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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Interesting Information From the Seat of
Government.

Government.
WASHINGTON, Dec 90 - The pro-
gramme of the appropriation bills to
be reported to the house has been out
lined in general way The appro-
priations committee will get to work
on the District of Columbia bill lust
before congress. cOnvenes after the
holiday recess, and it will be several
weeks before it can be put in shape
for report. The next bill the
committee will take up is the
Notifications, and the sundry civil bill
will be brought up late in February or
March as now indicated. All these
will originate with the appropriations
committee. The army bill will be re-
ported to the full committee in the
first week after the recess and will 90
to the house probably early the follow
ing week. 1t will carry a
large decrease from the es-
Inmates though an increase
over the last years appropriations.
The agricultural bill will be finished
by the subcommittee the first week
after the recess and will be reported
Immediately. The naval bill is now
pending the consideration of the SUBJ
committee. The post Office appropria-
ton bill may be called up Monday if
the subcommittee is here then. but at
any rate will not be reported until the
middle or latter part of January.
A bimonthly service between New
York and the ports of Hayti has been
fol oh INV do
ship Co., which United States Minister
Powell, at Port Au Prince, says in a
report to the state department, will be
the first American line to carry our
flag under American registry to Havti.
He regards the outlook as bright for
the success of the new venture.
The total output of sugar from the
Hawaiian Islands for the wear
just closing, according to the figures of
the Hawaiian Sugar Planters associa-
ton, transmitted to the state depart
ment by United States Consul General
Haywood. is put down as PAS, 567 tons
as against 24S,555 tons last year The
planters have had more trouble than u.s.
ual on account of assertions, especi-
ally with the Japanese. Ten Japanese
gave trouble to one Chinese. Of the
$4,000 labOrers on the plantations 6. 100
were contract Japanese, 5,3S5 free
Japanese. 1850 contract Chinese. and
1,0I1 free Chinese. The number of
labOrers whose contracts expire next
year is 2.017, and the number wanted
is 4,275. The japanese seem to be pre-
ferred by the planters as laborers.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-Both houses
of congress have adjourned until Jan
uary next. The Klondike relief bill
was put through its final stages be fore
adjournment.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Wild Rumors i'm Madrid.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-According to the
st. James Gazette private letters re-
ceived here from Madrid say that Gen.
Weyler's reception there was most
significant, and that the government is
SO alarmed by the menacing attitude of
the populace that artillery has been
stationed at concealed points COM
handing the main thoroughfares.
The gunners, however, can not be
called upon. The widest rumors are
current, say the letters in question,
with reports that preparations are
making for the fight of the members
of the royal family to France at the
first sign of a revolution.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Unprovoked Murder in Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 1S.-Claude
Bryant, bar tender at Abe ROth's
saloon. Sixth and Green streets. was
shot and killed Friday morning by
Curtis bearing. son of Charles T. Dear
ing president of the Louisville Book
Co. and one of the most prominent citi-
zens of Louisville. Bryant was I'M.
armed while bearing used two revol.
vers, firing nine shots in all, The
killing was entirely unprovolied. Dear.
ing was arrested and presented in the
oolice court Immediately after the
killing. The case was continued until
N fnrdaU
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
"KID" MCCOY
The Middle-Weight Champion Pugilist of
the World.
restored.

The Middle-W Weight Champion Pugilist OF
the World.
New YORK, Dec. 1S.-Norman Selby,
of Rush county, Ind, better known in
pugilistic circles as kid" Mccoy, is
nndou btedly the middle-weight cham
pion pugilist of the world. He met Dan
Creedon, of New Zealand, Friday night
in the arena of the Puritan Athletic
club at Long Island City, and after Is
lively rounds made the foreigner throw
up the spong and acknowledge the
''Hoosiers" superiority. Long before
the big event took place the frame build
ing in which it was held was crowded
to excess, and bets were free
ly made with Mccoy the favorite
at 10 to 8. The Kids" wonderful
science and self-possession were al
WAYS in evidence and these, combined
with the advantage of height and
reach, enabled him to outpoint his
more stockily built antagonist. From
the moment the men put up their
hands in the opening round. Mccoy S
stock began to ascend and at the end
of the sixth round McCoy's hackers
were offering three to one on their
man. Mccoy is n wonder" was the
universal comment when the fight was
over and no one, even those who bet
against him, begrudged him his well
won laurelS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Hurricane Weather on the Atlantic.

ST. JOINS, n. F., Dee. 1.-THE Allan
Line steamship Siberian, 10 days out
from Liverpool, reports that during
the passage she encountered hurricane
weather with mountainous seas. last
ing the entire voyage She had never
experienced the like before at this sea-
son OF the year. The sailing vessels
that are arriving report similar.weath-
er, most of them being more or less
damaged and having been swept by
heavy seas
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Passenger Steamers Collide.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 2O.-Two big
passenger steamers, the Iowa of the
Goodrich transportation line and the
Petoskey of the Huron line, collided off
henosha early Sunday morning.
The Petoskey was bound for this CITY
and the Iowa for Chicago. The extent
OF the damage is not known, but was
not serious enough to prevent the
steamers completing their trips.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
,uha,,nr Fleet An Danger.

LIS Ills R 9eet most OF whose underwriters
w sre ~ Sam francisco have been caught IL N
are ; ~ and some may not last through the
s seee ice Danger 5u also threatens those who neg
lect what are called "triaing, ailments DOT
thew then NAV nav not last through the crisis. Re
sort to Hostetter's Stomach Bltters at a one
for incipent rheumatism and Ridn a,at Complaint
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Struck 1t Rich.

'I see Plimley's wife has a new sealskin
coat"
eyes, he's had streak of luck"
GLOW was that? ?"
"Got his thumb smashed the day after
he took out an accident policy for $50
week. "-Cleveland Leader.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Holiday Reduction.

For the Christmas and New Year h0il-
days, the Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
will sell low rate excursion tickets 10 all
points on its line and to prominent points.
on connecting railroads. tickets on sac De-
cember oath, 25th and 3lst, 1897, and Janu-
airy lst, 1898, good returning until January
4th, 1898. ASK Agents for particulars. Z. +.
DAILY, Gen. Pass. Agt., Cleveland.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Heavy Orders for Alaskan suDD,ies

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Heavv or
ders for Alaskan supplies have been
closed here A few days ago the Alas
ka Commercial Co. invited bids on
400, 600 pounds of bacon. 200. 600 pounds
of hams, 100000 pounds of lard and 49,
900 cases of canned meats. Estimates
on even larger quantities of provisions
have been asked for by the Alaska Ex
ploration Co, which expects to have IS
steamers plying between San Fran,
cisco and Dawson next summer
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Timely.

First Klondike Miner (wallowing through
snowdrifts higher than his cabin, his ears,
nose, toes and fingers frozen, chatteringlyy
-MM-M- Merry C-C-CChristm, m, \ m e 9; 8
Second Klondike Miner ldItto l- J., %
Same tito v-v-v-vou! T-T-T-T-This IS
w-w.what our f-f-fathers w-w-would d-d-d-d3
ddelight in calling "A r-r-real old-fashioned
C-CC-C-C Christmas! "-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

CASTLE Rock, Col, Dec. 2O.-At half
past seven o'clock Sunday night a
wreck occurred at point two miles
north of Castle Rock on the Rio Grande
road IN which SO men were injured,
one or two fatally. The wreck was
the result of collision between q
south bound passenger train and a
runaway chair car which started from
castle Rock. having broken the con-
nectlon with the rest of the train. The
car was not part of the passenger
train but contained about fifty of the
men who had been employed in this
vicinity lately, laying rails on the Rio
Grande.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Cleveland Joins a CIub.

New YORK, Dec. 20.-Grover Cleve-
land has joined the Princeton Univer.
sity Cottage club. This club is open
only TO the members of the senior and
Junior classes of the university and
honorary members. 1t corresponds to
fraternity in other colleges
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Death of John GiIlesDie.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Dec. 2O-John Giles
pie, territorial auditor of Nebraska
and a member of the commission which
founded the city of Lincoln and made
it the seat of the state government,
died here Sunday, aged 65.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Two Brothers Charged with Murder

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec 2O.-Walter and
Jack Marks. well-known stock dealers
were arrested charged with the muir.
der of Mrs Rebecca Carlton, Jacks
mother-in-law, which occurred in Den.
ton valley last week. They were bound
to court without bail.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
The Funeral of Wasbington H.s;nn

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-A meeting of the
Press club of Chicago was held Sun
day to arrange for attending the funer-
al OF Washington Hesing, who was the
clnos president Resolutions eulogis-
TIC Of the deceased and expressive of
regret were adopted and committees
appointed to assist in the funeral ar
engagements
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
ParfuPifinn

Childbirth, when natural, should be easy,
and 1T is always easy when the right prepara-
tions are made. Nature never intended that
woman should be tortured when doing the
one thing that makes her wholly womanly.
To fear or shrink from childbirth is crime
OF hereditary-for the mothers Condition
reacts upon her offspring. Every child has
an inalienable right to be born on pur-
pose, and the right to be the product of the
best manhood and best womanhood Of it's
parents and the consummation of their lifeis
Joys. To secure this condition, the best
tonic that can be used is DR.. Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine; it is perfectly safe and
circumstances in the doses prescribed. It
assists nature in softening, relaxing and ex-
banding the muscles ndligaments Involved,
thereby decreasing labor pains and shortens
labor: Rapid, safe and comparatively pain
less delivery follow its continuous use.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

I could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-Mrs.
d. c. Moulton, Needham, Mass, Oct. y, ,94.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

For Homeseeker's Excursion dates via the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Ry. and infor-
nation of their tourist sleeper arrangement,
address H. F. Bowsher, 435 Walnut ST., Gin
cinnati Ohio
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

What 1t Means.-Bobbie-" what
does it mean by saying: Wisdom crieth
without" Father, : Without being
heard, my son. brooklyn Life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

Law is dry study, but pretty woman's
tears often have the desired effect on the
jury.-Chicago News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

When a railroad man is lame, he says he
has fiat wheel.-Atchison Globe
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

Sore and Stiff? Cold. st. Jacobs Oil the
Cure. 1t warns and relaxes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

bumped and bent. Lame back did it.
Straight and sound. st. Jacobs Oil did it..
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

Experience is hard block to whittle, but
every shaving is of priceless value to the
whittler.-N. Y. Independent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

Black, deep bruises cured by st. Jacobs
Oil. 1t wipes them out.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21

Confectioners should make their candy
over bon-bOn ires.-Chicago News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Too Frequent Menstruafion,

When the monthly flow occurs aft the
proper period and is otherwise strictly nat.
pral, the patient suffers little or no main.
but If it occur too often, continue too Ion1
or De TOO profuse, it induces feeble pulse.
cold eItremities, weak respiration and
general debility: In treating this disease,
essential; the digestive organs sbonld he
regulated with DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
MFed1clne, and the happiest results will
I0lIoW the use OF DIR. Simmons Soua1
that too frequent menstruation Tesnit;n0
from debility win be CORRECTED.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
Hoods Pills cure constipation. Is cents
HhHBHMH'S BEAUTY
TALKS SENSE.

Jenifer, Ala, says: I
have used DR.. NJ. A.
Simmons Liver NIedi.
Gin 9 Is years, and
know it cures Sick
Headache and Consti-
pated Bowels. / think
it has more strength
and action than either
Black Draught" or
"Zeilin's Regulator"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-21
XHNoz&>ee1,ouo

Hatchett Creek, Ala, writes:
1 have known DR.. NJ. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine
all my life, and have used it
Is years. Think it far Su-
perior to "Zeilin's" medi-
cine, and that it excels
BLACK Draught" to a large
extent. 1t cures Sick Head
ache and Wind NO1;o
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-12-10
M'KINLEY TO CONGRESS.
Precedent Sends His Views to the Fifty
Fifth National Assembly.
The Currency and Other Important Cues
tiOns Discussed at Length-His Atui-
tade on the Cuban Question
Domestic Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-President Nc
Kinley sent the following message to
both houses of the Fifty-Fifth con-
gress:
To the Senate and House Of Representatives.:
1t gives me pleasure to extend greeting to the
Fifty-Fifth congress assembled in regular
sion at the seat of government with many of
whose senators and representatives 1 have
been associated in the legislative service.
Their meeting occurs under felicitous condi-
tions. justifying sincere congratulation and
calling for our grateful acknowledgements to a
beneficent Providence which has so signally
blessed and prospered as nation Peace
and good will with all the nations of the earth
continue unbrOken.
All Sections Are Unified.
matter OF genuine satisfaction is the grow
ing feeling and fraternal regard an unification
of all sections of our country. the in ON Dlete-
ness OF which has too long delayed realization
OF the highest blessings Of the union. The
spirit of patriotism is universal and is ever in
creasing in fervor. The public questions
which now most eugross are lifted far above
either parti-anShip, prejudice or former sec
tional differences. They affect every part of
our common country alike and permit Of no di-
vision on ancient lines. Questions OF foreign
policy. OF revenue, the soundness OF the cur
rency, the inviolabiity of national obligations
the improvement Of the public service, appeal
to the individual conscience of every earnest
citizen to whatever party he belongs or in
whatever section Of the country he may reside
Indorses Special Session Legislation.
The extra session Of this congress which
closed during July last. enacted important
legislation and while it's full effect has not yet
been realized, what 1t has already accomplished
assures OF its timelnesS and wisdom. To
test its permanent value further time will be
required and the people, satisfied with it's
operation and results thus far, are in no mind
to W withhold from 1t a fair trial
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4
Against this abuse Of the rights Of war have
felt constrained on repeated occasions to enter
the firm and earnest protest Of this govern
ment There was much of public condemna-
ton of the treatment Of American citizens by
alleged illegal arrests and long Imprisonment
awaiting trial pending protracted judicial
procedure. felt it my first duty to make in
slant demand for the release or speedy trial OF
all American citizens under arrest Before
the change of the Spanish cabinet in October
last - prisoners. citizens of the United States,
had been given their freedom For the relief
Of our own citizens suffering because OF the
conflict the aid of congress- was sought in q
of April 4. 1897. ene tive aid has been given to
American citizens in Cuba Many Of them, at
their own reQu .st. have been returned to the
United States
Instructions to Our Minister.
The instructions given to our minister to
Spain before his departure for his post directed
him to impress upon that government the sim
cere wish Of the United States to lend its aid
toward the ending Of the war in Cuba by reach
ing peaceful and lasting result. just and hon
orable alike to Spain and to the Cuban people
These instructions recited the character and
duration Of the contest the widespread losses
it entails the burdens and restraints it imposes
upon US. with constant disturbance OF national
interests and the injury resulting from an indef-
mite continuance of this state Of things 1t was
stated that at this juncture our government
was constrained to seriously inquire II the
time was not ripe when Spain, of her own
volition, moved by her own interests
and every sentiment Of humanity, should put q
stop to this destructive war and make proposals
of settlement honorable to herself and just to
her Cuban colony. 1t was urged that as a
neighboring nation. with large interests in
Cuba, we could be required to wait only a rea-
sonable time for the mother country to establish
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-President Nc
Kinley sent the following message to
both houses of the Fifty-Fifth con-
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-12-10

port. as further negotiations between the rep
reSentativeS OF this government and the gov
ernments of other countries pending and in
contemplation. They believe that doubts
which have been raised in certain quarters re-
speeding the possibility Of maintaing the stabil-
ity of the parity between the metals and kim
dred questions may yet be solved by further
negotiations
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction to state
that the special ENJOYS have already demon
strated their ability and fitness to deal with
the subject and it is to be earnestly hoped that
their laborS may result in international
agreement which will bring about recognition
Of both gold and silver as money upon such
terms and with such safeguards will secure
the use of both metals upon basis which shall
work no injustice to any class OF our citizens
Our Foreign Commerce.
In order to execute early as possible the
provisions Of the third and fourth sections Of
the revenue act approved July "a. 1897. ap
pointed Hon. John A kasson. Of Iowa. spe-
cal commissioner plenipotentiary to under
tNke the requisite negotiations with foreign
countries desiring to avail themselves of these
provisions The negotiations are now pro-
ceeding with several governments. both Euro
pean and American 1t is believed that by
a careful exercise Of the powers conferred
by that act some grievances Of our own and
Of other countries in our mutual trade rela-
tions may be either removed or largely allie
waited. and that the volume Of our commercial
exchanges may be enlarged. with advantages
to both contracting parties Most desirable
from every standpoint of national interests and
patriotism is the effort to extend our foreign
commerce To this end our merchant marine
should be improved and enlarged We should
do our full share OF the carving trade OF the
world. We do not do it now. We should be
the laggard no longer. The infsriority of our
merchant marine is justly humiliating to the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
BABCOCk.

Sheriff George II. Smith was here the
latter part of last week summoning
jurors for the May term of the circuit
court.
W. J. McGlynn made his usual trip to
Pittsville. Sunday.
Merritt Ward and wife are visiting
relatives of Mr.. Ward at Necedah
D. D. Conway Of Centralia was one Of
the attorneys here Wednesday engaged
in the case OF Remington against Stiles.
before Justice O'Reilly.
Dr. J. O. Blackjack was called to To-
NAH, Monday, on professional business.
B. g. Chandos, Of CentraIia, visited
friends here, Saturday.
John Harris and a party Of friends
drove to PittsviIle early in the week.
Deputy Sheriff Mclaughlin and At
tornev II. Z. Fitsch transacted business
in Baskerville, Wednesday.
Chairman ]. Z. Dickerman spent a
day or two this week III the twin cities
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

Mrs. James Burk arrived here Thurs
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Burk will 90 to
keeping house in one of John Jarvis
houses in the new plat
Mr.. John Johnson, who lately sold
his residence here to John Jarvis, has
purchased of Drewe Gaastra his farm
located little south Of Nekoosa.
The company has built a new barb
wire fence the full length Of the bank
Of the pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Biron looked
through the mill, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Eichsteadt had her
mother and brother with them few
days this week.
The newly elected town board held
Its first meeting, Tuesday, at which time
the road perintendents were APP
pointed for the different road districts,
board Of health was elected and some
other minor business transacted.
Geo. B. Brazeau was here between
trains, Tuesday.
Rev. Reynolds paid us visit to See
what the disposition was among the
people about holding religious services
here Friday evenings. 1t would be a
nice thing as there are 10 meetings of
any kind on Sundays.
John McNaughton and A. W. Patten
of Appleton were here, Wednesday,
looking after their interests Mr.. Nc
NaughtOn was we'll pleased with every
| thing about the mill.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Edward Burk went to
St. Paul for a few days last week.
Miss Jennie Thorsen came from Mil
waukee, Monday morning, To pay her
sister, Mrs Chris Peterson, Il visit
Miss Ella NJ. Perkins returned, Mon
day. from her visit home and entered
upon her duties in the company's office.
/ Mr.. Allen, who expects to take charge
! Of the hotel now occupied by Mr.. II.
/ IIalvOrsen, was here, Tuesday, looking
over the situation, and expects to take
| charge May !. He was ACCOMPANIED bv
! Mr. Fred Storms of Biron.
Mr.. w. \. Brazeau is making quite
an improvement in his place by level
/ ing up his front lawn.
! Several of the BOYS around town have
some awful bad wheels in heads lately.
and it Will probably cost something Ia
/ get them ont
The pulp wood season is over and the
pond is full of spruce from the mill to
the bridge. 1t is remarkable how that
great body of logs is swayed to and fro
! by the wind,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

Have you ever travelled via the Chi
cago < Alton between Chicago and Kan
sas City, Chicago and St. Louis, Chicago
and Peoria, and St. Louis and Kansas
City. It is ''America's most popular
railroad, y and offers perfect passenger
service between Chicago and Denver,
Colorado; Chicago and Hot Springs.
Arkansas, aid Chicago and California.
JAMES CHARLTON.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Chicago, Illinois.