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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
A BROAD SHIP.
A Successful Experiment i'm NayallAreh
iteeture. aSfs .H
5 New York Times

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The hull of the British war-ship. In
ReribLe is fashioned so as 10 resemble
an elongated, diamond-shaped figure.
She has a breadth of seventy-fiye feet.
with a length of only S24 feet, and her
proportions are, therefore, as one to
four and one-third, while those of the
great transatlantic steamers are usual
Iy one to eight,and sometimes as to 10.
Considering the immense cost of an
iron-clad of over IL ,000 tons displaee-
ment, the experiment was courageous
one; but the results more than made
good the statement of Mr.. Froude, the
naval architect who designed the vessel,
for, with relatively weak engine-power,
when compared with other iron-clads
in the British navy, this new ship has
proved herself to be an exceedingly fast
one, as on trial trip she made four
teen and three-quarter knots an hour
| for SIX consecutive hours. The design
OF her architect Was to secure in her
hull the least resistance to the water,
and this was obtained by entirely doing
away with straight parallel sides.
From the stem the body of
the ship widens gradually to-
wards its greatest breadth, and
when this is passed the lines taper off
toward the stern. Mr.. Froude claims
that resistance to speed is found in the
long, suaight sides ola ship, and that
great breadth. of beam, instead of being
detrimental to the sailing qualities of a
vessel, is a positive advantage when
properly proportioned. It is not too
much to say that this upsets any num-
Der of existing notions on the subject of
shipbuilding, and We're it not for the
palpable success mentioned above, it is
doubtful whether. one .shipbuilder In q
hundred, in this country and in England,
would be willing to admit the force of
the argument. 10 VI. r-a-:5;.1ra 3 81!
So far as war vessels are concerned.
Mr.. Froude's theories are likely in the
future to meet with wide acceptance,
butoYhen we come to apply his rules to
merchant ships certain obstacles are en-
countered. He says that it would not
| be difficult torbuild ocean steamers on
this model which would have a speed
of twenty knots an hour, with the same
Ipewer that is now applied to make a
much less Roadway, say thirteen knots
to the hour, but then, on the. other hand,
ships SO constructed would not be as
good freighting craft as the long narrow
steamers thatnowply between New York
and liverpool. Roomage in the hold
would be wanting, and in the absence of
sufficient bearing surface, relatively
small weight would sink them far down
in the water. While they would be
easier to handle, when under Storage
way, than the long hulls, they would
prove awkward boats to load and dis
charge upon lying at docks OF at piers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
The WratlIOf. Jason.

Some few month. prior to the unfor-
tunate accident il the rolling mill,
whereby Uncle Ja9n was so suddenly
and unexpected launched in the mys-
terious beyond. Sikes was at his desk
in the mill Office, when q great noise
and controversy VAS heard outside, as
follows: ---.....
"Is you gwin tcdll de CONTRACT" -.
"Who you call aontrap? I done black
de shoe" -...,~
"g AK, is you grin to carry out de
'greement? You bar me?n ge5-5,
GO way, ole man, rs go no time too
fool wild you. Ef you hab9 dat oder
shoe shine up youhas to pay extra"
''Boy, eff you rose de lion in Jason,
he cotch you-by ,em years an, brush
de groun' wild YOU .a- GODS 1,g3.
"Who kim" 4,
e", OATS me; dht's me who kim" =..-
"You kim" .saa e~t5en
CESS h'ar dat N'ginny Simmon talk
to Jason oh de ,lue glass! Tax you,
boy for de las tine in dis vale of tears,
is you gwine to, sline de shoe? .-r..,,
81 done shine lie shoe
'Iax you one mo- eff you's gwine to
comply with tn, understandin,! Kase
Jason's pizen, n eff he lay his ham
ON you it waxinae you so dat you mud
der low she's medallion wild youy OATS
my song" ~a4 oorsq
What reply, il any, was made'to the
threat and perfoation was not audible.
A scuffiing ensuyd, followed by sound
similar to that produced by a street
sweeping machine when in motion.
And when Spikes looked out he saw
Uncle Jason apparently busily engaged
in examining TIE ventilation beneath a
pile of pine boaris, which stood inside
the mill near The door, and heard him
utter: igas zEaam ii h9yojq 80 G~9d
r"Ef dat police STAN elar fur 70 mint
mo- dat pert BOYS mudder was O. wild
derless orphin an de, CORONER had q
cash job to find sut what 'ticular misery
spoil de chile, o'my name amt Jason
an Iain't no Bptis'.'' a. Graphic. 7'''-i@
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

aHasF
fan1ily-your wife-why have you not
brought her with you?"
3 3" 1have no family save my young
stepson,, Maynard. His mother was
the wife of my dearest friend in that
rude land. He died, leaving his wife
and son IN my care. She, was an in
valid when married her: and two years
ago she died, and now May nard is my
sole comforter. Are you still pitiless,
Ruth-my Ruth,s he asked, in q voice
husky with emotion, as Ruth's fearful,
joyful eyes looked up into his question
ing face, giving him the full assurance
of that love he once doubted. Ha s;Ef
Keturah Ann was somewhat scandal
lied at the breyity of the preparations
for the wedding which followed this
meeting Of those two 'onsensIble
bein's;;' and shewas heard to declare:
eli the ways of Providence isn't the
ouscruterblist; here's that visit down
East that's been upset SO many times
comes to weddin' tower after all. = re
Three years after Ruth's second mar
rage, Mrs; Lane, visiting friends in
Maine, met Keturah Ann and made
some inquiries in regard to her former
neighbor. .y.ae -tglf-G s"g -
cts equal to novel how things have
come round" answered Keturah.
''Here's Dick an Ruth Twin on the old
place, all fixed up beautiful, right in
sight Of mountains an the sea: an
there's little Robert toddin' round,
lust the picter of9-Dick. AM STEMS
away at collige-as fond of weeds and
crawlin' things as he'll come TO
be one ofthem nateralists bime-by. An
that sober Maynard, as stiddyas dea-
con learnin' to be farmer, an all OF
'em is as busy an happy as mortals can
be in this oncertain world"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
PlOWi,g by Steam.

| The steam How which represents
system that has been in practical use
| fer some twenty years or more, has
Fbeen undergoing constant improvem emf
and IS gradually working itself into favor
and overcomingone by one the array
of objections raised to its employment.
Its use is rapidly increasing from year
to year not only in Great Britain and
Ireland, but in the colonies as well.
The few trials mat have been made
with it IN this country were undertaken
mostly before the system had reached
It's present completeness and do not
count for much. Heretofore it has. con-
fined It's operations on great farms
where hundreds of acres are broken up
annually, but there are now associations
of farmers in va,ious portions Of Eng
land which own one or more sets of
apparatus, to. be hired out for the con-
venience of small cultivators who by
this means may have their blowing
done at a cost less than that of doing it
by horse labor. ......,.. .-... r 49,,
1t would seem rom all accounts that
the large amountof capital required is
the great and almost only drawback to
the general introduction of steam plows
It's absolute requirements appear to be
absence of large stones, and large in
closures not less than ten acres, and
preferably more. Whether the land be
plain or rolling matters not. '@s24h =
The speed Of tie steam pillow it is
claimed gives Il much more thorough
pulverization to tie soil and correspond
ingly improves the land, when the sub
sequent operations of narrowing, roll
ing and drilling are accomplished by
/ steam. 6h7" 1855 a-5115
This system d blowing will not be re
ceived with favor in the United States
| SO long as horss, mules and cattle can
be as cheaply r;ised and fed as at the
present time, ald steam plows represent
the present AMOUNT of capital; steam
in this direction will be generally &C
cepted only whn machine is perfect
ed for the purpose which can be used as
a substitute for lraught animals at the
same or less est, and without extra
skilled labor to operate it. How long
this may be DEFENDS largely upon the
progress made by inventors who are
every year making improvements in
their apparatusand lessening attending
| expenses. 81" ..-@.t IL Fl 81"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
BARE FEET ON THE STAIR.

The children think they're whispering
So very soft and low,
That none will waken, as they pass
To reach the room below.
The little, careless children
A-groping down the stair,
know, by the soft, mOuSe-like tread
Their tiny feet are bare.
hear their white robes trailing,
All through the dusky hall,
Like little birds they're nesting
In bed, e'er l can call.
60 to them, chide them,
That through the wintry air,
In gray and early morning,
They stole a-down the stair.
They could not wait, they tell me,
For in the room below, IN -..t7
The tiny socks were hanging
The Christmas socks, a-fOWl &
And shiYering through the darkness,
With stealthy. mouSe-like tread,
They Went; and unseen treasures
Bore back with them 10 bed
heard them laugh and whisper, .-
They wondered, and they guessed,
While cropping, with cold fingers,
What golden treasures rest
Ia hidden depths. Oh, children,
Guess what the stockings hold,
Your fancy makes all precious
AS cleaning gems, or gold.
And yet, It's more than fancy;
The touch Of love is shown
In every gift, that slowly
Beneath our hands have grown.
How glad they seem and noisy!
And through the gray of morn,
Their silvery, ripping laughter
Through al the house is borne.
All, hours Of sweet rejoicing!
Oh, home, how pure and dear!
Thy Christmas song and laughter
More precious is, each year.
Because deeper meaning
Runs through the songs we lift;
Because we type more truly
Gods giving III each gift.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
New Rendering of an Old Song,

"What is home without a mother?n says the
old and popular ballad. Truly, what is home
without her, If she be bright, sunny faced wo-
mar, healthful hopefal, happy, always looking
on the bright side of life, the beloved companion
of her children, sending her husband out in the
world every morning with cheerful word of en-
couragement, and meeting him at night with q
welcoming kissi A home is indeed made desc
late by the loss Of such wife and mother. Many
a mother is not this ''bright and shining home
light less because OF her disposition t6an because
weakness and disease have deranged body and
brain, making her irritable, peevlsh and fault
finding, even TO those whom she best loves. DIR.
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription is aneyer-failing
remedy for female diseases. Hundreds of happy
homes owe their brightness and attraetiyeness TO
this remedy, which transformed their wives and
mothers from Respondent, feeble inYalids into
healthful, hopeful women. M as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
CONSUMPTION Cured.

Ah oia physician, retired from practice, having
had placed In his hands by an East India miss ion
ary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy.
for the speedy and permanent cure for consumn-
tion' oFonchltls, catarrh, asthma, and ell throat
aud lung affections, also positive and radical
cure for nervous debility and all nervous con-
plants after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire to relieve human
suffering, viii send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using, in German, French, or English.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
TINS paper, W. W. Sherar, 149 Powers Block,
Rochester, Ny
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
Lar gest Steamer i'm the World.

1t is said that the steamer intended
as ferry bost to cross Carquinez
Straits and form connection between
the New Oakland & Sacramento railroad
will be the largest and most powerful
of any in the United States, g if not in
the world" Each boiler will weigh 81
tons, and the eight will aggregate 168
tons. They areto be of the best Otis
steel, each sheet weighing 1, 2S2 pounds,
being 8 of an inch thick, with "a tensile
strength ofr60, 900 pounds to a square
inch. There viii be 143, tubes in each
boiler, 4 inches in diameter by Is feet
IL inches in ilergth. Total heating sur
face of the eight boilers, 1860 square
feet; Steam room: 2,714 cubic feet; wa
terroem, 3, 600eubie feet, or 225,930 gal
Ions; weight of watera 225, 600 pounds.
There are to be four steam drums, II
feet long and 5 feet in" diameter, and
four smoke stacks, 40 feet long and 4 feet
8 inches in diameter, will carry. off the
smoke from the furnaces. 1t will take
about five months to complete the
wOrk.-iSdcrdnlel,t Record Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
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Our Tenure of Life

Depends in great measure upon our regard for
or neglect Of the laws OF. health. If we violate
them we cannot expect to make old bones.''
But that the span of existence allotted to natur-
ally delicate constitution, or one which has been
shaken by disease may be mate,i tally heightened,
is fact of which we have daily proof. The Ylri-
flying andrestorative influence of Hostetters
stomach Bitters upon atIaling physique affords a
striking illustration of the power Of judicious
medication TO strengthen the hold on life. Re
stored digestion, complete assimilation, renew
ed appetite, sound repose. these are among the
benefits conferred upon the debiltated by that
supreme renoYant. With circulation enriched,
frame inyigorated, and nervous system tranquil
lZed the invalid, after course OF the Btters feels
that life-tenure is no longer the precarfous thing
that II Was-that he may yet enjoy green old
age.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

cidentally broke the handle from a china
cup, rashly exclaimed that she wished
none OF them had handles. Later on
1t became necessary for the serving
maid to explain matters, and she pro-
ceeded to do SO by saying Indade,
marin, ard yes said ye'd prefer to hev
the hanthels all off, and We see I have
done it rale noice."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09
ALady's Wish.

20, how I do wish my skin was as
clear and soft as yours" said a lady to
her friend. "You can easily make it
So" answered the friend. '.How" in
quired the first lady. 'tBy using Hop
Bltters, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming health. 1t done it for. me, as
you observe"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

FACTs.-D. B. DeLand's & Co.'S Cken,-
ioal SaLeratus is the best saleratus Chem
ical saleratus is better than soda. Chem
ical saleratus has 16 ounces in paper,
while some brands have not. Chemical
Ssaleratus is cheaper to use than baking
powder. e7 - eis h
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

MASON & HAMLIN Cabinet Organs are
furnished, for cash, from $54 each, up
wards; every one being of thezsape
highest excellence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

THERE is now 70 legal state treasurer
in Virginia, the treasurerelect, Mr..
Hunter, having forgotten to qualify
Within the appointed time. sFag a5a g =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

JAPAN is to be greet wheat producer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-01-09

.
She arose and opened q blind that
had tempered the hot June sun. Pull
ing towards her an overhanging vine
she gathered a handful of roses, and as
she turned away from the window feft
herself half lifted from the floor in the
clasp of some intruder's arm .s. s21r1
" Stein, dear little Stein, you great
frightful darlingrs she exclaimed. as
her blonde-haired Teutonic nephew re-
leased her from his. close embrace.
:" I crept in by the back way to sur
prise you-see these ccnfounded splints.
how they bother me and my ankle
gives me a twinge-at every step. But,
Aunt Ruth. I have not come alone
here's somebody that knows father
Mr.. Saywood- Aunt Ruth who--what
is the matter" For, as Stein uttered
his companions name, Ruth gave a
slight shrek. and stood pale and trern-
bling as a tall bronzed, heayily-bearded
nah came forward to greet her. -, ~
8 May come in, Ruth?'' asked her
guest, with mock humility in his tone.
. Dick-HRiehard Saywood is it possi-
at is possible it is the same Dick
who used to have SO little sense about
women--ene woman particularly he
said, taking her hands. in his and lead
ing her to a.seat. ~ --0' - -ii -
q came from Victoria to place my
stepson u a school at San Francisco;
while there | learned that my friend
Leonard was IN Colorado I dropped
in to see him for oldacquaintance sake,
and there ] met Roberts son, and the
poor, bruised rascal needing an escort,
| have guided him safe to your arms.
Could | do less for his fathers SOM"
4 am grateful-but, Di-Mr. Say
WOOD Numbered Ruth, half bewilder-
ed by his steady gaze, and the close
clasp of her unreleased hands, 'syour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-24
UPHOLSTERING.

The undersigned takes this method to inform the
public that he has taken room at the shop Of &. f.
Town liidg st.. where le is ready to all
ders for rphOlstering. ParlOr Sets upholstered
In SILK, Hair cloth, Terry or Rep. Mattresses
and L.Oung yes made over as good rs new. Repair
Ing sf all Descriptions. Old Furniture
IIepaimted and Pictures Framed. He trusts
to be able give satisfaction in regard to style OF
work and prices. Will give all orders prompt attem-
ton. u. Il. RICE.
Bridge st., near II. 10. Crossing.
.eHfMfG mar ffN tHtA tff june3-tiy
LNIFTY CENTS buys good Hat for Men or Roys
Il ut GETCHELL'S, Corner Of Bridge and Wat
er Sts. f apr20tH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-24
Weekly Kennebec Journal

Published every Wednesday morning, the largest
folio paper In the State, containing political ar
ticles, agricultural and scientific matter, tales poetry
anecdotes, household matter, markets, g., &c.
Terlns, - per uInam in ddrdnce.
Transient Ad, ertisements, 500 per inch for first
wsk 50cents per week for each subsequent insertion
Special Notices, 500 per inch for first week; 90
cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, In reading columns, 2c cents per
line for first Insertion 10 cents per line for each sub
seQuent insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-24
Total,
7lO,095,9GS
Coin estimated,
332, 1921

Showing an aggregate ofSl ,042, ,539, ,9l5, or
SPILL per inhabitant
The amount of national bank notes has ac-
tually increased since the lSt of January in
the sum of $500, ops, that the result of
resumption has been TO increase instead of
diminish the actual circulation.
Again they demanded that the bonds should
be paid in greenbacks. There was a question
upon which honest men fairly differed, wheth-
cr the fve-twenty bonds were not
properly payable in United States
notes They Insisted that this should be
done, though the payment of the bonds in
grecnbacks would have increased their issue,
in violation of the limit of 500, 200, 900 pre-
scribed by the loan laws. and would thus
have kept United State notes in perpetual
dishonor and depreciation but now they have
been 50 paid by resumption. All the five
twenty and ten-forty bonds redeemed this
year, amounting to S537 $40, $50, have been
paid in greonbacks, and the interest on all
the bonds is paid in greenbacks, and all this
is done without raising any question of good
faith with the public creditors.
They also demanded that the customs du-
ties should be paid in greenbaeks. This is
now daily done. without question, rs the re-
suit of resumption.
We receive United States notes for all pur
poses and ON all demands, and pay them out
for all purposes and on all demands. Resamp-
ton has enabled rs to do this. 1t has accom-
plished every object which the greenbackers
sought 10 accomplish by the repeal OF
the resumption act. Should they not be
eontentg What more do they want? Are
not wewho have brought about these results,
better entitled to the name of greenbackers
than they who would forever keep the green
" (See second page.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-24
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OF Court, by SrRA.uE son.
Daily Kennebec Journal,

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the latest by telegraph and mail, gives reports
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tion OF state news.
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