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UTILiZINGTHE CAT.
Interesting ExperimentIn IN Belgium
philadelphia PresSl


philadelphia PresSl
The ingenious Belgians have turned to
practical account the well-known dispO-
sition of the cat to go home. The ex-
periments which have been tried with
carrier-cats have thus far proved largely
successful. From the city of Liege
three dozen of these creatures were ta-
ken in bags in as many directions for dis
tances of several miles. When the bags
were opened and the cats taken out, each
cat was furnished with a written mes
sage to take home. These messages were
delivered safely, and with such prompt
ness that the cats were home again at
Liege before the boys arrived who had
taken them to the various points from
which they started. The community
was impressed with sense of the loss
incurred by society in previous ages in
allowing eats to lead the idle lives they
have hitherto led. 1t must have been
a beautiful sight to see three dozen cats
coming home, each with a package OF
literature fastened around his neck, or
tucked under his paw, or bandaged to
his tail, or strapped upon his back, after
the manner of John Browns knapsack.
Such a panorama of cat, viewed from
business point, might we'll fill with Joy
the heart of social economist.
But that which may be easily put into
operation in Belgium would meet with
total failure if attempted in our country.
Under the rigid rule of the monarchical
systems of the countries of the old
world, even cats are subordinated to au-
thority, and travel in regular and Or
derly manner. In the land Of the free
and the home of the independent, the
cats follow their own sweet will, and do
as they please. True, their instinct is
the same, and their desire OF returning
homeward is as great--that is to say, for
those cats who have homes. In the soul
of the vagrant cat who has no home, and
who sleeps in a packing-box or a barrel,
or under doorstep, there are no such de-
sires. But the ease and freedom OF man
ner of the American cat thoroughly dis
qualify him for success in the express
messenger business.
Let not the ardent lover suppose that
when he visits his inamorata in the even
ing he can, on departing, slip the family
cat in his overcoat-pocket with the view
of sending back to her whom his soul
loveth an epistolary announcement OF his
safe arrival at home. That might do in
Belgium, but it will not work here. AS
surely as bows sent on errands loiter by
the way to buy peanuts and gaze at the
shop windows, SO surely will the messen-
ger cat pause on his journey to consult
with other cats whom he may meet.
Sometimes it is to give battle to strange
cats which challence defiance from lofty
wall or sloping shed. In these wayside
encounters the packages of the messenger
cat will be crumpled and torn and badly
mixed, thoroughly demoralizing the car
rier-cat business and demonstrating the
uselessness of the American cat as a
beast of burden.
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Fresh Samples of Russian Justice.
{London Telegraph


Fearful and wonderful are the dispen-
sations of Russian justice, as two recent
decisions of the Odessa tribunals strik-
ingly exemplify. A post-office officer
named Alexijeff was tried for embezzle-
ment. Several envelopes Of missing reg
istered letters were found in his posses
sion by the police, and, when interrogated
by the State Prosecutor, he. confessed to
having stolen their contents. The jury
found him "not guilty" without min
ute's hesitation. To balance the unex-
pected mildness of the verdict with a
proportionate excess of severity, the jury
sworn in to try the next case before the
same tribunal pronounced the prisoner
submitted to its decision "guilty" with
unhesitating promptitude and unanimity.
This unlucky culprit, Tamain by
name, was accused OF having stolen
chicken, value, 3d., and had already
spent eight months in prison awaiting
his trial. He, too, confessed his crime,
pleading in mitigation of punishment
that he had been driven to purloin his
neighber's fowl by sheer want, his wife
and children having been in a state Of
semi-starvation when he committed the
offense. He was forthwith sentenced to
seven months further imprisonment.
Total, fifteen months in Russian Jail,
the horrors of which have been more
than once described, for stealing chicken
wherewith to keep famished family
from deaths door. Such are the equita-
BILE and benefcent results of trial by
jury as that institution is administered
In the Muscovite realm. f
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JOSEPH &. POM. JR., Attorney at Law, NortA
Attleboro, Mass, says: ''For more than twenty
and free from hair as billiard ball. but some
sight weeks ago l was induced to try your CAR
BoILNE, and the effects Pave been simply wonder
full. Where no hair has been seen for six years.
there now appears thick growth. ! expect tho
rapidly as hair does after 1t is cut You may use
the above testimonial 4 you choose, and may 70
fer 10 me foriu truth"
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Aan CHre for Piles

Kidney-Wort acts FIRST by overcoming In
patton; then by its great tonic and invigor-
ating properties it restores to health the
had failed. Use it and suffer no longer.
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great speculation in Great Buffaloes, and
a fictitious buoyancy is given to the mar
ket by the mere fact that people are
forced to buy in for the next settle
ment."
"What do you mean by that?" asked
innocently.
"a large number Of people have beared
the shares; that is, gone in for a fall;
but the market remaining stationary,
they have been obliged TO buy back to
cover themselves. The sudden demand
has naturally increased the price Of
shares and sent them up. But the rise is
but temporary; you'll see something as
soon as this settlement is over"
AS we had sold for the settlement
after the one just concludingII tried to
make my mind easy, ard to wait the re.
suits of the present settlement.
The settling-day came and went, and
still the shares of the Great Buffalo did
not move. The eyer-ready T. was again
prepared with his explanations.
'1t would perhaps have been better,
he said, "to have waited until after the
last settlement before we did anything
as the prices of the English market de
pend very much on those of New York
the greater part Of the shares being ii
America. Therefore, whatever may b.
done here will not greatly affect thei
steadiness out there, until the cause of i
| is fully known. / have sent the pamphle
i out by the last mail, no that it will read
there before the GOTH" p
4 l really began to have some doubt
! whether T. was not an imposter, as tn,
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Under date March 3D., rs, writes:
In the space of twelve hours my rheu-
matsm was gone, having taken three doses
of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. My broth
er, J. B. Cessna of Bedford, Pennsylvania,
was cured by similar amount.
JOHN CESSNA,
Member Of Congress from Pennsylvania. +"
1t cures the worst case in the shortest
time. Sold by all retail and wholesale
druggists in Cincinnati. Write to r. K.
Helphenstine, Washington, D. G., for hii
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DAvIsvILLE, CAL, Nov. 8, ls7a

Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 9th day
Of November. 1878.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
COMMITTEE.
Capture of Burt Quick. She

Capture of Burt Quick. Sheriff
McCamley succeeded in capturing the
most desperate of the trio of burglars,
Burt Quick. last Saturday. He ascer-
tanned that he was at Ashland and
proceeded thither lnfdlsguise capturing
his man, who was awaiting the arrival
Of the train, probably to see if any ia
miliar faces were aboard. McCamley
positioned himself in the baggage car,
wrapped in big muller and overcoat
and wearing silk hat. After the
cars had arrived and the passengers
alighted, Quick, not recognizing any of
the passengers, became more bold. and
approached the depot, when McCamley
stepped out quickly from the car and
sliced him. The rascal was taken
aback, snd struck at his capturer
twice, making futile attempt to es-
cape. Quick passed at Ashland by
the name Of Robinson, and was en-
gagged in loading vessel with deals
for Canadian port. McCamley re-
turned with Mr.. Robinson Monday
night and has him safely lodged in
jail. We think he may be considered
booked for Waupun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
APEX.


Rev. F. B. Doe of Ripon isexpects
ed to preach at the Congregational
church next Sabbath. Notice will be
given IN the Tribune if anything def
finite be ascertained.
We are always pleased to recon-
mend good article. Bromoline is
sdrely a wonderful medicine for liver
complaint, constipation and general
debility. Sold by Wood & Suther-
land
Rev. Mr.. Young of New Lisbon oc-
cupied the Congregational pulpit Sab
bath morning. He delivered very
instructive and exceedingly interesting
discourse. The storm prevented the
evening service.
The person who took our gold pen
and case from the REPORTER Office is
known, and will be dealt with if it is
not returned at once. It is pen we
have used eighteen years, and we
don't like to surrender it just yet.
Old man Boyer, in an intoxicated
condition put in an appearance last
Monday evening at the residence of
Mrs. Lavigne, and wanted to boss
things generally. Tuesday morning
found him before Justice Peaso with a
little seven dollars tuition money.
Dolph Demarais had been so long
on the marsh for Spaford & Cole,
surrounded BY shooting irons in the
hands of cariess chaps that he got
little careless himself and let 'er fly
right in the store. Nobody hurried.
Judge Hayden has commenced
libel suit against both Of the Wood
County papers, because they exposed
some Of his pernicious doings. Meth
er of the journals there appear to be
scared much at this manifestation Of
the oily haired legal functionary.-
Chippewa Herald.
No more frightened than we would
be by the purring of pet kitten,
Bro. Ginty. This is the way We
long have sought" 81.
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and affectionate, it couldn't be other
wise. Silent halls and sorrowfuI faces
attested the grief caused by her death.
Her illness was Of short duration, and
though its dangerous character kept
her young friends from the bedside,
she received the tenderest care and
the most devoted attention. At last
owing parents were beside her and
life ended as it had been lived. in
peace.
She has gone. Youthful. beautiful
and true. Seemingly as well fitted to
enjoy an earthly life, we cannot but
believe that she was gladly welcomed
to heavenly one, and we know that
in Gods good wisdom her life was not
lived in vain.
G. J. CANNING.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
Personals.

Walter Scott is in the city visiting
friends, and attending to the business
of his father, Senator Scott
Willis Witter is teaching the school
at Auburndale. He has been attend
ing the Institute the past week.
Chas. Kline Of Smith Mills was in
the city last week.
Gee. r. Gardner and family took
the evening Valley train for Lowville,
Columbia Co. on visit to Mrs. G's
relatives.
Judson Smith is home on a visit
from Rochester, Mimi. Judson is a
stalwart business man.
We learn that Miss Lille Grace is
dangerously sick with Typhus fever at
Alma, near Wabasha, Mimi, where
she engaged as teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
n office.

LAND OFFICE at Wausau, Wis. Sept. 18 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the follow ng
named settler mas fled notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support Of his claim,
and secure fra! entry thereof at the expira-
ton Of thirty days from he date Of this notice,
viz:
Peter Berg. Homestead entry No. 2S55 for the
Range east, and names the following as his
Witnesses, VIZ Henry 0ettiuger Of Wood Coun-
ty Wis, and Adam Oettingcr Of Wood County
Wis.
s. II, ALBAS,
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Items from Baskerville.

Cranberrie season nearly over.
There is not very large crop of extra
good berries oweing to the many heavy
frosts during the season. Mr.. S.
Hiles has some as fine berries as have
been picked and his qickers are still
at work.
Mr.. Maynord from Oshkosh whose
tent is one mile west from the r. R.
depot also has some prime berries.
Mrs. Clapp from Oshkosh is with
US again this year and reports the
berries poor and very thin on her
marsh.
". H. Clark died Sept. 18th. Mr..
Clark was very patient during his
long confinement, his last days were
very peaceful. He has left many
friends who will sadly feel his loss
His remains were accompanied by
his wife and family to Baraboo Wis,
Mr. Clarks former home where he had
many warm and sincere friends.
Mrs. E. Erickson, of Pitts vile Wis.
died Monday eve Sept. 22d. Mrs.
Erickson has been sick for long time
and has often spoken of death as
something to cure her of all her suf-
fering. She has repeatedly said she
was ready.
DR.. Witter of Grand Rapids has
not been called to Baskerville for
some time now, which goes to show
that the people of Dexterviile as a
class, are very healthy.
Oh. by the way, who owns the kit
ten that was seen around town Mon
day eve. We wish the owner would
see that it be housed in the future as
a certain young man who passed it on
his way home with his doxiana re-
ports that it was quite pretty but
rather odious of onions, if in fact it
was SO very odious that his lady had
the second chance Of taking an invent
DRY OF her supper eaten some two
hours before and we hope for the ben
eft Of the poorer class o; US poor
mortals who cannot afford more than
three meals per day, that some one will
take this kitten for small deer, or
some other valuable game and drop an
ounce of lead into its carcass before
they discover their IN lstake. But the
would-be hunter had better wear a
suit OF rubber we'll coated with sui
phuric acid or some other disinfectant
We shall give the name of the hunter
(if any) in our next.
APEX
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02

A terrific wind an d rain storm burst
upon our city last Sunday evening.
The wind seemed to sweep everything
befor it, leveling fences and breaking
large branches from shade trees, while
the rain fell in sheets. The fall Of
water for period of little over an
hour was nearly two inches. The
storm prevented service at the church
es.
H. B. Philleo, of the Grand Rapids
Reporter, and Jack Brundage, of the
Tribune, have been sued for libel by
II. II. Hayden, man whose unsaVory
reputation these papers have been dill
igentiy ventilating for these many
months. If our brethren can estab-
fish as fact cne-fourth of what they
have charged, Hayden will have a
lively time in making his suit stick. -
Dunn Go. News
All we fear is that the william won't
give us the chance to prove every
word and far more than we have utter
ed We are loaded to the muzzle and
only awaiting the word fire.
We observe that the Green Bay
Adrocate speaks Of the mew engine
named after our city, which the COM
pany have just put upon the line, as
one that has been repair ed an old
one that had been burnt-fxed over.
This is an error. We are informed
by the officers Of the road that the en-
CINE is perfectly new one, and one
of the most powerful, and the largest
in the company's service.
Bright of the Waupaca Republican,
in comparing JAMES G.. JENKINS, the
Democratic candidate for Governor
with W. T. PRICE of Black River
Falls, says JENKINS has more abili
ity than could be concentrated in
row of PRICES that would reach from
Black River Falls to Milwaukee. and
on to Madison. JAMES G.. JENKINS
is one of the most brilliant men IN
Wisconsin.
We knew that BRIGHT was not an
admirer Of ", 7. PRICE, but we did
not think that he could be so preiu-
diced as to make so foolish an utter
ance. The fact is, JENKINS is man
of moderate ability, as lawyer is not
A. /, but is rather good collector
and this branch Of business is a spec
ialty of the firm of which he is mem
Der. He is aristocratic. uncongen-
ial, cold blooded, and has about the
ability Of the average citizen of Wis
consin. He loves the Almighty Dol
lar better than Bright loves Price, and
if he doesn spend bar'l il the
campaign, he will repose under a
10000 majority headstone after elect
ion.
We publish very interesting cor
respondence from Mr. G. J. Canning
formerly enc of our citizens, and con-
pected with the Congregational Bible
Glass while here. Mr.. Canning is a
student at the Ames [. a. G.. Iowa. !
He very kindly remmitted one dollar
to help liquidate the organ debt, for
which the society return thanks.
The G. B. & NJ. Road have put on
two night freights running tri-weekly.
Our two roads give US about as much
railroad whistling now as any inland
city in the state enjoys, :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
Odd Fellows Families Feast.

All Odd Fellows are hereby notified
that there will be love feast for them
and their families on next Thursday
Oct. 9, and that all Brothers are re-
quested to meet at Odd Fellows Hall
at that time (Oct. 9, at $50 2. NJ. }
where they will form in procession
with the [. o. o. E. Band and march
through the principal streets of Grand
Rapids and Centralia, and back to the
Hall where they will disband to meet
again at Music Hall and partake Of a
picnic supper and enjoy grand good
time. After supper toasts will be
given, and close with a social dance.
Bros. will avail themselves of this
opportunity for good ime and oblige
the,
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OF TIE
THROAT,
LUNGS,
HEART,
STOMACH,
LIVER,
HEAD,

Nerves, Kidneys, Bladder, Womb and Blood
fula. Rheumatism. Catarrh, Asthma. Bronchi
It's, Dyspepsia, &c.
Our reputation has been acquired by candid
honest dealing and years of successful practice
Oar practice, not one of experiment, but
fouadsd on the laws of Nature, with years of
experience and evidence to sustain 1t, does not
tear down, make sick to make we'll no harsh
treatment, no trifing, no fattering. We know
the cause and the remedy needed; no guess
work. but knowledge gained by years of expe-
rience in the treatment of Chronic diseases ex-
clus vely; no encouragement without pros
poet. Candid In our opinions, reasonable in
our charges, claim not to know everything. or
sure every body, but do lay claim to reason and
common sense. We invite the sick, no matter
What their aiIment. to call and investigate be-
fore they abandon hope, make interrogation
aHd decide for themselves; it will cost nothing
as consult alton is free.
visits will be made regularly for years.
ILLINOIS. mch20tf
na@ DC at Raolia House Nov. 18Th.
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For County superintendent.

To the Voters Of Wood County,
Yielding to the solicitations Of leading eiti-
zens throughout the county who regardless OF
party Affiliations have requested the use of my
name. / hereby announce myself Indc-
pendent Candidate for the oficc of County
Supt. II the wisncs Of these citizens be rati-
fed at the polls, / shall stri We TO discharge i'm
a rta J and faithfully al duties pertafRi ne to
the office.
T. Z. NAs.H
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q New Fire company.

At the last meeting of the common
council, a resolution was passed 10
discharge the engineer and close the
engine house at the end of thirty
days should our city still remain
without an organized fire company.
The passage of the resolution has had
the desired effect. The following
gentlemen, the most Of whom are
business men on Front street, now
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For County superintendent.

To tie Electors Of Hood County,
1 hereby announce myself as an Indepen-
dent candidate for the Office of Co. Supt. of
schools If elected l will perform the duties
of the Office faithfully, with justice to all. And
furthermore, l will teach each year. COUNTY
NORMAL school, from four to six weeks duration
which shall be free to teachers and those pre-
pairing 70 teach, / will also make writing a
specially in all tie schools Of The county.
Respectfully,
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Date Grand Rapids, Oct, ID 1879.
-~-s~e ~

Mrs G, FL LEWIS, nee MARIAN @.
EVANS, alias GEORGE ELIOT, wishes
when she is buried only the words
George Elliot shall be placed on a
slab above her grave. Her wish shall
be gratifed; and let the slab be turned
face down Bright.
And then some burned TOOL will
come along and say:-"Whose planted
here? No, Bright, turn the slab,
and give the fool the chance to say
George Elliot whose hel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
To the Electors of Wood C0un

To the Electors Of Wood COun-
ty.-L hereby announce myself cam
didate for re reelection to the Office of
County Superintendent of Schools. If
elected, as in the past | shall seek to
perform the duties Of the Office faith
fully, with justice to all and partiality
to none. DESTROYS only of promoting
the best interests of the schools of the.
county.
Respectfully,
GEO. i. WILLIAMS.
IF County Supt. of Schools,
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Republican, Assembly Convention

A Republican Convention for the Assembly
District comprising the counties Of Clark, Tay-
Ior, Lincoln and Wood, will be held at the
Rab1in House in the City of Grand Rapids on
the
18th day of October. 1879.
at O'Clock P. ~, for the purpose of nominating,
a candidate for said district 70 be voted for at
the ensuing election.
The several counties comprising said district
are entitled to she following representation, viz
Clark (, Lincoln 2.
Taylor 2, Wood 4.
Dated Sept. 9th 1879.
GEO. r. GARDNER. Chm.
WM. SEGAR,
G. r. YoUNANsI
w. Ii. SWISEHART,
Rep, Assembly Com.
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And now c. Z. Crosby, one of the
brightest lawyers of Marathon County
declines the nomination of Dist.
Attorney. Why Robert, you John
son, what is the matter of old Mara
thon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02

IN IKE Jail.-Report reached US
q saturday that the alleged burglar
= thief Quick, who was taken to the
oint Jail for safe keeping, broke out
last Friday night, two other culprits
escaping with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-10-02
Republican County Convention.

A Republican County Convention will be
held st the Rablin House, IN the city of GRAND
Rapids Saturday October 18th 1879, at 2 o'clock
p. N. Far the purpose of electing four delegates
to represent the County Of Wood in the Repub-
iican Assembly convention to be held the 18th
inst.
By the Committee,
Date Grand Rapids, Oct, I'd 1879.
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