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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-13

II presume you funny men aim to
deal with questions of the hour do
you notT'
ooh, yes. calculate that there have
been written no less than five thou
sand jokes about the young man who
does not know when it is time for him
to go home."-Indianapol Journal.
Chaplain-"This prison is run on
wise and modern plans. You can oc-
cupy yourself at the tasks you prefer.
If you have q trade or a business.
you can work at that Have you one?'
Number 224S- "Yes. sir: but I don't
s'pose there's much show for me here:
I was an aeronaut, s"-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-13
TID-BITS.

Facts Frivolous as Well as the Re
verse.
Mr.. Braggs-I saw something new
in dresses today.
Mrs. Braggs-Oh. what was it John?
Mr.. raggs-Your sisters baby-it's
just two days old-Vogue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
SOME CID TIME GAMES.
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rowed from the Fast

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

What is supposed to be the only frost
less belt in the United States lies be-
tween the city Of Los Angeles and the
Pacific ocean. 1t traverses the foothills
of the Cahuenga range and has All ele-
vation of between 900 Ind 400 feet. In
breadth it Is perhaps three miles. The
waters of the Pacific are visible from
it, and the proximity Of the ocean has
of course something to do with Danish
ing frosts. During the winter season
this tract produces tomatoes. peas,
beans and other tender vegetables. and
here the lemon fOurishcs, d tree that is
peculiarly susceptible" to cold. Tropical
trees may be also cultivated with Il G.
cess, and in connection with this fact it
is interesting to know that II part Of the
favored territory has been acquired by
Los Angeles for park purposes, and it
is only aQucstion ct t!1ne when tn" city
will have the uulG" distinction of pos
sessing the only tropical park i'll the
United States. Strange to say, only
the midway region Of the Cahuenga
range is free from frost, the lower part
of the valley being occasionally visited.
New York Evening Post.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
Abandonment OF Cronstadt.

The harb>r of Cronstadt in Russia is
to be closed TO merchant vessels after
1895. and IA new harbor will be opened
along a maritime canal just below st.
Petersburg. This harbor will be %
feet deep, cost 1000, 600 rubles. and
be the central point for the unloading
of coal and the loading of grain and
other articles of export. The depart
ment of public works is also consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of constructing u
tunnel under the Neva like that under
the Thames in London, but built in
four stories. This abandonment of
Cronstadt is of especial interest, for it
was Peter the Great who established
and indeed created it for the port of st.
pota"shrIru -Su~inrfieId Renuhlican
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
Xhiatlinx ON Shipboard.

If you want to see a disguised man,
just whistle on s%hipboard before a sail
or. You never knew a sailor to whis-
tie. He will tell you all about "whis-
thing down the wind, - but he could not
get up a quicker to save his ship. You
remember tltt old story about a sea
captain VII" refused to take aboard a
oma who Whistled. and knowing the
old superstition feared that with her
on board he would be sure of ship
wreck. | do net know how it is with
the captains Of yraS'l Is NOW, for almost
every woman seems t. know how tC
Whi>tl" 2rd keeps ny tn" Fashionable.
t., j. Free Press.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
Ancient Drinking Guilds.

1t is gravely said by an authority
that the Dutch guilds, the most ancient
of workingmen's organizations, had
their origin in drinking guilds which,
although they did not, as in the case of
the Greeks and Romans, exalt drink to
the rank of a deity, made it a kind OF
civic d~ignitary. These drink guilds
and drink brethren existed from the
earliest times until the latter part of
the sixteenth century, when their ex
cesses led to their suppression. 1t is
held that men who worked together
drank together, and thus formed the
primitive club which developed into
the guild. Notes and Queries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

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Tn;to1 otaon9 VIZ uHan w.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

p "n:; tAr.>9gh ILL., j.'u street with
mat Ct n fra of 'fuli,r} and rrpack-
en- If dry goods. Before TIE door were
q En"irsd or more little bales Of goods,
bearing odd markings, but showing that
they were d. tined tor Il firm in Texas,
doing business in a town near the Mex
lean line.
Do You know, asked my compan-
ion, "why tnos" goods are Put up in
such small p~ackag,s:"
Upon replying in the negative he con
tinucd: "Eh,v III to l." s~nuggled across
the Mexican lire. The goods are pur-
chased in tN"ir original packages and
delivered her.. The wooden boxes are
discarded. and the goods subjected to
hydraulic pressure and baled. Each
bale contains about 80 pieces, or half the
number OF an ordinary dry goods case.
The goods are then shipped to Tex
as, and all marks removed. When all
is arranged, some night the little bales
are slung across the backs Of mules,
two bales to each animal, and with al
armed escort the train proceeds over the
border to some distributing point in
Mexico, where the goods are sold to Mex
lean traders at a good profit.
"Smuggling in this manner is quite
extensively carried on between this
country and Mexico, the United States
getting in return for its dry goods,
which are the most easily handled, cheap
Mexican coffee and cigars. New York
Herald.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

forever, an departed. The next Mrs.
Thomas heard Of her husband va IN
February last when he went to Jersey
CITY and married a second I me. She
claims that he is a bigamist. The
Dakota divorce was based upon the al
legation Of cruel and inhu a treat
ment, IN neglecting provld her nus
band suitable meals at pr per times,
sput'ing off the team hea' from his
apartmrnt, and refusing t. support his
wlfe's mother. Judge Gaynor gave his
decision just ~ h" would If the Dakota
decree had never been allowed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
Bobby Burns and the Mayor.

On one occasion, arriving at Carlisle
on horseback. Bobby Burns is said to
have turned his stced out to grass for a
while, and the animal strayed on to a
meadow belonging to the corporation
an got i~mpounded. Although the horse
was given npt to him, the poet retallated
upon the mayor, whose tenure of Office
was to expire on the very morrow Of
the incident, as follows:
Was e'r puir poet sac bcfitted?
The master drunk-the horse CommittcI;
Puir harmless beast! Tax thee nae care;
Thou'lt be a horse when he's nae mair mayor.
Dundee News.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
johnson and Millar.

When Johnson, in 1855, sent the
conclusion Of his dictionary to Millar,
the publisher, that gentleman sent him
the final payment and expressed thanks
to God that he had done with him,
w%hereupon johnson made reply that he
was glad to find that Millar had the
grace to thank God for anything
Minneapolis Ho~usckeoper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

The man got INTO a street car comfort
ably filled and crowded into q seat next
to a sharp faced wuman in the corner.
He squeezed her up against the end of
the car, too" out a newspaper, n shOv-
ing it half across her face began to
read. She stood it for about five min
utes.
"Excnse me" she said then, are
yUu a married man.
He dropped his paper and looked at
her.
Yes, he replied CURLY.
Il thought So" she went o n "Ain't
your wife a little wCma that won't
say her souls her own and let's you i'm
pose on her all you want to? | suppose
she carries in the coal, builds the fires,
gets your slippers. does the marketing,
mends your clothes. tends to the chill
dren. submits like a lamb when you
find fault and is generally an excellent
wife. amt she:'
"Madam'- he began.
Don't say a word. she interrupted.
I'm not your wife, am II
No, and linz
That's all right. And as I'm not
| don't propose to have you sitting down
on me and %crowding me up in this cor
ner till l can't breathe without wheel,
ing like a steam engine. Why don't
you get out and walk" and the passen-
gers snickered so that he did.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
Like the Celestial City.

st. John 8 vision of the celestial city
will almost apply to Il great munich
palities in me respect. now that the
electric globe is turning night into day.
And the city had no need of the SUM-,
neither of the moon, to shine in it. -
Boston Transcript.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03

The i',amAruu IudI aus bay" bee" re-
csyIul tilrIr government mon'! 'hN
week. From the smallest pHP"o1" "r
a2ch receives SO.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
ADVERTISERS

Thy pAuY LEADER makes a special i"atHr" "l
fprni. Information concerning th" adNIItaE"'
and tc>rurr"~ of the Cty Ut MIllepn amt 81 llt
state atI.r.r cutting IT e. III" patronage" ct az
v~crti-Crs Ol tVtr' class
j.. +. >TAiII, Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-02-03
DAILY LEAD ="
SATURDAY EVE'NG. FEE. 3, 1894.

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
THE PAIR A SUCCESS
TIE OPENING YESTERDAY FOUND EVERY
THING IN ORDER.
Large ConsignmsnIs Of Stock and Exhibits Tester
day NOrning-Ihs Racing Programme
Opens TO-day-BallOOn Ascension
and Parachute Jump "A We'd
ding for. Thursday.

The opening Of the fourteenth an
nual Fair and Exposition Of the State
Association, yesterday morning, found
everything in shape in all parts OF the
grounds, and henceforth visitors will
find the various exhibits all in place,
and the varied programme OF special
attractions properly arranged.
The arrivals Of stock and exhibits,
early yesterday morning, were very
heavy, and for some hours everyone
about the grounds was kept upon
the jump in taking proper care
of the avalanche of stuff pre-
sented., By noon, however, this rush
was over, and the remainder of the day
was devoted to setting things to rights,
and perfecting the last details In the
various departments. As is usual upon
the first day, the attendance upon
the part Of the public was
light. but to-day the inaugura-
ton Of the racing programmed the grand
ouadruple balloon ascension and para
chute jump, aud the fact that it is chill
dren's day, will run the admissions up
to large figures. All during to-day all
chilSfeR under tWeve years Of age will
be admitted to the grounds for fifteen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04

Tomorrow there will be three races,
a 2:29 class trot, 2:30 class pace, and
a 2:2O class trot, each for purse Of
$500, There are twenty-seven entries
in the aggregate for these three races.
The running races do not start until
Thursday. The track is in fine condi-
ton, and the nags ia good shape all
along the line.
An immense amount Of fruit and farm
products arrived Yesterday morning for
the Horticultural department, and
Supt. Chas. Schmidt and his assistan IS
were very busy all day getting the dis
plavs in shape. An immense variety Of
grapes, plums, apples, ETC., was sent in
by Francis Schmidt, a leading wine
grower of Washington county, Pa, and
il will attract deserved attention from
all visitors About thirty-five varieties
OF grapes alone are shown by this ex-
hibitor. The Reymsnn vineyards and
farms, east OF the city, also contribute
some very fine specimens OF grapes,
fruits, corn, tomatoes, and general farm
products, and other exhibitors in this
line are not behind.
The Ladies' Departments have pat on
a very inviting appearance, the displays
being numerous and showing a great
variety. Everything in this depart
ment is In excellent shape.
TheArge arrivals OF displays in the
Maj Inhibition Building. in the poul-
try rtment. the horticultural dis
NJ others were all placed during
y. The display OF plants and
! the. hsst aver seen on the Fair
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04

long ago was ruined, and live stock
are both feeling and show
ing the effects OF the scarcity
of water. And not only is water scarce,
but what is TO be had is mostly unfit for
use, even by live stock. Men from the
country, talked to yesterday by REeIs-
TER reporters, had>much to saY-by way
OF detailing the hardships they had to
encounter during the past month or so,
through streams, springs and wells 60
ing dry, and some OF them are disposed
to be little down-hearted as to the
immediate future. Considering the
long-continued dry spell, setting in so
early in the season, it is remarkable that
there is such a fine exhibition of farm
products, fruits, and grapes. Some OF
the corn shown Is as fine as any ever
seen on the Wheeling Fair Grounds,
and the same thing is true Of much Of
the other farm produce.
William Mclaughlin &c Co. have
charge OF the pool selling on the
grounds this year, as usual, and the cry
of what do you like" will be heard
this afternoon from the lips OF several
past masters OF the art OF allowing peO-
pie with money to invest to "pick the
winners"
The banks have agreed to close at
noon on Thursday for the purpose OF
allowing their employees to attend the
fair. All persons having paper matur-
ing on that day will have to get to bank
before II o'clo ok.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
: TIE Y. b. d. u
Tn . First Meeting OF the Campaign Held
Last Night-A seeond Mesting for
Thursday.

Tn First Meeting OF the Campaign Held
Last Night-A second Meeting for
Thursday.
The Young Mems Democratic CLUB
met last night at its hall on South Main
street 1t was the first meeting held
for tws years, and the turnout OF the
old wheel horses was rather remarkable,
as every ward in the city was repre-
sented.
The object OF the meeting last night
was to effect temporary organization.
and this was accomplished.
At o'clock A, A. Brock, the former
chairman, called the meeting to
order. Cephas Davis, hustling young
Democrat, was chosen temporary chair
man, and F. A. Weeber, secretary. 1t
could be plainly seen that every Demo
crat there was in dead earnest. They
propose 10 60 at once into the campaign,
and to fight aggressively until after the
coming election. The chairman, with
R. s. Kincheloe and c. B. Riley were
chosen as a press committee. Inc
object of the meeting having been
fully accomplished, an adjournment was
made until next THURSDAY evening at
the club rooms at o'clock. all
the old members OF the club and all
Democrats of the city are earnestly
required to be present and make the
meeting q great success, and an out
pouring of the Democratic hosts OF the
city. At the meeting next Thursday
evening permanent organization Will
will be effected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
TIE NEW TELEPHONE WIRES.
Reasons Adduced why They should Go
Under Ground.


10 he Editor OF the RtOtseer:
WHEELING, w. VA, Sept. 8, '94.
1t seems that a subject is soon to
come before our City Council OF great
Importance to the people of the COM
munity. l allude to the grant OF
franchise to the new telephone COM
pany.
BY all means let the city dads insist
that in the business portion of Wheel
ing the wires OF the new company shall
be placed under ground.
1t would be the height OF folly, after
getting rid of the poles of the old COM
pany along Main and Market streets In
middle Wheeling, to permit another
company to repeat the nuisance. The
writer, for one, thinks that, II the new
company has 4 system of any value, IL
will not hesitate to cordially accept a
franchise coupled with the condition
tina: they shall place wires under
ground wherever the old company has
it's wires so placed. The expense will
not be great, and there is ample room
on the streets.
But, If the whole organization is a
scheme TO make money out OF city
franchise, without return TO the city
and with a paltFy' outlay OF cash, one
may expeobstrenuous objections TO the
spending of money by the projectors OF
the new enterprise and an earnest beg
ging of Council that such projectors may
be permitted to litter our streets with
their poles and wires.
MERCHANT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04

cents, and there ought TO be large at
tendance OF the little people from all
over the city and neighboring towns.
The balloon ascension by Prof. Hutch
inson and Nine. Deveau will take place
at two o'clock sharp, from that portion
of the grounds In front or the grand
stand. The adventurous couple Will
take uD two dogs with them, and the
entire outfit will descend from the bal
loon by parachutes.
The racing programme will commence
promptly at half-past one o'clock, and
embraces two events-a 2:40 class trot,
for a purse of $500, and a 2:19 class
pace, for a purse of the same size.
There are nine entries for each race,
and the contests promise 10 be close and
exciting. The entries for these races
are as follows
Violator, br. S, J. Il. Crawford, Home
stead, Pa.
Harry L., br. g., ]. R. Crawford, Steu-
benvilie, o.
Lola Anderson, b. No., North Bend Stock
Farm, Wayanoke, Va.
Quay, b. s, James Ksrr, Wellsville, o.
over Jordan, b. s., Jurd Warmsley &
Co, Beverly, w. Va.
Ollie X, Nance Mickols. Dayton, o.
Ambassadress, br. M, William Wilkins,
Mouudsville, w. Va.
Grasio. b. s., S. A. Bethel, Flushing, o.
Whist, g. s., J. w. Kinkaid, Cattletts-
burg, KY.
2:i9 pace, purse $500.
Goldust, dun NJ, J. w. Kinkaid, Cat
lettsburg, Ky.
Walter D., b. g., Thomas Prince, Wheel
ing, w. Va.
Mcbride, b. s., John Dawson, Mounds
vile, w. Va.
Highwayman, S. e., VIM. Mclaughlin,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Whitby, ch. s., North Bend Stock
Farm, Wayanoke, Va.
Dazzle Deene, bay H., j. NJ. Seats, Lima,
Ohio.
Angaline, bay M, W. Craig & Son,
Cadiz, Ohio.
Rock Wilkes. 5. g., r. G. Beatty, Ra-
VIENNA, Ohio.
DR.. Miller. CD. s, G. B. Giltner, Muir
freesooro. Tenn.
Ia the 2:4O trot Violator has been
withdrawn, and in the 2:19 pace Nc
Bride, Highwayman, Whitby and DR..
Miller are out of IT, At McLaughlin'S,
last night, pools on the trot sold: Lola
Anderson S., ellie X. So, field 50; and
on the pace they sold: Walter d. IS,
Dazzle Deene So, field So.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
grounds. and the arrangement is ad

grounds, and the arrangement is adj
mirable.
In Machinery Hall, among the novel
ties on exhibition, is machine for
sransplanting cabbage plants, ETC.,
which will attract the attention OF gar
deners.
The management has arranged for
what will doubtless prove 10 be popular
feature. On Thursday afternoon at two
O'Clock there will be q wedding in front
of the grand stand. The groom is a
gentleman who has been q citizen OF
Wheeling for over fifty years, and who
| Is we'll known all over the city, while
the bride is very charming lady.
Further details Of this interesting
event will appear in due season.
The Judging Of cattle, sheep, swine,
etc., will commence at ten o'clock this
morning, and the milk test VIII also
commence to-day.
The number of privilege men On the
grounds is latger than usual and the
midway" will be 0He of the stellar
attractions Of the grounds. The array
/ OF attractions shows the resources OF
the noble army of fakirs to good ad-
vantage, and the public can fad about
any sort Of amusement which may be
desired.
| Manager Tracy, of the Western
I Union, has opened a telegraph station
on the grounds. in the main ticket
Office, and will handle all messages with
promptness.
Last night strangers began to arrive
in the city for the Fair, aud by this
evening the rush Of out-of-town people
will have fairly commenced, to the great
{ profit and benefit of restaurants and
hotel people.
The farmers and stock men met with
about the grounds talk with tears in
their eyes OF the lack Of water through
out the country, and predict that un'
less copious rains fall very shortly, over
quite a wide area, there will be great
loss as well as no little suffering. As II
is corn and potatoes have felt the effects
OF the prolonged drought, the pasture
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
Re.olutlon, Of 70, snot.

WHEREAS, The alumni members OF the
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Of Wheeling are
again called upon to mourn the loss OF a
friend aud brother in the death Of Francis
Stockton Dalzell; be IL
Resolred, That in the death Of Brother
Dalzell we feel deeply the loss OF a true
friend aud loyal brother, and sincerely
sympathize with his parents and sister,
who have lost loving son and brother.
RcsolUed, That we attend the funeral as o
body, and
Resoired, That a copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon our minutes, that copy be
forwarded to the family and published In
the Beta Theta Pi and the Wheeling daily
papers.
FRANK p. Mcneil,
A. l.. WHITE,
T.. 5. BRILLEs,
Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
Funeral of the Late Charles L. Davis.

The remains OF Charles L. Davis, late
of Norristown, Pa, and formerly n
widely respected Wheeling citizen, we're
buried yesterday afternoon at the Pc
ninsuIa. The funeral obseQules were
imposing. The remains arrived in the
city Yesterday forenoon and were re-
ceived at the train by committee OF
the Masons and by large number OF
his former Wheeling friends. The
body was taken to the Second Presby-
terrain Church. At $3.50 o'clock services
were held at the church. Wheeling
Commandery No. l, Knights
Templar, turned out in body
to the funeral headed by Meister's brass
band. Rev. Cooke made very elo-
ouent funeral address. The profusion
OF flowers at the church was very fine.
The procession which followed the re-
mains to their last resting place
was very large one.
Past Grand Commander Hugh
Sterling had charge Of the Masonic
services, at the request Of Eminent
Commander G. II. Ahrens. Past Com
mander William II. Travis had charge
of the commandery. The pail bear
ers were: John Earn, Hugo
Loos, Frank Mccoy, Stephen
Waterhouse. Joseph Hall and A. H..
Wiedebush. Harry Hornbrook. OF Kan
sas City, NO., son-in-law OF the de-
ceased, attended the funeral. His wife
was denied the trip through illness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-04
FANCY BAZAAR

To be Given by the WOman's Hospital
Association.
The Entertainment Committee OF the
Woman's Hospital Association, at q
meeting held yesterday afternoon, de-
cided to hold fancy bazaar during the
entire week commencing November
Goth.
The committee has secured the old
Court House, and it will be handsomely
decorated for the affair. Ssb-com-
mittees will be appointed, and they will
begin active work at once. A splendid
supper each day will be a feature Of
the bazaar.