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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
HE MADE ARRANGEMENTS.
John Flanagan Built Coffin, Dug "a Grave
and Then Shot Himself

Il don't want to put anyone to any
trouble Bury me in the coffin | have made
and the grave | have dug"
This note was found III the cabin OF
John Flanagan, a man 81 years of age
and an o!d-ume miner, who killed him
self recently on his claim cn Straw berry
gulch, near Clancy, Jefferson county.
Montana.
Flanagan had made all arrangements
for his contemplated departbr from this
world. On the side of the hill abnve his
cabin. and on the ground within me
boundaries of his claim Flanagan aug
a grave of the regular size. He had also
constructed coffin out of rough pine boards
and placed it beside the opening in the
ground where he wanted his body buried
And then going TO his cabin he had a.
ranged his small belongings in as neat
manner as possible. Taking a seat on &
his breast just over the heart, and taking
the stove poker, with it he touched the
trigger. The contents of the rife went
entirel y through the body and the heart,
tearing an ugly looking hole. Flanagan
fell over on the floor dead, and there he
was found
an IAlQuSSb WIS IGlu dlltt ii NEICICC Vi
suicide rendered. In accordance with the
last wishes Of the old man he was placed
IN the coffin of his oSn construction and
was buried in the grave of his own dig
ging. All the miners and wood-cutters
about Clancy turned out to the funeral as
the old man was widely known and univtr-
sally liked.
No cause can be learned for the self-de-
struction, unless il was that growing age
and LONELINESS made him tired of life. So
fl as known he had no relatives in this
part Of the country. though he is said to
have brother in Michigan. He was a
native of Maine, and has been mining in
the west for twenty years. He had been
i'll California, Idaho and Nevada, and for
the last ten or twelve years in Montana.
His claim is Strawberry guIch, though not
a bonanza, was still good paying mine
Flanagan was unmarried and lived
alone. On the Sunday preceding
death hp.went to Clancy, which is about
mile from his cabin, and was apparent
IN his usual spirits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
4 DREAM
JOHN BOYLE o REILLY

ThrI, re times when dream delicious
Steals into musing hour,
Like face with love capTicious,
That peeps from 4 woodland bower;
And one dear scene comes Changeless,
a wooded hill and river:
5 deep, cool bend where the lilies end,
And the elm trees shadows culver.
And lie on the brink there dreaming.
That tie life | live is dream:
That the real is but the seeming,
And the true il the sun-tlecked stream.
Beneath me the perch and the beaver sail by,
In the dim, cool depths of the river:
The struggling fly breaks the mirrored sky,
And the elm tree shadows qUIver.
There are voices of children away on the hill;
There are bees thro' the flag flowers hummiEg
The lighterman calls to the clock and the mill
On the further side is drumming;
And sing to sleep in the dream of dream,
In the grass by the brink of the river,
Where the voices blend and the lilies end,
And the elm tree shadows culver.
Like gift from the past the kindly dIeam
For the sorrow and passion and pain
Are adrift like the leaves on the breast of the
stream,
And the child-life comes again.
q the sweet, sweet pain of the JOY that died!
OF pam that is JOY forever!
0 the life that died IN the stormy tide
That was once my sun tiecked river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
OLDEST LIVING TWINS.
The Distinction Belongs TO Lovica Matt
son and BaIly Clark, of New York Stat

The Distinction Belongs TO Lovica Matte
son and Bany Clark, of New York State
The oldest twins now living in the
United State are Mrs. Lovica Matteson
and Mrs. Sally Clark, born at Rutland,
Vt, IN 1902, and consequently eighty-nine
years of age at the present time Their
parents. name Fisk, had twelve Children
five boys and seven girls-severai.o of whom
died, but none below the age of eighty,
while one lived to be ninty-seven. The
father died at ninety-fve and Mrs Fisk
at ninety-two. Mrs. Matteson has attend
ed to the sick for fifty years and still min
listers to the affi ,cted She had five Children
and lives with one Of the surviving three
at Angola, n. Y. Her m 5mory is remark
able and she h,ts d wonderful stock of re.
miniscences Mrs. Clark lives with her
children at Hanburg, n. Y, and she Is
hearty and vigorous Living but twenty
miles au'rt the sisters are often together
aud they never fail TO meet on their birth
day, which is pleasantly celebrated every
year. The next oldest living TWINS in this
country were born IN Germany in 1904 and
now reside Ill ST. Cloud MINI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
10 SrOP GAMBLING.
Orders Issued by ChIefJansen Closing Re
horts in milwaukee,

MILWAUKEE, May 20.-An order has
been issued by Chief Jansen closing all
gambling houses in the city. The proprie-
tors or men IN charge were waited upon by
officers and quietly informed of the order
AS result the doors were closed and
locked and the lights turned off. Cam
blers say the order was the result C1 the
complaint made by the wife Of Wiener,
be CltctgO b nicher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Il do not fear it." he replied, "a girl
who could renounce the gay world and de-
vote herself to home duties, can be trusted
anywhere"
1t was not till the following summer
that the wedding took place. and Marian
left her mountain home, not without re-
gret although she knew that all her dea~
ones were soon to follow her.
'Grandmamma, he whispered, as she
kissed the dear old lady goodbye, Il owe
all my happiness to you and your wise
counsel. IN. Y. Obs arVer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

For "a years Dobbin's Electric soap has
been initiated by unscrupulous soap makers.
Wy! Because it is 6sSt 81 al and has an i'm
mensC sale. Be sure 10 get DO6b1.S and
take no other. Your grocer has it, or will
get it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Vinegar in the rinsing water for pink or
green cauicoes will brighten them; soda
answers the same end for both purple and
blue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
Established 1853.

Dresses, Gcnts's Clothing, Feathers Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pictch's Dye Works, 246
". Water St, milwaukee,. Send for Circu-
lar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

NJ. l. THOMPSON & CO., Druggists,
Coudersport, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure
is the best and Only sure cure for catarTh
they ever sold. Druggists sell it, 75c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Hot milk is a simple means of comfort,
and is most rcyiying to one who is fatigued
by OYer-cXertiOu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

To remove white spots from table or
other furniture, rub the spots with camphor
and they will disappear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

"a TRAINING in cleanliness is fortune"
Complete your education with SAPOLIO.
1t IS solid cake of Securing Soap
used for all cleaning purposes except the
laundry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

There's a patent medicine
which is not patent medicine
-paradoxical as that may
sound. It's a discovery! the
g0Aaeu discovery of medical
science! It's the medicine for
you-tired, run down, exhaust
ed, nerve wasted men and
women; for you sufferers from
diseases Of skin or scalp, liver
or lungs-it's chance is with
every one, it's season always,
because it aims to purify the
fountain of life-the blood
upon which all such diseases
depend.
The medicine is DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
The makers of it have
enough confidence in it to
sell 1t on <rzak.
That is-you can get it from
your druggist, and if it doesn't
do what it's claimed to do, you
can get your money back,
every cant Of ii.
That's what its makers call
taking the risk Of their aOo1as.
Tiny, little, sugar coated
granules, are what DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are. The best
Liver Pills ever invented; &C
tive, yet mild in operation;
cure sick and bilious head
aches. One a dose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the uni
7ersai acceptance and approval of the pleas
ant liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, as
the most excellent laxative known, illustrate
the value OF the qualities on which its sue
cess is based and are abundantIy graft
flying to the California Fig Syrup Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Best. easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By DRUGGISTS soc.
When suffering from oyerstrained and
tired eyes, battle them in hot water several
times day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

FETs.-All Fits stopped free by DIR. RLINE's GREAC
NERVE RESTOEER. No Fits after lirat day III A.
vellOus Treatise and - 40 Erlai bottle fras
II cases. Send to DR. Kline. &i A1ch ST, Phila Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Bent whalebones may be restored to shape
by soaking in warm water few hours, or by
warming over a lamp or fire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

/ little turpentine mixed with the starch
VIII give finer gloss to shirt bosoms, col
lars and cuffs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

No REMEDY in the world is so highly APP
precated Ivy mothers as Dr.. Bulls Worm
Destroyers, Many little children owe their
BY mail, Is cts. John D. Park, Cincinnati. O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
..Gutde to HeaIth AID Esttonette" Free.

women is Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound. Send two two-cent stamps for
"Guide to Health and Etiquette" by Lydia
Z. Pinkham, beautifully illustrated book,
containing a volume of invaluable infOrma-
ton. 1t has saved lives and may save yours.
Address the Lydia Z. .Pinllham Medical Com
pany, Lynn, Mass, and be sure to mention
this paper.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
For Over firty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TmEp REMEDY. - Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents bottle, Its value is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslsw's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
PROCLAMATION OF REWARD.
Tu whum it May Concern.

WHEREAS: IT HAS COME TO MY II knowledge that on the eleventh day cf February A. D, 1891. Manuel Baca did feloniously and without any justihca- tion, assault and murder Matas Analla in the County of Apache, this Territory, and did thereafter escape beyond the limits of 7aid county;
 Now therefore, John N Irwin, Gov eruor of Arizona. by virtue of the power, and authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward in ,he sun of Three Hun dred Dollars for the arrest and convie- ton of the said Manuel Bace of the crime aforesaid.
 0GO In witness whereof, I have Cs2eeeSSe, CtseS,, hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the Territory to be af- fixed
 Done at Phoenix. the Capital, this 7th day of March i, ?. 1891
 JOHN N. IRWIN, By the Governor
 mchl4 If
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

Blaine's reply to Rudini is the ulti- matum of the United States to Italy. It is 8 masterly presentation of the case. in behalf of the United States, showing that Italy's position is wholly intenable, in demanding the punishment of citi- zens of the United States accused of the murder of the Italian prisoners in the Parish prison, New Orleans, and indemnity for their families. Italy now has no alternative but to withdraw her unreasonable demands or sever all diplomatic relations with our govern ment and abide the consequences.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
n.v to Break up E severe Geld.

From the Virginia City, Mont, Madisouian. ]
 When we find a medicine we know to possess genuine merit, we consider it a duty, and we take pleasure in telling the public what it is Such a medicine we found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. By the use of this syrup we have re- heyed, in few hours, severe colds. and in the course of two or three days, en- tireIy broken them up, as has several of our friends to whom we have recom- mended it. It is all it is represented to be by the manufacturers. If you have a cough and want to stop it, Chamberlain s Cough Remedy will do the work. For sale by II. c. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

Anent the conflicting reports of Blaino's candidacy for the Presidency an intimate friend IS quoted as saying: "I think Mir. Blaine does not know what he will do in 1892. I believe he has not decided that he wishes the nom- inatiOn or that he does not wish it. It is my impression that he means to re- serve that decision several months, and i'll the meantime work out the settle ment of the pending international dis putes and advance, as far as he can, the reciprocity policy. That, as l gather it, is the true situation es far as MT. Blaine is concerned"
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
BOARD or surExvIseRs.
Gr.oBE, dila County, Arizona,

April 7th, 1891.
 Board met pursuant to adjournment Ali members of the Board present..
 Claims of P. c. Robertson and 0. II. Tebbs were not allowed.
 The chairman was authorized to make all necessary arrangements to send the children of Mrs. Young to their rela- tives in California.
 The overseer of Pioneer Road Dis trict was authorized to make repairs on the roads in his district.
 Chas. Mcfarland appointed Justice of the Peace of Payson Precinct.
 Claims of s. c. Heineman for S20, of Dr. w. H. Huff for $50, and Dr. w. H. Huff for $100 were not allowed
 Claims of Mrs. NJ. N. Frush for S1Q2.50, allowed for S60, of J. A. Hays for $26, allowed for S2I, and "of T. A. Pascoo for S10 were ordered paid
 Sheriff allowed to withdraw bill for jailor's fees and substitute another.
 Dr. J. W. Largent appointed Coun- ty physician at S75 per month, to date from March 14th, 1891.
 County Treasurer authorized to transfer certain moneys from the Gen eral Fund to redemption of bonds and Interest Fund,
 The following election officers were then appointed for the special election to take place May 18th, 1891, to elect delegate to the Constitutional Con- yention:
 Globe Precinct-Voting place, Court House. Mills Van Wagenen, Inspec- tor; R. O'Connell and A, B Ross, Judges.
 Richmond Basin Precinct Voting place, Kellner's store. l.. H. Scan land, Inspector; S. k. Sands and I. B, Henry, Judges.
 Reno Precinct-Yoting place, E. II. Martins residence. David ]. Peter, Inspector; Charles Bouquet and Fred H. Powers, Judges.
 Pioneer Precinet-Y Voting place, How ard Go. s assay office. w. II. Suther- land, Inspector; Francis A. Bonuard and H. A. Sidow, Judges,
 Grapevine Precinct Voting place, lower school house. r. c. Robertson, Inspector; E. kenton and B. W. Cur tis, Judges.
 San Carlos Precinct Voting place, Kingsbury's store. D. R. Williamson, Inspector; Morris Belknap and Win. F. Mueller, Judges
 Rye Precinct-yoting place, Peters store. 0. c. Felton, Inspector; E. c. Conway and c. F. Booth, Judges.
 Payson Precinet-Voting place, Bon acker's store. Sam Chilson, Inspector; D. B. Hsrrer and B. F. Stewart, Judges. Pine Precinct-yoting place, school house. R. A. Allen, Inspector; Nj. D. Cooper and Revilo Fuller, Judges.
 Pleasant Valley Precinct - Voting place, Perkins old store. Ed. Rose, Inspector; Louis Naeglin and J. T. Hazelwood, Judges.
 Bid of Carleton & Meikle, for build ing bridge across Pinal creek, laid over for further consideration.
 Adjourned to May 4th, 1891.
 CHAS. T. MARTIN, Clerk.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
 LYNCH LAW sOMETIMEs ExPEDIENT

The Citizen of the 2lst inst. contains dispatches detailing three wanton and premeditated attempts to take human life, one in Texas and two in Arizona, one of which was successful, the victim dying from the wound inflicted.
 Tom Gallagher, book-keeper for the United Verde Copper O., at Jerome, under arrest for resisting an officer, during the temporary absence of Con- stable Hawkins (who left the prisoner in charge of deputy procured pis- tol, and upon the return of Hawkins, when the latter was walking along side of the prisoner, Gallagher, with out warning drew his pistol and, placing it against Hawkins, fired The ball passed through Hawkins body and he died within few hours thereafter. Gallagher is in custody and pleads as sn excuse for his revolting crime that he was drunk.
 A somewhat similar shooting occurred at ranch near Calabasas on Saturday last, s constable having been danger ously wounded by fugitive felon named Jose Acosta, whom he attempted to arrest. Learning that Acosta was Stopping with Mexican family on the Poloparado ranch, the Calabasas con- stable started alone to arrest him. Upon riding up to the door of the house, the officer was informed that Acosta was within, which was quickly confirmed by the fugitive appearing at the door, six-shooter in hand, and with which he immediately opened fire, one shot talk ing effect in the officers left thigh, producing serious wound, from which he is not likely to recover, Acosta is an old offender both in Arizona and Mexico.
 The third crime was perpetrated at Calbsrt station, near Depison, Texas. Three men, uafsed Shell, Cardell and Couchman went So the farm of man named Linn, and proceeded to have revenge by burning his fHnces. Linn attempted to put out the flames, when the three men began to shoot at him, seriously iniuring him. Finding their efforts to kill him in the field were un- successful, they attacked him in his cabin, in which were four members of his family. Thirty-six shots were fired into the cabin. Lavina Barnes received bullet in the shoulder, Kitty Hogan was shot in the arm, and Cnliie Hogan received a ball in the right leg. They are all at Denison receiving medical st- tendance.
 The foregoing cases present phases of crime which not only justify heroic treatment, but render it expedient that outraged justice should be speedily avenged, rather than to trust to the tortuous and uncertain agency of the courts. While not desiring to pose af advocates of lynch law, yet there are times when it is necessary for the pres. ervation of law and order, and as ( wholesome lesson to eyl doers,
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

l have a cousin who is printer, says ex Mayor !, B. Loughren of North Des Muines, la. Some years ago he was cm- ployed in this city where they were printing circulars for Chamberlain. He had deep seated cold and terrible cough, and while setting up copy he made up his mind to buy bottle It cured him and that was the first 1 ever knew of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I have been strongly in it's favor ever since. My own experience and that of my family conyinces ma that this remedy is the best in the world That may be strong Ian. guage, but that is what l think. For sale by II. c. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

The Texas Live Stock Journal is con vinced that the advance in meat pro ducts will continue and cause boom in the live stock business. As evidence of the confidence felt in the future of the market by the packers, it cites the fact that Messrs, Morris and Armour have lately purchased some so, 900 head of Texas steers, and Nelse Morris is said to be buying up all the distillery fed cattle he can find in Canada.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

Baron Faya on his return from Wash ington to Rome, Is reported as having repeatedly said to fellow passengers during the voyage, that the Marquis Imperial, the Italian in charge of the legation in Washington, will also be recalled. Italy, tho Baron alleged,
 ''would not have diplomatic represen- tation until the New Orleans affair is settled" The Secretary of State of the United States has informed King Humbert how the rupture may be healed, and as Uncle Sam. whom the Secretary represents, is bigger man than Humbert,i it would seem the part of prudence for the latter gentleman to accept the formers advice, bury the hatchet edge down, resume amicable relations and indulge ill an exchange of Italian macaroni for Yankee pumpkins.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
ernnent

Mineral product of the Calumet & Hecla mine for March was 3,62si tons, against 3.2l5l tons for February and 3,5554 tons for March, 1890. For three months tts product foots up l0,3s94 tons, against 9.561l tons last year, ah increase of S27s tons
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
pROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE & | A

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE & l STRAW Headquarters Department of Arizona, Office of the Chief Quartermaster. Los Angeles, Cal, March 30, 91.-Sealed proposals will be received at this office, and at the offices of the Quarterh,asters at each of the stations below named, until Il o'clock, B. m., on Thursday, April 30, 1891, and opened
 immediately thereafter in the presence of bid- ders for the furnishing and delivery of fuel, forage and straw, during the fiscal year end ing June 30, 1892, at military stations in the Department of Arizona, as follows Forts Apache, Bowie, Grant, Huachuca and Thom- as and San Carlos, Whipple Barracks, and Tucson, A. T.; Los Angeles and San Diego Barracks. Cal, and Forts Baysrd stanton, and Wingate, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N. NJ Preference given to articles of domestic production and manufacture, conditions of price and quality heinz equal, and such pref erence given to articles of American produc. tion and manufacture produced on the Pacific Coast to the extent of the consumption re- quired by the pubic service there. Proposals for either class,of the supplies mentioned or for quantities less than the whole required, or for delivery cf the supplies at points other than those above named will be entertained. Specifications. general instructions to bidders and blank forms of proposal will be furnished on application to this office, or to the Guar. termasters at any of the stations named above. A. s. KlMBALL, Quartsrmaster, i q, s. Army Chief Quartsimaster.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25
STATE OF Ono, CITY OF TOLEDO, ]

STATE OF OHIo, Clrf OF TOLEDO, ss
 LUCAS COUNTY,
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of one hundred dollars for each and every case of Catarrh that cannet be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 ........ FRANK J. CHENEY.
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D.. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send fer testimonials, free. ........
 F. J. CHENEY < CO, Toledo, 0.
 Sold by drugaists, 75 cents.
Arizona silver belt., 1891-04-25

The first practical test of nickel-steel arnsor plates, of American manufacture, is to be made at Indian Head, Md. during the coming week. The plates are only three inches thick but are ex- pected to be invulnerable to the pro. iectile from 6-lb. Hotchkiss gun.