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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
MONEY IN RELICS OF GENIUS.

Big Prices for Famous Manuscripts
in London.
At Sotheby's the library formed by
James Stuart, NJ P, was sold by auc-
ton to-day, says the London CORE
spondent of the New York Sun. 1t con-
tanned remarkable literary gems, in
Guiding many fine editions and auto
graphic inscriptions. Brownfng's Pau
line A, a Fragment of a Confession"
only three or four copies Of which are
known, with an autographic inscrip-
ton, reading, "In pursuance of fool
ish plan l forgot to have no wish to
remember, etc." sold for SLIPS. A first
edition of Robert Bells "Pomegran-
ates.'' very scarce, brought $500; the
autograph copy Of Whites "Selborne,"
So, 1907 it was sold in 1895 for S1,47O'
The manuscript of chapters 4 and OF
Thackeray's "Virginians," first edition,
was also sold. It was inscribed Id
Thackerays handwriting: I'm tbs
United States and in the queens do
minions all people have right to theft
opinions, and many don't relish theit
opinions. Peruse my book, my dear R.,
and if you find it little to your taste
l hope you'll find it. To Peter Rack
ham, Esquire, with. best regards of the
author" This sold for $455. Thack-
eray's "Newcomes," first edition, went
at 1920; Burns Poets Progress orig
inal manuscript, at $77.50. Byron's
Marine Falieri, or the Doge of Ven
ice" first edition, at $1,000; various
portions of the works of Byron, in
Guiding the original manuscript of
stanzas 77-S3, so and 90 of the second
canto Of "Childe Harold" at $50; first
edition of CAROLS alice in Wonder
land" $3.50; first edition Of BLEAK
House." presentation copy, inscribed
Nanny and Kate, from their affec-
tionate father, Charles Dickens, 1858, u
800. original manuscript Of Dryden's
"Eleonora," $500; original manuscript
of Gladstone's "Home Rule to the Fore
in Ireland" $3.50; Goldsmith's TRAY
eIer," unique copy, $470. Probably this
was a trial copy, published year be-
fore the first edition.
The original manuscript of Keats
draft of the title page to "Endymion''
and the original autograph manuscript
of Lambs Dream Of Children" signed
Ella" $40; original manuscript of
Pope's Essay on Man" went for 81, 1915
eight autograph manuscripts Of Schu-
bert, $500; an original Shelley manu-
script, $3.50; first edition of "Gulli-
ver's Travels" very rare, 1865; Tenny-
sons Brook" original manuscript,
$500; Tennyson's Northern Farm
err" original manuscript, $775; with
the authors autograph; manuscript of
Whites Natural History of Sci
borne" $3.50. The total Of the sale
was $41, $50.
An interesting curiosity was William
PENIS map of New Belgium and New
England, with this Endorsement:
, This was the map by which the
privy council in 1855 settled the
bounds between Lord Baltimore and
and Maryland and Pennsylvania and
the territories of annexed countries"
This was sold for $605.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
He Had Waited n Long Time

Bill Nye, when a young man, once
made an engagement with a lady to
take her driving The appointed day
came, but at the livery-stable all the
horses were taken save one old, shaky,
exceedingly gaunt beast. Mr.. Nye,
says Harpers Weekly, hired it, and
drove to his friends residence.
The lady kept him waiting nearly an
hour before she was ready, and then,
on viewing the shabby outfit, fatty re-
fused to accompany Mr.. Nye.
why" she exclaimed, that horse
may die of old age any moment"
Madam Mr.. Nye replied, when
arrived that horse was a prancing
young colt"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Her Choice of PRAYERS,

A mother told her child, a boy of
years, to say his morning prayer to her
Kneeling before her, the little fellow
asked:
Mother, shall l say my prayer OF
nurses prayer"
The mother, not being aware that the
nurse ever said any morning prayer
became curious.
"Say nurses, DEAR" she answered.
Whereupon the little fellow began
sOlemnly:
Lord, O Lord, have l got to get
up?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
CHAPTER Mi

When Alfred Cassagne bid DR.. Mason
adieu. it was TO return to Paris, first to
think and then to act. Never in the
course of his experience had encoun-
tered a case which presented obstacles of
so puzzling q nature. He was a true
Partisan. A day or two in the country
soon satisfied him. He required the slim
ulus of a great city to impart 10 his
mental organization that activity and
SHARPNESS which the calm and quiet of a
rustic existence lulled into temporary re-
pose. His most logical deductions had
been made in the rush and roar of the
streets. Before leaving the chateau a
conversation something like the follow
ing had taken place between DR.. Mason
and himself:
This brother of Madame Roupelrs
this Henry Graham-can you tell me
when and where he was last heard from ~
The last letter madame received from
him." replied the physician, bore the
postmark of Blois. That must be twenty
years ago, as near as l can recollect"
The first thing Gassagne did on his
arrival in Paris was to call on his friend
and pupil. Charles D'Auburon. He found
him at home, his face glowing with sup
pressed enthusiasm.
Now" SAID Cassagne, tell us what
has happened? Have you found Jules
Chabot, and what progress have you made
toward getting acquainted"
I already knew him slightly" an
.swered D'Auburon. Il approached him
cautiously, because if he is really impli-
Gated in this matter he would naturally
be suspicious of any sudden show of
friendship. Fortune favored me, how
ever. l managed to lose a game of bill
lizards to him at the Alliance this morn
ing, the stakes a luncheon at the Cafe
Anglais. whittier we repaired shortly af-
ter. What do you think that laundering
IDIOT Lablanche is doing? He has set
someone to shadowing Monsieur Chabot
The fellow followed US in a cab. ]
thought we had given him the slip, but
looking out of the windows Of the Cafe
Anglais there he was lounging against q
lamp post, and looking like a detective al
over. Did you ever hear of such clumsi
ness in all your life?''
You must exercise your ingenuity, my
dear boy A little thing like that shouldn't
disturb you. Always recollect that In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
CASE OF ECZEMA IN SOUTH.
Suffered Three Years-Hands an
Eye Most ATected-Noyv Well an

Suffered Three Years-Hands and
Eye Most ATected-Nov Well and
Is Grateful to Cuticura.
MY wife was taken badly with ecZe-
ma for three years, and she employed a
doctor with no effect at all until she
employed Cuticura Soap and Ointment
One of her hands and her left eye were
badly affected, and when she would
stop using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
the eczema came back, but very slight
ly, but it did her sight Of good. Then
we used the entire set of Cuticura Rem
edies and my wife is entirely recov-
cred. She thanks Cuticura very much
and will recommend it highly in our
locality and in every nook and corner
of our parish. 1. M. Robert Hydrop-
oils, La, Jan. 5 and Sept. 1, 1906"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

My doctor kept me on a strict diet, but
as his medicine was not helping me, l
began using Doan's Kidney Pills. They
helped me at once, and soon all traces
OF sugar disappeared. l have regained
my former weight and am perfectly
we'll"
Sold by all dealers so cents a box.
FoSter-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
New Homes In the West.

Send for free copy of pamphlet con-
tanning synopsis of the United States
homestead laws and information how
to secure quarter section of splendid
farming or grazing land free along the
new railway lines of the Chicago &
Northwestern Ry. in South Dakota,
Wyoming and other States Special
excursion rates to homeseekers. Full
information on request to w. B. Knis-
kern, Passenger Traffic Manager, c. &
n. w. Ry., Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
When You shave Yourself.

Grinding his teeth, he muttered a
low oath.
"I don't know what's gotten into this
razor" he exclaimed. cit won't cut st
ALL"
She gave a little cry of amazement.
why" she said, when L opened
that can of ported ham with it this
morning, it was so sharp it nearly took
my finger Off"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
His Field Day.

YES" said the tramp who was ex-
planning his method. 81 always tell
the lady of the house that l was in
jured on the field" What feld? ask
ed the inexperienced beginner. well,
if it's younger lady I say football
field, an II it's an old lady say bat
tie d"-Tit-B Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
H0W'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned have known T. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials Sent
free. Price 10 cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

III &C yC1tS aSo
found that my house
work was becoming a
burden. / tired east
~, had no ambition
and was failing fast.
My complexion got
yellow, and | lost over
80 pounds. My thirst
was tie rri lie, and
there was sugar in
49, IT - -. Z. Z -, ..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Unfortunate for Both.

The Court-Where have 1 seen you be-
fore? Your face seems familiar.
The Prisoner (who has been run in on
a charge of vagrancy) WHY, y'r honor,
when we was young fellers we-er-both
courted the same gal.
The Court-The fine will be $50 and
COSTS Call the next case."-Chicago
Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Not What Shed Call 1t.

How well Mrs. Tripsley bears her
troubles declare, she looks as fresh
and fair as young girl, yet she has
buried two husbands"
You don't call burying two hus-
bands trouble, do your replied Mrs
Henpeck. Record-Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
No Longer Hex Phystctan.

MY husband is troubled with a buzz
zing noise in his ears what would you
advise"
~ would advise him to go to the sea-
shore for a month or two"
But he can't get away"
Then you go."-HouSton Post,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
A Difference.

Mrs Ath- Letic-I'H have to get
some new gelf costumes. l am very
short on golf skirts this spring.
Her Husband-Last year the golf
skirts were very short on you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
A Considerable Man.

"John."
"Yes, sir"
"Be sure to tell me ..hen it is 4
o'clock"
Yes, sir"
Don't forget it. 1 promised to meet
my wife at 2 80 in the drug store
across the street, and she'll be pro-
voked if I'm not there when she
comes. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

At Hanwell. England, lives a wom-
an furniture mover. She has printed
on her vans the following appeal to the
public: Don't worry-get married
and keep on moving"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
WORN TO a SKELETON.

A Wonderful Restoration Caused n
Sensation in Pennsylvania
Town.
Mrs Charles n. Preston, of Elk
land, Pa. saws: 'sThree years ago I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Tnu,uaI Proyocation.

"Gracious! Little boy!" remon-
strated the visitor to the zoo. ''What
do you mean by throwing stones at
that poor stork?"
you do de same, mister" piped the
lad, as he reached for another stone.
Here he's gone and brought me baby
brudder just at vacation time and I'll
have to mind him while de other kids
go fishing and swimming. Take that! !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12


Il have made up my mind" said Mr..
Timmid, that l shall speak to your
father soon"
YES" replied the dear girl, father
said he thought you would and he also
said if you truly loved me you'd take
out an accident-insurance policy in my
favor. "-Philadelphia Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

During the last twelve months $780,
600 has been collected in the United
Kingdom for the purpose Of reviving
the Irish language.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Il Casc If

Mr.. 81. ]. Henneman, Oakland, Neb.,
writes: II waited before writing to you
about my sickness, catarrh of the stom-
ach, which / had over year ago.
There were people who told me it
would not stay cured, but l am sure
that l am cured, for l do not feel any
more i'll effects, have a good appetite and
am getting fat. So l am. and will say
to all, l am cured for good.
Il thank you for your kindness.
"Peruna viii be our house n7edi-
cine hereafter"
Catarrh of the stomach is also known
in common parlance as dyspepsia, gas
tritis and Indigestion. No r.edicine will
be of any permanent benefit except it
ramnuas the ca a1.rhal condition
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

1t is estimated that Great Britain
spends $150,O00 per day in theaters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Not Encouraging.

Mrs Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teethng softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

A scientist declares that per cent
OF the people of civilized nations are
color blind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

In Milan there are 5000 families
living in one room each
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Gained Strength and Flesh.

Miss Julia Butler, r. R. 4, Appleton,
Wis, writes she had catarrh of the
stomach, causing loss of sleep and appe-
tite, with frequent severe pains after
eating. She took Peruna, her appetite
returned, she gained strength, fesh and
perfect health
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12
Eeggeu leRYe to Differ.

legged Leave to Differ.
THE more | see Of dogs" muttered the
early milkman, lodging another swapping
cur, 1.-THE better l like men,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

The cruiser Washington, which has
recently had her final tests under the
supervision of the Trial Board of the
Navy Department with most gratifying
results, her speed record being over
twenty-one knots an hour, and the ac-
ton of her guns and turrets proving
exact duplicate Of the cruiser Tenn
esSee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

Secretary Taft has ordered Governor
Magoon Of Cuba to buy all the church
property in Havana at the option price
Of 81 ,3SS, 646, this beng an alternative
TO expropriation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

Capitol in Washington found in the
gutter below the first bulge a woman's
bonnet, four derby hats, ten straw hats,
two ham sandwiches, thirteen cents, a
nursing bottle, and a sparrows' nest
containing thirty-eight eggs. The spar
rows must have planned corner in
the egg market, for no hen sparrow
could cover three dozen eggs with any
prospect of Matching them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

1t has been agreed between the gov
ernments of Canada and of the United
States that the owners of all buildings
on the boundary-line must decide in
which country they shall live, and
must move the whole building accord
ingly. The purpose of this agreement
is to reduce the smuggling evil and
otherwise to put an end to lawlessness
On the border
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

The Treasury Department closed the
fiscal year, June 80, with surplus of
SS6. 929. 426, and with the receipts to-
falling $685.. 306, 135, which is S70,0O0,000
more than in any other year in our his
tory. The customs receipts were $685.
$50. 126 and the internal revenue S27O,-
800. 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-12

Public Printer Stillings has ordered
that hereafter all employees of the gov
eminent printing office shall address
one another with the formal designa-
tons Mr." and Miss" in contradis-
tinctioa to the prevailing custom of US
ing nicknameS.
Evening journal., 1907-05-11
RED Men TO
ATTEND CHURCH
ST. Tamina Exercises in Ep.
worth Church Tomorrow
Afternoon

To-morrow's program at Epworth
Church will be crowded with good things
The pastors morning theme viii be. "The
Power OF the Upward Look" a message
OF JOY to believers. Special music viii
feature the morning services.
At D. m. st. Tamina Day exercises viii
be held in the church, under the auspices
Of the Improved order of Red Men. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by Rev. V. =.
Northrup, L. Irving Handy, and the pass
tor, the Rev. John NJ. Arters. Director
George T.. King will furnish delightful
musical program. The Epworth Cadets
will be in charge of the evening service.
The usual song service will open the hour
The Cadets will execute drills aud for
nations under the leadership OF their
captain, Daniel Draper of the Delaware
militia. Boys are especially invited to this
service. The pastors sermon will be for
their benefit upon the topic, "The True
Soldier" The recently organized Epworth
Male Quar.ette will sing Boys VIII act
as ushers and collectors and great re-
suits are expected from this service.
Evening journal., 1907-05-11
sHERIFF'S SALES

sHERIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF a
writ Of Levari Facins 90 ME directed,
will be exposed TO Public Sale az the
Court House. on Market street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets, in
the city Of Wilmington, New Castle
county Delaware,
on MONDAY. MAY 10TH. 1907
At $50 o'clock, n. m.,
the following described Reai Estate. viz:
All that certain lot. piece or parcel OF
land with the buildings thereon erected
situate I'm the city Of Wilmington coun y
and State aforesaid. bounded and descrlb-
ed as follows, TO wit.
Beginning at "a point on the southwest
erly side of Twcnty-tmrd street az tho
distance of one hundred and thrty-hve
feet southeasterly from the southeasterly
side If Market street; thence southwest
erly mt right angles with Twenty-third
street and passing through the middle of
tho diYision wall between the house on
this lot and the one adjoining or the
northwest seventy-nve feet TO corner.
thence sOutheasterly and parallel with
TWenty-third street fifteen feet TO another
corner; thence northcasterly az righ'
angles with said Twenty-third street and
passing through the middle Of the division
wall between the house ON this iot and
the one adjoining on teh southeast seven
ty-hve feet TO a point In the said south
westerly side OF Twenty-tMrd street. and
thence thereby northwesterly fifteen feel
tn the place Of beginning. be the contents
thereof what they may.
Seized ana taken in execution as the
property Of William r Polk and Catherine
T.. Polk, his wife, mortgagors and It's.
and TO be sold hv
HENRY STAFFORD, Sheriff
Sherin's Office, Wilmington, Delaware
nAsn,lAlss
Evening journal., 1907-05-11
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO
MEET IN WASHINGTON

The annual meeting of the American
Historical Society is to be held in Wash.
ington next week. The Rev. DR.. Richard
Z. Cook. vice-president, Of this city, will
preside in the absence abroad Of Dr.
L. Whitman. formerly president of
Columbian University. Washington. ID. c
The annual meetings of all the general
northern Baptist organizations will be
held in the capital city at the same time,
and these of the southern Bapusts in
Richmond, Va. The following week there
Will be a great union convention Of the
Baptsts of America, north and SOUTH at
jamestown. Va.
Baptists Of this city and state will be in
attendance and at an of these meetings
as delegates and visitors.
Evening journal., 1907-05-11
lNfIDEL AND BELIEVER
Mr.. Allison Will Contrast the Faith Of
the Two To-mornow Niaht.

Mr.. Allison Will Contrast the Faith of
the Two Tomorrow Night.
At the popular Gospel meetings in West
Church tomorrow evening the pastor
REV. Alexander Alison, Jr. will contrast
the faith of lnhdels with that Of believers,
under the following theme: Does it re
quire moro faith 20 accept than to reject
the Christian religiong' The morning sub
ject will be- "rhe Basis of self-respect'
A prominent Philadelphia baritone. r.
Leroy Foote, will be the soloist. and the
musical service by quartctte, chorus and
congregation VIII make the day attrac-
tive and inspiring For the evening popu-
lar service the pews are free, and the
doors open at Z O'Clock. Following are the
musical numbers.
Morning-Anthem, "The King of Love
My Shepherd Is" Shelley; solo, Mr.. I'M
lcr: onertory, Air From Nabucco," !"
Verdi: baritone solo, Mr.. Foote.
Evcniug-preudc Communion, Ba-
tlste; chorus "The Radiant Morn Hath
Passed Away" Woodward; offertory
Melody" Smart; quartette, MY Faith
Looks up to- Thee" Cramer, Mrs. Fritz,
Mrs. Ewes. Mr. Clymer Mr.. Fritz post
lude, "Postlude in f." De Hilles.