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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25

week was warm but with the north
west winds following the rains of
Thursday, the temperature fell very
rapidly and heavy frosts occurred in
the central and northern sections on
Friday night. In exposed localities
ice formed to the thickness one-fourth
OF an inch but very little injury re-
suited. as vegetation was not Suffi-
GENTLY advanced to be liable to
injury. Vegetation made very rapid
GROWTH especially during the early
part Of the week, and is now fully up
TO the average condition at this
season. Seeding is practically COM
pleted and the ground for corn
generally prepared. Some corn has
been planted on light sandy soil. but
the work will not become general
until the last Of the week. Fruit
trees and grape vines in many locali-
ties have been badly damaged by the
severe winter weather and the
prospect for fruit is only fair. Gran
berries are reported to have come
through the winter in excellent con-
ditiOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
ION SCOIT pEMuRS,
Seeks TO Knock Out His Indictment on a
Technically.

Technically.
Minneapolis Times, May Is.
Thomas B. Scott is making a strong
effort to eYade trial on the indictment
charging him with perjury in c0nnec-
ton with the affairs of the Insurance
Clearance company. His attorneys
yesterday took exception to the indict-
ment on technical grounds.
They advanced the contention that
the Indictment was illegal in view of
the fact that c. S. Schurman. foreman
of the grand jury. was member OF
the legislature at the time the indict-
ment was returned. The county
attorney excepted, setting forth that
Schurman was not a member of the
house at the time the Indictment was
returned.
Judge Lewis overruled the demurrer
and, unless conditions change radi-
cally, Nr. Scott will be forced to IN
dergo trial by petit jury.
Minneapolis Times, May TO-
Thomas B. Scott was arraigned be-
fore Judge Kelly in the district court
yesterday charged with perjury in
connection with the affairs of the
Insurance Clearance company He
pleaded not guilty and gave bail in the
sum Of S., 800. with Theodore BOrup
and E. Il. Bailey as SuretieS. He was
reindicted by the present grand jury,
the previous indictment being nClled
owing to the question Of the legality
Of its acts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
An Abnormal Growth Of Hair On A Horse

An engraving represents a remark
able growth OF name and tail on a
horse. His name is Linus IL, and is
the son of Linus, a celebrated horse in
his day. No picture can do adequate
justice to his great beauty, for he has
a double name which sweeps the
ground on both sides, a tail which
trails far in the rear. The name is
very thick and measures II feet in
length; the tail is even more remark
able than the name, measuring Is feet
from tip to tip. 1t is, of course, i'm
possible to account for this remarkable
freak of nature and while there are
undoubtedly other cases of similar alb
normal growth on record, we do not
know OF any horse which has been
bountifully bleSt with such a beauti-
full growth of hair.-Scientifc
American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
Story Of a Slave,

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is tie worst
form of slavery. George D. hilliams,
of Manchester, Mich. tells how such a
slave was made free He says: my
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in her bed
alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female DIS
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy. headache, back
ache fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a godsend
to weak, sickly, 1un down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 30 cents.
sod by JOHN E. Uafv, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY APPOINTMENTS,
Local Grand Army Post Asks for Coopera
alton Of all Civic Societies.

Wood County Post No. -, G. 4. R.,
will attend Unity church in body
next Sunday afternoon, May %, at
O'Clock. Rev. J. B. H. Shaw of Hart
land, Wis, will occupy the pulpit.
Tuesday, May 80, the day appointed
for the decoration with flowers, ETC.,
Of the greveS of those who fell in 81
'65, will be observed in the usual man.
ner. All civic societies Of the twin
cities are earnestly requested to unite
with Post % in proper recognition of
Decoration day. The line of march
will be formed at city hall in Grand
Rapids at 10 o'clock a. H.. sharp: pro-
coed to Forest Hill cemetery where
the ritual Memorial day service will
occur.
A sumptuous dinner is to be served
in G. A. r. hall on Oak street from II
until 100 o'clock at 20 cents per plate
or 30 cents per couple.
a pleasing program is being ar
ranged to take place in Opera.house at
, p. N. Please let the business houses
be closed. Everybody cordially in
yited to take an active interest in all
these services. By order
CT. A. r. COMMITTEE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Liberal and well distributed rains
occurred during the week throughout
the state. being heaviest in the south
ern and eastern counties. where the
total precipitation for the week was
nearly one inch. and lightest along
the western and northern border. The
temperature for the week averaged
slightly higher than last week and
from Il to 1Oo higher than the same
week last year. The early part Of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25
A Card,

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded For
sale by John E. DAILY and F. L. Steib &
TO. Dec. 1m6.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29

have 10 IS gold pieces. I will give you
half of them and we will start a fake
gambling game and astonish the ma
tives'
My friend agreed to the plan and
we started matching S. gold pieces on
the bar, while the loungers gathered
about and breathessly watched the
game, with their eyes fairly hanging
out Of their heads.
I'VE had been at it for only few
minutes when the village marshal came
up and arrested us both for gambling.
l tried to explain that it was only a
joke, but he wouldn't listen, and show
ed his determination to take us to jail
for the night. We prevailed upon him
to send for the justice of the peace.
who saved us from the lookup by hold
ing US on our own recognizance to ap-
pear before him next morning. at which
time he gently fined us s25 apiece AMI
confiscated the evidence to pay the
fine.
IF I ever try to be funny again
hope someone will kick mef"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29

when he proceeded more deliberately
to make up a goodly load of the stuff.
with which he carefully concealed his
precious freight and then started out
for home, assuming as composed an
air as he could under the circumstances,
hauling his load of wood" His peace
of mind was not enhanced on nearing
town by meeting two men, who stopped
him and We're quite inquisitive as to his
Grand whom he had met on the road,
etc, But the gathering darkness aided
him and he succeeded in passing the
ordeal without arousing the suspicious
of his inquistors, who continued their
way down the valley.
When he reached Nevada it was
quite dark and Judge Lott lost no time
in getting off the crowded Main street
and betaking himself to the back street
running behind the store, where he
hauled his load up close to the build
ing, which he entered, ostensibly to get
supper, but really to perfect a plan to
get that flour into hiding without de-
lection. The place had been visited
and searched, so that there was little
danger of another visit from the COM
mittee. The exciting events of the day
drew most of the populace to the
places of resort on Main street and
that gave them a comparatively clear
coast behind. The result was that the
wood" was unloaded. and so was the
flour; the latter was secreted without
creating the germ of a suspicion, and
was subsequently sold at figures which
gave a net profit of over 5000 in gold
dust.
Trading Flour for Wife.
Many lesser incidents of this sort oc-
Cured during this exciting period, bu
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29

One of Washington's most interesting
landmarks is about to vanish with the
destruction of the Stewart castle,
which has been bought by w. A. Clark
of Montana. Upon it's site Will pc
erected a palatial residence or a gl-
gantic fiat house-nobody seems TO
know which.
When Senator Stewart built this
mansion, which stands facing dupont
Circle. it was considered q, very mag
nicient structure, though certainly
nothing in the architectural way could
well be uglier. In those days-25 years
ago-all that part of Washington was
wilderness of vacant lots, with here
and there a sprinllling of negro shan
ties, and people said that the Nevada
millionaire must be crazy to select so
Ineligible a site. To-day, of course, 1t
is the very center of the most fashion
able district, and the senator has made
about 1000 per cent on his investment
During the epoch of low ebb in his
fortunes Stewart leased the Castle to
the Chinese legation. and it was theie
that the minister from the middle KING
dam gave the famous ball when WaS
destined to so on record as ho'ao'e
episode in Washington history. beihs
a hospitable man, and new to the way :
of the American capital. he thre" WIZ
his doors and welcomed eVeryoous'
weIl-dressed and hungry moo s""
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29

was cleared in this way was related TO
the Standard man about two years ago
by Judge Mortimer Fl. Lott of Twin
Bridges. At the time of the -four fam
inc M. H. and John S. Lott the latter
then being territorial auditory were
running a general mercantile business
under the firm name and style of Lott
Bros at Nevada. They had secured
some 20 odd sacks of -four, and Morti-
mer went down to the Sinking Water
valley with team for the purpose of
hauling it to town.
While he was gone the meetings
above mentioned We're held. and the
searching parties had visited all the
places in Nevada which were supposed
to contain any flour the Lott Bros.
store among the number, where they
found but little of the wanted article.
John managed to convey to his brother,
who was already on his way home with
the flour, tidings of what was going on,
and Mortimer was very much perturbeo
in mind in consequence. To go direct
to town by the gulch road meant the
certain loss of his cargo, while to turn
back with his load was equally hazard
ous as parties were already on the roao
on the lookout for ''contraband' goods
So Mortimer determined to make de
tour through the foot hills, trusting u
luck to aid him in getting his load MONS
in the darkness.
How 1t Was Done.
The hills at that time were well GOV
cred with mountain, or scrub CEDAR
which people were in the habit OF cut
ting and hauling for fuel. Luckily, tn
Judge had an axe with him, and whel
he reached the cedars, he quickly GU
enough branches to cover up the flour
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29
PAY FOR THEIR SMAR'Heoo.
What 1t Cost Two Drummers W
tho Natives.

What 1t Cost Two Drummers to Astohish
the Natives.
From the Detroit Free Press,
IT'S a sad story" said the drum
mer as he counted up his aVallapie
cash. My idea was to say hothlhs
about if but I understand that the
nther fellow is going around telling the
story as joke on me. ana might ds
Vel give my side of the story lor inc
WI We, ~ had enough without having 1t
..Gse night last week I found my
so,f nhliged to put up for the night at a
s,ttls country hotel some miles west
~ we 1t was a chilly evening and
laval loungers were loafing in the
sarroom matching pennies to kill time.
rev were as much interested over it
&C though millions We're at stake, and
a. a. saye me a tired feeling to watcn
.nThere was another drummer, d
friend of mine, who was doomed to pass
the night at the place, and suddenly |
was seized with a bright idea l had
collected bill for my house for $50
and had CHANGED to be paid in So gold
pieces 1 got my friend aside and said:
See here, let's wake this house up
and show them where they are at. l
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29
THE Bic HOUSE THAT STEWART BUILT

in, and, biding its time, made rush
as soon as refreshments were announc-
ed. The guests formed solid pna-
lanX six deep around the tables anu
STAYED there. What the walters man
aged to secure was grabbed from them
before they could deliver 1t; plates
were thrown under the table as 1ast as
emitted, and many gents TOOK away
a quart bottle of champagne In each
dress coat pocket. 1t was a Veri'aois
orgy. and, despairing at length OF get
tine, rid in any other way Oh these
,,.rnies who, came to pollute the feast
tho host resorted to the ingenious ex-
Incident of ordering his servants TO
scatter red pepper in the supper ROOM
This drove them out. :.
on another occasion, at an entertain
mont given in the same mansion, an
incident occurred which made all
washington chuckle. A youth, we'll
horn, and under ordinary circum-
stances well-bred, was misled by a
seemingly innocent punch. and partook
of it with imprudent freedom. Later
on he became sleepy, and. forgetting
his surroundings, proceeded to court
repose by resting his head upon the in
viting bosom of a buXom young ma
tron who sat next to him. The young
matron protested vigorously, and
hence a lively bit of chatter for the
gossips.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29
Salt to Clean Sponges.

To clean sponges thoroughly dissolve
a handful of coarse salt in a pint OF
water. Soak and knead the sponge in
this mixture for some little time, and
then rinse under a water faucet and
they will be as good as new.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
GAME PROTECTION.
The County Association Will Keep
UP the Good Work.

The Sacramento County Game Pro
tective Association held. a meeting last
night at the Golden State Hotel that
was well attended and was very ell
thusiastic-
n j. NJ. Morrison presided, and stated
during the evening that the law tor
trout was being openly violated IN
Shasta County. The association has
determined to work for the organlza-
ton of branch associations in every
county in the State, with view 70
forming a State organization. Elgnt
new members were elected into the as
eociation, and it was shown to De
steadily growing. The Game Warden
bill was reported to be in good shape
in both houses, being on the third
reading file, with a. good chance OF
passage. Later it was found that the
bill had passed the Assembly by
handsome vote. The association leeis
much encouraged at the result OF It's
work, and will continue to prosecute IL
and obtain still more good game leg
islation at the next Legislature
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
LOOKING FOR BURGLARS.
Chief Of Police Dryer Issues Strict
Orders.

There have been so many burglaries
in Stockton and other cities lately that
Chief Dwyer has determined to make
a crusade against all suspicious charac-
tiers. Persons who cannot give an ac-
count of themselves will be detained,
possibly imprisoned for vagrancy.
Last night the Chief said to his OFF,
GERS: Il desire you to keep speclal
lookout for suspicious characters. Ar
rest all suspects, and especially those
found at late hours. There is a dwarf
ish negro, not over five feet tall; sup
posed to have burglarized Stockton,
and there are said to be crack men on
their way here. I desire you to run in
all the loafers and toughs without hesl-
tatfon, and we can vag them II we
can't prove anything worse Do not
hesitate to do your duty, for am de-
ter1nined to make this the hottest town
that loafers and criminals ever got
into. Let there be plenty of arrests all
over the city, and l ask you to give
quarter to no loafer.'
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
'es CoTILLIoN CLUB.
A Very Pleasant Occasion at Tur-
ner Hall.

There was a large attendance at the
second grand party of the so Cotillion
Club at Turner Hall last night, and
every one enjoyed the occasion thor
oughly.
The music was excellent, the ladies
fair and the gentlemen gallant, so that
nothing was wanting to make the party
a pleasant one. The committees were
attentive and painstaking and strove
to make things agreeable. The officers
of the club are: Charles s. KEEPER,
President; Dick Douglas, First vice
President; Fred. Van Walbeck, Second
Vice President; Martin Hanson, Secre-
tary; w. Brannan, Treasurer. The
committees were: Arrangement
Douglas, M. Hanson and c. S. Keifer;
Floor Director, Charles S. Keifer; Floor
Managers-W. Offenbach, Dave Green,
w Brannan, NJ Hanson, Dick Douglas
and L. Pratt.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
THREE MARITAL MISFITS.
Three Wives That Are Seeking d.
vorces From Their Husbands.

Yesterday was field day for divorce
cases in the County Clerks office, three
women applying for relief from letters
that gall them for various reasons.
In the Superior Court to-day Lena
Selias commenced suit for divorce from
John Selias on the ground of extreme
cruelty Prewett & Henderson are at
torneys for plaintiff.
Mary A. Brennan, through Frank D.
Ryan, her attorney, asks for divorce
from Michael Brennan.
Tessie Smith wants the bonds of
wedlock that unite her to Elmer j.
Smith severed.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
THE BILL SIGNED.
Funded Debt Commission Will
Soon Go Out of Existence.

The bill abolishing the Funded Debt
Commission has become a law. Gov
ernor Gage having signed it yesterday,
and on January 1, 1900. the commission
will cease to exist. The time fixed Is
the result of a compromise with those
who wished the commission abolished
Immediately, and who agreed to- the
amendment. Mayor Land, with Trils-
tees Tebbets. Dolan, Mckay, Paine and
Douglas, and Charles F. Diilman OF D.
O. Mills Bank, called on the Governor
and explained to him the reasons for
the passage of the bin, which We're evil
IDENTIFY considered valid.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
p. p. w.

The Young Americans have changed
their name to the Pioneer Pickle
Works. and the lineup is as follows:
Albert Reichert, catcher; Fred Cox.
pitcher; Aritie Bell, shortstop; Frank
Reichert, first base; Julius Weiger. sec
ond base; Frank Dixon, third base;
Clarance Herndon. left field; George
Beckman, center field; Clark Freeman.
right field; Vince Dun. extra; o. Beck
man mascot
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
The Jury Disagreed.

The trial of ]. H Mosher, one of the
.proprietors of the Real Thing" sa-
loon, who has been charged with rob-
berry, was concluded yesterday, and the
About 10 O'Clock last night they
came into court and stated that
they could not agree by any possibility.
standing 6 to 6. and they were us
charged.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
NEEDLEwoRK GUILD.
A Meeting to Plan the Work for
the Ensuiup Year.

The ladies of Sacramento are re-
to- meet this morning at 10
o'clock at Purnell Hall, over the book
store. with the members In this city OF
the Needlework Guild of America, to
plan for this years work.
Those making contribution of two
new garments a year, whether dresses,
skirts, shirts or stockings, shoes or un-
dergarments, are entitled to become
members of the guild, and by this sys-
tenn many widows and orphans all over
the country are each winter provided
with warm and comfortable clothing.
the necessitous being sought out and
their needs ascertained.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
johnson and Rea Matched.

The Sacramento Athletic Club last
night signed Ed. Johnson of this city
and Joe Rea of San Francisco for q
twenty match, to take place on
the 29th. The men have met in this
city once before and scored a draw.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
tn Establish Title

Mary A. Brennan, formerly Mary A.
Knapp. has petitioned the Superior
Court in the matter of the estate of
James NJ. Knapp. deceased. to establish
title of a homestead in her for lots z
and 8, between Q and r, Ninth and
Tenth streets
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
No Work without an Order.

Supervisor Jenkins has given notice
that no person shall do any road work
in the Fifth Supervisor District without
written order from the Road Commits
eiOner of the district
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
DELAYED Oxerlands.

The heavy SHOWS on the Union Pa
cific delayed the yesterday morning
overland until 8 O'Clock last night.
Eastern business is badly demoralizcd
by the storm.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
CROSSMAN's SPECIFIC MIXTURE.

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
cure themselves without the least exc
posture, change of diet or change in appii-
nothing that is OF the least injury to the
constitution. Ask your druggist for il
HSice. 81 . bottle. Vur
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

Catarrh is caused by a cold or sue
ce-sion of colds, combined with impure
blood. Catarrh is cured by Hoods Sar-
eaparilla, which eradicates from the
blood all scrofulous taints.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

folding bed, BATH electric light and
board for two young ladies at SIG each.
Apply 81 Seventh street m4-7t
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
Some Here and More Coming.

SOME. HerB anu MUTE OO1HfHBs
A special flour The Pacific Brand-a
50-pound sack for 80 cents Guaran-
teed to be the best and whitest on the
coast. Sole. agents The Pacific, near
Eighth. ~a
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS TO LET.
III Fourth street; also family rooms.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

40 ] ST.-FIVE FURNISHED OR UN-
furnished housekeeping rooms.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

s13-A NICE 7-ROOM HOUSE WITH
modern improvements. at 321 N st. APP
ply at New York Bakery, 1915 Third st.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

1913 G ST. FURNISHED HOUSE
keeping rooms; positively no children.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

BOARD AND FURNISHED ROOMS;
light; airy; private; reasonable. 615
Eleventh
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

NEW FLAT OF THREE OR FOUR
rooms, furnished complete for house
keeping, 1907 Fourth street
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

200 Y ST.-$S; A GROOM COTTAGE;
block from cars. Apply 1000 N.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 M street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

POINTER BITCH. OWNER
can. have. same by proving property and
paying charges. Apply 200 L st. mS-3tt
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

DAVIS BUILDING, All K STREET-The
handsomest furnished rooms in the city,
and run strictly first class; Office rooms,
suites and single. Terms very reason
able. Open all night. Cap. phone, 50.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10
LosT-rouND.

LOST-Ih RSDAY EVENING. A GOLD
log chain bracelet, in going from Fifth
and Q to Depot Liberal reward for re-
turn of same to All street mlO-3ts
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-10

Professor OMalley will give a crisp
social this evening at Pythian Castle.