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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Organic Life in HaiIstones.

During the violent thunderstorms which
ragged very violently over the whole coun-
try IN the early part of last month, Mr.. L.
&. Thompson, of Liverpool, was struck
with the unusual dimensions of the hail
stones which fell In that city. Being at
work at the time with two microscopes, he
thought that an excellent opportunity of
making observations on the character of
hailstones was before him. He accordingly
collected number that fell through his
study window and put them at once into
clean watch-glasses placed under the micro
scopes. They were of remarkable form
and structure, some being round and thick
with fat surface, and composed of num-
Der of concrete layers, both transparent
and opaque. Others large, jagged and
angular, while some resembled broken
pieces of ice Several observations have
been recorded during the past few years
upon the substances organic and inor-
ganic, found In hailstones-a moba, roti-
fers, bacilli, and particles of vegetable
matter being amongst the organic substan-
ces-Mr. Thompson directed his attention
to the subject As the hailstones dissolved
In the conical-shaped watch-glasses, de-
post fell to the center which rough mi
croscopical examination showed to be
composed of a dark colored amorphous,
inorganic substance, and minute stone
particles. Interspersed with them were
noticed small pieces of vegetable tissue,
having the appearance of parts of cryptic
ganic sporecases, and amongst them were
numbers of very minute, oblong, bead-like
bodies, about one fifty-ffth of an inch in
length, each having a dark patch at the
apices. These small bodies were mounted
in clear glycerine medium, and subjected
to further high-poised microscopical ex-
animation, under which they were found
to have rough, knobby surface, the dark
ends being curled-up extensions similar IN
character to the forms known as belonging
to the spores of some of the lower cryptic
gamia, especially the ichens, to which
they evidently belonged. Here, then, was
clear evidence of the existence of micro
scopically small spores floating at great
elevation in our atmosphere, probably form
ing the nuclei around which the hailstones
formed themselves. Their presence in such
a situation is very interesting and instruct
i've, and throws light upon the manner in
which floating particles whether minute
animals, poisonous bacteria or bacili or
vegetable organisms-may find their way
among us, and settle wherever they happen
to secure congenial indus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
PERSONS AND THINGS.

Since 1900 the population of Europe has
Just doubled itself Then the population
was It's, 0O0. 900: in 1880, 216, 100000; in
1860, 2S9, 900, 900; in 1880, 81 600, 900; in
1888, $50, 100000.
A future is thought to lie before Alexan-
der of Battenberg, retired to an estate In
Syria since his marriage with his danseuse.
In few months he will receive a high COM
mand In the Austrian army. as Count Moltka
entertains the very highest opinion of
his strategic talents, and the Austrian army
is in great need of a capable General
Last Friday the Confederate monument
at Manassas was dedicated 1t is forty
feet high, with base ten feet square. It
is of brown sandstone found In the vi
cinity. 1t is the tribute of the women of
that section of Virginia, assisted by the
Legislature.
Denmark for twenty-five years past has
spent $50, 900 yearly In the maintenance of
dairy schools. As result of the training
the butter makers have received at this
school the butter of the country has so much
improved in quality that within twenty
years Denmark's exports of butter have
increased from 100000 to $4,000. 900
per annum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
SUNSET cox DYING.
The Days of the Statesman HumorIst Ara
Numbered.

New YORK, Sept. 9.-Congressman
Samuel Sullivan Cox is dying at his home
on East Twelfth street. Four DAYS ago he
was confined to his bed by an attack of
what he supposed to be malarial fever.
This rapidly developed into acute pneumo-
ma which has dehed the best medical skill.
Yesterday his physicians gave up all hope
and announced that the days of the states
man-humorist could be numbered on the
fingers of one hand. Congressman Cox
was tohave lectured on his visit to Yellow
stone park, before the Steckler association
tomorrow night.
Samuel Sullivan Cox, was born at Zanes-
vile, o., Sept. 80, 1894. After going
through college he adopted the law as his
profession. In 1858 he became editor of
the Columbus (Ohio) Statesman, and it
was from one of his articles therein des-
crlblng the beauties of an autumn sunset
that he derived his soubriequet of Sun
sc" Cox. From 1857 until 1865 he served
In congress as democrat, and during the
war by voice and by vote he did all that he
could for its vigorous prosecution, forming
all plans to raise both men and money,
though at times sharply criticising the
conduct of the administration. In 1866
he moved to New York city and
III 1905 was elected to congress
serving for twelve years with
but two years intermission In 1885, he
was appointed minister to Turkey by
President Cleveland, but resigned at the
expiration of one year and was again
elected to congress in 1886 and reelected
last fall. Mr.. Cox has a reputation of
being an eloquent, entertaining and
humorous speaker, and has been the author
of many notable works, the most important
of which, under the title of Three Decades
of Federal Legislation" covered the time
from 1855 to 1885. During his congress
sional career he had been one of the ablest
of the democratic leaders and his voice will
be much missed in the halls of legisla-
ton
LATERAL 10 o'clock tonight Cox's
condition was apparently unchanged. His
doctors say that the next twelve hours will
decide the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

miserable; for often perfume that is de-
ightful to the senses of one person NAV
make another deathly sick. Nearly every
body's taste differs in the matter of per
fumes, and the woman who pours strong
extracts and oils upon her clothing to sat
lsfy her own desires, and then goes abroad,
redolent with the same, among her fellow
beings, is both selfish and odious to de-
gree that she, perhaps, does not realize.
To such persons, who do not know where
to draw the line, | will say: Enjoy your
perfumes In your own chamber: revel in
them; have everything saturated with
them, If you wish; but when you go upon
the street and mix with the world at large,
go unperfumed, and you will be sure of
yourself, and will have taken one grand
step on the roadway of refinement
There is another typical woman whom
you, without doubt, recognize and respect.
1t is the lady who knows how to use per-
fume. Who, perhaps, while sitting beside
you in some public place shakes out her
dainty handkerchief and the softest, sweet
est, most delicate and almost imperceptible
breath of perfume satisfies your senses for
one-half instant, and you wish she would
shake the bit of cambria again. The per-
fume seems to be a part of herself. it seems
to be her own personal sweetness; you do
not sever the two, the person and the per-
fume. they are one and the same She has
mastered the art of pertaining, and reduced
it to the most unassuming degree. This
typical woman you will find, by the way,
with her hands faultlessly gloved, her feet
shod in the daintiest manner, and her hand
kerchief a challenge to the severest criti-
cism; the rest of her costume, it goes with
out saying, is hawless. And now l will
tell you how she perfumes.
In the first place. she doubtless has some
favorite odor, which she always uses, as is
the habit of many ladies. She does not
pour the perfume upon any one of her gar
ments themselves never! but she has her
trunks, her boxes, her bureau drawers and
her closets perfumed; and the articles kept
therein partake of the perfume in such a
subtitle manner as not to offend the most re-
fined and fastidious taste. 1t is the only
way to use perfume. Ones boxes and
drawers can be lined with fiat sachet bags;
perfumed kismet carried in the pocket, a
piece of old linen or an old handkerchief
saturated with liquid perfume, allowed to
dry, and then laid over ones garments.
Only in such ways as these can that pleas
ing sense of feeting sweetness be obtained.
MARIE JoNREAU.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
A Small Estate.

A Kingston, n Z, man by viii left a
life interest to his widow in little estate
valued at $1,000, the property after her
death to be divided between twelve heirs.
There being small mortgage on this prop
erty, foreclosure followed, and the costs of
court, lawyers fees, ETC., made the judg-
ment foot up to 81 .999. During her life
widow will be entitled to the interest of
the remaining 81, and at her death two of
the heirs Will receive 20 cents each. FIVE of
them will be given cents each, four of
them will be entitled to cents each, and
one Will receive the annual interest on 20
cents during life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
WHERE THEY WENT.
Two Boston Embezzlers Make Tracks for
Buenos Ayres.

BosToN, Mass, Sept. 9.-Mr. Wholley,
owner of the yacht Marguerite, tells a
story which may have some bearing upon
the disappearance of Treasurer Dana, of
the Douglas Axe company, and his son.
According to his statement the yacht,
while returning frnm a pleasure trip down
the harbor, was hailed from one of
the East Boston wharves by two men who
answered the general description of the
missing parties. They desired to be taken
aboard a ship lying out in the stream.
They boarded the Marguerite and the elder
one inquired of the watch ON the vessel
they wished to be taken to, wv here are
you bound for?" On receiving the an
swer ''Buenos Ayres, he seemed satisfied
and was assisted aboard The ship Earl
Burgess sailed hence for Buenos Ayres
Thursday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Hoist by His Own Petard,

London Court Journal: "Will you kindly
allow me to stand?" asked a gentleman,
as he got into a railway carriage, which
carriage already contained the specified
number.
Certainly not sir, exclaimed passen-
ger occupying a corner seat near the door,
The way these trains are overcrowded is
shameful
AS you appear to be the only person
who objects to my presence, replied the
gentleman, Il shall remain where l am -
Then | shall call the guard and have
you removed, sir."
Suiting the action to the word the ag-
grieved passenger rose, and putting his
head out of the window, vociferously sum-
moned the guard. The newcomer saw
his opportunity and quietly slipped into
the corner seat.
What's up?" inquired the guard, as
he opened the carriage door
''One over the number replied the
newcomer, coolly.
You must come out, sir: the train s
going ON, and without waiting for further
explanation the guard pulled out the ag-
grieved passenger, who was left wildly
gesticulating on the platform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

bought from the government $40 acres
of land and lived on it until the passage of
the fugitive slave law, when he abandoned
his property and fed to Canada.
Not long ago his children put the matter
in the hands of attorneys who. upon exam
ination, found Talbot's title undisputable.
1t is said that the Wabash and Eel River
railroads with valuable buildings on the
Talbot ground, have already compromised.
The entire property is estimated to be
worth several millions. There are four
sons and two daughters who are the
heirs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
CUT OFF FROM ESCAPE.
Several Girls Injured in Escaping From n
Burning Building.

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. Sire broke
out this afternoon on the upper floor of
McArdles four story junk warehouse in
which were employed thirty or forty wom-
en- and girls. Many fled down stairways
and fire escapes, but some were cut off by
smoke and flames. One girl fell from a
3rd story window and was fatally hurt.
Two others who followed were badly in
jured and one of them was terribly
burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Shot in Bad Company.

OMAHA, Sept. 9.-Constable Masterman
last night shot John Jones, Jim McCarty
and Jake Vanislans in a resort between
Omaha and South Omaha known as Okla
homa. VanisIans will probably die and
the other two will recover. The three
men shot were members of a crowd who
attacked the constable. Masterman was
badly beaten, but will recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
MARSYAS.

Arstrayinc flock, a mountain fold;
A cavern arch, well-sprlng coIdi
woodland flute, a Tyre OF goldi
Il challenged god to contest come, d salsl ofef-
boldl
The light leaves sighed, the waters RAM
The pupil of rough mountain ran,
With shaggy lip and cheek OF tan,
With easy breath and jocund heart, the tuneful
strife began.
His gloating eye, bent down the while,
1. Saw not Apollo's fateful smile
Saw not from every forest aisle,
The shv and curious sylvans move, in swift but
noiseless file.
For each clear strain was drink and food
To those that dwelt within the wood;
The dryad, full-discovered, stood;
The feeting water-spirit stayed, and backward
pushed her hood
And then wer7 all consenting, save
The master-lyrist smiling grave;
ACROSS the strings he sudden draYe
A flood of all-melodious sound-tumultuous wave
on wavei
And as the throbbing strings he smote,
Song rippled from his full white throat:
From clOudland bank and gulf remote
The shining in rapt delight were seen to guide
or float.
That sovran sound the hills salute;
That soyran sound brooks no dispute;
1t browns the hute,-poor woodland mute, =,
That between the gods strong hand lies
broken, yauntless, mute.
The strife now ended, in amaze
Doth trembling Marsyas start and gaze;
Him. there amidst the mountain ways,
With his far-aashng golden bow, the wroth Apollo
fays.
Beneath the cavern's jagged caves,
The hapless child of Pan he leaves,
While his warm heart, outplucked, still heaves =
All what avails it him his name to spring and river
cleayes!
Remember Marsyas and beware!
The Kings of Song-they long forbear;
They smile on us, reproof they spare,
While we, forgetfu1fond, release thin reed-notes
on the air
But they, at last, up rise in ire:
A single hand-sweep on the lyrei
A single flash of heavenly fire
Remember Marsyas!-lo, in shame our pride and
yaunt expire!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 9.-During circus
procession this morning the brake on a
band wagon failed to work while descend
ing one of Kansas City's steep hills and the
wagon coasted to the bottom where it over
turned and was completely wrecked. Six
of the occupants were seriously injured,
but none fatally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
A Lawyer Robbed.

COLUMBUS, WIS, Sept 9.-W. G. Coles,
a lawyer of this city, left the Office of a
brother lawyer at Beaver Dam on Satur-
day afternoon with a package containing
81, 140 in currency in an inside pocket of
his overcoat, as he supposed. He rode
home alone in carriage, and on going to
the bank to deposit the money it was miss
ing. Diligent search has since been made,
but no clue obtained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Killed While LOafing.

FAIRMoNT, w. Va, Sept. 9.-An ex-
plosion of dynamite cartridge on the
new railroad between here and Clarksburg
last night, killed two unknown Italians
and wounded two others. The men were
not at work but were loafng about the
road when they found the cartridge and
began handling it carelessly. The explo-
sion was the result.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
A FATAL EXPLOSION.
A Boiler Bursts and Five Men Are In
stant1y Killed.

CARBoNDALE, H., Sept. 9.-This morn
ing a boiler used on the farm of John W.
Snyder, half a mile east Of this city explod-
ed with disastrous results. Five men lost
their lives namely, John W Snyder, Thos-
Lyget, Andrew J. Lyget, John Biggs,
Isaac Hill (colored) The men
were grouped about the boiler
which was out of order. SNYDER had Just
given the order to shut down when the ex-
plosion occurred. Another man. William
G. Spiller, who had just started for home,
was knocked down and had a leg broken.
families, and all resided In the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
The Aurora watch Company Fails.

AURORA, H., Sept. 9-The Aurora
Watch company has made an assignment
with liabilities in the neighborhood of
100000. The assets are estimated at
about S130,000 The capital stock is
$3.50. 900, which was not thought enough
to run the factory ON profitable basis. 1t
is probable the difficulty is only temporary
and that work will continue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
A BIG CLAIM.
A Negro Family Lay Claim to the Site of
Logansport, Ind.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 9.-The descendants
of Benjamin Talbot. (colored. lay claim to
trail portion of the city of Logansport, Ind.
Talbot, while slave. settled at Logans-
port fifty-three years ago with Mr. McBane
and family, from Yellow Springs, Ky. He
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Capt. Knudson Knighted.

CoPESHAGEx, Sept. 9-King Christian
has appointed Capt. Knudson. of the
steamer Danmark, which was abandoned
at sea. a knight of the Order Of Dame
brog. The honor is conferred upon him
in consideration of his seaman-ike con-
duct In time of peril.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

A writer in the Epoch, speaking of Henri
Rochefort, says: Seen at an evening re-
ception, faultlessly dressed and agreeable
to the whole company. it is difficult to be-
iieve that he is the author of the scurrilous
article you have read in the morning. An
other good point for Rochefort is his love
for his family and his charitable nature
He has long aided Louis Michel after help
ing her mother, and still pays pension to
the three children of Oliver Pain. his
former secretary. who was killed while
fighting for the Madhi' cause. He allows
$50 month to the widow of Emile Endes,
a Socialist friend who died year ago, and
girl to whom he intends to give dowry.
Altogether he gives away annually about
$4,000"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

Frozen milk, it is asserted. may be kept
in a fresh state indefinitely. and many
steamers sailing on distant voyages are
now provided with steam refrigerators. in
which milk and other goods may readily
be preserved for any length of time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
Admitted to Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Sept. 9-The follow
ing additional candidates have been adj
mitted as cadets at the o. S. naval acad-
envy: c. E. Fitch and A. A. Pratt, of u
linOis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

II is said that Luther r. Marsh, the law
yer who became believer in spiritualism,
and Nine. Diss De Bar, are writing book
on Spiritualism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

A FIERCE fire is raging in colliery of
the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany. at ELEPHANT, Pa. Several acres of
coal are ablaze 200 feet below the surface.
Gangs of expert workmen are fighting the
flames,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12
PET Too Heavy.

ToRoSTo. Sept. 9-The news of the
defeat of O'Connor, on the Thames, fell
ike thunder-clap here It is estimated
that 800, 900 Of Canadian money was lost
on the race.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-09-12

Assstraying flock, mountain fold;
A cavern arch, well-spring coldi
A woodland flute, Tyre of gold;
A challenged god to contest come,
bold
The Helena independent., 1889-08-04

treatment by Missoula journal OF so
important question as the location OF
the state capital, when ii said: I'VE
cannot call to mind an instance where
Lewis and Clarke has shown any partic-
ular friendliness TO MissOula,' as though
there might be some deadly antagonism
bet tween the two counties, the prosperity
Of one Of which contributes TO the we'll
being Of the other.
At the election OF 1855 for delegate TO
congress the combined vote Of Lewis
and Clarke and Silver Bow counties was
within a very small fraction OK one
third Of the total vote Of Montana. and
yet under the county plan adopted by
the convention yesterday, IL 10 %. those
two counties would have but One-eighth
of the total representation in the state
senate. The taxable value OF the coun-
ties is in relative proportion. which
makes the injustice Of the proposed plan
all the more apparent. The majority
should rule in the legislature. whether
it shall consist cf one body, Of two. or OF
three. Montana wants no house Of leg
islatuEe bearing las strong likeness as
possible 10 the British house OF Lords"
which has been brake on the wheels Of
progress for two centuries.
There is still a possibility that the
convention may remedy the mistake ii
has made in this matter. When the
time comes for the adoption OF the sec
ton as a whole the friends OF represen-
tative government will make one more
effort TO have the obnoxious provision
amended, aud, it is to be hoped. with
success.
The Helena independent., 1889-08-04

THE postmaster general explains that
his communication to the Western Union
Telegraph company was a suggestion
merely, and that he did not intend 70 be
understood as saying that the govern
ment would pay but a mill word. All
the same. payment of telegraph accounts
for the current year has been suspended
by the government. 1t is more than
likely the amiable Mr.. Wananaker
would object to a customer entering his
Philadelphia store aud claiming the
right to take dollars worth 0f goods
for dime. It's poor rule that doesn't
work both ways.