davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Calmly Considered.

Ef 1 wuz ter go in ez perfessunal
man. remarked Meandering Mike thought
fully. II believe I'd rather be a pickpock,t
than a burglar"
Il don't sees it makes much difference"
replied Ploddins Pete. Both of 'em
means work.
Yes. But burglar hez ter change
aroun' in lonesome fashion ar operate
while folks IL down town seein' de sights
an injoyin' DER sells. p.ckpocket kin
sorter combine business wild pleasure"
A Gratiiied Auditor.
I allus git ez cius up ter the speak:n' ez l
kin:
I've ometimes waited weary hours ontel
IL should begin.
OF course / may not ketch the drift OF
everything thets said;
Perfection an the like don't allus quite git
through my head;
But find a great injoyment in the speech
es. jes' the same.
When man of persnal dignity an inter-
nash'nal fame
STAINS up companionable-iike an greets me
an the rest
Ez friends an feller northumberland
when 1 feel the best.
Most ioiks Is esotistic, thougn 1t amt ac-
knowledged much;
There's mighty few thet won't respond ter
1attery's soft touch.
This world IL but heetin' show, but what
so-e'er they say.
Each likes ter find he's mentioned In the
program Of the play.
An SO when It's announced thet some great
orator will speak.
I'd be On hand ter hear I'm ef had ter
wait week.
listen patient, cause know he may re-
fer agin
Ter friends an feler-eitisens:' an that's
where como n.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Suit Department.

6 Fine Corduroy Velvet Waists. green and brown
Sizes j., 3s and 40. Reduced from $500 20 So 80
eaich.
) Fine All-wOO Bicycle Suits. Sizes n and
36 Reduced from $3.50 and $2l 90 to Sl2 80
each.
Pink Silk Evening Waist. with fine lace collar
Ssze 36. Reduced from SlS..O 500.
All-wOal Mixed Novelty Cloth Suits. silk lined
jacket. wide skirt. Sizes "a and SO. Eedaccd
from $15.o0 to $3.50 each.
Black and White Shepherd Plaid Skirt. Re
duoed from $1,000 to So co.
10 Dark III int Wrappers. nearly all sizes in the
lot. Reduced 10 SOC. each.
Sd floor
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Upholstery Department.

! pair Irish Point. Was $325 Now Soes
pair Irish Point Was $500. Now S7 90
/! pair Irish Point Was 81. 81. Now 81 %
1 pair Tamisour Lace. Was $500 Now e. %
! pair Muslin Was 1875. Now 81 So
1 pair Muslin. Was x3. 10. Now 81 so
pair Nottingham Was $500. Now 81 rs
! pair Nottingham Was 81 -. Now 81 "a
1 pair Nottingham. Was 81 80 Now 81 90
$500 ' W."
pair Chenille Porticrcs. Was $l3 30 Now sc 30
! pair chenille fortieres. Was $3.50. Now s. 80
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Infants Department.

Childrcn's Heavy y-weight Refers. double
breasted, full back. Reduced from 5000 s. 90
each.
Chd's Electric Elue Goat. large square collar,
trimmed with fancy black braid. Reduced from
$500 $50
q Chiblren's White Silk Caps. plain and en-
hroidered. Reduced from s. 50 and s.. 30 20 81 90
each.
3 Chi!dren's Tam 0'shanters. white and tan. trim
med In lace feathers. Reduced from So 80 10
Ijc. each.
I'd foor
Evening star., 1897-03-03
HOuSefurniShinp Dent.

Jannned Housemaid's Pail. slightly scratched
Reduced from 500 to 81 90
1 Large Oval lIauished Chalar Dish for bo.,l
use. Reduced from 81 so 40 $500
- Oval Clothes Baskets, soled. Reduced from
G5c. TO 45c. cach.
Infants Japanned Bath. damaged Reduced
from 81 80 TO SIG
Israss Coal 1tod. Reduced from Sc so to 81 o.
Brass Umbrella Stand Reduced from &, 2, TO
$500. "
Il F1uied Tubed Pudding Mold. Reduced fu>a
75c. to Soc.
rtl,
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Lamp Department.

1 Wrought iron and japanese China Candlestick.
damaged ReducSd d from 15c. to $0c.
8 6ilk Banquet Lamp Shades, green. pink. orange
and blue. Reduced from 81. - to Zoe. each.
Glass Globes. finch, slightly damaecd Re-
tnced from DC. to i5c. eari,.
I Decorated Porcelain Globe. for banquet or table
lamp. Reduced from $50 to 81 20.
Globe. far banquet lamp. pink aud white porce
lsin: ReSauced from $50 To $l.0a
eth door.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
IntcrUrefeaI.

He had merely been hired hand to as
sist i'll the sale OF seats from which to view
the inaugural parade On the stand was
:he inscription. Protection"
That's very significant motto" re-
marked the old gentleman who likes to
chat.
Sure" was the reply; that means you'll
have roof over your head. sos you won't
care whether 1t SHOWS or not"
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Misses Department.

Chldren's Long Cloaks. Sizes 4. @ and IL.
Redue cd frcm S6.0O TO 81 ~ each.
Childrcn's Dark Colored Cancels Hair Long
Cloaks Sizes and 9. Reduced from $1,000 10
$500 each.
Misses Mixed Cloth Jarkets. Sizes 12 and
II. Reduced from So 30 to $3.50 each.
10 Fine Navy Blue Ssort Jackets. Sizes IL. IA.
16. Reduced from s.. as and $1,000 to $500 each.
I'd floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Jeweiry Department.

each.
4 Silvcr-plated Purse. Reduced from $500 to
Sl5O ~
50c. each.
1 slse- Paper Cutter. Reduced from $3.50 -
list floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Knit Underwear DENT

- Nom-ns Merino Vests and Pants spriny
weisnl. Slz. 2G Reduced from SOC. 2Jc. each
y Women's Lisie Thread Vests lirhi mink and
niue crothet front, fancy trimmnis slightly faded
Reduced from 15c and $lOO 10 Joc each
ST ~'
Evening star., 1897-03-03

III may be comforting to the incoming
president to reflect during the review of
'he inaugural parade that great many
zen behaVc far more gracefully at govern
heft desks than they do on horseback.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
An Envfous Observer.

He Is real estate man. and his mind is
always Oh his business. He happened to be
passing the White House, and stopped to
gaze at it.
Il wish.' he said. pensively, ''t.iat 1
could handle piece Of property like that
Every time tenant leaves, there IL some
body ready and waiting to move in."
Evening star., 1897-03-03

IL Is 10 be regretted that Mrs Mckinley
senior could not have been persuaded to
visit the mothers congress and give a few
suggestions on the best methods of bring
ing Up boy.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

President Cleveland and President-eIect
Mckinley no doubt dined very costly to-
gether. While they can never belong to
the same party. there are many phases of
Politics which they can discuss without
danger of disagreement.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

win tomorrow the season opens when
II VIII require all the self-control which a
number of patriots can command not to
seem too anxious while the offices are being
passed.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Hosiery Department.

IL pairs Women Rembrandt Rt,cd Black IisIa
Hose Sizes . and 3is Re.iur,.I from ;,pc to n
pair. ~ wv W %
III pairs Won ems Black Lise Hose with en-
nrohertd atkles. Size .. Reduced from 35c 10
2Je. pair. 49, ~
lat toor
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Fans and Leather Goods.

q White Gauxe Fans. Reduced from SI.5o to
75c. each.
Leather Writing Tablet Reduced fom sI..,e =
to $i.00.
Leather Travelling Case. Reduced from SEE
to $500.
i Leather Collar Box. Reduced from SIZE 10
lst 0opr
Evening star., 1897-03-03

The rapidity with which some of the re-
viewing stands have been built has not
stimulated any apparent competitive effort
in connection with the post-office
Evening star., 1897-03-03

There were one hundred men al work on
the city post office building today. not
counting those who were engaged in the
construction of grand stand on the ave-
nue. front.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Souvenir Department.

Brass Pitcher. RcdR~d from 81 30 TO 81 90
each.
Mirror. in silver frame. Reduced from s4oo
t. Sl.00.
lst floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Major Mckinley has previously spent so
much time in Washington that it would lie
a superfuous courtesy to invite him to
make himself perfectly at home.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

III March will affabiy consent to come I'm
Ike lamb. the public, ON inauguration
bent. will be willing to take the conse-
queuces
Evening star., 1897-03-03

10 strangers in the city it might be we'll
10 explain that it is called the new rost-
Office" merely by poetic license.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Druggists Sundries Dent.

Folding Mirrors Reduced from Soc. to 25c. ga
Folding Airrors- Redrced from 25c to 15c ca
Nah Brushes. Reduced from &c. to 25c. each.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
The Probnl,llitl,

Hail to the Chiefy' the bands will play
But, as the records show
While. very possibly 1t may,
It's likelier to snow
Evening star., 1897-03-03
SHOOTING STARS.

A Patriotic Sacrifice.
Now does enthusiasm strike
With force; since. undismayed,
He lays aside his cherished bike
To march in the parade.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
.ursela's Guides

Are the handiest sort Of helEB to the strange-.
Correct. up-todate and give every needed infor-
nation. DC. uP- Soaveairs-a host OF inexpen-
sive and sssasi.g novelties. NINTH st.-No.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
SC. Each, or 10 for Csc.

OF
at @ Hipd
Ne for selling s Orl
Basunen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
Greater
New York.


lhe creation Of grt alter New York
| is the most interesting municipal ex-
/ pertinent of the time, and it is not
I surprising that the wise men of
Gotham should be considerably trou-
bled over the adjustment of their new
charter.
! The assessed valuation of
greater New York will be s2,307 .O91,-
600, it's bonded debt about S216. 000,-
600 and its annual tax levy something
over $50, 100000.
| One Of the most interesting phases
! of the new city is its commercial and
manufacturing activity. 1t is the
greatest manufacturing center of the
country. Within its borders nearly
$500, 000,0 900 of capital and over 450,-
600 persons are employed in manufac-
turing establishments alone, and the
products Of its factories are computed
to be OF the annual value of S1.045.-
100000. The yearly wage roll of these
factories amounts to about $500 ,000,-
900. These figures make no account
of the thousands Of people otherwise
engaged in wholesale and retail stores
nor in the city's transportation SER
vices.
An idea may be formed of how large
an army of Wage-earners is employed
outside the manufactures by recalling
the fact that nearly 10000 men took
part in the soundmoney parade just
before the last national election from
the wholesale dry goods trade of the
city alone. One street railway COM
pany-the Metropolitan Traction line
employees 5000 men, and these are
but drops in the ocean of the city's
daily business.
AS a financial center Greater New
York will be great, indeed. Counting
both sides of the East river, it will have
166 national and state banks, with an
aggregate capital of about $40, 1000, 900
and surplus of about $50,000,000. 1t
is a fact that certifes to the frugality
of great multitudes of the city's work
ing people that more than one-fourth
of the total amount on deposit in the
savings banks of the United States is
credited to the savings-bank depositors
of Greater Gotham, whose combined
deposits amount to nearly $500, 900, 900,
distributed among 1,165,031 accounts.
The proposed new city consumes
annually 15,OOO,OOO,OOO feet of illumin-
ating gas, for which it pays 81 25 a
thousand feet. 1t has $4,000 miles of
telegraph and telephone wires, over
which it transmits 10000 mes
saees a day. 1t has public
parks and pleasure grounds aggregat-
ing 1886 acres, over 1000 churches,
112 hotels, ga monuments and statues,
63 Libraries containing nearly 2,OOO.-
600 volumes, 80 art galleries, "a the
alters, II large public halls, 81 social
clubs of the first class, 2 large univer-
sites. and SO other private educational
. institutions, besides it's public schools,
in which $4,000 pupils are being
, taught by about 1900 teachers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
A SELECT SET.

How was it that Mrs. Hightone was
run down by a bicycle in broad day
light?"
ooh, the man who rode the machine
didn't belong to her set, and Mrs. High
tone positively couldn't see him, you
know. New York Press.
what an idiot human nature is in
general" said the cornfed philosopher,
as he leaned his chair against the wall
and appropriated the grocer's particular
fan. For instance, l know of 49,
year-old boy who is right in the throes
and thrills of a first love affair, and
still that kid is kicking because he
| S not old enough to voter'-Indianapol
Journal.
1--we found out why the signal ser
vice man has to be stationed in such
tall tower"
well, why is it?"
"It would never do for the public
to hear him swearing at the weather"
Detroit Free Press.
"FYour husband looks like man of
great self-control," remarked Mrs. Gadd
to Mrs. Gabb.
FWell, he hadn't much when I mar
~ y replied Mrs. Gabb 'but," she
added, with a cold-steel look in her gray
eye, hes getting it."-New York Week
| ly.
The Georgia poets will not make
much cotton this year. But as some
of them are selling lightning rods and
patent wire fencing they hope to come
out even in the long run.-Atlanta
! Constitution.
Haverly-"That young Graball evil
IDENTIFY is a silverite, so far as girls are
concerned
Austin-"What makes you think SOP
Haverly-"He seems to believe in six,
teen to one."-New York Herald.
An Inviting Method: Roadside Jim
''W'at caused de bloke ter croak?"
Ragweed Reggie-"Drinkin er quart
O. milk punch after eatin' er lot O. lob
ster salad"
Roadside Jim-"Go1ly, he must eI
died happy" Washington Times,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
OLD-TIME TRIMMING REVIVED.

Black velvet ribbon for trimming
has been revived and promises TO be
as popular as when years ago every sort
of a gown was loaded with yards and
yards of it. On some of the newest
frocks it is put on in rows, the favorite
width Being about quarter of an inch
wide. As Of old, it is sewn on only
by one edge, which prevents a stiff,
braid-Gke appearance. 1t seems odd
to put it on muslin gowns, hut on pale
pink muslins, or, indeed. on any of
the delicate colors, it is much used on
the fiOunces and ruff1es. Black satin
is used to make the folded cOrselets and
bodice-shaped belts, which, when they
are becoming, are extremely so, and
when unbecOming, should be avoided
like the plague. Straps from the Shout
ders to the bust are often put on in
black satin. They are finished with a
button Of rhinestones and a fall of lace;
and though it is an odd caprice it is
one that finds favor. An ugly fashion
of long ago is again seen, but as yet
has not become arbitrary, and that is
trimming the skirts with bands of black
velvet or black ribbon, put on in clust-
ers and at stated intervals This cuts
the figure in about as ugly a way as
can we'll be devised, and should only
be attempted by tall, slender women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
ADVICE FOR WAGE-EARNERS.

A dinner should be chosen with care
in the summer months, especially by
those in moderate circumstances whose
income is dependent on their health.
Wines and vegetables should be in SYM
pathy with the meat Thus, with cpl
grammes de pigeon aux drink claret
cup and eat black Hamburg grapes
with venison take dry champagne,
melons and French beans with ortolans
chateua Yquem; with artichaux la
barigoule, tokay. These niceties may
seem trivial to man with vast appe-
tite, but they give sweetness and light
to the banquet; they are the results of
a subtle and reconcile chemistry wh'"''
renders impossible both Indigestion and
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

work is conscientiously performed the
theory is all right, but it involves great
outlay of labor and requires very care
full usage and all conditions must be
favorable in order TO secure satisfac-
tory results.
In selecting, see that the tree has q
fresh appearance. The twigs must not
be brittle and must have plump bud.
If shriveled or dry it shows that they
have been too long out Of the ground.
The trunks or body should be free
from defects or wounds and reasonably
straight. The roots, the most import
ant feature, should not be overlooked.
They must be abundant. They must
not be haggled or torn OF. In digging,
when cutting is necessary, it should be
done with a sharp tool If the inner
bark of the root has become discolored
it is pretty good evidence that the tree
is worthless. The best specimens are
not too tall and have we'll balanced
top. 1t is advisable to trim closely as
the more top there is left on the great
er are the requirements of the roots.
It is simple matter to get top after
the roots are thoroughly established.
With an experience covering a per-
iod of over 20 years in this particular
line Of work the writer finds that in
order to obtain the most satisfactory
results it is necessary to pay strict at
tention to minor details in planting as
we'll as to care for several seasons and
especially during a continued drouth.
Now that our natural forests are fast
vanishing from off the face of the
earth it behooves every lover of trees
natures most perfect adornments Of
this fair land-to unite in an earnest
endeavor to stop the ravages which
greedy and reckless man is responsible
for and let each individual do what he
can to perpetuate these most gracious
gifts Of a Divine Hand.
"A. B. Willett.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
NOT LEGAL TENDER,
Obsolete Statute Got This Man Into
Very Serious Trouble

81 was making political speeches
through Tennessee two years ago." said
a prominent stump orator to a reporter.
after the speaking was over one
day a roughloOking mountaineer ap-
preached me and said:
81 reckon yo' be a lawyer"
I admitted that I was.
WAL, I want yo' to settle a pint"
What is it?"
'Ain't that thar good law" and he
showed me paper ON which was
printed cop of an early Tennessee
statute, making coon skin legal ten
der.
mo. That used to be the law, but
it has been repealed
'Shure?"
Yes"
"An' a man ain boun' ter take coon
skins?"
mo"
whats a ear with, jedge?'
can ear?"
''Yaas, a lef' ear. Yo' see, when tn
storekeeper thar in Snake Holler would
MT take coon skins, we had a fout, an
I cut off his lef' ear. Then ruther than
go to cot we done made up that we'd
leave it to yo,' and eff this warn't law
I'd pay i'm something for the ear
well, an ear ought to be worth
81, OOO"
ga thousan' dollars? Jedge, eff thet's
so. 1 reckon I'll jes hev ter give i'm
one O mine, an git a doctor ter put
it on fer ina thousan' dollars. Wisht
1 could fin tibet teller tibet writ tibet
piece bout people hevin' ter take coon
skins. '-Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
BenisOnS.

Aurora opens her everlasting gates,
And, like a king in robe of FURNISHED
gold, r.
The sun of Songs comes, and earth
awaits
His gracious benisons. And that child
cold,
Beside the sluggish flood and sanity
arch.
Where other comrades crowd in paia
and rags,
Feels pulse of warmer life where life
but lags;
And once again he Joins the weary
march
Of hungry hearts, and through the city
streets,
Athrob with stir of men, aimless he
goes,
And wealth and want in shine and
shade he meets,
But ne'er face save one looks on his
woes
A woman plain, but, like Gods angel
there,
Gives heart of hope and hand OF
Christful care.
-Fraoch EIean.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

While our learned medical fraternity
is lingering over the question whether
or not ethics will permit advertise
ments, ETC., the prussian law is admin
istering it with vengeance There
physicians are prohibited from even
directing their patients to any special
pharmacists, and a physician has been
fined 400 marks for displaying sign
in his waining-room directing to partic-
ular druggist. And while the case was
being tried a law was dug up which for
bids pharmacists from giving physi-
clans Christmas or any other gifts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
TREE PLANTING.
A Few Timely Hints on a Matter of
Genearl Interest.

For the benefit of those who contem-
plate planting shade trees few hints
along that line may not be out of
order. The time for this work has ar
rived as soon as frost is out of the
ground. Have the soil made mellow
and we'll loOsened for several feet
around the tree, thus affording easy &C
cess for the new and tender rootlets
which must furnish nourishment to
build up the tree. The soil should be
reasonably good. A barren or gravelly
soil will not prove satisfactory. When
the surface has been removed by grad
ing it is essential that an artificial bed
be provided to receive the patient. The
term patient is used in a literal sense,
as in undergoing the process of removal
from it's natural situation the tree is
necessarily subjected to severe surgical
operation and attendant shock. A good
load of rich surface soil should go with
each tree. Clay and leaf mold we'll
mixed make the best neutral food, as
the clay holds the moisture while the
mold furnishes the nourishment. Now
this treatment with frequent watering
not too copiously-enables the tree to
get a start in life. After the new roots
extend beyond this bed they naturally
seek the best soil within reach.
Frequent watering has become a
necessity. With our protracted drouths
and hot, dry winds what little sap or
moisture there might be in the body Of
a recently planted tree is soon evapor-
ateG or, more properly speaking, boiled
out, and the result is a loss If care
full treatment is bestowed the risk is
no greater in planting large trees than
smaller ones. Of course the former
require much greater care in digging
and handling. They must not be
treated as grubs. In other words
great pains should be taken in digging.
They must not be violently pulled, but
the dirt carefully removed. What
root cutting is done should be with a
sharp tool and that neatly. Avoid
rough usage, as slight injury to the
tree may disfgure it permanently. In
shipping such the greatest care should
be exercised to protect the trunks and
roots against bruises and abrasions.
There should be plentiful use of
short straw or other loose material
dampened and packed closely between
the trees to exclude air and to keep
roots moist. The bodies should be
wrapped with hay or straw bands and
they should be allowed to remain on
the trees for two seasons after plant
ing. These bands serve a triple pur-
pose. They protect the tree against
the fierce rays Of the sun, keep the
tree moist long after sprinkling and
afford protection against the deadly
borer or tree grub.
Many agriculturists are advocating
winter planting of large trees. If this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

ton lost his left arm near the shoulder.
James Johnson was shot through the
body but lived, while l got a bullet
through my shoulder and my poor
horse went down in the melee Soon
our boys came on from the rear and
swept away the enemy for time. Our
wounded were picked up and taken back
to place Of safety, but soon the enemy
rallied and drove our men back to
their original positions Darkness then
settled down upon the armies and the
fight at Burnt Hickory was ended.
Henry Harnden.
Madison, Wis. April 3.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

[ passed statuesque Lilli Lehman
after the opera, Saturday afternoon,
and with a voice still ringing in my
ears, 1 noted her graceful carriage and
gown of dark brown cheviot. The
jacket, with broad lapelB edged with
three rows of stitching, was open in
front, displaying a simple canvas
shirt waist. She wore natty walk
ing hat of brown straw, and one of
the chic new capes now in vogue.
What one woman thinks is sure to
Influence some other woman, but SO
far, Westchester can boast of the one
feminine dog fancier. Devoted to her
dogs, she has concluded to raise them
to sell.