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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Dead in the Gulcn.
Detroit Free Press

A gulch dividing two foothills. 1t
is lonely enough for a canyon and
rugged enough for a ravine, but is a
gulch. 1t dips here, rises there, turns
to the right and left in an erratic way;
and one who picks his path through
the place must feel the solemn still
ness chill his very soul.
Look there! Just where the gulch
Wldens bit, as if to expand its lungs,
a great cinnamon bear is taking his
afternoon nap in front of his den.
Men read of the ferceness of the
grizzley, and forget the terrible bug,
the sharp claws aud the awful teeth
of the cinnamon. Look at that paw
covering his nose! The claws are
IRON hooks, with points like needles
the paw is a mass of meat and muscle,
ten times as hard as the fist of a pugi
list and more dangerous than the
kick of a horse. The leg, almost as
large as the limb of a strong man in
his prime, has muscles which never
tire and a bone which would stand a
blow from a sledge hammer. Better
open the trottle Of locomotive and
let the mighty machine rush away
than to arouse this sleeping bear to
anger.
Hank!
The cinnamon opens his eyes. The
reports of rifles and the yells of In
dams come to him from down the
gulch where the immigrant trail
crosses. These are no new sounds to
his ears, but as he drops his jaws and
lifts his head he catches something
less familiar. 1t is the frightened
cries Of a child-shouts of terror, il
which there is a mingling of sobs o.
grief Above these cries CONS the
shouts of the red man, and the bear
utters low growl as he realizes that
he may be disturbed.
Patterl Patterl P4ttnr!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
drafting Wax.

A recipe for making a good graft
ing wax is asked for and we give the
following. If anyone knows better
way, send it to US.
Rosin, beeswax, and tallow, are the
essentials. Some use equal parts by
weighing of these; others prefer, as
warm weather approaches, more
rosin and less tallow. A good recipe
is rosin lbs, beeswax Il lbs, tai
low 10 ounces. These should be melt
ed well together over gentle fire,
and stirred as the mixture cools. 1t
is most conveniently used upon strips
of cloth. Any old calico or muslin
that will tear readily. may be torn
into strips 2 inches wide, made into
balls and soaked in the melted wax,
until thoroughly saturated. We pre-
fer to roll the cloth upon short stick,
to afford handle. If paper is to be
used, the warm wax Is spread with
brush upon one side of this Manila
paper. Some grafters prefer wax
made with raw inseed oil, using a
pint of oil instead of pound of tai
low.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

thought to be indigestible, and better
suited for COWS and sheep than for
delicate people; but here the fault lies
with the cook quite as much as with
the root. The cook boils the turnlps
badly and then pours some butter over
them, and the eater of such dish Is
sure to be the worse for it. Try better
way. What shall be said about our
lettuces? TIE plant has a slight mar
cotic action, of which French old
woman, like a French doctor, well
knows the value, and when properly
cooked is really very easy OF diges-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Stopping a Liar With an AK Helve.

texas Strings.
An Austin COlored party named
Jake was very late few days ago in
getting down to the store His en-
ployer, Colonel Allspice, rebuked
Jake In somewhat severe language.
Il want you to understand this trif-
eing will never do. If you can't get
down to your work in time I'll hire
somebody who can" BOSS, don, t
be hard on me-" and the negro's eyes
filled with tears. "Why, what's the
matter with you9 Anybody sick?"
Sick? Idont know which am gwine
ter die fust, my wife or my ole mud
der" Il am sorry spoke SO harshly
as that. I didn't know it was as bad as
that. We won't need you about the
store to-day" THANK you, boss;
thank you kindly h" and off he went.
Next morning Colonel Allspice asked
Jake what he meant by saying that
his wife and mother were dying, when
he had seen both on the street the day
before. "Dyin', exclaimed Jake,
opening his mouth wide enough to
admit of coffee mill being thrown
into it, and elevating his eyebrows in
amazement. Eyes, dying You said
they were dying, and half an hour
after you left your wife came here to
see if you had drawn your wages for
last month" Il nebper said dey was
dy1n'. Eff yeu was ter see de way dey
opens dar moufs and takes IN chunks
of bacon you wouldn't 'spqct dem OBJ
dying. | bleeve did say didn't
know which of 'em was gwinter die
fust, and I don't know that yet; deys
bofc got SIGH good appetites-I know
one OBJ 'em has ter die fust, but"
Here Colonel Allspice interrupted the
orator with an ak helve, and the bust
nesr relations heretofore existing be-
tween them have been severed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
With Eyes Like Fixed Stars
Washington Hatchet.

He is a dry goods clerk and she is
a high school girl with a knowledge
of astronomy. They were walking
the other evening, and growing soft
and soulful, he remarked:
Your eyes are just like stars"
And they are fxed,' she sweetly
replied.
g Fixed ?" he uttered, obviously
what do you mean by fxed?"
Il mean" she said, with a blush,
'that they are fixed on that sign"
He looked up and saw Ice Cream
and Water Ices" He had so cents,
but what could be do2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

While Russia is reported to be on
the eve of abolishing Official nobility,
Germany, on the other hand, has
lately ordered by decree that the
style High Wellborn'' is henceforth
also to be given to all Captains and
Lieutenants of bourgeois extraction
in active service, and to pensionod
army officers If a captain of bourgeois
birth retires from active service with
out having obtained the character"
of Mayor, he is only entitled to the
address "Wellborn, )" while officers
belonging to the nobility are always
"High Wellborn"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

The remains of All Sam, the China
man of the Jeanette, has travelled
$4,000 miles in search of a grave, but
are not yet in their final resting place
They will soon be taken across the
United States to San Francisco, 5000
miles, and then across the Pacific, 10. :,
900 miles further, to the old home in
China, thus making the circuit of the
globe and one-fourth of a second cir
cult. He was brought from Asia anc
goes back to Asia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
When You Feel Blue

and your back aches, and your head feels heavy,
and you wake unrefreShed in the morning and youl
bowels are sluggish or costive, you need Kidney
Wort 1t is natures great remedy and never fails
10 relieve all cases of Diseased Kidneys, TORPID
Liver, Constipation, Malaria, Piles rheumatism,
etc. 1t operates simultaneously on the KIrneys
Liver and Bowels. rengthening them and restor-
ing healthy action. Put upin both dry and liquid
form Sold by all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

A correspondent vi tue London Ell
ectrician says the following is an in
staXt remedy for toothache: With a
small piece Of zinc and bit of silver
(any silver coin will do), the zinc
placed on one side of the afflicted gum,
and the silver on the other, by bring
ing the edges together the small cur
rent of electricity generated immeoi-
ately and painiessly stops the tooth
ache.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Wanted Half Price.
Texas Siftings

An Austin gentleman who had lost
one of his children was presented
with bill for payment.
Il see by your bill that you charge
$50 for ten visits while you were
treating my child" he remarked.
Certainly; 81 is the usual price for
a visit, " replied the doctor.
Yes, but man alive, the child was
under ten years of age. [ could have
got her into a circus for half price"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

One hundred and eighty inmates of
the Soldiers Home of Kennebec
county, Me-, were taken i'll one night
last week, and the physicians had
their hands full. It appeared that
the men had eaten poisonous food OF
some kind. The sick ones are now re-
covering.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Pulmonary CONSUMPTION

DEAR SRI received the trial bottle of your
White Wine OF Tar Syrup which you sent to my
address. My wife has been troubled with a lung
disease for more than eighteen years, and was
pronounced to be last January in the last stages
of Pulmonary Consumption. She commenced
taking your valuable medicine and received re-
lief at once. She has used three bottles since and
is using the fourth, and her health is better
than for many years. We cheerful, recommend
it to all afflicted with any trouble of the throat OF
lungs We now get oUr medicine through John
Potter our merchant at this place.
Yours Respectfully, Rev. J. B. Fly
BrOOklne Station Mo SUSAN Il. FLY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Many Years Ago.

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters'' were introduced to
the public many years ago. 1t took long years of
patient toll to perfect them and make them known
to the public They are now q grand success.
Unprncipled persons are flooding the country
with base limitations All genuine bear the sigma
ture of j. P Allen, st. Paul, MINI. Look to tbs,
and you are all right
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Stewart, of Texas, is the tallest
man in the house of representatives,
measuring six feet eleven inches;
Tillman, of South Carolina, never
wears an overcoat; "Richelieu Rob
inson," of New York. has not cut his
hair since last session, and says it is
not to be cut until Ireland is free;
McAdoo, of New Jersey, wears the
tightest fitting clothes in the house
John S. Wise, of Virginia, parts his
hair in the middle, and Cannon, Of
Illinois, always gesticulates with his
left hand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

George Bliss is said to have receiv-
ed over $500, 900 in fees from the gov
eminent since the present administra-
ton came into power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

-The secret of the large and constant sales
of Mrs. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound proba-
bly, lies in the fact that whereas there are many
"Bitters" and ''Tonics' of equal value be it more
or less the Vegetable Compound is so completely
superior to all other prepa ations specially rec
commended for the needs of women that it has
practically no rivals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Farners-Try 1t!

Wells, Richardson & Cos. Improved Butter
Color will be found TO be the only oil color that
will not become rancid. Testit and you will prove
it 1t will not color the butter-milk; it gives the
brightest color of any made and is the strongest
and therefore the cheapest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

ga God-send is Ely's Cream Balm writes
Mrs NJ A. Jackson. of Portsmouth, N. H., on
May %, 1882. I had Catarrh for three years!
had trieA nearly all remedies but to no purpose:
quit freely and Thought tue sores in it would
never heal. Your Balm has cured me. :" This
preparation is not liquid snuf. an is easily
applied. price 50 GEMS. See advt)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

The Texas trail leads this year to
Wichita Falls, Kan, where fair rail
road rates are had. The drive is brisk
at present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

A Philadelphia street is to be ex-
tended through cemetery, requiring
the removal Of 1, 900 bodies at city ex-
pense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

The OHIO Legislature authorizes
Cincinnati to raise the flooded district
twelve fest by filing in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of spir-
its and General Debility, in their various forms;
also as a preventive against Fever and Ague, and
other Intermittent Fevers, ''Ferro- PhOsphOrated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswell, Hazard &
Co, New York, and sold by all druggists is the
best tonic; and for patients recovering from fever
or other sickness 1t has enmal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Do lit at Once. For 10 cts get a pack
age Diamond Dyes ~ the druggists. They color
anything, the finest and mos desirable colors.
Wells, Richardson & Co, Burlington. vt. Sample
Card, 80 colors, and book of directions for PC.
stamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

A correspondent in writing from
Manitoba says the country resembles
a huge bankrupt sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

For Throat Diseases and Coughs.
BROwN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs, like all really good
things, frequently initiated. The genuine are
sold only bOres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Ex-Governor Cornell, of New York,
will publish his biography of his
father next month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Important.

Wen you visit or leave New York efty save
baggage eS4Messege and carriage hire and stop
at the Grand Uoion Hotel opposite Grand Cen
trail Depot 600 elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost
of one million dollars reduced TO 81 and upwards
per day. European Plan. Elevator Restaurant
supplied with the best. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any other frst-clasS hotel ia the ritv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Nature.

Dame Nature is the great teacher and physician,
and Carboline made from pure petroleum, is one
of her grandest remedies for badness Try it and
you will use no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Buffalo druggists are engaged IN
war of prices extending to everything
they sell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption does not dry up
cough; it removes the cause.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Occasional doses DR.. Sauford's Liver Invig ora
tor will keep the liver in good order. Sure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

GUITAR AT HOME. (S20 New, large and
fine collection of bright and popular music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

The short, hacking cough. which leads to cen
sumption, is cured oy PiSo's Cure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

South Carolina will impose heavy
tax on pistols.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

The semI-annual dividends payable
in Boston this month aggregate 81,
81, S02.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

There is a leper at Seven Mile,
Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Maine farmers are selling potatoes
at 80 cents barrel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Asthma easily cured UreI a Tree trial bottle
See advertisement in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
ia il ut nnan

The largest city III japan is Osaka,
whlsh contains 1, $50. 695 inhabitants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

Lists furnished. Any book mailed for retail price.
LYON 81 ETEALY, Chicago, HI
OLIVER DITSON & CO.. Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

25c buys pair of Lyons Patent Heel StiffenerS
Makes a boot or shoe last twice long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
ElyS Cream BALM

10y D NioolIl Odliil
when applied by the
finger into the nos
trils, will be absorbed
effectuslly cleansing
the head Of catarrhal
virus, cauSi e healthy
~eCTetionS. 1t allays
Inflammation, pro
tectS the membrane
OF the nasal passages
from addition colds
completely heals the
sores and restores
taste and smell. a
few applications re.
lieve. 4 thorough
treatment tOiU pos
itiDeiy cure. Agree
able to use. Send for
circular. Price SOC by
mail or at druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

WAR SONGS so cents. Everybody is singing
them. Immensely popular book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
History Of The United States,

Complete in one magnificent octave volume contain
ing nearly 800 pages, profusey illustrated, with Por
traits, Maps and Charts 100000 copies have been sold
aud yet whole States and Territories remain untouched
splendid book for live agents. For circulars and
terms send postal card TO
PHILLIPS & HUNT, EOS Broadway, New York.
ONE6 BROS. & CO., Cincinnati, Chicago & st. Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
Reading fer the Musical Mi

Reading fer the Musical Million is
found in DitS0n Cos most interesting Books or Mus
rCAL LITERATURE every year more popular, and wOr-
thy of purchase for PUBLIC LIBRARIES and by all stu
dents of music. Lives of Beethoven, tSi.2O;
GOftschaIk, PSI; Chopin. 81 -25); Handel, so;
NIeddeLssOhn, 3125); R0ssini, $3.50; Schu-
mann, ($1.25); Mozart, (Sl.5O); Won w ebers
2VOls., each $15), and many Others Send for lists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13

1OurS heSpeCIIuIIy, REV. j,
BrOOkline Station Mo SUSAN /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-13
=zEz-Ez-z-szz
a PIS0S REMEDY FOR cETARRH "a
GOnSEyNp TION,,

Ihave POSITIVE remedy fOf the above disease; by its
thousands of Of the kind and Of long
standing have been cured Indeed strong my faith
in It's efficacy that will send TWO BOTTLES FREE,
gesher with VALUABLE TREATISE this disease, ia
any sufferer. Give Express and +. o. address. ,
DR. T. A SLOCUa, Isl Pearl st.. Now York
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-01

marked an incivility; nevertheless, he
hoped the delay in serving the dinner
might cause this man to depart unasked.
" Meanwhile, Primasso, having eaten
one roll, began on the second with ex-
cellent appetite. He had noticed the
prelate's expression at the moment their
eyes met, and he partly guessed what was
intended when that reverend gentleman
failed to reappear. Resolved to hold
his ground, and quite indifferent to the
impression he was making on those
who were seated near, he drew the
third roll from his pocket. The bishop
was told that Primasso continued eat
ing, and made no attempt to depart,
and, surprised at the mans pertinacity.
he began to commune with himself
after this manner: What unworthy
suspicion has entered into my mind?
Why do feel such contempt for a
person of whom / know no harm? A
hundred times ] have admitted to my
table every stranger who presented
himself, without considering if he was
poor or rich, noble or common per-
son, a merchant or a pickpocket? !
have been polite even to those whom
knew TO be unworthy. | am ashamed
of this repugnance to the man who has
sought my hospitality, and as ! have
never experienced such feeling toward
the poor, it is very possible that this is
really person of importance.
With this conclusion reached, the
prelate babe one of his man servants
ask the name of the unknown The
answer came back that it was Primasso.
who desired to be a witness of the mag
nificent hospitality of which men spoke
so much.
His name was well known to the
bishop, who felt covered with confusion
for the way in which he had acted to-
ward one so worthy of welcome. A
splendid dinner was served at once, and
when it ended he commanded that a
horse and a purse of gold should be
presented to this learned scholar, who
received, moreover, an invitation to
dine whenever he pleased.
Primasso was full of gratitude. and
thanked his lordship heartily; then he
started on the road back to Paris, this
time on horseback, instead of trudging
YEARLY on foot"
Bergamino here paused, for his story
was ended.
The marquis had listened in silence,
and possessed quite enough penetration
to understand why it had been told.
My friend,o he said with smile,
'you have chosen very good way of
making me know your necessity, your
merit, and my own meanness. l own
that toward you have not maintained
my character for generosity, but l now
make amends by according you that
which you have adroitly asked of me-
With this the noble sent for some
rich clothing as part of his gift; one of
the best horses in his stable was placed
at the disposal of Bergamino, and a
purse of gold was dropped into his hand.
In addition to all this bounty, his
debt at the inn was paid for him by
La Scala's orders; therefore. his skill
and courage resulted in his returning
home happy and contented man.
AL the Year Round.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-01
Poverty and Poor Preaching.

The calamity which | stand in dread
of, and which is next to the withdrawal
of the divine blessing, the greatest a
church can suffer, is that the rising tai
ent, genius and energy of our country
may leave the ministry of the gospel
for other professions. A scandalOus
maintenance" Matthew Henry says,
"makes scandalous ministry" And
! will give you another equally true.
"The poverty of the parsonage will de-
velop itself in the poverty of the pull
pit" / have no doubt about it. Gen
teel poverty, to which some ministers
are doomed, is one of the greatest evils
under the sun. To place man in cir
cumstances where he is expected to be
generous and hospitable. to open his
hand as wide as his heart to the poor,
to give his family good education, to
bring them up in what is called genteel
life, and to deny him the means of do
ing so, is enough, but for the hope of
heaven, to embitter existence. In the
dread of debt, in many daily mortifica-
tons, in harassing fears what will be-
come of his wife and children when his
head lies in the grave, man of cult
waited mind and delicate sensibilities
has trials to bear more painful than the
privatiOns of the poor. 1t is bitter
cup, and my heart bleeds for brethren
who have never told their sorrows, con-
cealing under their cloak the fox that
gnaws at their vitals.-Dr. Guthrie.