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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

Myriads of people sacrifice them
selves through carelessness. They are
attacked with a cold, neglect it and die,
instead of taking DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup and living on useiully Price
p cts. a bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

that we believe the best interests of the state and
of the hospital whose affairs it has been our I'M
pleasant duty to investigate. will be promoted by
an entire change in the managing officers of the
institution.
All Of which is respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. SUTHERLAND
J. 2. MCGREW
P H SMITH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
: EaSYs Wish

"Oh, how I do wish my skin was
clear and soft as yours" said lady to
her friend you can easily make it
So answered the friend. "How?" in
>quired the first lady. BY using Hop
Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming nealtr.. 1t did Tor me as you
observe" Read Of it.-Cayio Bulletin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
Mrs. General stherEl an.

says of Durangs Rheumatic; Remedy. II have
frequently purchased it for friends suffering with
and in every instance it worked like
magic" If there is reader of this paper suffer-
ing with that disease, by all means give it trial.
Read what General Logan says in next weeks issue
of this paper. Ask your druggist to get it for you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

A Nevada critic speaking of a harpist
said, eve never before knew thereswas
so much NJ sic in Il gridiron."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

After all, there are more men than
women in Utah, but the latter are
most upevenlv distributed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
As q Cure for Piles

''Dono SoI' is the name of fashion
able cap for ladies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

Homeopathic Family Medicine Cases
and books, giving concise directions for
treating all common ailments, are a
great comfort and positive saving in
every household. The best assortment
of all styles and prices is found at
Boericke & Tafel's Homeopathic Phar-
macy, 35 Clark ST., Chicago. Descrip-
tive Price Currents gratis. Business
established in 1885.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
THE FARM AND GARDEN.

We find the farm connected with the hospital
4 large and fairly profitable investment. The
renting of what is known as the Farwell place y
in addition to the farm proper, at an annual rent
of about three hundred and fifty dollars we con-
slider an unwarranted extravaganza. The head
farmer, Mr.. Warren, an intelligent and candid
man, would fix the actual rental value of the Far
well place at less than one hundred dollars, and
his judgment entirely meets the views of the com
mittee. We think this outlay should cease. The
gardening carried on with the supervision of an
expert gardener, and under most favorable cir
cumstances, is very perfect, and has our hearty
approval. This supplies fresh fruits and vegeta-
bes to the tables NJ cheap rate, and meets a
positive need.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
O.

Card collectors please buy seven bars Dobins
Electric Soap of any grocer and write Cragin &
Co., Philadelphia Pa. for seven cards gratis, six
eolors and gold, Shaksreare's "Seven Ages Of
Man" Ordinary price % cents.
GU bet, when coughs and colds are flying about
like gnats in storm Cdr. Sellers Cough Syrup'
is Il sure cure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
GENERAL VIEW .

We find that the Wisconsin Hospital for the
Insane was open for patients in 1860. That it is
situated on a farm of about 400 acres, owned by
the state, and most beautifully located on the
shore Of Lake Mendoza. The buildings are light,
airy and commodious, and are well supplied with
domestic and hospital conveniences. They well
afford fair accommodation for 800 patients,
although there are now in the hospital about 80.
The farm is of good lana and has all the con
yeniences for farming and gardening. So far as
outward appearances are concerned, the hospital
seems nearly perfect evincing the liberal policy of
stantIy giyenit by visitors from home and abroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
I telegraph INSTITUTE,

Madison, wis.
ksre opportunity become skful Telegraph Opera
tors The constant building Of new Railroads has made
Operators In great demand. Institute under direct
management Of operators of 25 Year, experience Adj
dress as above. Boz I6S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
THE WORK DONE.

The work of the investigation has tn ken US very
much longer than we anticipated the first.
This has been due to the excel dinghy confused
condition of the accounts, and the entire lack Of
system in the keeping of the books of the hospital
The committee decided to go back in the accounts
to October l, 1873, the beginning of the fiscal
year in which the present administration began,
and the examination of the books and accounts
from that date to July l. 1880, alone occupied the
attention of, at least, one member of the commit
tee and an expert in bookkeeping three months.
Subsequently, we examined 81 witnesses making
over 500 foios Of testimony, and heard the argu-
ments of the hospital superintendent and his coun-
sell that it was late in the year before the work
rlnSRl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
NEED OF SOME ACTION.

1t appears to your committee that 1t is time to
seriously consider the problem of our charities.
We appropriated last year over 1000, direct
" to our charitable institutions, and consider
ing the money received by them, otherwise
than through the legislature, it will be safe to
say that they cost the people of the state over
half million dollars per year for current ex-
penses. The classes to be provided for, especially
the insane, are increasing in percentage far more
rapidly than our population wealth is increas
ing. Of this there is no possible doubt and
prudence calls upon Us to prepare for the future
If extravaganza and unbusincss-like ways now
characterize the management Of these institutions
the time will soon come when the burden will be
so great that there will be revolution, and
we viii be pushed to the other ex-
treme when it viii be impossible to
obtain the means of necessary support. This
clearly points to strict economy as the one thing
constantly to be kept in view. The accommoda-
tions and furnishings for objects of charity should
be heathful and comfortable, not luxurious. The
hospital should be a hospital for patients and
officers, not palace for either. The administra-
ton should be practical and economical not
theoretical and magnificent. Honest and faith
full work should be required of all con-
nected with these charities and the state
should honestly pay for such work.
RECOMMENDATION OF CHANGE OF OFFICERS.
In closing our report we are compelled to say
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

The supply of water from Lake Mendoza, for
drinking and culinary purposes we must condemn.
Whether sickness in the institution has at any
time been caused by impurities in lake water,
we do not pretend to say, but we are convinced
that it might be so caused, we doubt whether the
lake water is fit for drinking and culinary purpos-
in any event and we certainly feel that the hosp
tai supply is had in view of the fact that the whole
sewerage of the institution is emptied into the
lake at the distance of only third of a mile from
a well ON the premises which is said to furnish a
good supply of pure water. and we think that wa
ter for drinking and cooking should be taken from
this rather than from the lake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

The management of the business affairs of the
hospital both the part of the board of trustees
and on the part Of the resident officers, has been
such as to be highly unsatisfactory. The board
of trustees consists of most worthy and estimable
men, but there has been culpable lack of close
and sharp supervision on their part, and even
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
MORAL TREATMENT.

Of what may be called the moral treatment of
the insane, such light work, pleasant CONVERSE
ton, lake excursions, good reading, music. dan
cling and other healthfnl amusements, we have
only words of commentator. This department
seems to have received special attention, and we
think its beneficial results very manifest. 1t
should be extended rather than curtailed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

We find that the patients are humanity treated
and properly clothed. The food furnished is fair
in quality and quantity, but, in the opinion of
your committee, there should be greater variety
in the diet list. The serving Of hash for break
fast every day in the year, should cease, even
though it should result in increased cost to the
state. The allowance of sugar to The patients,
at least in some of the wards, is uncertain and in
sufficient and its supply should be more carefully
regulated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

Your committee found the hospital well pro-
vided with intelligent active and faithful attend
ants and employees, except there ought to be at
least two more nurses, whose special duty it
should be to look after the sick at night, and so
prevent the unfortunate occurrence of sick pa
tients dying alone and unattended, as has been
the case heretofore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
HERD OF STOCK.

The herd of stock on the asylum farm We found
to consist of about one hundred and seventy-five
blooded and fancy animals of both sexes, which
have cost the state eNtrayagant sums. This num-
Der is too large for the farm by at least one-half
and the character of the entire herd should be
changed. Experience at the hospital shows that
fancy stock-raising is not the proper sphere of
insane asylum, and the result has been constant
loss to the state. The purchase and breeding of
fancy animals should be abandoned and sixty or
seventy cows be procured, with the one end in
view of securin the largest dairy product. This
number of COWS of ordinary grade would yield
more milk, and in every respect meet the needs of
the hospital far better than the present herd does
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
DIFFICULTIES OF THE TASK.

/ our committee at the outset Of their work rec
ognized the fact that the task before them was a
difficult one, for an insane asylum is naturally a
secluded institution, the workings of which must
necessarily be smut out from the public gaze. In or
der. therefore, to come to thorough acquaintance
with the condition and practical operation of the
Wisconsin state hospital, as well as for convent
ence of examination of books and accounts, one
or more members of the committee have resided
in the hospital for the greater part of the past
summer, and our report is based ON what we
have seen and experienced as well as on the testi-
- hon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
The Positive Cure

The Positive Cure
for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
socomEs0n TO our best female pODuIatEOu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

In order more intelligently to ascertain the by
genie condition of the hospital we took the liberty
to request the honorable state board of health to
visit the asylum examine its condition and report
to us its conclusions. The report of the board is
hereto annexed, and made part of our report.
1t contains valuable suggestions, to which we
would call the careful attention of your excellen-
cy and the legislature; and we may add that the
Judgment OF the committee entirely comedies with
that of the state board of health far as we who
are non-prOtessional men are capable of judging
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

The constant aim of the committee has been to
make the investigation as thorough and complete
as possible, and at the same time, prevent its de-
generating into anything less than an impartial
consideration of the case; and we take pleasure
in saying that cur work has progressed with great
harmony and our conclusions nave been reached
with perfect unanimity. 1t also gives us great
pleasure to add that the hospital authorities have
cheerfully yielded US every assistance in their
power, and have seemed desrous for the commit
tee to ascertain the exact condition Of the insttu-
ton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30

The number of horses employed on the farm and
about the hospital viz: sixteen to eighteen seems
large, and can properly be reduced. The farm
and garden equipments are numerous, of the best
quality, and have cost large sums, but doubtless
sidering the character of those purchased, we are
not prepared TO say that great extravaganza has
been manifested in the purchase of wagons, of
which some public criticism has been made, or in
the purchase of other appliances
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-30
AUDITING ACCOUNTS.

The plan Of auditing accounts, in the judgment
Of your committee, has been all wrong. Bills OF
purchases are incurred. certified by the superin-
tendent, paid by the treasurer, and then subse-
quently audited by the board or a committee of
the board. This seems to US unbusinesslike The
board are to superintend and direct the expendi-
ture of moneys and not merely to look over bills
already made and liquidated. There should be
regular pay day for all accounts against the hos
pifal. Prior to the day the board or the proper
committee of the board should meet carefully
scrutinize each item of the BILL allow or reject the
same and then the bills be paid on their certiti-
cafes.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-04
Charlottesville News.
Hurrah for Garfield

Hurrah for Garfield
Your correspondent arrived at his old post
last Tuesday, and found all of the school
children in jovial condition.
The pulpit of the A. NJ. E. church was
filled last Sunday morning by Rev. Lindsey
Fleming, and in the evening by Rev. James
Stafford. The former preached from the
text: "These things command you, that We
love one another" John XIV, II. The lat
ter preached from the text "He came unto
bis own and his own received him not"
John l., IL. JUsTITIA.
Mr.. Walter Seymour, who has been
spending the summer in Terre Haute, has
returned home and looks well. We are al
ways glad to see our brother in +. l.. and Il.
Rev. Lindsey Fleming and DIR. Davis will
represent Scipio Lodge No. 2053 in the
Grand Lodge of the G. u. o. o. F., which
convenes at Indianapolis on the 10th inst.
That dreadful yet inevitable monster,
Death, stole in upon the frame Of that much
beloved young man, Amos Smith, last
Wednesday morning, and babe his spirit
take its flight into world unknown.
The public schools will open on the Goth
inst.
Scipio Lodge No. 2O53 of G. U. o. o. F.
will have an aspirant for Grand Secretary
in the person of Lindsey Fleming, Esq. in
the Grand Lodge which will convene on the
10th inst. Gentlemen, give old Scipio JUS
tice
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-04

while 'the warriors arm lies nerveless by
his side-hushed is his stormy voice;
quenched is the fire of his red eyeball."
What six names in the annals of war
fare can be pointed to as worthy of an en-
during place as human benefactors beside
such names as Shakespeare, Newton,
Bunyan Calico, Homer and Gibbon? 1
venture to say none. You may call Alex
ander great, and so he was perhaps; but
great in what direction? AS beneftter of
mankind or as a destroyer of life? Or
Caesar, whose idea of human liberty was only
a something; a factor intended simply to
cater to the selfshness of his mighty ambi-
ton, and failing to do that, worthy only of
the aggressiveness of iron-footed tyranny.
And you will pause in wonderment and ad-
miration over the story of the Subaltern of
Corsica, whose eagles stopped not for Alpine
SHOWS or troplc sands, but seemingly catch
ing the spirit which permeated the soul of
their master, dared to invade the gates of
every capitol of two continents, and tearing
into thousand tatters the banners on which
in galden letters were worked the words
"The divine rights of Kings" taught the
world how terrible thing the vaulting am
bition of single man could become when
sustained by fanaticism and brute force.
But why prolong the quest? We would
only look in vain. The superiority of the
claims of the yielders of the pen over those
who have gathered a transitory greatness by
the sword is positive and assured While
one struck simply for the advantage of the
hour the other wrote for all posterity
While one bathed himself in crimson gore
for the maintenance of name or the per-
petuity of an escutcheon, the other asked
whats in manner" and comprehended all
classes, all conditions, all creeds, all ages. of
yesterday, to-day and forever" in the vast
ness, breadth and charity of his inteellectu-
atty.
Remove by some process of vandalism
and destruction the posthumous thoughts OF
Virgil, Dante, Milton, Byron, Pollock,
Longfellow and Bryant from among the
In word take literature from the world
and how long would it be before the requi-
EN- of civilization would be chanted, while
some future VOlney, pregnant with preco-
cious genius, would once more sing the
"Ruins of Empires?'
But such thing could never be- SO long as
thought and reason hold their thrones in the
human organization will literature be given
to the world, and mind slowly but surely
triumph over matter. And in this connec-
ton there is one book which has outlived
all other books in its influence for the good
and civilization of the world, and not only
books but men and things from the dream
ing philosophers of the speculative schools
of Plato and Socrates, down to our own days
of scientific investigation and infdelity.
And so must it continue to influence, to con-
troll and revolutionize fIom wrong to right;
from darkness to light; for within itself tits
infallible and Interchangeable, the Alpha and
Omega; the word of the great God-man's
crock in a weary land, his shelter in a
mighty seorm.'
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-04
Vlncemnes News.

Mr.. Frank Washington is in the city.
This gentleman is of Evansville, and is the
Grand Lecturer of the U. B. F. Miss B.
Davis is also here, and will return to teach
again at Madison, KY.
Mrs. Lou. Puryea had two lady relatives
visiting her last week. They have returned
to their home in Terre Haute.
The Misses Laura and Rachel Howard
were in the city last week, attending the
County Teachers Institute. The former
teaches school in Washington, Davies Co.,
and the latter has secured the school at
Nashville, Ind.
Hon. George w. Williams will speak here
next week-September 6. "Old Knox" will
give him hearty welcome.
Many of the elite of Vincennes attended
the conference at Evansville last Sunday.
The grand appearance of the Bishops made
an indellible impression upon their minds.
The Evansville choir also claimed much of
their attention.
Lieutenant II. o. Flipper is still after the
said that they had lost fifteen horses and
two men, while Victoria had lost eight men
and one woman.
Mr.. Payne, OF Sullivan, was In the city
this week, and Miss X. Wells says she don't
care who knows it.
Miss Jeanette Stewart and Mrs. Phila
Nance are visiting in Evansville.
Learning of the death of person by the
name of Wickley in Indianapolis, his rela-
tives in Vincennes would like to hear from
any of the remaining persons of the same
name.
The public schools will open next Mon
day, september 6. 1t is to be hoped the
people will act the part of wisdom, and see
that their child en- attend on the first day.
as, this being the day on which the classes
are made up, it is the most important day of
the term.
Miss Ida Combs is at home again, to stay
a few weeks with her parents.
The lawn-party given by the young gen.
tlemen and ladies at the residence of Rev.
John Ferguson was grand affair in every
particular. Non DUN.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-04
Peru Items.

Once more the political arena is cleared,
and the sun of duty throws his glittering
rays across my pathway.
Mr.. William Beadle and wife of Logans-
port, have located in this city.
A r. Moss, has opened fine barber
shop on Broadway.
Billy Nicholson, of Wabash came down
to see the circus.
A Peru girl got "terribly mashed" on Tom
Watts, member of the colored band with
Sells Brothers. Watts lives in Topeka,
Kansas.
Mrs. Eva and Miss Jennie Moss report q
kind treatment at the hands of Pedro while
at Terre Haute.
and whoever said so l., well they were
simply mistaken.
Charles Lewis. was burned out Of house
and home last Sabbath. Flying Polly was
saved.
General Mahlon ID. Manson, in speech
delivered here last week, said 81 was down
South, saw the 1926 marshals of Kellogg
march up to the Custom House at New
Orleans. Some had hats on with the brims
of, some had shirts made of yarn, muslin,
jeanes and flannel. Some had one boot and
one shoe, and some were bare-footed, some
were "black" and some were "blackerl" and
some wer'nt worth chew of terbacker
Between these tar-heels, and the carpet-bag
ger (if it was compulsive) l would say;
Come Dinah, come Hannah, come Sally
Ann, come all you dirty, filthy greasy
niggers, l will kiss every one of you in
preference to the contemplate carpet beg
gar" And yet there are few of our per-
secuted outraged race who are going to vote
for Manson for Auditor of State.
VoLTAIRE.