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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

ne was obviously anxious, and she
seemed almost willing.
shall refer you to papa" said
Sne, with becoming blush, .sbcrore
giving you final answer"
bu, l am perfectly willing to take
you Without any refercncc,' sad he.
magnanimousy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19
IN A HUMOROUS VEIN.

--------------=----------------------
e IN A HUMOROUS VEIN.
on wear remarkably small hat
sir, tue salesman sad. It's 6 3-1
ana that's the smallest size they make
, for men"
| know it, replied the customer,
but you'll lind | average all r,rhi
wheh you come to selling me a pair of
shoes. l wear No. TO-"
olllicuS--" To get married IN Nav IS
considered unlucky."
Clhlcus sun, if YOU GET married
~ MAY YOU always Ave something to
o'ame 1t ON, Philadelphia Record.
lie was obviously anxious, and she
seemed almost willing.
s, shall refer You to papa" said
She, with becoming blush, before
giving you final answer"
pu, l am perfectly willing to take
you without any rcfcrcncc,n sad he
maSnanimously.
~ young man and young woman
VINO were visiting town in Michiran
passed an engine house which had a
tower, making it look a little like
cnurch. wonder what church that
is,' she inquired. To which he replied
"'.er reading the sign, " Dclune No
.. guess it must be the Third
'"p''S'',
,"Jobstock is very tcnder-hcartcd,
rn ,'o'
man wouldn,, "ron Wv" "cII' say, 'hat
Cleveland pI,n Do,I, 9" avg 'S''
'''''' 'o''cr'
lnl In "'lo''- at was fright
rven far ~ prosecute" TO That man
na,,,; i 'ou.
orr hn,or ,u oS, nc ) NM ,he man we buy
o"i puIIer from. This is the ist
Tr'hnuo We ma" at him. Chicago
She Do,,, -.
hoi lct my refusal of your
,hin% ~ h, no' "itcr al, 1t Is some
whoo ou, na'o poen rejected by girl
Prose '" no '7'oo 'oS'--Dctroit Free
g Wby ala ,,,, ,,
and cluich =, ,I .Soi S'oLr suddcnly
pil?n ~ '''0 'oincf oi 'he pull
of old NIrs Iv;I ~ c"'oi' siShl OF one
vowna ), Gi",o'' w ,'iciilou'h ,a tcrrIitic
-" ''''' i'c"ler.
" Natalie do Won rlo =,
school2,, ~" ''N' " go 10
"Oh. vcs mana. ;,.,,
school ), i''l''' '"s' rove TO go TO
on u,nrs;,,, oI'''
dianono,e News ''"" ''ocSS' -lh-
You seen ro.i.roI =, n;a ,;c.
trovrlin,, , ro,,,o'I, ~ a'i'1 liir oi
ical passenger ,slut dn",, @ "''' ,,'' Glcr-
rcoliln ,ha, "o'i you ollen
g Ycs 7 do ;, ro,,,,.,,
drurn,or 'oPa1I" 'nc hehpecked
to I,f, - ',. why I'm resigned
p.o nv Vi travel '--lhlladclphia
Mrs. Sw,inson Han,
ihat la ~" '",nc you 10
positively hated thn yirl, ~"
Mrs. Pearson -Yns hni d,,,, ,,,
her as much as ! do Mrs Grr,.nn
Glasgow Evening Times
* Who, ie i -, ,oo~,i ~ i',puS l''ui'y;
businoss n,o,, VIC worried
Won wouII rn,rranro 'o,,S' "lsh
little bit y g Ii"n. 9,, o"' business
bear on tbc Stock rv cho, oo "S 10 nc a
=, hon,a =, ~, N: 'N'''"'iEe luslead OIL
:. For . man ,
said ,hn hnms''l., 'Doo'' "o'N'
urci,v rnoJ o',,,.',,,aP., P|'' S'u nave
r,plicd IInnaiw U,no; I, ,'ia ',n,
| don't work If Ia "' Wy
hn no an,; w "rN "Vui"h
"'
"IIow did S,u.,l,,. o, .
mont 90 ob".N'''s bb;' Sot MS appoint
knew Ih,t No y",a ~ onu''. never
army?p "" WIN INC
~ Oh. ypS. NV ,norr;,nn. ,,;s Lro,Io,,
n law is a iInitpl StotnS Snn,,n,, =,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

The Maid DO you believe that
piano playing on the Sabbath is
wicked ?
The Parson Well cr-most Of it
is.- Chicago News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

The man who produces cotton to
buy flour and meat should take a day
of! and study mathematics.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

,ollllcuS-,-" TO get married IN May is
considered unlucky."
NIhlcus-" Sui, If YOU get married
-, ~ MAY YOU always have something to
o'ame II on.'-Philad"lpha Record.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

~ young man and Il young woman
"ho were visiting town in Michigan
P"SSc" an engine house which had n
tower, making it look a little like n
cnurch' wonder what church that
Is, she inquired. To which he replied.
d aver reading the sign, " Dcluge No.
.. guess it must be the Third
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

Jjobstock is very tcnder-hcartcd.
isn't hc?n 'N''
1e'. ier-heartcd? Well. say. that
man wouldn't even strike an average
cleveland PLAN Dealer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

She Don't let my refusal of your
proposal emhittcr you, Mr.. Simpkins.
ne--Oh, no; after all, il is some
lhlnS To have been rejected bv rlrl
VINO owns $500 dog. Detroit Free
Press. '0
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

regular Patron-Tl at was a frirht-
'ui Dill you presented to that man
even for you.
Dentist-Ics; he's the man we buv
our butter from. This is the fins
chahce I've had at him. -Chicooo
Tribune.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

l think I've heard of one man who
died of sra-sickncss." ="
Heaven | hope WON'T"
p" ON You're not very bad, or , on
wouldn't care whether you'd ,Lc or
not!"- Puck.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

why ana the parson stop suddenly
and clutch at the corner of the mi.
pil?"
ne happened to catch sight of one
OF Old Mrs. Widcmouth's tcrri0lc
yawns. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

MIS-. SWalnson-llow came you to
recommend that Girl YOU had 10 Mrs.
"rcSson? You know you said you
positively hated the girl.
Mrs. Pcason- but don't hate
hcr ne as much as ! do Mrs. Grcyson.
Glasgow Evening Times.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

i" Larry" she said, thoughtfulv.
" What is it ?' responded the worried
business man, rather shortly. IL wish
you would rcarrangc your business a
il''le DIT. " How ?' so as to he Il
pear on the Stock Exchange Instead of
at home. .'-Tu-Bits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

Belle DO you think the world is
growing better?
Flora--l thought so, my dear, until
| married George TO reform him. -
Smart Set.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

Natalie, do you like to 90 to
school?"
On, yes, papa; | Just love to 90 to
school,"
what d, you like bcst?"
On, g' nnasium and rcccss.n In-
dianapohS News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

" How did Spuiklns get his appoint
ment as bligadier-gcncral? never
knew mat he was connected with the
army?"
" ON, yes; by marriage; his brother.
in-law is a United States Senator. -.
Town and Country.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19
A PAN AMERICAN PILGRIM.
The Journey to Buffalo and Ex-
periences on the Train.

Mrs. Kate Wigfall Chcatham, of the
Edgclicld Chronicle, writes an interest
ing letter on her arrival at Buffalo,
where she was in attendance upon the
National Editorial Association, and
viewing the sights Of the Pan AmcII-
can EXnOSiilnn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

. For a man who doesn't work >,
shld the h"usckccpcr, "you have a
pretty good appetite" .,Ycs. ma'am. /"
r'Phcd llungiy Higgins; " dat's WHY
don't work. If did, dev wouldn't
oe no sati>fyin' me. Philadelphia
Record.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

" on seen resigned to this life of
constant traveling,' remarked the clcr-
lcai passenger, "but don't you often
rc"Ii%e that there is 'no place like
hOmc?'"
" Yes, | do" replied the hcnpccked
drummer, that's why I'm resigned
TO a life Of travel" -Philadciphia
Press. i''"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-19

REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOu.-
The modcsty that man has is only
bashfuncss i'm woman.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
sod 10 4 EN0INPANY
ORIEOCO COMPANY, OF FARIRAULT.
TRANSFERS IT'S VENEZUE-
Ian CONCESSION
INCLUDES VALUABLE RIGHTS
Property and Franchises Bought by
the 0rinOcO Corporation, OF West
Virginia, with Offices
in New York.

FARIBAULT, Mimi, Jan. 19-The
Orinoco company, owning an 1000, COO
acre concession in Venezuela, has trans
1erred its entire possessions to the Orino-
co Corporation OF West Virginia, except
some land near Santa Catalina, granted
to its cOlOnists. The headquarters OF the
Ornoco company, limited, have been here
heretofore.
The OrinOco Corporation of West Vir-
Ginia has 100000 in paid capital stock,
and it has undertaken to maintain the
colony Of the Orinoco company, limited,
to assume all its outstanding obligations
and tO@Te-establish and quiet the title for
the entire concession.
The consideration was $780, 900 in bonds
Of the new company, which are payable
in gold in or before ten years. with inter
est at 6 per cent. The principal offices of
the OrinocO corporation will be in New
York, and officers will be elected in
few days
The Faribault concession, as it is call
ed, was obtained in 1888, the same year
that the New York and Bermudez COM
pany obtained its rights, and includes the
Barima gold fields, said to be among the
richest in the world, immense rubber
forests, besides valuable timber, iron
and various minerals. For the past two
years the company has been doing a lum-
bering business there
George N. Baxter, attorney for the
Faribault company, says the prospects
for the Orinoco company never looked
brighter, for while a short time ago there
was some timidity on the part of those
interested, they now realize that the
government will amply protect the rights
of its citizens
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
Sank Rapids Happenings.

SAUK RAPIDS, Jan 18.-(speciaI)-
Judge Searle on Monday granted B.
Bolda, the tailor, an absolute divorce
6eserton. Mrs. Bolda, in June, 1898, left
her happy home with one Joseph Al
brecht, an assistant in the shop of her
husband, and they went to Chicago and
as man and wife.-Winda Dayton. of
Romeby, has applied for a divorce from
her husband, Elmer E. Dayton, upon the
der in Luzon and left here six years
ago. They have one chld.-Heim & Pei
anti, of the Sank Rapids Milling Gonna
ny, today dissolved partnership, Mr..
Pelantz and will continue the business
The trustees and members of the Ger
man Lutheran church are in receipt of
ediffce
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

:, The president is reported to be stead
lily regainirg the ground lost during his
recent Illness, and is slowly assuming the
full measure of his official functions.
Secretary Root is stated to be improv-
ing, as is also Admiral Dewey.
Senator Clark today introduced a bill
increasing the salary of officials of Ha-
wall. 1t gives the governor 5000 and
$5OO as perquisities. The justices of the
territorial supreme court $1,000, with $500
additional to the chief Justice. The
judges Of the circuit court will receive
$4,000.
The senate committee on finance grant
ed a hearing to a delegation from the
tobacco growing states of Virginia,
South and North Carolina. Kentucky,
West Virginia and Georgia in support Of
the proposition to reduce the tobacco
tax on account Of legislation on the war
revenue. The committee did not com
nit itself, but some of the members in
dictated that there probably would be
some reduction.
The senate committee on Indian affairs
completed It's consideration Of the Indian
appropriation bill, but will not report il
to the senate before Monday on account
of the largo number of amendments 10 be
recommended by the committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
INTENSE SUFFERING.
FROM DYSPEPSIA AND STOMACH
TROUBLE
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by Stuart's Dyspep-
STA. Tablets.
A New Discovery, but Not a Patent
Medicine.

Dr. Redwell relates an interesting ac-
count Of what he considers a remarkable
cure of acute stomach trouble and cbron
&c dyspepsia by the use of the new dis
covery, stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
He says: 1.-THE patient was a man who
had suffered to my knowledge, for wears
with dyspepsia. Everything he ate seem
ed TO sour and create gases in the stom-
ach. He had pains like rheumatism in
the back, shoulder blades and limbs, full
ness and distress after eating, poor appe-
lite and loss of flesh; the heart became
effected, causing palpitation and sleep
lessness at night.
81 gave him powerful nerve tonics and
blood remedies, but to no purpose AS an
experiment I finally bought a 5O-cent
package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
at drug store and gave them to him
Almost immediate relief was given, and
after he had used four boxes he was. to
all appearances, fully cured.
Ihere was no more acidity or sour
watery risings, no bloating after meals
the appetite was vigorous and he had
gained between ten and twelve pounds in
weight of solid, healthy flesh.
Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
are advertised and sold IN drug stores
yet I consider them a most valuable adj,
dition to any physicians line Of remedies
as they are perfectly harmless and can
be given to children or invalids or in
any condition Of the stomach. with per-
feet safety, being harmless and containing
nothing but fruit and vegetable essences
pure pepsin and Golden Seal.
Without any question, they are the
safest, most effective cure for fndiges-
ton, biliousness, constipation and all de-
engagements Of the stomach, however
slight or severe
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made nv
the F. A. Stuart Co., of Marshall, Mich
and are sold by druggists everywhere at
so cents per package.
Little book on stomach diseases mailed
free, Address F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall.
Mich
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
STRONG HAND IS NEEDED
IF INVESTMENTS OF AMERICANS IN
VENEZUELA ARE TO BE
PROTECTED
THE SITUATION rs SERIOUS
Seems to Be Not So Much RevOIu-
ton as AN Effort to Loot Prop
erty of Foreign Com
panies.
THE SITUATION rs SERIOUS

WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacao,
Dutch West Indies, Jan. 49,, via Haytien
cable.-United States auxiliary cruiser
Scorpion Qieut. Commander Sargent
commanding has just arrived here on
her way to Guanaco, Venezuela, the
nearest port to the scene of the trouble
between the rival asphalt companies.
She recently left La Guayra Ghe port of
Caracas) and brings the latest news
of the Venezuela troubles. The situa-
ton is described as being serious. 1t
is said that the emphatic protests Of the
government at Washington have been
defied and bloodshed at the lake Of
the Bermuda Asphalt company was fear
ed. The most hot-headed of the for
eigners in Venezuela go so far as to
say that If the Washington authorities
do not take steps to protect American
citizens now, all foreigners may as well
leave the country. The officers Of the
Scorpion are quoted as saying that the
diplomatic corps at Caracas is unanimous
on this point as are all the foreigners.
They admit, however, that the United
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20

have not improved and that the United
States minister, Mr.. Francis 3. LOOMS
has sent a strongly worded note which
is even described as being practically
an ultimatum to the Venezuelan govern
ment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-It is said that
this government has not authorized Min
lister LOOMS to present a formal note
to the Venezuelan government and has
directed nothing in the nature Of an I'LL
timatum. Minister LOOMS instructions
SO far have been Geographic and have
directed him to protest to the Venezuelan
authorities against any despoilation of
rights or property Further than this
the department Of state has not sent for
ward any definite instructions as to the
next step to be taken in the event that
the minister's representations do not oh
tain satisfactory cognizance and COM
pliance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
saltwater News.

DR.. w. H. Pratt stated yesterday that
the public and parochial schools Of this
city would probably be permitted to re-
sumo one week from next Monday. There
is little danger Of a further spread of
smallpox in the city, the quarantine on
several houses having been raised. Prac-
ucally the only unpleasant feature of the
smallpox situation is that an occasional
WOodsman comes here from numbering
camps in Wisconsin and Minnesota, who
is suffering with the disease, but arrange
ments have been made to prevent more Of
them from coming here. Merchants and
other business men are taking more
rosy view of the situation and 1t is gen
orally believed that all smallpox will
have been wiped out before the end of
the coming week.
The funeral Of George Long will be held
from st. MichaePs church at o'clock
this afternoon, and the interment Will
occur in the Catholic cemetery at South
Saltwater.
The proposed basket ball, game at the
armory Friday evening between teams
representing Company K, of this city,
and Company B, Of Minneapolis, was
called off for the time Being.
Mrs. c. McC. Reeve entertained num-
Der of friends at cards Thursday after
noon.
gus Staples has returned from a short
trip to Duluth, where he looked after
his business interests
Mrs: Clarence Astell and son have re-
turned from visit in Michigan
Michael M. Welch, of Faribault, MINI,
spent the week with relatives and friends
in this city.
The Saltwater Maennerchor has issued
invitations for a masquerade ball to be
given on the 24th inst. in Woodmen hall.
Mrs; H: D; Campbell entertained the
Parish Aid Society Of Ascension Church
Friday afternoon.
A. A. Ewart left yesterday on trip
several weeks.
Mrs. James 3. McGrath entertained
q number of ladies at progressive euchre
Wednesday afternoon.
Few social events occurred during the
past week, number of contemplated
pleasures being postponed owing to the
smallpox scare.
The Ladies Musical club will meet
with Mrs. H. G: Robertson tomorrow
Miss Pearl Waiter is attending school
in St Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
BALLOTING IN MONTANA.

No Choice as Yet for the short-Tern
Vacancy.
HELENA. Mont. JAN 19-The first
joint ballot on the short term senator
ship resulted in no choice today Fifteen
members were either absent or paired.
Charles Burr. of Fort Benton, developed
a boom, receiving II votes He had but
one yesterday. Lee Mantle received the
entire Republican vote present. H. l..
Frank lost one vote. Walter Cooper lost
three and w. G. Conrad two
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20

HASTINGS, Mimi. Jan. 19.-(SpeciaI.)-
The nomination of Gen. Moses E. Clapp
as United States Senator to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Cushman X.
Davis, is hailed with delight here
A marriage license was issued today to
Oscar w. Olson, Of Pennington, and Miss
Josephine Halverson, of Greenvale.
A stranger named John Johnson was
sentenced to fifteen days in the county
jail by Justice Stephen Newell today
upon a charge of vagrancy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
MACCARONI WHEAT.
South Dakota Agricultural College
VIII Experiment.

HURON, S. D, Jan. 19.-(Special. 1.-THE
state agricultural college at Bookings
viii experiment the coming summer in
the growing of what is known as Maca-
roni wheat, with a view to testing its
qualities and adaptability to South Da-
kota climate and soil. For the purpose
Of making the experiment Prof Shep-
ard, director if the experimental station,
has received about $500 pounds OF seed
from the United States department of ag-
Iiculture, the department having procur-
ed it for Mr.. Shepard from the Don prov
inces Of Russia, and to get it to this
country and deliver it safely at the col
lege in Bookings cost much labor and
expense. The grain is the same as used
in the manufacture of macaroni by the
Russians, and it is claimed that it can
be grown to large profit in this climate.
Prof Shepard is much pleased to receive
the supply sent to him, and will en-
deavor to get the best results possible.
Much interest is taken in the experiment,
which, if results are as hoped for, viii
prove very beneficial to the agricul ,ural
interests of the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
BLAZE AT LITTLE FALLS.
Guests OF Hotel Buchanan Had to Get
Out in Il Hurry.

Out in Il Hurry.
LITTLE FALLS, Mimi, Jan. 19.-Hotal
Buchanan burned this morning at 3
o'clock. The fire started in the laundry
and spread so rapidly that it was soon
beyond control and the entire building
and contents are a total loss.
About fifty people were in the hotel
and al escaped, though most of them
lost al their personal effects, some get
ting out clothed only in their night gar
ments.
The hotel was valued at about $4,000
and was built in 1888 by c. B. Buchanan
and Jerome McUsker. Mr.. McUgker
conducted it until last "Wednesday when
S. R. Snow took possession undor a
1ve-year lease. Mr.. AIcUsker's family
was still in the hotel and the loss of his
personal effects will bring the total up
to 100000
The insurance carried on the hotel was
but $500. Mr.. Snow estimates his loss
at $4,000 with no insurance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
PROSPERITY AT PAYNEsv1LLE.
Bank Dividend Of Per Cent De

Bank Dividend of 6 Per Cent De-
Standardization of Officers.
NEW gainesville, MINI. Jan. 10.
Especial. AT the annual meeting of
the stockholders of the bank of Paynes-
vile at this village directors were elect
ed as follows: H. Thorson; L. H. lex
Ter, st. Paul; M. E. Trimmer, Minneap-
oils; A. D. Davidson, Duluth; August
Hanson, T. T. Lund J. Haegele, John
Baitinger, James Nichols, New Paynes-
vile.
officers were elected as follows: John
Baitinger, president; James Nichols. vice
president; E. NJ. Elliott, easier.
A six per cent dividend was declared
and $1,000 passed to surplus.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
VIGILANCIA ON THE ROCKS.
Situation OF Wrecked Word Liner
anged-DueIina. in Cnha

HAVANA, Jan. 19.-Tugs and lighters
have been unable to get alongside the
Ward line steamer Vigilancia which is
aground off the banks of Los Colorados,
about eighty miles west Of Havana for
the last two days. The crew of the
steamer have not been taken off and
many cattle and much freight are stin
on board
Owing to the number of challenges sent
and the attempts to bring about duels
recently, in Havana, a new order has
been issued changing the law against
duelling so as to make seconds, bearers
of messages and any one participating
equally guilty with the principals.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
FINISH Of 4 LIBEL SUI
Dur. PAYNE, OF EAU CLAIRE, GETS
A VERDICT FOR $500
DAMAGES
ITEM IN STANLEY, WIS, PAPER
Impeaching His Personal and Pro-
fessiOnaI Integrity Basis of Ac-
tion-TwO Other Physicians
CO-Defendants.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Jan. 19.-(SpeciaL)
The jury in the libel case of DR.. Ar
thur L. Payne against DR.. Frank R.
Reynolds and DR.. Charles B. Reynolds,
of Eau Claire, and Mrs r. L. Yundt, edi-
tress of the Stanley Chronicle, brought
in verdict for plaintiff, DR.. Payne, at
eight o'clock this evening in the sum
of $500.
The jury had only been out about
three hours. A special verdict consist
ing of fourteen questions had been sub
mitted to them, all of which were an
swered in plaintiffs favor.
CAUSE OF ACTION
The libel grew out of an article pub
lished in the Stanley Chronicle by the
Drs. Reynolds denying an advertisement
in the shape of a testimonial printed
in an Eau Claire paper. In the testi-
monial printed in the local paper DR..
Payne claimed to have cured one Erwin
Giaugue, of Stanley, of deafness.
The Drs. Reynolds printed-a statement
purporting to have been written by Giau-
que denying the cure and criticising
Payne's methods as fraudulent DIR.
Payne is an optician and aurist, and
DR.. Frank R. Reynolds is a like spe-
cialist. The trial of the case lasted
a week and was very sensational.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
RELIEF FOR La CROSSE.

West Channel of River Is Closed to
Navigation.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan 19-(Special)-
Word has been received in this city that
the house at Washington has passed the
bill for the closing of the west channel
opposite the city and relieving the city
of maintaining a pontoon bridge at that
place. This bridge has cost large
amount of money as it had to be re-
paired every spring at the time of high
water, which was the only time that it
was used.