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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
NOTES ABOUT LABOR In THE PAST.

The first strike in this country occurred
in New York city in 1908. A number OF
sailors struck for $14 in place of SO
They paraded the streets, but the leader
was arrested and lodged in jail, which put
an immediate end to the trouble. In
August, 1888, the journeymen shoemakers
of Geneva, n. Y. quit work in body be-
cause the proprietor refused to dismiss
one of the hands. Their demand was
complied with, but the strikers were after
ward indicted and punished for conspir-
acy.
There was a labor riot on the line of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal early in
1885. ''These laborers," said newspaper
of that time, twill neither work them
selves nor let others work. A company
of rifemen soon settled the quarrel" In
the same year the mill hands at Patter-
fon, after six weeks of idleness at a loss
to them of $4,000, resumed work at SO
hours a week or IL p hours per day. The
old schedule of time had been from sun
rise to sunset.
Horace FL. Dey, a cap and hat manufac-
turer of New Brunswick, n. j., issued the
following card in April, 1886: "The peo-
pie in general, and my binders in partic-
ular, are hereby Informed that I have
now at work four and twenty good, per
manent workmen, and several more en-
gagged to commence the first of May, all
of whom are alike unaffected with the
brutal leprosy of blue Monday habits and
the moral gangrene of trade union prin-
ciples. Hence my binders may rely upon
steady employment and the public upon
good work punctually performed; and
they and myself find just cause to felici-
tate ourselves upon the prompt and efec-
tual disposal, at once and forever, of the
inconvenience, injustice, and nuisance OF
perpetual vexations, regular combina-
tions and periodical strikes from maruad-
ing gangs of transient and tramping
trades unionists, who have proved them
selves as destitute of every moral prin-
ciple as they have become notorious for
their wickedness and folly, their pre-
sumption, their violence, and audacity."
The New Jersey Legislature, in 1749
passed an act that gave the laborer lien
upon the assets of any company becom-
ing insolvent for any amount of wages
due, which had to be paid prior to any
other debts of the company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
The DiscOverer of Vaccination.
All the Year Round.

Although Jenner was 40 years old be-
fore he made vaccination known to the
world, the subject had attracted his at
tention when only youthful apprentice
to a country surgeon. He was convinced
that the current methods OF treating
cow-pox and smallpox were capable of
improvement, and he set himself to
study the nature of the disease. But
for many years after his opinions were
made known to the medical faculty they
were contemptuomsly secuted. He had
first of all to prove, contrary to the pre-
valent belief that, what was called cow
pox was not certain preventive of small
sOx. Then he had to trace out the
nature of the differesce in the diseases to
which COWS are subject, and to ascertain
which of them possessed the protective
virtue against smallpox. After repeated
failure he made the grand discovry that
1T is 'Only IN certain condition of the pus-
tul that the virus is capable of imparting its
protective power tolthe human constitution.
1t was on the 18th of May, 1886, that he
put his theory to the test by transferring
cowpox by incubation from one human
being to the other. It was two wears
later, however, before his famous Gin
quiry into the Causes and Effects of the
Variolae Vaccine" was published. Henry
Give was the first London doctor to put
the thing to test, and he is credited with
performing the first successful vaccina-
ton in London. Other cases followed.
and Lady Frances Morgan (afterward
Lady Ducie) was the first lady of rank to
have a child vaccinated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Featherbone."

The scarcity of whalebone, its high
price, and demand for an article in its
stead, led Mr.. E. X. Warren to invent
'FeatherbOne," substitute prepared
from the quilts of geese and turkeys. The
factory is located at Three Oaks, Mich,
and, IN the short space of two years, the
enterprise has grown to large industry.
As the discovery brought to existence a
new substance, it became necessary to in
vent machinery required in its manufac-
ture. These operations have passed the
stage of experimental existence, and
"Featherbone" is now an article of com
lmercial value. The quilts of turkeys and
geese only are used. The first process
strips the plumage from the quilts. A
set of revolving knives then divides the
quilts into halves. Rapidly revolving
sand-paper rollers then remove the pith.
The quilts are then passed to an ipgen-
lously constructed system of inter
locking knives, which reduces them to
fiber. These fibers are then fed to a ma
chine which twists them into a fine cord
wrapped with thread. Another machine
wraps four of these cords with thread
and forms them into fiat tape. 4
sewing machine places row of stitch
es between each cord, which gives
the tape increased strength and adds
to its elasticity, and the whole is then
passed between two large rollers, which
gives it a uniform thickness, and makes
it ready for market. The article is said
to be unbreakable, and, if bent double,
will retain its strength and elasticity. In
dress making it possesses the advantage
over whalebone of being lighter, cheaper,
more durable, and needs no castings, as it
is sewed to the goods. 1t is superseding
whalebone in the manufacturing of whips,
and a large whip-factory is the oulgrowth
Of Mr.. Warren's discovery. The plum
age of the feathers is used for making a
very good quality of mattresses, and the
pith, being shown by analysis to be rich
in nitrogen, is used as a fertilizer. About
800 jobbing houses handle their goods.
and the factory gives employment to $50
persons, and consumes 10000 quilts and
125 miles Of thread daily.-The Current.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
Miss ClnNplan6'S RnnE
Detroit Tribune

"How does Rose Elizabeth Cleveland's
1ew book, The Long Rum SELF" was
asked prominent book dealer yester-
day.
well, it's not having long or success
full run. sell about one day on the
average"
How does it compare with her first
book for sale!"
.'Not well. That book went like Wild
fire at first. The secret was that Miss
Cleveland was the first lady in the Unit
ed States; but now thousands outrank
her"
docs her book sell as we'll as other nov
els of the class?"
eyes, about the same; perhaps as well
as the works of more popular novelists.
[ understand the PUBLISHER is binding
about 5000 volumes. He expects the edi
ton to run to 10000. Now, if Mrs
Cleveland would write a book it Would
sell like hot cakes on cold day; but Miss
Cleveland's day is over. There is some
thing III name after ALL"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
The Poet Scout Bitten by a Rather.
ST. Louis Republican

Capt. Jack Crawford, formerly chief of
scouts in the Sioux and Apache cam
paigns, was bitten on the back of the
right hand by rattlesnake Sunday eve
ming while enroute from his mines in the
Oscra Mountain to his home at Fort
Craig. He had just killed one monster
snake with his whipstock, and while re-
turning to his wagon few yards distant
struck another with his foot when it
sprang up and fastened its fangs in his
hand. He seized the reptile with his left
hand and tore it loose, and stamped it to
death, and at once sucked the wound ex-
tracing the poison, which act undoubted-
ly saved his life. He then drove to the
post, distance of thirty miles, suffering
the most intense pain. His hand aid
arm are frightfully swollen, and he is a
very sick man yet. The physician thinks
he may recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Where room is abundant a bed of
roses, if kept In good shape, is very at
tractive. Roses do not stand being
crowded in with other shrubs, or being
planted against fences or buildings very
well. There best place is in centrally
located bed cut in the lawn, allowing
plenty of air and sunshine. Circular or
oval forms of beds are pleasing ones.
The plants may be set two or three feet
apart each way, starting near the edge.
Setting plants of other kinds in the bed
between the roses is not advisable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The most refined of our eIegantes
chooses, at certain times, to show herself
in the simplest of costumes. Even of an
afternoon, for shopping or walking, you
may often see her in a neat tailor made
costume of some simple wooden material
checked or finely striped. The skirt is
arranged in large pleats; the tunic draped
tailor fashion; the bodice plain and cor
rect like that of riding habit, and, by
way of mantle, a short cloth jacket lined
with silk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
IuDortanr.

When you visit or leave NGw York CITY save
baggage, Expressage and s. Carriage Hire, ans
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot
Gle elegant rooms, fitted up st cost OF enc
million dollars, 81 and upwards per day Eur
opean plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
t6c btst. Horse cars. stages and elevated rail
road to all depots. Families can live hetter for
less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any other first class hotel in the CITY,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Between disease and health Is often brief and
fatal. 1t is better to be provided with cheap and
simple remedies for such common disorders coughs,
Colds etc. than to the risk of contracting fatal
disease through neglect. DR. VIM. HALLS Ball
SAM is sure and safe remedy for all diseases the
lungs and chest. If taken in It is certain
cure, and may you from that terrible disease
Consumption. It has been known and used for many
years. and it is no exaggeraon to say that it is the
best remedy In the world for Coughs, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
ANY Small Bey. With a Stick.

can kill tiger,-if the tiger happens to be found
of 20 seases m a canU an
be conquered and destroyed if DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery be employed
90 rlr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
RTCHT-P ATR

Cures all Kidney Affections, Scalding Irrita-
ton, Stone, Gravel Catarrh of the Bladder. ST.
Several Buffalo citizens think of erecting a
hotel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
THIN PEOPLE


Wells Health Renewer'' restores health, and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Malaria Impotence
Nervous Debility, Consumption. Wasting DiSeas-
es, Decline. 1t has cured thousands, viii cure
you.
The Massachusetts legislature passed a law
forbidding the sale of tobacco to persons under
16 wears of ape
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Four per cent. is the prevailing rate of
interest paid to depositors by the New
York banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
LIFE PRESEKVEK.

If you are losing your grip on life try wells
Great Appetizer, and aid to Digestion, giving
strength to stomach. liver, kidneys, bowels.
Anti-riparian clubs are being rapidly formed
IN oil ,nor-t ofG Col; liz
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Flies, reaches, ants, bedbugs, water bugs,
moths, rats, mice, sparrows, jack-rabbits. gopb-
eTs, chipmunEs, cleared out by Rough on Rats -
15c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
HEART PAINS

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings Dizziness, In
digestion, Headache, Ague, Liver and kidney
Complaint, Sleeplessness cured by Wells Health
Remover" Elegant tonic for adults or children
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The plays the thing,
Wherein I'll reach the conscience Of the king"
Ani equally true is it that DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets the original Little Liver Pills.
ara the most efectuaI means that can be used to
r acn the seat of disease cleansing the bowels
an system, and assisting nature in her recuper-
IL we work BY drupoiStS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The bridge proposed at the narrows neal
Brockville, Canada, will have sixteen spans of
steel will be 1900 feet in length, and will cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
The Conflict

New York has police force of 900 men. and
Supt. Murray says it should be increased to at
lao me-,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

a hotel at Jefferson, n. H., has hung up
card that reads: Perfect drainage, roller skat-
ing rink connected"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Clegg's Combined Letter, Bill, Circular
or Statement-Sheet and Envelope, of New
York, is recommended by U. S. post-ofice
department as ''the BEST" and retail every
where cheap as an envelope.
Uncle Sam welcomes Into MS domain 5000
babies every day, not counting those who come
by sea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

The ''Favorite Prescription'' of DR.. Pierce cures
female weakness and kindred affections. By
druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

months treatment for SOC. Piso's Remedy
FIR Fa*o"rh Sold by druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

An Indian in the San Carlos reservation, Ari-
iona, committed suicide, recently. because of
9']ef over the loss of nephew. He murdered
h orother, however, before killing himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Greet changes are noticed in the yacht Pris-
ella. Every feature has been subordinated to
that of speed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
CROUCH ON RATS >

clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, veanin, water-bugs skunks. 15c.
Rough on Toothache.' Instant relief 15c
Rough on Corns'' hard or soft corns, bunions.
15c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

USE Frazer's Axle Grease, it's the best in the
world-wiu wear twice as long any other.
A motto of an Ohio livery man reads: whip
light, drive slow; cash down or no co.
Fivedollars can be saved every year in boots
and shoes by using Lyons Heel Stiffeners, costs
only 25c.
There We're twenty-seven bridal couples at one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

To those acquainted with our
to say that the Invalids' Hotel
branch establishment located at
England, have, for many years,
the most largely patronized and
the world for the treatment an
arise from youthful indiscretions
We, many years ago, establish
treatment of these diseases, unt
the most skillful physicians and
that all who apply to us might re
Council of the most experienced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

heavy growth of hair is produced by the
use OF Halls Hair Remover
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
RED-RUGS. FLIES.

Boiled radishes eaten with a sauce is a New
ENGLAND paStrOnOmic idiOcV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Several associations in California have recent
~ adopted resolutions denouncing the payment
If bOuDtieS for lack rabbit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Every description of malarial disorder yields
to the curative power of Ayers Ague Cure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

We offer no apology for devoting so
attention to this neglected class Of di
believing no condition of humanity
wretched to merit the sympathy anC
services of the noble profession to VIII
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

Organic weak
decline of the
losses, impaired
of will-power,
dred affections,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

original system of diagnosis
successfully
While patients and
with them,
them with
hundred whom
which
miraculous, it the the early
telegraph
the Is marvellous accuracy
which enables eCGcy locate fracture a
three thousand miles
thoroughly
elements of that
He sit Washington forete
weather will be in Florida New we'll if
hundred miles did not intervene between him and the
And all departments
what required, is the knowledge of certain
SIGNS OF srH HISS
4 cal diseases have certain unmstakable
DISEASE 5S ye8B95 o ds ana nPsd
tenn of determining, with the greatest accuracy,
of chronic diseases without seeing personally
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19


PILES. FE$TULE, and other diseases affecting the
bowels treated with wonderful The
pile tumors permanently cured in fifteen twenty
Send ten cents for Illustrated Treatise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19

successfully treated at their hO
practice of chemical analysis and micros
the urine in our consideration of cases, W
diagnosis, in which our institution long {
naturally led to a very extensive practice i
organs. Probably no other institution IL
largely patronized by suffers from this ella
and world-famed Worlds Dispensary an
specialists have acquired, through a vast
great expertness in determining the ezra
and, hence, have been successful in nicely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-19
CAUTION.

made (Which can only be ascertained b.
microscopical examination of the urine J
curative in one stage or condition are KIN
in others. We have never, therefore, ate
for general sale through druggists, reco
diseases, although possessing very superiC
well from an extensive experience that t
full course is to carefully determine the
each case by chemical and microscop
urine, and then adapt our medicines to ii
ease and condition of our patient.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-24
Over-Worked Women.

For 'worn-out, ""run down." deblitared
school teachers, millinerS, SeamstresSes
houSek eeperS, aud over-worked women
generally, DIR. Plerce's Favorite PreScrip-
ton is the best of ill restorative tonics. IL
is not Il "Cure-all.'' but admirably fultill>
sill glene-s OF purpose, being most po-
tent Specific for all those ChrcuiG Weak
nesSes and Diseases peculiar to women. II
is a powerful general as well as uterine,
ronic aud uerviue, and impartS vigur and
strength to the whole system. II promptly
cures weakness of stomach, indigestion,
bloating, weak back, nervous prostration.
debility and slrcp'eSsneSS, in either sex.
Favorite Prescription Is sold by druggists
under our positive guarantee. See wrapper
around bottle Price 81 90 :. bottle, or SIN
bottles for 500.
a large treatise on Diseases of Women,
profusely illustrated with colored rlatts
and numerous wood d-cuts, sent free for ten
cents in stamps.
Address, Worlds Disprnsary Medical
Association, 663 Main Street, Batftlo, y. y.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-24
Congressmen's Pay

From the Washington Hdtchd.
When a member dies his pay ceases on
the day of his death The salary of the
successor commences the day after the
decease of the former member, though
the election may not occur for several
months. The new member, in othel
words, draws pay for time he never
served.
A member is allowed twenty cents
mileage each way or forty cents one
way, and he Can check for the full
amount of both trips when he takes his
seat. He is allowed $125 year for sta
tionery. The most of this sum is pock
eted.
The members draw their money in diff
ferent ways. There are probably twenty
of the present House who let their salar-
aries run into nest eggs. Amony these
are Scott aud Everhnrt of Penns, lrania,
Powell of Illinois. b n ellie of Maine.
Henley of California. Jones, Stewart and
Reagan of Texas, EllShurv of Ohio,
Stone of MasSac! usetts and Wakefield OF
Minnesota Scott has over a Years sal
ary ow ing llm-about $4,000 The other
members mentioned have from 81 600 t.
81 600 to heir credit. There are "A couple
of DOZEN members who always ovtrdraw,
or rather, borrow from the head of the
bank. They borrow or get in advance
sums ranging from SO to $500, aud at
the end of the month they have nothing
The great majority of the members draw
all that is coming to them at the end of
each month, particularly those who have
their families with them. Some of them
never see an outside bank, but let then
monthly salary remain and draw it out il
small sums. Others take out their sala
ries and place them in other banks. But
this is not done as much as formerly. a
number of them got caught in the Mid
deton b nix that broke some time ago
Most of the members do all their finan
cial business over the counter of the
Congressional bank. and some of them
pile checks up as high as $50 600 in
single season.
The Cecil Whig., 1886-07-24
CAN THESE THINGS BE?
Amos Evers Rides Through the Air Tied
to the Tail of Kite.

Amos Evers Rides Through the Air Tied
to the Tail of IA Kite.
From Hest Virginia DiSpdf,h.
Amos Evers, of this village, is the hero
of one of the most remarkable adven-
tunes which ever fell to the lot of any
man. 1t has been the custom for the
male portion of the village to make huge
kites and fly them with thick cords
This year it was determined that all pre-
vious efforts should be outdone. a mon
ster kite of the following dimensions was
constructed. Extreme height, feet
Inches; width across the bottom, feet;
extreme width across the middle, D feet
6 inches. The framework WAS built of
tough hickory, shaved thin and stayed
with e-eighth inch copper wire. \
double thickness of heavy muslin was
stretched on each side of the frame and
the place for fastening the II ing cord
was doubly braced with yellow pine
scantlng. a quarter inch 'hick. luto
this was screwed ring bolt, which was
clamped on the other side with AN iron
pin. The ring itself WAS five inches in
diameter and capable of bearing four or
five hundred weight.
The kite complete weighed ninety six
pounds. The tail made of !, sixteen foot
rope weighted with lead. Instead of the
usual flying cord 200 yards of closely
wound manila rope, very light but as
strong as double linked chain, were
procured. When the kite was finished
there was general jolification. The kite
was secured to tlee and Evers, who was
pretty drunk, watched it while the Others
were imbibing Eveis, after time, got
tired of holding the rope and wornd it
round his own body. There was stiff
breeze blowing at the time and when the
man came ont Of the grocery there was
| the kite high in the air and Evers hang
ing on to the tail He quickly disap-
pcared frow view, and as no trace of him
could DC found during the next few days
he was given up for lost.
Eight days after he had taken his
flight he walked into the village and told
how he had been carried to MilbacF,
Hamshre county, seventy miles, as The
crow flies, from Apena. In his journey
he crossed seven rivers and two ranges
of the Alles hanies. He was discovered
by two gentlemen in his uncon nscou:
condition, who attended him aud accom-
! anied him back to Alpena. There is NJ
| doubt about the truth of his story.