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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,

of several hours at a general library,
that the founding Of Troy and Athens
were contemporaneous with the Egypt
ian bondage and the founding of
Thebes by Cadmns. These also occur
red at the time of the first introduction
of letters, with the Israelites In the
wilderness, the building Of the largest
pyramid by Cheops, and the reign of
Saul, the king of the Jews, Horoasterr
the Persiad philosopher, and Hesiod,
the Greek poet. We learn at glance
that when Solomon was writing his
proverbs, that Homer was writing his
piece of ancient Troy that Lycurgus.
the Spartai: lawgiver who made iron a
legal tender, and had public tables to
which all were invited and abolished
all theatres and luxuries, lived in the
same time as Queen Dido the founder
Of Carthage, and the Prophet Eigah
that while Isaiah was prophesying Ro-
mulus was founding Rome; that PyUh-
agorus, who invented the forty nine
problems and multiplication table, lived
contemeraneous with Scion, who revi-
sed the bloody laws of Draco, and H1s-
opy who wrote those wise aud witty IA
bles, and Nebuchadnezzer, who took
the Jews captive, and the Prophets E.
zekiel and Daniel of sacred history
that Cincinnatus, the Roman patriot
that PericIes' the great Athenian
statesman !; Herroditus, the father of
history ; Xerxes, Socrates and Ezra;
Plato, Xenophon and Malachi lived at
the same periods Of time. This chart is
simply most unexpected illustration
Of the benefits of object-teaching, and
it had been in place less than half an
hour when it was surrounded with Wis
itors. 1t is the first thing of the kind
ever attempted in this country or in
Europe, and it is rather curious fact
that a resident Of the distant State Of
Oregon should be the exhibitor.
The arrangement for the exhibitions
Of live stock, opening on September
1st, are such as to insure an excellent
display in all the departments. The
entries Of neat cattle number $50, and
more are expected, while the entries of
sheep and swine amount to l 1000, with
a constantly increasing list. The dog
show also promises to be very interest
ing the list comprising considerably O.
ver 400. Upless, however, the Ameri-
can breeders and owners Of horses
speedily exert themselves. they will
find their entries largely exceeded by
those from foreign countries. Canada
West has entered 76 horses, and the
Eastern Province of Quebec and Novia
Scotia have promised to make the Do
minion exhibit reach $50 head These
animals have been selected by COM
mittee appointed by the Dominion
Government, and will be the best rep
resentatives of their respective classes.
The Canadians will hold Dominion
livestock exhibition in Philadelphia,
and permit provincial as we'll as in
ternational competition. The Canadian
goveroment assume all the cost Of
transportation and support; hence,
both the horses and neat cattle will be
Of their best. Entries of American
horses may be made up to Aug. 28th,
and if Americans are unwilling to see
the majority of awards for horses go to
Canada they must hasten themselves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
9 QastOrIIa !

DR., Samuel Pitcher, of Mass, experimental
in his drIvate practice for twenty years to pro-
duce combination that would have the prop
critics of CASTOR Oh without its unpleasant
taste and gripping rffect,
His preparation was sent for, near and far,
till finally he gave it the name Of Castoria, and
put it up for SALE It is wonderful in it's effects,
particularly with the disordered stomachs and
bowels of children. It AssIMILATEs THE FOOD,
cures sour stomach and wind collie, regulates
fhe bawels, ExPELs WORMS, and may be relied
upon in Group.
As a pleasant, effective and perfectly SAFE
CATHARTIC remedy it is. superior to Castor Oil,
Cordials and Syrups. 1t does not contain al
cOhol, and is adapted to any age,
By regulating the stomach and bowels Of cross
and sickly children they become good-natured
and healthy, They can enjoy sleep and mothers
have rest, Prepared at the Laboratory of J 3.
Rose & Co., 46 Dey Street, New York.
Aug17,13t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
and Wagon Shop.
CENTRALTA, WIS.

CENTRALIA, WIS.
The undersigned has established himself at
the old stand Of Alex BissalliOn, and will keep
on hand Lumber wagons, and will manufacture
PLATFORM WAGONS, BUGGIES,
&c, to order
Horse Shoeing and Plough repairing done
and all work warranted. apr.l5tf
p. A. PETERSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
First National Bank.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

THOS. B. SCOTT, Pres J. D. WITTER, Y. P.
W. H. COCHRAN, Cashier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
COMPOUND INTEREST

At the rate of per cent. per snnum. allowed On
all money deposited IN oRr Savings Departm ent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-09-07
81 SMITHENC

And WA Con VI KIN G.
TEVHE UNDERSIGNED HOLDS HIMSELF
IL in readiness to do all kinds Of Smith Work,
Ironing of Wagons and Sleds, &C., &c, at his
Shop in Woods Addition. Particular attention
given to
HORSE SHOEENG.
In connection with my Smith Shop, L have es-
tablished a frst-class
WAGON MANDATORY,
Where I am turning out as good Wagons as co
be bought in the State, and where all manner q
Vehicles are constructed.
Repairing
In all its branches done with dispatch and on IN
Shortest notice.
36-tf 3 HASBRO LEX.
Grand Rapids .Sept.2. 1872.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
A Parole.

The parole ofLord Cornwallace, ven erable document, is now on file Ill the Richmond (Va.) library. It reads as follows
 "Charles Earl Cornwal:ace, Lieut.. General commanding Her Mai esties for ces, r.
 "Do acknowledge myself prisoner of war to the States of America, and hay ing permission from his Excellency Gen eral Washington, agreeably to oapitula- tion, to proceed to New York and Charleston, or either, and to Europe Do pledge my faith and word of Honor that I will not do or say anything ipju- rious to the said U S., or armies, &c. ,"
 Given under my hand at Yorktown, 2S day Oct, 17S1. CoRNwALhAoR.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
What a Weak Woman Can Do.

She can sit at the open window of a railway carriage with stiff northeast wind blowing in that chills everybody in the vicinity to the marrow, for two hours in a thin muslin dress without fiinching.
 She can dance or waltz down the cap- tain of marching regiment, and at the eleven o'clock supper put away lobster salad, ice cream, champagne, cake and coffee, without finching, sufficient for a weeks nightmare to 8 strong man.
 She can comb her hair all back so as to leave the roots of it to the full play of December breeze, and wear bon net on top of chignon, leaving ears and head exposed with impunity, with the thermometer ten degrees below zero.
 She can pull over $1 ,O0O worth of dry goods for the investment of fifty cents.
 She can study music for ten years sui fciently to enable her to perform excel lently, when not in the presence of those who desire to hear her.
 She can balance herself on the ball of her great toe and shoe heel the size of 8 dime all day in the public streets with out falling.
 She can occupy three seats in 8 horse car and be utterly oblivious that any of her own sex are standing up. She shows unusual strength and firm ness in the holding of real estate, soi- taire diamonds, and other valuable prop erty which her husband places in. hel hands previous to his compromising with his creditors for twenty cents on g dollar.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
Items of Interest.

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 In a recent trial in New Orleans for carrying concealed weapons, the proof being positive, everybody was aston ished at a verdict of "not guilty" until it leaked out that every member of the jury was armed in the same way. la ly
 > Pouring boiling water on' the back and compressing the shins are still re- sorted to in China to draw confessions from suspected persons. The boiling water generally brings the accused to an acknowledgment, whether he is guilty or not: 8. Tsi,.. 7rarreg A boy, twelve years old, was chastised in 8 Cheyenne school, anG he declared that he would kill the girl who had in- formed the teacher of the misconduct for which he was punished. As she was going home that day he shot her, and she died instantly. a+a' '9a. a y.
 Nothing can be more injurious to your peace of mind than to have too many confidants. You live in abject slavery every day, as you are constantly fearing that some of your numerous con6dants will reveal a secret you would not have anybody know for all the world. '' .'t
 A new pest, the nature of which has not yet been learned, has lately been injuring the orange and lemon trees in southern California, attacking the roots near the surface, and causing. the decay of the trees. Whether the pest is an insect or a disease is not known.
 A young lady in Bethel, Pa., during the year 1874, kept 8 strict account of all the expenditures for feed, etc., for her yard of fowls, and, at the regular market price for. eggs and chickens, she cleared above all expenses $36Q besides having more stock on hand than she started with.
 An Omaha journal says that an old man fell asleep in. Council Bluffs got wedged into. the book rack so tightly that he could not get it out. CT After he had thrashed about and, snorted good deal the sexton released him by splitting open the rack. @4' '.-'.''N' '' s-
 There is town in Kansas called Woman's s Waste, from an Indian legend, to the effect that an Indian once killed his wife there for having wasted some buffalo meat. There is very little hustle about the place, the business portion of the town consisting of two saloons and 8 grocery story. .... ..,-,,r,
 The latest story of a brave though childlike form, faithful at the post of duty, comes from Ohio. He was the son of village editor and having dis covered broken rail just outside of town, sat for five hours on fence near by waiting for the train, so that he might be the first to carry the particulars of the accident to his father. Such devo- tion to the paternal interest is very affecting. 1s ....# E. -5a9I. yas
 St. George. Utah, where Brigham Young dedicated new Mormon temple, has population of 1,50o souls. It is located in almost 8 desert, and was built on the strength of special revelation from the Lord to Brigham. The temple is huge, ungainly looking structure, without the least pretension to beauty, and the estimated cost is S6, 000, ,000, to raise which oppressive tithings have been collected from the faithful. '
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
Striking Meteorological Phenomenon.

Professor J. Lawrence Smith, in the American Journal of Science and Arts, says: On the afternoon of the thirty first of January, while crossing one of the streets of Louisville, my attention was suddenly arrested by 8 magnificent meteor crossing the heavens. I first saw it at sixty degrees above the horizon, and it disappeared from my view behind the houses at an elevation of about twenty degrees. It was pear shaped and very three seconds. Its apparent size was about one-sixth that of the disk of the moon. It did not separate while under my observation, nor did hear any noise. On asking, through the medium of the public prints, for the observation of others, received some fifteen communi- cations, from an area of one hundred and twenty miles in diameter.
 To number of the observers an ex- plosion was visible, producing several flashes of light of different colors. This occurred about ten degrees above the horizon. On exploding all the fragments disappeared instantly, except the largest, which also disappeared before reaching the horizon. Some observers saw sparks flying off from the ball, and @ short stream of light behind it. One or two think they heard whizzing noise, aud at the time of bursting heard the explo- sion. All agree in stating that the di- rection was from northwest to southeast. Nothing has yet been heard of any frag- ments having been collected. My opinion is that it fell about the range of the Cumberland mountains in Kentucky or in the northeast of Tennessee. .-
 This is the third bolide in three con secutive years that it has been my good fortune to witness in their passage over Louisville, but the fragments of none oi them have been obtained. They all were passing from the northward to south ward
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
How the Oyster Grows.

As anything pertaining to oysters is of interest we quote the following ex- planation of their growth, given by MT. Frank Buckland. How near correct he is we will not attempt to state:
 The body of an oyster is poor, weak thing, apparently incapable of doing anything at all. Yet what marvellous house an oyster builds around his deli cate frame. When an oyster is first born he is very simple, delicate dot, as it were, and yet he is born with his two shells upon him. For some un- known reason he always finds himself on his round shell, never by his flat shell, and being once fixed he begins to grow, but he only grows in summer. Inspect an oyster shell closely and it will be seen that it is marked with distinct lines. As the rings we observe in the section of the trunk of the tree denote years of growth, so do the marking on an oyster shell tell us who many years ehas pass- ed in his "bed" at the bottom of the sea. Suppose the oyster under inspec- tion was born Juue 15, 1870, he will go on growing to the first line we see well ter. In summer, 1871, he would more G114U uOuU1o LID SAAOs LII AObO tALN Aos q he would again go on building, till he was dredged up in the middle of his work in 1875, so that he is plainly five and half years old. The way an oys- ter grows in his shell is pretty sight. have watched it frequently. The beard of an oyster is not only his breathing organ-thar is, his lungs-but also his breeding organ, by which he conveys the food to his complicated mouth with his four lips.
 When the warm, calm days of June come the oyster opens his shell, and, by means of his beard, begins building an additional story to his house. This he does by depositing very, very fine par. ticles of carbonate of lime, till at last they form substance as thin as silver paper and exceedingly fragile. Then he adds more and more, till at last the new shell is as hard as the old shell. When oysters are growing their shell they must be handled very carefully, as the new growth of shell will cut like broken glass, and 8 wound on the fin ger from an oyster sbell is often very | 0anperOuS
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
Poor Charley Ross.

Poor Charley Ross His mysterious fate has elicited much sympathy for the boy and his parents, and every incident connected with the case is read with inr terest. Recently Mrs. Mosher, the widow of the man who it Is now known stole Charley Ross, informed Q detective that she had heard of the stolen child in play on the stage in New York, and was anxious to, see the play if she could come to the theater unobserved. The detective believed that, under the influence of the, play, she might be in duced to make the confession which she had hitherto refused ,aT7.' a4r ctj Mrs. Mosher was brought quietly to the theater. She was plain, elderly woman, neatly attired in black, and was accompanied by female friend. Dur, ing the progress of the play she laughed and cried with the rest of the audience,i but did not exhibit any. special spsrtur-i bation until the last act. The sorrow of the heroine then appeared to move her strangely. When the, mother, speaking of her stolen child, exclaimed: "He's dead l' Mrs. Mosher rocked herself backward and forward and repeated: !" He's dead Yes, he's dead r The joy. in the family when the stolen child was restored also affected her deeply. -, e.,
 At the close of the performance Mrs. Mosher and the detective left the theater as quietly as they had entered, the de- tective whispering, as he passed out:i CT think it has been a success" No, further revelations were vouchsafed un-, til MT. Christian K. Ross, the father of the abducted boy, visited the superin- tendent of police and held long con
 ference in reference to some new clews which have been discovered. II is be- lieved that communications have passed between Mrs Mosher and her brother, Westervelt, now under sentence in Moyamensing prison, and that the fate of Charley Ross is shortly to be cleared
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
The Old Oak Door.

The old oak door is silent but, then, It has more fancies than most of men; The roses hang over, the meads are in clover And the world goes on, from dawn to dawn, Giving some joy and giving some pain; My cot is kissed by the fearful rain, And the oak door, swinging to and fro, Seems life's frail shuttle, weaving slow. The old oak door is grooming the light On my heart within burns ruddy and bright: Yet friends have departed, one came broker
 hearted,
 To die in the shade this old door made; And some have wandered so far away They never shall stand where the shadows
 play
 Of the old oak door, that, to and fro, Weaves, as ifes shuttle, sad and slow. The old oak door has opened to greet Full many bride, with music sweet; Father and mother, sister and brother Have entered there and children fair Have raised it's latch, in merry glee; And the flowers without oft smiled to see The old oak door that, to and fro, Watched ife's frail shuttle, weaving slow. The old oak door has opened, and those It loved passed through in 8 dreamless repose Father and mother, sister and brother Have, one by one, their journeys done; Within the fire burns warm and bright, No childish form, lnor bride in white, Comes to the door ah to and fro, Death stilled their voices long ago. The old oak door is mourning I speak, And it answers back in 8 solemn creak; Oh, treasure holy, however lowly, To some you seem as bygone dream, You are to me, for childhood's kin Have passed by you and died within; So, dear old door, swing to and fro, As some worn shuttle, til ed and slow.
 , --Mtnnie J. Oaurey.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
Mrs. Beecher's Teeth.

In supreme court, circuit, New York city, Henry Ward Beecher made his appearance, the occasion being his com pulsory resistance of suit brought by Solomon s. Skinner, a dentist, to re- cover payment for two sets of false teeth alleged to have been furnished by the plaintiff to Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher and one set to Dr. Lyman Beecher, some twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Beecher was also present in court. Ex-Judge Busteed appeared for Mir. Skinner and MT. John s. Hill for MT. Beecher. Judge Busteed made one of his charac- teristic openings, which kept the court convulsed, and then called the plaintiff, who told his side of the story.
 Henry Ward Beecher was then called by Judge Busteed. He lifted the right hand, indicating that he would be sworn as he was on the scandal trial. He was very cool and good humored, and got up several good laughs, while the counsel spoke at the top of his voice, gesticu- lated, and fixed terrible looks upon the witness.
 Q. How long ago was it since Mrs. Beecher had no teeth? A. couldn't locate it; but I know that very early she was obliged to rely on an auxiliary set. Gaughter.)
 Q. How many false sets had she9 A. I don't know; I never counted them (laughter); I don't know what they were made of. ...1
 Q. They might be lead or turf? A. They might for all know-Qaughter)- I did not pay Skinner that know of ; know of nothing about teeth for my father, except Skinner's demand; I don't know what I said to him; I got rid of him as quick as I could, because he was drunk. Qaughter.) .
 Q. Oh, you say he was drunka A. He had all the appearance of it.
 o. Furiously)-Oh, he had the ap- pearance? Now, was he drunk, or was it only the appearance A. (Without g smile)-Well, if was in that state should have been drunk. (Roars oi laughter.)
 }. Were you ever in that state. A. Never.
 Judge Westbrook promptly dismissed the case, as, on the plaintiffs own show ing, the goods were furnished twenty years ago.
 It was amusing, while the counsel was reading denunciations of statute of limi- tation defenses, to see the witness coolly occupied reading book, and, apparent ly, taking no notice of all the terrible things shouted into his ear.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
Beautiful Thoughts.

Have not thy cloak to make when it begins to rain.
 There is long and wearisome step between admiration and imitation.
 The touchstone by which men try us is most often their own vanity.
 Little drops of rain brighten the meadows, and little acts of kindness brighten the world.
 To make the most of the good and the least of the evil of life is the best phi losophy of life.
 He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must certainly pass.
 The very hope of heaven under trou- bles is like the wind and sails to the soul.
 The afaictions of this life are neither too numerous nor too sharp. Much rust requireth rough file.
 Faith evermore overlooks the diffcul ties of the way, and bends her eyes only to the certainty of the end.
 Every flower in the heavenly garden will be turned Godward, bathing its tints of loveliness in the glory that ex- celleth.
 God breaks the cistern to bring us to the fountain. He withers our gourds, that He Himself may be our shade.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-07
A Funny Scene.

A letter from Paris to Philadelphia paper says: Queer things are occasional ly to be seen in Paris, but queerer sight than that which I witnessed this morning is rarely, if ever, been my lot to behold. In taking my morning walk, I met large white poodle, shaved and clipped lion fashion, who wore round, black velvet cap, coquettishly placed on the side of his curly head. l his mouth he carried basket, to which small ecru silk parasol had been adroitly at tached in such manner that in carry
 ing the basket the dog held the parasol
 over his head, and so shaded himt elf from the rays of the sun. It was impos- sible to describe the gravity and al,ton,b of his dogship, nor the immense amuse- ment of the street boys and the pa sers, by at this novel spectacle. ...y-.. .-..