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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
Abraham Lincoln's Religion.

Joshua T. Speed has just published
pamphlet giving recollections of
President Lincoln, with whom he had
a lifelong friendship. In the course of
it he says.
| have often been asked what were
Mr. Lincoln's religious opinions. When
| knew him in early life he was skep-
tic. He had tried hard to be q believ-
er, but his reason could not grasp and
solve the great problem of redemption
rs taught He was very cautious new
er to give expression to any thought or
sentiment that would CRATE harshly
upon Christian 5 ear. For sincere
Christian he had great respect. He
often said that the most ambitious man
might live TO see every hope fail, but
no Christian could live to see his fail.
because 1uifillment could only come
when life ended But that was sub
iect we never discussed. The only evil
dence have of any change was in the
summer before he was killed. ! was
invited out to the Soldiers Home to
spend the night. As | entered the room,
near night, he was sitting near 4 win
dow intently reading his Bible. APP
preaching him / said: Il am so glad
TO see you so proftably engaged"
Yes, said he, Il am profitably en-
gagged" well" said l, ''if YOU have
recovered from your skepticism, | am
sorry to say that | have not. Look
ing me earnestly in the face, and plac-
ing his hand on my shoulder, he said:
You are wrong, Speed; take all of
this book upon reason that you can,
and the balance on faith, and you will
live and die happier and better
man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
CORRECTING CHILDREN.

TO correct children for tritling Of
fenses continually, at home or in
school, has a bad effect. 1t is confus-
ing to the child, and does not tend to
develop or cultivate the moral sense.
It tends to make distinctions between
right and wrong which do not exist,
and for this very reason weaken real
ones. 1t is surprising to see how ear
" children begin to look into the hid
den things of metaphysics. is it re-
ally wrong, mamma" little boy said
the other day, cor only against the
law?" The astonished mother ques-
toned the child, found that some one
had told him stories of the fugitive
slaves, and of the laws of their time,
and he had, with the passion for gen
eralizing which many children have,
applied his knowledge to the circum-
stances and events occurring around
him. To be perfectly honest with
children, and at the same time to Guilt
vate power to pass by their small
transgres5ions, which are often COM
mitted without reconciliation, is some
times we'll for both mother and teach
er. 1t is only necessary to think our
selves back TO childhood to understand
how different the child's point of view
is from that of the older person, and to
do this occasionally would be helpful
to most parents. -NeaU York. Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
Blood Hounds to Catch Convicts.

es, they are famous blood hounds
That Is, as much blood hounds as you
Will md in Texas. They are simply
fox hounds trained to hunt men,
time?''
Yes, they would make it lively for
the boys if they got out
How often do you have occasion to
use them during the year?"
Not more than three times. Con-
Vlcts VIII not leave when they know
good hounds are on hand TO catch
them"
Gould you not dispense with the
hounds and depend upon your guns"
NO indeed; you cannot hold con-
vets with shot guns. 1t is the fear of
the hounds which keeps them quiet
Desertlon is useless when recapture is
moral certainty, as is the case when
good hounds are employed"
do you have difficulty in properly
training your hOunds?"
'Oh, no; that is about the only sport
there IS. Here comes the puppies. We
VIII give them run and let you see
how it is done"
A trusty was sent down the lane and
over the fence through large field on
run for dear life. When he had ac-
complshed about half mile. OF half
his circuit, the puppies, three six
months old hounds, were put on the
track, and they started, nosing the
ground and yelping as they ran. On
| they kept, over fences and through the
Stubbles and bitches, never ceasing
their noise. Sometimes they would
run over the trail where the trustv had
made an abrupt turn, but soon they
would return to the spot where they lost
the scent and cautiously feel their way
until certain they had the trail, when
they would be off again. The trusty
was long distance runner, but the
soft ground made his impromptu track
heavy, and he Jagged as he approached
the end of his run, evidently fatigued.
The dogs gained on him rapidly, and
were yelping close upon him. He was
ordered to run to q tree or fence and
get out of the way, so that they would
have to find him by the scent He first
tried to climb high gate post, but the
dogs, with their noses to the ground,
were upon him almost, and forced him
| to take shelter in a wagon which was
standing in the yard, where he hid
himself in the bed just as the dogs
came to the gate. They looked up the
gate post and smelled around a little,
then without delay followed the trail
to the wagon and discovered their prey
lying painting like tugboat. looked
at the perspiring convict, and my heart
smote me for being the cause of his
race, but [ soon found out that it was
great privilege, enjoyed by but few,
and giving the puppies a race was con-
sidered by them the very essence of
pleasure. The convict took an old
blanket in his hand and alighted en-
the ground, where the dogs fought him
fiercely, making vicious springs for
him. He repulsed them by buffeting
them with the blanket, jumping away
and thwarting them in any manner
without hurting them. Finally one of
the dogs fastened his teeth in the con-
vict's coarse pants and holding on with
unyielding tenacity was swung round
and round with vigor until tired. The
dogs were taken away by guard, and
the convict went away highly pleased
with his sport. Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03

According to NJ Victor Tissot, the
Queen of Saxony is model housekeep-
er. She eXcels in the making Of jam,
and all the cupboards in the palace
are full of CONNECTIONS prepared oy her
own hands; but unfortunately there
are no children there to eat them. In
the Autumn she spends days together
in the kitchen, vested in a cook S
apron, making preserves. Like the
wife of the Vicar of Wakefield, s.for
picking, preserving and cookery none
can excel her" The Queen is of
frugal turn of mind, keeps her own
household accounts. which she balar-
ces every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
Never DOZe.

The London Lancet discusses the sub
iect of rising at the end of sleep. Doz-
ing, it declares, is not admissible from
any reasonable or healthful point of
view. The brain is first to fall asleep,
and is followed by the active organs,
and it is only perfect and natural when
shared by all the several parts of the
organism. All the parts of the system
are not equally exhausted, and those
least fatigued soonest wake, while
those most exhausted are aroused with
the greatest difficulty. The several
parts of the organism should need rest
at the same time. To bring this about
a person should awake early and feel
ready to rise; this fair and equal start
of the sleepers should be secured, and
a wise self-manager should not allow
q drowsy feeling of the consciousness,
or weary senses, or an exhausted sys-
tenn to begUile him into the folly of
going to sleep again when once his
consciousness has been aroused" The
writer declares that a man who will
not allow himself to doze, will, in a
few days, find himself almost uncon-
sciously IAN early riser"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
Ian gtry'S Hands.

Speaking of hands, contributor to
the New York Mirror says: L didn't
think my chapter on hands would be
complete without some reference to
some female hands, and that famous
one, four aces and a king. just now
there fourishes on the stage to which
all these others hands are directing
their glasses, a rousing pair of She
hands. They belong to the stock of
the Jersey Lilly. Ii ever nature de-
signed pair of hands to wrestle with
milking stool and the dasher of a
churn, for that nature designed those
of Mrs. Langtry-large, loose, coarse
red hands. Her neck is lovely, her
face is handsome, her hair is beautiful,
her waist is aristocratic-but her
hands are awful, and there's painful
rumor that she can't enjoy an innocent
little game of draw poker-being una
bic to take a hand in, on account of it's
size.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
How Mr.. Beck Became Senator.

At a meeting of the Washington
Press club, Col. Wintersmith, of Ken
lucky, told the following story: Il was
q candidate for senator from Kentucky
IN 1876" he said, when I told one
story that defeated me, but I can tell it
now without any such danger. One
day L was in the gallery of the senate
when McCreery, of Kentucky, rose to
make a speech. Every senator on the
floor sought the cIoak-room, except his
colleague, Garrett Davis, and the pres
ldent. l could not help that, but when
the stampede from the galleries began
l felt that my opportunity had come.
Jumping to my feet | shouted: 'Sena-
tor McCreery is q Kentuckian, so am |.
The first man who moves out of this
gallery shall die All took their seats
under duresS, and for more than five
mortal hours even we sat still, listening
to his address. When it was over I
lowered the pistol, which l had held
ready in my hands, and the crowd start
ed. With a gesture one man stopped
the rush. Col. Wintersmith, he said,
we have staid here under duress at
Your request. Now let me ask you a
favor. 1t is granted before it is ask
ed, | said, not to be outdone in cOurte-
81. He went on: Col. Wintersmith,
we have been here nearly six hours,
because we preferred to stay rather
than be shot. But, if this emergency
ever happens again, we ask you simply
this-shoot, without any parIey.' Some
newspaper men got hold of it. Nc
Creery's friends were so angry with me
that rather than see me elected they
turned in and chose Beck. 1t does not
pay to be indiscreet, and telling this
story spoiled nv being a senator. -
Albany Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
A WOMAN S AGE.

How old am I ? Oh, how can / say?
How know my age will you tell me, pray?
The day was born forgot, you see,
1t seemed not SO important TO me.
] may be old, oh, so terribly old,
If j count by the sorrows my life has told
Or very young, by the youthful glee;
The sound of your footsteps awakes in NE.
Will you measure time by the sorrows en-
dured,
Or the exquisite bliss your love has assured ?
mind not the years. be they many or few,
only care what ] am to you.
Am / old or young will you tell me. dear?
Not counting by day, or month, or year,
1t matters not what others may deem,
! am just as old to you as ] seem.
Anita R. Durand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03

The Vanderbilt homestead on Staten
Island, n. Y, has been used for sever
al years as beer garden. w. II.
Vanderbilt has just given notice to the
tenant that the lease Will not be renew
ed. 1t is said that on the site will be
built large charitable institution as
memorial to the late Commodore Van
derbilt.
Japanese soldiers carry fans. These
weapons are probably used only in the
hottest of the fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
OUR CRAZY QUILT.

Scraps of Household and Other USE
full Information for Ladies.
A Proposition TO Make Housekeeping
a Something to be Learned as
Trade.
The --latest Fancy in Paper---Correct-
ing Children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03
Cooking in New Hampshire.

The art of cooking is unknown
throughout New Hampshire, but it is
not too much to expect that its single
college should set good example.
Not so. At the only ina, the visitor is
RECALLED with fried beefsteaks, pork and
beans, doughnuts and pie, and is look
ed upon as on the highroad to perdi-
ton should he be detected in the act of
drinking a simple glass of claret or
beer. The students may read of the
banquets of Lucullus and of Apician
feasts; they may study chemistry and
acquire distinction in the science; they
may devote themselves to hygiene with
success, but they will not be permitted
to partake of chop or beefsteak cook
ed in a civilized way Without flip
pancy it may be said, that a lecturer
on cookery would by no means be out
of place at Dartmouth. B. B. Vale1a-
tine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03

California now produces over 100,-
ooo boxes of raisins per year.
Israel Phillips. of Greenfield, Mass,
lightweight years old, is regarded as
the oldest commercial traveller in active
service,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-03

There are two daughters of Rufus
Choate now living in Boston. One of
them is called one of the wittiest wom-
en- OF the city. a recent discussion on
Emerson's strangenesses brought out
this dinner-table mot of some years
ago. 1t was at the time of Emerson's
proposed visit to Egypt that some one
at dinner party wondered about
what the Sphinx would have to say
to him." Mrs. - answered the rid
die at once. II know" she said;
you're another"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-05
CONFECTIONERS
Coz EECTIONERY.

HENRY BRENGLE. 70. 129 King street, has
made arrangements 10 supply the PEOPLE
CT .cxandria during ALL SEASONS with the
best and cheapest good; in his line. He offers all
The delicacic5 Of the season. For years he has
and the surrounding country, and the past is his
warrant for the future
PURE CANDIES, BRENGLE'S ICE CREAM
aud Dessert Pies-specaltics; Black, Fruit.
Pound. Jelly and Fancy Ornamental and Plain
Cakes, arc sold cheaper than they can be manu-.
featured ut home. Also Cream Pufs, Tarts and
Pastry, Candies and Tafy of all kinds. Pies
specially Fruits, Nuts, Confcctioneries, Caro-
mels and Sugarcd Fruits He furnishes the best,
aud caters for families, fairs, balls, aud entertain
,neDts. dec1O
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MARKED OUT IN PLAIN FIGURES at Ioc;
vi pair-1O0 pairs Ladies Lasting fiSea
Button and Lace Shoes. We will run them on
for 10 days only. [mh20 r. KAUFMAN.
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:, HiCiLY -. CCESSTrL GHoST.-Henry Smaller,
brother OF Postmaster Shatfcr of Pittson, lives in
an old farm house four miles from Wilkes5arrc,
Pa. 4 reddler was murdered the house
twrntr wear; ago. Shaicr has wife ana daugh-
ter. the latter thirteen years old. For two years
the family sag the% have been startled at times
BIZ strange noises in the house at midnight. Two
weeks ago lie demonstrations became more en-
pba:ic G'hc old people say they nightly sa~ a
strange ohjcrt which appeared after they went to
bed II would remove the bed clothes and do
other Emmaaacrly things. The family could not
sleep Il il soon got uoisei about that the house
was hanuted. over forty people visited the
house on Thursday night. At II o'clock young
mau named Mitchc!l invited the ghost to come
out No sooner had he spoken than there was a
stampede for the door. Many persons were SO
scared that they tried to get out Of the windows.
Ii seems that ail in the saw the ghost at the
same time. There was great scramble TO get out
of The doors. and in 3 few seconds the room was
closed Mr. Mitchell says that he saw sight
that vii! haunt him until death. Why, said he
every hair on Inv head STOOD up straight. The
Ghost was eight fc. high. and the face vas hide
ous verify believe another such sight
would turn every hair on my head gray. / never
did believe in ghosts till now It is 10 common
ghost. either. but :: giant from the spirit land
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aIa. COUGH ON SILK HATs.-''lt would be
no violation of the commandment said
job" 8. Cough, ''if a man were 70 fall down
and worship the silk hat, for il ;snot made
in the likeness Of anything i'll heaven, or on
earth, or in the waters which are under the
earth" Besides it heats the head and causes
the hair TO fall of. Parker's Hair Ba!Sam
will stop that and restore the original color
10 gray or faded hair Not oily, not q dye,
beneficial, delciously perfumed. a perfect
hair dressing soc. All druggists.
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CLASS F. SCHEME:
CAPITAL PRIZE 5000

$50 Prizes distributing $13O5o
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan Of Lot:cr" similar TO that Of Louisiana
Company.
J. J. HORBACH. Manager.
Address all applications for information, tickets
or agencies t. j. L. HOkBACH, POI Main street.
Norfolk, VA.
The undersigned supervised the Drawing Glass
L. OF the Dismal Swamp Lottery Company, and
certify that it was conducted with strict fairness
to ri! interested.
GEO. +. ROGERS, co;o.;
CHAS. PICKETT |oAini'''oheio.
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JAMES QUISTIN.
WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI & 81. LOUIS
w i. Il. Co

We, Archer y. Martin and Henry y. 1"oke'
assiguces of the purchaser q IL! t'e "il'o"u' I
works, property and franchises o! ihe Washing
ton Cincinnati and st. Louis kal!Ioao .''34
1SS3. in tho village OF Harrisomhur%, O" hereby
give notice that in the conveyance ct t'.' s'n't
the corporation created in c3"scl"'nc': o. sFi ;4
sale and conveyance, 10 hold and "poiita s'.'
railroad. works. property ana franchises: asa 10
succeed To all the franchises, vig':t' aud 'iSi-
esec of the Washington. Cincinnati and :; -.2"'5
Railroad Company. was designated and s%,ed ,.,:,
The Washington. Cincinnati and -. Louis '.i:n.
road COMPANY. and we further civ" n'tire 1nat
we have fixed upon l. IN. Of FRIDAY, the lSth
day OF April, \. D. 1sSt, as the time: aa4 Inc tne
Revere House, in the village OF Harris?noufs.
county of Rockingham, and State OF Virginia -
the place. when and where the tlTSt incct:"s -
the Stockholders OF the Washington, tinc!unati
and ST. Louis Railroad Company shall be ae!d.
ARCHER \. MARTIN Purchasers
HENRY ID. COOKE.
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AGRICULTURAL.
RELIABLE FERTILIZERS.

BRYANTS FINE G@ uND IA" BONE,
strictly pure. $40 per ton.
BRYANT';s No. = STANDARD, ior Potatoes
and Tobacco. $40 per ton
BtTA NT'S AMMONIATED DISSOLVED
BONE for Vegetables. S32 per ton.
BRYANT'S CORN AND OAT FERTILIZER
$50 per ton.
BKYANT's 3. c. DISSOLVED BOEE ;s22 per
ton.
Also Fine Ground South Carolina Genuine
Floats Kainit Murate Of Potash, Nitrate Of
Soda. &c. &C. Our Fertilizers made from the
hest and most concentrated materials known 10
the trade and specially adapted for use on the
crops for which they are recommended. Their
standard is full guaranteed. and quality ccHsia.
crcd no goods on the market are cheaper.
HERBERT BRYANT, Manufacturer.
fcb1S.tf Alexandria Va
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CtTEEL BARB WIRE FENCING, Glidden's Pat
y ent Two and Four Points, cheap, strong and
durable. 10000 pounds just received and for
sale at reduced price, wholesale and retail.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
nh1S G3 King street, Alexandria. Va.
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Narrisonburg. Va ap1-2w

NOTICE-The undersigned having qualified
y as administrator upon the estate 81 -,bS r-it
W. LAW. deceased, late OF Alexandra county
uotice = hereby given 10 all persons 'naeo'e1 20
said estate to make payment Of such Indebtedness
to him. or they will be proceeded against accord
ing to law, and all persons having claims aGai"S,
said estate to present the same properly Tetlnea
for settlement before the 2Sth day of April, leoi,
otherwise said claims will be denied.
JAMES E. CLEMENTS,
n,hoo1m Administrator.
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LOTTERY.
LOTTERY.
DISMAL SWAMP LOTTERY CO..
OF NORFOLK, VA.

Tho franchise of this enterprise is based upon
the chartered right granted to the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, and the legality has been repeat
cdly tested before the Courts of the State.
The purpose in view is the Improvement and
extension" of the Canal. thus securing great pub
lie benefits.
Its fair conduct has already secured public con.
fdence. and the next drawing will be made on the
18th APRIL, 1884 before the public in Nor
folk Va
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ANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS, Beans,
| 4 Cabbage, Parsnip, Lettuce, Tomato and al
other Garden Seed, second supply, just received =
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