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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06
An IacorrigibIe Joker.

John Day, who died few days since
in the southeast part of Worth County,
was a most incorrigible joker, and the
ruling passion remained strong to DEATH
He imposed it upon his attendant that if
Elias Cooper, man with whom he had
much controversy. did not come and
close his eyes for him he would haunt
him after death, and Mr.. Cooper, forget
ting past differences, shook hands over the
dark river aid closed his eyes.
1t was rumored that the deceased had
hidden somewhere large sum of gold,
and knowing this, few days before his
death he went behind his barn and care
fully planted al inverted iron kettle, set
ting it in such manner that the bottom
could be easily detected by passer-by.
When Frustrated by his last illness he
most emphatically forbade any person re-
moving or disturbing that kettle, on pain
of a future visit from him in ghostly at
tire
After his death a man residing in the
neighborhood was observed to go behind
that barn and gather in the pot, under
which he found deposited sock, and in
that sock quantity of bits of paper,
stones, scraps of iron, etc, etc but no
money. 1t supposed that Day purposely
made that deposit" in order to have
joke at some once expense after death
Gentry County (Ko.) Neaos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06
Heayes, or Broken Wind.

BROKEN WIND is disease that pre-
walls to very great extent among the
horses of this country, and although not
of a fatal character, it greatly impairs the
usefulness of an animal, and materially
depreciates his marketable value.
AS regards the pathology or true nature
of this complaint, number of theories
have been brought forward, and unphy-
soma of the lungs has long been looked
upon as the origin of the distressing
symptoms, but the real cause or nature
of this disease we believe is impaired
nervous influence.
The lungs and stomach are largely sup
piled with nervous influence by means of
great nerve (pneumogastive), which is
literally distributed to these parts, and
when the great center of digestion be-
comes affected through iniudicious feed
ing, it necessarily impairs the nervous
force.
The great exciting cause therefore of
broken wind is partial or impaired diges-
ton.
In farm horses how often do we see it
follow the continued use of dusty clover
hay, chopped food, etc, which abnor-
mally dlstends the stomach and bowels,
and affects the nervous power.
We have often known of young horses
healthy in every respect, turned into the
barnyard for the winter months, and fed
on inferior hay, pea straw, ETC., and in
the spring were found to be suffering
from broken wind, yet had never exhib-
tied any appearance of organic disease of
the lungs.
1t occasionally, however, results from
other causes, as sequel Of severe cases
of strangles, or follows a prolonged at
tack of Inflammation of the lungs.
This troublesome complaint would be
of less frequent occurrence if proper care
was exercised in the feeding of horses;
by giving nutritious food in moderate
quantities, and at regular intervals, and
by not subjecting horses to rapid exer-
else when the stomach is too much dis
tended.
Broken wind is rarely seen in cavalry,
hunting horses, etc, and their freedom
from it is entirely due TO the regular and
careful mode of feeding.
Broken wind is an affection that is
usually easily detected, and the distress
ing symptoms are increased by sudden
changes of temperature. The heaving or
quick lifting of the TANKS is readily no.
ticed after sharp exercise, the inspiratory
movement is quickly performed while
respiration takes plaCe SLOWLY. hnOtneT
characteristic symptom is prolonged
and hacking cough, easily excited by
pressure on the larynx, or sudden chang
es Of food or temperature; when the dis
ease is confirmed it becomes altogether
incurable, blu. the very worst of cases can
be benefited, and the distressing symp-
toms relieved, by proper attention to feed
Ing, regular exercise, with an occasional
dose of laxative medicine,
There are certain medicines, as vario'ds
sedatives, which temporarily relieve the
breathing, but all powerful drugs -lust be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06
How to Feed COrn-StalkS PrOfftably.

THE rearing and feeding of animals are
receiving, as they should, from farmers
and herdsmen in ali parts of the coun-
try, greater attention every year; and
especially is this true of dairymen, whose
only hope of gain rests in their success in
obtaining paying yields from their cows.
Corn stalks enter largely into the fall feed
of dairy cows, and how to iced them is
the important question. The common
practice is to feed in the bundle as but
few farmers feel able or willing to use
cutting machine. This feeding in bun
die without any preparation, | am f,Iy
satisfied is very wasteful, and not only
are the butts left, bat frequently nearly
the whole stalk
1have learned by experience that lit
tie brine sprinkled upon stalks once
every day, just before feeding, is of ma
terial advantage in many respects. The
weak brine will cause the cows to con-
sumo nearly all, even when fed whole
the flow of milk increases, the condition
OF the COWS improve, and they show
greater contentment; especially is this
last remark true on cold, windy and
rainy days. l find it much better, as
general rule, when it can be done, to feed
salt on the food, instead of feeding it
alone. In no case should more than one
day be permitted to pass without brin-
ing the mornings feed. The brine
should not be strong, only enough to
furnish sufficient salt to the cows
Of course the COWS should have access
to plenty Of water; this brine food will
cause them to drink more, and thus in
crease the flow of milk. Let my brother
farmers try this, and they will thereafter
place greater value upon corn stalks
Lice Stock, Farm and FSreside Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

used with caution. The iodine of potas-
SUM, or bicarbonate Of potash, in drachm
doses, morning and night will frequently
give great relief.
Horses affected with heaves are some
times severely drugged for the purpose
of deception when exposed for sale;
where such is suspected to be the case,
the horse should be given a good drink
Of water, Or allowed to eat few pounds
of hay, and then subjected to rapid exer-
else, when the true nature of his COM
plant may be easily detected. Canada
Farmer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

DURING the recent extreme cold snap,
the following unique appeal appeared on
the outside door Of the Rockwell House,
Glen's Falls:
TITS winter and with frosty breath
cold Boreas" seeks to gain admission
here to warm his red old nose.
Where'er he finds door ajar he en-
trance makes.
Forthwith he set himself to work to
neutralize the artificial heat wherewith
we mortals try to supplement the warm
ing powers of natures stooe-"OLd SOL"
SO keep him out,
Both tail and snouti
When you come in, turn right about AND
SHUT the door, and do the same when goa
go out!
n. B.-Don't depend on any one else.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06
National Debts.

THE Neao York Bulletin gives the follow
ing tabular statement of the national debts
of twenty-seven Governments, in 1862
and 1872 respectively, showing the inter
est during the last decade:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06
The Official Census Figures.

THE following table gives the popula-
ton of the States in 1860 and 1870, with
the changes in rank:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

KING ALFRED is said to have used can
dies to measure time with. Was this the
origin of the candies tick?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

+Virginia and West Virginia were not divided
in 1860 and together ranked as 5, as marked OPP
posite Virginia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

From this statement it will be seen that
twenty seven Governments have added to
their debts about $4,000, 100000 since
1862, and that their total Indebtedness is
now nearly SIT 900, 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

THIRTY tons of English walnuts we're
raised in Los Angeles last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

Toll Territories. Az. 730
Grand Total. IS, 55S.371
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

,4ss. 900 800 900 81 SO, 200 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-02-06

''Admirablem calculated Mr. Gray.
'What is admirable?" asked his wife,
who came within hearing distance at that
moment.
"Why, the lesson gave our friend Bar
ton yesterday works admirably.
Glow SOP
''Why, two of our cows were in his corn
field a few moments ago, destroying the
corn at a rapid rate"
well what did he do then?' in a
quick, anxious tone.
''He drove them out"
"Did he stone them, or beat thcm?"
ooh, no. He was as gentle as child
towards them"
"You are jesting"
mot l. Friend Barton has not forgot
ten that his pigs were in my corntield
yesterday, and that | turned them out
without hurting a hair of them. Now,
suppose l had got angry and beaten his
pigs, what do you think the result would
have been? Why, it is more than proba-
BILE that one or both of our fine cove
would have been at this moment in the
condition of Mr.. Melons old Brindle.'
Il wish you wouldn't say anything
trying to laugh, while her face grew red.
in spite of her efforts to keep down her
feelings.
"Well, won't Sally, if it worries you.
But it is such good illustration, that l
cannot help using it sometimes.
II am glad he didn't hurt the cows"
Mrs. Gray said, after pause.
"And so am l, Sally. Glad on more
than one account. 1t shows that he has
made an effort to keep down his too irrit-
able temper-and if he can do it, it will
be favor conferred on the whole neigh
borhood, for almost everyone complains
at times, of this fault in his character.
cit is certainly the best policy to keep
fair weather with him." Mrs. Gray re-
marked-''A man of his temper could
annoy us a great deal. J."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
THE ENGLISH TURF.
Brilliant Scene and Exciting Sport at Ascot
Racing for the Royal Hunt Cup and
the Ascot Derby.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, June II, 1873.
The attendance at the Ascot races to-day was
large and brilliant. The two important events OF
the turf were the races for the Royal Hunt Cup and
the Ascot Derby Stakes.
THE SPORT
The Cup was won by Winslow; Refine was Sec
ond and oxford Mixture third. Twenty-seven ram
and the betting at the start was 25 to against
Winslow, 16 to1 against Refine and rs to against
Oxford Mixture.
The ROYAL HUNT CUP, piece OF plate, value
500 soveregns, added to a handicap sweepstakes
OF ten sovereigns each, for all ages, twoyearolds
excepted; new mile.
Mr.. STATIONS b. c. Winslow, by Lord Clifden-
CIeSOW..
Mr.. Lombards b. f. Refine, by Monarque, out OF
Mr.. Somerville's or. T. oxford Mixture, by OK.
ford, out OF Irish Belle. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
RACE FOR THE ASCOT DERBY.
The Ascot Derby was won by Gang Forward
beating Highland Laddie second, and Andred third.
The betting at the start was to against the
winner.
THE ASCOT DERBY STAKES OF 90 sovs. each. half
forfeit, with 200 added for thrce-year-ods, colts to
carry st. 10 10. and FLIES, ST. b.; Swnley
course; rs subs
Mr. w. s. Crawfurd's oh. c. Gang Forward by
Stockwell, ont OF Lady Mary. ...................
Mr. Merry's b. c. Highland Laddie, by Scottish
Chief, out or Gong.
Lord Famouth's oh. c. Andred by Blair Athol,
out OF W0odrat. ............................
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
TROTTINa IN MICHIGAN.

GRAND RAPIDS June II, 1873.
FIRST RAcE-Purse $1,000, open to all horses
owned IN the State. Fred. Hopper won, in three
straigt heats; General Sherman second, and West
ern Boy third. Time 2:3iE-23 Th-2:35.
SECOND RACE.-Purse 1900; for horses that have
never beaten ESQ. Ada f. won, Barney second
ana Albert third. Time, 2:30%-2 l4-2 :37h-
2:36H-2:404 Early in the race this was the best
contested OF any, five heats being trotted before
the race was decided.
THIRD RACE.-Purse $4,000; for horses that have
never beaten $50. Mollie Morris took the first
money. In three straight heats; Country Boy sec.
ond and Logan third. Time, 1854 "a }5-2:3lH
The track was in good condition, and there were
about three thousand persons present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
WOMEN DEAcoNs IN BROOKLYN.

An interesting ceremony was witnessed yester-
day by a large congregation in St Mary's Protest
ant Episcopal church, on Classon avenue, Brook
Ign. Four women-Mary Newman, Emily Cooper
Mrs. Thaycr and Sister Elizabeth-were admitted to
the ONCE OF deaconess, the services on the occa-
sion being conducted by Bsnop Iittlejohn, assisted
by Rev. Dr. Johnson, OF St. Mary's, Rev. DR.. Hall,
or Trinity. and Rev. Messrs Fitch, Cornwc II, Has
kins and Clapp. The address to the candidates
was delivered by Or. Hail. who alluded 20 the new
period which had dawned on the church. when
woman's aid was sought in visiting the sick, aid
ing the destitute and enlightening the ignorant,
and then exhorted them TO enthusiasm IN their
work. -. -. .--....~-s.S-ss.. u . :.
blshop LitueJohn explained that the deac0nesses
woss a cvrp2ra.e body and that they devoted
themselves to their duties for period OF not less
than three years each. There were already eleven
in the diocese OF Long Island.
The Bishop then read to the candidates VINO
stood In 'front.' OF the communion table, from the
prescribed forms OF admission to the order, to
which they responded. This concluded the service
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT HAMPDEN
SYDNEY COLLEGE.
FARMyILLE, Va, June IL, l

FARMyILLE, Va, June III, 1873.
The exercises OF the ninety-eighth commence
ment OF Hampden sydney College have been going
on for the past few days very successfully. The
Rev. william MARYLAND, OF Baltimore, delivered the
baccalaureate sermon. Mr.. william A. Wade OF
Christiansburg, Va, bore or the gold medal as the
best debatcr OF the Union society at It's celebration
last night. This morning Hon. W. X. Staples,
Judge OF the Supreme Court of Appeals OF Virginia.
delivered the usual address before the Literary
Society on the pleasures TO be derived from the
study OF the sciences. The address was applauded
TO the echo by the students.
The Board OF Trustees passed resolution In
crcasing the endowment TO s300,O00 and appointed
a committee from various portions OF the State TO
carry It's provisions into effect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
4 COEvICF,S UNHAPPY END.
Chastity Scene im tho Trenton state
Prison-Marital fnfclicity and sui
Cidc-Where Are the KeeDerss

Gnostiy Scene fm tho Trenton State
Prison-Maritai fnfclicity and sui
cide-Wherc Are the Keepers!
convict named Henry Austin, who was incar-
cerated IN the New Jersey State Prison at Trenton,
committed suicide by cutting his throat with .
KNIFE, yesterday morning. at eight O'Clock. He was
native or England. and had been sentenced to
nve years Imprisonment on the Sd or October,
1877, ior larceny and receiving in Mddlesex
county. His wife. Sarah Anne Austin, was
committed at the same time for six months. and
mas served out her term short time before her
discharge Austin had an interview with her and
endeavored to exact promise that she would
prove iaitnful TO him alter her release. This she
declined to give Notwithstanding the persist
ent efforts or her husband. IL is presumed
that, owing to this DISAPPOINTMENT the man
became melancholy and depressed in spirits, which
culminated IN mt OF temporary insanity and
while In that state he committed the rash act ofsef
destruction. A few days ago he ieigned sickness
aud was removed to the prison hospital in cOnse-
quence. IL appears he had secreted about his per-
son a small shoemakers knife, about four inches
OAe had sSsensa sSme as razor or
and with 1t he made fearful cash
In the left side of his neck, penetrating the man
arteries, from which about gallon OF blood
escaped before be expired. He was conscious for
nearly half an hour after INJECTING the wound.
Strange TO relate there were two men In the apart
mcnt at the time of the sad occurrence, but they
the suicides throat attracted their attention
asss was then 700 late TO render any
summoned, who examined the wound and pro-
nounced 1t fatal. Death ensued in an hour alter
wards. Coroner Britton viewed the remains, and
SAID 1t was unnecessary to hold IN inquest. he
oilcia,S ~ charge are severely censured for their
lack OF vigilance IN allowing this unfortunate man
TO nave concealed about him the knife with which
he let his lie blood ebb away
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
WEST ACQUITTED.

An Astounding Verdict-The Man Who
Killed and Skinned n Negro Declared
Not Guilty-West Yet To Be Tried for
Arson.
DOVER, Del, June H. 1873.
At five O'Clock this morning the toiling OF the
Court House bell indicated to this community that
the jury in the West murder trial had agreed upon
verdict. l hurriedly arose, dressed and pro-
ceeded TO the Court House to find the full bench
present. Chief Justice Gilpn said to the jury
Gentlemen, have you agreed upon a verdictw
and the answer being given the lew people pres
ent and the prisoner in particular looked intently
towards the jury box to hear the result.
1--WE find the prisoner at the bar not
guilty." 'Not guilty." queried the audience,
WITH , bated breath so.I and us it posi-.
Attorney General OF Delaware. "On what grounds9"
inquired Chief Justice Gilpin. ION the ground OF
seli-deence,n replied the foreman. At the request
OF Attorney General Love the Jury were polled, and
thus ends ,or time the greatest criminal prosecu-
ton known in the annals OF Delaware. There is
stil the charge OF arson against West. which viii
be tried in October next. and to this end he has
been remanded to the custody OF the Sheriff
ground OF self-deence. IL may be taken for
granted that the insanity plea was ignored
ana very decided one, that he may
be convicted on the latter charge. which
evening stood nine for acquittal and three for
viction. At one O'Clock this morning they went to
bed. and arose at four. BY five O'Clock they had
agreed upon verdict. The drama, or iarce If you
will, is ended. AS Vests brother aughingy said to
me last night .'They don't hang men in Kent
county Tor killing a niger" agree with him
now. West feels a good deal easier. He walked
back to jail with an elastic step, and smiled as
sweety as an Italian brgand when his friends con.
graduated him on his present escape How varia-
bic is the human mind Last night more than half
OF the population Of this town, having listened to
the Attorney Generals argument and the Judges
charge, thirsted for a conviction. Now that the
verdict has been eyculpatory, the same people
say:-"Wel, it would have been rough to hang him
for killing niger, wouldn't it?"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12

After having seen the race well begun the Judges
boat When ' the Fearless Of Swampscott CAPTAIN
+. b. Phillips arrived at the starting point about
three minutes late. She nevertheless started and
TAKEN but she exhibited sailing qualities which
produced conviction that, had she participated
ae the the ee Of starting tne S sfe
blew fresh from the westward, and the boats were
not long in rounding Hall Way Rock the Coming
TO Egg Rock the course necessitated frequent
tacks giving the yachts an opportunity OF showing
their powers OF beating against head wind. The
Coming while making long tack in shore, ran
in too far and missed Pig. Rock stakes.
This caused her TO lose considerable ground.
Rock Meanwhile the Vision had passed the
Juniata and soon after the Coming but gained
only 2 temporary advantage over the latter,
in the race. The Junata Azalia and Julia were
making good Roadway, and were but little dis
lance apart, the Fearless holding place between
the two FIRST named.
ACCIDENT TO THE SILVIA.
When about half way on the run TO Egg Rock the
Silvia, which was ovcrhaulng the yachts ahead OF
her in splendid style, had the great misfortune to
lose her maintopmsst, which yielded to the strain
raR sopss HRSn both 81 Which we aeo aa%Ha
to their utmost extension. and snapped on
just above the cap, bringing the light upper
before the crew could clear away the sails
aid hamper, !he spring stay parted ard
The vessel became to all intents complete
and all hopes 81 w:.Ening were entirely
gone. After laying TO aql repairing tne 9s'aase
70 what extent was possible she stood back ~
Xareehead In a crippled condition. As nothing
could be done by the other vessels In the way or
assisting the sufferer the yachts kept on. preserv
ing much the same order as before, the second
class sloops being some distance In the rear.
Just before rounding Egg Rock the Coming and
Vision had a lively brush, running along for some
distance side Dy side. The coming gradually
forged ahead, however, obliging her opponent to
pass under her stern In order to come about. The
AZalia, too, was showing some 1ne sailing while
standing in toward the Rock, although under her
lower sails alone she was dying along at
a splendid rate, being handled in very
superior manner, every sail drawing to perfection.
The rest OF the Eeet came dropping along, the
John Romer, with the excursion party on board,
at some distance In the oning waiting for the
yachts TO turn the Rock and stan away for Graves
BELL buoy. Shortly alter one O'Clock the Coming
shot out behind the rock, leading the
nearest boat, the Vision, by but single
ROUNDING THE ROCK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-12
ALLEGED HOMICIDE.
struck ON the Head with n a

Coroner Young was yesterday morning notified
OF the death, in Centre Street Hospital, OF James
Downey, seaman, thirty I'VE years OF age, born
In Ireland. On sunday last Downey was standing
IN vacant lot in the Fourth ward, when NJ artln
Cropan addressed some insulting remarks to hin,
which resulted In wordy alteration, during
winch they repeatedly called each other liars.
Cronan, as alleged, lost control OF his temper and,
scZing brick which was near at hand, struck
powney on the head, fracturing his skull or caus-
ing COMPRISING OF the brain. D0wney was taken
10 the Hospital and died on Friday night. Cronan
was arrested by Captain Ulmer, OF the Fourth
ward, and 10 in the Tombs awaiting the action OF
the Coroner. The prisoner, who lives at 20 New
Chambers street, Is defended by Messrs. Howe h
Hummel.