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The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07

Baer Bros. have received the last in
stallment Of the cattle they bought last
spring.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07

Two young men were frozen TO death
In the Tyrol tn.the last weeks Of June.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07

Cattle buyers are making their appear
ance.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
OWEN O. JONES.

@. o. Taylor whl.kle.. nothing purer or better.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
Through Pullman Service.

@. o. Taylor wnl.lle.. Thoroughly wholesome
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
Advertise in THE HERALD.

C. o. Taylor Whistles decidedly medic
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
BRETHRRroN.

Above brand anywhere on lcft side, shoulder
or hip. Ear maska, underbit aud oversiops on
right ear. Also own the following bsauds:
H-H fNH. The 1T and other
brands cancelled. Au kinds Of sar marks srs
on the cattle, and sCspe With NJ ear marks a
all, having besn neglected. All increase
branded eau,e ~ cut; ear marks, oversiope and
underbit on risht en-. Range, White river and
Thurman creek. PustoeIes address, John
Purcell, Neeker. Colo =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
THE GIRARD COLLEGE FUND.

Philadelphia Bulletin:-Arropos of
the recent statement put out by the
Philadelphia Municipal trust, which
has charge of the Stephen Gilard fund
for the support of Girard college, that
the income of the trust has steadily
decreased, it may be we'll to state
both sides of the question. The trust
states that the fund has decreased in
income resources about $4,000 per
annum. That, in spite of the most
careful management, the income of
the Girard estate is now only about
$111,O00 per year. This includes all
the real property in Philadelphia and
the product of the coal lands in the
anthracite region of Pennsylvania
On the other hand, an old official of
Girard college, speaking of the man
agement Of the Girard trust today as
compared with the good fold times, -
said: In the old time, before the
present board of city trusts was Or
ganized, the politicians nearly ran the
estate into the ground. Many of the
houses were let out to leading bench
men OF the ruling faction, rents went
unpaid and the revenues were cut
down more than a half.
This state Of things led. the late
William Welsh to introduce and have
passed law authorizing the Board Of
City Trusts, of which for years he was
president. Now the estate it handled
with great care, and has been largely
increased by judicious investments and
plus of revenue from rents has en-
abled the board to create q reserve
fund which is constant growing, and
should the coal fields, which now
yield a considerable part of the rev.
enue, give out, as has been sometimes
feared, the reserve fund will more than
make up the loss from that source"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
CALLED ON TO EXPLAIN.

Insurance Commissioner Fricke ha
ordered three prominent eastern in
surance companies to show cause why
their licenses permitting them to oper
ate in Wisconsin should not be re-
Voked for violation Of the resident
agent law in furnishing policies
to Charles D. Cox of Chi
cago to be issued Oh Wis
consin risks. The three compan-
les are the New York File and Colo
NAL Fire, both of New York, and the
Schuylkill Fire of Philadelphia. The
hearing is set for May 81. The COM
missioner has also ordered Agent M
H. Kahly Of Amigo, Wis, to sho
cause why his license should not be
revoked for countersigning policies in
blank ana furnishing the same to
Charles D. Cox # Chicago to be issue
on property in Wisconsin in violatio
Of the resident agents law
The application of the Fidelity Mu-
tua1 Aid association of San Francisc
for a license was refused by the COM
missioner for the reason that it issues
endowment policies which under the
Wisconsin law cannot be done by
assessment association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
ON THE DARK SIDE.

Man that is born of woman is few of
days and full of microbes. The mo-
ment he hits the earth he starts for the
grave, and the longer he travels the
faster he goes. His visible reward for
long days of labor and nights of walk
ing the floor with teething baby is an
epitaph he can't read, and a tombstone
he doesn't want. In the fret seven years
Of mans life, he's licked, in the
last he's neglected, and in all the others
he's target for the lying, meddlesome
mischief maker, a woman, who won't
tend to her business. If he doesn't
marry his first love he'll always wish
he had. and if he does he'll always
wish he hadn't
Yet no man ever follows freedom
flag for patriotism land a pension)
with half the enthusiasm that he will
trail the red, white and blue that con-
stitute the banner of female beauty.
He will brave the lion in his den, face
the booming cannon, tread the ocean
foam beneath his feet, and tremble
like a leaf when called to account By
his wife for his meanness. He goes
forth in the morning TO plow corn with
a crOss-eyed mule and a roam steer,
works hard all day, and comes home
at night to find his seven half-clothed
children hungry as bears and no
bread in the house, and his wife over
at one Of the neighbors to borrow a
hat to wear to a church social.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

she is lost and taken home by the
police. When I see one of these make
believe little queens dreaming of
mimic triumph it always suggests to
me Eugene Fields poem of Winkin,
Blinkin and Nod
When one reflects that Miss Alta
Rockefeller, the millionaire's daughter,
devotes most of her Saturdays during
the summer to experimenting and &C
cOmpanying these parties to the
park, with her co-worker and friend
Miss Nettie Gresham, one can but wish
more of our wealthy and fashionable
women were so inclined Many a
poor little childish heart beats with
pride and pleasure in the hope of
being chosen queen and wearing the
paper crown, or, if not that, of being
a lady in waiting.
Miss Rockefeller looked sweetly
simple last Saturday in a natural grass
linen frock. The stylish coat was cut
short in front, and worn open, the
back and sides being fluted.
/ Miss Gresham was also in a cool
gown Of fancy blue and white linen
duck. Her jacket was of the popular
blazer pattern. Both ladies carried
lace trimmed parasolss and their cos
tunes were of superior style.
A description of Mr.. Trains individ-
uality and May party idea deserves to
be placed in the guide books. along
with the other great monuments OF
Greater New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

oner, his cause would fail! Peace
would come, and with its coming ]
should win my wife,
''YCur wife, whom you would have
dIsnoIored by making her the uncon-
scious means through which you be-
tTayed her fathers friendr'
i never intended you to guess NY
share in his capture, nor could dis
honor reach yOur'
No, God be thanked! Not so much
as by the touch of your fngersr' she
said, Withdrawing from his grasp the
hold Of her habit skirt.
She walked to the door, There she
looked back.
Still kneeling, Pelham had flung his
arms across a table and laid his head
upon them.
She turned swiftly to him. She drew
his fair, bowed head to her bosom and
passionately kissed his white face, wet
with a mans agonizing tears.
I liedr' she gasped. Il love you
you aIways-you eternauy-as you
love me. In so much falsehoOd this is
truth! Yet better the width Of the
world between US than that you should
read daily in mine eyes the memory
of your dishonor-and SO FAREWELL
There are other records in that
journal of Mistress Lydia's-her fathers
death-her mothers grief, the triumph
of that cause for whose safety this
daugEuer of the revolution paid so dear
a pricc-but no further mention of her
lover.
Yez the dozen letters, which were
found after her death treasured with
the history of her youth, are all signed
with Pelhams name Tenderest, most
reyerent of love letters, they cover a
SPACE Of many years, and close with one
whose frail characters bear witness to
their writer's words.
u am near the end now, sweet mis-
tTes5! The end which is to be the
beginning" Pelham wrote. 1T will
not seem long when l come to meet
you il that country which belongs to
both Of us. That country where each
peniient receives pardon, and where
yo'. will not turn away from him who.
With all his sins, has been ever your
loyal lover. New York Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

and the big pail Of ice cream, each
wears such a happy smile that one
longs again for the joyous times Of
childhood.
The whole park is studded with such
parties on every pleasant Saturday.
The prettiest part of the program is
the May-pole dance with ribbons, to
the tune of the old English air Come
Lassies and Lads away to the May
pole dance. More often than not the
queen is carried home in her chair
under her canopy fast asleep, dilap-
idated looking little figure with her
veil in shreds and her crown tipping
over one eye; though now and then
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
TWELVE THOUSAND THERE.
Dubuque Thronged With Visiting
WOodmen and others.

Dubuque, June 4-Over 10000 peo-
pie throrged the shooting park yester-
cay afternoon, where the biennial pic
mic of the Modern Woodmen was held.
The program included athletic sports,
prize drills and speaking. Mayor
Duffy delivered the address Of well
come for the city. Gov. Drake was
absent, his welcome for the state being
read by Col. Saunders, Council Bluffs.
The response was by DR.. G. Johnson of
Stanwood, Iowa. Head Consul North
colt spoke on WoOdcraft and eX-Gov-
ernOr w. D. Hoard of Wisconsin, on
the Civilizing Influences of Woodcraft.
In the foresters prize drill Sunfower
camp of Topeka took the first, Gus
Smith camp of Des Moines second, and
Rockford camp, third. Six teams en-
tered. At the business meeting of the
picnic association R. [. Fuchs of Du-
buque was elected president, and w.
V. Tufford of Clinton, secretary.
Clinton Was selected for the next pic
mic.
AT the morning session of the head
camp the most important action taken
was to keep the per capita tax at the
present amount, but the surplus in the
general fund is to be applied to the
benefit fund. The weather was very
raw.
1t is estimated nearly 800 people
went from Madison. Two train loads
went over the Central road accompan-
led by Lueders orchestra. Return
trains came in about midnight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Spring, though long delayed that
year, arrived all too swiftly for these
two.
Pelham was convaIescent. His
brother came no more. The surgeon 5
visits had ceased. Lord Howe desired
him to resume command of his troop.
Yet a few days and he must depart,
unknowing when he could return to
claim his bride.
It was at this time that Lydia enc
midnight, wakefulIy confronting the
clCnds which overhung the future, vas
hurr!edly called by her mother to Ter
fathers bedside
He lay propped up among pillows,
and he spoke with difficulty as he babe
his daughter draw near. But she PEI
ceived that anxiety rather than pain
oppressed him while he explained his
need of her.
Owing TO the situation of the Manor,
GA tbs territory disputed by both
armies, they were not unused to tidines
by secret messengers from the younger
Darlington in the American camp.
The messenger, who had been received
half an hour since, was, however. the
herald Of visitor whose safety during
his stay would be Of vital importance
to the infant nation, for whose exist
: ence his life was the guarantee.
! Washington himself desired to see
MS former comrade in the ensuing
night, to take council with him con-
! corning certain measures wherein he
and his immediate advisers were At
p: variance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Speaking of musicales reminds me
that two distinguished looking and
brainy women in the magic circle of
the four hundred, Mrs. A. Cass Garfield
and Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Jr., were much
observed at a recent musicale at the
Waldorf. Mrs. Dyer's rich brocaded
satin skirt looked extremely elegant.
The white glace taffeta bodice was
covered with black net, and a dainty,
short black velvet bolero, with tabs
extending over the shoulder, lent a
stylish effect.
Mrs. Cass Garfield was no less con-
spicuous in a silk skirt, with a narrow
satin stripe, as is shown here in one
of the cuts furnished from designs
made by The National Cloak Co., West
23d, ST., New York. Her bodice Was
an old-rose glace taffeta, over which
She wore a new collarette of black
velvet, which, with the folded velvet
made striking contrast.
Mrs. Dyer's husbands reputation is
that of the first cotillon leader in the
and. The Cass Canfields have a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
III.

OF that bitter journey, which led her
by devious ways, through rough country
lanes dangerous alike from marauding
bands of friends or foes, there is
slight mention in her journal. Nor is
there more than the mere statement
thar she reached Washington's presence
and delivered the warning she had
brought.
q told him that our roof sheltered
a spy" she wrote; that l knew not
how faT his treachery extended, but
that the visit with which the general
intended to honor MY father must be
abandoned. I found him." she added
briefly 80 courteous in trusting my
information and in abstaining from
question as shall make my memory
ever grateful to him"
Even of her interview with her
father upon her return there is scant
account, save of it's conclusion.
when | Informed him of the treach-
cry Of our guest, and how I had been
enabled to warn the noble man whom
that treachery would have doomed my
father drew me down within his arms, -
she WrOte-and the tear blisters show
upon those lines after a hundred years
MY father blessed me-" 'EThe honor
OF our name has always been we'll
guardeu,' he said, "but it has never
been safer than with you, my daughter!
Go now, and bid your wretched lover
farewell"
Mistress Lydia has recorded every
slightest detail of that final meeting
with Captain Pelham to which her
father sent her as though fmpelIed by
terror of the future, in which love
might reproach disdain with too stern
a cruelty.
They met in the drawing-room,
where a pair of candles and a dying
fire made Pickering light. There those
two gazed at each others pale faces,
with eyes through which humiliation
and sCOrn burned that passion which
would survive either.
TIL one grace you could have be-
slowed upon the house whose shelter
you desired to betray, was to leave it
when your tTeachery had been discCy-
cred" she said; yet you are here!
Gould you conceive that I would
depart before your return?"
"HoT should conceive correctly the
moods or motives Of spy"
Twelve hours ago you loved mel
Il never loved you, Captain Pelham!
The man I loved was the creation of
my dreams"
Take not the past from me. You
loved me-me!" he cried, sinking to
his H ees. what I have done was for
love Of you-to bring nearer the day
when might claim you-nay, but you
shall listen! With that great rebel
free. the war, which paris Us, may
drag OF. for years With him pris-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

beautiful place at Newport called
Eastbourne Lodge, and are social lions
there.
There is no prettier sight in the
country than the New York Saturday
May parties (they are weekly events
until August which throng Central
park. Preceded by brass band, a
class of school children, led by their
chosen queen who walks or is carried
in a chair under a canopy, parade to
the park.
The gold paper crown and the simple
white frock and veil-the latter some
times a piece of old lace curtain-are
often almost pathetic. They tell a
story of their own.
From the little tots who march be-
hind, each carrying tiny specimen of
our glorious stars and stripes, to the
lads who bring up the rear, pulling
hand-carts containing the luncheon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
DOGS AS BAGGAGE

New York, June 1.-The Pennsyl-
yania road has issued an order that in
future dogs will be carried as passen-
gers baggage. Hitherto the express
companies having the contracts with
the various railroad companies have
claimed the right to carry dogs at ex-
cess rates-that is, double the ordinar!
rates. The consequence of this actor
has been that fanciers and breeders
have to great extent ceased sending
their dogs to distant shows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Parisiennes say that round waist
reveals voluptuousness, and fat waists
are the sign Of a dreamy temperament.
New York woman konw this, and that
most men prefer beautiful figure to
q pretty face. The result in that hour
are devoted by DANES who have moth
ing else to do but to attend to their
toilet. to keeping their waists in youth
full grace and elegance; and [ must
say, you never see a stiff figure on a
representative New York beauty. I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
WEATHER is AGAINST THEM.
However. the Adyentists at Lakeside
Are Good HUNDRED, .gr
Madison. June 4

Madison, June 4.
The number attending the Adventist
meetings on the MOnOna Lake assem-
bly, grounds is steadily increasing, and
many Of the tents are being taken.
The services yesterday began in the
morning at $50 with a social meeting
led by Elder William Covert, who
returned from his home on one of the
night trains. At 1920 a. m. meet
ing was held in the interests of the
tract society work, and was addressed
by Elder Covert on the subject of the
relation that should be sustained by
the labOrers of the conference to the
tract society. The speaker stated that
the tract society was, in his opinion,
the church at work and consequently
each worker in the conference should
be interested in every branch of it's
activity.
S. D. HartweI Of Milton Junction,
the secretary Of the society, was the
next speaker, devoting fifteen minutes
to discussion Of the canyassing work,
and the relation of the workers in the
state to that branch of the missionary
work in particular. r. T. Dowsett,
also of Milton Junction (Which, by the
way, is the headquarters Of the de-
nomination in this state), followed
Mr.. Hartwell with short talk on the
use of periodicals as a means Of mis-
siOnary work. At 2:30 p. n. Elder
H. W. Reed of this city conducted a
bible study on the subject Of The
Character Of Christ. The speaker
brought out many scriptures showing
the character Of the great founder
of Christianity, and endeavored to en-
courage his hearers in rightly repre-
sentiDg that character in their every
Gay life.
In the evening Elder o. A, Johnson
delivered the first public discourse. He
is a forcible speaker and held the at
tention Of his hearers closely. The
weather is very unfayorabIe for camp
life, and if it continues at the same
temperature it is feared that it may
interfere somewhat with the attend
ance at the meeting proper which will
begin next week. The people On the
grounds, however, seem very good
humored.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
SPARTA MAN SLATED
D. F. Jones Said to Have a Cinch on
a Good Berth.

Information from a source close to
Senator Spooner indicates that he has
decided to recommend Assemblyman d.
+. jones of Sparta for the post of
United States district attorney for the
western district of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Piano clubs are multiplying. The
st. Cecile is one of the most flourish
ing here. 1t is composed of twenty
young women who are experts at the
instrument; and one of the features
of its weekly meetings is the playing
of four pianos at once, the most diff
ficult compositions being selected
The practice required to keep the
time exact is a great tax; but all the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
Ny IADY'S
WARDROBE.

New York, May 3O.-Mrs. Mckinley
Is making herself very popular in
Washington by receiving the people
quite informally every morning as she
sits and does her fancy work. This
strikes the true lovers of our great
democratic republic in about the right
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
KILLED BY MILITIA
SOLDIERS SHOOT DOWN FOUR
URBANA CITIZENS
MOB LYNCHES BLACK BRUTE

When Infatuated Men Attack the Jail
to Get Negro Who Outraged a
White Woman They Are Met With
VolIey of Bullets Which Find
Innocent Victims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

girls are enthusiastic and hard workers
Many of them studied with Letchitisky
IN Vienna where they had to obey his
answering rule of six hours hard
practice daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

secret by telling them that, if they
want the New York figure" they
should lace at the waist line only
letting the hips and bust go free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

San Francisco Chronicle:-One trou-
Bile in subduing the modern Turk
seems to be that he no longer has the
habit of dreaming in his tent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

making a trip around the world. He
expects to leave within a short time
and will be abroad several months
His family will accompany him.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-12-08

meat nor vegetables. I dared not allow my
bare feet to as much as touch the cold carpet
or floor, to say nothing of taking cold foot
bath. If did was Immediately seized
with cramps. In this condition 1 COM
menced to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
better-in fact worse. I said would take
20 more, but my wife urged the matter, feel
ing my life depended upon the result as
every thing else had failed, and was "used
up" [ therefore continued to take them.
Since then, and it has been several months,
l have h sd but one slight attack and have
and held revival meetings for fifteen weeks.
During that time my wife was sick seven
weeks, 50 that my rest was much broken.
Some nights did not sleep at all. I have
had no muscular exercise for years until re-
Gently, when have done some work in my
garden, and my muscles stand the test re-
sire, and can now enjoy cold bath daily.
Every Sabbath I preach three times, and now
think am good for another twenty years if
the Lord wills. I am surprised at myself
and sometimes think it cannot be possible
that have accomplished what have.
Elkton, Mich"
Cready, made before notary public.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, 9.
COUNTY OF TUsCoLA. 3D.
J: n. McCready, being duly sworn, says
that the hz above h and foregoing statements
sworn to before me this 23rd day of July,
1897. J. D. BRoOKEs, Notary Public.
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves are contained, in condensed form,
in DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Inc They are for sale by all druggists, or may be
Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for so cents
a box, or six boxes for $3.50.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-12-08
SPAIN is NOT WORRIED,

Has No Fear of American Interference
In Cuba.
MADRID, Dec. Eel Liberal, the Of
fetal organ, contends that there is no
ground to fear that the United States
will recognize the insurgents as bellig-
erents or otherwise interfere in the SET
Element of the Cuban difficulty, 'inas-
much as Spain has accorded her colo
MES in the Antilles the maximum of
liberty that other powers accord to
their colonies"
''Therefore," concludes Ell Liberal,
''the United States ought to be grateful
to Spain. But if Americas good will
is hampered by offensive or restrictive
conditions, we must ignore them and
act in accordance with our interests,
our honor and sovereignty"