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The bee., 1883-08-04
A Farm in Threa States,

William Smith, the man who lives
Mt the interseltio Of Delaware, Mary
land and Pennsylvania. has made a
purchase of land and ad led it to that
which he inherited from his fathers
estate, thus making farm which eX-
tends into three States. The home
stead house, VIII re Mr.. Smith was
born, was at one time the subject of
one of the most interesting disputes
on record anywhere in this country.
In lS47 William Smith, the father of
the present proprietor Of the much
disputed territory, was elected to the
Delaware Legislature, and, without
question from aLy one. took his seat.
He had been returned as one of the
seven representatives from New Castle
county. Politics ran high and the
vote had been close. Toward the
close of AIr. Smiths first session, in the
spring of 1S48, the commission APP
pointed by Delaware, Maryland and
Pennsylvania TO relocate the northeast
cornerstone, Of Maryland, which had
been missing for many years, u a1e a
report, by which it incidentally ap-
peared that the house in which Mr..
Smith resided was not in Delaware at
al, but was situated on the strip of
land belonging to London, Britain
township, Chester county. Penn.
Here was pretty kettle of political
fish for Mr.. Smith, but as the commits
sion had been intrusted with the duty
of relocating the lost cornerstone it
could not Of itself affect the legality of
bis seat in the house. There was
great political talk and many threats
made against him. but he refused to
resign, and moved about two miles
southeast of his cid farmhouse to a
spot on his farm which was unqueS-
tionably in Delaware. There were
one or two important bills passed at
the session of the Delaware legislature
of 164S by one maioritv-NTr. Smiths
vote-and for a long time these laws
were in dispute. After 1S4S Mr.. Smith
was elected to the Delaware State
senate, and one day when he was
driving to his home from Dover he was
met at Middletown by large mob OF
men AMI boys and compelled to witness
the hanging of himself in effigv. II
has never yet been finally settled
whether the house in which the doubt
full senator lived when he was frs
elected really stood on Delaware OF
Pennsylvania soil, so that the farmer
who now occupies that dwelling does
not really know whether he is a citizer
of the former or the latter State
PEiIQdeZDhiG Record.
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conscientious Duty,

Il conceive it to be my duty to you
and to the public equally" wrote
Will Lotion Hargrave, Esq, of the
We?'eyan Female College, Murfrees-
boro. Y. c., as far back as 1858,-"to
state that in constant family use of
DR.. Worthington's Diorrhea and
Cholera Medicine, have found it of
untalllng efficacy. While it is of
priceless value in Diarrhea, Dysentery
and Cholera Infantum, it is scarcely, if
at all, less efficient in nervous affections
generally, and as an adjunct in Fever
and Ague," Sold for 25 and so cents a
bottle,
The bee., 1883-08-04
Where a Tragedy Took Place.

81 woSidn't tear that front wall down
for $20;O 900 cash, said Thomas n Green,
of Philadelphia. Hundreds of peo-
pie have a:ked me why didn't erect a
nicer front when was overhauling the
building continued Mr.. Green, "but
much prefer allowing the old brick
front to remain, because Of the historic
associations of the building Here it
| S-that Benedict Arnold once made his
home. In the early part of the pres
ent century the building came into the
possession of the ancestors of the well
known Burd and Shippen families,
whose histories are prominently inter
woven with that Of the city itself. One
of the female members of the Burd
family on dying bequeathed the prop
erty to a relative, with the injunction
that the home should never be con-
verted into stores. To disobey this
command would nccess;tate demolish-
ing the front, and so you see why it is
wish to allow the wall to remain, be-
cause by so doing consider I am COM
plying with the dying injunction of its
Do you know there is a romantic
story connected with the house?" said
Mr.. Green. About fifty years ago
one Of the daughters of the Burd fam
lily was engaged to be married to a
prominent Southern gentleman. On
the night before the day fixed for
the wedding large company was
gathered in the parlor of the man.
sioD, and the conversation turned upon
ghosts. When the hour for retiring
had arrived, the ladies were pretty well
worked up with the stories they had
helrd. The betrothed couple fingered
a few moments in the parlor, and when
the lady expressed fear of meeting
with ghost her brother sp Ike up and
said :'Look out for the ghost of Bene-
dict Arnold tonight The eSoutherner,
handing the lady pistol, said: Place
this under your pillow, and if any
ghost appears don't be afraid to Shoot
1.-The brother, who was a sort of
reckless fellow, resolved to have some
fun. He contrived to steal away from
his sister, and when everybody was
asleep he dressed himself in the uni
firm of an officer Of the Continental
army. Entering the chamber of his
sister he made a noise which awoke
her. and when the terrified girl saw
what she believed to be the ghost of
Arnold she set up such screaming
that she awakened the household. In
few minutes the room was filled with
the other members of the family.
When the matter was explained by
the errinS brother, the future husband
of the sister became so angry that he
then and there challenged the brother
to fight duel. In Il few hours the
preliminarieS were all arranged. A
little piece Of wOols in the southwest
ern part of the city was selected, which
tGey reached about daylight. Pistols
were produced, and the two plucky
men faced each other at twenty Yards
distance. At the first fire both fell,
and when the seconds and physicians
drove up to the mansion in the early
hours of the morning they tenderly
conveyed two corpses to resting place
within its portals, and the heartbroken
sister was compelled to mourn the un-
timely death of brother and alover."
The bee., 1883-08-04
A Balloon Under the Sea.

The international exhibition of Nice
is reserving some wonders for the
foreigners who may propose to pass a
portion Of the winter Of 1884 upon
the borders of the Mediterranean. One
of these wonders is balloon, which
its inventor, NJ. Toselli, calls 1.-The
observatory under the sea" 1t is
made of steel and bronze, TO enable it
to resist the pressure which the water
produces at a depth of 120 meters.
This observatory under the sea > has
height OF eight meters, and is divided
into three compartments. The upper
apartment is reserved for the com
mander, to enable him to direct and
to watch the working of the obServa-
tory, and to give to the passengers the
explanations necessary as to the
depth of the descent and what they
will see in the depths of the sea.
The second apartment, in the
center of the machine, is COM
fortably furnished for passengers
to the number of eight, who are
placed so that they can see a long dis
llOHl bilO NNCCCl VI AiflNiIlhNs
They have under their feet glass
which enables them TO examine at their
ease the bottom of the sea, with its
fishes, its plants and its rocks. The
obscurity being almost complete at
seventy meters of depth, the observa-
tory will be provided with powerful
electric sun, which sheds light to a
great distance in lighting these depths.
The passengers have at their disposal
a telephone, which allows them to con-
verse with their friends who have
stopped on the steamboat which trans
ports the voyagers to such places as
are known as the most curious in the
neighborhood. They have also handy
telegraph machine. Beneath the
passengers an apartment is reserved
for the machine. which IS constructed
on natural prime ples-that is to say,
as the vesSie Of a fish, hec nmiQg heavier
or lighter at command. SO a t. enable
the machine to sink or rise at the wish
of the operator.
The bee., 1883-08-04
WORBs OF WISDOM.
The offender neyer nardons.

The offender never pardons.
A room hung with pictures is q
room hung with thoughts.
Nothing helps the memory SO much
as order and classification.
No pleasure is comparable to stand.
ing on the vantage ground of truth.
The strength of criticism lies onIy
in the weakness of the thing crit.
cised.
He that has light within his own
clear brea t may sit in the center and
enjoy bright day.
Fortune does not materially change
men: ii only unmaSks them and shows
their true character.
De9t is horse that is always throw
ing its rider. Fools ride him bareback
and without a bride.
There is nothing that so ref1nes the
face and mind as the constant pres
ence of good thoughts.
The heart of a beautiful woman,
like that of beautiful flower, may be
the abode of reptile.
1t is easy to pick out flaws in other
peoples work, but far more profitable
to do better work yourself.
We are so made, so designed in our
every fiber, that evil tortuTeS us like a
diseased nerve; and it always will
until we get rid of it.
The arms of VT ought always to be
fea,hered with smiles. When they
fail in that, they become sarcasm, and
like two-edged swords.
Who ever heard of slandering a bad
man? Who ever heard of counter
feiting bad note? Slander, AS a
rule, is the revenge of a coward. 1t is
generally the best people who are in
jured in this way.
The bee., 1883-08-04
A Rear,s Paw i'm Hot Pelns.

1 was pleased with an anecdote
about party of young men who once
went hunt NJ up California ravine,
says a cor spondent. At night they
sat around their fire watching the boil
ing of a mess of beans, when bear
suddenly joined t circle, whipped
the cover off the PIT, and. without so
much as by your leave, thrust his paw
into the seething supper. Roaring
with pan AMI as o1ishment, he as
quickly drew it out again, owe turned
the pot with one vigorous blow, and
throwing the hot beans into the young
mems faces. numbered Of growing
into the darkn S.. What The young
men did for supper l never heard.
The bee., 1883-08-04
A Case of Mistaken Identify.

An old negro passing along the
street stepped on torpedo ingenious
ly placed in his way 10y boy. When
Che thing explo led he turn d and said:
Huh ! mel er see such a town as
dis. Da's b en- tryin' Ter blow me up
eber since / come heah. White folks
mus take me for Gar Of Russia >
ArkdnSQlC Trdceler
The bee., 1883-08-04
NOW WE'LL AND STRONG. -

SHIPMAN, Illinois.
DR.. r. Y. PIFRoE, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear 81,
Il wish to state that my daughter, aged I8,
was pronounced incurable and was fast fail
ing as the doctors thought, with consump.
ton. / obtained half dozen bottles OF
your Golden Medical Discovery for her
and she commenced improving at once, and
is now we'll and strong.
Very truly yours,
REV, ISAAC N. AUGUSTIN.
Discovery" sold by druggists,
The bee., 1883-08-04

Steve Holcomb, for many years no
torious Western gambler, has settlCd
down as pastor OF a mission church in
Louisville. He draws from his own
experience for warning illustrations to
use in his sermons.
The bee., 1883-08-04

NJ. Borstell, a Berlin bookseller,
maintains the largest private rea ling
institution in Germany. y stock of
upward of 100000 vel INES comprises
the prominent works in Lelles letters
and the other branches in modern lit
erature, both natiye and foreign. A
compendious catalogue enables the
reading public to ac1uaint itself with
little trouble nth the chD cest publi-
cations during Vie past three years.
The bee., 1883-08-04

Young and middle-aged men, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred affections,
as loss of memory and hypochondria,
should inclose three stamps for Part VII of
worlds Dispensary Dime Series of pamph-
lets. Address WORLDS D1sRENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The bee., 1883-08-04
Tales of wayside inn"---cocktails.
SICK.HEADACHR.

MRS. j. G. HENDERSON, of Cleveland,
Ohio, writes: "The use of two of Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets day, for few
weeks. has entirely cured me of sick-head-
ache, from which / formerly suffered terribly,
Of all druggists.
The bee., 1883-08-04

While her mother was taking fly out Of
the butter, little Daisy asked: ''Is that but
terhy, mamma?"
The bee., 1883-08-04

This elegant preparation has been on sale
since 1st;Ss and is recommended for less OF
appetite and general debility. Removes al
unpleasant feelings after eating. Druggists
The bee., 1883-08-04

III your hair is thin and falling out, If yo1
are becoming prematurely bald, if your hIir
is dry and sickly, uss Cartoline, the great
natural Hair Restorer. One dollar a bottle
The bee., 1883-08-04

LEw1svLLE, Ind.-Rev. J. s. Cain says: u
used Browns Iron Bitters for nervous pros
tration and found it entirely satisfactory
The bee., 1883-08-04

The button holes of Chrolithion collars
and cuffs are made SO they will not tear out
like other kinds.
The bee., 1883-08-04

SpARrA, Tenn.-Dr. ". B. Cummings says:
al am strongly convinced of the efhcacy OF
Browns Iron Bitters. and recommend them.
The bee., 1883-08-04

Rough on Rats Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bedbugs, flies, ants, moles, chip.
munks, gophers, 15c.
The bee., 1883-08-04

A calculation made at the post
Office department shows only one
registered letter in every l3,C00 is
lost.
The bee., 1883-08-04

Wells Health Renewer restores health.
ylgor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Seruai
Debility. 81.
The bee., 1883-08-04
Words are but leaves--acts are the fruit.

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, the 'Ferro-PhosphOr-
sted Elixir Of Calisaya," made by Csswell.
Hazard Il Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
kists, is the best tonic and for patients recover
ug from fever or other sickness it has no equal
The bee., 1883-08-04

A full feelir q after meals, dyspepsia, heart
burn snI general ll-health relieved by
Browns Iron Bitters.
The bee., 1883-08-04
DON'T Die in m. tIo,...

Some peoples feet go to sleep once in a
while. and other peoples heads have never
walked I'D.
The bee., 1883-08-04

1t is estimated that the.melon crop
this year in Georgia VIII reach 1900
900 melons, and sell for $l.500,000.
The bee., 1883-08-04
We AhEiaa In.

Kissing By telephone is justihabls when
one Of the contracting part les has been
eating onions.
The bee., 1883-08-04

After all, there is something first-clas
about the graduates of school.
The bee., 1883-08-04
Enafrfnc.

When a young man wants to protect
young lady he naturally puts his armor
round her.
The bee., 1883-08-04

If you are really determined to expand
your chest the best way ia do it is to carry q
larger heart.
The bee., 1883-08-04

Ladies' dinners, whether ladies like them
or not, are the latest fashion.
The bee., 1883-08-04

A relic hunter---A fellow endeavoring tc
capture widow.
The bee., 1883-08-04

"Cheerfulness is the daughter of employ
ment." Then discomfort must be its moth
er-in-law.
The bee., 1883-08-04

An unhappy marriage is like an electric
maehlne---it makes one dance, but You can't
let 60.
The bee., 1883-08-04

The man with the biggest bible in his win
dow is not always the safest person to give
The bee., 1883-08-04
Life on the ocean wave"- fish.

The most comfortable boot in town ia that
with Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners
The bee., 1883-08-04

Heavy stomachs, bilious conditions--Wells'
MayApplePil PILLS. -antibilious, ,cathartic. 10 25c.
The bee., 1883-08-04

Alligator skin BELTS" made of pig hide,
are much worn.
The bee., 1883-08-04
The FrazerAxie Grease

Acorn blossoms are two weeks tardy; de-
noting late fall.
The bee., 1883-08-04

You would use st. Patrick's Salve if you
knew the coed it would do you.
The bee., 1883-08-04

The FrazerAxle Grease.
Is the best in the market. 1t Is the most
economical and cheapest, one box lasting as
long as two of any other. One greasing will
I asst two weeks. 1t received first premium at
the Centennial and Paris Expositons, also
medals at various State Fairs. Buy no other.
The bee., 1883-08-04

It's Ohio etiquette now to call young girl
a "pansy."
The bee., 1883-08-04
INFLA1TlIATION OF BLA
A MILLING OATH.

Another lady, Mrs. j. b. Clark, AnItee UIty LA,t
writes US: kidney Wort has cured me OF hsbitnal
constipation pain IN the side. well some othsz
delicate complaints"
The bee., 1883-08-04

rpLvpIA 7. PTyE1As's Lr-ER Pills Gro C,re.,ra.
on. Bihousness and Torplty Of the Liz. = cent.
as-Sold by all DT'-,yists.eJfl 0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
Punctua1ity an Element of Success in
our Schools.

There is no principal of action that
is more commendable in scholar,
than punctuality. Everything in its
time, and just at the time should be
the motto of every teacher and
scholar. No less important than a
place for everything and everything in
its place after the routine of duties
performed at their proper time
becomes a habit, it is actually a
pleasure. The school boy who prides
himself on being regular at school
and prompt on the recitation bench,
relishes his task much better and is
happier than he who INDUCES in his
idleness and is always behind.
The necessity of sending scholars
punctually to school is often too light
ly regarded by parents. They do not
consider that an hour in the morning
deprives them of the most important
recitation, or the best hour of study.
How much time might be saved by
using all these little momen is that are
thrown away, and if they were applied
in right manner how much might be
accomplished.
Much more depends upon this habit
than is generally supposed. It's re-
lation to ultimate success in life, is
that which cultivation sustains to the
farmers crop. Parents, look around
and point to me one boy or girl in
your city who amounts to anything in
life, who has been taught at home to
be careless in his department and
wanting in punctuality at school ? such
person cannot be found. Punctual-
ity was one Of the most carefully
cultivated habits of Sir Walter Scott,
of Franklin and of all our leading
men, otherwise they would have been
unable to perform such an enormous
amount Of literary labor. So rigorous
was Washington in his habits, that he
would not waste the space of five
minutes, even in waiting for his guests
at dinner and in all things he made it
rule to be punctual.
The most efficient warriors, the
most eminent statesmen and the most
noble specimens of humanity, have
become great by economizing time and
performing their works at it's proper
period. If punctuality then has such
bearing on the character, it should
be the motto not only of every scholar
and every teacher, but it should enter
largely into both the theory and prac-
tice of teaching and not be forgotten
by even our men Of business.
OBSERVER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

THESE ARE SOLID FACTs.-The
best blood purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach Of suffer
ing humanity, truly is Electric Bitters
Inactivity of the Liver, BilioGsness,
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kid
neys or any disease Of the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an
appetizer, tonic or mild-stimulant will
always find Electric Bitters the best
and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents
bottle by F. J. Wood, june7no4y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by a sick child
suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth +? If so, send at once and
get a bottle of Mrs Winslow's sooth-
ing syrup for children teething. Its
value is incalculable. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it, mothers, there is no
mistake about it. It cures dysentery
and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach
and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums, reduces the Inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's sooth-
ing syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the pre-
scription of one of the Oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States, and is for sale By
all druggists throughout the world
Price % cents bottle
mch15y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
A Grand Rapids Institution.
from the Wausau Daily Cen trail, !

From the w ausau Daily Cen trail,
While skirmishing around to see
the sights and improvements in town,
the Central Wisconsin man dropped
into the new grist mill owned and
operated by the Grand Rapids Milling
Co., and was very courteously shown
through the institution. full discrip-
ton of which space forbids giving at
present. Suffice it to say that there
is no more gentlemanly and reliable
parties to deal with then Messrs.
Neeves & Poderwiltz. These mills
are running night and day turning out
some 200 bbls of wheat -four of the
very best quality, besides feed and
other products. The mill and water
power were first purchased by Poder-
viltz y Compton, but it is at present
owned by a joint stock company COM
posed of Mrs. NJ. Neeves, Geo. A.
Neeves W. B. Neeves and Chas.
Poderwiltz. W. and H. n. Pomeroy
are the millers and are of the best
men in their profession. All institu-
tions l. ;e these are a credit and a
benefit any town, besides materially
benefit g the whole surrounding
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

We acknowledge the receipt of the
catalogue Of the University of Wis
consin, for the academic year 1S83-S4.
1t is one of the largest and most COM
plete that has ever been published.
The school is in fourishing condition
and has friends throughout the United
States. The number in attendance at
the opening Of the fall term was 38S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

CONSUMPTION so, 900 people die
annually in the U. S. alone from this
disease. This should be avoided.
Two or three doses of Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup will relieve
an ordinary cough or cold Trial size
free. Sold at Wood County Drug
Store. aug2y1 no2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

FREE OF Cost. By calling at F.
j. Woods drug store. you can get a
sample bottle of DR.. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup free of cost, which
will relieve the most obstinate cough
or cold, and show you what the regu-
lar SOC size will do, when troubled
with Asthma. Bronchitis, Dry Hack
ing Cough and pains in chest.
aug2y1 no2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22
A Famous Galaxy.

People who delight in beautiful and
good books will be astonished whom
they see, if they have not already
seen, the announcements of the
editions Of standard authors, issued
this season. The Typography, and
all mechanical qualities of painting
and binding are simply superb, and
the prices a veritable marvel to the
oldtime book buyer. The list includes
the works. complete, of Dickens, Is
volumes, reduced in price from $50. SO
to 5000 net; Thackeray's, from
SIG so to 1913; George Eliot's, from
So to 1915; Washington Irving's
Works, from $40 to 81; Scott
Waverley Novels, from $50 to $3.50;
Hawthorne's Works, from S21 to
$50; J. Fenimore Cooper's from
So to $3.50; Bulwer's, from S31.-
% to $3.50; VIM. Blacks, from SIS
to 81; De Quincey's, from SIS to
So 80. The publisher sends them to
any one for examination before requir-
ing any payment, on reasonable evil
dence of good faith, and will send a
large catalogue of these and other
works free upon application. John B.
Alden, Publisher, Is Vesey St., New
York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-22

BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE. The
greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure Burns,
Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Cancers, Piles, Chill
blains, Corns, letter, Chapped Hands,
and all skin eruptions, guaranteed to
cure in every instance, or money re-
funded. 25 cents per box. For sale
by T. j. Wood. tt