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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
GEN ERAL NOTES

THOMAS CARLYLE hequeathed his Dunn
frlesshire estate to the university of Edin-
burg.
The public debt has decreased S62 2,2l5.-
882 since June 80, and 81 ,S43, ,155 since
February !.
GOVERNOR PORTER has issued a procla-
nation calling an extra session of the In
diana legislature
II. kAELMAN, United States engineer,
has undertaken to remove the ice-gorge at
Toledo by means of explosives.
THE general impression is that there
Will be strike among the cotton opera
tors at Fall River, Mass.
On the ground that Chinaman is not a
white man, Judge Moran, of the criminal
court, of Chicago, has refused naturaliza-
ton papers to Moy Sam.
ROBERT A. COEY. a Chicago letter car
rier, who was sentenced to Chester peni-
tentiary for one year for robbing the mails,
has been pardoned by President Hayes.
AN appalling loss of life followed the
earthquake on the island of Ischia. more
than one hundred bodies having been
found at one village.
EDWARD MCPHERSON, of Pennsylvania,
will be first assistant postmaster general,
and Clinton Wheeler, of New York, second
assistant. Thomas NJ. Nichol will be In
dian commissioner.
The stockholders of the St. Louis and
San..Francisco Railroad Company have de-
cided to issue consolidated mortgage bonds
to the amount of SS0,000,0O0, bearing 6
per cent interest.
IT is officially announced that Whitelaw
Rai1 aHitor of tho NouT NnrEy Trib1J71p will
be married in March to Miss Fannie Mills.
daughter of O o. Mills. of the Bank of
California.
CHARLES IBACH, of Indianapolis, is un-
dergolng terrible suffering from trichinia-
sis. Being employed in packing house,
he was in the habit of lunching on bits of
pork but partially cooked.
THE news of Senator WINDOWS nomi-
nation to be secretary of the treasury was
received with much enthusiasm among his
| old friends and neighbors in Winona,
Mimi. Flags were unfurled from several
! buildings, and number of congratulated
ry telegrams were sent to the distinguish
ed senator.
BRADsTREET's Directory this week, says
South Carolina planters are availing
themselves Of the good weather prevalent
in that state, and increased acreage is
promised. Advices from Texas states
| that preparations for farm work are not
generally far advanced The conserva,
tive character of the general trade move.
ment in this time of great national pros
perity is thought to be a most encouraging
sign. The tendency Of the general mar
kets is buoyant and the outlook from al
most all quarters are reported good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
He Made Sure of the Dollar.

Sumpter Republican A Schley coun-
of justice of the peace was called out
ty his bed one night not long since
Going to his front door in his night
clothes to see who hailed, he was met
by Sam and Lucy, colored, who notified
the justice that they wished the mar
riage ceremony performed, presenting
a paper, saying it was the marriage IL
CenSe.
The justice then proceeded: "Sam
will you have Lucy for your husband?"
To which Sam replied: "Yes, sir"
Lucy, will you have Sam for your
wife?"
To which Lucy replied: Eyes, sir"
The justice then asked Sam if he had
a dollar. Sam presented the money,
when the justice continued:
Il now pronounce you man and
wife"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

THE New York Post published the
following:
1t is related of Judge Alfred Conk-
ling, Senator Conkling's father, that
while he was a Judge of the United
States district court for the Northern
district of New York he was able to
give a valuable amount of advertising,
worth about $4,000. to the Albany
Journal He called at the newspaper
office one day, when one of the persons
connected with the Journal said to
him: "Judge, the Journal has reason
to be very grateful to you; and | have
to say to you, sir that the prOprietors
of the paper have requested me to ask
you to accept from the company, as a
slight token Of their esteem and thanks
the present Of a suit of clothes"
Clothes, in those days, were often Sc
lected for presents between friends. j.,
Conkling drew himself up and said
very emphatically, 'No, sir; nothing
OF the kind can be permitted or thought
of. No obligation has been incurred;
none at all, sir; no expression of any
sense of it will be allowed" The Judge
then said, ''I dropped in here because
[ was reminded at my home of the
fact that have not paid for your paper
for two years past, and came to settle
for it during that time" "But," was
the reply, Judge, you do not owe US
anything for that paper. We sent it to
you free, and have SO entered it" "No,
sir," said the judge; II thank you for
your courtesy; you can doubtless, in
your position, feel able to send me your
paper, as you say; but lin my position,
cannot afford to accept of that or any
other favor"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

SOME citizens of Belleville, Ill, APP
piled for an injunction prohibiting their
board of education from employing
school funds for the purpose of Ger
man instruction in the public schools.
These petitioners held that the board
had no power to prescribe studies other
than those required in the qualifica
lions of teachers. The lower court to
which they applied, and afterward the
supreme court of the state, decided
that the board had a right to make the
appropriations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
NO. H..

villages, of the trust funds of the state, in which
MesSrs. Wing, Thomas, Burrows, Rankin. Cros-
by. WOodman and Griffin participated. After
rejecting the amendment proposed by the commit
tee on finance, banks and banking, the further
consideration of the bill was postponed.
-issen,bl ly-The session of the house was brief.
The following bills were passed:
The bill relative to registration of votes of the
city of Milwaukee, was coneurred in under sus
pension of the rules
In relation to dams and amendatory of section
1902, chapter 20, of revised statutes
AmendatOry of chapter go, laws of 1880, rela-
tive to highways in the counties of Iowa ard La
Fayette.
Amending section 1919. revised statutes, relat-
ing to erecting and repairing bridges.
Amending and consolidating the Janesville
charter [under suspension
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
,lURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1881.

of the country. Believing that the
measure of funding the national debt
is not necessarily connected with the
national banking law, and that any
refunding at all will defeat its object
if it imperils the national bank
ing system, or seriously impairs
It's usefulness, and / am convinced
that section of the bill before me
would, if it should become law, work
great harm, I herewith return the
bill to the house of representatives. for
tnat further consideration which is pro-
yided for in the constitution.
(Signed) r. B. HAYES,
Executive mansion, March Sd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

NUMEROUS petitions have gone for
ward asking that law be enacted to
prohibit liquor selling at military posts.
1t would be wiser to petition that the
present law be enforced The army
regulations prohibit the sale of liquors
of any kind at military posts. We do
not additional laws upon the subject of
temperance until we have enforced the
laws which already exist. A law never
obeyed is worse than no law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

II answer to the question: "Will
watches run when submerged in water,
4 gentleman who has made the test
says "a watch may be submerged a
long time before water enough can pen
citrate to stop its movement; the inter
val depending upon the lightness of the
casing. know of several instances in
which tme-pieces have been over
board on the persons of their owners
for considerable periods without any
arrest of their mechanism" 1t is,
therefore, no criterion of the hour OF
death of a drowned man, that his watch
had stopped at given time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

THE funeral of Senator Carpenter
took place at his late residence, all the
prominent officials in Washington being
present. The Rev. DR.. Paret read the
burial service. The pall-bearers were
Senators Logan, Conkling, Cameron,
and Cockrell, and Representatives
Tucker, Lapham, Page and Hazelton.
Mrs. Carpenter and her son and daugh-
ter were escorted to the carriage by
General Sherman. and following them
was the aged mother of the dead sena-
tor. The remains were laid Temporal
rily in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
A Sensible PrecautlOn

Though disease cannot always be conquered,
its first approaches can be checked. But not only
is the use of a medicinal safeguard to be recon-
mended on the first appearance of malady, but
q wise discrimination should be exercised in the
choice of remedy. For thirty years or more
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has been the reign
ing specific for dyspepsia, fever and ague, loss Of
physical stamina, liver complaint and other dis
orders, and has been most emphatically indorsed
by medical men as health and strength restor-
ative. 1t is indeed wise precaution to use this
sovereign fortifying agent and Alternative in the
early stages of disease, for it efectualy counter
acts it. if she nalady belongs to that large class TO
which this sterling medicine is adapted. Not
only is it eIicacious, but pure and harmless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

THE reform in New York, is progress
sing satisfactorily. Nearly all the sa-
looms were closed by the police Thurs
day, and thirsty souls were forced to
refresh themselves with croton water.
The gambling houses have been very
effectively raided, and most of them
have locked up their cards and chips,
put out their gas, closed their doors, and
are waiting patiently or otherwise, fol
the storm to blow over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

ONE of the closing acts of President
Hayes to grant pardon to Gen
eral John Macarthur, ex-postmaster of
Chicago, who some months ago was
tried in the United States court in this
city, and found guilty of unlawfully
using the funds of the government in
his private business, and whose SEN
tence was deferred pending the result
of his application to the president for
DordOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

GENERAL CoLLEY's forces have suffer
ed another crushing defeat at the
hands of the Beers. The engagement
took place at spitzkop, a high position
near Laingsnek, which the British had
occupied, and the fighting Was desper-
ate. The Beers charged up hill four
times, and were about to abandon their
effort to dislodge the British when the
latter were forced to retire because
their ammunition had not been taken
20 the extreme summit There were
heavy losses on both sides, but only 10O
British escaped. General Colley is re-
ported killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

Maine Sews.

Hop Bitters, which are advertised IN
our columns, are sure cure for ague,
biliousness and kidney complaints.
Those who use them say they cannot
he too highly recommended. Those
afflicted should give them a fair trial,
and will become thereby enthusiastic in
the praise of their curative qualities.
Portland Argus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

THE question of the republican can
didacy for mayor of Chicago seems to
lie between alderman John NJ. Clark,
ex-alderman Jesse Spaulding and ex-
alderman James T. Rawleigh. Either
Of these gentlemen would make a
good mayor. The city election will
take place April ).
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

GOVERNOR PORTER, of Indiana, has
instructed the adjutant general of that
state to issue no arms hereafter to
military companies not organized un-
der the state law. At present there are
a number of stands of arms in use by
such organizations, and it is expected
that an order will be issued calling
tbo,,, -,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,, March 8.-Flour NOminally
firm. Wheat-Opened firm, closed frm No.
hard nominal; No. l. nominal; No hard
10y; No. 2, $50; 98H for seller March;
985s 998A for seller April; 1899 for seller
May; 1.O3zs for seller June; No. 3, 88G92; No.
4, nominal; rejected nominal. Corn-Nominal;
No. 2, 80. Oats-Firm; No. 2, 81. Rye
Nominal; No. /, %. Barley Nominal; No.
9 So
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS,

brain and instantly killed Thomas Shaw
was shot in the head, near the right eve,
and James Hamilton was shot through
the body, before Hayden could be disarm-
ed He was apparently insane, he was
arrested
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

GoEERNoR LONG, of Massachusetts,
has appointed Thursday, April Z, 'to
be kept, throughout the common
wealth, as a day of resting, humilia-
ton and prayer to the Almighty God
a day sacred to the memory of our an
cestors, to the sanctities of religion, to
the ministrations of c arity, to the
love and tenderness of home"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

THE city of Berlin is in daze of ex-
citement over the approaching nup-
tials of the only son of the heir ap-
parent to the German throne and the
Princess Augusta Victoria, of Holstein-
Angustenburp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10
VOL XIV.
NEWS NOTES.

The death rate in New York city is
startling. The number of deaths since
January l, is over 6,4OO-a very large
increase over any previous season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

Wade Hampton is an ordinary-look-
ing man (says a Washington cores
pondent), who keeps his seat and says
nothing with wonderful diligence. He
is growing quite gray.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-03-10

''Lucy Hayes tea parties" are the
thing in temperance circles in. New
York.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
Selected Aoffrp
Over and Over Ag&fk.

Over and over again,
No matter WIN, Ii way turn.
7 always find In the book oflife
some lesson have to learn.
must take my turn at the mill,
must grind out the golden 'gra'n,.
I must work at my task with tesoiute
will
Over and over again.
We cannot measure the need
OF even the ,iniest flower,
Nor check the How ofthe golden sands
That run through the single hour.
But the morning dews must fall
And the sun and summer rnih
Mus, do their part and perform |! all
Over and oyer again.
ever and over again
The brook through the meadow flows,
And over and over again
The ponderous lnillwheel goes.
Once doing will not suffice,
Though doing he not in vain;
And blessing failing US once or twice,
May come it we try again.
The road that has once been trod
Is never 80 sOugh to the feet,
And the lesson we once have iearned
IL never 10 hard - repeat.
Though sorrbwiul tears must tasA
And the heart to its depths he driven
With storm and tempest. we need them
all
To render us meet for heaven.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
The Minister'S Cow.

An exchange tells this drolI story CT
clereymah' 5 experiment and bow it
ended:
Some years ago there lived III Cen
trail New Yoss very worthy and re-
spectacle divine known as Father
Goss. lie had a hired man named
Isaac, who always obeyed orders with
cut question.
Father Goss bought a COW one DAY
which proved refractory when mi ked'
refusing to surrender the lacteal fluid
although Isaac used all the persuasive
arts Of which he was master. He e
nally reported her delinduencieS TO
his master.
well, Isaac" said he, "go to the
barn and get those pieces Of new rope "
Isaac obeyed; the COW was driven
into The stable, tied with piece os the
rope. when the Rev. came out, armed
with knife.
Now" he exclaimed to Isaac, 81
will get on the cows back and you tie
my feet beneath hcr, then you go on
with your milking. and with my
weight Oh her back she must give down
her milk"
Isaac obeyed. TIE FEET were tied,
the pail got and milking commenced
But bossv objected, and plunged
wildly about. The stable was low,
and the Rev's. head WAS fearfully
thumped. "Uh, Isaac, Isaac!" bawled
be, ''cnt the rope.
1saac seized the knife and cnt-not
the rope which tied the masters feet,
but the one that tied the COW. The
stable gate was open, also the yard
gate.
Away darted the frantic COW, the
terrified man on her back. helplessly
roaring: Stop her, stop hsr!"
While ma'ily careering down the
road he met a parishioner, who e1cit'
edly called: "Why, Mr.. Goss, where
are you going?"
"Only God and this COW know!'
groaned he; Il don't"
The animal was dnslly caught and
the man released, much frightened but
unhurt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
mo, Lester. it can never be. "

mo, Lester, it can never be"
Victor Gray merely went up 10
change bis business suit and speak q
few words with his sister, and in les,
than an hour be joined Renee again.
AS be entered the roo he saw she
had portrait in her hand.
How ,yo1 love that man, Renee, u
be said bitterly.
The proud. dark face flushed.
What mau2' che asked coldIy.
pardon ne. Renee I was rude; I
akieeIy knew what I s.id. you ara
not angry, Renee9"
The girl WAS silent for a moment,
then she crossed over TO him.
IF you mean Lester Sinclair" she
said, "yot are wrong. Victor" This
morning be asked me to be his wife
dEt IeluSeI QIu.
"You refused hint Why Renee
II love him no longer" she said.
Was Victor Gray blrnd7
He bent his stately head.
Renee, my aarIirg. you love'" Ee
said.
The next moment he held her in his
arms and kissed the sweet red lips.
Say you love me, Renee. / have
only said it myself be aaid.
A smile lowered around her lips.
"And no Que at all said that you
loved me, Victor"
"Loved you. Renee! think tave
loved you all ray lifelong before you
smiled on Lester Sinclair.
THAT is past she said gently, 1T
was only a girl $ first wild love dream,
but to YOU, Victor"
"iou have given WHAT
my last. my pnrest love. Are you
content, Victor"
And AS he bent and kissed her again,
al shadows fed flom Renee Court.
and d's face. Her heart had made its
choice, and it rested in peace IN the
light Of Victor Gray's royal love.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
giifion.
Renee's E1Oye.

Renee Kenee
The sweet, French name noated out
from the open window Of the cottage
ana Renee Courtlaud came out from
tho shadows Of dropping trees, her
broad hat hanging loosely on her shoc'
der here soc had pushed it back
from her face while standing in the
shadow.
Margaret Grey's voice had reused
the girl from the dreams Ct Lester
Sinclair the handsome blue-eyed stran
ger visiting at the house that nestled
amid linden trees, in the hollow where
the old fashioned cottage Of Gray's
stood.
She had been dreaming Ct his deep
laughing eyes, his sunny, chestnut
cura, his grave, noncbalahs manner
that always turned to tenderness for
her.
Whatever was the charm Of Lester
| sinclair's manner, he had surely won
the first tender love Of Renee Court
land s girlish heart.
Years before, the father of Renee
| Conrtlahh had left her to the care OF
Margaret Gray-fair, calm Margaret
Gray-who had been her girl love in
early youth, and who had never mar
ried in memory Of that first love dream
She scarcely knew herself what had
come between them only it had ended
in bitter words aud in more bitter
parting, and then, in his passion
Chas. CORTLAND had married a pretty
dsrk-eyed French gisl-the mother oI
Renee.
Years aiter, when his wife died, be
had come to his early love and asked
her to be his wife and mother to his
child.
But with all her gentleness, Marga-
ret Gray was prouder than many
naughty women, and she sravely an
swered him No Gently, almost
sorrowfully, yet it still was No"
He made no second appeal knowing
how useless it would be.
But when three years later death,
called himself, he left bis orphaned,
penniless child to the care Of Marga.
ret Gray.
The child had grown up to be a
dark, slender maiden, with great eyes
and child-like smile, to be the dar.
ling OF Margaret Gray's heart and the
day y-star Of Victor Graya life.
Some distance down the road Vic.
tor Gray stood leaning against tree
his face grave and thoughtful. even
beyond his wont.
He WAS not handsome man, thu
Victor Gray.
But there was something bette,
than beauty in his proud, dark face
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
Officer, was this man drunk"

lOficer, was this man drunk"
"He was sir"
"How drunk"
"Well, be fell down four times j,
crossing The road. and the last time h
settled down for nap"
That's our case, Mr.. Hall. Hav,
you any defense?"
II have, sir. I had not tasted an,
liquor of*any tort gil dly long. Jus
before I met the officer. I got chok.d
and thst was what allied me when b
picked ne aip,'".
"Choked. What witb?"
with an apple"
Eyes, sir. When the officer shoe
me, be shook the apple out Of my gu
let, and put it in my pocket to brin
to show you"
He thereupon pulled from his cos
pocket frozen greeuing. larger tha
a coffee cup. and laid 1t on the desk
"Do you hean to tell me that yo'
had that apple ID your mouth?"
"Yss. sir. I was going to take
Bite when itslipped down into MY sul
let, and if the officer hadn't gwen M
shake might have suFocated."
"You can't get that apple into you
mouth. No such story vii! 60 dowt
here"
"see here, Judge" and be opened ];
mouth big enough to take in a quart
bowl, tossed in the apple; ratified i,
around, and dropped it into his hand
again with smile Of triumph.
"you may, go, sal his Honor. af-
ter long silence. with such .
mouth as that you'll eat more tia, /,
you cau earn in any prison. Take
your frozen apple and 60 your way
THANK you. Id like to bring my
brother in some day, and let you see
his mouth. Hs can hold pint OF
hickory nuts aud sing q song at tho
same time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19
T CLAY ANDERS,
Dh'H. D. MILLS. -

Has located In Mechanicstown, Nd and
will be found at the residence o: Mr.. Jno
Miller's. ives. 0. the pos. office. He viii
visit Lewistown ON the first Tuesdsy OF
each month, at O. T. Zin.merman's. Wh
! be found at the Office at oil other TIMES
Persons waited upon At their residence
<}asired
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19

Did you serve in the war, uncle?
No, sab. What did I want to list
for?
Were not the white men ighting
fo- you?
S'pose dey WAS. Dat was no sigu
Why We should fight. Massa. did you
ever see two dogs 6ghtin' over a
bone?
Well, what has that to do with
your fgh,ing'
A heap, Massa, Did you ever see
dc bone fight?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19

A Galveston father rebuked bis
ugly daughter for being rather fo1-
ward. He said
You ought to be ashamed to be-
always running after young men"
1T is not my fault" che responded.
Whose fault is it?"
ut is their fault. II they would
stand still would not have TO run
after them"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-05-19

Nothing In the world will make a
man SO mad as to dream that be ~
kissing a pretty little brunette about
eighteen years Of age, then wake up
and find that contemptible, insight
icant, depraved, impudent fly is waltz.
ing around the elges Of his mouth,
linked arms with his sweetheart.