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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
THE SOLDIERS CLAIMS.

A large number of the old soldiers are
enquiring about their rights to the
Water Reserve Land. The following
letter from our representative will
prove interesting to all who are interes-
ted in such matters:
Dear Sir:-Replying to your letter of
the 4th inst. have to say: The Water
Reserve Land will come in subject to
stand it, claim by soldier has to be
made the same as by another. The only
advantage given the soldiers is that the
time he was in the service may be
deducted from the five years he is COM
PEELED to 1--we on it. The bill to restore
those lands, when It becomes law will
contain a prov1so that the lands shall
not be subject to entry until thirty days
after the bill is signed by the president.
This will give everybody an equal
chance, as all will know the exact day
and hour when it is open to settlement
and subject to be filed on.
The pension bureau, have no doubt,
seems to you old soldiers to be moving
slowly, but they are doing great work
They are allowing about 5000 claims
month, but you should remember
there are over 800, 900 claims at present
Enacted upon-that is claims of all
kinds-original, increase and for re-
O. L
you write me about your claim be sure
and give the number. Hoping you are
we'll and doing well, I remain,
Yours truly,
NJ. H. Mc(,ord
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in
fact you must have it, to enjoy life,
Thousands are searching for it daily and
mourning because they find it not.
Thousands upon thousands of dollars
are spent annually by our people in the
hope that they may attain this boon.
And yet it may be had by all. We
guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used
according to directions and the use
persisted in, will bring you good diges-
ton and oust the demon dyspepsia and
install instead Eupepsv. We
recommend Electric Bitters for dvspep-
sia and all diseases of liver, stomach
and kidneys. Sold at SOC and 81 90 per
bottle by Johnson, Hill & Co. and
Walter Wood druggists. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
WATCHES.

For $13, we offer an elegant gold filed
case with good American movement.
For $l6, we offer beautiful gold
filed hunting case, with your choice of
same grade American movement.
For $40, we offer beautifully engrav-
ed, gold filed, Boss Case, with an ele-
CANT jeweled movement and make.
Any of the above watches we will
send you on selection, and If not found
just as we represent, they may be
returned at our expense.
LORD Bros JEWELLERY Co,
131 Grand Ave, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
GOOD NEWS FOR PRINTERS.

Cheering news for newspaper proprie-
tors comes from Ohio. A paper IN that
state recently brought suit against forty
three men who would not pay their
subscription, and obtained judgment
for the full amount in each case. Twen-
ty eight of these prevented attachment
by making affidavit that they owned no
more than the law allowed. Under
decision of the supreme court they were
arrested for petit larceny and bound
over in the sum of $1,000 each. Six OF
these did not give bonds and were sent
to jail. This is the result of the work
ings of the new postal law, which makes
it larceny to take paper and refuse
to pay for it.-Western Printer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
E|aboIate|y Entertained.
O0e, One Huudrpd Guests Present
at tue Social in Port Ed10a1as
THURSDAY Evening.

Four miles south of the twin cities is
located the fine residence of Mr.. John
Edwards, which was thrown open to a
host of invited friends last Thursday
evening, the occasion being reception
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis M. Alex
ander. This home was illuminated
throughout and decorated with a variety
of choice hot house flowers purchased
in Milwaukee for this special occasion
which gave forth their fragrance and
made this otherwise beautiful home,
more attractive, if possible. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Edwards. whose popularity
is not limited to Wood County, or the
state of Wisconsin, never greeted their
ld-time friends with more cordiality.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander were delighted
to meet with the people of the twin
cities with whom, Mr.. Alexander was
almost wholly stranger. Mrs. AIexan-
der received in her wedding dress
which was greatly admired by the ladies
while the gentlemen expressed them
selves as never seeing her look more
charming.
The guests began to assemble at eight
o'clock, and as they entered they were
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs. E..
Gleason and Miss Kate Dafter, by
Messrs. Thos. E. Nash and F. J. Wood.
The evening was very pleasantly
passed in social converse and making
the further acquaintance of those in
whose honor the reception was given.
Mrs. E. Gleason, of Ashland, and Miss
Kate Dafter, of Marinette, intimate
friends Of the family were made we'll
acquainted with the guests present.
During the evening several choice
selections of instrumental music was
furnished by the Lyon Orchestra, who
never fail in meteing out the popular
chords in music. Mr.. Alexander who
has fine voice, and highly cultivated,
favored the guests with a selection
which he rendered faultlessly.
The refreshments were furnished and
served by Conroy, the noted caterer of
Milwaukee, and he sent his head
waiter and one assistant who served
them in the latest style of the art.
The refreshments were elegant and
great variety of them.
We append a list of those who were
present and enjoyed the festivities:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Mennett and Lenore
Mennett.
Mrs. E. Gleason, of Ashland, Wis.
Miss Kate Dafter, of Marinette, Wis.
Mrs. Alex Muir, of Winona, Minn.
=" John Albee.
Mr.. D. Conway and Miss Annie
Conway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
KnoWlton's horse liniment is boss.
PATENTS GRANTED.

To inventors in the state of Wisconsin
during the past week. Reported for
this paper by c. A. Snow & Co., Patent
lawyers and solicitors, opposite U. S.
Patent Office, Washington. d. G.
A. Cunningham, Milwaukee, band
saw mill. J. Eagan, Redwood, tool for
tightening belts. J. D. Ehrnann, Kau-,
kauna, friction clutch. M. Frey, Mil
waukee, hood. l. J. Gray, Beloit, knob
attachment. H. S. Howard, Madison,
seeding machine. J. Riddiough,
Bloomington, take-up mechanism for
looms. S. Savcerman, Monroe, shock
compressor. j. R. Steitz, st Francis,
sprinkler. III. F. Stone, Appleton,
means for securing pulleys to shafts. T..
Wood, Berlin, awning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
THE CONFEDERATE Spy"

Is the title of that popular military
drama, which was so well presented in
this city several weeks ago by home
talent that they have received a cordial
invitation to repeat it in our sister city
of Stevens Point. Accordingly they
will appear in that city Saturday even
Ing May 24th. We are not at all 10th IN
recommending them to the people of
our sister city as well worth the time
and money necessary to hear them.
They are far better than half of the
travelling troops that visit any city.
Neighbors don't fail to see them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
HOLLAND BOWMAN & Co.'S UNITED
SHOWS.

Will exhibit in Grand Rapids on
Wednesday May 2Sth. 1t will be re-
membered this show was here last
August and played to crowded tent
and gave universal satisfaction, it is
now twice its former size.
Admission 25 cents
Stevens Point Tuesday May 81.
Grand Rapids Wednesday May 2S.
Pittsville Thursday May 20.
Be sure and attend the exhibition
in this city May 2Sth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
HEAD QUARTERS WOOD Co. POST
No. 22 G. a. r.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS. |
May Goth 1890. I

GRAND RAPIDS, WIS. |
May Goth 1890. I
Again Memorial DAY is close at hand,
and it is proper we should assemble to
pay our tribute of love and respect for
the qonored and heroic dead.
A cordial invitation is extended. to
the schools of Grand Rapids and
Centralia, all Civic and Military
Societies, and the public generally to
JOIN US in scattering flowers on the
graves of our late comades.
The order of the day will be as
ollows:-Comrades will assemble at the
Post Hall at o'clock a. m. May 5Oth.
The procession will move at 10 O'Clock
sharp and march to Forest Hill Gene
terry in the following order:
Gardner Rifles, as escort.
Wood County Post, visiting comrades
and ex-soldiers.
juvenile Templars.
Schools.
Civic Societies.
Citizens on foot.
Citizens in carriages.
At the conclusion of the services at
the Cemetery the march will be
resumed back to Post Hall where ranks
will be broken.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM.
At 1:30 p. m. members of the Post,
visiting comrades and ex-soldiers will
again form in line and escorted by the
Gardner Rifles, march to Opera Hall
where the usual G. A. R. services will
be rendered.
Address by DIR. c. w. Gallagher,
President of Lawrence University.
Recitation, "John Burns of Gettys-
burg" by Miss Nettie Smith.
Music appropriate for the occasion.
We extend to all an earnest and
cordial invitation to be present.
On Sabbath afternoon May 25th at
2:30 p. NJ. all members of the Post are
requested to meet at Post Hall for the
purpose of attending services at Unity
Church Centralia, in body.
By order of J. w. Cochran, Com
mander.
GEO. W. BAKER,
NJ. H. LYNN.
G. J. JACKSON.
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
SOClABLE.

The young ladies of Mrs. Gardner's
Sabbath School class will give sociable
on Decoration day, May 30th, in
st Amours old store in this city, where
they will stand ready to treat you to
ice cream, cake and all the delicious
fruits of the season. The social will
extend into the evening. Do not fail
to call on them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

Mesdames Emma Vover, O. Garrison
E. Mennett, Sr., c. NJ. Webb, G. R.
Gardner, Mary Belanger, A. l.. Fon-
taine. -t,,..
Messrs. T. E. Nash, G. F. Steele,
Reuben Lyon, Russell Lyon, Fred P.
Tibbits, 7. A. Taylor, Geo. N. Wood,
Walter L. Wood, Ed. Rossier VIM.
Hooper.
Misses Nellie Nash, Tissie Lyon
Beulah Cochran, Julia Morris, Marian
Hoskinson, Emma Smith, Jennie Webb
Clara Webb, Ella Whitney, Mamie
Whitney, Tilhe Spaford, Celis
Compton, Laura Reeves, Georgians
Arpin, Edith Belanger, Stella Belanger
Mary Edwards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
GET A PENSION.

All persons having a claim fol-
Pension, Bounty, Back Pay, or any
other claim against the Government,
will find it greatly to their advantage to
call and see CHARLES J. ALDEN,
United States Pension Claim Agent and
War Claim Attorney. Do not fail to
see him. You can consult him free
Mr.. Alden will be at the Central House
Grand Rapids, Wis, Saturday June 7tl
1890. His offices are in the Mcmillan
Block, Lacrosse, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
LIST OF LETTERS:

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending May 10th 1890.
H. C. Baldwin, c.. ]. Scribner,
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say "advertised''
F. w. Burt, Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
POST OFFICE INFORMATION.

Under an order from the department
requiring the weight and amount of
mail matter received at all post-offices
for the week commencing May 9Th to
10Th inclusive, the following is a
synopsis at the Grand Rapids post
office:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

BWDr. Muedeking, the well-known
optican, will make his regular visit to
Grand Rapids next week and call on
some of our citizens with a splendid
assortment of his fine White Flint
Spectacles which are SO kighlf priced
by the wearers of glasses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

For the annual meeting and tourna-
ment Wisconsin State Firenen's IS
Association to be held at Baraboo June
10th to 18th, excursion tickets will be
sold to Valley Junction at fare one way
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
June 9th to 18th inclusive. Return
coupon good until June 18th.
J. NJ. PATTIsoN,
Agent G. M. & st. P. R'y Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
Free Public Library.

The library rooms are opened every evening OF
the week, except Sundays, for reading room
and social purposes. The library room is open'
on "Wednesday from to o'clock p. IA.
Saturday from to and to O'Clock p. M
GRACE BALDERsToN, Librarian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
DRESSMAKING.

Mrs. Northrop has moved into rooms
over Mrs. John Hamm's store. She
respectfully solicits dressmaking and
will guarantee satisfaction. Work
quickly and neatly done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

For the Annual Convention of Travel
ers Protection Association to be held at
Denver Col. June 22nd to 26th. Excur-
sion Tickets will be sold at fare one way
for the round trip. Tickets ON sale
June 2lst & 22nd good to return within
thirty days from date of sale.
J. NJ. Patterson,
Agent of c. N. st. P. +. +.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

The entering wedge of a complaint
that may prove fatal is often slight
cold, which dose of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral might have cured at the
commencement. 1t would be well
therefore, to keep the remedy within
reach at all times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
Agent G. M. & st. P. R'y Co.

A $4,000 will be furnished on 80 days
time to the first responsible agent who
applies for it, with guarantee of $3.50
profit in four weeks or no pay. Exclu-
sive control of your county given.
Something new and with great POSI-
bilities. We prove our responsibility.
Address at once, with stamp, A. B.
JARVIS & CO., Racine, Wis.
Jund3dw13
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
NEW GOODS, Low PRIcES.

Having decided to stay here we are
better prepared than ever to do
business as our new goods are now
here. Call and see us at the old stand.
STAFFORD COLE & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

Nlcholl's Blackberry Balsam never
fails. Try it. sept26m6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

That Hacking Cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee
it. dec26m3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
For sale at Woods drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
DIME SOCIAL.

Look out for Lemons and toothpicks
next week at l. 0. G. 7. Hall Centralia.
Everybody bring a LEMON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

Mrs. Eliza Bassett, widow of A. J.
Bassett, Centralia, received notice of
the allowance of her pension.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
GRAND RAPIDS WOOD COUNTY, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY MAY o.
Why MONEY FLIES.

Why MONEY FLIES.
The dollar has upon one side,
An eagle in its grace;
And on the other fair in youth,
A woman's pretty face;
So such a combination tells,
To every thoughtful eye;
Between the two it is not strange,
They make the money fy.-Ex.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

A. B. Brasted, of Wausau, has
received notice of the allowance of his
pension.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
DEATH OF MRS. MARY A. TRIPP.

A large number Of our readers will
remember Mrs. Tripp, who visited her
brother Mr.. N. Gerard, and remained
here one year during the last sickness
of Mrs. Mary Gefard The Barnes
Enterprise, published at Barnes, Kan
sas, contained the follcwing obituary.
in its issue of May the 10TH.
Died at her home in Barnes, May 7th
1890, Mrs. Mary A. Trip, aged 81 years
II months and days.
Mrs. Tripp was born May 30th 1923
LII Chestertown, Warren County N. Y.
and was there married, Dec. 31st 1S4S,
to A. W. Tripp, who now survives her.
This union was blessed by a family of
three children, one son and two daugh-
ters, julius R. Tripp, Mrs. Anna J.
Freely, and Ida M. Tripp. The last
named having gone before to welcome
her mother on the other shore. She,
with her family continued to reside in
her native town until 1857 when they
moved to Wis, where they lived until
July 1879 when they removed to Kan
sas, taking up their residence at this
place.
The people of Barnes and surround
ing country were greatly panied and
shocked to learn of the sudden death
of Mrs. Tripp on Wednesday of last
week. She was taken suddenly i'll in
the morning about 3 o'clock and died
at about 80 in the afternoon of the
same day. Neither her friends or her
physician had supposed her case of a
serious nature until death came like a
lightning stroke and waited her spirit
away, while willing hands were endeav-
oring to relieve her of her pain and
suffering. The death Of Mrs. Tripp
leaves void in this community which
will be keenly felt by all who knew her.
She was a woman of sterling qualities
and possessed of an amiable and sym-
pathetic nature, which endeared her
to large circle of friends. In early
life she united with the Wesleyan
Methodist church and continued her
membership with that church until
moving west, since which time she has
not been connected with any church,
but to the day of her death has been
living example of christian precept
and moral force. A life like hers well
spent and rounded out by good works
and a christian example is beacon
light for others to follow. The people
of Barnes share in the sorrows and
Affections of her bereaved husband
and family. May the shadow which
falls so heavily upon them be dispelled
by the light of her still living influence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

At a special session of the common
council last Thursday evening they
purchased a Champion road machine
at cost of S17O. A contest had taken
place during the afternoon between the
Champion and Austin machines and
the popular verdict was in favor of the
Champion. This week the Street
Commissioner, Mr.. Andrew Turnbull,
and crew of men and their teams are
busy grading the principle streets of the
city with this machine. We are told
that they can grade one half mile of
road daily. No excuse now for having
poorly graded streets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
Rates for Advertising
nF Ann0unceUzentS

as7% announcements Of BIRTHS,
Marriages inserted free. Lists Of
zoedd1ug presents, obituary notices,
and Poetry, and cards Of Mamks
zo1u be charged f0y at regular
ad0eYttslng- rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

For the Southwestern Soldiers and
Sailors reunion to be held at Prairie d1
Chen June 18th to 18th excursion
tickets will be sold at fare one way for
the round trip. Tickets on sale June
18th and 18th. Return coupons good
until June 18th.
J. M. PATTIsoN,
Agent G. M. & ST. p. R'y Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
C. 3. w, & ST. p. r. r.
C.. nj. & ST.PAUl r. R.

Departure of TRAINS from Centralia and G. K.
Leave going north No. l. Pass........ 9:4S a. m.
No 5. way freight 1925 a. m.
/" No. 9, accommodates a. m.
No7, 1855 p. m.
Leave going south No. 2, Pass......... 600 p. m.
" No. 6, way freight. las p. m.
No. s, accomada... 9:15 P. m.
No. 10, " 12:45 a. M.
Tickets to all points in the United States and
Canada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

For SALE OR RENT.-The residence in
the second ward owned by c.. H. Slocum
The property is in excellent condition
and good bargain for anybody desir-
ing to purchase or rent. For particulars
call at this office.
For SALE.-Four forties of wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this Office
Seven hundsed dollars viii buy a
house, bara ana three lots, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms.
This is the best bargain We eneW kave on
our list.
Four hundred and fifty dollars vii
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence in the second
ward. For sale by \ Z. Fontaino..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22
A. L. FONTAINE,
Notary Public
AND AGENT
For the Sale Of Real and
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Persons having either kind Of
property for sale or rent, will re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution Of PEN
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

Agent of c. NJ. st. P. +. +.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-13
MILLIONS IN IT.
A New York Humorist Who Wants
More Protection.

A New York Humorist Who Wants
More Protection.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-Ex-Speaker Car
Isle received the following communication
a few days ago, which is worthy of place in
the history Of tariff literature. Mr.. Byrne
is undoubtedly a humorist, but his "claims"
ON the benevolence Of his government are
as sound as tho claims of many who have
recently appeared before the ways and
means committees:
ELArIRA, N. Y, Jan. 6, 1890
Hon. John G.. Carlisle.
DEAR SIR appeal TO you as one of the COM
mittee interested In business mems advance
ment by congressional legislation to devise
some congressional measures TO compel nv
customers largely agriculturaD to pay me
higher prices for butter tubs and frkins as
otherwise shall have to suspend business per
manently. l have conducted the cooperage
business at Enira, N. Y, for more than
twenty-five years, and am as well entitled to
have our paternal government use its power to
enhance the prices of the wares ! sell to
farmers as are any of the protected interests.
Now, am not as grasping as the burlap men
or the twine men. who would plunder the
planter and the farmer nor as heartless as the
woOl-groWers' association, who would let the
poor men, women and children of the country
suffer for want Of sufficient clothing on
account OF its costliness; nor would
like to be considered selfish, not by any
means, for a reasonable advance in my
profits will satisfy me, say, 30 per cent. This
would build me up, so to speak, and would
hardly be felt by any of my customers Now,
do not regard the consumers of my wares as
my natural victims, as Is the case with 80 many
who are importuning your honorable com
mttee, but ! represent an honorable set of
craftsmen whose business since the time when
Diogenes sat in his tub has never yet been
adopted by any considerate statesmen as an
infant industry. have made this application
to your honorable committee in writing instead
of in person. in the hope that after having fully
considered our needs you will summon me to
explain in detail how we can recoup ourselves
out of the pockets of our countrymen to our
advantage and theirs. There is millions in it.
In haste, yours, respectfully,
GEORGE W. BYRNE, Elmira N. Y.
Present address, Armourdale, Kan.
7. Sour representative in congress, the
Hon. Thomas 3. Flood, is an ardent protection
is and price enhancer, and perhaps / should
have addressed him. II SO, you can kindly re-
fer this letter TO him. G. w. b.