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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

showed face again in Dunoon, and Mr.
Dawson had TO enter that ten poun>
note in his bad debt ledger.
On the following morning, just a:
Sam was preparing to return to Glas
gov, Polly suddenly appeared befor.
him with dropping head and tearfu
eyes. The proud, capricious madcat
was conquered at last.
SAM
She could not speak another word
for sobbing.
Then before she knew it or under
stood it, she felt an arm around her
and heard passionate voice telling
her how he loved her, and her alone:
that for eyermore she was dearer to
him than all besides; and that one
heart beat with hers in perfect unison.
And Polly could only hide her face
on his breast, and, confident in the
strength Of her love, VOW low, sobbed
VOW OF answering steadfastness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

lomatic uniform. Across his coat be
sparkled the insignia of half dozen
orders. The president was cordial but
dignified. The Due d'Arcos read an
| address in Spanish. He said: Mr..
President: l have the honor to place
IN your excellency's hands a royal let
| ter by which her majesty, the queen
| regent OF Spain, in the name of her
| august king, Alfonso XIII, accredits
me near this government in the capa-
city OF envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenlpotentiary. l have come to
renew the relations of friendship
which existed from old between Spain
and the United States and which were
interrupted by the war of last year.
The treaty of peace which Spain has
signed will put an end to that war. aud
now, looking only to the future, Spain
desires that her relations with this re-
public may be as friendly as in times
past and from the days in which this
country was struggling to gain its in
dependence. 1t is my task to contrib
ute to the renewal OF these relations,
to strengthen them and to draw them
closer, and in the discharge of Il, I
hope l may be aided by the kindness
and cooperation of your excelleney
and your government"
The president replied: 'Mr. Minis
teri receive with greatest gratifca-
ton the letter by which her majesty,
the queen regent of Spain, in the name
of her august son, King Alfonso XIII,
has accredited you near this govern
ment as minister extraordinary and
plen1potentiary. You will find, Mr.
Minister, cordial welcome in this
country, not only from those whose
friendship you acquired during a for
mer residence, but from all our people
who rejoice, as l do, at the renewal Of
the ancient bonds Of amity which,
with brief interruption, united our ma
tons for more than a hundred years.
That these friendly relations may be
confirmed and strengthened to the ad-
vantage of both peoples is my earnest
wish, and | can assure you that every
member of this government will heart
lily cooperate with you to that desir-
able end
At the conclusion Of the address the
president shook hands cordially with
the minister and they conversed in low
tones for a minute or two. Then The
party retired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
CHAPTER II.

The secret Of Sans unexpected ap-
pearance at Heath cottage soon leaked
out, and a spirit Of utter incredulity
pervaded the family council hastily
convened to discuss the amazing intel
ligence.
That sister Mary-the born old maid,
as they had all along christened her
who had been girding at the opposite
sex with her tongue ever since she
could speak, should ever think Of TAX
ing a husband, or rather, that anyone
should be found bold enough to ask
her for a wife, seemed incredible.
Sam must surely be mad" said
Rhoda ''If he speaks Of marriage to
Poll she'll box his ears"
ooh, 1 don't know that" said Lottie
looking like wisdom personifed. poll
isn't the vixen she would have US be-
lieve her to be. Her standogishness is
all on the surface, my dear-mere pre-
tence. She can't throw dust in my
eyes,
That's rank treason" said Rhoda
laughing. 81 should like to hear you
tell her that, and see her face"
''I'll take very good care to tell hel
nothing OF the kind" said Lottie
'But, mark my words, she'll strike he
flag ike the veriest coward, and wei
have a brother-in-law in less than 81,
months
LAS the prophetic mantle seems tt
have fallen upon you, you might tell u
if Sam or Mr. Henderson is to be th
| happy man
Sam, of course" said Lottie. 81
you were not little goose you Nigh
| see that she adores him"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
A PLEA FOR PEACE.

Is this the country of the free
h. That once was praised in song and
story?
Are those our sons beyond the sea
Whose hands with patriots blood
are CORY?
Can it be true that might is right
With us, who once dug slavery S
grave
And caused the rays of freedom IS
light
To shine afar-to guide-to save?
Was this sad war fought to enslave?
Was it for this we sprang to arms
And spilled the blood of true and
brave?
Was this the cause of wars alarms
Have We, my people, sunk SO low,
SO far so deep in degradation,
That we thus treat as common foe
weak and struggling helpless ma
ton?
No. Let US cease the wicked fight
And show the world we still are men
By sheathing now our sword once
bright,
While untold millions cry: "Amen!"
Henry o. Morris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
LEISURELY ROBBERS.
Consume Two Hours in Far Western
Train Raid.

Ogden, Utah, June 4.-W. G. Bruce.
one of the mail clerks on the Union
Pacific train robbed in Wyoming, has
arrived in Ogden. He said when the
train stopped, the robbers, by firing
into the mail cars and exploding dyn-
amite at the doors, forced the clerks
to open them to save their lives. The
demand was made of Ernest Wood
cock, the express messenger, to open
the car, but he refused. A couple of
shots were fired into the car and the
door blown off. The express and mail
cars were run down the track mile
or two to the camp of the robbers.
There the trainmen were placed 15O
feet from the track and sticks of dyn-
amite were exploded on the safe in the
express car. The explosion wrecked
the car and split the safe wide open.
Five robbers carried away two loads
each from the safe and must have Sc
cured large amount of plumber. Two
hours were consumed in The robbery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
ROBBERS STILL AT LARGE.

Medicine Bow, Wyo., June 4.-The
sheriff's posses are securing the
country in every direction for the
men who robbed the Union Pacific
train. Their trail was followed several
miles but lost where it crossed Medi-
cine Bow river. 1t is stated the rob-
bers secured less than $780, The safe
contained several thousand dollars Of
unsigned national bank notes being
sent from the treasury department to
the bank Of issue. but these are useless
to the robbers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
ANCIENT BONDS RENEWED.
Spain and Uncle Sam Formally Cement
Their Friendship.

Washington, June 1.-The new Span
ish minister, Due d'Arcos, presented
his credentials to the president Satur-
day. He called at the state department
shortly before IL and with Hay pro-
ceeded to the white house. The cere-
mony lasted less than five minutes.
No one was present except the presi-
dent, Secretary Hay, the Spanish min
lister and his two secretaries Stimuli
taneously in Madrid Bellanly Storer,
the new United States minister to
Spain, was presented to Queen Chris
tina. It was a notable occasion, the
resumption of friendly relations be-
tween the two nations. The speeches
here were especially notable. The
due was attired in his respondent dip
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
REV. BROBST SET FREE.
Former Beaver Dam Man, Sentenced
for Contempt of Court, Released.

Chicago, Ill.,, June 4.-The Rev. Fla
vius J. Brobst, the former Beaver Dam,
Wis, resident who was sent to Jail to
serve three-months' sentence for con-
tempt of court by Judge Holdom Of the
superior cuort, has been given his free
dom. In addition to this the SEN
sational divorce suit of Mrs. Julia E.
Brobst against the minister was lis
missed, because the complainant was
not ready to prove the charges. The
court in entering the orders for the re-
lease of Mr.. Brobst and the dismissal CT
the divorce case said he believed the
complainant had practiced confidence
game on the court in pretending she
was anxious for a hearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
STAGE NOTES.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC.

Old hero pricked and goaded withou;
rest
By the sharp thorn of flesh, thou
fighter born,
Fiercer for conflict when more fierce
ly torn,
And holding odds of self or foe the
best
Of aids to conquest and thy knightly
CREST
Thou boaster Of great powers, still
not forsworn,-
Thou ruler Of the love, though all
lovelorn,-
There's a poor brotherhood will hold
thee blest,
Now thou hast won and passed,-who
through their time
Over the candor of great souls must
wear
Indignities and buffoon-masks of
flesh,
While pointing fools with glee-dis-
tempered stare
Thy action makes their comedy sub
lime,
Thy grave shall keep their laurels
ever fresh.
Mary E. Wilkins in Harper's Mag
azine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Miss Ella Riemenschneider, the Mil
Waukee actress, known on the London
stage as Ella Schneider, who bids fair
to usurp the place in the hearts Of
London theater-goers now occupied ty
the peerless Edna May, writes that she
is coming to Milwaukee to spend her
summer vacation, accompanied by her
sister, Vina, who is also connected
with the Belle of New York company.
D'Annunzio's new play, Gloria, has
been a complete failure in Naples, in
spite of the acting Of Signora Duse.
His use of some phrases of modern
Italian politics, including domestic
troubles in the Crispi family, and the
recent African campaign, displeased
the audience, and the author was pro-
nounced a mailman.
Sarah Bernhard will appear at the
St. James theater in London June 20,
in new one-act drama written for her
in French by Hamilton Aide, the Eng
lish dramatist, entitled, Tn Rayon
Dams les Tenebres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

A Buddhist temple has been opened
in the museum of the University of
Pennsylvania Professor Maxwell
Sommeryi,.e spent nearly six years in
collecting material for it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Gov. Savers of Texas has suggested
to agree on antitrust legislation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Ex-County Supt. J. s. Roeseler of
Sauh has accepted the principalship of
the Sheboygan high school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

John M. Hanan, owner of the steam
yacht Sycamore, is to be decorated by
Queen Victoria, it is said at Newport,
for his rescue of William Gordon, sail
ing master, his wife and daughter and
six members of the crew of the British
brigantine Caspian in West Indian
waters last month
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Ex-Congressman George Fred Will
liams of Massachusetts is slated, ac-
cording to the New York World, for
the vice presidential nomination on
the Chicago platform ticket in 1900.
This has been talked over by William
J. Bryan and his friends, and it suits
the purpose Of Mr.. Bryan, James Jones
end the other silver leaders, who have
nc doubt, in the words of Senator De-
pew, that "Mr. Bryan will be the dem
ocratic candidate in 1900 and will write
his own platform
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Writing from Biasca, Switzerland.
Anna Orlando Alberti, who with her
husband, was on the musical program
at the Monona lake assembly last
year, says: ''The undersigned Anna
Orlando Albert, who sailed from New
York on March 14th, 1898, by order
Of her husband Achille Alberti, bari
tone of the Scalchi concert tour, to ar-
range certain matters in Switzerland,
knows by good information, that this
Achille Albert has the intention of
marrying another woman in Chicago
Ill. Not intending at ali to give
Alberti the right to do so having, as
can be proved, wife and children at
present, | hereby oppose firmly such
an act. AS much as for humanity sake
as for the criminal act, which Alberti
would commit by becoming a bigamist
l hereby inform the American auth
GRITTY of the above mentioned facts
Trusting to get help and protection of
the honest American people and
thanking you in advance for the same,
l am most respectfully yours, Anna
Orlando Albert, heart-broken wife of
Achille Albert"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

The Rev. c. w. de Lyon Nichols,
recently assistant rector of st. Lukes
Episcopal church, New York, has pro-
fessed the Roman Catholic faith and
been received as a communicate of st.
Stephens. He is best known, perhaps,
as the author of novel, The Greek
Madonna.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

An attack of apoplexy, which result
ed in the death of Charles T. Stuart,
young banker Of Passaic, n. j., is
said to have been brought on by tight
lacing which Mr.. Stuart submitted to
in order to make up for female part
in burlesque given by himself and
other amateur actors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
PERSONALITIES.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the de-
signer of weird posters, is said to have
gone crazy, and now there is more or
less speculation as to how much of his
craziness there was in his poster
work. 1t was generally more fantastic
than that of any other poster maker
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

1t is said that the marriage of Herr
Adolph Won Bruening, attache of the
German legation at Washington, to
Mrs. Gordon Mckay, will lead to his
resignation from the diplomatic corps
because he did not receive permission
to wed from his emperor. He asked
for this permission, but while it was
not refused it was not granted, and
though the kaiser has probably no OBJ
lection to the union he is offended that
it took place without his sanction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Charles Burkowitz, blind beggar of
New York, who for long time has
frequented the shopping district of
the metropolis and who was arrested
the other day for insulting a woman
who refused to give to him, is said to
be the owner of two tenements, each
valued at $4,000, and to have large
sums of money in several Of the saw
ings banks of the city. This he de-
MED, when charged with it in court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

That cake-walking may become a
dangerous disease appears to be es-
tablished from the fact that Miss Rosa
Storker of Evansville, Ind, is dead
from what the doctors in attendance
diagnose as excessive cakewalking."
Miss Storker was pretty girl of 16
and one of the most graceful cake
walkers in Evansville. 1t is the sec
end death there from the same cause
within six months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Jim" said Mr.. Sam Forbes to his
little friend that evening, ''if Mr.. Hen
derson asks you to go boating with
him when we go down % the beach l
hope you will CO."
"But won't you come too?'
ssI may. But you see Polly may not
wish to go, and I should not like her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

| water.
BY this time Henderson had gained
the beach, and, amid the jeers of the
excited spectators maze Decline for
the nearest hotel.
Sam was a powerful swimmer, and
soon brought Jim, whom he reached
| just in the nick of time, and who
| looked more like a half-drowned rat
than a human being, safely ashore.
Once on terra firma, he never stopped
| till he had deposited his unconscious
burden in the arms of his aunt al
Heath cottage.
Jim speedily recovered, and was, il
the language of the proverbial news
paper man, none the worse for his
wtting.
Il never did care much for Hender-
son. said Mr.. Dawson to Sam that
same evening, 'but l certainly never
took him to be coward
We'll, I think you may be pretty
certain you'll never see his handsome
face again." said Sam.
eff l don't" said Mr.. Dawson, I'm
afraid I'll have to set him down rogue
as well as coward. He borrowed ter
pounds from me the other DAY til
some remittances he expected from
London arrived"
At this point Polly, with burning
cheeks, hastily rose and left the room
and Sam chuckled inwardly.
I'm afraid you'll have to set hin
down as both" said Sam. 81 fee
pretty sure you'll never clap eyes OF
{ him again."
And he never did. Henderson neve
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

The news of the acquittal of DR..
Stathers, Superintendent of the Hos
pital for the Insane, was received in
this city yesterday, with varying de-
grees of feeling. The close and init
mate friends of the Doctor were, Of
course, delighted, and both they and
the general public were not at all sur
prised by the result. In fact, it was
the general opinion that the result
reached would be inevitable, and there
was a general tendency, as in most '.in-
vestigations' not TO take the matter
very seriously. A number of gentle
men were talked to last evening by re-
porters for the Register. and nobody
appeared to be astonished or even sur
prised. In fact, the impression Gre
ated was the realization of the expect
ed.
One of the most prominent physi-
clans in the city remarked: We'll.
see they have acquitted DR.. Stathers. :"
Yes replied the reporter. Well l
suppose that settles it," He sighed;
then he thought for the space of quar-
ter of a minute, and then winked.
A very prominent Republican office
holder remarked: The Doctor got out
of it all right. Why, of course. Why
not? Who expected anything differ
ent?"
W. D. Martin said: Il don't think
the verdict was warranted by the evil
dence Looking at the matter in the
best light, the things admitted to be
true stamp DR.. Stathers as a man I'M
tit for the position he holds
Squire j. w. Schultz-"What do /
think of the acquittal of DR.. Stathers?
Well. it seems this way to me: The
Republican party is being ruined by
outside folks getting into it. Those
belongs to them"
W. T. Connor-"After reading over
the evidence in the case Of DR.. Stath-
ers | concluded that the defendant was
man entirely unfit for the institution
with which he is connected. In my
opinion he ought to have been found
guilty of the charges made against
him."
w. C. Although I do not
know DR.. Stathers personally, yet from
the evidence presented and which l
have carefully read, l consider him in
nocent of any indiscretions."
w. Weitzel-"I do not believe that
outside opinion generally, agrees with
the decision of the board in the case of
DR.. Stathers. Had he been Democrat,
| think the decision would have been
against him.
Squire C. S. Greer in speaking of the
case seemed to favor the decision Of
the board for the reason that he con-
sidered it factional fight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & CO,
MUCH SOUGHT AFTER.

A number of workmen are engaged
at the old Hobbs glass house in max
irg the Hobbs patent glass chandeliers
for st. Louis parties. These novelties,
with their handsome decorations, are
in great quest of late and have be-
come quite fad in the homes of the
They are certainly a credit
to the art of Wheeling skill and enter
prise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
OPERA OF CALVIN GREY"

This comic opera will be given at the
Carroll Club Auditorium September
18th and 18th. The ladies and gentle
men that take part are enthusiastic to
make this play an historic grand effort.
1t is purely American in plot and APP
peals to all society. 1t is full of genu-
inc fun and cheerful music. 1t is CIV
en- under the direction of ]. Sebastin
Rafferty, and for Cathedral music fund.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
WANT AN ADVANCE.

MARQUETTE. Mich. August %
mass meeting of iron miners was held al
Ishpeming to-day, at which President
wasley, Of the Minis Workers Union. adj
vised the men TO demand an immediate
raise in wages. The miners at section Il
mine Oliver Mining Company, are stisI out.
The company says now the men must ac-
cept the Norrie scale and Norrle hours.
ten day. instead Of eight, IL they cana
back The Norrfe scale Is fifteen cents .
day over the Marquette range.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

Rev. C. NJ. Oliphant preached an
excellent sermon upon the theme, "A
Model Woman" to a large an atten-
tive congregation at the First Christian
church yesterday morning. The text
was taken from Proverbs, 31-10.
The substance of the minister's re-
| marks was as follows: There are
different conceptions of woman ideal
/ ity, one conception is beauty of face.
and another beauty of form. but the
true conception is beauty of mind. of
heart and of character An ornament
is that which adorns and that which
adorns a woman is true character.
This character has in Ii the elements OF
chastity, modesty, humility and discre-
ton. A virtuous woman is strong
woman, for the word virtue has refer
ence to strength.
This strength is OF three kinds.
The first is strengths of head-not
head strong but intellectual. A wom-
an who has strength of head will have
discretion. Under this head Rev. Oh
iphant developed discretion and decis-
ion, clearly illustrating these points in
different ways"
Continuing he said: THE second
is strength of hand. The keeper at
home. AS such she is more than
good cook. for she looks to the moral
and spiritual interests of those in the
home" Reference was then made to
woman in Pennsylvania, who is now
conducting reformation conference.
and at the same time does not en-
deavor to reform her drunken hus-
band.
"A good wife" said the reverend
gentleman, lis a weaver. She weaves
elements of true character of life in her
husband and children. There are
three things which woman should be
like and at the same time be not like.
One is the snail. She should be like
it in keeping in her own house, but not
like it and keep everything on her
own back. She should be like an
echo to answer when spoken TO. but
not like an echo to have the last word.
She should be like town clock as to
time and regularity, but not like a
town clock, to be heard all over the
town"
In speaking Of the third kind Of
strength as being strength Of heart,
Rev. Oliphant referred to kindness
and love of woman in the church az
the heart power in the church. He
said that DR.. Clark Adams had spoken
OF one woman being equivalent to ia
men. but that in his opinion one woman
is equivalent to hundreds OF men. He
thought that the model woman, who
has this strength will be In touch with
everything that is Christlike, for every
thing that is Christlike will show itself
in the church and home. Rev. Oil
phant closed his sermon by quoting
this text: "Whensoever this gospel
shall be preached in the whole world,
then shall also this, that what this
woman hath done be told for mem
orial OF her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
Excursion TO hus,

Sunday, August 9th, via B. & o. Fare
for the round trip $1.25. Tickets good
Sunday only. Special train will leave
at a. m. Returning train will leave
Columbus at p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
FIRST SUNDAY
Services at Moundsvills Attracts a
Crowd Of Three Thousand.

DIR. YOCUM DISCOURSES ON THE
TEXT LET NO MAN GLORY IN
MEN"-REV. HILL OCCUPIES
THE PULPIT AFTERNOON AND
EVENING SYNOPSIS OF THE
SERVICES - CAMP GROUND
NOTES.