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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11
.1PPROPRI4II


APPROPRT4IIO INCREASED $35,sc9OO
According to the statements prepared at the
close of the session by the clerks Of the Finance
Committee of the Senate and the Committee Of
Ways and Means in the House. the aggregate
of appropriations was 1852, 66,l7O. Ihi, in
cludes the $4,000, 900 rcappropriated.f PEN
sions. from balances not expended, though pro.
viously appropriated The amount appropI.-
atcd last year was over G.OOO,O 600, against
800 600, 600 in 1853; this year the entire
amount appropriated, includng the iclppro-
pration. is again ToG,OOO,OOO, and Senator
Allison expressed the opinion that the whrlc
amount covered by all the bills Of tins year
would probably Dc required. The sum above
given. as reported by the clerks. may be modi-
fed by corrections after the confusion OF the
session is over, but it is supposed to be sub
stantiaIly correct, and WIS included by Mr.
Randall in his closing remarks. Nj Alh4on',
closing statement made the aggregate
@219. .Os7 -, but included an estimated
5.~9l.l3i for the Navy, whereas the regular
Navy bin failed, and the bills rushed through
M the last moment gave only S~.V1g.S17 Tor
naval purposes with ihis explanation. the
two statements are I'm subslautinl accord
Last yc,t the aggregate Of appropriations was
$500, lsGo97 including the roJpptopliaDion
for pensions Al thc amount given for this
purpose bears no definite ratio 90 lie amount
required, IL viii bo best to consider the othcr
appropriations separately, dcduciing pensions
altogether, The amount appropriated tor
all other purposes this ycM has been
Sl72,39l ,Os7 including only temporary pro.
vision for the Navy while last ycartit was only
SlI3 Gl2, O07. including provision for the Navy
"a full year. The increase in appropriations by
the Democratic House over those of the last Re-
publican House is about $2s, 100000. Ex-
elusive of the Navy, for which stubborn Demo-
Gratis refused to make necessary provision, the
Increase is about $50, 100000 The Official fig
ures, exclusive of pensions and Navy both
years, are $l63, 53l, 270 this year, against
$l27,7l7, 6l3 last year.
The greatest item of increase is Sl3,9O9,200
for rivers and harboTs against nothing last
year. Next in importance Is a tobacco rebate
bill. for S3,791,96 there is also special
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11

Persons ledrlHg torn for the season, and sum-
mer rdueiielS, can hare TIE DAILY tribune
month, ,cM or arahoM Sunday ,pqper
the address being changed as 0fteH as dcsircd
THE DAILY TRIBUNE WW be sent 10 arg dddre'S
IN Europe for 81 30 per monh, Whtct includes
the ocean postage
The suicides in the United States during the
last three months number over 400, or about
one to every 125,000 of the population. This
does not indicate that very large proportion
of American citizens are sick enough of life TO
be willing to die. And yet, considering how
long the Democrats have been out OF Office and
how beautifully less their chances of ever get
ting in again have grown since the LIST OF june
Il u.s. perhaps, remarkable that more of them
have not given up to despair, and snuiled them
selves out.
Business men and the public generally viii
learn with satisfaction that the lcttcr-caricrs
are not to be cheated out of half of their Ill
teen days vacation after all, although Congress
only appropriated half enough money to pay
their substitutes. The POstmaStcr-Gruoral
says he shall carry out the law and let the men
off and he is doubtless right in thinking that
the necessary $4,000 may properly b. sup
piled from the four millions allowed to the de-
partment for general expenses There is no
class of public servants more faithful or better
liked than these same letter-calriers They
deserve reasonable vacation, and everybody
will hope they may enjoy 1T.
The cholera in the south OF France has in
creased to such an extent, and there is 40 much
fear lest It may spread. that the French Gov
eminent is comforting with the nuthorii's of
the various cities and towns throughout the
Republic with view of poslponiug the Ma
tionnl fhte which should take place July II To
celebrate the fall of the linHlilc II would be-
an cminonily wirc thing to delay II. Pos~bly
the disease would not be- spread by cclcbta'
ton at Paris. But while 1oulon aud Mar
salies are 40 badly afflicted II iA hardly the
time for tho rest of the French people 10 IN
dulge in festivities.
We regret to learn that the old house In Ford
ham In which Edgar Allan Poe once lived,
and wrote "The Raven" is TO be torn down. 1t
bas recently been sold to a gentleman who is
Described AS a " warm admirer of the poet.
Why a warm admirer should wish to destroy
Poe's quaint cottage is hard to understand. We
should think that even cool admirer would
realize how desirable il is to preserve this
house. We have so few buildings about which
cluster interesting associations that we can i'll
afford to spare any of them. Build somewhere
slse.
The English House. of Lords is TO have
another chance before it is driven to the wall.
IT. members did not 60 to the extreme of re-
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average, 70

Persons learag torn for the season, and sum
mer trapeiiers. can hare TIE DAILY TRIBUNE
month, ,cih or WithoM Sunday paper
the address being changed as ofteH as dcsirci
The DAILY TRIBUNE wW be sent 10 dny ddtress
IN Europe for 81 30 per mOnth, ,ohtct includes
the ocean postage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11

The English House of Lords is TO have
another chance before Il is driven to the wall.
lts members did not 20 to the extreme of re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
LOST IN A QUICKSAND.
a Mystery of Past Generation Re
called by the Death ola woman.


The death on Sunday of Mrs. Avis
Simmonds, of Dighton Village, aged
ninety years, ends life which has at
old times for fifty years furnished
romantic gossip for town and table
talk. One morning in 1882, while
she was yet a young bride, her hus-
band started before daylight for the
grist-mill, some two or three miles
distant, in a locality known now as
the brick church neighborhood. The
way led through a quicksand swamp,
and before and behind Mr. SimmOnds
on his big horse were sacks of grain
He never reached the mill, neither
has any trace been found of him
since. Some think that the horse got
off the road and into the quicksands,
where, with his Incumbered rider, he
sank quickly out of sight, away from
help and hearing. Others assert that
he left the country, having sickened
of his short married life, and went to
California or the West. But the
question how did he dispose of his
horse and burden without some one
reporting st when Simmonds' disap
pearance became known has never
been satisfactorily explained
Mrs. SlmmOnds, who possessed
some property, left will, which her
daughter, of rather unenviable repu-
tation, has vainly attempted to secure
by sending her own daughter to live
IN her grandmother's vicinity, in
hopes of being able to carry off the
trunk said to contain the will, with
other important papers. Collateral
relatives, also on the watch, prevent
ed this, and it now turns out that the
old woman had kept the will under
her pillow till she died, taking care
that her attendants forcibly kept
her daughter from entering her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

trial. This was done and was most
satisfactory. A little after midnight,
Mr.. Leo Daft, electrician and inven-
tor, George w. Mansfield, chemist
and assistant to Mr. Daft, Geo. Ridsell,
Master Mechanic, n. B. Amory, SUI
perintendent of construction, COM
prising the operators, and E. Z.
Bracket, of this place, as invited
guest, had the honor of taking the first
ride on steam railway behind an
electric motor that, it is asserted, ever
took place in the world. The engine
and coach were run several times
over the prepared track, one mile and
an eighth in length, atthe rate of about
twenty miles per hour, the engine
being under as perfect control as
could be desired Or imagined
The motor or engine is compact
little affair on four wheels, which car
ries a dynamo machine cased, and
weighs only two tons. The principle
on which the tractile power is obtain
ed is among the subtleties of the cleo
trio energy, which is but little under
stood.
The power is primarily produced by
the stationary engine of the Gossamer
Rubber works, which operates one or
both OF the small dynamo electric ma
chimes, which Mr. DAFT has had placed
there, and the electricity developed is
conducted from the building to t
rails, about five or six rods, by copper
insulated wires laid under ground
about the size of a clothes-line. The
connections with the rails are plainly
to be seen.
AS before stated, the trial was a
complete success and the riding and
experiments did not cease until near
~ three in the morning. Mr.. Daft has
promised to give the public some ex-
PLANTATION of his system soon, and it
will doubtless prove very interesting.
a pxblic exhibition of the motor and
its ability will be made on Saturday
of this week at 2 o'clock in the after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
A California Bear Story.

Henry Finn, of Inskip, Cal, let
his 3-year-Old daughter ride upon a
horse that he was taking to pasture,
and after she had ridden about forty
rods from home, he lifted her off the
horse and told her to run home. On
returning he found that the child had
not reached home. Going to the spot
where he last saw her, he saw bear
tracks in the sand. Search was made
all night in the forest for the lost one.
In the morning as the searcherS were
passing swampy spot where the I'M
dergrOWth was thick, they heard her
voice. They called to the little girl,
and told her tocome out of the bushes.
She replied that the bear would not
let her. The men then crept through
the brush, and when near the spot
heard a splash in the water, which the
child said was the bear. They found her
standing upon q log extending about
half way across a swamp. The bear
had undertaken to cross the swamp
on the log, and, being pursued. left
the child and got away as rapidly as
possible. She had received some
scratches about the face, arms, and
legs, and her clothes were almost torn
from her body; but the bear had not
bitten her to hurt her, only the marks
of his teeth being found on her back,
where he had taken hold of her
clothes to carry her. The child says
the bear put her down occasionally to
rest, and would put his nose up to her
face, whereupon she woula slap him,
and the bear would hang his head by
her side and purr and rub against her
like a cat. The men asked her if she
was not cold in the night, and she told
them the old bear lay beside her, and
put his arms" around her, and kept
her warm, though she did not like his
long hair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Daft's Electric Railway.
Saratoga Journal.

From the events which transpired
IN the early morning the other day on
the Saratoga end of the Mt. McGregor
ailway it would seem to be demon
strated that steam power on railroads
will SOON become old-fashioned and
obsolete, and that electricity is the
coming-or, really, the present-mo-
tive force On that occasion the cleo
trio motor invented by Mr.. Leo Daft,
once a resident of this place, but
whose laboratory and workshop,
where his ideas have been wrought
out, are located in Greenville, n. j.,
was not only run up and down mile
OF the track at great speed, but took
one OF the Mount McGregor coaches
with it with perfect ease. The prep
aratlon OF the track has been noticed
in the Journal from time to time, and
it was the intention of Mr.. Daft and
his assistants to make the trial to-day.
but the motor arriving yesterday after
noon, it was transferred to the track,
and was found to be In such a condi-
ton of adjustment that it was ready
at once, the temptation was great to
make the connections and give it a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Suit has begun in the Super

Suit has begun in the Superior
Court, New York, by Mrs. Mary II.
Paget, daughter of Mrs Paren Stev-
ems, and her husband, Captain II. F.,
Paget, brother OF Lord Alfred Paget,
of England, and others, to recover a
one-half interest in the renewal of
the lease of the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
in New York City. The plaintiffs are
the benefciaries under the will of the
ate Paren Stevens
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

The Ratchet with its clever acces-
series Of verse and water colors which
was presented to Speaker Carlisle on
the day he assumed the chair of the
House. was from Mrs. and Miss Snead.
3Irs. Snead writes the chatty letters to
a Louisville paper over the signature
of Gay" Miss Snead, her daugh-
ter, is the we'll known Mrs. Grundy"
Of several papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

The editorial staff of the New York
Herald has just experienced another
shaking up by young James Cor
don Bennett, the owner, who resides
in Paris, making, among other, the
following changes: VIM. T. Smythe,
managing editor, in place of Ballard
Smith, and John r. ODonnell, city
editor, vice Meighan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Twenty-Five Per Cent. Stronger than
any other Butter Color.
BURLINGTON, VT. May Sd, 1882

do FIINGIUN- II, FltIy Oh, Ioo--
hereby certify that have examined the But
ter Color prepared by Wells, Richardson & Co.,
and that the same is free from aIkah or any
other substance injurious to health; that 1
have comparedi it with some of the best of the
other Butter CoorS in the market and find it to be
more than twenty-five per cent. stronger in color
than the best of the others.
am satisfied that it is not liable to become
rancid, or in any way to injure the butter l have
examined it after tW3 months free exposure to
the air in place liable to large changes OF tenn
perature, and found no traces Of rancidity
while other kinds similarly exposed became ran
cid. All ABTN-
Pro-. Chemistry. University of Nsrrnont
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

William @. Beecher, son of Henry
Ward Beecher, seems to have been
brought up ia the way he should go.
He has been elected a deacon in his
fathers church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Mensman.s peptoDiyea Beet EouJc.

sShhdnSs E'epCOnIGeu beSl GOlAc
lle only preparation of beef containing its entlr
fetttItttshs properties. 1t contains blood-makine
iiorce-generating and life sustaining properties
Invaluable for Indigestion, Dyspepsia.
9eFEouS proStration, and all forms Of genera
Geolhty; also, in all enfeeble conditions whethel
tIe result OF exhaustion, nervous proStra tion
oVeT-Hork or acute diseases, particularly if esul
ing from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL, HAz
ARD ARR. q Co., proprietors, New York. Sold by drue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Dafrynen GettingRich.

Progressive dairymen who are only satisfied
with the best results, are adding to their wealth
and comforting benefit to society, by the rapid
improvements they are making in the art of but
ter making. This class use Wells. Richardson &
Cos improved Butter Color, and know by ac-
tuaI test that it fills every claim made for it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Well Founded.

For six hundred years after the foundation of
Rome no physician was allowed to practice in the
been discovered that during all that time the peo-
pie put their trust in Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters,
Their faith like their city well founded. All
genuine bear the signature of J. P. Allen, St Paul
MINI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

ONE hundred and thirty thousand
people are said to have gone down to
death in the earthquakes, cyclones,
floods and wrecks of 1883.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
The Rest in the World.

DR.. ]. w. HAMILTON, of Mcmillan, Wis, says, 1
have sold Warmers White Wine Tar Syrup for
years 1t is the best cough medicine in the world
and has no equal for asthma.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

President Arthur gave his daughter
Nellie a handsome pair of diamond
earrings and $3.50 check to his son,
for Christmas presents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

President Arthur on Christmas
Day made Alexander Rowell, his
faithful negro body-servant a present
Of a gold watch and chain as token
Of appreciation for his services.
In another column will be found the
advertisement of the FARM, FIELD AND
FIREsIDE, offering $4,000 in presents to
new subscribers. This publication ranks
among the best and handsomest of fam
lily and agricultural papers, and it's pro-
prietors are fully able to carry out any
offer they may make. An award of
forty thousand dollars was made in De
cember to it's subscribers all of which
was carried out as shown by the names
and addresses, in the advertisement, Of
some of the receivers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

General Grants injury is not very
serious. There were no bones broken
by his recent fall. The principal
trouble was bruise on the left leg in
which the blood had coneregated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

TVvouId reccOmend Ely's Cream Balm to
any one having Catarrh or Catarrhal Asthma. l
have suffered for five years So I could not lie
down for weeks at time Since have been us
ing the Balm can lie down and rest l thank
God that you ever invented such medicine
FRANK BURLEIGH, Harrington, N. H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

WHAT ais you? Il it is a co ugh take Piso'
Cure. Sold by druggists. 25 cts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Ten months Of oil exports this year
aggregate $50, 924, 332, against $38,
372, 040 Of last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

''Have you seen my dear love
sings Ella Wheeler We have, indeed
and he was eating ice-cream with an
other girl. There, nowl DON tbother
sn any more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

We learn that Messrs. Willard and
Vanderbilt will endeavor to have the
letter ''V'' head the alphabet Phila-
delphia call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Wy son, aged nine years, was afflicted with
Catarrh; the use OF Eys Cream Balm effected
complete cure.--W. E. HANNAH, Druggist, Eas-
ton, Pa. 90 cts a package. See adv't)'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Wnl. Woodin, of Ashippun. mar
keted two hogs at Hartford recently
that weighed [ $50 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

S5DIanOnd Dies WIZ Color Any
thing any color, and never fail. The easiest and
0estway to ecOnOmize 10c. at ali druggists. Wells
Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt. Sample Card.
80 colors, and book of directions for cent stamp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

kBE'o YvEs7& RrOtscg. ,tii 4 och e. for Coughs
ana Colds: 4 do not see how it is possible for d
public man 10 be himself in winter without this
admirable aid '-ReU. L. III. Dere3lS, POcdsSet,
Mass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Health KS wealth.

1t is worth more than riches, for without it
riches cannot be enjoyed. Now many people are
without health who might regain it by using Kid
ney-Wort. 1t acts upon the Liver, Bowels, and
Kidneys, cleansing and stimulating them to
healthy action. 1t cures all disorders of these i'm
portant organs purifies the blood and promotes
the general health. Sold by all druggists. See
2dyt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
CarbO-Eines.

Strike the bosom of old mother earth.
And from her veins unseen
There flows an oil of untold worth
Whensmade into Carboline.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Universally Approved.

J. A. Rogers, NJ. D., of Kenton, O., says: Unjust
say Warmers Waite Wine of Tar Syrup has been
universally approved by my customers; never
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
| ElY's Cream Baln.

whom applied by tn
into the nos
TilS, will be absorbed
effectually cleansing
the head of c&.tarrha
virus, causing health!
secretions. 1t allavS
inflammation, pro
tects the membran-
of the nasal passs 5es
from additionI Gods
completely heals the
sores and restores
taste and smell. A
few applications re-
lieve. 4 thorough
treatment iUiU posi-.
tiUely cure. Agree
able to use. Send Cor
circular. Price soc. by
mail or at druggists.
N
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

I'VE always keep Piso's Cure for Consumption
in thehouse''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Mrs. Jessie MCGEE, who as daugh-
ter of the Oslo Congressman was a
belle in Washington three score years
ago, was 101 years old when she died
IN Woodford county, Ill, last Satur-
day-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city save
baggage. expresSage and carriage hire, and stop
at tue GRAND UNION HOTEL opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at 8
cost OF one million dollars, reduced to 81 AID up
taurant supplied with the uest Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroad to all depots Fam
lies can live better for less money at the Grand
Union Hotel than at any other frsJ-ciass hotel 10
the city.
One Uriah Wales, of Coalition, Pa,
did not speak to his wife for ten
years, because she refused to be con
verted. Some Christians have very
queer ideas Of Christianity.
25c buys pair of Lyons Patent Heel Stiheners.
Makes a boot or ssoe last twice as long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Lets have a couple more of tn
waters, said the latest boarder, pc
ing at a dish of clam-fritters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

a GEMS WANTED Tor the nest IaslesJ selling
~ Pictorial Books and Bibles Prices reduced 80 per
cent. National Publishing Co. Phiadenlltl. Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10
AN OPTICAL WONDER g Bss BUSINESS s.ssss5.

A NEW origi lal cheap lantern for prof ectng and
largng photographs, chrome cards Opaque pictures and
every body Send for full aud free descriptive rCur
MURRAY HILL PUB Co.. Box TIS \. Y. City, N Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-10

Have you Bright's Disease?
''kidney-WCrt cured me when my water was lust
like chalk and then like blood"
Frank Wilson, Peabody. Mass.