy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

The United States minister, Mr.. Tay-
lor, has declared to the Spanish q v
eminent that the United States is mcst
favorably disposed towards Spain, 1ut
that, owing to the extent of the United
States coast line, she is unable to pre-
vent the departure of filirusterers for
the island of Cuba.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
SELF-SACRIFICING JONAH.
This Man Leaves a Ball Game at thu
Height of Excitement.

THAT man in the third chair" said
the barber as he conscientiously lath-
cred the customers left eye, "goes to
the ball game every day and always
leaves when the score is tied, or when
the home team has men on bases and
two men out"
What the duece does he go to the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
RATHER MISTAKEN.

She-"There's Miss Van Schuyler;
she's Daughter of the Revolution >
Mr.. Nespah-"Ah! how wonderfully
long-leefed! But, zen, she do look very
oldr'-Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

Your husband looks like a man Of
great self-control," remarked Ms.
Gadd to Mrs. Gabb.
well, he hadn't much when l mar
ried him. replied Mrs. Gabb, "but.
she added, with a cold-steel look N
her gray eye, hes getting it."-New
York Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

fury to complete the task. Whether
Castellane was in earnest when he told
of his intentions is a question. 1t was
thought that he merely wished to open
the eyes of his French friends; but,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
GOULD'S GOLD GOING
THE CASTELLANES BOWLI>
ALONG AT A RAPID RATE.
NO GREAT SOCIAL SUCCESS

On Her Marriage Day Anna Gould Had
$4,000, 900 but Now, 1t is Said, She
Has Less than $1,000, 000-Hostility
of the Old Regime to the Money
making" Glass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24
HER UNNECESSARY ALARM.

She-Niss Homely makes herself
ridiculous by being so frightened every
time there is a Thunderstorm
He-Why so?
She-Bcause there has to be some
attraction even for lightning Detroit
Free Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-24

Papa, are all these Cuban insur-
gents who come here crazy?"
Gracious, child, no! Why do you
ask"
We'll, the papers always say they
seek an asylum in this country. Phil
adelphia North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
AN ELEPHANTS PRANK.
This Pachyderm Possessed a Keen Sense
of Humor.


| The elephant is the most intelligent
| of all animals. He thinks for himself,
and no matter in what position he may
| be placed, or what emergencies he may
| be called upon to meet, he seems to be
| equal to all occasions. He has also a
strong sense of humor, which at times is
so marked as to be almost human.
This sense of the humorous was I'M
| usually well developed in an elephant
| in the Jardin DIES Plantes in Paris. He
was kept in great inclosure out in the
| open air, so that he had plenty of room
TO roam about. In the same Enclosure
was a very large hippopotamus, for
whose comfort and amusement a
great stone basin had been built and
filled with water, and the hippopota-
mus in turn furnished amusement for
the elephant. | was quite early one
morning-before the hour for admit
ting the public to the garden-when I
noticed the elephant walking around
on the stone edge Of the basin curiously
watching the hippo ootamus.
Just as soon as the ears of the hip
popotamGs came into view the ele-
plant quickly seized one of them with
his trunk and gave it sudden pull
The engaged hippopotamus lifted ifs
ponderous head clear of the water and
snorted and blew, but every time he
rose to take breath the elephant would
recommence his antics. Around and
around the beast would go. keeping a
sharp lookout for the little ears of the
hippopotamus, which he would seize
the moment they appeared. His evil
dent delight in teasing his huge neigh
Dor was very comical, and there could
be no doubt that he thoroughly en-
ioyed it.
Again, one day, the keeper placed
some food for the hippopc:amus in
corner of the inclosure and at once the
h;ppopotamus began to leave the water
to get it, but the elephant slowly am
bled to the same corner, and, arriving
there first, he placed his four feet over
the favorite food in such a way that the
hippopotamus could not get at it, gently
swayed MS trunk back and forth and
acted altogether as though he were
there quite accidentally, until the gar
den was thrown open to the public and
he went forward to receive the daily
contributions of bread, cake, pie, etc,
which were always offered him by his
host of admirers.-Ch Chicago Chronicle.
why does this roof garden have its
orchestra concealed?" why? Just
wait until you hear it Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
How, Indeed.

In the rush and crush of business in
the general post Office the other day an
Irishman's answer was heard that is
worth repeating. 1t was at the gen.
eral delivery window and the Irish
man was poor and a typical son of the
sod. He had applied for letter.
Letter? All right, sir What name?"
The Irishman gave his name, but the
clerk, not catching it, asked:
How do you spell it?"
Spell it," answered the Irishman.
''Shure, if foine smart clerk loike you
can't spell it, how dye think poor
man loike me can?"-Harper's Round
Table
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
LITTLE FEET.

Two little feet. so small thai both may
nestle
In one caressing hand;
Two tender feet upon the untried border
OF life's mysterious land
DlmpIed and soft, and pink as peach tree
blossoms
In Aprils fragrant days
How can they walk among the briery
tangles
Edging the worlds rough ways?
Those rose-white feet along the doubtful
future
Must bear a Woman's load;
Alas! since woman has the heaviest bur
den
And walks the hardest road.
Love, for awhile, will make the path be-
fore them
All dainty, smooth and fair,
VIII cut away the brambles, letting only
The roses bloom there;
But when the mothers watchful eyes are
shrouded
Away from sight of men,
And these dear feet are left without her
guiding,
Who shall direct them then?
How will they be allured, betrayed, de-
luded,
Into what dreary mazes will they wander?
What dangers will they meet?
VIII they go stumbling blindly in the dark
ness
OF sorrows fearful shades?
Or find the upland slopes of peace and
beauty,
Whose sunlight never fades?
Will they go toiling up ambitions summit,
The comm on world abOVe2
Or in some nameless vale. securely shell
tered,
Walk side by side with love?
Some feet there be which walk life's
track unwounded,
Which find but pleasant ways;
Some hearts there be to which this world
is only
A round of happy days.
But they are few. Many there are who
wander
Without a hope or friend,
Who find their journey full of pains and
losses,
And long to reach the end.
How shall it be with her, the tender
stranger,
Fair-faced and gentle-eyed,
Before whose unstained feet the worlds
rude highway
Stretches so strange and wide?
All! who may read the future? For our
darling
We crave all blessings sweet,
And pray that He who feeds the crying
ravens
VIII guide the babys feet
Central Christian Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
HER PLACE,
She Figured 1t Out Like Ono with Ex-
perience.


well, said Miss Hungerford to Mr..
Gildersleeve, as shey sat on the piazza
of a summer hotel and looked about
them, noting the other guests with
critical eye, when | am married-if l
ever am married. shall not march
straight from the altar and put myself
on exhibition at summer resort"
THAT is a commedable resolution"
replied Mr. Gildersleeve.
Just notice the three or four honey
incoming couples at this hotel now"
1--WE noticed them, and, do you know,
I've rather envied the bridegrooms.
'Have you? Well, haven't envied
the brides. l don't believe in public
love-making, either before or after the
marriage"
The honeymooners here seem to en-
Joy it, and it furnishes great deal of
amusement to some of the old married
people"
well, no one will ever obtain amuse-
ment at my expense in that way" Miss
Hungerford went on. II consider
newly-wedded affections too sacred a
thing to be put on exhibition"
''Of course, you are right, Miss Hun
gerford, precisely right"
Now, when l am married." Miss
Hungerford proceeded, II am going
straight to my old aunt's place in the
Catskills. It's the finest retreat imag-
Unable in the hot summer days L
usually go there to rest up after a
month at the shore. Perfect solitude,
you know, the incest cottage, with
well-trained servants. You can lie in
the hammock all day long and breathe
the most delicious air. Then you can
row on the dearest little lake, and take
the most delightful walks, with no
danger of anybody intruding on your
privacy. When l was there last sum-
mer, aunty dear said: Now, Annie,
when you get married, want you to
come straight here with your husband
and enjoy your honeymoon as it ought
to be enjoyed. You and he are well
come to stay month or two, if you
like; the longer the better Now,
don't you think it would be much bet
ter to spend honeymoon in a place
/ like that than at a crowded watering
place like this, Mr. Gildersleeve?"
Indeed l do, Miss Hungerford." He
moved nearer to her and added: "An-
ME, love, let's start right away"
'Oh, George, this is so very sudden!
I'll need at least two weeks to get
ready for the wedding"
She was ready in time, however,
Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
A M0ONSHINE RAID.


Weary and trayel-stained, aching in
every joint and footsore from the long
days tramp, party of five men sat
down upon huge log beside the narrow
mountain road to rest.
We had walked all day From early
dawn we had tramPed over the noun
tains and explored the darksome dells
and glades. And now, as we watched
the sun sink below the line of hills, we
drew a sigh of relief and shifted our po-
sition on the log. We were covered with
dust, and the languid expression on
each face told the story of a hard days
work. Not a word was spoken, and the
deep silence only expressed the disap-
pointment that each one felt.
The party was composed of five men
-four revenue officers and myself. In
formation had been received the dav be-
fore that in a certain locality in the up
per corner of Cherokee county an illicit
distillery was in operation.
Following the reading Of the letter
came orders to make preparations for
the raid and four brave men We're as
signed to the work.
Just as the gray dawn was streaking
from the east, our party alghted from
the train at a small way station. and as
the tail lights of the receding train
faded from view around the curve, we
found that we were alone. 1t was not
yet day and the village was sleeping.
No signs of life were visible and the
gloomy little station seemed to be I'M
conscious of the fact thai we had ar
rived. We had expected to be met by
the informer, who was to set as guide
and pilot us to the still We waited
few minutes, and as he failed to appear
it was suggested that we proceed. as
our directions were too plainly given
for us to miss the way.
In the uncertain light at early dawn
we began our journey, and soon the
slumbering village was left behind.
The morning air was crisp and exhila-
rating and as we passed the farm
houses, the cocks, just waking from
their nights repose, crew Justify as
they watched the faint streak of gold
in the east. The "still" was supposed
TO be located about six miles from the
cthtlOHs anu dts we uuN dsTtduN covered
two miles we slackened our pace and
leisurely climbed the steep hills. Now
and then noisy little brook would rip
pie across the road, and then the long
ascent would reach out before us SEEM
tngly mile away.
AS the country people awoke and
signs of life became apparent, we were
careful to avoid passing the houses. as
our appearance would excite suspicion
nnd possibly, divining our purpose, the
friends of the moonshiners would give
the alarm. We turned from the road
and sought shelter in the dense woods
that sllirted the highway We passed
steadily on ara long before the sun
reached the zenith the forks of the road
and the tall pine shattered by the light
ning's bolt told lis that we must leave
the mountain road and follow the
ravine. "Follow the branch up the hol-
low read the letter.
Deep down in the ravines below muir
INJURED the mountain stream. and its
plaintive gurgle could be heard above
the signing of the trees. The brook lay
like a silver thread. bouncing and dane
ing as it leaped in cascades from rock
to rock and then spread over its peb-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Mr.. JAYsoN-"Why do you permit our
Laura to receive the attentions of that
young Spooner2 You certainly would not
think of permitting her to marry him ,"
Mrs. Jayson-"Oh, certainly not. But the
Luptons are just crazy to get him for their
Mabel. "-Cieve.and Plaindealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Eye Kicked out bx a Grasshonp.r.

Tommy McCuldness, a 10-year-old
son of Marion county, Kan, farmer,
was playing in field last week when
he was kicked in the eye by grass
hopper and the sight was Immediately
destroyed. The grasshopper was of
the large locust variety, which is noted
for the great force of its hind legs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
welcome Arrivals.

81. Ptttr-FaIt.
New Spirit--Can't I come in?
st. Peter-I'd rather you wouldn't.
You are just out of college, and we
don't want any advice about running
the universe.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

THE BEST THEY Could Do-"I found a
fishworm in my hydrant this morning"
said the wrathful citizen. Yes" said the
official of the water company, ''that is the
best we can do just at present. We can't
furnish fish-all we are able to furnish IS
bait '-Indianapolis journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Simple Enough,

Friend-Why is it that your son rides
to business in a cab and yol.alwavs go
on a bus?
Old MAXWELL, he has a rich ia Their,
and have not.-London Titfiits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Low rate Excursions south.

On the first and third Tuesday OF each
month till October about half-rates for
round trip will be made to points
in the South by the Louisville & Nash
vile Railroad. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and if he cannot sell you excul-
sion tickets write to C. P. Atmore, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, or
jackson Smith, D. P. A, Cincinnati. O.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
IdiOtic Advice.

Peasant spoke to our herb doc
tor, and he advised me that l should
Doctor Gnterrupting)-Oh! He gave
you some Idiotic advice, | don't doubt.
He advised me to see you. "-Humor-
istiche Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

MITIGATING CRCCMsrANCEs.-Li Ben
ny-"Mamma, please let me hold the baby
for minute" Mother-"I'm afraid, Ben
ny, you might let her fall" Little Benny
well, if she does fall, she can't fall very
far."-Texas Sitter
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

BLAKELY-"I understand you ladies have
organized a debating club" Margaret
Eyes; and we have such grand times laugh
ing at the girls who get up to talk. "-Phila-
delphia North American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Nor AFRAID OF IT.-Housewife-"A
you afraid of work." Slumberiug Sam
mo, marin, not in the least | have slept
soundly by de side Nv it fer hours Wash
ington Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

One POINT DECIDED.-"Which is the cor.
rect pronunciation - Jolly-et or Jo-liet?''
"Did you ever notice how the railway
brakemen pronounce it," "Yes. They
call it JOllyet." ''Then it's Joliet. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

DAN am one thing bout some 'er dis
here self made man." said Uncle Ebcn {;
his wohk doan' einerally fail foh de lack
er industry on his paht in boomin' it,
Washington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

WITHOUT ADVERTISING, Too.-"Ah, good
morning. said the early bird to the worm.
Looking for jobs" That's what Any
thing | can do for youf' Yes, you'll
about fill the bill, l TIL nix. Harlem Life
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

MEN and ladies in small towns wishing to
earn SIS a week easily, write us; we will ex-
plain. Excelsior Chemical Co., Rochester,
N Lock Box 60S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

MAUD MULLER on a summers day
Rakcd in the meadows sweet with hay;
And, later on, with a joyous squeal,
She raked in cash to buy a wheel
Chicago Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

He who would be great soul in the
future must be a great soul now.-R. w.
Emerson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

JUST try a 10c box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
important Contract.

Readers of this paper will be interested
in learning that large contract for adver-
Using No-To-Bac and Cascarets, the famous
preparations manufactured by the Sterling
been given. The Sterling Remedy Co. ap-
preciate the value of this paper as an ad-
vertisng medium, and the compliment is
the more marked, as the company is con-
sentative concern which sells its products
under an absolute guarantee to cure or
money refunded. Every retail druggist is
authorized to sell No-To-Bac, guaranteed
tobacco habit cure, and Cascarets, guaran-
teed constipation cure, under this absolute
guarantee. and readers need not hesitate to
buy these preparations, as it involves no
risk whatever, either physical OF financial.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

ADVICE is seldom welcome. Those who
need it most take it least
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

A FEN may be driven, but the pencil does
better when it is lead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

To CURE woman of stammering ask her
what she thinks of the girl her husband
came near getting engaged to couple OF
years before she married him.-Texas
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

why does this roof garden have its
orchestra concealed?" why? Just
wait until you hear it play. Puck.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
CYCLONE AND wATERsPoUT
Several Lives Lost and Much Property
Destroyed in Oklahoma.

Several Lives Lost and Much Property
Destroyed in Oklahoma.
st. Louis, May 25.-A special to the
Republic from Guthrie, o. T., says;
A disastrous cyclone and waterspout
passed over this section, causing great
damage. At Edmond twenty houses
were demolished and two persons. Har.
vey Rich and his daughter, were killed.
At White Eagle, thirty miles north.
three cyclones formed within the space
of one hour, and swept toward the
Usage country. Twelve houses were
demolished and thirty or forty head of
stock killed in the vicinity of White
Eagle.
At Black Bear John Rogers and wife
were killed by falling timbers, and all
the members of his family injured by
their house being blown down on
them.
At Gushing five persons were killed.
1t is reported that $50, 200 damage was
done to property and stock in Usage
county. Several lives are reported lost,
but particulars are hard to obtain at
this hour. Eight cyclones have oc-
CURED within a radius Of fifty miles in
this section within five days.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
HOWARD SAT UPON.
The Alabama Populist Wanted to I'm
peach the President.

The Alabama PopuIist Wanted to I'M
peach the President.
Washington, May 26. Howard, the
author of "If Christ Came to Con-
gress," at the opening of the session of
the house today. sprang a sensation,
but it was shortlived. The house with
practical unanimity suppressed him.
AS soon as the journal had been read,
Howard arose dramatically, in the GEN.
ter of the aisle, and fourishing a paper
in his hand, demanded TO be heard on
a resolution, which he sent to the
clerks desk. The resolution was as
follows
Il do impeach Grover Cleveland,
president of the United States of high
crime and misdemesnors, on the fol-
lowing grounds:
'1-That he has sold or directed the
sale of bonds without the authority OF
law.
''2-That he has sold or aided in the
sale of bonds at less than their market
value.
.'3-Tbat he directed the misappro.
priation of the proceeds of said bond
les.
"4-That he directed the secretary
of the treasury to disregard the law
which makes United States notes and
treasury notes redeemable in coin.
"5-That he has ignored and refused
to have enforced the antitrust law.
"6-That he has sent United State
troops into the state of Illinois without
authority of the law, and in violation
of the constitution.
"-7That he has corrupted politics
through his interference with federal
Office ohlders.
"8v-That he has used his appointing
power to influence legislation detri
mental to the welfare of the people
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the house Of represen
tatives, That the committee on judici
ary be directed to ascertain whether
these charges are true, and if, so to re
port to the house upon such action by
impeachment or otherwise as shall b,
proper in the premises. and said com
mittee shall have authority to send fol
persons and papers. 3"