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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

waist by fancy girdle. They have no
trunks.
The ears of both sexes are fairly rid
died with holes as large as pencil, from
which hang many ornaments made of
brass and bones. Both sexes wear the
hair long. plated aEd heavily ornament
ed-a full dressed sQuaw looks like an
animated and rowing junk-shop, with all
her rags, bones, ard brass about her.
Polygamy prevails and whenever a
brave" is displeased with his squaw he
throws her away" The marriage cere-
mony Is mainly that of Capture The
brave covers himself with large blanket,
hlolng ali but one eye. which is painted
beyond all recognition. He selects his
glrl and envelopes her in his blanket.
belng sure of his audience, he sings her
love song. 1t she submits to this the
courtshlp Is over and he takes her home.
ne REGARDS his mother-in-law as his
naturai enemy and never deigns to
either speak TO her or to look at her.
Many OF the Indians, especially the
young ones, are handsome in ficure and
sometimes IN face. Their com plexion is
about that of an italian, hair and ewes
uniformly black, teeth sound and white.
even among the aged.
The Indian mother takes care of her
self during confinement and dispenses
with any services from "medicine men,
mldwives, or even from her sister
squaws.
In school the children are bright in their
studies and close observers of ell that
goes on around them. All kinds of de-
ceptlon are considered legitimate, and
the better the lie the smarter the author.
Among themselves all the work is done
by the women, the men doing nothing
until they are taught and compelled by
lnroad of civilization. Alcoholic liquors
IN any form are not allowed on any of
the reservations. All demands upon the
government aEe made through the head
teacher of the school, who naturally be-
comes the queen bee of the savage hive.
The teachers are under superintendent,
who report to their superiors in the de-
partment Of the interior, Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
RUSSIA.
The Trans Caspian Railway.


ST. PETERsBURG.-The Svet publishes
an article on the opening Of the trans
Caspian Railway which says that no SEN
sible Russian regards this railway as a
means for the conquest of India. On the
contrary, the writer thinks that it will
lead to a definite and pacific arrange
ment between England and Russia for
the formation of a complete international
railway system, and that communication
with Contra. Asia and India would be
attended with great advantages to Rus
sian trade. General Vanouski, Minister
of War, received a telegram from the
Governor of Turkestan stating tat an
immense concourse of Russians and
natives had assembled at Samarcund to
witness the opening of the railway, and
the event was regarded as the beginning
of new era of peace promising develop
ment of agriculture throughout the
provinces. It was taken as a fresh evid-
ence of the Cars solicitude for the needs
and welfare of the people of Central
Asia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
Weary and Worn.

When the tired factory operative, the weary
outdoor laborer, the overtasked bookkeeper or
clerk seeks a medical recompense for expendi
ture of bodily force, where shall he find it? COULD
the recorded experience of thousands of work
ers e voiced, t. verdict would be that Hostel
ter's Stomach Buffers renews failing strength,
t muIates the Jaded mental powers TO fresh
tvlty, ana relaxes undue nervous tension as
body, appetite, and eep are promoted by it, and
Il Is an admirable auxiliary in the recovery OF
ueAlth by convalescents. A fasEidious stomach
not often ed by it, and to persons of both
sexes in delicate health who occasionally feel III
need of an eff lent tonic the whole range OF the
harHacopOeia and the catalo gue of Lroprie
al Y M q cIneS does not present q more w. fuI
safer or more decisive one. 1t is a So incompa.
,'.e for fever and ague. rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
A Thiet's Luck.

A young lady governess was sitting in a
horse-car in an English provincial town,
when a stylishly dressed man entered, who
displayed prominently a valuable dia-
mond ring on one of his fingers. He
soon after got out, and the young lady on
getting to her stage on her way home
stepped out as well, and found on putting
her hand in her pocket that her purse was
gone. She, however, found strange ar
ticle in her pocket, which to her astonish-
ment turned out to be the identical ring
which her fellow-traveler had been SO
osteEtatiously displaying. Examination
proved that the ring was no fash article,
g jeweler appraising it as of the value of
at least $3.50. Fortunately for the lady,
there were only shillings in the purse
which she lost. The ring had evidently
slipped off the pickpocket's finger when
he was IN the act of abstracting the
purse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
THE LAND OF THE DAKOTAS.
Baltimore Woman's Graphic Description
of Life Among the Indians.
Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore Sun.
Mrs. Abbie Thayer, widow of Nathaniel
J. Thayer of Baltimore, is visiting friends
in this city during her vacation from gov
eminent work in tbs Gland of the Dako-
tas." She is head teacher in one of the
government Indian schools in the Rose
bud agency. Miles away from any white
settlement, she has charge of a camp of
100 Indians, her protecting police being
savages also. Her duty is to look after
the education, food, clothing, and general
furnishing of the entire camp she has
been very successful in her work, and her
graphic descriptions of her experience
are exceedingly interesting.
The Indians are those known as the
Sioux" who were sent from Minnesota
years ago to their present reservations in
Dakota. They adhere to their ancestral
customs, except so far as they can be in
dividually persuaded to Ego on the white
mans road" The nose fortunate among
Them live in wood or canvass ''teepees"
or tents, an entire family occupying tbs
one room, which serves for all purpo
and sleeping on the ground -four. IL
fact, the word ground is also the word for
bed, as they ara generally unaccustomed
to sleep on anything elee. A chair, when
they have one, is rather matter of orne-
ment then use. The dress of squa~ is.
TO begin with, d single calico garment,
which after being put on is never taken
off. When new garment is received
from the government it is put on over
the old one, and so on with subsequent
additions until the inner one drops off.
Half dozen dresses are sometimes worn
over each other in this way, squaw's
wardrobe and wealth being almost liter
ally "on her back" The dresses are
loose-dtting, but drawn together at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
FOREIGN.

LoNDoN.-John Bright is seriously Ill
with fever.
The prince of Wales is suffering from
insomnia.
QUEEN LOUISE of Sweden, is threatened
with a return of the cancerous trouble
which nearly took her life year ago.
A PEASANT has just died in Austria,
Hungary, Who was about 142 years of age.
He left son aged 115 and grandson of
So.
THE county and city of Dublin have
been proclaimed under the first section
of the crimes act.
THE Russian government has reduced
the number of troops in the Trans Gas
plan territories by LOSS men and Is
officers.
The Moscow Gazette declares that En-
gland Is a ruin and must he content to
play the part of a peaceful commercial
state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
Marries Her Unruly Pupil.

Some time ago County Superintendent
Taylor of Des Moines was called to the
country to settle a trouble which had
arisen in a school. The difference arose
over the fact that young lady teacher
had severely logged three young men
who were attending school. The super
intendent made due investigation of the
case, got acquainted with all the parties
end settled the difficulty. Since then the
superintendent has received al invitation
to wedding, and to his surprise the par
ties were the young lady school ma'am
and one of her unruly pupils whom she
had chastise6. There will be little ques
tion in that household who is the woman
Of the hOusa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
A HORRIBLE SIGHT.

The Prisoner, Covered with Blood, Fights
Desperately-The First Elevation.
VIRoQUA, Wis, June 2,-The scene at
the jail is horrible. The prisoner, cover
ed with blood, was terribly mangled while
the steel cage was being battered down.
The matter stands just where it did an
hour ago, every thing is excitement.
Grandstaf is still held by the halter and
is pleading for his life while the mob is
persistent. | think it will be settled with
In few minutes one way or another.
12:45 a. n.-The mob just hung the
prisoner to tree III front of the court
house and let him down again to see if he
would confess. He will probably not
come too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
THE HANGING.

The Prisoner Tortured by Three Elevations
He Tries to Implicate Others = His Paren-
tage.
VIRooUA, Wis, juno 2, 1:50 q. NJ The
suspense is over. Grauostaff came into
the world disgrace and has just gone
out a disgrace. The mob finished
his career by the third eleva-
ton to the court house oak. After the
second elevation he made statement that
he, with Frank and Elisha Carey, had con-
cocted the murder, but that they had the
deed accomplished before he arrived at
the house, none of which is thought to be
true. Grandstaff's illegitimate father is
a brother of iona Love, who is now
serving a sentence at Waupun for the
murder of Ole Olson, at Purdy in this
county in Feb, 1887. His mother is dead.
Many leading citizens, Doth in the city
and from the country, were prominent in
the hanging affair. Granostaff hung for
IL minutes before life was extinct. His
remains will not be cut down till morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

1T is the navy rather than the army,
after all, upon which Great Britain would
have to depend if an invasion should be
threatened. The naval fleet is we'll mann
ed and on the whole efficient, and it
could probably save the nation from SER
ious injury even as things stand. But
it is evident, nevertheless, that there is
much to be done before it can be regard
ed as IN every way equal to the great re-
sponsibility thrown upon it. Lord Charles
Beresford points out that Great Brit
ain suffers with the United States by the
delays of contractors, and adds that this
feature of the system might become
serious matter. sis it not evident" he
asks, "that were England beaten in the
Hwaters, which form her only frontier,
s.the enemy would have only to block
''her food supplies and let her starve!
''They would conquer Us without
s'striking a blow. England can never be
"saved by her army. Therefore, as the
s'navy is our sole hope, it must be very
'strong-very much stronger, | main
sstain, than now" There is reason in this
view of the case. An enormous standing
army would be a drain upon the resources
of Great Britain altogether disproportion
ate to the advantages to be derived but
the navy stands upon different footing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

THE way the home rule bitterness Is
being carried into social matters is
peculiarly English. For over a year
great tory houses have been striking from
their list of guests men especially identi-
fed with home rule. The most offensive
notable Ia this regard is the duke of
Westminster. He received his peerage
from Mr.. Gladstone, but that did not
stand in the way of his removing the
great liberals portrait from his library
and reforming his invitation lists. A
large majority of the social luminaries
upon the tory side have followed his
example. The queen herself may have
given life to this singular policy. At
any rate, ne Gladstone member of Parlia-
ment expects or receives an invitation to
Windsor castle. Many liberals have ac-
cepted the challenge and given home rule
dinners and receptions. The visit of the
prince of Wales to Glasgow to attend the
opening of the exhibition has been the
occasion of a comical complication in
social circles. The prince was never
afraid to come in contact with the
views of democracy. His royal parent
often disciplined him for assoc1ating
with M. Gambetta when in Paris, and
some of his best personal friends are in
liberal ranks. On his northern trip he
was the guest of Lord Hamilton of Dal-
zeii, home-ruler. Thereupon the duke
of Aberoern and several other Scotch
tories refused to meet the prince.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
A Rainy Day in London.
London Letter.

Not long ago wag changed the notice.:
"Wait until the train stops" in car of
the London underground railway, to
"Wait until the rain stops" The next
day, which happened to be rainy day,
French gentleman got into the car and
read the notice, and though surprised at
it, determined Loyalty to obey the rules
OF the road. At every station he asked
a porter il it was still raining and on re-
ceiving an affirmative reply, went back
to his seat And it was not until after he
had ridden far beyond his destination
that he discovered his mistake. He now
thinks as little of English wit as he does
of the Epe fish climate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
One Last Request.
Draka'S Mayazinn

'Then it can never BET" he gasped, as
he arose like a man in dream.
No." she murmured, in low but de-
c1oed voice; II am so,ry, Mr.. Poppledick,
but it can never be. 1t is impossible"
"Graut me, them" he said hoarsly, pass.
ing his hand across his blinded eyes, lone
last request"
She extended Fer hand in silence.
"Let me-" be said, in low voice, .'have
so cents until tomorrow night. I've got
a bet on this, and I've lost, and the boys
are waiting around the corner for the
beers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
THE ATTACK.

Fully One Thousand Determined Men Secure
the Fiend.
VIRoRQUA, Wis, June 1.-At 11:5O p. N.
fully one thousand determined men
marched upon the jail and demanded the
murderer, and the officers resisted and
the barriers to the jail were broken
down. One hour was consumed
breaking down the steel cage in the up
per room of the jail, where the prisoner
was confined. He fought desperately and
warded off everybody but was finally
overcome. A rope was put about his
neck and he was brought to the porch
below where he firmly protested his
innocence; but two or three in the crowd
were aware of his confession and they
refused to give evidence. The mob is
now somewhat quieted but will no doubt
finish the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
PAPAL CONSOLATION.
The Pope viii Send a Measuring Epistle to
the irish Bishops

The Pope viii Send a Measuring Epistle to
the irish Bishops
BosToN.-The following cabIegram
has been received from the Pilots
special CORES pondent at Rome: "It is
announced here that the pope will send
a friendly and comforting letter to the
Irish bishops expressing his constant
purpose to abstain from anything which
could in the least check the true interests
of the Irish national movement" The
propaganda considers the conduct of the
London Tablet (the latter is the org an of
the English tory Catholics in miscon-
STRUNG the papal rescript for the pur-
pose of irritating the Irish, extremely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
IN RAILWAY CIRCLES.

The statement is made that the Atchi-
son has taken advantage of the dull
season to put its road bed and rolling
stock in fine condition, SO that tn fullest
benefits may be obtained from the brisk
summer and fall business as it comes
along.
Gen. Supt. Mellen, of the Boston and
Lowell system, has resigned, to accept
the position of purchasing agent of the
Union Pacific, with headquarters at
Omaha. Mr.. Mellen is one of the bright
est ind ablest railroad men in New
England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
CONGRESSIONAL
TUESDAY, May %.
Yours very sincerely,
JAMES &. BLAINE.

Senate.-At noon to-day the senate
went into executive session with open
doors and proceeded with the considera
| ton of the fisheries treaty. Sen Frye
made lengthy argument against the
treaty. The senate at $3.50 passed the bill
to revive the grade of general of the
army ano comforting it on Lieut.. General
Sheridan. There were only seven votes
in the negative. Adjourned until Thurs
day.
House.-Immediately after the reading
of the Journal the house went into com
mittee of the whole on the legislative
executive and Judicial appropriation bill
The committee finally rose aud reported
the bill and the amendments to the house
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, demanded a
separate vote on the amendment increas-
ing the clerical force of the civil service
commission. A vote resulted SO to 81
and the point of no quorum was made.
The house adjourned until Thursday.
THURSDAY, May 81.
Sencte.-The senate to-day adopted the
conference report on the bill creating a
department of labor, and passed the bill.
The senate then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the senate bill to quiet the
title of the settlers on the Des Moiues
river lands, in Iowa. An argu-
ment in its favor was made by Mr.. Viii
son, of Iowa, and against it by Mr.. Ev-
arts, who favored his own bill. proposing
to indemnify the settlers on the lands in
question. After a somewhat extended
discussion the bill parsed; yeas %, hayes
IL.
House--Mr. O'Neill, of Missouri,
presented the second conference re-
port on his bill to create department
of labor, which was accepted and the bill
passed in substantially the same shape as
1t came from the senate. The house then
proceeded to the consideration of the
report of the committee of the whole on
the legislative appropriation bill, the
first amendment upon which division
was demanded, was that increasing the
clerical force of the civil service com
mission which was adopted. The COM
mittees were called for reports, and
then, On motion of Mr.. Mills and without
a negative voice, the house went into
committee of the whole for tbs considera-
ton of ths tariff bill.
FRIDAY, June 1.
Sennte-On receipt of the nomina-
ton of Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan to be
general, as provided in the bill ap-
proved to-day by the president, the SEN
ate went into executive session and con-
irmed the nomination. The senate then
proceeded to the consideration of the
Indian appropriation bill. After consio-
cradle discussion the bill was passed.
Hcuse.-Atter considerable discussion
the senate bill to revive the rank of gen
eral of the army for the benefit of Gener-
al Sher1dan was taken up and passed.
The house then went into committee of
the whole on the tariff bill. At tine even
ing session twelve private pension bills
we're passed.
SATURDAY, June 2.
HoIse.-The senate 1endments to the
experiment agricultural station bill we're
concurred in and the house then went in o
a committee of the whole on the agricul-
tural appropriation bill. General debate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
In the Streets of Venice.
Venice Letter,

Among the crowds which gather on st.
Marks piazza in the lovely spring after
moons are women quite as beautiful as
those which smile on you from the can
vas of the old painters. They are fond
of strange tints, odd shades of red, green
and blue; they wear, some of them, old
fashioned three-cornered shawls of fine
patrons and bold colors, presenting a
picturesque appearance. Many of the
children are remarkably pretty. They
look out with their large eyes from under
their tangled, curly locks like so many
cherubs fitted with half naked bodies.
They are thieves, too, and one has to be
watchful of them. That most of them
are beggars will be no news to your read
ers. IT you go in the evening TO eat an
ice or take cup of cuffee at Floridan's
in st. Marks square, these soft-voiced,
ragged little thieves come creeping up TO
you with their bright faces pointing TO
their red pc mouths TO tell you they are
hungry, Offering matches for sale or
asking you for the end of your cigar,
your coffee, your cake. But they must
be watched all the time, for they will steal
whatever they lay their hands on.
The demand for good butter more than
keeps pace with the country's growth.
There is a good prospect for the dairy
man of the future who furnishes the
quantity of goods the market demands
Mr.. Blaine is a daily visitor to the
American exchange in Paris, for the pur
pose of looking over the files of tbs daily
papers.
Russia has decided to construct three
more railroad lines toward the Austrian
frontier, for the purpose of the trans
portstion of troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

The Atlanta Constitution says thatthe
negroes of Georgia own more than 81,
100000 worth of property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

Every steamer to Alaska is crowded,
and state-roOms must be engaged two or
three trips in advance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

Mr.. Blaine has recovered from his cold
and is still staying at the Hotel Binda,
Paris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07
FRIDAY, June l.
SATuRpAY. June 2.

House.-The senate amendments to the
experiment agricultural station bill we're
concurred in and the house then went in o
a committee of the whole on the agricul-
tural appropriation bill. General debate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-07

New YORK, May 29.-The Tribune, of
to-day, publishes the following letter from
Mr.. Blaine:
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18

island in the Mediterranean. If the
Kaiser goes to Rome, as Seems likely,
Crisri wilt have won the prel1minaries
of his game, and the next step may he
the Pope's withdrawal from the Eternal
City.-Exchange.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18
Hastings.


| Special Correspondents OF The Irish Standard
| Miss Lizzie Brown is down I:on ST.
Paul.
Miss Fannie Sweeney has gone TO st.
Paul.
Miss Annie Todd is down from south
ST. Paul.
! Frank Dean returned Monday from
St. Paul
p. e. Murphy came hack f1ora Gts
Paul last week.
Mr.. John cNan1ars, OF St. Pau, ,was
in town Monday.
| r. j. Mullen, Of TNabasha, spent
Sunday in Hastings.
Miss Needham. of 81. Paul. liz on q
visit with her sister, Mrs. Owen AUS
Tin.
Miss Minnie and Josie Dea1 fge1l5 TO
St. Paul On Monday to Yiait their
brother.
| Mrs. Eliza Burns &nd daughter, Of
Minneapolis, are Oh a visit to the fan4-
ily OF Owen Austin.
Mrs. Patrick HaIton and SOD returned
to Chicago on Mouday affter ss pleasant,
visit with friends here.
Mrs. Patrick Dunne ana her sou,
Martin McClelland, OF 81, Eall, spent
Sunday with friends here.
Mrs. John Flynn returned to Cannon
Falls on "Wednesday after {. pleasant
visit with her daughter, Mrs. T, L.,
Collins.
Miss Nora McLauglin returned :rom
her visit to Minneapolis on Saturday
accompanied by her cousin, Rosa Con-
nelly of that city.
The lawn festival given hy the ladies
Of the Churc,, Of the Guardian Angel
was success financially, notwithstand~
ing t!ae chilly evening; $1481 were lle
net proceeds and all had good time.
! G.. g.