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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

Rousseau, the precursor of the French
revolution: Parcal, the victorious assail-
ant of Jesuitism-these were one all re-
puted more or less insane by their con-
tempOraries. Some of them were mad be-
yond doubt others only showed the faint
by slight sympathetic traits, like those
we have been speaking of, while in the
case of all it is evident that we were con-
fronted by very exceptional institutions
with natures totally uninfuenced by
the restraints of vulgar prudence and the
calculations Of vulgar wisdom. 1t may
we'll have been the mixture dementa, to
use st. Augustine's ex preston, with which
they have been taxed that impelled them
to enterprises bristling with difficulties
which would have daunted soberer minds.
Rosseau and Pascal suffered from the hy-
brid disorder, partly physical and partly
mental, know as hypochondriasis, the ira
ditiOnal curse of men of genius. Aristotle
noticed long ago the liability of men of
uncommon mental powers of this distres-
sing which stimulates many of the phases
of insanity, and that sometimes leads to
it.
"Great wit to madness is never allied,
and thin partitions do their bounds di-
vide," says DR.. Dryden; practically re-
peating the observatson of the Greek
philosopher in somewhat stronger and
less scientific form. There are, no doubt
many facts which seem to point to the
mysterious alliance between madness and
genius of which the poet speaks; but it is
certain that very few men of genius havo
actually gone mad. Their alterations
and eccentricities have, in the vast maior
ity of instances, not gone below the sur
face not been impatible with reputation
for sanity, as the term is generally under
stood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Poker in Church

Not far from Robson and Cranes sum
mer house at Cchasset there stands in q
shady nook a little house of Worship,
which both the actors are wont 10 attend
every sabbath regularly-unless the wind
is good for cruise in Mr.. Cranes yacht.
One bright Sunday morning last Sum
mer, while the birds wero CHR ping in the
trees TO escape sunstroke, and the sheep
and cattle browsed on the tender pastur-
age or waded in the brooks to cool eff,
the comedians, accompanied by their
wives, hitched up the carry all and drove
down to church. The members of the
congregation are great admirers of Rob-
son and Cranc-who have lived among
them so many years-and are always dis
posed to extend them lch delicate and
hattering attentions rs a seat in the
amen corner, permitting them to act as
ushers, to pass the contribution box, and
the like. 1t SO happened that on this
particular occasion the worthy deacons
who oficiated in passing the plates were
absent, so the good old pastor from his
pulpit kindly asked: "Wont Brothers Rob-
son and Crane be kind enough to take up
the regular missionary offering while
Sister Jones plays a short selection?'
The comedians cheerfully stepped from
their seats in the cool corner, and pass
ed up the aisles with the round, old-fash-
Joned boxes so common in Eastern hous-
es of worship. Not more than thirty
people were in attendance at church that
morning, and the contribution was not
what it might have benin fact, in Mr..
Robson's box there were but 2 nickels
and three 1-cent pieces. On being asked
to state the amount of the collection, with
a far-away look upon his dreamy face, Mr..
Crane arose, mechanically shook each
contribution box, and replied, in a sort
of half-asleep, midnight voice: Brother
Robson has pair of fves and three
deuces, and the pots mine, for I've got
two fyes and three aces" 1t took Mr..
Crane all one week to explain individu-
ally to the Mortified congregation how he
came to fall so far from grace.
The engagement of Miss Emma
Deuster, daughter of ex-Representative
Deuster, of Wisconsin, and Baron Paul
Won Baumgarten, secretary of the Aastro-
Hungarian Legation in Washington, is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
MILWAUKEE,,
LAKE SHORE &
WESTERN R'Y.
Il. G. n. REED, GENT sUP'T.
The Shortest and Best Route
BETWEEN
Min A u K E E,

And the following points:
Port Washington, Sheboygan, SheboyEan Falls
Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kauksnna. Appls-
ton, Hortonville, Oshkosh, New London
Clintonvhhe, Tigerton, Norrisr
Wausau and Rhinelander
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25
Pennsylvania Dutch in Court.

Mauch Chunk pa Democrat
On Tuesday last we attended court al
Allentown as hand writing expert. The
parties and witnesses were from the UP.
per portion of the county which is made
up entirely of the Pennsylvania Dutch
element. There were ten or twelve wit.
nesses In the case, and the first one com
menced telling his story in Dutch. To
save time one of the lawyers suggest d
that perhaps all the jurors could under
stand Dutch, and if so no interpreter
would be needed.
The jurors responded, "All right, &c
ahead in Dutch
Then followed the testimony-cross ex-
animation as well as in chief-au in
Dutch. The next and each succeeding
witness followed, all in Dutch, cross -ex-
amlnations, questions by the court, and
all. When we were put upon the stand
however, the questions and answers were
IN English. We afterward regretted that
we did not fall into the Dutch line as we
might have done. The speeches of coun-
sci however, and charge of the court were
IN the English language.
This was the first time in which we wit
messed court trial in which the whole of
the evidence in regard to the facts was
given in Pennsylvania Dutch. And
1t was entirely satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
A Chinaman has purchased for $4,000
the exclusive privilege of selling opium
in Panama. The money is devoted part
~ to hospitals, and partly to reducing the
TRnV OrY1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

~ For notices in reference to Special Excur-
SONS, changes of time. and other items of inter.
est IN connection with the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE
columns of this paper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-11-25

The engagement of Miss Emma
Deuster, daughter of ex-Representative
Deuster, of Wisconsin. and Baron Paul
Won Baumgarten, secretary of the Aastro-
Hungarian Legation in Washington, is
announced
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

THE House Public Lands Com mittee has decided to report favor ably Judge Payson's bill to de- prive aliens of the right to acquire and hold real estate in the District of Columbia or any of the Terri tories of the United States The measure is as follows:
 Be it enacted. That no non-resi- dent alien or foreigner, nor any resident alien or foreigner who has not declared his intention to be- come citizen of the United States, nor any incorporation or associa- ton where, at most, one-tenth of its stock or right of property is owned or controlled by aliens or foreigners, shall acquire or own, hold or possess, by right, title, or descent accruing hereafter, any real estate in any of the Territories of the United States; provided, that the provisions of this act shall not apply to the real estate necess- ary for the construction and operation of any railroad.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

Judge Sias who happened to be in that part of the valley at the time of the killing set a good example for others, by donating twenty-five, dollars for the benefit of the be- reaved family.
 In connection with this vexed question, instead of sending a pc tition to congress to pension an in dividual widow, as was proposed by a Tucson paper a short time ago, I would suggest it be made general, except in cases where they are left well provided for. We have four widows now in this val Icy who should be pensloned, viz: Mrs. Farren and Mrs. Thurston, of Pima, and the two Mesdames Wrights, of Layton, l have on hand some blanks sent from Wash ington for parties who have sus- tained losses by Indian depreda tions in the shape of property, with which to fill out and make application to the department to have those losses made good. Why should not a widow estimate the value of her husband and ask the government to make good her loss as far as possible. Her hus- band could not be returned to her but she might be relieved finan- cially. These are questions that I think should be agitated.
 Local news is scarce. MT. Hams sent out a small band of cattle, 24 head, to his ranch near Wilcox few days ago.
 Mir. John Halladay, of Pima, is importing fresh supply of farm machinery, and the several head CTS from Thomas to Solomonville will be in operation in about ten days gathering in the golden har- vest. UNo.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

REPORTS continue to reach town of restlessness on the part of the Apaches now on tho reservation. The scouts are said to be preparing to break out, and it is thought that the White Mountain Apaches will join them.
 Troops at the posts have been ordered to the reservation to an ticlpate and guard against the threatened outbreak. but as long as the Indians retain freedom of movement within their bounds, it is quite an easy matter for them to slip by the soldiers, and escape at convenient points along the line.
 The necessary authority ought to be given General Miles to put the whole reservation under arrest and remove from its bounds such of the Apaches as he might see fit. Were the Apaches now on the reservation but removed, it would render the task of following and killing or capturing the hostiles an easier one. Covering such a large extent of territory as it does, with the Indians in sympathy aiding and abetting the Chirica- huas, the reservation offers a con venient refuge for the followers of Geronimo.
 And when worn out with fatigue, closely pressed by troops or citi- zens, or in need of ammunition or supplies, it is made a new base of operations, from which to sally forth in some new unexpected direction, to rob and kill. To the citizens of New Mexico and Ari- zona it is a vital question, and all should join in demanding the re- moval of every Apache from either territory.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02
FRED W. sFOwELL. Editor.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1886.

Ir occurs, and has occurred more than once that soldiers sent in to Clifton for dispatches and orders, have neglected their duty in await
 ing important messages, have managed to conceal themselves about town so that the operator could not find them, and when found after several searches, em- bracing hours of what might be valuable time, have coolly pocket ed the message for the time being, giving themselves up to pleasure meanwhile, and departing when 1t suited their colorcd convenience. If necessary the individuals can be marked out, and if for the public good it is desirable, will be.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02
Soiomonyille Shortstops.

The county jail has only six in- mates at present.
 Uneasiness being felt for the safety of persons at Cunningham's ranch deputy sheriff Randall rz1 Messrs. Porter and Alichelena went up Tuesday to warn them of danger from Indians.
 There is a report to the effect that there will be a meeting of the county Democratic committee here next Monday. No political talk is heard but soon there will be music in the air.
 The Arizona Copper Company and the \. & N. NJ. Ky, paid into the county treasury last week S9. 9.431.71 the amount of taxes due from those corporations as deter mined by the District Court.
 News having reached here that Mr. Thurston had been killed by Indians near Bear Springs on Sun day, Messrs. Stevens, Bolan and Michelena immediately mounted and started to warn settlers at the cienega and other places of i'm pending danger.
 R. L. Long, territorial superin- tendent of public instruction vis- ited Solomonyille last week, and interviewed Judge Hyatt on school matters-passed day with his Democratic friends pleasantly and left for Phoenix.
 A small band of Apaches were seen near Pima last week and i'm mediately twenty citizens started out on their trail.
 Lieut.. Whipple, of troop NJ 10th cavalry, who has been camped at the mouth of the Rio Frisco, pass. ed through here yesterday, with a detachment of his command, en route for Fort Thomas.
 Arrangements are being made to prepare programme for horse racing to celebrate the national at this place.
 The Fourth of July will be on Sunday and in accordance with a statutory provision Monday will be non judicial day, consequent ly the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday the 9th.
 District Attorney Bolan is Tn Tucson having gone to that city to participate in the memorial ex ercises held to-day under the au- spices of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which organization he is member.
 Solomonville IS not thronged with visitors from the valley for he harvest moon is near at hand md farmers are impatient of every hour which detains them from heir golden fields which will soon invite the coming of the reaper.
 VERITAs.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

THE Massachusetts Legislature still clings to old ideas, and has refused to remove the disability of atheists as witnesses. They insist, in the state named, that to be be- lieved the doubter must be dis honest enough to say he believes.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02
More Apache Heilishness.

Apatht
 As was predicted by the CLARION
 Graham County is now the seat of
 Apache operations again, and the
 same old route by way of Eagle
 Creek is the one taken by them.
 The criminal carelessness of leav-
 ing the whole eastern line of the reservation unguarded Is once more apparent. This line stretches
 along in northerly and southerly direction for upwards of seventy five miles through a mountainous country, thinly peopled, abound ing in natural Notifications and hiding places, and having many trails which all seem to converge in New Mexico at convenient points and thence on offering easy egress into Chihuahua. This has always been the side of the reservation, at least during late years, from which the Apaches have broke out on their ralds and 1t seems strange that no precaution has been taken to prevent the repetition, which is now already come, during the present season. Clifton is a nat ural base for operations against the Apaches. A large proportion of the outrages committed have been in the immediate vicinity. We have railway and telegraphic com munication with the s. P. R. R. at Lordsburg, and special train there hence, or here thence, could always be had on a few moments notice. A line of wire can be easily and cheaply extended to any desirable point on Eagle Creek and if desired could be continued to Apache or Thomas. If Clifton were a military post. the Blue, Frisco and Eagle could be patroll- ed, the Apaches could be prevented from using the trails out from this side of the reservation, by small l forces properly stationed and within convenient communication with the main body, if necessary, stationed here. As things look 1 now, there is probability of other 1 fresh bands leaving the reservation and perhaps the best thing which | could happen to New Mexico and | Arizona would be for the entire reservation to turn loose, Chiri- cahuas, White Mountains, Mesca- leros and Ex-Scouts. There would | be war at our doors, but the thing would be settled finally and the reservation become thing of the past. We have every confidence in General Miles, his ability and his endeavor. He is doing every thing in his power to down Geronimo; but we do not have all confidence in his subordinates. Three c-c now under arrest. and the numDL' might be added to without wrong or malice Among the officers there are still those who banker after Crooks imbecile . policy of inaction, and prefer the ease of the card table, the sparkle of patrician champagne, CT on a pinch the more plebeian lager to active work n the field coupled with hardship and danger.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02
sanford SiftinG-.
Stafford, Arizona. May a.

oHUVTu' Afl2Ona, NIdy -7, INNb.
 The Indian war has been push ed to our very doors. Tho killing of Frank Thurston, of Pima, on last Sunday, was sad affair. He left wife and seven, children. all girls but enc, and he a small boy that will be oe 10 help to the fam fly fo- 2 number of years to come.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received mp to 12 o'clock M. June 9th lsss, for supplying the Arizona Copper Company with 800 to 1000 pounds of dressed beef daily for twelve months from date of contract Deliver ? be made at Clifton in such quan- titles [: 'y bereQuired.
 For - Ter particulars address,
 .RIZONA COPPER COMPANY, - CLIFTON, ARIZONA.
 Arizona, May Is, 1888. TlCt3
The Clifton clarion., 1886-06-02

GOVERNOR ZULIcK has appointed H. k. Tweed of Tombstone direct or of the Insane Asylum vice \. B. Walker decllned.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Sheriff Rasicot completed the annual
report of the income of his office la,t
evening and he finds that the office was
not as good paying one this year as
last. one reason being that summoned
Jurors and witnesses for but one term of
court in 1885, that part of the work for
the january term Of this year being
mostly done in 1884. The gross income
this year is about $4,000 and the net in
come, after deducting the expenses and
uncollected bills, will be but little over
$1,000.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Charley Lavender, orc of the oldest
conductors on the N. p. left the road a
short time ago with the intention of 90
ing into the general merchandise bust
ness at Conway's old stand at Fl. Ripley,
but alter locking the ground over we
understand that he has decided not to
open the store.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Mr.. Congdon of Brainerd was in town
on Wednesday delivering the first volume
Of the personal Memoirs of U. s. Grant"
1t is one of the most valuable books that
has been offered the public for years
andto the historian issof especial value.
Vol. relates to his life up 10 the time
OF the capture of Vloksburg,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

The Denver Daily Tribune speaks Of
James G: Clerk, the poet, reader and
singer, in the very highest terms The
late Gerritt Smith said, sold as am I
would walk miles to hear James G.
Clark sing The Promised Land To-
morrOw.'n
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

s Thomas Steen reports some good work
in his lumber camp on Long lake, at
the headwaters nj tho Nok asippi. On
Dec. a Guy Sticknsy with four oxen
and three men skidded 372 logs, about 6
to the NJ. $%.% =,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

J.P. Smith and family returned from
Fall City, Wis, on Wednesday evening
where they had been to attend family
reunion at Thomas l.. Young's, father of
Mrs. Smith. Thirty-seven members Of
the family were present, and very
pleasant time was enioycl
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Suit has been commenced by W. NJ
Fuller against Morrison county to collect
pay for printing financial statement a
long time ags. 1t is, we believe, gener-
any known that we have not yet received
our pay for the work.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

l. Mr.. W 8. Martin came down from
Bfainerd ont hiHsda lay Inst week 10 assist
inthe Christmas tree preparation at the
Episcopal church. He was accompanied
by his three daughters, Misses Lou.
Edith and Sadie, who spent the day y isl:
ting .old friends, returning with their
father to their home on the evening
tram Il
The children OF the Catholic Sabbath
school were given ! dinner by the ladies
of the church yesterday afternoon at the
Popular rink. Tables were loaded with
eatables ofsall varieties. Each child was
supplied with a bag Of candy, nuts and
ralsins. The attendance was large and
all enjoyed Almost delightful AFTERNOON.
James q. Clark Of Minneapolis the
great Balladist, Singer and Reader will
open the course of lectures which has
been provided for. the entertainment Of
the people Of = Little Falls at the
Congregational church on Friday eve
ming, Jan. Is. Rev.. H. Morley of St.
Paul, Rev. J. W. Hargrave Of St. Cloud,
and ReY. J. B. Drew of Sank Centre,
will follow with lectures at intervals of
about week each. The object of the
course Is to provide something of an
elevating and refining character, and to
educate more Of the people to the
appreciation of first class entertain
msnts.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Lon Hall, the Little Falls & Dakota
passenger conductor is onsthe Main line
Now: and Conductor Cummings is on the
branch.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Some of lumbermen who came over
from Norris with tears to work in the
woods have become disguised with the
season and returned to their homes.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Leon Houde has JUS, placed in his
Palace Sample Rooms a handsome case
for bottled goods, of which he carries !,
fine stock:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01


j. c. Flynn hal crew of thirty men
and the freight train crew out on the
Little Falls & Dakota railroad loading
ties near Flynn's siding ON Sunday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

10 Ham1in is braking on the Little
F"l''=& Dakota freight in place of his
brother Ezra, who is laid up with the
rheumatism
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

The Excelsior Garnet band is making
some signs of life again, and an effort is
es'ng made TO get the boys together
regularly for practice.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Long Prairie citizen is agitating the
providing of better protection from fire
1t is proposed to buy either a hand en-
CINE and dig cis'erns, or get some chem
ical fire extinguishers
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Aboutstwenty. five M ille,Lacs Indians
w're in in !, town o. Friday last settling up
their hunting accounts. III -:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

"A bicycle race between &C. Neal ,and
August Brick took place at the Favorite
link on Tuesday evening, and the latter
won after a close contest.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Our new stock of winter goods have
arrived, including overshoes, lumber.
mems rubbers and socks, felt boots,
moose hide moceasins, gloves, mittens,
etc. j.
HEBRON Bros
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

"A young man named Gray whose home
Was in Todd county was recently killed
by accident while at work in one of G.
B. Buckman's lumber camps.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

bountifuI harvest, prices for grain.
much better than last year, and goods at
Richard Bros. the popular store Of
Little Falls, al from 10 10 90 per cent
belsw comp tors why shouldn, 4 We be-
happy
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Joel Bourassa, one of Richard Bros ,
efflc'cnt statesmen, left with his family
on Monday tors few weeks visit at his
old home in Illinois.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-01

Cur line of boots and shoes is well
assorted and complete, aud all arc Of the
best make and material Remember We
are selling cheap for cash. &
LITTLE LALLs LIVE STocK Co. Il