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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

Among the many stories that Pal
grave Simpson told WAS one about his
first start as dramatist. He used to
live in BrOmptOn after ais return from
Paris, where he had been a pupil of
the great Scribe. He was of striking
appearance, with long black hair and
a mustache, and used to wear a cloak.
During his walks abroad he came
across a lady who seemed to shrink
from him as if she feared him.
One day he was passing by Thurloe
Square, and gave a penny to a cross
ing-sWeeper, and, hearing a cry of as
constituent, turned sharply around.
The exclamation came from the OppO-
site side of the road. 1t emanated
tgom the lady who had 50 frequently
exhibited signs of apprehension at his
approach, and who now seemed as
founded at his little act of philan-
thropy.
Soon after this meeting, armed with
q letter of introduction. he took piece
to a theater in the Strand to read to
one of the management. The author
did his best and the reading went off
well. At the conclusion the manager
said:
And now, Mr.. Simpson, you must
allow me to introduce you to my
mother"
Il shall be delighted" said Palgrave.
At this moment lady entered the
room, in whom my friend recognized
the stranger he had seen in Thurloe
Square.
This is Mr.. Palgrave Simpson, who
has been reading me most amusing
farce" said the manager.
The lady appeared to be in the last
stage Of astonishment
Good gracious" she exclaimed;
"why-it is the benevolent brigandl"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
A Thrifty Man.

"Here, young man." said Russell
Sage one day, as he held out nickel
to fal1ir who had dropped his box of
tin watches on the stone coping of the
Trinity church yard fence and lodged
at the risk of life and limb after the
old mans hat, which had blown half
way across the street. The fakir knew
the multi-millionaire, says the n. 7.
Recorder, but had evidently not
reckoned on the thrift which helped
win the millions. Thank We, Mister
Sage" he said, as the size of the reward
dawned upon him. Wait a minnit an
I'll give you yer change" Deacon Sage
hurried away and the bystanders
laughed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
HOW LAWYERS BILLS ARE MADE.
A Little Story Told to Senator Sawyer, and
How it Worked.

A member of the Chicago bar re-
lates an interesting bit of experience
he had in naming a fee he should
charge the muiti-millionaire Sawyer of
Wisconsin. Il had done twenty days
hard and important work for the Sem
atOr. When it came to the point for
me to name my fee [ said: Senator,
let me tell you little story. Ayoung
brother lawyer came to me the other
day in a great quandary as to how
much he should charge certain client
for highly successful piece of legal
work that he had done. At first l told
him to go somewhat by the feelings of
the client regarding the good the latter
had reaped. Having said this, named
800 to my young friend. Well, when
his client appeared he was feeling way
up and taking out roll of $500 bills
remarked: Now, my young friend,
I'll begin and tell off these $500 bills
and when I've told off enough to satisfy
you for your services you say the
word The young man was dumb
founded. One twO-three - and
then the young man shouted Enough!
That will dor Then the happy client
handed the 81, 800 to his lawyer with
the air of one who thought he was get
ting off cheap.
Senator Sawyer heard the story all
through and I could see that he caught
the point l was trying to make with it
on him. Smiling drolly he said:
Good enough story. but that amt
the way do business. What is your
bin?'
1.-TWO thousand dollars said I, and
without a moments hesitation the Sem
ator wrote me a check for that
amount. "-Cbjcag0 Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Flood In Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, La, July 1.-The en-
tire country along the Amite river, be-
tween Lake Maurepas and Port Vim
cent, is under water. The Amite river
has risen seven feet and the country
from the mouth of Port Vincent, dis
tance of sixty miles, is under water
from three to five feet deep. Business
has been wholly suspended, mills have
been stopped, and many families are
leaving their homes for the hills.
Crops are almost wholly destroyed, and
there has been very heavy loss in
growing farm products.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Origin of a Common Saying.

q acknowledge the corn" origin
ated in the halls of congress in 1928,
when Andrew Stewart declared in a
speech that Ohio, Indiana and Ken
lucky sent their hay-stacks, corn-felds
and fodder to New York and Philadel-
phia for sale. One Wickliffe, of Ken
lucky, called him to order, saying
that those states did not send hay
stacks or corn-fields away for sale.
We'll, what do you send?" inquired
Stewart.
ave send cattle, horses, mules and
hogs"
"Very well. What makes your cat
tie, mules and hogs? You feed 500
worth of hay to horse. You just
Illuminate and get on top of your hay
stack and ride off to market How is
it with your cattle? You make them
carry $50 worth of hay and grass to
the eastern market. How much corn
does it take at 80 cents bushel to fat
ten hog?"
why, thirty bushels"
"Then you put thirty bushels into
the shape of hog and make it walk
of to the eastern market"
"Mr. Speaker" cried Wickhffe,
springing to his feet at this point. Il
acknowledge the corn!" GoLdeu Days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Deficit VIII Reach $500, 900.

BUFFALO, July 2.-It is now said the
deficit in the National Savings bank is
pretty certain to reach if not surpass
$500, 900, and that there Is no prob
ability of the banks resuming
business. The most re narka BILE
case in connection with the swindle is
that of woman who is said to have a
pass book calling for $50, 900, while the
banks books credit her with only a
few hundred dollars. The official
statement of the liabilities of the bank
will come out in court next Tuesday,
when the matter of a receiver will be
dismissed of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Before She Learned to Walk.
NJ. Got of the Coincide Franchise has

NJ. Got of the Coincide Franchise has
been telling tales about the divine
Sarah. He says that when she came
to him she could not even walk; that
she was awkward, tall, gaunt and self
conscious. She could not stand still,
and she was sullen. But he realized
the intensity of her nature and the
great ambition she cherished, and so
they worked together, he and she,
very patiently. Sometimes Sarah be-
came discouraged, and raved with a
splendid impetuosity which delighted
the teacher, because it showed him
that the genius was there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

Be honest. Honesty is the best
policy" Quixotically speaking. Be
honest.
Be plucky. The faint-hearted rarely
know what it is to win place and power.
Be plucky.
Be earnest in doing good and just as
earnest in not doing anything bad.
Be earnest.
Be watchful of yourself as veil as
of others, for "all will bear watching. "
Be watchful.
Be patient, and don't allow impatient
folks to draw away your own stock of
patience. Be patient
Be content. If "a contented mind is
a continual feast" be careful not to
90 hungry from discomfort. Be con-
tcnt-GOOd HOUSekeeDi320
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The proposed
International monetary conference was
one of the subjects considered at today's
cabinet meeting and the president prac-
tically decided to accept three republicans
and two democrats as conferees on the
part of the United States. Senators Allison
and Jones (Nev.) and e. w. Cannon will
be selected to represent the republican
party, and Senator Carlisle and Mr..
Fawkler (Mass.) the democratic party
with the possibility that Senator Daniel
or Judge Lambert Tree may be chosen in
the place of Carlisle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
The Santa Fs Must Build Over.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, July 1.-Jud9s
Babb issued very important decree
at Ottumwa, Iowa, yesterday concern
ing the new branch of the Santa Fs
building into that city. 1t is to be the
effect that the new road must make an
under crossing of the 90" instead Of
a grade, as was proposed. The cross
ing will be made a short distance west
of Sugar Creek, the new road to pay
s25, OOC of the expense and the 90" the
remainder. probably like amount.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Life Has No Charms for Her.

HUDSON, Wis, July Julia Cushing,
aged % years, a domestic employed at the
Chaplin Hall house, attempte7 suicide last
night by taking poison, Her condition
was still critical this morning She made
an attempt to jump from the hotel window
but was discovered and prevented by the
nurse just in time. David Cushing, the
girls father, is a highly respected resi-
dent of the county, having served as a
justice of the peace for seventeen cCnsecu'
tive years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
A Waupaca Failure.

WAUPAcA, July lie. Wigderson, who
has heretofore been doing apparently
thriving business in this city as general
merchant, has had his store closed by Ed.
O. Williams, the sheriff of this county,
on executions amounting to $500. The
executions were issued on judgment notes
given by Wigderson to Milwaukee
narties
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
Wrecked BY a Fireworks Explosion.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July "A ter
rife explosion occurred at Westfork,
near here, last night. Three hundred
dollars worth of fireworks we've stored
In Wyandotte hall awaiting the Fourth
of July. In some unknown manner
the material exploded and the build
ing was completely wrecked, entailing
a loss of So, 500 to $4,000. Two boys,
named Jone and Qeiser were horribly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

The marriages of 74,5 persons
were solemnized in London during
1891, the proportion to the population
being higher than in any year since
1888. The births numbered 154, 003, or
SIS per 1000, the lowest on record
with the exception of the year 1890.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

1t is claimed by scientists that all
the lime in the world has at some time
been a portion of some animal. The
same atom of lime has some time, no
doubt, been a portion of many differ
ent animals, and possibly Of human
beings also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

The new Partisan fashion in stock
ings is made with separate compart-
ments for each toe. This is said to be
a sure cure for soft corns, which are
caused by the rubbing of the skin of
the toe against that of the neighboring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
STOOLS of Wheat in California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 2.-The
stocks of wheat in call board ware
houses July aggregated $4,000 tons,
rs az ajnst Is, 900 tons June 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

The 18-months- old daughter of Edward
Zimball, residing two miles from Sheboy-
gan, was run over by Lake Shore train
and killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
George ID. johnson is Appointed to Sue
coed 81. s. Thompson.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The president
had nominated George D. Johnson, of
Louisiana, civil service commissioner,
vice 81. S. Thomson. resigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-07-07

TO cnufcn sunday you can near 1t and
take notes." Reporter with dignity
q do not work Sundays, IN 7.
Weekly.
Nice little boy-"I wish you would
teach me to black boots" Bootblack
-"Wat fur?" Il am not satisfied with
my aimless existence at home, and /
wish to be independent. II see. Kin
you lick one boy twict as big as y'r-
self wild one hand, hold y'r kit in tn
other, an keep off two other boys wild
y'r feet?" 40" TOO bad You
won't do fur bootblack. I'm 'fraid
you'll have to 60 home an grow up a
dude. GOOD Nea0s.
Jim Doolittle recently married a
Fifth avenue society lady, and some
rumors of an impending divorce are
already afioat. He complains that his
wife has very bad temper, and fiirts
with Tom, Dick and Harry. "When
did you first get acquainted with your
wife?" asked a friend. Il have known
her for good while, but | didn't get
| really we'll acquainted with her until
after we were married" replied Jim
with sigh.-Teras SJtjngs.
| Bangs-"l saw in this mornings pa
per an item to the effect that you had
been granted a pension" Fraud
leigh-@So | have" Bangs-"That's
strange. I didn't know that you were
in the army at all" Fraudleigh-"O,
yes. I was assistant sutler at Fort
Marshall" Bangs-"But you didn't
incur injury in that service. did you?"
Fraudleiph-"Of course 7 did. You
see, [ was opening oysters one day for
the Colonel and | was wounded by q
shell. "-B0St0n Courier.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

when railroads are built to get in and
out. The Canad, side OF the Rainy
river is settled mp by about 400 farmers
each having frontage of 10 chains on
the river. and run bicx two miles.
which makes an unhandy shaped farm
but they seem happy and contented, ,
aud will lend dog as quick rs lumber
Jack will chew of tobacco
People all over the northwo tern
country have an eye on this big new
country abont to hs opened by the
construction of railroads through it and
next summer will witness grand rush
for pinc land and homesteads, as this is
the only way titles to government land
can be obtained The country will he
developed very fast. Some of the big
gest iron ore beds known to exist have
been discover. d during the last year on
the Missaba range, just south of the
Vermillion, and iron men are focking
into the woods in grett numbers looking
for new mines -E. 5. Shepard in
Northwestern Lumbermen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
McMUhLEN and GIRAhD
BARAGA TT VERY.

Single or Double Rigs with or
without Driver.
Fishing or Hunting Parties furnished
with competent guides.
We keep nothing but good horses aud
wagons and give good attention
to our patrons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-29
Charters Granted.
ciaI Telegram TO the Register.

Special Telegram 20 me he2tstT.
CHARLESTON. W. VA, February 2S.-
The Secretary OF State Today issued the
following charters: Traders Insurance
Company. for the purpose OF insuring
against loss or damage by fire, and all
kinds of properly, andl the doing of all
other things in connection herewith as
will benefit the said company. The prin-
cipaI Office will be at Charles Town, w.
Va. The capital subscribed is ten thous-
aud dollars, Of which amount one thousand
dollars has been paid in, with the privilege
granted said company TO increase to one
hundred thousand dollars. Shares are
fifty dollars each, and are held by H. 5.
Matter, and four others, OF Charles Town,
w. Va.
Also, the Albion Phosphate Mining Com
pany for the purpose OF mining phosphate
rock and other rocks and mineral, and pre-
pairing the same for market. The principal
Office will be at Martinsburg, w. Va. The
capital subscribed is five hundred dollars,
Of which amount the sum of fifty dollars
has been paid in, with the privilege granted
to increase 10 five thousand dollars. Shares
are one hundred dollars each, and are held
bv f. Boyd Faulkner and four others OF
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Also the Condor Lane Boom and Lumber
Company, for the purpose of doing gen
eral boomage business in the counties OF
Randolph and Tucker, this State. The
principal Office will be at Britt, in Tucker
county. The capital stock is one million
dollars, divided into ten thousand shares, at
the par value of one hundred dollars each.
The incorporators are Levi Il. Condor and
four others of Baltimore, Md.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-29
A FORMER PARKERSBURGER.
John NJ. Trout's Indian Wife Secures Him
Communication of Sentence From Presi-
dent Harrison.

John NJ. Trout's Indian Wife Secures Him
IA Communication of Sentence From Presi-
dent Harrison.
Special Telegram to the REGISTER.
COLUMBUS, O., February 2S.-After
an anxious wait, John M. Trout, receiv-
ed at the penitentiary October 3, 1889,
on nine years sentence for man
slaughter from Fort Smith, Ark, has
received good news and is therefore
happier than he has been at any time
since he arrived here. a telegram has
been received from his wife, who is now
in Washington, saying the President
has committed his sentence so that he
will be released next January.
Trout was born and raised at Par
kersburg, W. Va. He Went west and
got possession Of several thousand
acres of land in Texas. Finally he
drifted up into the Indian Territory
and married a wealthy Cherokee Indian
girl who owned large tract OF land in
the territory.
There were several "bucks" who
wanted the girl, but as she possessed
more white than Indian blood they re-
ceived no encouragement, and they
hated the white man for capturing her.
There were five brothers who were
particularly hostile toward him, but he,
as well as his wife, was
pretty handy with gun, and
he had no fear. He owned consid-
erable stock, aud for the purpose OF
contining it to his own lands he put a
wire fence around his farm. This en-
ragged the five Indian brothers and they
cut the fence down with impunity.
Then one OF them "laid" for him with
the intention of killing him, but he got
the drop on the "noble red man" and
sent a bullet through his heart. The
Indian he killed had already taken sew
eral scalps. Since then three Of the re-
naming brothers have been killed and
the other is now held for murder.
Trout was in Jail about eighteen
months before he was tried, and those
familiar with all the circumstances OF
the murder think the majesty OF the
law has been vindicated. Shortly after
he was received here his wife, an intel
lgent lady Of good address, came TO the
city and began working for his release.
Although she was wealthy, she secured
employment In dressmaking establish
ment, and in this way earned her ex-
penses while here. She made frequent
trips to Washington and had several
conferences with Attorney General Nil
Ter. She did not employ an attorney to
do what she could do herself, but con-
Quoted her own case and has won great
victory, for which she deserves much
credit.
When she first came here she said If
her husband had been guilty OF any dis
honesty, or had he killed the Indian
without just cause, she would not have
turied her hand even in his behalf.
But she says her husband did the kill
ing in seIf-defense, and she would have
killed the fellow herself II she had had
a gun, and Trout says he would do the
same thing again under similar circum-
stances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-29
WHEELING. VA. MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 90 1892

have him thoroughly acquainted
with chemistry and engineering as
well as the mere primary prin-
ciples of farming. and / believe
this condition of affairs will be
further fastened by the combine with
the Trades Assembly. We desire to
make the farming industry as attrac-
tive and remunerative as other trades.
Mr.. Foreman closed by saying that 1t
was not his idea to give history OF the
alliance, as he supposed his hearers had
long since become acquainted with
them. but rather to gather the ideas OF
the Assembly that he might convey
them to the various subordinate AL
liances on his round OF visits.
At the conclusion OF the remarks by
Mr.. Foreman, member arose and
stated that Notwithstanding all that
had been said he still believed that poll
tics was at the bottom OF the whole
movement, and the first thing we knew
we would be yanked up by the heels
unawares by some political sharpers.
Another member arose and tried 10 re-
fute this argument by saying in part
that there was no politics behind it, but
even il there was, the intelligence of
the members of the Trades Assembly
ought to be their guide in determining
their course. After series OF remarks
by different members, pro and con, a
motion was made by one OF the men,
bers TO adopt the report Of the joint
committee as read by Mr.. Dobler. The
motion carried and the report was
adopted.
Another motion prevailed that the
present committee be discharged, and
a new committee Of five be appointed 10
carry out the arrangements for the
combine. 1t was voted that the COM
mittee be selected by the Chair, and IL
was as follows: j. H. Burtt, Roman
Dobler, Jere Meaed, p. j. Farrell, and
J. V. Meehan. 1t was also voted that
1000 copies of the resolution be printed
and distributed among the various labor
locals, In order that they may become
fully acquainted with the situation.
A long communication was received
urging the adoption and promotion OF
the eight-hour system. 1t was received
and filed.
A resolution was received from the
cigarmaker's union asking that Con-
gress be urged to push the bill TO estab-
lis law requiring n duty OF 5000 per
capita on every immigrant coming into
this country. Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-29

house only Mrs. Blaine, who was Ill,
and the servant. Mrs. Blaine at once
arose, dressed and went down stairs,
having previously instructed her maid
to do everything required for their
comfort. This was the only time she
ever met Mrs. Nevins.
Neither lady advanced to greet her,
no hand was extended to her, but from
Mrs. Nevins, seconded by her daughter,
came charges against her son and her.
self so insulting and so violent that a
servant was called in for the frankly
expressed purpose Of acting as re-
straint upon the older visitor.
On their brief stay of two weeks with
us and on this one last visit of two
hours rests all the substantiationS OF the
statements OF the Judge at Deadwood.
Before leaving for the west | had ad-
vised Mrs. Blaine in the event OF the
return Of her daughter-in-law, and she
acted upon my advice. Not word
since the separation has been written
by her, nor has she seen my sons wife
except on the street in New York,
when not word was exchanged be-
tween them.
My son was entirely free. No re-
straint was attempted, desired or need
ed to ensure separation. On the day OF
his wife's departure he was strongly de-
termined as on the day Of her divorce
not TO resume his relations with her.
Far it be from me to hold my son blame
less, though when his youth, his un-
completed education, his separation
from the influences Of home the ex-
change of a life full OF hope
and anticipations for prema-
ture cares and uncongenial companion
ship are considered, hold him more
sinned against than SHINING. But his
mother nor l at any time In thought or
word or deed attempted to separate this
man and his wife. On the contrary she
did not fail by liberalty, by consider
alton and by extenuation TO foster in
every practicable way their happiness
If happiness to them had been possi-
bic.
[Signed. JAMES e. BLAINE.