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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

am SacrIhclng my happiness TO my
honor? Oh, sgd, say that you will for
give me, and that when we are far
away from one another, you will not
think of me with hate and bitterness?
1t will be my sweetest consolation to
know that you and 1 part friends"
and when we part we part forever,
I suppose"
Yes, dear-it seems to me that it
would be far better thus
Naturally. Also, to save you deal
of worry and inconvenience in the
future. You can make your mind quite
easy on that score, Miss Devereux. |
shall not be likely to trouble you after
you leave Sandsfoot."
Madeline looked up in amazement.
The sudden change in Sydney's voice
acted upon her nerves much as if he
had poured a jug of ice-water down her
back.
''You are cruel" she murmured "I
come to you for sympathy in my dis
tess. My heart is broken. l shall
never know happiness again. You are
harsh and cruel, Sydney, but the time
will come when once the wound
heals"
The wound has healed now, you
silly little fool
Miss Deyereux fairly gasped in her
establishment. She saw to her amaze
inert that Partons face was not drawn
with pain, his features were not white
and set, and there was a smile of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
THE QUESTION OF TIPS"

Henry Labouchere in London Truth:
ut would seem that the Americans
| are strongly against these tips, but
that they are more lavish in respect to
them than other nationalities. The
hotel keepers a little evade the Ques-
tion Of a charge for service in their
bills, but they insist that every servant
in their employ receives good wages,
and they imply that this charge does
tips are the only way in which good,
willing service can be ensured, for
without them their servants would be
remiss
"The scale of tips recommended
varies.
Some suggest that every guest
ought to distribute ten per cent. on
the amount of his bill, some five per
cent. For family of two residing in
a hotel the proper distribution, accord
ing to most Of them, is Hall porter,
five francs; head waiter, five francs;
chambermaid, four francs; table
d'hote waiter, three frances; boots,
three francs; waiter bringing break
fast to room, four francs. But in some
estimates the amount is considerably
larger. Evidently, however, the tips
of a person or OF a family staying one
night at hotel would be proportion
ately a good deal higher Say, in the
instance of a single man, that the bill
is thirty francs, and that the tips all
told are five francs, this would be
good deal more than ten per cent. on
the amount of the former I make it
out that a hall porter receives about
half franc per diem from each guest.
GA country may change it's laws, but
countries will never alter what has
become a universal custom. There
fore, it is mere waste of time to pro-
test against hotel tips, for they will
always be given. The nuisance con-
nected with them is that no one ex-
actly knows what to give and to whom
it should be given, while it is trouble
some to distribute them among half a
dozen people. Some persons, too, will
be more generous than others, and this
also is not likely to be altered.
What I would consequently suggest
is that the total amount of the tips
should be handed to one particular
person, and that this amount should be
subsequently distributed upon some
settled ratio among those who have, or
who think that they have, claim for
them. This would save a world of
trouble and would be fair all round
1t Gel tainly does seem absurd that SER
vice should be charged in the bill, and
subsequently paid for separately"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
FORGOT THE DAY.
A Good Joke on Sir William Har-
court.

court.
A good story is told of how Sir Will
liam Harcourt once got mixed up in his
engagements.
In the middle busy season Sir
William, in fulfillment of a Iong-stand-
ing engagement marked in his pocket
book, went out to dinner on Monday
night. He fancied he observed. on
making his entrance to the drawing
room, that his host and hostess looked
at him with some surprise and even
embarrassment He was then vel
cCmed with accustomed effusiveness,
and had an excellent dinner in such
agreeable company that Re felt d.
posed to complain that the table was
On the following Wednesday he kept
another dinner engagement, which was
entered in his book. Again he noticed,
with even less hope of misunderstand-
ing, an almost frightened look passing
between his host and hostess when his
name was announced. Again the en-
barrassment proved transitory, and Sir
William had another thoroughly en-
joyable evening.
On the Friday of the same week he
went out to d third tryst. In the hall
he came across the butler-an old &C
quaintance. The man, less masterful
over his emotions, started back and
gazed at him open-mouthed What's
the matter?" asked Sir William.
Didn't you expect me to dinner?"
Eyes, sir" said the butler, but it
wasn't tonight, it was next Friday"
Closer Investigation of the engage
ment book explained the mystery
Each page noted weeks engage
ments. Sir William in his haste had
turned over two pages and was this
week keeping engagements which
fell due the week after.-Woman-at
Home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
THE LAST STRAW.

James, I have always been a faith
full wife to you, haven't ~
"Of course you have, Miranda. What
are you
F'And in all the thirty-three years
we have lived together I've always
done my duty, haven't I?''
Certainly, certainly. Who's deny
ing that you"-
you haven't ever found me making
trouble or kicking up fuss over little
things, have you?"
'tOf course not. I'd like to know
what you're''-
I've had my share Of sorrow and
stood it without murmuring or COM
plaining?"
Now, see here, Miranda, what's all
this
eff things don't go to suit me gen.
orally make the best of it and let it go
at that, don't II"
''To be sure. Is there anything
trait
And you don't think I'd make a
disturbance about anything unless l
had good cause, do your"
''Suerly not. What under the shin
ing canopy are you driving at, any
how?''
James, I wouldn't say word about
it if | could stand it any longer, but
those slim little pipestem legs of yours
look so distressing in your bicycle
STOCKINGS and knickebockers that
just can't keep still another minute!
If you don't either wear long pants or
pad your calves hereafter, as sure as
I'm living woman I'll take the chill
dren and go to Aunt Rachel's and
never come backI'-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
1 nursery foated down this song-and

nursery foated down this song-and
Peter has a sweet voice:
In the hour of trial.
Jesus plead for me.
Peter had his dessert on time with
the others.
Rosalind doesn't even know Peter,
except by sight. Her aunt was looking
after her at one time when her father
and mother were away on pleasure
trip.
Very early one morning the afore-
said aunt was awakened by Rosalind
said aunt was awakened by Rosalind's
plaintive voice:
"Auntie, may l come into your bed?"
But auntie, having found that it was
only 3 o'clock, hardened her heart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

mo, you may not. You must keep
still until o'clock Go to sleep now
like a good child"
But sleep was far from Rosalind's
eyes, and presently auntie heard this;
In the prison cell I sit
Thinking, mother, dear of thee,
And our bright and happy home far
away.
And the tears they fill my eyes,
Spite of all that I can do,
Tho l try to cheer my comrades and
be gay.
That was too much for auntie.
Come in here she cried; and once
in the big bed, auntie and Rosalind
went quietly to sleep and slept until
they were late forbreakfast-k~~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
PRECIOUS CHILDREN.
How Two Songs Wisely Chosen Won
Their Battles for Them.
Dp MaurleT Ia Punch.

There are some clever children yet
alive. Two of them live not a thou
SIND miles from here. One of them,
for the purpose of literature, may be
called Peter. The other, for similar
reasons, may for the time being answer
to the name of RosaIind.
Now Peters father is a clergyman;
and, strictly in accordance with tradi-
ton, Peter is naughty. The other day
he behaved badly at luncheon, and was
sent up stairs in disgrace. Then came
out his paterna1 training, for from the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
NEW RAILWAY UNIFORMS.

The reports concerning changes in
dress to be made by the local North
western force were somewhat in error.
For the present the two ticket agents,
two uepot masters and two baggage
men will adopt the blue uniform
While at the depot William H. Fores-
man VIII wear the cap alone Of the reg
ulation dress. This order extends to
the Madison division and ultimately
the new uniform will be worn by all
Northwestern employees coming in d.
rect contact with the public
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Music Teacher Ito pupil with a some
what uneducated mother)-''Pause
here
Mrs. Suddenwealth (he mother)-
Mary, get your hat immejitly. I
amt payin' to have no woman learn
my darter who hain't got no better
bringin' up than to call hands pawsr'
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
KANSAS TEMPERANCE PEOPLE
Large Number OF Delegates at the To-
peka Convention.

Topeka, March "a large number Of
delegates from all portions of the state
are present to attend the first days
session of the State Temperance Union
convention. Rev. Richard Wake, pres
ident of the union, said in a recent let
ter, addressed to the temperance people
of the state: The convention has been
called to meet in advance of the polit-
ical gatherings in the hope that its
members and character will impress
the political managers with sense Of
the Importance of recognizing the tenn
perance sentiment in their efforts to Sc
cure the votes of a majority of the cit
liens Of Kansas. There can be no uues-
ton but the coming campaign will have
a powerful and possibly decisive eff
feet upon the future of prohibition in
the state"
Governor Morrill,, whose course on
prohibition has been distaseful to the
members Of the union, is 20 come in for
a resolution Of condemnation. Govern
or Morrill, insists that, while the state
is surrounded by commemorative de-
voted to high license or local option, 1t
is impossible to enforce the prohibitory
law in it's present condition.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
0. r. & N Announces a Small
Reduction.
The SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Slight Cut Which Extends From Day ton
ana Other Valley Points in
TWO States.

Portland. Or, March 3.-The Oregon
Railway & Navigation Company an
nounces that, in accord with the decis-
ion of the interstate commerce commits
sion and the request of the Oregon
state board of railroad commissioners.
it has revised the rate to Portland on
grain and millstuffs. The new tariff
was completed today and 1t will go into
effect Sunday. March s.
Following are the new figures, which
speak for themselves;
LAS the result Of the decision Of the
Interstate commerce commission, rate
to Portland of 20 cents per hundred, on
carload lots, minimum weight $4,000
pounds, on grain, flour, feed, millstuffs,
fiaXseed and potatoes, will prevail from
Dayton, Waitsburg, Bolles Junction
and Alto, all in Washington, and inter-
mediate points. On the same PROPOSE
ton a rate of 1912 cents is established
to Portland from Prescott, Dixie, Dud-
ley, Walla Walla and intermediate
points in the state of Washington, the
former rate being 21A cents.
I'm accordance with the expressed
wishes of the Oregon state board of
railroad commissioners, there is estab-
lished a rate of 1912 cents to Portland
from Spofford, Milton, Weston, Athena,
Adams, Pendleton, Corn Hollow, Echo
Umatilla and intermediate points in
Oregon, the former rate being 21A cents
per Genital"
The new rates have not yet been pub
lished, but will be officially promulgated
along the lines in interest a time tC
reach all SINNERS before next week
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
SERIOUS TROUBLE AT A MINE
Employees Warn the Superintendent,
Who Is in a Barricade.

st. Paul, March S.-A Livingston,
Mont, special to the Dispatch says:
Sheriff Young and posse went to the
Horr coal mines, arriving at o'clock
this morning. The posse found that a
mob of rs to 100 had notified Superin-
tendent Strong to quit the camp at
o'clock last night. Strong secured the
assistance of three men and barricaded
the cabin. When the mob returned they
stared into the muzzles of four Win
chesters. The committee informed the
occupants of the cabin that If they
were there at a. m. today they would
be lynched. The reason assigned was
that the weightmaster Disseminated
unjustly against the miners in weigh
ing coal. Warrants are out for the
seven ringleaders.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
PASTOR BROWNS CHURCH TRIAL
Miss Overman Tells of Her "Fixing"
the Letters.

San Francisco, March 3.-The wintry
weather could not keep the curious
people away from the Brown trial to-
day and the Congregational church was
crowded. Brown was Ill and sent word
that he could not be present. Miss
Overman was placed on the stand for
cross-examination She was handed
copies of the famous Matchmaking let
tiers which she wrote Mrs. Tunnel and
pointed out wherein they differed from
the originals. She said the original let
tiers had been destroyed after they had
been stolen from Mrs. Tunnel. Miss
Overman said all the parts of the letters
which had reference to Brown or that
were damaging to him had been put in
by her for the purpose of blackmail,
but that otherwise she had stuck close
ly to the original text in forging the
letters. 1t was pointed out 20 ner that
other parts of the letter were in
style leading up to references to Brown,
and she said in some cases they had
been changed by her.
At the evening session the cross-eX-
animation of Miss Overman continued.
She was questioned closely, but stuck
to her story and the questioners were
unable to confuse her. 1t was announc-
ed at the council that Brown is serious
~ ILL., His physician says he is threat
ened with paralysis, besides suffering
from loss Of memory and severe pains
in the head.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
COLD WEATHER WILL CONTINUE
Forecast Includes Several Days More
of Freezing.

Chicago, March 3.-Forecast officer,
Henry ]. Cox, said today
"There are three storm centers in the
country this morning. One off the Mas
sachusetts coast, another over northern
California, the third over the western
Gulf coast. Rain is falling in Oklaho-
ma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas,
turning to snow in Kansas, Missouri,
Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakotas
and western Illinois. The weather con-
tinues very cold in, the extreme north
west, the temperature having fallen
still further in the Rocky mountain re-
gion for the past "a hours. At Havre,
Mont. the temperature is 80 below zero,
and IS below zero at Helena and Ian
der. Wyo. There is a prospect of very
cold weather in the western states sew
eral days.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
THE CIVIL WAR OF NICARAGUA
Killing of Two Rebel Generals in the Last
Battle Confirmed.

Managua, Nicaragua, March (via Gal
veston) The report of the killing of the
rebel generals Escalon and Barquero Sc
dies in the last battle about Nagarote is
confirmed.
The United States steamship Alert ar
rived at Corinto Friday in response to the
representations Of the United States min
lister, Mr.. Baker that there was need OF
protection to American interests there.
The revolutionists have fortified the
town of Leon in anticipation of an attack
from the government forces. The gov
eminent forces, together with the troops
sent by Honduras to aid them, are adj
vancing towards Leon and will soon storm
the rebel capital.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
ASK FOR BURLE1GHs REMOVAL
Case at Seattle Taken Under Advise
ment Until Today.

Seattle, Wash, March 3.-The formal
application of the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company for the removal Of A. F.
Burleigh as receiver of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company for the states
Of Washington, oregon, Idaho and Mon
tana, and the appointment of McHenry
and Bigelow, in accordance with the de-
cision of four justices of the United
States supreme court, was presented to
Judges Gilbert and Hanford of the Uni
ted States circuit court in the federal
courtroom this morning. United States
Senator Allen, of counsel for the Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company, present
ed the application. The court will give
it's decision in the matter tomorrow
morning.
w. A. Underwood and General James
Ashton, of counsel for Burleigh, made
arguments in opposition to that part OF
the motion asking for the removal of
Receiver Burleigh. They took the posi-
ton that this court is not bound by a
decision of four supreme court justices
made outside their respective circuits
but said that, even admitting that
Judge Jenkins court in Wisconsin is
the court of primary jurisdiction, this
court mas the right to exercise it's OWL
discretion in the appointment Of re-
ceiver in this state.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
THE MILWAUKEE, SUIT SPRUNG
Wisconsin Central Files Some Sensa-
tional Pleas.

Milwaukee, March S.-The biggest
sensation that has yet developed in
the Northern Pacific railroad receiver
ship was precipitated today by the
filing of pleas Of the Wisconsin Central
Company, and Wisconsin Central Rail-
road Company to the original amended
and supplemental bills of the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company, on which the
receivership is based. The companies
make the claim that the Northern Pa
cific Company had absolutely no au-
thority whatever to issue any of the
numerous mortgages with which the
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
IDAHO PIONEERS REORGANIZE
Old Organization Was Dissolved and a
New One Launched.

Boise, March 3.-At a meeting of the
Historical Society of Idaho Pioneers
this evening a reorganization was eff
fected. The old organization was dis
solved and a new one launched. George
Ainslee was elected president and w.
A. Goulder secretary. The member
ship fee was fixed at IS, members of
the old society being exempted from
paying this fee. Annual dues are So.
Ladies are admitted to membership
without fees or dues, also all descend
ants Of the pioneers. Those are eligible
who came to the state prior to January
1, 1867
The society has charge Of compiling
historical data of the state and small
appropriation is made for it. 1t had
fallen into a state of neglect, but it is
proposed now to push work for which
it was originally organized.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
HENDERSON WANTS FAIR PLAY
Is an Avowed Presidential Candidate,
but No Delivery Wagon.

Omaha, Neb., March 3.-Ex-United
States Senator Henderson has formally
announced his candidacy for the repub
lican presidential nomination. In let
ter to l.. d. Fowler he says:
IT am not to be used as a stalking
horse or delivery wagon for any aspi-
rant. The gentlemen named prominent
~ for the place are all my personal
friends will follow gladly in the ranks
under the captaincy Of any one Of them.
I demand fair play for them; expect it
for myself"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
SUIT TO RECOVER RICH LAND
United States Will Attempt to Recover
From Railroads.

St Paul, March 3.-United States
District Attorney Springer has brought
about a dozen suits within the last few
days in one of the largest litigations
which has ever been carried on in the
northwest. About 1000 defendants, all
residing in this state, and about 200 900
acres of the most valuable land in Min
nesota are involved. The lands are
valued at 100000, and the entire town
of Litchfield is involved.
These suits have all been brought in
the United States circuit court of this
state and bills of complaint have been
filed in the clerks Office at Minneapolis,
Winona, Mankato and Duluth.
The defendants who are the most con-
cerned are the st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba, now part Of the Great North
ern system; the st. Paul & Northern
Pacific, now leased by the Northern Pa
cific company; the St Paul & Sioux
City, now operated under the Chicago,
ST. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha division
of the Chicago & Northwestern railway;
the Winona & st. Peter Railroad Com
pany, and the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railroad Company. The actions
are based upon the certificatiOn which,
it is claimed, was enormously made on
the lands involved by a ministerial de-
partment Of the United States to the
state of Minnesota, and by its officers
to the companies mentioned.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07

quence all the bonds issued under the
mortgages to the amount OF nearly $780,,
O00,0 900 are null and void. 1t is claimed
that the Northern Pacific was prohib-
tied by congress from making or exc
cutting mortgages on its properties UNI
less by express consent of congress.
This, it is claimed, the company never
secured except i'm one instance and that
lien created was long ago satisfied.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
ALERT ORDERED TO CoRINTo
Nicaragua Disturbances Appear TO BE
Quite Serious.

Washington, March z.-The u. s. 5.
Alert arrived at Acapulco, Mexico, this
morning and reported by cable to the
navy department.
Orders have been dispatched already
to the commander to start southwark
again for Corinto. to protect American
interests there during the revolution
ary disturbances in Nicaragua. Tbs
ship must first take a supply of coal
at Acapulco, which will consume day.
and the return trip will be made in
about three days more. so the Alert
should be at Corinto about Thursday
evening or Friday morning.
Although no information is obtainable
at the state department respecting re-
ports from Minister Baker at Mana
qua, it is believed the officials look upon
the uprising as serious.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
FIRE IN THE BOHEMIAN TUNNEL
Timbering, Old and New, May Be En-
tirely Consumed

st. Paul, March "a Livingston,
Mont, special to the Dispatch says:
Fire is raging as fiercely as ever in the
Bozeman tunnel. and from present in
dications the entire timbering, both old
and new, will be consumed. The tun-
mel has caved in at that point where the
sky line crosses, and some freight cars
have been precipitated from the top Of
the mountain to the floor Of the tunnel
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
COMMERCIAL CABLE COMPANY
Net Earnings During the Year Were
over $1,200000.

New York, March 1.-The annual
meeting Of the Commercial Gable Com
pany was held today. The financial
statement of the company shows the
gross earnings were 81. 009. 1888; expenses,
1874, $40; net earnings, 81, 215, 1893; increase
as compared with last year, 1924 1896.
During the year dividends amounting
to per cent were paid, the total being
81, 900, 900.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
GOLD RESERVE.

washington, March S.-Today's state
ment of the condition OF the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, 1912, 49,
$50. gold reserve, $124 662, 0OS.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-03-07
MCCOY WHIPPED TOMMY RYAf
Knocked Him out in the Fifteenth
Round.

Maspeth, March. 2.-The Empire Ath-
letic Club house was filled tonight to
witness the fight between Tommy Ryan
OF Syracuse and Charley Mccoy Of As
toria, L. /. The fighting was lively all
through. In the 18th round the Syracuse
man was groggy. In the 18th Mccoy
landed on the jaw and Ryan went down.
Ryan had to be helped out Of the ring ana
Mccoy was declared the winner.