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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

gard the enactment of sumptuary or
prohibitory laws, whether general or To-
cal, designed exclusively for the arbitrary
regulation OF the personal habits of the
citizen, as an exercise of Legislative pow
er unwarranted by the spirit
of the constitution, coAtrary to
the fundamental principles of all
free government, and justified By no
practical results yet attained in the ex-
perience of mankind.
.. That the democratic party has I'M
falllngly testified its gratitude to the sold
lers OF the Republic by supporting liberal
pensions and bounties and just measures
Tor their equalization; that we favor
such changes IN the pension laws as shall
remove mere technical distractions to
nerleorlous claims, and shall afford liber-
al pensions, graded according to the
extent of disability.
O. 1hat The reduction of the tariff to
revenue basis is cardinal principle
OF the Democratic party. and that those
hheihoers OF the present house of repre-
sentat1ves selected as democrats who
voted against considering a bill for the
reduction of the tariff deserve no recoc-
milton In democratic councils.
NoMINATEs GOVERNOR
zen. Ed. 5. Bragg, of Fond du Lac,
took the floor, amid the grSndest applause
and after speaking in the most glowing
terms, presented the name of Col. Gilbert
NJ Woodward, of La Crosse, as a candi-
date for governor. The widest applause
and cheers followed, when the nomina-
was made by reclamation.
In a few minutes Col. Woodward appear-
ed, and after being presented to the chair
man by Gen. Bragg, the chairman pre-
scented the candidate for governor to the
convention. Then cheer after cheer
went up. The candidate in accepting the
nomination made a brief speech.
For lieutenant governor, j. D .Putram,
of Pierce county, was nominated unani
mously. Mr.. John G, Ludwig, of Mil
waukee, was nominated by reclamation
for state treasurer. For attorney general
Geo. W. Bird, of Jefferson, was
the unanimous choice. Edward Nc
Laughlin, of Fond du Lac, was nom
mated for State Superintendent, Games
Mehan, of Stevens Point, received the
nomination for Railroad Commissioner.
and John Karrel, of Kewaunee was nom.
mated for Insurance Commissioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
Serious Danger

Threatens every man, woman or child living in
region of country where fever and ague is pre-
yaent, since the germs of malarial disease are
inhaled from the air and are swallowed from the
water of such a region. Medicinal safeguard
is absolutely necessary to nultify this danger. AS
means OF fortlfylng and acclimating the system
so as to be able to resist the malaral poison Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is incomparably the best
and the most popular. Irregularities of the
stomach, liver and bowels encourage malaria;
but these are speedily rectified by the Bitters.
The functions of digestion and secretion are as
sisted by its use, and vigorous as well as regu-
lar condition of the system prompted by it. Con-
stitution and physique are thus defended
against the lnroads of malaria by this matchiess
preventive, which is also q certain and thorough
remedy In the worst cases of intermittent and
remittent fevers.
There are now roll trays that have
decoration in fac simile of folded fringe
napkin laid on the dish. They are pref
ty and convenient, and are intended for
serving hot breakfast rolls, or they NAV
be used for boiled corn, as they are OBJ
long, and in very convenient shape to
hold the ears.
The virtues of st. Jacobs Oil, as pro-
claimed by millions of restored sufferers,
should induce everyone to supply his
household with this great specific. 1t con-
quers pain.
A billy-goat was recently sent to the
poor house in Alexander, there being no
body to claim him.
'It is as harmless as it is effective" is
what is said of Red Star Cough Cure by
DR.. S. K. Cox, D. D., Analytical Chemist,
Washington, DC. Price, twenty-five cents.
1t Might Have Bearing.
It'd Bits.
Bagley-Say, Bailey, do you believe
there are hidden springs of human emo
ton that can only be discovered by long
association with sympathizing wife?
Bailey-H'm! Well, really, 1 can't say.
Who makes this assertion?
Bagley-A well known writer.
Bagley-Er-does he state whose wife
You should associate with?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
FOREIGN.

The Paris Temps says: SIN a short
time Europe will have to accept the fact
that Russian outpOsts will be by precau-
ton at the gates of Pdrianople."
THE car has bestowed decoration up
on Katkoff, editor of the Moscow Gazette,
for guiding the people of Russia in the
right political path.
SEVEN persons were instantly killed by
the collapse of suspension bridge at
Ostran. in Moravia. A squadron of
uhians was riding across when the struc-
ture fell.
PARNELLITEs will obstruct, to the utmost
of their ingenuity, all attempts to pre-
vent full consideration of their chiefs
prevention of the eviction bill. The fight
is for precedence between the Parnellites
and the government with its estimates.
THE authorities at Havre, seized eleven
English fishing boats for infringing the
international laws in the channel. The
matter will be speedily brought to the
notice of the government by motion in
the house of the commons.
FATHER FAHY, priest at Woodford,
Ireland who was sentenced is six months
Imprisonment for threatening an owner
of property who made evictions, has been
transferred to the jail at Galway on
account of the excitement among the peo
pie.
TURKEY formally declares that she will
never consent to Russian occupation of
Bulgaria or Eastern Roumelis. Diplo-
mates at ConstantinopIe think that Prince
Alexander will be reelected by the Bull
garian national assembly. The forcing
of Bulgarian recruits into the Turkish
army has caused great deal of excite
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

and while upon our party banners are en-
blazened the names of Woodward and
Winans, Villas and Bragg, of Jonas and
jenkins, we know full well that if either
were placed in the chair of state execu-
tive, the laws will be vindicated and insur-
rection and riot suppressed.
This is proud day for the democracy
of Wisconsin. Assembled here in the eff
fulgent light of party success, we marshal
our hosts for action, and again prepare
to battle for the principles we hold most
dear. From the depths of your profound
wisdom, from the resources of your un-
prejudiced judgment, choose our leaders
from the ranks, and we will march in solid
column to a glorious victory at the polls.
Upon the close of the chairmans speech
George W. Perth, of Milwaukee, was made
temporary secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
Fashion in Table Ware.

Few people are aware that the changes
of fashion in china and other table ware
are as arbitrary and interesting as those
in dresses and hats. The Decorator and
Furnisher gives these points about the
latest styles:
There are ice tubs of various sizes and
styles, convenient for placing about the
table at intervals for the mutual use of
the nearest neighbors. Some housekeep-
ers serve cold tea in small pitchers with a
saucer. The ice is set on in the little
china tubs and each one takes the amount
required.
Little dishes for fish are made in the
shape of a plump fish. One side is hoI-
lowed out as a receptacle for the sauce,
and the tail turned upward and slightly
curved, serves as a handle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

New ORLEANS had $4,000 fire, which
destroyed the clothing establishment of
G. Lazard & Co.
KENDALyILLE, Ind, had fire which
destroyed property to the value of $780,
600.
BIZ the burning of James F. Langma ids
building at Suncook, n. H., Wednesday, a
loss of $150.00O was sustained.
The heaviest rain ever known in that
section prevailed the latter part of last
week In the west of Scotland, doing much
harm to crops.
The Riverside glass-works, at Wells
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

In Washington Territory there are at
present only eighteen counties, and about
all of these were taken from Oregon when
it was made state. The soil is good
enough in the best OF them to produce
forty bushels of wheat to the acre, fifty
to eighty of oats, twenty TO forty of bar
ley, and plenty of cereals and vegetables,
pasture lands, etc. There are fine forests
If timber, cedar and frs chiefly, coal
Jeds, ION and iron mills, regions for the
dairy, prairie and swamp lands, fisheries,
canneries mine in the territory, lime
kilns of great value and production. Car
goes of wheat are sent to Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

AN interesting test of visual power may
be found in the Pleiades, commonly call
ed seven stars. Ordinarily only six stars
are visible to the naked eye, although the
telescope shows large number of small
Ter ones in the group. But nearly thirty
years before the discovery of the teles-
cope, Moestin mapped eleven stars, and
and may have observed fourteen, while
Prof. W. E. Denning, the well-known
English astronomer claims that he can
usually discern thirteen of the stars with
the naked eye, and on one occasion was
able to see the fourteenth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

In order to do some drilling and blast,
ing in the Wabash river at Logansport
Ind, jam was built above the island at
by the south side. As the water flowed
out of the north branch thous ands of fish
were disclosed to view, and hundreds of
men, women and children, armed with
every conceivable kind of implement,
took advantage of the occasi on to lay in
a stock of brain food for winter use. One
man secured forty-pound catfish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
THE TICKET.

Goyernor-G. NJ. Woodward.
Lieut.. GOVERNOR. d. Putnam.
Secretary of state-John G. Ludwig.
State treasurer-John A. Johnson.
Attorney general-Geo. W. Bird.
Railroad commissioner - James Nee
han.
Insurance commissioner John Karel
State superintendent = Edward Nc
TIauphlin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

BLIGHTING frosts occurred Monday
night in the vicinity of Fort Atkinson
and Whitewater, damaging corn and other
vegetation and killed exposed flowers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

THE coffee market has been greatly ex-
cited at times, for week or two past, and
prices are on the rise. A heavy decrease
in the receipts, stocks, and visible supply,
and very large shortage in the crop are
attributed as the cause.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

4 YOUNG colored man of Buffalo is
making money by giving most remark
able musical performances. He hol DIS
his mouth open, taps his skull with beer
mallet, and thus plays tunes in tones not
unlike those of the xylophone. He seems
not only to have a wooden head, but an
empty one also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

THE first military order of Gen. Grant
is in the possession of Lieut.. E. E. Daw
son, of Racine, who values it so highly
that he has refused $4,000 for it. The
order is well preserved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

The sultan demands that the English
evacuate Egypt, and Russia supports tho
demands of Turkey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

WILD cane grows in abundan &c about
the lakes of Nevada Of this cane the In
dams make their sugar, which, is said to
be quite superior to that made from beet
root or produced in the south.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

barrel weighted about as it would be
with three bodies inside, is to be sent ex-
perimentally over the Horseshoe falls by
two men now on the ground or in the
vicinity. If the barrel does not remain
too long under water, and thus indicate
the hopelessness of the feat for them, the
men will go over the falls themselves IN a
barrel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.

At 1906 P. NJ, Chairman W. A. Walker
of the state central committee called the
democratic state convention to order.
Chairman Walker read the call under
which the convention had met, and on
his motion, D. S. Rose of Darlington, was
made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

BERLIN has 1,100 regular physicians,
including, especially among the Univ err
sity professors, many of the most dis
tinguished specialists in the world, The
largest hospital in Berlin is the Charlie,
erected 160 years ago, which has 100
beds and takes care of 10000 patients
every year. 1t employs Is chief ply
sicians, 20 assistants; q sub-physicians
and apothecaries. The largest luna
tic asylum appears to enjoy uncommon
popularity. 1t is intended for only 1920
patients. but contains 1900, with an
overflow of 900, which are cared for in
private institutions at the city's ex-
pense.
In the floral representation of General
Grants tomb at the State Fair at Phila-
delphia about one hundred barrels of
flowers were used. It's dimensions are
said to CORES pond exactly with those of
the original tomb. The mounds about
the tomb are beautifully sodden, and in
them are planted several large palms to
represent the trees at Riverside Park
The main covering of the tomb is made
of hydrangeas, the masonary line being
marked by ridge of pink and white as
tiers. The front of the tomb is tastefully
arranged, the brickwork, the gate with
the letter "G' surrounded by wreath on
It, and the cross above the keystone be-
ing represented in asters, many coiored
roses, tube roses, dahlias, moss and maid
ems hair fern. The case for the casket
inside is feet long and 3 feet wide, and
is composed of hydrangeas. dahlias and
asters, trimmed with roses. The inscrip
ton: 20. S. Grant, died July %, 1885," i:
worked in purple immortelles. The stain
ed glass window in the back part of the
tomb is represented in old gold and Grim
son and white dahlias. The whole de
sign is 16 feet long, Ia feet wide and L
feet high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23
WISCONSIN DEMOCRATS.
They Meet in State Convention and
Nominate Full Ticket.

Gilbert NJ. Woodward Nominated for
Governor and j. D. Putnam for
Lieutenant Governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-23

The convention re-convened at 2:3O
O'clock, and the committee on credentials
was instructed to meet in the agricultural
room to perfect its business.
The convention commenced regular
business at 3:20, when the committee on
credentials reported, which report was
adODte6
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-07
DON'T NEED MORE IMMIGRANTS

The fact that the immigration to our
country Is diminishing is giving some Of
our contemporaries trouble. But if q
thoughtful, common sense view of the mat,
ter is taken, this fact ought to be crafty.
ing.
Here is something from the American
Manufacturer that is worth thinking about:
The fact is, we don't need immigrants
of any kind. There was . time when we
did, but that time is long past. Why do
people leave Europe and Asia and 90 to
new countries2 1t is because there are in
the former countries too many people to the
square mile, which causes . terrible struR-
gle for bare existence, and 9 rsry bare
one at that. Il il of advantage to the
people Of this country-except q
few who own too much already-and
their descendants, to bring about in as
short q time as possible the same sondi-
tons as those from which the people of
oyererowded Europe and Asia are making
Tremendous efforts to escspe2 Let Us con-
slider how rapidly those conditions are APP
preaching US and our pOsterity. Oar
population has thus far doubled every 80 |
II
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-07
SPORTING.
BASE BALL NOTES.

Savannah has the highest priced team in
the Southern League. High-priced teams
are not always high-plsce teams.
The Athletic managers have not yet
been able to secure Arkinson's signature.
Manager Simmons thinks Atkinson wants
to play in st 10, Missouri.
Baseball pitchers should beware of dogs,
Guy Hecker threw q stone at one the other
dsy and he now has lame arm. be he's
not vet declared his intention of going to
Pasteur.
Tae Philadelphia Club will try to capt.
vate the Southerners by wearing their gray
uniforms on their trip down there.
Ed Fussel6sck will play in Memphis this
season.
The Southern League Clubs intend to
begin the seasons work early this year.
Kansas City and Washington both want
Basrisn, but the Philadelphia managers
want him as badly.
The Pitsburg and Philadelphia Clubs
will probably play game in Charleston,
S. c., on March 20.
The proposed New England League club
in Boston has fallen to the ground fol
want of silver backbone.
The Louisville Baseball Club has re-
elected Zach Phillips president.
The Chattanooga team this year will
work under the csptsincy OF Lew D!ckef'
son.
Mike Seaman says that Shaw will gel
81 900 and G!liigsn and Carroll will gel
81 500 each from the Washington Club.
The Savannah Club wanted Poormsn
but be will play right field for the Bostons'
Norman Baker the pitcher, has Joined
Fords Opera Company. He made bis
debut at Memphis, appearing as the Miksdo
in the opera Of that name. He was well
received, and the critics praised his work,
The Chicago Club will begin preparations
for the season by taking baths at Hot
Springs, afterwards getting their ugly old
lsst year blue suits washed.
Powers, Of the Cincinnati team of last
year, will manage the London, Ontario
team this season.
Fogsrty will bring East with him the ad
mira,ion Of all California, which he captured
by his base running.
The Philadelphia Club will probsbly be
under AL Reach's personal care on the
Southern trip.
Charleston has the lowest sslaried club
in the Southern League. Joe Horning
has signed with the Boston team.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-07
GRAFTON.
On FulI-RaiIway Notes-GeneraI Local
News,


News.
SPECIAL 10 the SWatIy Z gis'Sr.
GRAFTON, March 6.-OI Monday last oil
the men in the b. IL 0. shops were put on
full time. TIE employees in the foundry
are working one day and half.
Over twenty men in the b. X y. machine
shops are on the sick list. This is a great
er number than has ever occurred at any
one time. VIM. II. Jaco, foreman Of the
turning department, is seriously i'll with
an affection o! the lungs, and is life Is
despaired OF. Morris Stubbins is acting
in the capacity Of foreman during Mr..
Jaco's absence
The B II o have adopted new style
Of time schedule, to be adopted some time
in the near future. The RAILROAD men say
it is no improvement on the old style.
Another train Of emigrants from the Old
Dominion went West Tuesday night. One
carload via Bellaire and three via Parkers'
burg.
Mrs. Thomas Mulligan, nee Ella Nc
CURE, formerly OF this city, died at her
home in Cumberland on Tuesday night.
The protracted meeriug at the NJ. P.
church under the direction of Rev. G. D.
Helmick, is still in full blast, and is Gre
sting no little excitement in the village.
At the closing Of the services last night
23O had made professions of faith with
quite large number of seekers IL is
thought the grand total will bring at least
3CO into the told
Miss Dell White, sister OF Jas. W. White,
foreman of the Standard OF our city, was
married to Mr.. Ellsworth Fordyce, Of
Uniontown, Pa, at the residence OF Taylor
Friend, in Garrett county, Md, On Fetru.
sry 25 Miss White, during her short res
idence in our city, won the admiration and
respect of all who knew her, and her many
friends extend 10 her in Mrs. Fordyce their
hearty congratulations.
Mr.. Justice F. Ross, OF near Simpson,
this county, opened his sugar camp last
week A few nights ago, when all work
had ceased, some unprincipled william
emptied a vial Of strychnine into vessel
containing fifteen gallons Of sugar water,
which was discovered by Mr. Roas by the
coek OF the vial on the top and the bottle at
the bottom OF the kettle. Seyersl smaller
vessels of the liquid vera polluted by
emptVing into them the vilest of disgusting
filth. A small quantity OF the poisoned
water WAS given a cat, which died in q few
minutes after drinking it.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-07
MIEGO,

Frank Sherry, the irrepressible, got on a
high Thursday last and his wife was
forced to swear out 8 warrant, charging
him with mslieioos conduct and drunken
ness.
The steel plant goes on double turn to-
morrow.
Bazel Britt is building himself new
house on the Smithfsl1 road.
Mrs. John Lockhart and son are visiting
Mrs. Lockhsrt's mother in Unionrort
At George Run, on the NJ E. Circuit,
Pastor James Rutidge, has been holding 8
revival for several weeks past, and % re
suit there has been fifteen seeessions TO
the church.
One would think there was enough coal
stolen from the fats where they stand on
the transfer switches to keep the town
warm. One car which was taken out on
the c: 4 P. local yesterday showed short,
age Of over . ton.
Mr.. John d. Blskely, formerly drug
gist here, is back again in the employ of
). N. Boyd 4 Co, of Pittsburg, looking
after an opportunity to lease sll the land
IN this section to test it for oil and gas.
Mr.. Blakeley says this neighborhoOd lies
IN the hne o. survey made from Alleghe-
ny county, New York, to kentucky, all of
which is supposed to be rich oil Geld.
Yesterday was pay day at the junction. |
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-07
airy Society will hold q grand literary an.

ary Society will hold grand liter.,v q,
tertainment in Lancaster Chapel. Gu
Mr.. Bates, Of Baltimore, formerlv os
Henegan, Bates & Co, Wheeling /.
town visiting bis sister, Mrs. B. Smith
Council met on Friday night with ali tho
members in their places, and according II
the stated intention, passed a resolueiou
submitting to the people at the spring elee.
ton the proposition to build a new citv
hall and Jail. The proposition to divide
the town was put before the members, but
was not acted upon. 1t is probable tba,
something will be done in this direction in
q short time.
The committee appointed to complets
the arrangements for the Belmont County
Teachers Institute met in Bridgeport yea.
terday and decided to hold the Institute in
St. Clairsville in July, and that it shsIl
continue in one month.
Mrs. Susan Enlow, who has been serious.
" i'll with typhoid fever, is convslescent.
T. W. Emerson. Esq, will lecture on the
Mound Builders" in Lancaster Chapel on
Thursday night.
A subscription is being raised to have
services held in the school house at Pssco,
Revs. Hays, Of this place, and Alexsp.
der, of St. ClsirsSille, will ofticia,e alternate
Sundays.
Mr.. Frank Townsend, who was danger.
ously i'll for the past few months, Was here
for the past day or SO, the guest Of Geo
Turner. He returned home to Cleveland
yesterday.
Geo. Pasco has accepted position in
Fowler l. Drummonds shoe store.
Mr.. Joseph Harris, his wife and two
daughters, formerly Of this place, bu, now
of Baltimore, are the guests Of Ross J.
Alexander.
Mr.. John Mcclellan, the jeweler, will re,
move his shop next to Bowie's drug store
soon.
Mr.. Richard Fowler, who was seriously
hurt one week ago Yesterday by falling
from q wagon in the west end, was able 10
be down street yesterday.
The services announced for to-nigh, al
the Presbyterian Church, will not be held
Young people prayer meeting will b. heli
as usual.