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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-04
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

LICE will effectively prevent an animal
from laying on fat, or dong we'll, as long
as their presence is permitted.
BAKED OMELET.-Boil half a pint of
cream, or rich milk; beat six eggs thor
oughly-they will be nicer if the whites
and yelks are beaten separately; have a
deep dish hot and buttered; stir the beaten
eggs, WIJn IIUUTe san, into tue cream put
all quickly into the dish, and bake from
five to ten minutes, depending upon the
condition of the oven. 1t should be light
ly Drowned, and taken directly to the
table in the dish.
THE Madeira vine is a beautiful climber,
with glossy, light green, and almost trans
parent leaves, and its vines will attain
great length, and are very handsome. 1t
is elegant for window decoration, and has
raceme of white blossoms, which fill
the room with delicious perfume. 1t can
be trained in any desired form, and will
suffer considerable neglect without a
frown. We have seen it flourish in the
midst of smoke and dust Cwhere a cabbage
would scarcely condescend to grow, look
ing fresh, and its foliage abundant
Ohio Farmer.
THE mistake is often made of taking
great care to put on extra wraps and
coats when preparing for outdoor exercise
This is not at all necessary in robust per
sons. Sufficient heat to prevent all risk
of chill is generated in the body by ex-
ercise. The care should be taken to re-
tain sufficient clothing after exercise, and
when at rest, to prevent the heat passing
out of the body. Indeed, persons very
often catch chills from throwing off extra
clothing after exercise, or from sitting
about in garments, the material of which
is not adapted to prevent the radiation of
heat from the body. Linen and cotton
underclothing when moistened by perspi-
ration, parts with heat very rapidly,
whereas flannel and silk, being non con
ductors, prevent the rapid loss of heat
Exchange.
CoCoANUT CAKE.-Grate the cocoanut
the day before you wish to use it, and
spread out on plate so that it may dry a
little. One pound powdered sugar and
one-half pound butter, rubbed to cream :;
six eggs, beat separately very light; add
yelks to sugar and butter; beat up well ;
slft three-q quarters of pound of prepared
flour into which you have first put small
teaspoonful of baking powder, add to
the butter, ETC., alternately with the whites
of the eggs, stirring very lightly; lastly
first, when you are ready to put in the
oven, stir in the cocoanut, over which you
must sift little flour, and stir through it,
so that it will not fall to the bottom of the
cake. Line your dish or pan with we'll
buttered paper. Do not move the cake
while baking, or open the oven door under
twenty minutes after putting in.-EG-
chnn0e
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-04
Cremation for Fifty Cents.

In Yesterdays Leader mention was
made of the fact that test had been made
the night before of the new cremation
furnace at Wheeling, built by the Howard
Brothers OF that city, by burning a fowl.
This is the third experiment that has been
made on this furnace, a cat and dog
having been cremated before, and as it is
claimed by the inventors that this furnace
will cremate body in about one-half the
time that DR.. LIE Moyne's foundry will.
some points in relation to it will be of in
terest at this time. These Wheeling ey-
periments have resulted, it is asserted. in
demonstrating beyond all doubt that a
human body weighing $50 pounds can
readily be reduced to four pounds in two
hours from the time it is placed in the
furnace, all the fuel required being from
eight to ten gallons of what is known as
- fuel oil, distillation of petroleum
similar to benZole, costing four and one
half cents per gallon. What degree of
heat is obtained has not vet been accu-
rately ascertained, but this much is
known, that bar of wrought iron three.
quarters of an inch in diameter meIts in
two minutes, thus preventing the use of
iron in the construction of the furnace.
which is built entirely with fire-clav tile
The retort in which the body is placed is
made of plumbago or black lead two
inches thick, it being found to be the best
material to stand the intense heat and
not crack IN cooling. 1t is seven feet
long and twenty eight inches wide at the
widest point on the cross section, which is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-04
Grazing Plains i'm the Moon.

EVERY one has noticed the dark spots
which mottle the surface of the fullmoon
These long ago used to be considered
seas, and in the geography of the lunar
orb went under such names as the Sea of
Tranquility, the Sea of Nectar, the Sea
of Serenity, the Sea of Ruins and the
Ocean of Tempests. They are still des-
lgnated seas by astronomers, for conven-
fence sake, but are known to be nothing
but vast plains hemmed in, in some cases,
by lofty rugged mountains. When exam
med through the telescope, some Of these
plains exhibit a greenish tint strongly
marked, but here and there difficult to
catch except under favorable conditions.
This verdant hue has excited speculation.
II the moon has no atmosphere and no
water, 1t may arise from the color of the
ground, but certainly cannot indicate veg
citation. If, however, the moon has an
atmosphere, the case is entirely altered
and recent studies of the state of the lu
mar surface have excited grave doubts as
to its being nothing but an airless, water
less, unalterable desert, a changeless mass
of dead matter. An American scientific
contemporary proceeds boldly from doubt
to certainty. 1.-The moon y it observes,
" is now known to have an atmosphere of
considerable volume and density, to
present abundant evidence of physical ac-
tivity and change, and to have in all prob
ability water enough to make life easily
possible on its surface. The moon is dy-
ing, but not dead. Being so much small
er than the earth it has run its course
more rapidly, but it is still good way off
from that goal of ultimate deafness to
which so many astronomers, have iheoret
ically assigned it There is not the sight
est adequate evidence, Nelson says, of
the popular view of want of life, and its
truth would be admitted by no astronomer
who had devoted sufficient after ton to
selenography to enable him to thoroughly
realize the probable present condition of
the moon" If such is the case; the
green-tin plains may be nothing but
vast grassy regions covered with focks
and herds. The man in the moon" NAV
have abundant pasturage for his cattle.
and many shepherd boy may be there
seated on the ground, piping as though he
should never grow old. 1t is a pity we
can only speculate. Reality is true
romance, and if we knew all that goes on
in the moon, astronomers probably would
shut up their books and break their tele-
scopes. --CasseA's Magazine Fl
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upon inadequate security, and his Danish
ment from Russia for life. This proceed
ing ruined Snousberg, supposedly, though
he must even now have millions of money
put away somewhere, commanding as he
did hundreds of millions, and being
shrewd enough to foresee that he must
suffer defeat in the end. Being German
he cares nothing for the verdict of the
Russian Court, and it is expected that he
may yet again figure largely in financial
matters. But taking everything into con-
sideration he has crowded larger and more
varied financial enterprises in five years
experience than has any other living man.
st. Louis Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-04
The Way to Butcher a Hog.

When fat swine are butchered at the
extensive slaughter houses near large
cities the animals are suspended alive by
one hind leg, and while in such position
the knife is thrust into the neck, after
which each hog is allowed to hang near
the large tank of hot water until bleeding
has ceased. One man does all the ''stick-
ing" As several hundred are killed
daily the sticker acquires admirable skill
by way of introducing the knife in the
proper place to let out all the blood in the
shortest time possible. But when one has
only few swine to slaughter he often
makes bungling work when sticking a
part or all of his animals.
From boyhood wehave been accustomed
to stick fat hogs when they were to be
slaughtered. We have tried several ways,
but we like the following the best of all:
Turn the animal on his back, and let one
man stand astride of him and hold the
fore legs down firmly against the chest of
the hog. The sticker then places one
hand on the under Jaw of the swine and
presses it down until the mouth of the
is closed. Let the jaw be held
down firmly. Then with a sharp knife
cut slit two inches long about midway
between the jaw and the breast bone, in
the middle of the throat. Now, aim the
knife directly toward the root of his tail
and thrust it in to the handle and draw
out the blade quickly. When stuck in
this manner we never knew hog fail TO
bleed satisfactorily.
Another way is to let the animal lie on
the right side and press back the head. If
the point of the knife is entered half way
from the Jaw to the breast, thrust down
along the windpipe straight, the sharp
edge will divide the left vena inneminata.
Il carried still further before cutting out
ward it will pierce the aorta leading from
the heart. Either Of these viii be good
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-01-04

OUR mechanics, artisans, builders, archi-
tects and readers generally should not fail
to subscribe for the Manufacturer and Builder
for 1877. The subscription price of this ex-
ing postage, thus placing ii within the reach
of all. 1t is surprising to US how the pub
Usher can afford to give so much for so little
money, when we consider the large amount
of reading material and Illustrations the
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closely filled with illustrated articles upon in
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IN addition to an immense store of other
useful information to be found in its pages.
Send for specimen copy to AUSTIN BLACK,
Publisher, 81 Park Row. New York
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stick. A little observation while doing
the work will enable the operator to learn
quickly just the place to touch with an
eight-inch blade. Above all things avoid
what is called shoulder stick" by
which the flesh will be discnlored and
mangled. If the first thrust is not sue
cessful, try again Immediately In dress
ing a hog a little examination of the vital
parts will easily show you how to use the
knife for bleeding.-N. 7. Herald.
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Beautiful Patterns for Dolls

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cludes thirteen garmerts-polonaise basque,
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Mime. DemOrestss

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Years numbers of Denl0eSt'S NOnthlu.
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GLEAsoN's MONTHLY CoMPANIoN.-This
magazine is, without any exception, the
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it is sent to subscribers free of postage; be-
sides an extra large OIL chrome is given gratis,
and sent free of postage, to every subscriber,
Good cash commission to agents. Sample
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GLEASON d Co., 738 Washington street, Bos-
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A years numbers of the MANUFACTURES AND
BUILDER contain about pages, adorned by several
hundred engravings, which accompanied by elab-
crate descriptions of the subjects illustrated
Useful and novel Inventions manufacturing estab-
lishments, designs of dwellings to suit all classes
the latest discoveries in science. innovations in house
hold appliances and articles domestic economy go
in part to make up the contents of the MANUFAo-
TURER AND BUILDER.
Hundreds of practical questions answered which
are worth more than the cost of the entire subscrip
ton.
Useful and Practical Information necessary to all
who labor with their heads Dis will be found in
its pages.
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Senator Norwood. of GEORGIA. is

-Senator N orwOod, of Georgia, is
forty-six years old, and the son of tan
ner. When elected to the United States
Senate he did not know thirty members of
the Legislature that elected him. He is
known as lanyard Tom, F" and can beat
any man in Georgia telling joke.-N.
7. Herald e6#sEs& 81 III 81 - -
An epitaph on negro baby at Savan-
nah begins Sweet, blighted ilyr,
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a REMARKABLE CASE,

EAST MIDDLEBoRo', Mass, June 0, 1864
MEssRs. BURNETT G. Co.:
When my daughters hair came off she had been
afflicted with neuralgia in her head for three years.
She had used, during that time many powerful APP
PhcatIons. These, with the intense heat caused BY
the pans burned her hair so badly that in October
1901 IT all came off and for two years after her head
was as smooth as her face.
Through the recommendation of a friend, she was
induced to try your COCAINE, and the result was
astonishing She had used half the contents of a
bottle before her head covered with fine Young
halr. In four months the hair has grown several
darker color than formerly !
With respect, WIN. S.gEDDY.s
JOSEPH BURNETT & co. Boston.
KupH fHcs1xrers and Drouu;ot...
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| NATURES REMEDY
III ~ ~ TEgTEY IN Yaa
Z lg q Z 1M go
TIE CREAT BLOOD PURIFIER
Vegetine is Sold by Ali Druggists.

EGEMTc Wanted male and female, steady
p " and pleasant Good salary, Commissions on
M0nftfacttssing Co., Cincinnati. Ohio.
WANTED-Agents to sell Mum & Co.'s New I'M
w provements. We manufacture our goods and are
liberal to agents. 25c for samples (sverplated) cir
cuars and terms to Mum Co.. Chicago 1874 Clark-st
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II Il Il
Manufacturer
and Builder
Best Mechanical and Scientific
Journal Published.
.i5 EDITED BY
Prof. P. Fl. VAN DER WEYDE.

IT'S columns are depOfed especially to the
interests of Popular Science, the Me-
chahsc Arts, M0nHfactuses, Incer,-
t,o7ts, Commerce, and General indus
trial aud Scientific Pursuits sCI,fIe
matters relating to the Household re-
cesce a large share of attention.
, 1877-06-01

NEW TYPE.-Bring along your job prin-
brought on her last trip, from San Fran
cisco, fine lot of jobbing type, cuts, -four
ishes, wood and metal furniture, and ma
terial for the ARGUS office; so that from
this time forward we will be prepared to
fill on short notice, orders from any part
of the Sound. We can get up any thing,
from large poster to a wedding card.
None but good stock kept, and no work
done except what Is warranted 10 give
satisfaction unless the patron has chronic
dyspepsia; and then we can come as near
pleasing as the next.
, 1877-06-01
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
LOCAL NEWS.
Obituary..

Diad. at Port Ludlow, on Monday, May
oetb 1877, Arthur Phinney. Deceased
was born in Annapolis township, Wilmot
county, Nova Scotia, Jan 18th, 1927.
From Massachusetts, where he had resided
tor number ofyears, he came to California
in 1849. Here he engaged in business.
In 1858 he came to this Territory; and in
connection with 2. Amos, leased Port
ludlow Mill of VIM. L. SaywoOd. The
Arm was known as Amos & Phinney.
Afterward w. II. Hook became partner,
and the firm was known as Amos, Phinney
q Co. Mr.. Phinney, conducted the bus
iness at Port Ludlow and his partners at
san Francisco. In 1866 this partnership
was dissolved on account of failure, finan-
ciallv, of the firm. After the failure, he
assumed control of the entire business;
and under his skillfull management, it
grew into an importance second to none
On the Sound. Some three years ago, he
became owner of the entire property;
and at the time of his death, had a force
Of men employed building new mill by
which it was expected to greatly enlarge
tbe business. Mr.. Phinney was quiet,
unasuming business man, possessing those
rare qualities which rendered him emf
nently adaptible for his calling, and en-
deared him to all who knew him. Below
we give the result~of the post mortem ex-
animation which was performed on the
body by Drs. Calhoun, Willison and Baker
The examination confirmed the diagnosis
made before death, and revealed the cause
of death to have been due to a mechanic
al obstruction situated in the large intest-
tines near it junction with the smaller
intestines. This obstruction was formed
by old adhesions caused by slight inflam-
matory action many years ago, probably
the result of a kick in the abdomen re-
ceived in early manhood. These adhe-
sions bound down the intestine and grad
ually encroached upon its caliber, forming
structures; and the recent inflammatory
trouble, causing congestion, completely
shut off'the passage from the upper part
of the bowels to the lower, rendering
death inevitable.
The funeral ceremony will be held on
Sunday afternoon next at O'Clock. under
the auspices of the Masonic frate rnity; af-
ter which the remains will be taken to
San Francisco.
, 1877-06-01

Are you interested with good reading?
Would you know as much as possible?
Then go and see Mr.. T. X. Nc Donnell,
of San Francisco, agent for Foot Prints
OF the Ages" or ''SiX Thousand years OF
History" the Official History of the Cen
tennial and many Other valuable works of
literature. Mr.. Nc Donnell is also agent
for the National Publishing Co, Philadel-
phia. He comes among us highly recon-
mended. Help him along.
, 1877-06-01

Rev. J. T. Weekes of San Juan, is expect
ed to preach in the Presbyterian Church
here on Sunday next, morning and eve
ming. The new Episcopal minister, Rev.
Mr.. Davis, we believe will hereafter hold
Divine service regularly in his Church
unless published otherwise. The NJ. E.
Sunday school Is still heldin the unOccupi-
ed half Of DIR. Hills residence. at 2:30, on
Sunday afternoon. 1t Is well conducted,
and visitors are always welcome.
, 1877-06-01

S. NJ. Pettinglll's newspaper directory
and advertisers hand book for 1877,
copy OF which has just been received at
this Office, 1t is gotten up in neat, pleasing
and comprehensive style; and is another
indisputable evidence OF the facilities, In
this American land of ours, Of circulating
information.
, 1877-06-01

"About a month ago travelling blk
MADE his appearance here with girl about
fourteen years old, whom he introduced
as an oratrix on spritualism. He went of
owingsevery body who would trust him."
Seattle dispatch"
, 1877-06-01

The public school at this place closes
this week we are told, for an indefinite
time. Mr.. Hoffman, who has borne an ex-
eellent reputation as a teacher, will go to
Portland shortly where he will engage In
business.
, 1877-06-01

The members of the Masonic fraternity
will go from Port Townsend to Port Lud-
low next Sunday, to attend the. funeral
obsequies of the late Arthur Phinney.
, 1877-06-01

Rev. A. Atwood, Pastor Of the NJ. f.
Church at Seattle, has gone to Dungeness
to take the place of Rev. A. G. Fairchilds,
P. E., at the quarterly meeting, on Sunday
next,
, 1877-06-01

The steamer Zephyr is now running
regularly between this port and Seattle.
She will leave this place on Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday mornings at
s O'Clock. Fare has been reduced TO 90.
, 1877-06-01

Hon. Marshall Blinn, of Olympia,
called on us this week. He is looking
well and reports everything quiet up the
Sound.
, 1877-06-01

The tug-boat Donald, for the Freeport
Mill Company, is said to be an excellent,
boat; at least she comes from San Fran
cisco with good Iame.
, 1877-06-01

The North Pacific, Annie Stewart, Dis
patch and Phantom made their regular
trips this week as usual.
, 1877-06-01

The steamer Phantom left yesterday
in pursuit of Harry Sutton, carrying on
board party of some three or four who
will endeavOr to capture the fugitive.
, 1877-06-01

~ Steele's Pam Eradicator sells ut
every port on the Sound. Ii is the best
Internal and External Care for Aches and
Pains in the world.
, 1877-06-01

Isn't it about time our people were
preparing for the Fourth of July?
, 1877-06-01

D1ED-At Seabeck, OH the Both Of May,
Mr., Bouing, an old resident OF this
Territory. He had \ p ate at the head OF
TarbOo Bay, ia this county.
, 1877-06-01

The Hunter Is the name of a new
schooner just built at Port Ludlow. Her
length is 45.9 it,, breadth IL f., debth It.,
tonnage 70.S.
, 1877-06-01

We acknowledge the receipt Of few
copies OF the Chicago "Prarie Farmer.
1t Is a valuable paper for the farm ana
household. Price &2.OO per year.
, 1877-06-01

KILLED.-A man Employed In a log
ging camp at the head of Port Gamble
lay recently killed by the rolling over OF
a sawlOg.