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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Had Him in a Tight Place.

There is general interchange of pass
es among railroad men, and the president
and yice-president of the Pennsylvania
railroad have passes all over the country
President Roberts is very strict man.
One very stormy day in winter he got on
the New York division and took a seat in
the middle car. The conductor knew him.
as we all do, and when he passed him the
president simply nodded. 1t was catch,
and Roberts was only trying to see if his
man would break the rules and not make
him show his pass. The conductor fell
into the trap. When he passed through
the train again Roberts arose from his
seat, and, tapping him on the shoulder,
said:
'See here, you have not seen my pass"
mo sir" faltered the conductor, 'but-
but [ know who you are"
"That makes no differ ence," retorted
Roberts, with frown, ''the rules are made
to be obeyed and not broken. The rules
laid down for your guidance say that any
passenger who has neither ticket nor a
pass must pay his fare or else you must
eject him from the train
II know it," replied the conductor, ''but
mo butts Now you may 60"
II haven't seen your pass yet, though"
demurely remarked the ticket puncher,
wishing to demonstrate the thoroughness
of the lesson.
"That's right" replied Roberts, approx
ingly, "make no difference between the
president of the road and the poorest
passenger"
He reached in his inside coat-pocket
and then into his vest pockets, his face
grew red and he fumbled around his hip
pockets. The conductor grinned. Rob
erts' sallow complexion grew paler and
then redder. He went through his peck
cts again, but no passes. The conduct
or's smile grew more expansive.
'Humph!'' exclaimed the president
singular! Just stop as you pass this
way again"
The conductor stopped, and the presi-
dent dryly handed him a S. bill and told
him to take out the fare. He had left his
book of passes at his office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

ANOTHER gas well was reached near the
town of Grand Chute, Wis. Thu gas. in
escaping, threw water and mud to dis
lance of II feet.
A STORM of rain and hail on Sunday
swept away all traces of the embryo city
of Lusk, W. T., along the extension of the
Northwestern road.
A RICH ore belt is reported to have been
discovered near Livermore, Alameda
county, Cal.
The Wisconsin State Pharmaceutical
association closed its convention at Fond
du Lac Thursday. Officers were elected
and Milwaukee chosen as the next place
of meeting.
Two cooPers, William Potts and George
Habits navigated Niagara's whirlpool
rapids Sunday in a barrel-shaped boat.
The feat was accomplished in the pres
ence of $4,000 people. A landing was
made at Queenstown, Canada, five miles
from the starting place, the Maid of the
Mist's dock. the voyage occupied fifty
five minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Where Patience is Necessary.


About four miles out Of Birmingham,
Ala, we came across a stretch of road
about four miles long which was a foot
deed with red clay mud We had to ride
our horses along the edge of it, and then
it was job to pull through. On the far
side, about fifty feet from the solid road
bed, we came upon colored man with
his mule and cart, the latter loaded with
wood and stuck fast in the mud. The
man was seated by the roadside, while the
old mule was chewing away at heap of
brush and grass which had been cast be-
fore him.
"Stuck?' asked one of the party as we
drew rein.
Reckon so,'' was the reply.
Glow long have you been here?"
''Slnce yesterday"
why don't you unload and get out?''
''Too much trouble, boss. lie started
fur town, an 'twon't pay to go back home
agin.''
'But what will you -do?'' =
''Waitofur de mud to dry up, sab. She's
bakin' mighty fast under dis hot sun, an
two days more will let me frew."
Just at evening of the second day we
saw him come into town with the load,
the mule being plastered clear to the tips
of his ears. The man recognized US, and
bowling very low ne said:
"You's got to ,hev leetle patience
down in dis yere country, boss, speshul-
ly when the mule am ober twenty Vars
old -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Engagement Rings Now Worn.

Beautiful rings on beautiful hands are
one of those combinations which weak
humanity may be pardoned for adoring
The favorite engagement ring has a
sapphire and diamond, the two gems rep
resenting faith andconstancy, as it is sup
posed.
A ruby is too costly, save for the rich
and the stones that resemble it in hue are
disliked in this association, though they
will be welcome gifts later on.
The new bracelet so much worn now is
called udscha, and is of Egyptian origin
It was worn more than 5000 years ago as
a talisman, by both men and women, in
Egypt.
A diamond ring admits Of great varia-
ton of design and style, as any connois-
seur will admit, when the tempting array
in a great jewelry establishment is under
consideration.
No one thinks of buying an emerald or
an opal for the engagement ring" and
pearls are so easily in Ured they are rare
~ on ''the list" but diamonds, always and
ever within such addenda as the taste and
pocket permit, suffice for the princess or
the commoner.
A sapphire, beautiful as it may be in
idea, is in reality a very unbecOming
stone. If of the regular depth of color it
does not light up well, and a diamond or
diamonds are positively required to illum-
mate its dark surface, but the blue deter
mines its choice as gift of virgin love.
The udscha itself is large coin, cover
ed with hieroglyphics in enamel Or jewel
ed, and this is attached to narrow metal
when must never be removed from the
wearer's arm. Hence it was customary to
wear it in youth, or as long as the size of
4the arm would permit, above the elbow,
as near the armpit as possible. AS the
wearer grew, increasing in muscle and
fat, the udscha was slipped lower and low
er until it descended to the wrist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
With Their Little Hatchats.
Detroit Free Press.

One of the sanitary squad of the police
force was up Mullet street the other day
when an old, gray-headed citizen accosted
him with:
"Maype you like to cotch some pad
boys, eh?"
'If I see any bad boys I shall certainly
catch Them" replied the officer.
II cotch some for you now"
'Where?"
The old man beckoned him into the
side gate and around the house. In the
back yard were four cherry trees loaded
with the red fruit, and in the branches of
every tree was boy from to 10 years
of age. Guarding the trees were two
dogs, and that they were anxious for boy
meat was plainly shown by their actions.
''When did you catch them?" asked the
officer.
six hours ago. If you doan' want
'em I guess leave 'em up till night. If
some poys like cherries it yhas to badt to
pring 'em down pefore he yhas full
The officer went away and left 'em
roosting high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
SQUIBS.

The hop-growers in the neighborhood
of Utica, N. Y, are having trouble with
peculiar kind of bug.
One grapevine on a ranch in Monterey
county, Cal, will produce about ton of
grapes this season.
The first college annual published in the
south was recently issued by the Univer
sity of Georgia.
A water famine is causing dire distress
at Phoenix, Ariz.
The French-fat system is growing out
of favor in New York city.
The Hippolympiad is the name of a 10
cent circus in North Carolina.
California is being prosecuted by the
English sparrow pest.
North Carolina has no savings banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
The Uusual Form.
FSfaIlira Rail-

Hasn't there been five or six murders
here in the last month";" asked the new
assistant of Montana editor.
yes"
'And dozen fights day."
Il should judge 500
with lynchings thrown in occasional
ly?"
''Yes."
'.And still you insist that I begin the
account of this shooting affair, This
usually peaceful community was thrown
into great excitement, etc.'?'
Certainly, that is always customary all
over the world. When my own time comes
and somebody pumps me full Of lead, use
the same form"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
What He Needs Now.
Omaha Republican

We are told an affecting story by gen
tleman from Peoria, I'll. A little dog had
one of its legs crushed under loaded
dray. A young physician picked up the
suffering animal tenderly, carried it home
and found that only amputation could
save its life, which was done in a skillful
manner. The sagacious dog, IL appears,
did not forget the great service, for one
day when the physician called, some
months after the surgical operation was
performed, it hoped up nimbly on its
three pins and nipped a good big piece
out of the calf of the Good Samaritan's
leg. Now he only needs the hydropho-
bia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Didn't Blame Them.
Merchant Traveller,

The new baby had proved itself the pos
SCISSOR of extraordinary vocal powers, and
had exercised them much to Johnny's an
noyance.
= One day he said to his mother:
ma, little brother came from heaven.
didn't he?"
eyes, dear"
Johnny was silent for some time, and
then he went on:
"Say, ma"
''What is it, Johnny"
II don't blame the angels for bouncing
him, do your"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

LAMARTINEs new statue, recently inaug-
urated at Passy, has attracted to the sur
face great many queer stories of Incl
dent in the life of the poet. Among the
rest there is one told of his reception of
a deputation of ''Vesuviennes,' furious
female republicans of the petroLeuse type
The captain was the spokeswoman. She
told him that the ''Vesuuiennes" had come
TO endeavsr to tell him how much they
loved him. ''There are fifty of US here,'
she added, land our mission is, in the
announcement made the poet shudder.
The captain of the gang was tolerably
good looking, but the others were hor-
ribie-looking, half-drunken, and half
crazy set Of viragos. He was equal to
the emergency. ''Citizens," said he, Il
thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This is certainly the happiest day of my
life; but permit me to say that splendid
patriots like you cannot be treated as
women. You must be regarded as men,
and, since men do not kiss one another,
we must content ourselves with hearty
hand-shaking.' The ladies considered
themselves highly complimented. "Vire
LamdTtine," they shouted and each one of
them grasped his hand. When they were
gone he looked like a man who had just
escaped from a deadly peril.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The unwilling of BarthOldi's statue of
Liberty in New York harbOr will take
place some time in October, probably on
the goth. The ceremonies will be impos-
ting, despite the fact that the congression-
al appropriation was cat down from
100000 to $56,5OO. At least thirty French
guests, representative citizens of the
French Republic, will be present at the
unwilling ceremonies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

THE biggest load of sawlogs ever haul
ed over road in Washington Territory
recently arrived at Seattle. There were
eighteen logs, ranging from twenty-four
to 12O feet in length. The longest ones
are intended for vessel masts, and one
has diameter of Sc inches and another
48 inches in the middle. The latter con-
tains $4,000 feet of lumber, and the total
measurement about 100000 feet. The
gross weight is about 100000 pounds, and
they are to be shipped to the Atlantic
coast.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
M0N0NA LAKE ASSEMBLY
The Seventh Annual Convention of
This Body in Session at
Madison.
MONDAY.

Monday was another hot day; neverthe-
less there was large attendance on the
grounds. The regular exercises took
place IN the morning. At 8 o'clock l.. H.
vincent, who has been delivering the lee
lures on English literature delivered an
interesting lecture on S'Henry Thoreau
and his Opinions" before a good sized
audience.
At 2:3O DR.. Archibald, of Cincinnati,
was introduced and delivered a lecture on
THE perils of Literature"
At $3.50 DIR. Gregory addressed the
school of christian philosophy on the tab
ernacle platform.
In the ever ing DR.. Talmage lectured on
the subject rs the World growing Better
or Worse" in which he showed bv history
and statistics that it is rapidly improv-
ing.
The exercises of Tuesday were of an
interesting character. The children's and
intermediate classes held their closing
meetings in the forenoon; and at IL a.
m. the Free Parliament considered the
topic, How TO Read the Bible"
At p. m, Wallace Bruce delivered a
lecture on "Womanhood in Shakes.
peare."
st 4:3O Prof. Whitney of Beloit, ad-
dressed the school of Christian Philo-
sophy' on Glow to study English Litera-
ture."
EVENING.
In the evening the grand musical event
of the assembly took place at the taber-
nacle, when concert was given by the
Chicago Lady quartette.
WEDNESDAY.
Wednesday closed the annual encamp-
ment of the Monona Lake Assembly
Everything was hustle and confusion
throughout the day. People were busy
packing up; and drays were kept in con-
slant use carrying baggage to the rail
road platforms and to the city. Fifteen
days has been too long time to hold the
encampment, and directors have wisely
made the length of the next one eleven
days instead.
The daily attendance has not been
quite up to the average with the excep-
ton of the days Talmage lectured; but
the number of campers on the grounds
has been greater than any previous year.
The exercises Wednesday were meagerly
attended. In the morning the Rev. Simon
Gilbert, of Chicago, addressed the school
OF Christian philosophy on "MoGern So
cialism as Affected by Atheism "The
anarchist" he said, sis generally an
atheist or an agnostic." A free parlia-
ment was held at the conclusion of the
address; several opinions being expressed
on the subject.
At 2 p. m. Mr.. j. Fl. Wilson, of South
Bend, Ind, delivered a lecture on "Over
the line; or 10 months in Andersonville."
Secretary Moseley, being pressed upon
made some brief remarks. He had heard
less complaints this year than ever be-
fore.
The song BLESSED be The Tie that
Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love-"
after which DR.. Hurlbut pronounced the
benediction, and the assembly was form
ally closed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Healthy Body and Clear Head.

If indigestion, constipation and biliouSness tor
ment the body, the head cannot be clear These
disorders react upon the brain most hurtfuly and
produce cloudiness in the organ of thought not
experienced by healthy man. Happily these
brain-oppressng maladies may be entirely dis
PEELED by that peerless Alternative, Rostetter s
Stomach Bitters which cheers, refreshes and in
vigorates the brain and nerves, while it regulates
the organs of digestion, assimilation and bilious
secretion. 1t expels the morbid humors which
poison the system through the bowels and uri-
nary passages, and exerts powerful invigorat-
ing influence as WELL Its cathartc action is never
irritating. violent or painful, but even natural
and progressive. As an appetizer and sleep pr
moter. The BItters is unrivalled; it mitigateS the
InfrnitleS of age, relieves the ailments pecul ar
t. the CENTER sex. arrests premature dec4v, and
builds up an enfeebled physique.
The eleven-year old daughter of Andrew
Bosemer, Of Louisville, KY, died of heart
disease, superinduced by over exert1on IN
jumping the rope at school picnic. She
was matching herself for endurance
against some playmates and brought on
palpitation, which was not subdued.-
From DIR. Foote's Health Monthly.
A high pointed bonnet of cream lace
has a bunch Of black velvet loops from
which a deep crimson aigrette springs.
The strings are of narrow ribbon vel
vet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

basement when the plot was Matched, is
more than offset by his connection with
the murder signal, ''Ruhe." His action in
the Mccormick riot, his authorship of the
Revenge" circular, and above all, his
established connection with Most, single
him out for the most severe punishment
the jury may see fit to fix upon. Parsons
and Fielden are next in order of crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The largest ship in the world is the
Pelgrave now lying in San Francisco har
Dor between the city and an island called
Goat island
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

A DETACHMENT of the United States
geological survey is engaged in taking
soundings of Crater Lake Oregon. The
greatest depth yet found is 1859 feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

THEY are beginning to furnish bicycles
and tricycles with all kinds of useful &C
cessories. Improved knapsacks are
made for the carrying of medicines in
case of accident, bottles for refreshment
purposes, and other useful etcetras.
These are for bicycle. The only attach
ment they have introduced in tricycles
are extra seats for the children of the
family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

ROCKY mountain sheep use their huge
horns to assist them in descending from
one eminence to another. If, in skipping
from crag to crag and ridge to ridge, it
should become necessary to make jump
downward, no matter what the height,
they roll themselves up into kind of
ball, vault into the air and, turning a sue
cession of somersaults, keep the ball roll
ing, until they strike on their powerful
horns below.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

A meteor ten feet in circumference fell
recently near Valcartier, Canada. After
touching the earth it assumed strange
appearance, creating terror in the minds
of the country people, many of them con-
iuring up the worst fears and looking
forward to the speedy dissolution of the
universe. Just previous to this occur
renee the sky lowered and the beasts of
the field sent up distressing cries, bring
ing credulous persons readily to their
knees in a supplicating posture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
GENERAL NOTES.

IT has been officially ascertained that
the number of passenger tlains arriving
at and departing from Chicago daily is
527.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Four hundred foreign-born women keep
saloons in New York city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

AN English army officer, writing to the
London Army and Navy Gazette, fur
nishes an interesting account of the
German cavalry, from which it appea rs
that in the ordinary demands of the an
nual inspection in May, every squadron
must be prepared to cover 1000 yards
at trot, 600 at gallop and about 120 at
the charge; then break up into the melee,
and then on the trumpet sound "Apellen
rally to the front at gallop, and charge
again in pursuit without REMEMBERING or
telIing-of. And this has all to be done
in marching order. He says ''it is per-
fectly astonishing to see the sections
wheel up into line again after a gallop of
200 or 800 yards, without leaving day
light between the files, and yet without
overcrowding. I saw squadron after
squadron do this the other day again and
again, with precision had not believed
to be possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

A STATEMENT has been issued by the
third assistant postmaster general show
ing the sale of postage-stamps stamped
envelopes and postal cards for twenty
six of the leading cities for the month
of July, as compared with the same
month of last year. Chicago shows up
as follows: July, 1885, $149,9 O2.35; July,
1886, $16O,837.58 an increase of $1O,935,-
%, or 1923 per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
How the Evidence for the Defense Affects the
Case.

How the Evidence for the Defense Affects the
Case.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE eVidense for the
defense occupied over seven days. What
its value is, and how it affects the case for
the state can now be easily estimated. No
attempt whatever has been made to deny
or even palliate the case against Lingg,
Engel and Fischer. The case against those
three stands exactly as the state left it.
Not single point has been controverted,
nor any fact, or inference, or assumption
denied So far as Fischer is concerned
the case was made even worse by the de-
Tense, Spies being added to the list of
witnesses against him. Lingg may escape
the extreme penalty because of his youth.
The only other prisoner who is likely to
come in for whatever extreme penalty
may be fixed is Spies. The fact that he
was not present at the meeting in Greif's
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1886-05-25
Approved:
L. @. G. LAMAR,
Secretary.

The committee Of lawyers appoint
ed to investigate the charges Of brib-
cry against the New York Aldermen,
have concluded their labors and hand
in their little bill. It is only $4,000.
This extreme moderation on the part
OF these horny-handed toilers in the
quirks and bubbles of the law, was
probably intended to operate as a
rebuke of the striking bread-winners
ofthe Observation-Disclosures Exam
liner.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1886-05-25

From Xenia, Ohio, only the merest
outlines Of the great disaster are yet
obtainable. From these it appears
that the rainfall Wednesday night
was the worst ever known in that
part Of the State. It was like a
heightened cloudburst, beginning at
5 o'clock and continuing until after
10. The Miami river, which runs
through j portion Of the town, with
cottages built on its bank, rose to an
unprecedented height. Exactly how
the great volume Of water acted,
whether BY being damned and then
breaking, or by its direct course, is
not yet known, but from Fifty to one
hundred buildings were swept from
their foundations, and the inmates
suddenly found themselves helpless
in an angry food. How many lives
are lost is not yet known, but rescu-
ing parties had recovered twenty-four
bodies. 1t is estimated that num-
bers would yet be found. The storm
is described as the most disastrous
ever known. On the Little Miami
Railroad the nearest approach any
train could make to the city was
three miles. The bridges are all
washed away, trees are down, fences
destroyed and crops ruined. It will
require days to repair the railroad.s
lex.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1886-05-25
A bill has been introduced in the

A bill has been introduced in the
Kentucky Legislature to prevent
Lobbying. 1t provides that no per-
son shall engage in lobbying or en-
courage the passage or rejection of
any bill by the Legislature for fee
or reward. The fact that any person
is lettering around the Hobbies of Ell
Their House, importuning members to
vote for or against any bill, shall be
pfima facie evidence of his guilt, and
any person convicted shall be deemed
infamous and made to pay a fine Of
$500.