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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
The Potatoes of Half the Human Race
The New York Tribune.

''Do you know9" asked a sustain
tial citizen as he entered a down town
rest aurant and seated himself beside a
man engaged Ia devouring dish of
baked beans, "do you know that beans
are the potatoes of half the human
race?"
DO tell!' exclaimed the astonished
Bostonian, gulping down an extra
large mouthful of the potatoes of
half the human race" ''You don't
say so! [ know there are a good many
of them eaten about Boston, but I
never thought"
Eyes, I've travelled thousands of
miles where nothing else is eaten" :"
continued the other. ''In Central and
South America and all Spanish colon
les the bean is the staple. I wouldn't
take $1,000 cash for my experience
with the black bean," and he relaps-
ed into sort of trance as the mems
cries clustering around the bean swept
over him; while the hard lines on the
others face softened into commiser-
alton as he thought of the poor heath
ems who were only half blest, in that
they mad beans but were not born in
Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
The Tornado Season Approaching.
New York Herald.

The meteoroglcal condi ton in the
west and south for the past two days,
for the first time tbs season, very
nearly approached those favorable to
the genesis of tornadoes. Various
theories of the birth of the tornado
have been advanced. Mr.. Silas Bent,
of st. Louis, holds that when the cold.
heavy northerly wind of the Missis-
sippi Valley encounters the warm
southerly current, the former, owing
to it's greater specific gravity, wedges
under or under-rHns the light south
wind, and is thus placed between the
warm earth below and the still warm
er south wind above, and, feeling the
impulse of its increasing temperature,
begins to expand; but, being still
pressed onward by its own volume in
in the rear, at last finds weak spot in
the stratum above, when the fatal
whirl originates in the breach thus
made. This theory is undoubted in
accordance with physical laws and
observation. The death~dealing storm
of the central valley is formed only
when great thermal contrasts exist
within limited areas. Yesterday at
the same hour the thermometer read
as low as 90 in the Upper Mississippi
Valley and So on the Lower Missis-
sippi; the contrast on Saturday was
still more striking-500 at st. Louis
and go at Vicksburg. Fortunately,
SO far this spring but few, if any,
severe whirlwinds have been reported
in the south and west. But from
present indications the truce between
the tornado breeding elements can
not long be maintained. The western
meteorelogists should be on the look
for the periodic development Of lorna
does, and renew their effort to fore
warn threatened districts of their ap-
DrO9ch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
The IN" Upon The Dollar.

''They have been discovering a
mares nest" said Col. A. Loudon,
Snowden, of the Philadelphia Mint,
the other day, when shown clipping
from New York paper, IN which the
discovery of the initial letter Of the
engraver's name on the standard sill
yer dollar was called humiliation of
the die" and spoken of as an extras
ordinary fact. ''The fact is, it is the
custom in every country and among
all ongravers to place upon the die
some mark which will always show
whose hand did the work. Look at
these" the Colonel continued, dis
playing two 5-franc pieces; you will
see one Of them was coined under the
empire and one under the republic,
and both have the engraver's name
in full and plainly readable. This is
the fact not only with coins but with
medals, as you will at once see if you
examine them. Our double eagle has
an L on it, which is the first letter of
the engrayer's name.n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
4 Reminiseence Of Elias Howe.
Baltimore Herald

At the outbreak of the rebellion,
when he was millionaire, he enlisted
as a private to show his patriotism
and independence. Money grew
scarce, and his regiment, which was
sent south, was left unpaid for three
months. At the end of that time
Howe, in his private's uniform, one
Gay entered the Office of the quarter,
master and asked when the soldiers
Of the regiment were to be paid.
II don't know" replied the quarter
master.
"Well, how much is owed them9'
blandly asked the private.
"What is that to you2" said the
storekeeper, with look of surprise.
'Oh, nothing" replied Howe, non
chalantly, only if you figure out
the amount I'll give you my check
for the whole business"
"Who are you?" gasped the quar-
termaster.
elias Howe; and my cheek is good
for the pay OF the entire army"
The quartermaster made out the
bills, and Howe gave him his check
for three months pay for his regi-
ment. The government afterward
reimbursed him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
A MEMORY.

I've waited long to hear his step again
Waited through many years of grief and pain
For his familiar football at the door
From which he vanished long, long years before
When the June rose exhaled its sweet perfume,
And every hill was decked in gorgeous bloom.
I've waited long to hear his pleasing voice,
Whose welcome music made my heart rejoice;
And in the years when he was far away
/ ofttimes seemed to hear his blithesome lay,
AS when we sat beside the summer sea
While evening shadows gathered Ger the lea.
I've waited long to see his manly face
Beam light into my lone and gloomy place,
AS mornings dawn dispels the shadows drear
That through the long night linger everywhere.
Alas! It's but my fancy that can see
The noble face that used to smile on me!
My hair, once golden, is now turning gray;
My beauty and my youth have passed away;
Those hopes are blasted that priced for years,
ARd now walk alone the vale of tears,
With but memOry-a beauteous dream
To throw athwart my path its friendly gleam.
The years have spedl And now it matters not
Though that lOng-abSent one fondly sought
Return to me more from DER the sea,
To keep the solemn vows he made to me:
He may be happy at another'S side;
Or long, long years ago he may have died.
Were but sure he loved me even now,
The cloud Of sadness would desert my brow,
And | could 20 down life's decline in peace,
And all nay dread anxiety would cease,
If I could only know his love was true
Interchangeable as heavens resplendent blue.
Perchance twas best that we should meet NJ
more
In lovely bower, or by the sad sea shore;
Yet when now recall the happy past
The golden hours of Joy that could not last,
Sad tears stream down my pale and faded cheek
And thoughts arise no tongue can ever speak,
THOMAS j. MACMURRAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Answered the Advertisement.

Several days ago Bordentown dog
fancier advertised the loss of a yell
low female Skye terrier. That same
day the owner of the lest terrier was
amazed to see his hunting dog push
open the gate leading into his resi-
dence, carrying the pet terrier in his
mouth. The dog pursued his way to
the back porch, where he scratched
the door until admitted by his master.
When ia the house he let 60 bis prize
and barked vocifero usly, which prob
ably was a plea for the reward which
had been offered. Where, when or
how the hunting dog found his lost
companion remains a mystery to his
master, who vouches for the above
story. The dog is not known to have
read the advertisement, although he
may have seen it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07

animals "Eph," the colored elephant
trainer, walked into the stable and
was persuaded to give an exhibition
with his new pet, the little trick ele-
phant Going to the elephant quar-
ters the trainer called, Sullivan
come out here!" and moment later
a small elephant, with a pair of
twinkling black eyes, ambled out.
60 IA the ring, Sullivan, and wait
for me-"
The elephant walked sedately to the
entrance of the practice circus ring
and sat down on box to wait for his
trainer.
''Eph" soon came out wearing a
boxers pad about his body and car
rying three boxing-gloves. Sullivan
and will spare four rounds for points
only" said Eeh, cautiously. "Mr.
Davis, would like you to be referee,
and you, Mr.. Warrington, time
keeper"
After the boxing-g1ove had been
fastened on the end of the elephants
trunk he stood in the center of the
ring and went through the motion of
shaking hands. At the word time he
got in fair first blow on the chest of
his trainer, and despite a shower of
blows from "Eph" succeeded ia driv-
ing him back.
The elephant now spared cautious
y, getting in several terrific Mike
Cleary undercuts, the last of which
knocked the trainer over. Just as he
was about to follow up his victory
''Eph" yelled time and the intelligent
little pachydera ran back to the box
in the corner and sat down.
A boy ran out with a bucket of wa
ter and big palm leaf fan, took
"Sullivan's" glove from his trunk,
gave him drink and famed him
vigorously. He fought three more
brief rounds with his trainer, shook
hands with the referee and time
keeper at the finish and walked back
to his stall contentedly munching a
piece of cake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
The Most Wonderful Mountain.

Tho most wonderful mountain in
the world is Roraima, which lifts
above its sloping sides OF solid block
of red sandstone about 2, 900 feet nigh,
some Of the faces of which, according
to Sir Robert Schomburgh, are ''as
perpendicular as if erected with a
plumb line" It is the highest and
most wonderful Of a group of table
topped mountains situated in aR al.
mosr inaccessible part Of British Gui-
ana. It's fiat top is twelve miles long.
The mountain sides are sloping and
wooded to a height of 7,750 feet above
the sea. Then rise the vertical walls
Of the vast sandstone formation. Gas,
cades pour over the edge, the watel
falling 1900 feet to the forests below,
forming the sources of rivers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
King Of the American Turf.
New York Trihuna.


Pierre LorilIard has more money
invested in thoroughbred horses than
any other man in the American, and,
perhaps, than any other man in the
world. His immense breeding farm
at Raucocas, N. J., with its wonder
full collection of brood mares, is a
model establishment, while his great
racing stable is managed in the most
generous and honorable p1anner. Mr..
Iorillard has never spared time, labor,
or expenditure in his efforts to ad-
vance the best interests of the turf.
The only American whose colors were
ever carried to the front in the great
est of all races-the English derby
he has won the highest honors Of the
course at home as we'll as abroad. Mr..
Lorillard speaks with authority on al
racing matters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Editorial Pith and Point.
The dude is the connecting link be-
tween the puppy and munkey.

The dude is the connecting link be-
tween the puppy and munkey.
Ia the bright lexicon OF municipal
authority there is no such word as re-
form.
A Dakota mob has just lynched a
lawyer. They didn't give him time to
work up technicality.
The Prince of Wales pathway
through Ireland does not lie through
the hearts of its people.
Gen. Komaroff's name is said to
mean ''son of a mosquito" No doubt
Komarof is q blood-thirsty wretch.
Poor men at the South do not han
ker after war that knocks down cot>
ton and raises the price Of food.
An onion was thrown at the Prince
of Wales in Cork. We doubt, how
ever, if it represented the real strength
of the Irish movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
They Parted to Meet Again.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

A family of theatrical transformers,
while playing in a Georgia town,
realizing that necessity was the
mother of invention, hit upon a new
device for escaping their board bill.
One morning the whole town was
stirred to its very center by the news
that one of the members of the COM
pany was missing. Parties, includ-
ing the father and sister of the stolen
girl, started in hot pursuit, and the
lmpecunisus actors forgot to return
Then it was discovered that in their
haste they had also forgotten to pay
their bills. This turned the grief of
the townspeople into astonishmet
which was changed to wrath when 1t
was learned that the family was hap
PLY reunited in a neighboring state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Green Glass for the Nursery.

1t has been found that pup pies
brought up under different colored
lights have had strikingly different
characteristics developed. Red pups
pies were found to be particularly de
void of pugnacity. Blue did not con-
duce to sweetness of disposition, while
green was found to be the most edu-
cational color of all. Verdant green
puppies exhibited extreme liveliness,
cheerfulness and playfulness, accom-
panied by ease and gracefulness of
motion, and were invariable good
natured and kind. Green glass in
place of blue panes is recommended
for the nursery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
A Story OF "Ike" Bromley.
Correspondence Detroit Journal.

In Washington the other day I met
Ike Bromley-white of hair and
whiskers, but as handsome as ever.
He had no gray hairs twenty years
ago, when he was in the Connecticut
Legislature, and used to put ia his
evenings playing billiards and MAX
ing it interesting for his friends. One
day chap whom he had ''done up''
on several occasions introduced an
expert player to Bromley under the
name of Scott. AS the game proceed
ed Bromley would say: "Your play,
Mr.. Squat" Finally the introducer
became indignant, and said: "We all
know you are wag, Brom, but my
friends name is Scott. I spoke his
name plainly when I presented him
there is no wit in calling him Mr..
Squat" Bromley looked hurt, and
replied penitently: 81 beg pardon,
old fellow, It was a stupid mistake
but really your friend plays billiards.
speaking slowly and fumbling with
his watch seals, as if greatly embarr-
assed-''he plays billiards so well I
thought he spelled his name with a
cue"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
A Fishing Cat .
Charleston News and Courier.

One of our Country Commissioners
owns a mill and a pond, and grinds
corn for the public. He also owns a
large cat that, as soon as the mill is
stopped by shutting down the gate,
will immediately run down behind
the mill and get on a log just over
the sheeting over Which the water Is
flowing. She will then look very in
tently into the water, which is from
Is inches to 2 feet deep, until she spies
fish ;she then plunges into the water,
frequently burying herself under it,
but almost always comes out with a
fish. She then quietly sits down
on a rock near by and enjoys her
meal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
had All the Boston WAYS.
Wall Street News

A Boston man who was in Illinois
last week had occasion to visit small
factory where wooden bowls were
turned out, and after a bit he asked
of the proprietor:
''Who don't you make stock COM
pany of this2"
''It is one." was the reply.
''But. you have never issued any
bonds9"
ooh, yes, we have. We have pres
ferred stock and common stock. We
have first, second, and third mortgage
bonds. We have unpaid interest and
dividends. We have q quantity re-
port of earnings and expenses, and
we assess stockholders and pass divI-
dends just the same as you do IN the
east. You haven't got all the culture
IN Boston-not by a jug-fullr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Last of the Log Cabin Landmark.
Pittshnro nisnatch-

-, AL.UoUIIIS 3 DISPAOSH'.,
An old landmark, the building own
ed by George Swords, in the heart of
the city, was torn down in Steuben>
vile, Ohio, the other day 1t was the
oldest house ia the city, the last of the
log houses. It was built in 1910. The
log was originally purchased in 1903
for $45, sold IN 1914 for 1865, the fol-
lowing year for 500, in 1916 for 81, 750,
and IN 1872 for S., 900. 1t was weather
boarded forty~fve years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
A Very Aged Novelty.
SOmeryiIIe Journal

s'Live weight socials" are said to be
very popular row out west We don't
know exactly what ''live weight SOS
cials" are, but name suggests an
amusement that has been popular In
Somerville parlors on Sunday even
ings for long time past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Sullivan. the Trick Elephant.

The Philadelphia Times thus de-
scrihes scene in the ring of circus
now In winter quarters in tkat city:
During lull in the shipment of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07
Communications Interrupted,
no MORE FIGHTING FOR A DAY Q


WINNIPEG, April 28.-The wires
have been down north of Ft Quap
pelle since nooa to-day and no infor>
nation has been obtained, regarding
the movement of troops. Insurgents
are supposed to have moved north to
Dumsnt's crossing and apparently
not likely to be any fighting for day
or two.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07

Texas will soon abound with cotton
mills, says a San Antonio paper,
which also chronicles the erection of a
mill at Riverside at cost of $780,
600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-07

form motion with their dreamy,
sleepy eyes tugging at their cords,
while their English lords worship,
form subject for painters brush.
The moving punkas usually distract.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
ROBBERY OF PUBLIC LANDS.
A Circular Which Limits the Power Of
Land Grant Railroads.

From lie Washington Post.
Acting Commissioner Walker, Of the
General Land Office, has prepared cir
cular TO all registers and receivers, which
has received the approval of the Secretary
of the Interior, restricting the power Of
landgrant railroads in making selections
OF indemnity lands Heretofore the roads
have been permitted to 20 into their IN
demnity limits and practically select such
lands and in such quantities as they
pleased, without being required to show
the amount of lands they had lost through
the operations OF the general land laws
from their original grants. The lands so
selected We're always the choicest pOr-
tiOns Of the indemnity lands, and these
were withheld from settlement for years,
and in some instances. although the roads
could not sell and give title, they are re-
ported TO have sold to ignorant pur-
ohasers such "rights" as the selection
gave them.
The circular requires the roads to file
lists Of the lands they claim to have lost,
making oath TO their correctness, before
being permitted 10 make any selections
for indemnity, and land officers are in
structed to carefully compare the lists
with their records IN every case. Where
indemnity selections have heretofore been
made without specifications of losses the
local officers are instructed to require the
companies to designate the deficiencies
for which such indemnity is to he applied
before further indemnity selections are
allowed.
Where deficiencies exist for which in
demnity is allowed by law the indemnity
selections are required TO be made here
after from the vacant unapprOpriated
lands, nearest to the granted sections In
which the loss occurred, instead Of, as
heretofore, going to any distance within
indemnity limits for the purpose of getting
the choice lands.
Land officers are required to reject all
selections not made in conformity with
these instructions
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

All the Bills Said to Have Been Settled
by Friends of the General.


From, the He,o York World.
Watching at Gen. Grants bedside for
nine months has had very wearying eff
feet on his physicians, Drs. Douglas and
Shrsdy. At no time did they relax their
vigilance. One by one other patients
were dropped from their lists during the
earlier months of the Generals Illness.
Then as he grew steadily worse all other
practice was given up by the doctors
Ia order that every energy might be
devoted 10 prOlonging the sufferers
existence and palliating, so far
as might be, the pains that racked him.
On DR.. Douglas this incessant strain was
especially wearing. He WAS Gen. Grants
senior by several years, and had not been
in first rate health and strength for
long time. The anxiety and watching
soon told on hin. His steps became fee
bic and his hands tremulous. Had his
vigll5 lasted much longer il is doubtful
whether he would ever regain his health,
and even now it will be many months
before he is himself again. Friends say
that he has aged ten years within the last
nine months.
Dr. Shrady is a much younger man, not
much past middle age, but he, too, has
suffered from the ordeal. Last fall he
was "A solid, firmly muscled man. now he
~ lulu ana CdItWOTN, anu MS hdlT huu
mustache show much more gray than
they did then. After the funeral he will
Join bis family Ia thenOrthern part OF this
State, and try to rebuild his strength with
perfect rest and quiet. Dr. Douglas
plans are not definitely known, but they
viii probably include an extended period
of travel.
Pr Henry B, Sands, the surgeon, al
though frequently in consultation with
the attending physicians, never paTtici-
pated in the long hours of watching.
The question Of payment Of the doctors
bills mas occasioned much uneasiness.
The Grant family had no available funds
with which 10 meet them, and Il WAS ru-
mored that MIR. George w. Childs had I'M
dertaken to raise fund for the purpose.
This, however, was not true, or that Mr..
Childs has contributed literally to the
amount raised by MIR. George Jones'
OF this city. 1t Is understood that Mr..
Jones started the project by giving $1,000
himself, and that MIR Frank Work
followed with 81, 800. Other subscriptions,
among them one Of 81 600 from G. p.
Huntington, brought the sum up to the
requisite amount. There is authority for
the statement that the doctors bills were
SIP, 900 each. This, considering their loss
by neglect OF other practice and the great
anxiety and exhaustion they have gone
through, is considered quite a moderate
charge. In making provision for It's pay
ment Mr.. Jones has relieved the family
Of deep and pressing anxiety.