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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-21
PROFESSOR TOY AGAIN

We publish elsewhere note from Pro-
lessor Toy in reply to our criticisms in
the CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN of the 7th
inst, on his discussion of the first chap
ter of Genesis in the Religious Herald
of this city In the communication
of Professor Toy now published he re-
marks that we failed to see his point.
His language was explicit, and we
commented on what he said. Of course
we could not divine that something else
was in Professor Toys mind. His Ian
guage was that in the geological record
vegetable life does not precede animal 4"
We understand him now to concede that
In the geological record vegetable life
does precede animal" But he says that
what he meant to say was this: that
Moses represents the aOAole of vegetable
life as preceding the beginning of animal
life, while Geology teaches that the higher
vegetable forms did not appear until long
after the lower animal"
Why did not Professor Toy, if this was
the point in his mind, add farther that
Moses represents the aOho1e of marine
animal life as preceding the beginning of
mammalian life, and that all the birds,
as we now find them, were introduced
before solitary mammal appeared?
Geology teaches us that the earth has
been in existence millions of years, and
that the progress of life on it has been
gradual, and from the lower to the higher.
Geology teaches that there was once a
period when there was no life at all; that
this was followed by period charactex-
lzed by the appearance of plants: that
here followed on this period another
period characterized by the appearance
If the lower marine animal forms; that
there followed another period character
lied by the reign of fishes as the domi-
nant type, etc.
Now if these were the facts, and Moses
was inspired to refer to the creation of
the earth and its inhabitants. how would
he very naturally do it? He would do
it precisely as he has done it. He
would depict in order the successive
stages in the formation of the Cosmos
and the development of life. He would,
looking back with the eye of the SEER,
down an apocalyptic vista, discern the
Chaos; then he would perceive the crea-
ton Of the Light, the Firmament the
rising Of the land out Of the water, and
the appearance of vegetation, etc. He
would for the first period, seize on the
glorious manifestation of the Light as the
characteristic fact; that would be the
First Day or H1on the distinguishing
feature Of the third day was the eleva-
ton Of the continents and the appearance
Of land vegetation the distinctive fea
ture Of the fifth day was its reptilian life,
and its fishes, and its birds. There were
still plants in abundance, and there was
all the molluscan life that had preceded
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-21

Rev. DR.. R. L. DABNEY, Professor Of
Theology in the Union Theological Sem
mary, has been granted leave Of absence
by the Board of Trustees until December
lst, that he may have the opportunity
for visit to Europe. He has been a
professor in the Seminary for q years,
and has never been absent during term
time
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-21

THE next session of Union Theological
Seminary will begin on the first Wednes-
day of September next, and close on the
first Wednesday of May, 1881. The at
tention Of the students and of the Pres
byteries is called to the resolution of the
Board of Directors in regard to the ne
cessity of a prompt attendance at the
opening Of the session.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-21

DR.. @, H. READ, on last Sabbath night,
preached a second discourse on the Chris
tian Sabbath, directing attention espe-
cially to the manner in which the Sab
bath should be observed.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-21

REV. JOHN A. PRESTON, Of Pendleton.
w Va, who has been visiting his brother
the Rev. DR.. 7. L. Preston, preached last
Sabbath in the First Presbyterian church
Of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
A Mixed Lot of Relatives.

Two singular marriages took place
recently at Grinsville, Pa. Mr.. Smith
was widower, fifty years old. He
has son twenty-four years old. Mrs.
Snyder was a widow ferty-two years
old. She has daughter twenty-one
years old. Mrs. Smith, the elder,
married Mrs, Snyder's daughter Mr..
Smiths son married old Mrs. Snyder.
Worcester Spy
Thus, the son becomes the father
in law Of his father; the father, SON
in-law of his son; the mother, daugh-
ter-in-laW of her daughter, and the
daughter. mother-in-laW Of her moth
er. A step-brother becomes both IA
ther-in-law and also step-father Of
his sister-in-law; and a step sister be-
comes both step-mother and mother
in-law Of her step brother. A father
becomes the brother-in-law of his son,
and the mother sister-in-law of her
daughter. Now, suppose both sets of
parents have children, the son and
mother son, and the father and dau-
ghter daughter. Then the mother
becomes grandmother of her own son,
and the father his grandfather. His
grandfather becomes his uncle, and
his aunt his great aunt. The daughter
becomes grandmother of her daugh-
ter, and the daughters grandfather
is her father. The daughters grand
mother Is her aunt, and her GRANDPA
Their her uncle As the son is brother
of his grandfather, he is also uncle of
his father and his grandmother. be-
ing his grandmother uncle, he must
be his own grandfather, or at least
his own great great uncle. He is also
uncle to his cousin, and hence his own
brother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
From PittsVille.
PITTsYILLE, Wis, June 7.

PITTSVILLE, WIS, June {.
The food Of yesterday, at this place,
took away the top of T. W. Pitts
dam, together with single mill, 100
feet Of lumber, $50 feet of logs, all
booms and injured the piling ground
and mill yard, making a loss to Mr..
Pitts of $4,000.
A. J. Webster & Co. sustain a loss
Of hub and spoke timber and bolts to
the amount of $500 to $1,000, the ez-
tent is not known.
The water raised from low water
mark from Saturday night at eight
o'clock to Sunday morning at nine
O'Clock over 16 feet, running in to the
mill floor from back water in the Pitts
saw mill.
The food dams of the Yellow Riv-
er Improvement Go. are supposed to
tie out, and damage to farmers is great
Samuel HiIes, of Dexter, loses over
a mile Of board fence and injury to his
crop to the amount Of $500.
The R. R. bridge at Dexter, and
large fill west Of bridge is washed out.
The water was from five to seven feet
higher than any flood ever seen on
this stream at this place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

, JAMES A. GARFIELD, Of Mentor,
was born in Orange. Cuyahoga coun
ty, Ohio, November 10, 1881; grad
uated at Williams college, Massachu-
sets, in 1856; was president of lit
erary Institution for several years;
studied and practiced law; was mem
Der of the state senate of Ohio in
1S59-60; entered the Union army in
1861 as colonel of the Forty-second
Ohio volunteers; was promoted to the
rank Of brigadier general January 10,
1862; was appointed chief of staff of
the army of the Cumberland, and was
promoted to the rank of major general
September 20, 1868; was elected to
the Thirty-eighth, Thirty-ninth, For
tieth, Forty-frst Forty-second, Forty
third, Forty-fourth and Forty-ffth
congresses, and was reelected to the
Forty-sixth congress, as republican
receiving 17,166 votes against 1858
votes for Hubbard, Democrat, and s.
AS votes for futile, National. At
last winters session of the Ohio legis-
lature Gen. Garfield was elected to
the United States senate for the term
of six years from the 4th Of March,
1881.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
The following note was received b

The following note was received by
one of the schoolmam's of the Beloit
School for having sent home boy
because he did not smell as good as
he might:
"Miss.-I would like to know what
akasion you sent Fred home for this
morning he tells NE you say he smells
Bad. you must have a great deal Of
leasure time to go aroun the Room to
see who smells Bad they employ a
half dozen WHARF 2 could do the work.
there haint one half of you that knows
enough to teach dogs and cats to spell.
II I couldent Bair the smell Of child
rem i wouldent teach school for a living
you had better teach kings and Queens
perhaps they smell better. i think
Fred is just as clean as you are Fred
says you have one dress on from one
years end to the other. [ want
Fread's little Drawing Book and pen
sill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Sprague's Circus.

The coming event this summer will
be the above named show, which will
appear in our city on the 10Th. They
claim to have monster aggregation OF
male and female equestrians. acrobatic
and gymnastic stars and the most
wonderful of trained animals. they
will also exhibit the wonderful electric
light which is now before the public
and causing them to wonder This
will be the time for some people to sell
their cook stove and kitchen furniture,
so as to go and see the wonders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Is it Possible +?
X x X

Editors Reporter In your last is
sue referring to the "Blondes'' you say
''they should not receive license in
any place, as their advertisement is
emo ugh of itself to condemn them,
say nothing Of their conduct other
wise"
This indicates that they do receive
a license from some source and sug-
gests the question, From aohat source
From our city authorities
Is it possible that these custodlons
of public welfare gave license to a
travelling bagnio to display themselves
in our city.
Do not our local agencies of cor
ruption destroy virtue fast enough
without foreign re enforcement ? Must
the better class Of our citizens be
stung by the thought that our city
fathers declare in effect that such Sod
omish business is proper entertain
ment for our boys, husbands and
brothers ?
Would these men be willing to have
these Blondes associate with their
daughters Would the mothers of
Grand Rapids be willing to have their
daughters receive the special attention
OF the young men that patronize such
creatures?
If so, what are we coming to? Who
will answer?
y n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

A writer in the June SCRIBNEn
who seems to speak by authority says
that the only known contribution to
the Kansas Exodus Relief Fund by
any man engaged in politics was 800
sent by Vice President Wheeler. 1t
is also said that not dollar of public
funds has been expended in any way
for the colored immigrants in Kansas
"Not single colored tramp was
seen in Kansas all winter" says this
writer, "and only one colored person
was convicted Of crime.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
From the Marshfeld Times

Miss Fanny Baker made short
VISIT at home, in Grand Rapids, on
Friday last, returning on Monday.
1t is estimated that there will be
about fifty people start from here to
attend the reunion. The people need
not be surprised at the turnout, the
woods is full of 'em.
Some one remarked the other day,
"Why see, ". E. Upham is raising
his new building It was not much
Of mistake, the carpenters were put
ting up the shop preparatory for bus
mess.
The Rivers house is rapidly ap-
preaching state of completion. 1t
begins to present very neat and tas-
ty appearance, and we believe, when
it is completed it will far surpass
anything on the line. We are inform
ed that the sign will be unveiled to-
day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Facts that we Know.

If you are suffering with severe
Cough. Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Consumption, loss of voice, tickling
in the throat, or any affection of the
throat or lungs, ace Anos0 that DR..
Kings New Discovery will give you
immediate relief We know Of hun
dreds of cases it has completely cured
and that where all other medicines
had failed. No other remedy can
show one-half as many permanent
cures. Now to give you satisfactory
proof that Dr. KINGS NEW DIsCov-
cry eoiU cure you of Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hay fever, Consumption, Sc
we're Coughs and Colds, Hoarseness.
or any Throat or Lung Disease, if you
viii call at Robinson & Schultz Drug
store you can get trial bottle free Of
cost, CT a regular size bottle for $1.00.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Put DISTINCTIONS on the Railroad.


A sad case of criminal prosecution
took place before Justice Felch last
Wednesday morning, when five boys
named respectively thinner, Curtis,
Blanchard and Kelp- were arrested
for placing Instructions on the rail
road track. It seems that these boys
we're returning together from the dec
Grafton ceremonies at Plover last Sat
urdav, and when at the Sherman side
track they took one Of the wheels of
Mr.. Sherman's wagon and placed it on
the track The tongue Of the wagon
was also taken off and laid crosswise
on the rails. A tie was also placed in
such position as to obstruct a passing
train, and altogether an obstruction
was formed that would no doubt have
proved very disastrous but for the
happy fact that Harry Barnes, who
happened to be the first engineer to
pass over the road, when going down
with the Portage passenger discov-
cred the barracuda in time to stop his
engine before 1t was reached. The
wagon tongue was particularly dancer.
Gus, as it lay so low that the cow-cafcb-
er would not have thrown it off All
of the boys, whose ages range from 10
to IA years. were held for trial before
the Circuit Court, their bail beino
fixed at $500 each. 1t is a sad case
not only for the boys. but for the pa
rents as we'll. The only provocation
given for the act, is that the boys had
asked the section men to give them a
ride on the hand-car, which request
was refused.-SteUens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Omen Ten1nle.

a good audience assembled at the
Cong. Church last Sabbath evening to
enjoy the exercises Of our monthly
Open Temple, and were we'll enter
tanned by lecture from Geo. B.
Pratt, of the Menasha Press.
The speaker, though a somewhat
new recruit in the active temperance
work, seems to comprehend pretty
thoroughly its magnitude and its de-
mands.
He is Prest. of the r. r. Club in
his city, and while much interested in
that form of temperance effort he APP
preciates the value of other methods
His lecture throughout was full of
practical common sense, and left a de-
cidedly favorable impression.
The choir rendered excellent music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

There is an unmistakable sense of
welcome in the air, when any member
of the royal family of England or any
distinguished Englishman visits this
soil; and it speaks emphatically to the
effect that there is strong under-cur.
rent of affection and respect on the
part of the American people for the
mother country, notwithstanding the
little difficulties which arise occasion
ally in the best regulated families.
There is a feeling Of kinship, too
strong not to be perceived. Milwau-
kee is pleased, in the present instance,
to have its guests the Princess Louise,
whose personal worthineSs is so wide
ly recognized in England, in Canada,
and, it may be truly added, in the
United States. The young Prince IS
also heartily welcomed. IF the oourt-
estes extended are not ostentatious or
numerous, it is certainly not through
a lack Of disposition to make the stay
of the distinguished visitors as pleas
urable as possible. It arises from
wish not to be obstrusive.-SentineE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Excursion to Green Bay.

The Green Bay railroad company
will run special train from this point
to Green Bay and give excursion rates
to those who desire to attend the
Grant reception, on Saturday. This
is fine opportunity for those who
wish to see Grant and the beauties oil
Green Bay to take advantage of the
low rates, $3.50 for round trip ticket.
Be sure and go. A big time fer all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Personals.

Personals.
| Geo. r. Gardener has returned from
Madison.
Dist. attorney Gaynor has gone to
Waukesha.
Mrs. Pomeroy returned home this
morning.
D. w Compton, our efficient Mar
shall, has gone to Milwaukee.
Our brother Albert has gone to
Milwaukee.
Terrible rains again last night and
this morning. River again on the
rise.
Mrs. SLIDER and children left for
Milwaukee on Saturday last, for a Wis
it during the reunion.
DR.. r. S. Wells, made as q call
this morning he would have been here
on Monday but could not get through.
He can be found at the Roche House.
Mrs. DR.. Witter and Mrs. j. n.
Brundage returnen home from Mil
waukee Wednesday, They attended
the Woman's Suffrage Convention
held at that city.
Frank Woodwork and Willie
Reeves left on Saturday evenings
train for Milwaukee, to celebrate this
week as soldiers.
Geo. N. Wood, our census enumer.
ator has gone to see the elephant at
Milwaukee. The number of our peo-
pie who have gone is past finding out.
Mrs. Wendall Strope, formerly of
Plover, but now Of Ft. Wayne, Ind,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. j.
Cole the first Of the week.
j. w. Cochran returned home Sat-
turday. He reports having a fine
time. The decision in the Bishop
case will probably be rendered some
time this month.
County Superintendent, T. E, Nash,
is doing good deal in the way of Wis
ting schools and supervising the teach
ers through the county this month.
We met him on Tuesday.
Otto Shultz and wife have gone on
visit. Mrs. S. goes to Neenah, and
Otto will attend the reunion and Edi-
torial convention held in Milwaukee
this week,
A. NJ. Van Auken, of Green Bay,
printer, made US pleasant visit
last Friday. We are always glad to
make the acquaintance of printers
for they are all full of life and vine
gar.
DR.. Morris P. Pomeroy returned
home from Winona on Tuesday. He
has been enjoying good time among
friends over there previous to his leav-
ing for the west. It is his intention
now Of locating at Ft. Thompson, D.
t., where he has nice opening.
II. Fl. Compton, returned home
Monday from Colorado, where he has
been prospecting and examining the
country. He brought home small
clock all covered with fine specimens
Of mineral ores from the Colorado
mines.
We acknowledge several pleasant
calls fran Brother Pratt, Of Menasha,
during his stay with US. He is a jol-
ly and good natured fellow to be with
His earnestness and modesty is very
commendable indeed, and we appreciate
his kindness for coming up in answer
to our invitation to speak to our
people on temperance. Come again
Mr.. Pratt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Children's Day.

Next Sunday is s'Children's day.
in the Methodist Church,
The exercises will be in the evening,
instead of morning as previously in
tended, and will consist of short ad-
dresses, recitations and colloquies by
the children and others. 1t will be
an occasion Of interest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

The Simons Comedy Company gave
three entertainments since our last
issue, at Writer'S Hall, to full houses
They gave excellent satisfaction or
each evening. We are being over-ruu
with theaters, cancans, circuses. etc
this summer. 1t must be this is q
very good point for them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

A schoo meeting was held On last
Friday evening, at which time school
matters we're talked over. Nothing of
particular Importance was done but to
appoint committees to make arrange.
ments with teachers for the coming
year. Mr.. Rosholt will probably re-
main with us another year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

On Saturday night the river was
so low that feet of lumber was tied
up for want Of water TO run. On
Sunday the same fleet remained tied
because the water was to high to run.
A thing never before known in this
section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
s@N@-
CentraIia JOttings.

Geo. L. Williams is going the
rounds taking our census
Whorton Bros. are preparing for
the erection of large barn near their
mill for the accommodation of their
teams that haul lumber to and from
their mill at Seneca. It will be an.
other Improvement in our city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Congregational Strawberry Festival

CongregatlonaI StfaWberry Festival
The ladies of this society have been
compelled, by circumstances over
which they had no control, to post
pone their Strawberry Festival until
Tuesday evening next at the Parlor of
the church. Let every one bear this
in mind and don't fail to give them a
rousing house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
We are unable to estimate the losses

We are unable to estimate the losses.
They are fearful to say the least.
Never in the recollection Of our
people has there been SO rapid a rise
and so dangerously high, sweeping
everything before it. By We'd
nesday evening the water about spent
its force, and was falling slowly, In q
few days all will again be in running
condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Good Girl Wanted
For Sale.

4 good farm wagon, with bow and
spring seat. thimble skein IL in.
Price $1,000. Will take hub timber
as part payment. Apply to
MACKINNoN & GRIFFITH.
Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
.EA-l&.sA O.

G. E. Parriseau has leveled off the
grounds on which stands the house
formerly owned by John Miller which
he has planted with potatoes He
intends fitting up the house soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Il. S. WELLS,
DENTIST.
Is now at Roche House,
where he can be found at
any time. Call early.

TTTVW JT6 IIVTOss6 NepUDHUaM,I
'Dr. Wells, whose skill as practi-
cal dentist, has placed him in the
highest rank of his profession, showed
US some beautiful specimens of his art
We have no hesitation in saying, that
for neatness and frmness, his work
cannot be excelled in the Western
country. The DR.. is reasonable IL his
charges"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
Not a. Car Load.

But half car load Of the hand
soonest styles Of Women's, Misses and
childrens hose in the city just received
at opaferd & Coles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

M. J. McRaith Merchant Tailor.

Keeps on hand Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Vestings &c. Has large
stock of Woolens at the lowest market
prices, Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Water ST., Grand Rapids. M25y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

Over two bnndrad y

Over two hundred persons have
gone to the reunion from this vicinity.
Such large delegation was never
known to so from here before, on
pleasure trip SO far from home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10
TRAINED ANIMALS

In the World. all appearing in scenes
of dazzling splendor, illustrating the
physical possibilities Of man and the
power of the human mind over she
Animal Kingdom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-06-10

A monster Aggregation of Male and
Female Equestrian, Acrobatic, and
Gymnastic Stars, and the most won
derfal and sagaeious