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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

The tales they tell of Leadville and
other mining centers of the West have
made remarkable sensation through
out the world, and it may almost be
said that people are swarming to those
regions from all the corners of the
earth. But after all only part of the
great current of humanity which is
moving westward now is drawn toward
the mines. The larger part of it is at
tracted by the exuberant fertility of the
soil, the health and independence Of an
agricultural life, and the passion for
ownership Of q bit of land-things
which have for cool-headed men
charms as alluring to the imagination
as the prospect of sudden riches to be
got from the mines. The Tribune
pointed out last January how largea
rush of new population to the unoccu-
pied lands was then becoming. As
many as II, 100000 acres of new land
had been sold to settlers during the
single year of 1878, and the emigration
had reached proportions never before
known in history. It had amounted in
1878 possibly to half million people.
A dispatch from Washington, printed
to-day, shows that the sale of new lands
is still going on upon large scale.
Six million acres have been disposed Of
in the year ending June 30, 1879, in
homestead entries alone, showing that
there has been no falling of this year.
This eagerness to occupy new farming
lands beyond the Mississippi is as graft
flying as it is full of promise for the fu-
ture of the country.-N. 2. Tribune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

"What," asks writer, sis fiercer
than the eye of fighting animal ct
bay?" Well, We don't know what,
unless maybe it is the other eye. Or,
hold up, we won't give it up yet
it's the animal itself. Ask us another
one.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

For removing grease from silk take
lump of magnesia and rub it wet over
the spot; let it dry and then brush the
powder oil. and the spot will disappear;
or, take a visiting card, separate 1T, and
rub the spot with the soft internal part,
aud it will disappear without taking
the gloss of the silk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

lie paper trade in Western Massa-
ehusetts is much more active than last
GUNNER. Fewer mills are shut down
'h Tor several years, and the pros
Fct for the fall trade is much better
'lAh At was last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

IT IS lamentable fact that is be-
ing substantiated beyond doubt, that
amid all the horrors of the yellow f.
yer, the wealthy Memphians are leav-
ing the stricken city without contrib
uting dollar for the support and
nursing of the stricken poor who can
not get away. The North has con
tributed hundreds of thousands of dol
lars for the alienation of suffering &C.
casloned by this scourge in the south,
and will do so again, but it would
look at least little humane. if the
men ana women of wealth in the south
would be so unselfsh as to leave lit
tie of the neodful to represent them in
their absence. We are confident the
good people of the north received quite
as many curses as thanks from an I'M
relenting south, for the kindly aid
rendered year ago, but as we are
getting used to the southern mode of
expressing gratitude the same kind
offices will be performed, the same out
pouring of wealth for the relief Of the
stricken ones will mark the beneVo-
lence and charity Of the north as be-
fore, with no desire for thanks, and no
hope of gratitude expressed. But the
north would like to see the little of
the wealth of Memphis used in this
amelioration of her o,0n people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
From Washington.
Mr.. EDITOR:
WASHINGTON, July II, 1872

WASHINGTON, July IT. 1879.
Mr.. EDITOR:
A memorandum of the financial op-
erations Of the Government has been
issued from the Treasury, showing
that the reduction in the interest bear
ing debt from the highest point, Aug
ust 81, 1865, to July /, 1879, amount
ed to $3.50, S66,594 90, and the re-
duction in the annual interest charge
when the present funding operations
are completed { august 1, 1879 will
be S67,253.919.37. The total debt
has been reduced S729, 224, 315. 06,
and the reduction since March 1, 1877
is SCI, 573. SS6.67. The bonds re-
funded under the acts of July IA, IS
70, and January 20, 1871, to 81. 1885,
022, 900, on which the annual interest
to charge was ISL, ,4S7. In place
Of these bonds there will be issued,
when the present refunding operations
are completed, which will not be later
than August /. 1879, bonds on which
the annual interest charge will be S61,-
765, $50, making an. annual saving
hereafter in the interest charge on &C
count of refundins operations of $40,
GOT, GOT, Of which. amount $14, 297,
1T arises from transactions since
March /. 1877:
Bonds have been sold for resump-
tion purposes since March l, 1877,
the interest ,on which represents the
annual cost of the coin reserve as fol-
lows ::
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

head and he IS thrown upon the world
to forage as best he can for subsistence.
This cruel act seems the more strange
from the fact that the Confedro-D Demo
cratic Senatorial Caucus passed reso-
luton to the effect that no person in
the service of the Senate who was a
disabled soldier should be removed.
That resolution however seems to have
been adopted as matter of ornament
to deceive the public, and not to be
respected and observed. 1t was
Confedro-Democratic false light to al
lure the soldier, for the relentless hate
of that party for the Nations defend
ers would not forge even this sacrifice
Col. Burch, Secretary of-the Senate
has ordered the discontinuanee Of the
Nea0 Yorh Tribune, tbs Chicago m
ter-Ocean, the San Francisco Repub-
Iican, and other Republican journals
which have. been subscribed for regu-
larly for many years at the request of
Senators and kept on file at the Secre-
tary,s Office FOR their perusal. In
their stead Col. Burch has ordered the
Charleston Nea0s Dc Contour. the
Nash0itle american, his own paper, }
the Mobile Register, and other States
rights publications. 1t is another in
stance where the loyal North is made
to sustain and support Confederate
principles.
We are having very hot and dry
weather, the thermometer stood yester-
dap afternoon at 1O2 . IN the shade,
and at ten o'clock last evening at "a .
Several cases Of sunstroke have occur
red A few days of Wisconsin wealth
er would be great blessing.
X X. x.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24


The GREENBACKERS of Wisconsin
met in State convention, at Water
town, Wednesday the 10th instant and
nominated the following ticket.
Governor-Col. Reuben May, OF
Vernon.
Lieutenant Governor-Col. w. L.
Utley, of Racine.
Secretary of State-G. w. Lee,
of Grant.
State Treasurer-Peter A. Grit
fths, of NYinnebago.
Attorney General-Col. Geo. B.
Goodwin, of Milwaukee.
Superintendent Of Public In
structions-Dr. w. H. Searles, Of
Marathon.
Thirty counties were represented
the delegates present numbering seven
ty-fVe. "Brick" Pomeroy was s'boss'
Of the whole business, forcing upon
the convention his extreme views
which were swallowed after some chen.
ang. The platform, which is strongly
socialistic was drafted BIZ "Rrick.
Enthusiastic friends of the ticket
claim 100000 votes this fall. If the
party polls 10000 it will do remarka-
bly, we'll. The ticket is eminently res.
pectable, which will insure for it res
peetable mourners and decent burial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

The STATE Republican convention
meets to-day at Madison. The dailies
tomorrow will tell who is the winning
man, whether Ludington or Smith, or
a dark horse has won in the gubcrna-
torial race so far as the nomination is
concerned, at least, and we think it
safe to say that the nominated will
win in November. The prospects
look decidedly cheering for Ludington.
We hope however that Smith may be
the choice of the. convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

THERE IS great excitement son
change" in Chicago and Milwaukee,
which means that not few of those
who were wealthy yesterday are poor
as poverty to-day. The recent break
ing out of the Yellow fever in Mem
phis carried a decline in breadstuffs,
and men are going to the wall who
were supposed to be financially invul-
nerable. The bulls and bears are hav-
ing time of it. Well, let them
fight it out. Up this way we are posi-
toned ns was che IrioLnau u.l4u replied
when told that wheat had, gone up to
a, big figure Faith and let it go up.
Divil the bit do | care, [ buy my -four
by the barrel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns,
and all kinda of skin eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaotion in every case or money re-
funded Price rs cents per box. For
sale by Garrison & Whittlesy, Contra
liza, Wis. feb27m6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

DANIEL CHAMBERLAIN, very
rich hotel proprietor of Boston, died
on the 18th. By his death E. NJ.
Chamberlain, the Massachusetts eta
Dor reformer" aud communist, Games
into possession of some hundreds of
thousands Of dollars. -Eu.
Of course now Mr.. Chamberlain
will make practical demonstration Of
his communistic theories and divide
up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

Hon. 7. B. SCOTT and NJ. G.
Ring of Neillsville were elected dele
gates by the Senatorial Convention to
attend the State Convention the 23d.
The Assembly District Convention ell
ected M. III. McCord of Lincoln Coun-
tv and J. K. Parrish Of Medford, Tay-
lor County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

H. K. OSBORN, Internal Revenue
Collector for the Sd District has been
superseded by II. NJ. Kutchin Of
Fond du Lac. Mr.. K. will make an
excellent officer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

Workingman Look to your inter
ests and save doctor bills. by using DIR.
Marshall's Lung Syrup for all cases of
coughs, colds, etc. Price Is CENTS,
so cents and 81 q bottle. Sold by
Wood & Switzerland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

THE NAME Of Henry Hayden v.s
just mentioned in the Greenback State
Convention, for the position of Attor-
ney General, and Immediately there
was such stencil that even Brick"
Pomeroy wondered what had died ug-
der the platform
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
How Watches are Made.

1t will be apparent to any one, who
will examine Il SOLID GOLD WATCH,
that aside from vhe necessary thickness
for engraving and polishing, large
proportion of the precious metal used,
is needed only to stiffen and hold the
engraved portions IN place, and supply
the necessary solility and strength.
The surplus gold is actually needless
so far as UTILITY and beauty are con-
cerned, In JAMES BOSS PAT
ENT GOLD WATCH CASES, this
waste of precious metal is overcome,
and the same solidity and strength
produced at from one-third to one half
OF. the usual cost Of solid cases. This
process is of the most simple nature,
as follows: plate of nickle compost
ton metal, specially adapted to the
purpose, has two plates of SOLID GOLD
soldered one on each side The three
are then passed between polished steel
rollers, and the result is a strip of
heavy plated composition, from which
the cases, backs, centeres, bezels. &C.,
are cut and shaped by suitable dies
and formers. The gold in these cases
is sufficiently thick to admit of all
kinds of chasing, engraving and en-
amelling tie engraved cases have
been carried until worn perfectly
smooth by time and use without re-
moving the gold.
THIS IS THE ONLY CASE
MADE WITH Two PLATES OF
SOLID GOLD d WARRANTED
By SPECIAL CERTIFICATE.
For sale by ali Jewelers.. Ask for
illustrated Catalogue, and to see war
rant. july10y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
REP UBLICAN TICKET.

For GOVERNOR
WILLIAM E. SMITH,
OF MILWAUKEE.
For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JAIlIFS NJ. BINGHAM,
OF CHIPPEWA.
Fen SECRETARY OF STATE
HANS B. WARNER,
OF PIERCE.
For STATE TREASURER
RICHARD GUNTHER,
OF WINNEBAGo.
For ATTORNEY GENERAL
ALEXANDER WILSON,
OF IOWA.
For STATE SUPERINTENDENT
WILLIAM G. WHITFORD,
OF ROCK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
Skinner
1ner.
DISTANCES:

LILO l. GA-LN A~-SLS1s
From Green Bay to New London, 50 miles :
Plover 81 m; Grand Rapids, So m; Mcmillan
Junction, 148 N; Arcadia, 1872 m; Winona 214 N;
Lacrosse, 239; st. Paul, PSI; Minneapolis, 292: -
CONNECTIONS.
At Green Bay with Chicago & Northwestern
and Wisconsin Central Railways for Milwaukee
and Chicago, and for all points, North, East and
South and with Union Steamboat Co. for De-
troit, Cleveland, Buffalo an the east,
AT New London with the Milwaukee. Lake
Shore & Western R'y forShawano and Manito-
woe.
At Amherst Junction and Ployer, with Wis
eonsin Central r; R. for Ashland Stevens Point
Portage and Madison. 81
At McrrilIan with Chicago, St Paul & din
neapolis Line for Black River Falls, Eau Claire
St Paul and Minneapolis
At Vinona with Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul
Ry. for st Paul and MinleaNolis, with winana
Il st Peter. railroad, &C, < NM for Rochester
MARSHAL, Sioux City. YaultSn, and points west.
At La Crosse with Southern minnesota r r.
and with Chicago Clinton, Dubuque and Iinnee
sofa R Il. -
tease Receiver ond General Manager
ROOT T NATHAN
Asst GcmT PaSs'r Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24

Making a net annual saving in inter
est through the refunding and resump-
ton operations since March /, 1877,
of $10,372,177.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
THROUGH SLEEPING CARS
from STEVENS P0INT to
milwaukee d ChiCa 90

laiiy except Sunday. on Gle y. N. train frt III
stevens Point, going Eas 'and south, arriy ing
in Utioa -Depot, Cor. A-adIs on and Canal Street,
Chicago, at sac a. m. Passengers for MGLwAF-
KFE may transfer at IIitbcr without leaving tia
train into milwaukee, sleeper from Green Bay,
and rest undiSturbcd till morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-07-24
Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Time of departure OF pass engerT rain from;
Fort Howard.
Leave for Chicago and theFast.. SEQ Pm
:" ....6:40 A.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
Everything Goes Wrong.

In the bodily mechanism when the liver
gets out of order. Constipation. dyspep-
STA, contamination of the blood. imperfect
assimilation are certain to ensue. But
it is easy to prevent these consequences,
and remove their cause by course Of
Rostetter's Stomach Bitters. which stimu.
lates its action. The direct result is dis
appearance of the pains beneath the ribs
and through the shoulder blade, the nausea
headaches. yellowness of the skin, furred
look of the tongue, and sour odor Of the
the breath which characterize liver com.
plant. Sound digestion and a regular
habit of body, are blessings also
secured by the use of this celebrated re
storative of health, whichlimparts degree
of vigor to the body which is its best guar
antee of safety from malarial epidemics
Nerve weakness and over tension are re
lived by it, and it improves both appetite
and sleep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
Another Through Train to Kansas.

The Davenport Democrat says thai the
local and through travel on the Southwest
ern has become so large lately, that the
company has decided to run two through
trains daily between that city and Leaven-
worth and Atchison. Heretofore and at
present, but one train went through to
Kansas, the one leaving in the evening
which ran only to Trenton. Mo. This latter
train will now go on to the Missouri river.
This change will go into effect on Monday
next the morning train on that day will
be through one. 1t is quite probable that
this will be permanent arrangement, as
the importance of the Kansas trade is con-
stantly becoming more pronounced, and
the local travel along the line is growing
rapidly. The making of connection across
the river from Milwaukee and Indianapolis
and Cincinnati will be the means of help
I ing business on the Southwestern. The
evening Kansas train will leave this city,
while the morning train will probably go
to Wilton as part of the main line train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
DR.. HUNTER.

The special treatment of Disease of the
Organs Of Respiration-embracing the
Head, Throas, and Lungs, has been prac.
ticed by DR.. ROBERT HUNTER for nearly
thirty years. His system consists of the
inhalation of remedies directly into the
Lungs and Air-passes, combined with
such tonic and Alternative treatment as the
complications of the case may require, and
is unquestionably the most thorough course
of Local and Constitutional medication evel
applied to the cure of these diseases. TIT
success is attested by thousands. His Office
is at 103 State street-cor. of Washington
Chicago, where he can be seen or ad
dressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
The Davenport Tragedy,

The Gazette says that Mr.. James NJ.
Rhodes has been appointed administrator
of the estate of the late Harry G. Watt
Mr.. Watt,expressed desire in the letter
found in his coat pocket, to have W. S.
Myton, Esq, of Davenport, and Mr.. j. R.
johnson, of Rock Island. attend to his
business affairs, but it was deemed best
to have an administrator regularly appoint
ed. and Mr.. Rhodes was selected as the
best person to attend. to the business.
An invoice of the stock in Mr.. Watts
cigar store has been made, and foots up
$4,000.
Another evidence of the deliberation
with which the double suicide was consid-
cred, was discovered day before yesterday
in the finding of two bottles Of chloroform
which were concealed under bureau in
MIR. Watts room. One bottle was quite
full of the liquid and the other nearly SO.
It is believed that use of the chloroform
for self-destruction was intended. but was
given up because the effect would not be
immediate as desired, and resuscitation
might ensue, after all. 1t is now known, too,
that the letter contained little or nothing
concerning the suicide not known by the
public, and that it was mainly devoted to
mention Of different liabilities it was
these matters, mainly, that decided Mrs,
Watt to keep it from the public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
Stabb1nC ARRAY.

Last evening Wesley Reddig went to
Jim Skaters and wanted to borrow team,
and was told, it is stated, to see Joe Slater
and if be said so to take the team. As
the story goes he did not see Joe but went
and got the team of his own accord. AZ
forwards Joe Slater met Reddig with the
team and tried TO take it from him, but
was set upon and kicked and pounded pref
ty savagely, until, as Slater says, he was
compelled to defend his life, and the re-
suit was that Reddig Twas stabbed in the
left side. DR.. French was called and
dressed the wounds. Last night Officer
Blackburn went over to Davenport to ar
rest Slater and brought him to this side.
To-day his case was brought before Jus =
tice Hayden but postponed until Monday
next on account of Reddig being unable to
appear. Slater furnished bonds in.the sum
of $500 for his appearance, his father aud
Fred Applequist going on the bond,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10

JIG. Pepper, of Aledo was in the city
to-day. Mr.. Pepper is acknowledged to
be one Of the ablest lawyers in the state
and is very properly:.rated at the head of
the bar of Mercer county. From that
county comes the unanimous desire that
he be made one of their Circuit Judges
of this, the 10th Judicial district. In urg-
ing this selection the Aledo Record a
strong republican paper speaks of Mr..
Pepper as follows, which, considering the
fact that he has always been democrat
is genuine endorsement Of merit.
In looking over the bar of the Circuit
we find some eminent attorneys; men
eminent in their professions and honorable
in their dealings; men popular with the
masses and with their professional breth-
rem; men who have, by long and success
full practice qualified themselves for the
Office of Circuit Judge. Among them
stands conspicuous citizen OF our own
county. He has lived among US for thirty
years; in all that constitutes good citizen,
he stands as fair as any man in
the county-upright, honorable, high
minded-with a warm and generous
heart, that endears him to the people
among whom he lives. AS lawyer, he is
second to no man in the circuit. He has
devoted his whole time to his profession,
having never aspired to any Office, and is
to day recognized as one of the ablest at
torneys in the circuit, by his brother law
yers. He possesses all the elements of an
able and upright Judge and eminent jur.
list: as the possessor of these Publications,
as one who would do honor to the position
and to himself. who would discharge the
delicate duties of judge with ability, fdeli.
ty, and integrity, we now present to the
voters of the 10th Circuit the name Of
John G. Pepper, of Mercer county, as one
Of the candidates for Circuit Judge at the
ensuing election. In doing so, we express
the nearly unanimous wish of our people,
Irrespective of party.
The Record further names its prefer.
ence as follows:
Peasants, Glenn, and Pepper, will make
good ticket at the judicial election, and
if elected, as it is certain to be, viii
give to the 10th District trio of Judges
unsurpassed by any District in the State
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10

WHOLESOME AND NUTRITIOUS BREAD.
Intelligent housekeepers who use Dool-
ey's Yeast Powder-There are thousands
upon thousands who now use, and have
used it for the past twenty-five years
will not be misled by the false statements
Of INSCRIPTIONS rival manufacturers as te
its purity and wholesomeness. They
know, by practical experience, when they
buy Dooley Yeast Powder that they gel
one of the best baking powders in The
world; an article of perfect purity, of ful
strength and full weight; one which Away
makes light, wholesome and nutrition
biscuits, bread, rolls, mullins, cornbread
wsffies and cake of every kind. 1t stand
to-day, as in the past twenty-five years
the leading, Standard Baking Powder O
| America.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10

A dead gar seven feet long foated
ashore at Cairo the other day, and the
Bulletin says: Since 1t is now well known
that the waters Of the Mississippi are in
tested with these voracious aud powerful
creatures. it would be we'll for bathers tc
remain near the shore. The gar in ques-
ton could have snapped mans leg or &
boys body 10 two without any special eft,
fort, or could have drawn the man be.
meath the water and devoured him at leis.
ure. The specimen in question belonged
to the specie known as the alligator gar,
and it is not improbable that some of them
grow to the length of ten feet. The boy
who was drawn under the mouth of the
Merrimac last summer, and the boy who
was drawn down while In the river near
Cape Girardeau. two or three years ago
both Of them screaming that something
had hold of tEem-had no doubt been seiz-
ed by monster CARS.