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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

Lrrz, the composer, has been supposed
to entertain tho same enmity for the Jews
that was evinced by Wagner, but in
letter just published in a Hungarian
RsWspaper he denies that such is the
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

"A one-legged and one-armed col.
0red man, who supports himself by
driving cart, doing all his work as
quickly and thoroughly as any teamster
with the full conn plement Of limbs, is
noted by the Camden IN. J.) Daily
Post as one of tho most remarkable mon
in the city.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

The Boston transcripts musical
critic characterizes Mr.. Mass piano
playing as "eminently musicianly." II
is sorrowingfully to sec the English Ian
guage naltreatedly,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

DIR. WIN. JAMES, of Harvard Univer.
sity, hos made some experiments to test
the modern theory of the semi circular
canals of the ear, instead of being con
nected with the sense of hearing. serve
to convey the feeling of the movement
of the head through space, which, when
intensified, becomes dizziness. He sub
lected deaf mutes to rapid whirling. OF
518, 1856 were wholly incapable of being
made dizzy, 1874 wers made dizzy in a
very slight degree, and 199 were nor
mally, and in few cases abnormally,
sensitive. OF 200 students AID instruc-
tors, but q single one proved exempt
from vertigo. These results seemed to
DIR. James to support the theory which
was the object of his inquiry.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

The English rate Of telegraphing is to be
lowered to sixpense for an ordinary mes
sage, any distance. The motion 1>"lar-
against the wishes Of the government, but
time will undoubtedly make manifest it's
wisdom. Cheap telegraphing is neces-
sity. The English Government is COM
PEELED to meet this need by arbitrary
reductions. In this country the demand
is likely to bo answered by ingenious in
ventions, which of themselves work arev.
olution in methods of transmission and
expenses of operating, Where improve
ments are desired in order to cheapen the
cost of system an ounce of private en-
terprise is worth n ton of government
inertia.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-04-26

and Destiny, whithcrsocver l am APP
pointed to go; will follow without
wayering; even though l turn coward
and shrink, shall have to follow all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
He Felt No Effects.


Uncle Abe was fond of 'possum.
Having caught one, he got his wife
DInah, to cook it for HIM, and re
quested that it should be placed in the
cupboard until morning. The favor
was granted, and Uncle Abe lay down
before a log fire and went to sleep.
His son, Nose, coming in late, got the
possum and ateit, laid the bones down
at Uncle Abe's head, smeared the old
mans face and hands with the grease,
and went to bed The folIowingmorn-
ing Uncle Abe awol1e and asked Di-
NAH ''Whar's dat 'possum?"
In de cupbord, which she explor-
ed and found it missing.
Returning, Dinah inquired: ABE,
when did you eat dat possum2 Oars
de bones at your head, yer face smells
Of possum, and yer hams are greasy.
Maybe | did eat dat 'possum, but
if | did it did me less good dan any
'possum / ever eat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Dead Apple Trees.

[ have lately been cutting away
some sixty dead and dying apple
trees, from an orchard of 300 trees.
planted, portion IN 1867. In exam
ming into the cause of death and
decay, find that some of them we're
injured past recovery by the ravages
of the borer; others by the bursting
of the bark; while still others were
badly used up by top-grafting. Ny
experience in the latter is decidedly
bad. During the twenty-three years
since planting the first of these trees,
| have perhaps as many as two dozens
of them tOp-grafted to their varieties
two or three Winesaps to Willow
TWigs, and several other sorts to Ben
Davis-and the result has been unfor-
tunate IN nearly every case. In cut
ting away these [ find that the graft
ing has most invariably caused the
grated branch to decay at the heart;
and this has continued to increase till
the new groWths would be broken off
by the winds, and the whole tree iniur-
ed. Very seldom can a tree be made
shapely after operating. And,
although | have formerly advocated
this process, In the case of non-b bear
ing or Improbable sorts, my dearly
bought experiences convince me that
| was wrong. Far better to Stay the
tree at once, and replace it with an
other, a two-year old.
Of course the remarks apply only
to the top-grafting of trees that have
attained to considerable size-say
bearing age; and not to young trees.
The process of top-grafting newly
transplanted trees, in order to form
the head of desired varieties, while
retaining the hardy stem, is doubtless
a good one, and should probably be
practiced more than it is. One
thoughtful and experienced nursery
man and orchardist has informed me
that If he were to plant another orch
ard, he would choose all Ben Davis,
and top graft such portion as desired
to other sorts, afterwards-thus re
tanning the Ben Davis stem through
the whole orchard
How many of these trees might
have been saved to a much greater
age and degree of service, by intelli-
gent care, it is impossible to tell; but
its fair to judge that many of them
might. The borers could have been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Coy. Pattlson,s FIGHT with Deer.
PhiIadeIphia Tines.

Editor Dern, of @the Altoona Tri-
bune. who accompanied Gov. Pattison
IN a recent hunting expedition IN Sui
Ivan county, gives the. followin G
Munchausen description IN the Trl-
bune of how the Governor used his
gun: Everybody appeared to be
anxious that the Governor should get
the first shot. Just on the other side
of the bridge where the Fishing
Creek Confederacy' had its headquar-
ters, and right on the rock where its
fort is said to have been built. the
Governor was stationed. He did not
have long to wait until he saw the
monster of the forest, a ten-pronged
buck, with antlers like an elk's, com
ing directly for HIM. They looked at
each other for moment, and then
lost their tempers. The Governor,
to pour buck shot into the face Of the
noble animal. This only served to
enrage the buck the more The space
between the two rapidly diminished, the
Governor all the time pouring shot
into his antagonists face. AS the
glaring eyes of the buck came level
with his enemy 5, and as his hot breath
famed his cheek, the Governor, re-
memberIng his strengthen he is a
powerful and well-built man, stand
ing six feet two and one-half inches in
his stockings threw down his gun
and grappled with his fierce foe. Then
began the tug of war Down the
steep mountain they rolled, first one
on top then then the other, bounding
from one steep cliff to another, until
ct last, when near the foot of the
mountain, the Governor succeeded in
getting the right fore foot over one of
the prongs of the monsters antlers,
thus entirely disabling him After
freeing himself from the animal and
taking long breath he drew forth
from his belt, large hunters knife,
and stabbed the buck to the h. art
During this great struggle his cloth
ing was torn to shreds, and he looked
more like beggar than Governor.
A sweet smile lowered over his coun-
tenaace when told that he was the
champion deer-slayer."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

searched out and destroyed, or they
could have been kept out altogether;
and it is doubtless true that-if we
only knew how-this frost-splitting,
sun scalding, sap-bursting, or what
ever it may be, Of the trees, might also
be guarded against, prevented or
cured So [ conclude that, after all
eur much lamenting over the failures
Of our orchards, and throwing the
responsibility on the winds or the
weather or the soil, or an inscrutable
Providence, the blame lies with our
selves at last. We ought to know
more of their diseases and their
remedies than we do; and we ought
to put in practice for more thorough
and persistently what we do know.
The above by an Illinois correspond
ent of the Prairie Farmer, has some
good suggestions, from his stand
point It shows that not alone in the
northwest are dead trees" to be
found, and that we may as well look
carefully over our prevailing modes
of tree growing, and that we may
find and stop to a large extent the
causes of our loss, IN applying RENE
dies applicable to our case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

husband thinking that she was
speaking to her brother. Now, Nan
cy, whether right or wrong, was just
the girl who would, as circumstances
then we're, have called her brother a
beast. There is nothing wooden
about any of Miss Broughotn's novels
IN these days so many novels are
wooden! But they are not sweet-sa-
vored as are those of Miss Thackeray,
and are, therefore, less true to nature.
In Miss BroAghton's determination
not to be mawkish and missish, she
has made her ladies do and say things
which ladies would not do and say.
They throw themselves at mems
heads, and when they are not accept
ed, only imagine how they may
throw themselves again. Miss
Broughton is still SO young that |
hope she may live to overcome her
fault in this direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Two Lady Authors.
From Anthony Trollope,s Autobiogra


There are two ladies of whom I
would fain say word, though [ feel
that [ am making my list too long, in
order that | may declare how much I
have admired their work They are
Anne Thockeray and Rhoda Brough-
ton. | have known them both. and
have loved the former almost as if she
belonged to me. No two writers were
ever more dissimilar except in this.
that they are both feminine. Miss
Thackeray's characters are sweet.
charming and quite true to human
nature. In her writings she is always
endeavoring to prove that good pro
duces good, and evil, evil. There is
not line OF which she need be
ashamed, not a sentiment of which
she SHOULD not be proud. But she
writes like a lazy writer who disikes
her work, and who allows her own
want OF energy to show itself in her
pages.
Miss Broughton, on the other hand,
is full of energy-though she, too,
think, can become tired over her
work. She, however, does not take
the trouble TO L'ake her personages
stand upright on the ground. And
she has the gift of making them speak
as men and women do speak. ''You
beast" said Nancy, sitting on the
wall, to the man who was to be her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Mrs. Todd, living near Sioux City,
recently went to Dixon county, Ne
braska, to the residence of her hus-
band, from whom she is separated, en-
tered through a window and carried
off her child She then drove III a
buggy twenty miles to the Missouri
river, where she induced a man to
ferry her across at 2 o'clock in the
morning, reaching her fathers house
IL afety. Her heroism has won pop
uI&r sympathy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Jane, +" said father, II thought
you hated stingy people; and yet your
said he was stingy?" 20 nobody"
replied pa, ''only [ could see he was a
little close as [ passed through the
room"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
A Curious Case from Arkansas.
Arkansas State Gazette.


A negro with a remarkable meNorv
has been discovered at Little Rock.
He was employed by a contractor to
get out stones of a specified weight,
and weighed several carloads. When
the car was unloaded complaint was
made that some were too large and
others too small, but to the surprise of
the contractor the negro gave the ex-
act weight Of each to the fraction of a
pound, although there were no marks
to distinguish one stone from an
other.
One Of the best cures for Group, and
one which is always at hand, is to dip
strips OF flannel in very hot water and
then bind tightly about the throat.
Remove as soon ae cold and apply
others. A cold In the chest can also
becured by wetting several thicknesses
of flannel Ill hot water and having il
upon the chest.
The once notorious Victoria c. Wood
hull is living a quiet, domestic life ia
England, as the wife of Mr.. John
Biddulph Martin, a wealthy banker.
to whom she was married four years
ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
All Lost.
Philadelphia Call.

Mercy me, pa, what is the matter2
You look perfectly livid Are you
sick?'
Eyes, yes my daughter, sick; sick
at heart
What has happened?"
The worst that could happen,
and this is Thanksgiving Day, too.
May the kind fates save you from
the almshouse my child, for I can
not
oh, tell ne the worst Do not de
lay"
My daughter we are ruined, and
am beggar"
Your factories have not burned
have they"
mo.
And you never speculate?"
mo"
Then what has caused this2"
Last night, my poor darling, the
plumbers bill came in, and at this
moment the gas man is down stairs
taking the meter"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Since last sbctOber

Since last October | have suffered from
acute inflammation in my nose and head-Often in
water for relief M eve has been for ''e,' week eek
at a time, so 1 could not see. l have used no end
of remedies, also employed doctor, who said it
Ely's Cream Balm on the recommendation of
friend. was faithIess, but in a few days was
cured. My nose now, and also my eye is well. 1t
GEoRGIE S. JUDsoN, Hartford, Conn. easy to use
Price so cts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Wisely AdoDfeJ Nv Dairym,

The adoption by most of the prominent dairy
proved Butter Color made by Wells, Richardson
& Co.. Burlington, w.t. is proof of their wisdom
in business point of view. Nearly all winter butter
is colorod in order omake marketable, and this
color is the best, in regard to purity, strength
permanence and perfection of tint.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
YIl DaniSh AlcaIGA.

An old Spanish AIcalde made it a point to exc
cute all who were arrested and brought before
him-the old for what they had done and the
young for what they might do hereafter. Aliens
Iron Tonic Bitters is equally sweeping in its eff
fects upon the sick and the well, toning the
stomach, aiding digestion and Strengthening the
whole system All genuine bear the signature of
J. P. Allen, st. Paul, Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
German Treatment of Diphtheria

The new German remedy for diph-
liberia, turpentine, appears to find
many advocates. Children take one
teaspoonful morning and night,
adults tablespoonful; in children te-
pid milk is given after it, and it might
also be mixed with the same. Half
an hour after the administration of
the drug a bright redness begins to
spread from the margin of the diph-
theric emulation, and this redness be-
comes generally diffused over and
taking the place of the false mem
brane, and the disease is said to disap-
pear within twenty-foW hours with
out leaving the slightest trace
While this remarkable effect is said
to be invariably met with when the
remedy is made use of at the very
commencement of the disease, those
who recommend it SO highly assert
that it is also successful, only less ra-
pidly, IN cases that have already pro
crossed for several DAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Mary Anderson says she loves a
London fog. Miss Anderson will
never know how much she is mist
here while she is maid of the mist
abroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

John Bright, the noted Englishman,
smokes good deal and drinks whisky
occasionally. That story about
Bright's disease must be nothing but
political platform, invented by an
enemy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
nnDOrranr.

:. WheR you visit or leave New York city ssve
baggage, expressage and carriage hire, and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite Grand
CeHtral depot; $50 elegant rooms. fitted UP at a
cost of one million dollars, reduced to 81 and up
ward per day. European plan. Elevator Res
taurant Supplied with the best. Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad to all depots Fami-
hes can live better for less money at the Grand
Union Hotel than at any other frst-elaSs hotel ia
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
EiV'S Cream Balm

when applied by the
finger into the nos
UilS, viii be absorbed.
effectually cleansing
the head of cSbsarrhaI
virus, causing healthy
SecretionS. 1t allays
Inflammation, pro
tects the membrane
of the nasal paSSs ses
from additiou'l colds,
completely heals the
sores and restores
taste and smell. A
few applications re-
lieve Il thorough
treatment 1eill posi-
tirely cure. Agree
able to use. Send Cor
circular. Price SOC by
mail or at druggists.
1000 M W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
CIergynnan's E'Ougue.

Rev. R. Priest says tongues can not express
the good that Warmers White Wine of Tar Syrup
has done for me and my family. have labored
IN the cause fifteen years. and have never found
anythlng that will relieve HoarseneSs, and irrita-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. like White Wine of
Tar Syrup
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Paterfamilas may not be an artist,
but he is compelled to "draw his peck
et-book, pretty often at this season of
the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

An Indiana man owns an old rifle
which he claims to have had since it
was a small pistol.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

"A slight cold if neglected, often attacks the
lungs. Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs gives sure
and immediate relief. Sold only IN boGeS. Price
25 cents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of spir-
its and General Debility, in their various forms;
also as preventive against Fever and Ague, and
other Intermittent Fevers, ''Ferro- Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswel Hazard &
Co, New York, and sold by all druggists, is the
best tonic; and for patients recovering from fever
or other sickness, it has no equal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Wedding couples stand under the
floral wishbone during the ceremony
now. At a Subsequent period the jaw
bone predOminates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
4 Special Invitation.

We especially invite a trial by all those suffer
erS from Kidney and Liver complaints who have
tailed to obtain relief from other remedies and
from doctors. Natures great remedy, Kidney
Wort, has effected cures in many obstinate cases.
1t acts at once on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels,
cleansing the system of all poisonous humors and
restoring a healthy condition of those important
organs. Do not be discouraged but try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

WHAT ais you? If it is a Dough, take Piso s
Cure. Sold by druggists % cts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

we always keep Pisos Cure for Consumption
in the house
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
CarbO-IineS.

Petroleum sheds its brilliant light.
In cot and palace seen;
And on our heads its blessing bright,
From MOndrous CarbOline
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
Ladies. attention

Ladies, attention.! In the Diamond
Dyes more coloring is given than in any known
dyes, an they give faster and more brilliant col
ors. 1oc at all druggists. Everybody praises
them. Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, vt.
Spicer says however low the price
of tea may be it is ''too steep"
25c buys a pair of Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners.
Makes a boot or shoe last twice as long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Mr., Cable has been so successful in
Boston that he may be considered an
notion cable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

There will be less loud dressing of
the hair hereafter. Bangs are going
out of fashion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

The man who knocked his head
against the beam of dark cellar says
he was trapped in oblivion"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

The only known specific for Epaeptic Fits. vi
Also for Spasms and Falling Sickness. Nervous
Weakness it instantly relieves and cures. Cleanses
blood and quickenS sluggish circulation. Neutra~
Lies germs of disease and saves sickness. Cures
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27

Professor in Physics -"What's
Boyle's law?" Diligent Junior Ne
yer trump your partners ace"
J. Neff & Son, of New Carlisle, Ohio says: We
have sold lots of Warmers White Wine Of Tar
Syrup. 1t sells well and gives general satisfaction
to our customers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-27
AN OPTICAL WONDER B gog b glsasass

NEW. original, cheap lantern for prof Getting and
larg1ng photographs chrome cards Opaque pictures and
objects. Works like magic and delights and mystfes
everybody Send for full aud free descriptive circular
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-11-14


DrnrIs, November l3. Ia the trlal
Of Pool. thrmurdnrcr Of kenny the d.
frugc cnl led no wltucsscs Ncbh, roun
vol fur Po.l routcnded that the chm geH
were fnuldp upon the mrrcHt gurmi -"H,
auI that suspicious nets only were
proved.
After the arguments had b en- con
Guided the case wa gwen Ia the Jury,
which after consultation Of one hour
announced that they could not ngr'c
DufIN, Npycmhcr l3.-Dr. WEBB
made an nblo argument N defense OF
Poole. lie maintained that the govern
me,.t lrd wholly filrd to prove itE cnsr.
He admitted that Poole wns a m mber
NJ the Frnian. but belong Il tpa scr-
tlnn Of that organization which Ia al no
.ympnthy with nss rHIuH. lie had M
Cured their onmity, and Kinney "ns shot
hy mi.tnkc Tor Poole. llrr1hrll closing Tor
the prosecution. Iidiculcd the theory ut
I tine defense i,s wild uud incredible. Ju-l,
ice Murphy. in summing NJ, cNprrS'cl
/ the opiuiuu tlrt Kenny WIS not murdered
/ in mistnkc, In tact Poole had told tninlc
how krnncy was killrd. aud That the
daPpcrs used In the murder were M
( voOI. mipht u- well have hc"n chlscl-.
/ Tins was born ont hy the appearances at TIE
wounds II wuH evident that Tia" mnr
der wns deeply PLANNED and he nskr0
the Jury even II they put the evidence %
LAM aside, II tIey had amy doubt tina
keuncy war the person intended to h
murdered Daring the delivery ~ Tia
u tie 'B chnrgr Poole jumped mp and ar
cuscd thu Justice ut ne in! the part Il
"A prosecutor. The jury wrs dl charged
aud ho will be- retired on Npn.Iny.