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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

Old Commodore Vanderbilt once bit
a piece out of a New Testament-still
preserved in a New York court-which
had been handed him to kiss in case
when he was in a towering passion at
having been summoned as a witness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

Friendship: "Why, are are you
alive yet, my old friend? I heard you
were dead" "Nice friend, you are.
You didn't even come to my funeral"
-TerdS Siftin0s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

Said Byron 81 hate dumpy wom-
an" He meant to say that he hated
to see a good thing cut short. That
WAS al.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

THE only hope of bald heads-CARBoL1NE, a
deOdorized extract of petroleum. Every objec-
ton removed by recent improvement. 1t is now
faultless. The only cure for badness and the
most delicate heir dressing known. /.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

The invalid finds in CDR Lindsey's
Blood .Searcher" natures great restorer.
1t is wonderful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

A Syracuse husband says his wife is
a piece of china-in fact, an old
saucer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

There is a town in Maine where fash
ion allows the girls to Bangor not, just
as the please Gin. Sat Ni0ht.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16
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Long Range Gums.

Cheaper than ever. Write for Illustrated Cata-
logue to Great American Gunworks, Pittsburg, Pa,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

DIR. ROGERS VEGETABLE Worm SYRUP Instantly
cause them,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

FAR all those Painful Complaints and Wenknesses
40 common TO orr best female population.
IT will cure entirely the worst form of Female Com
plants all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ucera
lion Falling and Displacemcnts, 2nd the consequent
Spina. Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change of Life
1t Will dissolve and eXpe tumors from the uterus in
early stage ofidevcl0pIge nt. The tendency TO
humoIs tEcrcis checked very ecdiy by its
1t removes fantness laucncy, destroys all craving
for inuiaats, and relieves weakness of the stomach
II curts Bloatiug Headaches, Nervous Prostitution
General Debility, SceQessness, Depression and Indi
-sestioI.
That feeling of bearing down, causing pain, weight
ard backachc is always permanently cured by its
IL will at all times and under al circumstances act in
harmony with the laws that govern the female system.
For the cure of Kidney Complaints of either this
compound is unsurpassed.
= LYDIA L. PINlIHAI's VEGETABLE COM
POUNDS prepared at 2}3 and - western Avenue,
lynn, Mass Price 81. Six botesfor s.. Sent by mail
ii the form Of pills. also in the form of lozenGcs
receipt OF price 81 per box for either Mrs Pinham
freely ali letters of inquiry Send for pamph
el. Address above. Mention thi" Taper
No family should be without LYDIlA ]. PINKHAMS
LIVER PILLS. They constipation, bliousness.
lnd torpidity OF the liver. 25 cents per box.
FOR SALE DN DRUGGISTS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

"Give me a little more inside mat
ter" as the editor said to the bartender
-SqrdcuSe Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

Best Watches and Lowest Prices.
Write for Illustrated Catalogue to Standard
American Watch Co. Pittsburgh Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

The Friend of Delicate Ladies'
Is War; er,s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16

Women that have been pronounced
incurable by the best physicians in the
country, have been completely cured
of female weakness by the use of LYDIA
e. PINKHANIs VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Send to- Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
pamphlets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-06-16
For homeopathic Medicine

BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cures pain In Man and
Beast. Use externally and internally.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
Teach Them Integrity.

Business men say that it is hard to find
a hoS who can be trusted with the hand
ling of money. They cannot withstand
the temptations: ard. nuw-a. Gays. owing
cr than formerly. Nine-tcnthS of the
O lice and errud boys OF today are hold
ing positions Of trust made 50 by the he
cesSiticS of business, and they are the
children, for the must part, of men whose
stations in life have not showed them
the principles of business integrity. The
bows themselves. unused to the luxury of
spending money. charmed by its lascina-
tons induced by ol,.er companions Snue.
times. are led to petty thieylng. The
desire to spend is natnai enough. but
few hpy.. are philosophical enough. either
by nature or training, to withstand the
temptation of avail.ug themselves OF the
opportunities to steal small sums. Then
home training has not made them strong
and honest. The existence of this evil
Is auggG-tivc to parents who expect their
children t. ente: tie lowest place of mer-
camille lite; it is suggestive to parents
who are lavish of their money with their
boys. anu it is also suggestive to the bus
mess men who aro, and who are to be.
dependent on help of this kind, It's not
enough that u boy takes to = a business
life; as i'll any other science, he should
be instructed, and his instructor should
be his employer. should he qualified to
instruct. The elements of business. and
not the least among them is integrity,
should be taught him, and taught him
thoroughly at home.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
MODERN EXTRAVAGANZA

The kings Of to-day are growing econ.
omcal, not to say stin@y. and save money
and seek invest mentS after Il fashion
which would once have been denounced
a. most unroyal, but which probably has
it,, root i'll permanent sense of insecuri.
ty. The late King OF the Bclgiaus left i
fortune worthy OF Il Jew tnancier: oul
own Queen has grown wealthy on the
throne: the Sultan according to Mr.. W
Blunt has Il heavy secret purse in Eng
land; the King of Italy is au exact econ
omirt. and the Emperor OF Austria is. il
is said never in debt. Still this genera
tiun remembers the Emperor Nicholas.
who spent two millions Il year on the lin.
pcrial household; King Victor Emanuel.
Who with eight NJ mine y0yal incomes
and estates, Hese" had {: penny: the En-
pcgor Napoleon III, wln frittered away
Il million Il year, with little but rather
vulgar festivals tn show for it: and the
Kmg of the Netherlands. who scattered
in his earliest youth toltAne beyond
the dreams ui avaiice, popularity cSti-
mated at El2 900. 600 sterling and proba-
biy exceeded half that amount 1t is not
fifteen years since week : visit to Com.
peignc cost each lady 0-twenty-one
dresses at least being Dc rigl, since it
was Impossible fnr :. French Courter'
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
WORLDLY PRIDE.

ON, why should The spirit of mortal b,
proud .--hn0J.
The feeble wIap the :;'>;het;c IN his Shroud
l0nRg.
ThySclt hu; I:t~', thy stature !,;; 4 span
Prinr.
How insignificant is mortal mr'
hi,j White.
How fading are the joys we d"te upon
.joiu NprriS.
We make the grave our bed, and then are
gone EriJ.
iitr'S a long tragedy, this globe the stage.
Watts.
And the dreams in youth are but dust il
age. HiN.g.
There's no contentment in a world like this.
Beggars enjoy where princes often do miss
Grc'nc.
Man : yesterday may never be like his NOR
row. --.>htHeu.
For days rt JOY elIsur sad nights of sorrow
Q""rlcS,
Think not too meanly ui thy low estate
u. H. Uoiiac$
They also serve who only stand and wait
iEHo%
Honor and shame from no condition rise
P"bc
Til" man torSctS not, though in rags h,. lies.
.fhcHSide.
And oh, believe me, who have known it
hr>t-Uu Uufd,u
'!>ia not i'll mortal, To command success.
.id,IiS"h.
We cannot know what We have never tried.
BEirrr.
What fItr> impose that man must needs
abide. d".-.hoheSp""t"
Free will i, Int necessity in play.-ii";icn.
70 which the so(, must weld and we obey
f'i-tch"r.
Mans but the toy OF an ornniscient rower.
stuart.
! school boys tale, the wonder Of an hour
Hgron.
Grasp not at much, for fear thou lose~t all
HpTtr,t.
"ne statesman rises on another'S fall
Il. Browe.
But wild ambition loves to side, not stand
H,Wn'cn.
The steps of It's ascent are cut in sand
I'oJcrt HiW,ouSc.
Nh, fool, to eNult in glory so vain
How little Of ltt'S scanty span may remain.
BnruS.
iIonor's the darling bui Of one short day,
SIR II. ioHoH.
For the fashion Of this world pas>eyh away
Eibl
Why "n such sands they spirits temple
rear - >iy"rrHe1.
\ sacred burden III Ibis life We bear
FiUaciS himHIH.
The g"o,i begun by thee shall onward flow.
Hii,0J.
As falls tn" tree, 50 lies it, so shalt ihou.
B"Au.
Death is the port W here all may refuge find.
St"r';ng.
| nenNied, uuruOleS;od, uncontinei.
GOLlHtiN.
Mrs. II. \. DEMING.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03

unventilated halls and churches and
school rooms are better understood than
they were in days past. There is still
great room for Improvement. as may be
seen in the soporitic attitude of many of
our crowded congregations, and the
heavy talk that falls from the lips of
many public speaker and the wander
ing eye of many poor child. who strives
in vain to fix his thoughts upon the swim
ming page. How often, in the midst of
a sermon. have | lon%ed to stop and cry
out. "Open the windows let i'll Il little
! fresh air.. No preacher can reach the
| hearts or the heads nf his congre.; ton
when he is obliged to address them
| through 4 medium Of carbonc acid gas
Let the army of sections throughout the
! land take note of this.
| We all know what mischief the air can
do when it goes off on one of its swift
and awinl journeys and rides on the
wings of the tornado and the hurricane:
but this is Il work of destruction over
| which man has no control and for which
of course he is not responsible. 1t is.
however. when the atmosphere is most
peaceful and quiet that it does its dead
liest work. 1t takes up cut of the damp
| earth. and the soggr pool. and the de
caving pile of vegetable and animal life.
| and from all forms of fifth and rotten
ness. seeds of death. which 10 eve can
discern or art of analysis detect. and
they are waited III through the doors
ana the windows of the abodes where
men are waking AMI where thev are
sleeping. and s"on thev are called to
sleep the sleep which knows no waking.
For this evil We are. however. in a de
gree responsible. and If bv our NEGLECT.
We allow the atmosphere to become
charged with these seeds of death, We
must be content to abide the consequence.
If we will hot clean the streets. and
drain the bogs. and ramnve all corrupt
and decay .ng things out of the way. and
burn up the mephitic air We must make
up our minds to sec the strong men and
fair women die before their time. and our
children laid in the earth before the bud
has blossomcd. We are somewhat wiser
in sanitary matters than our fathers were
and whenever We are ready to recognize
fairly and fully She laws of health and
keep everything sound and cieali. and
insist that all others shall do the same, ,
large part Of Our prevailing SicknesscS
and ailments will he known only as
thing Of the past.-N. !. Lcdger.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03

The growth in wealth of the press Of
this city Illustrate our great increase III
capital i'll other respects, Twenty years
ago the Lcigcr was held to be worth
about 300 600 or $50, 600. To-day it
could not be bought for s., 900, 000. Tie
Telegraph and the BuUttin would be cheap
at $3.50, 600 each The Press. the 1Imcs
the MqHircr, and the North -4mCrira".
would bring at least $3.50. 600 each. Vet
the old jnitcd States Gd=ette. when added
te the Nc1fh -1melic" thirty years ago.
sold for only $4,000.
The Sonddy Hcm, with It's two Bullock
lightning presses and well appointed
establishment, could not he bought iini
$150, 900. Nor could the HHud.{phit SIN
BE- obtained for less than $50. 600. The
German Dtmocrm would bring *25. coo.
Possibly the capita Invested in our daily
and Sunday papers viii aggregate 50, O0o,-
600. and the value increases regularly
with the increase Of population and bust
ness. 1t is impossible to stmt n GOOD
paper now without at least St0oG. COZ
capital, thorough knowledge nf the
business and trained men in all depart
ments. 1t is a rough guess that tie prot
its of the LodgGr are over $500. 600 4 year.
This enables Mr.. Childs to entertain a..
the distinguished people who come to
our city from foreign lands, and do :
great deal of quiet but substantial heueti
cence besides. The LclgCr is sure to hc
great property while it is in the strou-
and capable hands of Mr.. Chids. 1t Is
believed that the New York HC1uii. the
Lcdqcr. the Baltimore S"a. aud the B,->-
ton HcratG ale the most profitable pa
pers in the country.-INj'ad,iphdt Nrn.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
HINTS FOR ADVERTISERS.

If you have goods to sell. advertise the
act.
Hire man with a lamp-hlack kettle
md Il brush to paint your name and num-
Der on all the railroad fences. The cars
90 whizzing by 50 fast that no one can
read them. to be sure. but perhaps the
conductor will be obliging enough to stop
'he train for inGuisitive passengers.
Remember the fences by he roadside
as well. Nothing il :" attractive To the
passer-hy rs a wcll-painteA Sign" Null
ington's Medical MIXTURE for Mump."
If an advertising agent wants to adver-
tise your business in fancy frame at the
depot, pay him about two hundred per
cent more than it is worth and let him
put it there. When Il man has three
quarters of second in which to catch a
train he invariably stops to read depot
advertisements, and your cald might take
his eye.
Print. in The hlackest ink. a great
9iip"' IN = '''i'i VII an N'ul Nidiptll-S I'i-
per. Ladies returning from shopping
tour like to be walking bulletins. and if
the ink rubs off and spoils some of their
tinery. no matter.
But don't think OF advertising in a
well established. legitimate newspaper.
Not for moment Your advertisement
would be nicely printed and would find
its way into all the thrifty households of
the region. where the farmer. the me-
chanic. the tradesman. and others live,
and ints the families of the wealthy and
reined-all who have articles to buy and
the money with which to buy them: and
in the quiet of the evening, after the
news of the day has been digestcd, it
would be read and pondered. and the
next day people would come down to
your store and patronize you, and keep
coming in increasing numbers. and you
might have to hire an extra clerk or two
move into il larger store and more favor
able location. and do Il bigger business:
but. of course, it would be more expeu-
sive-and bring larger profits.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
Jay Gould to Have Palace of His Own

Jay Gould to Have Palace of His Own
The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia RtrorH writes: Fined by
the example of Mr.. Vanderbilt. it is now
given out that Jay Gould intends to erect
Il 'palatial mansion on the west side of
the city, or far up town. on Il site over
locking the river and facing the hiuh-
lands on the Hudson. which will eclipse
anything on the continent. His idea is
to have a handsome park around the
house. and 10 have the latter placed where
IT will be conspicuous when completed
Being ten years younger than the Cen
tral Railroad monarch. Mr.. Could can
afford to wait until Vanderbilt has fin
ished his Fifth Avenue palaces. and then
he can see him and go better Besides
being the Sharpest of tinancIers. Jay
Gould makes hobby of literary mat.
terS. and quietly prides himself on his
studies ami taste in architecture and arts.
1t Is not easy to see where the Nander
bilt buildings can be improved upon. ex-
rent i'll being taken out of their present
situation and placed separate and in the
middle Of a block. 1t is fortunate thing
for New York that rich men like to build
here. and that the rage for expensive
dwellings prevails. The city has long
needed some such show pieces as Van
derbilt is now providing
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
GO HOME EARLY.

y young lady correspondent of the
DtltraFCut thus addresses herself to
those Young men who are prone to pro-
long their visits to their lady friends to
! the I'VE Sma' hours ayant the twal."
There may be some young men in these
plrts of whom her iu,licious remarks
may Apply:
Young gentleman, when you make a
social call in the evening on ii young lady
90 away at 4 reasonable hour Say you
come at eight clock. an hour and IA halt
is certainly as hong as the most fascinat-
ing of You in conversation can. or rather
ought, to try to use his charms. Two
hours. indeed. can be very pleasantly
spent with music chess, or other games
to lend variety. but. kind sir, by no
means stay longer. Make shorter calls
| and ottcner. \ girl that is Il sensible,
true hearted girl will enjoy it better. and
will value your acquaintance more. Just
conceive the agony of girl who. well
knowing the feelings of Il father and
mother upon the subject, hears the clock
toll ten. and yet must sit in terror lest
he should put his oft repeated threats in
eXecTtion-that of coming down and in-
viting the gentleman to breakfast. And
We girls understand what it is to dread
the prognostic of displeasurc. In such
eases Il sigh of relief generally accom-
pauies the closing of the door behind
the gallant, and one don't get over the
| feeling of trouble until safe in the arms
of Morpheus. Even then, sometimes.
the dreams are troubled with some phan-
tom of an angry father and distressed
mother, and al because young gentle
man will make a longer call than lie
ought to. Now, young gentlemen friends.
| I'll tell you what we girls will do. For
an hour and a half we will be most ire
siStibly charming and fascinating. Then
beware. monosyllable responses will be
all YOU need expect: and if. when the
limits shall have passed, startling
| query shall be heard coming down the
| stairs. " Isn't it time to close up?' YOU
! must consider it righteous punishment,
| and, taking your hat. meckly depart.
! saddcr, and, it is to he hoped, wiser man
D" not get angry. Int the next time you
come be careful to keep within just
| bounds. We want to rise early on a
| pleasant Summer morning, and improve
the shining hours. and when forceG
to be up at such unreasonable hours at
| night. exhausted nature will surely
speak. ard Il natural consequence. with
the utmost speed in dressing. we can
barely get down to breakfast in time to
eScap severe rcprimand from papa.
| who doesn't believe in bcaux.--as though
he never was Young. and Il mild reprov-
inc glance from mamma. who under
stands 4 little better her daughters feel
mgs. but must still disapprove. And
now Young man. think about these
things, and don't for PHYS sake, don't
| throw down your paper with "pshaw"
but remembcr the safe side of ten
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
Nearer, My God. TO Thee"

\ correspondent asks "who rcrote the
words Of the beautiful and popular hvmn.
Nearer, My God. tn Thee >" They
were written by an English lady. Her
maiden name WAS Sarah Flower. and she
was born IN Cambridge, England, in lS(i1.
Her father was literary man, and the
daughter inherited his tastes. In 1874
she WAS married 10 William Bridges
Adams. Il distinguished engineer, who
was contributor to some of the leading
newspapers and reviews. She died III
1919. She is described ~ "a person Of
strong sense and great religious earnest
ness. and as ore who produced deep
impression on those who met with her."
Her contributions to periodicals were
numerous. both in prose and poetry. No
account is given of the circumstances
under which she composed the hymn by
which she is best known,
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
Relative Size of States.

The figures commonly employed to in
dicatc the area of the several States of
the Union have been found to be incor-
rect, and the Census Bureau. has issued
an extra bulletin correcting the prevalent
errors so far as it is possible to do so
from the data at hand. According to
the old estimate the area of the United
states. exclusive of Alaska. is .. O26. - (
square miles: according to the Few esti-
mate it is 3,025, GOO. of which t.. 200 are
coast water of bays, CULTS. sounds &c
800 are made mp of the areas of lakes
and ponds. There remains a total land
surface of about $40 900 square miles.
Virginia in the old estimate has total
area of IS, PAS square miles, in the new
~. 40, including 4 total water surface of
; -, square miles. 1t is of interest IT,
observe vide contrast in area between
ter example. California. with her l5S 3G0
square miles and Rhode Island with
| 200: or between Massachusetts. with
S.3l5 square miles. and Mexico with 20o.-
80. Arizona has 113020 square miles
of surface, Colorado 20', 925. Dakota 1I9 :
100, Montana lli.oS Nevada 10 100
New Mexico l22 $50. Delaware has , l2O
and the district of C"lumba 20. New
York. which has 49. 40, is not as large
as North Carolina. which has - 30. and
.acl;s nearly 10, 600 square miles of the
area of Georgia.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
Blood Hounds in the Russian Army.

The Russians have strengthened their
army by the novel addition to each com
pany of pack of powerful and care
fully trained dogs. These watchful ami
mails are sent out with the sentinelS on
picket duty, where their sharp ears and
still keener scent will prove an imprco-
nable barrier to the lurking spies of the
enemy. The dogs used are species of
blood hound from the Ural Mountains.
The dog is selected because of its habit,
ual silence. 1t growlS, but never bark 5
"a matter of the first Importance to SOL
dicrS near an enemy's camp. The | raj
hound is gifted with an exceedingly fine
sense of smell. keen ears, and ever alert.
Most comforting of all to the lonely
picket, the dog is said to be especially
courageous in defending his master 1t
is curious that. with the example of the
King Charles spancls before us. no one
thought before of using these intelligent
animals as scntinels The value of the
plan is scll-evident. The Muscnvites
have gone further. aud are training swift
hounds, as well as these same | raj dogs.
to act as dispatch bearers, much rs the
carrier pigeons were employed in ISL
They certainly would be hard uiesScn-
gers t" catch. when sent stealing through
the woods at night
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
A Heirous Crime.

Lord Kenyon thus addressed dishon-
est hutler who had been convicted of
stealing large quantities of wine from
his masters cellar: prisoner at the bar,
you stand convicted. on the most conclu-
sivc evidence. of crime of ineXpressi-
cred springs of domestic confidence, and
is calculated to strike alarm into the
breast Of every Englishman who invests
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03

largely in the choiccr vintage, Of South
ern Europe. Like the serpent Of old.
you have stumg the hand Of YOUR pro
tector. Fortunate in having 4 generous
employer, you might. without dishones-
ty, have continued to supply your wretch
ed wife and children with the comforts
of sufficient prosperity. and even with
some of the luXurie, Of afIucnce: but.
dead to every claim Of natural affection
and bind t" your own real interest. you
burst through all the restraints of rel
gion and morality, and have for man,
years been ieathering your ncsr with
your master bottles.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-03
-zD . . ~

Us y Chicago man visiting Cincinnati
was being shown around b. a citizen,
who said: = Now, let's 90 and see the
Widows Home" The Chicago man put
his finger iy tie side of his nose aud
winked. and then he said: Not much,
Mary Han. | saw widow home once.
and it cost me $l6.000. She sued Inc
for breach of promise. and proved it ON
me. No, sly. Send the widows h"me
in hack