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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
A Delightful Deer Hunt.

Do you love sport, if SO, you will ap-
preciate short description of delight
full deer hunt we had on Friday with
Messrs. Jacob and Andrew Searles and
Geo. N. Wood near Elm Lake. While
the hunt was great pleasure for us
and the day one long to be remembered,
we cannot recall day in our life when
we were any more exhausted and tired.
We joined the Searles at a small station
called "Walker" on the Green Bay
railroad eight miles west of this city by
taking the morning freight. We reached
there at half past five o'clock. Enjoved
an excellent breakfast prepared by Mrs.
Jacob Searles in most inviting man
ner. After breakfast we embarked up
on what they call Push Car" (similiar
to hand car only it is propelled by the
use of long poles and in this manner
travelled two miles east near Merrill S
place. Here we set our car off the
track and proceeded South towards the
c. NJ. & ST. Paul railroad driving the
islands on our way down.
After crossing the turnpike" road,
which leads to the cranberry marshes,
we started three deer. One we shot
and the other two got away His throat
was cut in short order and we dressed
him and hung him up to a tree proud
of our success. It was a beautiful
Young Buck as pretty as a picture.
1t seemed cruel to thus slay him.
We continued our search south until
we crossed the ST. Paul track and over
two miles beyond, but all in vain we
failed to route any more deer. By this
time We had travelled about II miles
and were well prepared to relish the
fine lunch we carried which was care
fully prepared by Mrs. Searles. After
lunch we returned to the deer we had
shot and proceeded on our return trip
to "Walker." We alternated i'll carry
ing the deer. You can appreciate our
condition when [ tell you had now
walked through that marshy, rough
country distance of about Is miles
and then to carry deer weighing IS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
Taken In.

The boys tell a good story on Frank
P. DAILY, who attended the World
Fair the past week. 1t seems that
Frank, desirous of seeing all the sights
in the city in addition to the Fair, was
about to go into the Libby Prison on
Wabash Avenue. Somehow he made q
mistake and entered German church
near by. The pastor had just missed
some silverware from the chancel and
believing Frank to be the thief had him
arrested
1t required the assistance of the
entire Grand Rapids delegation that
was near by to convince the police that
Mr.. DAILY was not the man they wanted
They convinced them, however, and
now Frank is setting up the cigars to
keep it quiet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
Death of AdoIphus LaVigne.

Mr.. Euzebe LaVigne received word
this week that his brother Adolphus,
who resided in Jentey, Canada, died
Thursday Oct. 26, of inflammation of
the bowels. He was the youngest child
of family of nineteen children. He
leaves four sisters and four brothers.
Three of his sisters reside in Canada
and the fourth-Mrs. Jos. LaVigne-
resides in this city. Of his brothers,
two reside in Canada, one in Nevada,
and Euzebe LaVigne in the town of
Rudolph.
Adolphus LaVigne will be remem-
bered by many of the old settlers as he
lived here four years from 1856 to 1868.
His last visit to the twin cities was made
in 1866. He was 50 years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
minister's Who Flirt.

81 would like to present a theme to
the minister's meeting," said society
man. "It would be this: How Much
Ought Preacher to Flirt?' Probably
the very suggestion would get Inc dis
liked among the ministers, but there is
reason for my query. [ know brainy
young minister, fire preacher, and a
spiritual man, who kept himself popu-
lar for long time with the maidens of
his church, and refexly, with their
mothers, of course, by method which
all will consider raprenensible. 1t
might be termed the inspiration method
and this is about the way III which he
manipulated it. One of his inspirations
gave the facts, so they are perfectly re-
liable: 'Ah, Miss Blanche, good morn
ing. I was glad to see you in the pew
yesterday; [ can always treat my theme
better when your face is before me. I
trust you will not be offended when l
say that it acts upon me as AIN fact,
you are-ah-a great source of inspira-
ton to me- Of course, any girl would
be fattered to know that she was a
talented preachers inspiration, and
would begin to consider her qualifi-
cations as preachers wife. Unfor-
tunately, the minister had about a
dozen such inspirations scattered about
in the pews, and it so happened that
they one day chanced to compare notes,
with results rather uncomplimentary to
the unfortunately susceptible man. Of
course, this was long ago, and in an
other town, but | have always wondered
which one of his inspirations he
married"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
"Standard" Sewing Machine.

Messrs. M. A. Bogoger and Chas
Gothia have taken the agency for Wood
county and will hereafter handle the
"Standard' and "New Home" sewing
machines. For this purpose they have
enlarged their private Office in the
furniture store, and purchased wagon
constructed specially for the use OF
standard" agents. 1t is light running
with top over the seat and the word
STANDARD" painted on either side.
The people of Wood county can look
for the agent and new outfit in the near
future. The "Standard' sewing ma
chine took the medal at the Worlds
fair for being the best all round machine.
If you need anything in this line wait
until you see Mr.. Chas. Gothia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
The Girl Who Plays the Piano.

Do you live next door to her, or
across the way from her, or is your
room, by the perplexing fatality of the
boarding house or hotel, next to hers?
Who do we mean? you ask, perhaps.
If so, you are not one of her victims,
for you would know by intuition that
we speak of the girl who plays the
piano. If we seek repose in the early
hours Of the night our dreams are dis
torted by the tum-ti-tum going on with
in ear-shot. If we stand it until mid
night and then retire a catch-as-catch
can wrestling match with the chromatic
scales, which appear rheumatic by
their halting gait, calls us forth from
our downy couch an hour or two be-
fore we had any intention of leaving it.
From morning until night goes on the
untiring practicing, until our souls grow
sick and faint V thin us. The selections
are never classical, and are usually
composed Of treble and bass at distinct
variance one with the other. Tune and
expression are both swallowed up in
emphatic humping that passes muster
for snowy playing, and which to the
fond parents Of the musical aspirant
appears to be too beautiful to be per-
mitted to die away in silence, even
once in long while. The girl who
plays the piano is an indefatigable
worker. We say this much to her
credit, but when the time does eventu-
ally come, and the long days of practice
have made creditable performer of
her, the neighbor who had to bear it all
is mentally unbalanced by the nervous
strain he has underoOne
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
To Our Subscribers.

With the approach of the close of the
year you would feel agrieved if I did
not call your attention to your sub
scription, by the publishing of a notice
which I am pleased te call my annual"
l do SO at this time. because / want
your remembrance before taxes come
upon you. They are more regular than
your subscription. Statements will
be mailed to all those owing for one
year or more. Please respond prompt
ly for have large number on my list.
Yours respectfully,
2Wk. A. L. FoNTAINE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
The Speakers Favorite.

Is the title of new book recently
issued by Frank H. Fenno, and is being
canvassed for in the twin cities by Mrs.
Robt. W. Lyon. 1t is a work specially
adapted for students who desire train
ing in elecutionary work. 1t consists OF
recitals, dialogues and dramas with in
structions as to proper gestures, posi-
tons, etc. illustrated. We take pleasure
in recommending it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
Whist Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. MacKinnon enter
tanned most all of the members of the
old whist club at their beautiful home
in Centralia Saturday evening in honor
of Mrs. Burtin Ramsey, of Appleton.
The evening was made most pleasant
one as Mrs. MacKinnon has no su-
periors in entertaining. Her genial
disposition and graceful manners make
one feel perfectly at home and at ease.
Mr.. Seamuller, of Chicago, a friend OF
the family was present. The refresh
ments were in keeping with the social
features of the evening and a delightful
time is renOrted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
Photograph Gallery.

J. O. Hebert's photograph gallery is
now one of the best equipped in this
section of the state. He has all the
latest devices known to the art for doing
frst-class work. He never was SO we'll
prepared for turning out work as at
present. He invites all his old Gus
toners az well as new ones to call at his
gallery next door to M. Slattery's tailor
shop. Rooms up stairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-02
Halloween Party.

Miss Clara Webb entertained a few Of
her intimate friends Tuesday, evening
in honor of "All Saints" day. The
writer is not posted as to the particulars
of entertainment but it is sufficient to
know that Miss Webb's popularity as an
entertainer is too we'll known to have
anything lacking.
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PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
THE ASSEMBLY AND THE RAIL-
ROAD COMMISSION.
Condemned, Just the Same
Senate Bills.

The Senate convened at 10 A. NJ, Lieu
tenant Governor Reddick in the chair
Roll-call, prayer and reading of the
journal.
New bills were introduced as follows:
BY Everett-Relating to the salaries of
Public Administrators. Also, making it
a misdemeanor to place and maintain
messenger call-hoX in house Of fill-fame.
BY Hart-Appropriating S39,5O0 for
completing the granite steps on the State
Capitol grounds and other Improvements
thereon.
By Mathews-Relative to the compen-
sation Of Assessors in counties of the sec
ond class. Also, relating to the sale Of
real estate for delinquent taxes.
By Ostrom-Relating to referees in civil
actions.
By MISUNDERSTANDING to charges for
tonnage.
BY Seawell-To prohibit the creation Of
debts against the State in excess of appro-
priaLions made by law, except in cases Of
actual necessity. and on consent of the
Board of Examiners.
BY Carpenter-Amending the Penal
Code, relating to crimes and punish
ments.
By Relative to conditions pre-
cedent to right to act as insurance agent
or solicitor.
BY Arms-Relative to insurance on the
assessment plan.
BY Ostrom-Relating to public records.
| This makes it unlawful to conceal from
the public any papers except writs Of at
tachment. Also, relating to the appoint
ment of Court Commissioners. Also, re-
lating to receivers in civil actions.
The bills up for third reading were
passed on file
Second reading of bills being declared
in order, theiollOwing were read, ordered
engrossed and on file for third reading.
Senate Bill No. 346-An Act to provide
a system of street Improvement bonds to
represent certain assessments for the cost
of street work and Improvement within
municipalities, and also for the payment
of such bonds.
Senate Bill No. 277-An Act to repeal
an Act TO establish and support Bureau
of Labor Statistics, approved March 3,
1888, and the Act amendatory thereof, ap-
proved FebruaIyS, 1889, was read, but
| on motion of Senator Maher was referred
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mony in 1850 before a legislative COM
mlttee, III which he did not include the
Sl1,UjO nc spoke of now, with reference 20
the non-payment in 1883. Mr. Ryan re-
pied promptly that the question asked
nm at the time had no reference to the
short lines which the $4,000 was for.
Dunn then wanted to know something
more about the offer to pay so per cent. Of
the taxes for the three years not paid.
Chairman Carpenter wanted to know
what Mr.. Ryan meant by the illegal ele-
ments" in the assessment for the years
not paid.
The reply was that the assessment of
the Federal franchise OF the Central Pa
citic was illegal
IN answer to another question from the
Chairman he said that the Central Pacific
company bore in proportion about one
nan nan OF the taxes Of the entire southern
Pacific Company.
Senator MahOnev wanted to know if
Mr.. Ryan thought the Central Pacific
company should pay the tax on its mort
gage TO the Government.
MI Ryan replied that the question had
beeh gone into thoroughly by the COM
pany's attorneys and they had agreed
that under the Tam decision this tax was
Illegal.
sun the company is now willing to
pay those taxes?"
es-tO get them out Of the way"
n answer 10 Senator Cross Mr.. Ryan
said that previous to 1850 the blanks
furnished the Southern and Central Pa
enc Companies called for statement Of
the value OF the franchise, without de-
lining what franchise. After that, and
commencing in 1859, the entry read,
franchise within the State and derived
from the State''-and every cent OF the
taxes had been paid after that. Members
OF The state Board of Equilization had
acknowledged THAT the Federal franchise
had been assessed up to and including
1883
Dunn disputed this, but Mr. Ryan said
Il was on record and would show for
itself
Il was now quite late in the afternoon.
ana the committee adjourned until p. NJ.
to-day, when the hearing will be re-
sumed.
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A RUIN0US MEASURE.
WHAT THE RESULT OF GEsFORD's
SUBSTITUTE WOULD BE.
1t Would Force All the short Lines
in California Out or
Existence.

Representatives ofsixteen railroad COM
panies attended meeting of the Senate
Committee on Constitutional Amend
ments, last evening, in Department Two
of the supreme Court, and listened in
tently to evidence submitted concerning
the possibility Of operating a road under
the conditions imposed by Gesford's sub
stitute to his Constitutional Amendment
No. 8.
Much interesting testimony was ad-
duced, all proving conclusively the ruin
Gus effects which would follow this meas
ure should it find its way into the State
Constitution.
II. P. ellis, representing the Yreka
road, was the first speaker. He said that
he had been chosen by the Board Of Di-
rectors to present few facts concerning
this line to the members of the committee.
81 am here" continued Mr.. ellis, ''to
represent in part one of the smallest
roads in this state; one of the shortest
roads: in the way of wealth. a poor
one; probably the weakest road in the
State OF California. We did not paT-
ticularly desire to build this road,
Mr.. Chairman; it was more built
under protest than otherwise. We were
so situated that on coming up there the
southern Pacific Railroad would pass
about eight miles TO the east OF US. Sur
veys We're made, but alter several confer
ences with the Southern Pacific officials
it was not thought practicable TO pass
through our town, and that leaves us
about eight miles of the line OF the main
road. The place where the Southern Pa
cifc proposed to build a depot was not
pleasant, so the people OF Yreka got to-.
gerher (Yreka being town Of between
/, 800 and 500 people, and concluded 10
make an effort 10 build road themselves,
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REASSESSMENT BILL.
THE CONTROLLERS EECORDs ARE
PUT IN EVIDENCE.
E. Black Ryan Gives Some Incontro-
yertible Facts and Figures
Railroad Payments.

The Senate Committee on Corporations
resumed It's hearing on Assembly Bill
No. 10, better known as the "reassess-
ment BILL" at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
The session was devoted altogether to
the taking Of testimony.
As soon as Chairman Carpenter called
the committee to order, Senator Seawell
wanted ex-Controller John p. Dunn to
testify in favor of the bill.
Mr.. Carpenter said everybody who
wanted to speak in favor Of the bill had
been invited to do so at the opening OF the
hearing. They did speak. Mr.. Dunn
was present, and did not volunteer any
statement Mr.. Carpenter was not op-
posed to hearing Mr.. Dunn. but he
thought it would be improper to inject
affirmative testimony into the other side.
Mr.. Dunn could close the case if he chose
to, but should not come in at this time.
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aries due certain officers OF the Forestry
commission; Finance Committee.
Senator McGowan introduced a bin
providing for the selling OF full-weight
rolls OF butter; Agriculture. Also, a bill
describing what constitutes a lawful
fence; County Governments. Also, bill
providing that county high school teach
ers may become members of Boards of
Education; Education.
The Senate then adjourned until 10 A. NJ.
to-day
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AGGREGATE PAYMENTS.
What the Southern Pacific Has Turned
Over to the state in TnNes.

what the southern Pacific Has Turned
over to the State in Taxes.
Controller Colgan and Deputy Doug
las, i'll obedience to the request Of the
Senate Corporation Committee, went
through the records Of their Office yester-
day and compiled statements for the
Years 1883, 1889, 1850, 1891 and 1892, show
ing the aggregate amounts of money paid
into the State Treasury for those years by
the Southern Pacific Company.
The statements were completed last
evening. They show how much each
system managed by the company was
assessed for and what the tax was.
The books show, rs Mr.. Douglas testified
before the committee, that every cent Of
the tax was paid in
The first statement is for 1888, and
shows that the money due was paid in on
the 18th OF December Of that year that is,
before it became delinquent. The follow
ing figures speak for themselves:
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.,--r,,r Assessed state and
value. County Tax.
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The Controllers figures will be turned
over TO the committee to-day, when it
meets again.
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For 1892 the first installments have
been paid, and the second will not be due
until April, at which time they win be
paid. The statement for 1892, in conse-
Quence, shows only this sinstallment-half
OF the total amount due. 1t is as follows:
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Assessed state and
SYSTEM. Value. County Tax

The payment for 1889 was made on De-
cember 30th OF that year The assess
ments and the tax for the different sys-
TENS were as follows:
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For the year 1891 the payments were on
hand in two installments. as the law now
requlres-one IN November lo9l, and the
other in April, 1892. Together they ag-
gregated as follows:
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Assessed state aud
value. County Tax.
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CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAoE.I
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California Pacific. S2.5OO, 600 S31.791 81
Central PaciiC...I l3,OOU,OOO. 193,534 50
Northern CAL. 225.OOO 3,2a6 16
Northern hallway 3.OOO,OOO' 3g.9lS I6
Southern Pacific 15,5uO.UOO. 229,135 50
South Puc. Coast. 1900. .OOOl l6.S53 %
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California Pacific. S2.50O.OOQI S55.O37 24
Central Pacific 13,O0O.OOO. 2O5.42I 40
Northern Railway. 3,OOO,OUOI 4I.2T, Il
Northern Cal. By..I 125.OOOl 1901 1S
Southern Pacific. 10,OuO,OOO 226,45O 50
South Pacific Coast 1,275.OOU Ia.og2 Oh
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The 1890 payments were made on de-
cember 18th Of that year, and were as fol-
lows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-12
The Council Passes the Bicycle
Ordinance and Health
Ordinance and Receives
Two Others.
The Police Force Almost Entirely
ReappOinted==B. of p. w.
Appointments.
Sewers, Street Grading, and Side
walks Asked fOr==The
Sprinkling District
Enlarged.

The regular meeting of the council
was held Saturday night, the mayor
presiding and Aids. Bashaw, Fowler,
HiggS and Widell present.
A petition for grading Fourth street
from ParsOn to Jackson was received,
and was referred to the street com.
mittee.
A petition was received asking that
Second street be not curbed and gut
tered between Liberty and Cherry
streets, the signers representing the
majority of the property. Laid on
the table.
THE SPRINKLING DISTRICT.
A petition was received, asking
that Broad street between Vine and
Washington streets be included in
the sprinkiing district. There was
also a remOnStrance against this lying
On the table. The motion was re-
ferred to special committee con-
sisting of Aids. Higgs, Fowler and
Widell, to report at the present meet
ing. A recess was taken while the
committee examined the matter.
The committee recommended that
in addition to the territory sprinkled
last year, Broad street be sprlnkled
from Vine to Washington streets, and
Front street from Marshall to the
Milwaukee railroad track (being the
road across the Van Brunt Slough
This was endorsed.
SEWERS WANTED.
A petition was received asking that
sewer be laid along Byron street be-
tween Lincoln and Lewis.
DR.. NIB. Wood appeared and stated
that the sewer was asked for on the
ground of health alone. 1t was also
necessary on account of the Pleasant
Grove school. The petition was re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
A petition was received asking that
a sewer be laid along Fulton street
from Byron to Willard streets. Re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
Aid. Bashaw moved that sidewalks
be laid along both sides of Vine
street and the east side of Fourth
street according to a petition pre-
viously presented. This was carried.
Aid. Bashaw moved that the hose
house be moved to Walnut street, it's
location there not injuring any prop
erty.
The city attorney stated, in reply
to question, that the council could
not Obstruct street by placing a
building in it. Ii it is not an obstruc-
tion, the council can put it there.
The committee was instructed to
ascertain whether the building can be
placed upon the Catholic school
grounds.
The matter of repairing water con-
nections was brought up, and the
Board of Public Works presented a
set of rules regarding it. The rules
were approved.
OF INTEREST TO CLARK STREET.
Aid. Bashaw, from the street COM
mittee, moved that the petition for
the eXtention of Clark street be laid
on the table.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-12
a number of bills were allowed.

The city attorney asked thata COM
mittee be appointed to assist in the
city's suit with L. g. NJ, Fletcher.
The following committee was ap-
pointed: Aids. Higgs, Fowler and
Peterson.
The city recorder stated that he
had forgotten to advertise for city
printing, but that it would be done
Monday.
A. QUARANTINE HOSPITAL.
Health Officer Jacoby stated that
the board was endeavoring to put the
city in excellent sanitary condition,
although the weather caused delay.
He desired to emphasize the recon-
mendation of the mayor that quar-
antine hospital be secured. When it
is needed il must be had at once, and
it will be necessary TO condemn prop
erty at a far greater expense than
building one. The board had con-
templated abating The nuisance of
the Guenther creek. They would
probably be compelled in the near flu
Uure to condemn the creek. 1t will
be necessary to condemn the arrange
ments at the Catholic and Normal
schools. The State Board of Health
makes it especially obligatory upon
the local board to inspect public
buildings and schools.
On motion of Aid. Higgs, the health
committee and board of health were
: instructed to draft plan for con
structing quarantine hospital.
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