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in power robustness reasons, could vote
the combination with confidence, knowing
that the tail does not wag the head, and all
would be serene and profitable.
The attitude OF the person whose popu-
larity is considered in the light of political
convenience, to be used to patch dam
aged slate, is not quite clear. If the Presi-
dent is in robust health, IL the action of his
heart has not been seriously affected by
Eaganism, Sampsonism, Algerism, and Car
terism, and il he is not smoking too much,
it is hard TO believe that Mr.. Roosevelt
would care TO hide the light Of his 1904
prospects under the bushel of the Vice Presi-
deney. If things are otherwise, it might
be a good thing.
We place too much reliance on the phys
ical toughness, combined with the easy and
rebounding consciences Of the President to
think that any skeleton at the feast would
ever get a chance at his shoes; and we do
not believe his friend from the Empire
State is going to take any risks. If we are
right in this opinion, Roosevelt is out Of
the running and the field is open.
II is an old and sound principle in Re-
publican campaign tactics. that the nomi-
nee for President must be a man who can
command a following, while his '.segundo"
should be one who can buy any votes need
ed to make up shortage. As generally
reported, Mr. Hobart viii have had four
years run for his money and will feel glad
to retire. With his personality and that of
the dashing colonel eliminated from the
problem where shall we turn for fit run
ming mate for the coming candidate?
Hanna might like the job but would be
unavailable For the same reason able
and well-equipped men like John D. Rock
efeller, Henry o. Hayemeyer, J. P. Morgan,
and Russell Sage are not to be thought OF.
The choice is painfully narrowed by the
necessity of getting the greatest amount
of loose money with the least aggregation
of obnoxious reputation for plutoeracy.
In this dilemma we will make bold to
suggest that there is a wise, successful and
self-made man who would exactly fit the
emergency! He is a person of high legal
and financial requirements, and, in an un-
obrusive way has been connected with
the inside counsels and commercialities Of
the Administration from its birth. True
he is an Ohio man, and it would violate
the law to take two candidates from the
same State But where a party has regu-
larly practiced swallowing camels, what
would be the use in straining al a gnat?
In brief, we fancy that the Vice Presi-
Dental candidate Hanna and the syndicate
ought TO take up is Brother Abner! He
can pay the freight. He is said to have
been likened unto Jobs turkey in the mat
ter of pecuniosity before the Spanish war,
but since that time he has Contracted hab-
its OF thrift and economy which are said
to haye made him a millionaire. His
weII-known Iiberality and his undoubted
ability to fill the cheek, II not the bill.
ought to recommend him warmly to those
who hold candidatures as in the hollows of
their hands.
What rally of the faithful there would
be to the 1900 banner of 'W. A. Nc
Kinley!"
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OGs.
frrom the philadeIphia North American.l }

From the Philadelphia North American.)
While General Otis remains in command the
word official will stamp every despatch from
Manila as untrustworthy. And as a soldier he
is as little to be relied on as in his capacity as
a reporter II is not to be believed that the
President who has determined upon aggressive
and relentless war until the Filipinos are subju-
gated. will confide the management of the next
campaign to a military failure like Otis, who ey-
identity deems his duties a news-garbling poll
tician as OF at least equal importance to his di-
rection OF the army's operations. He has dis
credited himself utterly, and every day that he
remains in power tends TO discredit the Admins
tration.
Retire Otis, Mr. Mckinley and send in his
place an officer who prefers victories in the field
TO victories won at the censored end OF a cable.
The times., 1899-09-12
Is France Ready for War:
From the Philadelphia Times)

CFrom the Philadelphia tlmes-)
Is France prepared for war row? She may be-
she ought TO be-but the presumption is strong
that she is not Continually changing her gov
crnment. with the portfolio OF war as a legacy
for incompetency, with all her departments in the
hands OF men unfit for positions OF public trust,
with jobbery and corruption the foundation stones
of her military system, and with all her most
cherished institutions oneycombed with venality,
the Republic has been badly served indeed, and
probably is today as helpless against foreign foe
as when Thiers and Gambetta and MaeMahan were
bringing forth order from tie chaos OF the erum-
bled Empire and the ruIians of the Commune
were bespattering the streets Of Paris with the
life bood OF the best citizens of France.
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Dates for party Conventions.
{From the Houston Post.)

fFrom the Houston Post)
The public sentiment OF the country, Repub-
lcan as we'll as Democratic, is growing against
long Presidential campaigns. They disturb bust
ness unnecessarily and are too heavy a tax upon
both The physical and financial resources OF the
parties themselves.
In The case Of the Democratic party there Is an
additional reason for postponing next year, TO a
comparat .vciy late date the national convention
The longer lhe present policies and conduct of
The MeKi7:feg administration prevail the greater
the popuier protest against them. McKinleyism
Is ..harnaeHiziag' the Democracy faster than all
ether agencfesAnnd it is needless to state to an
intelligent. public that Democratic leaders fully
APPRECIATE this fact!
The times., 1899-09-12

Yellow fever news is not particularly
encouraging. There is a suspicious look
about the reports from Havana, and the
situation at Key West does not show any
marked Improvement. On the American
mainland, however, conditions seem to be
favorable. The disease has disappeared
at Hampton. and does not appear to be
spreading disastrousiy in the Gulf States
There is yet time, however, for a serious
epidemic before frost.
The times., 1899-09-12
Dust Storms in T.,,s
From the Galveston News.)


There have been some great crops raised in the
country this year, but none Of them surpasses
the crop of dust which many Texas cities and
towns have been reapiHg for a week past. While
it has almost put the eyes Of the people out, it
has opened said eyes to the fact that more
abundant and reliable supplies of water must be
discovered and tapped without delay if these
cities and towns TO live and grow. This is a
piain, blunt statement that cannot be met with
ANYTHING but the water The discussion as TO
the very best method of securing water will
doubtless stop with the first sprinkle OF rain, but
one shower cannot settle this important question
1t has to be met by reliable provision for an ade-
ouate supply. The demand is imperative. The
growth, health and life of many Texas cities
and towns are at stake.
The times., 1899-09-12
Cnlored Soldiers.

(Fron the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
No more brave and faithful soldiers have ever
served Uncle Sam than have the men of the Ninth
and Tenth Cavalry and Twenty fourth and Twen-
y-ffth Infantry, the eolored regiments of the
Regular Army, while their discipline has always
been OF the best and the percentage OF desertions
among them has been the lowest OF all the regi-
,nents OF the Army since their organization, more
than geheratioa ago With good officers there
is no reason Shy the colored volunteers
should not equal their brethren in the Regulars.
The times., 1899-09-12
vy,,o, wouIa Hop,eD.

(FrOm the ST Paul Floneer Pftss-J
Let Great Britain give up her suzerainty over
the Transyaal, as the price OF few partial and
limited extensions OF the franchise TO the Tit
landers, and not merely Germany, but Russia also,
would be at liberty 10 contract offensive and
defensive alliance with the Boers Gordon o.
Russian forts could be established across the
country, and the now pleasing prospect of thu
early establishment of free, civilized govern
ment, stretching from the Cape OF Good Hopt
to Cairo, would dissolve into nothingness-
The times., 1899-09-12
Ii MAY Hanpen.

IFrOh tIt IhuIHHApUHs NtWs.J
How would ii do for the world to show its
feeling in regard to the Dreyius verdict by boy
cotting the Paris Exposition2 If the French
ton should lose great part of the millions it
has put into the exposition, there would be no
tears shed outside OF France. And in other
way. perhaps, is the Frenchman sensitive as
in his money affairs. 1t has been said that but
for the approaching exposition there would al
ready have been revolution the Dreyfus
case But, commercial 10 the backbone, the peo
pie have controlled their excitement, lest finan
cial loss should result. Few people besides
Frenchmen would be sorry now if such 4 loss
should come. There is a general feeling that
France has been weighed in the balance OF ma
tions and found wanting.
The times., 1899-09-12
GUATEMALA'S FINANCES.
Great Government Loan Said tt
HIVE Been Arranged

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IA letter
from Guatemala City, dated August 1t,
says that -four OF the banks CT that city
have entered into arrangements whereby
they viii loan to the Government $2,500,-
coo; deliveries to be made in monthly in
stailments of $2e0,0 600 each. The Govern
ment, 1t is said. has offered tangible guar
antees. This will at least temporarily ease
the national exchequer. The banks are au-
thorized to issue an addition TO their paper
currency equivalent to the sum in question
Exchange has reach the extraordinary fig
ure OF $50 per cent premium, and remained
in that neighborhood for about ten DAYS.
but now it has fallen about 80 per cent
Silver is offered at $50 per cent premium
over paper.
The times., 1899-09-12

Robert P. Porter's annexationist Cubans
have excited the alarm of Gen. Carlos
Garcia, who denounces them as offensive
partisans and Spaniards. He need not
worry himself, The American people will
keep faith, and, although ''it may be for
years and it may be for never" after the
Cubans quit quarreiing among themselves
and show their capacity to establish sta
bic government, under the protection or
suzerainty of the United States, they will
be permitted to go ahead. But they need
not be impatient. 1t will be quite a long
time before they are likely to be in a
position to meet the requirements contem-
plated in the endearing term, stable gov
ernment"
The times., 1899-09-12
In Utah.
Fram the Pittsburg Ncws.l

(From the Pittsburg Ncws.)
Polvgamy has been restored practically II is
as free as in the best days OF Brigham Young
and it viii remain 50 until there is a majority
in the State against it. or until it has been
destroyed by the force Of education. The attempt
to reach it through the representation Of Utah
in Congress Is useless, for if Roberts should be
excluded from his scar, Of which there is small
probability another mar with cnly one WIFE
but a firm believer in the right 10 have more,
will be elected in his place, and nothing viii
be gained So far as polygany IS concerned, an
irreparable mistake was made in admitting Ulab
to the Uuicn
The times., 1899-09-12
The verdict and the Exposition.

(From the Philadelphia Record.)
There is no doubt, however, that this event and
its anticipated consequences viii have very
serious effect the Paris Exposition. Apart
from the universal Indignation which the convic
tion of Dreyfus has aroused, exhibitors CT every
nation will be reluctant TO expose their property
10 mob violence. Tourists who value their lives
will at the same time be apt TO give Paris wide
berth so long as that city shall remain in revo.
iutionary feTment.
The times., 1899-09-12
Legislators of the Future
(From the Chicago Tribune.)

NItVIN IN N'3'N''sV @--''11'--I
Indignant RcpTesentative-Mr. Speaker
The Speaker-Thc gentleman from Oompah.
Indignant Representative am informed, sir
that the high-minded and iIlustrisus statesman
the Hon. Squatm0re Highorn. has Just bcen
found guilty. by hase and periured Jury. Of
the crime OF highway robbery, and sentenced %
the pententiary for a term Of twenty years
therefore move you, sir. that in yinsicatian Of
this great man. and TO show our continued con
fdenee in him. declare It to be the sense
OF this body that joint sess;sR Of both houses
Of the legislature be now held for the parpose OF
electing him by aeelamstioR 10 the efiice o.
United States SeRat0ri
(Wild oheering).
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A Comment

The Springfield Republican. which has more
old women among its male subscribers than any
other newspaper in New England has turned its
attention for the moment from the question of
Imperialism to that of domestic service and de-
voted its leading editorial Tuesday to a dis
cussion Of the employment of men for houseworl1
The Republican knows what viii interest its
readers
The times., 1899-09-12
Young Men in Demand.
(From the Pittsburg Dispatch-l

The grey-haired man is being pushed to the
wall everywhere. During discussion in a Lon
don board OF works one of the members stated
that ne had been assured by local dye-seller
that the enormous majority Of his customers
were workmen who dyed their hair to secure
employment. and retain it when obtained.
The times., 1899-09-12

While there is still some official talk of
peace in South Africa, the preparations
and movements of troops on both sides
for at any moment. The Beers are dis
tributing arms, mobilizing artillery On the
frontier, and acting in anything but con-
cilatory manner. To an outsider 1t does
not seem possible that war can be averted.
The times., 1899-09-12

The villain Esterhazy is of the opinion
that Merciers testimony brought convic-
ticn to the judges of Dreyfus. 1t is pity
he is not right 1t ought to have brought
not only conviction but life Imprisonment
to the five of them.
The times., 1899-09-12

Yesterday evenings dispatches from
Paris stated that typhoid fever had broken
Chabrol. The defiant agitator is evidently
a man of resources. Having failed to cause
an emeute, he will now see what he can
do in the way of starting an epidemic
The times., 1899-09-12

In case the Administration is unwilling
to stretch point and permit the Chinese
members of Dewey's crew to land and
participate in the New York celebration,
what does Mr.. Mckinley suppose the
world will think of us? Here are thirty
men who worked as hard and devotedly
as any other thirty on the squadron to
promote the victory at Cavite! Their
service has been commended in general
orders and reports to the Navy Depart
ment. 1t would simply be hoggish to COM
pei these humble heroes to remain on board
while their more fortunte, Kanaka, Afri-
can, Lascar, Singalese, and Japanese COM
rades are permitted to march in process
sion and be feasted at the Waldorf Astoria.
The times., 1899-09-12

capable of locally Independent self f-govern-
ment, in tie limited sense that the people
OF Ohio and Michigan have shown them
selves capable of the same, then nobody
OF intelligence in the United States viii
wish to withhold from them that boon. But
the question,of fact as to their preparedness
will have to be settled by Congress, and we
have no idea that It will become an i'm
minent one for several generations.
The times., 1899-09-12

Communications intended for publication IN
THE TINES must be tersely and plainly written
and rrnss in All cases be accompanied by the
tamc and address OF the writer. Rejected COM
nunications Eiil not be preserved and only man.
uscripts Of obvious importance VIII be returned
10 their authors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
OLD TIME MEMORIES
TYLER'S DAUGHTER ON A VISIT
TO BALTIMORE.
MISTRESS OF WHITE HOUSE
Now Lives in Washington and Full of
Interesting Reminiscences-Wa in
Paris After Louis Napoleon's Coup
and Entertained Prince de Joinyille
"A Typical Gentlewoman.

Mrs. Letia Tyler Semple OF Washing
ton, daughter Of President Tyler, who
is now visiting her cousin, Mrs. Earle,
the wife of DR.. Samuel T. Earle, in Bal
timore, says the Sun of that city, was
the mistress of the white house during
her fathers administration, more than
half a century ago. At the close of her
fathers term of office Mrs. Semple went
abroad, where she had the entree into
many foreign courts. Both in this
country and abroad she was witness
of the stirring events and marvellous
changes which have since passed into
history.
When she was just young girl the
first railroad train was run in this
country Later on, during matureT
years, she was present at the compile
ton of the first telegraph line between
Baltimore and Washington. This was
during President Tyler's administra-
ton, and after the preliminary mes
sage had been sent President Tyler
was asked to send a message. He
asked who was at the Baltimore end
of the line, and was informed that it
was Chief Justice fancy. Then he pre-
sented his compliments to the chief
Justice. who made polite response.
Mrs. Semple is a typical gentleWo-
man. sweet and refined Her face is
strong and full of character, but is Civ
| en- a gentle expression by the soft
white curls which cluster around the
/ temples. Her recollection of the inter
| esting experiences of her eventful life
| is as clear as though they occurred last
week. As she invests the simplest
narration with charm which makes
it seem like a BIT of fiction from The
realm of the things that happened
| in the story-book-once upon time
rather than actual occurrences.
She described yesterday her expert
ences on the occasion Of the launching
/ of the Allegheny, the first iron shiI
propelled by steam in the American
navy. The vessel was built at Pitts
burg above the Monongahela bridge
Every scrap of iron, the timber, the
sails and cordage used on the vesse
came from the region in honor Of
which the vessel was named.
why wasn't the vessel built at some
seaport" Mrs. Semple was asked. ''Ir
those days" she answered, "the only
people who believed that we ought tt
have navy were the people along tn
eastern coast, and they wanted ships
for the protection of the Atlantic coast
The Pacific coast, you know, did no
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21

a high rounded crown and a somewhat
eurled brim. Black will be the pre-
vailing color. The gray felt Alpine hat,
| with white ribbon band, and the very
picturesque sombrero of gray, with a
twisted scarf in bright colors, around
the crown, will doubtless be seen and
worn by many. These hats, after the
fashionable season has begun, will
find their place in the country.
For semi-evening dress and dinner
coat one halter has made a black AL
pine soft felt hat, with brim and lin
ing of black ribbed silk. This is not
only very smart, but it solves the still
debated question OF the propriety Of
wearing top or opera hat with a
dinner coat. This latter is somewhat
the fashion in London and Paris, but is
against the principles of good dressing,
which have always taught that top hats
and short coats make a ridiculous COM
bination. These black Alpine hats
cost Sc.
Cut of Waistcoats.
LII SCACI 81 IuS III SfdIIluS changes
will be in the cut of waistcoats for
morning and afternoon, as we'll as for
evening. These are much higher. The
single breasted waistcoat is again COM
ing in favor. and the 1amboyant
Dreastplate will go out of fashion. In
London some of the single breasted
waistcoats have gilt and enameled but
FThncn RI ho
coat and dark striped trousers.
Single breasted white waistcoats are
not out of place with black frock coats.
The colored shirt, which should be
worn in the morning with business
suits, is still barred and striped. Blues
and pinks are the favorite shades.
A white shade with narrow black
stripes running up and down is quite
smart.
The frock coat is bit long at the
back, double breasted, fits snugly to
the figure, with a visible long waist
and tighter sleeves. 1t is faced with
silk to the lapels, and is made of vi
cuna and unfinished worsted and other
black coatings. Some of the English
coats have ribbon bindings, making
the coat bit conspicuous.
The materials for business suits are
of Scotch and homespun. The prevail
ing shade is gray with mixtures. A
few shepherds plaid clothes are also
being worn, and are becoming to men
who are not too stout. The seasons
ic aly 60
single breasted. The trousers are lit
tie loose from the upper part of the leg.
A few men have black silk braid on
their dress trousers. This is the Lon
don fad which has never taken we'll in
this country. For mild weather some
very smart suits are made of brown
checked materials, but as rule brown
holds second place, gray being the ia
vOrite.
The overcoat for afternoon wear
when the Raglan is not considered
will be the Chesterfield 1t is silk
lined with fly front, single breasted,
with double stitching along the edges.
Oxford grays are the most popular
shades. Black and mixtures will also
be worn, but the blue Melton overYoat
is not as smart, and will not be the ia
vorite. The Chesterfield overcoat will
have two large pockets over the hips,
with flaps, no outside breast pocket,
and velvet collar 1t is made rather
loose around the shoulders and collar
and loose over the chest, and it comes
down just below the knees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-12-21
THE LII FELLER'S LETTER.
I'm jus a lii Teller, an
take my pen in hand
To write to Mr.. Santa Claus,

I'm jus lii Teller, an
l take my pen in hand
To write to Mr.. Santa Claus,
Sos he will Understand
JUS what I'd like to have him bring
When Trismus mornin' comes!
I'd like to have some soljums, an
A bestest lot of drums
AT any iii Teller has,
An men I'd like a COW,
An nen a lii WOOL dog
AT banks an says, Bow bowl"
Oh! | fordot; escuse me, please,
Dear Mr.. Santa Claus!
My mamma said l mustn't asst
For more'n one gift, 'tause
My mamma says it faint not right
For tiny lii boys
To get a whole drate, drate big lot
Of presentses an toys,-
Amt mammas awful 'ticular?
Don't seey why 'ey should care,
When you JUS give out lots an men
Has lots and lots to spare?
Well, if | JUS must asst for one
l dess I'll take a sheep,
A white one, if you please, an men
An nen-Td like to keep
AT iii sheep, but, 'en, l dess
I'd ruther have some blocks
Wifi picters.-no, l think III take
A lii goose at squaks.
A Ill goose is nice, but zen
I'd ruther have a gum
Say! amt it re'fful hard on boys
AT JUS can asst fer one?
Well, if l jus must asst fer one
l dess I'll take a ark,
Wis lioneses an taggers!-say.
Could you get me a park?
| A lii park wifi benches, an
Oh. now l know! I'll take
A horse at has wagon an
A tail at it can shake!
But horses tails is easy broked;
Id ruther have some fun
| Out on a sled!-it's awful hard
To on'y asst fer onei
Well, if JUS must asst fer one
l dess I'll take book;
But books is on'y good fer once,
I'd ruther if you'd look
An see if you can find a sword,
Ats big an sharp--an' nen
An nen-I dess Id ruther have
A lot of sailor men,
But sailor men is awful bad
An sometimes, too, 'ey swearsi
A fire menjine's bully good
Have you got any bears?
P. S. | ony asst fer one,
JUS as my mamma said,
But, en-, if you are tired an
'Ere's no room in your sled
, I'll let you leave the other things
: Wifi me-you needn't fear!
: I'll keep 'em splendid for you till
: You come around next year.
'Tause mammas don't get cross
what
Old Santa Claus has done,
Escept when lii fellers goes
An asts fer more'n one!