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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

GUESSING, negotiating, signing Or can
worked managers went 10 bed early.
without so much as casting a glance
at Box Five to see whether NJ. De,
bienne and NJ. Poligny were enjoying
the performance.
Next morning, the managers re-
ceived card of thanks from the
ghost:
Dear Mr.. Manager:
Thanks Charming evening Daae
exquisite Choruses want waking up.
Carlotta a splendid commonplace in
strument. VIII write you soon for
the 100000 francs, or 233,424 fr. 70 c..
to be correct NM Debienne and
Poligny have sent me the 6.575 fl so
c. representing the first ten days OF
my allowance for the current year;
their privileges finished on the eve
ming of the tenth inst.
Kind regards. 20. G."
On the other hand, there was a let
ter from NM. Debienne and Poligny:
Gentlemen:
We are AuSh SOAAo0u -NA 1O0A hAAAN
thought of US, but you will easily I'M
derstand that the prospect of again
hearing Faust, pleasant though it is
to ex-managers Of the opera, cannot
make us forget that We have no right
to occupy Box Five on the grand tier,
which Is the exclusive property Of
him of whom We spoke to you when
we went through the memorandum
book with you for the last time, See
Clause .9S. final paragraph.
Accept. gentlemen, etc
"Oh, those fellows are beginning to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
RECALLS LITERARY MYSTERY
Rev. MIR. Wolfe, Author of Burial of
Sir John Moore" Buried at
Queenstown

A literary mystery of a hundred
years ago is recalled by the special
centenary number, recently issued, of
the Newry Telegraph, an Ulster
trl-weekly. In its pages April 10,
1917, under the simple head 0; ''Po
etry,' appeared what Byron called the
most perfect ode in the language
The Burial of Sir John Moore" By
ron or Campbell or any OF the others
TO whom this poem was yariously
ascribed would doubtless have been
proud to claim it. But the author was
the obscure curate of BallycloS, in
Tyronne, Rev. Charles Wolfe. and
the fame Of the piece was but post
humous fame for him. Not until his
death, OF consumption, in 1928, AZ the
early age of thirty-two, did the author
ship become known to the world And
Wolfe, who wrote much other verse
of merit, is remembered only by that
one poem which sprang from the col
umns of a provincial newspaper to
universal recognition in the big world
Of letters.-London Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
annoy me-" shouted F1rmiu Richard

annoy me-" shouted F1rmin Richard
snatcbing up the letter.
And thai evening Box Eve was sold
The next morning, NM Richard and
Moncharmin, on reaching their office
found al inspectors report relating to
an incident that had happened, the
night before, IN Box Five. | give the
essential part of the report:
81 was obliged to call in a mu-
nicipal guard twice, this evening. to
clear Box Five on the grand tier, once
at the beginning and once In the mid
die OF the second act. The occupants,
who arrived as the curtain rose On the
second act. created a regular scandal
By their laughter and their ridiculous
observations. There were cries OF
Hush. all around them and tbs whole
house was beginning to protest, when
the box-keeper came to fetch me-
entered the box and said what
thought necessary. The people did
not seem to ne to be In their right
mind; and they made stupid remarks
I said that, If the noise was repeated.
box. The moment l left heard the
| laughing again, with fresh protests
| from the house. | returned with a
| municipal guard, who turned them
| out. They protested, still laughing.
saying they would not go unless they
| had theif money back. At last. they
| became quiet and | allowed them to
| enter the box again. The laughter at
| once recommended; and, this time, 1
| had them turned out definitely"
Send for the inspector" said Rich
| ard to his secretary, who had already
read the report and marked it with
| blue pencil
NJ. Remy, the secretary, had fore
| seen the order and called the inspec-
| tor at once.
Tell US what happened" said Rich
! ard bluntly.
! The inspector began to splutter and
! referred to the report.
We'll, but what were those people
laughing att" asked Moncharmin.
They must have been dining, sir,
| and seemed more inclined to lark
| about than to listen to good music.
! The moment they entered the box
! they came out again and called the
| box-keeper, who asked them what
they wanted They said. Look in the
! box: there's no one there, is there?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Was Beaten By Scattering

which there was no announced candi-
date except this man Under the con-
stitution of the state majority of all
the votes cast was required to elect
"On the evening of the election
every one expected, Of course, that
this man would be elected His
friends were congratulating him that
at last ne had secured an Office. and
were jollifying over the event. It was
suggested to him that he go over to
the polls and ascertain what the vote
was. He did so, but remained quite
while. When he returned in a crest
fallen spirit, his friends asked him
what the result was. He was silent
for moment. and then said that he
had not been elected.
How Is that" they asked. There
vss no other candidate against you
That's what / thought?' he replied:
but at the last minute they trotted
out a fellow named Scattering" and
he beat me to death l won't run any
more Washington Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Risina TO the Occasion,

r Charles Gerhart, brother OF the
Free Bridge man, for some years has
been a daily patron OF Bob" an
Eighth street beotbiack who prides
himself on his conversational versa
tility.
few days ago while Bob was
busily shining Gerhart's No IS some
body started discussion as to the
relative merits OF the various makes
of motor cars
is you all thinkin' OBJ buyin' Ell
ottermobile, Mistah Gerhart?" asked
Bob. seeking an opportunity to butt
into the conversation
NO" replied Gerhart, II don't think
I'll buy car until | can get first
class mechanlcian."
..Yassuh. yassuh," chirped Bob, rts-
ing to the occasion rs anus near
tell them was the best kind. st
Louis Post-Dispatch-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Not a Bad Precedent.

Some of the beauties Of ancient
Rome had marble busts sculptured OF
themselves, on which were placed diff
ferent wigs corresponding to the
changes of style and coloring. II
modern woman followed suit there
would be fewer atrocious coiffures.
A mirror should reveal unbecoming-
ness, but it does not seem to do so.
A bust of oneself, bedecked with CHG
non, psyche, Greek coils or the pres
ent daguerreotype designations, could
not fail to be. a convincing proof Of
ourselves as others SEE US.
The greatest beauty cannot afford
to trife with her hairdressing. 1t is
only the plain woman who boldly de-
fies looks to be in the style.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

one exactly similar They looked at
each other and burst cut laughing
They are keeping up the joke.
said 81 Richard. but | don't call IT
funny"
What does it all mean" asked NJ.
Moncharmin. DO they imagine that.
because they have been managers OF
the opera, we are going to let them
have box for an indefinite period p
Il am not IN the mood to let myself
be laughed at long" said Ffrmin Rich.
ard.
It's harmless enough" observed
Armand Moncharmin. What is it they
really want? A box for tonIght?"
NJ. Firmin Richard told his secre-
tary to send Box Five on the grand
tier to Nm Debienne and Poligny II
It was not sold. 1t was not Ii was
sent of to them. Debfenne lived at
the corner Of the Rue Scribe and the
Boulevard des Capucines; PoIigny. Ii
the Rue Auber. 0. Ghosts two let
ters had been posted at the Boulevard
des Capucines postoffice, as Monchar-
min remarked after examining the en-
velopes.
You see," said Richard
They might have been civil. for all
that" said Moncharmtn. Did you no.
tice how they treat US with regard
has the reputation or being quite
good said Richard
Why, my dear fellow. these two
are mad with jealousy! To think
that they went TO the expense OF an
advertisement in the Revue TheatraIe.
Have they nothing better TO do?"
BY the way" sand Moncharmin,
they seem to be greatly interested IN
that little Christine Daae!"
You know as we'll as l do that she
to Carlotta. Sorelli and Little
Jammes?"
Regulations are easily obtained, "
replied Moncharmin Haven't | a
reputation for knowing all about mu,
sic? And I don't know one key from
another"
Don't be afraid; you never had
that reputation" Richard declared.
Tnereupon he ordered the artists
to be shown in, who for the last two
hours, had been walking up and down
outside the door behind which fame
and fortune-or dismissal-awaited
them.
The whole day was spent in dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Candidate for Office In Mississippi
Loses to Fellow TTottsd Out at
Last Minute.

"Cne of the most amusing election
stories | eyer heard comes from Mis-
sissipi in the days just succeeding the
Civil war" said F. A. Herold of New
ark, Del. at the Raleigh. 1T was one
of the favorite stories Of the late L
@. c. Lamar of Mississippi, who was
one of the best story tellers of his
day.
Senator Beck OF Kentucky, himself
of no mean capacity in that line, pro-
nounced Lamar the best story teller
he ever knew. The story is this: In
one Of the small towns of that state
lived a man with a chronic desire to
hold Office. Any Office would do for
him. He had been a candidate for
Office many times. but had always
been defeated. Finally, an opportunity
arose for him, so it was thought An
Office was to be filed by election, for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
STRENGTH
Without Overlooking The Stomach

The business man, especially, needs
food in the morning that will not over
load the stomach, but give mental
vigor for the day.
Much depends On the start man
gets each day. as to how he may ex-
pect to accomplish the work on hand.
He can't be alert, with a heavy,
Observation-Disclosures breakfast re-
curing a lot of vital energy in dr.
costing it
A Calf business man tried to find
some food combination that would not
overload the STOMACH in the morning,
but that would produce energy.
He writes:
For years I was unable to find q
breakfast food that had nutrition
enough to sustain a business man with
out overlooking his stomach, causing
indigestion and kindred ailments.
Being very busy and also a very
nervous man, l decided to give up
breakfast altogether. But luckily
was induced to try Grape-Nuts.
Since that morning I have been a
new man; can work without firing
my head is clear and my nerves strong
and quiet.
Il find four teaspoonfuls OF Grape
Nuts with one of sugar and small
quantity of cold milk, is delicious as
the cereal part of the morning meal
and invigorates me for the days bust
ness Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE in pkgs
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full OF human
interest. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
SeEf-Deniai,

Dan Reed. the head coach Of the
Cornell football team, was talking at
a banquet at an Ithaca hotel about q
football failure.
He'd have been good man." said
Reed, but he wouldn't train. It WASH
in him to train. IN fact the only kind
of self-denial he was ever known to
practice was to look out of his study
window at his frat house and tell
the duns he was not at home"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Could HWork" Him

The Preacher-Arent you afraid OF
your future in the next world?
The Dying Man-No, sir. If satan
is any kind of a fellow at all he must
belong to one or more of the nineteen
different lodges of which I am mem
Der in good standing-Puck.
1t is surely tough luck if you are
unable to mortgage your house for
enough to get the kind of touring Car
you want.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Pigeons Fall From Grace

astonished to see a dozen pigeons in
the gutter Of the otherwise deserted
street, some dancing drunkenly. 9th
ers already sound asleep. A few feet
away a hound OF disTeputable ap-
pearance was creeping up, slowly and
a trife unsteady, on his unsuspecting
and bibuIous quarry. As he was al
most among the birds his feet went
suddenly in several direction and he
lay in the gutter among the pigeons,
growing sleepily to himself, for he.
too, was drunk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Those PeriIous Buses,

The experts from the National PLY
steal laboratory who have been asked
to ascertain how far, if at all, the mo
tor buses are endangertng the stabil
1ty OF St Pauls cathedral, will have
no simple task in apportioning to the
buses their share in the tremors &c
which the cathedral is said to be sub
jected. But modern methods and
measuring instruments are capable Of
some wonderful things.-Pall Mall Ga
zette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Point He Had Overlooked

The story is told of a man who
bought gallon of gin to take home
and by way of label wrote his name
upon a pickup card which happened
TO be the seven of clubs, and tied it
to the handle. His son, observing the
jug, quietly remarked, That's an aw-
fully careless way to leave that
liquor" ''Why?" Because some one
might come along with the eight OF
clubs and take it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
drunken Orgy of Feathereo Tribe Re
suits From Accident TO
ke9 of Rum.

\ heavy truck loaded With kegs OF
fouor was jolting across line Of car
racks when one OF the kegs toppled
md fell from the top of the pile into
he street. 1t was thoroughly smash
ID. so the truckman whipped up his
team and went his way with stopping
The rum flowed out over the street
3ne little dent in the paving collecting
4 visible puddle of it
In a few minutes q pigeon came
4uttering down to drink at the pool
-bus fortunately provided for thirsty
birds. The initial taste was sur
mise. but a second and a third soon
followed and soon the pigeon tottered
guttering away, too overcome TO ny.
other birds, seeing him there and anx
ions to wet their parching threats,
followed their brother in his path OF
wicked intemperance,
re MINUTES later passerby was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Cheap Way to Mount Pictures.

To mount pictures inexpensively
for the nursery or children's bed
rooms, cut all the white margin OFF
the picture, then get some thin,
smooth boards, p inch larger all
round than the picture; stain the
boards with dark oak stain about two
inches round the edge; varnish them,
then paste the picture on the board,
leaving an even edge of the stained
wood all round; hang on the walls in
the usual way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

NO said the woman. Well, said
they, when we went in. We heard a
voice saying that the box was TAX
emf"
NJ Moncharmin could not help smtl-
ing as he looked at NJ Richard; but
NJ. Richard did not smile He him.
self mad done too much in that way
in his time not to recognize, IN the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Alfonso Enjoys Reminders of Danger

Alfonso Enjoys Reminders OF Danger
King Alfonso of Spain is said to be
a fatalist, and being of this temper
he is able to derive enjoyment from
occurrences that would alright most
people A knife that he knocked out
of the hands of an assassin is hung
up in his den. The hides of two
horses killed in bomb explosions have
been made into rugs for his coy cor
ner. On his wedding day an attempt
was made on his life, and the next
day he visited the spot and pointed
out to his young wife the spot where
the assassin stood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Fair Comparison.

DO you mean to say that you com.
pare yourself to Shakespeare ," Why
not?' inquired the manager of the
Clothesline Burlesque company
Shakespeare had pretty much my ey-
perience. The critics roasted hia.
and the authorities were always
threatening to close his show
Washington Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Municipal Golf Courses in ENGLAND.

muniClPai SoiT courses IN England.
The parks committee of the Bir-
mingham city council is considering
the establishment of municipal golf
course, the proposed site being at
Castle Browwich.
Edinburgh, with six public courses,
claims to have been the pioneer Of
municipal golf. London has public
courses; Nottingham has two courses
and Manchester has had one since
1911. Sunderland and Liverpool have
similar schemes under consideration.
Several seaside resorts include mu-
nicipal golf among their attractions.
Brighton and Bournemouth are in
stances. Yarmouth has a scheme in
hand and Southport has considered a
similar proposal-Kondon Mail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
SYNOPSIS.

CONSERVATION Is caused on the last
aight that the Opera is managed BY De
bieune and PoHgny because OF the ap-
pearance OF a ghost. said to have been
tn evidence on several previous occasions
Christine lpaae a member Of the opera
company. is called upon to I'll very
important part and scores a great sue
cess. Count de Chagny and his brother
RaOuI are among those who applaud the
singer. Raoul tries to see Christine IN
ne dressing room, but is unable 10 DO 50
and later discovers that some one IS max
ing love to her She energies alone. ana
l2on entering the room he finds L empty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
CLIMAY OF RED TAPE

shall be able to attend to you. Now.
get along"
The man left the Office. and. per
haps because he was not GOOD
writer, he has not been seen since In
AlliarS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
CoWhoXS

Il see Portuguese cowboys have
been fighting with smugglers?"
Il thought all the cowboys in the
world were working for moying-pic-
ture outfits. '-Denver Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Without a Break.

This wireless is great thing"
Yes, indeed. Now an actress go
ing TO Europe can quarrel with her
manager all the way across"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
One DjTarance

One difference between a good bank
teller and a spendthrift is that the
teller may earn an honest living by
letting money slip through his fingers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

A young man should learn to pad
die his own canoe, even if his father
does own a motor boat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Cnildrea
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Last Extremity.

Clara-May l borrow your beaded
belt, dear?
Bess-Certainly But why all this
formality of asking permission?
u can't find it."-Smart Set.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

If man was offered his choice OF
fame or fortune, he'd take the fortune
and hope to acquire fame later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

Dat was an eccentric request you
made of dat lady when yer asked her
to give yer a smokin' jacket wild trim
mings What did yer mean by trim
mings, pal?"
Why, a pipe, package Of tobacco
an box of matches"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
Line on the Great Writer'S

Chaucer says do" Mallory avoid,
Spenser study Shakespeare be
London Athenaeum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

PILES CURED IN 6 To II DAYS
lour druggist Will refund money If PAZU ONT
MENE fails to cure any of Itching, Bl nd.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 8 Ii days. SOC.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-09-18
ONE FOR EXCHANGE.

Sam had been apprehended by the sheriff for chicken stealing Being without funds he bided his aecus- toned time in the jail until the day of the trial. Still without funds, he was also sans counsel. Witnesses. also, he had none; of character guar antees there was total lack. for any one who testified to yam's probity forthwith removed himself from the category of witnesses-that is. from the category of those who gnew any thing about the facts. Of this Sam was well aware.
 Sam Jackson, you are in custody of the law" announced the judge. "The state provides counsel for those who lack It. I hereby appoint these two gentlement present in court to defend you. Have you anything to saw"
 Sam's face frightened at the judges words
 Two avyers. yo' Honsh!" he ex- claimed. delightedly; and then, with an engaging grin: Vas. suh. yo' Honah-but ef it ain't crowdir' the law. cain't r swop off one of dem law yers for a witness?''
Bisbee daily review., 1913-09-18
JAMES ]. HILL
 IS ACTIVE AT 75
Railroad Man and Up- builder of the Northwest Celebrates His Birthday in Vigorous Health.

SI. PAUL. Minn. Sept. lG.-Jamas 5. hlii' the last of the comparatIvelv leN men m America who are creditsfi "lth having earned the title of rsiI. rodd klnss. celebrated his seventy. nun birthday ami, ersary. today Mr nm was born in Guelph Ont Sent l5. lSSS. 4 year ago last July bn an. nouheed ms retirement. having com pieted thlrty-three years of active rtliroading In the Northwest He had cohcIuded to take rest, he said ana in yaledictory he reviewed tbe growth and progress of the Great Nortnern system and declared the time had arrived to place the com. mand Of the road forces in younger hands l?
 After announcing his retirement Nr Hlll went on his annual fishing trip 10 the St. John river. This summer he has again been catching salmon in Canada, But the year that elapsad between these fishing trips was not one of vacation and relaxation. Mir. HtlIs activities during the twelve months or more that have passed since his retirement have been varied enough to tax the energies of a man of half his years.
 Last summer Mir. Hill bought two banks in St Paul, merged them. and also acquired control of the North western Trust Co He is TO longer chairman of the board of directors of the Great Northern. it is true but it may be said that he still keeps in closest touch with every detail of the workings of that system. Not a cent Is spent hut he knows the reason for the outlay. Not an earnings state ment but is scanned and analysed by the master mind.
 Seventy-fye years young, Mir. Hill may not be chairman of directors, but he is chairman of the Great North ern system none the less.