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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
The Bad and Worthless

are never initiated or comte1eatea. This Is es-
pecially true of family medicine, and it is pos
tive proof that the remedy initiated is OF the
highest value. As soon as it had been tested and
proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was
the purest, best and most valuable family medi-
cine on earth, many limitations sprung up and be-
gan to steal the notices in which the press and
people of the country had expressed the merits
of Fl. B., and in every way trying to induce sut-
fering inValds to their stuff instead, expect
ing to make money on the credit and good name
of II. B. Many others started nostrums put up
in similar style to H. B., with variously devised
names in which the word Hop" or "Hops" were
used in a way to induce people to believe that
they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such
pretended remedies or cures, no matter what
their style or name is and especially those with
the word Hop" or Hops" in their name, or in
any way connected with them or their name. are
limitations or counterfeits. Beware of them.
Touch none of them Use nothing but genuine
Hop Bitters, with bunch or cluster Of green
Hops on a white label. Trust nothing else.
Druggist and dealers are warned against dealing
In limitations or counterfeits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS

The whole number of patients who have receiv-
ed treatment at the State Hospital for the Insane
at MENDOZA during the past fiscal year was CSC
Inc number discharged recovered 40; i'm
proved 50; unimprOved Sc The total cost of this
hospital for the year was S956IS3l, being q weekly
cost per capita of 1892. At the commencement of
the past year the Northern Hospital for the Insane
had under treatment 512 patients: admitted dur
ing the year, 49, total 737. OF these there were
discharged recovered, 81; improved. 26; unim
proved 30. The number present at the close of
the year was SOL; average for the year, 500 The
cost Of maintaining this hospital was S9S 1902
which is equal to weekly cost per capita of 1851
l am constrained, by the great importance there
Of to again call your attention to the proper care
of the insane. The laws of the state now provide
very mixed system for the care of the insane: q
portion are cared for under a state system: por-
ton under a county system, and portion under a
combined state ard county system. Whether all
these different systems in operation at the same
time throughout the state work advantageollsly to
the unfortunates and to the state or which one of
the systems is the most humane and economical,
are subjects to which you cannot give too much
care and study. l cannot believe that it is con-
duciye to the well being of society or properly dis
for them within the walls of county jails and
almShOuseS. The insane are cared for that society
may be protected from dangerous mnaticS being
at large and humanity dictates that we secure the
welfare and comfort of those who are thus unable
TO care for themselves 1t is not the full discharge
OF this duty, however that we keep the insane
from doing harm, or even that we make them
happy: they have right to be cured when posi-
Dle, Tor they are thereby returned to society and
take from the state q lifelong charge That this
care and attention. 50 much desired, can best be
secured in state institutions and under state SUPER
vision am firmly convinced, and l have thus
urgently brought the subject to your attention for
the reason that, unless speedy action se taken
upon it. large local expenditures under the present
system will have been made, thereby precluding
change hereafter without serious less
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
CHARITIES AND REFORMS.

The State Board of Charities and Reforms has
the power Of inspection Of all public ana private
charitable and correctional Institutions in tie
state, excepting the six state institutions Their
export, which is now in the hands of the printer
shows the Semi-State institutions the Milwaukee
county insane asylum and the Milwaukee county
house of correctiOn-to be in excellent condition
that there are 81 county jails with 1885 prisoners
during the year, and 25J at the date OF the report;
that the jails are generally in good condition. but
they report that there are few in such wretched
condition ard SO insecure, that they should be con-
50. OF the poor-houses, 80 in number. with 1859
inmates during the year, and 1179 at the date of
the report they say the condition is good and
that the class of dependent population IS as well
cared for as is considered desirable The increase
Of private benevolent institutions, both in number
and resources reported, speaks well for the be-
nevolent disposition of the people of the state,
The board make numerous recommendations, and
they should be carefully considered They ask
that their power of visitation be extended to the
six state Institutions, and this recommendation
meets my approval
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
THE NATIONAL GUARD

hliy meets tie constitutional standard in being
n the StTictest sense well regulated and its en-
argies are being well directed to the attainment of
a thorough knowledge Of rifle practice, guard and
camp duty. The maximum fixed by the Legisla
ture in pursuance of its constitutional authority,
sf 35 companies with membership of 1886, has
been reduced, in the Interests of more compact or
ganization and economy, to 30 companies; with q
membership of 2.24T
l-nGer t!,c authority OF chapter 1G2, Laws 1885,,
tents and camp equipage sufficient to comfortably
encamp 400 men have been purchased and about
two-thirds of the force ordered into camps of m
struction for six days, with results that amply
justify the expense,
me results Obtained in the administration Of
the force IN proportion to the expense incurred IN
comparison with those obtained in any of the
states. For full details refer you TO the reports
of the Adjutant and Quartermaster Generals, and
l especially ask your attention to the practical
suggestions of the Adjutant General, and partieu-
larry with referance to the war records. which
should be cared for and preserved at On early
date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

HOMEOPATHY is making rapid strides
in this country fact which IL due TO
q great extent to the practice, in hom-
eeopathic households, of keeping books
and medicine chests for ready refer
ence IN emergences, as well as the
more triiing maladies generally met
with. The attending success is COM
municated TO friends and neighbors,
who, from similar experimenting, usu-
ally become staunch homm 5paths.
The greatest variety of these chests of
medicines are put up by Messrs. Boer-
icke and Tafel. For descriptive price
list address Boericke & Tafel at New
York, Philadelphia, NewOrleans, 1B2lti-
more or Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

The account between the State of Wisconsin
and the United States for the direct war tax. as
shown by the statement of the FIRST Comptroller
OF the United States Treasury, stands as follows:
S20i S5l6 During the year there has been placed
20 the credit Of the State $156539.59 leaving a
are now before the departments for adjustment.
claims which will be allowed and credited to tho
state, amounting to 10000
The State claims as due from the United States
balance of SS9S460f upon the claims presented
by her for the equipment and payment of troops
during the war. This balance has all been disal.
lowed by the accounting officers, and consists Of
various items ranging from $40 to $500. Many OF
The items have been ruled out for want of proper
vouchers and evidence, and it is probable that
with considerable research and labor many of the
items may yet be allowed, but do not feel at lib
erty To incur expense in that direction without first
receiving legislative sanction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
INSTITUTE For nEAF AND DrMRN

The whole number Of pupils enrolled at the in
stitutiOn for the education of the deaf and dumb
at Delavan, during the past year, was 244; Of
average attendance during the year, 176. The
total cost of supporting this institution for the
year was s343159L which amount represents
weekly cost per capita of 1916
At the institution for the education of the blind
at GAINESVILLE, there have been enrolled during the
year total of 81 pupils, of whom there were pres
ent on the last day of the fiscal year. 81; average
attendance for the year, Co. The total cost of sup
porting this institution was Sl612617, equal to a
weekly cost per capita Of S511.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
Personal! ia lsen Only

The VoLTAIc BELT Co.. Marshall, Mich, will
send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and Electric Appliances trial for thirty days to
men (young or oldl who are afflicted with nerv-
GUS debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles,
health and manly vigor. Address as above.
n. BIO risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
! allowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

cause" The praise of Kidnsy-W ort comes mes from
the mouths Of those who have been made strong
and healthy by it. Listen; 1T is curing every
body" writes druggist. "Kidney-Wort is the
most popular medicine we SELL" 1t should be by
right, for no other medicine has such specific
action on the liver, bowels and kidneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
For sale by all druggists.

Restless, fretful. crying children are suffering
TEETHING SYRUP, which is useful not only
for all direrders OF teething infants but cures
coughs. colds, Group, sore throat, collie and
cramps of oder children, and should be kept in
every house for emergencies. Try it, only %
cents. Sold by all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
FIemming & Merriam's Holiday Greet

In this issue we again publish the statement OF
Fund w, managed by Fleming & Merriam
commission merchants and although the markets
tidings show reasonable profit, and for the year
just closed the record proves the fund to be the
safest and most profitable speculative investment
in America. 1t has paid regular profits for the
last twenty months. This enterprising firm also
enjoys fine commission and warehouse business
and their warehouses located on Market street
are not surpassed by any.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

0ne-third of all who die IN active middle life
are carried off by consumption. The most fire.
quent cause is a neglected cold, cough, hoarse-
ness, bronchial trouble or asthma, all of which
may b4 permanently cured by EILERT'S EX-
TRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold
by druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
TEE srATE AGR1cULTrRAI, SOCIETY

has been of material value to the farmers of the
state yet its influence for good could be largely
Increased if it received that encoura cement which
its Importance demands. The society IS now en-
harrassed by Indebtedness amounting to some
$1,000, caused in by clause in the act of
last winter, appropriating two thousand dollars
upon certain conditions which the society failed to
comply with. 1 recommend that the conditions
imposed by the acts appropriatng aid to the State
and Northern Agricultural Societies be removed,
and sufficient amount appropriated to pay the
indebtedness of the former.
DAIRYING.
The dairy interest of our state has grown with
such wonderful rapidity that it stands to-day sec
ond to none in the Union. Our dairy products
have now national reputation and are eagerly
sought in the markets. The Wisconsin DairyInens
Association is accomplishing great good in educat-
ing farmers to better methods and improved ap-
arnrn ioti
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

4 farmers wealth depends on the condition Of
his stock. When soraggy and feeble they are
especially liable TO distempsrs, fevers, colds and
all diseases which destroy animals. Thousand;
standby, UNCLE SANS CONDITION pow
DER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
STATE BOARD OF SUPERVISION

Full details of the expenditures, work and needs
If the charitable, refoTmatory and penal institu
lions of the state are contained in the annual re
submitted for your consideration This board has
performed its difficult duties in a laudable and sat
sfactory manner, with considerable saving to the
properly caring for and protecting the humblest
If the unfortunate in the charitable and benevo
ent institutions is discharged cannot be too cdu-
Ifi0uStY guarded, and the power of legitimate and
intelligent visitation and inspection, desired by
the board OF charities ard reform, can at least re
suit in no harm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

*Ladies of all ages who suffer from loss of ap-
petite; fr m imperfect digestion, low spirits and
nervous debility may have Ii e and health re-
newed and indefinitely extended by the use of
Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies for all com
plants incident to the female constitution. We
have not only living faith in Mrs Pinkham
but we are assured that her medicines are at once
most agreeable and eficacious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
CAPITOL EXTENSION.

Tnder the provisions Of a law enacted by the
Ia Legislature, the Supreme Court named Hon
y. B. Van Slyke and Hon. John Winans and the
State Historical Society named Hon. e. w, Reyes,
as commissioners, with certain of the state officers
named therein to contract for the construction of
a capitol extension. The board has performed
being erected in a thorough and substantial man
ner and will be ready for occupancy within the
present year. There has been expended of the
appropriation thus far the sum OF S49217S9 for
work already completed, the state retaining as a
guaranty for the fulfllment of the contract. Is
per cent of the estimated cost of the work done
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

t8 Special attention paid to our Re-
ceiving Department of General Produce,
having large Warehouse, centrally To-
Gated, and other special facilities Cash
advances made. Correspondence with
SINNERS to This market sslinited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

Miss G. l.. Wolfe, of New York, is
building s. 100000 cottage on a $780,
900 lot in Newport, r. I.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

A London dispatch says that "the
Harry Stevens collection of documents
relative to DR.. Benjs lin Franklin has
been purchased by lie United States
gOvernm emit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
RAHR0ADg.

The year Just closed has been one Of more than
usual activity in railroad enterprise, both IN q
volume of business and in the building of nj
roads
On June 30, 1881. the various companies doing
business in the State of Wisconsin reported to the
Railroad Commissioner total mileage Of 3.l4243
miles; the mileage reported June 30. 1882, was
the railroad year OF 1888 miles From June 30
1882, to the end Of the calendar year. December 81.
1882, 3J801 miles Of rail were laid, making total
mileage of 3S374 miles Of railroad IL the State o:
Wisconsin December 81, 1892 The number OF
miles built during the calendar year was 390:29.
The prediction contained in my message to the
Legislature one year ago. of an increased amount
of railroad construction during the year 1892 has
been amply verified, and almost tracklesS re-
giOn of unbroken forest IS now being transformed
into thriving villages and prosperous homes, add
ing to the state needed railroad facilities and vast
y increasing its taxable values. If we except the
year 1871 and the year 1913, the great years OF
railroad building in this country, the year 1857
stands foremost in railroad construction
The Wisconsin railroad earnings from June 30,
1881, to June 80, 1882, were oG65,42S.32, an IN
crease of 50 ,25571 for the year; being aver
age per mile of SS425 The total cost OF operating
the railroads of the state was S10.21G 1919 leav
ing as net earnings SS,4SS6S1S7; the operating eX
penseS per mile were S3OS824 and the net earn
ings per mile Of operated road were S255091. The
total number of passengers carried upon the
roads Of the state 3,611913, equal to 1929
t59 passengers carried one mile at an average cost
per mile Of a trife less than 2.S3 cents. There
we're 5.49932l tons of freight carried an equal OF
S13414402 tons carried one mile; and the average
rate per mile on each ton carried was little less
than 1G1 cents, which is decrease of .O7 OF CEN:
per mile on each ton Of freight carried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
PUBLIC LANDS.


The sale CT public lands during the fiscal wear
was 2lS3.5.o4 acres, at prices varying from fifty
cents TO three dollars per acre. The rep 0rt of the
commissioners shows that there is now on hand
nearly 100000 acres OF public lands: that there
are nearly 10000 acres not vet put in the market
and that there have been selected during the wear
6iO1J acres for which the state will soon receive
patents. These selections were made by sending
4 competent man into the field to examine each
tract and 1 am satisfied that the work has been
faithfully performed and that thereby the state
has secured good lands. The commissioners in
their report suggest cogent reasons for some
changes in the laws regulating the sale of lands
20 the end that the state may be enabled to OBJ
tam prices nearer the value of the land sold
commend the subject and the suggestions of the
commissioners thereon, to your careful cOnSdera
don. The commissioners also ask that section 25S
of the revised statutes be amended so as to give
wider field for the investment of the trust funds
This subject likewise demands serious attention
EDUCATION.
The report of the state superintendent affords
great cause for satisfaction as to the educational
interests of the state and for a full discussion OF
the special subjects that may REQUIRE your atten-
ton would refer you to his report. There seems to
De no want of harmony in the various parts Of our
school system, and with the general DEVELOPMENT
and progress we have every reason to be pleased
Inc attendance at schools OF pupils between the
ages or seven and fifteen years, the time when all
children ought to attend schools, is eighty-Seven
per cent of the whole number in the state be-
tween those ages. This percentage proves Wis
cOnSin TO be fairly equal to the older eastern
states In appreciation of school privileges. The
buildings, sites, libraries, etc, is S56l493S The
total amount expended for public and private
schools during the school year. was S25T1, 400.
need not impress upon you the importance OF
fostering our common school system and promot.
ing in every way the cause of popular education
UNIVERSITY.
The Board of Regents of the university report
satisfactory progress in all departments that the
appropriation of last year has been udiciouSly eX
pended but that there are yet some repairs greatly
needed in making the older buildings what they
should be. The ambition Of the young for high
er and advanced education cannot be too literally
encouraged, and commend all the needs of this
institution to your lberality.
The departments of agriculture and practical
mechanics would seem to demand particular
tice. The experiments of the Professor of Agri-
culture, made by virtue of special appropriations
of the Legislature, upon Amber cane and the
silage of folders, have been in large measure
completed, and Prof Henry reports that beyond
a doubt sugar and syrup can be profitably made
from Amber in this State and that the soil of
The State is particularly well adapted TO the grow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

The balance to the credit of the Governors Con
t.nGent luEd on January 8 1883, was S1,S3527, and
the expenditures therefrom during the year were
SItLt9 In view of the possible demands upon
this fund the next two years, / recommend thai
the sum of 5000 be appropriated therefor at the
present 81 ,iop
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

], II. Winterbotham (dem.), Of
Michigan City, Ind. states that he will
not push his contest for the seat Of
Congressman Calkins in the next
house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18
AIR LINE L,ABORERS.

Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha R'y Company de.
posted with me the sum of S78OOG, and gave such
security as was required of them to save harmless
the state from any liability may have incurredin
feeding the laborers then thrown outof employment
by the failure of the Chicago, Portage and Superior
R. r. Company There have been paid to the
checks S548290 and there was pro-rated to the
sub-contractors, material and supply men the sum
of S330SI07. The work of finding the amounts due
and diSburSing the sums has been very large.
numerous claims have been disallowed and many
have been cut down. The claims of the officers
and engineer corps have been disallOwed, and the
question litgated in the supreme court and the
rejection of such claims fully sustained by the
court The security exacted from the company to
which the grant was made by Chapter TO- has been
found ample to protect the state against all iabil
ity incurred in feeding laborers and otherwise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

THOUSANDS of persons who sre bald to-day
might have full heads of hair if they would only
use CAROLINE, deodorized extract Of petro-
lepm, which is the only preparation ever discov-
cred that will really de this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-01-18

Edwin Booth has accepted an en-
gagement at the Residenz Theater,
Berlin, and will make his first appear
ance as Hamlet.