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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
Results of Tagging.

There is a queer complaint among
the boys at Eton, in England, that
owing to the system OF tagging" all
the lower boys and fifth form" boys
are made TO play cricket fourteen times
a week in summer and football five
times a week in the short days of win
ter. Imagine an American school boy
complaining that he did not have time
to read because he was Obliged to play
games cut-of-doors,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
Forest Fires in California in 1884.

The loss to California by forest fires
is estimated at $50, 600, 900 in the value
of the timber destroyed, while the de-
foresting of the mountains works great
harm to the agricultural interests. The
responsibility for these terrible con-
flagrations is placed upon the sheep
herders. The states official foresters
SO report and the mountaineers who
live in the high forests affirm it. The
herders drive their sheep upon land
that does not belong to them. Iney
eat feed that is not paid for and re-
quite the service by burning down the
forests through which they pass and in
which they pasture their stock. The
press of tie state is naturally making
a loud demand that this wanton de-
struction OF property shall be stopped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
Gone West.

1t was on the island of Grand Manan,
down on the bay of Funday, last sum-
mer that a comment was made on the
scarcity in the community OF young
people of both sexes, How is it" we
asked, chat we see so few young men
and women here?" WELL" the cap
tain replied, "a great many have mar
ried and gone west" 'West!" we said;
ito what part of the west?" "Well,"
said the captain, mostly to Boston"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12

less son was driven from MS Iatner 5
house, and the parents refused to re-
eeive him. But the boy was too much
for the doctor. Whenever one of his
patients died the son attended the fun
eral, and consoled the mourners by
suggesting that the defunct ought to
have lived to be 100, and then he add
ed, ''B It You know my father attended
him." The doctor capitulated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
1t Will Stay There.

1t is estimated that the amount Of
gold and silver coin on the bottom of
the Atlantic ocean is about $50, 900, 900,
and it is further estimated that most of
it will stay right where it is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
ply. and it came thus:

ply, and it came thus:
We'll. marin. replied Johnny, 81
dunno what she would do, unless she
pawred dads Sunday coat"
Tie subject was instantly dropped.
and the teacher has lost all faith in that
style of Illustration
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
An Equine Climber.

Ahorse weighing 1, 100 pounds, owned
by man in Dover, n. H, got hungry
in the night. left his stall, and climbed
long, steep, and narrow pair of stairs
into the hay-loft, where he was found
the next morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
A Good Yielder.

The Granite Mountain mine in Mon
tana has yielded 100000 worth o.
silver since 1884
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12

Mrss Briske-'J Johnny, did the doc
tor call while l was out?" Little john
ny stopping his play)-"Yes'm. He
felt my pulse an looked at my tongue.
and shook his head and said it was
serious case, and he left this prescrip-
ton and said he'd call again before
night" Mrs. Briske-'. Gracious mel
1t wasn't you / sent him to see; it was
the baby. ~. 7. Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
A Doctors Son.

They tell story in Paris of doc
tors son, who, next to a clergyman's
son, is about the most troublesome
sallow that ca q be found. This worth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12
Cost of Prisons.

1t is estimated that the expense OF
maintaining the prisons of the United
States amounts to $75, 100000 a year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-12

Judkins has purchased donkey for
his children. He calls it '.Maxwelton. -
because its brays are bonnie.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

Is but the stepping -stone to those divine in.
situations, the family and the home, which
constitute the very foundation on which
our nation rests; and upon the health
and strength of the wife, and mother, de.
ponds the sunshine and enjoyment of the
home, and the prospe rity Of the family.
Thousands of wives, and thousands of SIM gle
ladies', drag out weary existence in conse-
total Of 6e @ %s n
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is positive
cure for the most complicated and obstinate
cases of leucorrhea, prolapsus, weak back
"female weakness" anteversion, retro
version, bearing-down sensations, chronic
con gestion, Inflammation, liberation, and
isfaction, or money refunded. All druggists
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

nests in the fetid marshes, and amid the loud
chirp of the tropical cricket as he called tt
his mate on the shore, poor Tom quietly
passed from this life into that other which
sooner or later awaits US all.
The first break of day the following
morning a boat left the side of the BARI
and pulled to that portion of the short
which presented more elevated appear
ance than the surrounding country, and, a.
the keel grated upon the sand, three mer
stepped upon the shelly beach, bearing be
tween them implements seldom seem in tht
hands of sailors.
Quietly and slowly they ascendeI the lit
tie knoll, and, when on its summit, stopped
and looked about them, with an appearance,
on each face of almost dismay
Here, in an area of not more than N
eighth of an acre, could be counted nearl,
hundred Of rude head-boards. in al
stages of decay, bearing inscriptions il
nearly every language-placed there t,
| mark the spot where was buried some un
| fortunate seaman who had met his death il
that far-distant land.
A spot was selected at the extreme end O.
the little clearing and close beside the larg,
trees by which it was encircled, and her,
the men with pick and shovel scooped GU
the last resting -place for their loved ship
mate.
Returning to the vessel, whose flag wa
now at half-mast, and which the three O.
four other vessels lying at anchor seeing
did likewise, themarine funeral procession
! was begun.
The captain of the bark in his gig will
four rowers led the sad cavalcade; close tt
the stern OF the gig came the bark's long
boat, and lying across the thwarts was al
object covered with the ensign O
the United States-the stars and stripes.
| This floating bier was propelled by 81,
| oars, while the two mates were seated il
the stern sheets.
! AS this last boat left the side of the bari
a boat from every other vessel in the har
Dor dropped simultaneously into the waite
and followed in their wake.
| Upon the shoulders of his Borrowing ship
mates the body was borne up the little EN-
| inence, and with the tenderness of brother
| gently laid in the rude grave.
Then the group of sturdy, sun-bronze,
seamen, standing with fixed and uncovere,
heads, listened respectfully to the beautiful
burial service of the Church of England a
| it was read in the deep and sonorous voic
Of the captain.
1 Then tenderly the remains were covere
with the loose earth, and poor Tom was lief
alone to sleep his eternal sleep in that dis
can't tropic isle beneath the mango leaves.
MARLToN DOWNING.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

"here is our uttle friend whom I have
spoken of so often, come in and see herr
20, 0 my!" and Babbette looked dis.
dressed as she rose quickly to 20.
"Stay, please!'' said the old man, plead
ngly. II do so want you and Max to be
friends, too"
At that moment the son came IN and, see.
Ing Babbette, came forward for an intro
duction. II am happy to meet you, Miss
Wilton.' he said in a clear, sweet tone that
thrilled her with its earnestness. "Father
has written me so often of you, and your
delightful visits which frightened the days,
other very lonely for him.
Babbette fidgeted with the fringes of
her shawl and wondered if college folks
noticed short dresses and scuffed shoes,
and what they thought of '.poor beggars
who couldn't appear well.''
But the rector's son didn't seem to notice
any DEFICIENCIES in dress or manner, and
talked of her favorite books and authors in
an easy, chatty way that made her feel at
ease in spite of her misgivlngs.
'Would you allow me to walk home with
you." asked Max as Babbette rose to go; cit
is quite dark:''
81 have run across here after nightfall
alone quite Often" answered she; ''but /
might fancy myself cowardly for once,'
and, smiling, she accepted the escort
sit seems to me that we were never
strangers. Miss Wilton, said Max as they
walked slowly along under the gloomy
cedars. Father has written me so much
about YOU that I was really anxious anc
glad to get home that I might make your
acquaintance personally"
1T isn't much to know me,'' rejoined
Babbetse, YEARLY. 81 am such cipher,
and such miserable, Ao-account cipher,
too.:'
Please don't say such sad things, y he
said in panied way; ''try to see the silver
lining fol. yourself, you find 1t for others.
Perhaps you are a little despondent to-
night. However, that will wear away. Let
us,be friends and cheer one another up 10
grand, good purposes in life.''
81 shall be glad" whispered Babbette,
clinging to his arm in the darkness.
Teen God has really sent me to you, y
he answered, revGrently, holding her band
amosueut in parting.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

i : ~ . II u p gs- :
''Haye You heard the news!'' asked Uncle
Wilton at dinner one day some weeks later.
No, papa" chorused his daughters
s.pray tell u.s.
WELL" said he, ''the rector's son has
folcn heir to a mint of money; by the death
OF arelatiye he becop.es sole heir to his
property, worth about million or so.',
20, my! and he is handsome and a col.
legate, too,'' slmpered Kate, who was fast
approaching the old maid line.
1--WE must invite him to our party down
the river, put in Clara. 9Th warrant he
handles the oars nicely, and, besides, a
millionaire at the Wiltons' rowing party
would be quite the thing; we shall be the
envy Of our set''
But Babbette didn't join in the converse
. ton; she grew very quiet. Could it be that
Max was really millionaire? Would he
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

RHEUMATIC SYRUP Co., Jackson, Mich.
GENTS: For years I have been afflicted
with inflammatory Rheumatism, the pain
and soreness at times being almost unbear-
of crutches. In addition to this my
stomach became badly diseased, and neu.
ralgia set in which threatened to end my
day. A travelling man stopping with me
gave quite history of Hlbbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup and the peculiaritles of its
combinations, which induced me to try it.
have taken six bottles, and no act in my
life affords me greater satisfaction than in
writing you that am a we'll man.
l believe it to be the best remedy ever
formulated.
A. J. BowLEY. Prop,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
" BEAR HAND" EXCLAIMED THE SECOND
MATE

strokes of, completely submerged in the
water, and when he arose he was perhaps
two-oars-lengths away
1t was then that a cry of horror burst
from the lips of his companions in the boat.
for there within six feet of the swimmer
was the dorsal fin of huge shark
"For Gods sake Tom! bear a handp' ex-
claimed the second mate, as with long
sweep of the oar he threw the boats head
toward the foolhardy sailor.
BUTT was too late! There was a whirl, a
splash, piercing shrek, and Tom, with
the relentless foe of mankind, disappeared
from sight!
The men in the boat stood aghast, petri-
fed with horror, gazing at the spot where
their shipmate had gone down. It was
plainly marked by air bubbles and a few
streaks of blood that came to the surface.
In moment the form of their unfort.
innate companion appeared, and eager hands
were stretched forth to save him.
But a single glance revealed to the hor
ror-stricken men that one of the poor sail
or's legs had been completely severed hall
way between the knee and the body.
AS quick as thought the young officer
seized small piece of line " hich fortunate
ly was in the stern sheets of the boat, and
tying it fast around the mangled limb, took
one of the oak tnole-pins and thrusting it
beneath the flashing twisted it so tightly
that the line almost sank into the flesh.
This rude tour,aiquet partially stanched
the crimson flood that had been gushing
over the boat and its occupants.
Give way, lively, my lads!'' exclaimed
Inc officer, land let's get aboard.'
Inc captain and chief mate who had been
Standing on the quarterback of the bark.
noticed that something was amiss with the
Doat's crew, and both. with the balance OF
tne men, We're at the rail eager to ascer-
'Atm Inc cause of the trouble.
Throw me a Incl" ordered the young
pncer as ne came near the vessel. ssPoor
Tom is almost dead!',
Making the end Of the rope which he re-
csiyed fast about the sufferers waist with
"towline," eager hands lifted their now
unconscious shipmate to the deck, wiaich
But SO short a time previously he had left
ihlt OF health, strength and manly vigor.
ut was q shark, cap'n!n stammered th
second mate. ''The boys went overheard
% avoid the mosquitoes when making the 1
inc fast, and Tom was just getting aboar. ]
Vlea he was caught"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
Sioux CITY ,,,rn P.lac. re.tiva i.

From September 23rd to October 5th
only one fare for round trip over .'The
Northwestern Line,'' G. ST. P. M. & O. Ry.
The Corn Palace of 1889 far exceeds in
beauty and size the two previous ones,
and with the low rates offered no one
should fail to visit Sioux City, and its
wonderful and original Palace. Among
the tens of thousands who saw it last year
not one person was disappointed, and the
pre- emit festival will be far more elaborate
and on !. more magnificent scale. Excur-
sion tickets will be on sale every day dur
ing the Festival from within 500 miles OF
Sioux City, and from North and East OF
ST. Paul will be sold on the 23rd and 3Oth
of September and October 1st.
For further particulars call on any
agent, or address T. w. TEAsDALE, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, St. Paul, MINI.
SMARTNEss is knowing how to 'scatct
on;" wisdom, how to let 20. ="
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

TWAS terrible sight. Here this little knot
ofhardy men gathered about their wounded
shipmate, and not one was in the slightest
degree familiar with the art of surgery.
Plainly something must be done, and the
very harsh, though sometimes effectual,
measure was resorted to of submerging the
stump Of the severed limb in boiling tar.
But poor Tom did not feel the extra pain
Of the cauterization, he remained uncon.
scious through it all.
A comfortable cot was prepared for him
upon the quarterback under an awning
quickly spread and the vessels crew went
about their labors in sad and solemn man.
ner. S,..s...-
The sufferer had lost too much of the vita
fluid, and could not recover. Slowly he
sank to rest, and as the sun kissed the west
ern horizon and the sea-fowl sought theiI
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
What the Dickens is the Matter?

What makes me so drowsy, yawn and
stretch 50, feel cold chllls running down my
back? Why does my head, usually clear,
feel so heavy and dulls These are Inquiries
not unlikely to suggest themselves to the
Individual who is not yet aware that he has
an in cipient attack of malaria. Nip the
disease in the bud with Hostetter' s
Stomach Bltters, a sovereign remedy also
for kidney complaint, debility, indigestion,
rheumatism and neuralgia.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
UNDER MANGO LEAVES.

BE bright sun was
just gliding the coral
tips of the reefs that
girded the little isl.
and of Key Francis,
off the northern coast
of Cuba. -.
The dim light ir
the tower tn ere
placed to warn the
mariner of danger
had long been ex
tinguished, and the
first flight of peli
cans had come down
from their roosts or
the mango trees anc
s1s~ ~,,:xl I.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
Malicious.

Mrs. Ycsangwife-I am so happy. NV
dear husband never goes out. He always
stays at hotne with me in the evenings.
Female friend Yes, have heard that he
never cared for pleasure of any kind
Texas Siftings.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
BABBETTE.
az

BE BIZ put a shawl over
her brown curls and
s lip ped out unob-
served into the shad-
owy night
One ould have
thought her a mere
child judging from
her slight figure and.
general appearances;
butto-night Babbette
was eighteen.
T h ey knew it in
the great house. but
what cared they for
tho birthday melting
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
Something to Remember.

III you were to stop upiall of the sewers
OF great city what would be the result?''
was the question asked recently by an en-
inent physician in his lecture before class
in medicine.
"Foul gases, chills, fever and death would
RESULT responded one.of the students.
"You are right" responded the doctor
therefore, look after your own body and
the bodies of your patients. Keep the
sewer traps OF the hody-the liver and
kidney wide open, especially during the
summer. Many a life has been saved ~ the
purchase,of three compound cathartic pills.
and the,use OF them''
There is q gold mine of health in that
simple proposition. Let the reader paste
this in his hat and chisel it deep il h..
memory.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

ANY article that has outlived "a gears of
competition and imitation, and sells more
each year, must have merit. Dobbins' Electric
Soap, made in 1865, is just that article. Ask
your grocer for it. He has it, or will get it..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

WOODWARD & COMPANY, the enterpris-
Ing Grain O. mmission men of Minneapolis
are loaniug large sunns of money on wheat
at per cent. 1t looks as though 1t would
pay to hold grain at present prices.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

ALL disorders caused by bilious state of
the system can be cured by using Carter's
Little Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or dis
comfort attending their use. Try them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
MATTERS OF HISTORY.

TRE accession Of Nebucbadnezzar date.
hack to 6O4 B. G..
ScASD1NAv1A was probably the earliest
hame'of the Cloths.
The Norman conquest of England wa.
effected A. D. 1886.
THEtterm Huguenots, applied to French
followers of Calvin, means persons asso
caated;by oath.
CARDINAL WoLsEY, who had risen from
the lowly station of butchers son to be
the high Chancellor of England under
Henry VIII, died in 1880.
The Carlovingian dynasty of French
Kings began with Pepin, the father Of
Charlemagne, who was crowned A. D. 753
| and ended with Louis the Sluggard, A. D.
987.
The name "Cradle Of Liberty" as applied
to Faneuil Hall, Boston, was used by James
Otis I'M his dedicatory speech, 1854, after the
bnldingthad been reconstructed, and sub.
sequent;associations raised this term to the
dignity of;a prophesy.
The first asylum for idiots in this coun.
try WAS established in a wing of the Per.
kins Institution, Boston, in 1S4S. New York
followed with similar asylum in 1857. The
HrSb asylum III Lne country was established
at Williamsburg, Va, in 17773; the second al
Somerwille, Mass, in 1918.
TIE s.Barebone's Parliament'' is name
given to a body called under Cromwell's di
rection, and which, after short sitting,
resigned its power to it's head, bestowine
upon himthe title of 'Lord Protector of the
Commonwealth" This Parliament received
its name from the fact that London cur.
rier named Barcelona was a prominen,
member of it.
Previous to the printing of newspapers,
London had its letter writers, who sent
written news for subscription of three OF
four pounds sterling. L'Estrange's Intelli.
gencer, the first London paper, commenced
to be issued once week in 1868, and in 1861
the London Gazette, a semi-weekly publica
ton, made its first appearance.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

The losses in Prnnsy lvania alone, from the
floods of May 30 to June /, amounted to $50,
cox. 600 and $500 lives
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

PROF. FIRES sNIus, Of Wiesbaden, after a
long series OF chemical analyses, declares
that an egg contains as much nourishment
as pound and an ounce of cherries, a
pound and quarter Of grapes, pound and
half OF russetapples, two pounds Of goose
berries, and four pounds of pears, and that
IL pounds OF grapes, LIZ pounds of russell
apples, lg pounds of pears and 327 pounds
OF piums are equal in nourishment to 100
pounds Of potatoes.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

PEOPLE Are Killed by Coughs that Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar would cure
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

''TH1s is the prop her position" said
young man, as he placed his arm around a
maidens waist. ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

AKENs1DE, the author of pleasures of
Imagination" was the son of butcher in
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Gu
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
~ u ~ w liz I !. L IOPs3
Empire House, independence, Iowa.

TIE fashion of women wearing the single
eye-glass has been started in London. It is
chiefly affected by theatrical people,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

Asoc1ETY lady Of East Liverpool, O., puts
her pet poodle dogs hair up in curl papers
every night.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
THE BARRIERS OPINION.

"Some people think It's only made
For cleansing goods of heavy grade,
For washing down the walls or stairs,
The bureau, tables and the chairs;
But folks do we'll to change their mind ;
It's not to things like these confined,
And not alone the kitchen maid
And laundress prize its friendly aid;
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

DR.. Pierce's Pellets-cleanse and regulate
the stomach, bowels and system generally.
One dose; purely vegetable.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
A Startling Disclosure.

AsoP, Publius, Syrus, Terrence and
Eplctetus-all distinguished men in ancient
tlmes-Were serfs at their outset in life
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

The man who believes in nothing is as
big fool as he who believes in every
thing.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

WHEN you hear young man say that a
girl has. no heart you may be pretty sure
she has his.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28

CusToMER-':Givc mo a dozen fried
oysters Waiter-"So Sorry, sab, but we's
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-09-28
Another Sort of Thing,

Miss Arabei,a Liepyer-I do not mind
your poverty, George. Until your fortunes
mend, could be happy in your wealth OF
affection; and in some vine-clad cottage
Mr.. Wardoff-Pardon me, dear; you
know am only poor city clerk, and cot
tages are out Of the question. Do you think
you could be happy in third-f1oor-back
furnished room, with a sewing machine
buzzing overhead and some fend below
cooking cabbage?
Miss Arabella May be, George, dear,
we'd better,wait, after a1l.-Puck.