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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

Washington, March 5.-Vice Presi-
dent Hobart declared the senate of the
55th congress adjourned sine die at 8
minutes after II o'clock yesterday.
When the doors opened there were
seen but a handful of tired, haggard-
looking senators who were waiting for
final reports from the conferees on two
bills yet in dispute. Finally Mr.. Hale
appeared with both. The deficiency
bill was quickly passed then came the
final closing fight on the naval bill and
the price of armorplate and for an ar
over. President Mckinley and the en-
tire cabinet had come to the capitol
and were in the presidents room back
of the senate chamber The various
bills were hurried for signature FL
nally, the last bill having received the
presidents approval everything was
ready for the close The resolution
thanking Vice President Hobart and
President Pro Tenn Frye were adopted.
Hobart responded in an appropriate
address and the senate came quietly to
an end.
Washington, March 5.-Wearily the
house sat through the silent watches
of Friday night, recessing from time to
time while waiting the conference re-
ports upon the appropriation bills.
The final agreement on the river and
harbOr bill containing a compromise
on the Nicaraguan canal of $1,000
600 for surveys was secured at about
$3.50 a. M; the sundry civil bill, in
which the house forced the senate to
surrender the provision for a Pacific
cable, about 6; the district of Columbia
with a provision for sectarian institu-
lions eliminated, about 7: the deficien-
cy at $50, and the final conference re-
port on the naval bill about $50 a. m.
The important bushes of the house
was nearly completed when the house
recessed for an hour at $50. After
all bills had been passed there followed
the usual resolutions That offered by
Mr.. Bailey (dem. Tex) thanking
Speaker Reed and the remarks of the
minority leader were of a character to
lend dramatic turn to the proceed
ings. The action of the house and the
speakers reply aroused the house spec
tatOrs to enthusiasm. After adjourn
ment the members and visitors joined
in singing patriotic airs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
A Christmas Tree Feature.

Dancing Christmas fairies always en-
nance the children's delight in the
Christmas tree and, once made, can be
used year after year. Buy up a dozen
or more of 5 and 10 cent dolls, and to
add to the variety have among the
number some japanese and colored
dolls. Dress these to represent fairies
IN bright hues Of spangled gauze, tar
latan or tissue paper and literally
sprinkle their hair and garments with
diamond dust powder. Each doll should
be provided with a dainty pair Of fairy
wings made from spangled tissue pa
per and fastened to the body by means
Of concealed wires. These wires should
be coiled to obtain motion In the wings,
and nothing better can be used than
the fine spiral coils that come out of
wornout wire stitched brooms. The
least motion win set this spiral to
quivering, causing the wings to move
rs If in flight. In like manner use the
spiral wire to attach the dolls In hover.
ing positions over and around the tree.
The effect Is magical. Every footstep
causes jar enough to start the dolls
dancing and circling above and around
the tree, as II the invisible fairies or
the air had come down to join the
Christmas glee.-Woman's Home Com
panion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
This Hen Had Sense,

My sister lived on a farm in Wood
bury, Conn.,, and raised a great many
fowls. One hen turkey was very I'M
fortunate with her broods, losing them
by taking them into the tall grass some
distance away. She was an excellent
mother, but lacked judgment. She
mourned sincerely for them and for
comfort would coax the broods of the
other turkeys and hens to follow her.
One morning about o'clock my sis
ter was awakened by pecking at her
face. Springing up. she found hen
on the bed. 1t was the mother Of a
young brood Of chickens. She ponder
ed moment and then said to her hus-
band. 81 believe that old turkey is call
ing Biddy's chickens away"
Going to the door, the hen in ad-
vence, there indeed was the childless
fowl clucking to the chickens, which
were toddling along after her. The
mother hen had given the alarm, but
the mystery was how she had gained
an entrance to the house.
Upon looking about 1t was found that
a window had been left open In an up
per hall. just below which was shed.
1t was not very high, but the anxious
mother had flown upon the shed and
from there to the window, then, going
down the stairs. which opened into the
kitchen, the door Of which was open.
had gone across the room into the bed
room and awakened my sister. She
rescued the truant brood, gave the old
turkey sound scolding and restored
them to their affectionate and natural
parent. And hens are accused of being
the most stupid Of misunderstanding
| field Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to starch Collars.

laundry strach into paste with cold
water. Then shred a teaspoonful of
white soap and dissolve in a little
warm water. Mix a teaspoonful Of
powdered borax In a little warm wa
ter till dissolved. Stir all together
till It froths. To starch collars wiring
only a few at time from the blue
water Well rub them in the starch
and wiring out. Stir up the starch
each time from the bottom. as 1t will
settle quickly. Rub the collars with
q clean rag before ironing and use the
heel only of the polishing iron.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
Giblet Dressing.

To make a giblet dressing for roast
turkey put the gibiets and neck In a
saucepan with cold water and add an
onion, salt and pepper and slice of
dry bread that has been MADE very
brown in the oven. Boil until the glib
let's are done. Then strain and stock.
Chop the giblets fine and put them
and the stock back into the saucepan,
dredge with little -four and add the
brown gravy from the bottom Of the
pan In which the fowl was cooked aft
er skimming Off the fat. Serve in a hot
gravy boat-Selected
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
san to Faith,s dirining eve

Still to Faiths divining eye
Lustrous forms the expanse I'LL,
And to Loves quick ear the sky
Throbs with heavenly music still.
While the ages come and go
Hymns Of praise unceasing rise,
and with songs by saints below
Angels join their symphonies.
Glory still to God Is given.
Peace on earth is still made known,
And the Heir Of earth and heaven
Claims the kingdoms for His own.
Christmas joyfully returns
On the wings Of this new morn.
Gratefully our spirit yearns.
worshiping the Christ once bornl
.-Dawson Burns In Illustrated London News
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
CHRISTMAS LONG AGO.
The Banquet In Old England Was m
Event Of Great Ceremony.

The Banquet In Old England Was an
Event Of Great Ceremony.
The Christmas banquet Of mediae-
val times was a very brilliant affair.
followed by spectacular performances,
particularly at court, where process
sions, dancing and the acting Of allie.
gories were favorite amusements. Be-
sides the representations, the ballet
frequently acted some simple story. A
favorite allegory represented Prone.
Gheus stealing the spark from heaven
and making his escape, Vulcan and
Venus forging the bolts of Jove, the
fall of Phaeton, the love of Semele
and it's fatal catastrophe, and Love
and Beauty setting the universe Old
Gre with their united power.
From the time of Henry VIII until
nearly the close Of the seventeenth GEN.
fury boar's head was favorite dish on
christmas day. This was an event Of
great pomp and ceremony. After the
guests had assembled around the fes-
i've board the procession of retainers
appeared. Then
By old blue coated serving man;
Then the grim boar's head frowned on high,
81 Crested with bays and rosemary.
While round the merry wassail bowl
Garnished with ribbons blithe did trowl
At Queens college, Oxford, the
bringing in Of the boar's head was at.
tended with professional honors. The
bOar's head was carried in by the
strongest Of the guardsmen, singing q
merry stave.
The turkey as a Christmas dish was
introduced into England in the six
teenth century and is therefore Of less
antiquity than the huge sirloin Of beef
o. the mince pie. Mince pies were first
shaped like a manger, as were the
Yule cakes given out by the bakers to
their customers. Mince pie was also
hong ago accepted as typical Of the
Mches and spices brought by the three
wise men to the Child in the manger
The plum porridge later developed
into the plum pudding. which dates
from 1875. At the old Christmas
-feasts peacocks and cranes formed
some of the dishes. Before being roast
ed the peacock was carefully skinned
and after leaving the oven the bir(
was reclothed with it's old plumage.-
Boston Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to Make Coloring Caramel.


Melt in deep frying pan half a
pound of powdered sugar. and when 1t
is clear. pale brown In color add two
gills Of water. Let II cool and then
cork it In a small bottle for use In col
oring soups and sauces.
The Mistake of HIS Lire.
Bliffers-Whats wrong today? You
look blue.
Bluffers-I'll never forgive myself. /
kicked a caller out Of my house last
night.
Huh! I kicked many one. Young
fellow, suppose?
"No; past middle age"
"Well. these old dodgers have no
business coming round sparkling
young girls. kicked out one Of that
sort last week."
Eyes. but I've found out that this
man wasn't after my daughter; he
was after my NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
York Press.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
HOWARD COLLEGE I 1
 DEBT TO BE PAID
Enthusiastic Meeting Held in the
 First Baptist Church. {
MONEY WILL BE RAISED
The Institution Now Has Bonded Debt of $2O,oOo and aFloating Debt
 of$1Aooo-Many Speech
 es Were Made.

An enthusiastic meeting of the board of trustees of Howard college was held in the First Baptist church last night. Many other gentlemen prominently connected with educational affairs were present, as were several ministers who are interested in the college The object of the meeting was to make arrangements for paying off the outstanding indebtedness of this in- stitution. The college now has a bonded indebtedness of $2O.OOO and a floating debt of S140GO. It is proposed if Birmingham and vicinity will pay off the s14,0o0 debt the rest of the state will clear the $20,000 bond debt.
 Speeches were made by Dr. Gray, Cap tain Frank S. White, pr. Davidson and many others. A considerable amount or the S14o 900 was subscribed at the meeting, and the committee expects that the re- mainder will be raised before a great while.
 Three years ago the college was relieved of SIS ,0O0 indebtedness, and if the present plan succeeds this noble institution will be clear from debt and on the road to pros- perity. As an educational institution How ard college is in a flourishing condition, and is making rapid strides to the front In the list of southern colleges.
 Dr. Gray and Dr. Davidson were made a special committee to see what could be done towards raising the money, and are meeting with much success.
 After the appointment of several impor- tant committees the meeting adjourned subject to a call when the committees are ready to make a report.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
LITTLE FRIER STUBBS
Died From Effects of Injury in Baseball
 Game.

Another death is indirectly chargeable to the game of baseball, the victim being Frier Stubbs, the 11-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Stubbs, of East Lake, who died yesterday from the effects of an in- jury received while playing a game of ball last Friday.
 Young Frier, with number of play mates, was engaged in game of knock up," when a ball was knocked out into tho field and the boys all started for it. Frier reached the ball first, and, grabbing it up quickly, he slipped it inside of his shirt and started on a run for the home base His companions gave pursuit, hoping to oyertake him and get the ball away from him, as boys are accustomed to do.
 The little fellow gave his companions hard chase, and succeeded in evading them by lodging about the field. While running he stepped into a little hole, and was thrown violently to the ground, falling up on a large stone, which drove the bail against his stomach When his compan- ions reached his side he was unable to move, and it was found that his bowels had precarious condition.
 The little fellow was removed to his home where medical aid was summoned but in spite of every attention which could be given him he passed away at 1 o'clock yesterday morning.
 The funeral occurred in the~afterneon at o'clock. Interment at East Lake cene- tery.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS
 TONIGHT AT 8:3O

The music festival begins tonight at S:SO o'clock. The programme opens with Gold marks "Sakuntala" overture, richly col ored work and one of the most popular things that Goldmark has composed. The second number will be Gounod's Hymn to St. Cecilia,'' and this will be followed by a short rondo by Westerhout. These three orchestral numbers will form part l. of the programme. After a short inter mission part II. will open with the over ture to Haydn's oratorio, "The Creation and this will be followed, after a brief pause, by the oratorio proper-chorus, so- loists and orchestra, which will complete the concert. The soloists for tonight will be Miss Anna Lohbiller, soprano; Clarence Shirley, tenor, and Myron W. Whitney, Jr,, bass. Campanari and Miss Anderson will be heard on Saturday, the latter at both
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
IMPORTANT RULING
In Regard to Bankruptcy Law Made
 by Judge Emory Speer

Savannah, Ga., May 4.-Judge Speer of the federal district court for the Southern District Of Georgia has made an important decision under the new national bankruptcy Jaw. It is to the, effect that the United States has no jurisdiction over homestead taken by bankrupt; that the homestead belongs to the state courts and cannot be considered in the United States court as an asset of the bankrupt; and as regards the homestead, the trustee of the bankrupt must look elsewhere than to the United States court. The effect of this decision will be far-reaching and will no doubt be the cause of many parties going into bank ruptcy who have heretofore held out In the case in which Judge Speer has just rendered this decision the bankrupt had waived his homestead by giving waiver notes, and the creditors of the bankrupt instituted proceedings to have the home stead administered by the trustees as as- sets. The judge held that the trustees must set aside the homestead regardless of the waiver and that the courts are the proper place to attack the waiver. When the bankrupt receives his discharge from the United States court all his debts are wiped out, and there is some doubt as to whether the creditors can proceed in tho state courts to have their claim and waiver , sustained and their debts satisfied out of the homestead set aside by the bankrupt court.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05

the matinee and night performances and the former only at the night concert.
 Mir. Guckenberger, the festival director, heard the Boston Festival Orchestra and Campanari in Chattanooga Wednesday night. The orchestra was excellent and Campanari was finer than he had ever heard him. The distinguished baritone took the house by storm.
 There will be an orchestra rehearsal at the auditorium at Il o'clock this morning and for chorus and orchestra at 12:15. These rehearals will be private
 MT. Mollenhauer, the director of the or chestra, and MT. Stewart, the manager ar rived in Birmingham yesterday afternoon, and attended the rehearsal of the chorus last night. They listened to the first part of ''The Creation and were highly com piimentary in their comments.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
RELIEVED OF 4 MONTHS SALARY At the Point of Three Ugly Pis-
 tolS.
THE EXCITING EXPERIENCE
OfJohn Washington, One of the Colored Janitors at the County Court House Near Sloss Furnaces
 Last Wednesday Night.

John Washington, one of the colored janitors of the court house, mourns the loss of his last months salary, which he turned over to three highwaymen on Wednesday night at the points of three ugly pistols.
 Washington received his money on Wednesday, afternoon, and after paying several little bills had about s29 left. He resides at Woodlawn, and after attending to several little matters that kept him in town rather late he started for home, in- tending to take the 9:So o'clock electric car at Sloss quarters. He carried his money in his outside coat pocket on account of the weight, most of it being silver. As he reached a point almost opposite the extreme east end of Dobbins garden, just beyond the Belt road crossing, three big burly negroes emerged from the darkness and approached him. Surmising that some- thing was up, Washington put his hand In his pocket and succeeded in secreting sev- eral dollars by dropping them inside of the waistband of his clothes. About this time the negroes covered him with their pistols and ordered him to throw up his hands.
 Washington, who is a peaceable man, was terribly frightened and begged the rob- bers to spare his life, addressing them as gentlemen in the hopes of touching their pride. He told them that they were well come to what he had and one of the trio sprang forward and went through his pockets, securing his money with the ex- ception of the few dollars which were hid. They then ordered him to "get," which he obeyed post haste, but in the excitement instead of going towards Woodlawn he re- traced his steps towards the city and re- ported the occurrence to the police.
 Washington says that he was frightened out of his wits and it was not until he felt the silver dollars which had worked down to his ankles that he remembered that he remembered that he had saved anything from the wreck"
 He is unable to describe the highwaymen except in a general way, except that the one who went through his pockets was a low, chunky negro, with bad 'look.''
 Washington is a reliable and steady man, end his loss falls heavily upon him, as he has family to support.
 It is believed that the highwaymen are the same who have been operating in that section of the city for some time, and an effort will be made to catch them.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
Will Probably Be Called By the Pres.-
 dent in October.

Washington, May 4.-There is a growing belief among prominent members of con- gross that the president will call congress to meet in extraordinary session this fall, probably early in October. The questions which will come before the near congress for settlement include, as they do, every thing growing out of our possessions &C., quired as a result of the war with Spain and the general legislation including that relating to currency reform, the Nicaragua canal, merchant marine, etc., are of such great importance that the president is in
 clined to regard it as advisable that con- g--esS- should meet earlier than the regular session in December, in order to get the work under way. The retirement of Speaker Reed will naturally entail consid- erable delay in the appointment of com-
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
OFFICER INJURED
In Chase After Negro Who Forced His
 Way Into White Woman's Room

s Night before last Frank Gibson, negro, forced his way into the apartments of q white woman and her daughter living in Nineteenth street between Avenues A and B, but became frightened and ran away. Officer Mcdonald found where the negro was staying and pulling off his coat and vest walked up to the negro and caught him. Gibson walked along with the officer for two blocks, but suddenly jerked away and fled. Officer Mcdonald started after him, but stepped in hole and sprained his ankle. He fired two or three shots at the negro, but did not stop him. McDon- aids ankle was badly sprained. and he is now confined to his room, unable to walk
 The negro had been quarreling with his wife who cooked for the white woman in Nineteenth street. Gibson had attempted to beat her, and she ran to the home of her employer for protection. The negro man then went to the house and tried to force his way in where the woman and her daughter were sleeping, and had about sue ceeded in doing so when he became fright ened at a noise and left.
 Nothing has been seen of him since he es- capped from the officer, but it was learned at police headquarters last night that one of the shots had struck him in the leg. The department has clue as to his where abouts and will probably succeed in ar- resting him.
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
DECLINED TO ACCEPT.
Dr. Broughton Refused New York Mans
 Offer of Aid.

Atlanta, Ga.,. May Apr. L. G. Brough- ton, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle here, which was recently damaged by water and paint, the result of work of vandals, has received a dispatch from John Milhollan6, of New York. commenting his position on the iynching question, and instructing Dr. Broughton to draw on him for s10o to $500 to repair the damage done. Dr. Broughton, in replying to MT. Mfholland. said:
 1.-The conditions in the south are pecu- liar. The negro Is in our midst. Tn most cases he is a good citizen. In nsany re- spects he is curse. He seems to be en- dowed with a mania for certain crimes. This is largely due to his ignorance
 ''rhe white people of the south, who un- derstand him better than any other people, have been forced to institute very rigid laws for their protection against this crime.
 ''No man can justify in any sense, how
The age-herald., 1899-05-05
PORTO RICANS
 WELCOME CHANGE  With Exception of Politicians and
 Office Holders. THE OPPRESSIVE TAXATION And Spanish Imposition Had Injured the Island Greatly-Assistant Post- master General Heath Talks In-
 estingly of the Island.
THE OPPRESSIVE TAXATION

Washington, May 4.-First Assistant Postmaster General Perry s. Heath re- turned today from a months thorough trip of inspection in all parts of Porto Rico. MT. Heath says the official report made just as he sailed allowed that the postal service on the island was easily sustaining and that each postoffice was getting mails at least once a day. He said if there is any dissension or discontent on the island 1t exists only among a very few politicians He said:
 "The natives of Porto Rico who are not Spanards have no property. About 100000 of the total estimated population of be- tween SO0,Oe0 and 1,100,0OO own their proper ty and read and write. The rest are classi- fled peons. Probably 10000 to 10000 of the total population are politicians and office holders The great mass of the people have welcomed enthusiastically the chang ed conditions. They are very tractible people, not readily adapted, however, to the American mode of living but are per- serving and gradually improving.
 "The island probably is as fertile spot as there is on the globe. Oppressive taxa tion and Spanish imposition have run things down. while the poor people yet are
  ready from 400 to 800 natives have enlisted as part of the army for Porto Rico. All of the insular police are natives. What army may be necessary to safeguard the islands in this will be made up eventually entirely of Porto Ricans.
 "All kinds of business is increasing, and the postal business may be doubled this year. There is no hope for speculation, though there is a chance for small traders. The hacienda owners, employing four-f1fths of the population, complain that they are not annexed to the United States, so that they can import from and export to the United States their products without du- ties. All reports of insurrection or general discontent are false. The masses are thor oughly satisfied to come under our rule, and contrary reports are largely due to a desire for military taxation, partciu- larly on the part of marauders. don't believe there is a cart load of firearms among the whole peon nation"