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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
Animals in Fable.

Every one will recall the Esopic
the life of the mighty monarch was
saved by the small creature whom he
once had spared, says George S. Hill
man in the Atlantic. To our recogni-
ton of this story of a truth universal
in it's human application is due, al
most entirely, our interest in the
mouse and the lion. In our eyes they
are not a mouse and lion, but two
men teaching the lessons that the
mighty shall be humbled, that nothing
is too Insignificant to be of some ser
vice, and that it is good to cast bread
upon the waers. We do not stop to
consider whether a lion understands
the mouse language, or whether a
mouse is given to gratitude. They
are merely convenient forms, es-
sentially human, and they show
animal characteristics only very
secondarily, when at all. In the
Indian tales where animals figure as
chief characters, the method is the
same, though there is often the added
purpose of doctrinal instruction,
feasible because of the Buddhistic
belief in the transmigration of mems
souls into the bodies of beasts. The
Bible shows a similar use; and per-
haps in all literature there is not a
nobler instance of the introduction of
animals to teach ethical truth than is
to be found in the parable of the lost
sheen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21

daughter. until these odd porches are
grouped all around the building.
All Fong is lost. however. In 1892
when he was considered to be worth
100000, he sailed for a visit to his
old Chinese home. taking the boy
along. They never returned. Moth
ing is known of their fate. It has
been surmised that there was a pre-
yious Mrs. All Fong. 1t has also been
limited that the Chinese government
held All Fong a prisoner One thing
is known. He never came back.
The marriage Of Miss Harriet All
Fong to Capt w. H. Whiting, Z. S. n,
in 1893, gave the family considerable
of an elevation in society. Others of
the sisters have married we'll, how
ever. Seven of them have welded
white men. Jessie is the wife OF How
ard G. Morton. Judge Humphrey of
Honolulu is another All Fong son-in-
law. The only widow in the group is
Mrs. Henshall.
The dowry Of each of the sisters is
fixed at s150,000. This is paid in
cash, real estate or negotiable secur-
tiles as the bride or her husband
chooses. Those who settle in Homo
lulu get real estate. Mrs Morton took
100000 of her dowry in cash, as her
husband lived in Seattle, where the
money could be advantageously in
vested.
After Miss Martha All Fong weds
there will be only five little Chinese
ma4uanS left.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21

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American frontier. Gallois is a sutton
for the same young iady's hand, and is
regarded with favor by her father.
Clark's army, which Garrett accom-
panies as Captain, is followed
through exciting incidents to .Kas-
kaskla. which is captured While Gar
rett is detained there Josette's father
prepares to take her to France, but
the plan to force her away and marry
her to Gallois there is frustrated by
Chabrat's Indian wife, whom he has
deserted. This woman learns that the
trader is at Vincennes, and, disguisin-
herself By burning and disfiguring hes
race, she goes in pursuit of him. She
finds him at the post, and offers to
leave If Josette is allowed to remain
in America. In quarrel witch fol-
lows the Indian woman kills Chabrat.
Then follows the march on Vincen-
mes. Clark at Kaskaskia. learning
that Governor Hamilton has occupied
Nlncennes with large force, de-
termlnes to surprise him there After
heroic march through icy water,
without food fts six days, the little
American army reaches Vincennes.
Josette and her friends of CARROTS
band have, through the influence of
Gallois, been imprisoned in the fort.
While there Monedoqua, the Indian
woman, tried to tell Josette that she
is her mother but first writes a des-
crlption of Josette's idea of her
mother as her father has given it to
her. The description, which is of a
beautiful French woman, reveals to
the Indian woman how widely sepa-
rated her life is from that of her
daughter, and she refuses. Clark's
capture of Fort Sacquevile enables
Garrett to release Josette and bis
friends. Mondeoqua leaves the lovers
in their happiness and steals away to
her tribe, carrying her secret with
her.
Only sight of Mr.. Harrison's man.
uscript would justify detailed compari-
son between it and Mr.. Thompson's
charming work, on the ground either
VI AAoeoAiNoi hA1lCiAal VI VI olyic' L hdt
private view" the Danville man has
accorded to no one, preferring in his
sadness to lay his typewriter sheets
away where moth and rust do corrupt.
There was more culture and refine
ment at Vincennes," he says, than
Mr.. Thompson gives it credit for, or
history is at fault" Evidence of Mr..
Harrison's excellent conception is
further revealed in the fact that he
outlined his story to Opie Read, and
received the plaudit, BEST I've heard
in five years"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
HER ROMANCE WAS SPOILED.
How a kind-Hearted Neighbor Was
GROSSLY Deceived.

On the North Side there is a pretty
little home destined for a young
couple soon to be married. At pres
ent the groom elect keeps bachelors
Headquarters in the house. The
neighbors are, quite naturally, inter,
ested in the movements Of the young
man. The fact that he has
several friends visit him each
evening is big subject for
pheasant comment in the vicinity.
Nci-k borly interest in the groom elect
and his friends is intensified by the
fact that all the young men are com
paratiyely strangers in the block
Several weeks ago a lady in an adj
jacent home noticed the groom elect
working in the flower beds.
''sHe's at home so late" she 'ex-
planned to her friends, 'and the
flowers need water SO badly to have
pretty flowers when she comes. l
think he's planted heliotropes."
Late in the evening she had the
satisfaction of seeing the groom elect
working in the flowers, picking here
and there surplus leaves from the
plants, and evidently experimenting
her work by careful pruning.
Thursday afternoon she leaned over
the fence to have closer look at the
plants. TIL y appeared to be green
enough, but there were no flowers. A
closer scrutiny disclosed the fact that
the plants were shedding their leaves
and only the stalks, with bunch OF
green at the top, remained.
Then the kind-hearted neighbor con-
Guided to go over to the flower bed
and make a careful inspection of the
plants. She came back hurriedly and
out of breath.
He's a wicked young mani" she an
nounced to her nearest neighbor
shortly afterward. What do you
suppose he's planted il that flower
bed? It's mint. A big bed of mint.
And I have Teen watering it all this
time"
That night tuneful clink of ice in
tall glasses, a gurgle from the throat
of a quart bottle, faint aroma of
mint, and the laughter of a party of
men around a table within the walls
of the pretty home told an eloquent
story of the industry of the groom
elect in planting flowers for his
fiancee.-Atlanta Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
How to Select Guests.

In entertaining small companies do
not make the mistake of inviting the
same people to meet each other often.
If you have a party Of six musical peo-
pie it will be enjoyable for them to
sing, play or talk music to one an
other once or twice. But remember
than many people who can neither
sing nor play any instrument enjoy
music passionately. Invite these non
musicians to meet one or two of those
who make music. If you know two or
three people who love books and read
ing, bring them together some even
ing. Ask one of them to read aloud
new short story or magazine sketch,
or an old but perhaps unfamiliar one.
If you have among your friends two
good story-tellers, do not invite them
entertain each other, but ask people
whom you know will enjoy their
stories to meet each from time TO
time. Every one loves an apprecia-
tive listener, especially one who is
free from the uneasy spur of competi-
tion-Ada G. Sweet in Womans
Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
The Attractive Woman.

One type of women there is who in
voluntarily creates high aspirations,
inspires hope in the hearts Of the
hopeless and revivifies by the touch OF
her presence. Her coming sows sun
beams in the warp of life's fabric;
with her departure the night comes
on. Her mission is inspiration. Had
Sissiphus met her she would have in
spired him with high Iopes of becom-
ing a respectable stone-mason. The
other type is only little less charm
ing, and maybe is cen more helpful.
This is the woman whoes very pres
ence stills all protests against existing
conditions, who brings peace and con-
tentment, who smoothes out the
wrinkles in life's ugly places. She s.
an optimist by nature. By the light
of her own life she plucks from ugly
recesses that which is fair and beauti-
full, and by precept and example in
stills the sweet honey of optimism in
to other lives. She is Gods own ono
dyne which soothes with peace ana
rest the aching brow of the world
Landon knight in Woman's Home
COMPANION.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
To be Continued.
Blooming Hats.

The picture-hat OF the Frenchy
order that will be worn later in the
season will leave the impression that
the trimmer stood in a garden and
trimmed from the bush or tree.
When, your hat suggests that, you
may rest assured you are wearing the
right thing. The poetry of nature
is the latest cry in millinery where
flowers are used. We find the long
Ostrich-plume on low-crowned. wide.
circular-brimmed hats fixed as grande
omde. Indications point to the aban-
doment of all small birds. Women
themselves are showing a sensitive
ness to wearing them, lest they be
commented upon too freely in public
places. That all women will act upon
principle in this matter is not to be
looked for yet; but by degrees that
happw condition will ultimately be
reached, without doubt-Abby E
Underwood in Woman's Home Com.
panion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
Wait fer the WAGON.

viii you come with me, my Phyllis
dear,
To yon blue mountains free.
Where the blossoms smell the
sweetest?
Come rove along with me;
It's every Sunday morning,
When | am by your side,
Well jump into the wagon
And all take ride
Chorus.
Wait for the wagon. Wait for the
wagon,
Wait for the wagon, and We'll all take
ride.
Where the river runs like silver,
And the birds they sing so sweet,
have a cabin, Phyllis,
And something good to eat,
Come listen to my story,
1t will release my heart,
So Jump into the wagon
And off we will start.
Do you believe, my Phyllis, dear
Old Mike, with all his wealth,
Can make you half SO happy
As |, with youth and health?
Well have a little farm,
A house, a pig, a COW.
And you shall mind the dairy,
While l do guide the pillow.
Together on life's journey,
Wen travel till we stop,
and if we have no trouble,
Well reach the happy top.
Then come with me, sweet Phyllis,
Ny dear, my lovely bride,
Wen jump into the wagon
And all take ride.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
Mrs. Richardson Indicted,

st. Joseph, March 15.-Mrs. Rich.
ardson has been indicted by the grand
jury for the murder of her husband,
Frank Richardson, wealthy mer
chant, last Christmas eve.
She-You mean thing! What made
you steal that kiss?
He-I didn't want to 60 away and
leave you thinking was sorry called.
Smart Set.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
It Makes a Difference.

What is the seating capacity of this
carr" asked the curious passenger.
well, that depends" answered the
conductor guardedly.
Depends on what?"
"On the people. If you want an es-
innate should say that its seating
capacity is about twenty-eight men or
sixteen women
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
Turned on the Gas.

Jacksonville, H., March 16.-R. w.
Funk, wellknown business man,
committed suicide yesterday. He
turned on the gas in a bath room and
then laid down in tub Of water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-03-21
Clever Salesman.

Il wish to see a bonnet" said Miss
Passe, aged 40.
For yourself, miss" inquired the
French milliner.
"Yes."
Marie, run down stairs and get me
hats between Is and 25.' Bonnet
sold.-Tid-Bits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06
Lansburgh&Br0.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.

RESIGNS AZ GRAND MASTER In
conformity with the course adopted by
the former Prince OF Wales, afterward
King George w., who resigned the
Office Of grand master when be
was appointed regent, King Edward
has now resigned the Office OF
grand master of Free Masons
in England, which he has held since
1874, but he will still maintain bis con.
uection with Masonry under the pro-
bsble title OF protector. A special grand
lodge will be summoned February Is,
when, 1t is expected, the Duke OF Con.
usught will be nominated to succeed
the King as grand master. Nothing
has yet been altered In Queen Victoria's
private rooms at o borne House, Buck
ingham Palace or Windsor Castle. Her
living rooms have not been occupied,
and will not be occupied for some time
to come.
Il Ia understood that King Edward
aud Queen Alexandra will rest at Sar-
drine ham for the next few days. The
former will return to Buckingham
Palace Feb usry Is and hold privy
council 10 draft the Kings speech at
the opening Of Parliament.
TIE semistate procession to Parlia-
meut will start from Buckingham
Palace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

RIVER Notes.-The tug Rosalie is al
the shipyard receiving thorough over
hauling.
The little steamer George J. Suef.
ferle, belonging to Mir. G. ]. Sueffefl +,
OF Washington, which has been lying al
the dock. between Prince and Duke
streets, for the past year. has been sent
TO Washington aud locked at the
wharf, foot OF D street. 1t ia under
stood The steamer is to be fitted up for
excursion purposes.
The ferry steamer Belle Haven 10 laid
up and there il but one boat on the
route. The overhauling OF the Belle
Ravens boiler and machinery for hei
annual inspection, which takes place
February Is, IL assigned as the reason
Tor Withdrawing her from the route.
The Norfolk steamer Washington left
Monday night foi Baltimore, where she
,rill be rebuilt end will be made the
counterpart OF the steamer Norfolk.
The work will bs done at the ship
bulldog plant at Sparrow Point. Tne
Washington is to be supplied with four
new steel boilers aud additional gallery
state rooms, and many other improve.
meu,s are to be made in her. When
che returns che will 60 upon the Nor
folk route. aud the steamer Newport
News will be Withdrawn for an over
hauling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close ct 7 80
and 10 As .. N. and 15, 2 80, @ so and
7 55 .. m. Open at 8 90 a. m, - 90 m.
and A 80 Q. m. On Sundays Northern mails
cloee at BOP. m. rid 90 p. m.
Sc1tssrn mails via Charlottesville, Gloss
Ut 80 and 10 55 3. N. and 2 45 and
1855 D m Open at 8 90 Q. m. and 2 40
and 4:3O p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close 81
IL 80 =. m. and 2 80 and 90 p. N. Open
1t 8 q. II. and 1 and p. m.
Msnvsss Division mails close ut 7 so O. m
and 3 45 p. m. Open at l p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails Close al
8 30 Q. m. and p. m. 0pon at 8 90 q. m,
and 8 30p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close ct 2 AZ
p m. and SO p. m. Open ct 8 90 .. m. and
Z 80 p. m.
Washington mails close at 2 80 and II AZ
q. a. and 15, 2 so, g so and Z 55 .. N
Opon ut 8 90 a. m, IL 90 m. and. 8 90 and
30 p. m.
Onics Houu-Opsn at 90 .. m. Close .,
60Op.m
Sunday Houn-Opsn at 90 q. m. Clos,
| ct 8 80 o. m.
Carr orr 6cheduls-Collection made on
uside r,utes-6 30 and 10 90 q. m. and
8 90 snd 80 p. m. Full route-6 30 q. m
and 30 p. m. Sunday collection 8 90 r,
%. Cariers' window open Sunday 8 90 .. n
and Close 8 30 r. n.
Dali cries made g 90 a. M, 90 p. m, and
1 lit q.
AL all should be in Office ten MINUTES
6,fcrs en- 'rd'oa.ad N, closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

PEBsONAL.-Miss Cora l. Cochran ID
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry II.
Lewis, ia Charlottesville.
Mr. Julian Della is confined to his
home on south Lee street with grip.
Mi Olive Adams left yesterday for
her hons In Indianapolis, via Niagara
Falls. after six weeks visit with MIR.
and Mrs. M. Schiller.
Mr. G. S. French and his daughter,
Mrs. G. X. Howard, last night gerry
beautifully entertained the members OF
the Thursday Euchre Club and a num-
Der OF other friends. The prizes were
won by Mrs. n. +. Robertson and Mr.
w. b. Smoot.
A letter received here todey states
that Mr.. Edward Bohraus continues
quite i'll 10 Philadelphia.
Mr.. Richard NJ. Latham has an
nounced to his friends that he will be
candidate for City Auditor at the spring
election, and will contest with the
present auditor, Mr.. E. F. Price, for
that position ia the democratic primary
election when held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

SHOOTING IN FAIRFAx.-A difficulty
between two young men near LIN.
colnis, Fairfax county, last night resulted
in the shooting OF one OF them. Mr..
Faunt Minor, aged about % years. son
of the late Albert Minor. 1t appears that
young Minor and young man named
VIM. Wilds had had difficulty on Sat.
urdsy evening at the house OF
Mr.. Bayliss about young woman. Last
night the two. with some friends, were
together at the Sumo house when
the fight of Saturday evening
was brought up, whereuoon Wilds
drew pistol and shot at Minor twice,
but one bullet striking him, how.
ever. This one struck him in the side
between the fifth and sixth ribs, passing
through the chest and lungs, and com
ing out at bis back. The wounded man
was brought to this city, where he was
attended by DR.. O'Brien. While the
wound Is serious, it il not thought to be
fatal. This morning Wilds had not
been arr( ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

DRAWING. AT the drawing for the
center piece at Jacob Brill's last night,
IA drew the handsome piece, this num-
Der was held by Alderman J.T.Sweeney.
During the evening Mr.. Brill furnished
a very tempting lunch 10 his usual up
to-date manner which was very much
enjoyed by those present. MIR. F. NJ.
Hill presided as toast master and sew
eral toasts were responded to. There
were solos by Messrs. Robt. Wenzel and
Il. A. StouteDbur2h of this city. and
Messrs. F. Shook and @. II. Fink OF
Washington. Rotations by Messrs.
James Deeton, Geo. II. Hayden, Don p.
Hurley and others. The party ad-
iourned about midnight, Mr. A. Q.
Bowser, Of Washington, singing Home,
Sweet Home"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

BIRTHDAY PARTY Master Willie Dc
Vaughn celebrated his 9th birih1sy last
night at his residence on Duke street and OF :
tertaired quito a number of bi little friends
and members of the family by wing
donkey party. There were two prizes a
beautiful cup and saucer resting on an eaas
sod b.sutiful book Of funny stories. Tho
first pr 70 WAS for the one that placed the tai
Of the DONKEY in the proper place, or nearest
to 1t, which was won by Master Lulher kell,
and the second for lhl one plsci, 8 u isrlhe
away, which was won by Miss May DeVsueh
an The donkey was drawn on canvas the
tails being made Of pink and blue cheese
cloth. AIT, the merrimeDt over the donkey,
there was & sNead served for all present con.
sisting of ell kinds Of fIuit and plenty OF re-
freshments and at late hour all went home
sftsr spending most joyful and pleasant
evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

COMMITTEE ON LIGHT.-The CON-
mittee on light met last night and re-
ceiyed and accepted the resignation
of Mr.. NJ. DuRsn, as engineer OF
the electric light plant. The commit
tee appointed Mr.. J. F. Hepburn, the
present fireman, to take temporary
charge of The engine. The committee
ordered the work of improving the OF
fee of the Clerk of Gas 10 the market
building to be commenced at once and
that was done this morning. MessTs
Aitcheson & Bro. we're awarded the
contract for making the desks, etc
S1me routine business was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

CASE CoNTINUED.-Psrties charged
with stealing brass and other articles
from the Southern Railway Company
were before the Mayor this morning
but the case was continued until tomor-
row. The railway company officials
have eudeavored for some time to lc-
cate iespoilers Of their property and
yesterday ex-Sergeant Smith and OFF,
GERS Belts, Knight and Beach success.
fully worked up the case and arrested
parties suspected o. the offsnse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

POLICE CoURT.-The following oases
we're DISPOSED OF today
Edward Bryant and James Walters, both
@ lored, charged with stealing coal from the
Southern Railway. were fnsd So each.
Harry Mesks and Albert Lusbaugh, arrest
cd on suspicion OF stealing brass from the
Southern Railway, had their cas- continued.
John Smith, colored, charged with receiv-
log brass stolen from the Southern Railway,
had his case continued.
Night Report.-Esst night was clear and
cold. Five prisoners and sixteen dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06

OPERA HoUsE.-The Joshus Simpkins COM
pAny with two brass bands and splendid o.
chestra. will be seen st the Opera House to-
morrow night. The play combines the
reslistic melod ANA and tie ever popular
rural plsy. Thu character sketches are said
to be very clever, while there is an abundance
OF good music, singing and dancing in it.
Those lovable old country characters are in.
troiuced, and their sayings snd dcings create
much amusement, The company comes
recommended as good one throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06
"A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks

"A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks
Prof. Roxs Tyler, of Chicago, Vice
President Illinois Womsn's Alliance, 10
speaking Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, says: II suffered with severe
cold this winter which threatened ia
run into pneumonia. tried different
remedies but 1 seemed TO grow worse
and the medicine upset my stomach.
A friend advised me TO try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy aud / found 1t
was pleasant to take and ii relieved me
at once. / am now entirely recovered,
saved Doctors bill, time and suffer
ing, and will never be without this
spendid medicine again" For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-06
Demonstration of the
Up.tO Date Freezer.
erGOODs DELIVERED IN ALgXAE.
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. d G.

Chicago Feb. 5 --Cattle. Steers steady
to sic w; butchers stock steady; good to prime
steers, S5s6; poor to medium. 90. 4Oa4. 80;
stock-es and feeders SOW and Zoe lower,
So TOAD so; cows, $2.65a4.15. heifers.
So 75a4.40; bulls, steady 81 75a4.26.
Calves stroog at $4a6.15. Hogs-market DC
t, Toe lower. closing weak; top, 30 40;
mixed and butchers, S5.20a5 .35; good to
choice heavy, $5.30s5. 40; rough heavy,
IS 15s5. %; light, S. l5a5. 32lh. Sheep
and Lsmbs.--sheep weak to 10c lower;
lambs 10c to loo lower; good to choice
wethers. Ss.9044.40; fair to choice mixed,
$3.5Oa3.90; We.tern sheep. $3.90a4.40;
native lambs, "a 25s5.25; Western lambs,
$5a5. 20.