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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Wildcat Attacks Young Preacher

Attacked by a wildcat E. Lamont
Geissinger, a young preacher and stu
dent at Dickinson college, was driven
down a steep side of North mountain,
and as a result Of his experience was
nearly FRUSTRATED when he reached
Doubling Gap.
Geissinger saw watching him
through the bushes q pantherlike ami
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Paddy's Prospect.

At the lengthy siege Of Vicksburg
an Irish recruit, who was posted with
a musket' upon one Of the outposts.
was accosted by an officer with:
What are you here for?"
Faith, your honor" said Pat, with
his accustomed grin of good humor.
"Oi behave I'm here for cintury.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

many do. partly because in earlier life
the various parts of the face have de-
veloped at somewhat unequal rates,
and partly because of the influence of
another factor of beauty in which
Southey was rich. Its old-fashioned
but familiar name is the soul.-Dr.
Saleeby in the Strand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
One W3V

"Dibble is an indirect optinaist"
what do you mean by an indirect
optimism
HE fears the worst and then re-
joices when things turn out betteT
than he expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

with the vapor and the room is lightly
filled with fragrance.
All perfumes which are imported
have risen in value. It Is the higher
duty which has brought this, not any
scarcity Of flowers, as the many
manufacturers would have US believe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Side Lights on Mythology.

Niobe was about to dissolve In
tears.
Il might as we'll" she sobbed Am
phicn says I have flowing hair, melt
ing eyes, and liquid voicei"
Just for that, Zeus turned her into
q stone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
His Reason,

Papa, did you ask mamma to mar
ry you?"
Yes, son
Because you loved herr
No, because knew she would mar
ry me whether | asked her TO or not"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Its Nature.

"The real estate business is one,
which can hardly go backward"
"Why not?"
Because it consists essentially In
gaining ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Chicago. Feb. /. 1913.

chicago, FtU. I, IJIo-
Cattle-Beeves, 6.00@9.O0; stock
ers and feeders, 4.S0@7.45; cows
and heifers, 2.70@7.20; calves, 700
@1O.75.
Hogs-Light, 7.4G@ 7.65; heavy,
7.15@7.7O; rough, us @ 1876; pigs,
6.OO07.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. /, 1913.

Minneapolis, Feb. /, 1913.
Wheat-No. 1 hard, 68c; No. /
northern, SIC; No. 2 northern, sec,
Corn-No. yellow, 43 1Ac.
Oats-No. 3 white, SIC.
Rye-No. 2. 81 @ soc.
Flax 23A
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Social Amenities in Macedonia.

Almost at the moment we entered
Beroea a shot was heard, and a po-
nceman who was trying to disarm an
ALBANIAN who was carrying weapons
contrary to the law was laid low So
bar as We could learn the Albanian
quietly walked of unpursued, while
Ehe poor policeman breathed his last
on the train that took US back to Sa-
soniki thac anne afternoon as he was
being carried to the hospital. Such
an incides~ reCmiRgly commonplace.
told vol - .e,a' the Albanian peril,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
An instance

do you believe that color can in
fiuence people,
Certainly. II you don't believe It.
look at a man when he's blue"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

People who 'ttry to be like God"
and don't even resemble an honest
man in their daily dealings, are very
poor imitation of anything bat fraud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
A Brides Way.

Mrs. Exe-Is Mrs. Youngbride a
good housekeeper?
Mrs. Wye-Well, when I dropped in
on her she was trying to make bread
in a chatting dish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

our way with interested curiosity
through the narrow streets.-Christian
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
News to the Professor.

Two students went out and had a
good time-or what they thought was
a good Saturday evening. And
they ambled homeward at about the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
scott,s Tribute to the Day

Love rules the court, the camp, the
grove.
And men below, and saints above;
For love is heaven, sand heaven is love.
Sir Walter Scott.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

10 department aOOut LlAo.
State department messenger came with notice 70
heads of departments to meet at twelve. Re
ceived sundry callers. Went to the White House.
All the members of the cabinet were in attend
ance There was some general talk, ana the
president mentioned that Artemus Ward had sent
him his book Proposed to read chapter which
no tbouqht very funny Read it, and seemed to
enjoy it very much; the heads also Except
Stanton, Of course. The chapter was High
handed Outrage at Utica" The president then
took graver tone, and said:
Gentlemen: 1 have, you are aware, thought
great deal about the relation of this war TO
slavery. and YOU all remember that, several
weeks ago read to you order that / prepared
on this subject, which on account OF objections
made by some of you, not issued. Ever
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

midnight hour; and it occurred to one
of them TO ring the bell Of the resi-.
dence Of certain professor. No
sooner thought than accomplished.
The professor stuck his head out of
the upper window.
What is it?" he asked.
One of your windows is open, pro-
lessor"
Thank you. gentlemen, Which
window"
THE one you've got your head out
Of"
Then they ran. Oh, college days!
nal about FIVE feet long. He started
to run, but the beast leaped after him,
made repeated attacks upon him, and
although Geissinger dealt it several
blows on the head with club he
could not beat the animal OF.
The young preacher made as fast
time as he could for more than mile
down the mountainside, with the wild
cat following. 1t was not until he was
inside the hotel that the animal aban-
doned its pursuit and sneaked back in
to the timber.-Carlisle Correspond
ence Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06

LINCOLN called his
cabinet together on September
%, 1852, to read to them his first
proclamation of emancipation. In
the diaries of two Of the mem
bers of that council are given
vivid running accounts Of that
meeting, telling of Lincoln's sol
emn VOW and its consummation.
This is the story of that day as
told by Salmon P. Chase, secre-
tary of the treasury:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-06
Othelia sings:

Good morrow. tits st. Valentines day,
All in the morn betime,
And l maid at your window
To be your Valentine.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
c. OF c. |NDOR:ES
OPENING Mt. VERNON
Attitude Of Regents Condemned
for Stand Against Sunday
Visitors There.

BY unanimous vote, the Washington
Chamber OF Commerce has indorsei
the movement for keeping Mt. vernon
opcn to the public on Sunday.
THE attitude of the regents and vice
regents in keeping the pace closed on
Sunday because Of the crowds that
might do some damage to the property
may be ali right" said William z.
Shannon. In introducing the resolution,
but I. for one, believe the great
masses Of the American people have
right to visit the home of the father
of their country" - =.
J. w Erwin delivered an ILLUSTRATED
lecture on Wonders and Glories OF
California"
A feature OF the meeting was the
side play throughout the business q ..
cussion between President Callahan ana
Chaplin Brown. general counsel OF the
Chamber. At the last meeting OF the
board of directors. several matters were
brought up which President Callahan
thought should be attended 10 by the
board. Mr.. Brown, however. insisted
that these were matters In which the
Chamber generally was Interested. and
should have a voice In. and developed
enough strength among the directors
to d1sSat President Callahan in his at
tempt 70 prevent the matters being
brought before the Chamber.
One of these matters was IN the form
Of a petition from the Merchants AZ
soc,ation of New York that the Cham
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
NELL WILL LEAVE
SERVICE TOMORROW
Secretary Of Labor Accepts
Resignation Of Commission.
or With Much Regret.

Secretary Of Labor Wilson today ac-
cepted the resignation of DR.. Charles p.
Neill. for eight years Commissioner OF
Labor. and Federal mediator under the
Erdman act In railroad labor disputes.
Neill leaves the Government service to-
morrow to accept a position. at
salary reported to be $4,000 year. to
supervise labor conditions of the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company.
Secretary Wilson said today 1t was
with deep regret that he accepted NeiiIs
resignation.
His wide experience and sound judg-
ment In labor affairs would have been
Of great value In organizing the new De-
partment of Labor" said Secretary VIII
son.
No intimation of Neilrs probable sue
cessor would be given today by Secre-
tary Wilson. He said the matter would
be taken up at the Cabinet meeting Fri
day.
Neilrs retirement was a great shock
today to Government officials. following
so closely on the heels Of his confirma-
tion by the Senate after a bitter par
tisan hght by Southern Senators. who
objected to his reports on conditions in
Southern cotton mills.
Neill Is the second high Government
official who has left Uncle Sam to enter
service Of the Guggenheim interests
William Loeb, jr. former collector OF
the port Of New York having recently
resigned to become Shelters official.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
SKIN DISTRESS
QUICKLY ENDED
BY POSLAm

Poslam gets to work as soon as ap-
piled. Its healing properties exert Them
selves unremittingly until Its task 10
done.
All skin diseases. including acne. .et-
ter. psoriasis. piles, skin-scale, salt
rheum, BARRIERS and all other forms of
itch are quickly eradicated by Poslap,.
Minor troubles such as pimples, red
and infiamed noses. rashes, dandrun.
complexion blemishes, etc. respond so
readily that overnight treatment is
often sufficient.
The daily use of POSLAM SOAP. an
absolutely pure soap medicated with
Foslam. is of inestimable benefit to all
whose skin is subject to eruptional
troubles. Soothes tender skin; ideal for
baby's bath; best shampoo for dan
druff.
All druggists sell Poslam (price, 20
cents) and Poslam Soap (price. Is cents).
For free samples. write to the Finer
Eency Laboratories, az West 18th Street,
New York City.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
UNDERWOOD STICKS
BY WILSON PROGRAM
Democratic Leader Believes
That Congress Can Only
Handle Tariff and Money.

NO general legislation" except the
tariff ana currency reform during the
special session Of Congress was the
edict today Of Congressman Under
wood. majority leader Of the Houss.
He admitted that pressure was being
brought to bear to consider this sum-
mer the Burnett-Dillingham immigra-
tion bill, with itA proposed literacy test
for immigrants. which failed in the last
Congress.
II do not favor attempting any gen.
eral legislation, even the immigration
bill. in the extra session" said Under
wood today.
''The tariff and the currency bill will
be enough to keep US busy, unless un-
forseen circumstances should make con-
sideration Of other business necessary
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
Many Generals Are
Reported to Senate

There are four lieutenant generals.
twenty-three major generals. and S2s
brisadier generals on the retired list of
the United States army. according to
information furnished the Senate by
Secretary Of War Garrison In response
to Senator du Points resolution asking
the number Of such officers. The Sec
retary stated that since January !,
aTnl,sd ' To- .ct,y. m .erv,ce snS IN had
been detailed. The annual nay for this
branch Of the service was given at
q. SIS. .601. 30
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

wire shelves; is design
ed for small apartments,
being 90 in. wide and iS
in. high: ice capacity.
90 lbs.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
Census Bureau Reports
Cotton Consumption

Cotton consumed during April
amounted to 5oe.s77 running bales. ac-
cordinE, to a report made public by the
Census Bureau today.
Cotton In manufacturing establish
ments on April 80 was 1.74s.Gl1 bales; in
dependent warehouses contained 1856. rs
bales. Cotton spindles active during
April were 3o.550,296.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

This Dresser In q
beautiful pattern.
in heavy quartered,
oak. hand-rubbed
piano polish; ex-
ira large oval
mirror of beveled
French plate.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
English Peace ENJOYS
Inspect Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA. May 1.-THE Eng
lish peace ENJOYS devoted the last day
Of their mission in this city entirely to
sighe seeing. beginning this morning by
4 motor trip through Philadelphia's ia
nous parks.
A luncheon at the country home of F.
Il. Stravbridge. another motor trip TAX
iug In historic places, and a farewell re-
ception At q tea will conclude their visit
here.
The distinguished visitors will leave
on the O'Clock train tonight for Chi
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

This Buffet is
o Z beautifully
z raj n @ d oak,
with hand-rubbed
piano polish.
Heavy Fren c h
plate mirror. OF
graceful design.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
Cooper Gets First Of
Patronage for Moose

The Progressive party in the House
has received its first slice Of patronage.
which win be about all for the present
In accordance with a recent House reso-
lutiOn, Carl Cooper has been named a.
Ooc1ul messenger to the Bull Moose
party. .dra wing an annual stipend OF
1880. Mr.. Cooper Is also one Of the
clerical force in Congressman Murdocks
Offlce The Republicans have several
1obe allotted to the Republican minority.
hut - Tar the Pregressives have land
q oaly one bit Of House patronage.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

Der take some action on certain sections
of the tariff bill now pending. The
discussion was lively. and It was
finally determined to refer the matter
to the committee on law and leytsla-
tion.
The Chamber gave its unanimous In
dorsement to the campaign for $500, 900
for a new Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
GYPSY LOVE" HAS
FINISH IN COURT
th, Alleged to Have Been
Abducted, Declares She
Only Eluded Sale.

To attend the second act CT Gypsy
Love-" when IL is staged il police
court In Philadelphia Central once
Detective Fortney. accompanied by two
members Of a gypsy tribe camred in
the northeast section of the District.
10 in that city today to attend the
hearing of Louis Morgan, Rolfnanian
gypsy horse trader. accused OF abb
Quoting pretty fourteen-year-o'd Eiiza-
beth Stevens. a gypsy girl. from this
city about two weeks ago.
The couple were apprehended yes;er-
day Ia Frankford. suburb of Philadel-
phia. Arraisned In police court, the
little girl. attired in FUN gypsy costume.
asserted that she had eloped with Nor
gan rather than be sold by her parents
for Sl.ooo to man she did not love.
The couple created q scene when ar
raisned by pleading with Magistrate
German not to separate them. When
the magistrate announced that it would
BE necessary to send the girl to the
house Of detention she wept bitterly,
while Morgan, who 10 twenty-six years
old, declared vehemently that IT, fhey
could not be reunited he weaid kill
himself
: 0lfi Uefenoo deTHen.
SIs it not better to,|ive forever in
piness with the. Eaan love than to
pcticaliy eHd into slavery to the
rho voydd offer $1,000 for me?''
th<<Eirl "If Louis had been
Rah to give my mother $1,000 for
ladly would have done so, and
by parents would not have OBJ
to our MARRIAGE"
day following the girls eiope-
from the camp at Madre Park
Morgan the police were asked TO
a ont an alarm for the couple. ~he
evens tribe is wealthy one. and
others OF. Elizabeth appeared at Police
HeodQEarfers with $2.0O0 In cash. which
they said they wished to spend to find
herr At the suggestion Of Inspector
Clerk Hesse so as reward for the
apprehension Of the couple.
Today they emphatically denied that
e had been planned to sell the girl
for Q.o00 Members Of the tribe said
that they had intended that she should
marry another man. and that it was
poosible . prenuptial settlement might
have been made. but their objection
30 Morgan was not his lack OF capital.
Eighth Elopement
The girl IL said to be the eighth mem-
bsr Of her family to elope. her brothers
ana sisters all having run away to
marry the sweethearts of their choice.
Following Elizabeth's disappearance.
another chapter was written In the wan
6oring HE Of the tribe when Mrs. Annie
Stevens, sister-in-law of the missing
Giri, Hysteriousiy left the camp. She
had been accused By her husband and
EIisabeth.s brothers of having knowl-
edge Of and aiding the elopement with
Morgan, who In twenty-six years old
ead 2 member Of q tribe cAmped near
P1tteburgh.
that they had planned to be married
today. Uetective Fortuey viii endaevoF
TO have Horgar held for the District
authorities on a charge Of abduction.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
Full Attendance Desired.

The May meeting Of the Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association will be
held at the Assembly Hall. Upton
street, near Connecticut avenue. to-
night at o'clock. As the meeting is
pi obably the last before the sIr,mer
recess. II IL announced. a full attend
ancc IL requested, and 4 Is hoped 20
complete all business matters :iow
pending before adjournment for .ne
summer.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

This Chinonier In
of highly polished
gu a TT er e d oak;
extra large size,
with six drawers:
oval mirror of
heavy French bev-
eled plate.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

Tu rkish Couch. with
heavy polished oak frame,
chase leather upholstery.
stitched edges.
The Washington times., 1913-05-14

Every article here the price We're offering
want these goods They're not featured bargains to attra
Grogan values of the best quality that other firm could
prices Find their equals and prices owes-always
plan divided payments dgnfed purely person
you have good reliable furniture afford
The Washington times., 1913-05-14
She Could Play Poker.

CHICAGO. May "A. = James Junlca
fought his wife's plea for alimony with
the plea that she could make 500 a
month playing poker.
Newark post., 1913-08-06

er and purer water and progress
toward perfect sanitary conditions.
A number of the speakers at the
meeting Of the horticultural socie-
ties spoke Of the agricultural posi-
bilities of the peninsula, declaring
that at the present rate of progress
in market gardening and fruit
growing the entire peninsula prom
ises to become great garden Sec
ton because of its proximity to
the largest market section OF the
United States, and a few more
years will witness still greater i'm
prOvements.
Although in a number of sec
tions the houses are widely scatter
ed the ground gave indications Of
being able to produce many times
its present output. It is only a
matter of time nutil these lands
will have been taken up and be
supplying the wants of the city
markets.
And no one has demonstrated
more forcibly the possibilities of
the peninsula than the Harrisons.
The story of their achievements
reads like a pleasing romance. For
out of the apparently sandy waste
they have built business second
to none Of it's kind in the world,
and whose output is shipped to the
far points Of the earth.
1t is an industry of which the
peninsula should be proud. 1t is
huge laboratory demonstrating
the wonderful possibilities OF agri-
cultural development Of Delaware
and the Eastern Shore. No more
convincing proof could be given Il
prospective farm buyer than trip
to these nurseries, They complete
ly surround the town of Berlin,
covering thousands of acres OF
ground and are devoted to the
scientific propagation of nearly
every known fruit, plant and
shrub in the world. The standard
Newark post., 1913-08-06
VISIT TO HARRISON'S A SUCCESS
Royal Revelation
Of Peninsula Recognised

Maryland and hospitality have
always been synonymous and never
was this more fully demonstrated
than on last Thursday when the
Maryland and Peninsula Horticul-
tural societies, Wilmington Cham
ber of Commerce and Delmarvia
Press Association, totalling about
1000 persons, were entertained by
j. G. Harrison & Sons, nurserymen
of Berlin, Nd. Finding the pro-
verbal needle in a haystack would
be delightfully."- easy task in COM
parison to finding a single disap-
pointed person who took the trip.
Their hospitality was of the lavish
variety one reads of in stories of
old kings and feudal lords, but
seldom hears of in these days of
awaiting prices of living, much less
being privileged to participate in.
just to give a faint idea of the
treatment accorded the visitors
here is list of the dAner served:
$50 chickens fried, 6 lambs, so
hams, $50 pounds of fish, 1000
Maryland biscuits, 25O loaves of
bread, 5 crates of lemons, 2 barrels
of sugar, one-half carload Of canta-
loupes and watermelons, thirty-five
gallons of ice cream. This was
served on two tables, each 200 feet
long, placed under rustic arbor
covered with green boughs, afford
ing a delightfully."- cool spot in
which to enjoy the delicious cook
ing. An epicure would have con-
sidered himself fortunate indeed to
Newark post., 1913-08-06
NO T ICE!
To the Taxpayers of
NEW CASTLE HUNDRED

The Taxpayers Of New Castle Hundred
are hereby notified that 1 will be at the
following places to receive County, Poor,
Road, Capitation and Dog Taxes, for the
Year 1913.
NEW CASTLE, MAYORS OFFICE
Mondays, July 2s, August II, 20, Sep
tember Is, 20, October 13, 27, and
November 10, a.
Hours 10 to 12 a. m.
BEAR STATION, GEO. f. DAVIS
STORE
Tuesdays, July 30, August 26, September
90, October %, and November %.
Hours II a. m. to l p. m.
RED LION, WILLIAM T. SILVER IS
STORE
Mondays, September %, October 90 and
November II.
Hours IL a. m. to l p. m.
WILMINGTON, COURT HOUSE
Saturdays, August 23, September p,
October 25, and November 30.
Hours 10 to - a. m.
NEW CASTLE TRUST co.
Every day.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 21, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of October there shall
be an abatement of five per centum. On
all taxes paid before the first day of
December there shall be an abatement of
three per centum. On all taxes paid dur
ing the month of December there shall
be no abatement whatever. And on all
taxes unpaid on the first day of January
there shall be added one per centum per
month until the same shall be paid.
JOHN Z. TAYLOR,
Collector.
Send Stamp for reply.
Post Office, New Castle, Del.