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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Esperance thought the grand B2El
the eager, half-wistful face of CEazrT7szs>
Magnay, and the background dim WIKI
brightness would have made a Bxszs-
derful picture: but detecting szzesik5
shade Of Impotence, and Cez1szsS.
movement Of the hand which held Ekss
canvas, she was not sorry when Srzss
Mortlake closed the conversations WzaHFaFsH0
a pressing invitation to dinner rsziszz
evening and really turned hone-gss.rfsg.-
what thorough artist he u.s. ug Xse
sure! she exclaimed, half nSasisnsssY
SO engrossed with his work. ans
with the beauty of the cathedral, gBSst.
ne forgot even TO speak of the dis1rS-
oance he made during the servfceg7
is he English?" inquired E,sV7ey.-
ance, secretly wondering whether zs-xz
one so polite could be, her dislike axs
the chichester people having prxgirz-
diced her against the whole nation
Yes, oh, yes,' replied Mrs AEZszx>-
lake. L am not sure that the -ugzzys.
is not OF Scotch origin, but the faruEfyr
has been in England for years TRSs,
young mans father was an architege-
, very clever man-and a friend OF zzxS
father's. He had great money losses
before his death, and had it not bern
for Claude's talent, l don't know fss7sy
they would have managed. Howex,xR--
all is comfortably settled now: ssr7ss .
sister is married, and has taken e8sw p
Youngest child to live with her: znxs
mother died not long ago.. and &c
Claude has only himself to support"
Esperance thought this a yasrx
heartless speech; but the memtiozg ~
the losses, the bereavements. and eglss
loneliness, touched chord in Eeg
own life, and for the first time sfnae
her arrival she felt thoroughly irasgx~-
ested and attracted.
To be continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19
CHAPTER XIV.

Earth is sick
And Heaven is weary of the hollow
words
Which states and kingdoms utter
when they talk
Of truth and justice. Turn to pri-
vate life
And social neighborhood: look we
to ourselves.
A light of duty shines on every day
For all: and yet how few are
warmed or cheered!
The Excursion.
Rilchester was picturesque old
town, with narrow, irregular streets,
gabled houses, curious old courts, and
ancient gateways. A peaceful not
to say sleepy-air pervaded the
whole place; even in the principal
street there was little traffic, and the
few pedestrians walked quietly and
leisurely along, as if hurry and hustle
were a thing unknown to them.
The population was not very great,
and had of late years decreased, SO
that although there was little actual
poverty in the place, certain parts of
the town had most depressing as
pect, the old houses having fallen out
Of repair, and the owners not caring
TO lay out money on them.
These deserted quarters, however,
were some way from the cathedral
and rarely, if ever obtruded them
selves upon the notice of the more
wealthy citizens.
Proximity to the cathedral being
a mark Of station, houses in the Close
were eagerly sought after, and though
! they were mostly very old, draughty
| and ill-built, some people had beer
known to leave much more comfort
able dwellings for their sake. There
were certainly, however, the advan.
tages Of a fine view of the cathedral
and an open, healthy situation, no
to mention one of the great attrac
lions to the inhabitants of Rilchestel
"a irst-rate view Of your neighbors
houses, and the best possible chanc,
of knowing all they did.
For, like all small towns, Riches
ter derived its pleasure, its store O
anecdotes, its daily conversation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Washington, May 13.-Mr. Proatw
has been appointed postmaster All
White Mound, Wis, in place of john
H. Carpenter, resigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, May 10.-Four w'aE
measures were passed by the senate
One provides for carrying on adG2i--
tiOnal work in the adjutant generaE'g
office; the second authorizes the ez1s
listment of a volunteer signal coIIEs-,
twO-thiTds of whose members musa Ea.
expert electricians and telegrapheEsE--
the third is the eO-called immune sJIIK
previously passed by the house, znG8
the fourth is a measure suspendELess.
the existing law so that Additional
hospital stewards may be appointed
The pOstOffice bill, carrying appropET--
ations aggregating more than 500, 0{}fg.--
600, was passed after a debate lastfEaa~
several days. A determined effort yFsGs7
made by Mr.. Butler Cpo., n. CO &Es
cut off the sum appropriated for sEaeA
fast mail service between New York
and Washington to Atlanta and Meg
Orleans and to provide for two cutE--
mittees to investigate postal affairs.
but it was unsuccessful and aEB
amendments except those offered by
the committee on appropriations;
were voted down. After an extendeGg
debate a resolution submitting.
to the legislatures of the various
states an amendment to the constl+-
tuition of the United States, changing.
the date Of the beginning of the-
terms Of president and vice president
and members of congress from March
to May + was adopted. The T0R-
Lowing is tie text Of the proposes
amendment: THE term of office OF Efsaa
president and vice president and Tire
seth congress shall continue until tElde
fourth day of May in the year 1Gsh
at noon; and the fourth day of May
at noon shall thereafter be substE-
tuted for the fourth Of March as the
commencement and termination tsl
the official term Of the president, VICE
president, senators and represents
tives in congress"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

After long debate the senate
passed resolution making the pres
ident's term Of office begin May 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Washington, May IL For more
than three hours the senate discusSeSA
what is known as the railway aria1-
tration bill-a measure designed Gtf'
adjust by means Of voluntary arbitra-
ton the differences that may ar1sEs
between railway officials and their
employees. Mr., Kyle (rep., s.. Dn IN -
charge of the bill, offered a, number n8
amendments which were agreed tO,
In order to meet objections ra1sdd az
the measure Mr.. Ho&r rep, Mass p.
offered an amendment which was aG>-
cepted providing that no Injunction
should be issued which should eoIn-
pei the Iaborer against his will to
carry out any contract for PERSONAL
labor or service. The bill was ss4jH
under discuss On when the senate ad-
journed. =
After refusing by vote of 48 to 81
to consider the senate bill restricting.
immigration, the house took up the
house resolution to submit to tREZ.
states a proposed amendment TO thss
constitution so as to provide for thE
election of senators by direct vote
The amendment as proposed IN tbs.
resolution as reported to the house
left it in the direction of the staten
to elect senators by direct vote 0E
through the legislatures, but ap
amendment by Mr.. Underwood az
Alabama, making the selection by
popular vote mandatory, was adopte8'
and the resolution passed. Mr.. Loud
called up the postoffice appropriation
bill passed by the senate, and upon
his motion the house refused to CON-
asked for a conference.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Washington, May 12.-The senate.
passed the railway arbitration BIG
On the final vote only three senators
were recorded against the bill. ThGg
were: Messrs. Money (Miss.),, RawlimH.
CUtah) and Tillman IS. CO..
In the house an important measure
providing for the organization OF q
special line of coast defense vessels
and the enlistment Of men adequate
to man them was passed. The senate
bill to establish a volunteer signal
corps was passed. The house voted to
insist upon it's Inconvenience in tba>
senate amendment to the bill nuspIEs7-
ing for feeding and arming the CubzsTf
people and the speaker named as COZ
ferees Messrs, Marsh Qll), Griffin
(Wis.) and Cox (Tenn.).
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19
MANY SPANISH WARS
MILITARY RECORD
NATION.
AN ALL BUTENOLESS STRIFE

Bloodshed in the Peninsula and in all
Other Parts of the World-Long
Contests on the Western Continent
Last Possessions Now Slipping
Away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

To be continued.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
ERRORS GAVE BOSTON GAME.
Willis Retired and Nichols Shut Chicago
out Without Hit.

Chicago, June 23.-Costly errors at crit
ical points gave the Champions today g
game after ten innings of close but unin-
teresting play. Willis was retired at the
end of the fifth. Nichols shut Chicago
out without hit. Attendance $500. The
score:
Chicago, 0 0 oil o 0 o.
Boston, 0 0 . 2 3 0 0 0 0 Is
Base hits-Chioago, 8; Boston, H. Err
rors-Chicago, 8; Boston, 8. Batteries
Isbell, sGriffiths and Donahue; Nichols,
Willis and Bergen.
At MISUNDERSTANDING, 8; New York,
At Washington, 8; Louis
vile, 8.
At Cleveland-Brooklyn, 2. Cleveland,
At Cincinnati, IS; Baltimore, 4.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, z; Philadel-
phia, 4.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
At Fall River-Taunton, IL; Fall
River, 5.
At Newport-Newport, o; Pawtucket,
HARVARD WINS BALL GAME.
At neutrality-suspicious. g.; Yale, 4.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
YALE WON FRESHMAN RACE.
Harvard Boys Were Second While Cornell
Was bird.

Harvard Boys Were Second While Cornell
Was T bird.
New London, Conn.,, June 23.-The
freshmen crews of Yale. Harvard and
Cornell rowed one of the best races ever
seen on the Thames this afternoon. Yale
won, but Harvard spurted at the finish
and was so close that only few feet
separated the two crews, while the bow
of the Cornell shell was opposite No. of
tho Harvard crew. 1t was a royal battle,
from start to finish, with Cornell leading
at first, Yale catching her at the one-mile
and Harvard making grand rally and
beating out Cornell at the line. Consid-
ering the weather conditions, with the
wind blowing strong upstream and the
tide also running in that direction, the
time was fast, although the slowest since
1892. Every one of the fresh men oarsmen
came over the line in the best condition.
There was no falling over by any of them,
and it is likely that like Co rnell earlier
in the day, they all could have gone an
other mile without going to pieces. In
fact, the Yale coxswain was so uncertain
of victory that he carried all three crews
well under the bridge, an eighth of a
mile past the finish. The Yale men to-
night were more pleased at Harvard s VIC
tory over Cornell than they were over
both their own, and the first thing the
winning crew asked after they caught
thir breath was how badly Harvard had
whipped the Ithacans.
The race was certainly a surprise to the
more expert oarsnen. even the three lead =.
lug coaches included. No one would be-
lieye that the youngsters would do SO well
and the students of all three colleges are
proud of their Freshmen Fights.
The race started at sos. The official
time was as follows:
Yale, ll,2s s-5; Harvard, 1913 10;
Cornell, 1928 l-5.
The strokes rowed seemed to establish
beyond reasonable contention, that to
Courteney goes the palm. Bob Cook s
taught by Mr.. Lehman, Harvard's Eng
lish coach, and it is tonight predicted
that next year, will witness adaptations
by both Yale and Harvard of strokes
more nearly approaching the purely
American evolution of Cornell's instruc-
tor. The time of the winning crew as
given by the race officials was 93.4s, the
slowest time made in university race
for several years. but this is attributable
to head wind and the fact that Cor
nell was not forced. Yale crossed the
finish line IA seconds behind the cham
pions, while the trailing Harvard eight
rested on their oars 33 seconds later.
Before the crews left for their homes
tonight the Yale men chose Fred W.Allen
of Walpole, Mass. captain of the '99 crew.
f. L. Higginson who was elected cap
tain of Harvard's 800 crew.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
THEORY VERSUS PRACTICE.
Or, There Are Occasions When Politeness
Counts For Nothing.

Or, There Are Occasions When Politeness
Counts For Nothing.
He was country telegraph operator,
young but ambitious, and had become en-
Unused over reading book entitled "Po-
likeness as a Guide to Success"
He had reached that portion where 10
was related how old Bonds, the million
aire, had laid the foundation for his i'm
mense wealth by an act of politeness when
an old woman tapped On the counter.
Putting the book hastily aside the young
operator, with the career of old Bonds in
his minds eye, hastened to obey the sum-
mons
Young man, if sent a message now,
when will it get thereP" asked the old
woman.
Where Is it going, MADAME
weil' 1t Is going to Aunt Jane, II you
mus1 knowP' snapped the old woman.
ies IN, and where does Aunt Jane
lqef asked the operator, resolving to be
polite at all hazard.
wen, never saw such impudenoe! I
suppose you'll be wanting to know If Aunt
Jane Is married next. Well, she il. if that
is any satisfaction to you. She has three
children, wears glasses, belongs to the
church and expects to make jam next
week. Is there anything else that you
wish to know, young man?''
"Yes'm," said the operator desperately,
at would like to know where Aunt Jane
lives.''
"Well, I neverl Why, you miserable
little upstart I've mind to come over
there and spank you'll What's that, young
man9 Swearing? shall see that you are
reported at onceP'
The door banged and the operator went
YEARLY back to his seat and, picking up
the book he had been reading, threw ID
into the stove.
Fifteen minutes later when an old man
came in and wanted to know when the
$3.50 train left the operator heaved the
contents of the coal souttle at him and i'm
mediately wired in his resignation. De-
troit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Weather Observation.
About Ro0Ixs.

The ideal house has books all over it,,
and yet it is best for the books themselves
that they have an apartment truly their
own. Many people who feel that they can
not afford a library" would be astonished
IT they realized how easily one might be
arranged. One of the most charming
bookrooms of which I know is merely a
small chamber with a pretty view from
two windows and snug corner fireplace,
AT small expense deal shelves were run
entirely around the wall space and fitted
with roller blinds which may be drawn
down in front of the books at night or in
the daytime when cleaning is going ons--
Boston HomeIJournal
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
There is more Catarrh in this section of the

There is more Catarrh In this section of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
uounced it a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment pronounced i inourable Sci,
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
BY F. j, Cheney & Co., Toledo, ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. It Is taken
fui. 1t acts directly on the blood and mueous
surfaces OF the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case 1t fails to cure Send for
cifcuia'' anu F. J. CH EMEyA q TS .,oa
Halls Family Pills are the hest
Sold by Druggists. T5c
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Swedish Philosophy.

Too many people try to ron to govern
ment who var naver elected president.
Naver look at price mark on Wedding
present. Els poorly sure to make yo' feel
bat.
Cute many TENS to Wedding dress es
married.
Eff fallers liver es out of order es
poorly hard to max hem tank des country
es ronnin lax ct used to.
Faller vat knows hes own besness ed
batter faller to git advice as Won vat knows
everybody else's besness.
Ven faller get lazy, haze generally GO to
warm Prince Albert coat, because ct cover
oop quite many patches. Denver Times.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Has Its DISADVANTAGES.

husband is entirely cured Of his rheuma-
tismP" said doctor recently to fashion
able lady of Germantown.
eyes, suppose I ought to be-" an.
swered the lady, "but from now on we
will have to guess at the weather or buy a
barometer if his bones quit aching before
q damp spell. "-Philadelphia Call,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
The Process of Elimination.

"What makes you think you would sue
oeed in my business?'' asked the merchant
of the man who was willing to accept
salary.
~ am philosopher" was the answer.
"I firmly believe that nothing was made
IN vain. Therefore I must be good for
something, and your business Is about the
only thing haven't experimental in. -
Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24

CHAPTER /.
Boy-Little girl, your too sweet for
anything. What's your name?
Girl-May Wood.
CHAPTER II.
Same Boy somewhat older)-Miss May,
have I your permission to call? Where Is
your home? >,
Same Girl (somewhat straightforward
CHAPTER III.
Same Boy colder still)-If should say,
"May, dearest May, will you marry me,
May?''-then what?
Same Girl lin whisper)-May would!
THE END.
Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
BOWD0Iy And THE WAR.
Tho Topics of the Speakers at the
Commencement Dinner.
IMPORTANT ACTION ABOUT THE
MEDICAL SCHOOL.

The Trustees and overseers Fix the Terms
nm which 1t May Be Removed to Port
,.nd-Commencement Exercises of the
Glass of 1S9S-Governor Powers, Judge
Webb, Chief Justice Peters and Others
the Speakers at the Dinner-The Clos
ing Day of Successful Commence
men
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
THE MODERN BEAUTY

thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of a laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Sydru of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Her Gentle Hint.

Mr.. Bilkins-Say, Maria, what have
you got that old photograph Of me out on
the Inantel for9 Heavens adj earth That
don't look anything at all like ms now.
Mrs. Bilkins-I know it, Henry, but I
ran across it up in the attic yesterday and
thought I'd like to have it around where
l could see once in awhile what you used
to look like when you smiled.-Chicago
News.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Miss Lucy Leighton


Music, Miss Lucy leighton
Debate-Resolved: That it is wicked to
study Sunday. Affirmative, Messrs.
Harriet Walker, Amy Smith and E.
l.. Hooper. Negative, Miss Eva Ma
son, Messrs. VIM. Wallace and John
Merrill.
Music, Miss Glover
heading, H. r. Coolidge
Music, Miss Marcia Libby
Recitation, Frank K. ODER
Vocal Solo, Miss Iora Hamilton
The senior and junior classes have held
several business meetings recently and
both are engaged in rehearsing their parts
for commencement under Miss Stafford g
direction. The seniors have elected Miss
Louise Fernald Of Deering as permanent
secretary, and early in the fall will
start ae1ass The class recently voted
to purchase an oak hall stand for Her.
sey hall as q present to the seminary.
The seniors have accepted the invita-
ton of the class of '97 for an excursion
Friday of CONNIE ncement week, probably
up the Songo.
The insurance adjusters have settled
the loss on the property owned by the
estate of the late Edward Newman.
Spring street, Woodfords. which was the
scene of the fire last week. This appraisal
Was as follows: Stable, $500; carriage
house, $500; house. $1o73. The appraisers
were Joseph Hutchins and Myron E.
Moore of Deering, and Spencer Rogers
OF Portland, each of whom are oontrac.
tors and builders.
The graduating exercises of the Kind
ergarten, South street. Woodfords, will
be held this morning at $50 O'Clock. at
the rooms in the home of Mrs. Furlong.
A cordial invitation is extended the
public to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Nothing to Pawn.

Ned-I don't see how am going to get
through the summer.
Ted-What's the matter?
Ned-Some thief got into the house last
night and stole all my winter Clothes
Up to Date.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24

The officials Of the race were: Referee
VIM. A. Meikleham, Columbia; Judges
on referees boat, Rudolph G. lehman
of Harvard, Walter Camp of Yale, and
Benz Ide Wheeler of Cornell; timekeepers.
James Storrow OF Harvard. Geo. Ii. Adee
of Yale and Charles S. Frances of Cor
nell; judges at finish, J. F. Perkins
of Harvard, Richard Schewpp of Yale
and Henry Rowland of Cornell.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24

At a meeting of the Republican distr ct
committee, held yesterday, the date of
the district convention was fixed. The
convention will be held in Portland at
10 O'Clock, Tuesday, August 2.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday. June 20, 1898.
AT11 O'CLOCK A. NJ,


for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Governor to be supported at the September
election, and transacting any other business
that may properly come before it.
The voters of Maine, without regard to
past political differences, who are in favor of
sustaining President Mckinley and his admin
istration in the conduct of the war with Spain F.;
WHO are in favor OF sustaining the present wise
and economical administration of our State
affairs, are cordially invited to join with the
Republicans in choosing delegates to this con-
vention.
The basis OF representation will be as for
lows: Each city, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each rs votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor
in 1896, an additional delegate and for frac-
tiOn OF 40 votes in excess of rs votes. further
additional delegate. Vacancies in the delega-
ton of any city, town or plantation can only
be filed by resident of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The state committee will be in session
in the city council rooms of City Hall, at 8
O'Clock on the morning of the convention. for
he purpose of receiving the credentials of dele
ga.es. Delegates, in order to be eligible to
participate In the convention, must be elected
subsequent to the date of the call for this con-
vention.
Per order, Republican State Convention.
J. H. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Me-, April Is. 1898
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, June 23-The local weather
bureau office records as to the weather
are as follows:
s a. m.--Barometer, 80. 076; thermome.
ter, 81; dew point, 81; humidity, 49,;
wind, N; velocity, 6; weather, clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 90. 1928, thermome-
ter, 81; dew point, 51 humidity, &C.:
wind, SW; velocity IL; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 81; maximum,
thermometer, 20; minimum therm ometer,
o.; maximum velocity of wind, ~ NV;
total precipitation. o..
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, June %. taken at
p. m. meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind
state of weather: 81 ~.
Boston, 68, SW, clear; New York, 6e,
s, clear; Philadelphia, 70, SW, clear
Washington, ~, S, clear; Albany, 70, S,
clear; Buffalo, IS, SW, cloudy; Detroit,
a. S. clear; Chicago, 76, S, partly cloudy
ST. Paul, So, s, clear; Huron, OAK, so,
s, clear; Bismarck, u, NE, cloudy
Jacksonville, so, K, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
A CLASS REUNION.

. THE members Of the class of 1858, Bow
doin college, who held reunion at Bruins
wick yesterday, were entertained last
night at the residence of Gen. Francis
Fessenden on Deering street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
His Mask.

Maud-They say little Flimsy paints
and powders like stage beauty.
Mabel-Yes. He asked me to recon-
mend something in the military line for
him to wear at the club masquerade.
"What did you suggest?'
ga powder monkey. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Why He DELAYED.

City Merchant Ito newly engaged porter
from rural district)-Light the gas, Prince.
Give minutes later angrily) Why don't
you turn on the gasf
Prince-I is, boss, and jes' awaitin fur
de wick to come upl-New York Truth.