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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
TUESDAY. july 6.

Senate-The senate proceeded to con-
slider the amendments to the river and
harbor bill, and the first amendment that
was questioned was the item appropriate
ing $4,000 for the purchase of the
Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan ship
canal and harbor of refuge. After long
debate the senate went into executive ses-
sion, and then adjourned.
House-Petitions were presented from
the Pennsylvania Knights Of Labor ask
ing legislation to promote the interests
of labor. The morning hour having been
dispensed with, the house went into COM
mittee of the whole Hammond in the
chair OH the general deficiency bill. The
end of the bill having been reached, the
committee in accordance with previous
arrangement, reverted to thes.paragraphs
relative to the state department.. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Belmont amendments were
adopted appropriating various small
sums to meet special deficiencies in the
consular service. The committee then
rose rnd reported the bill to the house.
The first vote was taken on the amend
ment for the payment of the Old Colony
and Pacific Mail Steamship Companies
for the transportation of marines to
Aspinwall in 1885. 1t was agreed to, yeas
lis, nays 80. The house then adjourned.
THURSDAY, July s.
Senate Sen. SeweH to-day introduced
a bill directing the secretary of war to
have published additional volumes of
''The war of the Rebellion" sufficient to
supply all posts of the Grand Army of
the Republic not now receiving them,
and to distribute them as they are pub
lished from time to time, one set to each
post, under the same restrictions and reg
ulations as now govern the distribution
of the works. The Hennepin canal clause
was then taken up. Sen. Logan hoped
the time would come when the
people, whenever there was a necessity to
give cheap transportation, would provide
for it by canal or otherwise, and he could
not see why the pending proposition was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Flameless Gaslight Becoming Popular.

The fiameless gaslight is having an in
creased acceptance in England, under
the improved arrangement of the device
for public use, the lighting apparatus
consisting of a burner supplied with
mixture of coal gas and common air in
the proportions necessary for perfect
combustion, say about eight parts of air
to one of gas. The mixed gases are
delivered under pressure, and with the
usual gas services, over each burner
being placed cup of platinum wire
gauze. The gas, when once lighted,
burns without flames around the plati-
mum gauze, which is raised to a brilliant
white heat by the combustion. As there
is no flame, the lights are perfectly
steady, and, though not protected by
globes or shades of any kind, are affected
neither by wind or rain, while twice as
much light is obtained with given con-
sumption of gas as under the ordinary
system. According to the results already
obtained, the lative economy would ap-
pear to be greatly in favor of the new
arrangement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
outrage.

THERE appears to be kind of fatality
about the summer residences of the EN-
peror of China. In 1872 the southern
by the allied French and English army,
and the untold riches contained therein
were looted by the soldiers. Latest ad-
summer palace, about 4G miles from Pc
kin, and erected three centuries ago at a
cost of $1O,0OO,O0O has been entirely de-
strOyed by fire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Rare Old Service of English Plate.
London Truth,

A very notable service Of plate has just
been sold in London auction room for
1900 guineas. 1t was bought early in the
reign of Charles I. by Sir Christopher
Harris of Radford, near Plymouth, who
had the custody of Sir Walter Raleigh in
1918. Shortly after the civil war broke
out hostilities commenced in the neigh
borhood of Plymouth, and Sir Christopher,
fearing for the safety of his precious
plate, buried it, and presently died with
out having revealed the place where he
had concealed 1t.
Careful search was made, but it could
not be discovered, and the loss had be-
come a legend, when, in the spring of 1927,
a laborer turned up box in field which
he was found the long-lost Radford plate.
It has now been purchased by Norfolk
squire who is married to a member of the
family of Harris of Radford.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Restful Nights, DAYS free from Torture,

Await the rheumatic sufferer who resorts to Hos
letters Stomach Bitters That this benignant
cordial and depurent is a far more reliable rem
edy than colchicum and other poisons used to
expel the rheumatic virus from the blood, is a
fact that experience has satisfactorily demon
strated. 1t also enjoys the advantage of being
unlike them-perfectly safe. With many persons
a certain predsposition to rheumatism exists
which renders them liable to its attacks after ex-
posure in wet weather, to currents of air, changes
of temperature, or to cold when the body is hot
the Bitters as soon as possible after mourning
risk from the above causes as this superb protec.
tive efectualy nullif1es the hurtfuI influence.
pany rheumatism, such as collie. spasms in the
stomach, papitation Of the heart imperfect di-
gestion, &c, the Bitters is also most useful rem
use it with persisteRcy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Etiquette.

The etiquette of the 'At Home" is by
no means the etiquette of the ball, the
lunch, or the dinner. People talk of
sending 'regrets" in response to ''at
home," which is not at all the thing to do.
If a lady is not able to be present she
has but to mail her card to arrive on the
afternoon on which the tea is given, and
later when the hostess looks over her
cards she discovers who were present in
person and who acknowledged her invita-
ton by sending cards. The sat home" is
a miscellaneous affair, and special accept
aaces or regrets are quite out of place.
The practice of removing the bonnet
at lunch is almost exclusively confined to
Boston. In New York no lady would
dream of removing her bonnet at lunch
any more than she would in church. In
the dining rooms at the Windsor and
Victoria it is exceptional to see lady
without bonnet at the luncheon hour,
while in Boston, at the Vendome, it is an
exception to see one with Der hat, unless
it is transient guest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
THERE are 10000 colored school teach
ers in the south.

IT is reported that soldier came into
camp at Fort Laramie day or two since
with half-a-busheI of arrow-heads sticking
into him, and carrying his own scalp in
his hand. That's the way with the rascally
white men out on the plains they are
constantly snatching off their own scalp
and sticking themselves full of arrows,
merely for the satisfaction of rushing into
camp and denouncing the Indians for the
outrage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
One Advertisement She Hasn't Tried.

minnie Palmer seems to be in a bad
way"
''What's wrong?"
Don't know, but she has offered 3d.
900 for the most novel means of advertis-
ing"
There is only one thing she hasn't
tried; you might suggest it to her.
''What's that?"
"Committing suicide
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Evidently a Homeopathic Opinion.

''Do you believe this can be true? A
girl at Eau Claire, intent on suicide, is
said to have swallowed matches, horse
medicine, aconite, tincture of iron, and
paris green without effect
at may be, dear"
'But it doesn't seem possible"
swell, there's no telling. May be she
was brought up under alleopathic treat
ment"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

A CINCINNATI scientist estimates that in
the whole 100000 square miles of
America there are about 200 birds to the
mile, giving total population of 3,00O,
100000. This is undoubtedly within
bounds, as Alexander Wilson, the natural
ist, notes flight of pigeons alone which
he estimated to include 100000 900 birds.
Again, it is a moderate estimate to allow
two birds to each pair for natural Increase;
so 3,OOO,OOO,O0O birds must be killed an
nually to overcome this cause of augmen-
tation in numbers. Not over 5,O00,OOO,-
900 birds, it is thought by the best author
ity, are killed yearly in the United States
for purposes of ornament,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

FURTHER investigation into the colossal
embezzler, shows that his total shortage
is S247 900, of which $4,000 was stolen
from the Reed estate. The thefts of
Henry Leslie and A. L. Wilson, the default
ing Secretaries and Treasures of the
Chesapeake and Delaware Cal al Com
pany, amount to 100000, the cash price
of the bonds surreptitiously negotiated by
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

Lynn and Kate Herman, inflicting pain
full wounds on both. His jealousy of one
of the girls prompted the shooting.
On a farm near Tuscola, Illinois. on
Saturday morning, Henry Wildman killed
his wife and fatally wounded himself with
razor. He has property valued at
10000, and the tragedy arose from his
desire to get $4,000 left to his wife by her
ather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

A CHICAGO citizen talks of transplant
ing one of the big California trees to his
summer residence near that city. The
one he has selected is 300 feet high and
ninety-eight feet in circumference. 1t is
estimated that the transportation will
cost him $4,000. The weight of the
leviathan is about 10000 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

ACCORDING to statistics just published,
the United States slaughters annually
about 28OO0,OOO hogs. Great Britain has
2,585,361 hogs; Ireland, 1,306,195; Rus
STA in Europe, 1O,389,o93; Spain, 2,348,-
602; Austria, 1921, 541; Hungary, AGO.
127; Frrnce, 5,565,62O; Germany, $685.
791; Italy, I,162,916; Servia, 1867, $40.
These are the only European countries
that have million or over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
Not a Competent Witness.
Boston Record.

Prosecuting Attorney (solemnly)-D
you, sir you are on your oath, remember)
do you regard the general character of
the prisoner as good?
Witness-He is the most honest man
ever knew
D. ADO you intimately know any
man at all outside of Boston!
W.-No, sir.
PA. nphantly) -That will do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

In the war of the rebellion the army of
the north possessed the following
strength: July L, 1861, S6,751; January
l, 1862, 575,917; January l, 1864, $50, 1877;
January 1, 1862, 959,46O; May L, 1865,
1,000,516. On May L, 1865, the total en-
rolled soldiery numbered 2,254. 063. Dur
ing the conflict the government called
for ?, 759,O49 men, of whom 1866, 699 men
we're furnished, and Of these the colored
troops aggregated 1S6,O97. It is curl
Gus fact that CONSUMPTION sent to the
front only 46,347, but at the same time it
furnished 73,6O7 substitutes and COM
PEELED S6,724 men to commute" who
paid into the treasury the enormous sum
of $27, 1866, 310.70. Bounties were paid by
the United states to the amount of $780,
223,5OO, and by the state and local au-
thorities to the further amount of $685.
951,o36.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
P. A. (triulnphantIyJ- That VIII do.

A young lady in San Leandro dreamed
the other evening that she was riding and
that the horse was running away. She
jumped and fell from the bed to the floor,
dislocating her shoulder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15
SATURDAY, July 10.

SenGte-The chair laid before the senate
communication from the secretary of
war, with report of the board of army
officers, on the subject of a site on Lake
Michigan, near Chicago, rendered by the
Commercial club, of that city, as site for
military purposes, and requesting Iegis-
latlon authorizing the government to &C
cept the same. Referred The river and
harbor bill was then taken up and Miller
addressed the senate in support of the
Hennepln canal appropriation. He read
the resolutions of the New York legisla-
ture of June 10Th, 1885 in favor of the
measure and gave it as his opinion. that
the best Judgment of the commercial
bodies and commercial men of New York
favor it. He denied that canals we're not
active factors i'll transportation and as
serted that the Erie canal regulated rail
road tolls all over the country. Senator
Miller declared the construction Of the
Hennepin Canal would save year by wear
to the grain producers of the West, more
than its entire cost and it would be very
important step on maintaining the ability
of the United States to compete with
India or Russia in the wheat market of
the world. Senator Teller said he did in
tend to vote for the bill, but he would
vote for the pending amendment as one
of the few meritorious things in the bill.
Mr.. Mitchell spoke in favor of the amend
ment. Without reaching a vote the SEN
ate went into secret session and soon
afterwards adjourned.
House-The speaker laid before the
house message from the president an
nouncing his disapproval of the bill
granting pension to Daniel P. Ross
Referred to the committee on invalid pen
sions. Mr.. Conger, of Iowa, from the
committee on invalid pensions, submitted
the reports on the presidents vetoes of
the bills granting pensions to Elizabeth
Luce and Catharine Mccarthy. The re-
port was ordered printed. The house
then passed the private pension bills COM
ing over from last nights session and adj
iourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15


ecutive session the senate adjourned.
House-Mr. Campton of Maryland sub
mitted a series of resolutions expressing
the regrets with which the house has
heard of the death of Hon. VIM. 81. Cole.
late representative from Maryland, and
providing for the appointment of COM
mittee of seven Representatives and three
senators to order for experimenting the
funeral ceremonies. The house then at
lilo, as mark of respect to the memory
of the deceased adjourned.
FRIDAY, July 8.
Senate-Senator Sewell, from the COM
mlttee on pensions presented report in
the case of the vetoed bill granting pen
sion to Margaret D. Marchand, widow of
Commodore Marchand. The committee
repeats its former support in the case
and recommends a passage of the bill
over the presidents objections. Refer
ed. The adverse report upon the NOM
nation of Sohcitor-General John Goode
was taken up. 1t is said that the pro-
gramme of the operations in respect to
this case had been arranged by republi-
can members of the judiciary committee
by which Edmunds had assumed the task
Of speaking upon the subject of Goodies
alleged incompetence, as evinced in the
decision on file in the department of
justice. To Hoar was assigned the task
of explaining Goodies alleged connection
with the tissue ballot system of CARVING
elections with ingalls, was to dwell upon
the Pan Electric developments and
Goodies connection with the matter. At
ter long debate the nomination of
Goode was rejected, there being four ma
jorlty against him. The secret session
then ended, the doors of the senate and
the other doors were reopened, and the
senate adjourned.
HOuSe-Immediately after the reading
of the journal, the speaker announced
that the regular order was a vote on a
demand for the previous question on the
motion to refer to the committee on in
valid pensions the veto message of the
president granting a pension to Sally Ann
Brady. Amid great confusion Burroughs,
OF Michigan, on the part of the republi-
cans and Mason, of Indiana. representing
the democrats, endeavored to come
to some agreement to prevent the
time being frightened away with roll calls
and finally agreed that the demand for
the previous question should be with
drawn and Grosvenor, of Ohio, should be
allowed fifteen minutes to oppose the mo-
ton to refer, with permission to some
democrats to reply if il was so desired.
The bill was referred, yeas, $50; nays,
lis. This cleared the speakers table of
the veto messages. The house then re-
sumed consideration of the general de-
ticiency bill, and by vote of yeas 124;
nays Sc, confirmed the action of the COM
mlttee of the whole on agreeing to the
amendment making an appropriation to
meet the Fox and Wisconsin river claims.
Pending further action the house took a
recess until O'Clock, the evening session
to be for the consideration of pension
bills.
- Au,Trr I'LL,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-07-15

THH failures for the first half of 1886
in the United States number 5.166 with
liabil ties of $50,434,000. For the first
half of 1885 the number of failures was
6,O4 with liabilities of $74,722,OOO. The
ecrease is S38 in number of failures
and $24,288,00O in amount. This is a
fairly good showing, it must however be
borne in mind that the disposition to
keep out of business was never more
marked than it has teen for the past
year or two and never was so great as
now. Men who have capital are very
shy of all kinds of productive industry
At this time the prices of all manufac FUR
ed products are verylow and very dull,
then the strikes also effect the field so
that 1t must be most promising field
that induces the capitalist to invest.
WE have had seven Presidents who
were not elected to that Office by the
people. They were Jefferson, John
Quincy Adams, Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson,
were each elected by the House of Repre-
ssntatives, there being no choice by tn
people. Tyler, Fillmore, johnson and
Arthur each became President by having
first been elected Vice-President and
then succeeding to the higher position
at the death of the President. Taylor
succeeded Harrison, Fillmore succeeded
Taylor, Johnson succeeded Lincoln and
Arthur succeeded Garfield. Hayes was
chosen by an Electoral Commission, the
result of the general election being in
dispute.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
,--f1S kGE6e -SOEicQ.

If you want good drink of pure Hermitage Bourbon, McBrayer Bour- bon, Guckenheimor Rye, and Hermi~ tage Rye, call at Henry Campbell'a Keg House, All the finest Iced drinks made in the highest style ot per:ection; Champagne Cocktails a specialty-Also English Ale and Gin ness Porter, always on hand. Free Lunch every day. Come All, aIT Come Often. ap3O-d
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01

Estheti,s is the science ot the beautiful. The need of merit for promoting personal esthetics is du" to c. Aver & Co, whose incom- parable h"ir vigor is d universal beau ttier of the hair. Harmless, effective agreeable, t has taken rank amt" $ the indispensable articles of the toilet To scauty locks it gives luXuriance. and wiihpred hairs it clothes with tiR' hue of yoath. b Z" l"
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
PAPER
 Cochise County.
Where Will they go Next.

IF We could have the restriction act enforced according to its letter and spirit the Chinese emigrants would be hard pushed to find a country where they would receive & welcome. Exclusive measures against them have been adopted by the Aus ralian colon ies the Hawaiian Islands British Col umbia and the United States. They are now rushing into Mexico; but that country also is considering the advis ability of barring them out. If "Jnhn'' were anything hut Chinaman he would take the hint. Not s" however so intent is he in gaining a Judgment where ne .s not wanted ihpt he takes all the risks and does not scruple to commit perjury in the accomplish n4nt of his object.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
New T'afsez-frc Esstabli>asnen

The undarsig igned would inform tlI people of Tombstone and vicinity thaI he has opened first class 1ail0ring| Establishment uex: doCr to the best cfiice, on Fremont street, and has on hand q choice assortment Uf goods of. Loth foreign and domestic manufac- ture, and is prepared 10 make up gar- ments m the latest and most iu-I p,0ycd sty:es, and al prices to suit theI times. Having had experience in' some of the leading houses in Boston and New York 1 feel confident that Il can gi-o satisfaction to all who iavorl me with their patronage.
 Garments cleansed and repaired inI the ne&test and best manner. A sharj of the public patronage Is sGheit,a.
 WILLIAM A. AHDEaSoH,
 Next rCor 10 the PCs:oiice On Ere Xs(,n' s'EfEt, 5lH
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
Among the arguments used by|

Among the arguments used by those wio are willing that the Chinese ,houlG go but who want them 10 re main $ little longer, is this, II We get our washing done An
 ment On this question is sol this answer: Purchase an Al LITTLE JOKER WASHING MAd
 This machine is light and ]
 cheap and durable, so simple tl child or a weakly or sickly woman ca run it without exertion. l. saves tin in fact large family wash can be r out in two hours. It washes clt; and does not wear out your clothe Call and inspect one of the machin' at Mrs. Grant who is the agent at Il American Lodging House, Toushnt next dcor to the court house, TonlI stone, 4. T. 4-I2-tf.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
Eggs TOT S..le.

The undersigned has for sale 8 choice lot of eggs for setting of :he following varieties, all pure blood. Golden spangle Poland, Silver Span gled Hamburg, Black Polish with white cresis, Wyandots, Lang Shangs and Dark Leghorns. Parties desiring eggs of any of the above fol setting, can procure the same by applying to Sandy Bob, at the stage office. 4-29 If
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01
OCrt0antsi

Hotel. The oLiy first class hntei !, Tombstone. Siiusted nE the cnrnrr C Fnnrih and Alien s,rer,s. Hanhs0ntl furnished ;lroT4 huut, and Las ell n J rn improvements. TrIYeltrs are recon" !nendsd io stop at ihIs ho:Ise. Privar rooms for commercial tTazeiers, n. hrr df this house IS iarn ishasi @itr il rruFed billiard tables and card roaHis ard is stocked with the fGsst bFa ls wines, liquors a1d c:ears.
 a6lf IoaGPu PLscHoIY,
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01

1IE, ROBERT E. MONAGHAN. a well known Pennsylrsnia Democrat de- elinss to allow the use of his name as a candidate for Governor, on the sing ular ground that he does not consider rimself fitted for the position. The country will see at glance that Mir Monaghan is a very candid aud mod est person. He also happens to live in State it is gratifying to know which gives Republican majority o' S0,Oo0; and so he can decline Demo- cratic nominations without really do ing himself any injury.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01

Reduction in price cf La Rosa Blanca Cigar. These cigafs have bceu heretofore sold three fer fifty cents, biit owing 10 having largs stock ou hand, Ashmun < Walker will hereafter sell them at twelve and a-half centr, this giving the lovers oI the favGrits weed, fine imported cigar, two fer twenty-five cents.
 4S7L
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-07-01

Talk about fine goods, both foreign and domestic the citizens of Tomb stone should call and see he
 stock just received by Harris ronb1 sione's roralar tailor Mir tThaaaasri has an experienced buyer in the eas md in California who pnrchase nothing but the finest goods and thd latesl figures. Call and examine them at his fa-hionable tailoring emporium in Bothin block, Allen street. 5-l4