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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
ROSE OR DAISY?

Yellow roses, pale and sweet,
Roses white as snow:
Tell me if my love loves ne.
Roses, do you know?
Roses pink as sunset skies,
With sweet perfume laden;
Tell me, does ne ever think
Of any other maiden?
oh! you Ise as red as blood.
Tell, oh tell me pray!
All vCur fiery hearts aglow,
Does he love me, say"
Yellow roses, pink and red
And roses white as snow
All refuse to answer her
If indeed they know.
Darling little daisy fair
Do you know him well?
Tell me what he says to you,
Pleese, dear daisy, tell"
Slowly fell the petals down
He loves, he loves me net
Till only one was left to tell
The maiden's happy lot.
yellow roses, pale and sweet,
Roses white and red;
Roses pink as maiden's blush
want you not, she said.
Give me the lovely daisy
With petals white as snow.
The reason why my heart is light
l and the daisy know"
Matte A. Fowlc
Madison, Wis, 1897.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

sd ST. think any further specula-
ton as to her simplicity of dress
would have been modified A rough
black straw walking nat, with rolling
brim, tipped low over the brows,
trimmed with a fold of mauve velvet,
and fan-shaped wings on" either side,
and two punches of violets at the
back completed this really smart
costume.
A particularly fetching gown for the
end of the lenten season-when the
demure maid affects not sackcloth and
ashes consists of suit of brown and
green check novelty" cloth, with a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

establishment, but her Creation for
it could be paught else if she attempt
ed it, of Guy Mannering's version at
Days theater, impresses US more and
more as we watch its development.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
The Swagger's Rest.

Oh, the road is long and dusty,
And the MONDAY sun is strong;
At his feet the swagger's shadow,
Dwarfed, before him creeps along.
Here at last place of shelter
The old weary traveller sees,
Where the bright artesian sparkles
Underneath the willow trees.
Here it's cooler than the shadow
Of a great rock in land,
Weary with the blazing sunshine
And the wastes Of burning sand;
Cooler than on yon verandah,
Where tbs ninety-nine degrees
Here beside the gushing fountain
Underneath the willow trees.
Blessings on the honest sinker
For this trimming pipes display,
Ere he lights his own, the swagger
Duly irrigates his clay.
Then his ancient bones he stretches
On the green bank at his ease,
Where the bright artesian bubbles
Underneath the willow trees!
There's the trough to water horses,
Here's the Wagon with pair
Of poor nags, so hot and thirsty,
To be like them you wouldn't care.
See them plunge their nostrils in it,
And the cool sweet water squeeze
Up in wavelets through their outlets,
Underneath the willow trees,
HO, the Swagger's Rest is welcome
On a summer afternoon,
In the hot month of December,
When each shady hooks a boon;
Or in January torrid,
Without cloud or cooling breeze
Here, where sparkles the artesian,
Underneath the willow trees!
Here the swagger rests contented,
Free from wealthy peoples cares;
Banks may burst and kingdoms topple-
Not his troubles these, but theirsl
These will ne'er disturb his slumbers,
For he puts no trust in these,
Lulled to sleep by the artesian
Underneath the willow trees.
Well for him II he has treasures
Duly laid up, and secure,
In the heaven above him smiling,
On a station high and sure.
Then might death with gentle kindness
From its bonds the soul release,
Here beside the bright artesian
Underneath the willow trees.
Alexander Stuart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

To take rust out Of steel rub the
steel with sweet oil; in day or two
rub with finely powdered unslackened
lime until the rust all disappears, then
oil again, roll in wcclen and put in a
dry place, especially if it be table cut
lery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

Avery galleries on Fifth avenue, sim
ply gowned in d mauye tailor-made,
with haring skirt and plain stitched
jacket-as shown here from designs
made by the National Cloak Co., West
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

may soon be affecting the graceful
Japanese Kimona, if it be true that
the young duchess of Marlborough has
started the fad in London.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

New York, March 28.-After all
what would England do if she could
not prattIe about America and Amer
lean people?
Recently, in ? London paper, Mrs.
Bradley Martin received the golden
opinion of one OF it's society reporters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

fiaring jacket stitched on the edges.
Strapped seams extend through the
darts from shoulder to hip on either
side. A pale yellow waist and small
yellow sailor hat trimmed with a
profusion of grass and violets is
worn with this creation.
Yellow, apropos, is the latest spring
shade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

And so the last Patriarch's ball at
the Waldorf, Monday evening, proved
a very dignified affair. Elisha Dyer,
Jr., did not lead the cotillion. Mr..
Franklin Bartlett held that place of
honor, and society yawned behind
gauze fans.
Society's latest fad is a young In
dian woman, Falling Star, who poses
for sculptors and artists of promi-
nence. This dusky child from No
Mans Land poured tea for the Met
rDpolitan School of Fine Arts Saturday
afternoon. Even Mayor Strong did
not shine as usual.
And now we must wear amulets.
The gods preserve us!
American girls OF the brunette type
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

to the tune OF money versus
brains and gowns. Could they
have seen Mrs. Martin as I did, at the
Du Maurier exhibit, being held at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

Whom the gods love die young, "
is proved daily. Inopportune, indeed,
, was Nelson Wheatcroft's death. l at
tended the opening performance of
Spiritisme, and although l yawned
through most of the play, he kept me
awake by his makeup and action Of
cnlorlcss part. [ noticed his wife
(Adelaide Stanhope) in the lower
rlght-hand box, gowned in stunning
tailor-made costume of dark blue
broadcloth. The short coat, which
fitted tightly to the figure in the back,
fell loosely away from the front, dis
playing a waist of geranium silk and
chiffon. The lapels were edged with
two rows Of silk braid, while the
sleeves and front of the coat were
braided in fancy design. Mrs.
Wheatcroft wore a large hat punched
with geraniums and leaves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

That American patriotism is as firm
as the rock upon which our forefa-
theirs first stepped foot, even in cos
mopolitan New York, was evinced
upon Washington's birthday. Some
one, mayhap daughter of the revolu-
ton, conceived the idea of a lunch
con, the complete service of which
was upon red, white and blue china,
the series being repeated throughout
the courses. The TYPICAL Ratchet (by
the way, how that Ratchet must
groan under its weight of responsible
ity) and colonial hat were among the
decorations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

And so, after trials and triumphs,
Nine. Nordica made her initial ap-
pearance this season one evening
lately as Elsa in Lohengrin. Seldom
has the Metropolitan opera house wit
messed such a triumph as hers. The
house was filled to the doors with an
appreciative audience, while Nordica,
whose voice has increased in dramatic
power and an unfailing reserve force,
made everything conducive to the
laurels which she certainly won.
When Ada Rehan-Our Rehan-first
essayed to play the part of Meg Mer-
rifles, theatrical and social circles
opened their eyes a bit in well-bred
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
COMMISSION rhs, NOTICE.

OFFICE of the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, Washington, May o,
1897:
WHEREAS the act entitled AN act for
the removal Of snow and ice from the side
walks, cTOSswalks and cutters In the cities
or Washington and Georgetown, and for
other PURPOSES, approve MdrCD Z, 1897,
requires the Commissioners OF the Dis
trlct OF Columbia to designate the part or
parts OF said District, outside OF saIu cities,
TO which the provisions or said act shall
apply:
AND WHEREAS it is advisable that said
law shall be enforced only i'll such portions
or said suburban section as are sufficiently
populated and Improved To make its appliCa-
ZION There necessary, IL is
ORDERED: That the following local.
ties are hereby designated by the Com
InIsSiOners OF the District or Columbia as
the parts Of said District to which the
PROVISIONS OF said act OF March z, 1897,
shall apply until otherwise OTuered: Com
menclng at I'd street west Tor LIE DTOit
aVeDueJ anu Florida avenue, thence north To
PoIneroy street, along POmeroy street TO
Itn street road; thence north along 7th
street road Tor Bnghtwood avenueJ 10 Wal
lacii street; thence west on WallaCh street
10 18Th street extended; thence north on
l3th street extended to Whitney avenue:
Chtnce along Whitney avenue to l4th street
extended; thence along l4th street road
10 Howard street, Mount Pleasant; thence
northwest along Howard street to Old
PlDey Branch road; thence south along
sdld road To l6Jh street extended;
thence along said 18Th street to Co
luIlDld road; thence along said road 70
kdlGrama avenue; theme west along said
kalOrama avenue to end OF the present
pavement. thence south TO LeROy place:
thence south along said place % Florida
avenue, lexington, West lexington and
RUSS, uEOHUE IRC LIS DELL, WILLIAM
NJ. BLACK, Commissioners ID. G. 1t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
To Suppress Culture.

The Dingiey till, as originally constructed
by the trusts, in addition to one Of its
chief objects, which was the extinction
OF public revenue, was carefully framed
C. hamper aud obstruct the educational
interests and processes Of the country.
This was only natural, since the spread
of education and culture among the Ameri-
can masses is very much opposed to the
views and purpose Of absolute control over
the people entertained by the plutocratic
influences behind the measure.
1t was seriously proposed to place a
prohibitive duty on books and scientific
apparatus imported for the use Of schools
and colleges, and this nefarious design was
modified only after il had raised such a
storm of indignant protest from friends
of education everywhere, that even the
trusts took alarm for the fate of their
general project and allowed Mr.. Dingley
60 amend the section in a way to satisfy
the DIRECTORS. We are not sure that the
change was made inGenuously, or that, as
the Ways and Means Committee sent it
along to the Senate, it will work as pre-
tended; but that is another story.
We have received a circular from the
CaXton Club, Of Chicago, protesting against
o companion infamy of the Dingley bill,
which places a duty Of % per cent on books
twenty years old or more and on books i'm
foreign languages. The circular informs
us that the sole object of the Caxton Club
is ''the literary st I'd and promotion Of the
arts pertaining to the production of books"
OF the III members OF the organization
most are book coll ectors of moderate means.
"They believe thatthe proposed duty would
not encourage, but would most seriously
hinder, the growth and the development
OF the private libraries OF our country;
that i would well-nigh prohibit the Iu-
portatiun of the rare and costly books
whose possession by an man. would
confer distinction and benefit upon conf
munity They believe the imposition Of
the proposed tax would be step back
ward and a disgrace TO our civilization.
They therefore earnestly entreat the law
makers at Washington to refrain from i'm
posing a tax on old books and books in
foreign languages"
The Justice OF this protest is 50 apparent
and its argument so convincing, that the
request ought to be granted without hesi-
eation. We are afraid it Will not be-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
Turkey as a Peacock.

The European Turkey is quite sure in his
own mind that since the victories in Thes-
sally and Epirus, he is a first-class prize
peacock, and is determined to be regarded
in that gorgeous light. According TO a
London dispatch, published in our news
columns yesterday, the amiable young
phiianthropst, Kaiser Wilhelm, has caused
this mischief, 10y pushing the Sultan into
the fight. 1t is said TO bc easier to raise
the devil than To get his satanic ma jesty
to go home again after you are done with
him. Now, Abdul Hamid iElagines himself
the commander of an invincihle host, and
nothing viii appease his newly inflated
pride and vanity but the full return OF
Crete to his control, and a surrender Of
half the Greek navy.
The London Times affects TO think that
Russia, Germany and Austria are much
concerned over the turbulent and truculent
spirit developed in the Turkish ruler by
a little brief success. 81 believes that they
now regret having allowed him to go so
far and to become so powerful in his own
estimation: because that establishes the
Eastern Question in a position of much
greater danger to the peace of Europe than
il occupied before the beginning of hostiii-
ties Their, fore, the London Times argues,
the efforts OF England and France TO check
the Turk in his mad career and to restore
the status quo ante belIum' will be reoeiv-
ed with sentiments of the most distin-
guished consideration by the three EN-
perors.
All that may he true; but if true, II Will
upset the logic OF the situation, and falsely
the only reasonable deductions from ante
cedent facts and movements. 1t was evil
dent that the Geman Emperor did not tease
the Sultan into the fight without first
arranging with the Car TO do so. Indeed
il need not he doubted that the inspiration
OF the act came from the latter. We are
equally Of the opinion that the present
attitude and the outrageous demands II
Abdul Uanlid re dictated from st Peters
burgh They constitute another and per-
haps a final twist to the lions tau 1t
looks like an ultimate effort TO ascertain
whether he willfight or only roar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON. THURSDAY, MAY ..
The Battle of Pharsala.

While the dispatches accord success to
the Grecian arms in the most recent fight
ing on the PharsalaVolo line, we are IN
able Go dedUoe much comfort for pnilhel-
lenes from any analysis to which the mill
tary situation can be subjected at this dis
tance.
IL Will he remembered that in the first
fight at VelestinO Gen Smolenski, in
order to repulse the Turks, had TO be re-
enforced by pretty much all the troops
from Pharsala. We then predicted that
would bring strong force against the
left and LETT center Of Constantine's posi-
ton and simultaneously and furiously as
sauit SmoleDski at Velestino. 1t has trans
pired accordingly. The Turks have at
tackled Constantine at Pharsala, Smulen-
ski at Ve!estino, and have made a third
assault Oh the necessarily weak point Of
the line between the two. As a Greek
staff officer at the front telcgraphs that
Edhem Pasha is vastly superior in mum
bers aud in cavalry and artillery, the re-
suit is not likely TO favor Greece
The Turkish commander continues TO
justify our prognosis of has strategic move
ments and purposes. He is making a
demonstration against the position at
pharSala serious enough to engage all
the troops there, and prevent aid from that
quarter TO smolenski But his real effort
is to turn the Greek right, and gain pos
session OF the open road to Volo. That
accomplished he would have the Greeks
at his nIeIcy. They might effect re-
treat Oh Domokos, but would Toe unable to
make any useful stand there IL they re-
manned at Pharsala they would be sur
rounded, and would have TO apitulate.
Their extreme left was turned a week ago.
That advantage is stnl TO the credit Of the
Turks, who today may be able, by an at
tack in mass on the west side of Pharsala,
TO get in tie Greek rear. What fight there
is in tile ;Ein extended line of Constantme's
thiry-f thousand soldiers viii soon be
used up.
As the CEinaman said, in explaining the
Chinese national game OF Fan Tan" "Onc
man tries TO whip seventy men: maybe ne
can do it" The chances seem 10 US to lie
about that way in the case of Constantine
against E1hem.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06

w. Ellsworth Steadman's record-break-
ing military drama will cater to BiJou
patrons for one week beginning Monday
next with usual matinees The company
has been well received by the press and
public of other cities, and has been ap-
preciated and applauded by more people
than any other American drama, with
perhaps the single exception Of Uncle
Toms Cabin" The reason unfolls itself
in the fact that Americans are stirred by
drama, song or story, that pleasnrably
recall some incident in which they have
been either actors or observers, and this it
may be truthfully said has been the au-
thor's aim in THE Confederate Spy"
graphically depicting chapter OF DUR IA
tionaI biography. The cast includes d.
F. Murphy, H. F. Dolan, j. C. Bennett, NJ.
A. Dolan, o. l.. jenkins, r. Collingsworth,
Anna Pearl Evans, Carolyne e. Griffith,
Marie g. Moss and II, W. Weber.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
PROPOSALS.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, Washing
Ton, d. c., May 8, 1897. Sealed proposals
will be received at this office unIIi 2
clock, noon, May 10, and opened at
clock p m, same day, I'D the presence
OF bidders, for furnishing, delivering ana
erecting in the National Museum, in this
city, brick or terra Gotta arches or other
rirt proof GO DstructionO sufficient strength
10 support the floors of four galleries Ie-
CeDuy ereCte IN the courts IN the National
Museum. Plans, Specifications, general in
stTuCtlODs anu OIuer Information may be
obtained on application 10 j. Elfreth Wat
Hns, Chief or The Division Of Buildings and
superintendent, National Museum :. y.
LANGLEY, Secretary. my6, .IU.12-4t
FKOPOSALS FOK THE CONSTRUCTION
of SeweTs.-Office OF the Commission
els y. G. -Washin gton, ID. c. May l, 1907
Sealed proposals viii he received at this
office until 2 O'Clock m, May q, 1897,
for constructing sew ers IN the District
of Columbia Specific atiOns and blank
forms OF proposals may he obtained a5
this office JOHN W ROSS. GEORGE
TRUESDELL, W NJ. BLACK, Commits
siOneTS d. G. my3-65
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
MINERS REJECT A SCALE.
A General Strike in the Illinois Dis
trjct Not ExDected,

La Sale, III, May 6.-At n mass meet
ing of the miners from La Sale, Peru,
Oglesby, Laid, Spring Valley, and Heaton-
Vile, held at Peru yesterday, the scale
of wages submitted by the operators at
the Streator convention was rejected by
an almost unanimous vote.
The reduced condition OF the miners
is such that general strike is improbable
1t was decided to have the miners OF each
mine meet, select delegate and instruct
him as to the lowest scale acceptable, and
then hold a meeting Of the delegates.
compare notes, and report results at the
next conference of the miners.
The block coal miners committee met a
full delegation of operators owning mines
in the Brazil, Ind, district yesterday
and made their final demand for 81 cents.
After q short discussion the operators
conceded the demand, and the scale for q
year was signed. A fund is to be raised
among the miners to aid the Plttsburg
miners in securing an advance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
The RinprRDh.

The bicgraph has already enjoyed one of
the longest runs ever made in this city, and
has established a new amusement record.
Several church benefits have been booked
for next week, which will in all probability
terminate the long stay Of this wonderful
invention. On Sunday night number of
new views will be added, and those who
find it impossible TO attend one or the eX-
hibitions during the week will have the bene-
fit Of the changed program at the Sunday
evening entertainment. OF course the more
popuIar of the old views will be kept on eX
hibition. but new ones will be added. The
new views added last week have proven OF
unusual popularity. Many of them are Of
historic interest, such as those showing the
Grant Monument parade. In addition to
the views of interest there are several eX-
ceedingly humorous ones, including the IA
nous reversed views, showing one of the
many peculiar freaks of photography
Churches wishing benefits should come for
ward at once
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
LEGAL NOTICE

TAXPAYERS OF the District Of Columbia
Will take notice that the undersigned
has received the duplicate OF assessment
of the real estate tax for the year, ending
June 80, 1897, upon property designated
as county real estate, and Will he ready
TO receive payment OF the tax at this Of
flee from and after the first day OF May,
1897. BY act OF Congress, approved
January 81, 1895, the tax for the whole
year becomes due and payable May /,
1897 On so much of said tax due May l,
1897. as shall not he paid before the first
day OF June, ensuing, shall, theTeupOn, be
III arrears and delinquent, and penalty
or one II per cent on the amount shall be
added, aud on the first day of each sue
ceeding month thereafter, until the same
shalf he listed, for advertisement and tax
sale, IN the manner prescribed by exist
ing law.
The second half of the tax levied on
property In Washington city, real and per-
sonai If not already paid, Will become
due and payable on the first day Of May,
1897, and IL not paid during said month
OF May, penalty of one (1) per cent viii
he added on the first day OF each sue
ceeding month, until the same is paid or
Attest: E. G. DAVIS,
lnyl-6t Collector Of Taxes, ID. c.
ESTATE Of Nora NJ Hughes, late of the
District OF Columbia; No. 1915, Doc %
Issued April 81, 1897. Application having
Deen made TO the supreme court of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, holding orphans court,
Tor probate OF a last Will a. nd for letters OF
administration, c. t. A, on said estate,
by Sarah \. Palmer to be granted to Frank
j. DoDnelly, this is to give notice to all
concerned To appear in said court on FIJI
Day, the l 4th day OF May, A. ID. 1897, at
10 clock "a m, to show cause why such
application should not be granted.
Attest:
j. NOTA McGILL,
Register OF Wills, ID. C.
CHAPLIN BROWN,
Proctor for Applicant
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