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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

| Washington, Sept 5.-The capita
promises to be gayer socially the COM
Ing season than for several years past.
Everything points in that direction
from the furnishing up of the white
house to the new equipages imported
by Sir Julian Pauncefote. A certain
clique in the smart set has for long en-
deavored to make this city the
society hub of the nation, just as it is
the political center, and the present is
looked upon as favorable time for
the exploitation of the idea.
Unlike Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. McKin-
ley is not tied down by several little
children, and moreover, she is fond of
the doings of Vanity Fair. Her in
Validism has not been as severe as
Washington people were led to EXPECT:
IN fact. it has not iIterfered with her
active particlI alton in the few events
which have alree 0y graced the McKin-
ley administration.
But even aside from Mrs. McKinley'S
influence upon the social world, it is
bound to move briskly because of the
ambitious energy of the feminine end
of the cabinet. In the Cleveland cab
met the ladies were home-women, who
gave hte required number of dinners
and receptions and nothing more. The
Mckinley cabinet is of gayer compost
lion. Mrs. Gary is an experienced
in social affairs, and the fact .
that there are a number of unmarried
daughters in the family is an addition
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

has one child, handsome tov of nine
years, who is in school part of the
time, and part of the time is much in
evidence about the legation. In this
respect, little Chao Chu is not unlike
lively American boys Of the same age.
There is possibility that Mrs. WI
will display her faith in the western
world in the most emphatic manner.
that is, by adopting the Christian re-
lglon. In China both she and her
husband were much ir the society of
the missionaries, and during her hus-
bands long residence in London he
frequented the different churches reg
ularly. He speaks English fluently,
and it is we'll known fact that his
extensive intercourse with famous
English divines have all but converted
him; the one great obstacle being his
official position and the political con-
struction which might be placed upon
such radical change by his conserva-
tive superior. Another interesting
member of the diplomatic circle is Mrs.
Toru Hoshi, wife of the Japanese min
lister. Shortly after her arrival she
laid aside her picturesque robes, and is
conspicuous now only for the grace
with which she wears the dress of
American women. She is dainty and
pretty, and does not look her thirty
three years by several summers. She
is only four feet ten inches in height.
but is eXquisitely formed She is a
clever musician and practices each day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

al reason for social activity. Mrs. AL
ger is another woman whose chief
pleasure lies in entertaining and being
entertained. Mrs. Long has an I'M
married stepdaughter who is very fond
OF the gIitterlng world, and the Long
house is counted upon to furnish an
abundant share of hospitality.
There is another clique which the
new administration has lifted into Sc
cial eminence, and this is led by Mrs.
Hanna, who has oceans OF money at
command and the desire to spend it.
BY some Mrs. Hanna is regarded as
the coming queen Of Washington So
ness, bUta a royal COnsOrt to her
husband, who sits SO firmly upon the
political Throne.
The diplomatic circle is always re-
lied upon to furnish the most pictur
esque entertainments and under the
stimulus of native rivalry, these will
doubtless be of grander calibre than for
doubtless be of grander caIib1 than for
many previous years.
Much is expected from Mrs. WI
Ting Fang, the wife of the new Chin
csc minister, as she is said to be even
more progressive than Mrs. Yang Yu,
the wife of the minister recently re
called to China. The latter developed
into one of the most delightful enter
tainers in the city, and while her af
lernoon teas and receptions were con-
Gucted ON the formal lines of co1ven-
tional society, they were always tinged
with an element of novelty which
made them a dozen tines more attrac-
tive than the ordinary affairs.
Mrs. Yang Yn was pioneer in many
things, she being thu first Chinese wo-
man to enter the white house as
guest. She mingled freely with the
women Of her set and surprised every
one by her adaptability Mrs. WI
promises to be even a greater surprise
when the season opens next month.
She is an attractive little woman and
a fine type of the pure Chinese. Like
all Canton women, she has the tiny
feet, and is proud of them. What
strikes the visitor most pleasantly is
her voice, which is literally the low,
sweet voice of woman" and when she
smiles her face is radiant and charm
ingly expressive. Her gowns are of
rich brocades, made after the strictly
Chinese fashion, which is quite in con-
trast to the Manchu dress. She speaks
only a few words of English, but has
begun the study of the language, and
when little more accustomed to her
new surroundings desires to adapt
herself to American ways and customs,
and this her husband also desires She
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

Staftled by Ions melancholy howl
which changed every now and then to
all impatient whine.
what is that?" [ asked, though the
question was needless, for | knew the
sound.
"Ch, it is that tiresome dog Wvvis
answered Nina, in vexed tone. He
0eIohsed to Fabio. He makes the
evening quite miserable with his
moaning"
Where is hep
well, after my husbands death he
became so troublesome. roaming all
over the house and wailirg; and then
he would insist en- sleeping in Stella s
room close to her bedside. He really
worried me both day and night, so
was compelled to chain him up."
Poor Wyvis! He was sorely pun
ishad for his fidelity.
I am very fond of dogs" said,
slowly, aud they generally take to me
with extraordinary devotion. May /
STE this one of yCurs?'
oh, certainly, Guido, will you go
ard unfasten him.
Guido did not move; he leaned easily
back in his chair slipping his coffee.
Many thanks" he answered, with a
half laugh; perhaps you forget that
the last time [ did 50 he nearly tore
me to pieces. If you DO not object, l
would rather Giacomo undertook the
task"
After such an account of the ami
mails conduct, perhaps the cCnte will
not care to see him. 1t is true enough,
turning to me as she spoke, "Wyvis
has taken a great dislike to SignOT
Ferrari-and yet he is a good-natured
day if she gees to him. Do you feel
inclined to see him? Yes?" And, as
| bowed in the affirmative, she rang a
little bell twice, and the butler ap-
peared.
"Giocomo," she continued, "unloose
Wyvis and send him here
Giacomo gave me another of those
timid questioning glances and departed
to execute his order. In another five
minutes, the bowling having suddenly
ceased, long, 1.-THE, black, shadowy
creature came leaping wildly across
the moonlighted lawn-Wyvis was
racing at full speed. He paid no heed
to his mistress or Ferrari; he rushed
straight to me with a yelp of joy. His
huge tail wagged incessantly, he
painted thirstily with excitement, he
| frisked round and round my chair, he
abased himself and kissed my feet and
bands, he rubbed his stately head
! fordly against my knee His frantic
demonstrations of delight were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

| be really handsome if he did not veal
those ugly spectacles. And his jewel:
are lovely. I wish we would give mt
| some more,"
And supposing he were TO 40 so
would you care for him, Nina?'' he de.
manded, jealousy. Surely not. Be.
sides, you have no idea how conceitet
h. is. He says he will never make
love to woman unless she first makes
love to him; what do you think OF
that?"
She laughed again, more merrilv
than before
Think. Why, that he is very orig
lHal-cLa1mingly so. Are you coming
in, Guido?"
He rose, and standing erect. almost
lifted her from her chair and folded her
in his aims
Yes, [ am coming in" he answered:
and will have a hundred kisses for
every look and smile you bestowed on
the conte. You little coquette, You
would fiirt with your grandfather,''
She rested against him with appar-
ent tenderness, one hand playing with
the flower in his button-noie, and then
she said, with a slight accent of fear
in her voice
Tell me, Guido, do You not think
he is a little like-like Fabio? Is there
not something in his manner that
seems familiar?'
Il confess | have fancied so once or
twice" he returned, musingly; there
is rather a disagreeable resemblance.
But what of that? many men are al
most coUnterparts of each other. But
tell you what l think. l am almost
positive he is some long-lost relation
Of the family-Fabio's uncle for all we
know, who does not wish to declare |
his actual relationship. He is a good |
Did fellow enough, l believe, and is |
rich as Croesus: he will be |
valuable friend to us both. Come. |
Sposlna mia, it is time to go to rest"
And they disappeared within the |
house, and shut the windows after
hem. l Immediately left my hiding
place, and resumed my way toward |
Naples. 7 wes satisfied they had no
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

We'll, then" I continued. quietly
the love you bear now ID his fail
widow is, I imagine, precisely what he
would approve. Being, as you say.
perfectly pure and blameless. what can
L Wish otherwise than thls-u,ay if
meet with the reward it desarves,"
While [ spoke he moved ureasilv in
his chair, and his eyes royei tn nv
10 ther picture with restless annoy
ance. L suppose he saw in it the like
ness TO his dead friend. After a mo-
ment or two of silence he turned to
me with forced smile
And SO you really entertain no ad-
mlration for the contessa?''
Oh, pardon me, | do entertain a
very strong admiration Tor her. but
rot Of the kind you seem to suspect.
II 1t will please you, l can guarantee
that | shall never make love to the
lady unless
Unless what?" he asked. eagerly.
Unless she happens to make love to
ne, in which case it would be ungal-
liant not to reciprocate."
And | laughed harshly. He stared at
me in blank surprise. She make love
to you!" he exclaimed You jest.
She would never do such a thing"
"Of course mott" I answered, rising
and clapping him heavily on the Shout
der. Women never court men, it is
quite unheard of; a reverse Of the or
Ger of nature! You are perfectly safe, |
ny friend; you will certainly win the |
'ecompense you so richly merit. Come, |
ct us go and drink coffee with the fair |
)ne."
And arm-in-arm we sauntered out to |
he veranda in the most friendly way |
POSSIBLE. Farrari was completely re-
tored to good humor, and Nina, I
bought, was rathed relieved to see it.
She was evidently afraid of Ferrari-
good point for me to remember. She |
miled a welcome to us as we ap-
and began to pour out the
fragrant coffee: 1t was a glorious |
vening; the noon was already high |
n the heavens, and the nightingaleS'
7oices echoed softly from the distant
woods AS | seated myself in a low
hair that was placed invitingly near
hat of my hostess, my ears were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09
SAVED THE NEGRO.

A negro boy who had stolen a horse
was pursued by an angry crowd of
rural citizens. The frightened negro
jumped into river and struck out
for the other side. When half way
over he was seized by a monster alli-
gator, and disappeared instantly. The
foreman of the vigilance committee
turned to his men and said solemnly:
Boys, I'm done with this here lynch
in business-done with it fur ever!
Providence is ag'in it. A alligator has
done swallered the niger, whole!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

watched by my wife and Ferrari with
utter astonishment l observed their
| surprise, and said lightly:
L told you how it would be! 1t is
nothing remarkable, l assure you. All
/ dogs treat me in the same way
And l laiC my hand on the animals
| neck with commanding pressure: he
lay down at once, only now and then
raising his large wistful brown eyes TO
my face as though he wondered what
| had changed it so greatly. But no dis
guise could deceive his intelligence-
the faithful creature knew his master.
Meantime | thought Nina looked pale:
certainly the little jeweled white hand
nearest to me shook slightly.
Are you afraid of this noble ar
NAL, madame?" l asked watching he,
closely. She laughed, a little forcedly.
"Oh, no. But Wyvis is usually so
shy with strangers, and I never saw
him greet any one so rapturously ex-
cept my late husband. 1t is really very
odd"
Ferrari, by his looks, agreed with !
her, and appeared to be uDeasily con-
sidering the circumstance
Strange to say" he remarked. |
'Wyvis has for once forgotten me- |
He never fails to give ne a passing !
snarl''
Hearing his voice, the dog did indeed |
commence growing discontentedly; |
but a touch from me silenced him.
Tie animals declared enmity toward
Ferrari surprised met was quite a
new thing, as before my burial his be-
havior to him had been perfectly
7 have had a great deal to DO with
dogs in my time l said, speaking in
q deliberately composed voice. Il have
found their instinct marvellous; they
seem to recognize at once the
persons who are fond Of their society
This Wyvis Of yours, contessa, has no
doubt discovered that I love had many
friends among his brethren, so that
there is nothing strange in his MAX
ing so much of me-
The air of studied indifference with
which I spoke, ard the fact of my TAX
ing the eXuberant delight Of NFyvis as /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09
SECRET OF GOOD ADVERTIS-
ING.

In a recent interview in the Louis
vile Courier Journal, Robert Bonner
is reported as saying: Zone of the Sc
crets of good advertising is to have
your advertisements unlike those Of
any other man. If all advertisements
in a paper are displayed, that is equal
to mo display. Ny advertisements
were original; they attracted attention,
and the publishers of the papers who
were averse to a display objected TO
them Once the elder Bennett sent
word that I must use less capitals. I
answered that | would not use any,
and repeated one sentence announcing
new story over and over again to the
extent Of several columns without
break
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

Assistant Secretary Howell has in
structed the collector at New York to
suspend the collection of discriminate
ing duties under section % of the new
tariff law pending decision by the
attorney general.
Henrik Ibsen is disrupting his home
in Christiania, Norway, for visit to
Copenhagen and subsequent perma-
nent settlement in Italy. He has two
or three new plays ready for publica-
ton, one of which he expects to pre-
sent next winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09

suspicion OF the truth. After all, it
was absurd of me to fancy they might
have, for people IN general do not
imagine it possible fer a buried man
t. come back to life again. The game
Was i'll my own hands, and l now re-
solved to play it out with as little de-
lay as possible
To Be Continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-09
NO ADVANTAGE TAKEN.

do you really adhere to the one
rrice rule?"
eve do" said the merchant ga
young married man can buy as cheapy
of us as the most experienced matron."
Enquirer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-16

| abdomen and first stroke) then both
quickly flung out, wide apart (second
| stroke), just as one has seen frog
| do-who, by the way, is the best swim
ming master in the world. The last
stroke was to draw the legs together
| while still out straight with all the
strength the practicing swimmer pos
sessed. One, two, three, she counted,
and the legs were submitting so we'll
to the training that longed to try it
myself. Why had I never thought to
have my boys learn swimming this
way? What a blessing such practical
work would have been on a rainy day.
AS l watched the gyrating legs with
kind of fascination they suddenly be-
came still, and now the arms were in
play with a motion reminding one OF
the movement of oars. Madge by thi.
time knew I was there-and beckoned me
nearer. "Now watch my hands and
arms, aunty," and with the palms down
ward she held them to her chest, the
elbows close to her sides. First move
ment," she called out; then out shot
the arms forward, side by side; now
second movement was called, then
with the hands turned thumbs down.
ward she swept them as far as possible
away out into the sea of air, and third
movement" was accomplished.
Over and over again the girl prac-
ticed these movements. and dav after
day it was kept W until arms and legs
became flexible and were ready to take
as naturally as ducks to water. The
exercise was soon followed out with
as little thought rs one gives when
walking leg over leg as the dog went
to Dover" After all, this is the true Sc
cret of learning to swim-to use the
arms and legs in the water with as lit
tie thought as one gives to their mo-
| ton on land, and if this has been at
| tanned while beating against the air
| only think CT the pleasure of using
these motions in the cool, clear water!
Once the leg stroke is conquered in
learning to swim more than half the
| battle is fought; the arms afterward
fall in naturally to their share in the
water propelling. DR.. Walker says this
may be attained to perfection by those
who can't manage to practice in ham,
mock by lying across the wooden foot
board of bedstead, using pillow I'M
der the body and clutching the mattress
with the hands to preserve the prope.
balance. Beware lest anyone come
across such a scholar in such swim
ming school, for he will surely be
clapped into straightjacket and car
ried off to Bedlam. Practicing in due
seclusion, however, there is no reason
why young and old should not come to
their holiday-making this year armed
yes, and legged - for speeding
through the water as speedily as on
bicycle going downhill.-Emily Ford,
in Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-16
HOUSEHOLD INVENTIONS,

A recently-patented mantel has re-
cesses formed in the jambs in which arc
hinged boxes with decorated fronts to
hold fuel for the fire.
Corn peppers which do away with the
necessity of the backward and for
ward motion are of round shape, fitted
with spiral wire handle, on which is q
sliding member to revolve the pepper
in it's frame.
In a newly-devised bedstead the bed
ding Is placed in network box and
raised upward to the top of the room
by CONFERENCE.-The, so as to leave the
bedstead free for use as a sofa when
desired.
Preserve jars can be more easily
opened by means of a new device con-
sisting of an N-shaped frame with
handles and fitted with two straps at
tached to the ends of the frame, to be
frightened around the can by the grip
ping of the handles.
A simple combination which can be-
used as table or series of shelves
is pivoted at the center in frame which
forms the legs of the table when the
device is tipped downward, the shelves
coming flush with the upper edge of the
sides to form the table top.
A new device for tanning persons
While they are seated in rocking chairs
consists Of small pair of bellows at
tached to the under part of the chair.
which force the air into small tubes
running upward with nozzles at their
ends, which can be directed toward any
part Of the face.
To assist in slicing fruit q simple
device has an oval pocket fitted on fl lat
board. with radiating slots around it,
through which the radial knives of the
cutter slide, thus making it possible
to slice half an apple into small cres-
cents with one motion Of the knife.
A handy device for household use is
composed of light wire framework
surrounded by cloth or canvas cover,
and provided with hinged lid for use
as laundry case, the framework being
co!lapsib!c, so the case can be folded
out of the way when rot in use.
To prevent microbes of disease being
transmitted from one person TO an
other by means of drinking cups new
ly-patented device is formed of metal
tube to be inserted in the cup by the
owner when drinking, the interior be-
ing filled with n composition which acts
as filter for the water.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-16
THIS PHOTOGRAPHER KNEW.
Consequently He Succeeded WhefS
Others Failed.

There is a South side girl who until re-
Gently her friends thought fhe hardest per
son in the world to please. Not In general,
but in a particular crochet Of hers, that WaS
photography. She used TO have an NOR
dinate number of likenesses OF herself taksn.
The proofs generally seemed to please her
very well, but on receiving the hnlshed
product she would 60 away somewhat disap-
pointed and in day or so inform her friends
that the pictures were not success, that she
didn't like them at all and that she was 60
ing to try some other studio. 1t was in vain
that the latter persisted that the pictures
rcsembled her very much, or that they were
exquistely finished, or that they were from
one of the best places in the city. She con-
tnued to be dissatisfied again and again.
She would point out an imaginary speck or
what she considered a defect in light or
shade, then criticise the pose and say that
she looked like fright and finally wonder
how the photographer could ask such prices
for so mediocre piece of work.
She was not by any means bad looking
but many of the photographers hattered her.
Her friends knew that she was aware of
this, consequently they could not attribute
her popularity to injured vanity. They made
various guesses and surmlses at the real rea-
son of her fastdiouspess, but all were soon.
er or later disproved At last, when they
had about given up she came home one day
perfectly radiant. she explained that she
had at last found a photographer who under
stood his business. She dilated on the clev
erness with which he had posed her and his
thorough appreciation of everything truly
artistic Then she produced some very in
ferior photographs. Her friends were
amazed. They couldn't believe she was Sc
rious. She went on descanting on her sue
cesscess.
Il won't need to have ally more taken,
girls she said
They were at loss for her reason until the
conclusion of her ecstasy, which ran about
as follows:
Eyes, he's just the loveliest photographer
| ever went to. 50 thoroughly appreciative
Why, do you know, when left he asked
permission to put one in the window. Chi
cago Times Herald.