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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Had she been a little older, or had
her home-training been less simple,
she might have been in danger of
falling in love; as it was, however,
the thought never entered her head
Claude's kindness and his little at
tentions were too plying to be at all
lover-lke, and Esperance, accustomed
to live entirely with men, was far
more at home with him than with her
cousins, and regarded him as a sort of
English substitute for Gaspard
They had several opportunities of
meeting, for Claude was often asked
to lunch or to dinner, and Bella was
so refractory that her portrait re-
quired several sittings Mrs. Mort
lake soon wearied of attending to
these, and the duty Of keeping the
child quiet devolved upon Esperance:
and though at first her condolences
were checked by pretty occurrences,
she soon found that a sympathetic
listener was too delightful to be re-
sisted
Gradually Claude learned her whole
history. She dwelt long on the happy
years at the chateau, describing her
favorite haunts among the ruins, tell
ing him of the prim old garden with
its terraces, its clipped yews, its MAJ
es and grassy paths, and painting the
surrounding country in such glowing
terms that Claude promised her at
some future day to visit it himself,
land bring her back picture of her
ivrr Sc G SSt deb( etaoineta etaeta
beloved mountains of Auvergne.
To be continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
unforgotten roll as the saviors OF
the union, the teachers Of patriotism!
THE BOYS OF SIXTY-ONE.

unforgotten roll as the saviors OF
the union, the teachers of patriotism!
THE BOYS OF SIXTY-ONE.
They are fewer, these old soldiers,
than they were year ago; their
heads are whittier, shoulders are more
bent and footsteps are slower than
they were; and yet to each other they
are always boys" The old 1ests
make them smile, the old nicknames
are in use, the old stories are retold.
until the present fades away and only
the brave past remains.
To the watchers they may seem
bowed with years, but they know it
not; to them, in fancy, their youth
comes back. 1t is not old men who
stiffiy march out to pay tribute OF
respect to fallen comrades. 1t is
the boys of '61.''
LESSON OF PATRIOTISM. =
Teach the children patriotism; let
them learn the names of heroes who
died that a nation might live. Lei
decoration day mean to them no
mere tumble of flowers, music and ad-
dresses, but living tribute to the
glorious dead. These children are the
future custodians of a cOuntry's hon.
or, the men and women Of another
day who may be called upon in their
turn to defend it. Let them, then,
learn early their sacred lesson Of pa
triotism, that it may be stamped in
delibly upon their hearts, never to
fade away. 49,
BLUE AND GRAY.
| There are far fewer of the gray to-
remember than of the blue, for the to-
tai of those who fought for the south
ern confederacy is placed at 100000.
The graves which are decorated today
not only contain all that is mortal of
men who persisted on the battlefield,
| brc of hundreds Of those who were
caken from the cares of this world
years after the sounds of strife had
ceased. 1t is the principle of the
Grand Army of the Republic as well
as of the confederate associations
that any member thereof shall be
| honored in death with the same tri-
butte that is paid to the comrades
whom death claimed during the war.
I-Exchange.
THE BRAVE COLOR BEARER
A giant color bearer, with a voice
like bull, saved the day at the battle
OF the Weldon railroad. The fighting
mad been of the hottest, and in spite
OF themselves the union soldiers
steadily had been driven back. The
omcers had striven desperately to
rally them, with no success. Sudden
ly the big color sergeant waved the
nag above his head and began to sing.
Rally Round the Flag, Boys! The
men caught the inspiration. One
after another they caught I'D the re.
Train until all were singing. They
fought like fiends as they sang. and
thew forced the confederates back
| Exchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
Won by w aiting.
EDNA LYALL


| conversation. She was wounded by
! her cousins most unfair speech, for
it had assumed that she was in the
habit of talking about her sufferin gs
in the siege, whereas the subject had
scarcely been mentioned since her ar
rival, and she had, moreover, made
an unjust insinuation as to her good
| taste.
Horrors at the dinner-tabfei" the
very idea of being suspected of men
tioning anything of the sort made her
blush anew.
| Her indignation gradually died
away, however; the mention of Paris,
and other familiar names, had re-
called all her sad memories, and it
was as much from this sadness, as
from the effects of Mrs. Mortlake's
snub, that she answered all Claude's
| further attempts at conversation in
monosyllables.
Only once was she at all reused. It
was at dessert; the dean was advis-
ing Claude Magnay to explore some of
the old parts of Rilchester, thinking
that the half-ruinous and very ancient
buildings could not fail to please an
artist This led to a comparison Of
cathedral cities with ordinary towns,
wherein Claude expressed his opin-
ions so very candidly that Esperance
quite trembled for him. To her dis
may she found herself implicated in
the conversation. Claude and Mrs.
Mortlake carried on quite little ar
gument, as to the dangers of narrow
ness in limited community, Mrs.
Mortlake unfolding her beloved cathe-
dra1 town in everything. Of course,
the discussion was perfectly good-hu-
mored, but unluckily, Claude, glanc-
ing round the table with his quick ar
fist eye to gather the expressions of
the different people, was attracted by
Esperances sad, wistful face, and
without thinking asked, "And what is
your opinion? you are a comparative
stranger, and must be unbiased. Do
you think cathedral towns SUPERIOR"
Esperance was in great difficulties;
she would not willingly have offended
Ii,
and she was too tired and sad-hearted
to be ready with any skillful counter
question or laughing allusion with
which to change the subject.
With an appealing, "How can you
ask me?" in her eyes, she replied,
quietly, II love the cathedral as much
as dislike the town"
Cornelia looked up quickly.
Your reasons?"
Esperance, looking much distressed,
tried to confine her remarks to the
material town, though the previous
conversation had related to the soci-
ETY..
The streets are so narrow and
dirty, and there are so very few peo-
pie" she paused and for once was
greatly relieved by one of Mrs. Mort
lakes cutting little speeches.
"Oh, yes, we know your ideas Of the
beautiful are different; you care for
nothing but boulevards."
Again Esperance flushed crimson.
again Claude felt sorry for her, and
this time he was vexed that she
should suffer from his rashness: how
ever, he had no opportunity for max
ing amends, for the ladies left the Ia
BILE almost directly, and in the even
ing the dean carried him off to his
observatory, and kept him so thor
oughly interested with his telescope
that all else was forgotten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
CHAPTER XIV.
She said, Il am aweary, aweary;
/ would that I were dead!"

She said, Il am aweary, aweary;
I would that I were dead!"
Tennyson.
Claude Magnay was young and ener-
getic, by no means one of those law
prodigies whose very genius seems to
dull their other powers. Since he
could not work in the cathedral from
nine to ten, he resolved to take the
first hours of the day, and often by
five o'clock he would be at his post, or
wandering about in the gray morning
light enjoying the dim grandeur of
the place, and with the key which the
dean himself had displaced at his
disposal, unlocking the inner doors
and exploring at his pleasure until
the light was favorable for his pic
ture.
During service time he returned to
his hotel for breakfast, and afterward
worked at his open-air paintings
some curious parts of old Rilchester,
and an exterior of the cathedral His
days were so we'll filled that he was
not very much pleased when one
evening a note arrived, with a pro-
posal which must either rsurp some
of his precious time or occasion a
| longer stay at Rilchester 1t ran as
, follows:
Dear Mr.. Magnay,-I am so very
anxious to have a portrait of my little
| girl. Do you think you could spare
time to paint her? There is no one
whom I should like better to do it.
Your picture of Lady Worthington' s
little boy, which I saw this year at the
Academy, was perfect.
Bella could give you a sitting at
any hour; the morning is, l think
her best time, but please suit your
own convenience Believe me, yours
very sincerely.
"Christabel Mortlake. >
That little fair-haired girl, who
looks so cross" soliloquized Claude;
"she will be difficult subject, in more
ways than one, if I am not mistaken
Shall I attempt her, or shall find it
necessary to return to town, and work
up my Scotch pictures? Rather
Sinking, perhaps. still hate painting
spoiled children, and that Mrs. Mort.
lake will be the death of me. How
that poor little Mademoiselle de
something-endures it, I can't imag-
inc; snubs at every turn from one
sister, and sarcasms from the other
/ got her into a scrape myself the
other evening, and never helped hel
, out, which was a shame. Yes, will
: undertake little Miss Mortlake's por
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
PHARMACEUTICALLY EXPRESSED

In business the influence exerted BY
advertising partakes much of the
peculiar action manifested by those
drugs which must be given for a long
time until the system is saturated,
when the medicinal effect is sudden
ly experienced. Advertising, like ar
senic, must be sustained and uninter-
rupted. The effect at first is barely
perceived, but the results of repeated
doses steadily accumulate, and present.
ly the full benefit is felt This is the
meaning of cumulative advertising"
Tn term is not a fanciful phrase: II
represents the essence of intelligent
preparation for the harvst.-Bulletin
Of Pharmacy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Inc bicycle cencus recently taken in
france has been made the subject of
report to the state department by
united States Consul German at
Aurlch. He shows that during the
last calendar year, 329,81s wheels
were registered as compared with 1885,
oS4 IN the preceding year. Paris
PAID one-ffth, or s121,575 of the
whole amount realized from the hi
cycle tax.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Odd States Of Affairs-It is sort of
iunny, when you come to think of it.
that the conductor of the street car
mas nothing to do with the electric
current. That is regulated by an
other man.-Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11

Prof. Dean c. Worcester contributes
to the September Century ian. article on
''The Malay Pirates Of the Philippines" :"
Speaking Of his guide, Prof. Worcester
says: Toolawee was considered a good
Moro, and we were therefore interested
lin certain incidents which gave us an
insight into his real character. After
satisfying himself by observation that
we could use our rifles with some ef-
feet, he made us rather startling
business proposition In the following
words; 'You gentlemen shoot quite
well with the rifle" Yes; We have
had some experience" You desire to
get samples Of the clothing and arms
Of my countrymen for your collection?"
YES Papa General Arolas) told
you, II you met armed Meros outside
the town. to order them to lay down
their arms and rGire?" YES" Papa
does not understand my people as do.
They are az bad. When we meet
them, do rot ask them to lay down
their arms, for they will come back
again, ana get them. and probably at
taclr us. Just shoot as many of them
as possible. You can then sake their
arms and clothing, and will cut off
their heads. shave their eyebrows,
show them to papa. and claim the re-
ward for killing juramentados." lie
never really forgsve JUS for refusing to
enter into partnership with him on this
very liberal basis.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11
MIC WORLD ON BALL BEARINGS.


The Roller skating Craze About to sweep
Overthe Country Again.
The announcements that the ''roller
skating craze is about to sweep over
the country again this winter will at
tract public attention 10 the manner
in which the discovery Of The lAdl
bearing principle has revolutionized
mechanical construction in a vast
number. Of industrial activities. So
universal has become the. adoption Of
this principle in all devices where it
is desirable to DO away with friction
that the world may be said at this
time to be actually moving along on
ball bearings. sNtl.
4 of course the ball bearing idea
reached its greatest mechanical per-
lection in the modern bicycle. This
acme of easy and delightful locomo-
tion would not have been possible
without the bail bearing axle The
hubiof the wheel is filled with little
steel balls that press against the axle
and revolve aroundlt with the motion
iof the wheel, thus reducing friction
to a minimum in fact, almost entirely
destroying it,. The average person
who glides smoothly along on BIZ
cycle has little conception Of the in
creased muscular effort that would be
required to propel his vehicle if
mounted on the old style of axles.
But the bicycle can claim no
monopoly Of the ball bearing principle.
foftunately lis one of those inven-
tions upon which no man or combina-
!tion of men has monopoly. The
farmer enjoys the luxury Of device
thatsdispenses with. friction when he
rides his sulky plow; it has showed mp
the fast records Of the turf several
iotches; it has enabled the housewife
to push her heavy furniture from one
room to another without hiring two
or three muscular men 70 do itfor her.
The oltl-hne castor that used to dig
deep furrowsinto the hard wood floor
has given place TO the easy running
ball bearing castor, which makes a
piano as light as baby cab.
xAnd now it has taken hold Of the
roller skate and threatens to revive
winter pastinie. that.at one time took
all the cities aud towns by storm.
Palatial Kinks are being erected all
over the. country, aud old ones are
being remodeled and repaired. When
the people find how easy it is to glide
along on ball bearing roller skate
itis believed by enthusiasts that the
rinks will not be large enough to hold
the skaters.
Something is needed in winter to
fill the same place that bicycling does
iu summer. Om winters cannot be
depended upon for outdoor skating
No one can deny that roller skating,
if properly conducted il well managed
Kinks, is healthful and invigorating
exercise. 1t would not be strange if
the same mechanical device which has
placed more than half the human fam
lily on wheels in the simmer should
put them on roller skates in the win
ter.
This is swift moving age. The
ball bearing principle is destroying
the friction Of life. We are moving
along more rapidly each year aud with
less expenditure of human energy.
Perhaps the twentieth century will
find the entire human family gliding
along on bali bearing shoes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11

After an eyentful trip of 40 days,
in which she experienced much stormy
weather, the big British ship Dali
cairnic, the first vessel to reach this
port from Manila since the war with
Spain began, came up the Delaware
few days ago.
Considerable interest surrounds the
Dalcairnic, from the fact that when
Dewey's feet entered the harbor of
Manila ON Sunday, May l, she was
loading with hemp and after the sink
ing Of the Spanish feet she sailed with
a half cargo consigned to cordage
works in this city.
In addition to 10, 99s bales of hemp,
the Dalcairnie has on board many in
teresting relics. The most notable Of
these are two cannons. which were
sent to this country by Consul-Gen-
eral Williams. One of them is from
the Maria Christina, Admiral Mon
teje's flagship, the other from the
United States steamship Baltimore,
and is intended for the Monumental
city. The gun from the Maria Chris
tina is to be placed among other relies
in the National museum at Washing
ton, u. c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11

Divide anything up into pairs and
you magnify it. A certain wise man
took this way to give his wife an idea
of money. Her purchases were enor-
nous. It happened one day that her
eye fell upon a magnificent ring and
she coveted it. 1t cost $1,000, but
what was $1,000 to her in comparison
to the ring? OF course her husband
consented to the purchase. What else
could a dutiful, aifectionate husband
do? But he tried this method of edu-
eating his, wife concerning the great
price Of the ring. He instructed his
banker 10 send the $1,000 in small
pieces pennies, dimes, quarters. In
came the money, bagful after bagful.
She never had such an idea Of $1,000
before. When the money was piled
before her it alarmed her; the price
of the ring went up a hundredfold,
aud was considered at once an extray-
agance which she of her own option
abandoned.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The nails on amputated fingers con-
tinue to grow.
Football is played with bare feet by
the natives OF India.
1t is customary in China to con-
graduate fat man, because it is taken
for granted that he must be rich.
1t is curious circumstance that
some Of the most important inyen-
tions have been discovered by luna
tics. .l.--
sUnbreakable mirrors are now made
byapdtting coating of quicksilver on
the back Of very thin plate Of f'eelIu-
loid. 81
An ear of corn IL "a inches long
was exhibited on change in Cincinnati
recently. One industrious broker
counted the grains ON it and found
there were over thousand Of them.
A huge sun dial made entirely of
plants and flowers adorns the South
Park, Chicago. The standard which
casts the shadows is also decked with
flowers and is made to resemble a
gigantic ear of corn.
A mean rogue in Kentland, Ind, is
warned by farmer, who has inserted
this advertisement in the local paper:
81 am Watching for the man that milks
my COW. If l catch him, intend to
shut my eyes and shoot at the cow
John Keefe.
A chicken with comb weighing
over pound is owned by John d. Rey-
nolds of Newark, N. 4. AT night
the fowl rests on perch four inches
from the ground, with its head bent
forward, SO that the comb can repose
on the earth. Otherwise, the weight
of the comb would cause the chicken
-tc topple over.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11

The subscriber woEld respectfully inform
the public generally that he has lifted up
nne hearse and is now prepared to attend te
all calls In the undertaking business on
short notice and reasonable terms.
Trimmings and ornaments OF ali kindsfol
Rrrial Cases kept constantly on hand, and
everything furnished in as good style as II
the cities. and at much lower prices. Ready
styles, constantly on hand Personal atten
tion given AZ funerals, and satisfaction
guaranteed IN all cases. A call Is respectfuir
solicited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11

In South Dakota most successful
results are being achieved with arte-
sian wells. Their use for supplying
water for irrigation doubles and triples
the yield of the land, A single we'll
over 1000 feet deep is cited, which
gives sufficient water for nearly two
square miles of land. Other wells are
but 100 feet deep. Even the climate
of region may be modified by the
surface distribution of sueh quantities
of water, and the consequent vegetable
growth covering the otherwise almost
, barren areas
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-11
A SILENT SOLDIER OF ApvERslrY.

How do know the measure OF woe
Your patience has bravely spanned,
Ahd the foes you've fought aud the crowns
you've wrought
With your proud, determined hand
Reae me story Of kings aud queens
OF royal, loyal race,
And the honest share OF the glory you wear
VIII be easy for me to trace.
How do / know you have struggled so
To conquer the mad despair
OF nights so black there was never track,
And scarcely the heart to care2
Paint me- the spirit Of youth suppressed
With harness Of CALLING fit.
And his tears may shine with a grace divine
II they spring from your style Of grit.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30
FORMED A SECRET PACT.
MONEY TO BE DIVIDED REGARD
 LESS OF RESULT.
Manager Considine Makes Revela- tions That Promise to Create a Stir in the Pugilistic
 World. i.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-George Con- sidfne, James J. Corbett's manager, made some startling revelations to- night relative to the agreement entered into between Corbett, Mccoy and the officials of the Hawthorne Athletic Club of Buffalo. He said that the agreement given to the public and al- legged to have been signed by the prsn- cipals was fake and that secret agreement existed between all parties interested.
 The secret agreement called for purse of $2O,000 to be divided equally between the principals regardless of the result of the fight. This was the only way, Considine said, that Mccoy would agree to meet Corbett. The pub- lie agreement said that the winner would take all.
 Considine further stated that Corbett was promised 15 per cent interest In the pictures to be taken of the battle and that those interested in that feat ure of the proposed exhibition refused to reduce their promise to writing.
 "Corbett," continued Considine, has declared his match with Mccoy off and has notified the Hawthorne Athletic Club officials to that effect. He will agree, however, to fight Mccoy, the winner to take all and with no pictures. before the Hawthorne Athletic Club on October 15.''