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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-03-26


HAS MADE NC STATEMENTS.
The acting secretary of the treasury said
this morning that there was no truth in the
published statement that he said he was
utterly opposed to anticipating the pay
ment of the bonds embraced in the 120th
call, which natures the first of May. He
wanted to have it distinctly understood
that he had made no declaration on that
subject and when he has occasion to make
such declaration it will be made publicly.
EXPORTING BONDED WHISKY.
The treasury department will take no &C
tion in regard to the question of exporting
bonded whisky into Canada in less guam
titles than 100 gallons, until the matter has
been brought to its attention officially. II
is understood that the commissioner of in
ternal revenue favors the proposition.
The issue of standard silver dollars from
the mints for the week ending March "a
was $218,495. Corresponding period last
year, $1S8,500.
RUMoRED DANGEROUS ILLNESS.
The Critic gives currency to repor
that Secretary Folgers sickness has nov
assumed the shape of erysipelas of the
face and head, and that his condition il
considered dangerous. While it canno
be denied that the condition of the secre
tary is much worse than his friends woulC
have the public to believe, the above men
toned report cannot be verified tonight
Officials IN the treasury department, VIII
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
A Remarkable Man.

A Geneva correspondent writes
GA man who, by dint of sheer courage
and energy overcame almost insuper-
able difficulties and showed that life,
even when it seems almost a curse,
may well be worth living, died recent
ly at Arare, in the Canton of Geneva,
Switzerland Jean Trottet, the man
in question, was born in 1881, without
hands and without feet His short
arms were pointed, and his legs, such
as they were, not being available for
progression, he was able to move only
by twisting his body from side to side.
His case greatly interested the sur
geons of the neighborhood, and local
Barnums made the parents, well-to-do
peasants many tempting offers to turn
the child's misfortune to account by
exhibiting him about the country.
But these offers were inevitably de-
cllned, and when Jean was old enough
he was sent to school. In writing he
held his pen at the bend of the elbow.
AS he grew older he took a great in
terest in husbandry, became an active
hay-maker, used the reins with dexter
ity, and was so good shot that he Of
ten carried off the prize at the village
t1rs. He enjoyed, too, some reputa-
ton for sagacity, was consulted by his
neighbors on matters of Importance,
and has left behind him widow and
four children amply provided for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
The TalIest of Trees.
All the Year Round.

Though there is every probability
that CalifOrnia's big tree will maintain
its supremacy as the most massive
column in the worlds forests, it must
perforce yield the palm of altitude to
the Australian eucalyptus. In the val
ley of the Watts River, in Victoria,
many fallen trees have been measured
as they lie on the ground, and found
to exceed $50 feet in length. One
mighty giant had fallen so as to form
a bridge across a deep ravine. It had
been broken in falling, but the portion
which remained intact measured 435
feet in length, and as it's girth at the
point of fracture is nine feet, it's dis
coverer estimates that the perfect tree
must have measured fully five hundred
feet It's circumference, five feet above
the roots, is ffty-four feet Another
gum tree on Mount Wellington was
found to be 102 feet in girth at three
feet from ths ground. It's height could
not be estimated, owing to the density
of the forest. But it's next neighbor.
which was ninety feet in circumfer-
ence, was found to be 300 feet in height.
In the DandenOng district of Victoria
an almond-leaf gum tree eucalyptus
amygdalina) has been carefully meas
ured and is found to be 430 feet in
height. 1t rises $50 feet before throw
ing out branch; its circumference is
sixty feet. Tasmania also produces
specimens of eucalyptus which are
$50 feet in height and which rise 200
feet ere forming a branch. One near
Hobart Town is ninety-six feet in
girth, and, ten years ago, lowered to
a height of 800 feet, but is nova rum.
The question of supremacy, is how
ever, confined to altitude, for the un-
tidy looking eucalyptus, with its rag
ged and tattered gray bark hanging
about it in such slovenly fashion, can
never contest the palm of mighty or
majesty with the stately cedars, whose
magnificent golden red shafts tower
on high like the futed marble columns
of some vast cathedral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

| Oatmeal cookies combine many
good qualities, and will be relished by
children. Make them just like an
ordinary sugar cooky, using two
thirds oatmeal and one-third wheat
| flour.
A little time and trouble used in re-
moving the seed from grape sauce will
pay large interest. After the grapes
have cooked sufficiently so that the
seeds separate readily from the sauce
through a colendar, then with a spoon
remove the seeds as far as possible,
put the skins back with the juice to
cook until they are soft, and skim off
any seeds that rise to the top.
Cranberry pudding is made by pour
ing boiling water on pint of dried
bread crumbs: melt tablespoonful of
butter and stir in. When the bread is
softened add two eggs, and beat thor
oughly with the bread. Then put in
pint Of the stewed fruit and sweeten
to your taste. Bake in hot oven for
half au hour. Fresh fruit may be used
in place of the cranberries. Slices of
peaches put in in layers make deli
clouS variation.
A mixture which is excellent for re-
moving grease-spots and stains from
carpets and clothing is made of two
ounces of amOnia, two ounces of white
CASTLE soap, one ounce of glycerine,
one ounce of ether; cut the soap fine,
dissolve in one pint of water over the
fire; add two quarts of water. This
should be mixed with water in the
proportion of a teacupful to one
ordinary-sized pail of water. Mix
thoroughly, and wash soiled garments
in it. For removing spots use a sponge
or clean flannel cloth, and with dry
cloth rub as dry as possible Woolen
goods may be made to look bright and
fresh by being sponged with this.
Sauce for common fruit pudding
is nice made of one cup of sugar, an
even tablespoonful of flour, and one
of butter. Mix to a cream, pour boil
ing water over this, and stir until
there are no Jumps; then put on the
stove, and keep it there until it is cook
ed, say, for ten or even fifteen minu-
tes. Flavor with nutmegs, and put in
large spoonful of molasses to give it
rich brown color.
Barley soup is excellent If the stock
is sufficiently rich. To make it so cut
three slices of bacon and two pounds
of the neck of veal in small pieces;
put them IN a saucepan or small ket-
tie with pint of water. Let this sim
mer for three-quarters of an hour,
then add one small onion, carrot,
two stalks of celery, a bouquet of
herbs, half a teaspoonful of black
pepper, teaspoonful of salt and two
quarts of water. Let this boil for at
least two hours, then take from the
fire, and when cold remove the fat or
scum from the top, strain the soup
and put it on the fire, and add a pint
of barley which has been washed and
soaked in cold water for three hours
at least There should be pint of the
barley after it is soaked. This is the
proper proportions for two quarts of
soup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13

At the north side of Dublin there is
at Clontarf, a sea inlet where the water
at certain times of the tide is very
shallow. A little stream flows under
the road unto the sea at this place.
The bridge beneath which it passes has
pretty high parapets A huge dog, a
frequent companion during my stu
dent days, used to mount one of these
parapets, employing it as a lookout
when he happened for the moment to
lose sight of me- Mrs. Comeford, wild
ow, of distinguished barrister, was
my landlady. This dog, aided by an
accomplice named Bran, slew Mrs.
Comeford's red cat, a great favorite,
and buried him, all but the point of his
tail, IN the garden. The accomplices
demeaned themselves in the most in
nocent manner, but betrayed consider
able confusion when their delinquency
was detected. 1t did not seem to occur
to their canine minds that the mere
tip of the cats tail, wnen the body
itself was out of sight, could possible
incriminate them. But to return to
Clontaff. 1t was the practice amongst
the lads about when the depth of water
suited, to wade out and catch little fat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
The Modern Detective.


"Yes," he said, looking out from
underneath the brim of his hat into
the clear atmosphere, where he could
apparently see various clues to past
crimes fitting in the air, 4 will un-
dertake the case in the interest of
humanity and $14 per day"
A pale man, who twirled an anxious
musJache, said: '"The case seems
to me very difficult one to unravel. y
The defective said, as he again
looked into space, and pointed his
finger at the man with the anxious
mustache: "You say the deed was
done at night, and the murder was
not discovered until morning; there
were four red hairs found near the
body of the victim. l have every
reason to believed that the murderer
wore blue overalls and was cross
eyed"
''But how do you account for that?"
asked the pale man, looking into the
detectives eyes for consolation.
"Ah!.'' said the detective, "that
remains a secret with the detective;
that alone the detective can tell.
Rely upon me; will undertake the
case y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13

fish. These abound In great numbers,
and lie commonly on the sea-bed
The waders went in bare-Iegged, and
when they happened to tread upon a
fish, kept the foot in position until
they could stoop down and secure their
prey. One of the fsherboys was once
attended by his dog, and when the in
telligent creature saw the work in
which his master was engaged proceed
ed to help him by plunging about, and
when ever he felt fish Kept his paw
upon it until his master should come
up and place it in his creeI. This Gu
rious method of catching fat-fish is
not confined to Clontarf. was walk
ing one day along Cons Water, called
after the old chieftain of the name,
Con or Constantine O'Neal, when |
observed barefooted lad wading in
the shallow water-for the tide was
out-and from time to time casting
something on the bank. He was catch
ing fiat fish with his feet. [ did not
detect his occupation, in which he
seemed pretty successful, until went
close up in order to see what he was
IabOut.-Nature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
A New Siamese Sword Of State.
St. James Gazette

A new sword of state, meant to re-
place the old weapon handed down
from remote ages as the symbol of
authority in Siam, has just been COM
pleted for the King by Mr.. J. w. Ben
son. The blade is double-edged, spear
shaped, and fifteen inches long.
Toward the hilt it is inlaid with gold
of varying tints, wrought in different
devices, the figure of Buddha being
prominent on each side. The handle,
which has no cross guard. is seven
inches in length, and consists of
enamelled work studded with
diamonds, while the sheath is one en-
tire piece of wrought gold, set with
precious stones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
LIFE IN A BLACK BASS TANK.
Aew the eFinny Tribe Disport Them
selves IN w world of Limited Dimen-
American Field.


Mr.. Thomas Rinek, of Easton
Penn, las fitted up tank with a
perpetual flow of water, and has
placed IN it a number of bass which
he was brtunate enough to capture
from the Delaware. The two largest
weighed respectively three pounds
and seven ounces, and the latter four
pounds TWO ounces, The latter's fins
and tai are very ragged and torn,
owing to a fierce attack made on him
shortly after he was put in by the
former. But the relations between
all of them have since been amicable
The argest one, after a few days
confinement, made a determined
effort toescape, and jumped with such
persistelcy and force that he loosened
the wire gauze over the tank from its
fastenings, and damaged his mouth
to sUch-an extent that he carried it
open th1ee-fourths of an inch for over
two weeks, and it interferred material
ly with the comfort of his feeding.
They fed very deliberately, and their
favorite food seems to be yoNng cat
fish. SaWhen one of these is put lnto
CbC Gctuh C1Cy WILL SOII vi pO11G IL,
following its movements rather with
their eyes, but never remitting this
deliberate pursuit, and it is often a
long while before they make an as
sault. The catfish instinctively
recognize their danger, and i'm
mediatey begin their tactics of de-
fense. These are limited to turning
tail to their enemy and keeping their
heads in the bottom corners of the
tank and under favoring stones AS
long as they can hold this position
they are comparatively safe, as the
bass will rarely touch them except
head first.
Recently catfish somewhat over
three inches long, by his skirmish-
ing, evaded the largest bass for several
minutes, and finally got his head we'll
sheltered under favoring stone. The
bass, after several futile efforts to
dislodge it, at last took it by the tail,
drew it out, and swan leisurely
around the tank several times with
it, when, giving it a sudden toss, he
caught it by the head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
The Last of Miss Simpsons Dogs.
Pittsburg Telegraph.


Many of the oTd residents of Pitts
burg will remember Miss Louisa
Simpson, who was known for her
peculiarities and her wealth. She own
ed the old Drury Theater besides many
other valuable pieces of property
about the city. She made her home at
Soho, where the Catholic Church now
stands. It was her habit to go about
the city in an elegant carriage, attend
ed by a driver and a footman, and be
side her she always had at least half
a dozen pet dogs, dressed in all sorts
of colors. In the latter part of 1868
she died, leaving very peculiar will
which provided, among other things,
for trust fund to be used to purchase
food and protection for her pet dogs.
She directed that so cents a week
should be expended by her executor,
William Hoffman, for the purpose of
buying meat and food for each Of the
dogs. The provisions of the will have
been strictly adhered to by the exccu-
tor, who has just filed his final ac-
count, which shows a balance in his
hands of $172. 43. Mr.. George Burg
win, attorney for the executor, stated,
In filing the account, that the last dog
was dead, and the trust was, therefore,
at ap end, hence the desire of the
executor to file his account and be dis
CHARGED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
The Whims of John Sellers.

John Sellers is the name of a very
eccentric farmer who lived three miles
east of New Philadelphia, O. He has
flock of sheep that has not been
shorn for six years. The wool has
grown entirely over their eyes, and is
so long that 1t drags on the ground.
The sheep have the appearance from a
distance of big hay-shocks in the field
Upon being asked why he did not
shear his sheep, Mr.. Sellers replied: :
God put the wool on their back to
stay there and keep them warm and
do not propose interfering with His
plans" The flock is a great curiosity,
and people come for miles around to
see the sheep. Mr.. Sellers never
shaves or cuts his hair or finger
nails. His hair hangs down his
back, and has the appearance Of
never having been combed. His
whiskers arc long and shaggy, and
his general appearance is entirely diff
ferent from other men. He lives with
his sister, and owns a good farm. He
has never bought any improved farm
machinery, but all his tools are home
made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13
DR.. Mary Walker Again.
Washington Post.

DR.. Mary Walker astonished a Wis
itor to the Interior Department the
other day by striking the cigar which
he was smoking out of his mouth and
delivering a lecture upon the enor-
nifty Of the practice of using tobacco.
The gentleman assailed, supposing
the doctor, from her attire, to be a
man, addressed her in very vigorous
language, concluding with the imita-
ton that if he did not believe the per-
son who had assaulted him to be half
a woman he would administer sound
thrashing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13

People who are color-blind can not
distinguish any difference between red
and green. To them the woman who
paints her cheeks look green
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13

Il was only footing one of your
late Bills, remarked fond father to
his daughter, after kicking her sweet
William out of the front yard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-12-13

Photographer (to bald-headed man)
Excuse me sir, but the top of your
head shines so that it will take extra
big; so if you don't mind sir, I'll just
chalk it bit.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-09-22

1t is now the correct thing for all
the Leading millinery establishments n
Paris 10 EMPLOY man miljiner
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-22
BELLAIRE.
s--..H Local Happenings I'm the Glass
city.

S--..n Local Happenings I'm the Glass
| city.
! Quite a number from this city will take
In the Dollar Excursion to Steubenville
and intermediate points on the new steamer
Frank Stein, on Saturday next. The boat
will leave this city at two O'Clock P. NJ, and
will stop at Wheeling and Martins Ferry
on her way up. The Opera House Brass
Band and Orchestra will furnish the music.
The gas wells and other points OF interest
along the route will be visited. The boat
will return in the evening. This is gotten
up after the Eastern plan OF cheap eKcur-
sions, and is likely 10 prove very popular.
Miss Madge Armstrong left yesterday for
New Concord, Ohio, 10 visit friends and at.
tend the commencement exercises at the
college there.
Mr.. 4. I. Norton and Miss Nellie Hoge
were visiting ST. Clairsville friends yester-
day.
Alex. kulb, Of this city, contemplates
moving to Colorado.
Miss Paugte, OF Bridgeport, is the guest
OF Miss Ellen Moore, on Thirty second
street.
Rev. VIM. CASTOR, formerly pastor Of the
FIRST Presby terian church OF this city, but
lstterly of Cleveland is in the city smiling
on Old friends.
Take your girl and go on the dollar ex-
cur.ion to Steubenvilie on Saturday alter
noon.
Rev. Rodgers, of Barnssrille, was in town
yesterday.
Three trains of emigrauts ts passed through
the city yesterday forenoon en- route 70
the great Vest.
Miss Lena Sonneborn, OF Wheeling is
the guest OF her brother, NJ. Sonneborn, at
his residence or North Guernsey street.
Messrs Tbos. Hart and John Randolph
and their ladies attended the commenae-
ment exercises at Mt de Than .el yessaftAy:
Prof d. ". Shields and ttryhter,- Of
Keyser, W. Va, are in the city,;
The cheap excursion leaves she whan at
2P N. Saturday.
Officer Archer, Of the First ward, Is the
boss fisherman. He went out 10 Wallace's
dam on Wednesday evening ard caught Q
ten pound turtle. This is the largest turtle
ever caught in McMahon's creek.
Theodore Porter, who is Q sort OF vsg.
was before Mayor Cooper. yesterday charged
with assault and battery on John Mitchell.
he plead guilty and viii be taken 70 St
Clairsyille to-day.
The Opera House band and orchestra will
furnish the music fer the excursion TO
Steubenville, on Saturday.
u.
ness trip through Northwestern Ohio, in
the interest OF Hess paint works.
NJ. John White. who lives west OF town,
stole q march on his friends this week BY
going off and getting married. His friends
here were preparing surprise for him
when the event came of. bat he got the
drop on them.
1Miss Julia Wiley was the guest OF Nrs.
q. E Wells Yesterday.
Mrs.I. H. Van Pelt, Of Martins Ferry,
was the guest OF friends here yesterday.
+. c. Citizens attended the commence
ment exercises at Mt. De Chantal, yester-
day.
Henry Neininger WHO has been confined
in Jail Tor shooting Isaac Fowler at Bridge
port, is out on bail. His bond is Sl.gc
snd Martins Ferry parties are bis bonds
men.
Jsha sisss.er. az y: Z. I i I. l...-.a''
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-22
MARTINS FERRY.
Sew Car-Break DOwn-General Local
Happenings.


The Martins Ferry accommodation came
out yesterday with a new car chat is as
pretty as little red wagon. 1t is passen-
enger coach and caboose combined, and
was built BY the company for this particu-
lar run. Conductor Mcdonald is very
proud OF it.
Master OF Transportation Geo. NJ. Bru.
ner. of the c. & z. r. r, was in the city
yesterday afternoon looking after the in
terests OF the road.
Engine No. 9. which does the work on
the accommodation here, broke down at
West Wheeling on her noon trip yester-
cay. Ward Nelson and yard engine No.
IL, d Bellaire, did the work in the after
MOOT
Mrshal Hanson took John Moore out to
st. Csirsville yesterday morning to work
out lis fine Of SIS and costs for being
druh and resisting an officer.
Thee able bodied men were tramping
throgh our streets yesterday with two fid-
dies nd harp and RECALLING those of our
citizns who had time 10 listen with some
verygood music. They might find some
thin more manly TO make living at, but
it taes all kinds Of people to make up 8
word.
Th Ladies' Benevolent Society of this
city ill haye grand picnic at Hodgins'
Grow on next Friday, June 10Th. This
groy is near Wsrrenton, and is q very
beautiful place.
Evrything is clear again at the gas well
and be work Of running down was begun
againyesterday. The work Of running was
nearf completed yesterday evening, and
the Wrkmen expected to get the casing in
last rght-
Maor Mitchell was in ST. C!sirsville on
businss yesterday.
A. Bowers and wife are visiting friends
at Della Ohio