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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
A Hunhhack,s WOning

A pretty story is told of Moses Men
delssohn, the founder of the family
whose name has the sound of music in
it. He was hunchback, and young
Hamburg maiden rejected him because
he was misshapen. He went to bid
her good-by, and, while he was making
last supreme effort at persuasion,
she did not lift her eyes from her sew
ing.
'Do you really think marriages are
made in heaven?" she asked.
eyes, indeed;" he replied, "and
something especially wonderful hap
pened to me. At the birth of a child
proclamation is. made in heaven that
he or she shall marry such and such
an one. When l was born, my future
wife was also named, but at the same
time it was said: ALAS, she will have a
dreadful hump on her 5ackP oh,
Godp said then, a deformed girl will
become embittered and unhappy,
whereas she should be beautiful. Dear
Lord, give me the hump, and let the
maid be well-favored and agreeablep"
The girl could not resist such wooing
as that, and threw her arms around his
neck,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

der the presidency of General Kachanoff
to examine local institutions. General
Louis Melikof' is placed at the head of all
three commissions.
The khedive of Egypt will no longer
communicate with the rebels. The troops
at Alexandria are almost beyond control,
and the allied feet is prepared for action.
The Turkish government telegraphed its
disapproval of the position Of the mill
tary party. The British consul at Alex
andria called meeting of his country
men and assured them Of protection by the
iron-cIads should embarkation be neces-
sary. The chamber of notables and a
body of native merchants went to the pal
ace and appealed to the khedive to re-
instate Arab BeY as minister of war,
stating their own danger from the army.
The request was acceded to, after the Of
fender had given certain assurances to the
agents of Germany, Austria, Italy and
Russia. A telegram from Constantinop!e
announces the departure of a Turkish
commission for Cairo; that council of
ministers was held at the palace, and that
the Turkish iron-clads are preparing for
sea. With the exception of France, all
the powers agree that if Intervention be-
comes necessary it should be made by the
sultan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, June - Flour Dull and un-
changed Wheat-In fair demand at lower rates;
No. Chicago spring, 1.27H@1.2S for seller cash;
1.27A for seller June; 1.2SH for seller July.
Liz for seller August. No. 3, Chicago spring,
1.11@l.13; or No. 2 wheat, IlOI for seller
July; l.O6% for seller August. Corn-Unset-
tied and lower; 7OT for seller cash. 7OA@7O45
for seller June II for seller July; II q for seller
Augusti 7I15 for seller September; 59H for seller
the year; rejected 20. Oats--Irregular; closed
weak so for seller cash; 4915 for seller June
431S for seller July; 355! for seller August
34h@34s for seller September; 333I@33% for
seller the year. Rye-Steady and unchanged
Barley-Easier; 9S91.OO. Flax Seed-Quiet and
weak; 1.3c9 1.37. Butter-In good demand, full
prices; creamery, 1923; dairy, poor to fine, 13a
20. Eggs Steady and unchanged. Pork-In
fair demand at lower rates; 19.55919oO for sell
Ter cash; 19. 65@19.67H for seller July; 198O0
19.S2H for seller August; 1895 for seller Sep
tember; 17.8224@17.85 for seller year Lard
In fair demand, at lower rates; 1l.3O for seller
eaehi lT36 for sOIler July, Il.46 for seller
August 11.57h@l1.6O for seller September;
1l.3O for seller the year. Whiskey Lower
LIZ Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 2@2Lc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

will endeavor to make the appoint
ments for him in the protection inter
estSs and the vote in the house of rep
resensatives shows that the democracy
will moi be slow in volunteering advice
on the subject. The country expects
from the president not a packed COM
mission, but body of men who shall
be impartial, fair, honest and thorough
ly representative. Mr.. Springer, in his
admirable speech few days ago, show
ed that the agriculturists are, man for
man, more than double those engaged
IN manufactures. Manifestly that in
terest should have a large representa-
ton. The whole commission business
has not, so far as congress is concerned,
the confidence of the country. 1t is
almost universally regarded as a trick
and subterfuge. The president. in its
composition, may possibly save it from
this contempt and win for it some de.
gree of public respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, June 6.-FlouI-Quiet and un-
changed; light demand. Wheat-Iuactive, but
steady; No. 2, hard, nominal; No. 2, I3I; I.3l
for seller Junei 1.31H for seller July; I.I611
for seller August; 1.O7H for seller September
the year. nOminal;NO. 8. Ill; No. 4 and rejected
nominal. Corn-Easier; No. 2, 7O2 rejected
69h. oats-Scarce and higher; No. ., nominal
white, So. Rye-Firm; No. !, 7624; No. 2; 73
Barley-Dull and inactive, Ne. 2, Sc for seller
cash. Sc for seller June; extra No. 8, rs. Pro.
visions-Drooping; Mess Perk-19.55 for seller
cash and June; 1870 for seller July. Lard
Prime steam, 11.2O for seller cash and June
ll.S5 for seller July. Live Hogs-Quiet but
firm; 74O97.95 for common to choice. Re
ceips-Flour, II, ,Ss5; wheat, l,7OO barley, 2, $50
Shipments-Flour, $780, wheat, none; barley
l,O2O. Freights-Quiet and and nominal, 2Kc ,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Gently discovered, which was doubtless the
cause of his attempt on his life. He is 50
years of age.
FRED DoEPPLEMAN and CASPER Gaff
were horribly burned while at work in
Moerlein's brewery at Cincinnati. a
number of new beer-vats were received at
the brewery. few days ago, requiring
vanishing. The two were on the scafold
with a bucket of varnish at the time of
the accident, and, owing to the darkness.
had lamp with them. Suddenly, the
scafold gave way, and the lamp was
thrown into the varnish, which caught
fire and poured all over the men, burning
them fearfulIy. The men were taken as
soon as possible, from the vats, and every
thing was done to alleviate their suffering
They were subsequently taken to the
hospital, where they now lie in precari-
Gus condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

The cable announces the death of Pro-
fessor Hettner, of the University of Jena.
AT Tree Notch, Ala, three children of
Alexander Adams were burned TO death
by the explosion of a kerosene can.
MAURICE R. CLAUDER, an insurance
agent of 81. LoNis, was drowned near
Humboldt. Kan, June s.
A FIRE at Nashville burned the hide and
produce stores of F. Leventhal & Co., and
S. Godhelp, the loss being $4,000
Mr.. FLANNERY, of Dayton, O., kept a
vicious bulldog, and was rewarded by
having it join with another and nearly
eat up his fve-year-old son.
A DoUBLE-HEADED male infant was born
TO Mrs. Jacob Wood, Lying near Fort
WAYNE Ind. Both necks of the monstros-
ity were distinct, and each was capped
with perfectly formed head. It died a
short time after its birth.
l. Two boilers exploded in the Middle
bury shaft of the Payne & Newton Coal
Company, near Akron, Ohio. The build
iDgs and offices were destroyed, thus, of
course, suspending operations for some
time. No lives were lost.
JOSHUA F, SPERD, an early and trusted
vile, in his 6Sth year.
SENATOR LOGAN is again in his seat
He proposes to fight against Fitz John
Porter with all his capacity, and to push
forward the clause of the army bill in re-
gard to compulsory retirement.
The wholesale grocery of NJ. Reilly. at
Wheeling, w. Va, was destroyed by fire,
causing a loss of 100000. The Bugbee
block at Putnam. Conn.,, valued at s60,-
600, was burned. A damage of $4,000
was inflicted upon the millinery store OF
Goldschalk & Lederman, at Lancaster, Pa.
JOHN Brown, city chamberlain of Lon
don, Ont, shot himself in the head, June
8, inficting mortal wound. He has
been in Office for thirty years, and never
refused money to applicants for aid. A
deficit of $4,000 in his accounts was re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
The Prevention of Terrible Dis
aSfar

No disorders, excepting the most deadly forms
of lung disease, involve such a tremendous de-
struction of organic tissue as those which fasten
upon the kidneys. Such maladies, when they be-
come chronic and none are so liable to assume
that phase--completely wreck the system. Tc
prevent this terrible disaster, recourse should be
had, upon the first manifestation of trouble, to
Hostetters Bitters, which experience has proved
to be highly effective as means of impartng
tone and regularity the organs of urination, as
well as to the liver, stomach and bowels An
other beneficial result of this medicine. naturally
consequent upon its duretic action, is the elimin-
alton from the blood of impurities which beget
rheumatism, gout, dropsy, and other rnalades
By increasing the activity of the kidneys it aug
ments the depurative efficiency of these organs
which are most important outlets for the escape
Cf such impurities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
The Tariff Commission Bill.

The following from the New York
Herald, expresses the views of very
large majority of our people in refer
ence to the appointment of the COM
mission:
The tariff commission bill, which has
become law, provides that the presi-
dent shall appoint from civil life nine
commissioners, whose duty it shall be
to do what congress has confessed its
own inability to do-namely, to revise
the Morrill, monstous protection legis-
lation which disgraces the statute books.
This is a grave and important trust, for
on the composition Of the commission
and It's report depend the adjustment
of the trade and commerce of the
country for many years to come. 1t IS
fortunate that the president is left prac-
tically free III the selection of the COM
mission. There is, to be sure, the re-
striction in the bill that he shall not
appoint brigadier general or a COM
modore; that all the members shall
come from "civil life;;" but this limita-
| ton will not ernbarrass him, for no one
but pig-headed protectionist could
suppose for a moment that the execu-
| tive would select a tariff commission
from the army and navy registers.
The task before the president is as
important duty as he will be called
upon to perform during his admins
tration. His own party, it is certain,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

THERE are ten or twelve factories in
Maine, where spools for thread are
manufactured. One of these is that of
d. & II. w. Colder, of Belgrade Mills,
which gives employment to some
thirty-fve operators and makes annu-
ally about 238,O0O gross of spools. Mr..
Colder says that twenty-seven years
ago, when he first went into the busi-
ness, there were only ten establish
ments making spools in the country !;
now there are over 800.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

LAREDO papers report the track OF
the Mexican National railway about
twenty miles beyond Lampazos, in
Mexico. Rails are being put down at
the rate of one to one and a half miles
per day. It is the present intention
of the company to reach Montery by
the first of September. Unless some
unforeseen delay intervenes the calcu-
lation will no. be far wrong, With the
opening Of the week an order was
formally promulgated opening the road
for freight traffic as far as Lampazos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

EIGHT carrier-pigeons belonging
John Abel, of Baltimore, were turned
loose from the dome of the capitol in
Washington last Monday noon. The
pigeons were at first somewhat con-
fused, owing to the haziness of the
weather, and made a long sweeping
circle around the capitol to get the
bearings, but in short time they took
the right direction. 1t was thought
that they would reach their destination
in an hour, but Mr.. Abel had seen moth
ing of them at last accounts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The Napa (Cal. Reporter complains
that the Napa river is filling up with
the wash from the upper valley. For
merly large vessels could go up to Sos
col at any stage of the tide. Now, YES
sells drawing four feet of water must
wait for high tide to reach that place.
From Soscol to Napa the river is a
sluggish pool of water for seven months
in the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Experiments in India with the mann
moth Kent corn have proved very
satisfactory. In the Dulu district, a
Rev. Mr.. Carleton reports yield, un-
Ger fairly good cultivation of 100 bushels
to the acre. Blunt's and western white
are also mentioned favcrably by the
same gentleman. A strong effort is be-
ing made to promote the cultivation
Of corn in British India. Monkeys are,
it appears, one of the foes to be con-
tended with, one experimental crop
having been entirely destroyed by
tbann
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Difference III Mustaches.
"Kiss me, darling" f."

''Kiss me, darling"
She looked up at him in sweet cur
prise, and, puckering her lips into an
osculating bouquet was enjoying his
pledge of love, when she screamed:
"Ouchl"
els it so nice as that, darling?"
ooh, dear George, your mustache
tickles so-it is just like shoe-b brush
Ny other sweetheart has such a nice
silken mustache that it gives me a
most exquisite feeling. But your old
shoe-brush"-
He WAS gone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Vol. XIV.

The large bullion output of Utah is
surprising mining men all over the
country, and, as they are aware that
the suface only has been scratched,
they wonder what the product will be
when the mines are thoroughly open
ed. AS good prospects can now be
purchased for mere song, capitalists
cannot find better country in which
to invest than Utah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

One of the most novel weddings that
ever took place in Texas was the mar
riage on May 4th OF Mr.. S. Gentry, of
Burleson county, to Miss Rachel Wat
son, near Salado. The groom is six
feet high and weighs 160 pounds, while
the bride is only two feet eleven inches
and weighs sixty-iYe pounds. Miss
Watson was 26 years old and well
known as the dwarf of Bell county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

THE first shipment of pigeons, 144
dozen, for the state shoot at Niagara
Falls arrived there one day last week
from Port Alegany, Pa, and ship
ments will be daily made now until the
order, $4,000, is filled. AS soon as the
requisite number is received the date
for the opening Of the convention will
decided upon. The Schlosser club are
making extensive improvements about
their cabin and grounds on Schlosser
island, to be in readiness for members
of the association who may wish to
visit there during the convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Mrs. TIMOTHY SMITH, of Millville,
in the town of Naugautck, Conn.,,
sent her son Timothy, Is years old, out
for pea-brush, the other day. He
made come objection to going, but
went taking with him a rope with
which to tie up the brush. He did not
return, and at night search was made,
His bod was found in the barn suspend
ed by the rope, which was attached to
beam above. The body was cold
and the legs were drawn up. There
was chance for the feet to touch the
floor, but the lad had evidently been
resolute in his attempt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Venie, oldest daughter of Denman
Thompson, the actor, was married last
week to Edward A. Mcfarland, oi
Philadelphia, at Mr.. Thompson's resi-
dence in Swanzey, n. H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Col. c. w. Herbert, of the Forest
Park Restaurant, St. Louis, Mo-, was
entirely cured of rheumatism by St.
Jacobs Oil, says the St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

sometimes troubled with kidney difficulty, which
is the most prolific and dangerous cause of all
disease. There is no sort of need to have any
form of kidney or urinary trouble if Hop Bitters
are taken occasionally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

A man who resides in the neighbor-
hood of Steilacoom, Washington, a
few weeksg'ao imagined the devil was
after him, and to escape his persecu-
ton leaped into a dry we'll about thirty
feet deep. When he reached the bot
tom he found, or thought he found, the
devil still at his side, and commenced
digging deeper with his hands. In SC
doing he wore the flesh from his
fingers to such an extent that on being
found, seven days alter his disappear.
ance. it was considered necessary tc
amputate three fingers of each hand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

are complaining of the ravages of the
army and cut worms. They are doing
a great deal CT damage to the growing
wheat crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

A Balance-sheet for the past year
has lust been published by the admins
tration of the great gambling establish
ment at Monte Carlo, from which it
appears that the tables won in that
time the sum of 12,OOO,O00 frances. The
expenses for the same year were
100000, to be divided among the share
holders. Large as the sum ls, 1t is
declared by The London World to be
mere child's play compared with
money transactions in some of the
clubs in Nice and Paris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

A Use for the High Hat.

The ordinary high hat has generally
been denounced as grievous imposi-
ton Of fashion, but it has at last been
turned to really purpose. The swiss
federal council was at its wits'-end to
know what to do with the request for
Invitations to the st. Gothard festivities,
and there were "six hundred gentle
men at least" whose claims were undeni-
able but all of whom the council did
not see its way to feeding and lodging
for three days" In this EN- mergency the
council has intimated that "cylinder
mats and black coats will be derigueur,"
and this costume is SO abhorent to the
free Switzers that many (itis confden-
tly expected) will stay away rather
than wear it.-PdH MoH Gzoette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

SPEAKING Of the strawberry crop in
the valleys of California an exchange
says that the Cinnamon have engaged
SO actively in this business that they
have driven the white growers out of
the field, and those who still remain in
the business are compelled to emyloy
Chinese likewise. Various attempts
have been made to pick the crop with
white help. Last year large number
of white girls and boys were sent into
the country to pick berries, the crop
then was large one and the Gamers
were active buyers, and the Cinnamon
asking high wages the growers could
afford to work the white pickers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Senate-The bill passed authorizin the con-
struction of railroad bridge across Sault St.
Marie river between Lake Superior and Lake
Huron. with the purpose Of connecting with the
Canadian rivers.
The senate bill to reimburse the Indian Creek
fund was taken up.
After some unimportant amendments, the bill
passed without objection.
The army appropriation BILL and the committee
amendments as far as the compulsory retirement
clause were read and agreed to, was taken up.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-09-17
A Remarkable Career.

A remarkable career was that of the
Hon. John Tod, who died recently at
Victoria, B. B., ag,ai ninety-oue years.
In 1867 he entered the service of the
Hudsun's Bay Company, aud within a
few years had visited almost every por-
ton al tue vast territory from HudLon's
bay to the Columbia river. He visited
Montreal in 1872, and Astoria, Oregon,
In 1914. Afterward, in the Peace river
country, he spent nine years without
hearing his mother tongue or seeing the
face of white person. Forty Years ago
be rs In charge Of old Fort Kamloops,
and one day, when almost alone, was
surprised by large party Of Indians
who invaded the fort for the purpose Of
plumber, and, perhaps, murder. Quick
" knocking out the head of one Of the
several barrels of powder, he dellber-
ateIy lighted match and Threatened
to blow up the fort and everyone in 1t
IL the Indians did not instantly leave
the neighborhood, which 1t Is needless
to say they did he was q member Of
the first Executive Council Of Vsnoou-
ver's Island, and held that position
several years, but retired to private life
shout fifteen years ago. He retained
full possession Of all his faculties 70 the
day OF his death.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-09-17
MASONIC MATTERS.
Local Lodge Notes.-The Merkaa Mystic.
ry-Soeieties I'm Geueral.


A regular boom in Masonic work has
struck Bates Lodge No 50, one Of the best
Differed and equipped lodges in the city,
and numerous petitions have been pre-
sented. The officers will have plenty OF
work for months to come.
At the last Grand Annual Communica-
ton The Grand Lodge ordered the reprint
OF its early proceedings. all surplus copies
Of The published proceedings having been
destroy ed by the fire which consumed the
Masonic Temple in 1871. Grand Secretary
Long has been at work in the preparation
of cupy, and the book will soon be resdy
for the pres.
The Ii, hteenth Grand Annual Cnm mum
ication OF the Grand Lodge of Wet Vir-
GINA is IL be held in this city On the sec
ond tuesday in November next A large
attendance Is expected. and preparations
have already commenced. Ths usual ar
raneemenis for reduction ID railroad and
hotel rates will doubtless be secured.
Mcdonald Lodge of Perfection and Char
ity Chapter of Rose CroiK, bodies of the
Scottish Rites, seem to be awakening from a
Sc mi torper, and numerous candidates are
asking for The light these beautiful and
philosophical degrees afford To the stu-
cent OF the origin and inner history OF
FIRE Masonry the Scottish Rite degrees arc
full of interest
DRpfnsations have been issued by Grand
Master Riley during the past month for
the formation of two new lodges. One al
r oxford. IN Harrison county, appointing
L L. Johnson. w. NJ, @. NJ Blair, 8. W..
and W. Ramine. ]. w; another NJ Grants.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-09-17

ROBERT q. INGERsoLL, as every one
knows, is chief counsel for the defeud-
ants in the Star route cases. One day
last week, while the Colonel was chat
ing with 3 party Of friends, one Of them
suddenly asked. as it true, Colonel,
that you really keep considerable sum
of money loose in an unlocked drawer
OF your desk, at home, so that your child
zen may help themselves without
stint or solicitations Certainly sir"
was the answer. IL believe that to be
the hest way of cultivating in them a
sense of responsibility, and honor
ThercupOn the friend said: "Well
frankly, now, Colonel, If DORSEY and
BRADY were staying over night; at your
house, would you leave that drawer un'
lock, do His answer was long and
resonant laugth.