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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
MOSQUITOES IN OLD TIMES.
George Washington Credited With
Dubious Statement.

Des Moines News.-It is natural to
times belong, in their deadly perfec-
ton, to modern times only Not so
mosquitoes! L. O. Howard says, IN
his valuable book on this insect, that
in ancient Greece. according to
Pausanias, the inhabitants were some
times forced to abandon their dwell
| ings to avoid it's attack.
The citizens of Monte, a rich city
Of Ionia, fed from mosquitoes to
Mileta; and Porgamo, a beautiful
city in Asia, was abandoned for the
same reason. Sapor, King of Persia,
was compelled to raise the siege of
Nisbis by plague of gnats. Hum
boldt says that in certain regions Of
South America the inhabitants pass
the night buried in the sand, which
covers them to the depth of three
or four inches, leaving out only the
head, which is protected by CLOTH
There is even a mosquito story
which has the hardihood to attack the
yeracity of George Washington, or
possibly that of a contemporary
tourist. Isaac Weld, in his Travels
Through North America says, in
reference to Skenesborobgh, n. Y,
that mosquitoes were ferocious and
plentiful there.
George Washington told me-" he
adds that he was never so much
annoyed by mosquitoes in any ral
of America as in scarborough.
They used to bite through the thickest
boot"
Now, the boots of those days were
thick, and mosquitoes were probably,
so far as structure goes, much as
they are today. Moreover, the Father
Of his Country could not lie; but per-
haps Mr.. Weld could, or, more prob
ably, one Of the gentlemen may have
INDUCED in a sense of humor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
The Cathedral Of the Nest.

Changed unspeakably and utterly
says Emerson Hough in the Century
the old West lies in ruins. To pick
about among those ruins may, indeed
be to find here and there bit of local
color; but were it not better to reflect
that this color may be only the broken
bits of a cathedral pane? Restore that
cathedral, in recollection, in imagina.
ton at least, if it be within the skill of
art or literature to do so. Restore it
and write upon it's arch the thought
that history may be more than mere
recital of wars and religions; that the
destruction of human life May be ma.
tionally not so great as the develop
ment of human character. Give the
men Of the old West, parents of the
men of the new west, this epitaph-
that they had character. Let the
heroes have place of honor in their
own cathedral; and so may the west.
ern earth lie light above them, and the
western skies smile over them remem.
beringly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
CIubbed Grant.

In his biography published under
the title, The Making of an American
Jacob Riis tells this story of how po
S. Grant: 1T was after the generals
second term in the presidency, says
Mr.. Riis. He was staying at the Fifth
Avenue hotel, when one morning the
Masonic temple was burned. The fire
line was drawn half way down The
block toward Fifth avenue, but the pc.
lice were much hampered by the
crowd, and were out of patience when
| standing by, saw man in a great
ulster. with head buried deep in the
collar, cigar sticking straight out
coming down the street from the hotel
l recognized him at sight as Gen
Grant. The policeman who blocked
his way did not. He grabbed him by
the collar, swung him about, and, hit.
ting him a resounding whack across
the back with his club yelled out
Whats the matter with you? Don't
you see the fire-lines? Chase yourself
out Of here, and be quick about it, The
general said never a word. He did
not stop to argue the matter. He had
run up against sentinel, and when
stopped went the other way. That
was all. The man had right to be
there; he had none. I was never so
much an admirer of Grant as since
that day. 1t was true greatness. A
smaller man would have made a row.
stood upon his dignity and demanded
the punishment Of the policeman. AS
for him there was probably never. SO
badly frightened 2 policeman when l
told him whom ne had dubbed. I will
warrant he did not sleep for q week,
fearing all kinds of things. No need
of it. Grant probably never gave him
thought"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
Bad Outlook for German Trade.

Philadelphia Times.-The industrial
situation in Germany does not i'm
prove. Large numbers of hands are
idle because business is slack on de-
creased demand for German products.
The country seems to be on the verge
Of a serious economic crisis just at
the moment when the emperor and the
princes in the bundesrath are using
their influence to enact a retaliatory
tariff law. The outlook of German
trade is far from favorable, and any
thing like a crisis in that country
could have only disastrous effect in a
reflex way upon business and financial
operations in the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

seizure of Oman as basis Of naval
attack on India.
The quarrels between the force of
Sheikh Mubarark Of Koweit and the
tribes of the ameer of Nejd have
broken out af7esh and England is
compeued to strengthen her naval
power in the Persian gulf. Turkeys
designs here must be frustrated.
Some time ago Britain effectively
checked Turkeys intention to attack
the Sheikh Mubarak, who has long
flown the Turkish flag-in honor of
the Mussulman religion, he explains,
and not as a symbol of dependence on
the porte.
Not that Turkey proclaimed it's
Warlike intent. On the contrary, it
maintained that the 10000 men it has
massed at Busrah are intended for G,
march across Arabia to suppress dis
affection in Yemen.
All the same, Commander Pears of
the cruiser Perseus refused to allow
a Turkish ship to land so troops at
KOweit. The Perseus cleared her
decks and kept a searchlight on the
Turkish vessel all one night when the
deportation was expected to be sur
reptitiously carried out.
The result was the return of the in
vading force. A little later the situa-
ton was reported as 'quieter." The
Nejd tribesmen ceased to menace
Koweit and Admiral Bosanquet did
not think it necessary to leave Bonn
bay.
Much sensation has been caused by
the recent arrival Of the two youngest
brothers of the shah of Persia, Hus-
SEM Ali Mirba and Sultan Achmed
Mira, from Teheran, who are to be
educated at a Vienna gymnasium.
They are between 10 and II years Of
age, with raven-black hair and eyes
and strikingly light and bright COM
plexions. They were accompanied by
two princes, the son and the nephew
of the Grand ViZier Isak Khan, and
three sons of a Persian minister, and
at present are staying at the Grand
hotel until arrangements can be made
for them to enter the Theresianum.
AS they are acquainted with 70
other language but Turkish they will
not be able to commence their studies
at the gymnasium Immediately
Prince Assad Ullah Khan, a nephew
of the shah, the son of his eldest
sister, has been an inmate of the
Theresianum for the last year, to-
gether with Self Ullah Khan, the son
of Persian dignitary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
RESOLVES.

OF all our deeds of the year Just
passed
We should think on new years eve,
And remember them all,
The great and the small
Fen though they make US grieve.
There's no time wasted in such a
course
That inspires to better ways,
We gain in strength,
And then at length,
Learn the lesson of past days.
1t is thus we may see what wrongs
we've done,
And remembering our duty Is clear,
Resolve on each morn
To grow weary and worn
Ere the sun sees no act Of cheer.
When we fix in our minds the good
we can do,
We have taken step in advance,
And thus to be true
Let us good deeds do
While our life allows each a chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
GOSSIP OF THE OLD WORM

Among the numerous little wa~s
and rebellions which harass Graat
Britain outside of her more important
conflicts and quarrels are her troubles
IN the Persian gulf The latter came
within the British sphere of in
nuence' at the end of the eighteenth
century, when the sultan of Muscat
sought the protection of the English
and Napoleon was contemplating the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
WILL HUxLEYs WORKS LIVE?
His Writings Considered as contribu.
tons to L Literature

The Century contains the prize es-
say, poem, and story submitted IN
competition by college graduates of
the year 1900. James E. Routh, Jr., Of
Johns Hopkins, wins the essay prize by
a paper on Huxley as a Literary Man.
VIII HuXley's works live in litera-
ture? he asks. If SO what place there
in will they occupy? In regard to the
first we can safely say that the larger
number Of his essays will not endure.
These were written for the deciding of
questions Of the day. and will vanish
with the passing Of the day. To this
class belong most Of his controver-
sial papers with Mr. Gladstone, DR..
WAGE, and others, and many of those
relating to education in science.
Again, of the remainder Of his work,
the larger portion will survive as spe-
cialized technical discussions, and not
as literature proper. Thus much Of
his Darwiniana, together with his BIC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
TWO scRUBWoMEN.
A Sketch of Business Life in an Office
Building.

1t was high tide of a business day,
and the geat Office building hummed
and throbbed with busy life. Men,
intent On gain, with brows compressed
with anxious thought, or bland with
the consciousness of good invest
ments and paying schemes, came and
went. Debtors sought creditors,
and humbled themselves before them.
Borrowers sought bankers, and brok-
ers sought to lure investors for their
wares. Men and women Of all kinds
and descriptions went in and out
Drummers, selling ink, pens, carbon
paper, stocks, bonds, and mines. Beg
gars deaf and dumb, offering lead
pencils, with piteous eyes and in ST.
lence. Legless and armless cripples,
blind men led by children, all appear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

investment of S4.75. The farmer gets
back barrel Of better flour than can
be bought on the market at So per
barrel, and he has also lot of mid
dlings worth 81. This practice has been
followed for a period Of years, and
several mills were patronized. with
about the same results in all cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
TRANGECEMETERY
BODIES PLACED IN INCHES IN
WALL in OLD BURIAL PLACES.
RENT CONTRACTS LIMITED

When Lease Expires Bones are Ruth
Iaeeu Thrown Outside Enclosure
Ancient Ground May soon DC
Put up for Sale for Want OF
Funds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

president Kruger is to send a
special envoy to the United States in
January
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

German minimum grain duties are
likely to be stricken out on account
Of Russias threats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16

Some smiles look as though they
had been soaked il vinegar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-01-16
How to Ship Poultry

A Chicago commission firm gives
the following instructions for prepar-
ing poultry for shipment:
In the first place, poultry should be
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
To the New Bank.

Mr.. W. L.: Fitzpatrick. who has
been individual bookkeeper at the
Mt. Sterling National Bank for -four
years, will on tomorrow tender his
resignation to accept position
with the Montgomery National
Bank. That Mr.. Fitzpatrick was
asked to remain with the Mt Ster-
ling National Bank at an increase d
salary was high compliment and
evidence of his worth as a bank
man. He was born and raised IN
Mason county, that part where the
"Best People On Earth grow, re-
moved to Bath county, and for five
years was with the Goodpasters
Bank in Owingsville. The new
bank people may congratulate them
selves that they have secured the
services of this trained bank man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
SOME FACTS
About the Excursion Carrying
W. T. Tibbs.
The Ship Carries No Freight or
Steerage Passengers.

A dozen guides and directors,
including such men as the Rev. DR..
Josiah Strong, d. d., and the Rev.
Edwin S. Wallace, ex- United States
Consul for Palestine, are going
along. -
There are by actual count more
than one hundred and seventy nine
spinsters from all parts of the
country found on the voyage, sew
enty-five clergymen, seventy-fve
bank officials and one hundred Bible
students. The theologians have
formed club. 1t is their intention
to study library on the Holy Land
and its traditions that has been
placed on board the vessel and to
listen to course of lectures from
professors of sacred history. The
lectures will be delivered aboard
ship.
There are many school teachers,
doctors and lawyers on the list. A
band to furnish music for dancing
has been signed, and "ping pong"
sets have been provided, so that the
varying tastes of the travellers for
favorite recreations may be graft
fled.
As the Celtic has ten decks, there
need be no clash between the study
of theology and more worldly recre.
ations. BY special permission of
Manager j. Bruce Ismay, of the
White Star Line, the rule of the
company which permits only the
Church of England Service to be
observed on the ships of the COM
pany, mas been suspended, so that
the ministers of the different de-
nominations can get together; but
even then there are decks and wa
ter-tight and air tight bulkheads
enough should different denomina-
tions desire to worship at the same
time on Sunday.
A cablegram was received We'd
nesday from w. T. Tibbs announ-
cling that the eXcusrionists had ar
rived at Gibraltar that morning
after pleasant trip and that all
were well.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
A Musician.

Besides being the greatest of the
World Magicians, Marc is also "a
-Ayeat Musician. During his enter
tainment he plays on an instru-
ment known as the Syrian Google
peg. In the hands of this skillful
manipulation, it produces music,
that is in its effect electrifying-
from the plaintive wall of the vic
lin to apparently the full harmony
of large orchestra. The music
swells and fades away leaving the
audience spell bound with the mag
ic of the instrument, and wonder
struck at the skill of the player.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Book Social

The Book Social at the residenc,
of III. D. Clark resulted in the do
nations of more than 1875 books fol
the Libraries of the Morehead and
Hazel Green Academies. Some OF
the donors specified to which libra
ry they wished to contribute. 9th.
er books can be left during this
week at the residence and will be
forwarded
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

See advertisement of sale of stock
crop, farming implements, house
hold and kitchen furniture of Mr..
M. r. Pitmap on March 4. His
stock is of high grade and in good
condition.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Card of Thanks.

We hereby express our thanks to
our friends and neighbors for their
many kindnesses during the sick
ness of our sister, Miss Margaret
Darlington. BY them our sister
was ministered unto, and in our
sorrow we have had their sympathy.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Force,

Guess this is Cereal also, for
people continue 10 tdke n-have
made half dozen sales to
same parties. They declare it
to be superior to anything
they have ever used. Suppose
you try it-l5c.
CHILEs, THOMPSON GROCERY G.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Breakfast Foods

Are called C9'eolS. because
they are to be contin"ed. Pet
tijohn's and Ralston's are the
best and sold at 15c-and
the more you get the more you
want.
CHILEs, THOMPSON GRocERYCo
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Hulled H0miny

Like your GRANDPA used to
make. Nothing like the Corr
feed we sell you at &c a pound,
and called Hominy 10y courte-
sy, but a real delicacy: 10c
for a 3-pound can.
CHILEs-THoMPsoN Gro. ( o.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Over a Cliff.

Mort Pieratt, a son of Milt Pie
ratt, of Maytown, was driving a
team of horses at Glencairn, put
ting logs over the cliff. a 10y got
the start in some way and carried
both horses over, killing them in
stantlY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
For Sale.

l am offering for sale my two
story brick residence on North
N .ysville street This properly is
one of the most desirable in The
city; in perfect repair, with bath
and other fixtures ready for con-
nectlon with water works.
PIERCE VIM.
32-tf Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Public Sale of Blue Grass Land

On THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1902,
at 10 o'clock, sharp, l will offer
for sale I6S acres of Blue Grass
Land belonging to Jennie and Liz
zie Cox, better known as the J.
M. Cox Farm. Said land is on
the Spencer pike, five miles east
Of Mt. Sterling. If not sold on
that day it will be rented. Terms
made known on day Of sale.
For further information, call on
VIM. SLEDD, Agt.
3It Mt. Sterling, KY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

Mr.. 7. ]. Biggstaff says; Take
that fodder advertisement out OF
your paper 1t is causing me
trouble. | have one letter from
Virginia which indicates that fod-
der is wanted. Take out the ad,
please. Advertising pays.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Prom the Upper Country

That is the, mountains-we
have received few barrels of
Genuine Sorghum Molasses-
thick and nice, with the breezy
mountain flavor to it that you
don't find in any other Sorgh-
um. Price 45c a gallon.
CHILEs, THOMPSON GROCERY Go
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Business House For Rent.

The store room corner Main d
Ma lie Streets; now occupied
by the grocery firm of Cooper &
Barnes. Possession given March
lst, 1902. Apply to
29tf WALSH Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
&C. c. c." on Every Tablet.

Every tablet of Cascarets Candy
Cathartic bears the famous c. c. C.
Never sold in bulk. Look for it and
accept &c other. Beware of fraud.
All druggists, Ioc.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Business House For Rent. =: -

The store room corner Main and
Maysyille Streets; now occupied
by the grocery firm of Cooper g.
Barnes. q Possession given March
1st, 1902. Apply to.
-, 29tf WALSH Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Wanted !

To buy life policies lapsed and un
lapsed-any kind. : Will pay cash
Call on me at my Office. Traders
Deposit Bank building,
HENRY WATSON,
"a If Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25

At Paris seventeen suits have
been filed against the Insurance
companies which have failed to
pay the $50, 200 due on the court
house, which burned last October.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Smallpox in Morgan.

Smallpox has again appeared at
Caney, Morgan county. Last year
there were many cases and only two
deaths.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Painting.

All persons desiring to have
painting done will confer with me.
/ will guarantee satisfaction.
30 At WICK SIMPSON.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
F0r Rent.

All centrally located.
House six rooms.
Two rooms for small family.
Livery stable.
Coal yard.
80 2t r. A. MITCHELL
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
For ConsiipafIon

Take Lyons Laxative Syrup; II you don't like
IL better than any Laxative you have ever used,
your druggist win refund the money. Price 200
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-02-25
Wednesday,,
Feb. %, 1902,

Atmy farm on the Mt Sterling and Maysvill,
turnpike, miles from Mt. Sterling. XIV. know
H. the Thomas Feser farm. the following pro
perty, to-wit:
3 Good v ork Mules, 3-yr-old Harness Mare
3-yr-Old Combined Horse.
J 5-vr-Old Harness Horse.
Yearling Colts by Electrician.
2GOOd Brood Mares in nOal to lack.
Gentle Buggy Mare,
] Cow and Calf fresh, ] Cow due to calvc il
few days.
Mix Cows. , Dry Cows, Iearlng Steers
] iearling Heifel, steer Calves, lIeifc
Calves.
sow ana shouts weight 80 pounds,
stacks Timothy Hay, 1 stack Mlllct Hay
stack Oats,
2Wagons ? Hay Frames. 2-horse Cultivator
Turning PlOW-. Double shovel Pow-,
J 2-hOrse Corn Planter
Drag Harrow. Randall Harrow, and Other
farming implements,
/ Buggy, cart and Harness, ? Sets WagoI
Harness,
CO barrels Com in crib, 20 barrels damaged
corn
sale begins promptly n o'clock.
Terms made known ON day of sales
JOHN MCDONALD,
Mt. STERLING, ky.
". II. FLETCHER. Auctioneer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-11-14
An Eccentric Genius.

Inc New York papers are publishing
incidents in the life of Albert l.. Raw
son, NJ. D., LII. D., painter, scientist
and author, who recently died in that
city.
He was born in Chester, VT, In 1928.
When young man he travelled extern
sively and while in England painted
miniature portraits of Queen Victoria
and the Prince of Wales. He founded
the American Society of Water Color
Painters and was at one time president
of the National Defence association, a
society organized to fight Anthony
Comstock's league. He received the
degree of IL. d. from Cambridge Uni
versity.
Mr.. Rawson laid claim to the honor
of founding the order of the Mystic
Shrine.
In 1896 while testifying before court
In st. Adams he admitted having served
term in New Jersey Jail for larceny.
In 1874 the Palestine Exploration
society published a report of its re-
searches and the identification of Mount
Pisgah, when Rawson came out with
map of his that preceded the other,
with the mount upon it. A close examna-
ton showed that he had recently added
the mountain with pen and ink.
RawsOn illustrated many religious
works and edited eleven Bible commen-
taries
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-11-14
NEWS AND NOTIONS.

Many sheep have persisted by the
early SHOWS in Texas and New Mexico.
Capt. Richmond p. Hobson, the hero
of the sinking of the Merrimac, who
has been recent guest of j. G.. Ullery
in Brattleboro, has purchased small
tract of land in Putney, on which he
will erect cottage next season.
friedrich B. Jennings, New York
lawyer, will build $4,000. summer
residence near North Bennington.
Captains Stevens, Sargent and Webb
or the Cavalry and Captain Conklin of
the Artillery service from Fort Ethan
Allen, were honorary bearers at the
funeral of the late Capt. Oscar Citing.
Charles j. Douglass, printer who has
worked in Burlington for quite a period
of time. has moved his family to Man
chester, n. II.
Ira p. Russell, who has been steward
at the Mary Fletcher hospital, Burning
ton, for seventeen years. has gone to
Iowa for the winter, hoping to benefit
his health.
Two men in the mailing department of
the New York Times, were burned to
death Saturday by the explosion of a
gasoline lamp.
Another lady ''postmaster" has been
appointed for this state-Mrs. Eta
Whittmore, at Eden Mills. The sex
seems appropriate to the place. Galen b.
Fish has been appointed for Stockbridge.