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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17
IS 1T LIBEL?

1T is impossible to please my wife, :"
sighed q weary husband the other day.
when the sun doesn't shine it gives
her the blues, and when it does she
says it is fading the carpet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17
WHITE AND GOLD CHINA

If you contemplate getting a new
dinner set by all means get gold and
white one. They are thought especial
" nice, and they agree with any color
decoration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17

Lima, Peru-Advices from Bolivia
confirm the report that a hitch has oc-
cured between Bolivia and the Argan-
tine limit commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17

TUESDAY

ate a letter from the secretary of
the treasury was read answering a
senate inquiry as to the number of
! aliens in the treasury, Mr. Gallinger
rep, n. h remarked that he was
glad to observe that foreigners whose
service has been suspicious in the de-
department had seen fit as a result of
the inquiry to take out naturalization
papers. Petitions were presented from
manufacturing bodies urging the pass
age of the Dingley bill.
House.
Washington, D. c., Dec. SIN e
| house Mr. Loud rep, CAL
from the committee on postoffices and
postroads, called up the bill to author
ize the use of private mailing cards of
the same weight and form as the pos
tai cards now in use, when a 1-cent
stamp is affixed. The scheme had
been successfully put in operation in
England, where, in six months the
number of such cards mailed has in
creased from 24S,000,O00 to 334, O0O, 900.
The bill was passed. 1t takes effect
July l, 1897. He also called up the bill
to provide limited indemnity for the
loss of registered mail matter. 1t pro-
yideG an indemnity of not to exceed
$40 for any one registered letter, but if
OF less value, not to exceed the actual
value. Such indem nifty is made by near
ly all foreign countries. Thepostmaste
general expressed the opinion that the
Increased revenue from registered mail
would more than offset the indemnity
losses to be paid. Mr. Loud said that
on the basis of last years statistics the
government could have a revenue of
100000 with a libality of $4,000.
There was some criticism of the bill
on the ground that it trespassed on
the rights Of express companies. but It
was passed by rs to IS. Mr.. Loud
then called up the bill of Mr.. Sperrv
rep., Conn., to authorize the couec-
ton and delivery Of mail in cities.
towns and villages where no letter
carrier service exists, by the employ
ment under mutual arrangement be-
tween the citizens Of any person in
such place to perform this service at
a cost not exceeding one cent for the
delivery of each letter or package. The
expense Of delivery under the terms OF
the bill is to be borne by the bene-
fciariess and there is no liability so
far as the government is concerned.
Mr.. Sperry said there was a strong
demand for the passage OF, the bill from
New England and from other farming
sections. 1t would be in effect, he
said, revival of the old penny post. |
The bill was supported by Smith QlI.l. /
and Picker Is. D.. The bill WIS
passed by vote of 100 to 12.
The house then went into a commit !.
tee Of the whole on the pension ap-
preparation bill. Stone PENN }. briefly /
explained that the bill carried Sal .263. |
500, about $4,000 less than the bill
for the current year. Grow Pa0. !
the venerable ex-speaker of the house, |
took advantage Of the latitude al
lowed in debate on the bill to attack .
that portion of Clevelands message
relating to the effects from a revenue I
standpoint Of the present tariff law |
The deficit for the first years life OF
the law, ne said, was So, 5000, 900; for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17

been proposed. The resolution was re-
ferred
Mr.. Allen pop, Neb.) offered reso-
luton reciting that it is the settled
doctrine that no state has the power
to affect the integrity of contracts by
legislation or otherwise.
Mr.. Chandler rep, N. H secured
the adoption, without comment, of a
resolution directing the commerce COM
mittee to inquire into the prevention
of competition by the joint traffic as
sociation, composed of the railroads Of
the country; also the reported combin-
alton Of the flour and milling interests
OF the country; also the reported COM
bination of the windowglass interests.
House
Washington, D. c., Dec. 9.-The
house passed a dozen bills of minor
Importance. Among them were the
following: To extend for five years
the time in which the University of
Utah shall occupy lands granted to
it; TO authorize the use of the aband-
ored Fort BidweH military reservation
il California as a training school for
Indians; TO confirm certain cash entries
for public lands in Arkansas made
under the graduation act Of 1854; to
provide for the location and purchase
Of public lands for reservoir sites in
Montana, South Dako5a and Wyoming;
70 protect settlement rights where two
OF more persons settle on the same
land before survey; to adjust the ac-
counts If John 7. Williams, formerly
agent Of the Fort Hall Indian reserva-
ton; to authorize Flagstaff, Arizona,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-17

to issue bonds for the construction of
a water system; to authorize any men,
Der OF the legislature of New Mexico
to swear in the presiding officer; to
grant to the widow of the late Brie.-
Gen. Joseph B. Carr, pension of SIS
month, and to increase the pension
OF the widow OF Gen. John Hougu to
$50 a month"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
FUNERALS AND DEATHS.
Many Loved Ones Gone to Their Last
Reward.

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas ]. Evans.
whose death Saturday was reported in
these columns took place yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock from Centenary Me-
thodist Episcopal church, Of which she
had been a member for more than fifty
years A very large congregation was Ia
attendance, and the floral tributes Were
both profuse and beautiful.
Rev. DR.. William L. Judkins. Of Lynch
burg. who was for several years the de-
ceased's pastor. conducted the service.
and preached a funeral sermon, during
which he referred 20 the sentiment against
funeral discourses, and said he thought
they should only be preached over the
bodies of decided Christians" DR.. Jud-
kins paid beautiful tribute 10 Mrs.
Evans as an earnest, active. and useful
Christian. The interment was in Holly
wood
The funeral of Mr.. Edward Johnson,
the young, man who was killed Saturday
evening whilst riding on a freight train
on the James-River Division of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway took place from
his mothers residence, No. 1851 beverly
street. at $50 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The interment was made in River View.
Mr.. Andrew j. Lechler. an old and
highly respected resident Of the West
End. died at his residence. on Albemarle
street. Sunday afternoon, after painful
Illness, which he bore with Christian
fortitude Mr.. Lechler was man of
noble Christian character, and was held
in high esteem by large circle OF friends
He was consistent member or Pine
Street Baptist church. and had been for
number Of years a faithful teacher in the
Sunday school He leaves a wife and
several children to mourn their loss. his
funeral will take place this afternoon at
$50 O'Clock from the above church.
Mr. Joseph A. Williamson, leading
businessman OF Frederick, Nd, and a
brother Of Mrs. John h. Newton, OF this
city. died at his home. In Frederick, on
Saturday morning last During the lat
ter part Of the war Mr. Williamson was u
gallant member of the HowitZer Battal-
ion. Of this city. He married Miss McGin,
OF Frederick, who. with four children, sur
wives him.
Mrs Martha a. Taylor relict OF George
W. Taylor. OF Charles City county. died
Sunday at the residence Of her son-in-law,
Mr.. j. ID. Christian, No. 1904 Floyd avenue
Mrs. TAYLOR was in her 9th year. Her
funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence at 4 o'clock to-day. Deceased was a
sister OF Mrs w. +. Harw0od.
After a long and painful illness, Mrs.
Annie Elise Dawson, died at the resi-
dence OF her daughter. Mrs. Annie lsaacs,
No SOC south Pine street, at n;SO O'CLOCK
yesterday morning. Deceased was the
widow OF Mr.. Jesse G.. Dawson, and had
lived in this city for many years, beng
highly esteemed for her many Christian
virtues and exemplary life. The funeral
will take place from the residence at
Il. NJ. to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
BOsTONS AND VARSITY.
The Fifth Game of the Series Played
Yesterday.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, March
9O.-ISpecisl.)-Th fifth game OF the Bos-
ton series took place upon the athletic
field this afternoon, resulting in victory
again for the Bostons. The field was in
an awful condition from the rain of the
last few days. and this rendered anything
like fast ball almost an impossibility.
Sawdust in the worst places and at the
bases, however, gave fairly good field.
The Boston earned four OF their twelve
runs. and the Varsity all OF their three
The special features were the heavy hit
ting of the Bostons and the three Dagger
by Bonney, Of the Varsity, and the two
doubles by Hurt.
Stiyetts. Mains. and Sullivan did the
twirling for the Bean-eaters. and up be-
hind the bat were Ryan and Tenney. Nc
CURE and Lockett pitched for the college
men, and Marshall caught. A pretty fea-
ture was the presentation to Captain Duff
fy Of a beautiful umbrella and cane by
Captain Mcclure, OF the Virginias, as a
token of the interest and good Will Of the
Varsity for him. He has been coaching
them for the last month, and has made a
host of friends.
The Bostons leave Wednesday for
Lynchburg. where they are billed TO play
the professionals of that place. and on
Thursday they play against Roanoke, re-
turning here Saturday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
OLD BURG AND VICINITY.
Farm soId-The Proposed Monroe
Monument-Hnd-Do Scare.

Farm sOld-The fFoposeu hohf~c
Monument-Mnd-DO Scare.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March 90
(Speclal THE home OF y. y. CHARTERS
deceased Qor several years master Of
the Virginia State Grange), one of the
most highly improved farms in Srotsyl-
vania county. containing lis acres, was
sold Saturday for $500. to AR. William
Thoburn. OF Baltimore county, MI. Dir.
Thoburn will soon come TO Virginia TO
live.
The French Count, who. with his wife
and son, secured a years tenancy, and
an option on Moss Neck" one Of the
historic Virginia homes In Caroline ccCn-
". about twelve miles from Frederlcks-
burg, is, II is said, so well pleased with his
experiment. that a change Of ownership
will take place i'm the near future. The
mansion on this estate, when built, was
said to have cost $1,000. and the house
warming held by the builder. James Parke
Corbin. Esq, was "a memorable event IN
the history OF this section, lasting, as IL
did. fully a month.
ANOTHER SALE.
NJ. George W. Shepherd has sold 10
Samuel W. Somerville. Of Culpeper
county, two lots on Washington avenue.
T.
cate his children. will at once begin the
erection OF a handsome residence.
our citizens were much grieved this
morning to learn from their Baltimore
advces OF the death OF Mr.. James r.
Clark. one OF the most prominent citi-
zens OF the Monumental City.
Mr.. Clark had large interests here,
owning the water-power and the Wash
ington Wooilen-Mills. and was a frequent
visitor TO Fredericksburg. Mr.. Clark was
also well known to the milling interests
In Richmond.
MONROE MONUMENT.
Judge A. w. Wallace. who is taking
a lively interest in the erection OF a
monument here to the memory OF Presi-
dent Monroe. and who was first TO sug-
gest this long delayed tribute to VIZ
ginia's distinguished son. is In receipt Of
letter from Congressman w. A. Jones,
stating the almost absolute certainty OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31

the purpose OF considering AT ordinance
with regard 10 street railways. Clerk
August then read h special report from
the Committee on Streets. containing an
ordinance providing for the shifting OF
the tracks OF the Richmond Union Pas
senger Railway Company and those OF
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad Company. on Broad street
from Hancock street westwardly. so as
so allow the tracks OF the Richmond
Traction Company TO have rfght-of-way
IN the middle OF the thoroughfare. The
MEASURE was promptly adopted. and the
Board adjourned
Minor Committee Work.
a regular meeting OF the Committee on
Schools was held In Room No II OF the.
city Han at 7 O'clock last evening. The
usual routine business was transacted
and the bin OF Mr. f. Sltterding for work
done upon the new Clay-Ward school
building was approved.
The Committee on Accounts and Print
Ing met In monthly session last night and
disposed OF a quantity OF routine work.
There was a regular meeting OF the
Committee on Claims and Salaries in
Room, No. u Of The City Hall last night
number OF bills and other claims against
the city were passed upon.
tO
Mr.. Rolfe Il. Glover. the efficient Presi-
dent OF the Common Council. stiN adheres
20 his determination not to again be
candidate for a seat I'm that body from
Monroe Ward. Mr.. clover has made an
able representative of the people and &
most worthy presiding officer. He entered
the Council eight years ago. He has been
reelected three times. On the floor he
proved himself an able debater and was
ever alert 10 the interest of his constitu-
ents and the city AZ large. Four years
ago next July Mr. Glover became Presi-
dent of the lower branch OF the City
Council. He soon demonstrated that a
wise choice had been made. though he
was one of the youngest presidents the
body had ever had. Being successful
businessman. he applied business princi-
pies 10 the direction of municipal affairs
that came before his branch. President
Glover in his rulings has never shown
Partially, and has therefore constantly
enjoyed the esteem and confidence OF all
the members. II is likely that his mantle
as President OF the Common Council will
fall upon either Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein.
of Madison Ward: Mr.. George Il. Davis,
of Jefferson Ward, or Mr.. James Caskie,
Of Monroe Ward. should these gentlemen
be returned to the Council.
MI John +. Doneavy. who has for the
past two years served the people Of Mar
shall Ward most efficiently as one OF their
representatives in the Common Council.
has also determined not to enter the race
this spring. Mr. Donleavy, when asked by
a Dispatch man last night for his reasons
for retiring from the contest, said that
his business interfered with the duties
which devolved upon him as a member Of
the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
DEATHS.

BAKER.-Dled, at her residence. No
2239 Venable street. March 3oth. at $40
o'clock A. NJ, Mrs. MARY ANN, wife
of Elijah Baker, deceased, in the 18th
year OF her age.
The funeral services will take place from
Union-Station Methodist Episcopal church
TUESDAY, March 3lst, at o'clock p. NJ
Intsrment at lakewood. The friends and
relatives of her daughters, Mrs. DR.. John
f. Friend and Mrs. John o. Mcdowell,
are respectfully invited 70 attend
BY request no flowers.
DAvISON.-Died, Monday morning, at
the residence OF her daughter, Mrs. George
Isaacs, No. 500 south Pine street, Mrs.
ANN Il. DAWSON, relict Of Jessie G.
Dawson.
The funeral will take place from the
residence THIS AFTERNOON at 4
o'clock. Friends are invited TO attend.
New York papers will please copy.
EVANS.-Died. Saturday, March %, 1896.
at her residence, No. II north Fourth
| street, at o'clock =. NJ. Mrs. LOUISA
ANN EVANS, relict Of Colonel Thomas J.
Evans, in the 6sth year OF her age.
GREGORY.-Died March 10Th, at the
residence Of Captain ID. Straughan, in
King William county. MrsS WELTHEAN
GREGORY. relict Of William n. Gregory,
in the 18th year Of her age.
JoINER.-Dled, Sunday, March 18th. at
F. NJ, at the residence OF her father.
No. $40 Hull street, Manchester. BIRTIE
NJ, youngest daughter OF l.. c. and G.
w. Joiner, in the 10Th year of her age
Dearest Blrtie. how we miss you:
You have gone and left us here:
Af,1 L
For the loss OF one most dear.
You are happy with the angels.
While we're weeping here below;
Nor the less, though crowned in Heaven,
All our sorrow, do you know.
God has told us 10 be faithful;
Trust in Him and watch and pray,
And wen meet again, dear Brittle
When from earth we pass away.
She leaves a devoted mother father, and
sister to mourn their loss.
Funsral TUESDAY, March Slst, at 10
A. ~, from Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church.
JONES.-Ded. at his residence. 6oi AL
| bemarle street, Sunday night at IL
| o'clock. CHARLES NJ. JONES. in the $50
| year Of his age.
Funeral from Pine-Street Baptist church
| TUESDAY EVENING at O'CLOCK
| Friends and acquaintance invited to at.
| tend.
st. Louis (Aio) papers please copy.
| LECHER.-Died, at his residence, No
| COS Albemarle street, A. j. LECHER, In
| the 18th year Of his age.
| Funeral services at Pine Street church
| at go p. NJ. TUESDAY, March 81. 1895
| Friends and acquaintance are invited
| to attend. No flowers.
| TAYLOR.-Died. on Sunday, March 10Th
| at 9:5 p. NJ, at the residence OF her son.
ln-law, Mr.. John d. Christian, No. 40
! FLOYD avenue, Mrs. MARTHA A. TAY
| LOR. relIct Of George W. Taylor, Of
Charles City county, Va, In the Goth ycal
| OF her age.
| Funeral from residence TO-DAY at
| p. NJ. Friends Of the family and those Of
her sister, Mrs. William +. Harwood, are
| invited to attend
| THOMAS.-Died. at O'clock Sunday
| morning. March g. 1896. H. w. THOMAS
| OF Irwin. Goochland county, Va.
| Funeral at Byrd church, BALKAN
! Goochland county. Va. at 1870 A. NJ
| TUESDAY. March g. 1896
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31

lican and Democratic State conventions
are to be held, MIR. w. X. Gales, the
Episcopalian evangelist, began his ten
days' service. Immense audiences greeted
the North Carolina evangelist, as ne
spoke to two audiences or 1,Sco each, ana
made a pleasing impression at THIS Cnis
firsO appearance In stanton. through.
out North Carolina and IN Nortolk ana
Lexington Mr.. Gales has been highly sue
oessful in this work. Our people are
delighted with the acoustic propensities
and seating capacity OF Columbian Han,
as shown in this meeting. and are assured
of furnishing the State Democracy the
hest convention hall II ever occupied.
ALL INTERESTED.
The ministers OF the city are generally
taking mart I'm Mr.. Galess meeting, as
last night the Dispatch man saw on the
platform the Rev. A. NJ. Frazer and the
Rev. William Cumming. OF the FIRST and
Second Presbyterian; the Rev. Robert
@ lett. of Emanuel Episcopal; the Rev.
w. James. of the Methodist; the Rev.
NJ l., wood. of the Baptist, and the
Rev. John ID. Donovan, Of the United
Brethren churches.
TO RESUME.
The Bodley Wagon-works, the largest
manufacturing enterprise IN the valley,
will resume full operations in few days,
after having been shut down for several
months past On account Of dulness OF
trade.
Hon. Randolph Harrison, OF Lynchburg,
a former Stauntonian, has been here visit
ing his brother. Judge George NJ. Harrl-
son. for several days past.
Hon. John f. Massey, state Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction mas decided
to have the Peabody Normal Schooi ior
coIorsd teachers convene here for the
summer. and has appointed committee
OF local colored teachers TO make the
local arrangements. 1t will not he many
DAYS now before the electric-trolley line
win be I'm operation, as the change from
animal power to electricity is about COM
Melted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
A TERRIFIC CYCLONE.
IN THE VICINITY OF RURAL RE-
TREAT, wYTHE COUNTY.
Trncss of Timber Leveiied, Barns
nIown Down, and Fencing De-
stroycd-KiIIcd by Falling Tree
Women Drowned.

RURAL RETREAT. VA. March 20
lspecial)-The most disastrous cyclone
that ever visited this section OF the state
came upon us without ten minutes warn
ing Sunday afternoon about o'c.ock. IL
lasted for about twenty minutes. and
during that time nearly devastated several
farms. II came from the northwest, and
/ learn OF no serious damage done TO
property west OF this place. Only the
edge OF the storm struck this town, ana
that did no damage TO property here, but
from its path In the country come reports
Of great destruction. II first struck
piece Of woodland, belonging 70 George
Walters, about a mile and half north
east of town. The boundary contained
about ten acres OF very valuable TIM
bered land. and not a single tree Is leit
standing.
IMMENSE FORCE.
Next a boundary OF about twenty
acres Of woodland. belonging TO Mr.. JACOB
Lambert was struck and trees were up
rooted. and In some instances carried
for over 100 feet. st. Paurs church, near
Mr.. Iambert's, sustained considerable
damage, having several windows broken
and the churchyard and graveyard
completely covered with debris. Mr.. Lam
bert's corn-crib, containing several nun
bred bushels of corn. was blown some
distance. and the corn scattered over
about ten acres of ground
HEAVY RAIN.
The roof was blown from p G.. Perry's
barn, and several of his outbuildlngs de-
stroyed. Reports say there Is not single
fence left in that whole section Of coun-
try. The rainfall Immediately after the
cyclone had passed was terrific, and the
streams were much swollen. Reed creek
became an immense river, and farms lying
In the iow-lands were much swollen.
Reed creek became. an immense river
and farms living in the low-lands 90
nearly all the fences. A bridge on '
Norfolk and Western railroad near Oh
howee was washed out Of line, delay
ing the trains about ten hours.
REPORTED LOSS OF LIFE.
A report comes from Black Lick that a
colored man caught In the woods near
there. was killed by tree blowing down
on him. His is the only life lost so far
reported. Old citizens say that this was
decidedly the most terrible cyclone ever
known about here The damages 10
farms in destroying timbers. &c, IS va
riously estimated at from $4,000 to $500
The Crescent Horseshoe Works az Max
Meadows has closed down temporarily on
account of the high water, the whole plant
being flooded Considerable damage to
property Is reported from the New river
districts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31

Tomorrow evening and at special
matinee on Thursday afternoon. Mr..
Lewis Morrison Will present Faust al
the Academy OF Music. Thursday evening
win witness the first appearance In THIS
city OF Morrison in Bulwer's drama, car
dlnal RIchelieu." Comparisons are olten
odious especially II ore has an inferior
article which he wishes TO SELL but IL Is
by comparison and contrast that an arti-
Gle of sterling worth and merit gains
both friends and admirers. and II Is 70
mis- that "Faust," as presented by Lewis
Morrison. owes much OF its reputation
standing as It does at the head OF spec
tscular scenic and electrical productions
OF the decade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-31
A GREAT RAINFALL.
Depot struck by Lightning md
Burned-Loss of Life.

BRISTOL. TENN, March 30.--(SpeciaD.
There was a great rainfall in Southwest
Virginia, commencing at o'clock Sun
day afternoon and lasting until 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon. Lightning struck the
depot at Gate City and burned 1t down.
Several bridges we're washed out OF
their places on the South Atlantic and Ohio
railroad.
At Abrams Falls. Va, Richard Parker
wife and his sons wife We're drowned.
No mall has arrived from the east, and
all trains are delayed. Several bridges
are washed away on the Norfolk and
Western railroad.