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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-30
Are Men to Fly.

DARWIN tells us that even in the upper
regions of the air, near the SUBMITS of
the Andes, vultures may be be seen float
| ing onward for miles upon motionless
| wings. What is the secret of this flota.
ton? Gravitation acts as forcibly on the
| substance of the bird as on that of the
| animal. Nor can we believe that there is
any buoyancy, properly so-called, in the
birds body or wings.
Those vultures which seem to float
steadily through still air must have re-
ceived support from the air in one OF
more of three several ways. Either by
swift motion acquired before the floating
began and slowly reduced through the eff
fects of aerial resistance, or by the action
of aerial currents through which they
were carried, or else, while seeming to
float horizontally, they were in reality
traversing a slightly sloping descending
| path. Neither of the two former expla.
nations seems available, because the
| floating motion is continued so long as
the FRACTIONAL resistance Of the air would
almost certainly have destroyed large
share of the original motion. This would
happen equally whether the bird in the
| first place had urged its way swiftly
| through the air, or had floated itself Off
current. On the other hand, there would
seem to be no valid objection against the
third explanation; for single observer
at rest, would have no means for determ
lining whether bird was sailing along
horizontally, or gliding down gentle in
cline. But it matters little which explana
ton of the three we accept as the most
plausible The point to be chiefly noticed
is the fact that heavy body can be sus
tanned for long distances merely by the
supporting action of the air.
There can be little doubt that it is only
on account of the perfect steadiness OF
their motion. The efforts of aeronauti
cal mechanicians must be directed to Sc
cure a similar steadiness of motion fol
aerial facilities. Granted this, there car
be no reason why the power Of steam anC
| iron should not avail to secure the aeria
motion even surprising in rapidity the
flight of the swiftest birds Unless we
are willing to believe that birds fly BY
some power distinct from any which
physical science deals with, we seem Jus
titled in believing that the bird may be
matched or surpassed by the flying ma
chine, as surely as the swiftest animals
are surpassed by the locomotive
1t is encouraging to consider that the
actual amount of power necessary to con
vey weight through the air Gf that sup
port is derived directly through the air
is very much less than that required tC
convey the same weight by sea or land
In the presence of failing coal supplies
this consideration will one day assume
hrstrate lmportance.-London Spectator
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-30

A YOUNG man who thinks he has a
prodlglous stock of music in his soul.
subscribed for musical monthly a year
ago, but he refuses to renew his subscrin
ton, because, he says, not single mum.
Der contained duet for the Cymbals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-30

A prominent citizen = o. st,aooCo !
offers the State the sum OF e., sroI Of 81
nually for the exclusive prlV I,s5ers 2
ering oysters in Virginia H"f from 2:
source is only $4,000 annually ood yI,,, T1
cost of collecting is S3O,ooo ~
net revenue only S20, O0o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-30

--Middle-aged Customer-"Mr Bass
bridge, my musical education has been
utterly neglected, and I've strong desire
to practice some instrument What
should you advise me to take up" Con-
sclentlous Tradesman-"Well sir, should
recommend the triangle-oh-yes-I
think musical snuff-box, sir, would be
the best.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-01-30

The export of iron rails from ON oil 4
Britain to the United States Tor tno .o VI
months of 1872 ending with n, No. .on
was AL ,O74 tons, against 4l5, o. Tit
the corresponding time in 1911: 81, stat
port of pig-iron to the nlleu - Isl
the eleven months of 1877, "as ~o.n
tons, against 1T9, 100 tons in LEO eoit trad
ing time the year before. Inc Wis
this country, it will be seen, ,i iu Of
steady, there being slight lal!ln i2og.
rails and slight increase IN Pi5
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12
For Rent.

Of Mrs. hofiecker and Mr. William Mannerine.
sls3t Apply 20 wMs COLLINS.
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12
Ayers
Sarsaparilla
AT DOVER, DELAWAKE

Is widely known
as one Of the most
effectual remedies
ever discovered for
cleansing the sys-
TEN and purifying
the blood. 1t has
stood the test of
years, with a con-
stantly growing rep
utation, based on its
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12
THE
lADY'S FRIEND
Washing Machine

IL is said by many ladies that have them in use,
that they are very truly named. Any person that has
used the DOty Machine can ihIs without any
difficulty; the process Of washing is much the same
except that 1t washes much faster II will wash about
double The quantity Of gonds a time. 1t will wash
them quicker and cleaner; II only works halfa hard
as the DOy or any Other hue that takes in as
grell bulk OF goods at time. The family size have
the capacity Of washing six sheets in three minutes
have washed, with the Hotel size, eight sheets and
eight pillow cases in three minutes in public BY the
Vatch all made Of tOIerably heavy goods What |
say OF am prepared 10 prove by practical demon.
straiIOn whenever required 10 do
II is believed by many that clothing washed in this
Machine will last about twice as long as II washed
on the washbOsrd.
The Price of this Machine is Reduced 10 suit the
times, from SIS To SI2 at factory, and freight
added, II irtighled All orders by mail promptly at
tended to Satisfaction Is guaranteed IN all cases
Any person not satisfied after using the Machine sill
months, and giving II fair trial. and have no OIhe
reason save that it does not work satisfactorily, such
one can return II, and the money will be refunded
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12
Delaware Railroad Line
= u nm mer Arramg I'm m { &.
On and after
MONDAY, July goth 1872,
SnI-TH-

Passenger trains will run as follows, un
til further notice. All Trains sunday 5
.nNcnntnh
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12
CERT'TFTC4TES .


consider the Lady's Friend Washing Machine SO
lar superior to the Doy that my DOY Machine is laid
aside and is for safe at halt puCe REV. DANIEL Sill
Certificates from Persons Lining in SMYRNA Del.
would not take one hundred dollars for my Lady's
Friend Washing Machine could not get anolhe one
of the same kind. ID HAMILTON
cannot now conceive how should be able TO pet
along without my Ladys Friend.
Mrs DIR. VIM. #. COLLINS.
would not part with my Lady's Friend hardly al
any price, Il could not get another of the same kind
have never seen any other kind OF a Washing Ma.
chine that would have. WIN. H. BAGGS.
My wife would dispose Of any piece Of furniture in
our house s0"ner than with her lady's Friend Wash
ing Machine. DAVID II. SMiTHERS,
Before got the Lady 5 Friend il took four women
nearly all day TO j" the washIug of my hotel but now
a boy twelve years old can do the same amount Of
washing by ten eleven O'Clock, and we do the IRON
ing the same day. CHAS +. FOXWELL
seplS6m
For further information apply to
ASA E. WORDEN Manufacturer,
agents wanted SMYRNA Del
Smyrna times., 1873-02-12

mLtlnSlc virtues, ana sustained by It's re-
markable cures. So mild as to be safe and
beneficial to children, and yet so searching
as to edectually purge out the great cor
ruptiOns of the blood, such as the scrofuous
and syphilitic contamination. Impurities.
or diseases that have lurked in the system
for years, soon yield to this powerful anti
dote and disappear. Hence its wonderful
cures, many of which are publicly known,
of ScrOfula, and all scrofulous diseases.
Ulcers, EruptiOns, and eruptive dis
orders of the skin, TumOrS, BlOtcheS,
BOilS, Pimples, Pustules, Sores, st.
AnthOny'S Fire, Rose or ErySipe-
las, letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, RingwOrm, and internal u
ceratiOnS of the Uterus, Stomach,
and Liver. 1t also cures other COM
plants, to which it would not seem especi-
ally adapted, such as DrOpSy, DySpep-
sia, Fits, ,Neuralgia, Heart Disease,
Female Weakness, Debility, and
LeucOrrhna, when they are manifesto
tons of the scrofulous posons.
1t is an excellent restorer Of health and
strength in the Spring. BY renewing the
appetite and vigor of the digestive organs,
it dissipates the depression and listless lam
guor Of the season. Even when no disorder
appears, people feel better, and live longer,
for cleansing the blood. The system moves
on with renewed vigor and a new lease Of
life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

In view of the attention that our Maine
people are taking in the production of cheese,
any statement relative to that branch OF IN
dustry will be of interest. One of the most
important facts in connection with the SUD-
iect, is the large and rapid increase oil the
quantity exported. Since January lst' the
exports of cheese have amounted to l,lo7,
211 boxes against 500, 154 boxes as compared
with the corresponding time OF 1872 At
New York last week the receipts of cheese
were 81 AT boxes aud the exports 45,467
boxes. In this connection it may be interest
ing to note the the fact that il was only four
teen years ago when the first shipment of
American cheese to England took place, but
the article was SO worthless that it was
thrown into the docks at Liverpool. To-day,
the cable quotations place the make of our
best factories en- par with some of the best
English brands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
News and Other ItemS

A st. Adams cartman is heir to $32, 600. 5y
the death of an English Uncle.
Mr. Joseph Arch sailed from Ireland for this
country ON the 28th of August.
General Jubal Early has written letter Wig
orously defending jeff. Daviss late address be-
fore the Southern Historical Society.
Messrs. Sumner and Longfellow are visiting
the poet Whittier at his home in Amesbury,
ass.
General Fremont, it is reported is dangerous
" i'll at his residence on Porcupine Island, off
the coast Of Maine.
The '.Plaindealer'' of Greco, Iowa, attempts
to justify its title by the publication of 'per-
sonal column" made up of the names of the
men who visit the saloons during the day.
Lord Gordon, it is said, has been seen at Es-
quimault, Victoria Island; the presumption is
that he is intending to embark in some vessel
for South American port, probably Callao or
Valparaiso.
A nickel mine lately opened in Westmore
Common, VT, is expected to be very profitable,
as the proportion of gold mixed with the ore is
believed to be sufficiently large to pay the costs
of working
The Supreme Court of Georgia decided lately
that the law forbidding the validity of judg-
ments for notes whose consideration was slaves
is unconstitutional, and that, unless bound by
the statute of limitation, such judgment can be
made operative. The court was divided, Judge
Mccoy dissenting.
Strange to say, there have been eight per-
sons drowned at Atlantic City, two at Cony
Island and three at Cape May this season,
while at Long Branch, where the bathing is re
puted to be so much more dangerous, there has
not been single case of drowning reported SO
far.
The Comptroller of Currency has advices that
western bankers are purchasing the new per
cent. bonds in round lots of from one hundred
thousand to a quarter of million, to be used
as basis of enlarging their circulation, under
the tate amendment to the bank law. The priv
ilege of using the new issues in the West and
South expires Sept. 49, and Will then be open
to everybody.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
Political Notes.

The Boston Globe, independent in politics,
describes the Democratic caucuses and con-
vention as annual Assem- blies to spade up the
ground around the long made grave.
The Tribune has no love for the Republi-
can party, but gives it a dab whenever It can
get chance. Yet it is constrained to say,
''the back pay bill was not party measure
at ALL and the Democrats did rather more
than their share in sustaining it, That is
the plain truth, and no Democratic paper
ventures to face it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A BOOK FOR EVERY MAN.

THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, OR SELF PRES
ERVATION," Medical Treatise on the Cause and
Cure of Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decline in
Man, and Nervous and Physical Debility, Hypoehon-
dria, lmpotency, SpermatorrhGa OF Seminal Weak
ness, and other diseases arising ffom the errors of
youth or the indiscretions CT excuses of mature
years This is indeed a book for every man. Thou
sands have been taught by this work the true way to
health and happiness. 1t is the cheapest and best
medical work ever published, and the only one on
eas class OF ills worth reading 19cth edition. revs-
French cloth. Price only 81. Sent by mail, post
paid, on recent of price. Address PEABODY MED
lCAL INSTITUTE, No. Bulfnch street, Boston,
N. b. The author may be consulted on the above as
well as all diseases requiring skill and experience
mar3lsneodt&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
The Symptoms of Health.

Health has its symptoms as well as disease. The
clear eye the fresh complexion the steady hand the
firm STEP the uncouded brain, briskness of spirits.
and disposition to look on the bright side of any,
thing are indications that the animal machinery is in
perfect working order. Happy are they whose run
ming gear of life is in this excellent condition. and
fortunate too they who know how to bring it into
such condition if disarranged. All who have ex-
perenced or witnessed the effect of Hostetters Stom
ach Bitters upon the weak broken down, despond-
ing victims of dyspepsia, liver complaint, fever and
ague, rheumatism, nervous debility, or premature
decay, Know that in this supreme tonic and altera-
tive there exists specific principle which reaches
the very source of the trouble and effects an absolute
and permanent cure. z Ptursbus Unum might be
aptly inscribed on the LABEL for the preparation is
plurality of remed es condensed into one Irresistible
antidote.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
The Ward Caucuses.

The Republican Ward Caucuses for the Sc
lection of delegates to a to
nominate candidates for Representatives will
be held in the usual voting places except in
ward I, where it will be held in the new
ward room on Vaughan street. The eau
cuses are called at s o'clock this evening
There will undoubtedly be a large attendance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

THE Aroostoek Pioneer intimates that Mr..
Stickney the Postmaster at Presque Isle and
editor of the Sunrise is the individual who
robbed the post-cfice in that town. Mr..
Stickney has frequently and severely chastised
the Pioneer but he has never done it to that
extent that would justify so malignant an at
tack upon man whom no sane man would
suspect of such crime. 1t is said that rogues
have a code of honor; and certainly men wor-
thy of the name of journalists should have a
code of decency
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

A HIGH CONFERENCE.-The University Of
Michigan at Ann Arbor has extended an invi-
tation to DR. f. H. Gerrish of this city to lee.
ture in the Medical School of the University,
an institution of the highest grade, on the sub
jects of Materia Medica and Physiology. The
doctor has concluded to accept and will enter
upon his duties on October 1 next, to continue
six months. The arrangement of the terms
will permit him to retain his connection with
the Brunswick Medical School. This is we'll
merited compliment and must be especially
gratifying To ifs racipient
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

Sid FIN Singapore July Is, Escort. Carver and mol.
lie Hastings, Hallett, Boston, A"A |'si
Ar at Girgenti 18th ult Salista Partridge Catapia
Guanape. -'''N'"n'i' noia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.


NOmAnatH0ns SFrOm the FLOOR.
For Governor;
JOSEPH H. WILLIAMS.
For Senators:
WILLIAM L. PUTNAM, POI tland.
EBEN d ANDREWS, Otisfeld
OLIVER p. HASKELL, Windham,
D. o. MOULTON Falmouth.
For County Treasurer:
CHARLES D. BEARCE.
For County attorney:
MOSES NJ BUTLER.
For County Commissioner
JAMES R. LUNT.
For Representatives to the Legislature from Portland
GEORGE f. TALBOT.
ALBERT WARWICK
SEWALL STROUT
ANDREW P. MORGAN.
CYRUS III. FARLEY
This ticket is commended as independent of race
color, or previous condition of political servitude
These gentlemen have not been and will not be- con-
suited by parties or persons; but if elected and not
able or willing to serve, they will undoubtedly be
excused by proper and competent authority which is
all that good citizenship demands or allows
sep2-snd6tw1t PER ORDER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
RenresentatiHes Nominated.

WATERFORD and Limerick-Wm. 81. John
son of WATERFORD.
Bowdoinham-George L. Whttemore.
Phipsburg, &c.-George A. Spinney.
Appleton, &c.-B. F. Spraguc.
Cushing. &c.-Selden d. Hunt.
Camden-F. E. Richards, re-nominated.
North Haven-Nelson Mullen.
fremont, &c.-James T. Clark, re-nomi
mated.
Surry, &c.-Samu9l WATSON.
Aurora, &c.-Charles P. Sisby.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
ACTION TO RECOVER A WIFE.-The New
York Commercial Advertiser saws;

ACTION TO RECOVER WFE.-Ihe New
York Commercial Advertiser says;
Henry j. Salisbury was married in December
1871, to the daughter OF George H. Nash.
Three weeks after the wedding the young lady
went back to her father s. house, where she has
lived ever since, and the husband is not per-
mitted to see her. Salisbury took out writ of
habeas corpus a few days ago and the case
came before Judge Fancher to-day, il the Su-
preme Court, the relator seeking an order for
the production of his wife in Court on the
ground that she is under restraint By her par
ents, or she would return to him.
Counsel for the father submitted an affidavit
of the daughter, that she had to leave her hus-
band, on account of his inability to support
her; that she requires the care and support of
her father, that she is in precarious health, and
now, more than ever, needs the care of her
mother; that she is under no restraint; does
not want to see her husband, and never intends
to live with him again. The counsel for the
relator raised doubt as to whether the affida
Wit is the voluntary act of the wife, inasmuch
as the husband had letters from her of about
the same date as the affidavit, full of express
ions of ardent affection. Counsel then pro-
posed that the husband and physician of his
own selection be allowed to visit the lady and
ascertain her state of health, and whether she
is under restraint. The other side would not
hear of it, and finally Judge Fancher selected
a physician and adjourned the case to next
morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
STIMUIANT

and Tonic in remarkable degree; possessing flaw
or but little inferior to the best French Cordals
purely medicinal in every sense of the word, it will
be found most refreshing Stmulant for the care
worn, the overworked and the weary invalid. 1t is
free from every injurious property 1t strengthens and
invgorates the stomach and organs of Digestion and
is therefore powerful ally for those DESTROYS of aban
doning the of intoxicants, and for those whose
systems have become enfeebled by long continued in
diligence in spirituous liquors
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
ICE WATER

and sweetened. forms mixtute which as a cool
ing, healthy and refreshing Summer Beverage has no
equal. Barrels of ice water, prepared in this way
may be drank without the slightest injury, and hap
py is the who finds in this substitute for spirit
uous liquors. Its value to the Farmer, Mechanic
and Laborer cannot be overestimated 1t is so cbeap
to be within the reach of all; so finely favored as
to be enjoyed by lovers of the choicest liquors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

THE Springfield Republican says the peo-
pie in Maine having no major-general of mill
tia to stir them up as they have in Massachu-
sets, some of the Democrats for want of a
better issue are making war upon the present
management of the state prison. The Repub-
Hcan gives its opinion that in its financial
management, the public institution at Thorn
aston is model, Or as near as we attain TO it
in PRISONS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED
sCHENCK's PULMONIC SYRUP,
sCHENCK,s sEAwEED TONIC.
sCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS.

Are the only medicines that will cure Pull monary
consumption
Sometimes medicines that will stop cough will of
ten occasion the death of the patient 1t locks up the
liver, stops the circulation of the blood hemorrhage
follows and in fact clogging the action of the very
organs that caused the cough
Liver complaint and dyspepsia are the causes of
two-thilds of the cases of consumption. Many are
now complaining with dull pain in the side, the bow
els sometimes costive and sometimes to- loose tongue
coated, pain in the shoulder blade feeling sometimes
very restless, and at other times drowsy; the food
that is aiken lies heavily on the stomach accompan-
ed with acidity and beching of wind. These symp-
toms usually originate from disordercd condition of
the stomach or torpid liver. Persons SO affected if
they take one or two heavy colds and if the cough
these cases be suddenly stopped the lungs liver and
stomach clog, and remain torpid and inactive, and
before the patient is of his situation the lungs
are mass of sores, and liberated, and death is the
inevitable result.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant which
does not contain any OPIUM nor anything calculated
to check cough suddenly.
Schenck's Seaweed tonic dissolves the food, mixes
with the gastric juice of the stomach digests easily
nonrishes the system, and Great healthy circua-
ton of the blood. When the bowels are cosve skin
shallow, and the patient is of bilious habit
Schenck's Mandrake Pills required.
These medicines are prepared by DR.. j. H
SCHENCK 8 son, Northeast corner of Sixth and
Arch streets, Philadelphia Penn, and for sale by
GEO. c, GOODWIN & CO., 38 Hanover street, Bos-
ton, and John F. Henry, College place, New York
For sale by Druggists generally. sept3sneodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
@ / G. A r. S!
AND COMMON SENSE,

If you want good and cheap Cigars,
where can you buy them cheaper or bet
ter then at the place where they are
made. Besides patronising the industry
of your own city.
1 am ready to wager $1,000 that there
are no better Seed and Havana Cigars
made In the United States than those 1
make.
The Cigars manufacture great care
is taken to, cleanliness. You can buy
Cigars from 16 dollars and upward per
1000, and cherOots at $1O.5O per 1000.
All the above can be had at
STEBBBNS', Cigar Store,
800 Congress Street.
Sole Agent for Globe Chewing Tobacco.
au19 sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05

THAT mysterious Republican who always
appears in communication in the Argus just
before election declaring that he amt going
70 remain with the party any longer, puts in
ms appearance as usual. This Sairey Camp
performance of the argus with its Republic
can Mrs. Harris has become very stale Can't
it invent something new,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-05
CRAMPS AND PAINS.

whether produced by Indigestion, improper food
change of water diet, too free indulgence in ice
water, exposure to sudden change of temperature
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added to
a gallon of