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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Living on Meal and Water.

'Dr. T. R. Allinson," says the Lon
don Hospital, has been trying the ex-
pertinent of living on meal and water
for IA month. His daily allowance is
one pound of whole meal. made into a
cake with distilled water, and one
quart of water. His account of his
condition after week is cheering. In
the first few days he felt hungry, but
about the fourth day this disappeared,
and he had no longer any craving for
other food. His brain was clear. his
lung capacity had increased five inches,
and botn his sight and his hearing had
improved. He had lost seven pounds
weight, but seems to regard this as
rather an advantage. Altogether he
feels thoroughly satisfied with his ex-
pertinent. 1t is very economical one,
the wheat for seven days having cost
only eight pence This. he says. is
living on almost penny day and en-.
joying it. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27

you ever heard of slid outen' that hole
an jumped at me. He would o. got
me, shore, but one O. the dogs grabbed
his tail an gin it fiirt." just then
another snake. s'bigger than the udder, :"
crawled out and made leap for POM
pey, who fetched him a swipe with
the torch" and then grabbed his gun.
By this time the first snake was rat
Ting and striking, and, with one
hand holding the torch and the other
the gun, the old negro blazed "away,"
but missed. Steadying himself he took
better aim and fired the second time.
and with better results, for the rep
tiles head was torn completely off. At
this moment the other snake struck
Pompeys foot, burying its fargs in the
toe of his shoe. but luckily so near the
end that no damage was done. Again
the pine torch came down. and this
time on the snakes head. That ended
it, and as the old Negroes companions
came rushing to the scene they found
him carefully examining his foot, hardly
able to understand that he had escaped
unhurt. If what the darkies say is
true, and Uncle Pompey is one of the
wealthiest and most reliable colored
farmers in the country, the two snakes
killed were the largest and oldest of
any of their kind ever found. They
say one had forty and the other thirty
six rattles. AS a snake is three years
old before rattle appears, and as one
is then added for each year, one was
43 and the other SO years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
MIR. Child'S Boots.

That philanthropists are not always
caught in the nets spread for them was
illustrated by little interview in Mr.. G.
w. Child's office at the Ledger yesterday.
A bootblack in quest of capital to start
stand secured admission to the Led
gers proprietor and begged him to
lend the required money on the GROUND
that he had BACKED Mr.. Childs' boots
every day for ten years.
Have you?" said Mr.. Childs. Queer
I don't recognize you"
Yes, sir, [ have-every day for the
last ten years.
"Well, now, its really very peculiar, F."
went on Mr.. Childs, ''most peculiar.
For do you know I've worn nothing
but patent feathers for fifteen years?
Guess you've made a mistake, my
man"
And the man departed with an in
creased respect for millionaires' brains.
Phi 0deLDiSin Inquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Miss AstOr's Pearl Slippers.

Mrs. August Belmont has the finest
collection of sapphires in this country,
though Mrs. William B. Aston is cred
tied with possessing the finest single
one, says the PtiLadeLplsia Tunes.
When one of the younger Astors was
married dainty present was given
her by her uncle. 1t was her wedding
slippers; they were of white satin elab-
orately seeded with pearls, put in a
white satin box, on the inside of which
in pale colors were ''lady slippers"
and on the outside china asters. The
sentiment was really very pretty, and
the work was most artisticallv done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Book Embroidery.

"Book embroidery" says an eastern
writer, sis fad which may attain the
dimensions of mania. There were
days when it had the dignity of an art
and missals of the seventeenth century,
volumes once belonging to queens and
monasteries and preserved in the col
lection of connoisseurs or unearthed by
the antiquarian, form the models on
which the new embroidery of books is
based. A young girl who admires
Whittier is embroidering cover for
copy of his poems which she hopes
may be accepted by The Quaker singer
in his boar but kindly age. A thick
piled green velvet is the material and
the designs monogram of the poets
initials in gold and silvert breads, with
a conventional border. An amateur
photographer has filled a portfolio with
fine large prints of Hudson river and
Catskill scenery. His pretty sister,
who figures as human interest in
many of the pictures, has designed for
the volume which is to contain them
cover of soft drab velvet, against which
BACKGROUND she has embroidered the
old bridge in Sleepy Hollow with the
headless horseman hard on the heels
of Icabod Crane, a fitting reminder of
the legend of the western Rhine. A
dainty prayer-book belonging to a de-
votional little maid is cased in black
velvet, adorned with lily sprays. Book
embroidery is not difficult art if
the artist adopts conventionalized de-
signs for small covers, and subjects
which can be treated in mass without
fine detail for all work. 1t is not
worth undertaking except for volumes
of permanent value. but as applied to
weIl-chosen books it is likely to prove
a profitable field for the needle-women
who enter the market while it is a
nOyeltyr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Proper Capers for Men.

1t is likely that tan-colored gloves
will continue to be accepted for some
time. Tans run into so many shades
that they afford a good variety from
which to make a selection.
Beautiful effects are obtained by re-
producing the bright postage stamps
of the various countries and combining
them for decorative purposes on ash
trays, cigar cases, card cases, etc.
Double breasted vests with extra
large lapels, and buttoned medium
high, have been taken up by the pa
irons of a well-known Fifth avenue
tailor as welcome change from the
single breasted affairs so long in
vogue.
The use of the diamond solitaire as a
full dress stud is confined to the
Flower stratum"
The average man would be happier
if he had fewer pockets to assist him
in losing things.
Mustache combs of solid silver,
daintily lowered, are recent caprice
of the metal workers art.
What may be called a new fad is to
have ones autograph embroidered on
one SuSpeHuefS.
All the colors of the rainbow are
seen in the silk stripes thatrun through
negligee shirts intended for next sum-
mer.
Many of the new smoking Jackets
are altogether too elegant to be worn
for the purposes for which they are IN
tended.
Ozark rose" is a new ground color
in neckwear. 1t will make its appear
ance among the early offerings of next
spring.
The same material and patterns that
will be seen next spring in ladies'
blouses will also appear in mems tennis
and lounging shirts.
A cut-awav coat in fine vale cloth
with the vest of some fancy material,
is considered a dressy combination for
business wear.
The attempts to revive scarf rings
is failure. Puff scarfs of extreme
size in white ribbed silk are a de-
cided "go" for afternoon wedding
wear.
Ties of plain white pique which go
around the collar, and are folded into
bow by the wearer, are accepted by
high dressers as correct for full dress.
Wooden gloves in dark, solid colors
and fancy mixtures, have almost en-
tirely superseded white Ringwoods.
They are cheaper, keep cleaner and
are just as warm.
New paiamas ordered out by New
York importers are in zephyr Ca cob
web sort of wooden goods), spun silk,
and new flannel which is almost as
delicate as silk.
One and two strands of Substituting
are seen on the lavender gloves shown
by high-class furnishers, whose GUS
toners favor less width than is seen
in the embroidery commonly used.
A shirt seen at recent fancy dress
ball had dead black bosom, and the
collar and cuffs and tie were also black.
1t was worn in conjunction with
trousers, vest and coat in plain white
silk.
An observer of fashions whims pre-
diets an early revival of the old-time
ruffied shirt bosom. AS a prophet he
is. we are bound to say, a failure
Mems Outtftter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27

in church near by. The little girl
soon had a reputation throughout that
and neighboring counties. After sew
eral months in the country she preach
ed here. and her success was greater
than it was in the rural districts. I'm
der her ministry several persons joined
the Church. Many allege that her
sermons cannot be surpassed by any
grown man or woman. Mary is rather
small for her years, has sharp features,
black eyes and hair and is very intelli-
gent. She will continue her services
here for several weeks and then she
will go TO the larger Kentucky towns.
= PiIfsb7Iy0 Disr0fcb
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
She Kept the Ring.

s'You told me, darling" he said, ga
week before Christmas that you want
ed time to think it over, and that i'm
mediately after the holidays | should
learn my fate"
Il know 1 did, Mr.. Sampson" and
the diamond ring which he had given
her flashed merrily on her finger, '.and
l have considered the matter night and
day. regret to say that can not be
your wife, but | will always respect
and admire you as a friend. "-NeW
York Sun.
There are 1909 places licensed to
sell liquid refreshments in New York
City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Kentucky's Girl Preacher.

Mary Semons, ten years of age, has
delivered four sermons in Falmouth.
KY, and is becoming quite popular as
a preacher. She has a good voice and
splendid delivery tor one so young.
Mary is the daughter of fairly we'll
to-do farmer, who lives about four
miles from that place. From infancy
she displayed unusual brightness.
About eight months ago she joined
the Baptist church there and said that
the Lord had called upon her to
preach. She first addressed a small
congregation at her fathers house, and
succeeded SO well that she spoke next
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
The Conquerer Conquered.

In southern archipelagoes he'd fought the
bloody cannibal;
He'd skinned and tanned the crocodile and
found him very tenable,
Not word of fear he'd uttered, not WORD
and not syllable
When he killed the Bengal tiger and found
him very killable.
He claimed his strength was very great for
bears and lions suitable,
He used to boot the grizzly bear and found
him very boOtable,
He claimed in killing monstrous snakes that
he was very capable,
No boa constructor could escape, for he was
unacceptable.
In fighting hippopotami he said he was irwin
chile,
No jaguar could make him vince, because he
wasn't winceable,
He made the ramping elephant no longer re-
cognizable,
And pulverized the roaring bull, and found
him pulverizable.
Just then his wife came in and said, "I'n
think it quite commendable
If you'd come and tend the baby, and you'll
find him very tendable."
The way she shook him by the ear will make
this poem readable,
She pulled him out and led him home, and
found him very leadable.
Yankee Blade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Exorcism Eggstraordinary.

Earle Green (from town.: What
ever is the matter with that hemp"
Harvey Strapple (his country cousin):
"She has just laid an egg" Early
Green: Only an egg? You'd think
from the row she makes that she'd laid
a ghost. '-BrookIy11 Eagle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27
Easily Explained.

Old lady (to grocer's boy): "What
makes the price on them potatoes so
stiff, my boy?" Grocer's boy: Its be-
cause there's So much starch in 'em,
mum. Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27

The remedy against sore throat OF
wearing a few threads of Berlin wool
around the throat is said to act by
keeping up belt of skin action and SO
acting as a counter-irritant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27

The pictures most frequently seen in
the papers just now are Cabinet signs.
Boston Transcript.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
GUILTY OF HOMICIDE.
"A Rancher Gets the Drop on His
URlV NetQ IN hOr

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, CAL, August 49,
W. s. Humphreys, an old and respected
citizen, living on his ranch, a few miles
north OF East Csyucos, came in late last
night and delivered himself to Sheriff
Mcleod, stating that he had killed
one James Bushton, neigh
Dor, with q shotgun. The difficulty
was on account of a road passing
through Humphreys place. Humphreys
states that he refused Bushton
passage. Bushton insisted, and turned
back to the wagon, threatening to get
his gun, when Humphreys fired, the
shot taking effect in Bushton's head
killing him instantly. An inquest was
held today. Bushton's brother is now
in Jail under conviction OF the murder of
one Capis year or more ago. Bushton
himself was recently out of States
prison, where he served a committed
sentence of twenty years for murder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Rattle of North Point.

BALTIMosE, August 12,-Great prepara-
tions are being made for the celebration
of the anniversary of the battle Of North
Point, September oh next. 1t will last
three days, and include military, trade
and allegorical professions, and sham
naval battle, for which the Secretary Of
the Navy has detailed eight war vessels.
United States troops are also detailed to
participate. President Harrison and
Cabinet will be present.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
PUGS IN COURT.
Grand Jury Sitting ON the Sullivan
Kilrain Fighters.

PURvIs, Miss, August 12.-Judge Ter
rill opened special term of the Circuit
Court this morning. Sullivan, Referee
Fitzpatrick, Bud Renaud, Captain Tom
-Jsmison, Charles Rich, Superintendent
E. L. Tyler, of the Queen and Crescent
road, Harry Smith and Gibberts, the
last two Rich's employees, were present
in court ready for trial. Superintendent
Richard Carroll, of the Queen and Cres-
cent, and Pat Duffy were absent. The
Grand Jury were charged by Judge Ter
rill on the law of prize-fghting and as
sault and battery. The Grand Jurors
then retired for consultation. 1t is hardly
probable that they will be ready to sub
init report today.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
RESTORED TO HER HUSBAND.
The Abducted Wife of Ong WO
Found fn u Well.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, August 12.-Sue
Cool, the wife of Ong Wo, a wealthy
Chinaman of Los Angeles. abducted
from train July oath, was found yester-
day in an old we'll ten miles south OF
town. The we'll was covered with boards
and brush. One man WAS with her in
the we'll and one guarding the outside
She said she had been kept there since
her capture. She was overioyed at her
release. Her husband offered $400 re-
ward and the Supervisors 5000 for the
capture of each accemulice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
FESTIVE STATESMEN.
a
President Harrison and Party Eu-
joyiug Themselyes.

ELLSWORTH, Me-, August 12.-Presi
dent Harrison, the Blaines, Secretary
Tracy and number of other prominent
people are guests of Senator Hale, with
wiaom they will dine today and stop
over night. A ride over the country will
constitute the principal feature OF the
days enjoyment.
The President will be in Bar Harbor
tomorrow in time for luncheon, and will
leave Wednesday morning for Bath, Me-,
and Manchester, N. H., Thursday morn
ing. He will visit Concord, and after a
reception by the Governor and Legis
Iature will begin his return trip to Wash
ington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
tSundays

only.
Trains leaving Los Angeles at 500 A. M. and
$3.50 A. M, and arriving at 700 P. NJ, connect
at san Aernardiuo for all points south TO Ocean
sida. Trains leaving Los Angeles at II lao AN.
and arriving at 8 80 P. NJ. connect at East RiY-
erside for all points south to Oeeanside.
Depot at foot of First street.
D. McCOOL, General Manager.
8. B. HYNES, Gen. Pass Agent
WILLIAMSON DUNN. General Agent.
City Ticket 0fiiee, No. 30 North Spring Brreet.
CHAS. T. PARSONS, Ticket Agent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Burke AIias Williams.

CHICAGO, August 12.-Burke, the Gro
min suspect, was Unidentified by Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlson, owners of the cottage in
which DR.. Cronin was murdered, as the
man who rented it from them, giving the
name of Frank Williams.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
The Hungarian Rioters.

GREENsBURa, Pa.,. August 13.-No
demonstration was attempted by the
Huns at Hecla today. A fight occurred
between Huns at Mammoth this
afternoon and one OF them received
probably fatal injuries.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
DOTS AND DASHES.
Telegraphic Reports From
Many Places.
LYNCHING AFFAIR IN VIRGINIA.
Supposed Perpetrators of an Awful
Crime suspended Heads
Downward.
Associated Press D spatches to the HERALD

CATLETTsBURG, KY, August PA
widow named Gillis and her two daugh-
ters, nearly grown. living in Mcdowell
county, Virginia, were found dead by
neighbors last Friday. They had been
criminally assaulted and murdered. The
Hollis brothers were suspected, and q
vigilance committee was organized to
punish them. The captain of boat
that arrived down the Big Sandy from
Pikeville this morning reports that the
Hollis brothers were captured by the
committee and hanged up by the heels
10 the limb of tree and then shot to
death.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Generous Citizens.

ST. HELENA, Cal, August 12.-The
citizens have raised by cash subscrip-
tions 80 600, and presented it to Duck
worth & Ginnig, whose machine shops
were recently destroyed by fire. The
firm will rebuild.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
The AlbatrOss Disabled.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE Fish
Commission received telegram this
morning from the commander of the
Albatross saying the steamer had broken
a piston-rod and put into Port Townsend,
W. T., for repairs. The damage will
delay the vessel ten days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Murderer wrightin jail.

FRANKFORT, Mich. August 12.-The
steamer Dewer returned from Otter
Greek yesterday with G. 7. Wright, who
killed Officers Marshall and Thurber
Saturday night. He was subsequently
taken to Manistee Jail for safe keeping.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

through the head. He was q native of
Huntsville, Ala. He was a surgeon in
the Confederate army, and remained
here after the war. He leaves a
daughter Is years old.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

Local and through tickets sold, baggage
checked. Pullman sleeping car reservations
plication to G. 2. SMURE, Asst. G. Pas. Agt, No
202 North Main street, CHARLES sEYLER,
Agent at Depot.
| Sundays excepted tSundays only.
A N. TOWNE, General Manager
T. Il. GOODMAN,
Gen1 Passenger and Ticket Agt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Barn burned.

SACRAMENTO, August 12.-The barn Of
William Curtis, near this city was burned
last night, with 200 tons of hay. 1t was
the work of an incendiary. Loss, 81, 900 !;
insurance, $500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
The Atchison,s Earnings.

BosToN, August 12.-The gross earn
ings OF the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
tor July were 81, ,S7S, 1899, decrease from
the same month last year of $40, ,739.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Suffering from Sore Eyes.

WINDSOR, VT. August II. - Senator
VIM. M Evsrts is here, suffering from a
severe affection of the eyes. He is pre-
pairing to go to Europe to consult leading
specialists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
An Editor In Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, August 12.-Dr. w II.
Bradley, manager of the Weekly Press,
has been held in $4,000 bail for further
hearing on the charge of embezzlement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Hotel nesIrOYed.

PALERMO, Cal, August l2,-The Pa
lermo Villa hotel has entirely destroyed
y fire last night. Loss, 1000; partly
insured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
NOTICE.

THE LOS ANGELES CITY WATER 90.
Will strictly enforce the following rule: The
hours for sprinkling are between @ and
O'Clock A. M. and and O'Clock p. n. For q
violation OF the above regulation the water
will be shut or and fne of two dollars wlD
again.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Commftted suicide,

WINCHESTER, Va, August 12.-Dr. j.
mitted suicidel by shooting himself
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

sssANTA FEE ROUTE,
On and after SUNDAY, JULY 31ST
1889, trains will leave and arrive at First
Street Depot ss follows:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

SwIFT's SPECIFIC cured me of malignant Blood
Poison after had beea treated in vain with old
,ocalled remedies Of Mercury and Potash S. S. s.
not only cured the Blood Poison, but relieved the
minerals. GEO. BOVELL,s4 Sd Avenue, n. Y.
Scrofula developed on my daughter-swelling and
mmps on her neck. We gave her SwIFT's SPECIFIC,
and the result was wonderful and the cure prompt.
S. A. DEARMOND, Cleveland, Tenn.
EwIrT's SPECIFIC is entirely a vegetable remedy,
and Is tie ely medicine which permanently cures
Scrofula, p,ood Iumors, Cancer and Contagious
Blood Poison. Send for books on Blood and Skin
Diseases mailed free.
4uE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Santa Catalina Island.

Commencing July 7th, the Wilmington Trans
portation Company's Steamship "HERMOSA"
will make regular trips to AVALON, CATALINA
ISLAND.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
California Central HaiiWay,

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