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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
The Buibui.

Throughout India people will make
pets Of any animals which can be in
duced to contribute to their entertain
ment. We noticed in Delhi that the
average small boy. as well as children
of larger growth, exhibited a partic-
ular fOndness for certain little bird
OF ashen plnmage and black crest.
This was the famous bulbul of which
Hatiz has much to say, and some
Western poets also who have senti-
mentalized about the Vale of Cashmere
without even having seen it. He is
usually tethered by a string attached
to his leg, and sits upon his owners
finger, or hops about on his arm; some
times too, he adorns tall perch in
front of the doorway. A lady at the
hotel remarked that lit was touching
to see how fond these poor people were
of their little birds" The mystery
was soon solved. Returning from a
drive one afternoon, we passed the
colossal gateway of the great mosque,
and saw that the broad and towering
flight of steps before the principal
entrance was covered with scattered
groups of people, all intent on some
occupation Of absorbing interest. So
vast and imposing was the architect
ural background that the crowd of
little figures suggested one of Martins
weird pictures of the Judgment Day.
Some great religious ceremony was
evidently going on. So we got out,
deeply impressed, to obtain a nearer
view, when, behold, in the centre of
each little group was a pair of these
birds in mortal combat; and they
fought as pluckily as the bravest of
game fowl. and breathless was the in
terest shown by every spectator,
whether street urchin or shawled and
turbaned merchant. - EdoUin Lord
Weeks, IN Hd7per's Mngazize.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
An Eye to Business.

Il like that young Mr.. Freshleigh.
Amanda. He was graduated this year,
was he not?"
Yes, pa. am glad that you like
him, for / think he is real smart
He is real smart. He came to me
at my office yesterday and said that as
he expected to get through his vaca-
ton in September he wanted to go into
business; and what do you suppose he
offered to do?''
What papa?"
''Said if I'd make him full partner
in the business he'd marry you."--
Harper's Bdzar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18

ure, light frame and comparatively
low type, scarcely, if at all, advanced
beyond the hunter stage, occupied the
British islands and the northwestern
part of the continent. They were
partly massacred or enslaved, partly
driven into the mountains. by their
Kettle conquerors; and in the lonely
recesseS of the hills and woods-what
with their weakness and their strength.
their cunning and their skill in metals.
their music and their underground
dwellings. and their uncanny wisdom
growth OF legend and poetry sprang
up about them. till they were no longer
known save as elves. gnomes. strolls or
Good People" whom one dared not
name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18

Bread and milk is one of the most
popular dishes served for lunch at the
congressional restaurant in Washing
ton. Glasses of pure cream or half
cream and half milk are greatly in de-
mand among the congressman who
come from cities but they are avoided
by the rural members.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
A Grfevous Complaint.

ut g hard on fellow, do declared"
Said Tommy one day. with pOut;
''1n every one of the suits wear
The pockets are most worn out.
They re bout as hig as the ear of a mole.
a nd ] never have more than tire
And there IS always coming mean little hole
That loses my knife for me.
81 can't make em hold but a few little things
Some cookies, an apple or two,
A knife and pencil and bunch of strings,
Some nails and maybe screw,
And marbles, of course. and top and ball,
A nd shells and pebbles and such,
And some odds and ends-yes, honest, that q
You can see for yourself t is MT much.
Il d like a suit of some patent kind
With pockets made wide and long;
Above and below and before and behind,
Sewed extra heavy and strong.
] ID want about a dozen or So
al easy and quick to q at;
And should De perfectly happy, / know
With a handyrig like that
-Eudora S. Bumstead, in st. Nicholas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
Preferred Death to Flight.

At Neuendorf. Prussia the lightning
fired the gable end of ,arn where a
pair of storks had built their nest for
years. The flames soon caught the
nest in which the brood was screaming,
but the mother stork. refusing to leave,
spread her wings over the young ones
and was burned alive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
Rats in England.

The rat plague in Lincolnshire con-
tinues in spite of the enormous destruc-
ton of the animals by the farmers
during the past few months. One
farmer, who scatters poisoned barley
about his yards every night. gathered
in one day crop of 1.S00 rats. Three
hundred rats were killed from one
stack of grain in another place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
Hydraulic Power on Tap.

Hydraulic power at pressure of $50
pounds to the square inch is now con.
veyed about beneaththe streets of Lon
don as steam is conveyed in this conn.
try.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18

An electric brake has been devised
IN England by means of which a train
going at the rate of thirty miles an
hour can be brought to a standstill
in space of 200 feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
Origin of the Dog.

According to A. D. Bartlett, of the
london Geological society, the dog
owes his origin to wolves and jackals,
aud acquired his bark under the indu-
.nces of domestication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18

A S. Clough, of Prescott, Ari.,
drives team of mules that are 80 and
80 years old respectively. They are
still good workers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-18
Farming in the Land Of the Caesars,

Scientific farming in Italy is to be
undertaken this year by company
with capital of $50, 900. 900.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
Duels of German Students.

Tho usual length of the duel among
the German students is ten minutes for
freshmen and quarter of an hour for
seniors, unless an artery is cut. Then
the fight comes to an end at once, if the
doctor Judges the wound to be sufficient
ly serious, and the party who inficts the
wound is the victor After the wounds
have been dressed a reconciliation is ef-
fected; the former enemies leave the
place friends. Indeed, the duels are not
often the outcome of personal animosity.
The superfuous energy which in England
and America is worked off in outdoor
sports, in rowing, cricket or baseball,
here finds its only outlet in the duel. II
these duels were always harmless one
could dismiss them with laugh, as only
one other form of the inevitable and even
enviable folly of youth. But unfor
tunately there is another side to the pic
ture. Sometimes the duel is the result
of deep and deadly hatred, and then it
is fought out even to the death. The
comparatively harmless schlager is dis
carded, and in its place the pistol or the
saber is substituted. No silly child's
play here, but grim and wicked earnest.
illustrated american.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
A Born COurtier.

During stay of Emperor William l.,
of Germany, at the fashionable watering
place at Ems that monarch paid visit
to large orphan asylum and school that
was under Government patronage. The
presence of so distinguished a parsonage
created quite sensation in the establish.
ment. After listening with much inter-
est to the recitations of several of the
classes, His Majesty called to him
bright, faxen- haired little girl of five OF
six years of age, and, lifting her into his
lap, said:
'sNow, my little fraulein, let me see
how well you have been taught. To
what kingdom does this belonG2" Aud
taking out of his pocket an orange, he
held it up to her.
The little girl hesitated moment,
and, looking timidly up into the. Empe.
ror's face, replied:
"To the vegetable kingdom"
every good, my little fraulein; and
now to what kingdom does this belongl"
Aud he drew out of his pocket gold
piece and placed iI on the orange.
Again the little girl hesitated, but
soon replied:
"To the mineral kingdom"
"Better and BETTER" said the Empe.
ror. .'Now look at me and say to me to
what kingdom belong"
At this question there was an ominous
silence among the teachers and visitors
who were listening with much interest
to the royal catechism. Could she make
any other reply that ITO the animal
kingdomf" The little girl hcsitated
long, as if perplexed as to what answer
she would give. Was the Emperor an
animall Her eyes sought those of her
teacher and her schoolmates. Then she
looked up into the eyes of the aged En-
peror, and, with half-startled, fright
ened look, as if she we're evading the
question, replied:
"To the kingdom of heaven"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03

Policeman Henry Hennerman, of
Louisville, took nap Oh his front porch.
While he was thus enjoying himself
thief came in at the front gate and stole
the officers hat. Such an outrage filled
Policeman Hennerman with wrath. He
provided himself with pistol and again
sat down upon the porch, placing anoth-
er hat upon chair near him. Muttcring
vengence, he pretendet to be asleep.
Sure enough, he did fai asleep after
while, and the thief returned and carried
off the second hat and the pistol. Mr..
Hennerman is an ideal policeman, is the
verdict of the facetious Chicago Herald
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
Likes the sting of the Bee.

Some obstinate men will say "No,
thank you," to the most disinterested
propositions for their we'll =, DIR.
O'Neill, of Lincoln, as he tells in this
weeks Lancet, has friend VIII mdures
the sting of the honey bee witho finch
ing. In fact, he rather likes it. He
keeps bees for pleasure, and the bees, for
their pleasure or o. is often sting
him. He now, believes him
self sting proof. The tiny wound that
used to produce severe pain in former
days causes now "only little pleasurable
sensation" He is still unfortited against
the wasp. Stung by one of those for
midable insects short time ago, DIR.
O'Neill's friend had sufferings acute and
prolonged. But it might be, says DR..
O'Neill, that after few repetitions the
sting of the wasp might cease in HIM to
produce its stinging effects. So he
has suggested to his friend that ''for
the sake of science he should take the
matter up and thoroughly investigate it,
in order that he might discover whether
he could not also fortify himself against
the pain caused by the sting of the wasp. !"
This, says the doctor, with whose disap-
pointment the public will no doubt SYM
pathize, the friend ''declined to do, his
thirst for science not being sufficiently
great to induce him to have any further
intercourse with the wasp if he could
help it."-London Neaos.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03

From statistics produced in valuable
pamphlet by William Little it appears
that the amount of timber converted into
lumber in Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota last year reached the enor-
nous aggregate of S,305, 1888, ,277 super
fetal feet, exclusive of white pine
shingles, which, if added, would bring
the total consumption up to 5000, ,000,-
600 feet. Ruthless slaughter of that
order not even the matchless and un-
limited forests discovered by Mr.. Stanley
in Africa could long survive. AS q
matter of fact the timberlands of the
Northwest are already practically ex-
hausted. Of $4,000, ,0OO,0 600 feet re-
ported by the census of 1880 as then
standing in lower Michigan only one
tenth now remains; and in the three
States there is estimated to be less than
10000, 900, 900 feet.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.
Fireproof paper is now being MANI
factured.

Fireproof paper is now being manu-
factured.
Magnetism is now proposed for over
coming scale in boilers.
A mountain of sandstone suitable for
grindstones is reported nine miles from
Grants Pass, Oregon.
At Deer Island, in Columbia County,
Oregon a vein of sand stone, estimated to
be 200 feet in depth, has been discovered.
Mexican onyx is form of stalagmite,
and its colors are formed by oxides OF
metals in the earth over the caves
through which calcareous water passes.
A claim has now been made by Pro-
fessor Braun, of Tubingen, that he can
produce electricity direct from mechani-
cal work, and he is now at work on the
construction of a practical generator on
this principle.
The rapidity with which flies pass
through the air is not likely to be ap-
preciated by those who see only with
what apparent ease they do it. Flies
will keep up with fast horse, and that,
too, without lighting on him.
A report comes from the West of the
discovery of process by which iron ore
can be SO softened by the concentrated
rays of an arc light as to be worked with
comparatively small amount of labor.
If this discovery is confirmed, it may
lead to considerable modification of
the present modes of treating ores.
Professor Boys, in a communication to
the Royal Society, England, on measure
ments of the heat of the moon and stars
by means of his radiomicrometer, gives
an account of tes. with candle at
250.7 yards distance, which gave a de-
Election OF hirty-eight milimcters. In
other words, this instrument would show
the heat of candle at LII miles dis
tance.
The most important occurrence at the
international medical congress in Berlin
was the reading of a paper by DR.. Koch,
the famous practitioner and Investigator,
on the tuberculosis bacillus, which he
claims is the cause of pulmonary con-
sumption. He announced that he has
discovered substitute which is capable
of killing the bacillus and curing the
disease.
Some years ago Plateau made expert
ments which showed that eyeless myrio-
pods can distinguish between daylight
and darkness, their skin being sensitive
to light Eyeless maggots are also sensi-
tive to light. NJ. Raphael Dubois has re-
Gently studied the perception of luminous
radiations by the skin, as exc.npliiicd by
the blind Proteus of the grottoos of Car
niola. BY number of experiments up
| on this animal, which is salamandcr
with persistent gills, Dubois demon
strates that the sensibility of its skin to
light is about half of the sensibility of its
rudimentary eyes, and further that this
sensibility varies with the color of the
light employed, being greatest for yellow
| light.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03

A clergyman writes as follows in the
Chicago Adgdnce. s'Clerical hospitality
is declining. The minister's house is no
longer the stopping place of all ministers
who pass his way. Possibly the change
to both host and guest is in some respects
desirable, yet in other respects it is un-
desirable. The virtue of hospitality may
sometimes be a hard drain upon the
narrow larder of the parsonage, but it
does tend to promote that hearty fellow
ship which ministers need and which
they are glad to give and receive. Every
one in Massachusetts knows the Rev.
Daniel Butler, the agent of the Massa-
chusetts Bible Society, man with such
reputation for wit that it must indeed
be no small strain even for one who has
SO much ability to sustain the reputation.
Mr.. Butler tells me that fifty years ago
there was hardly parsonage in Massa-
chusetts that he would not feel free to
enter as an uninvited guest, but that
now there is hardly parsonage into
which he would feel free to go without
q special invitation. confess that /
rather mourn the old days Of clerical hos
pitality."
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
The New York Herald saYs: A

The New York Herald says: A 'rail.
road in the Holy Land' has rather a jar
ring sound. Five minutes for refresh
ments at the Brook of Kedron," "Dinner
in the Valley of Jehosaphat, "Break-
fast at Nazareth" :" "Tickets good for
either Mount Zion or Mount Moriah. +"
We presume these will soon be added to
the cries now familiar to pilgrims over
the sea. However, we shall in time be
accustomed to it, and the railroad will
no more detract from the feeling of
reverence with which we surround the
Holy Land than from the memories that
belong to the poetry and traditions of
Egypt, Rome and the Isles of Greece.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
LAPORTE, PA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3. $780,

saw him creeping toward Ralph. A
blow sent him sprawling; his comrades
were aroused.
"Why not9" they began to whisper.
''They will kill me yet," moaned
Ralph. "Effie will go crazy if she hears
the story"
Revengel Why, it was offered to
Dick in overfowing measure. And he
put his strong, stout body between the
miserable Ralph and those others and
cried out:
"Mates, we won't starve yet; I've kept
something to the last. I've got a flask
of whisky and six biscuits IN my pocket.
kept them for the last moment, share
and share alike"
The eager eyes turned on him-they
allowed Dick to portion out the food. 1t
was very little, but it meant that they
would not starve that day. And each
time they drank from the flash, Dick for
bade himself half his own portion and
gave larger allowance to Ralph; SO
with the biscuit also.
Alasl when these were gone there was
nothing more.
Again tiends' eyes glared at Ralph. At
last two cast back from their attack on
HIM by Dick, clutched each other, and
in mad struggle went overheard. An
other, quite insane, fancied he saw feast
spread near him, sprang toward it, and
was gone.
Others slept and awakened no more.
And now Dick and Ralph were alone in
the boat.
~ shall never see Effie again. said
Ralph. "Dick, good friend, if in my
life I've ever done any harm that made
any one want revenge on me, they have
it when think that. Oh! for just a
look at her or word from her."
Dick bent over him and looked in his
face.
"Did you ever feel as If any one
wanted revenge on you2" he asked.
s'I amt aware of any cause for it, ("
said Ralph. "But I've been as unlucky
as if was cursed since the day married
Effie"
'!Lord bless you, Ralph" said Dick.
"And if there is curse may it be
lifted"
And as he spoke he raised his eyes and
saw, where the water and the heavens
met, sail.
sI'd never have seen you again, Effie,
but for this good FRIEND" Ralph said.
''He saved my life more than once"
Effie had come to him in the hospital,
where he was getting well, and found
Dick at his side.
"God bless him." said Effie. s'I think
he's one of those that would do good to
folk that harmed him, and knew it was
the best revenge he could have"
''He's good enough for that" Ralph
said, then Eflie held out her hand to
Dick.
"God bless you," she said. "My
children will pray for you every night
for saving their father. And may you
find good, sweet wife, for you will
make her happy woman"
She sighed, but there was a peaceful.
look upon Dicks face as he said "Good-
bye," and left them forever. But Effie' s
hope was fulfilled, and happy love came
to him before many days.-fami1y Story
Edper.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
Coagulatlng Rubber MILK.

By new process, the rubber in the
milk collected from the India rubber
trees, is now coagulated instantaneously.
The operation is so simple that any native
can carry it out at the foot of the tree
which he has been bleeding, and thus,
instead of carrying large cans of milk of
great weight, and entailing great loss on
the way, he simply carries in the sack
solid rubber, which, on his arrival at
camp, can at once be prepared for the
market and shipped --Ne,o York Dis
patch.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-10-03
TO HIM WHO WAITS.

To him who waits amid the worlds applause
His share of justice, toiling day by day,
All things will come now dim and far away
To him who waits.
To him who waits beyond the darkness drear
The morning cometh with refulgent light;
Bringing assurance of a day more bright;
To him who waits.
To him who waits, though tears may often
fall,
And knees be bowed in sorrow and prayer,
ALI grief will end, and everything be fair
To him who waits.
To him who waits and reaches out his hands
To aid toiler up lifes beetling crags
Surcease will come from every i'll that flags,
To him who waits.
To him who waits, and struggles not in vain
To overcome the evils that abound
Within his breast, sweet will the victory
To him who waits.
To him who waits there comes a willy
throng,
Who sneer and scoff. and look with baleful
eyes,
But what of them? They are but gnats and
flies,
To him who waits
To him who waits, there must be recompense
For useful work, whatever may betide,
A compensation reaching far and wide,
To him who waits.
To him who waits the stars are always
friends,
The restless ocean, and the azure sky,
All things in nature speak and prophesy;
To him who waits.
To him who waits true love, will some day
come,
And lay an offering at his blameless shrine,
Life will be love, and love will be divine,
To him who waits.
To him who waits the world will some day
cheer,
And sing his praise; Fame's mysterious gates
Will open for him; heaven seem more near
To him who waits.
Noses @. Shirley in Boston Globe.