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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Half an Egg.

If statistics could be the saving of US
we ought all to be in the very best plight
at the beginning of the new year, for
paragraphs are beginning to appear in
all directions tellingus exactly how many
pounds of bacon we have eaten in the
year, how much tea and how much
whisky and gin we have consumed per
head, and, in fact, all other things which
a Christian ought to know and believe
fer the benefit of his conversation at
small tea-parties. The plethora of sta
tistics reminds US of commission ap-
pointed in France to calculate the num-
Der of eggs laid in the country in the
year 1872. When the reports had all ar
rived and the calculations had all been
made it was found that the total was
Al CSC, 222, 1881! Why this half? The
calculations were all gone over
again, but this half could not be got
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
The Farmers Horse.

To THE farmer the horse is the con-
centration of animal worth. He may
make his subsistence from his swine or
his cattle or his sheep, but next to
mother earth itself, his gain is depend
ent upon the active, patient, willing
bundle of nerve, sinew and intelligence
done up in the skin of the horse. Swine
and cattle and sheep may be driven to
market, or slaughtered at home, and
dollars and cents make the parting
cheerful and glad. But if sold Dob
bin" is lame, or sick, or is led away by
purchaser, though greenbacks paper the
stall In which he stood, there is pang
to all the household, as though one of
its own members was in peril, or was
about parting from them. 1t is this in
tertwining of affection, based upon ap-
probation of spirit, dociliy, usefulness,
intelligence, beauty and grace, that
makes the horse next kin to man Of all
the beasts of the field that God has put
under him. Man may gently care for
the lambs of the flock, the calves of the
herd, the sucklings of the sty-he NAV
watch over them and minister 10 them
be interested in tl.eir growth and deyel-
opment, but it is, after all, a sort of com
mercial feeling, care and interest.-Prai
RTE Farmer. So
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Around the Dinner.T able.

A MERELY bounteous table is not al
ways welcome or appetizing. Two or
three dishes, well prepared and daintily
arranged, are superior to dozen care
lessly and inartistically put on. Hospi-
tality is often COMPOUNDED with profu-
sion, and some of us are apt to believe
that we play the host Ill unless we per-
suade our guests into eating great deal
This sort of entertainment is simply ma
terial, though it is commoner than we
think.
The pleasures of the table should APP.
peal to the eye and mind as we'll as to
the palate. Form should be consulted
grace should be Indispensable. The
SAVIOR of food gains much from it's set
ting and it's Accomplishments. 4 few
flowers, perfect order and neatness, with
congeniality and sympathy about the
board, will insure what an Apician feast
might not.
The day of uniformity in table as we'll
as other furniture has passed, the present
fancy being for oddness and variety.
This, apart from picturesqueness, is both
convenient and economical, since the
breaking of one or two pieces does not
necessitate the purchase of an entire new
set. 1t is not unusual now to see on ele-
CANT breakfast ables each coffee-cup
different from its neighbor and no two of
the plates alike. But it is at tea-most
informal of meals-that the greatest va
riety and the prettiest effects may be
produced
Flowers have come to be indispensable
to many tables, and they will be, ere
long, let us hope, indispensable to all.
They need not be rare nor costly. They
are SO beautiful, even the plainest
and poorest of them, thai nothing else
can supply their place. A few green
leaves, dozen wayside daisies, a bunch
of violets, impart charm and awake in
US the touch of nature
But more than all that is on the table
is the spirit brought to it. There can be
no high enjoyment OF the senses unat-
tended by sympathy. Disquietude of
mind at table is the precursor of indiges-
ton. They who are invited to dinner
and take thereto anxiety and discomfort
defraud the host of a proper return for
his hospitality. No one has right to go
socially where he does not hope to give
some sort of compensation. The table
cloth should be the flag of truce in the
battles of everyday life. We should re-
spect it and, N its presence, commend
ourselves to peace.-Scr5beer's Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Published March 6. 1875
nI pTER 1914
.-COPY.

AN ACT to provide for the service of proc ess on
Sheritfs in certain cases.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
SECTION 1. Whenever, for any cause there shall
be vacancy in the office of Coroner in any coun-
ty in this State; or when the Coroner of any
county shall be absent therefrom, sick, or unable
to perform the duties of the office of such Cor
oner, or who shall for any reason Except the
non payment of legal fees) refuse to serve and
exercise lawful process against Sherifs in any
action commenced in any court of record
in this State. within the county for
which said Coroner is elected. any Judge
OF a court of record court of commits
sioners of the county in which an action is
brought against the Sheriff of such county may,
on proof of such vacancy, sickness, absence or
refusal to serve and execute process against the
Sheriff in such action, order and empower any re-
spectacle citizen and taxpayer of the county in
which such process is to be served and executed
to serve and execute such process, and such order
Endorsed on such process, and addressed to any
such person, shall for such action only be the
warrant and authority for the person therein
named to serve and execute such prOcess-wlth
like powers, fees, liabilities and authority as
now vested in Coroners of any county in this
State.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 2, 1875. @-COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Published March s, 1875.
,ryJ A 11vIyIND Oh


AN ACT to amend Sec. three G3) of Chap: sew
enty-eight (7S) of the General Laws of 1867,
titled : An act to- the preservation OF game
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represent
ed in Senate anG Assembly, do enact as fol-
neEs:
SECTION /. Sec. three 81 of Chap. seventy
eight CS) of the Geeral Laws of 1867, entitled
: An act for the preservation of game, is hereby
amended so as to read as follows: Sec. 3. No
person or persons shall kill or take by any de-
vice, means, or continuance whatever, or sell or
expose Tor sale, or worry or hunt the same with
mounds or dogs, any deer, buck, doe, or fawn, be-
tween the 18th day of December and the
18TH day OF August. No person or corpora
ton. railroad or express company, or
agent or employee thereof, shall have in his or
their possession for the purpose of transportation
or otherwise, any Geer, buck, doe or fawn, be-
tween the said fifteenth day of December and fif-
teenth day of August, and every person or per-
sons, corporation or company, and every agent or
tsmploye thereof who shall violate the provisions
cot this act, upon conviction thereof shall be sub
SsTt TO penalty OF ten dollars for each and every
,Stea- buck, doe and fawn, or skin piece there
of. BILLED, taken, sold, exposed for sale or had in
possession. contrary to the provisions of this act
together with the costs of prosecution.
SEC = All acts and parts OF acts conflicting
with the provisions of this act are hereby re-
pealed.
SEC g. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 2, 1875. ss@COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
ssACTS OF GENERAL INTEREST"
Published March 5. 1851

CHAPTER ia.
AN ACT to encourage the invention ana success
full use of steam or other mechanical agents on
highways.
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as fol-
lows
SECTION l. There is hereby appropriated the
sum of $4,000 out of any money in the Treasury
NOT otherwise appropriated, to be used as boun-
ty and to be paid TO any citizen of Wisconsin
who snail invent and after five years continued
trial and shall produce, machine, pro-
PEELED by steam other motive agent. which
shall be cheap and practical substitute for the
Of horses and other animals on the highway
and farm: Prog5ded, That said appropriation
shall not be levied or collected until successful
award is made.
SEC. 2. Any 4achre or locomotive entering
the lists to compete for the prize bounty shall
perform q journey of at least 200 miles a
common road roads, in a continuous line
north and south in this State, and propelled by
It's own internal power, at the average rate OF at
least five miles per hour, working time.
SEC. 3. That said locomotive must be of such
construction and width as to conform with and
run in the ordinary track of the common wagon
or buggy now in use, and be able to run back
ward or turn out of the road to accommodate
other vehicles in passing. and to be able to
ascend or descend grade of at least 200 feet to
the mile.
SEC. A. The Secretary of State is hereby en-
powered and authorized. when satisfactory proof
that the above conditions have been complied
with to draw his warrant on the Treasury for the
sum of $1,000, and pay the same to the Inventor
Of the successful machine.
SEC. s. This act shall take effect and be IN force
from and after it's passage and publication.
Approved March 2, 1875 sW-COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Published March s, 1875
CHAPTER I4F


AN ACT to amend Sec one hundred and twenty
eight 02S) of Chap. thirteen of Revised Statutes
of 1885, entitled $ Of counties and county of
fcers.''
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
SECTION l. Sec. one hundred and twenty-eight
2S) Of Chap. thirteen 13) of the Revised Statutes
of 1853 is hereby amended by adding to Sec. one
hundred and twenty-eight Q28), Chap. thirteen
13), alter the word voucher in the tenth line of
said section, the word moneys that it shall
read follows: The Treasurer shall keep
a just and true account of the receipts
and expenditures of all moneys which
shall come into his hands by virtue of his Office
in book or books to be kept by him for that pur-
pose, which books shall be open at all times to
the inspection of the County Board Of Supervis
or any member thereof, and to all the county
and State officers; and at the annual meeting of
said Board of Supervisors, and at such other
times they shall direct, he shall settle with
them his accounts as Treasurer: and for that pur
pose he shall exhibit [tol them all his books, ac-
counts and all vouchers, to be audited and al
lowed, and shall exhibit to them all moneys in
his custody or under his control as such Treasa
urer SO that they may count the same.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from and after
its passage and publication
Approved March 3, 1875. s8~COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
lose as they could be set. This was ac-

close as they could be set This was &C.
complished in few hours, so at the APP
pointed time the physician entered the
ballroom transformed into a pertumed
and animated bouquet of violets. The
sensation he created was immense The
ladies all crowded around him and were
invited to pluck the fragrant ornaments
from his dress, which they did with such
hearty goodwill that he was soon de.
spoiled of his purple decorations"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

ONE of the boys just before returning
to Cornell, the other day, sent young
lady friend Of his cake of Lubin's finest
variety of toilet soap, with the request
that she would draw no differences on re-
ceiving such gift. The next day the
young man was somewhat astonished
when he received letter from the young
lady containing the present of fine
tooth comb, with the request that he
would draw no infererces therefrom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
To USE BITs OF FRTED OR BOILED II

To USE BITS OF FRIED OR BOILED HAM
Chop them fine, both fat and lean
pieces, or all fat may be used if care is
taken not to use too much Add several
times as much chopped cold potato as
you have ham, turn into a hot spider in
which is little ham gravy and do not
turn the potato until it is done nice
brown, then turn and brown the rest of
it-nice for breakfast with sharp pickles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

Remedy for Rats.--The rat is a
clearly animal and loves a sleek coat
If coal tar is applied about the entrance
to a rats burrow so that the animals
coat will be smeared with it he will leave
in disgust. At least the rats of Burling-
ton. Vt, thus expressed their dislike to
tarry coat and tarry no longer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

A MAN "down East" returned his news
paper to the printing office with "jack-
ass" written on the margin, and in the
next issue the editor stated the fact and
wound up the paragraph by asking:
"Will our indignant subscriber please
to let us know at what stable he can be
fOundSn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

RUSSIA is amazed at the disastrous re-
suits of the great emigration movement
there, and asks herself in alarm: "Where
are all our Mennonites?" And in America
the cry is taken up by every female lect-
urer. Eyes, where are our men o
nights?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Published March 6, 1875.
OH PrI ER 1oS


AN ACT to provide for costs on writs of GER
tiorari from Justices of the Peace.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, represented
in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
SEC /. At the time of serving writs of GER
tiorari upon Justice of the Peace it shall be the
duty of the party in whose favor the writ shall is
sue, or his attorney, to pay the Justices costs,
one dollar for return and one dollar for State TAX
which shall be taxed the same way other costs
on determination of case.
Sec 2 This act shall be in force from and
after its passage.
Approved March ?, 1875. s@@COP4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

Provided, however, That the party obtaining a
dismissal of such appeal shall recover costs
against the appellant in the appellate court as
on reversal or affrmance of judgment therein.
Sec g This act shall ia Ike effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication,
Approved March 2, 1875. W@COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25
Published March 8. 1875.
III DTEP 11A

AN ACT TO amend Chap. twenty (20S of the Gen.
asral Laws of 1873, entitled An act relating 10
appeal from Justice Courts
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
SECTION l. That Sec. one % of Chap: twenty
2O of the General Laws of 1878 be amended by add
Inc at the end of said section the following words
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

a Lone ISLAND farmer, who is suffering
with smallpox, took the disease from a
pet dog.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-03-25

IF your brain is on e,sblow it out.
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THE com(bling man-our hair-dresser,
The New York herald., 1875-12-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Colonel Thomas A. Scott President or the Pennsy-
vana Railroad Company, arrived last evening at the
Windsor Hotel Mr. George q Cannon, Delegate to
Congress from Utah, Is staying at the Metropolitan
Hotel Professor Francis A. Walker of Yale College,
IS residing temporarily at the Everett House. Mr..
Alexander C. eatten. of New Jersey, and Mr. John
crampton General Freight Agent Of the Great Western
Railway Of Canada, at the st. Nicholas Hotel Ex
Governor Henry Howard of Rhode Island has arrived
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Mr.. Thomas Dickson,
President Of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
is at the Gsey House. Surgeon George A. Bright OF
the United States Naval Academy is qusrered the
ST. James Hotel Mr. Nathaniel Wheeler OF Con-
necticu is among the late at the Union Square
Hotel General John G. Robinson, OF Bnghamton, ia
stopping at the Coleman House. United States Dis.
trct Attorney Calvin G. Child, Of Connecticut is at tho
Everett House.
The New York herald., 1875-12-30
SPAIN.
MADRID, Dec %, 1875
Generals ouesada ami campas expected mere
MEXICO.

THE RECENT RAID INTO ARrzoEA-oPERATIoEs
or THE cosTENDIEG FACTIONS IN SONORA
THE STATE TROOPS woRsTED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 90 1875.
despatch from San Diego says the true history OF
the raid on Campo is coming to light Almost the en-.
tire Mexican population in that vicinity were impii-
would have shared in the spos in the event
OF success
THE IN SONORA
despatch from Tucson says the revolutionist Gen.
eral Serya claims to have recaptured Altar
on the 18th inst without fight, and that
his allies, tho Yaqu Indians, have defeated
Pesquiera in three engagements Pcsquiera's friends
deny the report Both parties while in Arizona re.
Trained from outrages and paid cash for their subsst.
ence.
LATER NEWS
just received from Tucson states that IN fight between
the State and revolutionary forces Sonora twenty
I'VE miles south Of the boundary line the former were
defeated, with q loss OF ten killed and number
wounded and taken prisoners The revolutionists are
marching on Hermosso. Most Of the Americans
here sympathize with the revolutionists considering
that they represent the better classes OF sonora No
news has been received from Colonel Bddle's com
mand
The New York herald., 1875-12-30

Canal street I'D BrooRiyn only small town With
few houses born years before the hrst Meth0
dist church vas built Al the time commenced 10 preach
there but nineteen travelling preachers aud
commodOus churches Our meetings held houses
and barns then and have had stones hurled At willis
preaching The time / occupied IN travelling with
Bishop Asbury was tho most important of my
life. a / the representative Of the Church.
crossed the Allegheny Mountains many times IN
thftysx hours but have since done H ~ express train
Ia much shorter space Of time visited the state Of Ind
and thrtyhve miles into the interior aud only
the faces ~ six human beings hope 70 union oi
the Methodist Church North aud South This desire leaps
strong ana my heart which still beats TOR the vel
fare o the Church III which have best endeAyos
III 1919 saw the irst Steamship AZ Elizabeth, " 4
then the tiue the noble Hudson II would he
impossible recount the many through which
passed knew All the bishops of the Church. but for
did bear the affection did Tor Bishop Asbury. hn
travelling companion and bosom friend.
The funeral will take place from Woodrow Methodist
Episcopal church. Staten Island, a. one O'Clock TO
morrow afternoon
The New York herald., 1875-12-30
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Dec 90 1875.
PROGRAMME OF THE PRESIDENTS NEW YEARS
RECEPTION
The following Is the programme Of the Presidents
New YEARS. reception L.
Tho usual New Years reception will be held at the
Executive Mansion according to the following pro-
gramme:-
AT eleven O'Clock A. NJ. the President will receive
the Cabinet aud foreign Ministers.
At half past eleven A. NJ the Judges OF tho Supreme
Court Of the United States Senators and Representa-
tives Congress- the Judges OF the Court OF Claims,
sthe Commissioners Of the District of Columbia aud the
Judges OF the Supreme Court OF the District or
Columbia will be received.
At twelve NJ the officers Of the army and navy will
be received.
At halfpast twelve the Assistant Secretaries of De-
partments the Assistant Postmaster General Solicitor
General and Assistant Attorney General and tho heads
of the several bureaus will be received.
At quarter the associated soldiers OF the war
Of 1872 the associated veterans OF 1896 and members
OF the Oldest Inhabitants Association OF the District Of
Columbia will be received.
The reception OF citizens will commence at one
O'clock at which time the gates Of the nclosure will be
opened, and will terminate at two O'Clock.
Carriages will approach the mansion by the eastern
gate and leave BY the western gate.
PORTUGAL AT THE CENTENNIAL
Tho Kingdom Of Portugal is making preparations 10
be represented in proper manner At tho Centennial
celebration. The Department Of Marine aud Colonies
IS engaged in orgaunng complete collection 81 the
The New York herald., 1875-12-30
MISSISSIPPI TROUBLES.

ALLEGED INTERFERENCE WITH REVENUE
OFFICER IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS
DUTY-ARMED BODIES DEFYING THE AU-
THoRITY OF THE UNITED sTATEs-TRoops
ORDERED TO THE SCENE.
WASHINGTON Dec 90 1875
Tho following telegram received on the 27th inst
by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue from Col.
lector Shaughncssy, at jackson, Miss. -
TELEGRAM FROM THE COLLECTOR
SIR-My Deputy, w. B. Redmond has been driven
from his official home and from county county in his
DIVISION while discharging his official duty by armed
States and threaten to resist it. Redmond dis
charge his duties without military assistance. Instruct
me in the premises.
INQUIRY OF COMMISSIONER.
In response TO this Commissioner Pratt teegraphed
to the Collector asking if his evidence positive that
armed bodies were obstructing Redmond. what their
numbers are, and what amount of force required
The following reply received
REsroSsK THE COLLECTOR
JACKSON, Miss, Dec go 1875
d. D. PRATT, Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
Washington, ID. 9. -
Evidence positive. Redmond notified by Mayor of
Summit Pike county, TO leave at once, he and peace
officers could not protect him. Armed bodies number
ing from fifty to seventy that he
main in the division. A commissioned officer and
twenty live soldiers, il stationed at Liberty Ame
county ana instructed to support him for thirty DAYS
or until the offending parties arrested, would be
sufficient Cavalry preferred escort could accom-
pany him on his tour through the bad counties and
have good effect. NJ. SHAUGHNESSY, Collector.
Commissioner Pratt has accordingly had q consuta-
ton with the Secretary of the Treasury the subject
of the Collectors request and the result that the
President sent order to-day to the Secretary War
to furnish the necessary protection.