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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
They all Drank From Near the Handle.
Aurora Blade


Do you ever drink out of the cups
at the fountains2 Wesometimes drink
as we pass by. A while ago we prided
ourself that we were a strategist. We
had read Of contracting mumps, sore
eyes, Bright's disease, ard other dis
orders from drinking cups, and from
swapping cigars and kissing strangers,
and we dropped on the cute little
scheme of drinking from the edge of
the basin near the handle. After
washing down the saEd that had col~
lected on the inside of our neck on a
dusty day last week. we stopped few
moments on the corner, to escape
meeting man who owed us a little
bill. A lady came up to the fountain.
She turned the cup and drank near the
handle. Pretty good for her. She
was quite cunning, too. A merchant
happened up III lew moments. He
drank from near the handle. A
butcher and baker, and a preacher
and doctor each, in turn, drank from
near the handle. A colored gentles
mai and tramp also drank from
near the handle Everybody drank
from near the handle. We have
watched this trait since, and will bet
a new hat that no living person ever
drank from any other quarter on one
of these cups than right near the
handle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
CRIME,

IN a drunken quarrel Monday near
Stanford, KY, William Bali, a well
known distiller, was shot and instantly
killed by his son George.
HIBBs. the absconding Idaho post
master, has been surrendered by the
authorities of British Columbia.
E. II. WHITE, an educated mulabto,
was shot and killed near Topeka, KAN,
by colored man named Jones, who
was arrested. The two men had been
at enmity for long time.
THREE officers who attempted to serve
an execution on Abner Aldrich, at his
home near Ionia, Michigan, Saturday.
met with a vigorous resistance from
Aldrich and his family, one Of them
being shot and dangerously injured.
AFTER shooting and killing his young
wife near. Horizon, Wisconsin, Mark
w. Townsend with his baby in his
arms, walked to the village and gave
himself into custody. The cause of the
murder is unknown.
ALLAN THOMSON, a negro, living near
Linden, Va, beat his step daughter
to death with club. He had frequent
ly beaten her, and fearing arrest there
for he concluded to kill her. The crime
has caused great excitement in the vi
cinity, and lynching is threatened.
TWO boys under 10 were arrested at
Mansfield, Ohio, Thursday for the muir
der of Miss Huff. They confessed that
companion about the same age kill
ed the woman, after making criminal
assault on her. The police Withhold the
name Of the murder, who has not yet
been arrested.
NINETEEN indictments for forgery
and passing forged notes were returned
Thursday at Lincoln, ILL.,, against James
II. Oanley, recently proprietor of a
large book and music store. DanIey is
deacon in the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church. leader of the choir, and
trustee of the Lincoln University.
AT Whatcomb, Washington territory,
T. @. Mayfeld, merchant of Ferndale
was murdered Wednesday evening.
His son Wesley was shot through the
lungs, but is still alive. Both were
called out of store and shot by an un-
known man. The Mayfolds were we'll
known and respected.
POSTAL CLERK JAMES B. GREEN was
found dead in mis- car in a Vandalia
train near Vandalia, ILL.,, Monday night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

The Agricultural Department of
South Carolina claims that the phos-
phate industry has paid $4,000, 900 to
the people of the State since 1868.
Between that and 1884 there were
mined 1859, 900 tons of phosphate
rock, worth about SIG, 100000. During
the same period the value of fertilizers
manufactured in the State is placed at
$34, 100000. There are fourteen COM
panies in South Carolina mining
phosphates on land, eleven mining in
rivers, and eleven manufacturing fer
tiIizers. The sum of Sc, 500, 900 is
actually invested in the industry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
Destroyed by Fire.
LUMBER YARDS BURNING.

CHICAGO Sept. ga fire broke out
IN the extensive lumber yards of
Chas. S. Gardiner & Co., located on
south Ashland avenue, south of
Twenty~second street, at O'Clock, p.
10. The entire fire department re-
sponded, but the flames quickly
spread and are now raging in the
yards of @. B. Flynn 6 Co. and the
John Spry Lumber Co. adjoining,
with present prospect that the en-
tire contents, embracing fully 25, 000.~
600 feet of lumber, will be consumed.
The loss is already placed at high
figure.
2:30 q m.-The fire has completely
enveloped the three lumber yards
mentioned and their complete destruc-
ton now seems assured. Every avail
able fire steamer in the city has been
called to the scene and the efforts of
the fire department are now directed
toward combining 1t TO its present area
but with no certainty they will be
able to do so. There is strong wind
blowing which aggravates the situa-
ton and increases the danger.
2:40 q. ,m.-The fire is now pretty
well uGO6r c0uJrO1 ana Tear OF any
further extension of the flames is al
layed. The present estimated loss
is 100000. It is well insured.
PRAIRIE FIRES SWEEP DAKOTA.
DICKINSON. D. T., Sept. 25.-Prairie
fires are still raging about here, and
miles of country have been burned
over. Fears are entertained for the
safety of the town, and teams are out
blowing fire breaks around it. A stiff
northwest breeze is blowing and the
heavy growth of grass during the
summer furnishes abundant material
for the fire. Reports from other points
west of the Missouri show the same
state of affairs, and unless rain comes
the fire cannot be checked, but will
burn over the whole country. twill
seriously interfere with the shipment
of cattle from here, and stockmen are
alarmed about the safety of their
ranges, as the winter feed will be
short should the fire reach them, and
heavy losses would result.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

ILLUSTRATIONS of the need of more
comprehensive extradition treaty bS-
tween the United States and Great
Britain are supplied almost daily. Al
ready a considerable number of fugi~
tive bank presidents, cashiers and
town trustees are domiciled upon
Canadian territory, where they live
in comfort and security. The effect
of this condition of things upon the
criminal mind is of course apparent.
The presence of an asylum SO near
and so convenient of access gives a
promise of impunity which cannot
but be a powerful incentive of crime.
The abuses which the absence Of a
proper extradition treaty tend to foster
are fragrant. and that they are per-
mitted to exist when they could be
removed, is. wrong and a shame.
An extrodition treaty comprehensive
enough to cover the cases of the most
recent undesirable pilgrims to the
Dominion, should be adopted without
delay. The good people Of Canada do
not want our criminals; we do. 1t is
a pity that there should be hindrances
in the way of an exchange which
would be SO agreeable to both the par
ties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
Germ any.
NOT A VERY BIG CAUSE FOR TROUBLE

NOT A VERY BIG CAUSE FOR TROUBLE.
VIENNA, Sept 26.-The Tagblatt re-
wives the rumor to-day that England
is about to cede Heligoland to Ger
many. The diplomats state that
friendship between England and Ger
many is impossible while England
retains possession of Heligoland. 1t
is not stated what price is to be paid
for the island. but it is generally be
lieved that Germany will surrender
her new colonial possessions In New
Guinea in return for the possession of
Heligoland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
R0umelian Difficulties.

LONDON, Sept. 26.-The troubles in
Bulgaria snd Roumelia continue to be
the chief topic of discussion through
out Europe. The Standards CORES
pondent at Vienna states IN an inter>
view, the Austrian uHder foreign
secretary assured him that Austria
had no intention of anaexing Bosnia.
AID HerzRgovina. Emperor Francis
Joseph's visit to Bosnia, the secretary
said, mad no connection with the re-
cent events in Roumelia. Austria de-
clares the Roumelian rebellion queIl~
ed. Communications are now PASS
ing between the signatory powers to
the treaty of Berlin, and it is hoped
that they will resultin q speedy settle
ment of the Roumelian difficulty. Adj
vices from Belgrade indicate that the
Servlan army is being modified and
troops are being sent to protect the
southern frontier bordering on Mac
edonif, and Albania. Fears are ems
tertalned Of rising Ia both the latter
places and grave troubles are antics
pated Ia the event of such an
occurrence. 1t is stated that King
Milan, IN an interview with q numb~
% VI OI pAOIiIaiS, tUSL II the A1aSSuO0>
ians rose Id revolt against Turkish
rule, he must act with them, as other
wise he would be disposed.
An official communication publish
ed IN the Laturquic, of Constantin
ople, states, that the events in Roum~
ella necessitate the intervention of
the porte. Turkey, 1t says, will ac~
compllsh her kuty and suppress the
revolt, acting with frmneSs, but ex-
ercising moderation. 1t is reported
that Turkey has decided to
FIGHT FOR THE RESTORATION
of the satu quo in Roumelia An
Athens dispatch says: The prime
minister, Ia a dispatch TO deputy toS
day, said that if the events threaten
ed interference with the expression of
the Eellanic dominion Greece was
ready to intervene. The plans for a
reduction of the army have been
abandoned, an orders have been Civ
en- TO raise its full, effective force. a
demonstration has been + cid here in
favor of Greek intervention in Mace
donna
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
A BRAVE WOMAN.
She Prevents Nine Desperate Prison
ers FROM Escaping Jail I'm South Caro-
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND

lima.
COLUMBIA, S. O., Sept. 26,-The
jail at Camden / as for q long time
been considered insecure. and for
this reason the prisoners have recent
ly been kept in their cells and not al
lowed the privilege of the corridor.
The jailor is a cripple, and has been
confined to bis bed for several months
During this time his duties have been
attended to by his daughter, Miss
Gaskins, and she has proved herself
well worthy Of the trust reposcd In
her. Friday evening a new lot of
prisoners were received at the jail,
and as the jail was already crowded
nine of them we've locked up III
an old cell which had not been used
for some time. During the night one
Of the prisoners managed to get out
of the cell into the corridor, and by
some means procured a piece Of iron,
with which he broke the lock and re-
leased the other eight. They lmmed-
lately COM menced prying off the bars
from one of the windows and Ia few
minutes all Of them would have been
free. At this juncture, however,
Miss Gaskins heard the nose. The
plucky woman at once picked up a
bar of iron, unlocked the outer door,
and rushed into the corridor where
the prisoners were working at the
windows She drove back each one
of them into his cell in short order,
and kept guard at the door until the
sheriff arrived and took charge of the
jail and manacled the prisoners, sev~
eral of whom are noted negro desper-
ADDE'S, one a convicted murderer und>
er sentence of death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

Arthur G.. Merwin and Catherine
Wildes, both members of wealthy
families, vera clandestinly married
at Newport, R. l., where they were
attending school, in 1882, the groom
being but 16 and the bride Il years of
age. They have never lived together,
and Mrs. Merwin has now instituted
divorce proceedings, alleging deser~
ton and adultery. The defendant IS
now resident of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

UP to the present time about one
thousand more copyrights have been
granted during 1885 than last year.
Congress Liberian Spoford says this
is largely due to the great number or
articles copyrighted by newspapers
and magazines. An increased num-
Der of engravings, photographs and
pieces of music have also been copy
righted this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

A s400 maidstone brought from
Ireland to New York has been 10 the
possession of the Piles family, of Sui
Ivan county, for 200 years. It is
gray ia color, is full of pores, and
seems to be as light as so much paper.
One thousand persons have used it,
and its present value Is $400
Fifty-nine deer fell to the cruel
rifles of two hunters near Sonoma,
Cal, in one week recently.
An active trade in sea gulls has
sprung up along the Long Island
coast. They bring SO and Is cents for
the feathers.
Scientific inquiry is being made into
the medical virtues of dogs tongues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

The skin of Jumbo, the dead mon :
arch of the elephant tribe, will be
stuffed and set up by Professor Ward
the noted naturalist of Rochester. 1t
will 60 to Tufts College of Massachu-
sets, as a gift from P. T. Barnum.
The skeleton will probably be sent
to the National Museum at WashingS
ton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

his skull having been crushed in. Three
tramps, whose clothes were blood stain
ed, and who were riding on the plat
form of the car, have been arrestsd for
the murder but allege that Greer, while
looking from the door of his car, was
struck by something,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

The American Bankers Assoola-
ton, in session at Chicago, adopted a
resolution urging congress to suspend
the further coinage Of silver dollars
until an international adjustment
shall have been arrived at as to the
relative status Of silver and gold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

The corn crop promises to be one OF
tne best in our history. tits computed
that The aggregate exporttion of
Indian corn and corn-meal since the
beginning of our commerce does not
equal the product of the United States
for this year alone,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

THE Iowa corn crop is pronounced
beyond the danger Of frost. The same
is true in the Illinois corn>belt, except
on the low lands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

THE death is announced of George
Wilkes. of New York, famous as an
authority in sporting matters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

Prospect, in Miami County, Ohio,
has a citizen, Robert Cratley, who has
been a constant communicate of the
Presbyterian Church for 81 years.
He recently celebrated his one hum
dred and second anniversary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

A TEN months strike Of the employ
es of the fint-glass works IN Ohio has
been ended by a compromise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
EAToN's LETTER AND THE PRESIDENTS
REPLY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-Tbe fol-
lowing is a letter Of res gnatioh by
Dorman B. Eaton, chairman of the
civil service commission, and TIE
presidents reply thereto, which was
received by Mr.. Eaton this morning,
and furnished the associated press for
publication:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01

It is estimated that foreigners own
about $4,000, 900 acres Of land in this
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
Brazil.

THE GRADUAL ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
Rio DE JANEIRo, Sept. 26.-The
senate and chamber of deputies have
passed bill for the gradual abolition
Of slavery in Brazil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-10-01
Civil Service Reform.
Eaton Makes a Lengthy Expla-
nation Of his Relations to
the Civil Service Reform.
The President Makes Reply to
the Epistle aud Accepts Eat
On'S Resignation.
From the National Capital.
THE PRESIDENT SENDS LETTER I

THE PRESIDENT SENDS A LETTER TO
EATON.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 The presi-
dent to-day sent to Dorman B. Eaton,
chairman Of the civil service COM
mission a letter setting forth his views
and policy in relation to the civil SER
vice, and accepting Eaton's resigpa-
ten to take effect November 18th.
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
The FIGHT FOR PURE FOOD.

The aggressive waged by the Royal Baking Powder
Company against all forms of adulteraton In baking powder
has produced good effect The manufacturers of the low
grade cheap aduerate and poisonous powders have been
driven attempted defense of their goods wherein
they have exposed their and the character of their
powders to the public.
The Royal Company upon this crusade several
years ago. It the first bring light the Of alum
for this purpose and expose the infamous practices of
those manufacturers who were endangeng health and life
that profit might be derived from their powders The
exposures then made dsgusted public and the influence
of the press the of banhng most of the alum
powders from the market
All forms of lime baking powders now being fosted
upon consumers in this vicinity Their use has been unver
sally condemned by chemists and physicians The presence
of lime like alum can only be detected by chemical
analysis and the purchaser is unaware of its until
effects have shown themselves in disordered system
It because of the continued and vigorous pursuit of
these dangerous aduteraed baking powders that their
propretors and peddlers endeavoring to vent
their spite and revenge their disappointment by circulating
absurd sehoods and sham analyses against the Royal
Baking Powder.
The Royal Baking Powder has, during the last quarter
of century, earned reputation throughout the world
which no such dhonorable tricky adventures pull
down or destroy 1t has stood the of long, actual
practical ue and has been endorsed by the Government
chemists Professors Love and Mott and by the emf
nent chemists of the country in all respects absolutely
pure and wholesome and of the very highest leavenng
power It possible for either the new experimental
and suspicious baking powders those welknown to be
adulterated with lime aum and other impurities to sup
plant it in the public favor.
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
Watches Not Needed in Japan.


In Japan the population is numerous,
but labor is scarce. Not only is work
scarce, but the people are idle, and very
few exert themselves in active industry.
Some may be inclined to think this an
exaggerated statement, though admit
ting the fact as one of the weakest points
of japanese national habits; but
when the state of things prevailing
here is compared with that of Eu-
ropean countries our assertion will be
seen to be the truth. Artisans, for
instance, will not execute work within
the specified time. When they say they
will finish job before Z o'clock next
morning, you need not expect to see
them before s or clock. 1t is quite
common to have an article ordered to be
made within, say, three days, sent to
you four or five days subsequently.
AS workmen neither lose their occupa-
tion nor fail to make a living in conse-
quence of their unpunctuality, watches
are of no use to them. You always
notice large crowds waiting for the de-
partnre Of trains or ships several hours
before the fixed hour without the least
regard to the time thus wasted. On the
whole, therefore, it is not too much to
say that watches are Of no practical use
to the generality of the Japanese people.
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
An -Anecdote of Prince j rome.
Chicago Tribune.l

ILLUSTRATION of Paris relates an
amusing story concerning Prince Ma
poleon. A poor girl, miserable and de-
lected looking, asked aims from the
prince, who was then a representative
Of the people. He handed her 5-franc
piece on which was the effigy of Ma
poleon |, and as she was feasting her
eyes on the money the prince asked:
do you think / resemble him22
''Whoms7 said she, opening her ewes in
astonishment Prince Napoleon pointed
to the white piece Of money. but
whom Napoleon The girl looked
at him and repeated as if she had been
spoken to in an unknown language:
sNapoleonl Napoleon
The prince was astounded. ''Then
sou did not know Napoleon?'' he in.
quired. No. /" Nor ever heard him
even spoken Off 'Neverp' In the
Rue de kivoli, Paris, being was found
who didn't know who Napoleon was.
And rince jerome added, as he re-
lated the incident: Gentlemen, you
see bow il is Be modest
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
WHAT is DYSPEPSIA?

Among the many symptoms
OF Dyspepsia Or Indigestion,
the most prominent are: Va
riable appetite; faint, gnawing
feeling at pit OF the stomach,
with unsstisfed craving fer
food; heartburn, feeling CT
weight and wind in tho stton2-
ach, bad breath, bad tasto IL
the n1oat'l, lev spirits, general
prcSsratio1, headache, and
constipation. There isno form
CT d.sea2o nero prevalent than
Dyspepsia, ard mono SO pccts11~
lar to the nigl-liviag and rap
il-eat;1G American people.
E.lcoEcl I'D tobacco produce
DyspeI.,ss:@-.; also, bad air, etc.
BJRDoCK BLOOD
BIGI-E,5, viii cure the worst
case, by regulating the bowels
az1l ts--.,il7g ID The digestive
oz:ye-2s. Gcld everywhere.
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
a Teaspoonful of Medicine.

A writer says that the medical idea
of teaspoonful is one fluid drachm.
This is, in fact, about the measurement
of that article as used by our grand
mothers. But this and the dessert
spoon are now made SO much larger
than formerly that they hold nearly
two drachms, and people who measure
medicine by them overdose themselves.
The tablespoonful remains as in the old
days.
The Morris County chronicle., 1885-12-12
Unprincipsed Do= Peddisrs.
Boston Budget. !

Unprincipled street peddlers in New
York city have the impudence to sell
little, short haired yellow dogs with the
skin of ecru poodles sewed over them.
These fellows fine some one who has
lost a poodle and take that way of dis
posing of cheap dog at a high price.
In London, it is stated, all sorts of dogs
were put into the skins of those that
died, and that rats. even, were sewed
up in dogs skins and sold before dog
fanciers.