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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
NO. 81.

accordingly?" Skobeleff thought over
the suggestion and discarded it. He
| concluded that the letters were inter
cepted by some agent of Bismarck
whom he called ''that scoundrel. y
Bismarck has" he said, ''been trying
| through his creatures to poison the
Cars mind against me. He repre-
sents me as devoured by guilty and
reasonable ambition, and has aroused
a feeling against me. The Car is an
excellent man, but dbruti with fear.
He has neither will nor judgment left.
Ii 1t were not for music he would have
been long ago terrorized into madness.
The Car is good, charming creature,
but brought up is a small way, and
created on minute design"
Gen. Skobeleff was fond of Paris
and Its small, light pleasures. He spoke
French admirably, liked French litera-
ture. French sensibility, and that open
ness OF character which prevents French
liars being successful deceivers. in
outlandish places where he was quar-
tered he could not help, being no game
ster, saving money. He came when
1N nav vi dDStEiCt W Il dIl 10
spend his earnings. He was here to
amuse himself when the Carlist war
broke out. Love of military adventure
lmpelled him to 60 to Spain. Under a
false name he joined the Carlists in
besieging town. Had it not been for
this escapade, he told me, Plevna might
not have been taken. All the expert
ence he gained with Don Carlos was
utilized before the Turkish stronghold.
Gen. SkObeleff's temper was hasty, but
his disposition was of singular benign
ity. He was anything but i'm peccable.
His faults were more than redeemed by
the immensely of his repentance. The
nae0 cuipa was acted upon with great
fervOr. His best actions came from
heart impulses. The mind was capa-
clous, but had no influence on his con-
duct, unless IN war. Though not lux
urlous, he was nice and delicate as Il
refined woman, and hated coarse linen
and material grossness. The tactile
sense of the long tapering fingers was
exqulsitely Fl he. The tall figure had
SO much little grace that one did not
observe its strength. In dressing Sko-
belief paid minute attention to his
toilet, but was for the rest of the day
thoughtless about his personal appear
ance. He had passionate fondness
for the bOulevards. When a young
officer he was hard drinkcr, but sud
denly shook off the vice of bibulous in
temperance. His love for cold water
baths was excessive, and he was reck-
Oned one of the best swimmers in the
Russian army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

ELIZUR WRIGHT writes cOmmunl-
eaton to the Boston Journal in which
he attacks the proposed reservoir sys-
tenn designed to retain water in the
Upper Mississippi country and let it
out when the Mississippi river gets
low, so as to give good boating chan
mel. The proposed dam will cost
1886, 1880, according to the estimates
of the government engineers, who
have been making surveys for some
years. The dams will throw the Ie-
tained water over 5, 120 acres, five feet
in depth. This land is within easy
distance of railroads and furnishes
good pasture and is arabic soil, but
when the water is let over it the lum-
bermen of Minnesota propose to use
it for log transportation. Mr.. Wright
does not question the Utility of the
proposed reservoir system, but thinks
it will cost too much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

WHEN the Conference opened Count
Corti proposed that the Powers should
Jointly protect the canal. Lord Dutferin,
after long resistance, has now relented
and, saying he would mere consent,
consented. England, in fact, has no ex-
elusive interest in the Suez waterway.
Russian IS at least as strong as she in
Asia. Russian commerce has penetrat-
ed the Great Wall of China; Russian
goods are carried in Chinese junks
down the River of Golden sand. France
has driven the pirates from AMMAN,
has captured the Anamese capital and
has begun to build up great colony
in the Far East Portugal has interests
in India; Spain in the islands of the
Pacific. All would have been likely to
state their claims, and, judging from
the clamor raised by the little tin
trumpet of M. Ferdinand de Lesseps,
we should say that their voice would
have made itself heard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

THE philosophers of Pittsburg are
just now discussing the reasoning power
of animals, the subject being suggested
by the suicide of a dog belonging to the
owner of one of the prominent hotels.
lis leg was broken, and the poor an
imal suffered and whined piteously for
several days. Finally, in an apparent
fit of desperation it imped QUITO the
bridge, jumped into the Monongaheia.
Those who witnessed the act believes
that it was a case of premeditated sui
eide, and the question is, what sug-
gested to that do 1.-The idea of finding re-
lief in death?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

fhiIANn usE &c KaHKRI

MILWAUKEE, Aug. % -Flour-Steady. Wheat
Very tame and steady. No. ?, l .0811; 1861;
l.62A for seller August; 9SI for seller September
9Ss for seller October; Ne. 3, .Corn-Lower;
No. 2, 75s4; rejected, "a. Oats-Unsettled and
irregular; No. 2, 80; white, 50. Eye-Scarce
and firm. No. l, SO; No. 2, 6S. Barley = Quiet
and nominally unchanged; No. 2, Sepse nbcr
H. October, rs bid: extra No. g. 62 bid for seller
cash and September. Provisions Higher. Mess
Pork-2l.35 for seller cash and September: 2I. so
for seller October. Lard - Prime stean-12 40
for seller cash and September II so for seller
October. Live Hogs-Steady; 7.6O@8.5 FreightB
Wheat to Buffalo, quiet and nominal &c. Re-
ceipts Flour, 4,685; wheat, % $50; barley, none
Shipments Flour, 1924; wheat, ,45O; barley,
I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
The Influence OF Climate.

When prejudicial to health, is efectually coun-
teracted by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Emi-
grants, tourists, mariners, commercial traveers
find that it not only counteracts malaria, but
when the physical energies are overtaxed, that it
recruits them moreover, that it is a fine remedy
for disorders of the stomach and bowels begotten
by an unaccustomed diet or impure water, and
that for the bilious complaints incident to the
tropics it is a fine remedy. Constipation, when
chronic or acute is con quered by it-good dges-
tion waits on appetite it is resorted to,
and sleep disturbed by travelling is rendered more
sound and refreshing byit That it is a fine
antiseptic or check to decay of constitutional
Vigor is not less satisfactorily proven by its use
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

THE expectation of petroleum from
the United States very largely increas
ed last year, although the price was
lower than that of the previous year
During the twelve months ending
June 30, 1882, the total number of gal
Ions exported was 559, ,954, $50, valued at
$51 ,232, ,706, while the amount exported
during the twelve months ending June
80, 1881, was 397, $50 262 gallons, val
ned ut $40. 3156O9.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

SOME Interesting State correspond
ence is in progress between the United
States and Great Britain on the ques-
ton of English espionage over Ameri-
can mail matter. The English would
establish censorship over letters and
registered packages as we'll as news
papers forwarded from this country to
British postoffices. The bird is inclined
to ruf1ie his tail feathers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

TIE new currency TO De issued by
the national banks under the recent
act of Congress extending their char
ters, is now being printed. The backs
of the notes will be brown, instead of
green and black, and they will be
known as the Brown backs"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
VOL XIV.

HE crop reports of the Department
OF Agriculture at Washington are very
encouraging in regard to all the great
staples of the country, and the harvest
throughout the United States of cotton,
wheat, and corn will surpass in yield
many previous years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

The striking telegraph operators at
Denver have won their point, and have
returned to work at the increased sal
aries which they demanded. This is
the first successful strike of the year, and
may have a stimulating effect upon the
discontented elsewhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

The husband of Agnes Jencks Of
Louisiana fame in the presidential cam
paign Of 1876, has secured a position
in the pension Office, and Agnes may
now revisit the scenes of her triumphs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
Did She Die

"No; she fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time, for years, the doctors doing
her no good and at last was cured by this Hor
Bitters the papers say so much about. Indeed
indeed! how thankful we should be for that med
icine.n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

Charelton Hunt, nephew of Hon. W.
II. Hunt, exsecretary of the navy
and present minister to Russia, has
been nominated to congress by the
de m ocrats of the first Louisiana dist
riot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
Chicago Market

Chicago, Aug. 22-Flour Quiet and un-
changed. Wheat Active and lower regular
1.02glO2H for seller August; 9Ss! for seller Sep
tember; 97% for seller October; 9814 for seller
November; 973l for seller the year; No. 2 red
winter, 1.O2H9103 for seller cash; 1.O2H for
seller August. 1.Ol1< for seller September; No.
2 Chicago spring, LOS for seller cash; No. 3
Chicago spring. 9OH992. Corn-U Unsettled and
generally lower; 75% for seller cash and seller
August; 75H@75A for seller September; 1870
"A for seller October; 79I for seller November;
66A@66X for seller the year. 0ats-Inactive
and lower; AZ for seller cash; Al 4 for seller Au
gust; 362s for Seller September; 3jI for seller
October and seller November; 34I for seller
the year; rejected 3S. Rye-Dull; 81. Barley
Firm at "a for seller September. Pork-Active,
firm and higher; 2I.45@2l.50 for seller cash and
seller August; 21.47h@21.5O for seller Sep
tember; 2l.60 for seller October, 1885 for seller
January; 1885 for seller the year. Lard-Steady
and in fair demand; 1890 for seller cash and
August; 1890 for seller September; 12.40 for
seller October; 1926 for seller November; 1926
for seller January; 1920 for seller the year. Bulk
Meats-Quiet; shoulders 9.75; short rib, 1925;
chear, 13.45 Flax seed-Higher, 30 Whisky
Steady at 49, Freights-Corn to Buffalo;
1A92. Butter-Quiet and unchanged. Eggs
Quiet and unchanged. Call-W CHER;
regular, l.02H for seller August; n for seller
S September; 90 for seller October; 98T for seller
the year; No. 2 red winter l.02h0l.02X for
seller August; l.0lI0 a l.0l u. for seller Septem-
Der; l.0lA@l.0l1a "a for seller October.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

The Princess Louise is closely
guarded during her residence in Cana
da, because of rumors that the Fen
ians are going to kidnap her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

The diversified contents of Demoresfs
Margarine for September make this
highly entertaining number. There is
something in it to please every taste
The lovers of the serial will find the
continuation of the "Admira's Ward"
interesting; while those who prefer
shorter stories cannot fail to be pleased
with "Mascot. the Match Maker" and
'sEsther's Love Story" The biograph-
ical sketches of Carmen Sylvia" and
"Freidrich Frnbel." are admirable; and
not less 80 is Jenny June's "Girl of the
Period" The various departments.
including Current Topics, Fashion"
"Household," and Home Art and
Home Comfort" contain much that is
instructive and entertaining. while the
illustrations are excellent, the oil Pict-
ure, ga Soul to Heaven" being quite
work of art.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
A Case OF Chambers in Human Being


A shocking case of glanders, result
ing in the death of a man named
Frank Curl, aged about 30 years, has
just taken place at Luther. The un-
fortunate man had been employed in
Hathaway's mill, and having cracks
upon his hands, it is supposed that he
caught the infection through the
handling of some boards upon which
the horse afflicted with the disease had
discharged the fatal disease from the
nostrils. 1t is said that in no other
way could the disease be communi-
Gated, as the mnn had nothing to do
with the horses. The whole body of
the man presented frightful appear
ance. The best medical aid was of no
avail, and he died in great agony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24

The Boston Globe brings this item
Chas. S. Strickland, Esq, this city, was
cured of rheumatism by st Jacobs Oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-08-24
ARABI'S ARMY,

"'There will be at least 10000 men
well equipped and fighting for their
homes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-09-21

A CHINESE COMposITOR.-AC Chinese COM
positor cannot sit at his case rs ourprinters DO,
but he must walk from one case to another
constantly, as the characters needed cover
such large number that they can not be put
into anything like the space used in the En-
plish newspaper office. In setting up an ordi-
nary piece of manuscript the Chinese printer
will waltz up and down the room for few
moments and then 60 down stairs for line
of lower case Then he takes the elevator and
goes up in the third story after some caps, and
then out in the woodshed after handful OF
astonishers. The successful Chinese compos-
itor doesn't need to he very intelligent, but
he must be a good pedestrian. He may work
and walk around over the building all day to
set up stickful. and then half the people in
this country couldn't read it after all.-Nye's
BO0rner0nG.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04

Don't burn the leaves. Carry them
into the garden.
Good winter apples will be scarce
in this locality.
Run into debt. and you will soon
outdistance credit.
At the entrance to church is where
to find outdoor sports.
The cry of "Shut the Doorl" will
soon resound both far and near.
Local news is scarcer than ever be-
fore in our experience, and we shall
thank our friends if they will send in
any items they may pick up.
A liar is one of the most despicable
creatures on earth. And when, to his
lying, he adds SANDER, he becomes an
enemy to society, worthy only OF ex-
termination.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
MUSIC FOR EVERYBODY,
M ERRILE'S
INGEN IOUS
NJ E 7 HOD
% YPQ HT .NECEP FL

COPYRIGHT SECURED.
For starting children and others in the c,li-
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of learning the elements of music by pleas
ant amusement This new method teaches
you all about the musical staff, degrees of
the staff, clefs notes and rests, scale, inter
walls of the SCALE location of letters on the
staff and their relation to the keys of the
instrument. (This is very important with
children.) Flats and sharps and their use.
All the different keys; how to form chords
or musical words. 1t teaches the syl'ables
do, re, mi, ETC., in singing. 1t also contains
complete musical catechism. 1t is multnm
in parco. All this is learned as the learner
is amusing himself by playing familiar airs
Persons with no musical talent may play
the tunes, as the guide is such that he can
not strike the wrong key. Full directions
and four pieces of music accompany the
method. Sent by mail for 81 90. Address
Chicago Piano Company,
10 rs & so VanBuren St., Chicago, III.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
Middletown Department.
NOM DE PLUME, EDITOR.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4. 1882.
How to Do It.

Between this and election day let
overy man see his neighbors and find
out how they propose to come to the
polls. If there are any who can't get
there take them with you or get 9th
ers to do SO. Form parties in the
neighborhoods and go together. Stop
by the way and pick up the laggards
and the Indifferent. Give the day to
your country and your cause. Work
at the polls. Distribute the tickets.
Persuade the doubtful to vote right,
for many do not make up their minds
until the day of election. Do not
waste or abandon single vote that
can be obtained. Do not give Ma
hone vote by staying at home or
scratching the ticket. Vote as solid
as rock. Vote early, for delays are
dangerous. Let no man be bull-dozed
or driven from the polls. Keep order
and in good humor, and see that there
| is a free ballot and fair count. Re-
member Ohio, and remember, too, that
while you are voting the tidal wave is
sweeping over Indiana, New York and
Pennsylvania, and new sr let it be sale
that Virginia has no place in this CRANE
triumphal procession.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
Liberal Packages,

And Retailed at Is Gents
Ask your merchants and druggists for
it. For full information concerning
tits convenience, efficacy and cheap
ness, address
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
SEND Me A LEAF

SEND Me A LEAF
Send me leaf ere the summer dies,
Kissed by the light OF my native skies;
Send me leaf from our trysting tree,
Over the sea, love, over the sea.
"Sing me the old songs" says one who
believes that no songs are as sweet as the
old ones. But here we have, from our great
Southern Music Publishing House, a new
song that will hold its own with the best OF
the old ones. The beautiful words are by
Fannie Crosby, the blind poetess, and tie
music by banks, the great song writer OF
America, and author of "SijVer Threads
Among the Gold" which was so immensely
popular. "Send Me Leaf" is quite as good
a song, and will be every bit as popular
Easy accompaniment for Piano or Organ.
Sold by all music dealers. Or remit the
price, 40c., direct to publishers, LUDDEN d
BATES, Savannah, Ga,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04

z&S Iinpurity of the
AAvE<IOA El Blood, Fever and
G359A:S1I;y and . al diseases J. Sc
rangement Of Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.
Bad Breath; Pain in the Side, sometimes the
pain is felt under the Shoulder-blade, mistaken for
rheumatism : general loss OF appetite Bowels
generally costve, sometimes alternating with lax:
the head is troubled with pain, is dull and heavy,
with considerable loss Of memory, accompanied
with apainful sensation ofleaving undone something
which ought to have been done; slight, dry cough
and flushed face is sometimes attendant, often
mistaken for consumption; the patient complains
of WEAKNESS and debility nervous, easily startled;
feet cold or burning, sometimes pricky sensation
of the skin exists; spirits are low and respondent,
and although satisfied that exercise would be bene-
fetal, yet one can hardly summon up fortitude to
try it--in fact, distrusts every remedy. Several
Of the above symptoms attend the disease but cases
have occurred when but few Of them existed, yet
examination after death has shown the Liver to
have been extensively deranged.
It should be used by all persons, old and
young, whenever any of the above
symptoms appear.
Persons Travelling or Living in I'M
healthy Localities, by taking dose OCCASION
ally to keep the Liver in healthy action, will avoid
all Malaria. Billions attacks, Dizziness, Maui
sea- Drowsiness, Depression Of Spirits, etc. 1t
will invigorate like glass Of wine but is no In
tOxicating beverage.
II You have eaten anything hard OF
digestion, or feel heavy after meals, Sleep
less at night, take dose and you will be relieved
Time and Doctors Bills will be saved
by y~.I<eeping the Regulator
In the Housel
For, whatever the aiiment may be, a thoroughly
safe purgative, Alternative and tonic can
never be out Of place. The remedy is harmless
and does not Interfere with business or
pleasure.
IT Is PURELY VEGETABLE,
And has all the power and efficacy of Calomel or
Quinne, without any of the injurious after effects.
A Governors Testimony.
Simmons Liver Regulator has been in use in my
valuable addition to the medical science.
j. Gill SHORTER, Governor Of Ala.
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, Of Ca,
says: Have derived some benefit from the use Of
Simmons Liver Regulator, and wish to give it
further trial.
~The only Thing that never fails to
Relieve."-I have used many remedies for Dys-
pcpsa, Liver Affection and Debility, but never
have found anything to benefit me to the extent
Simmons Liver Regulator has. sent from Min
ncsota to Georgia for it. and would send further for
such medicine, and would advise all who are SIM
ilarly affected to give it trial it seems the only
thing that never fails to relieve.
p. M. JANSRY, Minneapolis, MINI.
DIR. T. w. Mason says: From actual ex-
psrence in the use Of Simmons Liver Regulator in
my practce have been and am satisfied to use
and prescribe 1t as purgative medicine.
b6rTake only the Genuine, which always
has on the Wrapper the red z Trade-Mark
and sfsnature of .. H. ZEILIN & CO.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
PRECIOUS HoPE-PERUNA.

One morning while he (her husband) was
holding her up in order that she could
breathe more freely, after having struggled
with bad spell of coughing, he made the
remark that he did not believe she would
ever get well, when she, in her weakness,
said eyes, will, if you will bring Doctor
Hartman" The doctor was brought. He
prescribed teaspoonful of Peruna every
hour. She began to improve from the first
dose she took. She told me to-day she has
never felt better in her life than she does
now. and that she cannot say too much fol
Peiuna. A. j. MILLER
Her husband writes, South Chicago, Iii.
Dec. 10, 1881: 81 have living witness o
the virtue of Peruna in my wife, who wal
saved from death by it. certify that every
word on page 80 in DIR. HARTMAN's bool
on the Ills of Life is true in every partic
ular. T. 8. EBERLINE.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
Two w avs.

When Boss Tweed, Democrat, was
detected in robbing the city of New
York, Tilden, Democratic Governor,
aided by able counsel, hunted down
the robber, and he died in the State
prison.
When Secretary of War Belknap
was found guilty Of post-tradership
deals and betraying his high trusts,
he was whitewashed and turned loose
Those Of the of the whisky ring con-
victed were pardoned out by General
Grant.
Shepherd, who figured so conspicu-
ously in defrauding the District of
Columbia, got off without a scratch.
The SHAREHOLDERS are on trial, but
no one believes the most guilty parties
will be punished.
Capt. Howgate, of the Signal Ser
vice Department, got away with nearly
all the appropriation for that branch
of service He was arrested, but es-
capped from the guard Gin horn }
and is still at large.
Yet the Republican party continues
to insert in their platforms that stale
old plank favoring civil service re-
form, Just the same as if they meant it
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-04
MU2'pied.

On the list instant, at the brides fathers,
near Middletown, by Rev. A. A. p. Neel,
Mr.. C. B, GuYER and Miss MARY E. RAN
DALI, both Of this county.
Their many friends join in wishing them
all the happiness earth can bestow.
On the I'd instant, in the Christian Epis-
copal church in Winchester, Mr.. T. REESE
MILLER, of Middletown, and Miss EMMA
BITzER, of the former place.
May their life be marked with many
pleasures