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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-28

"The long struggle at Chicago
terminated at noon Monday in
the nomination Of Gen. Benjamin
Harrison; of Indiana, as the Re
publican candidate for president.
The nomination is one which
will secure harmony and general
satisfaction in the party. While
large numbers Of Republicans had
other preferences, no one will deny
that Gen. Harrison is a fit and
worthy candidate. From the
organization of the party he has
been an earnest and consistent
Republican. He took his place in
its ranks when its fortunes were
doubtful, and it seemed to be in a
hopeless minority in his own state.
When the rebellion broke out, he
promptly enlisted among the
defenders of the union, and risked
his life to uphold the supremacy OF
its flag. He has had large expert
ence and training in public life.
He has made his way in the world,
not by the prestige of an illustrious
ancestry, but by the force of his
own superior talents. At the bar
and in the senate, he has given
proof Of distinguished ability. He
ranks as the foremost member OF
his profession in Indiana. He is
not a barrel candidate. No
apologies for or elaborate defences
of his past life will be required OF
his supporters. His record is a
clean and honorable one. There
is no stain upon his public or
private character. With such a
candidate, the Republican party
can make a campaign based upon
principles Of public policy, and
enter upon it with enthusiasm and
the confidence Of victory.
The American people judge
men by what they are and not by
what their ancestors have done,
but it will be no objection to Gen.
Harrison that he comes of a
sturdy and honorable stock, and
that the blood of the English
republicans of the commonwealth
period flows in his veins. His
grandfather was president Of the
United States, his great-grand-
father was a signer Of the Declara-
ton Of independence, and a yet
remoter ancestor was one Of those
stern republican judges, who
sentenced Charles l. to the block,
teaching" as John Milton wrote,
Mawless kings, and all who so
much adore them, that not mortal
man, or his imperious will, but
justice is the true sovereign and
supreme majesty on earth"
In Gen. Harrison we have
candidate who has not been identi-
fed in any Of the serious fractional
fights within the party in times
past. He was neither a 'stalwart"
nor "feather-head," but just
simply a loyal Republican. He
resides in one Of the states hitherto
classcd as doubtful, but his nomi-
nation takes it out of the rank Of
doubtful states, adding it to those
which will be certain for the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-28
Protection.

One of the best paragraphs in
the Republican platform as adopt
ed by the national convention in
Chicago, is where they declare the
following
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-28
RuckIen,s Arnfcn SAIYe.

Tie best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % &C ITS per box. For sale by W.
L. Wood q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-06-28
The Electoral College.

The number Of electoral votes
will be the same in 1888 as in 1884
in number, 4oI. Necessary to
a choice, 2oI. The electors will
be divided among the several states
as follows:
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

Mezzofanti have at intervals continuei to rekindle tho worlds interest in the scheme. Lcibnitz, Bachmeier, and Mcz- zofanti all hailed from Germany, and from the same pathological nation comes the latest apostle, the inventor of Vola- puk.
 Volapuk (pronounced folapiek) is an attempt to invent an international language drawn in part from all civilized tongues. Its grammar is almost noth- ing, consisting in a few simple rules which have no exceptions or irregulari- ties and which, when printed, makes a small four page leafet The vocabulary embraces now only few thousand words, those of most common use, but is steadily growing. Interest in this country has hardly been awakened as yet, but in Italy, there are already seven Volapuk societies and others in Spain, France, Germany Austria and lower Russia, numbering 12o in all. Pamphlet has followed pamphlet lecture has suc- ceeded lecture, and nine periodicals arc publishci in Volapuk exclusively. The inventor is a humble Catholic priest Jo- ham M Schleyer, living at Constance, Germany, on pension of $25o year, who has taken advantage of his retire ment to study more or less thoroughly sixty languages aud dialects.---[voice
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
Ready Wit.

W. S. Gilbert the dramatist coming down from great reception, in Lon don, stood in a hall waiting for the ser- want to bring him his coat and hat. As he stood there, a heavy swell, descend ing, took Gilbert for a servant il wait ing, and called out 10 him:
 "Call me four-vhcelcr "'
 Gilbert placed one glass in his con- templativc right eye, and looking bland- ly at the swell, said:
 "Ycu arc a fcurwh ccicr v
 "What do you nean?" said the swell. S,id Gilbert: You told nc to call you four wheeler, and have donc so. really couldn't call ycu hans om, you know. Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
The Brewer Boiled & Boy,

At the brewery of small place in saxony an apprentice boy had the other day fallen into ealdron of boiling fluid and was scalded to death. The news spread that the fluid had not been thrown away, but was finished in the usual way and regularly drawn off in barrels and bottles. Thercupon the in- habitants were greatly alarmed, and a boycott was laid upon the brewery's drink. The brewer then published a declaration that not drop of the fluid in which the boy had been boiled was sold to the public, but that in considera- tion of tho superior virtues of such a beverage it had all been reserved for use in the brewers family. Chicago Herald,
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
A Fine Dinner.

The New York Graphic tells about a finc dinner for eighteen persons, at which "the center of the table was filled by large, low glass receptacle some eight feet long, which was inn bedded in moss and ferns, and in which swan gold fi,h and terrapin. In the middle rose a fountain whose spray reached almost to the chandelier. At each ladys plate was a uniquely beauti- ful bouquct-a palm fern forming the background for a sp,cndii bunch of La France roses. E,ch place was dssig- hated as belonging to aguest by an ivory tablet, on which the name was en- bossed in silver. The table was orna- mented with many rare treasures of sil- yer and china. Each salt cellar was a silver swan, and in each was an apostle spoon,' Mrs. - being the fortunate possessor of set of those beautiful examples of the skill of silversmiths of the middle ages. Tankards three or four hundred years old ornameated tho occasion, and a Nuremburg drinking horn of very curious workm anship ap. pealed to a more hardy thirst than gentlemen at New York dinner parties are in the habit of exhibiting"
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
The New York Firemen.

A firem an is on duty every hour of tho 24, except aa hour each for three meals day. This is theoretical, of course, and practically no one supposes that this limit is any where near reached. But since the first of January last tho actual working time of the department has been extended ly numerous fires away beyond the average, and, further, beyond the time usually employed by men in other vacations The year 1887 was period of average activity in tho matter of fires. In that year thero were 1929 fires extra and needless alarms not counted. This is an average of a trif1e more than eight day. These were distributed from the Yonkers line southward, but by far the greater pro- portion wero south of Fifty ninth street
 Every company in the city is aroused by every alarm. A loud bell sounds in every station for every alarm rung iu any quarter of the town, snd it is rule of the department that at the first stroke of tho bell every engine shall be made ready the horses hitchcd in, and the men dressed and in place for action. This means that even es far away us iu Riverdale, where engine 52 is located, fire near the Battery at any hour of day or night will call the mon to readi- ness for duty. Eight times day of this sudden preparation is no child's play, and it is made all the more tr oublesome by the fact that most fires occur at night. In 1887 there were 1888 fires between P. M. and A. M, against 1s46 fires between A. M. and 6 P. M. Tho quarter of the day most subject to fires is between P. M and midnight. In 1887 at these hours there were 1171.
 Even fremen who are stationed in tho busiest districts, therefore, share in tho general work of protecting the city to the extent of having their rest broken and being kept necessarily upon the alert. At every alarm every man turns out from his bunk and hastily dons his clothes, the horses rush from their stalls and the drivers clap down the suspended harnesses. If the figure tolled off on the gong proves to represent district to which the firemen of that station are not bound to respond, the harnesses are raised, the horses are led back to tho stalls, and tho men return to their hunks. Before the mep have more than dropped into doze after this the gong clangs once more; and this keeps up through every night and day.-[New 1 York Suu
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
An Old Weather Record.

MT. J. D. Whitson gives the Chicago Journal these memoranda: 1853, dry summer; following winter very cold; ice 24 in ches.
 1854, very hot summer; winter cold est ever known.
 1855, average summer; winter in- tensely cold.
 1856, average summer; winter very cold.
 1859, dry summer; winter intensely cold.
 1860, average summer; mild fall; win ter cold; six weeks sleighing to March 1.
 1861, hot summer; winter cold; sleigh ing from December 15 to April 1.
 1863, mild and dry summer; winter cold; thermometer 34' below zero, and cold to February 15.
 1866, hot and dry summer; very cold January and February.
 1867, dry summer and mild fall; win. ter set in December 36, and cold till March 1.
 1868, summer hot; severe winter from November 20 to January 10. 1869, summer very dry; winter from December 1, steady and cold.
 1871, very dry fall; winter set in De- cembcr 8, cold to spring.
 1874, dry and mild fall and pleas ant winter set in Novembc 20, and cold te April 20.
 1876, summer hot and dry; winte, very cold, ice 2s inches.
 1880, dry summer; severe winter, December 29 extreme cold, and 5' be- low zero in Texas. B..-.
 1881, average summer5 winter very cold, November a9, ice ten inches, and snow from Maine ito Virginia.
 1882, dry summer; winter cold, Dc. cember 8, 1So below, severe winter.
 1883. dry and hot summer; severe winter, February l, 14' below.
 1884, average summer; cold winter, December 17, 9 below; January 19 ?; to 30o below
 1885, average summer; severe winter, December 20o below.
 1886, dry summer; cold winter, De cember, Ice 10 inches, January 20' be- low.
 1887, dry summer; winter cold iron December 20, ice 23 inches and colder weather predicted.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
What Waterspouts at Sea Indicate.

What Waterspouts at Sea Indicate.
 The Photographic Office has just published an account of several re- markablc waterspouts recently observed by masters of vessels on the Atlantic The phenomenon is important, not only because tho waterspout sometimes causes disaster at sea, but also because it is an indication to tho mariner of the cxis- cnce and bearings of dangerous hur- ricanc vortex. As a rule tho position of the centrc of hurricane relative to waterspout formed within its storm cir c,e is northwesterly--the whirling water pillar usually occurring in the southeast. quadrant of the cyclone. It is desir- able that all shipmasters should care- fully note and report any large water spout seen at sea, as it is generally an index of an extensive cyclonic movc- ment.---l New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

A Russian naval officer has written a little book concerning Russias probable action in the event of war with Great Britain, which, now that it is translated, is creating much comment in the Eng fish military journals. The author has, it is evident informed himself as to the events of our civil war, especially re- garding the effective work accomplished by the confederate corsairs "Alabama," Georgia" and Florida" for it is in like manner he would prey upon the British mercantile marine. He refers, no doubt, to ships of the 'Yladimir" type, which Russia is now building, when he says that, at the first lowering of the war cloud, Russia would dispatch fast unarmored, light batteried crui sers to various distant ports on the great commercial highways, and, being informed by cable at the earliest moment after war was declared, take the seas after British ships. He looks over the roll of British war ships, and finds not one among the number that could catch the ..Azoy," whict Aas mads over 20 knots aa hour.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
The Little Grave on tho Hill.

There's a spot on the hillside far away,
 Where in summer the grass grows green; Where, beneath rushing elm trees shade,
 A moss covered stone is seen. 'Tis quiet and unfrequented spot,
 A solitude lone and wild; Yet-somebody' hopes are buried there
 'Tis the grave of little child. In winter, alas! that messy stone
 Is hid heath shroud of snow; But around it, in. springtime, fresh and
 sweet,
 The daisies and violets grow; And OCT it the summer breezes blow,
 With a fragrance soft -and mild, And the autumn's dead leaves thickly strew
 That grave of a little child. And every year there's a redbreast comes,
 When the month of May is nigh, And builds her nest in this quiet spot, Mid the elm trees branches high; With her melody sweet by the hour she . trills, As if by the scene beguiled; Perhaps-who knowsa 'tis an angel comes To the grave of that little child Yes, somebody's hopes lie buried there, Some mother is weeping in vain. For, though years may come and years may go, Twill never come back again. Yet blessed are those who die in youth, The pure and undefled;
 Some road to Heaven, perchance, runs through That grave of little child
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
The Story of a Rare Plant.

Years ago Dr. Asa Gray was studying in Paris, and in herbarium there came across a small, broken and imperfect specimen marked simply "From Amer ica," which interested him much. From the fragments before him he recon. structed the whole plant His work was approved by the botanists about him, and he named the little plant t'Shortia Galacifolia" in honor of Dr. Charles w. Short, the distinguished botanist But no live specimens of the plant could be found. Years passed on and it had never been seen. At last botanist at work in Japan found and named a plant which seemed to be of genus closely allied to the Shortia. pr. Gray corre- sponded with the botanist, and it was concluded that the doctor had been in error and had mistaken a specimen of the Japanese genus. So the Shortia was generally loft out of the list of plants by systematic botanists. But twenty years after this, as Dr. Goodale and Professor Watson were one day in the library of the University, they heard shout of triumph from the herbarium and rushed in to fad pr. Gray waving small plant about in the widest enthusiasm. 'Look at itl What i7 it7' he cried The two botanists examined it as directed and recognized the characteristics of the much-discusbed plant 'Tt is the shortia," they exclaimed. Tho speci- men had been sent by house in the South which made business of putting up medicinal herbs. It had been brought in from some hitherto unex- plored nook in the mountains by one oi their collectors and sent to the pro- lessor for identification. It proved in- deed to be the Shortia which was there fore once more reinstated in the floral family, greatly to Dr. Gray's delight. Dr. Gray afterward visited tho locality in which the plant was found, and pro- cured a living specimen for the botani. cal garden. New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
The American Mule.

No monument has yet been erected to honor the memory of the American mule. He is not bad subject for treat ment in bronze. His colossal ears, huge frame and expr essive countenance would make up extremely we'll for---let us say---a ped destal in front of the War Dept; nay, why should not at least one coin of the Republic bear his image and superscription, as was suggested in the following eloquent passage from the Fourth of July oration of Mir. George W. Peck, delivered at La Crosse, Wis consin, in 1878:
 "The bird that should have been selected as the emblem of our country the bird of patience, forbcarance, and perseverance, and the bird of terror when aroused, is the mule. There is no bird that combines more virtues to the mule emblazoned on our banners, we should be terror to the foe. We are nation of accomplishing hard workers. We mean to do the fair thing by every body. We plod along. doing as we would be done by. So does the mule. We, as nation, are slow to anger. So is the mule. As nation, we can occa- sionally stick our ears forward and fan flies off our forhead. So does the mule. We allow parties to get on aud rile as long as they behave themselves. So does the mul,.l But when any nation sticks spurs into our fl ,nks and tickles our heels with straw, we come down stiff legged in front, our ears look to the beautiful bey ond, our voice is cut loose and is still for war. our subsequent heels play the snare drum on anything within reach and strike teror to the hearts of all tyrants. So does the mul,!"
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
A New International Language.

A common language for the whole turies one of the dreams of poets
 philosophers and religionists. It has been one of those ideas that would not down, but which in spite of failure after failure has continued to recur at inter- vals with new claims for interest as na-. tions of the world have been knit closer and closer together. Leibnitz tried the task of formulating such language ia the latter part of the seventeenth cen tury, but gave it up In despair. Bishop Wilkins, Abbe sicard. Bachmsisr and
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
Emperor Dom PedrO's Generosity,

The following story is told of the emperor of Brazil: The other day at Cannes the editor of scien tific French journal waited upon his majesty, with the request that he would contribute some articles on matters of scientific in- terest connected with his dominion. Certainly" replied tho emperor, "but what rate of pay do you give9" The man of letters though a little surprised, having named what he was in the habit of giving, Dom Pedro added, smiling: "Yes, that will do very we'll. You sec I would gladly write for nothing, but l am not at liberty to do so, as ever since I began writing I have given every penny have earned by my brains to an orphan asylum in my capital. -[Homc Journal
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

A reputable citizen of Lexington, Ky, named Baldwin, has been seized with a sudden and peculiar illness, which has resulted in a most remarkable phe- nomena It is stated, and by unim- peachable authority, asserts tho New York Graphic, that MT. Baldwin's body gives off steady light which can be seen in the dark distance of 100 yards Investigators have come to tho conclu- sion that the glow has an electrical source. Here we have an opportunity for scientists It will not take long to determine whether MT. Baldwin is an animated electric light or not There are certain infallible tests by which electricians can satisfy themselves al once
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

At meeting of the life under writers in Boston, Insurance Commissioner Mer- Till made speech, in the course of which he showed by statistics that thirty years ago but 40, 900 life insurance policies were ia existence. Thirty years ago $10O, 900, 900 represented the life insurance in force in this country, while in the year 1887, the amount at risk was g 800. 900, 900, not to speak of the $1, 250, 900 of industrial policies. Our own country represents s2, 800. 900, 900 out oi the s7. 25O. 900, 900 of the life insurance of the entire world. The new business ofiast year aggregated $650. 900, 900 be- longing to this country, while all the business of the world was only $1, 200, 900 000
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

Doctor James c. Hyndman, the throat specialist of the Ohio medical college tells how the only Catholic priest in America who wears beard came to let his whlskers grow. The priest, whose pastoral duties are performed in Cincin- natl, O., is subject to throat troubles. On the advice of Doctor Hyndman he let his beard grow and had no further inflammation in his throat. His sup. eriors, however, objected to the inno vation and the priest was obliged to go to Rome to obtain permission to wear whiskers. He took with him full ac- count of his case from Doctor Hynd- man's.pen and the church authorities at Rome at once granted him the permis sion desired.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28

The French government has decided to start farm again for the purpose of experimenting with the various breeds of cattle in that country. A tract of 500 acres has been secured, and the work will be carried on by a commis- sion consisting of the director of agri- culture, the director of horse breeding and several other experts. The out come of this government station will be closely watched by those American farmers who think their interest is of sufficient importance to be recognized in . practical way by our general gov arnment
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-28
A Man Attacked by Squirrels.

Col. J. l.. Culbertson of Edwards port, Ind, tells this story of his expe' rience in 1854 or whereabouts, the time of the great migration of squirrels from tho east to the west. The Evansville Courier, which publishes thesstory, says that the colonel is gentleman of Gun questioned truth and honesty" He was young man then, and one dayteok his rifle and went about mile from town to hunt. Hs-Has going through the woods when he met the army of squir
 rels. They became so thick around him and seemed SO fearless that he stood in amazemcnt Finally he struck one with stick. The squirrel uttered a sharp squeak and instantly my riads of squirrels from all directions rushed to the defence of their associate and at- tackled Mir. Culbertsou, who kicked them off and clubbed at them with his gun. They climbed up his legs, jumped upon his back, and on top of his head. He fought desperately, but the more he succeeded in hurting the louder the chattcring and screaming around him became, which only brought greater numbers of the infuriated little animals to the attack. They bit his legs and arms and gashed his face and neck and lacer ated his hauds, fairly scramb mbing over each other in their fierce assault. He dropped his gun, and lretreated as fast as he could, fighting desperately as he went. Blood streamed down his face and neck and hands / They bit him through, the ears, and held on until they actually tora their hold loose. He got out of the woods, and still scores followed him and clung to him until they were pulled offsby tho clerk and others in store iato which young Gull bert on rushed for assistance. Some of the friends who helped to pull off the squirrels, and who saw him come into town literally beset with them, still re- side at Edwardsport. His friends washed his wounds and stay ed the flow of blood which trickled down his legs and back and gushed from his face and neck, and, with good care and atten- ton, he slowly recovered.