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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-29
IL.

Bob felt that he had made an i'm
portant discovery. About week be-
fore a diamond and jewelry merchant
Of Holborn had been robbed of a
large amount of jewelry. The thieves
had left nothing by which they could
be traced, and although Mr.. Fair
child, the owner of the place, had Of
fered large reward, they had thus far
escaped detection.
The following morning Bob walked
into the inspectors office.
'Well?" said the Inspector
II should like to have the use Of
three officers, in plain clothes, this
evening, sir"
You have discovered something,
them"
Eyes, sir"
What is it?'
will you be kind enough to permit
me to defer an explanation until to-
morrow morning, sir? | wish to COM
plete the job before 1 make any re-
port"
Then you expect to capture the
criminals tonight?"
Eyes, sir
eff you do so, shall have to &C
knowledge that you are born detect
i've. You shall have the men"
That night, Bob stationed his men
out Of sight near the doorway where
he had hidden himself, on the preced-
ing night, and waited for the arrival
Of the thieves.
men who were concealed, and at that
signal they were to arrest the persons
whom he designated.
AS the clock struck 9, the two thieves
approached from different directions,
and met at the corner.
One Of them carried a satchel, which
was apparently very heavy judging
from the way in which he carried it.
AS they stood a minute, talking, a
drunken man came rolling down the
street, and in endeavoring to pass
them, gave a lurch, and struck heavily
against the man carrying the satchel,
almost knocking him down, and caus-
ing him to drop it.
'Whasser mean, sir, by (hic) get'n
in a gentPm'n's way? Yer drunk, sir
(hic)"
you fool, you're drunk YOURSELF,
Go on about your business!"
So saying, the thief stopped to pick
up his satchel, when violent push
behind threw him fat upon the pave
ment.
At the same instant a shrill whistle
rang out upon the night air, and be-
fore the two thieves fully realized
what had happened they were securely
handcuffed and On their way to the
station.
Behind them walked Bob, carrying
the satchel, and entirely recovered
from effects Of the liquor from which
he was apparently suffering only a
moment before.
The next morning Bob appeared a.
the inspectors Office, carrying a
satchel.
The inspector looked up from his
?esI1, at which he was writing, and
said:
Well, Westbrook, what have you
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-29
SuDei SUDe!

Waiter" said the gifted txagendian,
what is that Opaque, semi-liquid sub
stance you have brought me?"
That is consomme, sir" answered
the waiter
"Tis a consomme devoutly to be
stunned" rejoined the tragedian
fIowning darkly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-29

The MarGuise de Medici whom
Major Eldredge Of the eighth Mas
sachusetts regiment is to marry, is a
descendant of old leonardo de Medici,
patron of art and learning, and of all
other great Medicis who made the
Florence of old the greatest city of the
day. Major Eldredge is now on the
ocean en- route to Italy. The mother
of the marquise was Edith Story,
daughter of w. w. Story, the Ameri-
can sculptor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-29
See the pyramid OF eggs,

Easter eggsi
What q host of recollections they in
woke Of yellow legs!
How they pile, pile, pile,
In the baskets and the cases,
While the grocer with smile,
Tells you eggs are now the style,
In all fashionable places.
See them climb, climb, climb.
In their prices all the time,
AS they keep accommodating in the
boes and the kegs
OF the eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs.
With seasoning of storage ware
house eggs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-29
PARIS EXPOSITION
GOOD GENERAL SURVEY OF 1T
HERE PRESENTED.
POINTED INFORMATION

Facts of interest to the Home Stayers
An Embarrassment of Riches
Sothers the Seeker After Diversion
Data Somewhat Late and Yet OF
Character That Entertains.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
O-I--C

When a preparation has an adver-
tfsed reputation that is worldwide, it
means that preparation is meritorious.
If you go into store to buy an article
that has achieved universal popularity
like Cascarets Candy Cathartic for ex-
of the world. The judgment of the
people is infallible because it is i'm
personal. The retailer who wants to
sell you something else" in place Of
grind. Don't it stand to reason? He's
trying to sell something that is not
what he represents it to be. Why?
Because he expects to derive an eX-
ira profit out of your credulity Are
you easy? Don't you see through his
little game? The man who will try
and sell you a substitute for CASCAR
ETS is a fraud. Beware of himi He
benefits of a reputation which another
business man has paid for, and if his
conscience will allow him to go so far,
he will go fal ther. If he cheats his Gus
and 1t is not safe to do business with
him. Beware OF the CASCARET sub
stitutor. Remember CASCARETS are
never sold in bulk but in metal boxes
with the long tailed &C" on every box
and each tablet stamped C. C. c.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Improvemenf Is Needed.

Although we lead the world in ag-
gregate wheat production. in yield per
acre we are far behind the most en-
lightened countries of Europe, and
stand next in order. and but little
above, the average attained by the
miserable ryot of India or the but late
ly emanciated serf of Russia. AL
though We make millions of pounds of
the best butter and cheese in the world
we still expend time and energy in
producing tons of stuff hardly worthy
the name of butter. We still have to
build up our reputation in many mar
kets where it has suffered by the un-
scrupulousness of some of our farm
ers and shippers. - international
Monthly
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Norr's Sense of Humor.

Sir Robert Hart. chief of the Chi
nese maritime customs. was a penni-
less Irish lad. yet by perseverance and
honesty he rose to the highest Euro
pean position in China. He has keen,
though often unsusDected, sense of hu-
NOR Once when on a visit to the
home land Sir Robert was accompanied
by Chinaman who acted in the dou-
BILE capacity of companion and spy. So
closely did he dog the customs Off
cial's steps as to become a general nui-
sance. At last even Sir Robert lost all
patience, and one fine morning the ORR
entail woke up to find that substan-
tial part of his pigtail was missing.
Unwilling to appear before the public
in this disgraced condition, he insist
ed on remaining in his room, and Sir
Robert spent the remainder of his
visit in peace.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
GOO Bad for The Boy.

In ondeavorlng to abolish the time
honored title Of brakeman" on pas
senger trains. railroad officials are
striking n blow ut one OF the small
boys first heroic ideals in life. Tho
defense of the railroad man is that
brakemen have ceased to be brake
men, since nowadays, owing to air
brakes, they have nothing TO do with
"braking" in legitimate sense. 1t i.
true that the brakeman mairtalns his
established right Of calllag the names
OF stations In his own pcrplcXlng way,
but otherwise his duties are very Diff
ferent from what they were twenty
years ago. 1t is, therefore, proposed
to call the brakeman "assistant con-
ductor."-Ex.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
I" DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-

DEAR NIRS. I'm KHAN
Ihave taken Lydia E. Pinkham's VegeS
table Compound as advised and now
send you n letter for publication For
several years / was in such wretched
health that life was almost a burden
L could hardly walk across the floor,
was so feeble. Several of our best
physicians attended me, but failed to
help. 1 concluded to write to you for
advice In few days received SUCH
akind, motherly letter. followed your
instructions and am my 'old self
again. Was greatly benefited before I
had used one bottle. May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer-
ing women. - MRS. CLARA GATES,
Johns p. o.. Miss. Oct. 6. 1899.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get well
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a gripe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine. put up in metal boxes. every
tablet has C. C. C. stamped on 1t. Be-
ware of limitations.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

tbroo ircha, a., Gen Miles in New
6antb Thoro ~ Uniform.
gold epaulets. with solid cres-
cents, bearing three stars in.
stead of two. as under the old regime.
The shoulder straps of dark blue, arc
four inches long. bordered with golG
embroidery, and on each strap arethree
stars embroidered in silver. In select
ing his headgear and that of his staff
Gen. Miles has followed the Russian
fashion. and on great occasions he will
wear the cap which, in Europe. seems
TO be the symbol of a great and tex
rible power. The illustration is after
a photograph recently taken.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Mexican Proverbs.
ever cross

He who never ventures will never cross
the sea.
There's no gain without pain.
Files cannot enter II closed mouth.
Behind the cross IL the devil.
a cat In gloves Will never catch rats.
10 the hungry no bread ls dry.
\ book that IL shut makes no scholar.
The good lnundress washes the shirt
first.
No evil will endure hundred years
forgotten.
lie who has little has little to fear.
If the pill were not bitter II would not
be gilt.
DO not trust your money to those whu
keep their eyes on the floor make an
outward sign OF piety).
Wind and good luck do not last
Don't tnko n pawn that must be fed.
1t liz good fishing In troubled waters.
A frugal rich father and spendthrift
son.
No word is III spoken II 1t is not III un.
derstood.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
She .Snubbed A sfor.

The Duchess of Buccleuch who was
the first of the English aristocracy to
administer the irrevocable cut to Will
liam Waldorf Astor. was the lady who
first befriended the former American
in his efforts to edge himself into the
royal set in London. She is the dear
friend of the Prince and Princess of
Wales, and is the arbitress of fashion
for all London. The duchess. it is
said was literally paid by Mr.. Astor
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
q A. R,
saith national Eno.mpm.ns at chicago.

Aug. "a to Sept. 1, 1900.
Commencing Aug. 25, the Chicago
Great Western Railway, the road that
has always proved itself the friend
of the old soldier.' will sell excursion
tickets to Chicago at ONE FARE FOR
THE ROUND TRIP. giving fine op-
portunity to see at its best the great
western metropolis on the shores Of
Lake Michigan. President Mckinley
will attend this encampment. The
tickets will be on sale Aug rs to 29,
and good to return to Sept. 1 with
privilege of extension to Sept. 80 on
payment of so cents). For further in
formation inquire of any Great West
ern agent or address F. H. Lord, G. P.
& T. A, 113 Adams street, Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

The new Uniform OF lieutenant-gen-
eral, which has been built after designs
made by Gen. Miles himself. promises
to create reform in Europe which
will bring the old-style military dress
of high rank up-to-date. Gen. Miles
new regimentals are something to
shame the antique styles of the conti-
nent and Great Britain.
While abroad the American COM
malder was impressed by the coats
worn by various officers in the impc-
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

WAS lar TtINUVtU
from the throne of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha until the death last year of the
crown prince of the realm and the SOL
emn abdication of all his rights by the
Duke of Connaught, Vlctoria's third
son. The new ruler is 16 years old,
and during his minority the regency
will be held by Prince Ernest OF
Hohenlohe-Langenherg. son-in-law
of the late Prince Alfred.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
How's Thtsr

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY g. CO., Props. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable In ali business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
o.: Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
'5c per bottle Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Passing of the Horse.

So soon rs nature sees an improve
ment there is a change. The candle
gave way TO electricity and the horse
TO the automobile. The fact that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has been sold
for over half n century, proves its
value. There is nothing to equal it
for stomach or liver trouble. Be sure
to give il n trial.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

toria. l. e o p O | d
died in 1884, three
months before the
birth of his son.
The mother before
her marriage to
P r n C e Leopold
was the Princess
Helen of Wald-
neck -Pyrmont. sis
ter of the Queen
of Waldeck-Hol-
! a n d. Y Il n g
Prince l. opo | d
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

rial army of Rus
sia. On his return
he set to work
mentally to invent
a uniform for his
own wear. The
concrete result is a
noble creation of.
the art of the mill
tary tailor. The
coat is of a rich
dark blue material.
Illuminated W / t h
triple rows of but
tons. There are
collars and cuffs of
dark blue velvet.
and the cuffs are
three inches IN
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Getting Her Revenge,

I've frequently noticed one thing"
Whats that?"
when woman has had a first hus-
band whom she couldn't manage she
generally turns In and marries one youn-
ger than herself whom she can manage"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Lad!e. Can Wear Shoes.

One size smaller after usingAllen's Foot.
Ease. "A powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot, sweating
aching feet. ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All dru -gists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad.
dress Allen 8 Olmsted. LIE Rov. Ny.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Ar. you Using Allen. root-Ense-

II is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet
Corns and Bunons. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaker into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
a Chinese Minisfer.
Xxx KK # X x * = Y

Sir Chi Chen Lo Feng Luh. the Chi
Mese minister to London, has been the
most prominent figure among the Chi
nese diplomats in the West since the
trouble began at Pekin. 1t is believed
chat Lo Feng has been used as kind
of clearing house by the Chinese gov
ernment in dealing with its ministers
abroad. Messages and DEGREES have
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

been stored away by the proprietor OF
Holland House. New York, pending
the clearing up of the mystery. Mr.,
Roche registered at the Holland House
in April from London. He left there
about May 10, saying he would soon
return, and leaving orders that his
room be not disturbed. Since then he
has never been heard from.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

ing tne boxers IN
China, is he pros
pecting in t h g
Klondike, or has
he been foully
dealt W it h or
killed by accident?
n one of NJ /.
Roche's friends in
New York or
Washington can
answer these ques-
tions. and the NJ.
P's bappnpe has
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
.More Cheap Excuralons East."

On September 7th and 21st the Santa
Fe Route will sell tickets at rate of one
fare plus So round trip from Colorado
points to Missouri River points, st.
Louis, Chicago and intermediate points
including branch lines in Kansas: also
points in Indian Territory and oklahoma.
Final limit for return. October 3lst.
Full particulars obtained by addressing
j. p. Hail. General Agent Passenger De-
partment, Santa Fe Route. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Cheap Luxurious Travel in Matches. Pal
aces.

Take advantage of Union Pacifics ex-
the round trip to Chicago. st. Louis, st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Milwaukee,
Kansas City. Omaha and intermediate
and many other points. Tickets on sale
July 18th, Goth and August 4th. Final
limit October 31st Ticket Office. 941 18th
street.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Cheap Excursions East.

The Burlington will on June 1lth and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver to
Chicago. St Louis. Peoria and all Mis-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October 31st. This rate open
to everybody. G. w. VALLERY,
General Agent
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Made Him SORRY.

"A burglar went through our ice chest
last night
Did he carry off your breakfast?"
No; he left note saying he'd be
ford to take more ice than we did"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Excursion Rates to Utah.

tickets to Salt ee Sk@ or w ogden se dnT p tp
September 30th at rate of SIS; on July
18th. August 18th, lith, Both. 3lst. Sep
tember eth. round-trip rate will be $50;
on July 3lst, August list, round-trip rate
will be SIS. Long limit, stop, overs. di-
verse routes. BY far the quickest and
best route. TIcket Ollice. 81 1Ith street.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Fanines.

The worst famines of modern times
Were the famine in Ireland in 1Si6-i7, in
which 100000 people perished: the Indian
famine of 1866, which claimed 1.4500o0 vic
Tins: the Indian famine of 1877, in which
5000 people perished, and. the great
died.-Philadelphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

'Diggs is always talking about his own
health, but he never asks about the
health of others" No; | could give
him the smallpox and he wouldn't know
where he got IT,"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
a Metz Duke.

Duke Charles Edward of Albany.
now the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha. is the son of the late Prince
Leopold. youngest son of Queen Vic
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

"Bixby went into n French restaurant
and called for 'caffy oh lay" That's
all right. Coffee with milk What
them" why, he got mad" what
for?'' Because they didn't bring him
coffee and an egg"-Clcveland Plain
Dealer.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

'Those people next door can't fool me;
they haven't been married very long"
Just loves to get up at o'clock and get
his breakfast
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Men are too matter of fact" What
makes you think so?' 81 told Mr.. Jukes
that i had changed my mind about mar
rying him, and he went away without
conXlng me TO chnnge II bnck ngain."
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

'rhey say as n politician Murphy al
ways has the courage of his convictions -
In what way?'' well. he never hesi-
tates to name his own price,
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

II maintain that a woman ought. above
all. to be scf-pOiscd." "Wcll. | think
she ought to know enough to lean on
somebody else when she gets n good
offer"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

William, those people next door want
to borrow our cow while We are away"
We'll, that's all right" Yes but they
want us to lend them feed for her, too"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro
duce the fastest and brightest color
of any known dye stuff.

He-I think I'll eat a third slice G
watermelon. She-So will 1. He-NC
you don't; if we both get sick, who's
go for the doctor?
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Have you tried Russ Bleaching Bluo.
the famous bag blue that delights the
laundress? All grocers sell It.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

FITS fcrmHnentlyCurca. >ohts Grnorvousness attei
first day oi Dr. kline's Gruat Nerve Restorer.
send tor FREE $500 trial pottI.a and treatise,
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

"Any hot-weather news" "Yes; the
mercury hasn't caught up with the price
of ice vet
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Miss links is such a restful girl
talk to- rs she?' Yes; she didn
even know this was presidential year VI
til / told her"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Miss Lydia, may 1 present my friend
Prof Noggins, to your" "Will he enter
tain me, or shall have to entertain
him?"
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
Bent on Self-Improvement.

How do you feel about these summer
schools?"
People you meet there are not half
apt to pick you up on grammar as
people you meet outside.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Plsos Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and luugs.-WM.
o. EsDsLEy, Vanburcn, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
a Deep nySfcr-y.

What has happened to James Booth
by Burke-Roche. member of the Brit
ish parliament for Kerry? Is he fight
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

with pa than with you. why, Dicky?''
Pa don't bother takin care o me like
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Avoid badness, gray hair. dandrur and thin look
by using PARKERs HAIR BALsAM.
HISDKRCoRSs, the best cure for corns. 15cta.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

'It is highly interesting to straighten
up my desk. "Interesting?' Yes;
find so many things and lose SO many
others
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

The bluest blue makes the whites'
white. that's Russ Bleaching Blue. th<
modern bag blue.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur.
For children teething softens the gums reduces in.
nammation allays pain, wind collie Csc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Fruit is a necessary article of diet. Its
prime essences are in Primley's California
Fruit Gum
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

Laundry Work Made Easy
by using "Faultless Starch" All grocers
sell it-large package lOc.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
DUCHESS OF BuooLEuCH.

DUCHESS OF BUUtLEUCH.
for her patronage and ehare is no
question but that she gave, auid pro
quo. The outrageous Insult to Sir
Berkeley Milne, however. wiped out
the money obligation, and she joined
heartily with royalty when royalty
pronounced the doom OF the snob from
New York. The duchess before her
marriage in 1884 was the Lady Jane
Hamilton. third daughter of the FIRST
Duke OF Amercorn. She Is mistress OF
robes to Queen Victoria.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
SHEEPMEN,

Write US for market ports sheep lambs YsVr
eonsfgnments solicited hv KS0LLIs BOOTH, the oaH
Exclusive Sheep Commission Company 81 ~ S0Ss
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
. s.. ..s,ss ssss. r,.s s.s Thompson's Eye Water.

the GmN Cures CornS l5c; all Druggists.
uUksUUm or it fails-it Is free.)
IlnIFoJ When doctors and other fail to re-
/ AIIIkNI licye you try N +. NJ. r.; itneyer falls,
6nOt6Ot box free. An.B L. Rowan, Milwaukee. Wis.,
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16

In command of the first Germaa
marine battalion. 1t was to him that
Emperor William addressed his ia
nous no quarter" speech.
Gilpin observer., 1900-08-16
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