davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

him an offer of the thirteen cottages
Subsequently these were decided out
right to Ruskin, who was known as
the master-in other words, the chief
worker in the guild. For the most
part the tenants who occupied the cot
tages prior to 1874 continued to live in
them, the only changes being that they
paid smaller rent, and all of this
lent money that could be spared was
Utilized in making the cottages more
habitable, healthful and convenient
Many Of the tenants are the same
now as in 1875; and it is pleasant to
hear the pride with which they speak
of my cottage" as a home-not as a
mere temporary dwelling place.
Mrs. Talbot is, by the masters wish,
il absolute control of the property.
Year by year any little improvement
that can add to the comfort of the cot
tagers is carried out under her or
Gers; a larger window here, a new
fireplace there, an extra room con-
trived, as the children begin to grow
up. But the chief aim is to keep the
cottages at the original low rentals. so
that the poor may be able to stay IN
their old homes; and nothing is done
to change the entirely cottage charac-
ter of the dwellings.
Of course, no tenant would be ac-
cepted unless of good character; and
the knowledge that rent must be paid
punctually, that no real discomfort or
inconvenience will be overlocked-if
it can be remedied-and that each one
is personally known, cared for in sick
ness and helped in any difficulty, is an
immense incentive to good conduct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

and thought to set on foot the guild
OF St. George" for the salvation of
England, appealing in a series of let
tiers to the workingmen Of England for
cooperation in his scheme. The fol-
lowing summary of the constitution of
st. Georges company appeared during
July, 1876, and shows how slowly the
enterprise grew:
The st. Georges company is a So
clety established TO carry out certain
charitable objects, toward which it in
Tites and thankfully will receive help
from any persons caring to give it,
either III money, labor or any kind of
gift. But the company itself consists
OF persons who agree in certain gen
eral principles OF action and objects
OF pursuit, and who can, therefore. act
together in effective and constant uni
son. These objects Of pursuit are in
brief terms, the health, wealth and
long life Of the British nation, the
company having thus devoted itself
IN the conviction that the British ma
ton is at present unhealthy, poor and
likely to perish, as a power from the
face OF the earth. They accordingly
propose to themselves the general
medlcining, enriching and preserving
in political strength of the population
OF those islands, they themselves num-
berlng at present in their ranks about
thirty persons of them rich.
several of them sick, and the leader of
them, at all events, not likely to live
long"
At that time Ruskin was suffering
from the first attack of the lamentable
illness which soon forced him into re-
tlrement. January IA, 1875, Ruskin
writes to friend: You don't
in the least believe me, l
see that a revolution is
coming and that men can no more &c
on living as they do now than before
the great French revolution. | do not
know how far l am myself to have a
hand in it. I mean, if | live at all
1t is not in the least clear to me at
present what my duty is
In the latter part of 1874 a Mrs
Talbot, who owned considerable prop
erty near yarmouth, and who was in
terested in RUskin's scheme, made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
ODD RUSK|N COLONY
TWAS FORMED IN 1875 TO SAVE
THE BRITISH NATION.
PARENT OF MODEL: TOWNS
Economic Scheme After Which Debs'
Socialistic Venture is Patterned to
Some Extent-No Growth Since the
Enterprise Was Started More Than
Twenty Years Ago.

London, July 18.-John Ruskin, in
his Brentwood retreat, is not as dead
to the doings of the outside world as is
generally supposed. In some way he
has learned OF the communistic colony
proposed by Debs, the American labor
leader, and is interested in it. Social
experiments are about the only ques-
tiCns which awaken any life in the
dying brain of tue hermit. He is
familiar with the settlement in Ten
nessee named in his honor, but, rather
strangely, he never speaks of the
parent Of all these colonies, the one
founded by himself twenty-five years
ago on the rugged hills Of Wales, fac
ing Cardigan bay and near the fashion
able watering place of yarmouth. In
1875 yarmouth barely existed: the
jewellers in the plain little Welsh fish
ing village chung to its ancient name,
Abermaw. When fashion invaded the
coast and established a popular water
ing place Abermaw completely van
ished and Barmouth's reign was abb
solute
Here at yarmouth are the remains of
Ruskin's Utopia, officially called St.
Georges company, and generally
known as st. Georges guild. The set
tlement still exists and is carried on
just as Rusl1in mapped out. 1t gives
some comfort to thirteen families, the
occupants Of the thirteen stone cot
tages forming the property of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

guild. Built right on the side of the
mountain, the foundations Of some of
these cottages begin at the roofs of
the others. The chimney of one cot
tage pOurs its smoke into the front
door of another. The streets for the
most part are flights Of steps leading
either up or down, the steps being cut
out Of the solid rock. A few yards of
level roadway is rarity, but Ruskin
regarded this as the ideal spot for the
realization of his theory, which he re-
garded as the future savior of the
British people.
The events leading up to the form
alton of the guild were not dissimiIar
to those which perplex the labor world
today. The early seventies were crit
zeal years. Social, political and intel
lectual changes were rapid, the gen
eral unrest was marked and a revolu-
ton was looked for even by calm
minds.
To John Ruskin, partly from the
IG1osyncrasies of his temperament and
the circumstances of his life, the pros
pect assumed the gloomiest hue, and a
social revolution seemed inevitable. 1t
was impossible for 4 man of his in
tense character to accept such a fact
ana go on living his own life in ease
and Indifference. There was the fiery
zeal Of a prophet within him, as well
as the delicate perceptions of the artist
soul, and he, at least, could not lest
without taking some practical step for
the help of his country. And so, in
1871, in the midst Of literary, profess
SIGNAL and other work, he spared time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

shining example was the French
duchess who persisted in the late Paris
ire horror after giving her guests pre-
cedence in escape. The American girl
when her brave rescuer appeared,
'mutely motioneu towards her friend
as the first to he carried down, and
herself awaited amid the sitting smoke
the second chance
What women will do next" is not to
be guessed, but it is certain to include
much that is heroic, courageous and
subllmely unselfish, as we'll as the
Whimslcalities, foIlies and inconsistent
cies that are as old as the sex.-New
York World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

If good judgment be used, no wood
and but little coal is necessary to keep
the fire going.
A stale loaf may be freshened by
dipping it in scalding water for an in
slant and then placing it in the oven
until dry.
In case of a fire quickly close all
doors and Windows, to check the
draught, as this may enable you to
confine the fire to a single room.
1t is vastly important that the sun
shine should enter every nook and cor
ner of the house if one would be free
from contagious sicknesses.
Mud stains can usually be removed
from silk by rubbing with a piece of
flannel. If the stain proves obdurate
rub with piece of linen saturated
with alcohol.
The English hostess of the present
does not neglect to bring in some evil
dences OF the celebration in honor of
her queens long reign. The table
QCSO1ciI1OuS cIl VI leu 1Au UluS plOS-
SONS and ribbons in the two colors.
Paper cases made TO represent the roy
al crown are used for serving the ices
and punch. Menu cards are ornament
ed with red and blue borders; the
dates lS97-1S37 are interviewer in the
| same colors at the top of the card.
The newest of candle shades are made
of white liberty gauze shaped like the
royal crown and Studded with colored
beads to represent jewels.
| 1t is often necessary, owing to fear of
| the brushes being improperly dried
when away from home, that these
! should not be put into water. They
then may be thoroughly cleansed with
-four. Have the flour perfectly dry
and pleantifully rub it into the brlstles.
Let the brushes stand for an hour or
longer, then shake the dust out on an
old tray or newspaper, afte- which use
a clean comb, running it briskly
through the bristles as if combing
them out. A second rubbing of the
bristles with pulverized magnesia be-
! fore the combing, if the bristles are
very much discolored, may be used
This will be found a most effectual
mode of cleansing bristles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
SALT AND IT'S PROPERTIES.
The Innumerable Uses to Which This
Common Article Is Put.

Used in washing it will prevent the
hair from falling out.
A teaspoontul OF salt in lamp win
make kerosene oil give brighter
ngnt.
Added to d bucket OF water it forms
a remarkably euective ire ex-
tingulsher.
A handful of rock salt added to the
bath is the next best thing to an ocean
dip.
Ink stains may be removed by the
a fresh supply until no color remains.
Dissolved in water and snuffed up
the nostrils it is of use in curing ca
tarrh, but when chronic it's use must be
persisted in night and D'orning for
several months.
A little salt in raw or boiled starch
will prevent the irons from sticking,
and make the starch whittier. Il the
irons are rough lay some salt on a
piece OF brown paper, lay a piece OF
muslin over it, and rub the irons on it
until they are bright and smooth.
A bag OF salt, heated and applied
over a painful spot is often very efica-
cious in allaying pains, especially those
OF colicky nature in the stomach and
bowels, says a writer in the Boston
Traveller.
A weak solution of salt and water La
a good remedy for slight indigestion,
especially that characterized by
sense OF weight and oppression.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, July 12.-The confer
ees on the tariff bill held a lengthy
meeting today. The committee is
meeting with the greatest difficulty in
reaching an understanding on the wool
and sugar schedules. The indications
when the conference adjourned were
that a compromise would be necessary
on sugar, which would split the diff
ference between the two house on the
differential On refined sugar, and it
was stated upon prominent authority
that an agreement to this effect had
been reached. The house conterees are
standing stiffy for the house schedule
on wool, contending that the senate
rates would be most oppressive upon
manufacturers. There was a PROPOSE
ton to compromise the differences by
retaining the senate classification, but
allowing a drawback on all woods
which is can be proven are used in
carpet making on which cents may
be paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
NO MORE LUNCHES.

The council of Asheville, n. c., has
passed an ordinance prohibiting the
serving Of free lunches in the bar
rooms Of that city, and the mayor has
approved the ordinance. The act pro-
vides severe penalties for it's violation.
The arguments used in favor Of the or
dinance were that the free lunch was
an inducement for young people to
drink, and it sometimes kept business
away from the restaurants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
MERELY A SUPERSTITION.

"But how do you account for the de-
preston in agriculture?"
ooh, suppose the business has been
run into the ground"
Father Keullen Vaughan has beeen
collecting money in Spain for the new
Westminster cathedral in London. and
has met with great success,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22
SEPOY OUTWALKS EUROPEAN.

A oepOy regiment will outWalk any
European regiment, and do it on food
which their competitors would pro-
nounce wholly insufficient to sustain
vigorous life. They invariably take off
their boots and socks and sling them
across their shoulders while on the
march.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

Washington, July 17.-TOday the
senate confirmed the appointment of
Myron H. McCord as governor of Arr
IONA. The vote was 20 to Is. He rep
resented the tenth district of WiscOn-
sin in congress in 1889 and 1891. The
senate took up the contested nOmina-
ton Of J. w. Hughes to be postmaster
at Birmingham, Ala. The charges
against Mr.. Hughes related to his rela-
ton to his creditors, and to women.
After several speeches Mr.. Hughes
appointment was confirmed. Senator
Morgan (dem., Ala.) occupied most of
the open session in support of the Har-
ris resolution regarding the Union
Pacific railroad. He severely ar
raigned the executive officials connect
ed with the sale of governments inter
ests in the road. He presented figures
to show that the loss to the govern
ment if the pending Union Pacific set
Element is carried out Will be $25, 000,-
900. He commented on the fact that
in doing this the Union Pacific would
secure property which it purposed to
capitalize at s262,OOO,OO0 Final action
on the resolution was not reached.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

Washington, July 16.-Today in the
senate Mr.. Hale, in charge OIL the de-
tic1ency appropriation bill, stated that
the price of armor plate was not in
cluded in the partial report which he
had just finished making to tue senate.
1t was then agreed to and further con-
ference ordered. the Harris resolu-
ton relating to the sale of the govern
ment's interests in the Union Pacific
railroad was taken up. Mr. Allen
(pop., Neb.) continued his speech in
support of the resolution.
Washington, July 16.-Today the
house agreed to the partial conference
report Of the general deficiency bill and
then concurred in the senate amend
ment fixing the limit Of the cost of
armor plate for the three battleships
now building at $500 per ton. A
strong effort was made to induce the
house to agree to a substitute PROPOSE
ton fixing the limit at $500 as recon-
mended by the secretary of the navy,
but after three hours of debate the
house by a vote Of 142 to As concurred
in the senate amendment. The bill
was then sent to further conference.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

BUT HE KNOCKS" MORE OFTEN.
"a friend is like an opportunity"
"HoW SOP"
well, in order to be successful you
have to make the most out of him"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

The first weeks losses caused by the
miners strike in Ohio were 81, 300, 900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

Washington, July IA. Today the
senate was in deadlock for several
hours. 1t was due to an effort to Sc
cure action on the resolution of Mr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

Washington, July 15.-Tcday the
Pacific railways affairs occupied the
attention Of the senate and the Harris
resolution relating to the pending ju-
dlclaI proceedings against the Union
Pacific road finally went ever again.
Early in the day Messrs. Stewart and
White INDUCED in some sharp person
alities in connection with the contest
over the Don Pedro (Cal) deep water
harbor. A joint resolution was passed
accepting the invitation of France to
participate in the Paris exposition in
1900.
Washington, July 15-Today the
house did no business. Immediately
after the journal was approved a re-
cess was taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-07-22

Harris (dem., Kan.), designed to pre-
vent the disposal of the government
lien on the Union Pacific railroad un-
der the terms of the alleged agreement.
1t finally went over. In the debate Mr..
Morgan (dem., Ala, said that the SEN
ate had patriotic Guty to perform
The pending Pacific railway resolution
had been unanimously reported from
the Pacific railway committee, and yet
the chairman of the CON mittee had
conducted the filituster. MI. Gear
1rep., la.), resented the charges Of Mr..
Morgan as to the flibuster a quorum
had not been here to consider this i'm
pCrtant question, and for this reason he
had opposed the considering of it, he
said. He expressed disapproval of the
Harris resolution, saying it would
make the government put SOS, 900 900
ore into these roads. In closing the
DEBATE Mr.. Thurston rep, Neb.) felt
that the adoption Of the resolution
would defeat the guaranty and prevent
the government from ever getting
within one-haIf or one-third as much
as the guaranty would yield
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-25
COTTON.

New Orleans. Sept. 24.-Cotton-Quiet;
sales $500 bales; ordinary ) SIG cents;
good ordinary Ills cents; low mid
ding s cents; middling 65-l6 cents:
good r,iidling 6 9-16 cents; middling fair
1916 cents.
New York, Sept. 24.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady at an advance Of 10
points on active local covering. follow
ing a very much better class Of English
cables than had been looked for. The
bears made aggressive efforts 10 check
any further gains later in the morning,
and succeeded in res tricting the net ad-
vance TO and points. Subsequently
Liverpool advices indicating a change Of
sentiment abroad caused selling, under
which the market broke to points.
At II O'clock the feeling was feverish
ard trading Spasmodic with prices net
uncaaged 10 l point decline. Sales to
that hour was 81 900 bales. Closing quo
tations: Spot quiet; midiling uplands
6 "a cents; middling gulf cents; sales
% bales. Futures barely steady; sales
112. 400 boleS January Sc so; February
ssh; March ss.5S; April $6.61; May
Sc. IS; June 5000: September So AZ; De-
tober S6.46; November ss.43; December
Sc AZ
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-25

Pills for Pale People had effected Q miracu.
lous cure with the same disease which o
neigheor OF rsine had in Illinois
On the strength of this testimonial I de.
cided ct once 70 give the medicine . trial. I
aceordirgly sent for box Of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. and gave tho
pills a thorough trial. did not notice sny
change al! l had tried the second box. I
was discouraged little with the result se
the trSt box, but knowing that should nos
expect sudden cure Of such chronic casa
rs nine, | tried the second box with the re-
suit that Immediately began getting better.
used five boxes OF these pills and was com.
Pietely cured, as You See me to-day, weigh
ing more than ever before"
AS evidence of the tru.hfulaeSs Of her
story Mrs.. Robbins volunteered TO make
the following sworn statement:
hereby affirm thar the shove statement
Is every word exscf and true"
Mrs. STEPHEN RoppIys.
monroe, Is, Marca ?. lse7.a
Subscribed and sworn % before me. Q
Notary Public IN and Tor the Parish Of VIM,
State OF Louisiana this the "a dav Of March,
1877. AMOS X. JESUS Nosdyr Rskiie.o
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peorls
contain. IN condensed form. az the eie-
r1ents Necessary a. give new life ard rich.
ngsS 20 the blood ard restore shattered nerves.
They are an vnfailing specific for such DIS
eases a. locOmoior sisxis, partial paralysis.
~ Wins dance. sciatica, neural fa. rheuma-
tis.n, nervous f'edaohe. the after elect O: n
grippe, pSlpiiafioa Of the heart rale ard
sal low compilations. all forms Of weakness
either n male or female. Pink Pills arc
sold by ali dealers. or viii he seat ros. paid
ON receipt OF price. 20 cents box, or six
boxes FOR so they are never sold in bulk
or ty the Ion by addressing nr Nilliamss
Medicine Company, Seaeaecisdy, y. y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-25
LIVE STOCK KEr3.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO.
Chicago, Sept. 2i.-There was sufficient
demand for ca tile OF all grades today 10
absorb the rather limited supply. More
than half the arrivals came from Texas
and the west. Calves sold readily a firm
prices, the best going al 500. Western
rangers sold chiefly a: s3.40d4.0O A few
Of the good TO extra native steers were
disposed of at s47595.4O, While common
grades brough. s3.S5@470; stockers and
feeders sold from $50 TO $3.50 according
to quollty. Bulls, cos and heifers sold at
Sc. 4OQ4.4O for good grades. Texas steers
brought s.. SOa42O.
Eog-Some big, coarse hogs were a
point above the low prices Of the day be-
fore, but good grades sold fully 10 cents
above the Thursdays weak morning
prices. Packers bought strong weight
hogs chiefly az s3.s5G4.o5. and shippers
! took the 300 pound hogs as high as s4.25.
| Good choice butchers went around $3.50,
and fancy bacon sorts up to $40. Late
| trade as shade easier, but nothing with
any degree Of quality went below 1915.
| Sheep-There was good active trading
| in sheep and lambs. Values were well
up to the best Of the week, most good 20
choice mutton stock finding outlet al
S3.75G400, nothing but very common lots
selling below $3.50. A string of more than
1000 Utah muttons found sale al $3.50,
and a band of 1900 choice g. pound lambs
from same range Went al $5.25. Fancy
79-pound native lambs sold up to $3.50,
but most good to choice lots went at $50
Q54O, fair medium lambs and feeders
selling around s465, only culIs below
s425.
Receipts-Cat.le, 5000; hogs, 5000;
sheep. 1000.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Sept 24-Cattle-Receipt
1000. Good grades steady. others weak.
Texas steers s175G425; Texas cows
81 50@3,20 native steers S350G5.25; ma
tive COWS and heifers, S1.OO6415; stock
ers and feeders. s2.5044.35; bulls $4,000
$40
Hogs-Receipts 5000. Market strong 70
cents higher, closing a little weak. Bulk
of sales s3.S594Oo; heavies s3.SOG40O;
packers s3.S0Q3.95; mixed s3.s594.10;
lights S3.oiu f-lV, workers. Si-VO'4 i.IV, pigs
s3.25G3.S5.
Sheep-Receipts 5000. Market steady.
Lambs. s3.5OG5 80: muttons 50. 2593.SO.
Representative sales-Texas steers, is
head, average 1901 pounds, s4.25; Texas
cows. 81 head. average SIS pounds. 20:
native steers, IS head, average 1913
pounds S5.25; native cows and heifers,
~ head, average 912 pounds, s4.15; stock
ers and feeders, % head. average $50
pounds. s4.95; bulls, head. average 1119
pounds, $40.
ST. LOUIS.
s.. Louis, Sept 2i-Cattie-Receipts
1000. Market steady. Shipping beeves,
A25G5.35: light steers 70 dressed beef
grades. sS.60q475: stookers and feeders,
S250Q445: COWS and heifeTs s200G4.50;
Texas and Indian steers S250QL25; cows
and heifers 81. 2593.50.
Hog=Receipts 5000. Market steady
70 strong. Workers s415G425: mixed,
S. e0G4 20; heavy. $3.90G425.
Sheep-Receipts 1850. Market steady
20 strong. Native mu;tons SS.10G400;
stockers 81 S0QS25: lambs $3.50G5.S5.