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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
The People Of Mexico.
c. A. Dana, in New York Sun.

The population of Mexico is com
monty estimated at 5000, 900 or TO-
600, 900. No census has been taken, but
this estimate is probably not cxagger-
ated. The great mass of the inhabi-
tants are Indians, and in race and
habits they are similar to the Pueblo,
Zuni and Navajo Indians of New
Mexico and Arizona, They are gen
orally small in stature, sober, honest,
industrious, temperate and intelli-
gent A more valuable peasantry can
scarcely be found. Their virtues are
their own; their vices are of European
admixture. School education has
done little or nothing for them; but
of late years efforts have been made
to establish schools for their benefit.
They seem very capable of being in
structed; and if, as we trust, there is
a bright future for Mexico, it lies in
the education and development of
the native race.
The ruling classes of Mexico are
mainly of Spanish and mixed blood
The late President Juarez was pure
Indian, but the number of educated
people, with nothing Spanish in their
origin, must be very small indeed.
Among the civil and military func-
tionaries the Spanish element ap-
pears to predominant; and the po-
litical usages of the country are de-
cjdedly Spanish in their nature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
She TWigged.

He called at the house and asked if
she had any carpets to beat, adding
that he had been in the business over
twenty years.
How much to beat the parIor car
PETE" she asked.
lone dollar"
why, that's awful There was a
man here yesterday who offered to do
the Job for so cents"
Exactly, madam, but how was he
prepared2'
He had club in his hand"
l presume so. He intended to take
the carpet out on a vacant lot, didn't
he?"
Yes, sir. Our yard is too small,
you know"
Exactly. That is a tapestry brus-
sells carpet. It is badly worn. 1t has
numerous holes in it. He would
make a great show in getting it out
and in there. Out on the lot he would
give YOU away to every one who asked
who the carpet belonged to. Is that
the way to do job of this sort?"
How do you do it"
Il take the carpet out through the
alley. | wheel it home. I beat it III
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
Drinking Habits in Denmark.

1t is reported on the trade and com
merce of Denmark, Mr.. Harris.
British Counsul at Copenhagen,
draws q gloomy picture of the drink
ing habits Of the Danish people as
exhibited in statistics recently collect
ed by the Government. Between 1860
and 1880 the total number of places
licensed to sell Intoxicating drink is
stated to have risen from 81 to 81 pei
1000 inhabitants. II 1871 there were
625 divorces granted in Denmark,
seventy of which were brought about
by drunkness; in 1880 the figures were
$50 and 104 In Prasto and Born.
holm all the divorces are stated to
have been brought about by drunk
ness. Excessive drinking is declared
to be in these cases generally the fault
Of the husband. AS to the influence
Of drinking habits in bringing people
to pauperism, the statistics show that
30 per cent of the persons relieved at
public expense are habitual drunk
ards. The increase in the amount of
lunacy between 1870 and 1880 was 20
per cent, and in Copenhagen the in
crease of suicides is very marked. y
For some unexplained reason there is
considerable falling off in the mum
Der of deaths from drinking reported
IN 1881 and 1882, The circumstance
IS the more remarkable since there
was during the same period a large
increase IN the number of public
houses, as well as in the consumption
, Of drink. This is strikingly shown
IL TIE fact that, although the license
tax was raised in 1880 and again in
1883 to very high rate, the amount
of the drink taxes levied in 1888 was
100000 kroners, against 100000 only
1881
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

a yard surrounded by high board
fence, and while I am returningit, all
nicely rolled up and covered with a
cloth, if any one asks me what I have
[ reply that it is velvet carpet for
No. pa Blank street. If no one asks
any questions [ call at the house on
either side of you and ask if they
have just ordered a Wilton. They
watch me and see me come in here
Madam, in the language Of the Greek,
do you twig?'
He was given the job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
A Trick on a Spider.
lie was given the Job.
st. Nicholas.

A great many years ago, a prisoner
of state, who was allowed to cheer the
solitude of his dungeon by playing on
his flute, discovered aftera while that,
every time he played, a great number
of spiders gathered around him.
Since then, the liking of spiders for
music has been proved. [ myself had
often wished to play for spider audi
ence, but [ was not we'll enough &C
quaited with any musical instrument
to coax tune out of it.
A scientific gentleman of Europe
gave me valuable hint by an expert
ment of his own. He used tuning
fork. Now l can play a tuning-fork
as we'll as anybody. I procured a
tuning fork, and then sought out q
spider. I found a handsome, brand
new web, and thought did see Mrs
EpeiTU diadenlG is her full name,
though most persons call her a gar
den spider 1t is she who makes those
beautiful, wheel-like webs which fes-
toon the rose bushes and trees.
AS have said, Madame Spider was
not visible [ knew, however, she
must be in her gOssamer parlOr, which
is attached to her web.
Here was a good chance to try
tuning-fork music. raped the fork
on a stone, and ia q moment soft,
melodious hum filled the air. [ touch
ed one of the spokes Of the web with
the fork. On the Instant, Madame
flew out of her parlor in great haste,
hesitated moment at the outer edge
Of the web, and then, instead Of going
strait to the tuningfork, ran to the
very center of the web.
When there, she quickly caught
holt of each of the spokes one after
the other, and gave it a little tug, as
q boy does his fishing-line to see if q
fish is hooked. Each was passed by
until she came to the spoke upon
which the tuning-fork rested.
There she stopped, as it ives easy to
see she was excited. She gave the
whole web shake; then tugged at
! the spoke again. Hum mann" still
sang the fork, rather family now
however.
Madame was satisfied. Her mind
was made up. Down she darted and
caught the end of the fork in her
arms. She tried to bite into the hard
metal, and at the same time she spun
web of silk around and around the
prongs, which by this time had ceased
vibrating.
I pulled the fork away, and Mad
anne Eperia retired.in Disappointment to
the center of the web. But if she was
disappointment. so was I. for I was
satisfied that it was not the music of
the fork that had attracted her. I'm
fortunately, it was altogether too
probable that she mistook the hum of
the fork for the buzz of a fly,-a sort
of music no doubt very sweet to her.
Time after time I repeated the ex-
pertinent with the fork, touching in
turn each spoke of the web, and each
time Madame Spider was deluded in
to trying to capture the tuning-fork.
It was odd that she did not learn
wisdom by repeated disappointment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
WIND AS A MOTOR.
Pneumatic Tube Nearly one Hum
dred Miles in Length.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Tn? canal commissioners have
granted the privilege to Mr.. J. w.
Beach. of this city, to lay penumatic
tube along the line Of the Illinois &
Michigan Central Canalfrom Chicago
TO La Sale. The invention was pat
ented by Mr. Beach in November,
1882, and he made arrangements with
railroad company to put it in opera
ton along the line of its tracks, but
for some reason this right was after
ward denied. The enterprise which
Mr.. Beach proposes to incorporate
viii be known as the Pneumatic
Transportation Company, which will
be composed. he says, of substantial
capitalists. It is the intention to
transport, not only packages and let
ters, but also grain. Mr.. Beach is
very sanguine as to the success of
his project, and say that eventually
he will extend his lines to st. Louis
by way of Peoria and Springfield
The tube between here and La Sale
will be ninty-nine miles in length
and seventeen inches in diameter
The motor will be compressed air, and
the inventor claims that speed of
ten miles minute can be attained.
Both points from which the material
is sent are to be provided with de-
vice which will force the air into the
tube at a pressure of 100 pounds or
more to the square inch, and at either
end will be attached a receiver, a lit
tie distance from which break will
be arranged in the pipe, so as to break
the force of the article when receiv-
ed. Provisions are made for receiv-
ing the matter at intermediate points
by disjointing the tubes, both ends
being inclosed in an air-tight receiver.
Regular timetables will be arranged,
and at the start but one tube viii be
IN operation Mr.. Beach proposes to
organize his company as soon as pos
sible and begin operation.
He has received q letter from West
minister, England, which states that
a similar tube between the House of
Commons and the central telegraph
office-a distance of two miles-has
been in successful operation for some
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
AS to Saying 9 Didn't Care a DAM"
From the London Standard

Many Notwithstanding expires.
sions have a strong meaning, while
on the other hand many strong-sound-
ing expressions are perfectly innocent.
If a little boy said, for instance, that
he didn't care a DAM" ke would
probably get into trouble, yet there is
no harm in the phrase, except, of
course, that don't caren came to a
bad end. A "dam" is q small Indian
coin of trifiing value; not to care a
dam" is not to care twopence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
EHDOFranE.

When you visit or leave New York city, save
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL. opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at a
cost of one million dollars, reduced tc 81 ard up
ward per day. European plan. Elevator E.es
taurant supplied With the best. Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Fam:
lies can live better for less money at the Grand
Unien Hotel than at any other hrsL-ciass hotel il
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

The following is a record for one
month of Mary Anne of st. Lambert
IN milk and butter: Total weight of
milk for 81 days, Ga pounds Is OF;
total weight of unsalted butter, IS
pounds 8 ounces; total weight of
marketable butter for 279 consecutive
uays, 7S7 pounds 9 ounces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
Pink Hill, Mo. REV. W. F. WAGNER.

A Methodist mother in Israel, whose
home is in Louisville, contrasting a
century ago with the present, said
Then we had golden sermons in
wooden pulpits; now we have wooden
sermons in golden puIpits."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
Beecher's thirty-seventh year with
Plymouth church ends May 16.

If you are troubled with sores, aches, pains,
and general weakness of the various bodily fUnc
lions dsn'tbe deceived by the advertisements of
bitters, kidney medicines, ETC., whose certificates
trust in that simple remedy called DR.. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparila. 1t will cure you
by purifying the blood and STRENGTHENING the
ind it very refreshing TO the brain and nervous
system. The proprietors receive hundreds of
letters bestowing upon it the highest praise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

John Clark, while digging roots in
q swamp near Clifton, Staten Island,
a few days ago, dug up the petrified
head OF an Indian, and the New York
Historical Society has secured it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

For p years I have been afflicted with
Catarrh 50 that have been confined to my room
for two mouths at time. / have tried all the
humougs IN hopes of relief but TO no success
until l met with an old friend who had used
F.ys Cream Balm and advised me to try it. l
procured brittle TO please him, and from the
first application I found relief It is the best
remedy l have ever tried.-W. c. MATHEWS,
Justice Of the Peace, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

DR.. G. D. WARNER: Dear Sir-Last winter I
was very much troubled with my throat, es-
pecially when preaching night after night. I
I2ceived the bottle of White Wine of Tar Syrup
you so kindly sent me. and am glad to say was
much benefited by its use, and regard it a most
excellent medicine fer. the throat and lungs.
Respectfully,
Pink HILL Mo Rev W F WAGNER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

At Monte Carlo 1t is the custom to
fill the pockets of suicides with bank
notes so that it may be seen that they
did not kill themselves on account of
losses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

The Canton, OHIO, ladies think of
prosecuting the policemen who were
placed in charge of the surplus stock
Of candy, cake, ice cream, and the
like after church fair last week, and
ate up the subjects of Their care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

j. A Rogers, NJ D., of Kenton. O.. says:
must say Warmers White Wine of Tar Syrup has
never hear any COMPLAINTS about it here sold #
for years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Henry Probasco, the Cincinnati
millionaire, had boy street car con
ductor arrested because he would not
give back nickel and take ticket.
The boys father sues the millionaire
for S., 900 damages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

A rogue lately advertised that for
81 he would send handsome package
containing 100 presents. Each
package turned out to be a paper of
pins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

t You will be Happy. Make your old
things look like new by using the Diamond Dyes,
and you will be happy. Any of the fashionable
colors for 10c. at the druggists. Wells, Richard
son & Co., Burlington, Vt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

natural oil cleanIy. one that will not become
rancid, one that is penetrating, one that com
bines all these qualities is Carbolne, the most
elegant har-dreSSer and restorer. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Darby Green is a Connecticut Yam
kee who was Z years old when the
Declaration of independence was
signed. He is still vigorous and hap
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
HUMORS.

The man who was Rugged By a
grizzly remarked on being rescued
that he had never had such a tremend-
Gus pressure brought to bear upon
him before.
Kaiser William, King George of
Greece, and King Christian of Den
mark Will meet this summer in Weis-
baden. Opposition summer-resorts
Will have to hold pretty good hand
to hold three Kings.
Why" asked the Professor, sis a
good name of more value than
rlches" And the smart boy at the
foot of the class said he reckoned it
was because it was so much rarer. He
was marked ten plus.
A gentleman was walking down
the street the other day in company
with two young men who felt uncom-
monty smart. One asked how he felt
situated between two such large fell
lows as ourselvess" Feel" said he,
why, like sharp between two flats. :"
This art craze is going too far. :"
said Brougne, when a pot of paint
fell from a second-story window and
struck hun on the head. mo more
decorated tiles for me-" he mourn
fully added, as he began to scrape the
yellow paint off his silk hat with a
jack knife.
Law Professor What constitutes
burglary" Student There must be
breaking" Professor ''Then if a
a man enters door and takes dol
lar from your vest-Dosket in the hall,
would that be burglary?" Student
Yes, sir; because that would break
me.
"There's Charley and Frank over
there telling each other what great
men they are, as usual" said BIggs.
YES" replied Fogg, and they APP
pear to be having a good time to-
gether, too. All, Biggs, that pleas
Ure is denied to us. We can't talk
that way about each other-that is
TO say, we can't do it without ly-
ing.
When OLD Mrs Bunsby had got
through reading in the paper an ac-
count of the last great fire, she raised
her spectacles from her eyes to the
top Of her herd and remarked: eff
the firemen would wear the genuine
home knit stockings, such as we make
and wear in the country, they
wouldn't be a-burstin' of their hose at
every fire."
Now" said the Boston school
teacher, "the question I am about to
put to you is an extremely difficult
one, and to answer it correctly you
will be obliged, metaphorically speak
ing, to initiate the trunk conforma-
ton of the dromedary of the desert. ;"
A western school-teacher would have
put the question and said, simply:
Now hump yourselves.
Mary-"Yes, I have left my last
leave for?" "The mistress was too
hard hearted. She had no more
sensibilities than an OK" can did
she abuse you, dearie?" ''Indade she
did that?" An what did she do?"
''She put an allarum clock right in
my room, an in the mornings it made
such noise cud not Shape another
wink"
"I hear that your brother IS given
to somnambulism?" whats that?"
He walks in his sleep" "Wen,
that makes me smile. [ guess you
don't know my brother. He is the
LATEST white man in Texas. He
wouldn't walk in his sleep, no matter
how sound asleep he was. He is too
lazy entirely. I might not be sur
prised to hear that he had ridden in
a steetcar in his sleep, but as for his
walking, that is out Of the question.
He don't walk when he is wide awake
if he can bel p it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Is to be had at the nearest drug store for dollar
1t is not claimed that this remedy will cure every
disease under the sun, but that it does all it
claims to do, thousands of good women know and
leclage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
ThnSa ConnnIai

Those Complaining Of Sore Throat or
Hoarseness should use Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. The effect is extraordinary, particu-
Iarly when used by singers and speakers for
clearing the voice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected liverS
IN the ssaShore by CAswELI, HAZARD & Co.,
Eew-G orll 1t is absolutely pure and sweet Pa
tehts who have taken it prefer it to all others
Physicians have decided it superior to any of the
other oils IN the market
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

PisoS Remedy for Catarrh is a certain cure for
that very obnoxious disease
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
FOLLOWING is q. recon

THE Frazer Axle Grease is the Standard Axle
Grease Of the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Ex-Governor Bullock became so en-
thusiastic at the recent newspaper
reporters walking match at Atlanta,
Ga, that he proposed on the spot to
get up similar contest between the
ex-Governors of that state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

The increasing sales of Piso's Cure attests il.
claim as the best cough remedy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Ladies DESTROYS of ordering goods by
mail are cordially invited to send to
janis Morgan, Milwaukee or his
catalogue of Dry Goods etc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
BOnnets Almost Fit to Fly.

FaTIs Letter IN the New \ Ork Telegram.
Ladies hats are adorned with spring
time flowers and are covered with
swarms of insects and butterflies of
many colors They nestle in the gold
en- tulle or perch upon the flowers.
The imitation is so perfect that one
would say they were about to fly. AS
for the flowers, preference is given to
the lily Of the valley and the white
lilac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples and Rough
Skin cured by uSisg JUMPER TAR SOAP made by
CAswELL, HAZARD i Co., New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
When Preaching Night After Night

All the United States senators but
two wear spectacles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29
UniyersaIIV ADnroyed.

Long Branch has the largest roller
skating rink in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-05-29

Csc buys pair Of Lyons Patent Heel Stiffners
Makes boot or shoe last twice as long.
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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1884-07-19
THE SORT OF MAN
That Governor Cleveland has shown
Himself by Managing Kelly and Tam.


Grady, the Tammany sachem, who has
been State Senator in New York, and is
one of Kelly's men, made so Infamous a
record that Governor Cleveland wrote the
following letter to Kelly last year when
Grady was seeking reelection. This is
the only way to manage such a crowd; and
this management shows what firm
handed man Cleveland is, and explains
also Kelly's and Grady's opposition to
Cleveland
''ExECTTIyE CHAMBER, ALBANY, October
80 1es3-Hon John Kel1y-My Dear Sir:
1t is not without hesitation that | write
this I have determined to do so, how
ever, because l see no reason why should
not be entirely frank with you. | am
anxious that Mr.. Grady should not be re-
turned to the next Senate. do not wish
to conceal the fact that my personal COM
fort and satisfaction are involved in this
matter But | know that good legisla-
based upon pure desire to promote the
interests of the people and the improve
nsent of legislative methods, are also
deeply involved. forbear to write in de-
tail of the other considerations having re-
lation to the welfare of the party and the
approval to be secured by change for the
better in the character of its representa-
tives. These things will occur to you
without suggestion from me. Yours very
truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"