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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31

senses into a sweet slUmber, and then.
after many hours, she was awakened
by kiss, like the Sleeping Princess.
But those who stood by her bedside ban
lshed him who kissed her, and would
not allow him to see her again until
she was strong enough to go down to
the parlor IN her pretty fax-straw-
tinted, fax-fiOwer-figured cambria. A
dull red scar was still visible above the
snowy temple, where the golden ring-
! lets had been shorn away.
"No, Mr.. Heath" she said. when he
besought her to be his wife; Il heard
all you said to my cousin that night,
and | should always feel guilty and
most unhappy woman if I should allow
you to sacrifice your riches by mar
riage with me-"
Susy, dear girl" he responded, i'm
presslvely, " [ have already given the
fortune up, and [ am succeeding much
better IN the business | undertook some
months ago. 1t is all for your sake
my love, and you cannot be SO unkind
as to refuse to cheer and inspire me in
my new endeayor. You did not save
my life to make me wretched, did YOU.
Susy?"
Overcome by her affection and his
earnest pleadings, Susy promised all ne
asked, and few months after she was
the bride of a very quiet wedding.
For year they shared cOntentedly
together the bitter and the sweet.
Economy brought them comfort; per-
severing thought and labor brought
them hope for the future; and their
true, strong love-always forbearing
and never regretful-brOught them hap
Ply peace.
Il was on the anniversary of their
bridal day.
Are you happy, dear? Have you
any thing to regret ?" asked Susy, as
she bent over her husbands chair and
threaded caressingly his auburn-red
curls with her tender fingers.
4" / arm more than happy, my wife; [
am grateful to God for you and for this
new life that, believe, has made me a
better man."
AS he spoke, a small sealed package
was brought up to them.
From my uncle" he observed not
ing the scrawling address.
They had not been friends since
Algernon's second marriage The old
gentleman had been pleased to stigma
tie his nephew a "Quixotic fool" and
the world was mostly o, the same
opinion.
i apologize" wrote the rich man,
g for all harsh things | have thought
and said of you. l want to know your
wife. She has made man of spend
thrift, and thus must be worth knowing.
Beg her to accept, with my regards,
this set of diamonds. Ihave discovered
that you can make money noW quite as
fast as you used to waste it; therefore
consider yourself as my heir l have
made my will to that effect, and send
hereby the first ten thousand Of what
will soon be your own"
There was but little more of this
concise and direct epistle; but there
were tears in the husbands eyes as he
clasped in Susy's shell-like ears and
about her lovely neck and arms the
precious jewels.
T." Let us change the proverb, dear"
he said.
Money is potent, but Goue is omnipo-
tent; for has not all my good fortune
come to me for love Of Susy ?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31
WIFE OF LEWIS KNAPP.

"My dear and loving wife meet me
with our spirit friends at the gate of the
Elysian fields Of Paradise. l am COM
ing by natures fast express, until there
we meet a loving adieu.
"P. S.-Our friends w. and A. will
soon join us there Happy, happy day!
Hallelujah. Amen. Lew"
The next is on stone intended 10y
this affectionate husband for himself:
The fear ofthe Right Reverend DIR. s
of Divinity, theological scarecrows of
Hell fire and damnation to all who re-
fuse to pay tithes to their support, had
no force or effect on Lewis Knapp"
No ?. S. is yet placed on this stone;
but a plenty of very appropriate ones
could be furnished from the CALCULATIONS
ofyisiters to the beautiful cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31
HnU TO
UUEU FARMERS
EVERY PACKAGE OF
sLoAN's CONDITION POWDERS

SIOAkS CONDITION POWDERS
Given to your Horse, Cow or Hog, will
return many times its cost in the i'm
provement of the flesh, and health Of
your stock.
The horse will show more life, and ac-
complish more work The COW will
produce more and richer milk The hog
will take on flesh, and prove less liable
10 disease. Sl0an's are the only Condition
POWDERS compounded upon scientific
principles. Your horse having worked
hard for you during the past season, it
IS your duty to take good care of the
animal after the service he has performed
for you. Plenty of warm bedding, good
feed, and bran mash once a week, with
some of ,SI0aB's COndStion POWDERS, will
put him in good order for next season.
If your Druggist does not keep the
'owder, send % or 80 cents, and you will
;ceive package by return mail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31

Never let a person hear yon speak
on unkind word to another. If YOU
must blow up your wife, do it in the
solitude of the home chamber. This
will give you reputation for amiability
that will cause your friends to elect you
president of a charitable society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31

FooD OF THE EsQUIMAUX.-From an
Esquimau point of view, the CONNER
cial importance of the seal and whale
fisheries is very great. The flesh and
blubber of these animals not only sup
ply the Greenlander with nutritious
food, but also provide him with heat
and light. The seal-skins, too, afford
material for clothes, boats, and tents
and whale-skin. ,alled matak," yields
a favorite Of diet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31
Two EpitaphS.

4 correspondent of the Christian Reg
lister testifes that the following epitaphs
actually appear in the cemetery at
KenOsha, Wis:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31

powers TO their full vigOr. and the mind to its Org
nal cheerfulness and strength. The Doctors ski.
with the Turkish and Sulphur Baths cannot be-
eXcelled in the healing art.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31

WE saw a fellow With two heads on
his shoulders the other day, but didn't
consider it much of curiosity. One be-
Onped to his pirl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31
L. IRVING WALKER, Proprietor,
70 Market Street, Chicago, III.
ESTABLISHED 1861.
ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

Nervous and Rheumatic SUI
ferers from early indiscretio1I
should not fail TO consult conf
dentially DR.. MCNAMARa, $40
BROADWAY. He has RENE
dies with the aid of electrici-
ty) that will stop those nightly
emissions, remove all irregu-
larities attendant on Females
at puberty, monthly period or
marriage; build up the nerv-
GUS system. restore the sexual
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-01-31
"FOR LOVE OF SUSY.
By ETTTE ROGERS.


- For love shall still be lord of ALL
SIR WALTER ScoTT,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAlNE.
Fire in LeWiafNu.


LEWISTON, Dec 20.-The barn of Timothy
Flynn was burned this morning. 1t contained
a quantity of hay and four cows. The latter
were burned to death. Loss S400; not insured.
Accident AllV Shot.
NORWAY, Dec 20.-Charlss Garter while
CANNING yesterday afternoon, accidentally shot
himself through the wrist. The charge also
passed through, the rim of his hat, severely
burning his face.
The PenObscot ChOked with Ice.
BANGOR, Dec 2O.-rns anchor ics stopped
below the dam, the river being full distance
of thirteen miles bslow the city, the water has
backed up as there is scarcely any fall at the
dam perceptible. The ice is still running from
Above Mattawamkeag and increasing the jam
balow the dam which is now twenty feet daep.
The water works are stopped. The pumping
house has Two feet of water in it Great in-
convenience to citizens is caused as thers has
heen no water since 8 o'clock this morning.
Parties near the river front are moving their
goods from the Easements, fearing food.
BANGOR, Dec. 21.-Throughous yesterday
great anxiety was fit lest the city would suf-
fer damage by ths great ioe jam and overflow
of water. Business men who had stores on and
near the wharves prepared to move their goods.
The pumping house Of the Bangor water works
had three feet Of water liz 1t at o'clock last
night, but at l o'clock this morning it had fall
len two feet and half. 1t is hoped the worst
ia ovar
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
THE THO aNDIKE MURDRR.
Mrs. Thorndikc Convicted Of Murder i'm
the First Degree.

Mrs. Th0rndikc Convicted Of Murder i'm
the First Degree.
RocKLAND Dec. 20.-In the Tborndike-Sulli-
van murder case this forenoon. D. N. Motland
Esq. made the closing argument for the de-
fence. His theory was that the affair was a
quarrel between two women, both under the
influence of liquor, and that death was not sat
isfactorily proved to have resulted from a blow
on the temple, but probably came from other
causes; that no bottle or implement was seen in
the prisoners hand at the time of the striking,
nor had been found since; that the wound on
the temple was not produced by blow from
the prisoner, but from striking the sharp edge
of the door step when she fell back, after get
ting up aud speaking to her daughter, and that
in any case the utmost of any construction of
the governments evidence would be verdict
of mansaughter.
County Attorney Staples made the closing
argument for the State. He claimed that the
evidence showed crime threatened, contem-
plated and exs cutrd by the prisoner, out of her
revengefulDess and malice. Mr.. Chaples saw
the prisoner strike the fatal blow, and saw tha
deceased fall. Miss Reardon saw the prisoner
upon the body of the deceased, with her hands
at her throat. The witnesses. Aunie Sullivan
and Gross, heard deceased declare that the
prisoner had killed her. She fell from the
prisoners fatal blow The confused wound
and fractur6of the skull we're examined and
testified to as the cause of death. 1t was ab-
surd to contend that the fatal wound was re-
ceived in any other way. The facts were clear
and nothing disproved them. The State had
proved every allegation made in the opening,
and justice demanded that verdict should be
rendered accordingly.
Judge Walton charged the jury in an able
and impartial manner, occupying just one hour
and the jury retired at O'clock
At half past seven the jury came in and rem
dered q verdict of murder in the first degree.
The prisoner received the verdict with forced
calmness, but afterwards weps. The prisoners
counsel will file exceptions.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
NEWS In A NUTSHELL.

The conspiracy case was given to the jury
yesterday afternoon. At last accounts they
had not agreed.
In the Rocklsnd murder case the jury re-
turned verdict of murder in the first degree.
Geo. William Curtis, r. q. Dana, j., and
E. B. Washburne are spoken of for the German
mission.
The students in the ST. Petersburg Universi-
ties are making good deal of disturbance and
the government has adopted repressive meas
ures.
The large saw mill in Windsor, P. Q own
ed by Cyrus Clark of Portland. has been burn.
ed.
Bismarck has just met with a defeat in the
German Rechstag.
A ballot box stuffer in Petersburg, Va, has
been indicted.
The President has pardoned Ezra 81. Hey
wood, convicted of sending obscoae literature
through the mails.
1t is again reported that the Ameer has fed
from Cabul.
The Blaine Committee met yesterday. A
resolution offered by Bayard calling upon the
President for the authority on which he relied
in alleging frauds in elections in the South, in
his annual message, was rejected. A resolu-
tion was then adopted calling upon Mr.. Blaine
for specifications of his charges.
In the Senate yesterday, bill to repeal section
$40 of the Revised Statutee, was passed and
adjournment was taken to January 7th. In
the House, several private relief bills were
passed. There was some excitement over q
charge made by Mr. Hewitt, of Irregularities in
the Treasury Department, but no business of
any consequence was transacted. Adjourned
to January 7tb.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21

Mr.. Henderson reported back the Senate bill au-
thorzne the payment Of the state of Tennessee for
Also the seuata b fps p ssn ,n o tbo 1rnon
Tfat sfer Co Of Phi ade phia aud Baltimore taxes
Illegally assessed Passe.
Bills were passed removing the political disabilities
KimbAll Of Missouri.
A bill was passed. for the relief of AIrs. Louisa
Mansfield, widow of Gen. Mansfield.
The Speae er laid before the House several com.
muncations among them one from Secretary Sher-
man In answei to resolution calling tor i6forma-
ing to the credit of the United ates in any national
bank from March 1876. to January 1879. The letter
etates that There were no balances loan accounts
standing TO the credit of the Uued States Treasu
in any natioDa' bauk from March 1875 to Jauu ary
1873 and enclosed list of ional bank deposit cries
VIII the the balances % o the loan account held from
balan es lad been made Repositories under the law
The large balances hell by the National Banks of
New York We're caused by The t. mp ,rary withdraw
al OF the proce of the A. per cent bonds and the
large sub'crip ion OF that bauk to The per cent,
loan.
dule 1 woul ASK to have read the deposit to the
debt the First National Bank
Mr.: Townsend IN. y Let US have it ALL
Objection was made TO the reading.
Mr.. hewltt-Wil the gentleman allow me to re-
call the amendment?
Objections were made
Mr. Hewitt (speaEing amidst great confusion and
cries OF order)-What want the world to know is
this, that that there have been for six months an
average sum of 100000 600 the credit of the United
states at that bank as near as can make it out.
Mr.. Springer, auding to the confusion, hoped Mr.
Hewitts words W uld be read at the clerks desk in
order to give the House chance to hear them as
they were serious arraignment of one Of the de-
partrnents.
The communication was then referred to the WAYS
and means committee
Mr. Finley asked leave to have printed the testi
mony taken in regard to the government printing Of
flee
Mr.. Garfield objected.
Mr.. Townsend of N. Y. moved to adjourn Agreed
to-yeas 81, nays a. and at o'clock tue House ad-
journed until January 7th.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
MINOR TELEGRAyTs

Two of the Russian cruisers the Asia and
Europe, sail from Philadelphia today
There is no hope of Congressman Williams
recovery.
Several stores at Live Oak, Gsorgialwer re
burned yesterday. Loss $1,000
The Touring mill of White, Nash & Co, at
Lanesboro, Wiz, was b1rne1 yesterday. Loss
$4,000
John Partoob, Creek Indian, and James
Dtiggs, colored, wero hung at Fort Smitb
Ark yesterday for murder.
A sloop loaded with furniture drifted as bore
on Block Islatd Thursday night There was
no name on her stern.
The official correspondence for the admission
OF newfoundland luto the Dominion will
begin in January. 1t is said railway across
the island is to be the Dominion bonus
Louisa Wallace was convicted 10 Washing
ton yesterday of the murder of her new born
babe. The penalty is hanging and the jury
united in recommending her to mercy.
Joseph Kearney, one of the striking Car
drivers OF New York, has been convicted of
assault and battery, and remanded for sem
tence.
Ihe Assistant Treasurer at New York has
been furnished with legal tenders of large de.
nominations to take the place of coin certiti-
cafes and they will b, issoed to those who de.
sire them.
Steamer Resolute arrived at Norfolk from
Hatteras yesterday, bringing the crew and the
captains wits of the wrecked brig William
Mallory. The Mallory is high and dry on the
beach.
1t is stated that young Bfaden who passed
the best examination for mdshipman on the
British school-ship, but who will not be made
mi 1shpman IN the British nauy because he
refuses to renounce his allegiance to the
United States, is to be provided for BY our
Secretary of the Navy.
"A very suspicious story IS published in the
New York Herald to the effect that Senator
Mcpherson of New Jersey has secured a
statement from Mr.. Blaine that the latter will
not stand 10 the way Of Gen, Grants nomins,
tion for the Pr sldeney at the next Bepuboan
national convention. The friends of Grant are
report,,. :" ha quite iubllant at both Couklinr
and Blaine's rstlrlns ron ths Presidential
contest.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21

TOLEDO, December 20.-Whaat is easier; Amber
Michigan oD spot at sac: January at oslo asked !;
sales or February At o6sc; No REQ Winter for JAM
uary; February at 96e q 96ac. Corn Ia dull: NO
new held at a2ac and 32tc bid. Oals quiet; No2 at
22Ac
heeeipts-OO0O bbls dour 900 bush wheat 10 600
bust corn, 0,0O0 bush oats
Shipments-0,00O bbs -four, 10, 900 bush Wheat,
1000 bush corn. 0,000 bush oats.
Dsrsoi1, December 90 wheat-extra White
Michigan at 96c; No White Michigan at 93sc; De-
cember at 9asc; January "a.
Recepls-33, ,00U bush Wheat.
Shipments-24,000 bush Wheat.
PHILADELPHIA, December 20 Cotton firm; Mid
ding upl .nds 9tc
ST LOUIS. December 2O.-Cotton firm and higher;
Middling u uOiaDds 84c.
BALTIMoRE, December 2O.-Cotton firm; Middling
uplaDOs al SEC.
CHARLESTON, December 20.-Cotton firmer; Mid
dlin G nplands at 9sc
NEw RLEANs, December 2O.-Cotton firm; Mid
ding upiands at SEC
LOUISVILLE, December 2O-Cottop ia lower: Mid
ding uplands SIC.
,onsoLn December 20 Cotton is firm; Middling
a,'lands At SAt
MOBILE; December 20 Cotton firm; Middling up
Ian al st q SIC.
ding oplands al ssc.
,SAvANNAH, December 20-Cotton very firm; Mid
ding upands al SIC
GALVESTON, December 2O-CottoD firm; MiddIng
upands Ssc
CINCINNATI, December 2O-Cotton is steady; Mid
ding LANDS Ssc.
NEW tohn December 2O.-Ootton quiet and firm
Middling uplands q, &C.
AUGUSTA. December q. 0.-Cotton steady; Middling
uplands at SIC.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
BAYAhD TAYLOR.
German Tributes TO His NIemory-Hi
Funeral-TaIk About His Successor

German Tributes to His MIemory-His
Funerai-Talk Abous His Successor.
Berlin, Dec. 20.-The Official Gazette says:
The government sincerely regrets the earlyand
unexpected demise of Hon. Bayard TAYLOR
who in the short period of bis labors here,
succeeded in promoting and maintaining in the
most desirable manner the relations between
the United States and GERMANY The
Gazette pays high tribute to Mr.. Taylor's
character, and all the other newspapers
publish similar paragraphs.
The imperial government has addressed a
letter OF coincidence to the legation of the
United States expressing profound regret at
the death of Mr.. Taylor. There is General
feeling Of sorrow over the melancholy event.
The funeral services over the remains of the
late Minister Bayard Taylor will bs be held at
the American legation at Berlin, Sunday after
noon, after which the remains will be conveyed
to the mortuary, where they will remain until
taken to America. After devotional services
Sunday at the American chapel, American res
idents will meet to psss appropriate resolutions
on the death Of Mr. Taylor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-George William
Curtis and Richard Henry Dana, Jr., are the
most prominent Of the numersas names pre-
sented to the President for appointments to the
vacant Berlin mission. E. B. Washburne is
also mentioned as well as Gov. Hartrauft.
New YORK, Dec 20-The German Rspubli-
can cantral committee tonight passed resolu-
tions OF regret on the dsath of BAyard TAYLOR
eulogzng his character and depIorieg the loss
they had sustained
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
Suspension of the indianapolis Bank.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec 20-Advices from
indianapolis are that tho investigation into the
affairs OF the Indianapolis bank which has
been going on for several days past resulted
to-day in the suspension of the bank. Its con-
dition is such however that throwing out all
doubtful paper the bank will be able to pay
80 per cent. The amount of deposits is $780,
$40 OOO Twenty-Five per cent Of deposits is
now being saved out to those who demand it.
Tse banks difficulties date b lck to last year,
during the late months of which it was COM
PEELED to call in 100000 Of its paper to pay
depOSitors,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
XLyTH CONGRE ,s-,ECOND SESSION.
SENATE.
A Brief and Unin o QrtaMt Sfas.ou.


Mr.. Anthony submittei a resolution that the com
mlttee library be inst ucted 10 inquire into the
expei iiency of purchasing the official papers of
Gen. Count De R0chambeau when in command of
the Frencn forces in America.
Mr. Anthony made brief speech in favor of the
resolution declaring IL to be the duty OF every people
to preserve the material OF their history The
resolution was ag' eed to.
Mr. Conover submitted an amenfm ant to the
sundry civi app opriaton bill appropriatDg $44O,-
700 for The Pensacola navy yard, the money to be
&c. Referred to the committee on approp iations. .
Must of the morning hour was occupied in dis
cusSng the order of bu.iness after holiday recess
but The Senate declined to make any speca al order
Mr. Beck called up the bill to repeal sect ION $40 of
the Hevised Status aud submitted an amendment to
repeal seIion S2l of the Revised Status prescribing
lest oath tor jurors in United States courts
Debate followed and after some discussion Mr. Hoar
said that it evident that the bill could not be
passed today and moved to adjourn but suosequent-
ly withdrew the motion at the request of Mr
executive business.
This motion was supported by the Democrats.
The vote resulted yeas 25 nays 25 Vice
President voted in the affirmative and the Senate
at l20 went into executive session.
At O'Clock the doors were re-opened and Mr.
Beck withdrew his amendment to the bill to repeaI
sec1on s2l also in regard to the test OATH Tue bill
to repeal the first named section was then PASSED
wthour opposition, and the Senate adjourned until
January 7th, "'
Mr. Hewitt Makes g. ri ous Charxe-Ad.
joarnment Until January 9TH.
The Speaker proceeded to call the committees for
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21

Paper Money; A Collection Of the Principal His
torical Facts Barring upon the Current Financial
Discussion By H. W. Richardson. Paper, 50 PIP.
New York: D. Appleton 8 Co. Portland: Dresser
Mcclellan s. Co.
The Irish Bar; Comprising Anecdotes, Bon-mots,
and Biographical Sketches Of the Bench and Bar of
Ireland By j. Roderick O'Fianagan. Franklin
Square Library. Brochure, SO PIP , 15 cents. New
York: Harper s. Brothers. Portland Loring,
Short & Harmon.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
LOSS OF THE BYZANTINE.

Contradictory SfOries-One Account Says
Onls Four Persons Were Saved-An-
other That ALI the Passengers Were
Rescued.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-A despatch from Paris
says that only four persons, namely, the sur
geou, first officer, chef engineer and one sea-
The disaster occurred Wednesday night during
the gale. Proceeding up the Dardanelles she
ran into the British steamer RinaIdo, of 1860
tons burden, living at anchor off Latakia, bound
for Hull. The Byzantine, of 900 tons, belong
ed to the Frassnat Company Of Marseilles.
The Riaaldo returned to the Bosphorus.
The British steamer Rinaldo with which the
steamer Byzantine colllded, has arrived at Con-
stantinople. Her captain reports that he saved
80 persons from the Byzantine.
PARIS, Dec. 20.-The Sieche says that the
Frais,luet company have received telegram
announcing that nearly all the Byzantine's
passengers are saved.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-21
NEW YORK.
Railroad Re sOrts.

New YORK. Dec. 20 The Michigan Central
Railroad today declared a dividend of per
cent. The statement showed for six months
eodiug Dec. 31st the road earned little over
IL per cent, equal to $s59.OOO OF this S75l,-
900 was used to pay off the floating debt oat-
standing July LIT, leaving $708.0O0 from which
to pay the present dividend. The surplus
remaining amounts to S37, 900.
The Lake Shore Railroad today declared
dividend of per cent. The statement shows
the net earnings for the year equal to IL per
cent on the capital stock. Out of this besides
the present dividend there was paid the usual
amount into sinking fund, a dividend of 1
per cent in.August anG expenses of constitution
of the Pistsburg & Lake Erie Road, and
there now remains surplus of 1000.