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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Stanton's Opinion of Lincoln.


Among all the sturdy heroes of the
war who were mentioned in speech and
song at the late reunion of the Grand
Army all mention of Edwin nj. Stanton,
Lincoln's secretary of war, was omitted
by orators and writers. As an evidence
of the high esteem in which he was held
by the president it is related that during
the early part of the war the western
men, as they were then called, had
poor opinion of the fighting qualities of
the men of the east, and, headed by
Owen Lovejoy, of Illinois, devised
scheme which they thought would prove
this theory and be ut the same time of
immense service TO the army in the
east. Armed with all the details of the
plan committee headed by Loveiov
proceeded to Washington. and, calling
upon President Lincoln, unfolded to
MN the wonderful scheme of transfer
ring 0O,OOO eastern troops to the army
OF the west, and supplying their places
with an equal number of western men.
Their eloquence and plausible argu-
mentS convinced the president 10 the
extent that he gave them au order to
Secretary Stanton to carry out the de
tails OF the plan rs proposed. On en-
tering Stanton's office, he was found
busily engaged in writing. and without
looking up he desired to know the OBJ
ject of their visit.
Lovejoy explained the scheme rs he
had before done to the president. but
was met with flat refusal bv the sec
rotary.
But we have the presidents order.
sir, " said Lovejoy.
Did Lincoln give you an order of
that kind?" quoth Stanton.
HE did, sill"
Then he is a id fooI.' said the
irate secretary.
do you mean to say the president
is Id fool?" asked Loveioy, in
amazement
Yes, sir; if he gave you such an or
der as that"
The bewildered Illinoisian betook
himself at once to the president and re-
lated the result of his conference.
Did Stanton say | was Il d-df ool?''
asked Lincoln ut the close of the reel
tai.
He did, sir; and repeated it.
With that peculiar PARKWAY look for
which the president was noted, he
looked up after q moments pause and
said:
''If Stanton said [ was q id fool
then must be one, for he is nearly al
ways right and generally says what he
means. will step over and see him. "
This he proceeded to do, and Stan
ton convinced him in very few mo-
ments that the plan proposed would be
taken as an insult by the whole east
Her soldiers would stop enlisting and
her capitalists withhold the solid as
sistance they had been previously fur
nishing the north, thus adding largely
to the confidence which the president
had previously reposed in him.-De,s-
Der NelOS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Shooting a Rocky Mountain Big Horn.

From about 125 to 200 yards away
were twenty-four Big Horn rams in
plain sight. A few were lying down,
but the majority were standing, some
nibbling at the grass, while others We're
standing like sentinels on guard. Con-
spicuous among the latter was bic old
fellow little to the left, standing on q
projecting rock. His great horns SEEM
ed at the base almost as thick as a
mans thigh. He was picture for an
artist, as he stood there looking off
down the mountain little suspecting the
danger that lurked so near by. There
was always something wonderfully fas-
cinating to me in watching game like
this, and | never could help thinking as
my finger commenced pressing the trig-
ger for the shot, that | was about to de-
stroy rare and beautiful picture, and
such as can only be seen in natures SOL
itude.
My musings on the present occasion
were, however, soon interrupted by L.
asking me if l had picked my shot, at
the same time saving that he would try
the big fellow over at the left. About
$50 yards nearly in front of me was a
big ram, whose broadside offered a most
inviting shot.
Yes" | replied, as 1 took out thret
or four extra shells and placed them in
my left hand, land when | count three,
shoot"
We were both kneeling, and after
waiting moment for lis to get we'll on
to our game, began to count. My aim
had been comparatively steady, but as
the word zone" escaped my lips my
fore sight suddenly began to jump and
bob around as though stricken with st.
sight still kept up its mad dance, while
my heart thumped away against my
ribs in q most distressing manner. This
would never do. Something must be
done or | knew that | would score a
clean miss. I was almost tempted to
say"Wait a moment until get steady"
but my pride came to my rescue, and
shutting my teeth firmly together l
drew q long breath, thoroughly deter
mined to conquer my nervousness, and
| succeeded.
After q few seconds the fore sight
grew calmer, and finally when it seem
ed to rest against the rams body Just
back Of the fore shoulder. I said
''three. At the word both rifles crack
ed. The ram I shot at gave q conyul-
siye start, and then gathering himself
bounded away along side Of the noun
tain. But q short distance did he run,
however, before he suddenly staggered
and fell over dead.-America11 Field.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Danger Ahead.

At 4 grocery in Jersey City the other
day, woman who wished for butter
and was shown lot of ''gilt-edged''
asked if it was genuine.
Certainly, madam"
'Looks to me like artificial.
''Oh, it can't be- I never handled
oleomargarine.
''But this butter certainly looks
queer" she persisted.
And l am certain it is first-class,
madam. -
She departed without purchasing any,
and the grocer turned to his clerk and
said:
Henry, if servant girl should come
in within an hour and inquire for arti-
fetal butter, you must take it out OF
that other tub. / believe from the looks
of that woman's eye that she will put
up job on me and try and iniure my
character for honestyr'-WaH Street
NeaGS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Discovery of Rolling Iron.

The process of rolling cold iron owes
its discovery to merest accident. A
foundryman, q workman at the rolls,
neglected to take his tongS from q bar
OF heated iron in time, and they were
carried through the rolls. Much to his
surprise, the tongs, instead of being
broken in passing through the rolls,
were reduced to the same gauge as the
heated bar. and shone like steel The
workman called the attention Of the SUI
perintendent to what he thought was
merely 4 funny" circumstance; but
lie superintendent jumped at the con-
5lusion that. if it were possible to roll
cold iron once, it could be done again.
He commenced to experiment, and had
not gone far before he discovered that
coId-roIled iron was in every respect
the equal of steel for Skating purposes,
and in some respects itsSuperior, as it is
more easily turned to any desired size
than steel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
wv Poisoning.

The poison Ivy, also called Poison
Oak, and in some localities known rs
''Marcury," is often the cause of great
distress. The vine is abundant all over
the country, one form being low, run
ming along on the banks and rambling
over stone walls. Another form climbs
the highest trees. cIinging to the bark
by its many rOotlets. 1t IS often con-
founded with the Virginia Creeper; in
deed we have known it to be planted IS
an ornamental vine. it having been mis-
taken for that. The two are readily
told apart, the Virginia Cleeper having
its dark-green, shiny leaves five-parted,
while the light-green leaves of the
poison vine are three-parted. The
Poison Ivy is so very abundant, that
were all equally susceptible to its iniu-
ence, we should hear much more of its
effects than we do at present. With
many, the poison produces only q slight
eruption on the skin and an intense itch
inc. Others are more seriously affected.
and the face sWellS up to such an extent
that the features are hardly visible.
Nearly every locality has its popular
remedies for the poison. and new ones
are frequently proposed. As a general
thing, most cases are relieved by keep.
inc the bowels open by the use Of salts,
and washing the eruptions with Il strong
solution of sugar of lead The latest
remedy, whica IS now going the rounds,
is to bathe the affected parts with lime
water, applied rs hot as il can be borne.
This is simple, the remedy IS usually Al
hand, and is worth irving, as other aka
line washes have been found useful. Nc
harm can result.-An1. 4grtculiarist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
What a Farmer Needs.

A farmer needs his vacation Just as
much rs any man of business needs one.
\ week S run to town after the busy
season is over will do him q world OF
good. And they need to visit other
farmers: to learn, if possible, easier or
better methods of farming or of living.
They need to attend farmers conven-
tons and organizations to gain new
ideas-something to broaden or enlarge
their views of life. People who always
stay at home are sure to seek dark sides
and shadows Of their own lives. They
need to learn and to realize that storms
and droughts and thunders and showers
and freshets visit other farms beside
their own; that weeds and insects
thrive IN all degrees of longitude; that
flies and dirt accumulate and annoy
other households beside the ones that
thew preside over. In short, they need
to learn how other people live. Could
farmers manage so as to be confined
less to their farms. could thew work
more in partnership, as do men in 9TH
er business, or could they believe it
profitable to employ 4 higher grade of
laborerS whom they could trust
alone for day or 4 week, or could they
earlier train their sons and daughters
to have a care and an interest in the af-
fairs of the household, then they could
oftener find the opportunity for leaving
the farm for short season of recrea-
ton anc enjoyment, and thus be in re-
ality what they have the name of being,
the most Independent class OF people in
the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

Mr.. Sturgeon surprised his congrega-
ton a few Sundays ago. He began his
sermon as usual, and got through his
''firstly'' pretty well. Then, feeling
very warm himself and seeing his con-
gregation growing listless, he interrupt
ed himself with the remark: THAT is
the end of the firstly and it's so warm
to-day that | think the secondly and
thirdly will keep for a cooler Sunday"
So the congregation went its way and
Mr.. Sturgeon went his way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

Some of the laws which Bismarck has
cot engrafted on the German statute
books are ridiculous. One of them pre-
scribes that q pepdler shall behave po-
litelv, clean his boots when entering a
house and bow to the owner while Of
fering his wares. Another preScribes
that public showmen, dancing-masters.
theater directors must satisfy the police
as to their good moral character, and
their licensescan at any time be with
drawn. thus preventing a large invest
ment in 4 business of this character.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Goldfish Aristocraey rot All Dead.

IH6 OUIHSI hIISUUUIdUy LOU III D6dU'
The schoolmaster is very much abroad
in Saratoga. One lady blazing with dia-
monds sent an order to her miiliner as
follows:
Deer Miss X: Please get for
me tow yards Irish point lace, and also
get me six pares of CLUBS seyens and q
quarters, Observation-Disclosures color
2. S.-Don't send the Bill for dom t
want - to see it, he only alouse me
q certing SUNNI and [ will pay it my
self
This is q bona-fide order, and I think
it is an index of much of the society at
Saratoga. though, indeed, there are
others who are adorned with every
good quality and refinement. = OIiUe
Harper l7l Boston Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

a man named Gasbill recently al
piled 10 the Arkansas Legislature I
change his name because his girl aiwa,'
objected to ms figure whenever he
metre She said he was too high, an
turned him of.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06

The Richmond Dispatch is correct in
saying the repea! Of the poll-taX VIII in
crease the white Vote in Virginia. but il
omits to say the same cause will increase
the negro vote nearly double Of what it
will the white. As proof we would refer
the Dispatch to the returns next fall
Ctdrem0nt Herald.
But rs there are about $4,000 more white
than negro voters, The former will have
nobody but themselves to blame if they are
defeated next fall.
We are not sure, however. that the negro
vote VIII be increased relatively more than
The white. There would no doubt be such
an increase If the comparison were made
with the returns OF the elections held before
General MALONE took charge Of the colorcd
troops. But, for the hast two years OF
longer, MALONE has been able to procure
money wherewith TO pay capitation taxes
more easily and more a~bundantly than
could the Democrats. The result was nc
doubt such an accession OF negro strength
us more than counterbalanced any strength
the Democrats could gain from the same
source.
"A gentleman who was formerly chairman
OF his county committee has for two year
maintained always in his conversation
with us on the subject, that the Democrat
would be able TO carry nenrico as soon a
| the poll-taX qualification Of voters had bee,
dispensed with.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06
Personal

II General John A. Logan can't be Pre-
sidcnt. he Is determined TO boss Il ranch in
New Mexico.
Titan Peale. a brother Of Rembrant
Pealc, and Il OF Longs expedition TO the
| Rocky Mountains, i still living in Phila'
dclphn, at the age OF eighty-iivc.
Sir Charles Dixie, the English radical,
has all the caricatureS Of himself which
have appeared in the comic papers framed
and hung in his drawing-rOOm.
Mrs. General Diaz is said to be young
and pretty, and dresses ~ might be cX-
pected OF q woman who supposes herself
an hcirc,s Of the fame and wealth Of the
MOnteZumas.
Paul II. IIayne, the poet, accompanied
by his wife, is on q visit TO their old home
in Charleston, :. c. II is the first time
Mrs. IIaync has been in that city since
Sherman's march TO the sea.
Mr.. Pierre Lorillard writes n letter to
the New York World on tn unhappy stu
alton OF Ireland, in which he suggests edu-
cation Is q remedy jor existing evils in
that country. lie proposes free, non-sec-
tartan schools for the masses, to be paid
for by the British Government.
DR.. Joseph W. Howe, professor OF Clint
cal Surgery at Bellevue Medical College,
New York, has created a great stir among
the profession by resigning his chair and
asserting his right to consult with hom@-
pathists and others.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06

Come now, friends Of the Petersburg
MqA, don't use hard words in speaking O,
one half OF the members OF the present
Democratic party OF Virginia. "'Samran,
dallism" is a word that no southern Demo.
cratic journal ought to Use as a term OF re-
proaeh. mo Democrat" says our neigh
Dor OF the STATE, "No Democrat should
deny Mr.. RANDALL both credit and thanks
Tor his splendid services in the most trying
times; bu. W. prefer Mr.. CARLISLE as
Speaker, because we believe that he more
nearly represents the progressive element
OF the Democratic party" SO we could
say OF Mr.. CARLISLE that IL We thought II
best for the interests OF the Democratic
party that he should be elected Speaker Of
the next House Of Representatives, there
is no man whom we could more ch%eerfully
support for that high Office than that bril-
liant kentuekian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06

that cause, and Pattcrson's triumph eAcin'
sively to a Republican bolt. The AduIn,
istration Is using every endeayor 10 neal
dissensions and restore harmony. ms
they are engaged in this effort, shall we 10y
our exertIons fomcnt trouble in the ma
tional Democracy?
Many. In anticipation OF Democratic vic
tory in 1884, are eager TO snatch the reins
Of power from rivals in their own party,
and secure for themselves the exclusive
possession Of the spoils OF victory. WIZ
this conduct-but a repetition OF their past
errors-not end, If pursued further. in the
defeat Of all their bright hopes! VIII II
be calculated 10 do aught else than TO create
distrust on the part OF the people oil the
United States?
The backbone Of the Democracy Is in
the South. The Democracy OF the United
States northumberland all parties gene
rally-had better understand that the south
ern Democracy-our white people-are con-
fronted with dangers which do not beset
the people OF the North. Our negroes are
banded together by bad white leaders.
The Government OF the United States, IN
IT, administration, is rotten from top 10
bottom; corruption and thiey1ng are very
nearly the rule rather than the exception
Not only robbery of the public Treasury
but Of the presidency itself. has been me
result. with stlr-route swindleS ana wha'
not. The peop'e demand REFORM IN th'h-
der tones.
We OF the South demand to be led into
the next fight on these ISSUES. We demand
reform even OF the judiciary itself. so thai
political parties shall never hereafter seen
to promote political aims through the ma
cbinery Of the courts. .
We can get all that we seek. and crust
trickstcrs and corruptionists, and give tc
the people the real control OF their OWL
| government il we can sacrifice on the ALTA
OF patriotism and high public duty ON
petty jealousics and our small conceits, and
show that we can do what Is necessary tC
secure the confidence OF the country in ON
integrity and wisdom.
II we fail, we shall only realize the con
t%inuance OF all those corrupt practices
| which have tended TO blight the prOsperit!
and besmirch the fair lame OF our country
and to which we profess ourselves SC
strongly opposed. y DEMOCRAT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06

The Democrats are having already M
inkling Of thc trouble IN store for them IL
the congressional elections next year. A
congressman is to be elected soon in the
Third district OF West Virginia in place OF
John i. Kcnna, who was chosen senator.
This district gave about 5000 Democratic
majority in 1880. but the tariff question
did not entcr. into the contest then. IL is
now an element, however, the interest in
The growing manufactures OF the state
having attracted attention 10 the subject.
The Republicans nominated q candidate,
and forced the lighting on the ground OF
protection 10 home industries. The Demo
Gratis were compelled TO meet them there
and 10 call to their aid the most prominent
prOtcctiOnist in their ranks, ~eX-SpeakcI
RaudaI.-Nctc IOgb Tribune.
We do not understand that Mr.. RANDALL
made more than one speech IN West Vir-
ginia; and that WAS made at an u%nimport-
ant village. He declined 20 speak At all in
Charleston, Kanawha, Captain SNYDER's
town. The West Virginia papers repre-
sent Mr.. RAEDALLs 20 have been purely a
business trip, undertaken because he has
large landed possessions in that State.
DO not suppose that we blame Captain
SNYDER for calling upon Mr.. RANDALL for
assistance whilst the latter was in West
Virginia. We mean to say only that Mr..
RAEDALL did not 20 to West Virginia for
the purpose of making that one speech.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06
New Books.


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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06
Enrland,s Epyptian Policy"

The reported defeat OF Ell MAHDI, the
false prophet Of Soudan, has again turned
public attention to England's Egyptian
policy. We say England's policy, for al
though the defeat was accomplished by
Egyptian troops, they were led by a British
officer, and the whole Soudsn campaign is
nothing more nor less than a sequence OF
the Anglo. Egyptian war. Asto the merits
or Justice OF this war, that IA an open ques-
ton in English politics, and will remain so
unless crowded TO the background by
events growing out OF the Irish question.
On the one hand it l. claimed that 1t was
a measure OF necessity and in the interest
OF paciicatiou and humanity on the other,
Il Is declared that it was atotally inexcusable
and understandable interference, harrington
its ultimate object English conquest and
domination. The " invasion OF Egypt" we
are told, was but the precursor Of the poiicy
that England has pursued from time imme-
mortal wherever she has obtained a FOOT
hold. Viewed at this distance, with the
lights before Us, the sOudan campaign
would certainly seem to impart support 70
the latter position, but as far as the civil
lied world is concerned that fact Is COM
parafiyely OF minor significance. While
| European Cabinets are watching the pro-
grcss OF English arms and English aggres-
sion In il %reiation to the balance OF power,
/ Christeadom IA watching it in It's bearing
upon a much more pregnant question.
The deeper significance OF the Anglo-Egyp-
tian war, and the events that have succeed
ed it. rests in the evidence they afford that
Mahcmmcdanism T. doomed. BE Englands
sins Of war what they may, Christianity
has always followed in the wake OF her az
erosion. India is to-day a monument to
The truth OF this assertion, and Egypt, III
the nature Of things, has within her less OF
the elements calculated TO resist English
Influence than India. While factions vii!
continue to wrangle IN sentimental fashion
over the injustice OF England's course, and
make patriots Of ARAB Pasha and Ell
! MAuDI, England will stand in history all
the same as The instrument OF breaking
down a ianaticism that has been growing
less potential under each false prophet from
the time OF the "Neiied Prophet OF KhO-
rassan" b the present.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-06
Nirginia NcNS.

Robert Neville has purchased 100 acres
Of land adjoining Upperyille at $3.50 per
acre. lie purposes to use the tract as an
exhibition ground for finc-bred horses.
Lewis Frederick, Esq, Il popular citizen
OF Warren county, died at his residence,
in the Fork district. OF pneumonia, Tues
day evening; aged about siXty-liye years.
The truckers generally near Norfolk now
believe the excessive rains will prove thor
oughly disastrous to the immense potato
crop planted in that section.
The store Of Messrs. {. r. Butler & Co.,
in Isle OF wight county, near Carrsyille,
was destroyed by nm fncendiary IRE Thurs
day night. Loss, over $1,000; insurance
1900.
The first annual games OF the Washing
ton and Lee University Athletic Associa-
ton were held on the Fair-Gromds ncar
Lexington Friday and Saturday. The
weather was superb. and the crowd large
and enthusiastic. The Association Is IN
established institution, and promises to
afford yearly and enjoyable entertainment
Colonel Il. II. Dulanv. OF Fauquier
county. has lust returned from a trip TO
California, where he went 10 meet his son,
Mr.. Hal. G.. Dulany. and his two ncphews,
Mcssrs. Rozicr Dulany and Richard
Whiting, who have been hunting in Mon
tana. The young men showed trophies OF
100 bufaloes and so elk. They are now in
salt Lake.
The Newbern Virginia People says Ma
than Farmer reports that a wild man has
been discovered in the boundary Of woods
belonging TO II. b. Howe, lying imme-
diately south OF the macddamized road. He
has recently been seen by number OF per-
sons residing in that neighborhood. and is
represented n being tall, light-complected
muIatto. His mamie of stunning the pub
lie by running OF inty the woods to avoid
meeting any one would Indicate that he has
been guilty OF some crime from which he
is hiding.