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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
An Archaeological Find in Egypt.
London Times.

Gen. Grenfell has had the good fortune
to discover an ancient Egyptian NEGRO
polls in the Libyan desert, opposite
Assouan, on the left bank of the Nile.
Among the tombs already opened are
several which date from the twelfth
dynasty (circa B. G. $1,000, and are con-
structed in the style of the great Lycopoli-
tan sepulchres in the mountain above
Stout. They consist of two or more halls
or chamber, connected by corridors, the
roof being supported by columns, and
the walls decorated with colored has re-
liefs in brilliant preservation. Several
of these tombs appear to belong to mem
bers of noble family, the head, of
which were probably governors of the
province.
The largest is truly magnificent sepul-
chre, measuring 14O feet in depth by 40
feet In breadth, and containing 80 col
umns-some square, some round. 1t pur-
ports to be the tomb of a certain prince
of upper and lower Egypt, who lived in
the reign of one Neferkara, and who is
represented in one of the wall paintings
as lame man leaning on a crutch. A
fine shrine and an altar occupy their Or
iginal position in the innermost chamber,
and are in perfect condition.
The sculptures are very curious and
the aspect of the whole tomb is reported
as extremely archaic. From the second
to the end of the eleventh dynasty there
were, however, many kings named Meier
kara; and until the inscriptions are fully
decighered it is impossible to say under
which ruler this lame funtionary flourish
ed. The tomb is attributed by those on
the spot to the third dynasty; but it
seems for many reasons more likely to
pate from the time of that Neferkara
who succeeded Merena of the sixth dynas-
ty. The founder of this line, Att, was a
native of the island of Elephantine, OPP
posite Assonan, and the place first rose
to prominence under his successors. It
was during the reign of Merena that Una,
a famous general and prime minister,
quarriod the granite Of AssOuan for the
sepulchre and sarcophagus of this sover-
eign, and built fleet of thirteen vessels
at Elephantine for the transport of the
same.
Pending further details, we should
therefore be inclined to ascribe the large
tomb to nobleman of that period. es-
pec1ally is the neighboring twelfth dynas-
ty tombs are those of descendants. In
one of these latter there are found ser
les of Osiride statutes, representing the
deceased in mummied form, done in
baked clay or terra Gotta, and placed in
recesses along the corridor. This, at all
events, is an entire novelty in tomb decor
alton.
The cemetery will probably prove to be
of great extent, as there is evidence of its
having been in use down to late period.
The large tomb, usurped by later corners,
was found piled to the ceiling with mum
mics, mummy cases, and Itinerary furni-
ture of Roman times, including upward
of sixty memorial stele. Gen. Grenfell is
active pursuing his work of discovery by
the help of our English soldiers, who con
tinue to open and clear out tomb after
tomb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
GARNERED WITTICISMS.
service

Il want my picture TAKEN" said new
and pompous congressman, entering a
gallery on the avenue. every well SIR re-
sponded the proprietor. DO you want a
small card Or one of those large fine ones,
sir!" "a fine large one, of course" re-
sponded the congressman, Indignantly.
"What do you take me for?" "Oh, ali, y
apologized the photographic, take you
for $12 dozen, cash in advance"
Uncle John telling ghost story very
impressively; Now Mr.. Smith died, and
they buried him deep down in the cold,
dark ground; but this evening as the
family were sitting solemnly around the
fire, what should they see glide in but the
tall, gaunt figure of Mr.. Smith" Prac-
tical Johnnie: aWhy, Uncle John, l
thought you said Mr.. Smith died and was
buried?"
A reporter called on an officers wife to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
It's the Old Job.

Postmaster General Villas asks for $685.
900 for foreign mail service. The subsidy
thieves propose to make the people pay
100000 for this service. A senate
amendment has been offered to that effect,
100000 of which is intended for the same
steamship companies adjuncts to the
Pacific railroad. This is in fact the
same old Pacific mail steal for which
100000 was appropriated and which Mr..
Villas did not pay. 1t now proposes to
raise 1t to 100000. If the democratic
house does not kill the amendment it will
be plain that it and the senate have been
tarred with the subsidy stick.
The librarian of an out-of-the-city Ii
brary has taken the precaution to prevent,
as far as possible, the circulation of books
in families where diphtheria, scarlet fever
or any such disease exists, lest the books
should become the means of spreading
the disease.
The trimming is arranged upon the back
portion of the crowns of stylish French
round hats
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
The Idol of the Women
London World

Fatal, Byronian, thirsting after beauty
in all its forms, List was the idol of the
women of every court in Europe. II re-
member at Moscow one day." said my old
Partisan informant, ''Liszt sucked an or
ange and left the empty rind on his plate.
Immediately the ladies present seized the
precious relic divided it into parts, and
each one ate her share as if it were the
sacrament. French imperial princess
who was present refused to participate in
this rite and Liszt never forgave her"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
An Unfortunate Rain-StOrm.
New York Sun.

Country Minister Ito farmer) You and
your good wife, Mr.. Hayseed, don't get in
for Sunday services as often as would
like to see you.
Mr.. Hayseed-I was going to hitch up
an drive in las Sabbath, but it rained.
What did you preach about?
Mlnister-My text was: Feed my
lambs" l attempted
Mr.. Hayseed-Is that so? 1 would like
to have heerd that sermon. Just at this
season of the year farmer what keeps
sheep can't know too much bout feedin'
lambs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
Practice Makes Perfe t.
Texas Siftings.

DO you know any mitigating circum-
stances in your case?" said Texas JUS
tice to Sam Johnsing, accused of steal
ing.
"Lemme off dis time"
us it your first offense?"
"Fust offense, sah.'
"How did you manage to get the chick
ems so cleverly without disturbing the
dog that was in the yard?"
dat comes from practice, boss" said
Sam, who felt fiattered by the remarks of
the court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
PRIZES FOR BASEBALL PLAYERS.
Boston Record,

For losing an ear, appointment as usher
in the grand stand.
A broken finger-joint, lay off until it is
well.
Scraping skin from one elbow in steal
ing base, promise of increase in salary;
both elbows, two promises.
Getting second on long slide basement
of pants must remain intact, autograph
of managers.
For having wire from mask driven into
the skull half an inch, long applause from
directors; for getting killed, set of reso-
lutions, without frame, to relatives.
For twisting the ankle in trying to make
an impossible play, a monkey-wrench; it
will be found a useful implement in such
cases.
Bruising the shins, the right to rub
them.
For losing the sight of the eyes in try
ing to catch fly in the face of the sun,
release, with back pay.
For having spike in an opponents shoe
driven through the instep, two days va
cation.
For not making up a face or saying
"Oh!' when a hot liner lands on the fin
gers ends, sympathy of stockholders.
Foul ball in the pit Of stomach, permit
to stoOp.
Having teeth knocked OUT and contin-
uing to play, the privilege of being called
tough"
For having toe nail ground off by OPP
ponent's heel, the privilege to limp.
For killing scorer, $1,000 United
States bond
For kicking against an umpire's decis-
ion, when he is known to be right, two
shoes from mule; this is an emblematic
trophy.
The management, in offering the above
prizes, does it for the purpose of encour-
aging the players to put forth their best
endeaVors, as by so doing the games will
be more entertaining; and with the hope
that the dividends will be larger than they
otherwise would.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
The Oldest Craft Afioat.
Philadelphia Times.

An interesting discussion took place be-
tween number of down-east captains
who congregated in Capt. Hughes tug
boat office, on Walnut street, Saturday
evening. The subject was the oldest
American merchant vessel ahoat. Capt
Kelley, one the oldest of the number, said
that the Oldest merchant vessel now af1Oat
under the American flag was built in 1915
Capt. Hughes, in whose Office the discus
sion took place, a retired mariner, said
he noticed few days ago the arrival at
New Bedford, Mass, of the American
bard Rousseau, Capt Wicks, from st.
Helena, after passage of 81 days, with a
cargo of 1900 barrels of sperm oil, $50
barrels of whale oil. and 700 barrels of
bones.
This vessel" continued Capt. Hughes,
was built in this city in 1901. She is a
double-decked vessel of sos tons register,
which IN those days was considered an
enormous craft. She was built for the
Stephen Girard line of packet ships, and
ran on that line out of tt is port for years.
The Rousseau is now classed as well as the
ordinary vessels of ten years old, and is
taken much care of on account of her
age. She is owned by S. Osborne, Jr., of
New Bedford"
The discussion continued several hours,
and nearly every ship of the past century
was talked over by the mariners and
their qualities compared with those of to-
day.
In looking over the old records of ship
ping the oldest merchant vessel afoat
was found to be the bark True Love, of
London. 296 tons register. This vessel
was built in this city in 1854, making her
122 years old. She is owned by John S.
Ward, of London, large owner of vessel
property. The True Love is yet in active
service
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
AnecdOte of Lincoln.
Wilmington Ill. Advocate

"Did you ever hear of Abraham Lincoln
being in Wilmington" The speaker, a
lady formerly residing here, but of late
years in Washington, addressed the query
to reporter during his late visit at the
capital. No, we had never heard of the
matter, and expressed our anxiety to hear
OF anything that would connect the great
name of our martyr-president with Will
mingtOn. eyes," continued the speaker,
''It was like this: it was about thirty years
ago, when the railway was first built, and
there was no depot or anything of the
kind in Wilmington; but there was an ash
pit in the track, where locomotive CRATES
dropped their cinders. etc. Well, Lin
coin and Leonard SWEET had been making
speeches there or possibly they were in
town on legal business; anyway they were
at the railroad early the next morning to
go to Chicago. [ think they had slept at
Mitchel's hotel Mrs. Mitchell and I were
| also going to Chicago, and while awaiting
the train Mrs. M introduced me to the
gentleman named. In this ceremony Mr..
Lincoln-tall and awkward lifted his hat,
and retreating step fell clumsily into
the ash-pit spoken of; we all laughed
heartily at his mishap, and Mr.. SWEET
jOked him about it all the way to Chicago.
We sat in the seat adjoining theirs" The
speaker was Mrs. John j Camp, and with
her kind permission we published the in
cident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29
Remarkable Mirage Near Rochester.
New York Herald.

On Thursday beautiful mirage occur
red on the shore of Lake Ontario. POr-
tions of Rochester and the country south
of it were plainly seen from the lake
shore, six and ten miles instant. as though
standing erect in the air. trains of moving
cars and other objects being clearly de-
fined. The phenomenon is due to refrac-
ton of light in its pass thager ough at
mospheric layers of different destiny.
The significance of such display is
found in the fact that it seldom occurs in
winter, and is dependant upon an irregu-
lar decrease of air temperature in YER
tical direction after undue hhating of the
soil.
A well known writer records that at the
English town of Ramsgate he once saw
from the waters edge the cliffs near Calais,
which In ordinary states of atmosphere
are Frequently not visible from lands
about that place. The mirage near
Rochester is of special interest, as mark
ing q period of the season the suns heat
in that latitude is very decidedly in
creased.
Twenty-three bakers in Lyons have
been heavily fined for putting alum and
other authorizations in their bread have
been ordered to keep notice of the pen
| atty inflicted upon them affixed to their
| ShOn doors for q neriOd Of two uaaES
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

How Medicines Become Popular and Then Go
Out Of FashisH-The Use Of Quinine and
Opium.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-29

as well as men are slaves to the opium
tiend. A certain lawyer in neighbor-
Ing town, who was connected with GER
tain famous case not many years ago, Is a
confirmed slave to the opium pill At the
close of this trial the lawyer made the
| closing speech, occupying several hours,
and many wondered how he could stand
the endurance SO long. Had they watched
him take an opium pill at the end of
every hour they would have known the
secret of his wonderful endurance. There
| are hundreds of people in this city who
are such slaves to the drug that they are
never without a pill in their pockets to
take when necessary. None but those
who have fallen into the habit can ex-
press the feeling of an opium eater with
out it. | imagine that it must be an
awful feeling, more severe than the lack
of Intoxicating drink to the confirmed
drunkard.
II think physicians are much to blame
for people acquiring the opium habit,
because they are so willing to prescribe
it for people who could get along without
it just as well as not. An invalid is Sleep
less or nervous, and opium is given in
small doses. By and by larger doses are
required, under similar circumstances,
and finally the patient finds that it is al
most impossible to get along without the
drug. The opium habit is an expensive
one, and makes wealthy people poor. In
this respect it is great deal more of an
enemy to the human race than strong
drink, and has more of a tendency to in
iure mans business capacity than in
temperance.
"There have been great many chang
es in the drug business during the past
% years. When I was boy the Thomp-
sonian system of treating diseases took
the people of this country by storm.
Packages of preparations Of roots and
herbs prepared according to the Thomp-
sonian formula were to be found upon the
shelves of every drug store. The name
of this medicine was known in every
household. Now, we seldom hear it men
toned. The changes in the drug business
during period of % years is simply
wonderful"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-18
Notes of the stage.

The elder comedians in legitimate comedy are
hardly holding their own this season.
Elsie Serrano has just completed domestic
drama entitled "a Shadow on the Hearth"
Miss Jennie Calef, an attractive and popular
actress, will be at the Grand all the week of MAY
In an extended repertoire.
w. j. Florence ia said to be reading a new
comedy, which he may produce next season, en-
dtledFA Bit of Scandal"
In q recent letter to a personal friend in New
York, Mrs Langtry says that she will positively
come to America in the autumn.
Manager Dickson's Easter attraction will be
MeNish, johnson b Slavns minstrels, who will
appear at the Grand the evening of the Goth.
Alfred Thompson is at present busy on the
book Of comic opera for which Solomon is writ
Ing the music The period is Laid in the time of
Louis XVI
Fred Bryton has closed his season In the play
Forgiven" The play has been well received
but business has not kept pace. 1t will go on
khc road again next season.
The winter rage of fashionable thexter parties
promises 70 extend 10 that Of circus sociables
pr. John b. Doris, tho enterpr;sing proprietor of
ne Great Inter Ocean Show, has reserved q
eDass In his mammoth tent for tho exclusive use
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-18

and paid for, whether occupied each evening or
not The weather of the tropics is not disagree
able to me. / never had better health in my
life Their way of attending the circus, night
after night, week after week, is something un-
known in this country. We were at Singapore
four week; Point Egal, two weeks; Columbo,
two weeks. From there we went to Calcutta,
where we exhibited for three months, showing
every night to the most remunerative houses,
the greatest business I ever saw We were at
Bombay six weeks. That, ALSO is rich, place.
Indian ocean We were there four weeks
and then went to Singapore, where we took
steamer for Marseilles, in France, crossing the
Indian ocean, going through the Red sea and the
Suez canal into the Mediterranean and the
length of the Mediterranean to Marseiles-a
voyage Of six weeks. We were in France six
months. I went to England and was there three
months. but did not perform, my horses having
been shipped back to the States"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-18
SIM COY TURNS REFORMER.
The Eighteenth Ward Statesman Tells His
Party Workers How to Succeed.

The Democratic ceanty central committee
met In the Criminal courtroom yesterday after
noon, a majority of the members being present.
John Carlton, bailiff of the Criminal Court, was
made temporary presiding officer, but was short
ly afterwards superseded by Chairman Coy,
who came in late. Mr.. Coy opened the meeting
by saying: "Fellow Democrats notwithstand-
ing the election last week, in which we were
beaten, feel like the good Christian, that i,
was all for the best accept
the result with resignation, knowing
that the Democrats will now take hold and
work all the harder. They will see the neces
sity of nominating clean, straight men for the
various Offices. With that kind of men, there is
no doubt of Democratic success Some Of you
may be discouraged at meeting Republican let
ter-carriers, still in the service of the govern
ment. 1t is true that few Republican letter
carriers are still left, but the work of removal
is going on. Out over the State there
are but few fourth-cl postofices that are
not held by Democrats You must not be dis
couraged by the sight of few letter-carriers.
You must perfect your local and county organi-
cations. The Democrats are almost In control
After we have fought so long and got the Coun-
sy Commissioners, and almost the city govern
ment. know you are not going to stop till you
are in control of everything"
This speech was greeted with a little applause
and the intense sarcasm of the utterance about
''clean. straight men" caused smile to ripple
the faces of number of the listeners. and Sim
himself seemed to appreciate his joke. Mr. Coy
further stated that the Congressional conven-
ton for this district had been fixed for May 81,
and that the object of the meeting was to fix a
date for the selection of delegates to the Con-
gressional. judicial and joint representative con-
ventions. He recommended that the primaries
for Center township for the selection of dele
gates to these three conventions, be held on the
evening of May 26, at o'clock. On motion
this recommendation was adopted.
Secretary Spencer distributed among the com
mitteemen copies of blank petition, addressed
to the Board of County Commissioners, asking
them, at their June session, preceding the gen.
eral election to be held on Tuesday. Nov 2, 1886,
to enter an order requiring the polls of precincts
from which petitions presented to be
opened at the hour of O'Clock A. M. These
blanks are to be signed and presented to the
County Commissioners in accordance VITA a
statute touching the matter. By this statute
the Commissioners are authorized, On petition of
a certain number of voters. TO open the polls at
the hour named. sit will be worth 700 votes to
US" said Sim Coy.
twas decided that the primaries on the Goth
of May should be held at the same place as the
primaries for the township convention. Thecom-
mlttee then adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-18
THE MARCH OF THE SALONS.
The Historical Lecture Delivered by DR.. Gill
bert Yesterday in the Penny Course.

Rev. DR.. Gilbert delivered an historical ad-
dress in the penny lecture course yesterday af-
ternoon, at the High-school hall, to large audi
ence, the greater portion of which was composed
of girls his subject being 'The March of the Sax
ons." The Saxons, as nation, the speaker said.
were first heard of about 2, 900 years ago, away
over in Asia. at little city about half the size
of Indianapolis in the territory over which
the English and Russians have
been quarreling, called Herat They
were then known as the Saki Suna race, from
which the word Saxon is derived. Here they
became troublesome, and the surrounding
tribes combined forces and drove them away,
some going to India, but the greater portion
went across the country I,50O miles, to the
mouth of the Elbe river They here took the low.
marshy ground around the mouth of the river
and three small islands, on which no other
tribes would live for their homes. After a time
they became powerful there and began to emf
crate, going through Europe to Norway and
Sweden and along the North sea. The Roman
empire covered all the land around the Mediter-
ranean sea then, with Rome as the capital, and
from there they sent expeditions to subdue Eu-
rope which were successful until they met the
Francs, whom they could not conquer; and as
the Saxons were north of the Francs they lived
on undisturbed and increased in power. When
the Brtains became involved in war with the
Scotch they asked aid of the Saxons, who went
over, and after driving the enemies of the Brit
aims away they drove them away also and set
tied there themselves Although they were
whipped by William the Conqueror in zoos they
were never driven out, and gave the character
and language to the country, veeighths of all
the English language being taken from the
language of the Saxons. This same Saxon
race which started in the little town away over
in Asia now rules 400 0O0 900 people in ali parts
of the globe, of which We Americans, as we call
ourselves, really Saxons and all Engllsh-sreak-
ing nations are the largest part