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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
BraYe Betty Zane.
.heeling Snecial.

Living IN the city of Wheeling at the
present time are many descendants Of
the defenders of Fort Henry, and many
Of them are taking an active part in
celebrating the cenntenial anniversary
of that historic event. Saturday prom
ises to be gala day. Ample prepare
tons have been made for the celebra-
ton on the grounds of the West Vir-
GINA State Fair association. The pro-
gramme viii consist Of orations,
tableaux, exhibition of relics and cos
tunes of the early settlers, and a log
cabin erected in commemoration Of the
Fort Henry tradition. The cabin is
built substantially of logs, chunked
with split sticks, and adorned with coon
skins, possum hides, muskrat and
grounding pelts, hides from wolves,
bears and panthers, with a plentiful
intermingllng of squirrel skins. a skin
canoe of venerable appearance is hung
near the front entrance to the cabin,
while around it depend guns and war
like implements of primative construc-
ton. Within the cabin are some Of the
paraphernalia that decorated old Fort
Henry and cabins Of early settlers,
among which are the crane that hung
in the wide open fire place before which
Col. Zane toasted his famous shins; the
cradle in which was rocked Betty Zane,
the heroine Of the siege; q portrait of
Philip Doddridge and Mrs. Cruger; an
autograph letter of Light Horse Harry
Lee; an almanac printed in 1777; a
copy of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence; a scalp-lOck cut from Custer
massacre Indian, and arrows and spear
points innumerable. There is also a
very fine collection of old and valuable
coins, some of them being Roman,
Greek, Assyrian and Egyptian speci-
ments of great antiquity and value.
The heroism of the young gisl Betty
Zane at the siege of Fort Henry gives
peculiar Interest to this celebration.
1t will be remembered that the settlers
at Wheeling were attacked by Indians
and took refuge in Fort Henry. They
made a gallant defense and and succeed
ed in keeping the redskins at bay until
the powder of the garrison vas exhaust
ed. Without powder all would be lost.
There was some in a log cabin short
distance from the fort, but who would
dare to attempt to get it in the face of
q deadly fire from the savages? Betty
Zane volunteered to go upon the peril
Gus errand. Like an arrow she shot out
from the fort, so astonishing the Indians
by her daring that they stood motion
less and she reached the cabin in safety.
Quietly filling her apron with powder
she returned to the fort amid a shower
Of arrows unframed, and the settlers
were saved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
Guernseys and JERSEYS.

a. NJ. Williams, of Syracuse, n. Y,
says: l have been acquainted with
Guernseys and Jerseys for about thirty
years, and met them first on their own
islands, where I studied them with in
terest. Then the Channel Island cattle
all went under the common name of
Attorneys, and the islands were known
as the Alderney Islands, at least in En-
gland, where [ saw at the steam-packet
Office at Southampton, posters bearing
this name. But the Guernseys were
then much more like what they are
now than the tJerseys were like what
they are. Indeed, the Guernseys were
considered better than the smaller Jer-
seys for milk and butter, but the fawn-
like Jerseys were preferred because of
their slender gracefulness. have been
in the way of knowing something of
both these breeds since then, and I
claim as my belief not only that I
think an ACREAGE Guernsey is better
than an average Jersey-not the creme
de Ia creme, of course-but the Guernsey
breeders think so too. l quote the fol-
lowing FROM the London Agricultural
Gazette to the same effect: although
little or no grain is fed, the yield of
butter from a mature Guernsey cow is
expected to average one pound a day
for the year, and there are many trust
worthy statements of COWS making
fourteen and fifteen Guernsey pounds
of butter, equal to sixteen pounds and
eighteen pounds of our weight, per
week, without the forcing food that has
ruined many fine cow in this country
by unnatural stimulation for the pur-
pose Of making a great butter record"
Moreover, my opinion is that the Jer-
sey butter is neither remarkable for its
tirmness nor its color compared with
Guernsey butter. IDdeed,r [ know it,
and know that the butter of my Ayrs-
hires Is harder at this season, and has
been the last NINTH, and also in the
winter, than tn my Jerseys. And
[ find the MKT re of my dairy very
convenient, bee use in the winter the
Jerseys soften e Ayrshires butter, and
IN the summe the Ayrshires harden
the Jersey bu tier. But confess have
no Alphea, nor any Rex nor Coomassie
in mine, my Jerseys not even being re-
corded, although eligible, because they
are kept for butter only, and that won't
pay the expense of the recording even,
much less to pay 900 or $1,000 for a
COW.
Let US take the Jersey as class-tne
1900 or 10000 or more of the COM
mon ones-with the 100 or so OF
phenomenal COWS, and average the lot,
and think and believe that there are
enough of wretchedly poor ones among
the crowd to obliterate the whole record
of the fancy ones. / look at this from
the farmers point of view, and l dare
maintain that the farmers are not
favorably inclined to the Jerseys as a
race. And this is reasonable when a
ten-pound-a-wetk COW is valued at $500,
fourteen-pound COW at 5000 or 81 900,
ETC., and q twenty-pound COW at 50 900
or 20, 600. Mr.. Williams thinks the
highest value of the Jersey breed is for
its bulls, used for producing breeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
A Gallant Seaman.

A good deal has been written recent
ly about Ninderman, OF the Jeannett's
crew, whom Melville calls a remark.
able man, and who undoubtedly was
the most useful and trusted seaman
under Belongs command. Nothing
has been said, however, about his pre-
viOus exploits in Arctic seas, although
the fact has been mentioned that he
was with the Polaris expedition, and
was one of the nineteen men who
made the famous drift, nearly thou
sand miles, down Smith sound on an
ice-6oe with Capt. Tyson. Those, how
ever, who are familiar with the liter
allure of Arctic exploits know that Mn
derman was mentioned oftener and
more tavorably than any other mem
Der of the Polaris crew, both In the
official history of the Polaris expedi-
ton and in Capt. Tyson's story of the
drift. Soon after Capt. Halls death,
In November, 1871, the Polaris, while
in the ice at about so degrees north
latitude, was caught in a fearful storm.
The ice cracked in every direction;
the ship hoated of, dragging her an
Choir, and was driven against the ice
with severe shocks, and there was great
danger that she would be dashed to
pieces against the bergs. Fortunately,
however, she drifted up against an i'm.
mense ice mass, which was afterward
named Providence berg" Budding
ton got out his ice anchors to secure
the vessel to the berg. In his narrative
he says: 81 hesitated in ordering the
men to this duty, which was made
very perilous by the darkness of the
night, the extreme violence of the
wind, and the steep and slippery sur
face of the berg. William NindeIman
was the first to offer himself for this
dangerous duty" He climbed out of
the forward portfolio and was Just able
to pull himself to projecting piece of
the berg. He began to ascend but the
side OF the ice-mOuntain was so steep
that he had to cut steps in the ice with
his Ratchet. After an hours toll he
firmly planted an ice anchor in the
berg, and then ''Esquimaux Joe," help
ed him to plant two more anchors, and
thus they remained securely tied to
the berg all winter. Ni1ermap was
severely frost-bitten during this ex-
plot; which is the subject of an illus
trati0n in the official report. DR.. Bes-
sells, who headed the scientific depart
ment of the expedition, mentions tina
Nlnderman was continually bringing
him specimens of the animal kingdom
and valuable fossils for preservation.
During the drift down Smith sound, at
time when the mon were hard put
TO 1t for food, Ninderman shot two
doveKies, which fell into the water, he
jumped In after them and secured his
prizes. Ninderman is soon to be mar
ried, but II will not be surprising, if,
after his honeymoon, he embraces the
first opportunity to sail on another
polar expedition. The mania for
Arctic travel seems to cling to every
body 1t once attacks.
Lieut.. Danenhower is going to lecture
next winter on Arctic exploration. 1t
IS understood that he will advance
some theories of his own as to the best
methods of attacking the polar prob.
EN-. 1t is said that he has so much
faith in his ideas on that subject that
he would like so north to put them
into execution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
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SfOrt-LiVed California rs.

The number OF men who die in Cali
fornla IN what may be called the
prime of their years, occasionally ar
rests attention. The proportion of
these sudden deaths appears to be
large. They occur not among men
who were born on the soil, but among
those who have been transplanted, and
have been subjected to the varying
conditions of poverty and ff1uence.
1t is not climate that kills them, since
the climate is favorable to longevity.
Native Californians live to an extreme
old age. The centenariaus are numer-
Gus. But these men have lived out of
doors nearly all their lives. They have
lived on simple food; have been on
horseback great deal. Indeed, the
native Californian never walks if he
can get a mustang to carry him. He
lives out of doors, never dies of apo
plexy or heart disease, but generally
of old age. The majority of those
who immigrate do not seem to reach
old age. The pioneers drop off early.
They have had checkered lives for the
most part. Ups and downs kill great
many people. The excitement is not
good for them. 1t is neither good en- the
score of longevity to meet with sudden
losses nor to make fortunes rapidly.
The exceptions are those where great
equanimity of temper has been pre-
served. Quakers generally have great
longevity. They not only are temper
ate, but they are not subject to great
excitements. The serene life is the
most favorable to longevity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
A NOTED But UNTITLED WOMAN.


The above isa good likeness of Mrs lydia Z. PINK
ham, of Lynn Mass. who above all other human beings
may be truthfury called the Dear Friend Of Woman
as some of her correspondents love to csI her She
Is zealousy devoted to her work which is the outcome
of a hfe-study, and is obliged 20 keep six lady
assistants, TO help her the large correspondence
which daily pours in upon her. each bearing its special
burden Of suffering, or joy at release from it. Her
Vegetable Compound is a medicine FOR good and not
evil purposes have personally investigated it and
am satisfied Of the truth Of this
On account of its proven merits It Is recommended
and prescribed by the best physicians In the country
One says: I" It works like a charm and saves much
pain. It viii entirely the worst form of falling
of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, Irregular and painful
Menstruation all Ovarian Troubles Inflammation and
liberation Floodings, oil Displacements and the
sequent spinal weakness and Is especially adapted to
the Change Of Life"
tpermeates every portion of the system and gives
new life and vigor. 1t removes faintness fatulency
destroys all craving for stimuants and relieves weak
ness of the stomach. It Bloating, Headaches,
Nervous Prostitution, General Debility, Seeplessnes,
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling of bearing
down, causing pain, weight ami backache Is always
permanently cured by its 1t will at all times and
under all circumstances, act in harmony with the
that governs the female system.
costs only ST. per bottle six for s5 and is sold by
druggists. ANY advice required to special cases. and
the names Oh many VINO nave Deel resoreo TO perfect
health by the Of the Vegetable Compound, can be
obtained By addressing Mrs P, with stamp for reply
at her home in Lynn Mass.
For Kidney Complaint of either this compound Is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
MRS Pinkham's Liver Pills, says one writer, ARE
the best in the trord for the Of Constipation,
Biiousness and Torpidity Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders In its special line and bids fair
to equal the Compound In its popularity.
All must respect her Angel of Mercy whose sols
ambition Is to do good to others
foI,sIn Do n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
Scared O grizzly hY Yelling.

Yesterday, says The Helena Indepe,l-
dent, tie-cutter was engaged in pick
ing berries in the timber about mile
and a half from the Spokane house,
Helena, MontsDs, when he heard a
slight noise, and looking up he saw a
big grizzly standing up on his launches
not ten feet distant. He was paralyzed
for a moment and then gave vent to a
yell of fear that was so vigorous and
unea1thly that the grizzly was frighten-
ed out of his evidently bloody intentions,
and, dropping down an all fours, he
got back into the thicket as fast as he
could.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

DR.. Baer, in q recent address before
the Board of Health of Berlin, states
that during the last twelve years the
number of drinking shops in Belgium
had increased from Al, 900 to sc, 900. and
the consumption of alcohol from 4. AZ ito
IL litres per head. On the other hand. in
Gothenberg, since the liquor shops have
been reduced in number from 81 to So
and the selling of liquor on credit for
hidden by law, the arrests for drunken
ness has fallen Of two-thirds, as also the
cases of delerium tremens. DIR. Baer
finds that in Prussia, 80 per cent. of
murders and personal violence occur
on Sunday alone and So per cent. on
Saturday and Sunday together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
Sarah Bernhardt did something st

Sarah Bernhsrdt did something at
Blackpool, England, that wss probably
not intended to secure incidental adver-
Using, for it cost her great deal of
money. The local manager, seeing
that his theater would not hold all the
people who desired to see her, hired a
structure capable of accommodating
1000 persons, and fitted it up with a
temporary stage. Of course the actress
could not have made herself heard by
half of such an assembly, and she re-
fused to try. The manager argued that
the people couldn't understand her Ian
guage anyway, and would be satisfied
by seeing her; but she would not consent
to the swindle, AID the purchasers got
their money back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

Rarpoys O iauyor Of Ant

Bernays, a lawyer of Antwerp, was
found with bullet through his heart.
The case was at first regarded as sui
eide, but an anonymous letter, labori-
ously striving to make it appear an &C
cident, led to the prosecution of two
brothers named Peltzer for his murder.
The trial, it is promised, twill rival
anything related by Poe 1t will
surely be exhaustive, judging by the
facts that $50 witnesses will be exam
ined, and twenty writer's are occupied
night and day copying the documents,
which alone will take month. The
expenses up to the present have
reached $4,000, and the indictme nt
fills big volume.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The use of Homeopathic Medicines
in veterinary practice is steadily gain.
ing ground, and it has been fully dem
onstrated that all diseases of horses and
cattle, and especially the dreaded
pleuropneumonia, are readily amena.
BILE to Homeopathic treatment. Vet
Urinary Homeopathic Medicine cases
and books, giving plain directions for
use. can be obtained in all styles and
prices at Boericke & Tafel's Homepa-
thic Pharmacies, at New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, New Orleans and
Chicago. Descriptive Price Current
gratis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
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The clergymen of Springfield, H.,
have undertaken to discourage young
folks from going to justices to get mar
RED. They do no not care for the loss
OF fees, but they regard marriage as a
ceremony that ought to be religiously
sOlemnized.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

A man in the dress ola farmer, driv-
ing lazy horse attac he'd to ram
shackle wagon, did good business in
"rale, honest country butter" in Provi-
dence. The housewives bought of him
extensively, in order to be sure that
they did not get oleomargarine. He
has since been exposed as no farmer,
but shrewd agent for an oleomar-
garine factory. A grocer caught him
filling his pots from the original pack
ages of imitation butter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The Texas rangers are home guards
peculiar to themselves. There are two
hundred of them III all employed by
the state,government to ride rough-shod
over lawlessness. They enlist for a
year, and are required to furnish their
own horses, saddles, brides, rifles and
pistols, and clothing, not uniform. The
dress is go-as-you-please. They get $50
a month and rations an do good SER
vice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

Emma Lake, the circus rider, is the
wife of Gilbert Robinson. Although
she is a professional athlete, she de-
clares that she cannot successfully de-
fend herself against his fists, and there
fore she sues in Cincinnati for d.
vOrce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

COMMON COLDS NEGLECTED cause one
half the deaths. Consumption turks in every
cough, often using as a mask the ruddy cheek
and sparkling eye till its deadly seeds are deeply
planted in the system. EILERT'S ELIXIR OF
TAR AND WILD CHERRY will surely cure
colds, coughs, Group catarrh, bronchial COM
plants, and ward off eonsumption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

Mr.. Oscar Wilde visited the brokers
yesterday. 1t is to be feared that he
took them for weird, feshly things.
When they spied him in the visitors
gallery of the Stock Exchange they
gave vent to their emotions in I'M
earthly howls, and his escort quickly
hustled him out. 1t is unfortunate
that the visit was not prolonged until
an understanding was arrived. Mr..
Wilde Is wiser than he looks, and the
brokers arc not so bad as they appear
tn he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05
1T WILL EVER DO

1t won't do to neglect, such symptoms of i'll
health and approaching decay as sediment in the
urine, painful urination, milky urine, etc. When
thus flicted the kidneys and urinary system
Dry, universal lasstude, disturbing dreams and
general prostration follow in their turn and a
shattered nervous system and broken down con-
stitution makes life miserable, and premature
death or paralysis inevitable. To counteract the
effect Of such unnatural drain use Dr. 6uysott's
\ elbow Dock and Sarsaparilla. 1t will strengthen
the parts affected, stop the unnatural drain and
check all decay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The Princess of Wales recently wore
a ball costume of cream-colored silk,
trimmed with old gold lace, the ruff
being also of the latter material, and
red geraniums being worn in the CEN
ter of the low cut bodice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

An angry cook at Newport the other
day, is said to have served a soup of
of which the entire family
partook in blissful ignorance ofits COM
position. This is seaside romance
that ought to stick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

-" A coward can be a hero at distance
presence of Danger tests presence of mind
Presence Of disease tests the value of a curative
hldney-Wort challenges this test always and
everywhere So far as all complaints of the bow
els, liver and kidneys are concerned. It cures
all, nor asks any odds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

EILERT'S DAYLIGHT LIVER PILLS are
without a rival in removing bile, toning the
stomach and bowels and giving healthy action to
the liver. As blood purifier, they are unequal
ed; sure cure for headache, indigestion, consti-
patton, dyspepsia, liver complaint and impure
blood. Try them and satisfy yourself they will
do more than is claimed for them. Sold by
druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The body of Caleb G. Dickinson, of
Hatfield, Mass, who died in Saratoga
bath tub, last week, is claimed by three
nephews, and it is probable q contest
will be made for the estate, as he was
wealthy. He is said, however, to have
declared that be had left all his money
to the poor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

At their beautiful home in Fremont,
Ohio, ex-President Hayes spends most
of his time reading and writing in his
library, and Mrs. Hayes delights in
looking after her poultry-yard and the
elegant flower garden that adorns the
lawn. They usually have some friends
or relatives living with them, and
transient visitors and sight-seers are
always cordially welcomed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

I'h q Mnhi1o Pcn:ofer cauc

The Mobile Register says that duel
ing is an obsolete custom in most of
the southern states, and will soon die
out in those localities where it survives,
except in New Orleans, where the
French element may keep it alive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

we are persuaded that the ancient Hermes
with all the subtle art and naturul resources of
the Alchemists was a very poor doctor compared
with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass.
Hermes may have been after all only clever
practitioner of the Black Art; but we know there
is no humbug in the pharmaceutical chemistry of
Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

DR.. WINCHELL'S TEETHING SYRUP is
just the medicine for mothers to hive in the house
for the children. 1t will cure colds, sore throat
and regulate the bowels. Do not fail to give it a
trial, you will be pleased with its charming
effects. Sold by all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The Princess of Wales, now in her
38th year, is described as looking
scarcely day older than when, on the
10th of March nineteen years ago, she
stood at the altar by the side of her
young husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

Two bishops and three re ctors are to
off ciate at a wedding to be held in Chi
cago in October, and instead of the
music of the organ there will be band
in the choir loft.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

The most stylish doImans in the
market can De obtained at JAMES NOR
CANS, East Water St. Milwaukee, and
the finest boots made at the lowest
prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-05

LET it be understood once for all CAROLINE,
deodorized extract of petroleum, will positively
restore hair to bald heads and there is no other
preparation under the face of the sun that can
accomplish this work