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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
international Sunday-SchOoI Lessons,
THIRD QUARTER 1878
He GiFeth More Grace

IF we have ever SO little sincere de
sire to serve God and to be His, is it
not absolutely certain, from the whole
tenor OF His words and deeds, that He
Will meet us more than half Wav. and
bring us on in the right path with more
than mothers tenderness? He re-
qulres from US a very arduous stand
ard OF sentiment and duty. Granted.
But does He demand anything which
tie IS not ready to supply? Is He a
Pharaoh, who, while he requires us to
build pyramid, bids us go get straw
where we can find it? Truly. no. For
every responsibility which we have to
meet, He offers to qualify us. For
every height which we have to climb.
He furnishes an inward strength. So
that, whatever be our faithless fore
castings before we fairly come up with
our burdens, it is extremely questiona-
BILE whether, while we are bearing
them, the heavier seems more OBJ
pressive than the lighter. For the
feeling Of burdens oppressiveness
must OF course be proportional to
our strength, And if with a double
burden the Lord supplies a double.
strength, it is exactly the same to our
experience as if with half burden He
left us half the strength. Isaac leads
quiet life; and it is not recorded that
any great revelation was made to him.
Jacob is tossed with troubles. and in
the midst of them he dreams of the
great, bright ladder which spanned the
distance between heaven and earth.
The same is the law Of the Christian
lie; an easy pilgrimage, and no ex-
traordInary support; tempest-tossed
career, and strong consolation. We
need not faint, then, at any prospect
before us. Progress in grace may be
arduous, difficult, impossible to flesh
and blood out Of the question, it may
be said, while living in the old world
but to all alleged difficulties there is
one simple answer, ''He gicetA more
grace. "-Church Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
Laws and Lawsuits in Monte.
negro.

DUELING is allowed, but it is for
hidden under a heavy fine that any one
besides the principals should join in
the combat. In case of murder. it is
forbidden for the kinsfolk of the muir
dered man either to accept any pay
ment us a compensation for his blood.
or to Stay any of the kinsfOlk Of the
murderer. The murderer is to be
tried, and, if found guilty, shot. If
he escapes from the country his goods
are to be coniscated, and if he comes
back he wears a VOLTS head. Then
alone is anything like private violence
allowed. Every Montenegrin may act
as the eXecutiOner of TIE law on
the man who has thus directly def1ed
the law. The thief for the first two
Offenses is to be punished by stripes:
for the third, by death. But if the
theft takes the form of sacrilege he is
to be put to death for the first Offense.
A man who kills burglar in the act.
instead Of punishment receives a re-
ward in money; but it is added that
great care must be taken not to kill
an innocent person, as it must be an
sW cred for with ones life So again
the convicted traitor, or he who con-
ceals such traitor, also carries the
VOLTS head, and may be slain by any
man. Montenegrins had been so in
in the habit Gin trials of two speaking
at once, crying out, screaming at and
quarreling with each other, that no
Judge could possibly arrive at the rights
of any matter. So it was ordered that
judge must listen to plaintiff and de-
PENDANT, and must not permit both to
speak at once, but each in his turn,
without raising his voice to such a
! pitch as to hinder the Judge from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
JOhnny's Tears.

JOHNNY had a great trial. He was
sitting on the floor, looking over all his
pictures, and baby toddJed up and tore
one right across, one Of the very pref
test. Johnny called ou5, so, mamma,
seer" and then he began to cry.
Johnny" said mamma, as she took
baby away, Ibid you know tears are
salt water"
Johnny checked sob and looked up.
No" he said with great interest;
are they: How did you find out,
mammal"
80, somebody told me so when l
was little girl, and tried a tear, and
found it was true
Real salt water? ' asked Johnny.
Yes, try and see"
Johnny would very gladly have tried,
if he could only have found tear. But
by that time there was not one left,
and his eyes were so clear and bright it
was no use hoping for any more that
.time. He looked at the torn picture,
but it did not make him feel bad any
more. All he could think Of was
whether tears tasted Ike salt water.
next time l cry, I'll find out" he
determined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
Missed BlesSin gs.

ALONG the path Of every human life
the Lord has placed innumerable bless
ings. They are thick as the blades of
grass in the meadow walk, or the fall
len leaves in the forest. We see and
enjoy some of them; but many we
miss until we have passed them, and
1t is too late to return. In looking
back over the history Of our lives, we
can all recall occasions more or less
numerous in which, by our ignor-
ance, heedlessness or Willfulness, we
have thus missed blessings which the
Lord had placed within our reach.
Doubtless we all pass by unnoticed
many more than We see or stop to
possess and enjoy. The business man
remembers where the path opened to
wealth, but he did not enter it, and
now it is closed against him. The stu
dent can see where knowledge spread
her fair and wonderful pages to him, but
blinded by some Illusion OF a more SEN
suous good, he did not recognize them.
Now he has become immersed in other
duties, and it is too late. We came,
perhaps, within the sweet attractions
Of pleasant social relations, or the
more sacred afinities Of a congenial
heart; but some spirit of peryerseness,
or some temporary or more powerful
influence prevailed, and we missed the
richest blessings Of life. But, most
deplorable of all, every one car see
where the Lord gave him the means
and the opportunity to confer great
blessing upon others, but some selfish
or worldly love controlled his action,
and missed the opportunity and lost
the means. -NelO Jerusalem NeSsen-
ger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17

That very afternoon, while climbino
over the top OF the rocking-chair, he
ley and got great bump, 1t was too
much for any little boy, altogether foo
much for Johnny, and he was inst he
ginning to cry loudly. when he han
pened to think what good chance
TINS was going to be to catch. some
tears. He put his fingers quick I'D to
ms eyes, altogether too quick. in fact
Tor there had not a tear come vet worth
mentioning, and now that his tbOnoh+s
mad wandered from the bump he could
not seem to cry about it any more, So
that chance was lost.
" l can't get single tear to taste of
mammal he said, ruefulIy.
The next day it happened again
Some little thing went wrong, and the
tears We're starting to Johnnv's ewes
when he suddenly remembered to Won
der whether they would be salt. And
WASH It strange that after that tba
tears would not come at all? If tbings
Keep on that way, how is he eoer going
to lind out. His mamma begins to
think he is really going to be one of
those brave little boys who don't cry
ana Whlmper over every small trouble.
and II that is the case I DOM know as
We snail ever hear any more about
Johnny's tears. III L. Branch. IN
Christian Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
ELLEN HE YER.

: O ELLEN HByER, hear you not
A strange. low roar above US,
And in this murky, suItry air
The cries of those who love Us:
Methinks that through the roll and jar
OF all the wheels and betting
I listen to the voice of pain
And see the firm walls melting.
Is it dream! Tor surely never
Such fancies thrilled me, Ellen HeYer."
A girl-her face was earnest, though
Not marked by lines OF beauty
Looked up with troubled eyes, while still
Her hands performed her duty:
: There is a strange, low sound" she said.
;. There is a cry above us;
Pray God there has no danger come
To any there who love US
But harki the sounds grow shrill and higher:
NJ God! My God! the mills on fret
Up with the cry, and pale as death.
Sprang the brave girl, undaunted:
: They must be savedl' and on she rushed
And up the mill stairs painted
Strong men fled past, and frightened girls
She scanned their altered faces,
And saw they were not those that yet
Should feel her wild embraces.
On, on, with holy, high endeayor,
Through smoke and flame toiled Ellen Hever
The cries were stilled-her foot had gained
The threshold, red and flaming;
She called, she shouted, each dear friend
By tender love-words naming;
Only the duh blue glaze of death
From sightlcss eye-balls glazing
Met the true heart in recompense
For all her glorious daring
Fire beneath, above hcr-never
Should mortal hand greet Ellen Hever.
But as the hiss of steam and flame
Made sibflant, hellish singing
And all the crowds below joined in,
And all the bells clashed, ringing
None saw that herO-sOul up there,
With hands appraised to heaven;
None heard the wild, imploring prayer,
None saw the Christ-peace given.
Immortal re-aboye--fOrever,
The humble name of Ellen Hever
Mary 4. DenisOR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17
THE ANGEL OF PATIENCE.

To WARY hearts, to mourning homes,
Gods me,9kest angel gently comes:
No power has he TO Danish pain,
Or give Us back or lost again,
And yet IL renderest love. our dear
And heavenly Father sends him here.
There's quiet in that angels glance.
There's rest in his still colntenancei
He mocks 10 grief with IDLE cheer.
Nor wounds with words the mourner's ear
But Ills and woes he may not cure
He kindly trains us to endure,
Angel OF Patience! sent to calm
Our fevrish brows with cooling palm:
To lay the storm of hope and fear.
And reconcile life's smile and tear.
The throbs of wounded pride to still
AND make us own our Fathers will.
Y thou who mournest on thy way.
with longings for the close of day,
he walks with those, that angel kind.
ana gently whispers: BE resigned:
Bear up, bear on, the end shall tell
The dear Lord ordereth ali things wellrr
i g. Whittier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17

hearing calmly and distinctly what is
said. If the Judge does not under
stand the matter when once explained,
let him demand it again, and if a
Judge make a point of always differ
ing from his fellows he must be re-
moved. Among so Warlike people
coWardice in battle is naturally one of
the greatest of crimes. The culprit is
TO stand in the public bazaar with an
apron on, as being no better than a
Woman-a punishment which is said
to be looked on as worse than DEATH
London Saturday ReriezC.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17

-Sunday-schools of the American
pattern are making Roadway on the
Continent Of Europe. France has now
more than thousand Of them, eighty
four of these being in Paris. The trav-
cling agent visited los places in Ger
many. and found twenty eight schools,
four of them conducted by clergymen,
but nearly all by tradesmen, workmen,
or farmers. In Schlig the Countess
Goetz is at the head of school with
twenty-five teachers and 26O scholars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17

WHosoEvE4 hath Christ, cannot be
poor; whOsoever wants Him cannot be
rieh.-RutheiJord.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-17

TO be perfectly comfortable, a man
should do nothing between meals.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
FRoLIc AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE

Yesterday lido day in Wall street. II could
judge by tho midsummer duncss that rcgned In tho
brokers' Offices and the harty that rampant in
the Exchange itself In the first place. the stock
indicators silent for hour at time and rc-
corded no sales, tho lively brokers got Mr. J. White
Davis who is called the champion dancer OF the street.
In the middle OF ring OF many men, and while somc
whistle and others spattcd juba' the dancer danced
remarkable measure, receiving applause that ratified
the windows oil New and Broad streets. The next &C.
ccntricity OF the brokers organize conspiracy
against the vice chairman, MT James MITCHELL who
calls tho list what known tho "second call at
one O'Clock r. N. When Mr. Mitchell raised his gave
10 call the Board order thu usual time there
800 brokers the great hall and few struggling
outsiders without tho ralings but the word had been
passed, and ms tho call OF the chairman
menced nie brokers and all silently stole away.
aud not solitary lett TO near tho speakers
call Tho Exchange was as deserted as on holiday,
and this lis brokers' fun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
THE MUSTANG RACE.

This event, announced 10 take place at Fleetwood
Park postponed at early hour yesterday morn
ing until tomorrow Thursday The principal
assigned for this change OF programme was that the
weather promised TO be stormy, and "good day and
track" were demanded for tho trial. As II turned
out the day particularly suitable for the attempt
and 1t will be long time before another better
adapted for both mustangs and rider will DO obtained
II advised that the weather
blame for the carrying OF the race, nasmuch
the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Annals
had obtained warrants Of arrest Tor oil the parties
ncctcd with the event Be this as II may, the race
will certainly como on tomorrow or 1t Is said by
the manager Large delegations from the city went up
10 Fleetwood In tho carry morning trains yesterday,
but compelled to nj return feeling
less disguised. "Bud" Parker will rdc the stangs
IN place Of Frank Rcveia, who nrst picked out
for the job. Parker's powers Of endurance are well
spoken OF by his hardy companions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17

To rHR EDITOR or TIM HgRALD;--
win you permit to ask tho promoters Of those
hospital flower and reading matter societies whether
Il r. quito certain tina, the authorities Of the hospitals
will encourage permit such siis TO be retained
by the patients NY observation would lead me to
poet not for when went 10 wait poor fellow OF
those Institutions the other day tho place was bare.
even to drcarncss; no sign Of book. paper flower
anything else. and the patient Informed me that Il
about useless bring send HIM any such things.
they would not DO Irft with him. He SAID that they
felt greatly the 81 proper chairs when able eft
up Iil,c and ocrtnnly the hairs which
/ saw there wo,sid 10 "littlc caso' 10 well
person. let alone ~ tho frame OF invalid.
saw a dose cod.vcr oil administered a paraiyzed
patient who could his hand, and the drops
went ricking over his face, left "nwpcd by the at-
trndant CodIver on-think 81 ~. ~ was evident 20
that the comfort of tho sick not studied ;
but the physician In charge to be got
nj, and wsf unwilling to make more Investigation or
any compoin for foar OF cntaling further
those xhom desired 10 benefit ono thing
GEAR That not desired there. ! doubt "
you Will notice this having found that the
Will rarely publish anything that reflects any way
any officials unless tho communication be partisan
written 50 stupidity or violently as 10 condemn ITSELF
Stin on tho lev occasions when they do print such
mgster. good - vflcn DONE 50 enclose my card and
subscribe myself L'HoMAE QuIRIE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
MORRISON. THE BURGLAR.

The arrest ofthc burglar who gave his as John
Hay. by Detective Handy, OF tho Sixth precinct on
Monday. In Baxter street. proves most important
one Owing to the publication In yesterdays HERALD
OF tho Arrest OF BaiIy, Detectives Staincsbcrry AMI
McManus, OF Newark, N j., yesterday arrived hero
and identified Bay noted New Jersey thief and
burglar, named Sam Morrison, residing on Lafayette
street. Newark, WIN has been arrested in that city
several times charges Of larceny and robbery. on
examining the cutlery found Morrison's possession
by Detective Handy. officers saincsbcrry and
McManus identsned II ~ part Ut the pro-
cceds OF burglary committed In the
steel factory Of Hemisch 4 Brothers, corner OF
Bank AMI Silk strects Newark, three weeks ago when
81 900 worth Of properly was carried or The pants
found in Morrisons possession identified part Of
quantity VI clothing stolen from the tailor store Of
Louis Seitz, IN Market street, Newark las. Friday
night silver watch found his pocket also
identified by the detectives part OF the proceeds OF
burglary IT. Bank street. Newark Tho accompIiccs
OF Morrison known to Detectives Stancsbcrry and
McManus. ana viii be arrested to-day Tho Newark
officers viii appear before Justice wandel at tho
ToInbs to-day. and Morrison viii bc surrendered into
thor custody Tor trial In Now Jersey
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
s.BURNT RAG" THIEVES CON-
VICTED.

Tho trial Of Michael Mullen and John Thompson for
burglary at Browns dry goods store Montgomery
street, Jersey CITY, concluded yesterday the Court
OF Quarter SESSIONS. Judge Hoffman charged tile jury
who retired, and, alter brief absence, rendered
verdict OF guilty. Tho prisoners were then 70.
mandci for sentence. Tho other three pris-
oncrs indicted TOR the burglary Williams,
den known tho Burnt Rag" at the corner
OF isleccscr aud Mulberry streets. IN Now York
were then placed trial and the caec was
closed. Judge Hoffman will charge tho jury tins morn.
Ing. ono Of the Witnesses named Burke. admitted on
that he had been several times
vcted OF high crimes, was tried Tor murder aud
acquitted and sentenced to State Prison Tor
fifteen years Charge of may hem and
70 two years the charge OF atrocious assau. and
battery II was also shown that The nym which
robbed received $3.50 through the mails a deposit
collateral security through private detective that Tho
stolen goods would bc returned This II without qucs
the gang OF thieves that have been Gagged In
Jersey City for years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
A LUCKY JOCKEY.

At Newmarket, on Friday. 5th inst. Luke, who rode
Pctrarch in the Two Thousand Guincas, received an
anonymous gift or $500 Enclosed TO him IN an envelope
The handsome Enclosure was in the form OF I'VE Bank
Of England notes OF floo each. or this jockey the
London Sporfsman 9th ,nst says:"It is seldom that
important event like the Two Thousand Guincas,
even great handicap, falls 10 the lot of compara-
lively obscure jockey who had ridden anything
above plating form, and, moreover mad never pro-
viously landed q winner at Newmarket Luke, who
piloied Perarch TO victory. tho exccp
ton. He was brought up by Mr.. John Huntington,
the well known veterinary surgeon oil Brighton, and
entered the service Of his Mt employer just after
the July Meeting last year when he was engaged
light weight jockey TO Prince Batthyany. but this
jockcys first great arhicvemcnt In silk cannot take
rank with that OF the lad Parsons, who had never
crossed horse In public until he sported the light
blue Caractscus In the memorable Derby of 1862
Luke whose lowest riding weight 20 lbs Is twenty
four years OF age, and Is blessed with vito and three
oh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17

The funeral Of Harry s. Mulcda, the Irish exile who
met with such tragic death Saturday night last,
took place from O'Donovan Rossa's HOTEL Chatham
square, at two o'clock T. NJ yesterday. An immense
crowd congrcgated around the hotel from carly
hour and nearly all those who havo been prominently
Identified with Irish national affairs Tor tho past ten
years In this vicinity present Tho Irish volun-
tcers remarkably nno, soldicriy body OF men, IN a
gray uni faced with green, formed tho guard OF
honor and the palbcarers the late fellow prison
crs OF the deceasod-rhomas +. Bourke, Thomas G.
Luby, John Dewey, Augustine 4. Costello, william F.
Clair and Patrick HayburEe About ], 200 mcmberS OF
the Clan na-(incl marched in procession after tho
hearse about twice that number of sympathixcrs
accom- aned the coregc along tho sidewalk
0 fsriens Sxty-ninth Regiment Band marched In
front. playing number Of appropriate AIRS. The
mains w.re taken Calvary Cemetery and buried
with military honors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

A man who gave his namo AZ John Brmley, but
whose real John Burberry, and his wifo Mary,
we're yesterday committed tho Tombs for itrsalino
their child, Mary burberry, aged thros years Ths
arrests were made on Monday evening BY virtue Of
warrant procured by Mr. Alexander Gcrncr Of the So
cicy Tor tho Prevention Of Cruelty TO Children, No 90
broadway Aslnguiar TACT In reference 70 the case
the death OF Mr.. Gcrncr at his residence yesterday
morning The circumstances IN reference 70 the snais
are Of most lamcntahlc character. Burberry, VINO.
TOR several years past was = livery stable Keeper,
two years ago entered tho Soldiers Rotreat
in which institution no remained year and
half on his discharge he went TO 1.-Two IN Tie base
Of house In Marion street with hs wifo and
child. Both mir sell and vile arc confirmed drunkards
and they frequently allowed the child 10 remain with
OUT food care days Information 70 this effect
reached Mr.. Corner and hence the arrest ~ tho
natural parents. In Bunbeyrys possessson was found
. bank book the Blocker Street Savings Bank,
showing that he had $50 deposited to his credit there
On the prisoners being received al the Tombs hun
berry found 10 be in such horrible condition
from the effects Of alcoholism that Keeper Finn placed
HIM In the hospital CELL HIS wife was placed under
the charge OF Natron Flora Foster.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
CORONER's CASES.

Tho body ofan unknown man, aged forty was found
yesterday at the foot OF Twenty-ourth street, North
River Hc had dark hair and whiskcrs, worc black
ribbed oyercoat dark pants and vost gray undcrshir
white SOCKS and gaitcr Shoes. The body was sent to
tho Morguc Coroner Croker will take tho case in
hand.
The following cases were also reported yesterday
Elizabeth Gee. aged thirty Ave. who died OF npopexy
AZ No rs Jones street; child OF Mary Ryan, odger
al the seventh precinct station house Fitcn
ne I'd -four who died at No. ia Broadway OF
yavular disease OF tho heart; Augustine Garbarina
four years old who died Of smallpox at No 20 Baxter
street and Martin Owen, patient the Homeopathic
Hospital, Wards Island, who fell the banisters
distance Of twcrtysIx feet and died yesterday morn
fn0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-17
FENIAN FINANCES.

The old memories Of the Monlt Mansion and patriots
revived yesterday forenoon in tho Supreme Court
OF Kings county by the suit Of John 0'Mahony. cx-
President OF .',hc Irish Republic" ogains; August
Belmont banker. In September. 1875, tho plaintiff
purchased three bills OF cxcbangc London for $40
gold The drafts beng made payable to John o'Leary
The latter agent for mr. UMahony to receive tho
drafts but not 10 negotiate them. Tho money
was seizcd by the British authorities who were
on the alert 10 crush Fenianism. Action then
commenced against tho banker Tor the money. d. Do
ran Killan. Of plaintiffs counsel made bric nrgu
ment favor OF framing for the trial Of the
upon certain adm ssoDs OF defendants counsel made
some time ago. when II was sought Ia bring the
trial Daniel Mcfarland, counsel for dcieLce, moved
10 dismiss complaint the ground that does
set forth sufficient OF action H. y. ramagc AR
gucd opposition to the motion. Tho Court took the
papers ind reserved decision.