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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
An Astronomer Sold by a Boy.

A wicked boy found a FREELY one
day, and stuck it with mucilage in the
center Of the largest lens Of the tel
escope in the Washington observatory.
The astronomer observed blaze Of
light, which died out at intervals, and
thinking he had discovered a most ex-
traordinary star, he pronounced 1t '.of
the third magnitude Of Orion" He
telegraphed at expense of $4,000 all
over the world, and the astronomers
gazed at Orion until they were wild,
and then telegraphed back to the pro-
fessor fer further information. In the
meantime the discoverer found thai
his star had moved eight billions of
miles in twenty-four hours, and per-
ceived that it actually had legs! But,
on polishing his lens, he found the
lightning bug !--then he swore terribly
worse than ''our army in Flanders
in fact, they heard him swear away
down in Alexandria, seven miles away.
Since then he has been looking for that
boy; he wishes to consult him about
something.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

PACIFIC RAILROAD SNOw-sHED. =
Covering the track for thirty-fye miles
are massive arched galleries Of large
timbers, shady and cool, blackened
with smoke Of engines, sinueus, and
full of strange sounds. Through the
vents in the roof and the lnterstices
between the roofboards, the sunlight
falls in countless narrow bars, pallid as
moonshine. Standing in a curve, the
effect is precisely that Of the interior
of some old gothic cloister or abbey
hall, with the light breaking through
narrow side-windows. The footstep
awakes echoes, and the tones of the
voice are full and resounding. a COM
ing train announces itself miles away
by the tinkling crepitaticn commuui-
Gated along the rails, which gradually
swells into a metallic ring, followed by
a thunderous roar that shakes the
ground; then the shrek of the engine
valve, and, in fash, the engine itself
bursts into view, the bars Of sunlight
PLAYING across It's dark front with kal-
eidoscopic effect. There is ample
space on either side of the track .foi
pedestrian to stand as the train ru5he:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, THURSDAY MARCH s. 1871.

lete. but when its subject is student
seeking recuperation. it has very diff
erent effect. Violent efforts Of lee
and arm for thirty minutes per day
will undoubtedly develope muscle. but
as regards sustaining health, they can
not take the place Of a whole after
Moons breathing Of country breezes.
What the scholar wants is new stock
of red blood to renew his wasted ener-
gles, and severe muscular tension brings
about the very reverse of this. In
stead of recuperating him, is still fur
ther exhausts him For his vital for
ces are now drawn out at two outlets
instead OF one After his visit to the
gymnasium he finds his mind dull and
his eyelids sleepy for the rest Of the
day. and from week to week his
strength somehow oozes away faster
than before In disgust he gives up
exercise altogether. IF he had seen a
man trying to prepare himself to lift a
thousand pounds by poring all day over
Como Sections or German philosophy,
he would have laughed at him as fool.
In seeking to fortify himself for the
intellectual task by wearying his body
over great weights, he is hardly less
absurd.
What the tired brain-worker chiefly
needs to revive and strengthen him are
these three things; 1st, the puri6ca-
tion Of his blood, one-ffth of the whole
volume Of which is constantly required
by the brain when in activity 2nd,
the drawing off from the brain of the
excessive supply of blood gathered
there; and Sd, the resting of the par
ticuIar faculties which have been un-
duly exercised.-Jumcs T. Btrby, IN
Christian Register
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

past, but it looks as if it must crush
everything before it, and burst through
the very shed. The approach of a
trainl at night is heralded by a sound
like the distant roaring of surf, half an
hour before the train itself arrives
and when the locomotive dashes into
view, the dazzling glare of its head
light in the black cavern. shooting
like meteor from the Plutonic abyss,
is wild and awful The warning whis-
tie, prolonged III strange diminuendo
notes that sound like groans and sighs
from Inferno. is echoed far and long
among the rocky crags and forests
Ooerlund for February.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

The reccntly-elected member of the
French Academy is described, at the
age Of twenty-one, by his father, as
follows:
"What shall I tell you Of my son?
He has come into the world at that
melancholy hour when it Is no longer
day, and IS not yet night; so the as
semblage Of autitheses which forms
his strange personality is one composed
Of light and shade lie is idle, he is
active; he is a gourmand, and he is
sober; he is pfodigal, and he is econo-
mical lie is mistrustful, and credul-
Gus; bLace and innocent; thoutless
and devoted he has a cold tongue,
and prompt hand; he mocks me
with all his wit, and loves me with all
his heart. Finally, he is always ready
10 steal my cash-box like VALERIE, or to
fight for me like the Cid.
Moreover possessing a verre the
naddest, the most attractive, and the
most steadfast that [ have ever seen
sparkle on the lip of a yonng mau of
one and twenty, and which, like a
fame poorly shut down, breaks out
incossantly. in reyery as in agitation,
in calm as in danger, in smiles as in
tears. From time to time we will fall
out, and, like the prodigal son, he
takes his Inheritance and quits the
paternal mansion; then | straightway
buy calf and fatten it. quite certain
that before a month he will return to
eat his share Of it. It is true that
evil tongues affirm that it is for the
calf he returns and not for me; but I
understand all about that"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Beware of a religion that puts a

Beware of religion that puts a
secondary value upon moral goodness.
The "plan Of salvation is no " bank
rupt law" with its scapegoat for moral
insolvency. The religion of God is no
opportunity to do wrong with impuni-
ty :; It's calvary no licence to live life
of imnioralities, and then, at the last
moment, escape all the consequences
by belief in Jesus. 81 came not to
set aside the law, but to establish the
law" Transgression is unrighteous-
ness. Be not deceived. " WhatsoeY-
er a man soweth that also shall he reap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

As ships meet at sea, moment
together, when words of greeting must
be spoken, and then away into the deeps,
50 men meet in this world and ]
think we should cross no mans path
without hailing him, and, if he needs,
giving him supplies.---Henry Ward
Bcecher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Mr.. Beecher was asked if he stud
led his prayers. ''Never, said ne, II
carry feeling with me such as a moth
er would have for her children, were
they lost in great forest. | feel that
on every side my people are IN danger
and that many of them are like babes,
weak and helpless. My heart goes out
in sorrow and anxiety toward them,
and at times | seem to carry all their
burdens. | find that when ones heart
is wrapped and twined around the
hearts of others, it is net difficult to
pray"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

God planted fear in the soul as tru-
ly as he planted hope or courage Fear
is kind of bell or gong which rings
the mind into quick life and avoidance
on the approach of danger It is the
SOULS signal for rallying. --Beecher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

happily. in these days we have very
little unappreciated genius. Go round
the picture exhibitions, and depend
upon it you find large proportion of
the really good pictures marked ''sold. .
Inquire of a magazine editor, and he
will tell you that he is only too thank,
ful to get really powerful and original
article, no matter who writes it. at
fair price. There never was an era in
literature in which an author might
be more sure of finding the only thing
an honest author would desire-''a
fair field and no favor"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

BE assured those will be Thy worst
enemies, not to whom thou hast done
evil but who have done evil to thee.
And those will be thy best friends, not
to whom thou hast done good, but who
have done good to thee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

The true past departs not, nothing
that was worthy in the past departs ];
no truth or goodness realized by man
ever dies, or can die F.; but all is still
here, and, recognized or not, lives and
works through endless changes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
Our Free Lunch.

Time never sets heavily upon us
but when it Is badly employed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

A Clergyman bsing invited to open
u Legislature with prayer, uttered the
following ambiguous petition; "May
corruption ahG sin Of every form be as
far from every member of this legisla-
ture as Thou art
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

-Idleness is emptiness the tree in
which the sap is stagnant remains
fruitless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

A genius is popularity said to be
one who can do everything except make
a living.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Whatever yon dislike in another,
take care to correct yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

If single life is bad, then it stands
to reason that a double life is twice as
bad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Deal in a manly way with the trials
Of the present, and the future will not
fail to be generous to you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

Can there be any greater dotage
in the world than for any one to guide
and direct his course by the sound Of a
bell, and not by his own judgment and
Observation-Disclosures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05
DialssoRsl snactacIes.

yryHESE SPECTA Giles are manufactured from
6 ..NINUTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES melted toGeth-
~ and are called DItioND on account OF their
Having been tested with the polariSeope the
diamond lenses have been found to admi fifteen
aer cent less heated rays than amy other pebble.
They are ground Nl:h gEer Ell esL.g y sC gu,
y brr6tness and distinctneSs of vision net before
attained in spectacles.
nouufaetured by the Spencer oDtica1 Naa'9act,sr-
ing Co.. 1eig Ioae.
For sale by responsible agents a every city IN
the Union.
WNE. KILN A.,
Teweler and Optican is sale agentfor Grand Rap
Ids. Wis. from whom they can only oe ootdine"
No peddleTs employed.
Do notbuy a pair unless you see the trade
mark<
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-03-05

-"Where did you learn wisdom 20
inquired Diogenes of a man esteemed
wise. ''From the blind" was the re-
ply, ''who always try their path with
stick before they venture to tread on
it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
THE PROSECUTION OF CLAIMS BY CONGESS-
MEN.

Biit 10 BE INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE BY Mr..
5ECK, PROHIBITING CoNGREssMEN FROM PROSE
CUTTING CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
DIsAGREEABLE FACTS REGARDING SENATOR
CoNKIING AND GEN. BUTLER TO BROUGHT
OUT IN SUPPORT or TIE MEASURE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec 7-Representative Beck has
prepared bill similar to certain portions of the
Moiety bill which passed the House at the last
session. bat which stricken out in the Senate.
The BILL if passed. will have tendency to stop the
ipdiscrimnate prosecution of claims against the
Government by members of Congress, who are in
many cases, no doubt. employed on account of their
professional superiority. Mr.. Beck has forti-
fed himself with the facts in several
cases. in which both Senator Conkling and Gen.
Butler appear in an unfavorablc position. BY the
recod of the Court held i'll Canandaigua it is shown
that Senator Copkling was counsel for the New
Yor Central Railroad prosecuted suit against the
Government. aud obtained verdict of over
s6oooo0 from a judge who. according to Mr
Beck. was appointed through his tMr Conk-
ling,sl influence. In tho case OF Gen. But
Ter. Mr. Beck has obtained official copies
of the record in a Washington court. III what are
known as the Farragat prize cases. Gen Batter OBJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
THE COUNSEL IN THE CASE.
FOR THE PLAINTIFF.


The large and dignifed array of counsel engaged
by both parties will make the court proceedings all
the more remarkable. The one event of the Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher standing in court charged
with adultery, and undergoing an examination con-
Quoted by distinguished criminal lawyers, Will be
subject for picture at which the Christian world
would have shuddered not many months
hack. but which will have to be
described now to the staunchest Puritan
with the most technical observance of details. The
counsel of both sides are men of thorough legal
training and large experience For the prosecution
the lawyers are William A. Beach-commonly spoken
of as ex-Judge, but who laughingly says he has
never been nearer the udgeship than to decline it
ex-Judge S. ID. Morris. who was Distrct-Attorney OF
Kings County nine years; ex-Judge william Fuller
ton, and the Hon. Roger A. Pryor, formerly a MEM
Der of Congress from Virginia and General in the
Southern army.
Ex-Judge Morris will open the case for Mr. TiltOn
in a speech which it is understood will occupy the
whole of one day. and which win narratc in detail
what the plaintiff proposes TO prove. He has been
ENGAGED upon the case since the day Mr. Tilton was
arrested aud brought before Justice Rleys Police
Court on the complaint Of the indiscree youth called
Iaynor or Gaynor
Judge Morris then made himself familiar with the
whole case since which he has devoted himself with
great zeal aud enthusiasm TO its preparation ana
management 1t was at his suggestion tnat the pri-
yate correspondence of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton was pub
shed and he carefully reviewed the LAST statement
of Mr. Tilton previous to its publication, recon-
mending the Celebration OF sons Of the
most effective po, ia a :aiGt tie CJn'nistr, Of
,ix-s rASc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08

will make will have the desired effect remains to be
seen in BROOKLYN feeling on the is so strong
that it will probably 10 impossible to prevent inc
local papers from INDUCING in the most YloiehO us
cussions of the merits Of the matter.
Ii has been no easy matter to summon The jurors
The work could not BEGIN until the case vas SCI
down for trial. and then 1000names bad to bc drawn
and the usual notification served upon each. Inc
number drawn includes about one-hftcenth OK all
the Brooklyn jurors The panel of Loo jurors drawn
is remarkable for the absence Of prominent names
from the list. The minority Of the jurors ere men
from the private walks of life and comparatively
unknown to the community in which they live
Not o single wel-knoWa poItician IL on tie
list, although tho liquor fraternity IS wen
represented. From Living ton-st.. lAeodoEc
Tilton's place of residence, nine Jurors
named as follows ere drawn: Edward Harvey, H. ID.
MacCormac WIN. p. X. Schlater, John a Borne
Malcolm c. Miles Frank Adams, G. NJ. VanoNnda,
p. II. Trottcr, and John G. Emery. From Columbia
st.. onwLich tie Rev. Henry Ward Deecher resides,
John Prentice, the warehouseman, and WIN. hunt
are the only ones drawn, The name Of Z. Burro"cs
Tilon OF Tie Ncc- Yor ialpeadcRt Office appears on
tho lists, and almost immediately after tho name Of
John L. Howard, publisher, No. p Pca'i2,', New
York. Mr.. uowa:d is IN attendant at plymouth
Church. Among other names on the list which at
tract attention arc those Of jeremiah L. Robinson,
ir one of Francis D. lIoultol's partners; Franklin
Woodruff lnot, however, one of the firm # Wood
ruff, Robinson. 81 Moutoa); Edward Cross, the
broker; Geo. NJ. Woodward, the steam pump manu-
facturor; Charles 5. BIylis South.s. merchant:
aud VIA, s. Woodw-rl broker, Of this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
PREPARATIONS FOR THE TRIAL.


Judge Nelson anticipating that the trial would
be begun at the time fixed, had made preparations
for the accommodation of such of the public as he
proposes to admit The trial will take place in the
City Court room, on the second floor of the Court
house. 1t accommodates very few spectators, the
"bar' being very large. The chambers adjoining,
small ante-room connecting with the Judges pri-
vatc ROOM will be reserved for the ladies who arc
summoned as witnesses, and for reporters engaged
in writing out their shorthand notes. This
room communicates with the Courtroom.
but nothing taking place in the latter
can be heard in the former. Judge Nelson has de-
cided that no ladies shall be admitted to the Court
room during the trial, and those summoned as wit
nesses will have to Iemain outside until they are
called to testify For the first few days of the trial.
until the jury is obtained. only the members of the
bar parties to the trial. and reporters for the press
swl be admitted. Deputy-sheriiis will be stationed
at the doors to prevent the crowd from entering.
Judge Nelson declared that he meant the trial
should be conducted with decOrum, even If it had TO
be carried on without any other audience than the
bar and jury.
Judge Nelson will request the press of the city
and of New York to abstain, during the trial, from
any comments ON the case. The jury in civil case
cannot be kept from contact with persons and
papers, aud the influence Of the latter over jurors Is
very marked. and in long and exciting case. such
as this trial promises TO be- calculated to strongly
affect the jurors. Whether the request which Dc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
OPENING SCENES IN TIE SENATE.

PEW REMARKS MADE REGARDING TIE RECENT ELEC-
TIONs-THE GALLERIES FILLED WITH sPECTA-
TORs-THE BODY CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE
PRESIDENT wIIsoN-THE READING or THE MES
SAGE LISTENED TO WITH UNUSUAL ATTENTION.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNEL
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE meeting of the Senate
was an unusually quiet one to-day, the Senators
coming into the chamber very slowly within less
than half an hour before the time of meeting and
exchanging their customary greetings with the
subdued and funereal air becoming the august body
of which they are members. In their conversation
no marked exuberance of spirit was manifested
even by the Democrats. and very few
remarks in regard to the late elections
were heard among the Senators. Some
of the most prominent and active Senators were
missed from their seats to-day, and among them
were such men as Messrs. Bayard, Gordon Fenton,
and buckingham. Tue galleries were well filed,
and at an early hour hundreds of those who did not
succeed in gaining an entrance on the House SIDE
came over look in upon the quieer and less inter
esting body in the other wing. few seats in the
diplomatic gallery were occupied, but few of
the more prominent members of the diplomatic
corps were there. Sir Edward Thornton, accom-
panied by his two distinguished cOuntrymeu, Mr..
Forster and Sir POWELL Buxton, upon of the
sofas in the rear of the Senator'S seats, and during
the reading Of the message Mr.. Evarts and several
other distinguished men, not now in political
life, also occupied seats on the floor. Vice
President Wilson, who had been walking
through the Capitol for some time. with a
lightness Of step and brightness of face
indicative Of good health, occupied the chair and
called the Senate to order. After prayer and the in
PRODUCTION Of a few bills Of miscellaneous charac-
ter, Mr.. Conkling moved the appointment of the
form him that the Senate was ready for business
Pending the return of the committeeman recess
was taken until p. M, when there further re-
cess until half past At that hour the committee
returned closely followed by Gen. Babcock with the
message under his arm. Major Mcdonald the Clerk.
read the document in his usual tone and it was
listened to with more than customary attention. An
adjournment took place Immediately after the read
ing concluded, and short caucus Of the Repub-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
swINDLING CONCERN BROKEN UP.

BosToN. Dec. IA descent was made to-day
ofiicc advertising for laborers to work rail
road the applicants being required TO pay Install
ment In advance. Several hundred men we're saved
from losing their money By the prompt action OF the
police. No arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
THE SAFE BUGLARY CASE.

Within few days the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue has received intmaton Of important facts
in regard to leading railroad company. The
accounts presented show over $780, 900 due the Gov
eminent. Immediate steps will be taken By the
officials TO verify the accounts land proceed to col
lect them
lfor Regular Report Of Congregational Pred,ng Fh Psgt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08
NEW TELEGRAPH OFFICES ESTABLISHED.

DENVER, Col, Dec. THE Western Union
Telc graph Company yesterday opened Offices at Fair
Play aud Alma, Colorado. The latter place supposed
tie hgheL regular telegraph station iu the world
being 10 so feet above the level VI the sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-08

PEW REMARKS MADE REGARDING TIE RECENT ELEC-
TIONS-THE GALLERIES FILLED WITH SPECTA-
TORS-THE BODY CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE
PRESIDENT wIISON-THE READING or THE MES
SAGE LISTENED TO WITH UNUSUAL ATTENTION.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

The approaching retirement Of Judge
Peck from the bench affords favorable
opportunity for reduction in the number
of and increase of the salary of the judges
of the Supreme Court. This has long been
considered desirable by some of the best
lawyers in the State. There is no doubt,
we suppose, that in proportion to popuia-
ton and amount of law business, Vermont
has larger force of judges than many
other States. At present the judges are
pretty hardly worked and insuficiently paid.
But some changes might be made, which
have been proposed, such as the holding OF
all the terms of the Supreme Court at Mont
pelier, or some central place, instead OF
having the court make the circuit OF the
counties, which would greatly lessen the time,
trayeland labor of the judges. With such re-
duction oflabor, a reduction of the number OF
Judges might be made, and the salary now
paid to the seventh Judge divided up among
the remaining six This would give the
judges about $4,000 year, which is much
less than any one Of them would earn IN
active practice as lawyer. and none too
great remuneration for their services.
Without an increase Of pay. and we might
probably add without reduction of the
number of Judges. it is going to be difficult
to keep up the high standard of our judi
ciary. Even without any change of terms
Of court, the six judges remaining would
probably be glad to divide among them
selves the work OF the seventh judge, for
the sake of the increase ofsalary; and with
out reduction Of the number no increase of
the salary can be hoped for This is an i'm
portant matter. and We trust it will be fully
and fairly considered. in order to wise ac-
ton on the part of the Legislature.