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The Indianapolis journal., 1893-12-12
Park Theater-"signaI Lights,

The greatest audiences that the Park
Theater has had on any opening day this
season were those to the Gray and
Stevens Company in "Signal Lights yes
terday, for the standing-room signs were up
before the performances began, both after
noon and evening. The play is evidently a
"corker'' in the opinion of those who saw
1T, for 1t was applauded and even cheered,
and there were curtain calls at the end Of
each act. Mr.. Stevenss acting dogs came
in for their share Of the applause and took
a very conspicuous part in the performance
in the way of changing signal lights
TO prevent an engine from running over the
heroine. who was tied to the track, and
did other things in manner that showed
much intelligence and excellent training.
Ponies. a trick mule and a trained lamb
were also in evidence. OF the cast, Minnie
Oscar Gray and Frank White. a good
negro comedian, and Lillian Granger, a
sweet singer, made hits Miss Leona Belle,
a well-known soubrette, introduced a clever
song and dancing speciality in the second
act Signal Lights will run all week at
the Park, with daily matinees, and 1t is
evidently in for big business.
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-12-12
Local Observations.

Maximum temperature. 50: minimum temper
ture. %. The following is a comparative state
ment of the temperature and precipitation on
Dec /. 1893:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Had Sized Him Up.

/ was looking in window where
there was a fine display of Christmas
goods, and the only other person near
was q good-looking young woman. She
was a type of snappy girl like to see,
and I watched her studying the con-
tents Of the window. Pretty soon a
dapper drummer from New York stop
ped and began cycling the girl, instead
of what was in the window. He sided
along and in a few minutes he smiled
at her, says the Detroit Free Press.
Christmas goods are very attractive
this year. he said by way of introduc-
ton.
"She had sized him up in about a
second. I could see that by her look.
but she never let on.
"Yes, sir she responded with mod
est tirnidtty.
do you like such things, he asked
insinuatingly.
ooh, yes, sir this time with child
ish simplicity.
"What We're you adniring most 2
was his next inquiry.
"Those drummer clocks she replied.
as she pointed out the objects Of her
admiration
Drummer clocks? he asked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

Erierol AS 1t appeared Four huDdr
Years Ago,

Erisrol AS 1t Appeared Four hundred
Years Ago.
Ships still come up to Bristol Bridge,
and to the Stone Bridge over the
Frome, just as they did 400 years ago,
although splendid new docks have been
built at the mouth Of the Avon to ac-
commodate the larger traffic with the
West Indies and other parts of Amer
lea, with France and Spain, and the
other countries of the Old World.
Still left to us are many precious me-
MORALS of old days, and in the center Of
the city much remains to suggest to
us its appearance in 1897, the year of
the first voyage from England to the
New World, the voyage that first open
ed the American continent to European
knowledge, and one that was followed
in the next year by the discovery Of
the United States coast from Maine to
Virginia. Not long before this time the
learned and painStaking William Wor-
CeSter, a native Of Bristol, had amused
his leisure, ON his return to his native
city, by pacing up and down its streets,
and taking note of the number Of steps
or PAGES each street contained in length
and width. His rough notebook is still
extant, and in it he has jotted down
many little pieces of information, from
which we can build picture Of the as
pect of the city in his day, that is to
say in 1850.
Let us stand at this corner, in the
nj Of no oif w
ways meet, and the High Cross stood.
The arrangement iITesistibly reminds US
of Chester and other Roman cities, and
although history is silent as to Bristol
having been a Roman town, 1t is pos
sible that the similarity is more than
an accidental coincidence. We find our
analogy in the liberties and privileges
of Bristol, for these correspond with the
rights accorded to Roman towns, and
| recognized even by the grasping Saxon,
| who, as a rule, thought no tax too
| heavy to impose on commerce. All
these privileges We're the brightright of
| the Bristol citizen. Among them was
| the right TO impose tolls on goods
| bought by foreigners, who We're furth-
er restricted from staying in the city
for more than forty days, and from sell
ing anything except through Bristol
broker. At one period it was the seat
of a mint, a distinction only conferred
on important places. The freedom of
Coventry was purchased, according to
the beautiful old legend, by the splendid
devotion of Godiva; but Bristol could
claim from time i}memorial to be toll
free, and subject to no lord but the
king. From successive monarchs it pIlr-
chased charters granting it even more
extended rights, and when impecunious
kings had no more privileges to sell,
they raised money by imposing a fine,
by way Of ''benevolence" Of $500,
on account of the costliness of the cit
liens dress; land every man worth f2OO
to pay 20 s., because mems wives went
so sumptuously apparelled'. This was
In 1890, and it is notable that in 14S6,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
TOBL ACtfER 6 EE
Fishing tor Spe"ktrd He"nttes at the Head
of Alpine sake

Fishing tor Spe"klrd He"ntles at the Head
of an Alpine sake
There is another lake, about three
miles north Of Landro, called the To
blacher See, and there repaired the de-
feat of Misurina- The trout at the out
let, by the bridge, were very small, and
while the old fisherman was endeayOr-
net. which would not work, / pushed
my boat up to the head of the lake,
where the stream came in. The green
water was amazingly clear, but the cur
rent kept the fish with their heads up
stream; so that one could come up be-
hind them near enough for a long cast
without being seen. AS my fly lighted
above them and came gently down with
the ripple, 1 saw the first fish turn and
rise and take it. A motion of the wrist
hooked him, and he played just as game
ly as trout in my favorite Long Is
land pond. How different the color,
though, as he came out Of the water.
pink spots on his sides. / took seven
OF MS companions, IN weight some four
pounds, and then stopped because the
evening light was failing. How pleasant
it is to fish in such place and at such
an hour. The novelty Of the scene, the
grandeur of the landscape lend a
strange charm to the sport. But the
sport itself is so familiar that one feels
at home-the motion of the rod, the
feathery swish Of the line, the sight of
the rising fish-it all brings back a hun
dred happy memories, and thoughts of
good fishing comrades, some far away
across the sea and perhaps even now
sitting around the forest campfire in
Maine or Canada, and some with whom
we shall keep company no more until
we cross the greater ocean into that
better country whittier they have pre-
coded us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
NEWS IN BRIEF.

An epidemic of measles has broken
out at BroadIands, Ill. Thus far there
have been two deaths.
A furniture factory is to be built at
Tuscola, H., the coming season that
will give employment to 200 men.
The town of Bode, in Humboldt
County, Iowa is being scourged by
diphtheria. Twelve children have died.
Thomas Stewart, 17-year-old lad
of Burlington, Iowa, is suffering from
hydrophobia. He was bitten two
years ago by dog.
Henry NJ. Moore, son of Col. Jesse
Fl. Moore of Decatur, ILL.,, has been ap-
pointed United States Consul at Three
Rivers, Ont
Edward Lorder, 14-year-oid boy of
Minonk, Ill, accidentally shot himself
with pistol. The wound may prove
fatal
Henry Hagemeyer committed suicide
by hanging in Fulton, Mo. lie had
been released "a short time before from
an insane hospital.
Twenty people in North Fulton
County, H., are suffering from dis
ease called winter cholera 1t
resem bles acute cholera morbus and
there Is one death.
Sheriff Handle of Little Falls, Mimi,
arrested C. NJ. Highly, a matchmaker
of Little Falls, on d telegram from
/ Peoria, ILL.,, charging Highly with
| larceny.
Frederick Gansee, head painter at
the State Insane Hospital at Jackson
vile, Ill, slipped on the ice covering
the roof of the hospital and fell to the
ground. He was Instantly killed.
James ;. Brown has brought suit in
Columb bus, Ind, against Daniel Nc
Clintic, asking to be released from Nc
Clintic's bond as Township Trustee,
alleging that he has been irregular IN
his accounts.
Isaac Lucas, a barber of Elgin, Ill,
left there accompanied by Miss Martha
Walbaum. woman with large
amount of property in her own name.
Policemen have tried to locate the
clippers but have failed.
The Converse Land and Improvement
Company has been organized at Con-
verse, Ind, with capital of $3.50, 900.
Its object is to boom the town of Con-
verse Russell B. Harrison 10 one Of
the company's directorA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
To Reapportiou Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. o. The
committee preparing new Legislative
superintendent bill will make it's re-
port not later than Thursday. The
work of the committee SO far has
been on a bill providing for an entire
redistrictlng of the State. There is SO
much opposition to il being displayed.
however. that it is generally believed
that the apportionment of two years
ago will be enacted after the commit
tee has changed two or three of the
alleged defects III it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
No Patronage for Tammauy

New YORK, Feb, 6.-The World
says: No Tammany man will be APP
pointed either 10 ihe collectorshlp or
postma stership of New York An
ex-Congressmau, who has had several
conferences with the PresideUt-elec
during the past week, made this state
ment yesterday. This man. who not
very long ago was a candidate for
United States senator, said tina; Mr..
Cleveland mas given several hearings
to those interested in the disposition
of federal patronage in this city and
State. At these conferences not q
Tammany Hall leader was present nor
was one asked to participate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Birth of - Coal Octopus

PITTsBURG. Pa, Feb. "A movement
is on foot ooking to the formation of
a com bination of all the railroad coal
operators of Western Pennsylvania.
Several secret conferences have been
held, and it is stated that the owners
of 100 mines in this region, represent
ing fully SIS, 100000 capital, have
signed their intention of joining the
combine. The objects of the trust
will be uniformity of prices, reduction
of expenses and the regulation of the
car service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
mississippi River Close Season.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Fishing in
any manner whatever in the waters Of
the Mississippi river during the months
of March, April and May of each year
is made unlawful under a bill intro
duced to-day by Senator Stock bridge,
chairman of the fisheries committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

There is well known gentleman il
New York city who, when a young man
at college fell in love with a profes
sOr's daughter. OF course there is
nothing remarkable about that. Both
were young and she was beautiful
The professor was poor but he was
wise. There is nothing remarkable
about that. Wisdom is often associated
with poverty, especially that sort OF
wisdom that comes from books. The
young man was also poor, but he was
NO. wiSe-he wanted to marry the girl
right off. And there was nothing re-
markabIe about that But the poor
wise professor told the poor, unw1se
young man:
go forth; go and do something.
don't care what you do, but go and dc
it, then We'll see about that girl. II
she really thinks she can't get along
without you she will not mind waiting
a year or two. If she won't wait you
won't want her"
The poor unise young man filed the
usual demurrer, but it was promptly
overruled. Then he went forth.
The first he did was to go and buy
a package of cigarettes and sit down
and think. He did so much thinking
of this kind that he nearly starved to
death. Then he tried something else
and picked up 50 a week and $50 worth
of self respect. But he didn't see any
opening for matrfmony and tried some
thing else. This, too, failed Then he
tried something else.
The professor said he was shiftless
fellow-a rolling stone.
The daughter said he was a noble
young fellow and would get there.
The young man had thot girl In his
eye all the time. Yet he seemed to
monkey with the great world. He tried
Hterature-newspape literature.
The professor said that settled It.
So did the girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Dalton Is Acquitted,

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Defendant Dalton
was acquitted this mo, ming in Judge
McConnells court. After the evidence
had been submitted Judge Mcconnell
instructed the jury to return a verdict
of acquittal without leaving their
seats. This was done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Populist Mass-Meeting.

New YORK, Feb. 6.-Gep. Weaver,
the Populist candidate for President
in the last campaign, will address a
mass-meeting in Cooper Union tonight.
This, the Populists say, is the beginning
of movement to perfect their organ
ization here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
COAL FAMINE.

Appleton Factories Close on Account of a
Lack of Fuel.
Appleton, Wis, Feb. 4.-Manufactur-
ers here are suffering from coal fam
inc owing to the uncertainty of the
freight service. The supply of bitumi-
nous coal is entirely cut off. The sui
phite plant is burning slabs.
The wooden mills have shut and other
manufacturers are using anything to
keep up steam. There has been no
freight service here for several days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
BANK FAILURE IN ITALY.

The Banca Association of Florence Is
Forced to Close Its Doors.
ROME, Feb. +. The Banca Associa-
ton of Florence has failed.
Its liabilities amount to 1000, 900
lire 1t is suspected that the bank
ruptcy of the concern is fraudulent
and the manager and cashier have
been arrested
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

Fifteen miles below Vincennes. Ind,
George Doanes was shot and killed by
Charles Bohannon. Both men were II
walls for the hand Of Miss Sallie Madden,
daughter Of farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
WISCONSIN LAWMAKERS.

That was a graceful, generous and
appreciative act ON the part of Sena-
CIV of the late assmblyman, D. A. Ma
honey, with $1,000. Mr. Mahoney was
a warm supporter of Col Mitchell,
and only the resistance of friends pre-
vented him from being carried on a
stretcher to the caucus to vote for him.
Such heroic loyalty touched the sense
of gratitude of Col Mitchell, and a
handsome remembrance to the widow
is the result The new senator makes
warm friends by the wayside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

ply stefan and possesses all the kindly
characteristics of his class. He is
Dane county product, modest, unaffect-
ed, faithful, guardful of all good in
terests and as popular at home as he
promises soon TO become with his broth
er members. DR.. Evans holds a place
on the committee on medical societies,
where his professional knowledge will
render his services very valuable. He
is also on the agricultural committee.
4 kindlier, better, nobler set of faces
one seldom sees than those of Satolii,
CorTigan, Ducey, Ireland and MctilyIn,
the eminent Catholic prelatcs whose
influence is today so important upon
the affairs of the church in this country.
Judged by the facial criterion they
are well fitted for the performance Of
any mission where intelligence, benevo-
lence, spirituality and humapenCss play
part
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

Senator Kreuszka may be Milwau-
KEGS mayor one of these days, and
that will open the way to congress
When he reaches that goal he will he
the first Of the sons of Kosciusko to
confrr the honrr upon his native land
of attaining a seat in the most exalted
legislative body in the world He is
a legislator Of the highest cleanliness
and worth, and is a most conscientious
senator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

Assemblyman Jacob is banker, and
brings to his legislative duties all the
system, clear-headedness and integrity
of his calling. AS a committeeman he
keeps the deck as clear as industry can
do it, and therein his special usefulness
appears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09
Yes, sir this very deplurelv

Yes, sir this very denurely.
Why do you call them drummer
clocks?'
''She looked up at him with charming
innocence
Because, sir. they have brass faces
and she laughed such low. sweet little
laugh that | Snorted right out and the
New Yorker fairly rln away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

Asemblyman Evans, who Representa-
the big western district Of Dane, is 9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-09

hons had gained considerable Roadway.
however, and were out of sight before
the real situation dawned upon the
crowd.
About half an hour later Bill and his
companions had found refuge in their
headquarters, a dirty, vile smelling
bar-room in Water street.
"Well, fish it out and let's see what
the case is WORTH" said Mike eagerly.
when they were alone in the back
room.
An exclamation of surprise was utter
ed by all as Bill laid the gold watch
ON the table.
'sThat's worth five hundred to us at
least" cried Bob.
'The best haul we've made yet" said
Mike.
The case of the watch was beautiful
" engraved, and in the center was set
a group of pure white diamonds, whose
sparkle was reflected In the eyes OF
the three beholders.
Bill pushed the spring and opened the
case. A name was engraved on the
inside.
That's bad" said Mike 'But oul
chum in Brooklyn kin fix it so that the
name disappears. He used to be in the
watch business himself and he knows
how to work it,
Bill glanced at the name, and the
watch fell from his hands
whats the matterT' cried Mike
You'll break the works.
''That name! That namer' mutteret
Bill.
whats the matter with the name ?
II have stolen that watch from An
MES father. We cannot keep it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-13
a CROWD AT THE FAIR.
All the Tables Well Patronized an
Money Freely Spent.

All the Tables Well Patronizsd and
Money Freely Spent.
The fair had another good attendance
last night, and the tables and booths added
considerably to their treasures.
The "Sodalityn and Forest City" tables
have corps OF young lady workers whose
persuasive appeals for money cannot easily
De refused, and in consequence these tables
are doing thriving business.
The columbian" and Father Cafferty
tables are also well equipped in this re-
spect. In fact. the array of workers is the
best ever seen at a fair here, and indications
point to big sum being raised.
- me supper table is in charge of Mrs.
Grady and Mrs. NJ. Torrent, who serve
the most tempting suppers possible.
the ladies beg to thank their many
triends for the donations sent. The supper
table received donations from the fol-
lowing persons yesterday: James NJ.
Mrs. Charles MorrelI, L. G. Armstrong
hoishorn q Manucy, Savannah Steam
bakery Company, w. d. Simkins, Kavau-
augh a. brennan, Mrs. Z. J. Kennedy, Mrs.
James Leonard, Mrs. NJ. c. Herman, Mrs.
John Flannery, Mrs. Daniel Conner and E.
L. Mastick by Mrs C. G. Cambridge.
AIRS. j. ID. Thomas, who has charge of
sN0 A~o oi9ah BaFuen, mas made arrange
ments for serving cream at all hours OF the
day and night, and gives special attention
to serving cream to the children In the af-
ternoon.
The lemonade stand, presided over by
Miss Emmte Clark, IS Offering a coupon to
the purchaser of every glass Of lemonade,
these coupons 60 be held by the purchaser
until the closing OF the fair when the person
presenting the greatest number will be given
a gold pin.
Mrs, A. E. Macarthur and Mrs C. c.
cambridge, assisted by an excellent corps
Oh young ladies, have in chargea choice as
sortmens of candies, to be disposed of In
quantities to suit the fancy of all.
Mrs. NJ. J. Clarke at the refreshment
stand has candy bags, fruit, cake, etc, for
she thousands.
The Catholic Knights of America will
take supper at the fair to night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-13
a DINNER TO ZIMMERMAN.

Inc Savannah Wheelmen Compliment
Jimmie" and Wheeler.
The Savannah wheelmen gave a oompli-
mentary dinner to Messrs. Zimmerman and
Wheeler at the Bannon house at Thunder-
bolt last night. Thirty members of the
club went out on q special car over the
Electric railway line at 8 o'clock. 1t was
the intention to ride out over the shell road,
but the rain interfered.
A liyelier crowd is seldom together. The
dinner was served at 10 O'Clock, and the
party returned to the city at midnight.
The dinner was like all wheelmen's enter
tainments, wholly informal The toasts
were impromptu. Mr.. Denhardt, vice presi-
dent OF the wheelmen, and Mr.. Lindsay pre-
sided,
Speeches were made by Henry MoAIpin.
Esq, Mr.. Lindsay, Zimmerman, Canary
and others. Mr.. Zimmerman, or Jimmie
as he is Familiarity known, thanked the local
wheelmen for the courtesy shown him
during his stay here. Wheeler voiced
"Zlmmies'' sentiments Canary made
q pretty speech. Songs were sung,
jokes we're cracked, wheelmen's punch was
drunk aud the after dinner hour was spent
as only wheelmen know how.
Messrs. Zimmerman, Wheeler and Canary
will leave on the Kansas City tomorrow
afternoon for New York. They will be es-
corted to the steamer by a delegation Of
Wheelmen,