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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-11
A HINT TO THE HEALTH BOARD.

To EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Please call the attention OF the authorities to the
condition Of the closets In the building No 80 Maiden
lane and thereby compel the landlord that they
are properly arranged. READER.
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OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNorK-Letters intended for this column must DO
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention. Complainants who are unwilling TO
comply with this ruie simply waste timc IN writing.
Write only side Of the paper.-ED. UEaALDI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-11
MRS. la BAU'5 CLAIM.

The Claim Of Mrs. i, bau Tor $4,000 coupsel lees,
70 be paid from the Vanderbilt estate pending the
Trial OF her other suit TO break the iac Comm
sil was down for argument before Surrogate Cal
viu yesterday, but by mutual agreement, u was lur-
tucr postponed III Thursday ncxt, AT ono O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-11
THE ARMoRY QUESTION.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
Before It is too late desire to protest against tho
leasing of tho present armories With the exception
Of the Seventh regiment and tho Twenty second regi
ment armores all the buildings are unit tho pur.
poses used. We need good, substantial buildings with
the proper conveniences, not rat traps
MILITlAMEN
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PLEASE DRIVE ON.

To THE EDIroR THE HERALD:-
Will the Of the In front OF No. POT West
Thirty-arst street please remove thcm. they
nuisance? J. w.
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WHIT STAR LINE.
ROYAL NAIL STEAMERS.

For Queenstown and Liverpool sailing weekly rom
York Thursdays Saturdays and from Liverpool .
Tuesdays or Thursdays.
The steamers Of this line take the lane
mcnded by Lieutenant Maury. u. n. gong south
Banks the TO Queenstown all the round
CELTIC, saturday. December 10 IL :pJ H. NJ.
GEkMANIC. saturday, December -. 80 A. NJ.
BALTIC. Thursday December II 100 L. NJ.
From W bite Star dock. pier 81 North River
RatesSaloon 500 $50 aud SiOO in gold Return tickets
reasonable terms Storage, *2S, currency.
Saloons staterooms. smoking and bath placed
nmshs where the noise and motion least aording
a degree OF comfort ltherto unattninnbie at sea.
For inspection OF plans ana other information apply
the company's Office. 81 Broadway. New York.
X. j. CORTIS. Agent
WILSON'S LINE-TO SOUTHAMPTON AND HULL,
w sailing from Eagle pier lob ken, AS foi low
OTtIELLO. Dec. ~ LkPANTO Jan. >
UINDDO.. Dec. ~ OTKANrO Ian. 10
First cabin, $50, currency Excursion tickets very
favorable terms. Apply for full particulars to CHARLES
L. Wight n CO.. 80 south
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II
Double track, the most improved equipment, aud tho
fastest time consistent with absolute safety.
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IA through trains each way daily depos Philadelphia
2in New York
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VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

THE OLD ESTABLISHED ROUTE AND SHORT LINZ
BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
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DEDUCTION OF FARES TO BOSTON AND ALL
lLooints East Fall River Line.$3 Boston excur
sion tickets 80. Magnificent steamers NEWPORT and
OLD COLONY leave pier ~ North River daily Sunday
exceptedl $50 r. NJ full nights rests five mornini
srans from Fall River Boston. Tickets for sale at all
principal ticket Offices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

number OF acres from the land belonging to the
General Government. This decision is in obvious
cont; aventfon of the intent of the original
grant. and the State is indisputaby en- tiled to all
these lands or their equivalent be recommends
the adoption OF 6 memorial to Congress on this
subject as it is not possible that the manifestly
Just claim OF the State to indemnity be refused
upon proper presentation of the facts.
His Excellency strongly recommends the enact
ment of a general law for the incorporation of
cities; the authorization of privy seal for the Ex
ecutive office: the adoption of a constitutional
amendment providing for two additional Justices
OF the Supreme Court; an amendment TO the law
IN respect TO peddlers Hcenses; an amendment to
the law concerning County and State Canyassers
OF Election; enactment in respect to the regis
traton of voters, etc an appropriation for repair
ing the Capitol, etc. ETC., and concludes as
follows:
The year through which we have passed will in.
evitaby occupy an important chapter in the his
tory Of the Republic, But while we must all be
interested spectacle Of the great events which are
Transporting, deem it proper to confine this COM
munication to the consideration of domestic af-
fairs relying upon the wisdom and patriotism of
those intrusted by the Constitution or the United
States with the settlement and determine ion of
the important questions agitating the Nation and
fully believing that result will be reached in due
time which will be satisfactory to the majority of
the people.
Relatively there is much in the condition of our
State to excite congratulation, and viewing our
circumstances from whatever point we NAV there
is nothing to abate our confidence in the future OF
Wisconsin At the same time we should not seek
to conceal from ourselves the fact that the prosper
ity which our people have enjoyed for number of
years past has suffered some interruption. Agri-
culture has rendered less return; labor in all
departments has been less productive, and
trade has consequently been less active,
and has realiZtd red ced percentage
of profit. These adverse circumstances will
not be wholly misfortune, if we heed the lesson
tina they convey. This lesson is the necessity of
strict economy in public and private affairs. I'VE
have been living upon false basis. and the time
h; 8 now come when we must return to a solid
foundation Ifprudent individuals recognize the
duty of retrenching. we. who have public trut
to discharge, should no less consult the same i'm
ing the guidance of the source of all wisdom, let
us perform the parts assigned to us in the work of
securing future of prosperity and honor for the
Commonwealth of Wisconsin, s-z
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

portant branch of the worlds trade
warehouses, sailing vessels, capital, six
months bills, and the merchant himself
with his large retinue of EMPLOYEES
and has caused Immense losses. mischief
and confusion
THE quantity of pins now produced
daily in England is $4,000, 900, of which
birmingham produces 81, OO0, OUO, leaving
IL, 600, 900 as the production of London,
Warrington, Stroud and Dublin, where
pins are also made. The weight Of wire
consumed annually in the pin manufac-
ture of England is about ,27515 tons ZONE
eighth of this is iron wire, used in the
manufacture of mourning and hair pins)
The brass wire consumed amounts to
2,500, 900 pounds, which at lid. per ID.
in money value reaches the sum of e114.-
583. The iron wire consumed is 344, 800
pounds, its value 81, 1873 IS, 3d., and to be
added to these amounts are the wages,
paper, ornamental envelopes, boxes, wear
and tear of machinery, manufacturers
profits, etc. Mourning, hair, entomo-
logical. and japanDed Il. e. stuck-in row
pins), realize larger profit than pins sold
by weight. Taking it altogether, the pin
manufacture of the United Kingdom is
not over estimated at the aggregate
amount of e220,00 The weight of pins
produced annually in America, allowing
fifty working weeks in the year, is stated
to be from $50 tons to 500 tons per
annum, or 100000 lbs.-Brtttsh Trade
,T1u1-nnZ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
FACTS AND FIGURES.

GERMANY has an extensive iron bust
ness within its boundaries. In 1874 there
were IN operation in the Empire 1874 blast
furnaces, each of which worked on the
average eight months and twenty DAYS out
of the year. The quantity of iron ore
used amounted to 4, $40, 1S4 tons, of which
4.130, 900 tons were produced in Germany
itself. The total quantity of pig-iron
and cast-iron of the first quality produced
was 1850, POS tons. The average working
population employed in the trade was
32,165, of which number S53 were
women.
THERE have been many reasons given
!or lhe present business depression ex-
lstlng IN large portion of the world, but
the latest is founded on the Suez Canal.
Ihis idea was first promulgated by the
London Economist. According to that
paper, the opening of this canal has di-
verted from employment about 200. 600
sailing tonnage and established steam
tonnage, shortened the time for opera.
tons in India produce in Europe to the
extent of five-siXths, obviated the neces-
sity of accommodating and carrying large
stocks IN Europe--or, to sum up, it has
rendered unnecessary large and costly
amount OF the old machinery Of an i'm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
Working and Packing Butter.

THESE are very important matters, and,
therefore, the following article, written
by an Illinois correspondent of the
Country Gentleman, who appears to have
a practical knowledge of the subjects of
which he treats, is copied freely into
these columns.
There has been much discussion, and
too much practice by many, in favor of
washing butter with fresh water, both in
the churn and out of it. Thinking those
who do so may make a great mistake, l
give you my reasons, gained after many
years experience and observation.
In my opinion, fresh water should
never come into contact with milk, cream
or butter in any way. You may ask
what the harm is, and whether it is detri-
mental to the keeping qualities. 1 an
swer that it is decidedly so. 1t is prac
ticed by many, particularly by those who
use churns having no thermometer, and
who are obliged to temper the cream
while churning BY putting cold water or
ice to cool the cream or warm water TO
warm il. This is all guess work, which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
An Odd Legal Question.

One of the oldest of legal questions has
just been decided in England 1t was
whether one man can hold meeting.
The circumstances were these: A meet
ing was duly called of the shareholders
in a certain business company. On the
day and hour set one shareholder only at
tended. He voted himself into the chair,
and passed several resolutions, including
one levying an assessment of As. Cd on
each share, and, after vote of thanks to
the chairman, he adjourned. The assess
ment was contested, and an action was
brought against the punctual shareholder
for the amount. Three Judges concurred
in the opinion that, as there was no pro-
vision in the bylaws respecting quorum,
be resolutions were valid. The case was
carried up on appeal, and the decision of
the lower court has been reversed on the
ground that one man cannot 'smeet."
The Court required the counsel for the
defense to admit that there would have
been no meeting if nobody had attended.
The Pail Mall Gazette remarks that it is
impossible for one man to form a
quorum" AT best, he could not form
more than /" cujus.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
8IsE . ffaz
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

q CARBONATE OF AMMONIA COOKIES
One ounce of carbonate of ammonia, two
teacups OF sugar, one pint of sweet
cream, -four enough to roll out thin.
REMEDY FOR DEAFNEss.-Drop three
or four drops of glycerine in the ear be-
tore retiring at night; in the morning
syringe the ear with warm water, and
continue the practice faithfully for some
time. The deafness and singing often re-
suit from collection of wax on the tym-
panum or drum of the ear, and the glycer-
Inc has the effect to loosen it, while the
water removes IL have known this ex-
pertinent to be successfully tried on per-
sons eighty years old, when the hearing
would naturally be very imperfect-Cor
". r. Times.
To RESTORE ALPACA AND MERINO.-If
you will brush your alpaca perfectly clean
and free from dust, then sponge the right
side with clear, cold coffee which has
been strained through piece of black
calico or muslin Ia bit of black muslin is
better than sponge to dsmpen with, and
iron with hot iron, Immediately, on the
wrong side, it will "loOk as good as
new" One can restore black merino by
the same process. To save time, do not
rip dresses to be made over, but cut close
to- the seams in skirt and overskirt, leav-
ing the lining whole, unless desired 9TH
erwise.-Erchdnge.
PoTTERs' CLAY FOB Coal STOVES
Mix the clay with, say one-third of fine
sand and wood ashes n the proportion of
about one-fourth of the whole Tin bulk :;
add common salt in much smaller pro
portion, say one poundto twenty five; the
exact proportions are not essential: mix
with water to a stiff d,ugh, and line the
fire-pot to the proper thickness; dry by
means of light wood fire at first, which
may be built in the ash-pan below, to
avoid injuring the mortar before it hard
ems. 1t will bake nearly as hard as stone
Common yellow loan will take the place
of potter's clay, and will not need the
sand. Fire-clay is said to answer an ex-
cellent purpose, with sdt only.
RELIEFs FOR CHAPPED HANDs.-Indian
meal and vinegar, or .emOn juice, used
on the hands when rOughened by cold or
labor, will heal and soften them; rub the
hands in this; then wash thoroughly and
rub with glycerine. To three ounces of
melted mutton tallow add one ounce of
glyCerine and two tabespoonfuls of alco-
hol camphor, stirring Ill slowly until it
becomes a smooth cream. Rub strained
honey on the backs of he hands immedi,
ately after each washing and while wet !;
then dry Off with soft towel; after two
or three applications he hands will be-
come healed and smooth. One-half pint
water, one-half pint al,ohol, one drachm
borax, one-half ounce glycerine; mix
thoroughly and apply to hands before
going into the cold; do not wipe the
hands, but let the solution dry upon them.
~. Y. Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
Popularity.

The popularity of Messrs: James s. Kirk q
Co.'s soaps, manufactured in Chicago, is
shown by the unprecedented sale which their
goods have reached during the year 1876 This
by far is the largest soap manufacturing con-
Germ in the United States, producing and selling
in all parts of this country, from the Red River
of the North to New Orleans, and from Port
land, Me-, to San Francisco, 100000 pounds
annually. No so-called greases enter into these
soaps. Only pure refined talow and vegetable
oils are used, containingno adulteration. Fair
and square weights always reliable This Is
and economical housekeepers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
Hospital for the Lungs.

There is a movement in Chicago for the
establishment of public Hospital for the
such institution in the United States At
public meeting called for that object, DIR.
Robert Hunter (widely known as an author
ity on the Lungs was invited to deliver
lecture, demonstrating the entire durability
of most Lung cases when properly treated,
and the urgent want of such an institution
for the benefit of the poor. The meeting ap-
pointed a committee of prominent citizens
to forward the good work. By request of
this committee, DR.. Hunters lecture has
been published for free distribution, and
copy will be mailed to any address on appli-
cation 30 DR.. r. Hunter, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
THE LEGISLATURE.

SENATE-The Senate organized on the
10th by the election of the following officers: Pres.
ident pro tenn, Senator Hiner; Chief Clerk, A. j.
Turner; Sergeant-at-Arms, E. G. Billiard.
AssEMBLY-The Assembly was organ
lied by the election of the following officers:
Speaker, j. B. Cassidy; Clerk, H. A. NOVEL;
Sergeant Arms, t. B. Reed zr-
SENATE-On the 18th, no business was
transacted beyond the adoption of a resolution to
meet the Assembly in joint session at 2:30p. IN. to
listen to the Governors message,
AssEMBLY-The usual preliminary pro-
ceedings in respect to the delivery of the Govern
or's message occupied the morning session. AT
2:30 p m. the two houses met in Joint session and
listened to Gov. Ludingtons message
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

CAN NEWSPAPER DIRECTORY contains classified
lists, as follows:
PERIODICALS PUBLISHING OVER 5000 COPIES
EACH ISSUE: RELIGIOUS NEWSPAPERS AND
PERIODICALS: NEWSPAPERS AND PERI0DI-
GALS DEVOTED 10 AGRICULTURE, HORTICULr
TURE, AND STOCk-RAISING; MEDICINE AND
SURGERY: EDUCATIONAL MATTERS: AMUSE-
MENT AND INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN;
FREE-MASONRY. ODD-FELLOWSHIP. TEMPER
ANCE; COMMERCE AND FINANCE, INSUR-
ANCE, REAL ESTATE, SCIENCE AND MECHAN-
les. LAW. SPORTS. MUSIC. FASHIONS: Also.
NEWSPAPERS PRINTED WHOLLY OR IN PART
IN THE GERMAN. FRENCH. SCANDINAVIAN,
SPANISH, HOLLANDISH. ITALIAN, WELSH,
BOHEMIAN, PORTUGUESE, POLISH, AND HE
BREW LANGUAGES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
GOV. LUDiNGTON'S MESSAGE.

The following is a brief synopsis of
Gov. Ludington's message, delivered on
the 18th:
For the year ending Sept. 80, 1876, the sum of
money paid into the State Treasury aggregated
81 SOS 392 65. which added to the balance in the
Treasury Oct l. 1915, makes the total receipts for
the fiscal year 81 .976,O74 o. The disbursements
during the same period were 81 66), 207 49, leaving
a balance in the Treasury on the LIST of October,
1876 of 81 500 81 apportioned among the several
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

Miss Jean Ingelow is shortly described
as somewhat stout, @ Iniddle-aeed, and
agreeable woman, with good and intelli-
gent, bet not heaaIiful, face.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

OVER $4,000 Masons were made in
North America last year, and the whole
number of affiliated Masons on the Con-
tinent at this time exceeds 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
IL VIII devolve upOn Won DO prOvide for dc bal

ance of $24},3S5. shown by this estimate.
BY virtue of tue provisions of Chap. $50, Gencr-
al Laws of S12. the Secretary of State has pro-
cured returns fr IN all the counties of the State,
showing The entire amount of taxes collected in
each city. village and town during the year 1875,
and the objects which the same weir levied.
From condensed abstract. preparel by the Secre
tary it appears that the total was SS,u 4.6 3 upon
an aggregate local valuation of s. 1858 1, the
average rate of tax having be II rs cents on the
dollar.
In 1876, for the first time since the pas age of
the law requiring it to be done, returns from all
the cou ties have been male to the Sec. etary of
State, exhibiting the des ript and value of all
real and personal property not liable to taxation,
except such as is exempted by Subdivisi ms B 4, g.
Laws of 1868 In the foil wing tabular statement,
the line o. = rrrty and the reason of the ex
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
TENTEI.

To persons who decline making any statement, th
form adopted is as unObiectOnable as any other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
A LUCRATIVE BUSINESS.

ns- WE WANT 500 MORE FiRST-cLASS
SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, AND 500
MEN OF ENERGY AND ABILITY OLEARN
THE BUSINESS OF SELLING SEWING MA
CHIMES. COMPENSATION LIBERAL, BUT
VARYING ACCORDING TO ABILITY, CHAR
ACTER AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
AGENT. FOR PARTICULARS, ADDRESS
Wilson Sewing Machine Co.. Chicago.
81 e2s BROADWAY, New York, or New Vrlesn La.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

The Directory estimates the circulation of no news
paper until after application has been made to its
publisher for the actual figures, and sufficient time
allowed for the statement TO come TO hand had such
been forwarded.
1t is believed that no publisher Of a newspaper ex.
presses dissatisfaction with the circulation accorded
his journal in the AMERICAN NEWSPAPER d.
RECTORY who does not desire to impress the public
that his edition is greater than tits in reality.
The reason sometimes given for not furnishing
an authoritative statement of circulation for pub
licatiOn in the AMERICAN NEWSPAPER DIREC-
TORY is that many advertisers believe the circulation
to be greater than it really is and that this advantage
to the publisher would be lost if actual facts should
authoritatiYely be made known
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

If publisher neglects to make any statement Of
circulation his Indifference viii not the pub
fishers of the Directory for imperfections in their
book. For all such cases the editor of the Directory
has instructions to estimate the circulation from such
Information as may be open to him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

That none but true and explicit statements may be
accepted from others, every publisher will see the
cessy of giving his in regular form, if at all.
is allowed to vary the form little, another may
vary much, possibly little more. If none vary it,
all will be fairly treated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
EIGHTH.

The blank is entirely unobeetionable to those who
DESIRE to furnish full and explicit information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
SIXTH

A statement intended TO convey explicit informant
must be so worded as to preyent the possibility of
meaning being misconstrued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
NINTH.

From persons who are not willing to furnish an Ex
PLIGHT statement, any other would be worse than use
Iasa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
FOURTH.

If willing to have his true circulation given, a pub
Usher will desire that but true circulations shall
be published for competing journals
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18

THE other evening, Annie Leke, of
Kenosha, slipped on an icy sidewalk and
broke her leg.
THE Lacrosse National Bank began bust
ness on the Sd with paid-up capital of
100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-18
THIRD.

If any publisher is unwilling to have his circulation
published the Directory it to its patrons state
why the information is withheld This is done by in
serting the words, "Objects stating circulation"