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Middletown transcript., 1874-12-26
He Was Not Drunk.

Yesterday afternoon. man dressed
good clothes. an eye-glass. and gol
mounted cane. and possessing sltogethe
rather clerical appearance, hailed
passing street car. There was noshin
unusual or particularly noticeable il
this except the air Of lofty dignity viii
which be commanded halt, and th'
desperate effort which be had made Ii
maintain his centre Of gravity as b.
passed to the car. and conceal the fact
that be was slightly inebriated. Arriv'
ing at the door be solemnly raised biz
right foot to enter; but not raising il
quite high enough be fell headlong on
the 6oor Of the car. Raising himself
up with some difficulty. be cast a
severely reproving look at the old gen.
tleman sitting near the door. and said !:
''Sir. what d'you lift up this car for
just as 1 was goiu' to get in r.
MY dear sir, ! didn't lift the car, !"
replied the old gentleman meekly.
Casting as steady gaze on the old
gentlemen as be could. he replied:
"Well. perhaps you dids't. I won't
tempt to argue with . man 10 your con-
.dition. Ny amisble friend. it's my
calm and deliberate 'pinion that you We
been looking upon the wine when it is
red. Very sorry to see it in man Of
your age. What d'you s'pose your
mother would say if she would see you
intossicated? Ny friend. I've wept
many bitter tears over such cases a.
yours. Yes. ."eontinued he in a falter-
ing voice. and pulling out his handker-
chief. land I'm d-d i'll ain't weep.
ing now. as you'll readily observe"
z Whereupoa he wiped Bis eyes with
; grand flourish, blew bis nose, and
navigatsd to the other end Of the car.
When he reached his destination, he
pulled the bell strap and started for the
loor. When be got about half way,
ind just as he was 10 front Of lady,
ne trippsd and fell at falllength on the
lcor. Raising himself TO q perpsndicu-
ar, he turned to the lady. and, in .
one Of mingled severity and whiskey.
aid: a.a.sss
"Madame. you've certainly got the
'iggsst feet ever saw in my lifs."
"Sir. " said the lady, indignantly.
"Oh. don't 'pologize, madame. I
eg you not to 'pologise. You're not
, blame for it. You can't help it.
ut if you could just pare 'sm down a ,
tile 'twould be great 'commodatioa {
the tras'ling public. I
The lady was ,sPeeehless with indig-
alton, the passengers were eonvulsed ! !.
i'd the gentleman stalked majestically 4 4
the door. stepped to the ground. and
ansdiatsly sat down. As the car 8
ovsd away be arose. examined his 7
othss. looked up and dswp the street, '
aved bis hand in On uncertain manner, y
rs - L
ID walked away. Detroit Nevs. N
Middletown transcript., 1874-12-26

Among the premiums awarded Il :
recent fair Was one classsd: ..Domss-
tic article-best bed-sonforter, Miss
Mary Hail."
Middletown transcript., 1874-12-26

attentions to his fathers sister, and
that the only land he ever owned was
Aunt Sabina's farm.
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Selttt poetrp.
CHRISTMAS TIME.
BY SCOTT.

Heap ON more wood the wind 10 chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry still.
Each age has deemed the newborn year
The Rttest time for festal cheer:
Even hsathen yet. the savage Dane
At Iol more deep the mead did drain;
High On the beach bis galleys drew;
And feasted all his pirate crew;
Then in his low and pine built hall.
Where shields and axes dscked the wall,
= rlsyk%s5dpgpe the hslfdresed steer
Caroused 10 SEAS Of sable beer;
While round, in brutal Jest. were thrown
The half-gnawed rib, and marrow-bone; !
Or listened all in grim delight,
While scoids yelled ont the joys Of fight.
Then forth, in frensy, would they hie,
While wildly loose their red locks fly;
And dancing round the blazing pile,
Tbey made sueH baFbsrohs nirtll the while
q Al best might ts tho mind recall !
The boisterous joys of Odin's hall. =
And we'll our Christian sires o. old
Loved when the year its course had rolled
And brought bliths Christmas back again
With eli III hospitable train.
Domestic and religious rite
Gave honor to the holy night:
On Christmas eve the bells were rung;
On Christmas eve the mass was sung;
That snly night, ii all the year,
Saw the stoled priest the chalice rear.
Df61 hf9bsl 6bl,f3d ~ tirtIt te9;
I'm h.all vas lied With hSlIy Itden;
Forth to the wood did merry-men 60,
To gather 10 the mistletoe.
Thsn epep vide the bare.s ball sssAi
To vassal, tenant, serf, and all;
Power laid his rod .: rule aside,
And Osrsmohy dofsd his pride.
The heir, with roses in his shoes,
That night might yillsse, partner choose; i
The lord, underogating, shassii
The vulgar game Of "post and pair.''
All hailed, with 'uncsntrolled delight
And general voice, the happy night,
!, That to the cottage, q the crown,
Brought tidings q salvation down.
The Gre, wishSwelbdriSd loea pspplied,
weatfosfiag p ~ Shinnst vide;
The huge halftabis's eaksn f6ce,
Scrubbed III il sbpne tie day TO grace,
Bore thss spos II uassive beesd
No mark to part the squire and lord. ,ff
Then uAs brought iniths lussy brasn,
By old blue-coated serving-man;
Then the grim boar's head ftowned On high, i
Crested with bays and rosemary. II
Wen can the green-aarbed ranger tsll,
How, when, and where, the monster fell: Il
What de1v bsfore his death be tore,
And all the batting of the boar.
The wsaaI sodid IN good brown bowls,
Garnished with ribbons, blithely trowls.
There the huge sirloin reeked |; bard By
Plum-porridge stood, and Christmas pie;
Nor failed old Scotland to produce, ~
At such high-tide, her savoury goose.
rhen mms shs merry maskers In, ia
A nd carols roarsd With blithssome din;
4 funmelodious was the song,
i was ! hearty note, And strong. 4
Who lists may in their mumming see
Traces q efsneispt mystery 1. s a
White shirtsAupplied the masqusrade, ia
And smuttsd cheeks the visers made; IL
,nt or what makers richly sdight
Jan boast Of bosoms half 50 light
Ingland was merry England, when q
I'D Christmas broached the mightiest ale Il 1
Twas Christmas told the mcrriest tale; +.
Christmas gambol Oft could cheer
he ppee psuss hsprt thrcuyhhalf the year. :
: Gsms IF Poetry. q
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A discussisa is going onin England
e to whether > man over sixty years ef
age is exempt from serving upon jsfy.
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Laramie. COL. is to hav. 800. 600
hotol.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02

we call her attention TO the fact that she
is injuring herself and she immediately
defers to the opinion of the whole. and
ceases using the Objectionable article of
food
Reporter-What do you recommend in
the place of pound-cake?
Mrs CuyIer-Well, a little mush would
be good 1t is just what we women need.
1t is harmless and thoroughly digestible
while pound-cake is heavy and conse-
quently indigestible.
RepOrter-DO you recommend the dis
use of any other common article of food?
Miss Cuvler-Wen, let me see. Yes:
there are several of the heavier articles
Of food which women should abstain
from using. Too much meat. for in
stance. is very bad Meat should he uspd
sparinglv. while in its stead as much fish
as possible should be eaten. The pbOs-
ph0rus that it produces strengthens the
brain
Reporter-Do you object to the use OF
wines?
Mrs. Cuyler-lIost assuredlv. Wine
leads to dissipation, and DISSIPATION to
that prostratiOn of the human system
which we are aiming to avoid.
Yes, indeed, l should think | did
object to wine. I am sorry-exceedfnglv
soTry-that the members of the male sex
do not object to it just as strenuously.
Reporter-What are your objections to
particular kinds Of dress?
Mrs. Cuyler-Well, l don't know that
[ am prepared to discuss that matter vet.
Reporter-Are you not opposed to
tight lacing? {
Mrs. Cuyler-I,es, / am, most decided
ly think that ladies underwear should
hang from the shoulders entirely. In
less this is done the compression of the
waist and consequent interference with
the circulation of the blood will counter
act every effort of ours to establish
perfect system of health in the female
Neao York (June ~ Special to Chicago
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02
A Remarkable Case of HydrOphobia.

One eminent scientist contends that
hydroph0bia is disease peculiar to dogs
during the hot months, and capable of
transmission by bite to other animals
Another, equally eminent, asserts that it
is a disease of the cold as we'll as the
hot months; and that the so-called HYDRO
phobia Of human beings is only anervous
disorder, superinduced by fear.
This latter theory has received a pretty
severe knock within two or three DAYS,
from this city. Francis Butler, man of
superior education, began the business of
training and dealing in dogs in this CITY
about twenty years ago. lie was an ac-
complished Enguist, and had been con-
nected with several educational institu-
tions as professor of languages. He be-
gan the business because of his love for
the animals. In his shop could be found
any breed, from a King Charles spaniel
to a Siberian bloodhound. He wrote a
popular book entitled " Dog Training"
and his skill in controlling the animals
was marvellous. Often has he led with
out resistance ferociOus dogs that at
tackled every one else who approached
them. Throughout his life he has eX-
pressed the utmost contempt of hydro
phobia, and has always asserted that in
men it was only nervous eX-
element brought on by fear.
Six weeks ago small Spitz
dog which was sick was brought to Mr..
Butler to receive the best care. While
he was administering the first dose of
medicine the animal bit the thumb of
his right hand so as to draw blood. He
had the wound dressed and soon forgot
the occurrence. In taking the animal to
Mr.. Buffers Brooklyn office next day, it
escaped and bit man in the leg, and
was subsequently shot by policeman.
Last Monday morning Mr. Butler at
tempted to drink some tea at the break
fast table, and found that his muscles
would not obey his will. He said to his
wife: q can't get my tea to my lips
What can it mean?" She told him his
nerves were disordered. He tried to eat
but failed, and few hours afterward in
disputable symptoms of hydrophobia
were recognized. He ran about the
house and tried to strike and bite every
one he could get at, tore his clothing to
shreds, and dug his fingers into his flesh.
Physicians were called, and after a severe
struggle secured him, and injected NOR
phine in his arm, which checked the par
oXysms. He lost the power of speech,
and thenceforward parked like a dog.
His tongue hung from his mouth, and
foam was or his lips On Tuesday night
he died, yelping and groaning like the
most ferocious of his pets. He was six
ty-four years old, and leaves a wife and
nine children Surely this man was not
the victim of fear-N. Y. (Ju1a6 ~ Dis
patch to Clt5cdg0 Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02

"Slowly my comprehension returned
and | found myself on bed in the log
cabin Of the man who kept the boats on
hire, and it was night, for candles were
burning. Some Of my companions of
the picnic were there, but l was too Ill
and weary to ask questions.
When next [ opened my eyes it was
daylight and my father and mother were
bending over nae.
Suddenly remembered something of
the drowning and I cried out, Where is
Harry? He said he was coming
They hushed and soothed me and l
suppose administered a narcotic, for have
only faint recollection of lying on a
bed in a covered conveyance and Of being
ANNOYED by the jolting
1.-THE next time l awoke my mind was
clear. [ recollected all and begged to be
told how | was saved. NV friends evaded
this question, and my suspicious being
aroused [ demanded to see Harry Vane.
Finding they could no longer put me off
they told me that Harry. rescued me and
swan with me toward the islet, where
one of the boats had just landed. An
other gentleman waded out breast high
to meet him and drew me to the shore,
surprising ludt harry WAS OuO"lHg
But Harry did not follow, and in the ex-
element about me he was not missed
until too late. Whether he was exhausted
or whether he took cramp no one could
tell. This only I know and never shall
forget: Harry Vane was drowned in
saving my life. This also [ know: l
shall live and die Charlotte Kemp. AS
for Downs, hated then, hate still, the
sound Of his name. He left our town
almost Immediately after the occurrence,
and I never saw his face again after the
day of the picnic"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02
Dress Reform Movement i'm Brooklyn.

A number of Brooklyn ladies have
formed an organization for the suppress
sion of corsets, high-heeled boots, false
hair, and numerous other cOntrivances of
an artificial nature which are supposed
to adOrn female beauty and injure health.
A principal article of the constitution
declares that no person shall be eligible
to office in the society who wears cOrsets.
or who does not wear her clothes sus-
pended from her shoulders, and who does
not live hygienically. This society, OF
which Mrs. Theodore L. Cuyler is Presi-
dent, was organized short time since
under the name of the " Ladies' Physio-
logical Society of Brooklyn" Their con
stitution has not yet been published, but
it is expected that it will appear shortly
1t is understood that they will inaugurate
a series of lectures for the promotion OF
the popular observance of the laws OF
health by women. The purposes Of the
society were conceived by Mrs. Theodore
l.. Cuyler.
The reporter called upon Mrs Cuyler
That lady said: Z" It is a fact that I have
associated myself with several ladies OF
prominence; that we have determined to
advance, to the best of our ability, the
physiological condition Of women. You
see this generation is degenerating rapid
", and it behooves wives and mothers
who consider the matter to raise theil
voices in protest against indulgenceS
which lead to the ruination of health"
Reporter-Have you formed such a so,
ciety as has been alleged?
Mrs. Cuyler-Yes, We have; and owing
to the fact that my name was probably
better known than any other I was chosen
its President
Reporter-Whati is the process by which
you intend to effect the proposed reform
alton in toilet?
Mrs Cuyler-Our process has not beer
thoroughly developed yet. We have hat
several meetings, at each Of which we
have all freely expressed our thoughts
and believe that already there has beer
experienced d radical change for the bet
ter in the constitution of many of oul
| sex who belong to our society. You see
| we thoroughly understand our own wants
| and if we discover that any member i:
eating too much pound-cake, for instance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02

it, and it is such a wearying friction. For
did you ever notice that people seldom
dispute about matters of any Importance?
1t is only things that make no great diff
ference in the end, and might as well be
decided one way as another.
But Rob doesn't see lChy he may not put
off your errand till after school, or what
hurt it does to leave the hall door open,
or why he shouldn't lay his hat in a chair,
or why he should do anything in the par
ticular way you want it done, and so he
goes on disputing and arguing every
little request. Would it hurt him, do you
think, if he did these little things without
seeing why, or with no other reason than
to please some one else who probably
does see uhy9 Hear the conclusion of
the whole matter: do all things with
out murmurings or disputings," or else
let them not be done at all.-Emily Hunt
5Hgt0Il Miller, IN Little Corporal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02
Murmnring and Disputing.

IT seems to me / should like to be g
minister long enough to preach about 6
dozen sermons. There are some texts in
the Bible that would fairly turn the
world upside down and make it ovel
new if they could be put into peoples
hearts and made to stay there long
enough to take root and grow And at
ter all, perhaps the sermons would not be
needed, the texts themselves would be
enough, if everyone would stop and
think about them for himself. Take this
one for example:
DO all things without murmurings and dis
putings.n
How much silence it. would make in
this noisy world if that command could
be carried out.
Without murmuringsm Why that
would stop all the grumblers, and the
GROWERS, and the people who do things
in such an uncomfortable, grudging spirit
that you wish they had not done it at all.
You wish you had done it yourself, and
never asked them. | am sure | would
rather make my back anu arms ache
bringing in wood and water, and running
up stairs for book, or down stairs for a
basket, than to call on these murmuring
people and hear them say, " | don't see
what becomes Of all the water | bring
in" 9 brought in an armfuIl of wood
five minutes ago" 1--WE lust begun a
new game" " Oh, dearr' "Ob, pshawr'
with that dreadful impatient emphasis,
or even those black, scowling looks with
which the face speaks a murmur in every
line without the utterance Of a word. |
know Of some families where there would
be a great deal Of silence if such law
could be enforced All the dissatisfied
people would be silenced too The peO-
pie that are always complaining about
the weather, the heat or the cold, or the
rain, or the drought, or the clouds, or the
sunshine; everything that happens, and
everything that doesn't happen.
Why, some of them would scarcely be
able to think of anything to say for
while.
And then the rest of the command,
without disputings;" that would do
away with a great deal more noise and
make such a pleasant, happy silence. The
people that dispute are more than those
that murmur. unless they do both, and
good many of them do. You have to
argue every inch Of ground with them. If
you want anything done you must prove
that it is necessary, and then convince
them that something else Will not do Just
as well or better. They had so much
rather do it atsOme other time or in some
other fashion, or have somebody else do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02
THE LITTLE LIGHTKEEPER.
BIZ CHARLES s. SMITH.

HERE is the story of little child
Who, with her father, lived beside the sea,
On a lone island, from whose rocks was piled
lighthouse tower of stOutest masonry
A sleepless sentinel whose beaming eye
Watched through the night to warn of danger nigh.
One day her father, who had gone ashore,
Failed with the early twilight to return;
And so she sat and wondered more and more,
Until the evening star began TO burn,
And thought, :" Our light should shed as true ray,
Lest ships should be misled and cast away"
And so she sat. perplexed with anxious care,
And listened TO the oceans restless moan;
t'What can dOf Indeed, | cannot bear
Through ali the dreary night to stay alone;
Nay, not alone,'' she thought; and, undismayed,
The little creature then kneIt down and prayed.
Then she arose. and with a trembling hand
Slow dragged a chair beEcath the well-trimned
Percbed her slight figure on the trusty stand.
And stretched on tiptoe to her utmost height.
And then reached up--alas her heart grew sick;
The lighted paper did not reach the wick.
What should she do in this her hour of need?
Naught could she ind to make the pile more
high,
Till the big Bible, kept with careful heed,
And read al night and morning, met her eye:
But still she paused; for, with a revereRt dread,
Upon the Book OF God she feared to tread.
And yet she thought, : What if our light could
Some ship from wreck upon the rocky shorel"
And so. with resolution strong and brave,
The heavy volume TO the pile she bore.
The deed was done; the lights benignant ray
Beamed 0 er the boiling breakers of the bay.
Her father sat upon the shore meanwhile,
Detained by cruel wretches who had planned
To keep the light INTENDED, and beguile
Some passing vessel on the rocky strand,
And, when the cries of drowning were DER,
To steal the cargo as it washed ashore.
And as they sat there. plotting evil schemes,
Hoping the midnight hour would bring them
luck.
True as a star the lights reproachful beams
Flashed DER the waters. Fooled and panic
struck.
They rose together with sudden start,
And grufly bade the keeper to depart.
Soon DER the waves the little boat he steers,
Its white sail cleaning in that grateful light;
And now the strong mans eyes are full of tears,
To see afar that face and white,
Peering through darkness from the slippery rocks,
The night-dews falling on her 1axen locke.
Glad was the daughter when her father came;
Proud was the father as he kissed his child;
But when she asked, with blush of bashful shame,
If her young feet the Bible had defled,
No no. he said; " there never is abuse
When sacred things are put to noble use"
And so he soothed her till her thoughts grew
calm,
And brought the Bible when she was in bed,
And read the glowing language of psalm
Until her heart grew warm and comforted;
And, listening to the roaring of the deep,
The little lighthouse keeper fell asleep
- OtjUeT optics Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02

OUR NENAGERTE.
By JOSEPHINE POLLARD.

By JOSEPHINE POLLARD.
We've got n whole menagerie
At our house. l declare;
For yOnder comes little chap
As hungry as a bear!
And l have heard the youngster say,
When on an errand sent.
= I'm just as tired as q d0gf"
And doggedly he went.
II is but seldom that he cries,
I'm willing TO confess.
And seldom would you care 10 hear
His signals of distress.
For, like the '-mighty monarch" who
In forest loves to reign.
This auUOCrat of ours Will roar
With all his mite and name
As sly as any for is he
When mischief is about,
As innocent as any lamb
When you would find him out:
And when corrections rod. DeTChalCe,
You'd have the urchin feel.
He wrIggies ont OF wisdom'S ways
As slippery as an eel.
But there are days when order reIgns
supreme within the house:
Ne doors are banged-the child appears
As quiet a. 4 mouse.
Till of Sudden through the bars
OF silence he will bolt.
And scampeT up and down the street
Like any other colt.
We never know just how or vixen
Occurs the change we see:
Now he is slower than q snail,
And then 4 busy bee
But when 4 whole menagerie
We're anxious 10 enjoy.
We open wide the outer door,
And Introduce that boy!
-CAriStian Union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-02
Driving the Seal,

The seals are easily captured; their
captors, the natives, reminding one of
butchers as they go into a stock-yard to
select and drive out a batch of bullOcks,
for the method of procedure is precisely
similar
To the right and left of the breeding
grounds stretch sand-beaches or some
convenient landing, upon which the
" HOliuschickie" or the bachelor seals lie
by tens of thousands, extended in every
attitude assumed by them in fitful sleeD
or animated sport, and down from the vii
lage to these hauling grounds" come the
natives, who, after making a survey of
the swarming myriads, step in among
them and turn aside from the masses two
or three thousand of the most eligible
animals, usually males of not over four
years old and not under two This drove
which they have selected is driven to the
village as flock of sheep would be, the
animals moving in succession of sud-
den starts, with frequent resting spells,
at the rate of about half mile an hour,
providing the weather is cool and fOggy
and the ground hard. Seals can be
driven at the rate of mile an hour un-
der peculiarly favorable conditions of
road and weather; but the loss of life Is
great in a large drove, so many falling
senseless, gasping and palpitating, some
to rise again within few hours and
others dying at once.
Only four or five men are required to
capture in this way drove of from one
to even fifty thousand, did they ever want
so many; and the labor of driving them
overland to the salt-houses near the vii
lage is light, as the seals move without
resistance and require but little urginp
only it should be constant and gentje'
They string themselves out in LONG files
as they travel, and drove of fonr or
five thousand will stretch over natb
more than mile in length-Hen1v w
Elliott, IN Harper's HagaaIne.