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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

She was so dismayed, so astonfshs0
Ihat she could not cry, even though
such desertion seemed to her most
cruel; she sat looking at Corne,ia's
vacant chair, and at the map of
mountains and rivers on the table.
soaked through and through with hey~
own tears
! When Cornelia returned she was.
! quite calm, however: her tears we're,
spent, and, to her cousins seoyn and
surprise. she was busily engaged i'm
tracing the wet tear-marks ON tfie
map to the same length as the various.
] rivers
I think you do not REQUIRE the
quiet of my study for such an intel
lectual employment" said Coruelia
and as our lesson is over you nav
60"
Esperance could not help smiling az
Cornelias sarcasm.
| 1T was very foolish. was it u,x s.
L hope it has not hurt the map.9 she
said, with little laugh; 'adieu, then
and many thanks for your lesson
Cornelia was mute with astonfs6a
ment. She had left the room, Quit.
out OF patience with Esperaneers
tears, and resolved to read her a
lecture on her demonstratiyeness
when she returned-but her plsns
had been frustrated, the good-humoref
reply to her singing speech, and the
little ringing laugh, were even more,
agravating than the sudden burst of
passion, and for once in her life she
felt thoroughly nonplussed. This
little French girl was, indeed, a p.,z-
zle to her; but on the whole she was
not altogether displeased with her for
being out of the common, and as q
new study of character she Interested
her
Esperance, meanwhile. went down.
stairs, amused and a little triuu
pha1t at Cornelia's evident SURPRISE
the consciousness of having averted a.
scene or lecture was exhilaratins.
and she was quite convinced from
Cornelia's manner that something OF
the kind had been intended.
But her joy was short lived for irp
the, dlnlng-room she found Mrs, Mort
lake and Bella eagerly looking at the
last illustrated London News
which was full of the horrors of the
Commune.
oh, mamma, what are they doing
to that woman" asked Bella.
Shooting her, darling; she has
been spreading petroleum, wicked
creature. And there, you see, are,
some houses, all falling down, in the,
Rue de Rivoli; the silly people are de-
stroying their own city And look!
there they are shooting the insur-
gents in the Luxembourg Gardens.
The familiar names, and the cruel
want of consideration in speaking.
thus before her were too much for
powers of endurance
again her tears broke forth, and not
a second argument, she
hurriedly left the room.
To be Continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

olution, and pulley engaging clutch
G thus imparts motion to the rev
wheel in a forward direction ONLY
This forward rotation of. pulley F
draws tape E back, ar.d tbponeb T.
pulls segment c back to IT'S ori.;naI
position, and wien Il reaches tbs.
position the dog Is disengaged from
segment o by reason of the friction
roller on the end of the dog engaging
a tam on the casing, and dog b
thereupon engages segment C and the
operation Is repeated.
From this description It will be
understood that the segments c and
y aScillate upon che hub of sector L
moving simultaneously in opposite
directions, and that sector 3 imparts
Positive forward motion alternately
TO these segments by means of the
{ dogs, and that when one sector is
moved forward it pulls the other seq
ment backward by season and means
| of the tapes E H and pulley F. The
described parts are duplicated or
each side of the machine Conse
! quently a continuous forward rota
ton is impaired to the rear whee
while the pedal-shaft is being rota
ted forwardly, the sets of propellins
devices being arranged to act alter
nately and thus impart a uniform ant
constant motion to the rear wheel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12


entered to ask if she could be of any
!Nse. il
Esperance rightly conjectured that
this must be the nurse, and fancying
some Hkeaess to poor Javotte in her
felt greatly drawn to her.
81 have flashed unpacking my box,
thank, you," she replied "Cab YOU
tell me who brought me these beau
iful girofees jaines?''
'"The wall-fowers, haiss?" I am
glad you like them i thought they
would be kind Of company for you
GLOW good Of you to bring them!
yes, indeed, i like them so much,
they remind me of our old garden in
France, they grew so beautifully on
the ruins"
Indeed, miss, I didn't know such
things grew In foreign parts. How
ever, 1 hope that will make you fee
more at home like. Shall I take YOU
candle, miss?"
Eyes, please" said Esperance
laying down her head on the pillow
then, as a sudden rush Of homesick
ness seized her, land please kiss me
nurse, for I am so lonely, and you re
mind me of our dear old Javotte."
The nurse kissed her respectfully
arranged the bed-clothes with gentle
hand, and left the room; and Esper
ance, though she cried herself tt
sleep, was comforted to know tina
she had at least one friend at tn,
l deanery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

VIII osclllate in opposite directions
ON the cranh-shaft. By pedaling,
segment B will be rotated continu-
ously in one direction between seq
ments and D, and is caused to al
ternately engage the segments and
turn the proper distance forward. as
follows: Near the opposite ends Of
sector B are radial shots in which are
pivoted dogs, which are normally
pressed outward so as to project be-
yond the face of the sector by
springs. Dog b when projected will
during the rotation of the sector
catch under the rear edge of segment
Z and will turn said segment forward
with the sector for third of a revo-
luton, when the dog b will be tripped
by reason of the friction-roller on the
outer end thereof, striking a cam on
the inner face of the casing inclosing
the parts, whereupon the segment c
is left free to be returned to original
position, while the sector continues
its rotation. Now by reason of the
connection of segment c by tape
with pulley F that pulley is rotated
backward SO as to disengage the
clutch G during the forward move
menu of the segment C, and by rea-
son of the connection of pulley F by
tape H with segment D the latter
segment D is turned back upon the
pedal-shaft contrary to the motion of
segment c, as will be clear from the
drawings. Further, as the hub is
smaller than pulley one-third
forward movement of segment c is
sufficient to rotate segment D back
ward two-thirds of a revolution. At
he moment, therefore, when dog b is
1isengaged from segment c the other
log comes into engagement with the
ear edge of segment D and the latter
S rotated forwardly with sector B.
md through tape H rotates pulley F
onward for about two-thirds of rev.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12
SLEEVES WILL BET FlLA|T :
Fashion DEGREES That the Big Sleeves
Must go.

There IS no question but that the
balloon and even, the leg of mutton
sleeves Will fade away. Flat sleeves
are unquestionably coming into
fashion. A modiste just from Faris
says that the latest, creations Of the
best dressmakers~ over there show
scarcely any fullness~ at all in the
shoulders Of the dresses. Therefore,
it is not too much to say that another
season will see us practically back to-
the old style of tight sleeves
Just at present the most popular
sleeve is that which has little globu-
lar putting at the top and is plain
from there to the wrist. This puff
ing may be provided by the sleeve it
self, or by an additional piece forming
a short extra sleeve. Another way
is to have it plain. except for d few
plaits set in on the shoulder, which
style may have an epaulette or not,
as one pleases. Still another stElee
is cut and plated so as to give the
effect of double puff across the top
OF the arm, sometimes very little
fulness being used, and sometimes a
good deal, TIE sleeve Itself being
loose above the elbow ,
All the sleeves mentioned may be
in single piece, though those wibdh al
circular putting are generally cun I'M
two. Sleeves running in tuckss across
or gathered lengthwise in tiny puhs
i1t 0H inh ;n,r
are very fashionable just now, az
they suit thin fabrics Qartita9aaiy3
well, but there is a decided tendency
to prefer palmer forms in the very
! latest productions, q
Dressmakers continue to cut sleeves
fully long, but the points coming
down over the hands are not SD
frequent as of late. Lace ruffies,
however concealing a portion of the
hand, are seen on most of the smart
toilettes. A very small minority of
garden party costumes worn on diff
! ferent occasions lately have elbows;
rather wide and finished with deep
lace ruff1es, but this sort of sleeve
| is generally reserved for house dresses;
and tea gowns. It might be added, too.
that many low evening dresses have
quite long sleeves.
| Jackets and coat sleeves will, of
| course, be diminished in width a.;
dress sleeves grow smaller, but TO
accommodate the inside sleeve a
certain amount of breadth at the top
! is necessary. Therefore, the new
coats and jackets which we will begin
to think of presently will continue to
| be mounted in plaits, though shallow
| and reduced in number. Hanging
| sleeves, reaching to the. elbow, viii
| be adapted to some of the more fanci-
! full Jackets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12
FIGURE l,

proved that Mr.. Jameson was simply
absent from town in the interest of
his patent, and the story leaked out
through the delivery of the letter to
An associate. 1t is the mechanism,
SHOWN in the first of the accompany
ing illustrations, which was then re-
1erred 70. 1t was issued under date
cd January 4, and the patent has been
assigned to H. A. Lozier, of Cleveland.
Inc object of the invention, as stated
oy the patentee, is to reduce to a
"inlmum the very great friction
"nlch is found in the use of beyel-
gears The pins which take the place
Oh radlal teeth are conoidaI in shane
ahd are screwed into holes in fat
plates. IhelT form admits of very in
innate meshiDg of the interacting
slnlons, and backiash is avoided nv
pointing the pins so that three pairs
oil teeth are simultaneously in con-
Iact IL less sensitive mechanism
NJ desired, the points may be blunted
and the pins may even be made cylin-
dTlcal with rounded ends. In all cases
Rr supporting revolving jacket Of
the desired shape on ball bearings in
We manner shown The principal
advantage claimed over bevel-gear
ing, besides diminution of friction,
Mes in the facility with which repairs ,
May be effected. In case Of wear on
any tooth or damage to it, it may be |
easily removed and replaced, particT- i
larry as each tooth is like every other
tooth, while beeel gear wheels in SIM
liar instances must be replaced in |
ther entirety. While the drawing |
shows shafts set at right angles to
each other, it is the particular eco
homlcal advantage in the manufac- |
t1re of this gear that it may be readi- |
~ adapted TO shafts running at other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

of G is attached a steel tape e. which
extends back through the hollow rear
fork tube and is attached to the hub
of roller clutch pulley F, of familiar
construction, journaled on the shaft
of the rear wheel. To the front edge
of the periphery of D is attached the
end of another steel tape which ex-
tends backward and is fastened TO
the periphery of pulley F, so that
one tape is wound up when the other
is unwinding. Consequently c and D
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

curved and rounded al the edges so
as to conform as closely as possible TO
contact line on the roller pins. The
contact is along nearly the full length
Of the pin, and not at a single point,
and in this provision a guarantee is
furnished of wearing qualities equal
to those of bevel gears, which also
have like contact Backlash is re-
duced to a minimum. being hardly
perceptibie, even during reckless rid
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

rear end Of the shaft is the usual
small beyel-gear wheel which meshes
with a second bevel-gear wheel, to
which is securely fastened a small
spur-Wheel. 1t is claimed that this
arrangement of gears does away en-
tirely with any cross-strain and pre-
vents binding or pinching and makes
the wheel run easier. The gears rest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

'tions. 1t will be seen to vary from
the Lozier gear in employing roller
pins only on two of the four gearing
members, while the main driving
gear and the pinion fixed upon the
rear wheel hub are cut with teeth of
substantially prismatic shape and of
triangular cross-section. The work
ing faces of the teeth upon which the
roller pins are impinging are not per-
feet planes, however, but slightly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

has heenCune of the main objects of
the inventor to create "a mechanism
which caen be entirely concealed from
view without making an awkward
frame. On the crank-shaft are keyed
degrees apart. AT the inner side of
B is loosely journaled another seq
ment, D, about two-thirds of a cir
Gle in area. Both segments revolye
| on roller bearings To the periphery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

The most reliable of the methods
recently introduced to prevent tbs.
breaking or crumbling of rubber c9Xs---
sists in the occasional fmmersioe OF
the rubber articles in a per cent
solution of carbolic acid. Rubber
tubing thus treated remains in ex>>
cellent condition for a long time.
Even rubber bands given an oc-
casional carbolic acid bath are prac-
tically indestructible. :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12
:ChainleSS :
X -
!: - Gears :


Some time ago a story went the
round of the daily press, says Modern
machinery quoting from Cycling
age, that check for $40, 900
IN payment for chainless
patent and issued by a prominent
western c"cle manufacturing firm had
seen discovered in letter addressed
DO Robert W. Jameson, an obscure
mechanic of Rochester, N. Y, whose
aooress could not be found #
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

1t is estimated that the population
of Kansas City, Mo-, is now 169, 210,
and of Kansas City. Kan, 43,475, MAX
ing a total population of 212,6S5 for
Greater Kansas City. During the
last year the population of the two
cities has increased at the rate of
1000 a month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

in solid metal, there being a rear
bracket or casing in which they are
inclosed. This bracket takes up ali
the strain, relieving the frame, and
prevents the gears from getting out
of line, out of mesh, or changing their
position. The casing inclosing the
gearing on the pedal shaft is made of
aluminium, which is extremely diff
cult to braZe, but d method has been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12
FIGURE a.

aagleS, whether acute or obtuse. Sew
en- patent claims are allowed for this
style of mechanism, and cover the use
of conoidal roller teeth in angle
gearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

The Evolution Cycle compan,
has been formed in Washington
d. c., to exploit a new chainless hi.
cycle, the invention of NJ. L. Nichols
The new machine has a combination
OF bevel and spur gears, being SINH
lar to other bevel-gear machines in
its crank-hanger mechanism. On the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

An Italian named Guazone; the,
Wheat King" of Argentina, is said
to own 66,270 acres, which grow his
crop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

The commercial history of the gear
to be used by Me Monarch Cycle
Manufactures company is as yet
shrouded IN mystery, except in so far
as the Monarch company has secuted
the right TO make use of it. Us NE
cbanism is shown in the second an3
third of the accompanying iGustTa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

metal is held fast. The crane then
swings its load to desired position
and the current is shut off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

devised for fastening the tmh,na 70
INC ''i"iili "4iA VI ''oh0' Without braz-
ing.
nc 0,"ilioSS eoFxstF uction shown
IN the iaSt group Uf drawings halls
lloia Nhu ~scatihe, f8sa, and is the in
,' en'io ii OF " j, Pugh, of that town.
eSfdes @mbodying a radically new
{ combination Of devices for it's pro
pellsag mechanism! it also provides
means for change of gear sssd for
! permitting the rider to 'Nse hand
power for assisting in propulsion. 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

ing, with sudden stops and irregular
pedaling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-12

Cornella; Dut really, 1t is partly my
ignorance of English that makes me
so stupid; you must not think I have
never been taught these things"
The fruits of good teaching are
seen in the impression left on the
memory" said Cornelia, calmly.
Esperance flushed angrily.
mo, no, that can not be, I am sure
/ it can not; if the memory is bad, the
best teaching may be thrown away to
it."
con it," corrected Cornelia, in the
impassive tone; "but do not excite
yourself so much; I surely may hold
different views without rousing all
this indignation"
"It is not your views-T do not care
for your views" replied Esperance,
her voice rising; s'it is your-your
sights to my father, to the education
he has given me, that make me an
CRY. You do not know, you can never
know, how good, how wise, how no.
BILE he was"
Perhaps not" replied Cornelia.
But if I were to judge of him by
what his daughter is at present,
should L"
Esperance burst into tears
You are cruel-cruel! to speak so
Of him-now that-oh. papa! papa'
why did l not die too?-shells falling
all day long-and not one would come
where it would have been welcomed"
She was leaning down on the table,
her face hidden. Would Cornelia
never speak, she wondered-wouldn no
, word Of sympathy pass those grave
lips?
But still the silence was only brok-
en- by her own sobs; and looking up
at last. she found herself alone.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

There can BE- no doubt that prohibi-
ton has LEFT an inde!ibie mark upon
the youth of Kansas. Nearly every
weekly paper IL The state has a i"t;er
from Il KANSAS boy witn the troops 1t
Chicka,nauga. aAG all of them iccite
an inc.Grnt u rs rip through Ken
tucky % the EJECT that at Guthrie
negroes appeared at the train and sold
The soldiers mOunshine whiskey.
Each letter closes with an expression
something like this: Il am sorry to
say that some of the boys purchased
the stuff and became hilarious from
drinking it, but | am glad to say that
non of Company - 50 far forgot
themselves"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
NEXT MANILA EXPEDITION.
Each ship Will Have n Gun on Deck to be
Used for Defense in Case of At
tack While En- Route.

SAN Francisco, June lot is an
nounced that the Morgan City and Sen.
ator will be added to the transport
fleet of the second Manila expedition
to sail on Wednesday next. The Ne
braska regiment will probably 80 with
the expedition.
The field guns of the Utah battery
will be removed to the ships. One gun
on each ship will be installed on deck
for the purpose of defense. 1t will moi
be removed from its wheeled carriage,
but will be stayed and buffered to pre-
vent the recoil from pitching it about
the decks.
An ice machine, with a capacity OF
21s tons a day, will be set to Manila in
a few days in charge of three compe'
tent machinists.
Government officers have inspected
the Pacific Mail Co. steamship Belgic,
and she may be chartered for the cor
yeyance of troops.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

When the Herald bulletin told in
Columbia some days ago of the great
storms in Illinois and Wisconsin in
which so many lives were lost, a
crowd gathered in front of the Office to
discuss the news. The war bulletins
had been changed to one of trouble in
our own land. Finally an old darky
said, solemnly: ''De Spaniards can't
kill any of us. but de Lawd can. Bet
ter watch out, niger, fer de Lawd's
ships"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

The postoffice department asks the
press 20 give this notice an insertion
or two: "Friends and relatives of
soldiers in the field, in addressing
letters to them. should mark plainly
the company and regiment to which
they belong, as by so doing the distri-
button of the mail is facilitated. This
applies to both the regular troops and
the militia Volunteers"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

How could | get an article in Tour
paper" asked Il correspondent of a
western journal.
1t all depends On the article you
want to get into our paper" answered
the editor. IF the article is small in
bulk, like a hair brush or a tea caddy,
spread the paper out upon the floor,
and. placing the article in the center,
wrap it up carefully, folding the edges
over it and tie with a string. This
will keep the article from slipping out
of the paper. If, on the other hand.
the article is an English bath tub or IA
clothes horse, you would better not
try it ii ALL"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Beautiful Sea shells.

Every one admires them. Since
coming south | have received numer-
Gus inquiries from northern people
for sea shells. and nov l am prepared
to answer yes. | can send you shells.
for [ have made quite Il collection Of
lovely shells. both from our own
coast. the coral reefs. and some
beautiful ones from the west India
Islands. | will mail IA dozen. no two
alike. to any one who sends Il stamp
for postage. Yours.
Mrs. T. y. WARNER.
Jacksonville Fla.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Real Estate For sale.

Two lots in the town of StrOGcr
vile, on one of which is Il fairly gOoc
dwelling house.
Eleven acres of timbered land OF
Hickory Ridge.
Eighty acres of timbered land with
in three miles of Egypt Mills.
Forty acres of timbered land abou
two and Il half miles of Egypt Mills
Will be sold cheap for cash or par
cash and balance good paper.
For further particulars and de-
scription of land call OF
BEN II. ADAMS.
DEMOCRAT Office. Cape Girardeau
Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

The following illustration of the
craftsmanship Of L. 5. soldiers is
supplied by the Waterloo, ILL.,, Repub-
lican: There is one man mean
Waterloo who doesn't doubt the
craftsmanship of the [. ). soldier,
and that man is Charles Schaecher.
Last week, as one of the soldier trains
vent whiZzin% past the Schaecher
farm, Il guard on one OF the car plat
forms spied Charities dog peacefully
~rcposing near Il lot OF COWS which the
boy was herding neal the tracks. He
took aim with his rifle and fired, the
bail passing entirely through the dog.
length-wise, and imbedding itself in
the ground. This dog was valuable
to Charlie and he would Il great deal
rather have seen 4 Spaniard pierced
with that bullet. He is saving the ball
as Il memento of the war of '"S."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

Hon. George NJ. Miley of Thayer
was nominated by the Republicans of
the Fourteenth Congressional District
at West Plains last Wednesday for
Congress. Mr. Miley is an orator
and a young man of ability. He will
take some of the starch out of W. D.
Vandiver's Congressional collar dur
ing the campaign.