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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

Although the island of Jersey is not more than
thirteen miles in length and six miles in breadth
it possesses nearly 500 miles of road.
4 mNuriant head of hair adds TO beauty and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

IN width, is being built on the Allegheny river.
Rough on Corns'' hard or soft corns, bunions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13
Trough on Toothache-1 Instant relief. 15c.

The Austrian government will in a few days
open another railroad III Bosnia to get az the salt
mines and tim her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13
R0UGH ON ITCH

Colonel II. Sanford's great collection of post
age stamps was sold at auction in New York late
". Some Of the rare stamps are worth $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13
Rough on Rats" clears out mice. IS

Based ON the names in the last city directory
St Louis claims population of 10000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

The Philadelphia North American advises New
| Workers to lock up their aldermen as soon as
Inl.nLn t1,Il f+n-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

A woman in Havana, Ill.,, has just married he
ninth husband
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

A twelve-foot alligator was killed with an ak
recently near Gainesville Fla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

The Frazer Axle Grease is the very best. a trial
will prove right.
An oak tree recently cut down near Visaiia
CAL. turned out A cords of wood and 153 fence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-13

In Paris the carpenters and masons
have formed society, the object of which
is to prevent work in buildings on Sun
days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
Report from the Labor Bureau.

The Commissioner of labor has made his
report to the Secretary of the Interior in a
volume of over 500 pages, in which most
careful statistical statement of all matters
connected with the labor of the country, is
given.
This report, says the Leesburg flashing
tonian, is regarded with more than ordi-
nary significance, coming before the country
at this time, when the labor strikes are ex-
citing the popular mind. The report will
give facts from which conclusions can be
drawn as to the cause of this new state of
affairs in this country. 1t is difficult to
form conclusions as to which is wrong, un-
til the facts are fully known, when, we
have no doubt, both sides will be shown to
have gone too far.
The corporations have no right to wrong
Or Cypress the workman, and the workman
should aim to redress his grievances in a
lawful way.
There is no rational cause for conflict
between capital and labor-there is an inter-
dependence of each, which makes it to the
welfare of both to mutually pull together.
One is useless without the othey and both
should be willing to give each fair play, an
honest and just return for the part each
performs in the labor and industries of the
country. We must have the capitalist and
the laborer; each is essential to the other, to
keep the wheels of enterprise and industry
moving, and to contribute to their mutual
comfort and prosperity. When one sue
ceeds in business, the other is benefited
No one can prosper and become rich with
out beneftting those around him. To do
so, he must have the support and patron
age of his neighbors and customers, and to
get that he must make it to their advantage
to trade with him, and in the round of life
the prosperous among us give to others as
much as they receive, the only difference
in the result is, one saves his earnings and
the other spend his. Doing business sue
cessfully is the greatest agency we have for
doing good, by giving employment to
others, and thus enable them to prosper and
support those dependent upon them. Sue
cesful enterprise is the fountain head from
which flows the streams which water and
make fruitful the walks of life to the in
dustrious and frugal. Hence, labor and
capital ought to court the closest relations,
and work together in mutual aid and de
pendence, each protecting and helping the
other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
A bloody ARRAY at Norfolk.
TWO KILLED AND ANOTHER SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED.

At Norfolk, an ARRAY in which two men
were killed and one seriously, if not m ortal-
ly, wounded, occurred between 4 and
o'clock Sunday afternoon near the out
skirts of that city. 1t appears that one
VIM. Mason was asked by Emanuel Bright
and two others to toss for drinks for the
quartette. Mason won the toss, but Bright
and his party refused to pay for the drinks,
which Mason then did.
All went outside the saloon, where a
quarrel was begun, which ended in Bright,
Roberts and Scott attacking Mason, who
drew knife and cut Bright in the loins,
the wound extending upward to the heart
and killing him instantly. About the same
time Mason stabbed Tony Roberts little
below the left rib, from the effect of which
he has since died. Walter Scott was cut
across the forehead, and is now in critical
condition. Mason was arrested with much
difficulty and is now in Jail. The amount over
which the ARRAY occurred was fifteen cents.
All Of the parties were colored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

FISH AND SNAKE STORY "A Warrenton
correspondent of the Bait Sun says
&c. 81. Lewis caughta nine and a-halfpounds
salmon, twenty seven inches long, at Mill
view, on the Rappah ,nnock, Thursday,
while at the same place and time Horace
Dodd killed moccas n snake six feet long.
The snake had around its neck a wire col
lar, to which was attached button with
the motto: "Don't tread On me-" This
was the motto of the the 'Sulpeper
Minute Men," famous company in the
revolutionary war, and it is supposed the
button was from the uniform of member
of this company"
1t is now in order for the Greenbrier In
dependent to have word to say about
snakes. AS the Rockingham Register
would say, we ''place our money on the In
Dependent -''metaphorically" of course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

THE STRIKE Nor OFF.-Mr. Powderly's
action in ordering the cessation of the strike
on the Missouri Pacific proves to have been
premature. Mr.. Gould did not propose to
appoint arbitrators to act with others ap-
pointed by the Knights, but simply to au-
thorize the superintendent of the Missouri
Pacific to arbitrate, if he saw fit, with re-
spect to certain classes of differences. Mr..
Powderly misunderstood Mr.. Gould As
the Knights of Assembly No. 101 seem to
have failed to obey the grand master work.
standing of Mr.. Gould's meaning makes
little immediate difference. It is to be re-
GREETED, however, that neither Mr.. Gould
nor Assembly No. 101 is as wise as Mr..
Powderly took them to be.-BaH. Sun, 30th
March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
EvANGELIsTS JONES AND SMALL.
THEY WILL CERTAINLY VISIT BALTIMORE
FIRST SUNDAY IN MAY FIXED UPON
COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO RECEIVE
THEM,

Our townsman Mr. Oliver r.. Rbodes
gives the assurance that the now widely
known and celebrated Eyaneelists. Mr.
Sam Jones and Mr.. Sam Small. will Ger
tainly visit Baltimore. and that probably or
the first Sunday in Nav. which occurs or
the end dav of the month. Durino re-.
cent tour in the South Mr. Rhodes called
on Mr.. Jones while he was resting at his
home in Cartersyille. Ga. after the heavy
and lonp-continued labors he had nnder
oone in Cincinnati Mr. Tomas was SIR
rounded by his interesting familv-a wife
and six children-and talked freely and nm
reseryedly of the great work in which he
had embarked. He remarked that it wouIi
be only at the disappointment of some
small towns that he could certainly be If
Baltimore at the time agreed unon in Nav
but that he had better disappoint some Of
the smaller nlaces for the present. and visit
them herereafter. When Mr.. Rhodes shook
Mr.. Small by the hand and bade him fare
we'll at Gainesville. he added Won can or
on TO Baltimore and make the necessary ar
rangements for nv visit.
Since then Mr. Rhodes has rece;ved 3
letter from Mr.. Jones dated at CHICAGO
March 10Th. in which he writes in snb
stance:
"Deor Brother Rhodes: Yours of the 18Th
received: also the communication from the
committee and pastors. In reply I NAV write
that never had nv heart more deeply
touched nv a call. and now if the first SIM.
day in Nav will suit to begin the meye
ment, get ready and make your Announce
ment, and d. r, we will be there on hano
ready to do our best for the Master and fol
YOU ALL I must say the signatures to thai
paper would be a compliment to any man
Thank God that such men are interested il
us and in our work.
The meeting here moves gloriously. The
grandest triumphs of the Gospel have
ever witnessed anywhere. God be praised
for His mercy and goodness. write to-
day and enclose herewith response to for
NAL request, which you can present to the
gentlemen who signed the call. Write me
if the time named in this letter will suit
you all, and pray for u.s."
Bishop Alpheus Wilson, D. D., of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, will
residence in Baltimore, in note to Mr.
Rhodes says he considers Mr.. Jones a very
earnest man, devoted to his work and hav
ing great power over the masses. He i,
sometimes extravagant in his utterances
but notwithstanding, is signularly success
full. Also, his work remains after hi
leaves. Men in Nashville who never be
fore went to church-blaspheme drunk
ards, sinners of all grades, have remained
firm Christians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
CLUVERIUS.

The lawyers are now engaged in arguing
before the Court of Appeals in Richmond
the bills of exceptiona taken when Cluve-
RUS was tried and convicted of the murder
Lillian Madison. His counsel are striving
to get the Court Of Appeals to grant an
other trial. The argument will be con-
Guided the latter part of this week, but it
will probably be several weeks before the
court will render it's decision.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
Southern Progress.
The March number of Agricu Hure con-

The March number of Agricu Hure con-
tains an account of the proceedings of the
Sixth National Agricultural and Dairy
Convention, in which we find report of a
striking and timely speech, delivered by
DIR. M. Q. Holt, of Virginia. The speaker
described the rapid advancement of the
South sin ce the days of reconstruction, and
demonstrated with facts and figures that its
people had shown astonishing energy in
making its waste places productive, giving
statistics that showed how it had developed
in mining, manufacturing, planting and
railroading. In speaking of the great inter.
est the farmer has in securing just and
economical government, and the necessity
that he should be largely represented in
public councils by men of bis own calling,
he said:
''Of late, the times have changed, and men
OF different callings have come to occupy the
places which agriculture by right prescrip-
tive used to call her own; but the old forms
and the ancient customs are returning; nor
is the day far distant when farmers once
again shall enact their part in shaping the
destinies of States, and of the Union. God
hasten the day! When farmers held their
sway corruption was unknown. Farmers
pay seventy-hve per centum of all the tax
es, and yet, practically, they are voceless in
the management of the governmental ma
chinery 1t is incumbent upon them to regain
and re-enter upon the enjoyment of their
birthright, unless they are willing to see
their interests frittered away, and theirprom-
Use of the future, as their power in the past,
eDgloomed in a cloud of disaster.
ga farmer gave us the Declaration of In
dependence; farmer led our victorious
armies throughout the Revolution from the
time of unsheathing his sword at cambridge,
in Massachusetts,, to the immortal hour when
he received the sword of CORVALLIS at York
town, in Virginia. A farmer stoon beside
Alexander Hamilton, when the charter of
our rights, our National Constitution, was
formed.
George Washington was the type of the
real, true, honest, diligent farmer of this
Republic, and his fame in that character is
as exalted and as stainless as that which he
bears as soldier and statesman"
The speaker dwelt upon the good feeling
that now exists among the people of this re-
united country, and that is doing so much
to promote the interests of all, closing with
an accurate picture of the industrial Virgin
ia of to-day.
DR.. Holt is most effective speaker and no
one is better fitted to represent Virginia in
such an assembly as that in which he took
part. We do not doubt that what he sowed
has taken root in the minds of his hearers
and will yet bear fruit.-Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

DIsTILLERY BURNED IN PAGE COUNTY
We learn from the Page Courier that, on
Friday night week, the distillery at Ham
burg, Page county, was burned by an in
cendiary. it is supposed. There was in the
building at the time about $50 gallons of
whiskey, a portion of the distilling ap-
paratus, and other property The whiskey
and apparatus belonged to Mr.. D. A. Kibler,
on which there was insurance for three
fourths of its value. Tho building belonged
to Mr.. III. V. Gander on which there was
no insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

Gen Crook, accompanied by Lieut.. Maus,
met Geronimo and his chiefs % miles from
San Bernardino Springs, Mexico, Saturday,
and dem anded their unconditional surrend-
er, which it was thought would take place
on Mnndav
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

Masked men at Denison, Texas, took the
watchmen prisoners at the depot in that
place, and then quietly went to work
wreofing property and chilling engines"
that is, gripping them by putting their ma
chinery out of gear. This will inflict great
trouble and stress on large territory.
A disease as acute as this must run its
course and bring its own remedy; but be-
fore that takes llace there must be much
suffering for all parties. -NoJolk Land
mark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

SKIPPED.-R. A. T. Robertson, who has
been in the county for month, acting as
agent for The Voice, a live Prohibition paper
of New York, has played we'll the part of a
scamp. He employed number of ladies to
canvass for him and took subscriptions him
self, and in each case he pocketed the money,
we suppose. He left town without paying
printers, livery, or board bills, and is now
out of the county.-7he People Harrison
bur0.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO MAJOR MASON
while returning home from Gen. Rosser's
on Saturday, a serious accident befell Maj.
r. F. Mason. He was passing through a
a skirt of woods between Mr. Mason Cor
don's place and his own when dog ran in
to the road barking, frightening the horse
co such degree that he was hard to man.
age. In curling him the horse fell or was
thrown. After his fall the Major arose and
started after his horse, but his leg gave way
and he realized that it was broken. He
was about half mile from home, but
craw'ed some distance nearer, and was
finally able to make himself heard. He was
taken home in a buggy and it was found
that in addition to the broken leg his ankle
was severely sprained.
The same leg was severely injured during
the late war. Major Mason and General
w. II. F. Lee were riding along at the bat
tie of South Mountain, just before Sharps-
burg, when she'll burst between them,
killing their horses and wounding the Ma
jer's leg. He crawled into cornfield and
was finally found and cared for by coun-
tryman.
We hope the Major will soon be on his
feet again.-CharlottesriUe Jefersonian,
March 24th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

tention of those who are looking around for
employment for their money. If they will
open their eyes little more widely and
look further, and are willing to form new
associations, they will certainly find ample
employment for every dollar they have"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
Arrest of a Sample Merchant.
HE 1Nsr1ruTEs SUIT FOR 800, 600 DAMAGES.

Edgar G. Jones, travelling salesman
from Philadelphia, rendered to the Trea-
surer of the city of Richmond payment of
his tax as a drummer in the States cou-
pons. They were refused, whereupon he
went on with his business without any IL
cense, as the Supreme Court of the United
States recently decided hermight do.
In consequence of the instructions this
morning issued by the basement officers, he
was to-day arrested for selling goods with
out a license. On appearing before the
Police Justice he waived an examination
and was bailed to appear before the Hus-
tings Court on the Tuesday after the first
Monday in April.
He at once brought his suit for $780, 900
damages in the United States Circuit Court
for an unlawful and malicious arrest against
Morton Marye, Frank G. Rnffin, A. w.
Hartman, H. w. Flournoy, R. A. Ayers,
Seaton G. Tinsley, Wyndham Meredith,
the magistrate who issued the warrant, and
Officer Wallace Washington, who executed
it.-Richmond State.
FATAL LAMP EXPLOSION AT MILNEs.-
Last Friday night coal oil lamp exploded in
the.house of J. W. Parker, colored, at Mines,
in this county, with fatal effect. Jennie
Smith, colored girl about 20 years of age,
sister-in-law of Parker, was in room in
the second story reading, and becoming
tired had lain down on bed and had gone
to sleep. She was awakened soon after by
the explosion of the lamp, and springing
from the bed, picked up the lamp and threw
it out of the window. Her clothing in the
meantime had taken fire, envelopiug her per-
son, and burning her body crisp, from which
she died in about thirteen hours afterwards.
She ran down stairs and into the street,
when her agonizing cries soon collected
large crowd. Everything possible was done
to relieve her suffering but without avail.
Rev. Robert Burke, colored preacher, who
was in the building at the time, was also
painfully burned in his efforts to remove the
burning garments from the unfortunate
girl. Her remains were taken on Sunday
to her mothers in Middleburg, Loudoun
county.-Page Courier, March 25M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

A GRAY EAGLE KILLED.-One day last
week Mr.. Allen Smith, who lives on Keeny's
Knob, few miles northwest of Anderson,
killed with a hoe large gray eagle, which
measured seven feet three inches from tip
to tip. Mr.. Smith had his attention attract
ed by loud outcry and commotion among
4 number of crows near his promises. Up
on investigation he discovered that an eagle
had swooped down upon one of lis geese
and was making away with it, pursued by
the crows. The eagle and its prey became
entangled in the tree tops and dropped to
the ground where Mr.. Smith dispatched it.
A most remarkable discovery was made af-
ter the eagle was Killed. No. 2 steel fox
trap was hanging to one Of his talons, and
from indications had been attached to his
eagleship for some time. This, evidently,
was not his first depreciation. Greenbrier
Independent.
The snake season has not yet arrived, but
the eagle, like death, has call seasons for
its own" and hence the above by the
Greenbrier Hdepen dent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

Mr.. Powderly has written and signed
"secret circular" addressed to the Knights
of Labor. Mr.. Powderlyis the grand mas
ter workman Of the order. He is an intelli-
gent and educated man. To the Knights he
says, in all earnestness, 81 must have the as
sistance of the order or all my efforts will fail.
1t is impossible for human nature to stand
the strain any longer. Strikes must be
avoided, and boycot's must be avoided.
Threats Of violence must not be
made. Politicians must be hushed up or
driven out. IF these things are
done the next ten years will witness the
complete emancipation of mankind from the
curse of monopoly. y Ifyou do not
desire to serve me in this way, then select
another man, and will retire in his favor"
If Mr.. Powderly were not very intelligent
man he would not have been equal to the
authorship of such sensible document.
The Knights would do well to consider
his advice, for unquestionably Mr.. Pow
derby has assumed the only position which
is tenable. -Inder-A Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

A TOCGH CHARACTER.-Wm Medcalf
went to the house of Miss Lydia Gafferd, at
Elizabethtown, Harden Co., KY, Wednes-
day night, and upon her refusal to elope
with him he threatened to kill her. She in
formed her family and swore out warrant
on which Medcalf was arrested. 1t was
developed that Medcalf has three wives liv-
ing in different parts Of the State. 1t is
suspected that he killed man named
O'Brien in 1881, and murdered another man
seven years agoi in Taylor county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

The Ohio House of Representatives on
Saturday seated Robert Harlan, republican,
was defeated by over 1900 votes. Harlan
was heartily cheered when sworn it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

Mrs. Mary Barnitz Schmidt, of York,
Pa, died Friday, aged 50 years. She was
the widow of Jno. G. Schmidt, manager of
the Old York Bank, who died over so years
ago. When Lafayette visited York, in
1924, he was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Schmidt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

The 25-mile bicycle record of America
was broken at New Orleans Saturday by l..
D. Munger, of Boston, who made the distance
in hour "a minutes ard As As seconds on
an asphalt road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

THE ALLEGED INCREASE OF INSANITY
The question Of insanity and its greater or
less prevalence to-day as compared with for
mer times appears to be far from settle
ment. The fact that cases which were con-
sidered hopeless fifty years ago are now Of
ten cured, means that persons who would
have died under the treatment then with
out the knowledge ever becoming general
that their complaints were of the brain
rather than of the body, are now added to
the table of statistics as lunatics. The
great increase in the number and perfection
of asylums also swells the number of the re-
corded insane and aids in complicating any
attempt to judge whether the brain troubles
are really, as it is often asserted, On the in
crease among civilized nations.-Medical
Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

The President has nominated Mr.. j.
Richard Wingfeld, of Albemarle, senator
from the district composed Of that county
and Greene, to be United States consul at
San Jose, Costa Rico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31
From Washington.

Adoption of Edmunds' Resolution
RidcIeberger and Jones in Alterca-
tiOn-Secretary ManninS's Illness
The Labor. observation-disclosures of the
Blind Chap1afn-Speech of Hon. Geo.
ID. Wfse-The City Market-StOres in
WashfnGton-HOwt they dress, &c.