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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

WHHoFT's FEVER AND AGUE Tonic
This medicine is used by construction COM
panies for the benefit of their employees when
engaged in malarial districts. The highest
testlmonials have been given by contractors
and by the Presidents of some of the leading
railroads in the South and West. When
men are congregated in large numbers in the
neighborhoOd OF swamps and rivers, Will
hoft's Tonic viii prove a valuable addition
to the stock of medicines, and will amply re-
ward the company in the saving of time,
labor and money. We recommend it to all.
WHEELocK, FINLAT & Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans. 4g: "E .a -
For SALE BY ALL DRuGGISTS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

!
SLAKED LIME placed loosely on board
| inside furnace during the summer will
take up the moisture and prevent rusting
A WASH composed of teaspoonful of
powdered borax to pint of rain water is
excellent for removing dandruff from the
hair -'-
PLASTER OF PARIS mixed with satu-
rated solution of alum, baked in an oven,
pulverizeds and lastly mixed with water, is
an excellent cement for marble.
A GOOD red or blue ink, suitable for use
with stamps, can be- made by rubbing
Prussian blue or drop lake with fine CLAW
into thick paste with water.
ADHESIVE fy-paper is made by boiling
linseed oil, to which little rosin has been
added, until viscid mass is formed. The
latter is then spread evenly upon the
paper. '-- =
THE best securing powder in the world
for keeping tin-Ware bright is the fine,
white, soft ashes from hard or soft coal.
The polish produced is remarkably bright
and permanent.-C0r Prairie Fa7mer.
BLACK CURRANT JAM.-Allow an EQUAL
weight of currants and of crushed loaf
sugar; bruise and mash the fruit in pre-
serving pan, over the fire; add the sugar /;
stir it often; when it boils, skim and let it
boil ten minutes. - -
Picked BEANs.-Boil young pods in
water slightly salt till tender; throw them
into cOlander, with dish over, to drain
when done dripping, lay them outon a dry
cloth and wipe. Pour boiling vinegar
over them and you have an excellent
pickle. ~ ~
A TABLESPOONFUL of black pepper put
in the first water in which gray and buff
linens are washed will keep them from
spotting. twill also generally keep the
cOlOrs~ of black or colored cambrics or
muslins fromrunning, and does not harden
the water.-Scjentifc american.
To Boil EGGs.-Drop them into boil
ing, sailed water and let them remain
four minutes before taking out, if you like
them hard. Still better way is to drop
them into boiling water, without salt, and
let them remain boiling two and half
minutes. You then have rare-done and
digestible eggs. a.
DROPPED EGGs.-Have ready the skillet
half filled with salted water scaIding hot ::
break each egg into cup and slip it care
fully into hot water so as not to break the
yellow. While the eggs are boiling throw
the water over the yellow with a spoon
When the whites look firm take them out
with perforated skinner Trim them
neatly, place each on piece of buttered
toast and send hot to the table.
OMELETTE.- six eggs, beat the
whites and yelks separately, beat in with
the yelks tablespoonful of cold water and
a teaspoonful of salt; have ready your
omelette pan Cor skillet hot with table
spoonful of melted butter in it; beat the
whites and yelloNs together and pour in.
During the frying move the pan continu-
ally to and fro, SO that what is below may
come on top again. When the omelette is
nicely Drowned on the bottom fold it over
with cake-turner, slip it on a hot plate
and eat Immediately. EiSoyer says an ONE
lette pan should be free from damp. He
puts it on the fire with little butter to get
hot, removes it and wipes with a dry cloth
before putting IN the eggs. @
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

AN enterprising clothier in Springfield,
Mass, buys newly published hymn books,
prints an advertisement on the cover and
presents them with compliments to Sab.
bath
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

PERsoNAL.-E. q. Ca6iness, Forsyth, CD
" SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR received
This medicine | had previously used in my
family, and | willingly bear testimony to its
beneficial effects"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

A Crowd of "Horse Men," and others,
daily throng the stores in country and town
for SherfdGn'S CGValrY Condition POWDERS.
They understand that horses cannot be kept
in good condition without them, and with
them can be on much less quantity OF
grain .r.:. .r g.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

The paddle-wheels of a large s.eamer
on the St. John River, in Florida, stopped
a few nights ago, and then came
crash after crash IN the woodwork. A
panic followed, everybody Iolling out of
hunk and rushing for the deck, and it was
soon ascertained that big alligator had
got entangled in the revolving wheel,
where he was not enjoying life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGIsTs.

THE relaxing power of JoEaa5s0n's Anodg9ee
L"e5naeat is truly wonderful Cases are al
ready numerous where bent and stiffened,
limbs have been limbered and Strengthened
by it. When used for this purpose the part
should be washed and rubbed thoroughly.
Apply the liniment cold and rub it in with the
hand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

Boston has tenement population of
$4,000 persons, representing $4,000 fami-
lies, crowded into $4,000 rooms in 1898
houses
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

Some one has discovered that the DO
tato-bugs steal rides from the West in
freight cars. They should be made literal
dead heads as soon as they alight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

For pickling or table use Prussing's White
Wine Vinegar is unrivaled. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

WANTED AGENT - Everywhere. for Tn.
w Centennial f{islory-fiUO pages. 40 en-
cravings, selling well. Address H. o. H0CGHTON
Il Co., Somerset street. Boston, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

a. 90 - MONTH agents wanted o4p,
AEeE 80 where. Bush .eSs honorable and first
az SEs So class. Particulars sent free. Addres,
sT&S W JOHN WORTH d CO. st. Louis, NO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05
Excelsior Barley and Grain Fork,

Widest. Lightest Strongest and Best. Every farmer
should have one Ask your hardware dealer for them
or send Tor our Illustrated Circular. SMITH MON.
TROSS. Sole Manufacturers, Galien. Michigan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-05

10 ggLLA.asss Per DAY. s5s55 sSS
Address Johnson Clark Co., Boston, Mass New York
Ciyi Pittsburgh, Pa; Chicago, IL or ST. Louis, No.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
rnc Ma,erlaIizalion Ipumbnggary.

flill. ExrosE OF MATERIAIisrIC sEANCEs TO BE
MApE-rRooF THAT THE 'MEpIUM CAN PER
FORM THE TRICKS.
Yesterday afternoon COMMERCIAL reporter
attended seance given at the Opera
few gentlemen and ladies (ministers and their
wives and press representativee) who were pres
cnt by special invitation. Prof. Bates has made
two engagements for this city-Monday and
Tuesday evenings next-at the Opera House,
when ho proposes to fully expose the seeming
mysteries of spiritualism or NATURALIZATION, 70
far as manifestations are concerned.
That the Profspossesses the ability to perform
the ieats, or frauds, by this mysterious method
was clearly demonstrated Mt the private sednce
yesterday. 1t only therefore, remains for him
to expose the manner in Which he performs these
mysteries to disaDuse the minds of many persons
Of vain and foolish beliefs, and this ho assures
us ho will do thoroughly at his public exhibi'
ti0ns. For this reason we hope he may have
fnll house on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
But word as to his performances. During the
short time We spent with him yesterday he
went through several of tho feats of Lucy
Morgan, Mrs. Holmes and the Davenports, pro-
ducing those strange and unaccountable sounds
within the cabinet which are heard at all such
exhibitions such as the ringing of bells, the
blowing of horns, the exhibition of hands al the
opening in the cabinet which had been securely
tied and his assistant, Master Harry even blow
Il tunG with mouth organ while his mouth was
ul of water, or had been left and was found 30.
and his hands were securely ymanacled and locked
behind him. The Professor evidently has all tho
dexterity of the most celebrated mediums, and
Wl duplicate their feats oven so far as causing
spirit faces and hands to appear i'll empty space,
ami then show how easily the senses are deceived
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
Bread Upon the waters.

An EXPLANATION OF THAT a25 WHICH AN ODD rEL-
Lows LODGE IN THIS CITY RECEIVED FROM AN
UNKNOWN PERSON.
The Milford Netgs has solved IL riddle Which
has been perplexing the minds of the members
of an Odd Fellows lodge i'll this city. Some
weeks ago the lodge received s25 from an tln-
known person, and tho Ne,cs thus explains how
1t came about:
Some twenty-five years ago an enterprlsing
Young man, just starting business in this town,
had the misfortune to be burned out. The loss
involved all his capital, and would have been
paralyzing to less energetic and industrious
man. But his motto was nil desperd,ldum. He
rose like Phnnix from his ashes and prospered
apace At the time of his loss, among the little
aids he received from the benevolent, was a ten
dollar donation from the relief fund of the lodge
above referred to. This favor was never forgot
ten, and few days ago the recipient bethought
him that it would be IL graceful thing to return
The money with interest. The act promptly fol-
lowed the thought, and twenty-five dollars was
added to the resources of the lodge in question;
We iaccidently learned the above facts, and
withhold the name of the party because We are
sure it would displease him to make public
parade of what he regards as simple act of dIi-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
Newark Items.

NEWARK, Feb. b.
A petition is out and being numerously signed
in favor of the. Legislature passing the colored
school law. The article in the COMMERCIAL max
ing the matter 80 plain has done the cause great
deal of good. large number of the most prom
inent Democrats signed the paper.
There is quite howl going up in opposition
to the petition for the Dog Registering law.
There are no remonstrances out; if there were,
large number who cannot see the point and are
opposed to the Legislature passing such law
would sign it, and most of them would be young
Democrats.
We had grand serenade, last evening, of the
calthumpian kind. The boys were on a lark,
the parties serenaded being just married. Not
wishing to be disturbed in their honey moon,
they borrowed shoemaker's strap and went to
work giving some of the boys a welt on the
back. AT the same time gentleman was using
a fountain pump with such effect as to make the
ardor of the Sci enaders cool off quickly.
The funeral Of John Turney took place yes
terday. 1t was very largely attended by friends
and relations, and by the lodges of I. o. o. f.
and X. of p, of both of which deceased WAS a
member. The remains were inferred in the
White Clay Greek Presbyterian church ceme-
terry, Mr.. Turney being communicate of said
church, P.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
newspapers.

NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 1875.
NTHE
ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY.
A eeral story from the pen OF
w. NJ. BAKER,
Author of ''Mose Evans" "New Timothy" ETC.,
entitled
LAS BY FIRE"
1t will be truthful record Of the results of obser
yaton and experience, ranging among various class
es through times of peace and war, during eras OF
slavery and freedom anu in the furthest South and
the EXTREMIST North.
JOHN s. G ABBOTT
viii furnish an historical sketch, entitled
RoMANT.C c ADVENTURES
of La Sale in exploring the Mississippi. Of which
the author writes In personal note, L" experience
an unfeigned Joy in accompanying them on their
adventurous VOYAGE"
INDIAN LIFE AND CHARACTER,
in a series of sketches, richly illustrated, by
W. NJ. CARY,
who has spent years among them, studying their
life, and whose portfolio vii yield to our readers its
richest treasures.
TRACT SOCIETIES AND TRACT WORK AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
will illustrate the history and methods of this work,
vi Ii occasional illustrations, including fully Illus
ira ed acc unit of the mechanical process of book
making. and, among others, VIII be .contributed to
by Rev. " M X, Williams, d. d, Rev. VIM. A. Hal
lock, Rev. charles Peabody.
series of practical papers on
SUCCESS IN SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING,
by REV. THOMAS STREET,
whose experience as former Secretary of the sun
day school Union will commend his papers ali IN
terested in Sunday School work.
Rev. DIR. Robinson will continue to giec occasional
papers on "Life IN the Holy Land, and Dr.. Hall will
treat on .'Health Topics" Mrs. Beers Mrs. sung
STIR, Olive Thorne, q. A. G., annette l.. Noble, and
other popular writer's will enrich story depart
ment. =
EACH MONTH DURING 1875
We shall present cur subscribers an
ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT
containing a commentary on the International Sun
day school Lessons of which the Christian Union
says, 'rhe fruits of scholar hip, good Judgment,
and original thought put in very clear und simplt
TIE NEWS
of the work, secular and religious, viii he breugh
down to within three days OF the date OF publica
ton. : - -
TIE Ak'T DEP PARTMENT
will continue to be enriched by the designs of Dar-
ley, ncrrick. Bear, Cary, Havendon and others.
Among our speciaties in this department will be
portraits of prominent men and pictures of remark
able American scenery, both of which features have
been characteristic of This paper.
1t will be our aim to spare no pains nor expense
TO make l. the best and cheapest illustrated Journal
family newspaper, undenoninattonat religious aceCkty,
sabbath School hetKer.
subscription $3.50 per year, postpaid. Specimen
copies free. Agents wanted.
Address
ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY,
dcc3e e1tawtf 1850 Nassau Street, New york.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
,H'hc civil Rights EsI,i.

IT'S PASSAGE by THE HOUSE YEsTERDAY-rRoBADLE
FATE IN THE srShrE.
Tho House, at Washington, yesterday passed tho
Civil Rights bill by vote OF 1862 yeas and 100
nays The bill is a much less radical measure
than that offered by Mr. Sumner and passed by
the Senate. 1t does not interfere with schools.
churches or cemeteries, all of which were nclud-
ed in the Sumner BILL and assumes to guarantee
to the coored equal privileges only in thea
treas, hotels and public conyeyances, and to be
summoned as jurors in the Courts of the United
States and of tho several States. The larger
portion of the bill is taken up with provisions
for tho bringing Of suits in the United States
Courts against the vioiators of it.
Whether or not it will receive tho assent Of
the Senate, to which it now goes il doubtful
as tho Senate may be either disposed to insist
upon its own bill, or, in tho pressure of more
important legislation, may let the whole matter
fail in default of attention
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06

Areport has been made to the South Carolina
Legislature recommending the expulsion OF Sell
a'of Anderson, from OrangebyrG.
II The epizooty has broken out in Northern
l'erks and Southern Chester counties, and one
man has as many as IL cases Oh hand.
Tho stockholders of the Iron Bank of Phgnix-
yille, have determined to change that institution
rom a State to q National Bank and to Increase
lts capital stock.
=, Attorney General Williams will appear before
lhe M Special Committee OH Alabama Affairs to-
uay, to testify as to the basis for his action in
the year.
Among the bills introduced in tho pennsylya-
.ila ~, Legislature yesterday was one providing for
the submission to the voters of tha Common
wealth st of a proposition to remove the State cap
ltal to Philadelphia.
pr. McOosh sends a despatch to the New York
myening Post denying the reports that diptheria
presalls ans at Princeton. He says he has medical
astnority for the statement that there is no case
Vi diptheria in the college OF the town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06

but to make his hold no better as low
comedian than at the start. The lecture season
has reopened,- ,--the "Star Course u making ita
spring announcement and new course having
been projected by the Penn Monthly Association
which is under the special patronage of the
Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania. 1t il
hoped to make the Penn lectures features of
the winter hereafter, especially upon literary
subjects. The great approaching amusement
novelty will bo the production of Shakespeare's
Henry !, for the first time in Philadelphia. Ii
tely upon the close Of The run OF the piece in
New York The scenery for this reviyel has all
been brought from London, and, the production
will, it is said, be at all points in advance of any
thing ever attempted on our stage. 1t takes the
force of two or three average dramatic COM
panies to cast this extraordinary play.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
entertainments.
COUGH COMING AGAIN

COUGH COMING AGAIN
Contrary TO the announcement made when
last here, which announcement was made in
good faith, Mr. Cough has discovered that he
Lae one leisure evening which he can devote to
Wilmington and has notified his friends.
They at once engaged his services for tho even
ing Of the 23rd instant, when he will lecture
nnler the auspices of the Young Men of 1Iano-
yor Church. In the letter of notification Mir.
tionghs agent said thathe had expressed pref
erence to devote this spare evening to Whining
ton aud if it could be arranged lie would be
clad to meet with his friends here--a mark of
esteem which will most likely find resopnse in
Il full house in accordance with the usual GUS
tom at his coming.
THE WALLACE SISTERS.
MIR. Frank Dobson, manager of tho Wallace
ssters writes us from Birmingham, Ct, saying
that the Wallace Sisters, supported by power
full combination of acknowledged metropolitan
artists and full orchestra, 30 in number, will
perform in Wilmington Monday evening Feb.
18TH in Brougham's New York SUCCESS entitled
"Mttnie's Luck" Accompanying the letter is a
clipping from an Elmira paper which describes
the play as an exceedingly lively and entertain
ing drama. 1t depicts the cups and downs of
city life as exempiied in the checkered career
of Minnie, who, born of wealthy parents, is sto-
len for sinister purposes when very young, and
inducted into all the vicssitudes incidental to q
wandering life in great city.
Fox's HuMPTy DuMpTy TROUPE.
On the 18Th of this month, (next Saturday,)
q. $. Fox's Humpty Dumpty Troupe will give IL
performance in pantomime at the Opera House
which will be full of fun, tricks, trials and trib-
uations. Everything will by complete as the
pantomme was presented i'll New York. Tho
sale Of reserved seats.will begin on Thursday at
Bonghman Thomas Co.'S.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
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Affairs in Louisiana.

THE CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
AGREE TO THE PROPOSED COMPROMISE.
Especial Dispatch 10 the New York Tmesl
New ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-The conservative
members of tho Legislature hayo been in Sos
sion all day discussing the compromise PROPOSE
ton At midnight they agreed by a vote thirty
nlno to twcnty-seyen to recognize the kel.
logg Government, if they be allowed to con-
troll tho Lower House by seating the five
members elected Oh tho 9th inst, by the mill
tary There is great excitement i'll the city.
McEnery and Penn are of course ignored by the
compromise and their friends are very indig-
nant Disturbances may occur hero tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
The Republican Policy i'll the South.

ACTION OF THE CAUCUS sUBCoMMITTEE-A ELL
AGREED UpoN-ITs PROVISIONS.
Especial Dispatch to the New York Times.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The subcommittee APP
pointed by the joint committee of the Republi-
can caucuses have held several meetings, and
have agreed upon bill in relation to affairs in
the Southern States, which will be reported at a
meeting OF the joint committee which is expected
to be held on Monday night. The subcommittee
have had before them all the bills and recon-
meudations on Southern affairs, and from these
have drafted one bill which Will contain three
main propositions. The first and most import
ant of these Will be embraced in the first sec
tion providing the re-enactment of the fourth
section of the Kuklux act, which authorizes
the President to suspend the writ of habeas
corpus when such procedure is, in his judg-
ment made necessary by the prevalence of
violence and disorder. The second section ofthe
bill will provide for the appointment of Deputy
Marehals and Supervisors of Elections, with
specific authority to make arrests in cases where
intimidation is practiced and where any inter
ference is made with tho polling of the vote.
This section will also provide that the ballots
cast at each polling place shall be
counted by the election officers the
night following the day of the elections, and at
the place at which the polling took place. The
third section will declare it to be a high misde-
meal or for persons to interfere with the elec.
tion officers or ballot-boxes during the holding
OF an eiecton, ana VIII prescripe seNeIe pehai-
ties in such cases, and also i'll cases where men
cross the line from one State to another to in
terfere with elections. The subcommittee be-
lievc it best to coniine the bill to the
three features named, and are of opinion that
the statutes provide the authority for correcting
all other wrongs not provided for in either pro-
posed bill. Should the joint committee meet on
Monday night the bill will be reported and adop-
ted, when it will be recomm ended to the cau-
cuses of the respective Houses, and, if approved,
will be at once introduced in the House and
pressed to passage.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
A bill abolishing capital punishment vas de-

bill abolishing capital punishment vas de-
feated in the House yesterday by two votes.
The Kansas House of Representatives has
passed bill appropriatng $90,0 900 for the relief
of settlers in tho graashopper districts Of that
State.
Tho railroads in Minnesota wero nearly all
clear of snow on THURSDAY night, and the trains
were expected to resume their regular trips yes
terday.
The Senate of Minnesota has unanimously
passed the House resolutions calling upon VIM
s. King to clear himself of tho charges of cou-
nection with the Pacific Mail subsidy business
or resign his seat in the Forty. fourth Congress-.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
The putern,., ucycnue Hur.au.

Commissioner Douglass WAS before the Ways
and Means Committee last night, giving his
Views OH internal taxation. He said his bureau
was now in smooth working condition. In this
connection the fact is recalled that while in hit
annual report he made 10 recommendation, ht
stated that about 81, 600 900 could be raised by
increasing the tax OH whisky ten cents per gal
lon and that an additional tax Of four cents pei
bound OH tobacco, excluding snuff, would yiell
"A GOO On0
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-06
FOURTH EDITION.
Louisiana

CONFIRMATION OF THE coMpRoMIsE-How IT WAS
EFFECTED.
New YORK. Feb. 6.
A special dispatch from New Orleans says the
Conservatives in caucus have agreed to recognize
the Kellogg government provided they be al
lowed to control the House by seating five mem-
bers who were elected on the 18th of July.
Great excitement prevails in the city. Penn
and McEnery are ignored.
The measure was carried by the country MEM
bers, the city delegation opposing it strongly.
1t is feared that disturbances may occur.