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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-20

The newest phase of the unsavory star
route conspiracy business is the charge made
by the counsel for the star-route conspirators
that the United States Government, through
the department of justice, attempted to
bride the jury to convict the defendants. 1t
is well known that Attorney General Brews-
ter has been working hard to get at the truth
regarding the fixing of the jury, and that
some arrests were about to be made, and this
charge appears to have been made for the
purpose of forestalling public opinion. The
government is said to have evidence that the
star-routers have had spies in the service of
the department of justice and that their So
called confessions are part of the great con-
spiraoy to cover up their own successful bri-
berry, by attempts to throw suspicion on the
government. The whole truth in regard to
the matter is likely to come out before long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-20

Divine service in Christ church next Sun.
at 2:30 p. NJ.
Preaching in the Congregational church
next Sunday, at P. NJ, by Rev. G. S. Sher
man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-20

Hoods sarsaparilla is made Of roots, herbs and
barks. II gives tone to the stomach and makes the
weak strong. Sold by druggists,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

''What of that? Baggage at the risk
of the owner"
GA noble maxim; but reflect how
unpleasant is is to be told, No, l thank
you ="
1T is not agreeable, but risks are un-
avoidable. Ifa general never delivered
battle for fear of defeat, he would eff
feet nothing"
Your words are words of wisdom.
but l do not admire the feminine Slip
per, except at certain distance" said
Tom bearing, lost in reflection. "There
might be found some means of decid-
ing this fearful doubt and anticipating
the result"
"You are right. Why not go on 8
Journey after bidding each maiden a
tender adieu. Then manage to be-
come the victim OF a railway collision,
and write from your expiring couch to
each. The responses will probably en-
tighten YOU"
"That is ingenious, but rather diff
cult, my friend. [ should be compelled
to write falsehood, and my nature
shrinks from that heroic proceeding.
But your suggestion has iaroused my
imagination-my inventive faculties
are already at work"
"What do you mean?"
'I will explain myself subsequently
The plot of the drama is not yet def
nitely arranged. By-the-by, do you
know of good situation for a young
man of high moral character ?"
ga situation ?"
II have a young friend who is affiict-
ed with a want of funds. He was once
wealthy, but is now in reduced circum.
stances. He must do something for a
living-but I will recur to the subject
Now, goodnight, my dear fellow"
Tom bearing then departed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
CHAPTER II.

met my friend bearing the next
day. He said:
"a final test-come and call with me
on the two damsels this evening, and
give me your opinion"
Certainly"
And it was arranged that Tom would
pick me up in the evening and take
me to see bis two inamoratas.
He was punctual, and about nine In
the evening [ was presented to Miss
Edith. She was as charming as my
friend had represented. What espec-
tally impressed me was the sweetness
of her rather reserved manners, and
her habit of blushing easily. She had
very fine eyes, which expressed every
emotion, and [ thought | could per-
ceive that my friend bearing had made
a strong impression. She laughed at
him little gently for his fopperies,
but that did not deceive me. She
plainly recognized his finer qualities,
and had conceived something more
than regard for him.
The visit was entirely pleasant. The
young lady played and sang, and her
father, an elegant old gentleman, was
plainly wrap. ed up IN her. On all
sides were the evidences of wealth.
the fate of Miss Edith seemed smil-
ing one, and when we retired l said to
bearing:
"There is your pa d, my dear fellow!
She really is Chanting as you say"
"She certainly is. But come in and
see the other"
We went to call upon Miss Emma.
1t was in another part of the city, and
the house was small and plain. We
were received by the young lady with
cordial smiles and frank pleasure. She
was unquestionably a beauty, too.
The play of her features was dazzling
She said a number of things to my
friend bearing in a low voice which I
surmised, and was either exceedingly
fond of him or anxious to produce that
impression.
"Well," said Tom, when we were in
the street again, (which"
~ really don't know how to advise
you. Are you above money considera-
tions?"
Frankly, my dear fellow, I am.
You may not believe me, but it is
true, eccentric as it appears, ne doubt.
Rich or poor, [ should never marry
for money-the game is not worth the
candle"
"TAen propose to your dear Emma
If you think you prefer her, and she
is fonder of you than the other"
bearing walked along rejecting, and
swinging his whalebone cane.
'There is still another question:" he
said. ~ am said to be wealthy-which
[ am not. Do you think that consid-
Grafton has ever entered INTO the minds
of these angels?"
81 really don't know"
because it would be interesting to
arrive at right views on that subject.
And the topic reminds me that l haye
not yet obtained a situation for the
friend in reduced circumstances which
[ mentioned last night. I must look
atter that young mans affairs, and
secure some employment for him. He
is poor, but honest, and would take
any position-senator of the United
States or market gardener"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
CHAPTER III.

These latter words required to me a
week or two afterward, when the ru-
NOR was disseminated through the city
of -- that elegant Tom bearing had
become a market gardener.
l attached ne credit whatever to the
seport, which seemed to me.in the very
highest degree absurd but 1 was very
room compelled to acknowledge that
there was no exaggeration whatever in
it. bearing had disappeared from his
lodgings, and the door was locked. If
[ doubted the market gardener report,
[ was told could verify the fact by
going early in the morning, on any
day in the week, to the New Market,
where I would find Tom bearing, with
a neat spron on, selling vegetables.
I went, and, threading my way
through the crowd of purchasers, came
in front of stall wherein were expos
ed every vegetable of the sea?on.
Over this stall presided the once ele-
CANT Tom Dearling-a parsonage no
longer recognizable. Instead Of the
most artistic costume which the best
tailor of the city could devise, he wore
a plain, rather coarse coat, heavy and
serviceable boots, straw hat, and a
long white apron.
Watching him unperceived I saw
him dispose Of his vegetables to pur-
chasers with fact air, give
change from the pocket under his
apron, and there was absolutely moth
ing in his demcanor to indicate that ne
had not followed the business of a
market gardner all his life.
went up behind him and said:
$50 you are the young man in re-
duced circumstances, Tom?"
He turned round, and looking me
calmly in the face replied:
even so, my dear fellow. This is
the end, you see, of all my
matrimonial Dreams sudden crash
in stocks, penury where wealth was
once, the alternative of sponging on
my friends or pursuing some honest
calling"
Hooked at him attentively. Was he
in earnest?
81 see you have taken up the idea
that this is stupendous lark, my dear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Mrs. MARIA NJ. MILLER lately sued
the estate of Thomas Mckenzie, of
New York. to recover the value of a
note for $4,000, given by the deceas ed
for services rendered during his life.
He was much given to drink, and at
one time had been confined in an
asylum. This experience had created
horror in him that like fate would
befall him again, and he was in the
habit of taking refuge in Mrs. MiIler's
house whenever he felt his failing COM
ing over him. The evidence on her
behalf was to the effect that she re-
ceived and treated him with evey care
and attention. She was never requited
in his lifetime, but month before his
death, while at her house recovering
from one of his drinking spells, he
gave her the note for $4,000 as COM
pensation. A verdict Tor $1,000 was
rendered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

thing, and gushed, and asked darling
Edith to marry you and share your
market-gardener p
."No. I went and asked the other
one" .s
"The fair Emma?
Given so. You see | was anx-
ious to know everything-to ascertain
precisely how stood in the regards OF
BOTH"
eyes: and you went in your white
apron?"
Not precisely, but in my coarse
gardeners suit"
"And your friend, Miss Emma"
discarded me with a prom ptness
that really made me dizzy. But the
most Interesting part is to come. With
mild sorrow, but earnest persistence, l
requested the grounds upon which she
refused me so fatty. You will not be
lleve me, but in the end made her &C
knowledge that she did not think it
honorable in a gentleman to urge a
lady to occupy an almost mental sta
ton, and then she really tossed her
head, and thought I had better bow
anu reI1e."
"Broken-heart ed ~
mot entirely. There was another
visit to pay on the same day. You know
to whom it was-and the market gar
dene1's reception there was very diff
ferent in fact-but you are not so
unreasonable as to expect me to COM
municate the incidents of that inter-
view! There is, however, no objec-
ton to telling you the result. [ am
engaged to be married, and the inter
esting ceremony will take place in just
three months"
''You are imuch too concise in your
denouements. Was the market gar
dener no objection"
''None in the world SOMEBODY told
me, with laugh through tears, that it
was very respectable bushes; that
she was not at all ashamed to marry a
market gardener, and after all, I need
not continue on, as my wife would
have plenty of money Then my in
most heart smote me, and I acknowl-
edged my deceit"
And she forgave it ?" I said, laugh
ing,
Eyes; but really she seemed little
sorry that [ was not poor market
gardener. after all. Confess that is not
bad for what is called a rich girl p
j. Estencook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

FRANKFORT oN-THE- MAIN, containing
a population of about 100000, is said
to be the richest city of its size in the
world. If its wealth were equally di-
vided among the inhabitants, every
man, woman, and child would have, it
is sad, some $4,000 apiece There are,
as may be supposed, many poor peo-
pie in the town, but the citizens are,
as a whole, in unusually comfortable
circumstances-more so, probably
than the citizens of any other capital
in Germany or Europe. 1t is stated
that there are 100 Frankforters worth
from 100000 to 100000 each, and
$50 who are worth 100000 and up
ward. The city is one of the great
banking centers of the globe. Its ag-
gregate banking capital is estimated
at $4,000, 900, more than one-fourth
of which the famous Rothschilds-
whose original and parent house is
there-own and control. The annual
transactions in bills of exchange are in
excess of $100,000,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
A LETTER FROM GERMANY,
Very esteemed sirS:
SIEGEN, January 9, 1881.

Very esteemed sirs:
The praise your Liver Pills have called
forth here is wonderful. After taking one
and half boxes of your genuine DIR. G.
McLANE'S LIVER PILLS, 1 have entirely
recovered from my four years suffering. All
who know me wonder how I, who, for so
many years, had no appetite and could not
sleep for backache, stitch in my side, and
general stomach complaints, could have re-
covered.
An old lady in our city, who has suffered
for many years from kidney disease, and the
doctors had given her up, took two of your
Pills, and got more relief than she has from
all the doctors. Yours truly,
J. Won DER BERG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
THE HARMLESS VEST.

Twas Sunday eve and the small boy stood
With his eye to the keyehole pressed,
Aud he saw his sister Bessy's head
On Absalom Thompson's vest.
Then he ran to his parent stern and told,
And the parent stern replied:
There amt no harm in vest; slide out,
But the lad refused to slide.
There amt no harm Ia a vest, | know, "
Aud his eyes flashed bright that minute,
But isn't it dangerous, dad, i" he asked,
w hen Absalom Tn ompson's in it2'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, Depression Of
also as preventive against Fever and Ague, and
other Intermittent Fe7ers, the 'FERRo-PHosPHo-
RATED ELIXIR OF CALIsAYA," made by Caswell
Hazard & Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists, is the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from Fever or other sickness, it has equal.
DR.. JAQUE's GERMAN WORM CAKES are infalliblt
remedies for They will not only destroy, but
also remove them from the system. They pleasant
to take perfectly harmless. Sold by druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
LUNGS, LIVER AND KIDNEYS.

These great organs of life asis known to every
one, are most intimately related to each other,
and where one is caused to suffer, the other two,
on al. cunt of their sympathetic connection are
unavoidably made to feel the evi effects. There
fore, when distressed with symptoms of disease
incidental to either organ, medicine that will
give tone and strength to all three, is Natures
best assistant in restoring health. Such virtues
are beneficial ase are contained in Yellow Dock
Sarsaparilla, Juniper, Iron, Buchu, Celery, and
Cahsaya AL these ingredients are scientifically
combined in that great health renewer; DIR.
Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The average of German observations
show that the annual yield of milk
rises gradually from the birth of the
first calf till the fifth, reaches its maxi
mum after the sixth, sinks gradually
till after the tenth calf, when It is about
the same as at the first calving, and
after the the thirteenth or fourteenth
calf is only one-fourth or one-fifth of
the maximum yield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
A Gander One Hundred and Ten Years
Old
(Franklin News.)

(UTdnhNn NeWS.J
Mr.. James S. Ray, of this county,
near Owensbyville, Ca, is owner of a
gander which he says was sixty years
old when DIR. W. II. Watkins was born.
We do not know the doctors age, but
suppose it to be about fifty, which
would make the bird one hundred and
ten years old. Charley Furlow has
seen his gandership, and says that his
wings drag the ground. How much Of
the g Jund they drag, he does not
state, but says the gander walks half q
mile down to Brushy creek every day
to get water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
A Half Dollar Trial.

Mr.. Ernest King, Editor of the Fall
River Mass. Sun, thus discources upon
the merits of St. Jacobs Oil: Suffering
with rheumatic pains l was Didymus
as to remedies. | read of st. Jacobs Oil
and said here goes half dollar trial. |
bought bottle and before it was half
used the screw-wrench pains had gone
and troubled me no longer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

The genuine are never Sugar-cOated.
Every box has red wax seal on the lid.
with the impression McLane's Liver Pill
The genuine McLANE'S LIVER PILES
bear the signature of G. NIcLane and FIem-
ing Bros. on the wrappers.
Insist upon having the genuine DIR. c.
McLANES LIVER PILLS, prepared by
Fleming Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market
being full of limitations of the name McIane,
spelled differently, but of same pronuncia-
ton.
If your storekeeper does not have the gen.
uine DIR. G. NIcLANE'S CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS, send us 25 cents, and we will
send you box by mail, and a set of our adj
vertising cards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

at was my misfortune to become afflicted, sew
eral years ago, with severe attack of rheuma-
tism in connection with dyspepsia and symptoms
of lung and kidney disease. It seemed no med-
cine would reach my case. for Fhad tried this
and that. Ny wife was using DR.. GuYsott's Y ell
low Dock and Sarsaparilla, and persuaded me to
try it. did so, and used spirits of turpentine at
the same time as Imminent. 1t has effected a
eOmDlafa cura
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

A Washington dispatch says: It is
a fact not generally known that Capt.
Danenhauer, of the Inflated Jeanette,
is native of Illinois, and was appoint
ed cadet at the United States Naval
Academy on the recommendation OF
an Illinois member of congress-" The
brave Lieutenant is Chicagoan, being
the son of w. W. Danenhauer, who
over twenty years ago was a publisher
and bookseller in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
voice from the Press

l take this opportunity to bear testimony to
the efficacy of your Hop Bitters." Expecting
to find them nauseous and bitter and composed Of
bad whisky, we were agreeably surprised at their
mild taste, just like cup of tea. A Mrs Cress-
well and Mrs. Conner, friends, have likewise
tried and pronounce them the best medicine they
have ever taken for building up strength and
toning up the system. I was troubled with COS
tiYeness, headache and want of appetite. My
ailments are now all gone. have yearly con-
tract with doctor to look after the health of
myself and family but I need him not now.
S. GILLILAND.
Peoples Adooeate, Pittsburg, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Frank Burkman, alias Frank Burke,
having been arrested in Baltimore on a
charge of petit larceny, has confessed
that he killed Capt. Edward Nilsson and
his colored mate on board the sloop
Fanny Southland in Machedoc creek, a
small arm of the Potomac river, in Vir-
ginias on the 4th inst.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

"Why, it means that my whole train looks like a
laid up my train ut Tramway, as usual and. dur
ing the hours of 'balmy sleep suppose some
OF those advertising wretcheS backed up their
XII ana posted it from front to rear | don't
know why they did it: but there stands the
Elongated, red and yellow facts staring YOU il:
the face; and just as prominent as rabbits ears
IL nara luck stranger, out guess its all right"
-GdlUeStOl (Ter) DrIU T0lr13GT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The trade at JAMES MoRGAN's, 386 and
3S8 East Water St., Milwaukee, is grow
ing more rapidly now than at any
former time. The Shoe Department
is as popular as the Dress Goods, Silk,
Millinery. and other Departments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The news from southea st Texas is to
the effect that there has been plenty of
rain in that region; the corn crop is
highly promising, and the oak trees
are loaded with growing acorns for the
growing pOrkers next fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
fanderbiIt's VIII Contested

New YORK, May 30.-Mrs. Mary L.
La Bau-Berger, sister of the late Corne-
Illus A. Vanderbilt, will contest his will
on the ground that it was fraudently
procured by Terry and others to whom
he left his money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The will of the late Hannah W.
Richardson, prominent member of
the Society of Friends in Philadelphia,
bestows SCI, 900 in cash and 500 shares
of valuable stocks upon various benev-
client institutions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

VALLEY CITY, D. T., June IA, 1881
Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters have sold well during
the two years that l have handled them, and l
have yet to hear of an instance where tley did
not give perfect satisfaction. conscientious
ly recommend them to be worth fully what is
claimed for them. III. G.. HoNRN, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Mrs. Mary Ellison, of Bayville, L. l.,
who is in her Tooth year, celebrated
the SEVENTEEN anniversary Of her mar
riage Tuesday. She enjoys good health
and can read without glasses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

CHOLERA-INFANTUM OF. SUMMER COM
PLANT, this fearful disease which is carrying
off infants and children by the thousands at this
season of the year can be cured by DR.. WinchePs
Teething Syrup. which never fails to give imme-
date relief even in the most severe cases. Sold by
all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

. It is said that the late James Wick,
the Rochester scotsman, gave more
than $4,000 yearly for charitable pur-
poses. He gave $25, 900 worth of seeds
to the Kansas sufferers by the grass
hopper plague.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The only hope of bald heads-CARBoLINE, a
deodorized extract of petroleum. Every Obiec-
ton removed by recent Improvement. 1t is now
faultless. The only cure for badness and the
most delicate hair dressing known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
--zs-s--ss'------------
a HaDDy Wife.

My dear husband. I never slept so soundly
as [ do now, after using German Hap Bitters."
DISTEMPER, COUGHS, COLDS, FEVERS,
and diseases which Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hog:
and Poultry are subject to, are readily cured by
Uncle Sans Condition Powder Sold by al
druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Peoples AdCocate, Pittsburg, Pa.
July 25. 1878.

General Schofeld will succeed Gen
eral Mcdowell in command of the De-
partment of the Pacific on the retire
ment of the latter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
EbysDeDSia.

Dyspepsia and sick headache do not return to
those who have used Great German Hop Bitters.
FOR HEADACHE, Constipation, Liver dis
eases and all bilious arrangements there is ne
remedy as safe and sure as Eilert's Daylight Liver
Pills. They stand unrivalled in removing bile,
toning the stomach, and giving healthy action to
the liver Sold by all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
{. GOLDEN MEnICAL DISCOVERY

mas been useu Win signal success IN Consumption
of the lungs, eonsumptive night-sweats, splitting
of blood. shortness of breath, weak lungs
coughs, bronchitis, and kindred affections OF
throat and chest. Sold by druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Men must work and women must weep,

So runs the world away"
But they need not weep so much if they use Dr.
Pierce's "FaYorite Prescription" which cures all
the painful maladies peculiar to women. Sold by
druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Prices at all the prominent Summer
resorts will be from 25 to so per cent.
higher than they were last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

EILERTs EXTRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY is q
standard reliable remedy for coughs colds and throat
diseases. IF you suffering give it trial. Sold by
druggists.