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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
Gen. Ames' Remarks.

Col. Abbot, Officers and Men of the
First Rhode Island Volunteers: am not
here TO wear out your palieacs with n
speech. for two very good reasons. First.
because / am not In the habit OF makir q
speeches; secondly, because 1 arpiehend
that the day for speech making, as Ie-
CARDS the war wit spain, IA passed, and
rpat the hour FOR action Is ct hand.
i am here however, as an "old soldier
TO wish you Godspeed. / am also here
as a color bearer. bringing TO you the
folds so many Rhode Island men
marched and fought during ths long
yesrs Of the great Civil War. In present.
ing TO you this set OF cclors, / feel that
L can use no more Hitting words than
utosa used In an occasion similar to this
by ons Of Americas rncst famous men,
one who died for his country.
Thirty -seyen years agoA hraha IN Lincoln,
then president OF the United States, at
the invitation of Gov. sprague visited
the crmp OF the secono R0ode Island
Volunteers at Washington for the pur-
posa OF assisting at the presentation OF a
set of reRImental colors sent 10 our reei-
mcnt by Rhode Islanders resiuinG in Cali
fornia. / vas at the time a second lieu
tenant In the rspiment, and IL fell TO NY
L. To receive Il q colors. AS the flags were
Tut into my hanas, President Lincoln
said: ~ nR mal, guard these cclcrs
as Sou would 5he honor OF your mother.
Fight for them, and II needs he, die Tor
them, for should they fall free govern
ment Will disarrear from off the lace OF
the EARTH
Officers and men Of the First Rhode Is
land Volunteers, with these words OF tho
great Lincoln still dear Co my heart and
still ringing In my ears, l present to you
ta ese colots. March forth to fight tie bat
ties of our coCntry fearing God only, aai
victory and honor shall be yours wher-
ever you may go, will be yonrs In full
nelsure wherever YOu may 90. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
Col. AbbOl's Response.

Col. Abbot received both flags and
with his voice almost broken wish emo-
tion, he thanked the donor. and he prom
ised tnat the men of the First Rhode Isl.
and Regiment would protect them with
the lsst drop OF their blood. The colors
would always be seen in tho van Of
battle. ard upon the return of the reRi-
ment the battle flag would bear ample
testimony OF the men of Rhody's first
volunteer regiment. "When we return, !"
ne said, "these flags may Ds tattered and
torn, anu stained with blood. yet they
Will not be iuffled the in uusf. the rem
nsnts. IL remnants alone remain, Will
TO returned" Following was the review
ter dered to Gov. Dyer ana other evolu-
tions by the regiment. all showing that
the meD, IL not quite up to the regulars,
were .olQiNIs 10 bs proud of.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
TROOPS 0RDEREDS0UTH
Continued from page 4.

ory OF those who were fortunate enough
To be at Camp DYER on Saturday. AS soon
as the ofiioiil p ritz ar ivsu, the ceremony
commenced, ana Gov. Dyer, who wor Q
the undress uniform - briged.er gen :.
cal. standing In frs n cf tie biz II &
statf and facing Col. Abbot, INTRODUCES "A
Brig. Gen. William A,pes. the donor of
the beautiful stand Of colors, who spoke
SUBSTANTIALLY AS follcws:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23

Among all the fleets now assembled
in Asiatic waters the Spanish squadron
now resting on the bottom of Manila
bay is the most permanent. Detroit
Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
Distinguished Guests.

Among the prominent guests at tte
camp on Saturday In addition TO Gov.
Dyer the members Of his staif, and otli
GERS OF the brigade of Rhode Island mil
itie. were ex-dov. ID. Russell Brown, ex-
Gov. herbert w. Lacd, Chief Justice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
An Ancient Question.

Glorianai The don may attack MS
Whenever his stomach be fain;
He must reach us before he can rack us
And where are the galleons Of Spainf
Austin Dobson in New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
BOUNDARY DISPUTE.

Washington, May 2s.--The tribunal
which is TO adjust the dispute between
Venezuela 4 Great Britain as to the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23

The above sale was this day at IL o'clocl
n. m, adjourned until MONDAY, May 10
1893, at the saue hour ana place.
Providence, May q 1898. my9-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23
Mortgages Sale Of a Bakery, Etc.

Will be Sold at Public Auction, in store
numbered ia and ll0 Delaine street, in the
city OF Providence, Rhode Island ON MON
DAY. May 9th, 1898, at eleven o'clock in the
forenoon. by virtue OF the powers Of sale con.
dated March 10th. 1857. and recorded in the
town clerks office in the town Of Cranston,
in said state, In Personal Property Mortgage
Book No. z. at page 4a6, the conditions Of
said mortgage deed having been broken:
The bake shop numbered ia and 1l6 De-
laine street, In the city of Providence,
Rhode Island, and also all and singular the
fixtures and appnrtenances OF said shop, con-
sisting in part Of two ovens, one safe, show
cases. shelving, counters, etc, and also ons
horse, two wagons and the good will Of the
trade. being all the property mentioned in
said mortgage deed.
BY order of the assignee and holder Of said
mortgage deed, who hereby gives notice o(
his intention 10 bid upon the same at said
auction sale. and at any postponeinent or ad-
journment thereof.
COOKE g. ANCEIL,
Attorneys for the said Assignee
Providence, May 2. 1853
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-23

The above sale was this day at II O'Clock
a. ,n. adjourned until TUESDAY, May IL,
1893, at the same hour and place.
Providence, May 10. 1893. IN yle-l2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

One of the companies teams cause
some excitement last Monday by getting
frightened at some paper in the road
and running away. Hugh Boyle Sue
Ceeded in heading them off and no
damage was done.
The ladies of the Moravian church
gave an oyster supper Saturday after
noon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. And.
Palm at which a large number were
present. \ fine time is reported.
gfArthur Jarvis, Youngest son of our
townsman Jno. L. Jarvis, who has been
absent in Dakota for the past year or
more, arrived home last week and is
now employed in the mill.
Mrs. D. D. McNabb has been sufferer
from rheumatism during the past few
weeks. The disease has settled in her
ankles, making it almost impossible for
her to walk.
Anton Karlson, while carrying in
some clay, got up against a saw and
received quiet an ugly cash in his hip.
DR.. Ridgman dressed it and the patient
is doing we'll.
Mr., Jones from PlainfeId, an old
friend Of the Stoddard family, drove
here from that place last week and
visited with them over Sunday.
Election day was exceedingly quiet
this fall-Republicans were in it so far
as the state was concerned but were not
in it in county matters.
Mrs. L. NJ Alexander and daughter,
Pauline, departed for Wausau Wednes-
day and will spend few days as the
guest of Mrs. Staples.
Jos. Brandner got the first two fingers
on his right hand pinched severely
Tuesday, and is laid up for week or 50
Theo. Brazeau visited with his
brothers last Monday and Tuesday, hav,
ing come up from Madison to vote.
Little Esther, daughter of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Elchsteadt, has been i'll this week
Mrs. E. Wendland has been entertain
ing her sister who resides in Kaukauna
Geo. Scott was visitor in town las
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Il the information contained IN the fol-
lowing lines had been IT the possession of
James H. Wallace, of Detroit, Mich, he
would have saved more than $1,000 and
would have enjoyed five years of health
and happiness, instead OF torture.
Ms. Wallace is an expert accountant and
bookkesper, in the office of c. A. Haber-
kern & Co., Detroit. He lives with his
family IN a pretty home at 240 Sixth Street.
he was marked by misfortune from his
birth, having inherited scrofula.
Still young man, MIR. Wallace seemed,
as he told his story, TO have long lie Of
vigorous health and usefulness before him.
He tells about the remarkable incident
that led to his complete restoration as follows:
The fist physician soon said had
constitutional blood disorder, and by con-
slant treatment and diet it might be cured
"Blood purifiers and spring medicines
made the eruptions more aggressive and
painful. In 1888 was fearful looking
sigh; IN fact, repulsive.
Large ulcers OF my limbs discharged
continuously.
II tried everything: took medical baths;
went to Medicine Lake. Washington: spent
over $1,000 for medicine and medical ser
vice-au wasted money, time and energy.
"My recovery seems Ike a miracle to
me-. lis beginning seems like romance.
It was as follows:
Zone day in the fall read a newspaper
article about a cure effected by DR.. Viii
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

rattllng canvas jackets, scalplng knives
and hand axes and VINO had their pri-
vate mark on several deer each became
weary OF chasing the antelope oyer
the plain" and have gone hence.
A great though negative compliment
has been conferred upon the voters in
this community. No pyrotechnic firing
or cloud painting political orator has
inflicted himself upon them to tell
them how little he knew of the political
situation. They have evidently taken
1t tor granted that our voters are prop
erly posted.
The busiest business place in the
county outside of Grand Rapids, Cen
tralia or Marshfeld is our village store.
More goods are disposed of here daily
than IN any other store except as above,
Material for the loading track on
Marty place is arriving daily and work
on it will soon begin.
The warm pond has been dredged
out and Is now being damned in. The
dammiug done bv the fellows who fell
III the pond wouldn't hold water.
Frank Muenier is improving and
making his house more comfortable by
putting on new siding.
Mrs j. T. Arpn and children are
visiting relatives and friends at Grand
Rapids.
Dr. Joseph Pospisiel of Washington
D. c., visited his brother, John, for 2
couple of days last week.
J. T. Arpin was in Grand Rapid;
Friday and Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Cough Cure. tits so good children cry
for it. 1t cures Group, bronchitis, ,pneu-
monia. grippe and all throat and lung
diseases. For sale by Wood County
Drug Co.
~ For Constipation take Kari's
Glover Root Tea, the great Blood Puri-
fer. Cures Headache, Nervousness,
Eruptions od the face, and makes the
head clear as dell. Sold by John. E..
DAILY
Election day passed off very quietly.
The apathy evident all over the state
and county was present and the vote
was light.
\ gentlemen from Chicago is here
buying potatoes which adds 10 the in
terest in the buying OF potatoes.
\ new wood shed, HING feet with S
foot posts. is the latest improve ment
upon VIM. HOopers premises,
Peter Hummer and his friend OF Port
Edwards were guests Of friends III this
village Sunday.
Mrs. a E, Gurdy returned Friday
from her visit among friends Ill Nau-
paca.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Eams' Pink Pills for Pale People. It inter.
ested me, bot quickly forgot it
THAT afternoon while moving some
books l broke an ulcer on my leg and
nearly tainted
1.-The pain made me- sick. I stopee5
work and dropped into chair.
Then / again saw that newspaps. arti-
Gle. The paper was lying on the floos, the
article exposed as though forcing me to take
warning.
~ read It through again carefully and
decided 10 give the pills fair trial. The
eurs described in the paper was Ike my
own case.
~ sent for box of the pills at once and
took some that afternoon.
From that day began to mend.
when one box was finished my friends
remarked upon my improved looks.
Eight boxes cured me completely
there was not sore left on my BODY"
Mr.. Wallace made affidavit to the truth
Of his story before Robert E. Hull, IT,,
Notary Public.
Thousands of similar cases illustrate the
unequalled power of Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People over diseases of the
blood and nerves. No blood disease has
been discovered that can Withstand the
action of their powerful vegetable ingre-
dents, which harmlessly expel the impuri
ties that cause disease. All druggists sell
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
one box SO cents, SIX boxes, $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Perhaps never before in the history
of the Congregational church of this
convention district, was there ever
more interesting convention then the
one Of last Thursday and Friday. The
papers and discussions were able and
timely and renewed interest was en-
klnGled In the hearts of the good people
of NekOosa who proved themselves such
royal entertainers. A most delightful
and Impressive ordination service Oc-
Cured Thursday afternoon. Rev. B. E.
Ray, the pastor of the NekOosa Congre-
gational church, presented himself be-
fore. the large council called to examine
and install him as pastor. His paper
was brilliant and showed a marked in
dividuality. All present were impressed
with his outspoken sincerity and
devotion to the truth as it has come to
him. Grand Rapids and Centralia were
we'll represented by the 26 present.
Both council and convention voted the
session as most cordial and fraternal and
the two days spent in business and
discussion will long be remembered as
most helpful and stimulating.
Edward Denning of Plainfield while
here looking for work met with an
accident in which he had his right arm
broken below the elbow and the elbow
Joint thrown out. He was assisting his
friend unload car of wood and slipped
and fell in such manner as to cause the
above injury,
The Ladies' Reading Circle has been
re-organized for the winter months.
The ladies met at the residence of Mrs.
A. E. Lapham Tuesday evening for the
purpose of recognizing with large
number present,
Rev. A. L. McClelland. formerly pas
tor of the Congregational church here,
but now Of Milton, was in the village in
attendance upon the LemOnWeir CON
vention, which met in this city the past
week.
Brooks Bros. are continuing to pay 20
cents per bushel for potatoes and
shipped six car loads to market the past
week. Potatoes are coming in quite
plentiful.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
! tan Endeavor will hold a social at the
Congregational church Friday evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to ali.
w. E. Wheelan, ATTORNEY at law of
Grand Rapids, was in the village Mon
day night and Tuesday looking after the
democratic candidates interests.
Al Harder and Will George returned
/ from their deer hunt in the town of
! Sherry with two of the beauties as a
result Of their outing.
Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Minute
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
BIGGEST VETERAN ALIVE.
He Is Go Years ola, Weighs ;i3t
Pounds, Belongs to . Family
OF Fighters.

In the village Of Penfeld, Pa, re,
sides probably the heaviest living vet.
eran of the late civil war. Rufus Her.
bert Lucore was born on March 25
1882, in a log cabin ~ miles from tbs
spot where he now lives and where he
expects to pass his remaining days
His father, Stephen Lucore, was a Pic,
neer in western Pennsylvania, and his
mother, Elizabeth Bliss, was the daugh,
ter of John Bliss, another pioneer, and
grandfather of the famous singer, P
P Bliss When Rufus Lucote first en-
listed his height was exactly six feet
and his weight 175 pounds. He could
flip handspring either way. When
55 years of age he weighed just 200
pounds. Now, at 65, his avoirdupoia
is $50 pounds. Soldering was a family
trait John Bliss served in the war of
1912. The grandfather of Stephen Luz
core and John Du Bots, the founder Of
Du Bots, Pa. came from France to-
gether and fought for the colonists
against England. Rufus had six broth
ers, and of the seven five were in the
union army, two being unfit for serv-
ice. When Rufus was four years old
the family moved from Penfeld to
Emporium, Pa. When he attended
school in the log houses, shoes big
enough for him were scarce, and his
feet were wrapped in wooden rags, but
he coasted on cold days with the rest.
When old enough he worked in his IA
+ber;S SoXv11iTJ in summon. and in h a
lumber woods in winter.
On September Is, 1861, Rufus Lucore
enlisted as a private in the Eighty
fourth regiment of Pennsylvania vol
unteers, Col. Murray commanding.
The regiment joined the army of the
Potomac, but it was not Comrade Lu-
cores fortune to get much service at
the front He became sick, not being
able to speak aloud for a year, and
coming home on a furlough was dis
charged in June, 1862. In September,
1864, he enlisted again, and being at
once detailed as a hospital nurse.
served in that capacity until the war
ended.
He has been three times married.
His first wife, Mary Louisa Fields, mar
ried in 1853, died in 1865. His second
one, Aurelia Hewlett, married in 1866,
died in 1876. He married Sarah Neal,
his present wife, in 1882. Two sons,
Willis and Archer, by his second mar
riage, and two daughters, Eugenia and
Carnelia, by the first marriage, are liy-
ing-Philadelph Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

A letter has been received from
Harry Merrill at Admission, Alabama.
He saws, under date of Oct. 80, "Sick-
ness still seems TO be on tie increase,
there having been three new cases of
typhoid fever making fifteen in all now.
Four of these are from our company
(Stevens Point co.,. Some of the cases
are complicated with pneumonia. The
recent cold snap caused considerable
throat and lung complaint. But now
that the men have received most of
their winter clothing, it will probably
decrease the amount of Sickness"
He also tells about the grub they get.
"For breakfast we have oatmeal, coffee,
bread and bacon! The bread only was
furnished by Uncle Sam. Sometime
sour we could hardly eat it. Sometimes
the bacon is so bad that it is condemned
and the beef is oftentimes green.
When we first came down here the
grub was good, but now it is nowhere
near what we have right to expect.
But still we get enough to eat, although
some grumble great deal and are
never satisfied as rule. get all | can
eat and oftentimes more. You know
there are some people who would kick
if their bread was buttered on both
sides. They would want to know why
it wasn't split intwo in the middle"
Harry has been put in charge of the
regimental tent. He says, During the
week following pay day we sold here in
the writing tent over two hundred dol
lars worth of stamps and mailed over a
thousand letters and parcels day"
Henry Otto has been sick but is now
considerable better, and at that date
| Oct. 30) was on guard.
Frank Ladic of Sigel was married to a
voung lady from Green Bay Monday
morning at Grand Rapids. Then the
young couple with their invited guests
drove to the groom's home where they
RECALLED themselves with an elegant
wedding feast. Then they whiled
away the happy hours in the merry
dance.
John L. Jones enjoyed a visit this
est week from his son, Hugh, of Wau-
kesha paper and promised'to give Yes
per and vicinity good "write-up".
While here he enjoyed some fine hunt
ing and was well pleased with his visit.
Chas. Trentel of Waukesha arrived
last Thursday to look after bis landed
interests here. He is brother-in-law
of VIM. Moody of this place.
Peter DeBore's wife and children
came this morning. Peter feels as joy.
fui as young school girl just home
from school.
The plasterers have finished John
Hessler's house and the carpenters
again have possession.
Jos. White is painting his large dairy
barn. 1t will be decided improve
ment.
sfAug. Iehl took in Centralia on bust
ness trip Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

desuetude." Unlike the above prophet
1t will not always remain So Mechan-
ical Surgeon Racette is feeling its pulse
as 1t were and administering a little
tonic and gentle stimulant and before
old Jack gets in his work in earnest it
will be as frisky and ready for another
ten or eleven months campaign as
ever.
So far very few deer have been bagged
IN this neighborhood. A goodly per-
centage of these mighty hunters who
came here rugged out with nice new and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
A LIQUID Air Explosive.

When liquid air containing from 40
to so per cent. of oxygen is mixed with
powdered charcoal it forms an explo-
sive which is said to be comparable to
dynamite and can be exploded by
means of a detonator. This new explo-
sive has been tested in a coal mine at
Penzburg, Germany. The liquid air
evaporates SO rapidly that the explo-
sive cannot be stored, but must be used
within a few minutes after it is pre-
pared.-Youth's Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
NEKOOSA.

Is a village of over five hundred people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities OF Grand
Rapids aud Centralia in Wood county. 1t is on
the c. NJ q St. P. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to TOmahawk The NekoOSa Paper COM
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its thriving institu-
tiCn and promising village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
PORT EDWARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of the twin cities of
Grand Rapids and Centralia 1t has pOpula-
railroads. the c. NJ. & st. p and Marshfield and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg. Co. 8
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
Lost Years
OF YOUTH.

James II. Wallace could haze paid 5000 for tie
AFFIRMATION contained III tie JooOis lines, and been
gamer BY the purchase HIS experience, a0hieh
cost dearly sgi0en freely TO others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Madrid would be delighted with
democratic congress warranted to
embarrass the president in all his
plans to secure peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
VESPER.

l thriving agricultural village of several humid
red Inhabitants, ten miles northwest ofthe twin
cities located on the {. NJ. & st. P. and the NJ.
& s. E. railroads. 1t has creamery, saw and
planning mill and is surrounded by fertile
farming cnnntrY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

The American people have never
yet failed to support war president
who carried the flag to victory and
the country to higher hOnorS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Anything to give Mckinley back
set is the motto at Madrid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

Standing by the president isa patri-
otto duty under existing circum-
stances
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10

President Mckinley has earned the
thanks Of the country for winning
the war without sending an army to
the pest holes of Cuba, like Havana
and MatanZaS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-10
IN AND ABOUT ARPlN.

Is a burg of several hundred people all OF whom
are employed by the Arpiu Lumber Company.
1t is located about Is miles from Grand Rapids
on the Marshfeld and Southeastern Railroad.
The last log has been sawed and the
rumbling and snorting old mill with its
rayenous NAV is like the stuffed
prophet" in state of ''innocuous