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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
4 Catskill Romance.
Washington Star,

Ten years ago handsome man of dig
nifed bearing and refined appearance
passed through Catskill and took up his
abode in desersed log cabin two miles
and half from High Falls, Greene coun-
ly, n. Y. Here he lived like hermit. A
beautiful dog, which accompanied the
stranger into the woods, died about five
years ago, and the fashionable clothes
which the recluse wore when he made his
retreat were replaced by coarse fabrics
and strong country shoes. Twice each
year the hermit was visited by woman
of graceful form and easy manners, VINO
always dressed in black and was closely
yelled. No one knew who this woman was
or whence she came. She remained with
the hermit about an hour, and for three
or four days after her departure the re-
cluse remained in his cabin. When at
last he appeare i. he looked much sadder
and more aged than before. Tuesday
merning the cabin was found in ashes.
The hermit was not to be found. His
mysterious visitor called upon him about
a week ago. He may have burned with
the cabin, but there is no trace of him to
be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
Statesmen in a Quandary.

An Atlanta dispatch of November 10 to
The Louisville Courier Journal says:
While the legislature was in session to
day, singular violation of prohibition
ethics was discovered. In one of the
Hobbies was found man stupefied with
drink. As this was within the precincts
over which the police had no control the
doorkeeper sent for Adjt Gen. Stephens,
who is custodian OF the house. The ad-
iutant general first decided, from re-
marks dropped by the drunken man, that
he was a member of the house, which fact,
if true, would give him immunity from
arrest. Then evidence accumulated that
the man was not q member. In this
cross-6re of opinions the sdjutant gen
eral had the drunken man removed into
the hallway between the house and
the senate chambers. The president of
the senate and the several mem
bers were summoned from their
seats to look upon the face of
the stranger, but failed to recog-
nize him as belonging to their body.
Then various members and officers of the
house were called out to solve the mans
identity, but they too, were at sea. At
this point an employe rushed up and said
that the man was "contestOr," meaning
thereby that he was contesting the seat of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
A Big Frog.



A strange object 7can be seen at the
ou'o Vi hooert Burns, Seventh ward.
US Inc men who were working in
'no HaSU mn quarry came upon soft,
9naiy Piace III the rock, which is some
tnlng new In that quarry. One of the
men seized pick and began to work out
tne aecomposed rock, for such as il seem
ca TO De, Whsn he uncovered something
which caused him TO make an eYclama-
eloh tnat brought his fellow workmen to
MS SIDE IN an instant. In the opening
made by him they saw what seemed
TO them to be the head of
an immense frog. They worked
more carefully after that, and soon
had the reptile entirely uncovered It
proved to be a petrified frog. or some
thing that looked very much like one, of
prodlglous size, 1t was carefully pried
from Its abode, and it was not until it
was placed IN full view that the workmen
realized that they had found what must
be the remains of one of the largest frogs
ever IN existence. Unlike frogs, the pet
rlhed reptile was covered with fine scales.
and the head is narrower and the ewes
larger In proportion than those of the
common frog. It's position when petri-
ned was that which is common TO frogs.
save that It's head and body are fiat upon
the ground; indeed, it has a general fat
tened appearance, as though it was sub
yected to a pressure between fiat surfaces.
In color tbs gray, while the scales sparkle
IN the sun. One of the creatures frost
feet is upon its head, hiding one of his
eyes from view. 1t was carefully meas
ured and found to be feet So inches in
length, and is surprisingly heavy, prob
ably weighing over 100 pounds. Mr..
Burns, who found the curiosity, refuses
to allow the frog to be placed on exhibit
ton IN store window, some one having
told him that the Smithsonian Institution
would probably pay him $500 for it, this
being small fortune to him. He thinks
1t is safer where it is, as it might be
broken if moved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

Oscar Wilde, it is said, now under
stands what ''early English" really is.
He gets up every morning and builds the
fire.
They now stuff turkeys with chestnuts.
We presume this is in the line of econo-
my, for we can think of nothing so plen-
tiful and cheap as ehestnuts.
Base ball has been introduced in the
Pittsburgh insane asylum for the physir
cal and mental Improvement of the in
mates.
"Pitch your voice in a low key" says
writer on etiquette. We presume ETH
quette can be temporarily dispensed with
when trying to wake the boys in the
morning.
'Mr. Smith gone abroad?" eyes, my
husband is on the continent for his
health" Il thought he was we'll enough!'
mo there was weakness in the spinal
column of his ledger.
A Boston artist bought dirty canvas,
which proved to be Gilbert Stuart, at
recent auction sale in Broomtield street,
for $13. He was Immediately offered
$500, but he wants 500 if he sells it at
all.
A lawyers clerical error in the transfer
of a certain piece of property IN Kansas
City, which in 1884 was sold for $3.50, has
led to q lawsuit over the possession of the
land, which is now valued at $500 900.
ITO dream of eggs,"it is said, lis sign
that the dreamer is going to get money"
Here is a new avenue to wealth open to
the working classes. Many man will
stand sound on the corners planning
L
dreaming of eggs.
Baron Willy Rothschild, who succeeds
to the control of the Frankfort house. is
a strictly orthodox jew. He never eats
or drinks without his hat on, and will not
partake of any food that he does not
know to have been prepared according
to Jewish customs. He is also pro-
found student of the Talmud.
While Mr.. Wilson Barrett was playing
Claudsan in Boston, a 6 year old boy,
who had been taking a small part in the
play, approached the star during an in
remission, and said: Say, Mr.. Barrett,
do all these people come to the theater
Just to see you! Don't some of 'am
come to see me?" Mr.. Barrett's answer
is not recorded.
According to the science, it would ap-
pear that the bogus butter issue is not
confined to the United States. similar
agitation is taking place in India, and
and bill dealing with the adulteration
of ghee, or clarified butter, introduced
in response to the urgent demands of the
native community. has recently been
passed by the Bengal council.
| A letter from Alden to the Baltiomre
| SIM saws that on the outskirts of Dieddab
| lies the tomb of Eve. Mahomet pro-
nounced it to be her grave, and thus set
tied all doubts on the question. The for
nation of the tomb shows that Eve was
/ a gigantic woman, over thirty feet in
height What tongue that woman must
| have had. Poor Adam.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
A Chance for a Philosopher.
Saint lanes Grzpfte

To be very muchin love, to be engaged.
and yet to have no reasonable prospect
of marriage, is perhaps even worse than
to have loved and lost. That appears to
be the feeling of the young engaged
couple" who despair of ever being united
unless they can command at least e1OO,"
and who explained in The Times yester-
day their anxiety that "a few friendly
disposed persons should come forward
and make them happy for life. Here is an
incompatible opportunity for the beney-
olence which, we have been told, is con-
stantly seeking new objects for its bounty.
To make two people (both young, and one
perhaps of dazzling grace and loveliness)
happy for life at the ridiculously small
expenditure of 800 is a chance that NAV
never occur again. Surely many a bIoat
ed capitalist must once have been in the
uncomfortable condition of the hopeless
twain; and we know from the experience
of week or two ago that there is e1OO.
100000 IN the country that the owners
don't know what to do with That two
loving hearts should be kept from beat
ing as one merely for the lack of e1OO is
one of the best arguments against the
tyranny of capital that the social demo
cratic federation could find It is, of
course, ridiculous TO suppose that the ad-
vertlsement Is a joke, or perhaps swim
die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

some sitting member, but the employe did
not know his name. This presented to the
adJutant general grave constitutional
question as to whether the contestant to
seat IN the house was not equal with
the prlI3a facie member shielded from
arrest. Many distinguished members of
both houses stood around and seemed to
coincide in the opinion that contest
might embody a question of popular
privilege, and hence the necessity of i'm
munlty from restraint while thus serving
the people. Finally it was agreed that
the adJutant general should take personal
care OF the drunken man until he became
SOBER enough to shed ,4t on his
Identity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
COMPENSATION.
CELIA THAXTER.

In that new world toward which our feet are
Sst
Shall we find aue BIT 20 make our hearts forge5
EaIth's homey jrys aud her bright hours OF
blisSg
Has Heaven spell divine enough for this?
For who the piea,ura of the spring SHALL tell.
When on the Ieatiess stock the brown buds do
swell,
When the grass brightens and the days grow
long,
And little birds break out in ripping song?
o beauty manifold, from morn till night,
Dawn's flush Moons blaze and sunsets tender
light
o fair familiar features, changes sweet
OF her revolving seasons, storm and seet
And golden calm as slow she wheels through
space
From snow 10 roses; ard how dear her face
When the grass brig hteHs and the days grow
long,
And listle birds break out in ripping song.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
Business in Texas.
Texas Strings.

''When are you going to pay me that
money!"
''As soon as I am able"
swell, you pay up soon or III bring
suit
'"Chat's all right; but let me give you
pointer. 1 owe you $50. Send me fifty
and bring suit for an even hundred dol
lars"
A person who is at all troubled with heart
disease should be very careful about get
ting mad. Hire a man by the month to
thrash your enemies while you preserve
your complacency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
Would Get Something Easier.
Omaha Bee.

In country printing office:
Editor (to compositor) How do you
spell pneumonia.
Com positor (after several attempts !
Give it up. Why don't you look into the
dictionary?
Editor-Because [ am sitting on 1t,
and don't want to disturb myself. New
er mind. I'll say that the old gentle
man died of some disease that Is easier to
spell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
She was SURPRISED.

Scene in Mrs. Newlyrich's library:
Visitor exploring bookcase Hay
you read your Bunyan's Progress?
Mrs. Newlyrich-Lan sake! have they
got my feet into the papers?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
Better Late Than Never.
New York Sun

Old Mr.. Bently (reading the paPer)-I
see that Solomon has been indicted for
bigamy.
Old Mrs. BenIy = Well, it is about
time The idea OF man having 700
wives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

Now word about the celebrated coral
necklace of the Queen of Italy," writes a
Rome correspondent of the Paris Figaro.
ut is well known fact that she wears it
continually, and even on occasions of
grand toilet she carries it under a river
of sparkling diamonds. The necklace
has a history: Five years ago the Prince
of Naples, her son, heir-apparent to the
throne of Italy, was strolling through a
street In Venice, when his eye was at
tracted by the necklace in the show
windowof jewelry shop. The idea at
once struck him to buy it for his mother.
the Queen. But the price was far beyond
the capacity of his pocket money, and
though destined to be King Victor EN-
manuel ILL.,, he was compelled to
ask the jewelry for credit.
The bargain was that the Prince sbould
buy the necklace, pearl by pearl, accord
ing as he could save enough from his pock-
et-money. On leaving the jeweler shop
on the first occasion the Prince carried
away with him five pearls, which he care
fully guarded. 1t was two years before he
was able to buy the whole necklace. When
the Queen afterward learned the secret of
the purchase, she made resolve to wear
this charming exhibition Of her sons love
on all occasions, hence she wears If every
day, and gives it place even when she
wears her state jewels on great occas-
ions "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

Silence may be golden, but it doesn't
necessarily make a millionaire out Of a
mute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

HENRY 81. STANLEY, the African expIor-
er, who is now in England is native of
Wales. A correspondent says:
Tt is curious thing that Stanley has
latterly developed repugnance to lectur-
ing in Wales. The reason of this is inter
esting. Your readers are aware that Mr..
Stanley spent his early days in a Welsh
workhouse and that he has no precise
knowledge as to his parentage. Well,
whenever he goes to Wales he is sure to
encounter twenty or thirty old women who
persist in claiming him as son or a
nephew or some other intimate relation.
It being highly embarrassing and incoD-
venient to have as many as thirty mothers
the explorer has determined to keep out
of the way of those old ladies in future.
He tells the story himself with great rel
ish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
Holmes and Lowell.
Tna Snant Anr

In the just pride of Harvard in view of
her history and her present usefulness,
her sons must have seen with especial
satisfaction the eminent graduates Of the
college who acted as orator and poet on
the occasion of her 25Oth anniversary.
What college in the land could have pre-
sented two names to match theirs? They
are the fruit of the culture of a genera
ton that has passed. The thought nat
urally occurs to the mind Where are
their successors? Harvard's graduates
are increasing greatly in numbers, but it
would be hard to point out among them
the men who give promise of equaling
the achievements of these representatives
of the institution it its days of smaller
things. Culture develops, but it can not
tegenius.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

There is great CONSERVATION in Louisi-
ana over reports from yellow fever, or a
disease closely resembling i, at Biloxi.
Miss. The State Board of Health held a
meeting at New Orleans, at which very
conflicting statements were made regard
lng the matter. DR.. Walker make the
alarming statement, as coming from peo-
pie from Biloxi, that nearly every family
there had cases of fever. He was told
that IN all there had been 275 cases: that
for ths few past weeks people were being
buried at night, and that at the davtIm
the bodies were laid away surreptitouslv.
A resolution was adopted and ordered
forwarded to tho authorities of Harrison
County, Miss, in which Biloxi is situated
rec1t1ng the alarm at New Orleans over
the reports which had been received, and
continuing: "You are hereby respect
fully notified that from and after this
date no person, baggage or freight will
be PERMITTED by rail or otherwise to enter
this State from Harrison County, Miss.
pending thorough and satisfactory in
vestigation of the truth as to the pre-
valence of fever in or about Biloxi"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02
sQUIBS.

She can't fall out Of the hammock now,
For the hammock seasons past,
And she can't fall out of the rocking. chair,
For Johnny holds her fat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-02

late presumably grandmother, Mrs.
Whittlesy, of Whittlcside Manor, valuing
about eight hundred pounds sterling.
Yours respectfully,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
An Exasperatipg Robbery.

The El Dorado Republican gives the fol-
lowing account of the robbery at Fort
Yuma mine, in that county, of which brief
statements has already appeared in the
RECORD UNION: IAN old couple by the
name of Williams, who live at the old Fort
Yuma mine, an isolated place about mile
east Of the junction of Big canyon and
French creek, and about two and half
miles from Nashville, were the victims of a
dastardiy robbery on Monday evening by
three masked men. The miscreantS came
into the house, seized and bound the aged
couple, and demanded their money. which
they refused to give up. A rope was placed
around the neck of Mrs. Williams, and she
was drawn up several times to force her to
disclose the place where the money was
hidden She finally told them where il
was, and the robbers secured it, the amount
being about $500. They tten pro-
ceeded to cook their supper, ate and left
the house. leaving the old couple still
bound. While they were in the house.
the mask of one of the men fell of
and the victims recognized him and knew
his voice. The old folks were not released
until a neighbor coming to the house dis
covered them the next morning. Corsta-
BILE Cline was informed of the robbery dur
ing the day, and in answer to telegram
from him, Under Sheriff Loveless started
for Nashville. Being joined by Cline, they
arrived at Long Canyon after dark, when
they heard some parties coming up the
road. AS they met, the officers stopped
them, and found one of them to be John
Mills, alias Olmstead, who was the man
whom the old couple say dropped his mask.
He was accompanied by half-breed
named Tim Franklin. who was also ar
rested and bandcutfed. Afterwards, they
arrested another half-breed, named George
Daniels at the ranch of John Murray, and
all three were brought up to Placerville
Wednesday and lodged in Jail.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02

THE MEXICAN CURRENcY.-The bill re-
Gently passed by the Mexican Congress
calling in the irregular currency Of that
country and providing for the coinage Of
silver half dimes and copper cents is the
elimination of the coinage legislation of
1877, which provided that the unit of
Mexican money should be the silver dollar,
and established series of gold. silver and
copper coins OF the same value as those OF
the United States and ranging from the
copper ce,ltauo to the gold on5a. or twenty
dollar piece. Several attempts have been
made since 1877 TO freeze out the old specie
currency, but it is so largely in circulation
and enters so entirely into petty business
transactions that it still retains its position.
The Government now proposes TO redeem
this currency as fast az it can be gathered
in, and replace it with the new decimal
currency. This change, says the Panama
Telegram, will favor dealings between the
United States and Mexico. 1t is step i'll
the direction of the American Monetary
Union which Mexico and the Central and
South American countries so unanimously
deem a condition precedent to the further
development of the international COM
merce of the Western continent.-Foreiqa
Trade Rerieic.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
OLD hiEXICO.
srez,cans Butebered by Apaches.

GUAYMAs. August 1st.-Apsche Indians.
supposed to be in the Sierra Madre Mount
aims, appeared near Ures. coming from The
direction of Puerto Carejo. their old trail.
and attacked a train OF five wagons, and
killed five teamsters; thence they went
toward Miuas Prietas. Near Subiate they
killed two Mexicans hauling wood thence
they raided back toward the Mulatos
Mountains. RancheTs are reported to be
terrorized, as there are but few troops OF
Ures.
Since the killing Of Captain Arcs there
has been no movement on the Yaqui river.
Cajeme reports having won the .astengsgc-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
ARIZONA.
Whito Men Wearinc Mocca.,r.

TOMBSTONE, August lst.-A moccasin
trail, recently followed by detachment of
troops, resulted in discovering several white
men wearing regular Indian foot-gear 1t
is supposed that many horses stolen in
southern Arizona have been taken by white
men disguised as Indians. Much ndigna-
ton is felt by citizens, and if any OF these
men are caught, prompt justice is likely 10
he served GU, to them.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Deaths Caused by an ExplosIon.

FIcroRIA, August 1st.-The Queen Of Il o
Pacific sailed for San Francisco at noon
Saturday. The vessel was only slightly
damaged by the explosion. the ca1sc OF
which still awaits a satisfactory expIana-
ton William kode and 4 f.obee, Two os
the crew, died this morning II the Nanaimo
hospital. and two others will pro5abiy die.
having inhaled the inflammable gas.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
NEVADA.


W1yyENuocA, August 1st. = The whole
town turned out this afternoon to see Gen
eral Logan, who passed through to San
Francisco. The buildings near the depot
We're decorated with flags and bunting, and
the local band played appropriate airs
Logan made few remarks on the proGres
of the country, and large numbers shook
hands with him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02

The mostdeadly foe to all rnalarial dis
eases is Ayers Ague Cure. combination of
vegetable ingredients, of which the most
valuable is used in no other preparation.
This remedy is an absolute specific, and
succeeds when other remedies fail War
ranted.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
FARM FOR SALE!

THAT VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, sst5t
i situated in sacramento county, four ~
miles from Folsom, on the line of the S. V. uzs~
Il. r., and six miles from Antelope Station, on
the line of the c. p. Railroad, containing 44O
ACRES; all cleared and fenced, and in grain,
except 90 acres, which is in summer falow !;
water for irrigating and raising alfalfa and
fruits also, Farming Implements, including
two Header Wagons, with BEDS Seed Sower,
Ploughs, ETC., will be given to the purchaser.
For information, terms, etc, inquire of J. S.
MEREDITH, Drugstore )utheast corner Second
and streets. Sacramen- }. jyS-tf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-02
IISFoI;D. ". S. BASs
MECHANICS, MILL.

Corner Front and o sts., Sacramento, Cal.
CRANES, DOORS, SASH, BLINDS. BRACK-
I cts, MOuldinos, Wood Turning and every
thing in the line of Mill Work done OH short no.
tice. Estimates cheerfully given. Country or
ders specially. Office, Counter and stair
Work. 1p