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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
ASSERTED HERSELF.
The Old Man Didn't Count for Much,
but He Owned the House.

1t was Sunday afternoon and the old
gentleman responded in person when
the door bell rang. Furthermore, the
old gentleman was not in the best of
humor. However, of course, the young
man didn't know that or he would
have been ready to dodge.
The young man, it may be explained,
just to show that everything was in &C
cordance with the rules of polite soci-
ETY., never had met the old gentleman,
but he had met the old gentleman's
wife and the old gentleman's daughter,
and had been invited to call whenever
he was in the city, and it SO happened
that he was in the city this lovely Sun
day afternoon.
"I-aw-Miss Brown in?" asked the
young man.
Now it so happened that the old gen
tleman had his opinion of anyone who
said Jaw" and it was not a fiattering
one, either. Consequently he growled
out some thing to the effect that she
was not in.
$50 sorry, you know" said the young
man.
The old gentleman didn't know, but
he took it for granted and made no
further comment
Then it seemed to dawn upon the
young man, who was fumbling for a
card, that perhaps he had made a mis-
take
This is-aw-her house, isn't it?"
he asked
''It is not" returned the old gentle
man, bluntly.
"Oh-aw-beg a thousand pardons,"
said the young man. Thought it was,
you know. So sorry. My mistake"
He was turning away when another
thought occurred to him, and he quick
ly turned back again.
Can you-aw-tell me where she
lives?" he asked.
Here replied the old gentleman.
But you told me-"
81 told you it wasn't her house. and
it isn't her house." interrupted the old
gentleman. cts my house. I don't
count for much when she and her
mother are both here, but it's mlne
just the same. She may get 1t some
time, but 1 don't want any out-of-
dudes figuring on it just yet. There
are enough in the neighborhood who
are going to be disappointed"
AS usual, however, the young man
was equal to the occasion.
He said "Aw!"-Chicago Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

Laziness grows on people. It begins
in cobwebs and ends in iron chains.
Some of the brightest lights go out
in consequence of using borrowed Oil.
Believe in the world to come, and
thou shalt conquer the world that is.
II. T. Lynch.
Never fear to bring the sublimest
motive into the smallest duty, and the
most infinite comfort to the smallest
trouble.
A good many people know just what
is the matter with others, but never
find out what the matter was with
themselves.
Many employers lose faithful service
because they never praise when every
thing is well done, but always censure
when anything goes wrong.
No one can ask honestly or hope
fully to be relieved from temptation
unless he has himself honestly and
firmly determined to do the best he
can to keep out of it.-Ruskin.
That peace is an evil peace that doth
shut truth out of doors. If peace and
truth can not go together, truth is to
be preferred, and rather to be chosen
| for a companion than peace. Till
| inghast.
| Some men, like hornet, are always
| found sting uppermost. They sting
their friends to show their indepen-
dence; their enemies, to show their
impartiality; and each other, to keep
themselves in practise.
People fret too much about trif1es.
When a thing is beyond repair, waste
no useless regrets over it and do not
idle fretting. Strive for that serenity
of spirit that will enable you to make
| the best of all things. That makes con-
tentment in it's best sense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

I nave demonstrated the practicability
OF the air ship, as has been described
at length in various publications. I
am confident that the right PRINCIPLES
or construction have been arrived al.
and, IN my opinion, it will be ONLY a
matter of short time, possibly a few
years, before air ships will be in COM
mon use for purposes of reconnoiter-
ing in war and for individual transpor-
tat1on generally. Larger air ships
viii ultimately be constructed. on ra-
tional models and with the strength of
materials and motive power property
adjusted. and these ships will be used
for freight and general Transportation.
If popular confidence and enthusiasm
regarding the subject could be aroused
as it is COINS to he. sooner or Iatar. it
would very much hasten the, Develop
ment of the vehicle
Whatever may be the real scientific
value of Prof. Barnard's experiments.
he has, according to all the accounts,
demonstrated his ability to control his
machine to a marked degree in calm
weather and even in a gentle breeze
Of his machine Prof. Barnard SAYS that
while he does not believe it could oe
controlled in a thunder storm. or ever
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
HINTS ON TRAINING A DOG

The first thing to be taught is ODE
dience--to come in when called. Get
a strong cod line and fasten one end
to the pups collar, holding the other
in the hand. Then call him and enforce
the call with sharp twitch. Do not
yank him, and do not raise your voice
or be violent in any way The chances
are that, feeling the cord for the f1rst
time he will struggle violently to es-
cape. If so, sit or stand perfectly still
until he is tired and stops, then call
him again, enforcing the order as be-
fore, the idea being to teach him what
the words mean, and of course no pun
ishment is possible until the order is
perfectly understood and wilfully dis
oheyed
When he finally comes to you pet
him, make much of him, make him
think that he has done a very clever
thing by coming. 1t is not a bad
plan to have something which he will
like to eat in your pocket with which
to reward him when he obeys. Con-
tinue this course, first dropping the
check cord, and after while removing
it until he answers the cali instantly;
then begin gradually to substitute the
whistle for the voice, at first wnistling
and speaking, and then dropping the
voice altogether.
You should never use your voice
when in the fields to- call your dog. In
the first place, it is very annoying to
your companion to be forced to listen
to the noise you will make when the
dog is any distance away, but the most
reason is that all game
tirds hate the sound of the voice as
they hate nothing else, and when sley
hear it get restless, and will not lie
we'll.
The next step is to teach the dog to
lie down when spoken to, and the
order is down charge"
or Charge" l use the word Drop" as
being simpler, but that is absolutely
the only needful thing
being to use only one order and not to
change it, as changing only confuses
the dog.-Harper's Round Table.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

the side, four feet wide and nearly as
,lCng as the steel cylinder, about four.
teen feet. They will be attached to the
sides, near the front, about a quarter
Of the distance from the front end. A
turn Of lever will raise the front
ends, and the machine will go I'D. that
is If MIR. Prauls cCpes are realized
When they are horizontal the machine
will float at an even altitude, for the
hard down beat of the wings has a
certain lifting as we'll as prCpelling
power. To turn one Iane is brought
Ccwn just little more than the other,
and the machine scars to that side in
a circle. The framework for the pilot
and engineer will be strong but yerv
light, merely open steel work, with
slight attempt to form a closed cab.
or some protection for the operators
for Praul speaks of 100 miles an hour
as if it were easy. He expects to fly in
two or three months.
While Mr.. Praul is going to under
take the problem of flying without
aet oplanes they have the endorsement
of the most prominent of the expert
ne1 tiers, such as Langley, Maxim and
Eargrave. 1t is TO be noted here,
however, that Mr.. Rargrave holds the
view that large aeroplanes with all
their complications of double skins,
elaborate staying, and geometrica1 pro-
erosion, are now quite out Of the run
ming; and that the flying machine of
the immediate future has its greatest
dimension perpendicular, the lifting
surface being composed of a sufficient
number of small aeroplanes attached
to one wire, the head resistance and
supporting area only increasing in
arithmetical progression with the
weight to be lifted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
LATE FASHION NOTES.

The best way to clean fine jewelry
is to brush it with gin and put it in
lockwood sawdust to dry.
"Lorisene," kind of poplinette, is
among the new and popular materials,
and it comes in very small checks of
various colors.
The delicate chiffon, so much used,
may be cleaned and freshened by
steaming it and then placing it lightly
upon a plate and standing it in the
oven to dry.
A pretty chemisette vest for foulard
and barege gowns is made of white
mousseline de sole, striped across with
frills of narrow cream lace, headed by
one row of narrow black velvet ribbon.
Belts of plaid fastened with a metal
buckle are popular with English wo-
men, and belts of every sort are par
ticular feature of dress. Leather Of
various tints forms a background for
all sorts of metal work and fancy jew
eled designs. A green one dotted over
with turqoise is especially good style.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
Qur &iIla ard
Der Bungalow.

cox move out and lend the place to the
happy ones, just as it stands, for q
fortnight. 1t is certainly place for
doves, for billing and cooling. This
very season the bungalow was opened
by a certain bridal pair, who passed a
unanimous vote that no better place
could lie found il, which to feel that
the first moon of married life is a pc
riod all honey and nc gall. During
the season the bungalow will be loaned
out again for a similar purpose It
will be given up this time to a young
woman we'll known as an author, who
will arrive their newly married to the
son of a well-known banker. During
this particular honeymoon Mrs. Will
cox will accompany her husband on a
visit to Nova Scotia, though she dis
likes travel, never having been
further away from the bungalow than
Cuba.
The freedom allowed her guests
leaves the poet free to write her pre-
scribed number of words each day
For it is understood that she is never
to be interrupted between breakfast
and supper. This urfritten law is OBJ
served by neighbors as we'll as by
guests. Her nearest neighbors are
those who rent from her the four cot
tages which comprise bungalow court.
Mrs. Wilcox attends personally to
renting these cottages, giving prefer
9nce always to the most congenial
Her remaining neignbors consist Of
the occupants of the cottages, fifty or
more in number, which stand in a
semi-circle around the bungalow, the
whole comprising the village of
Short Beach. Secluded during the day,
at nightfall Mrs. Wilcox becomes the
leading spirit, the bur galow becomes
liberty hail. and its piazza the play
ground for all Short Beach.
Once year the poet gives a 'bunga-
low hop" the event Of the Short Beach
social season. A great number Of in
vitations are issued, and dancing men
and pretty women come from New
York, Hartford and New Haven, and
are housed for the night in the sur
rounding cottages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

uons. The inventor is physical in
suLctor at the Y. NJ. c.. A. in Nash
vile. He states that the present ship
IS the result of experiments carried on
during the past three years, although
the general plan of construction has
3een in his mind for the past ten years.
It IS described as having an air cham
Ter shaped like cigar, and forty-six
feet long by eighteen feet in diameter.
1t IS made of silk and cotton, and
iilled with hydrogen gas. This cham
Der is confined in a net work of small
rope which holds the metallic frame
work and aeroplaneS underneath.
The seat for the operator is made
on the order OF a bicycle frame, and
from this the wings, or aeroplanes, on
either side are controlled. Two screws
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

ton have served to increase that pub
lie interest III the subject OF aero
nautics which Prof Langley says Will
much hasten the development Of d
practical air ship. With regard to the
Importance of Prof. Barnard's achieve
ments, however, Prof Langley is not
enthusiastic, holding as he does that
the successful fying-machine will be
much heavier than the atmosphere.
while that of Prof Barnard includes a
balloon as an essential feature of its
makeup. Prof. Langley states that
at present he has nothing farther TO
make public with regard to his exper-
iments but adds: Regarding the
feasibility OF aerial navigation for
passenger transportation and CONNER
ctal purposes, there can be no question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
JUVENILE RIDERS.
Are Receiving More Consideration
From the Cycle Makers.

1t is noticeable feature of this sea-
son in the bicycle trade that the max
ers have devoted more attention to the
designing of bicycles for juveniles. In
the earlier day of the business the
youngsters were not considered by the
makers of high grade bicycles and the
little ones had consequently to content
themselves with poorly built and hard
running small bicycles, or else stretch
themselves on the more attractive BIZ
cycles of their elders. The practice Of
children riding BICYCLES several sizes too
large for them is not be recommend
ed, and has no doubt resulted in con-
siderable harm in many instances
Within the last two years some of the
makers have foreseen the demand for
juvenile bicycles, and have more ade-
quately considered their needs. This
year the supply of juvenile bicycles is
almost as varied as that OF the larger
wheels. The smallest of them are fit
ted with good ball bearings and pneu-
matte tires and are in every way suited
for pleasant riding by the young
There is also a number of juvenile tan
dems on the market fitted UP with all
the accuracy of detail that character
! ICES the larger double mounts. The
dealers report a steadily increasing de-
mand for the Juvenile wheels, and the
makers who foresaw the demand are
reaping their harvest--Sporting Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
NO LIMITATION EXCEPT TASTE.

In no point whatever is fashion cub
jected to any sort of rule in the shape
of bodices. Of pointed waists. yoke
waists, blouse. Norfolk, bebe. pompa-
dour packet bodices. round surplice,
or jersey styles there is no end: they
may be either in habit, cuirass, frivol-
ously French or quaint Quaker fashion,
may be as long as a Joan dare bodice,
or the natural waist line may be rele-
gated to the armpits. and yet be equal
ly the vogue. The only vital question
to be weighed in regard to the corsage
is which of all of them is the most be-
comipg.-Washingto Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

found conflicting &C nditions, and the
ship must have crossed and recrossed
the river as many as seven times. |
Was too busy with my work. though, to
take definite heed OF this. I then pro-
ceeded about twenty miles west, where
These L tested aud succeeded in start
ing the ship on it's return voyage, and
propelled it some distance. IN the
meantime the frequent use OF the valve
rope had considerably reduced the ca
p2city Of the ship to rise or descend at
my will, and feeling that the trip had
been sufficiently successful as first
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
SMALL COIN AFLOAT.

A few years ago 100000 bronze Z
cent pieces were set afoat. Three mil
lion of these are still outstanding.
Three million 3 cent nickel pieces are
scattered over the United States, but it
is very rarely that one is seen.-Ex-
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

experiment, l resolved to descend.
This l accomplished, landing easily in
Watkins, without injury to myself and
with none to the ship except the
breaking OF enc OF the spars, a mere
trife.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
AL FRESCC PRIVILEGES.

81 like those street pianos"
Strange tastei Why"
'I can run away from them. Chi
cago Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
! Aerial g
! Navigation.

III twenty or tWenty-fve-nlile wind
he believes that it can be managed il
aerial voyages under ordinary condi
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-04
NEARING THE FINAL DAY.
COLIN sDAUGHDRILL TALKS WITH
 A REPORTER.
Will sse the Preachers Should Any De- sire to Call Upon Him-First In,ti-
 nation of His Certain Death.

Colin Daughdrfll, the condemned rlur- derer confined in the county jail for safe keeping and who isto be hanged at Gads- den tomorrow, still refuses to talk con- csrning himself and his case. He stated that the first he knew of Gov. Johnston's actions in his case. he learned through the columns of the, State Herald yester- day.
 Many people have called upon him dur ing his incarceration here, but he has refused to see any of them. Even the ministers of the goepsl were denied ad- mittance by him. In this connection Daughdrill said that he had several times asked to be allowed to see his father and brother and, this b=ing denied him, he decided not to see any one. Now, that permission has bsen granted them, he will see any minister who should call.
 In his cell there is a glass containing a fragrant bouquet of elegant flowers, the gift of one of Birmingham's most prom inent ladies who called to see him Tues day afternoon. At the same time his visitor brought him grouped and printed quotations from the Bible and religious book which he finds much comfort in reading.
 As the Sta= Herald reporter entered the jail office a young woman of attrac tive face and form took her departure.
 
 versation with Daughdrill and many times was seen to dry her eyes of bitter tear drops. Her cheeks were red from excessive weeping.
 As to her identity Daughdrill refused to speak, but it is supposed that she is either very near relative or the unfor- tunate young mans sweetheart as her last request before leaving and which had to be refused was that she be per mitted to kiss him just once.''
 toh1 1ri1 ts~,t tos1 f1-aA .1f his father not having the necessary funds to properly defsnd his case, the lack Of important witnesses for the de- fense and the vast amount of monsy and prejudice against him he is in his present helpless condition. He admits, nevertheless, that everything was done for him that his fathers limited means would allow.
 His brother has been employed in Avondale, but left last Saturday for Gadsden. He visited the jail many times and was admitted to the condemned mans cell twice last week.
 Daughdrill hardly seems able to re- alize that the ls9t chance of saving his neck has been lost. He held out half promise to speak ottt the truth as he stated, of the entire matter before he went to Gadsden. He will probably be, taken there this evening as he is sen-- fenced to be hanged tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-04
PERSONAL.

Judge Head was out in his earrings yesterday. a
 Mir. H. c. Miller was not the loser of the s60 check, but MT. Tom Parker.
 Dr. s. H. Hill, of Carrollton, was in the city yesterday on business.
 Capt A. J. Ballentine, of Pulaski Tenn, and daughters, were visitors to the carnival.
 Mrs. J. M Tolhelm and son, John, of Sheffield, are visiting Mrs. Lula Smith, 170S Third avenue.
 Miss Ina Hinss, beautiful young lady of Montgomery, is visiting Mrs. Georgs Potts, Third avenue.
 MT. E. N. Culom, president of the Alabama Trust and Savings company has gone to New York on business.
 MT. Peter Pantagis left last night for New York to join 300 Greeks who sail for Greece Wednesday, March 10, to join the army.
 Mrs. M. N. F'aunce. of Montgomery, a most charming lady, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank P. OBrien, Eigh- teenth street, north.
 Mrs. William Bailey and her charm ing daughter, Miss Rena, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Clarke Stamford Bailey, Twenty-first street, north.
 Mrs. w. A. McBryde, one of Montgom- ery's most estimable matrons, spent the holidays with her sister, Miss Ann Theiss, 514 North Eighteenth street. She re- turned home yesterday afternoon.
 It is fact that T. c. King is now sell ing shoes on account of fire at prices nev- CT before heard of About $15,000 worth of these bran new stylish shoes were not even smoked nor touched by the water. The insurance companies have been very liberal is why he can sell at most nothing. Sale will continue only short time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-04

license fee shall be for each calendar year s100; and when the license is taken out after the firstof July Of such year $50
 Be 1t further ordained. That the mayor and board of aldermen of Birmingham may at any time cause to be removed any such stand; provided. however. that in such event the pro rata amount of the license for the unexpired term thereof shall be repaid to the licensee, his heirs or assigns.
 Alderman Mcknight moved that the license be fixed at $250 on stands of the first-class and $100 on those of the second class Alderman Ward amended this by fixing the rate at $50 each, but later on withdrew his amendment Considerable discussion was indulged in. but the or tlinance finally passed with Mayor Ev- ans and Alderman Ward voting against it. These gentlemen desired il under stood that in casting their votes as they did they simply deemed the amount of the license exorbitant and were not averse to having the stands licensed at a fair and reasonable amount.
 Park commissioners were elected as fol- lows: Leon w. Friedman, Charles Ems len and Lax Bennie.
 The board then went into executive ses- sion to consider ways and means of re- ducing expenses.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-04
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Following are arrivals at the Florence yesterday: W. c. Swanson, Eufaula Ala; A. F. Hammond, Anniston, Ala. H. H. Fitts, c. w. Cooper. Roy Jones. Mont gomery; J. H. Clack, Nashville; B. c. Bulger, Dadeville; E. F. Eeech, Tuscaloo- sa; w. B. Thompson, Chattanooga; John F. Schraeder. Baltimore; T. R. Shipp, Nashville; w. V. Echos Hardness Spes, Nashville; Lonie Fouts, city; H. Os- bourne, New Orleans; Miss Mary Dun lap, Eutaw, Ala; D. W. McClusken, Memphis; W. R. Hilliard, city; Stockley Caudel, Good Water; W. W. Carpenter, Cincinnati; G. D. NcrIis, Florida: G. G. Miles, Montgomery: W. F. Todd, Deca- tur; J. A. Nelson Decatur; w. J. Webb, city; Mrs. c. F. Fannin, Columbus, Miss. D. B. Oates, Alabama; w. W. Robertson, Alabama; w. H. Dunlap, Chattanooga; w. H. Daniel, Nashville; T. T. Thoeron, Alabama; T. P. Stovely. Montgomery; A. S. Van de Graaff, Tuscaloosa; T. c. Whedbee, New York; H. M. Crockett. Chicago; E. c. Tanksley Nashville; A. G. Kleinbeck, New York; Walter Howard. New York; c. W. Cary, Monteyello, Ala. {; T. D. Kemp, Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-04
TWO ACCIDENTS
juries Which May Result
 Fatally.

Yesterday morning, just before noon, the young son of MT. F. Caheen fell off the porch or his parents home and frac- tured his skull. The injury is very seri- ous one. The little boy was attended by Drs. Riggs and Henley who did every thing possible to relieve his sufferings MT. Caheen had left the city and was on his way to New York, but was sum- moned home by telegraph. He returned last night. MT. and Mrs. Caheen have the sympathy of the people who hope the injuries will not result seriously.
 ANOTHER SERIOUS FALL.
 Tuesday afternoon the 2-year-old son of MT. W. D. Warnings fell from the porch of MT. George c. Harris house. AZ though there were no bones broken, the injuries are thought to be serious as it is feared that the child was hurt inter- nally