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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-15

the white are easily digested. 1t is mis-
sake about people eating too much. The
majority do not eat enough. When man
begins to suffer from overwork he should
eat plenty of good bread and butter,
drink two quarts Of milk day and eat
plenty Of meat. When such person re-
sorts to vegetable diet he grows weaker
and loses his nerve power
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-15
ITO BE- CoatuasLcd.l
Society Senators.
From q Washington Letter.

FROM q w LeUL6r
Of the Senators perhaps the most pop
ular in society is Wade Hampton, of South
Carolina. He is the typical southern gen
tleman-handsome- and chiv-
alrous. His manner toward women is the
quintessence of chivalry. He bows to any
one of them no matter what her rank,
with all the profound Difference with
which a monarchical subject lowers the
head before the throne. In fact, Senator
Hampton is one of those men who honor
women simply because they are women,
and would fight and die for them for the
same reason. This, at least, is his reputa-
ton among those who know him we'll.
colleague, Mr.. Butler, spends great deal
of time in social amusements, and is well
liked, though his domineering ways are
not agreeable to some persons.
Mr.. Evarts, of New York, is admired for
his polished manner. Senator Morgan,
of Alabama, can make an inimitable bow.
Mr.. Salisbury is still receiving the hon.
ages of numerous youthful aspirants for
his venerable hand; at least he receives
more than fair share of tender chances,
on account of his alleged intention to
make unto himself a wife during this ad-
ministration. Joe Brown, of Georgia, is
a favorite with very young misses on &C
count of his resemblance to the pictures
of Santa Claus probably. Senator Blair,
of New Hampshire, is the idol of the old
maids who have given up matrimonial as
piratiOns and taken to temperance spread
ing and other good works. The handsome
esthetic Morrill, is admired by young
ladies who wear eyeglasses and use big
words. Frye, of Maine, finds favors with
mothers, who point him out to their dissi-
pated boys as shining example Of tenn
perance and good morals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-15
Test the Eggs.

With the Matching season at hand, the
testing of eggs becomes an important
Item. Too many neglect this entirely,
and loose the food supply for the little
chickens which might be obtained from
the infertile eggs. In France they test
the eggs the second day, and all not fer
tile are removed and sold in the markets.
But few of our breeders have acquired
the skill necessary to enable them to de-
tect the living germ so early, and the eggs
that will not hatch are, or should be, re-
moved by the seventh Or eight day, and
saved to cook and feed. Any one hatch
ing 100 chickens would be satisfied if that
number was realized from $50 eggs.
These fifty eggs are worth saving, and
are worth just as much for food for the
chickens as though fresh laid. More than
this, in setting six or eight hens enough
eggs will be found infertile, SO that if re-
moved the remainder can be given to four
or five, and room made for fresh sup
ply, thus saving valuable time and in
creasing the possible number of chicks.
Egg testers are sold by dealers of poul-
try supplies, but this expense is by no
means necessary. Take a sheet of heavy
white paper, and roll it round a stick
somewhat smaller in diameter than an
ordinary egg; paste in shape, and then
withdraw the stick. By placing an egg
at one end (sideways) and looking
through to the sun or lighted lamp,
holding the egg close to the light, you
can see very plainly every stage of the
progress of incubation, even to the pull
sation of the heart in some cases, and
trace the branching blood vessels ev-
cry direction as they spreak over the
yolk. In very short time one will be-
come expert in examining, and be able
to detect the living germ by the fourth
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-15

An Alabama cotton manufacturer has
just shipped ten. of the most improved
machines to Russia. They are consigned
to Moscow, and it is thought that the
Russian government wants them to ex-
pertinent in cotton culture in the Black
Sea provinces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-15
ConIdn't Afford to Speak to Her.
New York Town Topic

Didn't you see Flora Flummery, Belle:
That was her that just went by with the st.
Bernard
''Of course [ saw her"
''Why, what is the matter? I thought
you were friends"
$50 we are, my dear child, but cannot
afford to speak to a girl on the street who
wears blue gown with brown dog. 1t
would really be too absurd. Don't you
think so yourself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

Offering much destructive criticism, was very
careful, as our London correspondent states' 10
leave the door open for his return to the LiDeraI
side. 1t Is evidently more favorable measure
for the landholders than either the Radicals or
the Parnelltcs are prepared to pass; and a
reduction of the basis of purchase from twenty
TO ten years rental is altogether probable.
Supe,ici it looks like an elastic scheme
fashioned for the express purpose of furnishing
abundant room for compromise. Mr.. Glad
stone has already modified it in Difference to his
colleagues criticisms to such an extent as 10
leave it scarcely recognizable. III u ever eo'S
INTO Committee of the Whole House, it Will be
mercilessly hacked to pieces and IL theh' VIII"
the aid of Tory votes, it finally goes 10 inc
House of Lords, many of its salient FEATURES
will be restored. Mr.. Gladstone undoubtedly
perceives the need of accommodating the meas
ure to political conditions rs they arise. lo'no
Rule is the main issue by which ne stahds OF
falls. Land Purchase is nece ssary rlder 10 tho
larger bill, and will have to bIde Its chances.
The week has closed with marked improve
ment in the prospects of Home Rule. lhere
has been no stampede of the Liberals. those
who were expected to oppose the Government
have done 80, but the great mass OF the Lpera'
members have given no sign OF deserving ME-
Gladstone The members return 10 thelr con-
stituencies for consultation during the Easter
recess with strong conviction that the Home
Rule measure will pass by at least twenty
majority. Mr.. Chamberlain's concliatory
language may be Interpreted as distinct recog-
milton of the fact that the tide is turning in
favor of the Government. Far from burning
his boats behind him, he opens a bridge for
retreat and processes strong desire to cooper
ate with the Liberals, if they will enable him to
make diihcult change of front in good order.
The truth seems to be that he realizes what
cipher he vii be in political combination OF
Wings and Tories. He has tie strongest
reasons which political expeliency can furnish
for gradually cutting loose from Lord Han ting
ton and Mr. Observation-Disclosures when he dislkes
and who distrust him and making peace ON
honorable terms with Mr.. Gladstone thereby
securing the leadership of an undivided Radical
party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
AIR BIGELCW on TIE CANAL.

The Hon. John BigelOws report to the CHANG
Der of Commerce on the condition and pros
poets of the Panama Canal is in no way calcu-
lated to change the unfavorable opinions which
previous examinations of that enterprise have
created. Mr.. Bgelow appears anxious to give
the Canal Company the full advantage of every
cOntinge and he seems to wish to believe III
the practcabilty and practically OF the under
taking. But his conscientious character COM
pcs him to refrain from exaggeratlOn, and the
unvarnshed facts rs he presents them can
Justify bat one conclusion. The statements OF
Messrs. RoIrigues and Wyse are generally con-
frmed by Mr.. Bigelow who only differs from
them in estimating the effective power OF the
capital still to be raised at higher igure. In
speaking of the Chagres River Mr.. Bigelow
falls into the error of taking for granted the
success of one of the plans proposed for dealing
with that problem. 1t is obvious that there
can be no certainty on this head. The retain
ing power of the DAM the force OF the freshets,
their volume. all are unavoidaby matters OF
conjecture, and time alone can determine
whether 1t is possible by any of the engineering
methods proposed to bride and hold in re =
stIaint this formidable srcam.
In regard to all the other factors in the enter
prise, Mr.. Bigelov frankly intlmates that no
basis for accurate calculation exists. The
extent of the excavation remaining to be done
can only be guessed at. The difficulties OF the
Culebra cut are virtually unknown. The
obstacles on the Panama section are liable to
prove much more formidable than expected
Finally, the labor question is very troublesome
the mortality on the lsthmus being so great
that only one or two tropical races can stand the
work, and the supply of them is insufficient.
If, however, the labor problem can be solved, it
does not follow that the canal will be completed
within reasonable time. Mr.. BigelOw's
financial estimate proceeds on the assumption
that the work to be done will cost no more than
the work already done. That position, however.
is not warranted. Mr.. Rodrigues has shown
that the work to be done will almost certainly
cost much more than that accomplished. 1t has,
for example. already been ascertaned that
there is much more rock to be removed from
the Cuebra section than was originally esti-
mated, while the ultimate cost of dealing with
the Chagres may easily be double the first, OF
even last, estimates. In fact the elements IF
uncertainty in the undertaking are so many
that it is plainly impossible to make any serious
predictions as to completion or to the fnan
clal status of the work if flushed. No Dne can
say when or at what cost the canal will be COM
assert, with any show of evidence, that if COM
plcted it will be anything but bankrupt
enterprise from the opening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
PASTEUR AND HYDROPHOBIA

While all Europe is deeply interested in Pro-
fessOr Pasteur's theory of hydrophobia treat
ment, the feeling is evidently growing. and
especially among scientific men, that he has
failed to demonstrate Its efficiency. The evil
dence brought forward to show that the dogs
who bit many of his patients were really mad
has proved singularly defective. In fact, in
the majority of tue cases there is no evidence
worthy of acceptance. The death of three
patients after incubation has also weakened
confidence III the treatment. while 1t has sug-
gested to some minds doubt whether there
may not be as much danger from the process as
from the virus of a mad dog. Considering the
opportunities that have been afforded to test
the treatment, the collection of scientific facts
regarding and illustrating it has been inexpi-
cably slow and imperfect. 1t mi Iht almost be
thought that NJ. Pasteur avoided the kind Of
testimony which alone can settle the question
one way or the other.
At the same time, rival process has been
recalled to public attention. Fifty years ago
French physician, DR.. Buisson, made a commu-
nication to the Academy of Arts and Sciences
of Paris on his observation and experience in
the treatment of hydrOphObia. His method
was TO order Russian baths, either vapOr or
heat, from forty-twO to forty eight degrees
n6aumur, seven baths in seven days. The
wound was washed with liquid ammonia, and
the patient was to drink large quantities of hot
borage daily to promote perspiration. lie pre-
scribed much exercise, and fresh poultices Of
linseed meal for the wound. to be changed
every three hours. II the disease had already
declared itself. he kept the patient in the bath
until q cure was effected. lie said, Expert
ence has proved to me that hydrophobia may
last three days. The cure Is sure. following
"my system, the first day; uncertain the second
"day impossible the third" He asserted that
he had cured himself by his method, and that
afterward he effected the complete cure OF
nearly one hundred persons who had been bit
ten by rabid dogs. Whether the proof or the
madness of the dogs in these cases was better
than in those of DR.. Pasteur We do not know.
but there are extant many excellent tes1ms'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
ITtLe
Composer.

or these thirteen compositions two Chose or Grlcg ana
Jensen merely orchestral transcription OF works
originally written Tor panoi0rte III the st Oh over Ioo
compositions there Il one work Dy naive american
(slas Pratu, and by musician OF foreign birth
resident III America (Oto FloersbrmD. II much 70 10
regretted Mr. Thomas did not do at least little 10
foster American music IN department In when native
achievements are worthy Of dignied consideration ana
actually challenge IT, $780,. -.
earnestly as before tho symphony ana orstorio
Societies, indeed, exceeding their capScyl W AoeP
New-fork abreast with tue times FROM tno X,was
Society have heard three new ynpnon'es, AA'os
in & MINOR op. 90; Dyoraks IN llhor, op
10; and Bernhard schozs IN hst besides Arnold hrus
/" symphonic Prologue 10 Othello.' Inc oymphony
Sociry list OF local novelties W Tue AL
dition of a symphony IN ID minor Dy Anton DiucAncr
aud Oratoro Society brought forward snesso
We Sn nest pr by ioai, Mas; swedish Am.nds
Maysr BY B. o. Klein music Les Erinn.
yea by Massenet. "Consoiston by otto
Bsdnagc by f. Tnome Tue pfo nS " nv
Massen-t. Vltava" by smetana " overture 70 all W
masters Branfahrt" by Gernsnelni a scherzo oy II:
" Parker smaller works OF these noVei'iss
Ave were composed by American muslc ms Last MINT
the list Of novelties Was increased oy, po,o, ~
ancs 81 Masssnets Mary Magdsen" under TAO
a,r.c,,on Of H. r. Romeyn. aud alta concert OF the
Arton society this evening the following worAs WI
nav their first American representation nahrn M
hereiana" suite for orchestra, oP o. ny tanei D.s
captata mas chorus solos ana orches.
an 40 Bernard scnoz awalz suite ny hnoers ruv":
tn rs; arranged for orchestra oy hicns,u ~
" keg~n und Some" Tor inaie CHORUS M"
bert Becker Top All. - ,..,,a T. Herman
entitled Die seufzerbr ucso" c.Briise OF h K.s,s
enH a . rrnwohs Al song Of tho Greeks after the bNlo
Of salamis by 9ernshrim. VIII 20 pei .H Socsty
third oonc-rt for the season OF ,ns of tns Phh.r
monte Society submitted &C the annual sar
Friday shows that tho ensst OF concerto Was not 90
, =. had hs.n feared The reo-ipts were apout
81 600 lsss than during che season OF 1880
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
SIXTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRFIGN-Meeting of Liberals opposed 10 MI.
Gladstone G. Mrs. Bartlett acquitted. g
Cable rates to be reduced. = DE Lesseps says
John B,celow's canal statements are absurd
CoNGnEss.-The House in session - Passage
NJ the hill authorizing the establishment OF export
tobacco factories - The Warder-stealey brl-
berry case.
DOMESTIC Strikers indicted in st. LOUIS; Others
sentenced in Texas: railroad switchmen quitting
work in Chicago. - Many persons hurt by an
explosion of molten metal in Pntsburg - Tx
plosion of giant powder at Cllntonville, WIS 60
Governor Hill signed the bill to make twelve nouns
q DAYS work on the horse railroads - de-
faultmg cashier at Angelica, \. Y
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-No settlement OF the
Third Avenue Surface Railroad strike. - An
arrest for assault and battery IN Mrs. Orays
bakery. 60 Arrival of the elephant Alice -
Review of the American opera season. 60 FUN
eral of George l.. Lorillard. - Hearing on the
Arcade Railway plan. - Mr. Bickmole gave his
closing lecture. - Cold value of the legal
tender silver dollar (412l2 grains). 7s.14 cents
G. Stocks dull at better figures. closing steady
TmF WEATHER.-Indcations for to-day: an or
clear and warmer weather followed by light rains.
Temperature Yesterday: Highest $40; lowest, Al;
average, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
mails to the effectiveness of DR.. Buisson's

mails to the effectiveness Of DR.. Buisson's
method.
In connection with the general subject, the
advice of naval surgeon who writes 10 inc
PaH Nall Budget is timely. He suggests, MS
means of preventing hydiophobil. that the
owners of dogs should treat them with little
more Judgment in the matter OF water, food'
exercise and cleanliness" and he denounces
"thc accurscd cruelty that keeps dog forever
on the chainr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18
A COMPROMISE MEASURE.

Mr.. Gladstone's speech on Land Purchase lacks
one of his most characteristic quali.ies-lucid-
ity This resnlt is to be attributed to the tre-
mendous strain to which he has been subjected
in pres ltng two complex schemes to the Com
mons and in making three elaborate speeches
within eight days. His euemes may insInuate
that he has intentionally confused the judg-
ment of the House and left the country in n
state of bewlderment 1t is more natural as
well as generous to assume that he was ex-
hausted by the arduous labors of the week and
that being deprived of leisure for necessary
preparation he was unable to furnish a clear ex-
position of the measure. Since the bill is imper-
fectly understood in London, it is quite imprac
ticable to discuss it intelligently here without
the full text of the speech. 1t apparently pro-
yides meagre appropriation of $3.50, 600, 900
spread over long period for the purchase of
landlords estates, which Mr.. Gladstone himself
admits have capitalized value treble that
amount. At the same time it does not exclude
any class owning rented land and establishes no
limitation of the principle of purchase. The
Prime Minister'S first Home Rule speech was
regarded in London as a masterpiece of expo
sition, yet the full text of the measure has con-
tanned many surprises. The Land Purchase bill
in like manner cannot be adequately understood
without the complete text.
1t seems to be generally conceded in London
that the second measure, with all its uncertain
ties and mathematical contradictions has not
impaired the prospects, of Home Rule. Mr..
Parnell, while reserving judgment and suggest
ing needed notifications, dealt with 1t In con-
cil,atory spirit, and Mr.. Chamberlain, while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

about IN clouds by the April breezes. The many
carriages rolling up and down to tho Park make
matters worse by continually grinding out new
supply to take the place of that blown away. Ii IS
perhaps too much to expect the whole watering
cart service 10 be set foot month earlier than
usual for the sake of q iew such days. Dut haii
dozen carts sent out with rowing commission
would accomplish much good
The weapons with which Labor establishes its just
demands uust b. weapons in harmony with the
American doctrine of personal freedom, common
Justice and equal rights Capital must concede the
right of labor TO organize and to act through or
ganizatron. Labor must conccde the right Of
capital to employ whom it pleases.
I'm the collision between the Oregon Line steamer
State of California and the lumperaden bark
Portland in the Pacific recently. 1t is of some in
terest to know that the steamer, which was cut in
to about the same place as the Oregon, was kept
atloat by shifting her cargo as To raise the leak
above the water-line. 1t was apparently even q
larger wound than the Oregon sustained, moreover,
for one OF the San Francisco papers says street
car might have been driven through 1T In the
Pacific collision no life lost, and neither OF the
vessels went down. The bark. however was only
saved by her load Of lumber, for her bows were
completely smashed in.
The Pan-Electric witnesses all seem to appreciate
the fact that they on trial. They do not
answer embarrassing questions AS honest men
would. by showing the imputAtions conveyed to be
nnfoundcd. but they fly into a passion and abuse
that sagacious and imperturbable member OF the
committee Mr. Ranney. As for Mr.. Ranney. no
sticks at it till he gets the truth or exposes the le
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

The list includes only purely orchestral numbers vocal
and instrumental solos being omitted In his showlDS
II room could be spared for classification Of the
positions winch made up the fortyeght programmes s
would be seen that hey call for little nnent inc
overwhelming ajory OF them were extremely familiar
pieces ght concerts produced only tnrtcen
novelties Of them the verest tribes. IL
in putting on record series OF events or
such predoIunating influence as the Thomas Popular
concerts Of Ss5sS6 be Obliged TO confess that they
did reduce the public one new work OF magni-
tude and icant merit
Here is tbs list OF novelties The order in which they
were BROUGHT out:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

talk at all But the impartial Surrogate seems d.
posed to teach both classes Of women . lesson.
ct rather suspect said Bass, that Smith IL smittan
with that young Robinson woman" "And why do yo6
think thatr asked Jones "1hiukp responded Bass;
why Im Of Il II only yesterday that Tneard
RS. Smith that she dldnt think that Miss Robinson
all attractive least for her part. she coudnt
SEQ ANY thing her to Standardization TRANSCRIPT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

So upright man as Blackstone held that
there was no moral guilt involved in breaking
customs laws. because such statutes are
founded merely on expediency. Perhaps the
two prominent merchants who have fled from
Montreal after having Deen detected in this
business, eau justify their conduct to them
selves by falling back on Blackstone rs author
ity but their re idence in the United States
will afford them more real comfort. UnfOrtu-
nately for their regulations as church members
and reputable citizens, breaking the tariff laws
in their case involved something more than
smuggling it is comm only called perjury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

The opponents of Home Rule in Ireland
doubtless will consider Mr.. Goschen's " reply "
to the congratulatory dispatchesfr from this coun-
try to Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Parnell as de-
cidedly neat. 1t is in effect that when the C1Vil
War broke out i'll America, England ana all
Europe were against the North, but the North
paid no attention to foreign opinion. Neither
will England pay attentionto American opinion
when it is in favor of disunion. Unfortunately
the cases are not parallel. Mr.. Gladstone Is
not proposing disunlon. He is urging .ne
strengthening of the Empire. Did 1t mean us
union in Austria when Hungary was granted a
separate parliament for home affairs UT was
Hungary dismembered because the same privl-
lcge was given to CrOatia7 The Austro-fiun-
garian Empire to-day is stronger than before,
thanks to this division and subdivision OF
legislative control. Is it unfriendly to Great
Britain to wish her the same good luck
1t will be time enough to draw the dlsunion
parallel when England once gives to Ireland
what every seeding State in 1861 had always
had-a separate legislature, absolute authority
in local affairs and the privilege OF being gov
erned by its own people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

We devote nearly page of The TRIBUNE
this morning to amateur sporting interests, so
that each reader may see for himself what the
prospects are for his favorite sport during the
season. Admirers of baseball will take notice
that the real contest of the bats opened yester-
day in the American Association. The eight
clubs composing that organization are all so
evenly matched that the struggle promises to
be unusually close and exciting. The three
favorte clubs now are the Metropolitan, the ST.
Louis and the Cincinnati; but the race will be
long one, and nothing less than inspiration
could PICK the winner as early as tbs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-18

NOT A HELPFUL LIEUTENANT
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