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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
Z THE STREET CAR STRIKE.
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Raise the Strike
No Trouble Followed

An Unsuccessful Attempt to Raise the Strike
No Trouble Followed
MINNEAPOLIS, A pril 12.-The street car
company made it's first formal attempt to
raise the strike at L O'Clock this after
noon. The move was made at the Fourth
avenue car barns. A special detail of
policemen was on hand to ride in the car
and see that order was kept. President
Lowry and Manager Frederick drove TO
the spot in carriage TO see the first
wheel move. The car proceeded on its
way, but had not gone twenty feet before
it was stopped by the men, the horses
unhitched and the car showed back in the
barn. The policemen on the car made
no attempts to arrest anyone.
Shortly before 4 O'Clock this afternoon
as the Fourth avenue car was on its way
back, it was surrounded by huge and
excited crowd. Finally some one set a
brake on the rear platform and stopped
it. At this iuncture a squad of mounted
police dashed out OF an alley from the
central police s6ation, and rushed at full
speed into the crowd. with clubs drawn.
Once in the center of the crowd they ar
rested three men and retreated. The
crowd were constantly increasing and
getting very violent. To make
matters worse, number of express
wagons, filled with strikers, drove in
front of cars and succeeded in making a
complete blockade. A driver of car
finally unlocked his horses and went off
amid the cheers of the crowd, leaving the
car standing on The track. A little later,
another car on Washington, while on
its way back, was blockeded by
two wood carts which were dropped
on the corner of Washington and Henne
pin. The driver became disguised, and,
unhitchlng his horses, drove off. The
situation was getting serious. A great
many stones had been thrown, and the
excitement ran at fever heat Three
mounted policemen charged upon the
crowd, throwing down several people and
ipjuring a mum Der. Several arrests were
made this time and one man numerically
dubbed bp six or seven policemen. An
attempt to move the cars was then
abandoned, and the crowd became less
demonstra.ive and gradually thinned out,
leaving two cars on the track. Thus
ended the day in which Lowry prophe5ied
he would have all the cars running on
every line before night.
ST. PAUL, April 12.-The street car
strike extended from Minneap polls to this
city this afternoon, when all the men ek-
cepG those on the cable lines went out.
The cause of the strike is The same as
that at Minneapolis. The men object to
reduction of twenty five per cent. In
their wages, which has been ordered.
Every thing is quiet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
THEDOING OF WOMEN.

There are twenty eight industrial schools
in this country which are attended large
~ by women. To some of these ins5itu
tiops women only are admitted.
The unt1ring zeal of the women of New
Orleans is making that city foremost in
the list of art centers. With all their
other enterprises these ladies have found
time to successfully boom project for
q museum of art to be erected there.
In a recent lecture on the advance OF
women, Mrs. Antoinette Blackwell called
attention to the fact that while 'forty
years ago, none but few women thought
of having any non-domestic work, now
5000, 900 women are classified in such
work." There are $4,000 accountants
clerks and saleswomen, 275 clergy men, ano
rs lawyers in this number.
"Ouida" does not believe in women's
clubs. Everything which tends to tax.
women out of their own homes is ipjar
ious to the world at large" she says
"Club life will do this more and more
and will substitute the hard glare of con
tinual publicity, fos that subdued light OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
SHE WAS FROM BOSTON.
How Blooming Rosebud'of Girl Perfectly
Paralyzed Professor.

How Blooming RosebudsOf Girl Perfectly
Paralyzed Professor.
The dry as to marrow, the leathery as
10 heart, but verdant as to brain, the pro-
fessor found himself in the ball room,
and, like the fly in amber, wondering
how the deuce he got there.
In bower corner sat the rosebudiest
of rosebuds in garden of exquisiteiy
epgowned girls.
81 rnake it rule of three, professor"
says the rosebud. 81 dance three dances
OILY of a night, one in every hour. The
first square dance tc bring my volun-
tary muscles into perfect action, and the
third waltz for absolute enjoyment"
"Bless my soulm exclaims the profess
sor.
'I employ the interim by following
some train of thought. Tonight 1 am
seeking types. / want to find my Cleo
patra, my Aspasia and my Phyrne."
"Bless my SOUL" exclaims the pro-
fessor.
did Cleopatra spend the winter of
40 B. G. with Anthony in Alexandria, or
was it All Did she bare her bosom or
only her arm to the asps"
"Bless my SOUL" exclaims the profes :
sor.
"Was Aspasia fast or only fiirt? Was
Socrates her lover? Was the divorce of
Pericles as perfect as a Chicago divorce !?
Why does Aristophanes ascribe the
Samian and Peloponnesjan wars to her
simply because she lost her 'ady's maid !?
Do you think Piutarch's defense excul-
pates her? Was her second husband,
Lysicles, pork packer or merely cattle
deaieF?"
'Bless my soul!'' excIaims the profess
or.
"Was Phyrne's mother a laundress, and
is it true that she got her living at one
time by gathering capers? We're those
capers for sauce or boiled legs of NUT
ton? Was her offer to rebuild the walls
of Fhebes if her name were inscribed
on the bona fide? Did she profane
the Elusiniap mysteries, or was it a put
mp job TO bring her to Hellasta, in order
TO let the council see her beautifully an
atomy? l incline to this, for Apollo
painted her as the Venus Anadyomone,
and Praxltles sculped her as the Cuodian
Venus. Was Apollo her lover, as we'll,
Praxiteles?"
"Bless my SOUL" exclaims the profess
or.
You see, professor I am from Bos-
ton"
"Ahew and the venerable professor
bounded like one of his crack pupils in the
direction of the refreshment room.-Once
Week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
THE OWNING ROD.
1t was Used With Success in the Vicinity o
RipOn.
Ripon Commonwealth.


For many years it has been claimed that
minerals and water could be located by
means of "divining rod" in the hands
| of certain ones. Some believe this i'm
plicity, others scott at it. After wit
Dessing the trials made recently, our re.
porter admits himself mystified and
not at all inclined to deride the PROPOSE
ton. short time ago Mr.. II. W. Will
colt went out with a hazel branch and
crossing the Russell farm south of East
Fond du Lac street, located spot where
he stated water could be found in abund
anoe. The water works company set
mer to digging and when they reached g
depth of about eight feet a vein of water
was reached that filled depth of several
feet. Hearing OF this the reporter asked
Mr.. Wilcott to give an exhibition of his
powers, which he kindly consented TO do,
and the next day trip was made. East
of the ST. Paul coal sheds, where crossing
the field the rod gave evidence of the
presence of water by twisting toward the
grousd, dispute the efforts to keep it in
a perpendicular position. By this means
an underground channel or vein was
traced from the pond back to the roSd
some thirty rods, where experiments
ceased for that place. It was singular
sight to one who had never witnessed the
trial made and could not fail TO awaken
strange thoughts and coniectures in the
mind OF the beholier. Some one will ar
once raise the cry of fraud. Let him
scoff who willard then let him witness
| it for himself. A close watch was kept
to detect anything of deception, but the
rod was seen to obey an unseen, un-
known power. ben ding dispute all efforts
to keep it in an upright position, go
ing lower than its own weight would
have carried 1t, and wrinkling the bark
on it by the force with which it was drawn
downward. Mr.. Wilcott, when living in
Rosedale. located many wells by this
means, aud located the almost exhaust
less well on the Ripon fair grounds BY
| the diYininp rod
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
6ESold BY Druggists. 75c

Prof. David Swing. our eminent theologian and
pulpit orator tells pretty good story himself.
Some time ago cousin "a gentleman consider
ably older than the clergyman came to visit
Cousin David, and he remained at the Swing
mansion week. He was guileless old farmer
and found numerous simple, Arcadian ways of
amusing himself. When he came TO take his de-
parture he shook hands with his host and sail;
We'll Cousin David, I've had mighty pleasant
time and I'm much obliged to you for it. I'm
powerful glad to see that you're doin' so well-by
the way, David, he added, inquiringly. you re
q lawyer, ANT YER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
s100. REWARD. s1no.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh- Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to the med
zeal fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers, that they OF
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case that il
fails to cure Send for list of testimonials Ad-
dress
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

present issue of bronze pennies, 25,000.-
600 of nickel 8 cent pieces, and about
zoe, 1000, 900 Of Lickel 5ce1t pieces. The
total value of these outstanding minor
coins is put in round numbers at $50, 600,
600. ELIJAH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
Consumption Surel- Cured.

To the Editors:-
Please inform your readers that have posi-
tive remedy for the above named disease. By Il
timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. / shall be glad TO send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your read
ers who have consumption if they will send ms
their Express and P O. address.
Respectfully.
T. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c., 1S1 Pearl St., New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
A TERRIFIC STORM.
1t Causes Much Dana ge in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Maryland

and Maryland.
PITTsBUBa, April IA heavy thunder,
wind and hail storm visited portions of
western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and
Maryland today, doing considerable dam
age. At Elk Garden, Nd, fash of
Zig htning Instantly killed John Wetz I'll, a
| farmer, and two horses. At Franklin,
| Pa, q large iron tank, containing three
thousand barrels of naptha, WAS struck
and destroyed. At Masontown, Penn,
the roof of the new public school build
| ing was lifted off, plate glass windows
broken and store fronts blown IN. The
storm was accom- panied by hail At
Stubensville, Ohio, hail stones as Iarg e
as eggs fell. breaking many windows. In
this city there was heavy thunder storm
and large hail stones fell but there was
no serious damage.
WHEELING. W. Va, april 12.-At ST.
Ciairsville, Ohio, the roof OF MurdaUgh's
mill was tossed fifty yards into e vacant
lot, and several large plate glass windows
in the court house were broken. A.
Powhatan, Ohio, the storm struck Harm
brooks three story brick building
and the roof blown off. It landed On
G ,ffen, Bean d Co.'s drug store, frame
building, almost crushing it by its weight,
and damaged the contents considerably.
Mr.. Coleman, who was IN the third
story of Thornbrook's building, was blown
out into the street and badly ldjured.
The roof of the Ohio River railroad depot
was blown off and the building caught
fire, but the flames were soon extipguished.
Many chimneys and windows were dam
aged.
WHEELING, April 12.-This evening
fierce thunder storm prevailed, and som
good sized hail stones fell. A barn be
longing to Chalies Adolph, across til
river, was struck and burned, with it
contents, including live stock.
His First Official Act.
CHICAGO, April 15.-The first official
act Of Dewitt G. Cregier, the newly elect
ed democratic mayer of Chicago. who
was installed tonight, was to submit 80
the common council for appointment as
city com ptroiier, the name OF VIM. j.
Onahan. Other nominations by him
we're VIM. j. Purdy, commissioners of
public works, and Jonas Hutchinson, cor
porasion counsel. Purdy held Office under
Ex-Mayor Harrison. Hutchinson is
chairman of the democratic central COM
mittee. The nominations were unani-
nlou~ly con6r ned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

London has recently been put under control of
a government somewhat resembling thosa Of
large cities in this country, and the first woman
alderman has just been elected. She is Mis-.
Cons, who for many years has been well known
for her work in the direction of securing the
erection of a better class of buildings for work
Inc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
DR.. Pierces Pellets cleanse and regulate tho liver,
stomach and bowels. One dose Sold by druggists
0klahoma's Border Swarming With Il
BLACK WITH BOOMERS.

0klahomas Border Swarming With Land
Seekers.
WICHITA, Kan, April 12.--Mej. Barker
arrived here last night from Oklahoma
and reports that the soldiers are not equal
TO the task of keeping the boomers
They slip into the country, and conceal
themselves so effectusily in the woods
that the scouts cannot find them. Every
station on the Santa Fe road is guarded
and only those having permits are 81
lowed to get off the trains. The border
is black with boomers awaiting the open
ing of the country. Many of them are in
very destitute circumstances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

Women in the west end of London go about
armed with small squirt guns filed with dirty
water. with which they slyly soil the coats or
dresses of persons whom they pass. Then they
meet the persons and with elaborate bows, beg
pardon for calling attention to the fact that the
dress coat is splashed, and offer to wipe it off
with clean white apron. Nine times out Of ten
the trick brings generous tip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

Isaac Davis, the Lege George rattle
snake hunter, has killed 1000 snakes
within the last four years. He is said to
be the only professional rattlesnake hun
ter in the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
ThatTiredF Feeling

Is experienced by nearly every one this season,
and It should be driven OF, or in the weak coRdi-
ton of the body serious diaesse may gain foet-
hold. Hoods sarsspsrais is jdst what is needed.
1t purihes vitalizes and enr ckes the bloed makes
the head clear creates appetite, evercomes that
tired feeling, tones the nerves and fmparts new
vigor to the whole body.
II you have decided to tske Hoods ssrsaparilla
do not be induced to buy any other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
Catarrh Cured.

A clergyman, after years of suffering from
that loathsome disease catarrh, and vainly trying
every known remedy, at last found a recipe which
completely cured and saved him from death
Any sufferer from this dreadful disease sending
self-addressed stamped envelope to Prof J. A
LAWRENCE, IS Warren St., New York City will re-
Give the recipe free of charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

In Leslie, Fifeshire the people have an annual
masquerade in honor Of the birthday of Burns
This year twenty four plowmen farmers and
merchants paraded the streets dressed in the cos
TUNES representing many characters from
Burns works The Old Nick, Burns himself.
Tam O'Shanter, Bonnie Jean and Souter Johnnie
were among the characters represented
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

The Winter after the great fire
I'm Chicago contracted Bronchial
affections, and since then nave
beer Obliged 10 spend nearly every
Winter Souftla last November was
adviS ed to try 8cott's n1uiaion of
Cod Liver Cilwith Aypophosphites
and TO my surprise was relieved at
once, and by continuing its use
three months was entirely cured,
gained flesh and strength and
was able TO stand even the Big
zard and attend to business every
day. c. T. CHURCHILL.
Sold bH al OrtLllists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

For Bronchial, Asthmatic and PuImo-
nary Complaints, 'BroUli's Bronchial TrocL-
es'' have remarkable curative properties. Sold
onIy in bores.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

have used MAGEE's EMULSION with gratifying
results. and shall continue TO it in nv practice
F. ;. Wilcox, NJ. D., Sanitarian Hospital Brock
-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Farmers should be busting around in
order to have everything in good order
for an early stare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
90 A MONTH can be made
S. NJ. SLOGGY POYNETTE, WIS.

Breeder of No. CHESTER WHITE SWINE,
stock sale of both sexes from registered simat
OF tie most noted strains. Correspondence fnyited
book your orders now every pig warranted breeder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

knEH1c are coming money with our book.
ACIt y Write for circulars. Dfstsnce hind
rance. Empyreal tub. House. 81. Paul, MINI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18

central exchange house has just been estab-
ished in st. Petersburg for Asiatic wares 1t has
a capital of 5000, 900 rubles. and among its pro
motors are the leading merchants in Turkestan.
Khiga. Bokhara, Afghanistan, Persia, India and
Tr,r-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-18
The Handsomest LADY in Town

Remarked to friend the other day that she
knew Kenp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
vas q superior remedy. as it stopped her cough
instantly when other cough remedies had no effect
whatever So to prove this and convince you of
its merit, any druggist will give you a Sample
PorfIa free LARGE size soc ana &
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-28

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eeilaneous planaer II ; IAssr hanAker-
cAlAs
boz ysn managed =. sid !,
viii aefTsr SSssiky I9u mnst hare
psaved bizarre, Had you d system 81
szfEnsk Tsquixs sYstems gentlemen. I.
SD to rarsun, omYlacentig. 80 30 rubbed
BIS hands. II aEn "a czsevvanE person ana
1 wateksd tue game very soon saw that
IL She kirk 81 sfe ngpney was ssaked upon
tie red tie black son. and vice versa
ans afraid tbs prUprseso1A ehesfed. Per-
haps ] was wrong In taking advantages 81
their mIekelness, bat IS wRs very ssmYIe e. :
aBFaxo. parsoB ! exclaimed with en-
sknslas1n. 70 y0n belongs the credit Of
4 great discovery. / shall never f0FgBt
your lssgfnIons system 70 my dying day.
= fEe vii e@Il Is tia coup &c Ecez. s&sd
Captain Hare zlth iaugh
~0n nay srSivai il I.ondon. gentlemen. /
sEsnll rlAes the III -goEtRu dross ~ the credit
ef my Aoeisty s3id Rev. Archibald
EFown
Ent that money was never destined 70
feach tie cufEers 81 The society it never
Ieft Saez, aEsd Ii i ii Eaez Still
4 l0nx azd aifnoAt hnnsnn hand was sud
denly stretched fcrsh. and Grimes. with
ssnrie spring. disappeared into The Tig-
gfne 18th The paFzous IghfIy-gotEen gains.
In vain We called nron tbs animal be ran
aEong the yard With bis bootY and calmly
Dropped II into the sea, where Il dssap-
reared with q splash. We we're lying.
alas, IN thirty fathonas Of water with muddy
bottom.
Rev. Archibald Brown swore IS 20 Sc
cfecy. SIC promissd never to betray him
during his lifetime. Alas poor fellow, be
has been recently deyoured BY the Carl.
bees. Id must have been tough rnasseI:
and noss tell the story for the first time
for xiat il Is worth.
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VIII ran daily con menelng AGgu&s q. oveF TIRE
Ofeavn kAsImaF i NNFfgattoE Com rang. oregon
kkur1 Line Assc Uns0n Pacific railway, petNesR
Faftia1d and sna Missouri RIVER The cuisine
and seF*4fA are ssnexnaie8.