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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17

the wall, with very little ornament or at
tention save punk or two It was no.
ticeable, however, that the Chinese paid
more attention 10 the Satanic representa-
tive than to those from above, for they
never failed to pass one of the former
without placing the hand frantically upon
the stomach and doubling themselves up
like jack in anguished devotion.
Fearing that the "deities' in question
would miss their accustomed homage in
the shape of fire crackers, substitute was
instituted in each JOSS house in the shape
of drums and cymbals, which made such
an unearthly racket as to cause each visi-
tor to meander off with his fingers in his
ears, signing for the comparatively sooth-
ing note of pack of fire-crackers. The
deities evidently exercised their influence
upon their friends the weather gods, for
not cloud hid the sky nor drop of rain
fell on the silken caps and cloaks and
lowered pantaloons and shoes that filled
all the available space in the Chinese
portion Of the town, all uniting in cele-
brating, as the gamins call it, " Chiny Moo
Yeres San Francisco Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17
A Short Tail.

THE following from Jack-in- the-Pul-
pit" in the February st. Nicholas, fur
nishes an excellent exercise in orthogra-
ply. Write it over, spelling each word
as it should be spelled in the connection
in which it is used:
Won dey last weak, eye set fourth to
Rome oar the planes and through the wells.
The Skye was fare and blew, and the 10
son through his pail raise ore the seen.
Dear, yews, and hairs were gambling on
won sighed, while on my write rows long
strait rose of maze, ate feat HE or sew, and
as fresh as reins and dues could make
them.
"Owe," said eye, razing one Of the
suite colonies to my knows, "surely this
plant has know pier among the serials.
Sea the rich hew Of its waving lief
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17
Peat

PROPERLY speaking, peat comes under
the head Of soils, but it is frequently used
as manure, and often enough employed
as a substitute for leaf-mould In many
parts of the country it is more plentiful and
easier procured than the latter, and I
have known it applied with excellent eff
feet to heavy soils for potato crops. 1t is
one of the Observation-Disclosures of strong soils
generally that can be used, and if laid up
first as compost with lime and other re-
fuse for few months it becomes highly
nourishing manure. Carrots thrive amaz-
root quickly amongst it. Many plants
which naturally grow in loamy soils will
thrive in peat alone. The pineapple is
not unfrequently grown most successfully
in pure peat and sand. Plenty of people
who cannot get leaf-mold can get peat
and they may use it instead of mold for
all purposes. Nursery men use it extern
sively fer nearly all indoor plants, and in
greater proportion than most gardeners
do; yet where do we find such healthy
stock speedily got up? For mixing with
loans for potting I prefer peat to leaf
mold not used in lumpy state, however,
but thoroughly broken up and rubbed
through a sieve, fiber and ALL COmposts
for potting or any other purpose should
always be thoroughly mixed, and this can
only be done by first reducing the differ
ent materials to as fine a condition as DOS
sible by chopping them with the spade
and putting them through screen, or
teasing them out any way most conven
lent. Lumpy composts never are, and
never can be, mixed as they ought to
be for the roots of plants to Law
hold of, One important quality of
peat is, that it not only encourages the
multiplication of roots, but preserves
them better than any other soil. For
this reason it is sometimes used for winter
cucumbers along with loan, healthy
root action being of most Importance
in the winter culture of these. Peat soils
differ widely in different localities, and
some people are very particular in the
kind they use; but l have used it of all
descriptions, and have found all excellent
for my purposes, only using more or less
sand, according to the character of the
peat. Of course l always selected the
most fibry kind. AS rule, peat is better
mixed with other soils than by itself.
Turty peat retains water like a sponge,
and, when used by itself for peat-loving
subjects, if not mixed with a good proper
ton OF sand and we'll drained, it is apt to
get sour with few over waterings; while
on the other hand plants firmly potted in
it, if allowed to get thoroughly dry at the
root, can only be again soaked by steep
ing. In pOtting heaths and such things,
the utmost care should be taken to see
that the ball is moist before pOtting, as, if
dry, no amount, Of waterings will soak
the Old ball. Peat should not be used fer
potting purposes until the fiber is partial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

COTTAGE PIE.-In the bottom Of the
pie-dish put a good layer of nicely minced
mutton or beef, season to taste, add an
onion chopped fine, cover with mashed
potatoes, and bake in sharp oven half an
hour, or until the potatoes are we'll
Drowned.
For SCARLET FEvER.-An eminen-
physician of Chicago says he cures ninet
ty-nine out of every one hundred cases Of
scarlet fever by giving the patient warm
lemonade with gum arabic dissolved in
it. A cloth wrung out in hot water and
laid upon the stomach should be removed
as rapidly as it becomes cool.
MOTHS will work in carpets in rooms
that are kept warm in winter, as'weIl as
in summer. A sure method of removing
the pests is said to be to pour strong
alum water on the floor to the distance of
half yard around the edges before laying
the carpets. Then, once or twice during
the season, sprinkle dry salt over the car
pet before sweeping. Insects do not like
salt, and sufficient adheres to the carpet
to prevent their allghting on it.
KIDNEYS WITH MACARoNI.-Cooktw two
ounces of macaroni broken into conyen-
lent pieces, in boiling water; skin two or
three mutton kidneys, remove the fat and
cut them into thin slices; season with salt,
cayenne and finely-minced herbs; fry
them on both sides in butter; then stew
them in half pint of gravy, well-favored
with fresh or canned tomatoes; dish with
layer of the macaroni over them, the
gravy poured over; add pepper, salt and
some grated cheese; brown with sala-
mander.
GRILLED SLICES OF MUTTON. = Cut
some rather thick slices of under-done cold
mutton, score them we'll, and rub in plen-
tlfully some common mustard salt and
cayenne pepper; then broil them over a
clear fire, and serve with the following
sauce: Take one gill of good gravy, mix
with it one tablespoonful of mushroom
catsup, one Of FRENCH mustard, a few
chopped capers, little grated lemon
peel; add a thickening of butter and
flour and few drops of lemon Juice i;
simmer till quite hot; pour over the grill
and serve.
THE Journal Of Chemistry points out
grave error IN measuring the feet of
women for boots. 1t says: Kid gloves,
though worn continually, never cause
bunions, since the kid stretches to the
hand, but in the manufacture of boots,
especially ladies boots, unyielding can
vas is used for lining, so that the leather
is prevented from stretching and showing
the true shape and size of the foot The
foot enlarges when bearing the weight of
the body, and also toward evening; hence
a boot made from measure taken when
the foot is suspended in the air, and in
the morning, is too small for the foot in
the evening. Women's feet are generally
measured in the air, but mems when they
are standing on them. The high heels on
ladies' boots, too, cause them TO be al
ways walking down hill, however level
the path may be, thus driving the foot
more and more to the front
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17

ly rotted. It then chops up easily, or may
be rubbed through sieve without loss,
and is then in the very best condition for
using. | always procure the sods when
IN 4 moist state, and lay them up in a
heap under shelter for a few months. This
kills the grass roots, and the soil never
gets too dry, whereas peat got in after a
period of dry weather is often parched,
and, when used, is hard and knotty-J
s., IN N. 7. World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17

&c Don't let's have any words about
it, as the man said when he lodged the
dictionary his wife threw at him.-Dan-
burg Meas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-17

THE London Medical Record announces
the formation in Paris of strange society
The members bind themselves by a spec
ial testamentary disposition not to be in
TERED after death; their bodies are to be
delivered to the dissecting- rooms of the
various medical schools for dissection.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
OF INDlANA

See. on FIRST page, the very interesting
sketch Of Durham celebrities and their
works. 1t will crafty both lo,al and State
pride.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

The Sentinel says, the political campaign
Of 1876 has been cummcnccd. Uur can.
dictates arei Ia the iiald and tight idaiiyin-
creases IN interest and yigor. But there is
one thug SllicAwe yapu,t realize .oo quick
bly norltoy ul5rplsalS and that Is that tho
canlpaign rannot run itself II We expect
10 win tue light. then the central Executive
COMMITTEES must be furntslied With nouey
sufficient IL dlsllib1.s caii.llssg,, d,,r uineais
Eand for the uther i~enssary aud proper pur-
poses Of the canlpslgn. Ia lllu slrags,a "
Of 1919, Tue iesliripstiulsli vi .ca,upsisli
purposes thryngluH tho, state a,aoanied'
ppiy " hiiyrrix do.lars. anu tue result d a
matter u history Al. gM@.44, m.4itj
II this n'ssgarqly Paarfimony i % beFe-
peaatea ills ysaf, sle sYaalt ~iil DO lisil N
serious doubt, pnr cnapcsa VI s'leccss will
be, greatly ilipinlshcd, disaster may b.
en,ailed upon tie State. i.aily aapl.ra-
tions ire being received ~ the Uo,nln.t-
tee for campaign d,ru,ncnta 10 which they
arc unable u rcSpahd :or lack ii funds.
This State u things illus, not be allowed
10 continue. We can carry tile State. Ia,
We caiiuJs 20 . by tying upon our backs
and saying TINT Tie republican ticker Is
made hpluf weak met aiia The deihUcfatic
ticket Ut Stfuag ainen. infaet ills Il hat
haif true w iIayo lickrt strung in H.
,s,sli and d when ~si may Sess Le plcud.
/ II any sci vi men ever serc a6lt ~ carry
al election unaldrd. il iskhc dsidlcralic
nuuinces. but Shile ihl,is true. II Is no
less true that our alsursasies have pn, Er.
ward Tue strsu9ert p.su in tlair ranks.
Ne may s4aks 9lpy srsns.rAs lulf SslIle's
war rscqrl. alN SAL ,Sp.ltk rb,pws iupi
Hsrus Billy. kEl lie fac, reluailF tla, lie,
| arg. going y tssylSs Al-FssFp~lar u yqls'
and upleS W 0sS eSpry. neabs ln,gur LAW
Y, I, + not bsyonl the Ti,Ysc e p,rsib;lilics
that they may receive enoagIl p elect tlien .
i I'VE therefore ral uIop our, people
,thiougfOa tie State 10 III bold tie hauds
Of our Ccnimittec, orunless We do this,
We lay ourselves liable 10 defeat III Nvyenl-
Der. "a 49, Ai
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

thoughts. self was preferred to the prospe-
rity and honor Of his native land. lie
turned lis back uponthat native land. lie
allied himself with its insulter and oppres-
sor. lie became the associate Of the ne
gro. elevated % power upon the ruin Of tho
white man. slie became the defender and
supporter Of party and Of an administra-
tion whose policy has been pilhge, and
which has prospercd and strengthened at
the expense Of the fortunes aud freedom, Of
the people. He has always had his reward.
lie has always been in Office, mol By the
choice 81 Tie people, but by tho favoritism
Of Residento .Eoyernor. -s--.--ss-.-...--.
Now he appeals directlyto the people.
Let them remember him as the renegade to
biz race, as the deaicr Of his instincts Of
blood, rs the traitor 70 his principles, rs the
upholder If corruption, as the participatOr
in plunder, rs tie illsa,iate Office seeker
and chropio Office holder greedy to serve
when Jay willrcward his services. q "
n
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
CONSERVATIVE NETTING IN pyr
SON.

son.
Please announce 10 your paper that .
meeting u ibc Executive Committee " nv
csnseryalisc parry for Person county /.
called u BE- held 10 tie court bon~c n
RnxLyro ii ~ j. % Monday lie I'm \
august next. The purpose II tie lpactitu,
i 70 take into eoysideratiOn tie Interest
q shepsfty and especially tsr steps ne.
eesssry q form township clubs and 10 oper.
ate the same most effectively. The tosn-
ship eoipmittees ara cordially requested
% be present and mite with tho county
coiprniiteo. Il s hoped that % member
ol the latter viii al 10 attend.
NJ. 49, 4. ..m..sls,.s Henry r, Jordan
Chairman Couhty Execuiise Committee,
,a.,..o.i,....., ", l.oHbero, Nh
koviJ AflHt l9fD, aff ~ Hi4F4 frss TT
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

Tie Republican elector for tbis District
i 'InsPec;or IF Tobacce' and adds oss more
y the army " eighty thousand Office hoL
ders. Hayes PROMISES 20 keep 81 sdeh IN
place. Nosondcr they aeft fof aim. But
dos i hos sound ffrqngeio ihe i,aPoverish,
81 people, that 81 Die Republican eanJi,
aaies q wire workers are Office holders
With good fat salaries which Tho people have
% pay9
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
AsELF MADE NAN.
[Raleigh Sentinel,

j. scarbrohgli. our candida.o FOR
Superintendent Of Public Instruction. ser.
we'd faithfully throocbout The war as 4 Con.
federatc soldier AZ the close IL hos,iIi.
ties. be entered lvske Forest college. clad
20 bis rrbel gray and with only n
cents u good money ~ be pocket. Ne
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
a BIC BILL of cosr.

AlaHsnce county has 70 foot q bill Of
costs ~ the recent Swepson trial which i.
plouAia ~ S3.3S4, 20. This includes All
tbs eosislrOm the magistrates trial d;
-Grahaln to To close o. the case here. This
y probably tho largest bill ofieoas that
essr accrued 10 Oi,s case IN any court Of
this stale. The lees q the lawyers on
10th sides mnst have aggregated u least
s., UUO.-- Sentinel. sii
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
THE SENTINEL FOR THE CAM.
.raa 'Nt PAIGN.

The canvass now opening i he. most i'm
portaht IN which the people o. yohL caro-.
lina have been engaged since tie moments
Gus election n 1850. Upon Rs rsadlt ae.
ponds The veal or woe u the State and
/ Union 1i III ttf 91 s6liI
The Rsleigh Sentinel will. as ever. b.
in the fruit o. the 6glIi. sustaining fearless.
~ and faithfully the candidates IL National
Dcmacratic party. and the action and Mani.
nees Of tho StAte Ilemacralic Convention
ElothisWe pledge the whole power aud III.
fqence u = journal which. 10 the past. has
done what i could 20 ser,na the Interests.
and preserve the rights and liberties, Of the
people u North Carolina. t..f.t4#l
In order tina, il may BE- within the means
Of cy9ry Democrat in The State 10 read.
the Haieiri sentihe. during lie canvass.
we have established tho toIlsging campaign
rates. FREQ of postage and Tor conniry snb.
scrlbcrs only. beginning this day and nm.
hing 20 tie Isth, u Noyember. period II
four months:
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26
A RADICAL CAMPAIGN DODGE.

L
The Sentinel says. We learn that some q
the republican candidates Oh The State tick,i
are already announcing arrangements vi a
joint canvass with their democratic Cd
Ponents. .al s
Such announcements are premature, and
are made FOX . purpose. Z Is expected in
ibis way y cray erosds, through the ex.
pectaticn u the people u see and hear the
democratic candidates.
Major Smith, We learn. Is already at hi,
game. and his advertised ii several points
10 Johnston nakitg appointments for "
Jarvis and himself. We warn the peoais
against the trick All appointments Tor
our ranyassers In the State ticket will be
duly announced in the Sentinel.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

Ccn.tantinople. July 2i.-A bulletin
posted here claims that the Turks defeated
The Scryian priest DonicLeieh on wo.ines-
day rear Radesinjc This i III con,radic
ton of Vfieial reports from Belgrade.
Washington. July u. AVERY was par.
dOnod to-day.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

struggled hardto pay his way. laugh
school, 80; and graduated creditably.
When he left college he had i solid educa
,iou, and $25 ii cash, and was ont Of debt.
NJ. Scafbroughi is nor Clergyman, as'l
some suppose, lint he il IA zaAluus aid
worthy member u lhs Baptist church.
W
IAN APrEALrO THE STATE.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-07-26

Vance began hi. Western campaign yes.
terdAy q Rntherfordtos. lis witt totbe
east has been one glorious triumph, The
people ais rDu-e'l y i ww p0t Supposed
prtibIe y early ii lie Campsign
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-06
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.

Several prominent lawyers Of this city have drafted
BILL which will shortly be submitted to the LegisIa-
lure, increasing the number OF Commissioners OF
Deeds for the county of New York from 500 1t
claimed that the present number Is sufficient for
the transaction OF all the business required The
Der the same a. In 1854, when the population of
this city less than 900 600 II is claimed that tho
number OF Commissioners OF Deeds should equal the
number of Notaries Public
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-06

NOTIcE-This theatre will be closed during next week
~ THE ORIGINAL MuYrTY DUMiTY,
which will be produced Easter Monday. April IL. with
everything positively Entire cast scenery
new appointments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-06

CTONINGrON LINE FOR BOSTON.
y Reduction Of Fare.
Steamers RHODE ISLAND and NARRAGANSETf from
pier 81 North River. foot oil Jay ST., ut 3 +. N.
Providence Line,
from pier ~ North River Park place. Steamships
ELECTRA. and GALATEA. ut 4 80 r. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-06

The Exchange crowded yesterday and there
seemed DO considerable disposition to buy, though
always at low rices
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
FISHING ENTERPRISE.

AN INNOVATION IN THE TRADE-sTEAM VERSUS
SAILING VESSELS.
The great seat OF the FISH trade in New York is at
East Fulton Market Here there eighteen different
firms who collectively do business ranging in the
millions yearly They receive this article Of food from
all parts OF the coast going far New Bruins
wick for the requisite supply for the NewHork mar
keL All OF these firms employ number OF fishing
smacks and fishermen, who ply their trade around
Sandy Hook and from Nontauk Point to Cape Hat
teras This business has increased extensively Of
late years that the present means OF bringing
FISH TO market have been found inadequate,
and Rogers h Edwards, commission dealers,
in East Fulton Market, conceived the idea about
four months ago of having steam propeller built for
the purpose Of bringing the boats and fishing gear TO
the ground and the yield back to the market orders
were given to Mr. George W. Mallory, Of Mystic Conn,
TO build such craft and she being fitted up for
her work In Wallabout Bay. This propeller, which
called the Gcrret Pohemus, is 20 tons burden 1903
feet length 20 ieet across the beam and has feet
depth OF mold. The Captain Is Clinton Beebe one OF
the Oldest Jersey pilots. Under hun will be twelve
perienced fishermen, fireman and engineer The
Polhemus will carry fishing yawis, four forward
signed to each yawL She will also carry $4,000
fathoms of line and Is 900 fishing hooks Sir ice
houses are provided for the reception OF the FISH, as
also number OF water boxes She will be able TO
carry with 60 600 pounds OF fish and DO the work
the saving OF time, as the Polhemus can leave New
YORK at night, arrive At the fishing grounds around
Sandy Hook from three TO four hours and return In
time for the opening Of the market the morning follow.
ing the day Of hshng About half The ice that now
required will suffice, and that saving will 20 far toward
paving the cost Of fuel The fishing smacks now In
use carry nom To- 900 10 10 900 pounds OF fish only and
are always less delay ed by wind hides aud fog
the princ,pal species OF ush brought into the New
York market by these boats cod from January &c
MAY IS, mackercl iron that time till July, aud then
bluehsh tl the latter part Of December.
The Gerrct polhemue will be IN readiness about
ten days, and will convey her boats and crew TO the
fishing grounds about the 10Th Of this month The
mann Of going 20 work will be 20 get ready boat
at a time send Il OUT and when that with
its 400 athoms Of line with 400 hooks attached set then
another will be out tai the whole SIX covering a.
large circle are disposed Of The steamer will then
sail around the circle the close Of the dsy take the
hsn and yawls board and return with the yield
the market Il will be seen that the enterprise OF
Messrs Rogers Edwards has started an innovation
In the fishing trade Of New York which Will be a great
advantage both dealers and consumers in the
Of fresh fish, and 10 will in all probability yield in
creased profits 70 its enterprIsng projectors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
KINGS COUNTY SUPERVISORS.

The corridors Of the Kings County Court House lead
ing TO the Supervisory chambers we're hronged yester.
day afternoon by ihe workers. Of both parties demo-
Gratis and republicans, who were seeming out ''the
loaves and fishes the being the organization
Of that Board and the distribution Of certain county
patronage The apartment in which the meeting was
held crowded TO excess Supervisor Large James
Howell, Jr., called the Board 20 order Two OF the
majority, republicans. were absent which eit them
but one majority. committee was appointed TO draft
rules and regulations for the government Of the
Board II then resolved 20 into an election for
President OF the Board pro The result OF the vote
was the unanimous election Of }. l. Ryder.
Supervisor strong moved that the Board then ad-
journ. The yeas aud nays were taken, and Mr. Ryder
who is a republican. voted to the surprise OF his party
with the democrats In tie negative The motion TO
adjourn lost motion TO proceed 10 the election
OF Clerk was then made and carried. Tho republicans
not wishing TO risk the cerkshp OF tho Board again
Supervisor Stillwen moved that Edward b Cadley
the present Clerk be retained The republicans with
the exception OF Supervisor Ryder voted against Mr.
Galley but he was elected
IL was moved by Supervisor Moran that william Nc
Cormick and Michael Clancy, Engineers OF the Court
House be retained in their positions. limitations OF
''backsliding and treason" were heard among the re-
publicans in the course OF an angry discussion
which ensued, TO the great amusement Of the demo.
Gratis IN the lobby The engineers named were reap
pointed Several other positions also hled by
democrats, who were thus rewarded for the compliment
which the democratic Supervisors paid BY giving their
undivided vote 10 Supervisor Ryder the Presidency
OF the Board