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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
Egvnt,s contributions to the Cen

Eevpt's contributions to the Centen-
niaI Exposition have arrived. Nearly
tbs whole of the Egyptian exhibit ! the
nroperty Of the Khediye and much Of 1t
pronsists of curious and costly articles,
snch as wespons and ornaments from
barharons tribes inhabiting remote re-,
sions I of Central Africa, jewels, inlaid
work in ivory, precious nletals, rich en-
brorideries In gold and silver thread
produced by Arabian srtlsanse0l CAIRO,
taken from the National Museum, whlie
the best specimens OF 9grlcq ltuEal ArQ;
duett dfe Irdm the eststes of the khediYe,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

A deed of horror was Perpetrated
bv a mob at Barbersvilles W. Va,
on Saturday night-22d. Edward
Williams and Mrs. Melting, who had
been arrested on the charge of hav-
ing murdered the latter's husband,
were taken from their cells into the
courtyard, where Williams was
hanged after full confession of the
murder had been wrung from his
unwilling lips. The woman also
made a confession of her share in the
crime, admitting that she melted her
paramour 10 the dOed. She begged
piteOusly for her life, and though
the crowd of lynehers voted unanl
mOusly for her execution, her sea
saved her, not man among them
having the hardihood to place rope
around a woman's neck, and she wal
returned TO her cell.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

Who could have supposed that
ten years after tie defeat Of the re-
belliOn an uprsconstructe rebel ike
Ben Hid of Georgia, who was JEFF.
DaEls' lieutenant, should appear in
the House of Representatives to de-
fend the horrors of Andersonville.
and charge greater horrors in North
ern prisons, and throw in the teeth
of loyal men the words-''The South
is here, and here she intends to re-
main9" If the Southern members
were in the House by fair exercise
of the franchise, the complaints
would be few. But Southern men
have come to Congress from places
where the negro was. driven from
the polls, and handfulls of bali
cast for him by the "white-r, n ),
or rebels, and an apparp, sae.t :
shown. The majori+- 'AS = - ...s
resent is a vote y voee .nep .eP
ion and b, - carried by intimida-
90. - 1.ood-shed, and sometime
whoiesale character.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

a.
The Andersonville debate has
brought the crime of the Confeder-
ate authorities in dealing with pris-
oners more distinctly before the peo-
pie, than it has been at any other
time, and the serious Indictment or
JEFF. Davis has had judicial consid-
Grafton. The general judgment is
that JEFF. Davis is a murderous
scoundrel, and if TIE Democratic
party desire to take the negative of
that question and make that the test
in the coming presidential campaign,
they have the opportunity of doing
so, ...i.. F..-t ,t.l mo. ,fs
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

While there is so much waste of
sympathy in the House over jeff.
Davis disabilities, there are two
Union men-Holden, in N. c., who
is actually deprived of his rights,
and Gov. Ames, of Miss.-who it is
proposed to disquaIify. And yet
Mr.. Banks is all in tears over poor
JEFF. Davis wrongs. 1t would seem
quite proper for these rebel sympa-
.thizers to make their own. hands
clean before blubbering for the arch
traitor Davis. "t 'a
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

When the halls of Congress are
converted into a forum for the
defense-and justification of the late
rebellion, and the acts of aloyal
people in conducting a great war for
the preservation of the Union are
criticised and denounced by men
who owe their lives to the magma
nimity of the loyal masses, is it not
about time for the friends of the
Union to stand shoulder to shoulder
in guarding the nation against re-
newed attacks of the once defeated
enemies of the Government?
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

The Southern Democratic position
as avowed by Ben Hill, of Georgia
is simply this: Accept our inter ore.
tation Of the Constitution, su' 51n;t 70
our dictatiOn, or prepare lor .anoth-
er struggle. This tine II is to be an
interne0ine warfare, fought within
the Union ard under the flag. It is
the qE Ola rae or rain policy under an
other aspect.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

S1cKLY SENTINENTAIIsM.-There
is strong tendency on the part of
some weIl-meaning Republicans
towards over-induIgence in what
might justly be called sickly senti-
mentalism. The blatant tones of a
defiant rebel on the floors of Con
gress is mistaken by some for the
honest sentiments of returning 10y
atty, while the manly protests of a
loyal man against the public lauda-
tion of that arch traitor, Jefferson
Davis, are regarded as exhibitions of
bad temper, and the efforts of sell
fish nature to repress the growth of
Southern Unionism. Less of this
sickly sentimentalism would be more
conducive to public virtue, and add
considerably to the public safety.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

The House Judiciary Committee
in recent test vote on the propos-
ed amendment to the Constitution,
limiting the Presidential term Of of
fee, stood six to five in favor of one
term, of six years, with ineligibility
to reelection. i5aai i.- -
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

New York City is already contem-
plating a second bridge across the
East River. II is proposed to be
nearly two miles long. of the truss
order and to cross at nth street.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

Fne Democrat Is seem to be as ea-
gef to revive the old issues of the
war as the Republicans are willing
TO have To .em; and whenever they
get into debate the old spirit of ha-
tired tfl 4 the political equality of men
com IS boiling up with intense heat
an d.power. 5so
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
The Hon. Geo. q. Penaleton was

|The Hon.. Geo. Il. Penaleton was
sereBaded in Savannah on Saturday
night last, and addressed the largest
gathering since the start Of Sher-
mans army for the picnic in South
Carolina. The Hon, George WIS
just too late to take part in the
birthday celebration of Robert E.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

The POpe's Big Toe, now that tire
Geghan bill has BEN repealed will
cease TO to be ar. apparitien in the
politics Of the State. Some other
move on The chess beard m1y be
! looked fOz now, but ,Shich viii not
DC SO generally endc ,rsed by the De-
meers .cy as was tn ts -
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
wasbinoton d;snatches saw that

Washington dispatches say that
the Senate Committee on Post Of
fees and Post-Roads i till consid-
ering reduction of the rates OF
postage on transient pfinted matter
There is something very MYSTERIOUS
in the vexatious delay of Congress
to correct the mistake made at the
last session in doubling up the rate
on transient mail matter. 1t was
long ago conceded to be a mistake,
and, even before the vacation, the
Postmaster General sent m "a bill to
correctit It is universally conced-
ed TO be an injustice, and is damag-
ing to the public business. Why Con-
gTess,should delay and dilly-dally in
correcting this mistake is not obvi-
Gus. what's the matter? -
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
OH PHI

OR PHI ADELPH1A LETTERS,
c..C o.n De % 4menced before the opening Of the
centennial International Exposition, and
|&lnne until after the close. The letters will
10 very interesting, as they win give full de
sciption Of thefExpositiOn.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

ASHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.-we
shall. ss heretofore. have regular correspond
ep.ts in every Township, in the County, and
shall maintain for the TELEGRAPH the reputation
It has SO long and justly possessed, Of giving the
most Is well as the best. County News.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
S

All of our double close out Double 'hAWis
from $3.50 up Do not fail to look at these gOOos
Merinos, Cashmeres, Blk Alpacas & Brillantines
m we have an stock Of them and they must sold The most
were boughtat great sacrifice and we viii show wonderful bargains
in goods
All Wool Basket Cloths at s7is
These GOOD cost 48o to import and are good value
De1a1nes.-Ag good lot at l5o; good value at sOo
BLACK and cOlored Apaoas-A splendid line for ass yd much
Da0f better TT" you get elsewhere and good value at sic
BLACK s1LKsFrom yard large s'''F'n'n'
than wholesale prices 2sA
FELT @ sSo and s14a ssa5 down '
Good Nubias at 45o; good value at 7Sa
Good Loggins at aSo; good value at $50
Wooden Cloths at less than wholesale prices.
GottSa 4s Pfa@s ss. SPE 5:il sagaeR always New
Table Linens soc slqS yard Don't look at these good
N Nankins from sl.oO to s5OO-per dozen.
Towels and Crashes away down in price as s-ssss
Silk Ties Hosiery FIaakerehiefs os Cuff: Ribbons EmbTOidsr-
les and Notions and Trimmings down 70 O' ~
#5h ra1laA9
ssg-DOnt,failtO call =. a.ssa sses
Locke & Co,
eI1tu nlLa-i4
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

GENERAL LOCAL NEWs.-This de-
parment will receive our closest attention,
and We shall strive to give the very latest, most
correct and interesting news OF the day.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28

r,h. Cyounan,es IN New YORK nave
large lobby in Washington. and are
amending and lending money widely 70
lnsuencs the matter. Any Congressman
no Ands his expenses running ligh
-i,h the enormous board bills Of the
o.pital. knows that he has no safer OF
srrer place to apply for Temporary
accommodation" than TO one of ths ex'
-. lobby. There never was a measure
,~oys directly for the good Ofevery voter
nc ba, ten dollars year to spend to
.l..sa himself or bis family. than the Ia"
,~hicb eept packages by mail for a een'
=. oupcs. Il tbrought books ana hal' 'he
s.csl,.e, Of the. city. for getting better
.oos. and lower prices to the door OF IN
iopelIess farmer In the northwest nvinl y
miles from any village, but visited oy u
maIl rIder onoe 9 week. The EXPIRES
Companies have had the field long el
ough to make gigantic fortunes IoI ever
enc Of them, but with their usual dog-ln
ths-nanger spirit. they don't want poo
people to have their little parcels sent
the only rates they can afford TO pa
There viii always be business enoug
GOy the Express people in taking boxes
aad articles too large for the mail. bu
With unparalleled greed they even grudg
The sending Of books st the reasonabl
and habitual rates Of mail. Tbs opprei
sian Of the new postage law In opeFatio
che last year, has nearly killed the prol
Its 81 Ihe large newspapers Some hi
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-28
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE !!
WINTER GOODS!

Now is the time Goods unhead of low
goods and shall be sold Stock must be reduced
the thirty days, and have put goods at
prices that must insure speedy sae
LOOK PRICES
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

lowing spring, will be worthless, hence
1t must be Sown Immediately after it is
gathered. The Red Maple, (Acer
rub7tInl), the Silver or White Maple
"a. dasycarpun) and the Lin (UInlus
AnlefTcana) have this popularity, and
whoever would raise these must make
arrangements to procure the seeds as
soon as ripe, and SOW them as soon as
received. If the seeds are good they
terminate promptly and make nice little
trees by autumn. There are MANY
tree seeds that may be sown in the
fall, but there is so much risk of loss
by mice and from other causes that it
IS generally preferred to keep them
until spring. Much depends upon the
manner of keeping through the winter.
All the Hlckories, the Black Walnut
and the Butternut are best kept in
heaps made upon the ground and
covered first with Sods, and then a few
inches of earth, or in the absence of
sods a layer Of bog-hay or straw
may be placed over the nuts, and
the earth heaped over that. Nearly
all other seeds, including thin-shelled
nuts, like chestnutS and acorns,
are best preserved in sand. The sand
should not be wet, nor should it be
perfectly dry; it should feel slightly
damp when handled; sand as it is
thrown out of the bank in dry wealth
er is often in proper condition of
moisture. The object is to prevent the
nuts from drying, and to separate
them that there will be no danger of
heating: if the sand is too moist the
seeds will rot. The seeds should usu-
ally be mixed with twice their bulk of
sand and be well distributed through
it.. For small quantities of seeds in
sand we have found fiower-pots with
the holes plugged up, very conven-
lent. The seeds of many trees will
terminate freely if kept dry like gar
den seeds until spring, but the use of
sand is safer. They should be kept in
a cool place through the winter, and
with some very hard-shelled seeds it
is well to let them freeze and thaw a
few times. The seeds of evergreens
are best kept if allowed to remain in
their cones, though, if fresh, they
generally keep well when removed.
Much of the failure with these is due
to sowing too late.
Cuttings of willows, cottonwoods
and other trees raised in this manner,
should be a foot or so long and about
half an inch in diameter. These are
best cut in the fall or early winter.
tied securely III bundles, and stored
in sand in the cellar or buried in
well drained sandy soil.-An,e1-ica7l
A gTicatlt1t7'iSt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

Zone of them is dead" said my IA
ther, and the other one lies at the bot
tom of the well and groans. The third
has escaped"
They laid boards across some bar
rels in the shed, and brought up the
dead man and laid him on them. His
cOmrade, who fell in the well, had
shot him in the head as he plunged
through the boards. His ugly face was
still uglier.
1t was the Raven.
That night my fathers prayers were
very solemn, and his embrace was
close as he gave me my goodnight kiss.
The robber i'll the well was bruised,
but not seriously hurt. The law took
him to punishment.
The third escaped to America, and
afterWard reformed.
| was never left at home again alone.
English Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23
Forest Tree Seeds.

The numerous inquiries as to the
treatment of seeds show that much
interest is felt in the raising of forest
trees. We repeat the suggestions made
once before, that unless one is intend
ing to plant largely, or has abundant
time to devote to his seed beds, it viii
generally be cheaper to purchase seed
ling trees than to raise them. There are
several nurseries which make a special
ty of seedlings of forest trees, and offer
them at exceedingly low prices. We
here condense a few points for those
who wish to grow trees from the seed.
OF the trees generally planted few
ripen their seed in late spring or early
summer the seed, if kept until the fol-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23
Be Willing to Learn.

A man progresses just as long as he
is willing to learn, but progression
ceases whenever he reaches that point
where he places his knowledge insthe
balance against that of all other men.
Strange as it may appear, there are a
good many just such men as this in
the world. Some cannot be taught
anything, no matter to what branch of
human knowledge it belongs. Others
are perfect in only one thing, and that
relates to the business they follow. 1t
is here that this egotistical Importance
works the most mischief, for it always
cripples a mans usefulness in life.
There is another class of persons who
will accept knowledge only from those
whom they acknowledge as superiors.
They must know the source of every
item of information, and it is rejected
as error, or accepted as truth, accord
ingly. They never think, reason, or
experiment for themselves, and hence
their belief and practice exhibit a
strange mixture Of the practicable and
lmpracticable, of truth and error.
The truly progressive class accept
truth wherever they find it, and reject
nothing because of its source. A hint
dropped from the beggar's lips is just
as valuable as though it came from
royalty itself. These are themen who
do think, reason and experiment for
themselves. Like the miner, it is the
gold they are after, and like him, they
never reject it because it is associated
with dross and dirt, but go resoluteiy
to work to separate the pure from the
impure, retaining only the former.
We heard a prominent agriculturist
say, in an address, that no class of
people were so unwilling to learn of
others as farmers. We don't believe
it. Farmers are like other men in
this respect-no better or no worse.
There is a large class of them, how
ever, who have too much confidence
in their own methods, drawn from
their own experience alone, and can
see little merit in other men s
methods. Experience is a good school,
but a man cheats himself most out
rageously when he imagines that his
own experience, alone, is all he needs
on the farm. Empiricism is as ap-
plicable to the farmer as to the doctor,
and one who practices it is just as
much of a quack as the other.
A farmer with broad, liberal views
of his occupation, whose eyes and ears
are always open, willing to accept and
use every fact that comes to him, no
matter from what source, is man to
be admired and respected, wherever
you find him. He stands in delightful
contrast to the man who blindly and
obstinately refuses all aid, and SCOTS
at all authority which conflicts with
his methods or contradicts his opinions.
Ohio Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23
DO YOUR BEST.

The heart and mind of man to man
Must differ, it is true,
And so the deed our neighbOr does
Perchance we ne'er could do;
And thus, in climbing fortunes height
To reach the fame in store.
IfpeOple only do their best,
The world will ask no more.
Does then the little humming bird
Its tender song forsake,
Because the nightingale's sweet voice
May softer music make?
Or does the tiny, twinkling star,
Which lends to earth its light,
Repine because some kindred orb
May chance TO burn more bright?
And so thro' life we find that some
ere clad in praise and fame,
While others meekly plod along,
With naught to gid their name;
But when each life is reckon'd up,
Its doings counted DER.
If we can say, II did my best"
Our God will ask no more.
". o. Picayun
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

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"A prayer-meeting is held in con-
nection with the Vermont Legislature
every morning, and the members at
tend in large numbers and show great
devoutness. The Montpelier Journal
says: Among those attending and
deeply interested in the meeting are
some who have never attended prayer
meetings at their homes. The singing
is inspiring, the spirit of the meeting
is excellent, the prayers are fervent
and the addresses are convincing and
sometimes truly touching"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

opened the other gate that led up the
lane.
"Win you go home with Nathan ?"
said he.
"And leave you here? No."
"Take your wife home, Nathan, if
you will, and come back.
eve will stay by you
"Let us reconnoiter, then a little"
They got out, leaving us sitting still.
The rain fell less heavily. They got
from the Toulouse, They went all
round the house-all was quiet. They
went in.
We sat still, speaking few words, my
hand clasped in my mothers.
"Thomas is comingp' exclaimed,
eagerly. Il hear the Wheels
We called to him as he came to the
gate, for he could not see us.
He drove through, and called out:
"What is the matter?''
We told him sufficient, and he left
Betsey and Hannah, and went in at
once, with only heavy whip.
We did not sit long. Nathan came
out directly.
"What have you found? Who is
there?"
Nothing. Nobody"
"Are they all gomez"
&c Yes, with some of the silver, and a
few things. We don't know what yet. )"
The horses were put in the shed,
and we all went in.
My father said, calmly:
1--WE will take lantern, Thomas,
and look round out of doors little. !"
l knew they would go to. the old
well. l stood and looked out of the
window, and saw the CLEAN of the
! lantern as it moved.
In very few minutes they came
back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

BURNETT's FLAvoRING ExTRACrs.-The
superiority of these extracts consists in their
perfect purity and great strength. They are
warranted free from the poisonous oils and
acids which enter into the composition of
many of the fictitious fruit favors now In
the market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23
ONE ON E4RTH AND ONE IN
HEAVEN.

Up from the street below me.
Through the twilight's dusky gloom,
Is borne the laugh of the children
To me, in my lonely room.
And | listen to them, thinking,
OF little voice knew,
And | see, in a swift. still vision,
A grave in the evening dew,
Where the pansies are all a-blossom,
And the west wind whispers low.
That it may not wake he sleeper
Whom | missed so long ago.
| have missed my blue-eyed baby
So many years from my breastl
Summers have come and vanished
With times of tears and rest.
But sitting here i'll the twilight,
My heart cries out each day.
For the wee lit lie thing | loved so
That the daisies hide away
Cries out with wild. vain yearning
To hold to my breast once more,
In the arms that are always empty,
The beautiful babe / bore.
Isay to myself in moments
When the children's laugh | hear:
8 If my little one only were living
The child that | hold so dear
He would be a child no longer,
But grown to mans estate
Then [ feel the hot tears coming,
And my heart cries out at fat,
And | stretch my hands out blindjy,
And it sometimes seems to me
That a mother bitter anguish
Is the bitterest that can be.
The children are going homeward,
And the streets are growing still,
But my thoughts are still of my baby
In the grave upon the hill.
Out in the nights white silence,
out in the Summer dew
And yet he is safe in Heavenl
Oh mystery old, yet newt
And 1t seems that | have two children;
The grave hides one away,
And one, in the dear Gods kingdom,
Is waiting for me to-day.
Eben E. ReCford, in AdUGnce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

MUCH of the finest furniture coming to
our market is from Holton d Hildrcth, 225
and 227 State street, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-23

Mother Eve introduced fashion
at least we read that she took a rib
ben from Adam.