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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

same, and fresh pork a trif1e more.
There are many Wisconsin people
here, the majority of them being
stockmen, although there are a score
or more from the vicinity Of Madison
who are engaged in farming, and,
with scarcely an exception, these
men who started with practically
nothing a few years ago, are today
well-to-do, and in several instances
rich.
The rainfall is very slight, and
farming is conducted by irrigation.
A big irrigating canal traverses this
PORTION OF the valley, and farmers are
supplied with plenty Of water at from
81 to 81 an acre. The farmer is thus
master Of his own rainfall and bids
defiance to the droughts which so
often play havoc with the crops of
fis eastern brethren.
The fuel question is one of easy So
luton in Montana. Timber is plen-
tiful along the streams and excellent
native coal may be had for the dig
ging, or delivered for 50 or 81 so a
ton. The waters of this region are
alive with every game fish known to
the latitude, and elk, deer, antelope
and small game are abundant upon
the plains. Should the catching OF
shooting Of these become too tame al
amusement for our sportsman, he Cal
penetrate the mountain Businesses to
the lair of the grizzly bear or noun
tain lion. Then if his nerves ar
tranquil, and he be an expert at pump
ing lead from a Winchester he may
secure a trophy that many a hunts
| man has crossed the seas to acquire
If he be mo account shot or OF
shaky nerve, however, he will find i
more conducive to longevity tC
amuse himself with jack rabbits and
| snipe.
| In writing this letter / have NJ
other purpose in view save that of re.
plying to numerous letters of inquiry
| from friends in Wisconsin.
The country, like all sparsely set.
| tied countries, is far from being {
paradise, but it is certainly a vast i'm
pToVement on the cOngested condi
| ton Of affairs which prevails to ;
| great extent n all the states east O
| the Mississippi river e. B. Perry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
WORLDS LARGEST DIAMOND.
1t Is Said to Be a Literally Priceless
Jewel.

The most priceless diamond was
found at Jagerfonte, in the Orange Free
State This is said to be the largest
and most valuable diamond in the
world" Its gross weight is 9691a
carats, the color is blue-white, and the
quality very fine. Its value cannot
possibly be estimated" for it must be
remembered that the diamonds OF
ordinary size have a recognized mar
ket value Of from 81 to 800 carat,
according to fineness, quality, color.
ETC., when the stone goes above 100
carats its price is enormously eA
HANGED with each additional caraI
The length of this literally priceless
jewel is about 21a inches, its greatest
width about two inches, the extreme
girth in width about SIS inches, and
in length about ga inches.
Two more places of great interest
we must visit One is the native COM
pound, where the workmen are kept
for three months at a time in volun-
tary prison, not allowed to go out or
in, or to communicate with their
friends. Even the top of the great
compound is covered with a wire net
ting. lest some workman throw out an
irnocent-looking potato studded with
diamonds to friend beyond the walls.
When they are discharged from their
three months servitude they are
searched and stripped and subjected
to all sorts of nameless indignities, lest
in their clothes or under their skin
brilliant be concealed. On one
swarthy-skinned African a suspicious
sore was once discovered. The doctor
thought he ought to lance the wound,
and there found three diamonds! The
Kaffir had actually cut out flap OF
skin, dug out the flesh of his leg and
concealed therein the diamonds, put
ting the skin back in it's place but in
stead of healing, the wound festered,
and so discovered the living diamond
mine
Thousands of natives are often
gathered in single compound, and
they come from all parts of Africa
Kaffirs, Basutos, Bechuanas, Fingoes
and half dozen other tribes. Most
of them are ''raw heathen," and no
better opportunity for missionary
work can be imagined than is here
found. I am glad to say that many
missionaries are taking advantage of
it both here and in johannesburg, and
services are regularly held every Sun
day, and frequently on week days.
There are the men who blast and
dig and hoist to daylight the blue
ground. They stand at the beginning
of the diamond industry, so to speak.
AT the other end, in the office of the
De Beers company, we find the finished
product-the diamonds, sorted and
sized and graded, waiting for ship,
ment.-Rev. DR.. Francis e. Clark in
the Independent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
BANGLES IN STYLE AGAIN.

That girl is lucky who has among
her belongings a collection Of old ban
giles. The craze for bangles has brok-
en- out again, having been started by
newly returned travellers in Europe.
Four or five years ago bangles were
worn to a great extent; there were
coin bangles, snake bangles, souvenir
bangles, and chains with locks and
keys-in fact, all kinds Of bangles
The girls had them welded On and
would wear them night and day, jung
ling on their arms and making them
feel very uncomfortable. But they
did not care for that Now they are
the fashion again. The EngIis;
women have always worn them, an
not only do they wear the most bulky
heayy-looking silver bands on theE1
arms, which generally come from In
dia, but they also wear broad leathe'
bands strapped around their wrists
with small watches set in them. which,
they call watch bangles" If thu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
CHURCH DOORS CLOSED TO HER.

The doors of the Methodist Episcopal
church south, in HillsborO, Tenn, have
been closed to a female reviValist.
The affair created excitement among
the Methodists in that section and the
case will be taken to the district con-
ference Mrs. Harris, widow Of the
late Robert Lee Harris, a noted evan
gelisL of MS time in Tennessee, is the
woman who has been barred. The
meeting was commenced III the MethO-
dist Episcopal church by authority Of
the board OF stewards, but Rev. Anson,
West, presiding elder OF the Decatur
district, learning OF the use of this
church by a female reviValist, went to
HilIsboro and overruled the action of
the board, interrupted the proceedings
and caused a considerable furry by
officially closing the doors of the
church to women preachers. Mrs.
Harris, undaunted, removed to another
church and continued her revival ser
vice Large congregations attended
them, many coming fifty miles to hear
her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

Meanwhile, let philanthropy continue
its noble work in alleviating the afflic-
tons which cannot be wholly cured:
and in binding together rich and poor
IN ties of sympathy and mutual regard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

fashion becomes as common among tha
girls as it was before it will be a pity.
Bracelets have quite gone out-one
never sees them now. If the coming
fad of wearing bangles again will be
INDUCED in without exaggeration, well
and good; but we American girls, I'M
fortunately, have a decided tendency
to overriding a thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
MONTANA AS IT is
ROMANTIC EPISODES OF ITS
EARLY HISTORY.
CuSTER'S RAID RECALLED

Profigate Methods Employed in Ex-
terminating the Butfal0-Hides
Left to Rot on the Grounn-Country
now Devoted to Grazing Purposes
irrigation in Vogue.
The herald., 1897-05-01
A BIG CLAIM
For Services and Supplies From a
Farm Hand

c. F. Bathy entered into contract on
February 27, 1894, with Mary I. Gould.
to work on the farm known as "The
Castle" at the rate of $40 per month.
Since that time up to December q, 1895
there was a running account between
Bathy and his employer, the cash pro-
ceeds of nursery stock, from the sale of
lemons, certain farm utensils etc. con-
stituting the said account.
Now there is large balance owing
Bathy, and he has instituted suit to re-
cover. He claims that for wages there
was due $3.50, less $2S9.77, which leaves a
balance Of s590.2S still unpaid.
For the second cause for action 1t is
alleged that $759.49, less SASSY, is due for
money advanced and paid out for board
OF laborers, feed of stock. repairs, etc.
For third cause there is $37. so claimed for
services rendered in conveying defend
ants to and fro between February 2,
1896, and August l, 1896, and for fourth
cause $1e4 is claimed for supplying twen-
ty-three weeks board to four persons
at 81 per capita per week, and $14 for sew
en- weeks board for one person at 81 per
week. On this there has been paid $33,
leaving $165 due and unpaid.
A claim for an aggregate claim of
$1407.18 is made, with interest and costs.
The herald., 1897-05-01
They Are Dissatisfied

A delegation of property owners inter-
ested in the proposed opening of Eight
eenth street, from Grand avenue to Hope
street, called at the city attorneys office
to see what could be done to stop the
work. Two or three years ago the mat
ter first came up, and commissioners
were appointed on the work. When they
reported the report was attacked in the
council, and it was finally agreed that
If the property holders would pay the
expenses incurred the proceedings would
be abandoned. The matter was then
allowed to rest for some months, but
the property owners taking no steps
toward the payment of the commission
ers, they asked that their report be con-
firmed and the work proceeded with.
which was so ordered by the council.
Unless the matter can be arranged with
the commissioners there does not now
seem to be any relief
The herald., 1897-05-01
Court Notes


Judge Rossiter held Frank Grant tc
answer in $1,000 at Pasadena yesterday
for burglary. Grant went into the barn
Of ]. H. Adams on the 21st inst. and stole
bicycle valued at So and then came to
the city and tried to sell it. The case
was prosecuted by Deputy District At
torney James. and Grant, not being
able to give bail, was sent to Jail.
In the matter Of the dissolution Of the
California Loan and Trust company,
w. NJ. Sheldon and T. K. Kanouse were
yesterday appointed by Judge Clark as
trustees, in place Of w. F. Bosbyshell
and Samuel Merritt, whose resigna-
tions were accepted.
County Clerk Newlin yesterday filed
with the county treasurer, in accord
ance with the law. the semi-annual GER
titled list Of commitments to the Whit
tier reform school. From November 30.
1896, to April 80. 1897, there were COM
mitted by judges Of the superior court
sixteen children, three being girls. The
amount owing for their maintenance
to date at the rate of $132 per annum
is $444.55 for fifteen children, the remain
ing child being supported by it's par
ents.
The case Of Abrahams VS.. the Los An
geles Traction company was concluded
yesterday and the matter given to the
jury at 3:45 in the afternoon. Abrahams
sued for $4,000 damages for injuries
by being run into by a car of
the defendant company while he was
driving watering cart on Georgia Bell
street, in which accident his arm was so
severely injured as to necessitate ampu-
tation. Up to a late hour last night the
jury had been unable to agree on ver-
lict
The herald., 1897-05-01
City's Four Per Cent Bonds

For the past day or two City Clerk
Hance has been engaged in sending out
to bankers and financiers generally.
copies of the printed notices inviting pro-
posals for the purchase of $270, 900 worth
OF refunding bonds. The bonds will be
ready for delivery on June l. Five hun
dred and twenty of the bonds will be for
$500 each and the others will be for $3.50
each. The securities will bear per cent
interest, payable on December 1 and
June OF each year. The said bonds will
be divided into thirteen blocks of forty
bonds for $500 each, and one block of
forty bonds for $3.50 each; and beginning
June l, 1898, one bond of each block will
be due and payable annually. Proposals
will be received for the entire issue. or
for one or more blocks. No propose Is
Will be entertained at less than the face
value and accrued interest
The herald., 1897-05-01
ONE YEAR
a CoIored Harness Thief
Pleaded Guilty
SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
6. =, BATHY WANTS JUDGMENT
FOR MONEYS DUE
An Insane Patient Who Threw q Rag
Baby at Judge Van Dyke-The
Divorce Mill-Court Notes

Hardy Moulton is a tall colored mar
who has had most marvellous penchant
for stealing harness. In June Of las,
year he was arrested for stealing two
halters and suffered punishment in the
city jail. and quite recently he stoN q
horse collar.
Yesterday he was before Judge Smith
and pleaded guilty to the charge and
also a prior conviction. He made pitt
full plea that the court be lenient, that
he had been taking cocaine and didn't
know what he was doing when he stole
the horse collar.
Judge Smith was surprised that any
man should hold his liberty so cheap as
to take chances of the states prison for
property valued at 81. He had no op-
ton, however. but upon Moulton's prom
Using reform, he gave him the minimum
punishment. one years Imprisonment
at Folsom.
The herald., 1897-05-01
PEEPING TOM
Again Seen at Peoples Windows at
Night

Some disgusting individual, who
seems to extract a great deal Of pleas
ure from frightening women and chill
dren. has again been prowling around
during the past few nights. Shortly af-
ter retiring at about II o'clock Thursday.
Mrs. Taylor. who lives at 539 South
Broadway, heard noise at her window.
She raised up just in time to see man
open the shutters and place his face
against the glass. He did not seem to be
making any effort to enter the house,
and as soon as he saw that he was dis
covered jumped down and ran away.
Mrs. Taylor occupies the place in COM
pany with another woman, and there
are no men about the premises. She was
considerably frightened but dressed and
went outside to call policeman. Officer
Mclean was found, but as Mrs. Taylor
was unable to give any accurate descrip-
tion of the man it was impossible to ap-
prehend him. Once before, on Saturday
night, some one, who is supposed to have
been the same person, was seen at the
window of the same house.
The herald., 1897-05-01
New Suits Filed

The German Savings and Loan soci-
ETY. VS.. w. A. Clinton ct ALA suit to re-
cover $500 on a note, $500 attorneys
fees, costs and order of sale against
lot 8, block 2, of the o. w. Childs tract,
said lot fronting 60 feet onthe east side
of Main street. with depth of 16O feet.
c. T. Bathy VS.. May I. Gould ct al
A suit to recover s1407.1S for services
rendered on THE Castle" farm.
e. S. Wade VS.. John E. Crouch ct al
suit to recover $1150 on note, $3.50
attorneys fees, costs and uecree of sale
against lot 4, in c. w. Lunt's subdivis-
ION of lots to 8 in block 3 of lot 10.
block GO, Hancock's survey.
The estate of Manuel Bernero. minor
The petition of Rosa Bernero, the
mother, that she be appointed legal
guardian. The estate is valued at $4,000.
c. H. Greenleaf VS.. Joseph Quaid ct
ala suit to recover on a lien s24. so
due for labor in building cement reser-
voir, $75 attorneys fees, costs, and thai
the Indebtedness be declared a lien
against lot 2S, block P, in the Garvanza
addition No. l, and the same ordered
sold.
The herald., 1897-05-01
EAST SIDE NEWS
Notes and Personal Mention From
Across the River

The Young Woman's Foreign Mission
ary society of Asbury M. E. church held
a social Thursday evening at the resi-
dena avenue. There were about fifty
young people in attendance and the
evening wac very enjoyable one. The
program was interesting and ice cream
and cake were served
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' For
eign Missionary society of the Baptist
church met at the residence of their pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Brooks. An interesting
program was given consisting of papers
and music.
Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe spent yes
terday with friends at Whittier.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Baptist church held a social
last night at the residence Of NJ. Pierce
Light refreshments were served during
the evening.
Mr.. c. Plummer, who recently moved
to Whittier. has been having a severe
attack of rheumatism, but is now much
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dively of Grandin street
are rejoicing at the birth of a 12-pound
girl DdUy.
The Christian Women's parliament
met at the residence of Mrs. C. o. Brown
ing. at 1924 South Hancock street, Tues
day evening, April 9th. After the reg
ular business of the society was trans
acted pleasant and profitable hour was
spent in listening to Mrs. Cruikshank
former missionary to Jerusalem, who
gave most interesting account of the
manners and customs of the people OF
that ancient city. Some beautiful photo
graphs Of noted places in and about
Jerusalem were shown. A unanimous
vote OF thanks was rendered Mrs. Cruik.
shank by the society for her kindness
and courtesy. After a short discussion
If the Cretan question by the president
and some of the visitors the society ad-
journed.
Rev. Mr.. Ferguson will fill the pulpit
at the Christian church Sabbath morn
ing and evening.
The herald., 1897-05-01
FAILURE IN BUSINESS
Little Iisbjts 0naw Blv f,or..

A large number Of men are unsuc-
cessful in their business because of some
small habit or habits that rob them of
the vitality necessary to push a bust
ness as 1t should be.
The man who is thoroughly we'll and
can plan with a clear brain and work
out his plans with healthy body is the
one who will be in the procession when
his neighbor has to drop out.
Some men can stand hurtful habits
better than others, but when one finds out
that he is ailing little each day, let him
remedy the trouble and have the ma
chine work right, for that is the sure
road to riches and happiness.
DR.. ]. R. Pennington, Chicago Summer
School of Medicine, 103 State street.
Chicago, says: THE Postum is received.
brewed and used up like it very much.
The only criticism that have to offer Is
that 1t did not last long enough"
Coffee interferes with the digestion of
many people, who find it hard to give it
up, although they know it hurts them. It
is easy to do without coffee If one can
have Postum, the grain coffee This has
the deep seal brown color of Java and
changes to the golden brown of thick
Mocha when cream is added. 1t is made
OF the pure graine. wheat, etc., and is
nourishing and fattening, and is true
health coffee. 1t can be drank at every
meal without any Of the i'll effects of
coffee. Made by the Potsum Cereal Co.,
limited, Battle Creek, Mich.
The herald., 1897-05-01
4 THonoUoH soopNDa1I
". Taylor Arrested for an Attempted
Rape

It appears as II in some cases. at least.
Tolstois theory that music OF the lighter
order has demoralixing effect 10 meas
urably correct. Walter Taylor and his
| partner have been known as fairly skill
| full players on the mandolin and banjo.
| but II the account given Of Taylor IL COR
rect he. II not his partner. hae not only
had his moral sense turned upside down
by the tinkle Of the mandolin. but 10 Z
scoundrel Of very pronounced type.
On Wednesday G. 8. Murphy, residing
with HE family at AZ Carolina street,
swore to complaint drawn in the dts
trict attorneys office wherein Taylor
was charged with an assault upon his
1s-year-old daughter. Clara, with intent
to commit rape.
Taylor lived until Thursday afternoon
at 5S7 Banning street, but getting an ink
ling that there was something in the air
that boded no good to him surrendered
his room. Yesterday afternoon Deputy
Sheriff White met him at Second and Los
Angeles streets. and recognizing him BY
the description promptly placed him un-
der arrest.
Since Mr.. Murphy made complaint and
warrant iseued for Taylor's arrest
other facts have developed that indicate
the musician to be particularly choice
specimen of the genus scoundrel It ap-
pears to have been his habit to invite lit
tie girls to his room to listen to him play
on the mandolin. He was quite success
full in inducing number Of young girls
to thus visit his apartment and already
reports have been made Of four girls un-
der age upon whom he succeeded In car
rying out his design. In the particular
case for which he is now under arrest he
did not succeed in his purpose but that
was through no lack of effort on his part
The herald., 1897-05-01
THE RAG BABY
An Insane Patient Plays Doll in the
Court Room

Mrs. Nellie Lewis was brought up in
department four yesterday to be exam
jned as to her sanity. There was little
doubt as to the lady's mental condition,
however, for she kept talking to herself
while she rocked rag baby. After the
examination had proceeded for while
Mrs. Lewis took the doll by the hand,
and giving it a vicious wiring she sent it
flying across the courtroom over the
bench. Judge Van Dyke had to duck his
venerable head to dodge the curious
missile.
The patient was found to be suffering
from acute mania, and was ordered sent
to Highland. She had resided at 907 Eas.
Thirty-second street and has two chill
dren. Though not violent or in any way
dangerous she is Incapable of caring for
herself. Fer parents reside at Ontario.
The herald., 1897-05-01
COURT CALENDAR
To Be Called in the Various Depart
ments Today

ments Today
DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(228S) Maud Pierce, murder; trial.
(22S7) Emanuel Brown, murder; SEN
tence.
((22sO Emanuel Brown. murder: SEN
tence.
DEPARTMENT TwO-Judge Clark.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT THREE-Judge York.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT FOUR-Judge Van
Dyke.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT FIvE-Judge Shaw.
Nothing set
DEPARTMENT SIX-Judge Allen.
(21,90O Ferris VS.. Vallikett; trial.
CIRCUIT COURT-Justice Young.
Cappel VS.. Sylvany; trial.
Day VS.. Dodd; trial
Morrall VS.. Scuffi; trial.
EscalieZ VS.. Declez ct al demurrer.
Collier VS.. Harvey; demurrer.
Gelcich VS.. Fay; demurrer.
Havermale VS.. Regan; demurrer
The herald., 1897-05-01
fwilieht Concert

The young Ladies' Auxiliary Of Inn
manuel church will give a Twilight
Concert At p. m. today (May
oay) In the Immanuel church
auditorium, CORNER Tenth and Pearl
streetA The church choir will be asslet-
ed by Mise Mabel Langenberger. Mies
0atilee Loeb (cornetist) and Mr.. Harley
Hamilton (violinist). The concert wiz
b Of high order, and its proceeds will
provide q summer outing for 4 worthy
young woman Of the 2. W. C. A. There
will be no admission fee. but silver Of
ferinE Will be received at the door,
Everybody IL invited.
The herald., 1897-05-01
TRIED THE WRONG MAN
Two Boys Tried to Sell Stolen Prop
ertY to the Owner

Two little boys, about or years old,
were brought into the police station by
Sergeant Jeffries last night and locked
up on petty larceny charge. Com
plant was made by John Wilhelm, who
owns blacksmith shop at the corner of
Eighth and Main streets. Wilhelm
claims that the boys stole a jack plane
from his shop They were carrying 1t
around trying to sell 1t, when they hap
pened to'walk into a livery stable where
Wilhelm was standing at the time.
Not knowing him, one Of the boys ap-
preached Wilhelm and tried to sell the
plane to him. He recognized his proper
ty and took charge of the boys until an
officer arrived. He stated that the lads
The herald., 1897-05-01
JoTTINGs
TO coesumers a -

Please bear in mind that the genuine
Black Diamond coal is sold only by the
coal dealers who purchase from the Cres-
ent Coal company. who own the Black
Diamond mines. All other coal from GAL
lup coal fields is inferior in quality to the
original Black Diamond. Ask your dealers
for the original Black Diamond coal.
The herald., 1897-05-01
An Objectionable Curve

complaint was made at the city hall
Yesterday afternoon that the Pasadena
electric road was taking up too much
room with its curve a Pasadena ave-
nue. and DAILY street, o. as the excited
citlzen who brought the news put it,
Ihey were putting in a curve so az to
turn at rate of forty miles an hour
councilman Nickel will make an inves-
tigation this morning.
The herald., 1897-05-01
nothersl Mothersu mo.h.-.,,

Mrs: Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used use tor over 90 years by millions of moth
ets aot tneir chlldren TAlile teething with
ems the gums ,alays all pain. cures wind
collie, and Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea'
sold by druggists in every part Of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind. 25 cents bottle. AA0 o'iei