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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
Counterfeit Mileage riokets,B and r. II

Recently there appeared IN flttsouis'
man giving the name Of r. c. Lucas ac-
companied by woman calling herseit
Nav Anderson. who attempted TO dispose
OF counterfeit b. d o. Milage Books. Ihey
did succeed in selling some to the brokers'
and then departed for Cleveland, where
they registered at the American House as
H. G. Lucas and wife.
In their efforts 10 dispose OF the spurious
tickets. they aroused suspicious, which
were at once communicated TO the b. *
o. agent, who Immediately took such ac-
ton as led to the arrest and conviction
Of the woman, who was found guilty OF
selling counterfeit tickets. and sentenced
to six months in the work-house, and to
pay a fine OF $500 and costs.
The man succeeded in making his escape,
but as he Is known to the railroad peo-
pie and the police. his arrest is only a
question of time.
The b. & o. officials have taken every
precautiOn to prevent the sale or use OF
these spurious tickets. and have expressed
a determination 10 prosecute 10 the
fullest extentn OF the law anyone caught
attempting TO use counterfeit mileage or
other bogus forms Of transportation. and
will be especially vigorous against brokers
found offering them for sale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

Messrs. A. F. Hendricks and c. o..
Echols, who have been publishing the
Pocahontas Headlight. announce that the
patronage which they have received has
not been satisfactory, and they have not
been sufficiently encouraged to continue
the contract. The publication Of the
paper will. therefore. be abandoned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

After looking through the Buffalo pap
ers we would suggest TO the Y. M. b. A.
here, that a provision be made by which
the local papers will not have to print the
poetry which these encampments draw
forth from the veteran breasts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The membership Of the G. A.
r. is smaller by H,15S than 1t
was one year ago. In three years
It has lost 61,5sS. or 16 per cent Of
its membership and by the time it reach
es Richmond there will be no trouble in
entertaining H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
The Rnlinr Passion.

Dollie Footlite-No you will never catch
me again going out to supper with an edi-
tor.
ChoIlie Headlight-He wasn't-aw-
bwoke?
- don't know whether he was or not,
but he ran a blue pencil through about
half my order. indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

With the presidency OF John Bris-
ban Walkers University and minister to
England when Bryan is elected I'm view.
II must be admitted that ex-President
Andrews has prospects fully as Elusive
as the dreams he cherished about free
silver. He's a dreamer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
4 sudden Sqnall.

The wind blew hard the wind blew free
IL caught my hiking Ella
She shreked aloud. l turned TO see;
Her pretty face was hidden from me.
And. on. she really looked to be
An lnside-out umbrella.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
R,IIKo,n rAn~1Scs

We have recently noted the increased
earnings OF the Chesapeake and Ohio and
tho Louisville and Nashville railroads.
But the exhibit Of all Southern roads is
most gratifying. Indeed the Southern
roads are In the lead The report Of tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

II have fear that baseball may yet
sing 10 the level OF prize lighting"
Never We will keep 1t up 10 the pres
ent high high level of lynchng bee. Y 1t
takes every umpire in the nation
Indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

An underground river has been dis
covered in Ohio, but then things are sell
dom what they appear on the surface in
that State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

Professor Pickering has discovered 1i2
ter OF professional convenience. They
will be divorced probably before another
season begins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

Only one out of a thousand IS the aver
age OF the men who strike gold in the
Yukon. What shame that 999 have 10
go so far 20 be starved and frozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

How do you paint sunrises? You never
saw one in your life"
That's no drawback. l paint sunsets
and then turn them upside down."-De-
troit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
URasi,. us CDnsyut

"oh. let me die at home" writes a poet
at the end Of each OF four patriotic STAN
zas. All those In favor will please say
aye; contrary minded. no. 1t Is q unani-
nous vote.-Boston Globe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

An Indiana paper wants TO know How
will dollar wheat work." Well with
plenty of yeast and in good hands 1t will
work Just as nicely as 81 wheat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

Only two or three weeks left now in
which the sensational actresses may get
divorces, get caught in folding beds or
lose their diamonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

You came back TO town early"
Eyes; we wanted to get some Of those
splendid peaches that were shipped from
the farm where we boarded. Chicago
Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The widow that Schlatter, the healer,
married turned out to be poor. In other
words not 40 well heeled as he supposed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The papers are making n great deal out
OF the fact that Bryan was given a pass
on California railroad. Everybody is
giving Bryan a pass these days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

He-It seems to me that a bashful lover
is about the most pitiful object in the
world.
She-How about the girl?-Chicago
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The price of The Times rs two cents per
rcuy and ten cents per week. delivereo
" thin the limits OF Richmond and h"nches
or. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

England is not only eager for our wheat.
but just at present she seems drawing on
our Hay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
No Worry of His.

Scohey-How do wo know there is a
heaven?
Mrs. Scohey-Well. OF course, Henry,
you will never know absolutely.-Phila-
delphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The Swat Tribe will find very soon that
the British are pretty good swatters too
when occasion requires it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

WE DESIRE TO CALL THE, ATTE1,NSc1,
TON OF ALL PERSONS s sln pm
PoLITICAL NEWS AND oTHER So IN
TIE TIE NEciEssITY OF SIGNING THEIss
NAMES TO SUCH REPORTS, Is IT r ~
rTiE RULE or THIS PAPER NOT ~, ~
PUBLISH ANY ARTICLE I'll r. o ~ TX
OF WHOSE AUTHOR IL m ISixIo wiz,
NOT RE RETURNED UNLESS ACCOM-
PANIED BY STAMPS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
Down Low.

Il never felt so cheap in all my life.
said the gentleman behind the bars.
WWhy should he not? He had just re-
allied that his pal had given him away
Indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

In declaring that he will abandon poll
tics forever. Tom Watson simply seems
10 be adopting retaliatory tactics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

PETER says Bryan should drop silver.
He'd have to dig hole to drop it much
lower than 1t Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

THE MAILING LIST IS ONLY P R.ys
I'D ABOUT EVERY TEN ~ ~. - =;
THEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL " ~ IN ~ q
II THE DATE OPPOslTE nV,,rr re- Son
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE Sud
ScRIPT1ON IS RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

The Floyd Times is one year old, and
assures its readers that II Is doing as well
as could be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
Southern Notes.

The Atlanta Journal prints:
From many counties representing all
parts Of Georgia reports OF conditions
and prospects which indicate that an era
of prosperity has already begun I'm this
State, and that the leOple appreciate the
fact. Crops are fine the people believe
that better times are at hand and they
are happy and hopeful
she Mobile Register and the Macon Tele-
graph both think that the cotton crop
will be a fairly good one and that IT Will
bring better prices than have been real
lied for the past several years.
Savannah is now bidding against
Birmingham for the governments pro-
posed armor plate plant.
The Birmingham News says:
Prosperity is here. there is no doubt
about II, commercial and Industrial con
dltions In Birmingham have marvellously
improved in the recent past marking
time il not keeping step. with the Won
derful expansion throughout the country
More men are employed In the Blrmlng-
ham District than ever before. coal
mines are working full time. near twenty
pig iron furnaces are ia blast; one cotton
mill is running night and day 10 meet
contracts. and the big half million dollar
factory Is nearing completion; FOUNDRY
and machine shops are away behind III
:
enormous business; the trade Of whole
sale houses is the best in years; and steel
is being successfully manufactured IN
Birmingham. Where Is the croaker!
He's gone.
The chances are that nearly one-third
Of the total iron product OF the country
will come this year from the South, the
largest share Of this industry 1t has ever
had. Nor will its field be limited 10 iron,
for the metal is now being extensively
converted into steel. and II Is predicted
that the South will ultimately furnish
tho steel plates for our men-of-war which
II has been found impossible 10 get IN the
East on reasonable terms. Much OF tne
Southern iron IS being converted INTO
steel AT the new steel mill al turning
ham, Ala. Thus the South marcheS ior-
ward capturing another ana valuable IN
duetrv. one Of the most important in
this country. and which promises 10 as
sist. develop and expedite any number
or minor manufacturers.-NeW orleans
Times-Democrat.
DR. r +. Kingsbury. the able editor Of
the Wilmington Messenger, has Just COM
pleted his thrty-frst year OF edltorlai
work In this State.
Atlanta has several cases OF smaal noN
all the patients being negroes. The
Board Of Health have the cases IN hand
and there is no fear that the disease VIII
| spread.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

WISE MEN KNOW It is folly IN build
on a poor foundation. Relief obtained by
deadening symptoms IL short. Hoods
health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
w. S. PITCHER & CO.,
AGENTS.

81 west Broad street Richmond, Va.
For sale by AN druggists.
aul5-su. tn, th3m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

Savannah is now bidding against
birmingham for the governments pro-
posed armor plate plant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

PETERSBURG AGENT. J 4. MA Sl]r
f2i POWLfNGBROOB fTREEI'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

WASHINGTON BUREAU. ANGUS NC
sWEEN. MANAGER. WASH
INGTON, ID. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion. biliousness. All drug
gists. 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31
TINES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK STREETS

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-31

che Mobile Register and the Macon Tele-
graph both think that the cotton crop
will be a fairly good one and that II Will
bring better prices than have been real
lied for the past several years
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07

Here is diamond, here is piece
of charcoal. Both carbon; vet be-
tween them stands the mightiest of
magicans Nature. The food on
your table and your own body; ele-
mentally the same, yet between the
two stands indigestion, the arbiter of
growth or decline, life or death
We cannot make "A diamond; we.
cannot make flesh, blood and bone
No. but by the means of the Shaker
Digestive Cordial we can enable the
stomach to digest food which would
otherwise ferment and poison the sys-
tenn. In all forms of dyspepsia and
incipient consumption with weakness,
loss of flesh, thin blood, nervous pros
tration. the Cordial is the successful
remedy. Taken with food it relieves
at once. 1t nourishes and assists ma
ture to nourish. A trial bottle
enough to show its merit-10 cents.
Laxol is the best medicine for child
ren. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor oil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07

There is more catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur-
able. Fora great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies and by con-
stantlv falling to cure with local
treatment pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh TO be
constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by
FL Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market It is taken internally in
doses from ten drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address
f. j. CHENEY q Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Bsg Sold by druggists, 75c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
The News Condensed.

Mrs. Nora Schuster was granted di-
vorce in Milwaukee from George j.
Schuster and was awarded $12, 600 in lieu
of alimony. The parties are prominent
in Gesznan society circles.
Twenty-Five years ago Miss Rose
Swart took charge of the model depart
ment of the Oshkosh normal school,
and the quarter centennial of service
was celebrated with appropriate cere
mony.
George B. Maynard. aged 6s, prom
ineDt free mason and long resident OF
Beloit, died at his home.
The jury at Oshkosh in the case of
Lucy Wisoman against Fred Tegtmeier,
OF Poygan, for alleged SANDER, returned
verdict for $3.50. The plaintiff sued
for $4,000 damages.
Shopkeepers and business men in
West Superior are anxious to learn The
OF Philip Linderhack, whom they ac-
cuse of swindlipg them to the extent of
$500 by means of worthless checks.
The Atlas national bank of Chicago
filed first mortgage in Appleton cover
ing the entire plant of the combined
Locks Paper company. The amount is
100000 to secure 15-year gold bonds.
A. j. Baker was stricken with ap-
oplexy at GAINESVILLE. He is 50 years old
and has a wife ard one son.
C. II. Norton, one of the leading hard
ware dealers in Marinette, made an as
signment with Liabilities of So 600
Oswald Frendin. wealthy retired
Swedish farmer, shot himself at the
home of his nephew, DIR. Bjcrkman, in
Racine. Ill health was the cause.
The Superior Consolidated Land com
pany filed a chattel mortgage for $685.
90, covering all its property, to Will
liam II. Hollis, of Philadelphia, trustee.
After working for long time the
Coopers' International union has sue
ceeded in making an agreement with
the Milwaukee brewers, whereby only
union coopers are to be employed.
The Bank of Superior at Superior
closed its doors with liabilities of $780,
600.
The dry goods stock of W II. Baumes
at Beloit was seized on chattel mort
gage for $4,000, given in the interest of
several creditors. The failure was due
TO dull trade.
Lewis Durham, aged 20 yeaRs, was
committed to the Northern hospital for
insane at Oshkosh by Judge Willard. He
resided in Marquette, and the insanity
is the result Of hazing by boys.
Charles Riley was fatally shot at
Stanley four times, two bullets taking
effect in the head and two ia the body
Sheriff Putnam arrested John Lynch,
who il charged with doing the shoot
ing.
While Ernest Werth and two compan-
ions were rabbit-hunting near Oconto
with shotguns a stray shot penetrated
Werth's left eye.
The Northern Glass Works company
N Milwaukee made a voluntary assign
ment to Michael Seeboth.
Frnk Bone, aged 81, while hunting
noar Beloit accidentally SHOT himself,
SSsng almost Instantly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
Quite Justified.

The man with the long hair drew him
self up and folded his arms after The
manner of a tragedian.
He is no gentleman" he said, refer
ing to man who had been under dis
eussion. 'He called me liar"
What was the provocation?" asked
the man whose hair was not so long.
There was none whatever. l had just
told him that was a musician, and
he"
"Ah, that explains it." interrupted the
man whose hair was not so long. He
was quite justified. I've heard you play
myself."-ChicaGa Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
clreamstapees Alter o.sss.

Pa gives John little dressing"
Without asking. when he's late,
But John has to ask for dressing"
When he passes up his plate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
settlers Threaten "a SHOOT.

The settlers on the Wisconsin Central
lands indemnity have declared war on
the loggers, who have started to leg on
the lands. Ed MERCER, who has charge
of Steve Smiths camp, was notified that
IS settlers would drive them away at
the point of Winchesters. The settlers
lost their lands through the decision of
the United States supreme court, but
have not set been evicted. They claim
that the company should pay for the i'm
proyements they have made during the
past five years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
slays the Wan Mho 80 liirn.

John Helmes, farmer near Grafton,
was shot in cold blood by Ferdinand
Fragenknecht, whose object was, pre-
sumably, robbery. After firing the
murderous shots Fragenknechttle lied. He
was quickly pursued and captured BY
posse of citizens and lodged in Jail.
The murderer apparently is tramp.
He had asked for a meal. which was
given. Then he pulled out a revolver
and shot the old farmer while his wife
was in another room. She ran from the
house, shouting 'Murderi" and crowd
soon collected and followed and cap
tured the man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
Has Four Banks Left.

Out CT the Is banks which were doing
business year ago in Superior only
four are in business at the present time.
In view of this fact the officials OF the
various banks are said to be interested
in a plan to reorganize and consolidate
into one large institution, with CAPT
tai stock of $1,5o0,000, which will be
able to command the business of the
flour mills and elevators which now
goes to Duluth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
l happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
riIla and had her give it trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pIetely cured and her health has been the
best ever since" MRS. adobe PECK,
II Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words as
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and / am now Well"
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
Invests in Pine Lands.

The Weyerhanser lumber syndicate
has purchased large tracts of pine lands
situated in six or seven counties in
northern Wisconsin. The deal involves
100000 and the fee title to nearly
10000 acres of land. This makes
the Weyerhauser company by far the
largest holders of pine lands in north
eTn Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
A New Bridge.

The contract for building the new
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS bridge across the
river has been awarded to the Wiscon-
sin Bridge & Iron company, of Milwau-
kee, the lowest bidders, the price for
the steel structure of Is spans complete
with tube and pile substructure being
$9,599.42. OF the above amount Menou-
inee pays Ss,5s3.72 and Marinette
SI,015.70.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
Reminder of EARLY Days.

In the heart of an oak tree blown
down by high winds on the Dalzall farm
near Genesee were found the deeply
carved initials -B. t." the rings out.
side the initials, each representing one
year, numbering 1875. No white or edsa-
Gated person was known to reside in or
be acquainted with the vicinity that
long ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-07
SHORT LOCALi HAPPENINGS

SHORT LOCALS HAPPENINGS
DIR. wmBrownreturned to Ripon
Monday.
Mrs. John creeden is dead at
Bescobel
Billy Dyer went to Mendoza Mon
day morning.
Ed. Bergheger Of Sitter was in
town Monday
B. Belscamper Of Sitter visited
the Hub Monday.
VIII Turner will go to Dubu-
que where he has job.
Miss Laura Carter left here Mon
day for Beloit to attend school.
OFT Stephens shipped ear of
good horses to St. Louis Tuesday.
Notice the change in Geo. Angus
laundry adv on the inside OF this pa
per.
-Messrs. Ed. and Chas. McCor-
mick of Mt. Hope were in town Mon
day.
Miss Cora Bell Of Lancaster IS
visiting friends and relatives in Ell
lenboro.
Miss Elma Bradley Of Lancaster
is visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. Parks
in Ellenboro
Our college students, at home
for the holidays, returned Monday to
their studies.
Charley Mccoy has gone to Du-
buque to take course in a business
college there.
John Pendleton of Platteville was
here Monday and attended the Mason
ic installation.
Misses Abbie and Harriet White
returned to Milwaukee Saturday,
where they teach school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mckenzie,
who have been visiting his mother
here, left by train Monday.
The son of Ed. Mccormick took
the train here Monday for Platteville
to attend the Normal school.
Marian, son of Robert and Jennie
Petty, died at Elm Dale Nov. 29, 1897,
aged years, month, II days.
-Assemblymen UT and Mcdonald
and Senator Baxter attended the in
auguration in Madison on Monday.
After visit of several weeks in
Ellenboro, Miss Della Goss has re-
turned to her home in British Hollow.
Prank Schreiner is in Two Har-
bors looking after the interests of the
big mercantile firm of Schreiner &
Co. at that place.
Wallace Richie and Jas. LOOMS
have bought out the Turner Dray line
and are ready to attend to all bust
ness in that line that come to them.
Miss Jennie Culver. who has
been enjoying the holiday vacation at
her home in Ellenboro, has returned
to her school five miles east of Platte
vile,
-LosT-A gold ring with cameo
set, somewhere in the city of Lancas-
ter, about two weeks ago. Finder is
requested to leave the same at HER
AID office
Miss Annie Hammond of Bosco-
bel was one of the successful appli
cants foran unlimited state certificate
at the examination held at Madison
last week.
Miss Minnie Hardcastle, who
slipped and fell on the sidewalk at
Patteville and hurt her spine severe
", is recovering to the JOY Of her
many friends.
A very happy Christmas was
spent at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Bass. Many friends and relatives
we're present and the day was spent
in enjoyment and fun.
The papers report that Rose zol-
doski will 60 to her father, who is
now old and feeble and needs the care
of younger person, and who resides
at Saltwater, Oklahoma.
By much regretted oversight
an account of the Congregational
church holiday services was omitted
from last weeks issue. Their Sun
day school gave a cantata Santa
Claus Arrival" in the city hall which