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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

Those who use Maple City self-wash-
ng soap will usually have no other kind :,
BECAUSE it does better work and does it
easier. Sold by G. I. Rowland & Son
and in Centralia by Johnson, Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

F. W. Crapsey, station agent for the
St. Paul Ry. Company in Centralia, de-
parted for Ravenswood, suburb of
Chicago, Wednesday evening to join a
family gathering for turkey dinner to-
dav.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26
CENTRAL LINE

Tickets sold and baggage checked through t.
all points in the United States and Canada
Close connections made in Chicago with all
trains going East and South. For full informa-
ton apply to your nearest ticket agent or Jas
G. Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

Democrats, eat your turkey instead
of crow and thank God you were de-
feated by the Republicans who will
lead you into prosperity and success.
Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner left Monday
night for Madison on visit to her
daughters, who are attending the Uni
yersity there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26
LOCALS.
(WHOLESALE.)

Give thanks today.
Thanksgiving is unusual in this
country without sleighing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

The c. NJ & st. P. Railroad will sell
excursion tickets for the Wisconsin
Semi Exposition mass meet
ing. One fare and third for round
trip. Sell Dec. LIST and End, good until
Dec. 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Scott were in
Chicago and Milwaukee two days the
past week, returning home Sunday
morning. They departed again Wednes-
day evening for La Crosse to spend
Thanksgiving as guests of their friends
Mr.. and Mrs Frank p Hixon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

Doctor and Mrs. Boorman, Centralia,
entertain as Thanksgiving guest to-day
a little daughter born the past week.
The arrival Of the little one has made
this household doubly happy because it
is girl. This is the fifth child in the
family the other four being boys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

BeB y. I. IIOUgGH VI. d. OILC6 UVtI
Daly's Drug store. Telephone is.
Cord and stove wood for sale by
Mosher q Whitney. Leave order at
he store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

a little daughter born the past week.
The arrival Of the little one has made
this household doubly happy because it
is a girl. This is the fifth child in the
family the other four being boys.
LosT.-A seal skin muff on Saturday
November 18th somewhere between the
bridge and the residence of w. H.
Cochran, Centralia, Wis. The finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving
the same with Mrs. S. Biron.
Mr.. Max Cohen, of the hustling firm
Cohen Bros, is absent in Chicago and
Milwaukee this week purchasing anoth-
er line of goods for their trade. Mr..
Cohen is shrewd and careful buyer.
Watch for nice chances at the Cohen
store when the new stock arrives.
Manistee Mich Press:-The process
of painting Buckley & Douglas Salt
Block by machinery was commenced
this morning. There are 500 squares to
cover and it would take long time to
paint it by hand. The paint is bowed
on with an air brush with condensed
air. 1t is quite a novelty for Manistee.
This is Thanksgiving day, turkey day,
a rainy day, and holiday. In the
cities it is football day. But if the
atmosphere there is anywhere near as
moist as it is here, this is also disap-
pointment day. And the poor Popo
Gratis must accept the whole fricasse
served la crow. For them this is
essentially crow day.
Bryan signifies his purpose to keep
alive his campaign, and labor thereon
for another four years; but in that time
it will 90 far to be forgotten that he or
his continent rabhle of malcOntents
were ever in the field. They will be
swept under the rising wave of pros
perity already begun, which the
Republican victory brings with it, and
those who may wish to recover memo
ries of them will have to dredge for
them. It would be much wiser for
him to find a new field for the exercise
of his talents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

,3}s17s Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26
ATTORNEYS.

2 r. GOGGINS. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Pomaiville's brick block,
Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

\ w. COCHRAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
- Office over the Bank of Centralia, Cen
tralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-26

2 M. VAUGHAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office in Gardeners brick block, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29
A Big Land Suit,

A case has been filed in the Unit
ed States Circuit court in this city
against the Arkansas Harbor City
and Improvement Company and
T. P. Campbell, of Goliad. The
plaintiffs are VIM. s. Phillips, Su.
sic Jones, John G. Jones, VIM.
Haddaway. Robert L. Haddaway,
Madeline III. Hsddaway, Mrs.
Clementine Windsor and Rath.
burn Haddaway, all of Maryland.
The action is for trespass to try
title for tract of land in Arkansas
county containing 1920 acres, for
rent of $500 a year, for damages of
$4,000, costs, etc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29
DAN LEWIS,
AttOrney-at-Law,
Rooms Nos. bland IA White Bldg.
3l7 Commerce Street.
A Veteran Celebration.

The S0th birthday anniversary
of Mr.. Albert Dreiss was celebrated
in a gay manner at Casino hall
last night, by about sixty Of his
friends. By vote of the associa-
tion, he was made life member
OF the Casino. During the evening
the chief post OF honor was given
Mr.Dreiss,an about ten OF his CON-
panions and old friends, all Of
whom were veterans Of over 20
years Of age, but they were the
gayest Of the gay, and had genu-
Inc students Kommers among
themselves. Mr.. Dreiss was pre-
sented with magnificent man.
moth pretZel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29

"A lighted cigarette was care
lessly thrown under the staircase
of the old county courthouse yes.
terday afternoon. A pile Of rub.
bish caught fire, but was exiting
uished before any damage was
done.
"A man dropped dead at No.
1717 West Commerce street this
afternoon. Particulars in Sundays
LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29
Colder Tonight,

WASHINGTON, February 29.-Fol
Western Texas, fair tonight and
Sunday; decidedly colder tonight
Sunday warmer, northerly winds
becoming southerly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29

The ladies of the Turnverein
will give leap year ball tonight,
which promises to be a big event.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-29
GIudness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated eondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1T is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. -,
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then Taxa
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slSillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satlstactiol-
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
THE PUPILS OF THE HIGH
SCHOOL CELEBRATE
HIS BIRTH
DAY.
An Interesting Program Rem
dered by the WASH
ton and Irving
Society.

The pupils of the City High
School, on Friday afternoon, in
doing honor to the memory of George
Washington, by celebrating his
BIZ thday, also did honor to them
selves, their school and teachers.
About 2:30 o'clock p M, large
number OF visitors and patrons of
the school had assembled in the
Grammar hall, which had been CON
verified into an auditorium and deco
rated in an appropriate manner for
the occasion. The windows were
shaded and lamps were used, which
threw out a mellow light over the
impromtu stage and the hall,
around which hung numerous
pictures of colonial days, On the
black were numerous notices
and rules of action credited to
Washington.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

who may hereafter be depended
on for an uneompromising policy of
free coinage. There are SO many un-
tried men, influenced by private
affiliations in political life, that it is
gratifying to know that you now
have in Senator Jones a representa-
tive from Arkansas who by his pub
lie acts shows that he is reliably
with the people on this question.
Where fearless and able men, such as
he, are developed, the people should
encourage them by their re election.
| hope that Senator Jones will be re-
elected in Arkansas, unless there
are reasons that | am not aware of
for not doing So After reading his
speech | thought of writing him, but,
instead, ask you to say to him that
appreciate the fearless and intelli-
gent stand that he has taken, and
that he will be one Of the delegates
of the Democratic Natl nal conven-
ton. Sincerely, w II. HARVEY.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

vans competition in Dublin, defeating
Jack Wallis, Tom Walters and
Larry Drew in three-round bonts.
He met Peter Jackson in 1889. They
were to have boxed four rounds, but
Maher only boxed two. He knocked
out ALI Roman in six rounds and
Gus Lambert in one round. In New
York he defeated Davis in four
rounds, Tim Daily in one, Jack
Fallon in two, and Jack Smith and
Sailor Smith in one round each on
the same evening. Maher was
beaten by Fitzsimmons in New
Orleans, but since then has knocked
out "Coffde Cooler" Craig and Steve
O'Donnelf. One Of his worst exhibi-
tions was with Joe Goddard. Joe
Knocked him out in three rounds.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

NEWS IN BRIEF.

President Cleveland has gone duck
ing again.
Judge d. W shackrold may be a
candidate for Congress in Bland's
old district
Ex-Gongressman Harter, who
committed suicide, Carried $500, 900
life insurance,
The Capitol authorities have
decided to keep book agents away
from the Capitol.
The story that the Venezuelan
centroversary is to be settled by
meditation is reiterated.
Mrs. CAME Field, wife of Marshall
Field, the well known Chicago
merchant, died in France.
A 6-year-old child, kidnapped
at Morehouse Mo, was rescued at
Lagansport, Ind, Sunday.
The Kansas Republicans are try
ing to secure harmony by throwing
down the minority faction.
Congressman Cannon. of Illinois,
says that the House will be ready
to adjourn by the middle Of
May.
Carl.,ss boys caused an old build
ing in Dublin, Conn, to coIlaspe,
and one was killed and several in
iured.
r. W. CantreIl says that the Re-
publicans will nominate II. Clay
Evans for Governor in Tennessee
again.
The Fort Worth, Texas, police
were notified OF the theft OF half
a bushel opals and two suspects
were arrested.
Cuban agents have presented
Cuban souvenir buttons to all
Senator's and congressman who
would accept them.
Seven persons were asphyxiated
aud six Others injured in a fire in
the residence Of Jeweler Armiger at
Baltimore, Monday.
Arnold Pesold. the composer of
the popular "Mckendree March. .
has returned to his home at Lee
banon, ILL.,, from Berlin.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
BOUND FOR LIBERIA.
a Hundred or More OF Them
Coming From
Arkansas.

Today the Little Rock 81 Memphis
will bring into the city 100 negroes
who are bound for tho promised
land, Liberia. They will be Joined here
by seyenty-tiye more, and the party
Will leave Memphis fon special
train over the Kansas City, Mem.
phis Il Birmingham at 8 o'clock
Monday morning. or the number,
sixty come from Forrest CITY,
twenty from Madison and the re-
mainder from other points on the
line, even rs far as Little Rock. At
birmingham the party will pick up
some of the negroes who recently
passed through the city on their
way to Africa, on the understand
ing that the government was to paw
their expenses.
The trip from their homes 10
Liberia will cost the negroes about
$50 each, the steamship fare being
$4l, AS this must be paid in ad !
vance, it shows that the emigrants
are from the most thrifty Of The
negroes, and their loss will be felt
by the farmers of the sections left by
them. The movement is under the
auspices of the international Emiga-
ton Society Of Birmingham, and
they will ship the second cargo of
the human freight from Savannah on
the 9th inst. Memphis CONNER
cial- Appeal.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
BREAK THE ATTACHMENT.
The simons- Gregory Co Plaintiff,
Win their Case Against A.
P. Simms.

Special Corresponding to the Graphic.
MONTICELLO, Feb. %, 1S96.-A de-
cision in favor OF the plaintiffs was
rendered by the jury today in the
case of H.. Simmons, Gregory & Co.,
vs. A. F. Simlns. This suit was
brought here on eiiange Of venue
from Ashley, and was entered by the
plaintiffs to test the validity OF an
attachment run by them Nov. 22nd,
last, on Simms' stock OF goods at
Parkdale, Ark, to secure an account
of S., 200. Able counsel was employed
by both sides. The plaintiffs were
represented by Judge Sanders, OF st.
Louis, Judge Norman, OF Hamburg.
and II. G. Buckner, Esq, OF Dermott.
The defendant was represented by
Col. Craig, OF Hamburg. and Hon.
j. G.. Williamson and r. 4. Wood,
EST, OF this city.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
"CO|N'' FOR JONES,
THE LITTLE SCHOOL MASTER ON
THE SITUATION IN
ARKANSAS.
Mr.. Harvey Writes q Letter to
Little Rock Citizen Urging
the Re Election of
Jas. K Jones.

A citizen of Little Rock a few
days ago received the following let
ter from w. II. Harvey, author of
Coins Financial school" and other
free silver publications.:
"a few days ago read the speech
of Senator Jones, of Arkansas, on
the silver bill thai recently passed
the Senate and was pleased with
1t. He certainly has an intelligent
and appreciative understanding of
this question. read the more
carefully because of bill he once
introduced, and to which | referred
in Coins Financial School Up to
Date. | was glad to see that he
now understood the question SO
clearly, and believe him to be one of
those fearless and intelligent faen
who will brook no compromise, and
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

Mr. Thomas w. Newton and Mr..
Ambrose H. Sewer. This duel
created widespread interest, the
result of political excitement, when
Mr. Conway was the leader of one
party and Mr.. Robert Crittenden
the other Mr.. Newton's seconds
were Gen. Geo. w. Jones, of Iowa,
and William P Reyborn, his
surgeon, and Robert G. Oden, his
friend Mr. Sewers second was
Gel. Wharton Rector, ana DR.
Nimrod Menifee, his surgeon.
At the time when everything was
in readiness both principals were
placed ten spaces apart, pistols
given them, both fired simultaneous
ly without injury to either A
second shot was demanded, and the
principals took their stations, and
before it could be exchanged Dr.
Menifee sFrang between them and
protested against further hostilities,
declaring if another was had it
must 90 through his body. So the
affair was brought to a close by the
friendsof each and they afterwards
became warm friends.
Now, in the present campaign,
we have Thomas W. Newton run
ming for Secretary of State and
Ambrose Fl. Sevire. running for
Governor, both strong Democrats.
They are sons of the principals in
the above case.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
Elected Special Chancellor

On Saturday Chancellor James F.
Robinson left for Chicot county and
Mr. A. B. Grace was, by the bar,
elected Special Chancellor to se"ve
until the return of the Chancellor.
Saturday heSpecial Chancellor had
very interesting divorce case be-
fore him. 1t was that of Mrs. Betty
Webb vs.. Ed Webb, of Cleveland
county There were many witnesses
present at the trial and the divorce
proceedings were stubbornly fought
by Mr.. Webb, but the Chancellor
gave decree granting the plaintiff
a divorce.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

wendell its way to the sandy beach
of the river. Forty-two Mexieans
hadcarried the ring material down to
the river bank last night and after
working hard all day upon a road
v from he bluff narrow
wooden foot bridge had been put
across the swiftly flowing stream.
The crowds tumbled over the stons@ :
path and waded ankle deep in the
sand, guided by little Jimmy White.
a boy who came from Toronto to be
at the fight. The battle ground
was a sand fiat upon Il big bend
in the Rio Grande River on the Mex
lean side. 1t was just TIVE miles
from the village OF Langry. La the
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
SO pure or so great In Ieav-
ening power as the Royal
His Will Probated.

The last will and testament of Mr..
G. w. Dowell, deceased, was pro-
bated yesterday The will was in the
shape of a letter addressed to his
wife. The letter was written about
a month before he died and in it Mr..
Dowell stated that he intended to
end his existence. In the letter he
gave statement of all the debts
he owed He left Jeff OIL only ! SO 600 In
surance ard that was carried in the
Royal Arcanum Lodge.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

sung by Miss Hattie Holland in
full sweet voice.
The entertainment was closed by
Prof liinemon, who by request,
gave a description of visit to Mt.
Vernon, and the'graphic and pleas
ing manner in which he described
his visit to the burial place Of
Washington was a treat TO ali who
heard him.
The young people, one and all,
who participated in this entertain
ment, acquitted themselves in a
splendid manner and their teachers
have cause to feel proud OF their
efforts.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

Peter Maher was born in Galway
Ireland, March IS, 1869, and is feet
II Sd inches tall. His first public
encounter was with Martin O'Hara,
whom he defeated in two rounds in
1883. He beat Tim O'Dougherty
in three rounds and boxed four
round draw withe Robert Hair, am
ateur champion of England, and
knocked out John Seeman in five
rounds. He won the John l.. Suli-
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

first fighting was done in New Zea.
land in 1880, when he won the anna
tuer championship by Defeating five
men In a tournament managed by
Jem Mace. One of his opponents ON
this occasion was Herbert Slafle His
more noted fights We're as follows;
With Jim Hall, at Sidney, February
20, 1895, four rounds. lost; with
Jack Dempsey, at New Orleans,
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

center Of II canvas wall 200 feet in al
ameter the ring was pitched. The
board floor was covered with can
Fass, over which rosin wassprinkled
At one side was the frame compart-
ment for the taking by the kineto-
scope OF the pictures of the fight as
it proceeded. On the opposite side
OF the ring were two little tents for
the principals.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Some Reed admirer in Oregon has
sent HE Speaker a 24-pound sal
mon.
The Geological survey has ma,le u
report on the richness of the Cripple
Creek district.
Reports to the State department.
show that Argetine's wheat crop
has been badly damaged by
rain.
An amcDdment to the postal
appropriation bill does away with
the secret inspection OF letter
carriers.
It is rumored that If Congress
adiourns without passing financial
Legislation Cleveland will call an ex-
ira session.
The Daughters OF the American
Revolution have adopted resolu-
tions urging Congress to purchase
the Ohio backgrounds of 1872.
1t is given out author;titivcly
that there has been no sounding"
on Venezuela arbitration between
this Government and England.
Ex-Governor George d. Robinson
died at Springfield Mass. Satnr-
day.
james Golden, of Little Rock,
shot his uncle, who had whipped
him.
Charleston, Mo, was visited
by $4,000 fire Saturday, her bust
ness district suffering.
James Scott, of Toronto, threw
himself from a bridge into ravine
$50 feet below.
General Weyler says that he will
pardon all those insurgents who
surrender at once.
An International arbitration
conference was held in Indepen-
denee Hall, Philadelphia Satur-
day.
The Confederate museum in the
old Davis mansion at Richmond,
Va, was opened Saturday.
A feature of the last weel, S grain
marketing was the enormous eX-
ports OF corn to Europe.
Puritanical politicians arc pant
ing To penetrate knowledge of the
religious route in which Reed
runs.
Commissioner and Commander
and Mrs. Booth have issued state
ments on the Salvation Army
trouble.
A school girl was the victim of
an attempted criminal assault at
Carthage, Mo. Her assailant was
captured.
Chas. Emory Smith says that
Quay's Observation-Disclosures hasno
intrinsic value, but he says nothing
of cash value.
The astronomers have agreed that
it is possible for Perrine's comet to
rub noses with the earth some time
Saturday, March Il.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

landed lightning right-hand swing
ON the jaw and it was all over. 1t
was the Identical blow that knocked
out Jim Hall in New Orleans.
For the first part of the round
Maher had the better of it. lie led
often and forced the fighting. In his
eagerness to get at FitzsimmOns he
committed a palpable foul during a
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26

January "A, 1891. 10 rounds, won
with Peter Maher, at New Orleans
March 2, 1892, rounds, won; with
Joe Godfrey, at Philadelphia, May
Z, 1892, one round, w0n;s with.Jim
Hall, at New Orleans, March 8, 1898
four rounds, won; with Joe Ghoyn-
ski, at Boston, June II, 1894 five
rounds, draw; with Dan Creedon, at
New Orleans, September 2G, 1891,
won.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-02-26
THE FRESHMAN KNOCKED
OUT THE FIRST
ROUND.
The Fight Pulled Off in Mexico
just Across the Border from
Langtry, Tex.

LANGTRY, TEX, Feb. 21.-Peter
Maher was Knocked out by Bob Fitz-
simmons today in the first round,
after one minute and thirty five sec
onds of actual fighting. Fitzsim-
mons played the same old game he
has so often played before, leading
on his opponent until he had him
where he wanted him, and then