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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Condition of Trade.

The classified failures for November,
given today, show gratifying reduction
compared with October, and are es-
pecially important as showing that the
peculiar disturbance during the PresI-
dental campaign, which sWelled fail
ures 100000 in August and Sep
tember, did not prevent quick return to
a monthly aggregate scarcely greater
in eleven months have been $19S, ,73S, ,459
against S14S, ,544 POP last year, the in
crease being only S14,000,000 outside of
those two months, and this remaining
increase of only 10 per cent. was also in
part due to the alarm during the cam
paign. The decline of failures to about
40 per cent. of the September aggregate
gives stronger ground for the confidence
so generally expressed.
Ground for confidence is also found
in the abandonment of two of the
largest combinations by which the iron
industry has been retarded, and the
possibility that two others will be
abandoned. Such Il state of things
within a month after the election sug-
gests that these organizations, formed
when depressed business failed to sup
port all the works in existence, are not
expected to survive a general revival
and ample demand for products. The
immediate effect of breaking prices is
to check large buying of iron and steel
products, but it will soon be seen about
where prices are to range-Dun's Re-
view.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Everyday Excursions.

To all parts Of the world can be ar
ranged for any day in the year, for one
or more persons, upon application to
any principle ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad.
Itineraries carefully prepared for ex-
cursions TO California, Florida, Mexico,
China, Japan, and to any part of
Europe Estimates furnished, includ-
ing all expenses. Tickets furnished for
the complete journey. 1t is not neces-
sary to wait for any sO-called "Per-
sonally Conducted Excursions" In
these days of progressive enlightment,
with the English language spoken in
every land under the sun, one does not
need to derel I'd upon the services of
guides for sightseeing, but can go it
alone or in small family parties, with
great comfort and security, and at ones
own convenience. Apply to the near
est agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul railway, or address Geo. II.
Heaford, General Passenger Agent,
415 Old Colony Building, Chicago, I'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
TERSELY TOLD.
(By E. r. Petherick.l

Those who dislike mud should not
mount pedestals without invitation.
Fooling with tire will smut if it does
not burn rash mortals.
1t is melancholy fact that the fastest
way to spoil a boy is to give him men
for associates.
Lack of opportunity should be given
credit for many Of the virtues that some
people are supposed to possess.
One of the mistaken ideas of life is
that public property is common pro-
perty.
One of the vainest imaginings lover
INDUCES in is the manner in which he
will guide and direct the dear girl when
once they are married.
A man can often secure a vast amount
Of content by thinking over the things
he has refrained from doing.
One of the surface indications of a
weak mind is to manifest a disposition
to disobey orders.
Revenge keeps right along at work
while gratitude sleeps.
Dyed hair is deadly foe to honorable
old age.
Ifyou treated your neighbor as you
do yourself he would often think he was
being abused.
The man who can pass good-lookine
woman OH the street without invOlun-
tarily sprucing up little in his walk is
ready to die.
The price of liberty in married life is
to have your mOther-in-laW express an
opinion that you are brute.
Popular sentiment is generally the
voices of a vast number repeating what
a few have told them.
If the rich were as improvident as the
poor generally are, there would soon be
an equitable distribution of property
between them, neither having any.
Woman's work is any thing she is both
able and willing to perform.
The timid talk of what the past might
have been, while the brave resolve what
the future shall be.
No man can ask for a better epitaph
than an expression which is often used
almost as a slur: "He simply did his
duty"
The person who once holds a sinecure
office or rides free on railroad mort
cages his soul to the demon of discon-
tent forever afterwards
A girl without bean is as much of an
anomaly as a man without a home.
Neither have any place to lay their
heads.
There are times when a man who
minds his own business exhibits heroic
qualities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
A Sad Death.

In the Alumni Cardinal, publication
by the students at Wisconsin University,
we noticed the following testimonial to
the memory of Henry w. Jackson,
deceased. Under the above heading
the Cardinal says:
Henry w. jackson, G. S., '99, of Cen
tralia, who will be remembered as one
of the most promising candidates for
last years track team, was taken sick
shortly before the close of last semester
and died Of heart disease soon after
being taken to his home. Mr.. Jackson
was president of the Philomathian
blowout, and had been elected toastel
on the semi public of that society. He
was also a member of the University
band and had made a very fine showing
in the sprints and long distance jumps
Industrious and faithful in all his work
he was most genial companion and
ciassmate and loyal member of the
class of 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Country's Cranberry Crop Short.

Last year, says The Bordentown
IN. j. Register, the cranberry crop of
the state, was 100000 bushels; in 1894 it
was 100000, while in 1893 it reached the
unprecedented record of325, 900 bushels.
This year the crop will be nearer 100000
bushels, owing to drouth, freworms and
grasshoppers. Many farms were also
burnt over by the fires last fall, which
killed some vines, and checked the
growth of others. The American Gram
berry Growers association fixes the
total yield this year at $4,000 bushels,
(which $4,000 come from Michigan and
Wisconsin, and over $50, 900 from Eng
land. There are nearly 600 acres Of
cranberry bog in New jersey that are
carefully cultivated. Salem and Mid
dleseX counties leading.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Change in Time Table.

Beginning this week Monday
change in the time of arrival and de-
parture of trains at the depot of the
Green Bay and Northwestern Ry. took
effect, and the attention of the travel
ing public is directed to the corrected
schedule in another column of this
issue. Going east, No. passenger de-
parts at 2:45 p. m, instead of 3:O5 p. NJ
Going west No. l passenger departs al
11:33 a. m. or seven minutes earlier than
formerly. The evening passenger
arrives at 10:30 instead of 1O;40 and the
morning freight pulls out one hour
earlier. See time table
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Clearance Sale of Fancy Articles.

The ladies of st. Katherine's Guild
have on exhibition at Mr.. Muir's shoe
store a variety of fancy articles for sale
at very low prices TO close them out
This is your chance to get a pretty
Christmas remembrance for your
friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Take New Man Out OF Yo,:.

1t is possible to restore the vitality of
youth, to regain ambition, to enjoy life
through the use of DR.. Rays Liver I.
which by its tonic action on the liver,
cIeanses the blood, aids digestion,
restores strength and vitality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
For Ocean Steamship Tickets.

Via any steamship line crossing the
Atlantic, at lowest rates for first cabin,
second cabin and steerage, both
outward and prepaid, apply to F. w.
Crapsey Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway, at Centralia.
Sept24WS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
A Delicious Tea.

One tablet of DR.. Rays Liver 7, dis
solved in a cup of hot water-sweetened
to taste-makes delicious cup of tea,
dose for an adult. 1t IS the most pleas
ant and efficient remedy on the market
for constipation and all liver and stom-
ach affections. For sale by j. Z. DAILY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT::--

For every purchase give free ticket emitting the
holder to chance at fine Rogers best silver knives and
forks to be to the lucky number after Christmas
purchase gives you tickets three SIS three tickets and
choice selection large variety sterling quality
await the inspection of Christmas shoppers ANTON
HIRZYS, Main Street, Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that corr
tain

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that cor-
tain Mercury,
as mercury VIII surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by f. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
RD Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10

$40. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
OUR ABILITY.

To be Of the greatest service to you,
depends to some extent on your conferr
ing with us. Our Line runs practically
through the center Of the State, and we
desire to aid IN improving the business
of the community. at the same time
benetitting our Road.
If those who read this will see what
our freight and passenger facilities are,
they will be sure to make more use OF
our Lines. Our passenger trains are
run to accommodate the travel, and our
fffis6t feis6 bt trains anv ARE ine mot no D1o so
mpt handling ssS,sA sSsssSS,A and rapid
delivery: We Asgsa AaaasssS|A slys want to build
S5sSS:ncs 'Ssss5f: and d Ti54 Tjnnsr af tsS i
kinds Pine, Hemlock, Birch, Eastwood,
Maple, Oak, ETC., Tan-Bark, together
with Granite and Lime Stone Quarries,
Clay Beds for Brick, and our unlimited
supply Of Iron Ore, with general proxi-
nifty to markets, these facts should be
of interest to all intending to locate
manufactures.
Correspondence is solicited from all
who want to do business with us.
W. ii. kILLEN, G. l.. WELLINGTON.
Industrial Commis'r Traffic Mgr
H. F. WHITCoMB,
General Manager.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10

Cord and stove wood for sale by
MOsher q Whitney. Leave order at
the store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10
Farmers Institute.

To be held III Centralia next Thurs
day and Friday December II and Is,
conducted by H. A. Briggs. Farmers
this is a school for your benefit and you
should not miss the opportunity of
attending. Prior to the First Session,
between 8 and 10 o'clock, several
hundred books will be distributed Free
The First Session commences at 10
O'Clock sharp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-12-10


family. Invite your neighbors. Bring
samples of grain, butter, cheese.
vegetables, fruit, etc. a set of charts
have been prepared for the meetings
this winter which will serve as object
lessons, and help you in breeding and
feeding your horses, cows, sheep, etc
Go and get the benefit of this new
feature of the Institute work
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
A NEW DYSPEPSIA CURE.
over 5000 People in State of Michigan
Cured in 1894 by This New Preparation.

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, the new dis
covery for stomach troubles is claimed to
have cured over G,OOO people in the state of
Michigan alone in 1894 These tablets have
become so popular with physiciansand people
who have any form of indigestion that they
have the endorsement of such physicians as
Dr. Harlandson and DR.. Jennison as being
the safest, most reliable remedy for sour
stomach, chronic dyspepsia, gas, bloating
palpitaton, headache, constipation and in all
cases where the appetite is poor or the food
imperfectly digested.
1t is safe to say that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure any kind of stomach trouble
except cancer of the stomach. They are not
a secret patent medicine but composed of
vegetable and fruit essences, pure pepsin
Golden Seal, ginger and the digestive acids
They are pleasant to take, can be carried in
the pocket, and they cure because they di-
gest the food promptly before it has time to
ferment and poison the blood.
Druggists everywhere sell Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tables, full sized packages, at 80
cents A book on Stomach diseases and
thousands of testimonials sent free by ad-
dressing the Stuart Co., Marshall Mich
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Today the reign Of Queen Victoria be-
comes the longest in English history
Fusion has been effected between the
silver Democrats and Populists in Ken
tucky.
The steamer Three Friends, on charge
of fllibustering, was seized by United
States Marshal Mckay at Fernandina,
Fla, yesterday.
The city of Kobe, Japan, was wiped out by
fire Aug. 26. Recent floods and storms in
Japan have cost $4,000 lives and Millions
of dollars worth Of property.
An ignited bomb, which was supposed
20 be of dynamite, has been found outside
the window of the resident deputy lieu
tenant of Cork, Ireland.
Eugene Debs has been exonerated from
The charges made against him in regard
10 his behavior as treasurer of the Brother
nood of Locomotive Firemen.
A. d. Powers, the director and manager
Of the Cu5an relief corps at Chicago, has
nysteriously disappeared. His friends say
chat the Spaniards are at the bottom of
,he case, and thC5 Powers has met with
loul play.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23

WE are in receipt Of a little book entitled,
"The Free Silver Conspiracy" published by
the Hubbard Publishing Company, of Phila-
delphia The author is Mr.. Z. J. Edwards
who is more familiarity known to newspaper
readers as Holland " and who is now special
New York correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Press. The book gives true story of the
greatest of all trusts, the audacious plot Of
the millionaire mine owners to capture the
government mints and market their product.
The work of the silver trust and free silver
politicians has created a prejudice against
certain class of our citizens and they en-
deavor 10 make the common people believe
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23

n is learned that Harrison A. Ball, Esq, one
Of the Republican Presidential electors. has
rendered his resignation n Director Of the
Citizens National Bank of Mahanoy City, inBs-
much rs the holding Of such position will
interfere with his eligibility ~ eector.-Journal.
our contemporary evidently gets its in
formation from the wrong source, or the
wish is father to the thought. Mr.. Ball has
not resigned and he will not do so until he
is good and ready, notwithstanding the de-
sircs Of statesman" from the Both
have Learned" his information by the perusal
of a long telegram recently sent to Mr.. Ball.
The latter gentleman is fully acquainted with
the law and will exercise his own judgment
in the matter without outside interference.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
General Markets.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2l.-Flour steady win
ter superipc $l9J g2.l5; do extras, 80. 15Q2,3O ;
PENNSYLVANIA roller, clear, S2.9OG3.l0 do. do.
strai ght S3.l5W5.4O western winter, clear, S2. 80
q3lO Wheat strong Scptembcr, ,G5,gG5lsc. Corn
steady September, 2654 q 70 3c. oats firm ;
september, % 26c, Hay steady choice tim
othy, Sl4 for large bales Beef firm; city fam
lily, 5000 qlO Pork firm; family, S975g1O.
Lard firm western steam, S3O2L,, Butter firm
western dairy, l2Gllc. do. creamery, lldl5c.
do. factory, 1910 &C.; Elglns ljc.; imitation
creamery, 8 alll2c. Now York dairy, lO,G14c,
do. creamery, II Gioc.; Pennsylvania creamery
prints, extra, l6c do. frsts, l5c.; do. seconds,
II 90 lie. prints jobbing at l7tg Poe. Cheese
steady; large, 7Sg94c.; small UG9l4c; part
skins, Base; full skins, ll2g2 Eggs firm
New York and Pennsylvania, lie; western
fresh, l4GlGc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chron-
ioled TOR HnstY Perusal.

Charles Nachtrb, popular young man of
Ashland, is lying very i'll with typhoid fever
The benefit ball for Mrs. Patrick McGrew,
of Girardville, has been postponed until
oct. 23rd.
The Ashland Cycle club had grand street
parade last evening, which was followed by
dance.
The Pottsville High School foot ball team
challenges similar teams at Shenandoah
Mahanoy City and Shamokin.
All arrangements are completed for laying
the corner stone at st. Ignatius parish school
at Centralia, on Sunday, October 4th.
John Morgan, Of Mahanoy City, has been
appointed conductor to run on Traction cars
between Mahanoy City and Gilberton.
Robert Holman, who is competing in the
bicycle races at Lavelle, is a nephew Of
Letter Carrier p. u. Holman Of town.
Charles Daniels, n well known Hazleton
youth, was arrested yesterday for spending
money that was given him by his father to
settle a lumber bill with.
Anthony Gaughan and Miss Ella Daley
were married at Centralia yesterday by Rev.
Hayes. Miss Alice Daley, sister of the bride,
and James Conor attended the couple.
The hackers of Kirlin, of town, and
Doolin, of Ashland, have deposited S75 ad-
ditional for the handicap race for 5000 side
on the Lavelle fair grounds on the 3Oth inst.
The balance will be deposited before the time
arrives.
John Mclaughlin, of Ashland, had four
fingers of his right hand smashed at Bast
colliery yesterday.
A West Centre street business man was in
dustriously engaged in glazierng this morn
ing, having been compelled to remove pane
of glass to get into his shop. The erratic
dead latch got its work in on him
John Kenney, of Ashland, and Michael
White, of Girardville, had a narrow escape
from death at the latter place this week,
when a scatlold broke and sent them flying
to the ground, distance of As feet. Neither
were seriously injured.
Treasurer Tier of the Mt Carmel School
Board, has received check for S9,O97.01.
Last year the appropriation was s., OBJ
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23

that in voting for free silver they are voting
for relief from the great depression that has
been caused by a Democratic administration
and the policy of free trade. Mr.. Edwards
clearly shows up this gigantic conspiracy
from its beginning and makes it plain that
in voting for free silver the workingmen are
voting half their wages away and millions
into the pockets Of the richest monopoly in
America-the silver mine-owners. The book
should be in the hands of every man who has
an honest desire to study the financial
question
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
THE FIGHT AGAINST THACHER.
Hill Declares for the Chicago Ticket, but
OPPOSES the Platform.


New York, Sept. 24-The Democratic
state central committee held n lon,, and
heated meeting at the Hoffman House
last night sensation was created bv
the appearance of Senator Hill. who ar-
rived from Albany late, bearing a proxy
In the preliminary work contested cases
were heard and the Hill men were seated
on vote Of 20 to 10. The fight over Mr.
John Boyd Thacher, the nominee for pov-
ernor, was precipitated by the reading of
his letter addressed to Chairman Danforth
and defining his position. John b. Shea
of Tammany, introduced Il resolution
calling upon Mr.. Thacher to resign his
nomination, Mr.. Shea declared that Mr.
Thacher could have given his views upon
the financial question before the conven-
ton had he intended to be honest Sena-
tor Hill then took the floor. For thirty
minutes he held the attention of his audi
tors basing his whole argument upon the
ground that the candidate for governor in
the state this fall should be a strong man
upon state issues and that there was no
need of forcing national issues into the
campaign.
State Senator Grady replied, bitterly
excoriating Mr.. Thacher. The resolution
was read again, and Senator Hill again
spoke at length, attacking the Chicago
platform, saying that to support the ticket
was enough. 1t was after midnight when
Senator Hill concluded with an attack on
the free coinage clause, and Senator
Grady began his reioinder.
Senator Hill made in all six speeches.
Several amendments were proposed and
withdrawn, and finally n resolution was
adopted appointing committee to notify
the candidates, such committee to report
back to this committee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
MAHANoY CITY.
The Uicyciists of That Town to Have IA
Century Run,

The Bicyciists of That Town to Have IA
Century Run.
MAnNoY CITY, Sept. 23.-The local
bicyclist7 propose to have century run on
Sunday next, the weather permitting. They
will start from the Mansion House corner at
5 a. m. sharp, and take a chosen route to
Philadelphia. The party will consist Of G. c.
Sunday, Thomas f. Flanagan, Harry Ger
heart, James Clifford, Patrick j. Hylan,
John W. Lugan, Richard Cleary and Howard
Burchill. Several of the men have gone
over the course in Is hours, but they expect
to make better time.
Much interest is manifested in the bicycle
race to take place at Lakeside tomorrow for
$50 a side between Carney and Lewis.
j. d. Swartz, Of town, has been appointed
District President of the Schuylkil District,
z, O. S. of A.
Charles Adams was before Justice Adams,
charged by John Phillips with defrauding
him out of pay for five days labor at Park
No. 2 colliery. He furnished slOO bail for
trial at court.
The coal cars now in use in this district by
the p. & r. r. X. Co. have the new air brakes
required by law. Six hundred of the cars
have been furnished the company and
fourteen hundred more will be delivered.
They are made at DepeW, n, Y.
Daniel Pierce a tinsmith employed by
William Morgans, fell from roof at Trenton
yesterday and sustained painful bruises about
the neck, left arm and left leg, but no
/ fractures.
Ida NJ, s-year-od daughter of John
Samuels, of East Centre street, was buried in
the odd Fellows cemetery at Tamaqua to-
| day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-23
Celebrating Emancipation Day.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Sept. 23-Emancipa-
ton day was celebrated at the home of the
great emancipator' here yesterday in an
appropriate manner. Excursion trains
from Chicago, st. Louis, Belleville, Peoria,
Jacksonville, Decatur and other points
brought hundreds of colored people There
was grand street parade, headed by col
ored wheelmen with bands, drum corps,
floats, etc, and Grand Army posts and
the veterans corps from st. Louis. At
Washington Park speeches by colored
orators from Chicago, Jacksonville and
Springfield were delivered