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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
A SPANISH CITY ON A CRAG.
Stronghold Of Ronda Where the People
Are as Savage as Their Home

Then he went to Ronda, which is
dream of picturesqueness There is
incongruity in the thought that you
can make the journey thither as simply
as if you were going from New York to
Philadelphia. The town, as J. walked
through it seemed commonplace at
commonplace, that is, for
southern town, where one accepts mar
wells of color and light as matters OF
course. His impression was one Of aw
full glazing heat; of donkeys, and more
dOnkeyS everywhere; of little low
houses so white one could hardly look
at them; Of glimpses into long, cool en-
tries, where people were forever stand
ing waiting for an inner door to open.
And then, suddenly, there before him
was the bridge flung across that joins
old to new ROnda; the bridge that so
many artists, since the days of David
Roberts, have tried to draw or paint,
despairing even while they sought to
record the strange, almost exaggerated,
picturesqueness of the wild mountain
gorge, with the little white town look
ing down so fearlessly from its dizzy
post
There is something in the contrast
that seems to suggest-but with diff
ference-the gay villages that nestle so
confidently at the base of Vesuvius.
The strangest part Of it is that unit
one comes to the bridge one does not
know, except from the guide-book. that
the gorge is there at all. Who could
suppose that the river, apparently at
least, would force its way through the
very highest part of the mountain?
There is a little Alameda where one
can stand, leaning against the railing,
and gaze down for I do not know how
many hundreds or thousands of feet.
1t is here of all places, that one realizes
the awful height of the precipice; but
it is from below one sees the marvel
best and most cOmprenenSively-fr
far below, where one can follow the
Wirdings Of the white road along the
very edge OF the cliff, and Under state
ly white gateways, and look to the
bridges hanging in the air, as it were,
across the roaring stream, as fantastic
and unreal and enhancing as any
Arbian Nights picture.
1t is only as it should be to find the
people as fantastic as their high-built
town-so grishly and groulish, indeed,
that it is hard to talk about them so
savage in their manners that they
might drive the more timid traveller
quickly away and back to civilization.
When any one comes to draw the great
bridge from the appropriate point be-
meath, the sport CT the leading citizens
is to gather in crowds upon it, and
throw stones upon the rocky hillside,
starting an avalanche which makes the
artist who has been foolish enough to
go there drop his work and run for his
life. Still, [ suppose, one must pay
somehow for the privilege of visiting
the most sensational place in Spain.
It's wonderful position, its magnificent
bridges, its beautiful little valley,
where the finest fruit in Spain is
grown, its encircling crown Of sierra,
make up to a certain extent for the
discomfort Of staying in it's horrible
clearinghouse, among the savage
brutes Of it's population.-Mrs. Pen
nell's in the Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
An Irish IriShman.

I know an Irish Irishman,
Who first in fun a rhyme began
To inthertain his jewel; an
Big blundherin' bulls of various sorts
Ran through his lays an gay retorts
Like Wit upon a shpree.
Eschews he usquebaUch an gin;
But he's so rousin' tipsy in
TIL exuberance Of his native gush.
He doth POLITICALLY push
His vain verbOsity.
Patrick Nolan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
FORCIBLE, NOT CLEVER.

THAT young dentist seems to be a
clever fellow"
mot much, he isn't. I went in his
office to get a tooth pulled, and he
treated me as if I had signed con-
tract to have him murder me."-Chicago
Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR.

A debate which has just taken place
in the senate at Paris has disclosed the
Fact that the island Of Madagascar mas
already cost France $30,OOO,OGO, and
will probably cost her at least $5,OOO,-
900 a year hereafter, without any hope
of the slightest return for long time
to come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
DIPLOMACY.

Mrs. Hendricks proudly walking out
of the sewing-room)-WelL, Percy, how
do you like my boomers?
Mr.. Hendricks-Oh, they do very well,
but, dear NE, how much older than
usual they make you look.
On the following day neat package
intended for the far-aWay heather, was
forwarded from the Hendricks home
Cleveland Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
MUSTN'T OCCUR AGAIN.

Employer-Mr. CIPHER, you were alb
sent without leave yesterday.
Mr.. Cypher-Yes, sir, was married
very unexpectedly yesterday.
Employer-Well, sir, you will please
see that it does not occur again-Tit-
Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
AN ILLUMINATED CoUNTENANCE

What makes Flushey's face light
up so when he talks?' she asked of
FIushey's rival for her hand.
Because he has a headlight COM
plexion and lantern jaws detroit
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
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ST PATRICK'S DAY

ST PATRICK'S DAY.
Oh, if for every tear
That from our exiled eyes
Has fallen, Erin dear,
A shamrock could arise,
We'd weave a garland green
To pierce the ocean through
All, all the way betWee
Our aching hearts and you.
A. P. Graves
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-18
TOO BUSY TO TALK.

Waiter-What do you wish to eat,
please?
Absent minded Professor-I haven't
time to talk now. Ask me after dinner.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08


The official oaths of office OF John S. Kirk
patrick and William Neville, who claim to
have been elected to the supreme bench, were
taken today before Notary Public c. II. Eu-
hank at Lincoln The oaths of Office are now
on file in the Office of the secretary OF state.
The official bond of Governor Sias A. Hol-
comb was filed today with Secretary OF State
Piper The bond is for $4,000, and Is signed
by Herman Dierks Hans Dierks, II. G. Rog-
ere. o. p. Perley and j. S. Squires.
The bond of State Auditor John f. Cor
nell for $50, 900 Is signed by j. 7. Sedisegood,
Daniel Riley. J. w. Patterson, W. S. Sailors,
George Watkins Jesse Weaver, A. b. Foutch,
q. e. Hall. ]. II. Hall and S. B. Hoffenall
Constantine j, Smyth, attorney general,
files a bond for $4,000, signed by John A.
Creighton. John f. Coad and Edward w.
Nash. Lieutenant Governor Harris bond for
$50, 900 is signed by JEFF Van Debergh, James
Kenneda, william Peterson, John Carpenter
and George H. Peterson.
The bond OF j. V. Wolfe, commissioner OF
public lands and buildings, amounts to $50,-
000 and Is signed by the following suretiee
w ho oualify for the amounts stated:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08
DEFECTS IN THE ELECTION SYSTEM.
Some Evils which should he Guarded
Against

One of the most important duties devolv-
ing upon you as legislators Is the amend
ment OF the election laws of the state. The
Legislature of 1891 very wisely adopted the
Australian ballot system, and it has un-
doubtedly had an appreciable effect in puri-
flying our elections. Experience in the use
OF the Australian system suggests many i'm
provements which will have a tendency to
render the perpetration of frauds still more
difficult and give additional protection to
the voter in the exercise of his right of
franchise
l heartily approve the general form of our
ballot and believe it to be vastly preferable
to the so-called blanket" ballot system, In
which the party tickets are each printed in
separate columns, with provisions generally
by which electors can vote the entire ticket
by one mark or stamp. The independence
OF the voter is encouraged by our system,
which leads him usually to read the names
OF the candidates for the various offices be-
fore casting his ballot, and he Is encouraged
thereby not to rely solely upon party designa-
ton 1t has been urged by some as an
objection to the form OF our ballot that 1t Is
in effect the establishment OF an educational
test for voting. l do not regard this as
very serious objection. The voter mas be,
come accustomed to this form OF ballot and
any marked change in the general form, In
my opinion, is entirely unnecessary ana
would serve no good purpose.
There are other objections, however, and
more substantial ones, which | regard more
as the result of abuses than OF the law It
self and which can be remedted by proper
amendments AS an instance, william j.
Bryan was nominated by the democratic
party for the presidency. Afterward ne
was also nominated by the peoples party
for president. A convention of dissatisfied
democrats met later and, styling themselves
national democrats" nominated John Nj.
Palmer for president The candidates placed
in nomination by the Palmer wing for
electors, as well as for state officers, were
denominated on the official ballot In Ne
braska as democrats" with no means OF
distinguishing them from the regular demo-
cratic nominees. The result OF such a
course was necessarily the deception OF
many voters. | would respectfully recon-
mend that such amendments be made to the
law as would prevent the use OF the party
designation by "bolting" factions for the
purpose OF decelvng voters. The regular
party nominees only should appear on the
official ballot with the designation OF the
party which nominated them. Where one
candidate has been nominated by more than
one political party the party designations
should lie so arranged us 10 permit the
elector to express by his vote his party
preference as well as his preference for the
candidate. Protection should be secured
10 the voter who unacquainted with the
names OF all the nominees on the Ticket IL
desirous OF casting his ballot for the noml-
nees OF the party he espousos.
! would also suggest that each party having
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08

have since found no reasons to change my
views. that the organization and method OF
distribution OF relief supplies was upon a
cumbersome and expensive plan. By an eN-
animation OF the report II win be observed
that there we're funds donated In the sum
Of s2s, ,999.3 3s and realised from the general
and special appropriations of the legislature
the further sum OF s52,S6a.Ie, making total
of SS1 364.0S. or this amount there was ex-
pended SiS 1882 in printing, travelling and
transportation charges and Office expenses
The freight charges amounted to SS6,SO9.03,
divided into two items. one denominated
transportation. being In the sum OF $780,
1S1.67, and the other designated "in freight" ="
being in the sum OF s662736. leaving the
sum OF S11 ,304.79 to represent the other ex-
penses of the relief commission In carrying
on this work from It's Inception until its
close.
1t is perhaps proper to remark in this con-
nection, and II Is a source OF qualification to
myself, as I have no doubt 1t will be to all
others who examine into the details OF this
work that our own people who were more
fortunately situated than their brethren con-
tributed most generously to this work OF
relief and did their full share In alleviatlng
want and distress among their fellow citi-
zens. With 4 generosity unequaled the peo-
pie of every section OF our country We'd with
each other in doing everything necessary 10
prevent want and suffering. 1t is to be
sincerely hoped that no such calamity viii!
again reduce our people to the necessity OF
asking or receiving aid from their more
fortunate fellow countrymen; nor Is there
occasion to believe that under the influence
of the ordinary laws OF nature they will ever
again be called upon to do so. Appreciating
| the magnificent generosity OF our fellow
countrymen. displayed in this instance, Ne
braska will ever stand ready to extend c
| helping hand to the unfortunate and suffering
OF mankind wherever they may be found.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08
HOUSE PUTS IN A BUSY DAY
More Clerks Appointed and Arrange
ments for SuppIies Mnde.

ments for Supplies Mnde.
LINCOLN, Jan. 7.-(Special. Speaker
Gaffn's gavel fell promptly at 10 o'clock
and Chaplain Marley prayed especially for
the young men who are now in the house
and trying to shape legislation. He asked
that their hands and hearts might be kept
clean. At roll call ninoty-four members re-
sponded to their names, Burman, Hile,
Mills. Mitchell Schram. shull and steb-
bins being absent. During this, the first
reading OF the house journal Secretary
Schwind appeared on the floor and an
nounced that the senate was now perma-
nently organized and ready for business
The first two days Of the house session have
been carried on the journal as one day
the house not having perfected its organi-
zation until yesterday afternoon.
Sheldon OF Dawes moved that further
reading OF the journal be dispensed with.
jenkins OF Jefferson protested On the
ground that 1t was important to have the
proceedings 80 far had in the house per-
tained this protest adding that II was inn
portant that names of members and en-
ployes be corrected, Sheldon withdrew his
motion and the reading OF the journal pro-
oeeded.
At the conclusion OF the reading OF the
Journal Sheldon, from the committee APP
pointed to wait on the senate, announced
that the duty had been performed.
Jenkins of Jefferson on behalf OF the re-
publican members. moved that the speaker
be allowed private clerk and page and that
the speaker appoint them.
Wooster OF Merrick moved that commit
tee OF three. TO act with committee OF two
CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08

All OF the deputies In the Ottices OF secre-
tary OF state, land commissioner. superin-
tendent of public instruction. treasurer and
auditor have filed their official bonds. Au-
ditor Cornell has appointed Victor O.. John
son of Geneva to be bookkeeper in his Of
fee. Mr.. johnson succeeding Mr.. Babcock.
Norman Lichty will be insurance deputy
and w. b. Price OF Lincoln insurance
clerk. succeeding MIR. Worthen.
The populist members OF the house held
caucus this evening which did not ad-
journ until 1870 and when the meeting
broke up all of the places at their disposal
were allotted. The following appointments
were agreed to; Pages-oscar Phelps, Dundy
county; willy Smith Ted Schneringer OF
Custer county; one page from Hamilton
county yet unnamed. Mall carrier-Dan.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08
TURNING OVER THE OFFICES
Give Up Control Of the
Destinies Of Nebraska.
P0PULlSTS HAVE FULL SWING NOW
Every oHice of the Government In
Their Hands and All Settle
mcnts Made Except that
OF Treasurer.
PoPuuSTS HAVE FULL SWING NO

LINCOLN Jan. 7.-(Special Telegram)-
The executive departments of the state gov
ernment we're formally transferred to the
populist party this evening. The induction
of the new state officials came very late in
the day. owing to the tedious delay in can
vassing the state returns and the extreme
length of Governor Holcomb's biennial mes
sage. The latter contained nearly 10000
words. 1t was a biennial message and an in
augural message combined and was listened
to with the most intense interest In spite
of its unusual length. The governor read 1t
throughout in his clear. penetrating voice
and his diction added much to the interest
of the paper.
Governor Holcombs official force remains
practically unchanged, and with one excep-
ton all OF his appointments remain as they
were. Lieutenant Governor Moore leaves his
office with the esteem OF all members OF
the senate AS presiding officer of the
senate he has probably made more earnest
friends In all parties than any Nebraskan
who has fulfilled the duties OF that position.
The esteem in which he Is held by the peo-
pie with whom he has come in contact lur-
ing his official term is one Of the pleasant
features of the state administration for the
past two years. Secretary of State Piper,
Attorney General Churchill, Commissioner
Russell, Treasurer BARLEY, Auditor Moore
and Superintendent Corbett all expressed
their relief at being able to retire from Off
ca life to resume the quiet career of citi-
zens of Nebraska. Their books, papers, rec
ords and archives were all in readiness for
tho transfer, and their successors were able
to commence their official duties without in
convenience.
MESERVE WILL REQUIRE CASH.
State Treasurer Meserve and ex-State
Treasurer BARLEY held their first formal
conference tonight. Treasurer Meserve
stated afterward that the details Of trans
fer of the Office had not been fully ar
ranged, but that one point had been set
tied conclusively-the transfer OF the funds
for which ex-Treasurer BARLEY and his
bondsmen are liable will be made in cash.
Treasurer Meserve stated that he would
accept nothing else. With reference TO the
funds on deposit with the state depository
banks Mr.. Meserve says that a number
of questions will be submitted to the su-
preme court for elucidation. There are
points in regard to the depository law
which are yet undetermined. Before Treas
urer Meserye settles the depository accounts
with the outgoing treasurer he desires the
opinion of the supreme court. The points
which will be submitted to the court APP
ply to all of the depository banks and to
no one OF them In particular. Further than
| this Treasurer Meserve will make no state
| ment at present.
MESERVE'S LIST OF SURETIES
The official bond of State Treasurer
Meserve was approved today by Governor
stlas A. Holcomb and filed in the office of th
secretary Of state. The bond is for $4,000,
600. and is signed by the following:
| address, OualifpS Tor
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08

CONTINUED on Second Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08
CONDITION OF sTATE FINANCES.
Management of the Trcasurer's once
SeNereIY-. CrIllnineI.

desire to earnestly call your serious at
tentlon to the condition of the states
finances, This is a subject CT more than
ordinary concern to every taxpayer in
Nebraska. Several factors contributed TO
the unfavOrable condition OF the financial
tContinued on second Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08

Burhard, Nemaha county. Assistant Gus
todian OF cloak room-L. s. Bruno OF Mer
rick county Janitor-John Vandenberg
Assistant bill clerk-H. F. Wesmund. En-
crossing clerks--D. A. Way, Omaha, ]. c.
Wilson OF Platte equity, J. NJ. Whisenand
OF Thayer county, T. w. Murray of Fillmore
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-08

Continued on Seventh Page'l
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-09
LEGAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.
WANTED.

PROPOSALS. for frsh beef and
frv'h muttoni OfIloo Chdof Commits.
Sary. Vancouver Barracks. Wash,
April !, 1907 Sealed proposals, IN trip
lioatc. VIII DO received hnro and al
oiiiooa OF CommlanaricH NJ following
named poata. tfor fresh beef and fresh
mutton 20 DO delivered ~ that post
only. until " O'Clock mon. May 4.
1897. then opened. for furnishing and
delivery 10 subsistence department a..
\, army. tho fresh beef and fresh NUT.
ton called for by the Commimary at
port 10 he supplied during six months,
commencing July !, 1897 ll0Ho Bar-
racks and Fort Sherman Idaho; Forts
Candy. SPOKANE, walln walla @nd
Vancouver lladrankA. Wash, lTrcnh
beef shall bc good In quality and con-
foro and hind quarter meats proper.
uonhlly. including all best cuts there
OF Freah mutton shall ba ~ good.
tat and marketable quality. from
WuNnfIH ufNF hilH AHu NNuNE hlhN'
ycaru old, ncof and mutton D. 10
dressed and trimmed and delivered IN
bulk. aa prescribed In circular u In.
structiona 10 bidders, Proposals will
b. nsso rvcrird stating price at which
bidder win deliver fresh beef or mutton
Of character above stated. and 10 be
delivered OF temperature not grvater
than 60 degrees Fchronholt, Govern.
ment reserves tsEh, 20 reject the
whole ct any part of any ar all bids,
Information Furnished hero. or by
Commipsary At the several posts. En-.
val0poH containing proposals. should
u marked Proposals for Fresh Beef
ytOr Mutton at -----." and addressed
10 undersigned ~ 10 CommiasHlry at
r.ata TO br supplied ". ~ Mash.
Lieut. Col. A. c. q, r.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-09

The big. hearty. henithy main is a
continual irritation b. his dySpop,lc
friend. Constipation n the root of
nine-trn,hs 81 thu sickness Of men.
ana ~ "a larg. proportion OF the sickness
~ women, II can be cured easily. nat
urilly and quickly. Nature Is con-
unuhlly working a hard az she can
Ia throw on impurities. and 70 force
out poisonous refuse matter when
thorc iA an impediment. Dr Plerce's
Pleasant Pellets set the whc.lS
wording aaraln without any trouble.
They assist nature In gentle. health
ful. efficient way. There is nothing
violent about their action. and yet
Il IN just as certain as n Il were twice
aa violent, You do not become n
slave 20 thrir use," They arr different
and better than any Other pill for
tltc nur ~ Constipation. hr,dache
and kindred arrangements. Almost all
druggists understand this. and are con.
scicntlpua enough 20 tell you so, The
druggist who tries to sell you a sub
stitutc Is not n safe man from whom
10 buy mcdicnic. send q cents In one
cent stamps 10 Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association. Buffalo. n. Y.
and receive DR. Piercc's zoos page
Common Sense Medical Adviser" pro-
fuAciy illustrated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-09
LENTEN SERVICES.
Calendar for Grace Church During
Each Week.

Monday-Morning prayer at .; Sun
day school teachers or Church Broth
erhood at 1880 p. m.
Tuesday-Morning prayer at 0; boy
choir at 4,
MISUNDERSTANDING prayer and lit
any at 0; evening prayer at Holy In
nocents at 1880.
Thursday - Morning prayer at 81
carol practice at $3.50 p. m; evening
prayer and address at 4; boy choir and
lltany at Z.
FrIday-Mornlng prayer and litany at
0; evening prayer and address at 1880;
choir practice.
Saturday-Morning prayer at .; Sun
day School Guild at 10. confirmation
class at rectory (for young members)
at 4.
The ladies meet at the hotel Tighe
Tuesdays and Wednesdays In the after
noon to make the vestments for the
boy choir.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-09

Mrs. A. Invcen residing at 100 Hen
ry street. Alton. H., suffered with
Bclatlc rheumatism for over eight
months, She dootorcd for Il nearly the
whole OF thla time. using various rem
ediea recommended by friends, and
was treated by the physicians. but
received no relief SHE then used one
and half bottles OF Chamberlains
Pain Balm, which effected complete
cure. This Is published at her request.
as abe wants others similarly afflicted
to know what cured her. The 20 and
80 cent size for sale by Estcs-Conn
Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-09
rREAsuRER's NOTICE.

Notes In hereby given that there
h funds In tho dty treasury to pay
all warrants indorsod prior 90 July l..
1894. cxospI warrants drawn on Wall
wtroot and wcat Ninth street sewer
Interest will cease after this date.
J. W. CONN.
CITY 1'rcasurcr,
Astoria. March q. 1897.