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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23
Look Different When You Know Them.

AaucuoSLeT LHJIef.
Once [ went out from London to see
John Bright with his brother. While
his brother went to hunt for him he
left me standing on the veranda look
ing on the garden. I took stroll out
there myself and met rather pleas
ant old gentleman with whom I fell
into conversation. I did not for a
time iuagine that it was John Bright
hinself-at least not until he began
to ''trot" me, as they call it over there !;
that was, kind of draw me out, or,
ironically, pump" me, as we call it
here. Presently his brother came up
and said: $50 you've found him,
have you?" and [ was introduced, but
my experience went to prove that
men do not always look as big as they
are.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23
His Spirits We're Greatly Dampened,
Boston Transcript.

II am shocked at the alarming ex-
ten5 of the drinking habits of the peo.
pie in this town, " said the temperance
lecturer sSAs I came out of To e din
ing-room Of my hotel today, in
searching for nay evercoat I felt bot
ties IN no less than twenty coats"
As he reached over to pick up his
overcoat he caught the garment by
the skirts, when a bottle slipped out
Of the breast pocket. breaking into
small pieces and spiiling its contents
upon the floor. He had the presence
of mind to remark that he didn't get
his own coat after all; but he didn't
appear altogether happy, notwith-
standing the appreciative laughter and
applause with which his little speech
was received.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23
THE KIND OFA MAN Ell NTEHDITS
GALVESTON NEWS.

I'm a desert hyena am,
And / dwell in the sandy S5udan;
/ can augur and shoot, and the BritiSherS loot
From Beersheba clear into Dan. Whoopi
have ostrich on toast every day.
est one at a meal, by the way;
like crocodile stew, with jackal or two,
Just to eat as desert, as they say.
I'm the twelve-ingered Mehdi. am
And I'm king of the sandy Soudan;
I'm tailleSS baboon aud roaring simeon.
And l can whollop the British, can.
Then, whoop. for the sandy Soudan,
Let any one stop me who can;
I'm crooked-eyed, bow legged Son-of-a-guu,
I'm for gore-I IN a very bad man. Whoop!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23

THE convicts in the Ohio peniten-
riary ate 4, 500 boiled eggs at Easter,
al average of three to each inmate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23
Origin OF Chestnut.
New York Sun .

I asked Commodore Tooker, the
theatrical manager, to day what
chestnut" meant as applied to a stale
joke. He said that it was technical to
the dramatic profession and originated
with once well known comedian
named Louis Mestayer, wAo was dis
gusted with the alleged witticism and
the provoking repetitions Of COM
pany of negro minstrels performing
IN the Chestnut Street Theatre, PhiIa-
delphia, when E. L. Davenport was
proprietor of that house. Soon after,
hearing an ancient story in the lobby
of the Continental hotel, he told the
relator that the Chestnut Street Thea
tire had a copyright Of it. Afterward
the professionals present applied the
term chestnut" to every story that
they had before heard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23

The wax plant IS now grown on
large scale IN Algeria, and its product
IS gradually finding It's way into the
markets OF the world. The process Of
separating the wax is simple. The
frait, inclosed IN bag of coarse cloth,
is plunged into boiling water, on
whose surface the substance soon
floats. The wax Is of the same chem
ical composition as beesWax, and is
likely to be largely used IN place of it.
1t is stated that these wax plants may
be seen growing wild IN Pennsylvania
and the Carolinas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-04-23

Women's names adorn more than
half the American sailing ships.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 22.-Cungrc,s has
been in session two weeks and has ad-
iuurucd Tor two weeks. Some 20OO uomin-
atiuus have been placed upon the eXecu-
tive calendar of the Senate. But one con
tirmatiun has hceu mude. Seven hundred
bills have been presented in the Senate,
more than one Thousand bills have been
referred to the committees in the House.
one bill. the first to receive the signature
of President Cleveland, the bill To remove
the disabilities of Gen. LaWton of Georgia
has become a law The committees in the
House. with one or two exceptions, have
not been appointed. The Senate has ad-
iuurned without having fixed upon amy
definite policy Is to the Presidents nom
nations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

Important Case Pending in the Rhode Is
land Courts.

NEWPORT, II. l., Dec, 23-Suit has Just
been entered in the Circuit Court here I'M
der the title of John y. A. Griswold y.
Rowland G. Hazard ct al. 1t is part of
the Credit Moblicr litigation and prom
Use, to become celebrated. The case is to
be called ON Monday, January t, and the
particulars are briefly rs follows: On
Aug. ~, lS6S, Isaac p. Hazard and Others
on behalf of himself and all other stock
holders of the corporation known as the
Credit Mobilier of America, filed Il hill of
complaint against T. G. Durant of New
York city and others, claiming Durant
was indebted to them in the amount of
SOB. 135. The Hazards sought to have issued
"A writ against Durant and alleged that
he was "of the State of Rhode island and
"iutended soon To depart out of the state.
The reason given Tor suing Durant IN
Rhode Island Is found in the statement of
Rowland q. Hazard, II Rhode Island mil
lionaire, which was, that Durant was not
sued in New York rs was originally de
signed, because of notorious corruption of
the court of New York and reported con-
nection of Durant with some OF the judges
then presiding.
On August %, 1865, Durant arrived here
from New York in his Yacht, and was ar
rested on the writ issued under Hazards $
complaint. He was taken to Jail but com
muncated with his friends, one of whom
was Henry w. Gray IA prominent and
wealthy stock broker of New York, II
nephew of Mr., Griswold. Gray asked
the latter to become security for
Durant, which he did tor s53, 135
IL is not impossible that the entire
Credit Mobilier case may be re-opened as
the suit proceeds.
For - years Henry f. lmlcom, of shirley,
Mass. suffered with rheumatism He found
no rrlnl Iill he took IInOl's Snrsnpnrilln.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
4 Hrilliant Society Dinner.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-Nearly l15
persons sat down to IA banquet at the Con-
tinental hotel to night. given in celebra-
ton of the NTH annual meeting of the
Society of Pennsylvania. Among prom
inent visitors at the dinner We're Senator
Edmunds of Vermont, eX-Gov. Long,
Charles Dudley Warner and President
Bartlett OF Dartmouth After the cloth
had been removed, Senator Edmunds
spoke of "NeW England in the senate"
briefly referring To the services of New
Euglaud's representatives in the fOrma-
tiun of the federal constitution. and the
subsequent maiutenanCe of the govern
ment founded thereby. Gov. Long and
others spoke also.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

New York, Dec. 22-At meeting of
the New York Yacht club tonight the
following letter was read from J. Beaver
Webb; 81 am instructed by Lieuten-
w, Henry, r. ", to challenge the
New York Yacht club tor the possession
of the Amelica'> cup ON behalf Of his cut
ter yacht Galatca, whose club nomination
and the C,a>eiications us specified in the
deed of gItt were forwarded to you, Feb
ruary Il last The challenge was accept
ed and Il committee will be appointed AT
meeting on the first Thursday of Feb
race.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
Mnr on POlNpnIllN.

WAsHINGToN, Dec, -. - senator Ed
munds's poly5amy bill, in addition to the
provisions made public yesterday, makes
it unlawful for Utah 5 legislature to create
or recognize in any way any corporation
or association for the purpose of bringing
persons into the territory for any purpose
whatever, and annuls all laws inconsist-
ent herewith directs the attorney general
to bring proceedings for the dissolution of
the Perpetual Emigratng Fund company
and disposition OF its properly according
to law provides for the rediStrCtiug of
Utah by the governor, secretary and
United States judges; provides for the
punishment of adulterers by imprison-
ment not exceeding three years, and of
fornicatOrs by imprisonment not exceed
ing three months or by fne not exceeding
500, and grants additional powers to
commissioners appointed by the courts
and United States marShalS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

TOPEKA, Kan, Dee 23-In the we'll
known litigation between the express and
railroad companies which finally reached
the Supreme Court at Washington where
ii was argued last month"; all questions
have been decided except one-what is II
fair and reasonable compensation for ser
vice rendered by the railroads to express
companies. This question in all cases was
referred To master to take testimony
and his first report has just been made.
IL is that any express company should
pay II railroad company forty per cent OF
It's gross receipts from transportation,
whether moneys, parcels or merchandise,
as just and reasonable compensation,
DR. John Urne Green, aged LOG years,
died in Lowell yesterday afternoon,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

CoLUMBu>, Miss, Dec. 22.-At ii ball
given at the residence of John Warren, in
this Marion county, Tuesday night, IL
fatal alray occurred between John and
Bob BayleN ON one side and Thomas and
Dan SCARBOROUGH on the other. Dan
scarborough WAS shot in the houlder and
his brother WAS instantly killed, "A bullet
passing through his heart, Eight shots
were fired, but II l. not known that either
of The Bayic~ brothers were Wouudrl, II,
they disappeared Immediately after the
allray, All the participants were young
men uG good connection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
BURLINGTON

Prof Henry Fairbanks, president G.. i.
Page, secretary: ID. NJ. Camp, treasul-
cr. The State secretary will he employed
to look after old and organize new associ-
atlOnS.
A Fairhaven correspondent says twelve
hundred gallons of liquor came to town
last week, to he taken over the State
line and retailed, nine-tenths of it coming
back into the State in pint and quart bot
ties. 1t is estimated that the two resorts
over the line will sell 1000 gallons in the
next two weeks.
A man named Mcclellan of Williams
town, started to cross the highway bridge
over the lIoosac river at North Pownal,
one evening recently and fell through an
opening Coused by a defective board, and
struck upon rocks twenty-five feet below.
His head was cut very badly.
Marshall Smiths thirteen year old boy,
of West Burke, attacked II companion
with knife at school one day last week,
and inflicted II wound nearly three inches
long on the side of his neck and two or
three on his hand Had the knife been
sharp there would probably have been II
murder.
The new water works at Lyndonville
prove uccess and furnish an abundant
supply. The company have, by order of
every GOO feet on Main street, and agree to
give the water for fire purposes If the
village will put in hydrants.
A Frenchman ut JefferS'S mill, in Vic
tory, fell upon II circular saw and cut hls
leg off near the ankle, last week. DR..
johnson, with the assistance of the mill
hands, amputated the leg Just below the
knee. 1t was the mans first day in the
business.
:, q. Putnam of Rutland, grand master
of the Odd Fellows, made an official visit
| to Caledonia lodge and Olive Branch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

The Burlington FREE PRESS appeared
on Saturday enlarged to eight pages of
six columns each and otherwise much i'm
proved. 1t is the leading daily of Yer
mont both in quality and quantity of its
news, and ii Is no wonder that It's ~
creased patronage has made its enlarge
ment necessary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
\ Boston Failure.

RoSTON, Dec. 22.-George w. Gill X
Co., dry goods dealers at West Newton,
have made an assignment to Mrs. A. L.
MaudeNllle, Gill's mother-in-law. The
liabilities are $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
senator Idmund,', Bisamy Bill.

WASHiNGTUN. Dec. u The bigHmy bill
reported by senator Edmunds from the
judiciary committee to-day provides that
the lawful husband or wife of the accused
may testify IN Il prosecution for bigamy.
pulygamy or unlawful cohabitatiou that
every marriage ceremony IN the territOr-
les shall be certified in writing by the CON
tracing parties, abOllShes female suffrage
in Utah, anuuis all Utah territory regis
tratiOn laws, no ilhGitimate child born in
Utah shall inherit any of Its fathers prop
erty and contains also several other very
restrictive provisions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

KNOW THYSELF, by reading the "Scir
ence of Life" the best medical work eve
published, for young and mlddlc-agcd men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
A Man Blown Twenty Feet.

Byron Maloney, a workman in Sheldon
& Sons quarry at West Rutland was
thrown about twenty feet while blasting
Tuesday noon and badly bruised and cut
up, although no bones are broken and his
injuries will not prove fatal. A physician
was called who fonnd the mans right
hand torn badly and several ugly cuts on
his legs. 1t seems that he does his work
at blasting while the other workmen are
at dinner. He had nearly thirty charges
ready to touch Off and undertook to light
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25
EVERY HOPE ABANDONED.


WIKEsnAEI;E, Pa, Dec 9!.-Iittle has
been done at Nanticokc to-day except to
clear away the debris preparatory to be-
ginning anew aud to render the machinery
and appliances more substantial. Opera
tions at the slope are kept up and all de-
bris removed as fast as possible. The
most practical miners think when the
dead men are found, that it will he in
their chambers If they have been caught
in the fall of sand, they will be found one
by one a. eNcavating continues, and it
may be two months before the last body
is recovered. The loss is estimated at
Sl5OOOO without reckoning the cost of
sinking shaft, the loss of time and the
clearing away of IL mile Of debris, sand
and rock
Michael Sawyer. father Of the two Saw
yer brothers, was among the last to come
ont of the shaft this morning and he
weeps like a child. He is very old and
lifelong tOiler in the mines. In spite of
and insists upon working every moment
that the officials Will allow him to do so.
| He to-day expressed himself entirely sat
isied with work being done to eXtliCate
the men.
The project of sinking a shaft has been
suspended, a- 1t would be necessary to
90 down $50 feet to reach the nearest gang
way, and to do this would take three
months or more. The company will con
/ tlnue to work on and clear the ohstructed
/ tunnel in the hope of gaining an entrance
| to the fatal chamber within the next ten
| days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

INIItn, Dt-uN at BtIIOWs FaTIo FfIUay
night. was won by Dunn. Patten gave
out after walking Is miles and Saunders
of kecne was put on and iinlshedlthe race,
Dunn walking 81 miles to saunders 81.
The entertainment closed with tve-mile
race between FITZGERALD, Donovan and
Cadigun, Fitzgerald winning in 81 min
utrs During the race one sullivan of
keene tried to get up Il fight with John
klnirY. Both men were arrested, Kin
Try being fined - and sullivan - tor dis
turbiug the peace and so and costs for r"-
SistinE the officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-12-25

DR., John Urne Green, aged lOG years,
led in Lowell yesterday afternoon.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10
KIND WORDS FOB CLEVELAND.
Views eff TX Governor Evans on the Work
of the President.


NEW YORK, May g. Elk Governor Evans. OF Col
orado, Yves found this morning at the Windsor
Hotel. He said:
'Viewing the actions OF the President from q
Republican standpoint, .hink he has done bet
ter than was expected of him. I worked against
him at the last election and in the interest Of
Blaine. I did not think Cleveland would have
been allowed by his party to keep the promise
made before the election. The bandltIi, who
raised the CRY OF To the victors belong the sDols
are not all dead. This battlecry was started by
CALI oun and carried out by Jackson. aud ex.
pecfed IL would have been too much for Cleve-
lana. 1t has been raised since the inauguration,
but the President seems to have turned q deaf ear
10 IL.
with the exception OF few foreign appoint
menis ne seems TO have done fairly by the coun-
try snd by the Democratic party do not think
10 was wise on his part TO turn out foreign repre-
sentatiyes who hao been engaged in the country's
service for score OF years merely to give place to
others who knew nothing OF the duties. Besidse
which he has not always been happy in the choice
ms ae Of individuals for foreign missions.
With regard TO his policy of not interfering
with clerks. laboIers and Others holding small
Governmental positions, and causing their
rcoNsl, merely to give places to Ward politicians,
be las shown respect for the civil service rules
and risen above the petty foibles of party. How
lorg he may be able to continue thus acting IL is
diff ult TO say, but IL he remain peoples Presi
dent and not party Official he will lay the foun-
dation for another term against which there viii
be little or no real opposition"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10


The cowboys" Knocked em out
The interest In base ball In the South continues
unabated-
Indianapolis and Kansas City are now tied for
first place.
WEIGH and Keefe are once more pitching In the
The home club Is in city where they win have
to play hard 10 win.
Louisville turned The tables on Baltimore yes.
ter6sy In good style.
nspoiis now has three of the best catchers
In the Western League.
Cay'or, u IL taid, will bring OF. another phe.
uomenou in q few days
Peltz has declined to sign with Omaha. He has
resolved to be butcher boy.
"O'Leary. the avenger." no doubt smiled sweetly
when he heard from Kansas City.
The grave which Lew Todd prepared for Kansas
City Will be occupied by Indianapolis
The Toledo papers are saying some very naughty
things about Dan O'Leary and his avengers,
Tommy Bond. who paved q star engagement
somebody.
Purcell, who was released by the Philadelphia
League Club on last Monday, will sign with the
Atheetics.
But one reputable newspaper outside of st.
Louis endorses the action OF the League in REIN
suung the contract jumpers.
The Indianapolis Club snouid designate one day
IA me week a. aides Gay. They have done this
IN nearly every other city in the country.
The Sporting Lite Will In all probability hud out
gone 70 bidceford but In still with Indianapolis.
Shaw owes his reinstatement TO Boston, but not
Witnssenuing this signs with Providence for more
jumper
TED Sullivan and Dan o'Lesry have no more
heated discussions over the championship OF the
Western leseue The leader OF the ''avengers''
says he don't wantit.
Shaw's juggiery with Boston and Providence
following so quickly upon HIS refnstatemeuf
shows there II no change OF heart In the contract
bresk ers. Evevy one Of these treacherous hire
half chance.
Bosson Courier 1.-The organs that play Lsarue
tunes and that may yery appropriately be termed
barrel organs have turned the crank with great
industry In endeavoring TO show TIE actioa OF the
Lesgrs 10 nave been honorable. strsightfors ward,
dencc.n
The Blue Cops" have orgsnixs "a with tho fol
LOWING players VI. Darling. catcher: &. J. Sow.
ders. pitcher. 2. T. Dnffey. short.stop r. Be lei.
third bsss; y. 4. Coulton. second base. T. Muir.
ptrmott center field; g. =. Steady, left field.
They Will accept challenges from any ameteur
club In the city. Address all communications to
the manager. 40 Lsyettc street.
The New YORK correspondent OF one OF the East
oub wSos ss "a mass
that they were ell outw.tted py the wary Nutrie
ana tney have rekorted 10 this c,wardly means TO
vent tneir spleen. Mutrie. ~ = member of the
netionnl League, has violated none OF their rules.
: ~. Why the American Association should have
the euoecity TO expel him ana lne tho Metropoii-
~ Osup VOW . myxfery that requires pretty
rl11o invse!isallon before the Neiropoiiian Club
oneeam w1il submit 70 any such indisnity."
WILL coNrnonfsE NJ nEAcHkDf
1.sss3 sle!unP Lite Of rsoeul dae contains
e'''es'aA With ssfsssncs 20 the League
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10
Fourth Day az Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Ky. May 9.-The races at Alsoc.-
alton Course today were only remarkable for
their surprises. The track was good. weather cool
and attendance large. There were four races.
First gsce-Seiling one and a quarter miles
warderment, Grace J, Compensation. Eros. Ed
Butts. Athlone. silvio, Lady Morton, Keene
Goubt, King Troubler, Revenge. In the pools
Doubt sold for s25; Athlone. t2c; Compensation,
$50: field. s27. wsnderment got the best OF the
start, set the pace red hot, kept the lead about
three lengths till the finish and won by a
length; Athlone second, Compensation third
Time-2.li
SECOND Race-C'ay stakes, one and a quarter
miller, with the following starters: Lepanto, Uld-
mstum, Bierson, Ten Booker, Tenisd, Little Fell
low.
In the pools Biersan brought $50; Ten Booker.
Sc: field, q. The race was genuine surprise. The
race was Almost conceded to Biersan after mile
run, when Ten Booker challenged him. and after
whipping finish beat him by length. Result:
Ten Cocker, first; Blersan, second; Ultimatum,
third. Time -2:l0L.
Third Race-sl50 owners handicap for all ages,
6veeighths mile. Lottie: Dudley Oaks: Lady
Ssvwsrd; Tecumseh: Aelanthus: Pearl Jennings
Susie p. In the pools Pearl Jennings was barre
Lady Naywsrd brought SIS; Dudley Oaks. &c;
Susie i. S.; field. 81 The race was easily won By
Pearl Jennings by half length, Lady Maynard
second, Dudley Oaks third Time-1 OH.
Fourth Race-Purse, $3.50, OF which $50 went TO
second horse, 13l6 mile; Taxgatherer aud Favor.
In The pools Favor brought $780, Taxgatnerer 81.
Favor won in an open gaIlop under pull. Time
--2:07L.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10

son. to be bestowed on him who should dis
tinguish himself by the greatest bravery In
the next foreign war.
Mr.. Donnelson concluded that the bravest
man would be found in the Palmetto Rsgi.
ment, band of men universally awarded
the palm OF heroism in the Mexican war,
and he sent the Jackson vase to Governor
Aston, of South Carolina. to be awarded to
the bIavest man of that regiment.
The Governor, unable to distinguish among
this Spartan band. presented and conveyed
it to William r. Stanley, President of the
Palmetto Association, and his successors in
Office.
Captain Stanley took 1t TO the exposition,
to the meeting of the Mexican veterans, and
left ii with the South Carolina department,
to be gazsd On aud admired by all who
reverence heroic patriotism. The Captain. a
noble, erect and soldierly old man (uncle of
our Stanley, of Greenyille). with Jake Mar.
tin and four Others of the Palmetto Regi-
ment, were present at the meeting of the
Mexican veterans, ard excited almost as
much interest 80 the vase, of which he was
the bearer. Long may he live to enjoy the
honor, IfDown and troops of friends that
surround him wherever he moves among Us.
He is now Mayor of Columbis, s. G, and
looks to be coed for twenty years more. aud
likely to be the survivor OF the Palmetto, OF
whom fifty still live.