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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12

Inc guests OIL Jle Excelsior mouse con-
template complimentary hop for Manager
Wallie Waite, to be given in the near fu-
ture.
The regular Saturday evening hops at
Lafayette and Lake Park were largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyable.
Gilbert Byron, Wesley Jones of Mime
apolis and Win Smith of Milwaukee are en-
joying camp life on Big Island.
p. Hopkins has leased the Clark cot
tage, and his family is entertaining c. II.
Hood and Miss May Cooley.
William Orr. formerly of the West hotel,
Minneapolis, is chief clerk at the Hotel st.
Louis this season.
Mrs. Louise Fisher of Minneapolis is be-
ing entertained by Miss SadieiE. Dimond
OF the Tourist.
Hugh Harrison and family of Minneap-
oils arrived at the Lafayette yesterday for
the season.
The Minneapolis Grand Army of the Re-
public boys picnic at Waconia next
Thursday.
S. II. Kerfoot and party of Chicago will
arrive at the Lake Park tomorrow, for the
summer.
Mr.. NJ. A. Baldwin of Minneapolis is a
guest of Joseph Pickett and family at Ex-
eelsior.
Frank K. Pratt and wife are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jackson at Elm
Grove.
Gen. Thorne and family of New Orleans
have engaged rooms for the season at the
Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Sly of Minneapolis
are at their Island Park cottage for the sum
mer.
Mrs. d. r. Wagner and sons and J. II.
Monroe are at the Bassett cottage, Excel
sior.
Maggie Robinson of Spring Park station
is entertaining Miss Alice Pixley of Litch
field.
Isaac Cheney and family are camping at
West Point, and will remain several weeks.
l.. Silver and wife of Salisbury, Mo-,
are at the Excelsior house for the summer.
Daniel Dow and family of Hopkins made
the Upper lake trip on the Star yesterday.
r. II. Crandall and wife of Brighton, ILL.,,
are guests of Mrs. Stratton at Excelsior.
Judge A. LELAND and wife of Minneap-
oils are at Summerville for the season.
NJ. s. Crowley of Dublin, Ireland, is a
guest at the Bingham house, LinwOOd.
Miss Nellie Heffelfinger of Minneapolis
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12

It is all well enough for the ladies TO go
in for sweet simplicity. and adorn them
selves with the common field and roadside
blossoms; daisies and buttercups and dan
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
FAST TRAVELLING.
Increase In the Speed of Railroad Travel In
the United States.

Increase In the Speed of Railroad Travel In
the United States.
Up to recent date, railroad travelling
in the United has not been as swift or as
safe as in the leading countries of Eu-
rope. In the old world there is more
government supervision which insures
better work in the construction of roads
and more care in the running of trains,
while, in the matter of safety, our roads
have recently been quite equal to those
of Europe. But the companies which
built our railway system were forced to
cover long distances through thinly set
tied regions with many physical obsta-
cles in the way, such as do not exist ex.
cept in rare instances in Great Britain
and on the continent. Our roadbeds,
alignments and equipments were not ur
to the mark of the best European stand
ard, hence the slowness of our trains
But lately there has been change foi
the better, and on our leading roads al
most as good time Is made as in the OLD
world. In 1870 the fastest train from
New York took three hours and fifteen
minutes to reach the outskirts of Phila.
delphia. The passenger is now landed
in the heart Of Philadelphia in two hours
from New York, the trains going at the
rate of forty-five miles an hour Fifteen
years ago the shortest time between New
York and Boston was eight hours and
tewnty minutes. This has bee reduced
to six hours; and within a C. ,le OF
years time will be further abridged to five
hours. In 1870 st. Louis was 46 hours
distant from New York; the time now
is "a hours. New Orleans was SO hours
away; now fifty hours is consumed il
the passage. From New York to Chica
go by the Pennsylvania route is 9li
miles, by the New York Central $50
limited express trains are now run over
both roads which average 361 miles per
hour on the former, and SO 1-5 on the
latter. Both trains reach Chicago in "a
hours apparent time, but rs hours real
time; the difference being due to the
longitude. We hear much nowadays
about the troubles of railroads in this
country, but this relates to their finan-
cial affairs, not TO their physical condi.
ton. As matter Of fact, all our rail-
roads are improving in their service,
and are of more value to the travelling
and business public as years roll by
Democrats Msnthty.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
OPENING HE'LL GATE.
Another Explosion to he Made There
soon-Extent OF the Operations.

Another Explosion to he Made There
soon-Extent OF the Operations.
There are few people now living who
do not recall the elaborate preparation
ind great interest connected with the
explosion at He'll Gate In the early fall
Of 1875. at which time three and one-hah
acres Of rock projecting out from Astoria
into the channel were cleared away.
For months previous to this explosion
che work of preparing for similar treat
ment the reef at Flood Rock, more inn
portant and dangerous reef than that at
Hallett's Point, had been going on, the
Flood Rocks being directly in the course
Of vessels rounding the point. and with
their disappearance will result far
greater boon to East River navigators
than that following the memorable ex-
plosion of 1875. This great work, pre-
paratory TO the explosion that is TO occur
in October next, has been carried on for
the past ten years with force varying
from 150 to 800 men, one-third of the
force being always at work day and
night. Within the past few days the
great labor Of cutting 2l $40 feet Of gal
leries through solid rock, and perforat-
ing the roof of the structure with IS, ,70C
holes-which II all strung together would
measure over twenty miles-three inches
in diameter and nine feet long was
finished.
This mode Of drill is worked by COM
pressed air and has the reputation Of
hnt hn tol nj thnrOtrnb
drill made, yet 1t consumed five hours
time to drill ono of these upward in
clined holes. bottoming two and three
quarters to ten feet, which will be loaded
with an explosive now generally used
for all blasting purposes and known as
"Rackarock. The popularity Of this
compound is that the two ingredients
composing it-one solid, the other q
fluid-are harmless when separate.
They can be transported and handled
without special precaution. Two hun
dred and twenty-five thousand pounds
Of this compound are TO be used. packed
in copper cylinders two and half inches
in diameter and two feet long, holding
about six pounds of explosive each. In
addition to the "Rackarock" powder
about $4,000 thousand pounds Of No.
dynamite will be used. The cartridges
will be exploded by electric illuminate
primes of the usual type. The men who
pack the rackarock into the cylinders
are experts. Each cylinder is soldered
when full, so as to make it water-tight.
This is delicate operation, but choice
Of means to be used seems to place 1t out
Of danger. The loaded cylinders are
placed in the mine holes by picked men,
who have volunteered for the work.
When the cylinders are all in the mine
will be flooded with water and the cart
ridges exploded. In the Hallett's Point
explosion $4,000 pounds Of dynamite
we're used, about one-sixth of the amount
Of explosives to be used at Flood Rock.
Since the beginning of the work at
Flood Rock only one man has been
killed and that was some years ago and
through the mans own carelessness.
The cost of the whole work, including
that of carrying away the debris after
the explosion, will be about $1,000, 600.
M Y. Graphic.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
CONFEDERATE ARCHIVES.
How the Seal of the Late Confederate
Treasury was Made.

How the Seal of the Late Confederate
Treasury was Made.
The Confederate Treasury seal IL
among these archives. ! don't suppose
a hundred men in the country have even
seen it, and it is inaccessible to the sight.
seer at Washington. 1t is q common
enough looking affair, and l have seen
more fancy seals in many an office of
country notary. 1t is made of iron, and
looks as though blacksmith had
wrought it. The seal or die is screwed
into the frame, and it operates by hand,
looking very much like one of these lit.
tie sausage grinders which Ohio farm.
ers who cure their own pork are wont
to use. A palmetto tree, doubtless taken
from the coat-of-arms of South Carolina,
is the emblem engraved upon it, and
around the top of this are words stating
that it is the seal of the Confederacy.
There is also scrapbook here of Con-
federate moneys and bonds which con-
tains the cream of the money captured
at Richmond. When the Government
captured Richmond it obtained half
million dollars of Confederate bonds,
two large chests and five bags contain
ing millions of dollars in Confederate
money. Some clerk in the War De-
partment made this scrapbook from the
cream Of this material and the book is
now almost invaluable. Covered with
blue paper and cheaply bound, it is
made of blank block Of blank drafts
on the Confederate Treasury. The pa
per Is thin and the cover of the boob
shows that 1t was probably made in the
last days of the Confcdcracy when pa
per was scarce, and when wall paper
was used on which to print the order:
of the Government. 1t makes one feel
strange to touch the thousand-dollai
bonds which it contains, Wholesome
at least-were once worth so much, but
now are worth SO little. Some of these
tive-thousand-dollar bonds have some
of their coupons cut of, and others are
full. You notice as the dates of the
bonds near 1865 their provisions grow
more generous, and their prospect OF
no immediate payment seems to in
crease. Here is one as big as the
blanket sheet of country newspaper
which the Confederacy did not intend
TO pay until 1894 and they gave G
per cent, interest upon II. Here is an
other which is to be paid two years
after signing treaty Of peace with the
United States, and here is another for
1900 issued in 1861, which offers 8
per cent. semi-annually and is to be
paid in 1868. And SO throughout the
scrap-book. These Confederate archives
are full Of interest and they will grow
in value as history points to them as
the record, unwritten, Of time and
a generation that has passed away
Cor. Cleveland Leader.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
PROGRAMME OF FAIR WEEK
In ST. LOUIS.
GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR.
What Can BE Seen For One Ad-
mission of Fifty Cents.


The 2sth Great St. Louis Fair, opens ocso.
her sth and continues six days; $4,000 10 OF.
tered in cash premiums to be ftstrtbuted
among the exhibitors OF Horses. Cattic.
chanical and Industrial displays, Works Of
Art, Textile Fabrics, Produce, FRUITS, ana
Vegetables. Geological and Chemical spsci.
mems.
xooIaGrcAL aARDEF-rAm GROUND.
The collection OF wild Beasts, birds and
Reptiles on the Ground OF tho Association
compares favorably with any Geological
Garden In the World, and will bo opened free
tions have been made to this Dcpnrtmcnt
and II Is now complete In all its details.
NEW IMPRovRxESrs ON FAIR onoUNp.
Sixty .fve acrrs have been added to tha
Ground, and s5Oo.oo0 expended In improve
course, 100 new Horse Stalls, so, new Cattle
stalls, 800 Sheep and Swine Pens. Poultry
House for 1900 Fowls. twenty eight new FL.
hibition Halls and Payllions. Appica tion
for Stalls or Pens should be made az once.
Trotting and Pacing Races Every ~.
The horses contending being the most col
ebrated In the country.
GRAND ILLUMINATION.
During the entire week the streets OF the
city will be Illuminated by 10000 gas Jets. In
termipgied with hundreds Of calcium. incan.
descent and arc electric lights.
vEILED PROPHETS PAGEANT.
On the night OF Tuesday, October 9th, the
grand annual nocturnal pageant o. the
HvEILED PROPHET" comprising thirty.
nve floats, will he given at an expense OF
thousands of dollars.
TRADEs PAGEANT.
On the night OF Thursday, October eth, the
"TRADRs PAGEANT Will be given for the
purpose Of Illustrating the industries wealth
and resources OF the Mississippi Valley.
suAw's GARDEN.
s'sHAw's GARDEN" OF world wide fame.
will be open free to NIL visitors during the
week, through the generosity OF iss owner.
HALF FARE RATES.
All railroad and steamboat companies
have generously made n rate OF one fare for
the round trip during the entire wcek.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
The municipal authorities have agreed to
declare Thursday OF Fair Week q holiday "a
nIl. Rooms and board for $4,000 quests
have been provided Or at greatly reduced
rates.
COMMERCIAL RxcHASoKs.
Tho Merchants Cotton. Wool, Mechanics
and Real Estate Exchanges, will b. open,
free to all visitors. Exhibitors should apply
for space, stalls or pens Mt once in order u
secure desirable location. Address FEs.
TUs J. WADE. Secretary, us Chessnut street,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
HOW IT HAPPENED.

Once on time Il beautcous maid
of figure most divine,
OF graceful carriage, hlgh-toned air.
Just cut out right to shine,
Had for a husband such a man
As women most do crave
A million dollars and n cough,
And he her abject slave.
"Tis true he wasn't very old,
Nor either very young.
But he was strong in solid cash
And very weak in lung.
lie furnished all that wealth could buy,
4 palace for home.
Her summers where she might select,
Her winters all in Rome.
Tho rarcst Jewels, finest silks,
And vlands fit for queens,
All these and more were al command,
Because he had the means.
but strange to say. the girl refused
The profier of his hand
with naughty scorn, and wed lad
Who kept peanut stand.
L'ENvoi.
You think this stranger Well, so do all.
Until they've boon told why
That poet was to get prize,
Who told the biggest lie.
cincinnati Commercial Trdrcler.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

The American dude Of 1900 u thus
described: The pantaloons of beau
went up to his armpits; to get into
ihsm was a mornings work. and,
when 10. to sit down was impossible.
His hat was too small to contain his
handkerchief. and was not expected 20
stay on his head. His hair was brushed
from the crown of his head toward his
forehead, and looked, as q satirist Of
that day truly said. as II he had been
lighting an old-fashioned hurricane
backward. About his neck was
spotted lincn handkerchief. and -
skirts Of his green coat were cut aw
TO mathematical point behind.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
Il II Not Singular

chat consumptives should be the least ap.
prehensive Of their own condition, while
all their friends are urging and beseech-
ing them to be more careful about expos
ure and overdoingf 1t may well be con.
sidered one Of the most alarming symp.
toms Of the disease, where the patient Il
danger. Reader, II you are in this condi-
tion, do not neglect the only means OF re.
covery. Avoid exposure and fatigue. be
regular in your habits. aud uss faithfully
Of DR.. Perce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry" 1t has saved thousands who were
steadily failing.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
After ruling thirty wears and attain.

ing the age Of ia years the Sultan Abdul
Munin, of the Kingdom Bruncil,
in the island of Borneo is dead
He was more or less familiar
with German, English and Spanish
languages, having been educated in the
Dutch settlements. At the time of his
death he was the oldest living sovereign
In the world.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

"A new pansy, seen in well-kept
flower plats this season, is of deep
purplish violet, frightened at the petal
rims with borders Of white. This rich
little flower has the high sounding name
of lord Beaconsfeld," but the girls
and boys allude to it as Johnny
jump-up" all the same. Chicago Tt-
b ne,
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

AT the recent convention Of the
photographers Association of America,
in Buffalo, an informal gathering Of
some of the members took place at the
back of the arsenal. in which the meet
ings were held, and some group photo
graphs were obtained. One was taken
at the moment when number Of the
members, acceding to request made.
threw their hats up high in the air. with
a view of providing a test for the rap
idity with which the exposure was to
be made. II was so successful that in
the photograph these hats are to be seen
at every stage Of elevation. - Buffalo Err
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
Young Men, Read This.

THE voLrAIc BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich.s
offer to send their celebrns ed ELECTRO Vol
rAIc BELT and other ELECTRIc APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, TO men tyoung or old)
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
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or diseases. Complete restoration to health
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
Cured, as 30 days trial Is allowed. Write
them ct once for illustrated pamphlet, free
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

-Snuff-taking has become fashionable
among New York dudes. and the
average dude is so weak In the legs
that when he takes pinch II bring
him TO bis sneeEe. IN r 0y4eAie
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

DoN'r hawk, hawk, blow, spit and dis.
gust every body with your offensive breath,
but use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and
and IL
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

New guaranteed euro for worst cases
without use Of knife. Ihero Is no long er
any need Of wearing awkward, cumber-
some trusses. Send two letter stamps for
pamphlet and references. Worlds Dis.
pensary Medical Association, G63 Main st.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

THE inventor of flying machine, II he
doesn't soar very high, has the satisfac.
tion Of being sore when he drops
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

The sky, unlike man, is most cheerful
when the bluest Iporcesfer Gazette. ThD
grass, unlike man, Ia ui0st delightful when
Ne greene est.-OH Ctr Derrick.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

SUPERLATIvE goodness must be very
hard on the hair, for, you know, the good
generally die young.-Judge.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

SAVE your wagons, your horses and our
patience by using Frsasg Axle Grease.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
While awaiting orders at Z

While awaiting orders at -.
the White Mountain hotels, u
girls do fancy work in the dining
room. Ask them for roast beefor any
thing else. and they will say: Just
wait till get to the end ofmy needle. "
N. Y, Mail.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

PORCELAIN fingsr-rings are the --latest
fashion. They are probably intended fes
China. wear.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
NUMBER 4
lid you SuP>N

pose Mustang Liniment only gooo
for horsesi 1t is for inflamma'
ton Of all flesh.
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03
Rupture. Rrcaeh or Hernia.

The girl who loves William never asks
her father to foot her bill!-Detr0n Post
The Osceola times., 1885-10-03

WHEN WRITING TO ADv4 4Pt1sx4D
please say you saw the sdvsrtMeneAs -
this paper. Advertisers ilks - kneW
when and whore their advsrtlssnsaes -
paying best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-30
Local LansI
LarsJ Published April 4, 1885
CHAPTER 158.

AN ACT to authorize NJ. L. Bensely and We'll
come Hyde, to erect and maintain dam in
the Wisconsin river on section s, town %,
range east.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represent
ed in senate and assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
SECTION l. Marian L. Bensely and We come
Hyde, their heirs associates and assigns, are
hereby authorized and empowered to erect.
keep up and maintain dam across the Wiscon-
sin river on section eight, township TWENTY-FIVE
range east, starting on Let nine, at or near the
head OF Nine Acre island and running thence
easterly to the east bank of the Wisconsin
river; provided, that said dam shall not exceed
ten feet In height, and shall be so constructed
as not to Obstruct or impede the running Of
lumber, timber or logs down said river; and
provided further, that slide shall be construct
ed IN said dam at least two foot below the
general height of said dam and the Wisconsin
RIVER Improvement company shall have the
right to locate the said slide or chute in the
dam, which shall be sixty feet wide, if the said
WISCONSIN River Improvement company so
desire it.
SECTIoN2. Said slide shall be located in tn e
maj in channel on the east side of the island,
and permanent boom and piers shall be
maint aimed at the expense of the owners of
the dam, and shall pass all logs lumber and
timber down over said slide or chute withOu
any delay, hinderance or waste.
SECTION 3. The legislature reserves the right
to amend or repeal this act whenever in its
Jud srment the public interests may require.
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage and pubIiea-
ton.
Approved March 27, 1885.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-30

CURE FOR PILEs.-Piles are fire.
quently preceded by sense of weight
in the back, loins and lower part of
the abdomen, causing the patient to
suppose he has some affection of the
kidneys or neighboring organs. At
times, symptoms of indigestion are
present, as fatulency, uneasiness of the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like pers-
piration, producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, is a very
common attendant Blind, Bleeding
and Itching Piles yield at once to the
application of DR.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the
parts affected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and affect
ing permanent cure. Price 80 cents.
Address, The DR.. Bosanko Mediciue
Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by f. J.
Wood & Bro. Aug28y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-30
ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS.
STEVENS POINT.

Gazette: S. B. Coleman started
west on Monday morning last, and be-
fore his return will visit Sioux Falls,
d. T. Omaha, Neb., and other points
in that section, to be absent about two
weeks. The firm of Coleman, jackson
& Co. ship considerable -four to the
above points.
At the Brown county term of cir
cult court, held at Green Bay last
week, D. G. Bailey of this city secured
a judgement for $1,000 and costs
against the c., NJ. & S. P. R. R. Co.
The action was brought to recover for
an injury received on the Wisconsin
Valley division of that road about
four years ago.
Patrick Meehan and wife returned
from their trip south the latter part of
last week. They visited the great
worlds show at New Orleans, and also
spent much time in many of the lead
ing cities of the south. Mr. Meehan
has not very good opinion of the
south. and says that they do not show
the vim and enterprise of their breth-
rem in the north in any respect. Too
much Incidence to suit a northern
man.
wAUsAU.
Review: Major Halleck has given
notice that another payment will be
made in a short time to the Winneba-
60 Indians. 1t will amount to $780,
600 and takes place at Black River
Falls.
Martin Griffin, superintendent Of
the Wisconsin River Log Driving As
ISOLATION, left here this morning with
about seventy-fve men for the Eagle
drives.
We are pleased to know that our
respected townsman, Rev. r. Greene,
has just received pension certificate
allowing him $40 per month. If any
pension was ever deservedly granted it
is this one.
Last Saturday night Joe Jeremiah
and Robert Wade made their escape
from the county Jail. Jeremiah was
put in for horse stealing and is from
Langlade county. He has been re-
captured.
Torca: Walter Burt, of Grand
Rapids, came up to Wausau last Tues
day and gave the Torch friendly call.
E. P. Arpin, of Grand Rapids, was
in town yesterday, attending his
fathers extensive lumber business in
this region.
The Sisters, Boguslawsky and
Falk, Of the Central House, Grand
Rapids, are still leading all compe-
titors in their line of business. The
excellent meals they set and the
untiring vigilance with which they look
to the comfort of their guests, makes
their house universally popular.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-30

From 4 o'clock P. M. April p
until 8 o'clock P. M. April % and
invites all persons suffering with
Piles.
Use rS.
E'iSSu
or Fistu1a,
To call upon him at that time.
Consultation Free.