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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-21

Maximum temperature. 82.2. Minimum temper.
AZURE, 63,3.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
''IF!''

"Stand back, gentlemen! Clear the
track" shouted the police, and as the
quickly-gathering crowd surged back,
steamer No. came up the street, the
magnificent black horses striking fire
from the pavement.
But hold! A wheel comes off! the
steamer is overturned, and TIE brave
fremen are picked up bleeding and
senseless!
An investigation revealed the fact
that in oiliDg the steamer that morning
the steward had neglected to put in the
linchpin. A little neglect on his part
had caused loss of half million dol
lars. The busy marts of trade are full
of men who are making the same fatal
mistake. They neglect their kidneys,
thinking they need no attention, where
as if they made occasional use of War
ner's safe cure they would Meier say
that they don't feel quite well; that a
tired feeling botners them; that they
are plagued with indigestion; that their
brain refuses to respond at call; that
their nerves are all unstrung.-FTre
,JO1LTnnI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

remain in the union with disadvant
age, than to fight and be forced back
at the point of the bayonet, with all
the evils that war and defeat would
entail. Judge Wardlaw was Kissed
off the platform. The people were
determined on their course. But
such of them as row survive are
convinced of the wisdom of his coun-
sells.
The almost deserted condition OF
Abbeville On the day when Jefferson
Davis sought the hospitable shelter of
Mr.. Burr's residence, bore mate but
eloquent witness to the prophetic
words of Judge Wardlaw. In gloomy
loneliness Davis and his cabinet as
sembled in one of the sitting rooms.
They held their last consultation. dis.
cussed plans that were discussed only
10 be abandoned, and finally decided
that the end had come and they had
better try to escape. Then they ex-
amined such papers as they had with
them, and when the hour of IL struck
the ashes of nearly all of those papers
were smouldering in the glowing
Goals of big wood fire. The ques.
ton then came up as to the disposal
of the seal of the southern confeder-
ate states. 1t was plain that it ought
to be destroyed; but how could they
do it2 Time pressed. They should
be on their weary fight for safety
even now. There was an old covered
well in Mr.. Burt's yard, and into this
Mr.. Benjamin threw the seal. 1t has
since caved in and filed up, and now
the seal Of the late confederacy is safe
under fifty feet of ground, and exactly
III what spot there probably lives nc
man VINO can tell.
The sequel is known. A wee or sc
after this meeting Mr.. Davis was
captured in Georgia. Mr.. Benjamin.
escaped to England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
He Was Dry.

A good one is told upon one of the
countrymaa who attended the fair.
While in the city, having taken ia a
good supply Of the ardent, he thought
it his duty TO attend the opera. Seeur-
ing a seat, he was intensely viewing
the stage, when some one at his side,
thinking from the squint of his dy es
that he was nearsighted, kindly hand
ed him an opera glass. The old fell
low was profuse in thanks, and, hid
ing the glass behind his hat. turned it
up to his lips for moment, and then
handed it back with the remark that
''the blamed thing was dry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
Renaissance of "J0sh Billings
Lewiston (Afe.) Journal

r. w. Honscom, of this city, says
that he happened to be in Skowhegan
in 1869, whom the late Josh Billings
lectured rthere. The morning after
the lecture it was rainy, and mud
was ankle deep in the streets.
Josh glanced obviously out of doors
and then asked Hanscom, Have you
any rubbers?':
''No," said Hanscom.
''Ill tell you what I'll do, said Josh.
"Tn flip cent to see whether you or
shall take the other on his shoulders
and wade across the street from the
hotel to that shoe store and buy a
pair for both"
Hanscom agreed. The cent was
tossed and he won. Josh took him
pig back" through the mud to the
store and bought rubbers for both.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
The Great German Physician,

The remarkable phase, in the practice of Dr.
Peter W, Schmidt Frequently called Dr. Pete is,
he never asked one to describe their disease but
tells each enc their trouble without asking a
question His success is phenomenal. His prac-
tice enormous He is sought after by hundreds
wherever he goes. because he cures when
every other physician and remedy have failed.
Bitters and Lung food for Consumption, to be Of
fered to the suffering, and we assert without fear
of successful contradiction that there is no dis
ease they will not cure. Thousands of bottles
have been sold. Thousands of broken down and
discouraged invalids saved. Send to Golden Seal
BitteTs Company, Holland City, Mich, for facts
for the millions! Free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
TwentY-four Hours to Live,

From J. Kuhn. Lafayette, Ind, who announces that
he is now in perfect health, we have the follow
ing: Zone year ago was, to all appearance, in
the last stages of Consumption. Our best ply
sicians gave my case up. 1 finally got so low
that our doctor said I could only live twenty
four hours, My friends then purchased a bottle
Of DR.. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS, which considerably benefited me. !
continued until took nine bottles, and am now
in perfect health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
Important

When you visit or leave New York City, save
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot
600 Elegant rooms, fitted up at cost Of one
million dollars S1.00 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars stages and elevated railroad
to all depots Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any 9th
er first-claSs hotel in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
A Poor Weak Sister,

who is suffering from ailments peculiar to her
sex, dreading to go to physician, but knowing
she needs medical help, will find, in DR.. Pierces
''Favorite Prescrition,' preparation which will
give her strength and new life through the resto-
ration of all her organs to their natural and
healthy action. It is the result of many years of
study and practice by thoroughly scientific
physician, who has made these troubles specially.
70 be had of all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Mr.. Shaw-Lefevre, ex-Postmaster
General, said lately that there are
10000 900 children in England who do
not attend school by reason of the
poverty of their parents. It may be
added that In half of these cases drink
is the cause Of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil in
the world manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers upon the sea-shore. 1t is absolutely pure
fer it TO all others. Physicians have decided it
superior to any of the other oils in the market
Made by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co., New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

4 large pelican was shot on a sand
bar in the Arkansas river, near
Wichita, which measured nine feet
from tip to tip of its wings, and which
in life stood six feet high. Its bill
had a capacity to hold six gallons of
food. lis feathers were two inches
thick, and capable Of turning off
large shot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The governments receipts during
the year ending JuIe 80, 1856, were
1922, 600, 000-a little more than mil,
lion for each working day. Uncle
Sam is still aheae of any plumber OF
coal dealer in the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Milwaukee will have statue of
its founder surrounded by Indians,
the gift OF W. w. Coleman, and stat
ues of Goethe and Webster, from T.
A Chairman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
Wretches OfHumanfty.-

who have wasted their manly vigor and powers
by youthful foliies, inducing nervous debility i'm
paired memory, mental anxiety, dependency,
lack of self-confdence and willpower, weak back
and kindred weaknesses, should address with 10
cents in stamps for large illustrated treatise Civ
ing unfaiing means of cure, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
Unhappy Man.

Why persist in running your digestion by eat
ing unwholesome food; and keeping it ruined by
doing nothing to restore 1t to usefulness and
right actionY Some think that dyspepsia is in
durable. They are the ones who have never
taken Browns Iron Bitters. This valuable fam
lily medicine makes short work of the tormentor
and soon enables the digestive apparatus to dc
its work. Mr.. III. E. Collins of Keokuk, Iowa
says, II used Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia
and am greatly benefited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
IN LINCOLN's PITHY STYLE.

Ii DTSVlly Is the SOUL Oh VII Tue leISS aUu
condensed style of expression common in
the West may be said to carry off the palm
for wit. A better use to which it may be
put, however, is in clothing great truths
in a homely but telling fashion which
commands attention and carries convic-
ton. Lincoln was master of this form
of expression, and the pithy and apt sto-
ries which are attributed to him are appar-
emily without number The facts which
are stated in the following extracts from
letters from residents of Wisconsin lose
nothing because they are put concisely:
"Athlophoros helped me greatly" says
Samuel NJ. Bear, of Cascade, " and prob
ably were it not for other complications
would have effected a cure. / used five
bottles and am satisfied that the medicine
is good one"
A. II. Luchenback, the druggist in Wat
terick's block, Oconto, says:
"Mr. George Mccartney told me to-day
that he had spent over five hundred dol
lars in medicines for the benefit of his
rheumatism, but that he had never found
anything which did him any good until he
tried a bottle of Athlophoros, which made
satisfaction and does all that is claimed
for it"
From Beaver Dam the Rev. J. G. Rim
der writes:
81 derived much benefit from Athlo-
phoros, but sometimes feel that | am not
entirely free from rheumatism"
"Athlophoros," Wallichs & Dilts, drug
gists, at AL Main street, Fond du Lac,
say: "Seems TO relieve recent attacks of
rheumatism promptly and in old chronic
cases affords great relief. A lady of this
city, who has been troubled with neuralgia
most of the time for several years pur-
chased bottle of Athlophoros at our
store and has since informed us that she
as entirely relieved before she had used
more than third of bottle Oft"
TIL. Spence, 303 Main street, Lacrosse,
a prominent chemist, and member of the
Board ofPharmacyoftheS State of Wisconsin
says: "I have recommended Athlophoros
to my rheumatic customers with good re-
suits and some special cases have found
permanent relief. In neuralgia it works
like charm and consider it the best
specific on our shelves"
eve have had large sale of AthIo-
phoros," Palmer 81 Stevens, of GAINESVILLE,
State, "and bctterreports from it than from
any other medicine we ever sold for rheu-
matism and neuralgia. One party tried
it for neuralgia and not only received al
most instant relief from that, but was also
cured of a rheumatic pain of long standing
in the knee. Another party, E. L. Dim
mock, Esq, has been permanently cured
OF rheumatism by the use of a few bottles.
We could cite many more cases where the
parties give the most fattering reports of
the benefit derived from its use"
From the same city E. B. Heimstreet
writes: G.
"Athlophoros is giving the best of sat-
isfaction and its merits are now recognized
by many in this section. have the names
Of number of people in this county who
have been helped by it."
NEARLY every person who has pur-
chased Athlophoros at our drug store pro-
nounces it as being beneficial to him."
says N. II. Pratt, of Montello."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

A Feorgian man has kept bale of
cotton for twenty years, thinking that
each year would see the article at the
price which he thinks it is worth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The number of passengers carried on
American steam vessels during the
last year wasabout 900, 900, 900, against
300, 900 IN 1855.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The Stockton, Cal, city council has
passed an ordinance excluding laun-
Dries from the city. No exception is
made in favor of whites.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

VIM. Bender, of Cincinnati, recent
~ threw into fire package contain
ing SAC, 900 in government bonds. He
had been drinking heavily and fancied
some of his relatives were after his
wealth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Congress is not such an expensive
Institution, directly, as some people
imagine. Three millions and little
more q year are sufficient to pay It's
bills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

A raid was made on a Chinese
Kuklux Khan in Honolulu early this
month and twenty-three offenders cap
tured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Il have used one bottle of your medicine, Ath
lophoros, and found great relief from it for neu
raIgia," writes Julia F. Hail. from Frankfort
Mich. in ordering two bottles Of the remedy to be
sent to her as soon as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Dechinite, or mandate of lead and
zinc, has been discovered in Montana.
Ore of this nature is worth SO, 900 a
pound.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's Rem
edy for Catarrh. By druggists soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

THE best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are made
of zinc and leather Try them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

"a WISH could find something that would
cure gals and prevent the hair coming in
Veterinary CarboIisaIye will always do it
Sold by Druggists at so cents and S1.00.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The bowels may be regulated, and the stomach
strengthened, with Ayers Pills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

To break up colds and fevers, use early DIR
Pierce's Extract of Smart Weed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

A Chico Digger Indian in Cali
fornia amuses himself on the roller
skates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

If you cannot get ATHLoPHoRos of your drug
gist, we will send it express paid. on receipt of
regular price-one dollar per bottle. We prefer
hasn't it, do not be persuaded to try something
else, but order at once from US as directed.
ATHL0PFoRos Co.. 112 Wall Street. New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
T,aeE vourstabIad oor haf

Lock your stable door before your horse
is stolen. Root out disease before it gets vital
hold and the system becomes fatally weakened :.
Promptly attack all diseases with DR.. WALKERS
VEGETABLE VINEGAR BTTTERS, and tack them
before you find yourself confined to your bed,
every square inch Of your body throbbing with
pain, and so weak you are unable to move hand
or foot. z
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Every ono is perfectly satisfied who uses Buck
inghams Dye for the Whiskers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31
v MEeAR Buffers

is the great Blood Purifier and Life-giy-
ing Principles; Gentle Purgative and Tonic;
perfect Renovation and Invigorator of the system.
I'm Vinegar Hitters there is vitality but
no alcoholic or mineral poison.
Diseases of the Skin, of whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried out of
the system in a short time by the Bitters.
Vinegar Bitters anays feverishness. 1t
relieves, and in time cures rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Govt, and similar painful diseases.
Vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and
prevents DiarrhCea.
Never before has medicine been COM
pounded possessing the power of VINEGAR BIT
TIERS to heal the sick.
Send for either of our valuable reference
books forladies, for farmers for merchants, our
Medical Treatise ON Diseases, or our CatechiSm
on Intemperance and Tobacco which last should
be read by every child and youth in the land.
Any two of the above books mailed free on
receipt of four cents for registration fees
R.H Mcdonald DrugC $50 Washington ST., NY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

WHY go Iimping around with yonr boots ru
over, when Lyons Heel Stiffeners will keep then
straight?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

One railroad III Mexico has had
forty presidents during its existence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

The famous Botanic Garden at Kew,
London, covers an area of over 600
acres
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

An obelisk has been unveiled at
Birmingham, Eng, to the memory of
the late Colonel Barnaby. The me-
mortal is SO feet high, and is adorned
by significant symbols, including a
molding of primroses.
Henry Spread has a number of at
tractive new pictures in his studio in
the lakeside building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-12-31

Miss Lucille Cody, daughter OF Buff
falo Bill, who has been studying with
Bromley, displays several landscapes
that reflect credit upon her artistic
ability.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-11
During the Cbildren,s Dav

During the Children's Day exer-
cises at the Baptist Church, Phoenix
vile, Pa, on Sunday week, anamusing
incident occurred. A child three
years old, named Mamie Davidson,
had been taught Scriptural verse,
."Suffer little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not, for of such
is the kingdom Of God" Afterwards
the pastor, Rev j. Nicholson, when
offering up a prayer quoted the
same passage, but used the words
/" Kingdom of Heaven" wherefore to
the establishment of all the little
child sang out in a clear and EN-
phatic tone: No! no! that amt
right; you should say 'Suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid
them not, for of such is the tingdom
of God.'D The clergyman accepted
the correction from the little one,
but, as may well be imagined, there
was an audible smile over the entire
congregation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-11
POETRY.
THE CONDUCTORS CAROL.

| like to stand by the platform guard
At the end of a rushing train,
TO watch the rapid interchange
Of forest, hill and plain,
And see the iron rails reeled off
Like threads from an endless skein.
Lickety, lankety, ling
The chords of iron ring
In tune with every jar
OF the swiftly moving car.
Music and motion, well combined,
Will give relief to troubled mind.
The trees and fences near the track
Go flying backward fast,
And houses swim in level fields
Until it seems at last
That | alone am standing still
And the world is gliding past.
Clickety, clackety, clang
A bridge goes by with bang,
The time to cross its span
Is a jot in the life of man.
And a span of life is much too brief
To be shortened or clouded by useless
grief.
A dozen homes are left behind
At every minutes rum
know that somebody s hope or fears
Are conferred in every one.
Somebody s race has only begun
And somebody's nearly done.
Bumpety, bampety, bind
Around the curves wind.
The platform rocks and swings,
But rests on trusty springs.
There's nothing so good for tired brain
As ride at the end of lightning train.
"A. NJ. Ensign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-11

How many persons live only a fraction ofthe
average human iifc because they neglect "
take the commonest precautions against ajax :
cess. IL 10 disease in It's maturity that kflIs
and maturity implies growkh. A slight india
position IL usually sighted. They who avail
themselves OF Hostetter's Stomach Biftefe
disease, but the process Of cure IL q far easier
one III y used In early stages Of dysDepsia
mhiarial disease, rheumatism Constellation
avoid the Peril which even the most potent
remedies cannot avert, steer clear OF the rock
under appreciation Of the danger OF nerfeef.
IT VIII not do 70 omit care and q recourse 10
medicine when health Is affected. IN debill-
granted you are In want % q remedy. use the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-11
A PROFITABLE DOG.

An exchange tells of a man resid-
ing on the line Of a railroad who has
taught his dog to bark vociferously
at every passing train. The i'm
pulse OF the firemen is to watch for
the barking dog, and hurl pieces OF
coal at him in passing, The result
to the owner is that he has delivered
at his door all the coal he requires
for his own use free of cost, and ia
now contemplating the opening Of a
coal yard for the supply Of his neigh.
bOrs. He thinks he can compete in
price with the Oldest coal dealers ia
the vicinity.