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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
POSTAL FINANCES BY STATES.
which XieId q Revenue and Which
Cost Money to serve

Sixth Auditor Ella flor the postoffice
Department. has submitted his report
to the postmaster general, showing the
receipts and expenditures by states.
Those states showing an excess of re-
ceipts over expenditures and the
amount of the same are: Maine, SOL
642.71; Massachusetts, S919,091 .56;
Rhode Island, $129, 345. 60; Connect
cut, $164, 577. 81; New York, S2,O11,-
1888; New Jersey, sos, 23406; Penn
sylvania, 1868, 403 Sc; Delaware, SILL
950.S1; Michigan, 1892. 3712 81; Illinois,
1924 1881; Wisconsin, $4S,7O1.62
Alaska, $132,64. The states showing
an excess of expe 4ditures and the
amount thereof are as follows: Yer
mont, $602.40; Maryland, S29,0S4.9S;
Virginia, $32O,309 SO; West Virginia,
827, 928.77; North Carolina, $164, 448.78;
South Carolina, ST., 461. 81; Georgia,
1898, 90271; Florida, $138, 146.7O; Ohio,
$500, 576.02; Indiana, $43, 1860; Iowa,
81, 654.07; Missouri, 1906, 429.17; Ken
lucky, $135,816.93; Tennessee, $780,
111.31; Alabama, $217, 698.S3; Missis-
sippi, $126,905.03; Louisiana, $780,
35210; Arkansas, $40, 309.64; Texas,
$749, 23864; California, 1869, 70S. "a;
Oregon, $243. 400 "a; Minnesota, $37, :
731.15; Kansas, 1916, 1899; Ne
braska, $543, 852 53; Nevada, $780,
1920; Colorado, $30O,767.4 Utah,
1920, 1852; New Mexico, 1859, S04 81 !;
Washington, $50, O05.16; Dakota, $685.
072.75; Arizona, 1927, 1926; Wyom-
ing, $129,O27. Montana, $780,
1851; District of Columbia, SOL
1876. This statement is most inter-
esting. 1t will be seen that of the New
England states all save Vermont pay a
profit to the government, and she is
within $602.40 of paying her own ex-
penses. OF the Middle states all pay
large excuses into the treasury. Of
the Western states, Michigan, Illinois
and Wisconsin turn an excess into the
treasury, while of the territories
Alaska alone, of them all, yields rev.
enue to the government. The district
of Columbia $61, 1907 this year, as
compared with a deficit of $44, 957 10
last year, shows an increase Of 49,
232 90.
The total receipts this year from all
sources by the post Office departm ent
are $50, 185, 397.97, as compared with
$50, 824, 846.02 of the previous year,
showing an excess this year over last
Of 1861, 440.95. The total expendi-
lures this year are $39, PSI ,736.46, as
compared with $50, ,22O.31 of the
previous year, being an excess of 49,
1853, 516.95. The saving this year over
last is therefore $798,133. The differ
ence between expenditures and receipts
this year shows that the post office de-
partment is within 50, 466, 338 40 of be-
ing on paying basis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
HYgienic Value of Mirth.

Mlrth has an hygienic value that can
hardly be Overrated while our social
life remains what the slavery of vices
and dogmas has made it. Joy has been
called the sunshine of the heart, vet
the same sun that calls forth the
flowers of plant is also needed to ex-
pand its leaves and ripen its fruits
and without the stimulus of exhilara-
ting pastimes perfect bodily health is
as impossible as moral and mental
vigOr. And as sure as a succession Of
uniform crops will exhaust the best
soil, the daily repetition of monoto-
nous occupation will wear out the best
man. Body and mind require an oc-
casional change of employment, or else
a liberal supply of fertlizing recrea-
tions, and this requirement is factor
whose commission often foils the arith-
metic of our political economists. To
the creatures of the wilderness afflic-
ton comes geneally in the form of i'm
pending danger-famine or persistent
persecution; and under such circum-
stances the notifications of the vital
process seem to Operate against its
long continuance; well.wishing ma
ture sees her purpose defeated, and
the vital energy flags, the sap of life
runs to seed. On the same principle
and existance of joyless drudgery seems
to drain the springs of health even at
an age when they can draw upon the
largest inner resources; hope, to often
baf1ed, at last withdraws her aid; the
tongue may be attuned to canting
hymns of consolation, but the heart
can not be deceived, and with its sink
ing pulse the strength of life GIBBS
away. Nine-tenths of our city children
are literally starving for lack of recrea-
ton: not the means of life, but its OBJ
ject, civilization has defrauded them of;
they feel want which bread can only
aggravate, for only hunger helps them
to forget the misery of e'a,aasi. Their
pallor is the sallow hue of cellar
plant; they would be healthier if they
were happier. [ would undertake to
cure sickly child with fun and rye
bread sooner than with tidbits and te-
dunn. -POpuL1r Science MOnthIu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
The Proposed New Navy.

The naval advisory board has drawn
up and presented to the secretary of
the navy plan for supplying the
United States with a navy. At present,
according to the board, we have but
twenty-one war vessels that are eff
Gent, or can be made so. 1t is there
fore proposed to build forty-one new
ships; two of 5, 400 tons, with speed Of
10 knots; six of 4, 200 tons, with a speed
of14 knots; thirteen Of $500 tons, with
speed of Is knots, and ten of no tons,
with speed Of 10 knots. The latter
are to be built of wood. The cost of
this new navy is to be S31, 100000, and
it is estimated that it can be made
ready for service in eight years, so that
if Spain or Portugal or Holland wero to
attack us next spring we would be
able to begin to defend ourselves early
in 1S90.-N. Y. Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
Borrowing.

Dear Girls, let me entreat you never
to form habit of borrowing borrow
ing IN season and out of season; bor-
rowing dresses and wraps, ribbons and
pins, scissors and thread, dimes and
pencils, until your friends will expect
to hear you say, "PIease, may I Dor
row." each time you look into their
rooms. Lending is a real kindness,
and betokens an oblging spirit; but
borrowing shows careless management
and no proper regard for the rights of
others. To be sure, it is sometimes
necessary even with the best regulated
household, wardrobe or work-box.
Still have real regard for those who
will deny themselves a pleasure or put
Oft time Of enjoyment rather than
borrow. But of all things, never ask
the loan of clothing. Some persons are
so sensitive that if they could afford 1t
they would rather throw away gar
ment another had worn than appear IN
it themselves. Although you may
think this foolish, you must bear IN
mind that the garments belong to your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
WHAT TIME ES ETs

What time is it,
Time to do we'll
Time to live better
Give up that grudge-
Answer that letter
Speak that kind word, to sweeten a sorrow;
: DO that good deed you would leave till to-mor-
Time to try hard
In that new situation
Time to build up on
A solid foundation.
Giyingup needlessly, changing and drifting;
Leaving the quicksands that ever are shifting.
What time isit}
Time to be thrifty:
Farmers take warning
Pl0ugh in the Springtme-
Sow in the morning
Spring rain is coming, zephyrs are blowing;
Heaven will attend to the quickening and grow
ing.
Time to count cost
Lessen expenses
Time to look well
TO the gates anG the fences;
Making and mending as good workers should
Shutting out evil and keeping the good.
What time Is it?
Time to be earnest.
Laying up treasure;
Time to be thoughtful,
Choosing true pleasure
Loving stern justice-of truth being fond;
Making your word just as good as your bond.
Time to be happy
Doing your best
Time to be trustful
Leaving the rest
Knowing in whatever country or Cline
Meier can we call back one minute Of time
-Ljcerpool Mil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
DO LINK EHySE

DIR. r. Y. PIERcE, Buffalo n. Y.-':Five years
ago l was n dreadful sufferer from uterine trou-
bles. Having exhausted the skill of three ply
sicians, [ was completely discouraged, and so
weak could with difficulty cross the room alone.
began taking your 'Favorite Prescription and
using the local treatment recommended in your
Common Sense Medical Adviser In three
months ] was perfectly cured. 1 wrote letter to
my family paper, briefly mentioning how my
health had been restored and offering to send the
fnll particulars to any one writing Inc for them
and enclosing a stamped enrelope for reply. l
have received over four hundred letters. In re-
ply, have described my case and the treatment
used, and ca rnestly advised them to DO likewise
From great many have received second letters
Of thanks stating that they had commenced the
treatment and were much better already"
Mas. E. T. MORGAN. New Castle Ne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
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GEn. EIOUan

of illinois, U. S. Senator says of Durang's Rheu-
matte Remedy: II am thoroughly satisfied I
have been cured by its use and do not hesitate to
recommend it." John Cessna, ex-xember OF
congress from Pennsylvania, writes: 81 took
three doses of Durang's Remedy and my rhouma-
tism was gone" Mrs. Gen. Sherman says. II
have frequently purchased Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy for friends suffering with rheumatism
and in every instance it works like magic" Sold
at all drug stores. Send for free pamphlet to R.
K. Helpenstine, Washington, D. c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

DR.. Pierce'S pellets" or sugar-c coated gran
ules-the original Little Liver Pills, beware
of imitatlons)-cure sick and bilious headache
cleanse the stomach and bowels, and purify the
blood. To get genuine, see DR.. Pierce's signature
and portrait on government stamp. % cents per
vial by druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

A reward of $500 has been offered for
intelligence of Charles T. Aldrich, of
Brooklyn, who disappeared in Charles
ton, 5. c., November 5, and has not
been heard from since. The efforts of
detectives to find any trace of him have
so far proved fruitless. He is a we'll
known man, and the affair creates much
excitement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
He Did Not MincA Matters.

A representative Of the Lynn MASS.
Item, in Il late ramble throughout that
city, gathered, among other scraps of
interest and information, the following
The first place visited by the reporter
was the fruit store of Mr.. J. Levett, No.
67 Market street. in response to a ru-
NOR that the proprietor had been cured
of the rheumatism by the great RENE
dy. Mr., Levett, not being III, the re-
porter had talk with his son. Mr..
Levett stated that his father had been
cured of an exceedingly bad attack of
rheumatism by the St. Jacobs Gil. He
had the disease in his right arm and
shoulder, which became perfectly help
less after being affected a few hours.
His pain was so great that he could not
rest IN comfort or attend to business
with any degree of satisfaction. After
enduring this sort of thing for some
time, he purchased a bottle of the
Great German Remedy and began to
apply it, He did not mince matters at
all, but just used the Oil for all it was
worth. After pursuing this mode of
treatment for three days the pain was
banished and his father was in per-
fectly healthy condition. He has never
since felt any rheumatic pain.
Nine. Patti reserves for her return to
New York next year, channels plush
gown, so brilliant that it has the appear
anCe of being sprinkled with silver,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

He found a rope and picked it up,
and with 1t walked away; it happened
that at t'other end 4 horse was hitched,
they say. They found tree and tied
the rope into swinging limb; it hap
pened that the other end was somehow
hitched to him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

Hon. George P. Marsh, United States
Minister to Italy, although sadly infrm
in body, is mentally as vigorous as ever,
but his retireme.t from diplomatic
cares cannot be now far distant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

The sensation in New York musical
circles is the retirement from the choir
Of st. Thomas Church of Miss Annie
Laurie Demorest, who withdrew rather
than to aid in washing the dishes left
after the choir lunch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
Carlotta Patti is at Stockholm with
Ter concert trOupe.

PURE CoD-LIvER Oh, made from selected livers,
on the seashore by Caswell. Hazard & Co., New
York. 1t is absolutely pure and sweet Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Jan. 81 1879

. I5[4I he OhkEA 'IICIl.. Jan. IT, y.
GENTLEMEN-Having been afflicted for num-
Der OF years with indigestion and general debility
by the advice of my doctor [ used Hop Bitters
and must say they afforded me almost instant re-
lief. am glad to be able to testify in their be-
half THOS. &. KNOX.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

Carboline the deodorized petroleum hair renew
or and restorer, as improved and perfected chal-
lenges the world and stands without rival among
the hair dressings and is univ arsal favor rite with
the ladies'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

Ex-senator Thomas c. Platt (''Me
Too" has removed all his household
goods from Oswego to Washington and
will hereafter make that city his home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05
Beauty sJuadOrnPd with s'impIes) is
Adorned the Most.

If you desire a fair complexion fire: from PIN
pies, blotches, and eruptOns, take Golden Med
zeal Discovery" By druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

Strawberries are ripe in Anderson
county, Texas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-01-05

TO speak 10 some poor women VINO
were assisted and employed by her,
and were now waiting for her. She
simply named US to each other, and
left us. The one moment heightened
into an half-hour; the last notes of the
organ died away; only solitary wor-
shipper knelt here and there in the
lonely aisles.
And I was listening to "the old, old
story" how, from the first day we
met, he had cared for me and me only
but fettered by that uncongenial mar
riage into which he had entered
thoughtlessly when mere boy, it was
impossible for him to say one word.
Yes he had loved me from the first;
and now he was free and had come to
seek me out, to ask me whether I re-
membered him. And this time I had
no need to tell a falsehood.
When Mrs. Gray rejoined US she
looked from one to another with a
bright, loving smile. and whispered to
me: 81 never knew, until just as [ was
coming for you this afternoon, that
you and Henry were old friends. May
[ be your friend, also, Nelly, for his
sake?"
Then we walked slowly home in the
twilight to Alice, who looked up, in
quiringly, as we entered the parlor to-
gether. She must have seen at a
glance that my sorrow was suddenly
lifted from my heart, and when 1 pre-
scented Mr.. West as an "old friend from
Boston" the truth flashed upon her in
a moment.
When he left me that evening he
said: II cannot wait long for you, Mel
ly. Say all the good you can of me to
your dear sister, and persuade her to
give you to me very SOON"
Alice was neither obdurate nor sell
fish, and the next summer she joined
my husband and myself in a happy
wandering over Switzerland,
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
What Worried Him.

In an article on the spoils sys-
TEN in the current number of the
North American Review, Mr.. An
drew White, President of Corn
hill University, relates few anec-
dotes pertinent 10 the subject. In
the darkest hour of the civil war,
the people of a thriving Northern
town, called for convenience, Pep
perton, were agitatcd far more by
the question as to who should be
appointed Postmaster than by the
issue of some Of the most import
ant battles then being waged.
Deputation after deputation rush
ed to Washington beseiging Con
gressman, Senator and President,
and while rivers of blood and bill
lions of treasure were flowing away,
good Presbyterian deacon resolv-
ed to go himself to the capital and
see if he could not settle the great
national question of the PePpcFton
postoifice. He was shocked at the
careworn face of President Lincoln,
and, in hopes Of consoling hin,
i'd: MIR. Lincoln, am sorry to
see you not looking SO well as
When you passed through Pepper
ton. You must not let the rebel
lion wear upon you. The Lord is
with US. He will not permit sla-
very and disunion to conquer. He
has purposes with this Republic
which," ''Oh, Judge inter
rupted Mr.. Lincoln, cit isn't the
rebellion that is killing met ISM
the rebellion, it is your plagued
Pepperton postollice!'' Column:
of argument" says Mr.. White
"could not so well reveal the eifec
of the present system upoa th'
Executive; but the fun become;
grim earnest when one recalls tht
late of Harrison and Garfield.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
No Show. .

A LETTER written by Judah P.
Benjamin, the Confederate Secre-
tary of War, in relation to the
recent speculation in the bonds of
that defunct government, sets COM
pletely at rest the report that at
the close of the war money was on
deposit in England to its credit.
He says the suits entered by the
United States against the brokers
and the financial agent Of the Con-
federacy, which resulted in the re-
covery of few thousand dollars,
proved conclusively that no money
renamed to its credit. He also
says that the United States Gov
ernment received supplies, ma
chinery, several vessels, and, in
fact, everything that remained
from the wreck, and does not be-
lieve that one penny is to be found
in Europe to the credit of ''The
Lost Cause" This drives the last
nail in the coffin Of a promising
speculation. and only goes to show
upon what a slender thread COM
mercial enterprises as well as
eternal things may hang.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

An iron buoy, fitted with appar-
ratus intended to convert the pow
er of wave motion into electricity,
which will, in turn, supply an elec-
trio light, has been anchored in
the lower bay outside of New
York harbor. That would be a
good thing for the mouth Of the
Columbia.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

THE wreck Of the st. Louis Mu-
tual Life Association is oua of the
most complete disasters in all the
disastrous history Of life insurance
speculation. Its assets are less
than $4,000, all in litigation, and
of doubtful collection, while the
policy claims allowed by the ref
cree amount to over a million.
Cooperative societies and benev-
olent organizations have dealt life
insurance business a blow f rom
which it will hardly recover.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

A SINGULAR case IS reported
from New JERSEY, where woman
who was indicted for bigamy, Of
fers in defense.a notice of her first
husbands death, printed in a news
paper. 1t came out in the course
of the trial that the notice was
published for malicious purposes.
and the Court is in a state of dis
traction, there being no precedent
to form a basis for judgement.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
Health is Wealth.

DR.. f. C. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat
ment: a specific for HySteria. Dizziness,
Commissions, Nervous HEADACHE, Mental De-
preston, Loss Of Memory, Spermator. .hoea.
Impotrncy, Involuntary Emissions, Prema-
ture Old Age, caused by over-eXtrtion. self
misery. decay and death One box viii cure
recent cases Each box contains one months
treatment. One dollar q box, or six boxes
for five dollars sent by mail prepaid on re-
ceipt Of price. We guarantee six boxes TO
cure any case. With e 'ch order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with Eve dol
lars, we VIII send the purchaser our written
guarantee TO return the money If the trent
ment does not effect a cure. Guarantees Is
sued only by w. E. Dement,, druggist, As
to-ia. Oregon. Orders by mail at regular
prices.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

NJOFiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
~ undersigned Committee on Ways and
Means of the Common Council OF the City Of
Astoria Oregon, vii receive sealed pr0pO-
sails at the Office of the Auditor and Clerk of
said ciIy, until u O'Clock noon. of Friday,
the l7th day of February, 1852. Tor city
bonds, not exceeding two hundred in num-
ber, of the denomination of fifty dollars
each and bearing interest not exceeding
eight per cent. per annum. as provided for
m ordinance 70 443 of said city. Proposals
must state the number of bonds bid for, the
amount they represent. and'the interest TO
lie paid. No bends will be sold under par.
The right to reject any and all bids is hereby
reserved. FRANK J. TAYLOR,
A. G SPEXARTH,
]. W CASE,
Committee ON Ways and Means.
Astoria, Feb. G. 1882. did
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

TwENTY-oNE years ago this
month the. southern states were
scrambling- out of the Union as
fast as they could. Now they are
trying to dictate to the west what
course of policy should be pursued;
the best of it is that they are sin
cere, though the old idea of 'domi-
nance dies hard.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

The present trouble with the
Democracy of Oregon seems to be
"a difficulty in ascertaining Just
what Democratic views are. OF
course, this IS slight matter to
differ upon, but in tt g absence OF
anything heavier it gives rise to
considerable discussion.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11

.."Warranty dee Is, quit claim deed:
and mortgages, for sale at this office.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
Dissolution Of Copartnershin.

NIOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
~ partnership heretofore existing between
C. Leinenweber and A. A. COhn is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. The business
will hereafter be conducted as formerly un-
der the firm name of Leinenweber s Co.
c. LElNENWEBER,
A. a. COIN.
Astoria, Jan. u, 1852. da0d
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
AIISCELIA LIANEOUS.
HANSEN BROS.
Architects and Builders,

HOUSE BUILDING A SPECIALITY.
We build good boats, and refer TO those
whom we have fitted out for style and price.
All work Is warranted; rs we guarantee
satisfaction in all cases.
Office and shop on Cass Street, above
AStOr.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-11
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
~ undersigned has been appointed by the
County Court of Clatsop county, Oregon,
Administrator of the estate of Aaron Morton
deceased. All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to present
the same to the undersigned at Astoria, Ore
gon. within six months from this date.
q. G. SMITH, Administrator
Astoria, Jan. o, lSs2.. so.ds9d