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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-27
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MONEY 30 LOAN on hrst mortgages without
terms. GEO. ". STAKE, $50 broadway, room X.
NATIONAL TRJsr COMPANY,
26I AND 2Gs BROADWAY.
NEW YORK, Dec g. 1878.
regular meeting OF the Trustees OF the National
Trust Company he'd This day, the regular sem annual
Dividend OF Four al per cent declared from tho
earnings Of the last six months, payable and after
Jan. 3, prox.
Transfer books will be closed from Dec. 20.
j. G. CRUlKsHANK, Secretary
~ 10 EPH RAILROAD COMFAhY. ~ broadway,
hrw Ork, Dec. "a, ls75.Ihe interest maturing Jan.
1876 on the bonus 81 THIS COMPANY also ON ZOO 900
Mlsseuu STATE TX per cent bonde, known az The Han
nbsl and ~. Jo-rph issue" VIII ue pad on and alter
tue 30 day OF January, 1879, on presentaton OF the
proper coupons al thc p4ug of NORM An~rirl.
JOHN +. ACktk Treasurer.
= :, AND 10 PER CENT.
strictly nrst class city ana County Bonds,
Railroad Bonds aud other choice Securities.
Paying 10 10 IL per cent
For sale on favorable tr,ns ly
ALBERT "a. NJ 'OLAY q CO.
~ Ilnc st., New York.
\. B-lnvastment Securities our specially "A years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13

THE W0man's Journal puts an argu-
ment in this shape: In the town of
Concord one-ffth of all the taxes is paid
by women. The town has voted to ex-
pend $4,000 upon this celebration. In
other words the men of Concord have
taken from the women of Concord s.. 600
without their consent, and have spent it
celebrating the principle that taxation
without representation is tyranny"
RESOLUTIONS recently reported to the
Rhode Island Medical Society contain
suggestions that should be remembered
by all teachers. They declare that schol-
ars should not maintain the same posi-
ton more than half an hour at time;
that no child should be admitted TO the
public schools, as now conducted, under
seven years of age; that under twelve
years of age, three hours day, and for
twelve and over, four hours day, IS
sufficiently long confinement to mental
culture: that study out of school should
not usually be permitted; and that all in
centives to emulation should be used
cautiously, especially with girls.
A PLAIN man called on Mrs. Trull, in
Pacific street, Brooklyn, recently, very
hungry, and begged with prayers on his
lips for something to eat. He ate heart
lily, and when he was done he asked per-
mission of Mrs. Trull to pray for her for
her kindness. He crossed himself, bowed
his head and began to pray fervently. In
his ardor his coat unbuttoned and the
handle of the silver spoon with which
he had eaten appeared. "Get up, you
old hypocrite, and give nae that SPOON"
said Mrs. Trull, irreverently interrupting
the petition. "And if l have your spoon,
madam, sure | don't know it," said the
plain man; 81 had a sunstroke last sum-
mer, and l sometimes do things which [
don't know, and [ thought just now /
felt an attack like of it." Mr. Tom Low
iery raised his boot to dismiss him, but
the pious man was too quick for him.
Two BROTHERS named Calf have estab-
lished a mammoth hennery in Colorado,
ten miles from Denver 1t covers about
fur acres, which is laid out like a viii
lage, with streets and avenues, along
which are built long rows Of houses of
various designs. Regular families of
hens are assigned to these houses, and it
is found that they quickly domesticate
themselves without troubling their neigh
bors. The population of the village is
1900, divided closely into social cliques of
Brahmas, Cochins, Shanghaes and Dork-
ings, and the chief products are eggs and
spring chickens. Sundays included, the
industrious matrons of the village turn
out daily from forty to fifty dozen of
eggs, which are sold in Denver from
thirty to fifty cents dozen. The broth
ers Gaff express but single regret, and
that is they did not found their colony
fifteen years ago, when eggs brought five
dollars dozen and spring chicken was
worth pennyweight of gold dust.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13
THE MARKETS,
NEW YORK.


. CoTToN.-Middling upland, 165s0162lc.
LIVE SToCK.-Beef Cattle-S10.0O012.75. Hogs
Live, S....0..... Sheep-Live (unshorn)
s600QS0O.
BREADsTUFFs.- to choice, s.. asa
$50; white wheat extra, s5.6O96.30. Wheat-No :
Chicago, S1.1901.21; No. Northwestern, 81 1e
91.21; No. Milwaukee spring, S1.23H01. "a
Rye-Western and State, 95c9S1O6. Barley
S1.50G1.55 Corn-Mixed Western, 91hQ92Ac
Oats-Western Mixed, 74076c.
PRoyIsIoNs.-Pork-New Mess, S22. O5022. 10.
Lard-Prime Steam, 151a9155sc. Cheese-1OQ
1614c.
WooL.-Domestic fleece, 4SG60c.
CHICAGO.
LIVE STooK.-Beeves-Choi s60006.20; good
$560G6.00; medium, S5.5005.75; butchers
stock, S4.00G5.50; stock cattle, s3.5O@5.O0
Hogs-Live, good to choice, S7.75GS.75. Sheep
Good to choice Nnshorn), S5.5006.50
PROvIsIoNs.-Butter-C 25@31c. Eggs
Fresh, 15016c. Cheese-New York Factory,
17017ac; Western Factory, 16H@17c. Pork
Mess, S21.9o021.95. Lard-S15.5O@1555.
READsTUFFs.-Flour-W Winter Extra,
S50097.0O; spring extra, S4.600525. Wheat
Spring, No. 2, S1.051s@ 1.05M. Corn-1io.2, 75A
076Hc. Oats-No. 2, 621a@63hc. Rye-No. 2,
S10601.07. Barley-No. 2, S1.2S@l1 SO.
LUMBER.-First Clear, S50.00052.00; Second
Clear. S46.00@47O0; Common Boards, S11.O00
11.50; Fencing, S13.O0@13.50; GA" Shingles,
s3.0O9325; Lath, S2.O0@2.25.
WooL.-Tub-washed, 45058c.; fleece, washed,
40052c.; fleece, unwashed, 27037c.
CINCINNATI.
BREADsTUFFs.- -Flour-s5.8O@6OO Wheat
Red, S1.35@1.3S. Corn-73075c. Pye-s1 20
01.23. Oats-67969c. Barley-No. 2, 81.
Ql.40.
Pork-s21. 9O0a2.Oo. Lard-15%
915Ac.
LIVE SToCK.-Beeves-Fa1 to choice, $3.50
6.12I. Hogs-Live, $6.751S25.
BREADsTUFFs.- Flour-XX Fall. S5.7506.37 H
Wheat-No. Red Fall, S1.4O@1.4. Corn-No.
2, 750751c. Oats-No. 2, 65@65tzc. Rye-No.
1, S1.07@109. Barley-No. 2, S1.3501 40.
PROVISIONS Pork-Mess, S2200022.25. Lard
-15A915hc.
MILWAUKEE,.
observation-disclosures Xxx, S4.750500.
Wheat-Spring, No. 1, S1.OSG1.0s1z No. 2 S1.O41a
01.04A. Corn-No. 2, 7315@D74c. Oats-No. 2,
60060hc. Rye-No.2 :, S1.3001,35. Barley-No.
,, S1.2001.25.
DETROIT.
Observation-Disclosures = Extra. s1.2991 80.
Corn-78Q,79c. Oats-No. 1, 66067c.
TOLEDO.
BREADsTUFFs.- Amber Mich, 81 2621
91.27; No. Red, S1.2601 261a. Corn-High
Mixed, 771a078c. Oats-No. 2, 641l@65c.
CLEVELAND.
BREADsTUFFs.-Wheat-No 1 Red, S1.30H0l
1871; No. 2 Red, $1.25A@1.26. Corn
High Mixed, 77076c. Oats-No. 1, 670GSc.
BUFFALO.
LIVE STOCK. = Beeves S5.7506621a. Hogs
Live S7.5008.55. Sheep-Live (unshorn), s6.40
@680.
EAST LIBERTY.
LIVE SToCK.-Beeves-Best S6.75@7.25; me-
dunn, $6.2506.75. Hogs = Workers, S7.:O@
rs; Philadelphia, $8.12H @9.12h. Sheep-Best,
$6.5OG7 90; medium, S5.75@6.25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13

trimming; another of pearl-colored CHIP
has bottle green velvet for trimming, and
long Mercutio plume of pearl grays
Brown chip hats have scarfs with long
streamers of brown gros grain plnked
on the edges, with wings and plumes
of cream-color and brown.
Garden hats are Marie Antoinette flats
of Leghorn braid or of chip, with very
wide, fat brim, of equal width all around,
but curved to droop in front and back.
Those of Leghorn are trimmed with
black velvet and ostrich plumes, either
black or white, or perhaps both together
Black chip flats have full ruches of pink
gros grain around the brim and undeS it,
and sometimes there are wreaths of
small flowers mingled with the ruches.
The sailor hat will return to favor
when the warm days come. 1t is the
most girlish of all the shapes and most
generally becoming to round young faces.
Those of brown, black or white split
straw are trimmed with wide gros grain
ribbon, either blue, black or brown, and
fastened by silver filigree buckles. The
English walking hat, the Derby. and the
new toque with dropping front and
turned up back are all worn. The most
coQuettsh hats are those with faring
brims caught up on one side by rose.
Full wreaths and clusters of flowers in
side the brim give mature look to
young faces.-Harper's Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13
Saying GoOd-By at the Depot.

PEOPLE upon a train for Washington,
leaving Alexandria, Va, few nights
ago, saw something that they will
not forget very soon, and which will
make them feel better every time the
memory recurs to them. Previous to
the starting of the train young man
and woman came into the ladies' car and
took seat, where they engaged in con-
versation until the time arrived for the
starting of the train. Finally the depot
bell began ringing, announcing the sig
nal for departure, and then the young
man rose and seemed about starting for
the door, The girl looked at him for
moment with very wistful glance about
the eyes and blush upon her cheeks.
For moment she gazed thus, and then
she spoke involuntarily: "Tom, aren't
you going to say Goodbye" Under the
circumstances it took "Tom" about the
one-five-hundredth part of second to
make up his mind on that point. He
just turned about and took that girl in
his arms and for some moments in the
ladies' car of tue train for Washington it
rained kisses! Other passengers might
stare at them, but "Tom" didn't mind it
bit, and the good-by was prolonged to
such an extent that the train got in rapid
motion before he recovered himself suf-
ficiently to dash to the platform and
launch himself off. 1t was little emo
tional scene in real life which the passen-
gers saw, and il did them good. The
unknown young man had done just
what seemed right and there wasn't a
healthy minded male in the car who
didn't wish that he had been the object
of that brief but appealing address,
"Tom, aren't you going to say goodbye"
st. Louis Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13
How He Made Himself at Home.

"MAKE yourself at home" is a COM
mon form of hospitable welcome, but
the invitation may be awkwardly taken
advantage of if our friend happens to be
odd. The Nashville Banner says:
The eccentric Brother Carr" whose
name has become a household word in
many families in this city, once paid an
informal visit to good, religious family,
as he was in the habit of doing when he
CAME to Nashville. The lady of the
house came in, but after some time ex-
cused herself to attend to some house
hold duty, but begged Brother Carr to
make himself at home.
When she returned she found the rev
erend gentleman on his knees in front OF
the fireplace, taking up the ashes,
Perfectly taken back at this spectacle,
she said: Why, what in the world are
you doing?"
He answered: You told me to make
myself at home; and if were at home
and the ashes needed taking out as badly
as yours, would do it myself"
She was not much comforted to find
that he had been down in the back yard
and had hunted up an old ash-pan with
as much idea of being at home as she
could have possibly desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13

In Macready's "reminiscences" we
meet with novel account of kite-car-
rage While the celebrated tragedian
was making his wedding tour, in 1924,
he was one day contemplating the Druid
ical remains at Stonehenge, when his
attention was called to the sound of
music rapidly approaching from the dis
lance. It proved to be the strains Of
bugle, well played, and, looking in the
direction whence it came, he perceived
rude carriage, consisting Of little more
than a square box on four wheels, capa-
bic of holding three or four persons. 1t
was travelling down the incline OF the
road with extreme velocity without any
motive power visible. Macready gazed
upon the vehicle with amazement, out as
it came near he discovered that 1t was
attached by strong, Eight cords to three
large kites. one above another at equal
distances. As the carriage drew up 10
the Druidical temple its owner turned
its side TO the draught of the kites, and,
having fastened in the earth an anchor
or grappling-iron, pulled IN the kites,
which were of oiled silk or some similar
material and between five and six feet in
height. Five years afterward Macready
again encountered the same carriage on
a Journey from Colchester to London.
Although on the two occasions men
toned the experiment of terrestrial nav
igation by aerial coursers was perfectly
successful, Mr.. Macready states that he
never saw any public notice OF it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13
Mining in Russia.

THE Golos gives some interesting sta
tistics on minerals and mining in Russia,
and according to this authority the State
foundries smelted 20,400 tons of bronze,
$500 tons Of iron and only II tons
of steel during 1874; 1900 tons weight of
articles in bronze were cast, $500 tons
weight of ammunition, $50 tons weight
of steel cannon and $50 tons of iron
cannon. Lead and zinc were smelted in
the quantities of $50 and 10 tons re-
spectively. One hundred and thirty
tons of iron articles, 10 tons of sheet
iron, and 81 900 worth Of iron for ship
building purposes were also made, be-
sides 46,700 side-arms, 10000 blades, and
5,725 gun-barrels. The production of
the private smelling establishments is
estimated at, in the Ura1 District, 220 900
tons Of bronze, 1900 tons of iron, 1850
tons of steel and 1,700 tons of copper;
in the Moscow District, $4,000 tons Of
bronze and $4,000 tons of iron. South
Russian produce is estimated at 7,100
tons of bronze and 1900 tons of iron;
that of the Polish provinces at $4,000
tons of bronze, Il, 800 tons of iron and
1900 tons Of zinc; and, lastly, the eau
casus figures during the corresponding
period have been 730 tons Of copper.
Gold to the amount of 80 tons has
been extracted during 1874, excluding
the Altai and Nerchinsk Districts, which
yield~a yearly average of 3 tons. The
total amount of coal and anthracite in
1874 is given at !, 100000 tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-05-13
An Eccentric Physician.

AMONG eccentric physicians we cannot
select better instance than Garrick's
enemy, the facetious DR.. Monsey. A
poor doctor at Bury St. Edmunds, he OBJ
tanned a patron by saving Lord GodoI-
phin, who was ON his way to Newmarket,
from az apoplectic attack In London
he became the friend of Sir Robert Wal
pole.
"How is it," said Sir Robert, "that
nobody will beat me at billiards or con-
tradict me but DR.. Monsey?"
"Other people," said Monsey, "get
places; get a dinner and praise"
One of Monsey's oddities was his way
of extracting teeth He would some
times fasten bullet to a piece Of cat
gut, which he fastened to the guilty
tooth. He then loaded pistol with the
bullet and fred. He once prevailed on
friend to try this strange operation;
but when all was ready the patient re-
pented and bawled cut to Monsey to
stop.
"Stop, stop! I've changed my mind"
"But haven't, and you're a fool and
a cowardw said the doctor, pulling the
trigger with malicious speed. Monsey
in old age became miser, and there is
story told of his returning from jour
ney to find his servants at a tea party
and just preparing to light fire in a
CRATE where he had hidden gold and
notes to a large amount. Monsey died
in his ninety-ffth year, and left his body
to be dissected His fortune-more than
SIC, 000-went to his only daughter
Hb0971 be1,'e T01lY,D0E
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26

A TRUE STATKNKNT.-An exchange con tains these sensible and truthful remarks, and we publish it for the benefit of all az grieved parties who think of sneaking around to find out who wrote that ar piece.' "A properly conducted printing office is as much secret society as Ma sonic lodge. The printers are not under any oath of secrecy, but always feel them selves as truly in honor bound to keep the office secrets as though they had been put through triple oaths. Any employe in a printing office who willingly disregards this rule in relation to printing office secrets, would not only be scorned by the brethren of his craft, but would lose his position at once. We make this statement because it sometimes happens that a communication appears in newspaper over an assumed signature which excites comment, and va rious parties try 10 find out the author. Let all be saved the trouble of questioning em- ployees of the printing office. They are know nothiDgs' on such points as these. On such matters they have eyes and ears, but no 'mouth,' and if any fail to observe this rule let them be put down as dishonor- able members of the craft. It,is the same with job printing. If anything is to be printed and kept secret, let proper notice be given of the desire for secrecy, and you might as we'll question the Sphynx as one of the printers, so that even the secret books for lodges are printed without fear"
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26

think they would ever wish to serve him again. The entertainment closed with a recitation of the Bridal Wine Cup from Miss Joyner of Egremont. This was given by request, and rendered very beautifully ; in fact it was as good as first-class tenn .perance lecture, and we hope some who listened may profit by it's teachings.
 The people of Ashley Falls, one and all, congratulate Miss Sage upon her success in this school entertainment Nor has the la- bor of preparation robbed the school of the time which belonged to the legitimate observance of it's duties, but was accom- plished entirely out of school hours; the duties of the school at its regular sessions were first, and this preparation for the ex- hlbition second, in the catalogue of work. As teacher, Miss s. is very much esteem ed by almost the entire people, and her con- tinued employment here in eur new school edfce is devoutly hoped for.
 A CALM OBSERVER
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26

RAILROAD Aoo1DENT.-As the passenger train from Winsted, Tuesday afternoon, was rounding curve just south of Jericho bridge, the engineer discovered man eith- CT walking or lying on the track. He blew the whistle as warning, but the man ta- king no notice of it, he signalled down brakes and lstopped the train as soon as possible, but not in time to prevent the en zine from striking him and .throwing him one side. He was picked up and brought to Waterbury. Upon examination it was found that one leg was broken, and that his back was bruised. It was apparent from the mans actions that he is deaf and and dumb. It is reported that bis na me is Culver, and it is thought that he belongs at Reynolds Bridge.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26

A JAPANESE GHosT.-The Herald, print
 ed at Yokohama, Japan, tells this ludicl ous story: ''An Osaka man offered a prize to any one who would drink one sho-one quart, one pint and one-half gill-of cer- tain native liquor about as strong as spirits of wine. A coolie performed the feat, but died the same day from the effects of it. They buried him in a shallow grave, and about midnight the next day the earth ab- sorbed the liquor from his we'll soaked body, and he woke up from his debauch. Pushing off the light soil that covered him. he rose from his grave in white shroud, and startled some rabbers near by who were counting and dividing their money. They took the strange apparition for a ghost, and ran off in dismay. The coolie picked up his cash and reported to his wife the same night-a sadder but richer man than he was before hIs spree. Having suc- ceeded so well in this adventure, he took the part of ghost in the Osaka Theatre, but got good thrashing from spectator Who'didn't approve of his ghostly perform ances, from which the ghost nearly diei.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26
vice-President mt Wilson Dead.

Vice President Wilson died in Washing ton suddenly last Monday at 7.sO in the morning. It was represented the night be fole his death that he had so far recovered from his recent shock of paralysis, that he would be able to leave Washington fer his home in Massachusetts this present week, and this announcement of his sudden death is a sad surprise to the whole country. From Washington despatch to the Hart ford Post we extract the following particu. lars of his demise:
 The vice president seemed on Saturday to be great deal better than at any time during his late sickness, but Sunday he was not quite so well. He retired at an early hour Sunday evening and slept tolerably well during the night. In his waking in- terYals he asked for water. About mid night he got up and walked around his room, then going to his table took up lit tie book of poems entitled The Changed Cross,' with the motto Not as wilt but as Thou wilt and read three verses from it, one of which is as follows:
 
 Each others faults, to suffer with true meek
 ness.
 Help us each others joys and griefs to share,
 But let us turn to Thee alone in weakness
 Other verses had been marked in the book, among them the following:
 What if poor sinners count Thy grief The sign of an unchastened will,
 He who can give thy soul relief,
 Knows that thou art submissive still.''
 This volume belonged to his wife, and contained photograph of her and her son, both deceased. He treasured it beyond value, and always made it his companion, from which he seemed to derive much con- fort. After reading the verses he spoke with gratitude of the kindness of his friends during his sickness, and of the widespread sympathy in his behalf. He then returned to bed in happy mood and slept. At 3 o'clock Monday morning he awoke, having pain in bis stomach. One of the attend ants rubbed it, when, being thus relieved, he again fell asleep. At seven o'clock he awoke, remarking that he felt brighter and better than at any time previously. He said he intended to ride out that day, as his physician, Dr. Baxter, advised him to do so lf the weather was fair. At twenty min utes past seven o'clock he said he would get up and take breakfast He then called for bitter water, which had heretofore been prescribed, and having drank it he laid down with his left side on the pillow, as with sudden exhaustion, breathing heavily, but uttering no words, and in few min uteS died without A strupple
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-26
How Women are to get Married.

In most countries on the other side it is the general rule for the family to put by something every year, perhaps half the in come, for the future establishment of the children, and particularly the girls, who as such, are less capable of making theIr way than their brothers. Here we know, as a rule. the parents improvidently live up to their income, bring up their children in luxurious habits, and thus unfit them for that life of trial to which they are destined. They are, in word, softeped instead of hardened. A common reply of the head of the family to the suggestion that the future of the children should be looked af- ter is, tbat they will begin life under the same circumstances as he did-that is, with nothing-forgettlng that the conditions of life are changed, and that it is now impos- sible for them to live as he once did.
 If helping hand is given, singular to say, it is oftener to the man than to the woman, either in being admit, d to the bus mess of the father or in being started on his own account. The sister must look out for herself. If she is handsome and at tractiye she may find a husband. If she be plain, the chances are that she will remain a spinster. Now, it 8 the experience of the new as we'll as !he old world, that marriage settlement t!ols facilitate the mar riage of such an one. The plums of beau ty are only for the favored men in other words all men cannot marry pretty women. Nor can all girls marry an Antonius. Few probably marry their beau ideal in either sex. Many longing women wait in vain for Almaviva with his guitar and his moon song many bachelors make bootless search for her who was created for them Hence the need of philosophy. The man must take his nest with what he has in hand. The age is unpoetic and unheroic; he must count the cost of the matrimonial venture if he be an honest, orderly man, desiring to pay his way, and If he cannot get the ideal Juliet, he must content himself with the more prosate Mary-Al6ert Rhodes, S,a he Galagy.