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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28
DIMINUTIVE PONIES.
A Curious Fad That Has Evidently Had Its
Day-The shetland Poney.

Day-The shetland Poney.
The craze for understood ponies. In our
opinion. says the Cornhil Magazine, has
had its day. Except as curiosities or for
the purpose of the menagerie, these pigmy
animals are practically useless. Perhaps
the fashion of purchasing them at extra
ordinary high prices would not have lasted
so long had it been fully understood that
their production was mainly question of
scanty feeding, either in the case of the
animals themselves or of their move or less
immediate progenitors.
And the same may be said of super
abundant hair. The experiment can east
ly be made by any one curious in these
matters. Subject a poney to extreme
hardship, leaving it out of doors in all
weathers, and it will develop hair-and,
we may add, hoofs- accordingly. A verit-
able Shetlander. picked at random from
the various breeds, is just as likely to be
smooth-haired and clean-limbed as shaggy.
1t all depends upon the treatment, or at
least mainly So The conventional Shet-
land pony-the animal represented in
picture books-namely about 40 to A
inches high, very tight-jointed. and with
an impossible growth of hair all over him,
is just about as rad type of this famous
race as can we'll be imagined. From his
bnild he is generally short-winded and
thoroughly inpracticable In his PAGES. A
South Mainland specimen, on the other
hand, long and rakish in build-1ard-
grown. as the saying is-and clean-limbed,
will far surpass his companion in staying
power. One of this hardy breed--in our
opinion the ideal Shetland poney-has
been known to travel from Sumburg to
berwick and back in the same day, with a
tolerably heavy riding weight, say fifty
six miles altogether OF extremel y billy
road.
But, minor differences apart, there are
cartain characteristics unfailing tests In
their way with the experienced Judge
which 60 to the makeup Of Shetland
as distinguished from an Iceland or
France poney-e. O., certain unmistaka-
bic breadth of build, set OF paSterns, and.
more particularly, and apathetic air which
no other breed possess. Your ''Shettle'
is not a quick animal, Is inclined to be
sleepy rather than otherwise in his PAGES,
and is. as a rule. disposed to do no more
than he can help in the way of exertion,
though, if put to it, he evlnces great power
of endurance and will go through an i'm
mense amount of work for his size. The
Iceland variety is altogether inferior,
shorter-ived, narrower in build, and gen.
orally fallacious, but, with all this, he is
quicker, ivelier and lacks that air of pen
sive melancholy which haunts every Shet-
land poney. Our advice is to avoid the
inferior animal, however highly recon-
mended. His price is, roughly speaking,
about half that of the Shetlander. but the
money is Ill saved. The average life of an
Icelander is about II or Il years, while
the other will live to % OF even more,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28
LUCKY MRS. nOwARTH.
She Tells a Reporter How She Got Her Big
Prize.

PrIZe.
Eyes, I got my S15, 900 Wednesday," said
Mrs. Jane Howarth Of 40l Central avenue
kearney, to Il Journal reporter who went to
see her about the matter this morning.
Mrs. HoWarth, who is a bright, pleasant
faced woman, then told the whole story of
the affair as follows:
Il have been purchasing tickets and parts
of tickets in the Louisiana State Lottery for
the past year. On July l bought one
twentieth Of ticket No. 90, Sol, paying one
dollar for it. Of course, as | did not expect
% get much out of it, did not fret much,
out L had interest enough in the matter to
make me keep my eyes open for the returns
from the drawings. On July Is, however,
you may believe | was made happy by the
.cceipt of a notice informing me that | had
won one-tWentieth of the capital prize Of
100000. I then went to New York with my
husband and placed my ticket in the hands
Of the agent of the Adams Express Com
pany for collection, and on Wednesday, as l
>aid before, l got my money and now have
ii placed away in safe place.
did you ever win anything before %
queried the reporter
Eyes, only last Christmas I won an ap-
proximate prize Of IS, and at other times
small sums.
81 believe that the lottery is conducted
fairly, for, if it was not, why should I get
such large sum of money for so little?
They know nothing about me or mine"
Since Mrs. Howarth's good luck has be-
come known, she and her family have be-
come very popular with their neighbors,
although some of them envy her good luck.
--NeaDark On. j. Journal, August 1.
A well known lawyer of Toronto, who is
about to be married, ordered his wedding
suit. whereupon it was attached by lady to
whom he owed SAL, the payment of which
he had Systematically eyaded His wedding
garments are now in the hands of court
official, and will be put up at auction if the
matter is not settled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28
On the mend

the consumptive who's not be-
reft of Judgment and good sense
He's taking DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. If taken in
time and given fair trial, it viii
effect a cure. Consumption is
Lung-scrofula. For Scrofula, in its
myriad forms, and for all Liver,
Blood and Lung diseases, the "Dis-
covery" is an unequalled remedy.
It's the only guaranteed one. IF
it doesn't benefit or cure, you get
your money back. You only pay
for the good you get.
"Discovery" strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting of Blood.
Shortness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, and kindred affec-
tons. Don't be fooled into taking
something else, said to be "just as
good" that the dealer may make a
larger profit. There's nothing at
all like the "Discovery." 1t con-
tains no alcohol to inebriate no
syrup or sugar to derange di-
gestion. AS peculiar in its cura-
tive effects as in its composition.
Equally good for adults or children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

ly and winked, holding one OF his hands be-
hind his back
''Ladisias, my lad cried he, approach! !"
When the child stood before him. he gave
him a superb flute made Of a reed.
'.And now" said he, ''blow in it, placing
two of your fingers on these holes"
The boy pulled out his checks, blew, and
clear, soft notes issued from the instrument
as if by magic.
Ladislas passed several hours daily in
practicing music. and, in the evening, NJ
Lafeur drew his little violin from his peck
ct to accompany the airs hnprovised by his
pupil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

Terrible Battle Scenes Represented by
the Descendants of the ORR. mai Posses
Sors.
General Brishin was present at a Fourth
of July celebration by the Crow Indians,
and this is the account that he gives of the
scene.
There was $50 of the Crews altogether.
In the first place they made false faces of
blue clay and pieces OF canvas, rendering
their appearance perfectly nightful. 1t Is
truly wonderful the way they got up the
faces. Some had long noses; others long
chins; some had horns upon their heads.
and. In fact, they were made up in every
conceivable shape. They also decorated
their person In every Imaginable style.
The ponies were covered with canvas COR
geously decorated with everything they
could get hold Of The agent had ar
ranged for their amusement upon that
occasion. but the details were left for
them to Fill up. | sent battery over at
their request, and continual roar was
kept up all day.
They performed in a large circle, and
their chief delight was in sham battles
The scenes were so realistic that it was
difficult to realize that they were not in
earnest. They dashed about the ring up
on their ponies fighting with wooden
lances.
Some of the Indians would pretend that
they were killed or wounded. when they
would be carried from the battlefield and
attended by those selected for that pur-
pose.
The scalping scene was the great fea-
ture of the occasion. They had taken
pieces of flannel and fastened them on the
heads of those who were to be pretended
victims, and when this was removed with
the scalping-knives the face was besmear-
ed with red ink to give the appearance of
bleeding wounds. 1t was most hideous
spectacle, and the ladies who had gone
down to witness the event were compelled
to leave, it was so shockingly terrible.
The Indians, however, enjoyed the sport
hugely, and at night hao big war
dance.
It was impossible to get them to return
home 10 their farms for three days. The
agent says this will be the last one, as it
eXcites the young bucks too much and re
calls old times to the warriors, attracting
them from their civilized pursuits 1t
seems remarkable that none of the red
skins were injured Their horsemanship
is superb, and it is worth going thousands
of miles to see the exhibitions of horse
manship given by that tribe. Altogether
it was one of the grandest sights | ever
saw, and | never expect to see its equal
again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

-Moth-r's Friend" is owing in favor
throughout the South amt is hf.sniy recon-
men Ell By PHYSICIANS. We con ider il IL
pepsaole to those who kaow they must
p;l>s throu sh the ordeal 0! child irth.
Writ Brad1rll Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga, Tor
particulars. Sold by all drug gists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

That England intends to go to Mecca one
of these days is clearly indicated by recent
utterances in The English press. Pilgrims
have been treated so badly at Mecca of late
years that the Turks and Egyptians are be-
neutral hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

"WELL-DoNE outlives death" Even your
memory will shine if you use SAPOLIO.
1t is solid cake of Securing Soap used for
all cleaning nmrpOses. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28
In the Quiet Country.

I had been staying at an Indiana farm
house all night, says a writer In the New
York Sun, and next morning the farmer
said he would give me a lift into town.
When he was ready to go he called to his
oldest boy:
bill, is that shotgun loaded with salt
for tramps?"
Yes.
Got the gate shut so that no mad dogs
kin get IMP"
Yes
well keep a lookout for windmill,
lightning-rod, organ, and sewing machine
men. Don't have any truck with the
peddlers or poultry buyers. Don't let in
any patent gate or wire fence men. Keep
clear @ patent hay-forks and don t waste
no time on churns, force pumps ice cream
freezers, bag holders, patent barrels, fruit
trees, wagon jacks, nor owl traps
No"
And say, Bill called the old man,
after we had driven forty or fifty rods,
don buy no cure for the beaves, no fire
proof paint no patent gate hinges, pitch
forks, nor encyclopedias.
No"
We had driven about three miles when
he suddenly pulled up with an exclamation
of disgust.
What is it?"
Hang my hide if didn't clean forget
to warn Bill agin Bohemian oats, New
Zealand clover, and them pesky insurance
agents! Well, its too late now, but guess
kin git back home afore the mob over
powers him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

The wire to be used for the telephone be.
tween Paris and London is made of bronze
1t Is estimated that the French share of the
expense of establishing the telephone will
the Geographic communication will be
superseded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

w. 81. GRIFFIN, Jackson, Michigan,
writes: Suffered with Catarrh for fifteen
years, Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold
by Druggists, 75c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

A carpet used in the room or the mint
after being In wear some years, was burned
the other day in pans, and yielded g, 5O(
worth of gold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

The following notice is posted on the main
street at Athena, Oregon: 'To my neigh.
bors: If my spring chickens are disturbing
your garden Kill them and eat them. Don't
pile them out in the alley to become NUS.
ance. John Edmgton."
FOR D1soRpERED LIVER try BEEoHAMs Pills
A military Gordon has been established
around Lisbon to prevent the entrance of
any person from q cholera-infected district.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

Hard times the coming winter are antici-
pated at Ottawa, the chief center of the
Canadian lumber trade. The business is
very slack this season, and there is large
quantity of lumber unsold. Consequently
the cut next winter will be smaller than
usual
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

L. l.. Cragin Co., of Phila., The mfrs. OF
Iobbins' Electric Soap, say they would rather
close up their immense works than to put
one grain of adulterdtion in their Dobbins'
Electric Soap. Would that ali were as honest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

MANY mothers would willingly pay dol
lar a box for DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers if
they could not get it for less. 1t costs only
% cents and is sold by druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

1t is estimated that fully 1000 Pennsyl
yanians are in the employ of the United
States government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28
Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.

Ishmael Pasha was foolish enough to go
to Constantinople year ago, and now the
Sultan will not let him leave there. The
other day Ishmael announced that he must
go to Italy for change of air, but TIE
sultan said no.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

After dinner smoke ''Tansilps Punch"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28

CHAPTER vIII,-IN THE FOREST OF osTRovoYE
Meanwhile, the night had come on, and
not sound troubled the profound silence.
not even the cracking of branches, so fire.
quent in forests, and the mysterious wits.
pering of leaves, which suggests the secret
communings of the darkness. Yegnr had
many times thrown himself on the ground
and placed his ear to the soil, but no vibra-
ton had revealed the approach of human
being.
In this gorge, abrupt, winding, narrow
bristling with rocks, and full of larch trees
with enormous black branches spreading
out in the gloom like immense bat wings,
the obscurity was deep. Yegor was forced
to light the small dark-lantern with which
he was provided; he fastened it to the col
lar of his dog, One might say the intelli-
gent animal comprehended the Importance
of the role entrusted to it. 1t went forward
cautiously with ears erect. From time to
time, it turned about to assure itself that its
master was following it.
Ladisla had fallen asleep in the cart
Nadege walked beside the vehicle. and NJ
Lafieur, plunged in world of reflections
neither fowery nor joyous, brought up the
rear, with bowed head, still carrying in his
overcoat pocket his violin which he pressed
against his heart as if to warm it.
Poor NJ Laheur! He no longer belonged
to the dance! Alas thai he who loved not
strong emotions and had created for himselt
mild and tranquil existence, he who was
saving for himself few thousand roubles
yearly that he might go as soon as possible
toplant cabbages at Chateau-Thierry, should
be obliged to flee like criminal, an assassin
walking the roads-if they could be called
roads in the midst of the night and pur
sued by the gendarmes!