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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
FEDERAL LAW MAKERS,

Washington, Dec. 6.-The first reg
ular session of the fifty-ffth congress
assembled at noon. Speaker Reed pre-
siding in the house and Vice President
Hobart In the senate. The preliminar-
les were of the usual routine character.
The presidents message was read in
both houses and a bill for postal saw
ings banks was among the few
! measures presented.
Washington, Dec. Tn the SEN
ate Mr.. Walthall (dem., Miss.) pre-
sented the credentials of D. d.
Money of Mississippi, to succeed the
ate Senator George. Mr.. Money was
sworn in. An interesting contest for
precedence in the consideration Of the
Lodge immigration bill and the pro-
| posed legislation to confer author
1ty upon the president to act for the
protection of the governments inter
est at the sale Of the Kansas Pacific
| then occurred.
Washington, Dec. THE session
LOT the house witnessed a lively
sklrmish over the question of dis
tributing the presidents message to
the various committees clothed with
jurisdiction over the subjects dealt
with. The conflict of authority came
between the ways and means commit
tee and the banking and currency
committee. The battle RACED all
along the line. During the debate Mr..
GrosVenor (rep., o. fired the first gun
against the civil service law, and this
brought the friends and enemies of
that measure into action. He heartily
agreed with the president, that there
were places in the classified service
which ought to be exempt" Il am
glad said Mr.. Grosvenor, 'Fto go that
1ar With the president, even if [ am
compelled to part company with him
when he says the civil service system
las the official sanction of the people,"
His remarks in denunciation Of life
tenure in office were met with up
roarious applause.
Mr.. Brosius, chairman of the COM
mittee of civil service, defended the
law and thought any attempt to Iegis-
late upon the question must be re-
gdrded as an indignlty to the execu-
tive. Mr.. Bailey (dem., Tex COM
mended Mr.. Grosvenor's utterances
against the building up of an office
holding class in this country. Mr..
Johnson (rep., Ind.) in a ringing warn
ing declared that if the bill to emas-
culate the civil service law passed it
would meet a presidential Veto Mr.
Grosyenor he charged with being de-
relIct to his duty as a republican. That
party, he said, was unalterably pledged
to support the law. No portion of
the presidents message met with more
hearty endorsement from him than j
that relating to civil service. More |
over he said it was a mistake to i'm |
aglne that the sentiment Of the coun- /
try was opposed to it. The law is |
heartily approved by all except a few |
degenerate politicians who opposed /;
1t from selfish motives. During the |
of the debate Messrs- Walker
and Johnson consulted with Dingley
and modification of the resolution of |
distribution was agreed upon. It
gave the ways and means committee
over all matters in the |
relating to revenue, bonded
debt of the United States and to
treaties of the United States affect
ing revenue"
Representative Griffin introduced |
a bill to exempt from homestead entry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
HE WAS SWIFT.

An old Atlanta darkey gave his en-
Iployer the other day some remin-
iscences of the war.
"And you say" said his employer,
that you followed your master
through the entire warp
Dat L did, suh," was the p. oud re-
ply.
He was great soldier, was he?"
well, sun, % replied the old man, 81
couldn't tell much erbout dat. He wuz
runnin' SO fas' all de time it wuz hard
ter keep up wild him. All does know
is-he wuz purity swift" -Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
" HERE CLARA BARTON LIVES
Some New Gossip About a Woman the
Whole World Loves.

Whole World Loves.
Miss Clara Barton on returning
from abroad is establishing herself at
her home at Glen Echo, on the out
skirts of Washington. This home is
most unique and interesting, and it's
location is one of surprising beauty,
with the undulating hills of Mary
land spreading around it, and the
winding river tossing in it's narrow
bed far down below, at it's feet. The
house itself was erected about seven
years ago, when Glen Echo was
planned as a Chautauqua, the pictur-
esque towers and great amphitheater
forming fitting surroundings for the
home of the Red Cross. 1t is very
large, and in it are stored all the do
nations, supplies, etc., OF the Red
Cross, and many are the closets and
cupboards tucked in the most out-of-
the-Way places.
1t would be impossible for Miss
Barton to live in any house or coun-
try whatsoever without giving it
part of her delightful personality;
but this house is being made, by her
ingenuity, especially attractive. One
of her clever ideas has been to have
the walls-which are made of wood
-ceiled and padded, as a protection
from both heat and cold, until one is
reminded of the manifold walls of
the Fran. Miss Barton's recent trip
abroad is a remarkable instance Of
her untiring energy and the wonder
full facilities of rapid transit. She
was sent by the government to VII
emma, and after crossing the ocean
and continent, and transacting her
affairs in that city, she attended to
some business in America, and re-
turned to her home in less than
month. Yet in spite of her being so
universally praised and lauded, her
modesty and sweetness of manner in.
her home are so much to be admired
that one feels almost an awe in COM
ing into the presence of this noble
woman, whom not only the suffering,
but the whole-hearted, Of two hemis-
pheres revere and bless. -Harper's
Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
'RAsTUs SMITHS OCCUPATION

Rastus Smith was d character in the
httle town in which he lived. Like
other members of his race, he was
iona OF using big words, whether they
were just the thing or not.
Word had got about that Rastus was
10 De married, and one evening soon
after ne strolled into the store of the
town and asked for a pair of suspen-
GERS. While showing the various
Styles, the clerk said: "Well, Rastus
near you're going to be married"
OATS my occupation" came Rastus'
response as he picked out pair of red
srspenders and paid his quarter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
PERFECT GENTLEMAN

There's mighty few perfect gentle
men nowadays" said the gambler of
the old school. fThey used to be
plenty"
What is your idea of perfect GEN
tleman?" asked the listener
"a man who won't squeal when he
is robbed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
HER ANNUAL TROUBLE.

Her brow is deeply wrinkled,
And she has a troubled air;
Why, o conneIy little woman,
Should she have q worldly care?
All, the story's old and stupid
1t has oft been told before;
Many another has been like her,
There will still be many more.
She is thinking of the absent
Of the gift she has to send,
To be opened Christmas morning,
By some far-of, gladdened friend
And she wonders, as she gazes
Away out into space,
IF anything as costly
Is to come to take its place.
Cleveland Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
RECKLESS.

Apprentice (fnishing the katherine
OF customer)-Yes, sir, there's no
monkey business allowed by our boss:
every time we cut a customers face if
means a fine. of a quarter.
Then he adds, brandishing the "a
zor:
But today I don't care rap-Tve
just won SIS at the races.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
CLEVER RUSE.

Yes, 1 always let people know that
my wife is a republican and I'm a
democrat. 1t saves me lots of ex-
plantations.
In what way?"
Why, when people hear US rails
ing merry turmoil, they think, of
course, it is only a party dispute"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
THOSE SLIPPERS.

It's now that hubby finds, alack!
His stockings are most hole-y,
Because his wife at other work
Is now employed solely.
She measures, knits, and bites at
thread,
Using her teeth as nippers,
Because her pastor sure must get
His pair of Christmas slippers.
Baltimore World
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
TOO EXPENSIVE.

The summer of childhood's the season
of joy
This is one of stern natures firm
laws;
There isn't much pleasure in Christ
mas, my boy,
When one is his own Santa Claus,
New York Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

The bells are ringing,
The snow birds singing,
Tomorrow cometh the Christmas Day.
We're all so busy,
1t makes me dizzy!
I hardly know if l work or play.
The pies and chickens
And Christmas fiXings
Are all of 'em ready, and now for funi
They're loading the tree,
And-Oh, dear me!
There's merry Christmas for every one.
Helen K. Chase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Aunt Prudence see in the paper
that they are going to build a sky
.scraper in Pittsburg.
Uncle Ebenezer-Well, they need
one. It's SO black there now that a
full moon is in danger of gittin' lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
CAN'T TELL WHAT THEY ARE

Of Christmas ills,
The Christmas bills
Are not by any means the worst;
Much sadder things
The season brings
To mans stupidity accursed.
Full oft he swears
At Christmas cares,
When sitting down with good intent
His thanks to write
In notes polite
For nameless things the women sent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
EASILY CORNERED

Ned-Did she run toward the door
#hen you told her she was under the
mistletoe?
Ied-No; toward the nearest wall
The Yellow Book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
Chris KriD9le6Oc
09JiD9les.
ROTATION.

Presidents done 'Iected;
Football games done played;
Had er prizefight way out wes',
An de bets is almos' paid.
Time ter shake de people
Tat led us sech a dance,
Chune de fiddle up an glib
OF Sanity Claus er chance.
Washington Evening Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
HER IDEA OF PROPORTION.
1T HATH A SUSPICIOUS LOOK

My little cousin Daphne smiles
Upon me every night;
think she loves me better, now
That Christmas is in sight.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
THE UNATTAINABLE

I've vainly sought in each neighbor-
hood,
For | long to sing his praise in
rhyme,
This boy who doesn't try to be good
AS soon as he thinks of Christmas
time.
New York World
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
BOWED OUT.

I kissed her under the mistletoe Dough;
She said to ask her father. I don't
know how
1t ended, but this is a fact, l know,
That he had also a mizzle-toe.
New York World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

l20 acres Of the land adjoining the
Wisconsin rifle range at Camp Douglas
and turn it over to the state of Wis
consin. The range now occupies 400
acres, but additional space is needed
to provide for safety from stray balls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
HER HOSE.

Why ill the hose of lovely Nav
When Christmas comes apace?
why I'LL them full of presents CAV.
And rob them of their grace?
why MI the hose Of buxom May,
Her hose of radiant hue?
She fills them better every dav
Than l could hope to do,
New York World
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SUB-MISTLETOE- sUB-ROsA.

Under the mistletoe,
| caught my shy, white dove:
Upon her lips ripe glow
Placed the first kiss of love.
The freight fickers low.
AS here in the hall alone.
Under the mistletoe,
I claim her for my own.
She doesn't resist, alb, no!
Nobody sees or knows,
lis under the mistletoe.
And likewise under the rose.
Town Topics.
HER IDEA OF PROPORTION.
10 buy these things the lass so Jolly
Now to the Christmas mart doth 90.
A quarters worth OF shining holly,
-Four dollars worth of mistIetoe.
Washington Star
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
To Give an Organ Recital.

Mr.. Leslie f. Watson. assisted by Mrs.
George w. Bethel. will give an organ reci-
tai at the First Baptist church to-day at
noon
The recital will be for the musical bene-
III Of the pupils of Mr.. and Mrs. Watson,
beside whom only invited friends will be
admitted.
The programme will follow in this or
der:
/. Prelude and Fugue I'm + minor. Bach
2 Chorus from Samson, Handel.
3. Prayer and Cradle Song, Op., q, Gull
mant.
4. March from LIST Suite, Lachner.
8. Song, selected, Mrs. George w. Beth
ell.
6. Adagio from End Sonata. Buck.
7. Communion in q. Batiste.
s. Funeral March Of Marionette, Quo
nod Best.
3. Song. selected Mrs. George W. Beth
el.
10. Vesper Hymn, with variations, s. Il.
Whitney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

ASHLAND VA. OCT. 81. -Spoc.al.-Mr.
L. d. Carlton BIAS sold his heautiini farm
n.,r Ashland 10 "a Northern gentleman
f0r a handsome sum. Possession viii Dee
given at once ,,.,
Terms are being agreed upon ly wnich
tho WoOdsOn Hotel lot viii change h"nH7
and "a beautiful hotel erected on ih' ..t.
,rbe College faculty has dreTcrd thnt
NO more games shall hH played uf i,c
Students on the college grounds mere ~
h understood thal lnis sop was '.N.
because so many of abe ho}a ut ,.,F
classes Saturday and went l0 lNt n...-
mOnd game without l'atr ..,,,
csted n sports arc qN..
thls move I'm the faculty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
Lakeside Sncred CONCERT

The programme selected for next sun
days sacred concert at beautiful Lake
side Park is charming one, and Will be
rendered in the best style Of the First
Virginia Regiment Band, the concert be-
ginning at $3.50 +. NJ.
Interest i'm these concerts grows week
ly and the park is always well filled with
people who listen TO the music with clos
est attention. The programme IS as FOL
lows
!. March. Tacoma. Bach.
2 Paraphrase. Melody I'm +, Rubenstein.
g. Potpourri Picture OF the Past, Roll
linsOn.
4. Transcription, Sounds From Home
Gungl
). Caprice. Columbus. Equi.
8. Song When the Children Sleep,
Hutchinson.
Z. Grand March, Tannhauser. Wagner.
y. Fantasia. Happiness, Brande.
= Sacred selection, Herald Angels, Bey-
er.
10. Serenade. The Stars. Ripley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
IAN TOO ILL To WORK. /"
And Her Appearance Plainly showed
That she Was Telling the Truth.


II can't help III / am too weak and
tired TO do any work to-day
An agonizing expression, such as Is
sometimes seen on the faces OF many pe0-
ple accompanied this exclamation.
She WAS a beautiful woman. but IL could
easily be seen that her beauty was fading
and fading fast Do you ask the cause?
Sickness. nothing else.
No wamon can become unattractiye I'M
less she Is IN poor health.
And how easy Il Is to remain IN good
health to prevent all headaches, back
aches. bearing down sensations. faint
ness. weakness and other miserable symp-
toms. II you, reader. have the slightest
doubt of this ask some one of your friends
who is healthy and happy. II Is so easy
to have something good and reliable which
will help you when you feel not only that
you cannot work, but that you are I'M
fitted for any social duties-some good
friend. in the form Of a medicine which.
taken regularly will restore the health
and keep II in the right condition. DO you
know that there Is Just such a help for
you. II not. read what Miss Isabel Homer,
connected with the Henderson Female
College. OF Henderson. y. c., says:
Last Christmas / was very i'll with what
was generally pronounced Brights dis
ease. had headaches. weaknesses, was
dreadfully bloated. and certainly in a
sad condition. At the advice of compe-
tent physicians. I began the use Of
Warmers Safe Cure, taking II every three
or four hours. ! am happy to say the
swelling has disappeared, my health is
restored. my friends are reioiced at my
restoration and loud in the praise OF this
wonderful medicine"
The experience Of Miss Horner could be
repeated indefinitely in the case OF thou
sands Of womer and men as wei. who
have been too III to work. too weak for
the burdens Of life. but who are now
restored to full health and strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
Mr. Smlrh', Store Rohhrd.

Thieves effected an entrance into the
rear door OF Mr.. Felix Smiths cigar store
between midnight and > o'clock yesterday
morning. and carried away booty Of value
impossible 10 approximate.
Among the goods stolen was a suit Of
clothes belonging TO one Of the clerks.
Policeman Bailey. the officer on the
beat. discovered that robbery had been
committed and notified Mr.. Smith Be
sides the suit Of clothes about one dollar
in money and some cigarettes were stolen.
II is thought the rObber or robbers had
false keys. The place had been entered
in the same manner on two other occa-
slons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
JACKSON WARD REPUBLTCANs.
The Anti Waddill Faction Had Meetinl
AT BaheI'- Han.

The Anti addill Faction Had "A Meeting
az Bahen'> HAN.
The Republicans OF Jackson Ward held
meeting in Bahen's Hall last night.
There were present about one hundred
and fifty Of the followers Of the Bahen-
Mitchell faction.
Charlie Young. q well-knOwn colored
Republican, presided and made a speech
Addresses were made also by Alderman
Bahen and John Mitchell, Jr
The voters were all told that they
should not fail TO register to-day They
were warned that the Waddil-Allan fac
ton had agents at work I'm the
Ward who Were advising the Republicans
not TO vote.
Some bitter things were said about the
Waddill-Allan followers.
Appeals were made 10 all present to use
every endeavor TO get out the full vote
OF Jackson Ward and thus show that the
rival faction has no strength
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

One more night of the Vaudevilles at
the Auditorium and then the season
closes. the fact OF which will be mat
ter OF regret TO people who have enjoyed
the summer and autumn evenings there.
The programme for this last night Is
long and interesting. and a large audience
will doubtless be on hand 10 say farewell
10 the VaudeyilleS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
ACollege Student Ill.

Mr. Pred. a student at Richmond Col
lege. is desperately ill at the Retreat for
the Sick. with typhoid fever.
He is from Baltimore and has been at
the Retreat since October 18th. At an
early hour this morning his condition was
critical and President BOatwright was
snnf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
At the Almshouse Chapel.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union: led
list church conducted the services NJ the
almshouse chapel last evening.
The exercises were witnessed By large
and attentive gathering and the music
and excellent sermon were greatly ap-
preciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

Is something that can be done either Tor
the interest OF wheelmen or 10 their as
advantage In the coming session or we
Legislature. IL any such propositions are
advanced. / propose TO take hanu IN
them and see that the interest OF the
wheelmen are protected.
Respectfully.
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23

Or. Buchncr thc Aii't'H 49,,
broke from the highest p'.I, w s ....,
49, h, africs a Piece 90 rock which he
1890 ~ the German Emepror The
rnnneror now uses a mountain summit
a@ a psper weight on his writing desk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
DEwocRArTC ADVOCArEs.
of speakers by the state
Committee.

Appointment of speakers ny INC ''"''
Committee.
Democratic state Committee
Room 49, Chamber OF Commerce - ~ =
Speakers and times and places OF speak
ing are announced as follows.
J HOGE TYLER
Accomac Court, October 18th.
Tastville. October 18th (nighD.
Mathews OctC her 2bth.
Mlddlesex Court, October Zith.
Gloucester. October Nth.
Norfolk city. October Z9th.
Isle OF Wight. October SOth.
Stafford Court. october zpth.
ROckbridgc Court. November ISL
A. J. MONTAGUE.
blackstone. October I'D.
Augusta Court October Z9tn
Basic city. October 2sth tnlgnu'
Manchester. October 26th tnighu
Franklin Court, November ISL
EDWARD ECHOLs.
waverlv. October sd. 2 clock.
Wakefield. October sd, > CLOCK
Augusta Court. October Z9th-
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
Orange Court, October 2oth.
Surry Court. October 2bth.
Charlotte Court. November lst.
JOHN ". DANIEL.
Roanoke city. October Gd.
Halifax Court. October Z9n; oe,b
Charlotte county tspeclaD' OV'' -o'"'
Farmville. October 9th.
Amelia Court October 2Sth.
Powhatan Courthouse barbecue Oc'o-
Der 18th. ,t-,D
Manchester. October 10Th nighO.
Scottsville October 3Oth.
Greenesvile Court. November LIST.
II. ID. FLOOD.
Gainesville. October 23d.
Nelson Court. October 2oth.
BIue Ridge Springs. October 3Oth (nishO'
JAMES HAY.
Page Court. October 25th.
Shenandoah October 18th tnighO.
Albemarle Court November lst.
PETER }. OTEY.
Mt. Carmel. October 23d g o'clock.
South Boston, October 2jd nlghD'
GEORGE W. MORRIS.
Stanardsvlle, October 9th q o'clock.
Ruckersville. October 9th (nighD.
;. T.. SETTLE.
Fletchers. October 26th nighO.
Quinque. Greene county. October 18th
Lydice. Greene county. October Goth.
(nighD.
W. 4. JONES.
Mathews. October 26th.
Gloucester. October 18th.
$. H. LETCHER
Highland Court, October 18th.
W. f. BlBB.
Prince William Court. November lst
j. n STUDIES.
Eastville. October 25th might.
AccOmac Court October -5tn.
Mathews. October 18th.
Mlddlesex Court October 9th.
Gloucester. October 18th
Norfolk city, October 18th.
W. f. REA.
Newport Giles county. October I'D.
Buchanan Court. October 18th.
s. f. JONES.
Lithia, October 18th might.
GUSTAVUS ALMOND.
Rochelle. October 18th might.
Fletchers, October 26th (night.
WOlftOwn. October 9th might.
Oulnque. October 18th might.
Lydice. October Both might.
b. W. L. BLANTON.
Gainesville, October 23d.
c. NJ. WALLACE. JR.
Westmoreland Court. October 2jth
Madison Court. October 18th.
Powhatan Court, November lst.
GEORGE J. HUNDLEY.
Orange Court. October 18th.
JOSEPH f.. WILLARD.
Orange Court October 18th.
i. VI. FRENCH.
Newport tGiles county. October 23d
EDWARD LYLE.
Fincastle. October 23d.
Craig county Cspecial). October 18th.
18th. 9th
A. =. STAPLES.
Montgomery Court. October 18th.
w. HODGES MANN.
Bedford Court October 9th
SAMUEL W. WILLIAMS
Bedford Court. October 18th.
Bland Court, October 25th
c. A. SWANSON.
Patrick Court. October 18th
j. TAYLOR kLLISON.
Chairman.
JOSEPH BTTTTCN SECRETARY