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The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26

exhausted, they dropped brcathicss on
the doorstep. The camera was then
produced, and u. long wrnnglc enSucd
rs Ia the amount for which they would
consent to bc photographed, their
leader, like all Cinnamon, being an
adept at bargaining. The musicians
struck up as soon rs the photographers
head disappeared under the dark cloth.
evidently thinking their mclodious
strains would lend an added charm TO
the picture. Finally the little pair per-
formed another pas de dcux, and then
departed laden with cash. Tho origin
of the pigmics is wrapped In mystery.
at is Chinese New Year and we want
money" was the only piece of informa-
ton vouchsafcd by their conductor
". y. Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26
MUSIC IN
Foreign Critics Pronounce Our Orchcstrns
superior 10 Those ut Europe.

Foreign Critics Pronounce Our OrchcstrnS
superior Ia Those Ut Europe.
The fine arts were not souuI,t after In
the early history of our land. Men oc-
cupicd with extensive problems In gov
crnment had neither time nor oppor-
tunity 10 give 10 that most divine Of all
human cndeavors, "Muslc, sweet hcav-
emily maid Fifty years ago, Mnlibran
and other operate stars made n brief
success here, but the general record of
musical projects was one of spirited en-
terprises and discouraging failures.
Still, this could net but be temporary.
The struggle with the wilderness and
George H., with experiments in popu-
lar sway and democratic constitutions,
gave way to quietor scenes, and unre-
hitting toll demanded relaxation.
To-day there are thousands of u
best buildings distributed all over the
states for the purpose of concerts, the
opera, colleges of music, .ctc. These are
i'm many instances managed by men
who spare neither pains nor expense to
secure the best talent the world can af-
ford. st. Louis, Denver, San Francisco
and New Orleans are ccnters of cultiva-
ton in vocal and instrum entail music,
| while Milwaukee and Cincinnati have
irradiated musical culture through the
northwest and the southeast respective
ly. Even Montana, Idaho and other west
ern states are continually increasing
their facili ties for the entertainment
and elevation of the people by means Of
harmony and song.
Vocal music Is not practiced so extern
sively in the United States rs In the
older countries of Europe. The mas
sive choruscs Of the Crystal palace and
Albert hall, London, and the Birming-
ham Tricnnial festival, England, havo
yet to be heard here. But they are
coming, and coming apnce.
As a stone in the other pocket, CON-
| petent ~"ritics, and foreigners Mt that,
have pronounced American orchestras
| superior TO European mes. The per-
formances of Thomas, Damrosch and
Seidl may certainly challenge compete
| ton from any quarter. AND would 1t
| not be u desirable feature TO provide for
an international contest OF nj best
| bands vt the forthcoming worlds fair!
During the Centennial exhibition at
Philadelphia, such a programme was
| arranged. Dan Godfrey brought his
magnificent guards band to this coun-
try, allowed to do So by special act Of
| parliament, and their brilliant tour
through the states Is fresh In our mem
cries. What u treat TO hear Gilnore's,
Cappa's and Godfrey's bands play in
unison, or listen to the combined strains
Of Thomas and Sir Charles Halle's art
lists.
There has been for the past half EN-
tury a continual advance In our adapta-
ton for the best and noblest music.
The great fair OF next year will visibly
mark the cosmopolitan progress Why
should II not leave an indeliblc stamp
for good upon the history Of music in
the United States?--N. Y. Ledger.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26
THE TICKET SELLERS PARROT.
Even III Adversely II i,emaiaed True tn
- Its Training.

Even III Adversely II Remarked True to
- ITS Training.
Ben Lusbie, who for fifteen years was
one of the greatest features OF Barnum's
circus In the capacity of 'lightning
ticket seller" had o wonderful parrot,
which had been presented to him by one
of the canvasmen of the show, who was
Mt one time a sailor on a steamer ply
ing between Boston and Fernandino,
in the Bahamas. Lus bic used 10 have
q way of quicting the scrambiing mob
of the ticlSct-purchasers around the
ticket wagon by 5 aging: Don't be in
n hurry, gentlemen" There's plenty
of time" Don't crowd each other"
'Onc at a time, gentlemen and such
like expressions. The parrot which
was perched upon the safe In the wagon
Just back of Lusbie, got to learn these
little speeches after n seasons tour and
often broke out in n piercing squa'yk
with one Of them, much to Lusbie's
amusement. The parrot, which was
quite % little vagabond, broke loose
from her fettcrs n day and flew over
into a ncighboring woods, near the cir.
Gus grounds.
A searching party was made mp, and
they had not proceeded far before they
heard II vast racket, apparently made
by squawking birds. fastening tn tho
scene they found poor Poll clinging as
best she could to the limb of u dead
tree, surrounded by q screaming flock
of crows. The parrot had only two or
three tail feathers left, and the hostile
crows were striking, pecking a~ndpluck-
Ing her right and left. Hanging on rs
best she could the parrot was shrilly
screaming: ''One at a time, gentle-
men," Don't crowd there" Take
your time!" There's plenty more
left Acknowledgements Sentinel
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26
superauous work.

Mrs. Billus--Mary, you needn't waste
any time busting those balusters.
Domcstic--I thought yea told me Mrs.
Gunpus wuz q coming the day fur o
visit.
Mrs. Billus-Yes, out her three little
boys arc coming with hcr.Ihicago
Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26
"Do Won like me?" asked the

-"Do You like me?" asked the young
man, addressing the little brother of
the young lady on whom he was making
q call. II don't like you rs well as l
like Jack Jilliboy." "Why not?"
because ho always gives me ten cents
TO go out of tho room when he to
see sister."--N. Y. Press
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-08-26
A AaGrLhce. indeed.

'But, my dear Harold-I cannot mar.
ry YOU. You can't support a wife on
your salary"
''Yes, Maude. II win suffice for you,
and I--well, dearest, ] will shift for
myself. Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
THE TITAN OF CHASMS.
A Mile Deep, Is TILES Wide, 2I7 Miles
Long, and Painted Like Flower.

The Grand Canon of the Colorado
River, in Arizona, is now for the first
time easily accessible to tourists. A
regular stage line has been established
from Flagstaff, Arizona, on the Atlantic
& Pacific Railroad, making the trip from
Flagstaff to the most imposing part of
the Canon in less than L hours. The
stage fare for the round trip is only
$1,000, and meals and comfortable
lodgings are provided throughout the
trip at reasonable price. The view of
the Grand Canon afforded at the
terminus of the stage route is the most
stupendous panorama known in nature.
There is also a trail at this point
leading down the Canon wall more than
5000 feet vertically to the river below.
The descent of the trail is grander
experience than climbing the Alps, for
in the bottom Of this terrific and
sublime chasm are hundreds of noun
tains greater than any of the Alpine
range.
A book describing the trip to the
Grand Canon, illustrated by many
full-page engravings from special
photographs, and furnishing all needful
information, may be obtained free upon
application to Jno. j. Byrne, 723
Monadnock Block, Chicago, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
FORGERY.

Our little city was disturbed the fore
part of the week on the revelation of
two forged checks. One was cashed by
Doud & Muir and the other by Mrs
Grignon. The same person presented
each check.
Mrs. Grignon's story is as follows
A large sized man with a feshy round
face, dressed in wOrkingman's clothes
stepped into her store Monday and
wanted IS cents worth of tobacco. She
done the tobacco up for him and he
gave her check purporting to have
been issued by Henry Sampson to John
Stevenson for $500. Mrs. Grignon only
had 1926 in change and he said he
would step in another time and get the
other dollar. He said he worked in
DAILY & SIMPSONS lumber yard He
then left the store. 1t appears he came
right straight down town and entered
Doud & Muir's store. He picked out
a pair of pants and then gave Mr.. Muir
another $500 check signed by John
Balch and made payable to Erock
Drummond. He endorsed it and told
Mr.. Muir that John Balch was cram
berry man and lived at Meadow Valley.
After questioning the man Mr.. Muir
made up his mind the check was all
right gave him the change and the man
walked out Mr.. Muir's description OF
the man agrees with that of Mrs.
Grignon. When the checks reached
the banks on Tuesday, both Mr.. +. I.
Harmon cashier of the First National,
and |. E. Philleo, cashier of the Cen
tralia bank, discovered that they were
forgeries. The checks have been COM
pared and the handwriting on both was
certainly done by the same party. AT
this writing the individual has not been
identified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
TO WASHINGTON.
WILLIS L. MOORE

Dana's celebrated Third Regiment
Band departed from Wausau in their
special car on Tuesday evening destined
for Washington D. c. They will furnish
the music for the Blair Grand Army
Post, of st. Louis, in the Capitol city
during the National G. A. r. Encamp-
ment. This is the fourth encampment
that this Post has secured the services
of the Third Regiment Band and speaks
louder than all words in praise of its
merits. We are proud to mention the
following list of Twin City boys who
are members of this band and nearly
all of who play leading parts: Rube
Lyon, Chas. Parker and Carl Bandeline,
Clarionetists, Russ Lyon and Grant
White, Comets, Del White Tuber, and
Frank Houston, Siide-trombone. That
our boys will have fine trip we have
but to remark and we are glad fol-
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
Columbian Public School Celebration

Two weeks ago circulars were dis
tributed throughout the State calling
attention to the National Columbian
Public School Celebration, October 21,
and stating that circular was in course
of preparation in the State Superinten-
dents office which would contain
material for the public schools on that
day.
The material in this circular is both
patriotic and historical in its nature. is
sufficiently varied to meet the needs of
different grades and has been so selec-
ted that the teachers will find, in the
circular, articles suitable for readings
and recitations, as we'll as material for
essay-building. There is, however, no
especial provision for music. 1t is sug-
gested that the standard patriotic songs
as ''Star Spangled Banner" America. y
etc, be practiced in the schools in
preparation for Columbus Day.
The circulars will probably be in the
hands of the County Superintendent
as early as October l, and, if they are
promptly distributed, each school will
have a fortnight, or more, of time fol
preparation-ma being at hand
Any teacher failing to receive the circu,
lar by October s, should correspond
with his county superintendent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
BULLETIN No. %.

BULLETIN No. %.
The weather has been very cold and
rainfall heavy, and corn therefore
matured slowly. Some fields are al
ready out of the way of frost and are
being cut, but the most o. the crop will
require ten to fifteen days in which to
ripen. The opinion is general that the
crop in Wisconsin will equal if not
exceed that of 1891, if frosts are not too
severe during the next two weeks.
However, the heaviest frost of the
season will occur Wednesday morning,
and the time is a critical one for all
growing crop, particularly corn and
tobacco.
The recent rains have given growth
to fall pastures and have placed the
ground in excellent condition for fall
seeding. This will doubtless insure the
sowing of a larger acreage of winter
grain than was put in last year.
The tobacco crop, so far, is one of the
finest ever grown, but, in anticipation
of damaging frosts, it is being hurried
into the sheds little too soon.
The potato crop in the southern half
of the state promises light yield,
while reports from the northern half
indicate that the crop Will BE medium
one.
Milwaukee, Sept. 18th, 1892.
WILLIS l.. MOORE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
WOOD COUNTY FAIR.

The elements were greatly against
a county fair this year and therefore
the display was light. The races were
good as far as they went. Only one day
(Thursday) was suitable for racing and
only three took place. The game OF
base ball on Thursday attracted con-
siderable attention but it, like the
balance, was a failure. At the close OF
the seventh inning the game broke up
in a dispute over the umpires decision
on foul ball. The home team left the
grounds and the game was won by the
Merrill team on score of to
There appeared to be a lack of in
terest in the fair on the part of every
body, and the weather being decidedly
against them, the receipts will fail to
meet the expenses incurred and
whether the premiums will be paid in
full we are unable to state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15

The preacher takes vacation and his
pulpit is vacant; the merchant closes
at $50 p. N. and perhaps in the middle
of the afternoon on Sunday, the doctor
turns his patient over to a brother
physician and goes to the sea-shore F.;
the farmer leaves the boys to run the
place and goes back to his old home in
Pennsylvania; the laboring man takes
a lay-off when he wants to; the news
paper man alone comes out on time,
rain or shine, and no matter how cold
or hot the weather, how dull the town
or how i'll the man that searches it for
news, he must tell his tale of brick,
straw or not, or the people kick. Still
there are people who are unk1nd and
actually say harsh things when he gets
a pass to a minstrel show or is invited
to banquet. Fortunately there is
another and better world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
BASE BALL.
A Farce-Females not in it-Out of
their Sphere.


The American people are great lovers
of something new. The latest "fad" IS
base ball nine made up of females
who hail from Denver, Colorado. They
have been making a circuit of this state
appearing in every city that was large
enough to support a base ball nine.
They made their appearance in this
city Tuesday, September 18th. A large
crowd of people assembled to witness
the game. The writer noticed people
on the grounds that never made their
appearance before to witness a ball
game. The attraction was a success
financially and some sport was created
in watching the girls maneuver in try
ing to play ball. The ladies nine had
with them two "mascots" dwarf and
a little boy darkey. The "dwarf'' took
part in the game and was the means of
creating considerable sport.
The girls appeared in pink blouses
and short skirts, and wore black stock
ings and black lawn tennis shoes. For
headgear they wore blue caps. They
behaved themselves properly while on
the grounds, and we sincerely hope
they were all that they profess, yet
there was ever present with them that
coarseness which fastens itself upon
those who enjoy and partake of coarse
enjoyment. Such a life, of course, is
not pleasing to everyone and if they
enjoy it we will not enter our protest.
We would very much dislike to have a
sister or daughter of ours in such bust
ness, yet we saw nothing i'll their per-
sonal conduct while on the grounds
that we could condeKn. The day and
age in which we live is a fast one. $50
mote it bew
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
EXCURSION RATES.

To the Milwaukee Industrial Exposi
ton and Wisconsin State Fair rate Of
one and third fare to Milwaukee and
return. Tickets on sale commencing
August 30th and ON every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday thereafter
during the continuance of the Exposi.
ton. Tickets limited to return on OF
before Monday following the day OF
sale, except that from September 18th
to 18th inclusive tickets will be sold for
one fare for the round trip, limited to
return to and including Sept. 10Th.
S. T. DURGA, Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
BARNES THE LUCKY MAN.

The nomination of Lyman Z. Barnes,
Appleton, for congressman in the
'-h district at Stevens Point last
Isday may not prove as fortunate fo1
--r. Barnes, as he first thought ii
would. His nomination, if we can
believe the Democrats, savors of cor
ruption by the purchase of delegates.
If these facts are true his defeat is more
positive than his nomination under
those circumstances. The Hudd follow
ing are not at all backward in saying
that his nomination was obtained dis
honorably and therefore not entitled to
the support of honest democrats. Re.
publicans select good man and his
election is among the possibilities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
CRANBERRY CROP.

1t is generally known by everybody
interested i'll this section of the state
that the cranberry crop this year will
only be about one half as large as a
usual crop. This is due to the heavy
frosts of last fall and the early frosts
this fall. However we understand that
Chicago buyers are reporting the crop
in this vicinity as large one. From an
eastern paper we clip the following:
MIDDLEBoRo', Mass, Aug. 1.-THE
indications are that the crop of cram
berries in Plymouth county will be only
about half as large as usual. Swan Hole
and Muddy Pond bogs, in Carver, it is
large Rocky Meadow bog will yield
about one-third of crop. The crop of
berries at East Head, which has usually
given employment to some 1900 pickers,
will be SO small this year thatthe owners
will not even open store for supplies.
None of the large bogs in Middleboro' i,
Carver and Lakeville will yield more
than two-thirds of the usual crop. The
cause of the short crop is the dry
weather partly, but more especially the
span worm, little insect which it is
found hard to eXterminate.
From the above it will be seen that
the crop in the east will be light and
therefore the yield in the East and
West being light the prices ought to be
high. Buyers know these facts and
will try and buy early at low prices.
We would suggest to those who have
berries to sell to be slow. No hurry for
two or three weeks yet. The prices are
bound to be reasonably high this fall
Berries ought to bring at least 81 per
barrel on the marshes in Wood county
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
TO THE UNIVERSITY.

Mr. J. D. Witter and daughter, Ruth
left Thursday last with horse and buggy
to drive to Madison. This was done
partly as pleasure trip and also to get
the horse to Madison where it will be
left for the use of Mrs. Witter and
children while the latter are attending
the University. Mr.. Witter undoubt.
edly found it rather cold and disagree.
able driving. Mrs. Witter and Isaac
departed the same day by train.
They were followed Monday noon by
Mr.. Heber Tibbits who goes to com,
plete his third years work.
Then Tuesday noon Messrs. Frank
Pomainville, Will Conway and Theodore
Brazeau departed, and Tuesday evening
the last in the flock Edmund III. LaVigne
Edmund stayed late to play ball with
the Denver lady aggregation. We wish
the young people success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
TEA PARTY.

Mrs. O. I. Hougen entertained about
seventy-fve of her lady friends at tea
Wednesday afternoon at their new
home in the second ward. Those
who were fortunate enough to attend
report a very enjoyable time. Mrs.
Hougen further convinced her lady
friends that her resources for enter
tanning were never taxed to their ut
most. Her hospitality was unbounded
and her genial and social qualities fully
exemplifed. The refreshments were
elegant and in keeping with the hospi-
tality. The service was in the latest
style of the art.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted the
past week to Wisconsin Inventors, are
reported expressly for the REPORTER by
II. G.. Underwood, Solicitor of Patents
Milwaukee, Wis:
J. L. Bartels, Jr., Milwaukee, vent
closure; G. S. Beebe, Racine, vehicle
running gear; F. Boucher, Fond du
Lac, draw-bridge guard; 2. II. Bro
desser, Milwaukee. elevator and carrier;
F. A. bennett, Sheboygan, chair; NJ.
Johnson, Milwaukee, manual motor:
6. A. krause, Milwaukee, mailing ap-
paratus; f. A. kretschmer, Horizon,
bow for stringed instruments; A. F.
Minor, Egg Harbor, furniture caster;
B. V. Nordberg, Milwaukee, air pump
for condensers; p. Poulson, Somers.
shovel; c. f. Seymour, Lake Geneva
ore concentrator; w Z. Sleight, Mil
waukee, swing treadle for organs; J.
Stierle, Marshfield, device for pre- vent
ing railway collision; P. Hansen, Anti
60, stump extractor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending August 10, 1892.
Compton, Esther Lake, ". II.
Harrington, r. B. Plumber, DeSfnarals
Harte, Miss Kellie Prescott, c. II.
Helix, Miss ROsette Scott, Josie
Herrick, Hat Zimmerman Chair Co.
Karam, Elias Joseph
August %, 1892.
Birdsey, Lewis Lyons, Patrick
Bishop, Mary Nenzslt, Henry l..
Donovan, S. p. Settler, Charles
Jacobs, David ., Shannon, W. w.
Joseph, Elias Sweeney, Frank
Kruger, Gust Waters, Melvin
Wilcox, J. Z.
September ), 1892.
Carter, f. l.. Lahale, Albert
Hewe, Miss Susan Phelps, S. ".
SpOhn, Louis
September y, 1892.
Chester, Miss Fannie A. Hirsch Paul
Emerson, Levi King, King
Forbes, c. III. kawalskl, Charlie
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised"
T. w. BURT, Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIS, Sept. 2, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk of the Circuit Court at Grand Rapids,
Wis. on October 15 1892, viz: Chas. Herring, HE
No. 1861 for the SW fr'lH Sec. 80, Twp u, \ OF
Range ), East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land viz:
ROberl Gildenzopf, Herman Gildenzopf, Fred
Schribc and DIETRICH Henchmyer, all of Port
Edwards, Wis.
Also Robert Gildenzopf, HE No. 4944 for the
NV fr'II Sec. 81 Tw p u, n. of Ranges, East.
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Charles Herring, Herman Gildenzopf, Fred
ochribe and DIETRICH Henchmyer, all of Port
Edwards, Wis.
E. B. SANDERS,
Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15

JUDGMENT giving Downing's
Elixir the highest award has been de-
creed by thousands who have used it.
Guaranteed For sale by H. II. Noss &
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
80 ~ a.

LIKE MAGIC: is the effect of Down
ing's Stramonium Liniment; it has no
equal as a pain destroyer. Try it.
For sale by II. III. Voss & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-15
HOTELS.
II b. Scott Free Public Library.

The Library rooms are open Wednesday from
. to 5 o'clock p NJ; Saturday from to and
to 9 o'clock r. NJ.
FLoY PHILLEo, Librarian.