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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-26

interest.
A CASE of successful vigor in love affairs
altogether out of the ordinary style is re-
ported from Ballston Spa, N. Y, 10 which
a Mr. Mccormick proceeded to the resi-
dence of his lady-love, and after wallop-
ing her mother, who objected to her
daughters choice, tucked Georgiana
under his arm and marched off triumph.
antly.
a PROBATE JUDGE in western county
of Nebraska not long since convicted
and fined man in the following novel
manner: There being no evidence against
the prisoner, the Judge declared he knew
something of the case himself Where,
upon he solemnIy administer ed the oath
to himself, gave his testimony, and con-
victed the prisoner ther con.
A PROFESSOR of felony recently arrest
ed at Cincinnati had upon his person a
manuscript with a schedule of prices for
lessons in every department of thieving.
For instructing train robbers his charge
was SIS OOO. burglars were to be informed as
to their work for $500, while hotel thieves
and foot-pads were thought so little of
that they could be taught all he himself
knew for 50.
Mrs. GAGE SAYS in the Woman's Jour
nal that the real leaders of the Woman's
Rights movement are not those who, " in
their immense self conceit and unscrupu-
lous desire to dominate, have made them
selves notorious from Maine to Califor-
nia.n And she asks: els it the tornado
or the dew and sunshine that ripens the
harvest?"
For cough, hop strip is said to be
very efficacious. To one ounce of hops
and one pint of water add one table
spoonful of flaxSeed. Put all in sauce
pan, and boil it till reduced one-half
Strain it off, add half pint of molasses
or quarter of pound OF brown sugar,
and boil until it becomes thick strip
When cold take teaspoonful at time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-26

The best Observation-Disclosures TIPPED
Shoes. Five cents laid out for SiIve,. TinS
adds one dollar to the worth of pair of shoes
Parents try it. sly FfsFf 'oo''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-26

To GET person out of hysteric fit
put the feet and legs in warm water.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
PULPIT THOUGHTS.

SERMONS ON GREAT RELIGIOUS TOPICS.
DDcuURsEs BY THE RRv. MEssRs T. DE WITT TAIL
MAGE, HENRY WARD BBHCaIBR, o. D. PROr1IISG-
Ham, AND JOHN p. WARE AND n. n. CHAPLIN,
p.D.-THB REV. w. n. EICIOLsON's FAREWELL
SERMON IN NEwARK-A LADY ADMITTED TO TIE
ORDER OF DEACoSEss2s N BROOKLYN.
Tho rain interfored noticeably with tho attend
ance at the churches yesterday, but the sermons OF
the leading preachers were full of interest. Many
Of tho questions which are now absorbing the at
tention of the public were treated, and
the day was marked by various notable
events Mr.. Talmage, at tho BROOKLYN Taber-
nacle, sharply and energetically continued his
warfare upon the theaters, and challenged his enc
mics to attackhim If they dared The effect of charity
upon society was the Rev. Mr.. Frothinghams theme
at Lyric Hall. DR.. Chaplin preached on "The Light
OF Revelation" at the Church Of tho Divine Pater-
nifty. The event in Newark. N. j., was the farewell
sermon of the Rev. w. r. Nicholson. d. d., the re-
firing rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church, who has joined the Reformed Episco-
pal Church. The Rev. j. +. Ware OF
Boston occupied the pulpit at the Church OF
the Messiah He chose for his text the words
"no root" applying them to various phases OF
character. Mr.. Beecher's morning sermon was upon
Invisible Power" A novel service was held at
the Church of the Redeemer, in Brooklyn. at which
the Rt. Rev. Bishop Littleohn admitted lady to
the Order of DeacOnesses.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
LETTER FROM LORD HERRIES.

TIE VATICAN DEGREES MUST BE ACCEPTED BY ALL
CATHOLICS.
In letter to the editor of The London
Times published in journal the 18th of Noyem
bcr LORD Herres SAYS:
You have given publicity to the opinions OF two peers
on the subject OF Mr. GladstOne's ESpostnation refer
ring 10 the recent decree OF tue Vatican Council as fS
CARDS the infallbllity Of the Pope
They may be the opinions OF the two inVidua Peers,
but they are those of the Catholic body, ana as
Ca nOlic Peer, protest most sOlemnIY agJn, tho as
being neither consonant with the faith of tie Catholic
Church with the oplDiOns OF theI Catholic ei!ow-
cOuntrymPn. =
Catholic believes that Almighty Power o. inf
mite infinite truth established Ills Chnrch
10 teach until the end OF tho world As such
thar Church must be lnfIlllDle.
The Pope is Christ's Wear earth, and when he
speaks as such he must by nature OF the DIVINE ahor
ity committed 10 him, be infabe, or the promises OF
cared be OF faith, and such all Catholics must
accept IT,
II is difficult TO define words whero spiritual and
civil authority might clash Conscience can best decide
each ones duty Clvi power sht command the prlc
tce of ldOlatry, the denial OF aitn or tho cssinl4
practices OF religion, but Christian could obey such
cOmlnand
Ii is sad that so eminent man rs Mr.. Gladstone
should tarOw out such tirebraud 10 rcknd,c the re-
ligous srifes had hope long past and long forgot
ten years. regret also, that hc should nave raised
doubts aft citing the loyalty Of MA Cltholc fellow
s jrcts as OF them, In the honest sincerity Oi
10y heart, desire repe unjust and serious an acca
s4fi
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

applause You have said you would " break my head
IL Is here at service, and this IL good time TO break
10. Actually SILLY as u threaten the Of
firearms Here am; you cOu!d not nave an easier mark
than myself. with no pulpit, even, 10 bide me. and
shall go every day and night 10 my homo By the way VI
Lafayetteave.. and not one OF you will dare 10 put the
weight OF your little finger on me. lLInghterI The
Lord Of Hosts is with US. The God OF Jacob IS tue
Refuge. Selah.
While the press have differed with me IN many re-
spects and sometimes violently. will undertake TO say
that eDths OF the newspapers OF this city have adj
that there gigantic wrongs aud 0utrages
Deced with the American theater AS ~ nov a. TheY
admit the wrongs have stated but they the
tO do Is 10 reform it, say IL can never be reformed.
The Lord Almighty, by tho brightness OF His coming
will IN His good time destroy IT, IL has had every
possible advantage 10 yindcde itself, ny poetry, ny
art, by music. And yet 1t stands upon your city
and New York today monster Of lniqniy ANA AK
Today II do not bceye my last sermon, Just 10
and look along the fences and rem wnat the paws
gong to Oe. The QuUtr!y Christian SpeeItor gives
recipe for making u drama: l6 pounds OF powdered
birthstone for lightning, 2i peals OF thunder. SdOz'n
bloody daggrs skull and crOssbones, 80 ndtuedK .,
terrific combat- OF them dOublehan1cd, course Of
comic 800 Oatbs and GI pages OF blspheny o1,
IL is degrading beyond any rrtOfnit!on"
A Committee OF the English Parliament went ont 10
examine tais subject aud reported tnt te only way To
errnt prescription, and u IS is; ~ the truHpn Of
coos grace let the thcater be turned into churches
ereen-rO1m become the v;sr, ani tle trap aO1r tho
place where SHAH lie thrown down all the uEcicdn
plays Of tue last half century.
must pause NJ tins point shall not leave the SUD-
ect bat sBal 70 next Sabbath nOrhing an the toow-
ing and show the prpCipc tht snOult guide us IN
Our amusemeEts, and shah show ~ The attempt that -
being idc introduce secular amuSemrnis on GJr'5
Holy Ddy-l wrong and an Oufagc, WEch, u tue whDle
Christian Church don't rouse ginst VIII oVcrWhcIm
us with imqmty must 20 on uh'Ii the chiIge s'i
have been ma0c AGAINST me- as AGAINST many .l1s eIS
OF The Gospel " YOa tell Us what We may not do Now
tell wIa may do" sbI slow yoI what are law.
fIl and Christian anusements, ahd the pIlhccs tAAs
sl Is.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

Prelates Of the Church assembled In Couhcm, suu h
moned by the Pope aud presided over by MIN OF nis
Legae and that a DEGREES passed by thems ana sanc
toned by Papa authority. arc infalioe"
Commenting on the latest aspects OF 'ne u"ous''o"'
tn, London Times OF tho 18th inst says "As long 40
Ipfabity was invested as Monsignor Capel expresses
II. in the teaching body OF the Church united to the
Pope, either dispersed in daily teaching or united
in General Council It was rppsisHd compsranVew n,
aii Rnf now that IL is concentrated In the breast
OF single man. 1t is thundeTb9s walen may s. po
Tnrsed was smply a theoretical Inconsistency with
English loyalty But to Elk ropG e1ircs may a. o %
Hneen That there IA any practical danger
n'fE to English political life from such hDH principle,
nt we uu V' orc divided on the subject But that the
Roman Catholic Church has brought itself into drect
nd vsibe antagouism with civil allegiance thrOughout
.h uuu nrd has now become unquestonable 10 all but
fna portion Of Roman Catholics VINO are conten " po
lave without reasoning"
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
HOLIDAY OPENINGS.
T., III, MACY 4 co.

To-day and tomorrow, day and evening, Il.
II. Macy g. Co. Will make an exposition Of a greater
variety Of toys than Santa Claus ever imagined.
Roast fowls and game rounds OF beef pudding
black with pums. sticks Of wood. succulent little pigs.
ROSTERS and rabbits each and all mysteriodsly open,
and disclose their dark depths quantities of delicious
cOnfecions In mechanical toys the array Is marvelous
French pOodles wound up TO snarl and show their
teeth, scissors grinders grind ndeatgably little ladies
sit and at seNing-machinCs, ana then there are
enough dolls OF every and style please each little
maiden OF Gotham. Games and tricks are provided
without stint every conceivable article TO satisfy the
BOYS hearts, holiday gifts the most preentious
as well the simplest tastes be suited from sets OF
fine laces bronzes Venetian glass. jardieres. books.
stationery, TO comfortable sbawls underwear. aud
blankets and hosiery. COnsignments are constantly
arriving from the best manufacturers at VlCDua Lon
don and Paris OF toys and fancy goods, whc beng
sold 80 per cent less than cost of importation. Pars
wOrsted enbrOijeres are Spcdlty here, and cOnsld
cred superior To the Berlin woods. The whole build
Ing will De brilliantly illuminate; every evening.
pretty little chrome OF IA chamber, and Santa Claus
creeping from tao chimney pace with laden basket.
toward small pairs OF stockings near the Sleeping
children, Will Oe presented to each vlsitoE
LORD 4 TAYLOR.
This entire establishment will be thrown open to tho
public tomorrow for a grand holiday carnival to last
through the month Of December. From mammoth
organ costing $4,000, whereon Gndantes and brilliant OPP
eretas VIII gwen each dag, also the melody from
hundreds OF musical boxes from $40 TO s1OOo each
Christmas trees WIN ODNOOHltTtS
description VIII stand IN each NOOK ana corner Jdrdm
ieres filed with flowers clocks Of every description
panied Ivy mantel sets candcabras, vases, aud
in gilt, enamel Paris decorated, and japanese
porcelain There will be la! 20 collection OF American
brOnges speciality OF this house. for well
nament; handkerchiefs, laccs periumery, diamonds.
and elegant sets OF ewery for gifts driperes richest
silks and every variety OF shawl from the simplest otto
to tAc most superb calntls hGir, will brighten
background Of spruce fl aud pine in wreath garland
aud hOugh. Fountains OF dc Cologne perfume the
air Exquisitely painted fans aud operl-gasses are
grouped together; there are bouqlei-holders and
large collection Of chatelanes OF newest designs in tor
toi-eshel carved garnet. and Jet, and
silver gilt will be countless useful Christmas
gifts and the prices OF all are lowered for the good cheer
of tho coming carnival. book OF rhymes will pub
lsleG as "a present TO The patrons OF Lord * TaJ Or
dedicated to the little folks Christmas Prcambes and
Resolutions Kris KrIngle III his Workshop"
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
LETTER FROM MONsIGNOR CAPEL.

r,rosr WHO REFUSE TO ACCEPT THE DOCTRINE OF
INFAIIIBIIITY SEPARATE THEMSELVES FROM THE
cuuRcu-wuEN TIE CHURCH MAY OPPOSE TIE
STATE.
The London Times of Nov. 10 contains let
ter to The editor dated the previous day. in which Mon
sgnor Capel says:
Az Mr. Gladstone has stated that about one-sxth OF
tho nbabitants OF tho United Kingdom hod doctrines
Witch II neicay carried out. are "incentive to gen
era disturbance premium upon European var, II ~ 70 n
Of the gravest importance that ~ neethg 30 10
charge no false impression be allowed to influence tne
public mnd II the letters OF Luru ersi" mU.Jm "1o viii
obtain Permit me, then, TO trespass on your space 10
Excellent as are these noble peers, they are IN no
way representatives either OF Catholic thought or or thc
Catholic ay They take lille or no par IN te eot me So
the shadow OF chance to be chosen as spokesmen OF
our laty. .,oo,s ,,,,,,o
atrocious charges to Holy See is bound in common
justice to give equally publicly the authorities on which
g. II Lord Camoys seriously and obstinaely refuses to
accept the doctrine OF the persona, lnianoiy M & H @ tg
Pope then does he make shipSreCk OF the Fitn ana
ipso Jdcto separate himself from communion with the
Cnurcn and the See OF ST: Peter o,o ,orn,
T. Before the Vatican decree oil CATHOLICS were Dounu
to hold that the gift OF Infallbity belonged to the
Church that It exercised by tue teaching noiy ol
the Church united tue Pope, her dispersed In daly
teaching assembled in General Council ana that ths
IufalliOlity was exercised over the whoie h'ld oi
Alter the Vatican Decree. Infalblity neither IN us
nature nor In It's scope was adaeu 10; ~ was - " ths
Head OF the CHurch directed bv Tue hoy uOst
that they could not be at variance win De truth ins
did but assert the unerng exercise OF the lnidlDy
OF the Church through its head.
g. II is therefore, a misunderstanding on the part
OF Lord Camoys and Mr. Gladstone 10 Imagine mat tle
Vatican DEGREES any way touched tine former domain
Of InIability II il wero iustIiahle to emanclplte
Cathoncs and extend TO them the political privileges
of other of Maiestys subjects previous to 1870 there
Is the least reason now for raising new ey against
them.
T. TIE Church has always held
(d) That Ill power, evil or ecclesasuca emana'cs
from God.
GJ That BOTH therefore. to be hoaored and
obryed. :, , l.. H.
cj That the ecclesiastical power is superior to the
civil, and defines the limit or one and the oh'r.
"a That where the evil power passes IT'S proper pro-
vince Church the rgat to raise her voice
and condemn II.
g. As in fnlning the prccept "Honor thy father and
thy mother NAV arise wherein tue child must
obey GOd rather than its parCu so likewise IL may I'M
fortunately happen that the State may abuse Its power
and conscience clearly perceiyHg tins, eg inat'y re-
fuse obedience. Bat s the exception IN the first In
stance does justify in speaking Of divided alle
glance, neither does II in the second
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
NO sALARY-GRABBER FOR SPEAKER
the Editor OF the Tribune.

SIR: L live far down South, but permit me
say that l admire the bold and Independent course
The TRIBUNE pursued before and since the late cleo
Continue TO war-ls you have heretofore done
upon the election to the Speakership of the next Con
grcss Of Fernando Wood. y. r. Banks, and all other
asprans that Office who voted for aud pocketed the
salary grab No man who de1led his pocket with that
the-lt amOuats TO nothing eses worthy of the con-
nience aud support Of an honest people. have been
voting here in Virginia for the last eight years
with the Democratic party but If that party to
counteDance the salary steal, am against it aud
II the Democrats are wise they will conclude
that the victory recently won not Democratic
victory, bat victory OF the pnOple corrd aud
shoncst administration OF the Government. IL
expected cOun,nance dishonesty In the order of
things then all have to say Is that am tho
Iing Let man whose n1gers have been dencd Dy
the salary steal the Cret Mobler brought
Office. 1HOS. MOOD
Charlottesville, Va, Eov, 81 IT,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
FOREIGN NOTES.

The French Government reminds the news
napers of France, in official note, that the pnbica
ron of articles signed by those deprived of civil and
political rights. is prohibited by law.
The Department of State has received dis
patch Mr. Partridge the Minister at Rio de Janero
announcing further reduction Of duties the produc
tops OF this country imported into Brazil The duty
wheat -four instance, which. by the tariff OF 1S7071
aud the duty on Kerosene which 1888, has been re-
duced TO 1l2.
Some time ago the Augsburger AUgemeine
Zeitu,o made the following announcement: 1.-The Con-
sui General of the German Empire at New-York has
submitted to the Chancellor Prince Bismarck the propo
sition to confer upon DIR. Theodore Tekampf the
thorty for granting, In strict accordance with the we'll
Gates of incapacity for military duty to those Germans
the United States who, in consequence OF disease
disability should wish TO establish legal claims for
emptOn from military duty at home. In relation to
this matter the Minister President Delbrck stated
In the meeting OF the Bundesrath OF May 81 that pro-
vision similar that made for the benefit Of Germans
residing i'll Russia and sanctioned by the resolution OF
the Bundesrah Of March 25 1872 seemed desirable
in the interest OF Germans residing In the United
States; and since the character and standing Of Dr.
tOus discharge OF the duties 10 be ntrusted to him, he
DellbIiickj felt hesitation In recommending the
proposition. which had already been approved by the
Prussian Minister OF War. 1t resolved to take final
action upon the proposition at the next meeting BY
an official letter from the Consulate General IN New
York dated Aug 1874 Dr. Tellkampf informed that
the Tor carrying out this
has been conferred upon hun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
AEEAIRS In MEXICO.

CONFLICT WITH sMUGGLERs-THE TROUBLE WITH
GUATEMALA LIKELY TO BE AMCABLY SETTLED.
MEXICO Aug. 21.-The customs officers on
the northern frontier have captured large lot OF mer-
chandise after struggle with the smugglers, In which
two OF the latter killed and one OF the officers was
severely wounded.
The priest Reynoso accused Of melting the religious
disorder which eliminated in the assassination OF Mr.
Stephens Protestant minister has been tried and ac
quilted
The trouble between Mexico and Guatemala is likely
to be amlcably arranged by Senior Urarte represent
alive Of the Guaemalan Government, aud the Mexican
Minister of Foreign Affairs The press OF Guatemala
depore the which led to the trouble but exhibit no
hostile sentiments toward Mexico.
1t is rumored that a revolutionary pronunclamento
issued In the State OF Chlapas and the author
ity of the Governor is not recognized IN iuT senor
Gutierrez, Administrator OF Customs at i9na, mas
forces they have not yet started to his ree await
ing orders from the Capital. -
the DaO O6icdI to declare that he has no Intention OF
using the power conferred upon him by the legislature
and that he is of the opinion a. the Df0. which,,
although "a Government organ considers the decree OF
expulsion unconstitutional
prise excluded is already productive OF unfortunate
results.
REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CERTIFIcATIoN OF
INVOICES.
The Diario Official of Mexico has made the
following explanations:
arrived at Vera Cruz the 18th OF July. commercial
house VI said city received lot OF goods from st.
Thomas the invoice certified by person styling himself
Vice-Consul OF Mexico at st. Thomas. The
Repubo has no consular agent, has It
recognized any such In that city !;
Article 20 of the Maritime Custom-house Tariff has pro-
vded this case, and cont aims rules winch will save
all trouble, The article to which refer provides that
the senders shippers Of goods shall present three cop
les The for examination and oerthcat0n TO
the consul or agent OF Mexico residing III the port
where the vessel has been loaded, aud in OF
such residing in the place the invoices snail be pre-
sented Office of the consul OF any other friendly
power failing this two merchants residing in the port
can certify TO the INVOICES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22

with offer to erect observatory for telescope
as large as that ut Washington (26 inches aperture
You may shortly expect Mr.. George Dawson, who
goes over to recruit your lecturing force and VIII
contribute new element to it. He is, says frlend
of mine whose opinion is worth having, the best
talker in England not the best orator, perhaps not
orator at all, but tn, best taker The praise is
probably too high, but there is truth enough under
lying it TO make Mr.. Dawson very interesting to
you. He has been minister of chapel in Birming-
ham, and perhaps elsewhere, but 1t is on the plat
form that he gained his greatest reputation; ana IN
England reputation is seldom gained in that way.
Latterly he took to journalism, and until last year
was editor of The Birmingham Morning Necs. His
townsmen gave him dinner on bis approaching de-
parture and had put aside some things said as
good TO quote; but unuckily l put them too much
aside, and they are not now to be found. lhave
never met Mr. Dawson, but his friends will be sur
prlsed if he is not soon known in America as
speaker of originality and force.
| was near forgetting to say that Kidderminster
has again elected Tory. Not Mr.. Albert Grant,
alas, for he could hardly again in his soft way
the suffrages of the electors whom he Is Judlcany
declared have approached before by means OF cor
rup practices. But the great Promoter is still pow
erful in the borough. He issued an appeal to the
constituency which they needed Perhaps 1t read
little like Prospectus but Judge that no stock in
the Emma Mine was ever offered or taken in Kid
derminster. Or that only Liberals were invited to
subscribe, Mr.. Grant being Conservative. In the
accounts of this election the name of the United
States Minister at the Court of st. James does not
appear in any way. am quite unable to say what
his present relations with Mr.. Albert Grant may be-
Hell mean our Minister-has not lately been adj
vertsed in connection with any company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TORPEDO EGPER-
IMENI.

THE TORPEDO CLASS DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNo"L-
EDGE OF THE NEW MODE OF WARFARE-IHE
OLD LIGHTsIIIP CORNfIELD BLOWN TO ATOMS
NEWPORT, Aug. 2l.-Another successful tor
pedo experiment was made to-day ut this place. Tine
old hghtship Cornfeld Point No IA, which, 1t VIII DC
remembered was the target at the experiment on Mon
day before the Senate Naval Committee, which was not
successfl The ship taken tow by the ironclad
torpedo boat Intrepid to the vicinity OF Benons Keel
where she was allowed TO remain unmoored, as the
water was smooth and the wind light In ORDER 10 nave
the torpedo class who studying at the station make
a practical showing OF their ability and knowledge OF
this important of warfare, they were ordered on
board the Intrepid, to have full charge OF the WORK.
The first experiment. was made by the use or Harvey
torpedo striking the vessel under tho bows, but too
close TO the surface 10 make her demolition complete
However the splinters filled the air and few IN every
direction large striking Lieut.. Corlin over the
head completely smashing his hat but he was only
slightly injured Itwas plainly evident that the ves.c
was too light as proved on Mondays trial hPar
torpedo was accordingly got In order, when struck tne
ship the stern, tearing away ~ 1eet OF tue Po
side The Intrepid then proceeded 10 the Othef sdc OF
the vessel aud after rigging out another lOOpounu or
pedo IL was placed further forward, and when III ex
noded il literally made her mass or broken tiinDers
and spnters but still she hoated to the surprise Oh
everybody. The or this was 1fou inc ihct ht
she was heavily coppered and bull OF the pest material
which caused her builder to be for the purpose
used in her construction. In order to SINK thc vessel
the Intrepid got out her and succeeCeu III hlShln
this obstinate craft she sank the largest piece VI
timber ahoat was that bearing her name.