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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
FAMOUS DOCS.
CANNES Whose Virtues Have Entitled
Them to Rank Among Heroes.

The Greeks raised statues to their
dogs. says the Goodson Gazette. So
crates swore by his dog and Alexander
the great honored his by building city
with magnificent temples, which he
dedicated to its memory.
Plutarch mentions a sagacious dog
that King Pyrrhus found beside the
murdered body of it's master. After
ward it sprung tiercely upon two of the
kings soldiers, thus pointing them out
as the murderers.
The memory of 1.-The dog of Mara,
thonn lives with the memory of the
Grecian heroes who fell with it in that
famous battle against the Persian
hosts.
A monument was built over the re-
mains of the dog owned by Xantippus,
the father of Pericles Denied admis-
sion upon his masters ship, he swan
alongside of it from Athens - Salamis
and fell dead from exhaustion at the
feet of Nantippus the moment he
stepped upon shore,
Homer erected beautiful memorial
to Argos, the dog owned by Ulysses
not out of marble, but in fervent verse
that is far more enduring. When
Ulysses after his long wanderings re-
turned to his home disguised as a beg
gar, his dog then 20 years old, blind
and feeble, was the first to recognize
him.
There was a dog named Softer, so
noted among the Corinthians for his
fidelity and watchfulness that he was
voted silver collar, on which was the
inscriptions: 'Corinth's Defender and
Deliverer
Another dog famous in history is
''the dog Aubry," that belonged to De
Montdidler. a brave officer under
Charles V. of France. He saved his
master from drowning. and. finding
his body some time afterward in the
forest, watched beside it for days until
reduced almost to a skeleton from
hunger. During game of tennis
Montdidier had dispute with brother
officer named Macarie, and the latter
waylaid and murdered him in the
forest. One day the dog met Macarie
in the streets of Paris. and, actuated by
some rare instinct, sprung upon him
and would have killed him had not the
people interfered.
Macaire was suspected of being the
assassin, and Charles the Wise ordered
the issue to be decided by battle be-
tween the dog and Macaire on the
island of Notre Dame. The man was
allowed a club and shield, and the
dog cask to which ne might retreat
when hard beset. The dog scorned the
place of refuge, and in the second en-
counter fastened his teeth in his antag-
onists throat. Macaire confessed his
guilt and was afterward executed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
The Angels in the House.

1hree pairs of dimpled arms. as white as snow,
He'd me in soft Embrace;
Three little cheeks like velvet peaches soft.
Were placed against my face.
Inree pairs OF tiny eyes. so clear so deep,
Looked up In mine this even;
Three pairs of lips kissed me a sweet Good
night
Three little forms from heaven.
All, it is we'll that little ones" should love US;
1t lights our faith when dim,
To know that once our blessed Savior babe
them
Bring little ones" to him.
And said he not, "Of such Is heaven"f and
blessed them,
And held them to His breast?
Is 1t not sweet to know that when they leave
Tis then they go to rest7
And yet, We tiny angels of my house,
Three hearts eucased in mine
How 'twould be shattered if the Lord should
Those angels are not timer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
He Loved Sausage.

A correspondent of the Youths Com
pdni07s sends from Michigan a true
story of farmers dog who has been
guilty of obtaining goods under false
pretenses.
He is extremely fond of sausage. and
has been taught by his owner to 60
after them for himself, carrying writ
ten order in his mouth.
Day after day he appeared at the
butcher shop. bringing his masters or
der, and by and by the butcher became
careless about reading the document.
Finally when settlement day came, the
farmer complained that he was charged
with more sausages than he had order
ed.
The butcher was surprised. and the
next time Lion came in with slip of
paper between his teeth he took the
trouble to look at it. The paper was
blank and further investigation show
ed that whenever the dog felt crav-
ing for sausage he would look around
for piece of paper, and trotted off to
the butchers.
The farmer is something out of peck.
ct, but squares the account by boast
ing of the dogs intelligence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Live Stock,

CHICAGO, Dec, 21-The supply of cattle was
not little in excess of the requirements Of
the trade, and naturally enough the market
lost something in point of strength. In very
few cases was as much as S475 obtained for
anything; the greater part of the offerings
were weighed at prices below S4.35, or at $3.50
S425 for dressed beef Gtnd shipping steers, and
at 81. 5001S2.25 for butchers and Gamers stock.
There was scarcely any inquiry for stockers
and feeders and prices for this class were lit
tie better than nominal. Quotations
range from S1@S2.75 for poor to choice cows
and bulls, 81. 5NQs2.75 for stocl1ers and feeders,
q. 75@S5.5o for shipping steers and S2@@550
for veal calves.
HOGs-Prices ranged from SIS. 40 to $40 light
weights selling at s.. 40 to S3.65, mixed and me
dunn at $3.50 to $3.50, and heavy at $500 to 1898
That is about where they stood Saturday. AL
though the extreme range of values was 81 to
s. %, very few of the 10000 in the pens changed
hands outside the limits of $3.50 to $685., S3. 50
70 $3.50 taking the bulk of the light and Sa7O to
$685. being the prevailing prices for heavy
weights The close was quiet but firm. Sew
eral thousand hogs remained in sellers hands.
SHEEP-There was moderate demand for
sheep at steady prices. Good to choice quail
Hes were salable at 81. eO4S.e Is and poor grades
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

Most of the prominent financial and
political lights do" he went on. land
it's nonsense TO think they feel at all
cut up over even the most unkind of
the colored burlesques. In fact, they
generally like it, as is proved by this
scrapbook fad. Horace Greeley was
supersensitive. and Mast can use his
pen and ink with the deadly effect of
shot and powder; but few years in
Wall street. Washington or Albany
usually toughens man to the point
where caricatures seem like breakfast
jokes.
Grover Cleveland used to get as mad
as a bull in sight of red rag over the
first campaign cartoon; but, bless you
there isn't the point or sarcasm known
that could make him vince now. and
only the other day / saw him chatting
with a cartoon artist who did him up
in fine style three years ago. David B.
Hill isn't yet accustomed to the fun.
but Mr.. Dana fairly loves to see his
likeness in one of the double cartoons.
He hits back pretty hard blows now
and then editially."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
The Covers Make the Books.

One Of the most expensive books
brought out this year has failed to sell
because it had dull colored cover. 1t
was very richly illustrated and elegant
" printed. and as further effort to
make it unique the idea of binding it
in leather was adopted. That killed it.
The booksellers offered it to their lady
customers but the ladies listened to
nothing that was said for it. They
brushed it aside with the remark III :
not pretty" or 1T will not match any
thing ia the house." Vastly inferio:
books with a splash of red on the cover
or with gold or silver chasing on The
binding were sold as fast as they could
be printed.-M. T. Sua
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
His Ambition Not Satisfied.

New YORK, Dec. 19.-Lieut.- Gov. Ed
ward F. Jones called on Gov. Hill at
Albany a few days ago, it is said, and
with tears streaming down his cheeks
pleaded with the Governor to resign
Saturday and allow him to be Governor
for one week. Gov, Hill positively re-
fused, and gave as his reason that
Lieut.Gov. Jones had practically acted
with the Republicans in the last cam,
paign, and he could not be trusted in
the important office of Governor even
for one week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Chinese Highbinders.

Mrs. Willis, widow of San Fran
cisco, recently lost $4,000 worth of
diamonds. and in few days they were
returned to her by Chinese servant
in her employ who refused any ex-
PLANTATION. Inc Cinnamon being a
weli-known highlander. the police adj
vised Mrs. Willis not to discharge or
attempt to prosecute him, no matter
how strongly she might suspect the
Mongolian of having something to do
with the theft, as they believe the
highbinders will surely take revenge
on Mrs. Willis if she were instrument.
al in getting one of their mum Der in to
trouble
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Gould Keeps a Scrap Book.

Not very long since Jay Gould and
1is old chum. Russell Sage. toiled up
The elevated railway stairs together.
each with an illustrated newspaper
ander his left arm. Not inclined for
conversation, each one buried himself
in his paper until Gould gave Sage
nudge in the ribs He had run across
4 verv excellent bit of pictorial humor
bearing on the late Southern railroad
conference. in which Gould figured so
prominently. 1t was an excellent like
ness of the railroad wizard. and after
an unsmiling inspection of the picture
Gould took out his penknlfe and care,
fully cut out the picture. With equal
care he laid it next roll of bills IN
his pocketbook and resumed his read
ing. j.,
He keeps scrapbook, I'll wager.
whispered man opposite the couple
who had witnessed this performance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Chile's Report Concluded.

LONDON. Dec. ia dispatch from
Santiago de Chile states that the publ
cation OF the correspondence which has
passed between the governments of
Chile and the United States in rela ton
to the assault upon sailors from the
American man-of-war Baltimore. has
been completed. The dispatch adds
that the public is apparently satisfied
with the course pursued by Chile.
Everything is quiet throughout the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 81. - WHEAT - January
81. o7451Io7A; May, 81 ,Osl4@1 .0S%; June,
s1.06ssQN1054
RYE-Western, Sl01L02Ia.
BARLEY-No. 2 Milwaukee, 720l74c.
CoRN-No >, 59@61c; steamer mixed, $500
Slac.
OATs-Western, 39la06Hc.
PRovIsIoNs-Beef Quiet steady extra
mess, S9tQl0; family, SHOE Porll-Dull, easy;
uew mess, S9.7501lO.25: old mess. S925; extra
prime $3.50. Lard-DuI, steady; steam rem
dered, $685..
BUTrER-Western dairy, 16@22c; Western
creamery, 19D291a; Elgin, 2914c; imitation
creamery. l61024c; rolls 10000.
EGGs-Western, 266l27I2c.
SUGAR-Raw, dull, nominal; fair refining,
8 t-16c; centrfugals SO test, 80; refined, dull
steady, crushed, 5lsc; powdered, 42sc; granu-
fated 4Ls614Ilc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The stock market was
active and buoyant st. Pau, ,Atchison and
louisville were bought heavily for London ac-
count. the sharp advance induced considera-
bic realizing and prices receded tract onaI1y.
Some OF the specialties were very strong, nota.
bly, Iowa Central Toledo s. Ann Arbor and St
Paul and Omaha. The transactions in bonds
continued large and prices strong.
Bonds were buoyant. Exchange was 1890
ABS. he steamship Britannia from Liver
pool yesterday brought 81 100000 in gold The
commercial price of bar silver is 954.
ClOS1rp 0uOtat1onS were &c follows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

ARTICLES. Highest. Lowest. ------
d
Cash Markets.

CoRN-Sales by sample were: No 2, 4OAo;
No. 3, 4OGD401ac; No. 3, yellow, 4O4@41c; No. 1,
s714039c
Oats by sample we're: No 3, 322s@32a4c;
No. 2, white, 331a@34c; No. g. 3O03114c: No 8,
white, 3l1a033c
BARLEY-Sales by sample were: No. 8, 400
soc; No. 4, 32lD4Sc
RYE-Sales by sample were: No 2, $4,000;
No. 3, SIC
SPRING WHEAT-Sales by sample were: No
., S4@SGc; No. 4, 77G1S2c.
WINTER WHEAT-Sales by sample were:
No, 2 92c; No, 3, SSG199c; No. a, ~2@82c.
BRAN-Sales were at Sl3013S7H
MIDDLINGs Sales were at S1301325.
HAY-SaleS were: No. 1 timothy, S130l4
No. 2, S12@12.50 mixed, S10011.5O; upland
prairie, S9@ll50
SEEDs-Sales by sample were: Flax, No. /
cash, 95la; timothy, $16ll14
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Assassinated While at Supper.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 19.-Lafay-
cite Anderson, an illicit distiller and
latterly a witness against his old COM
county Wednesday night, presuma bly,
by some one against whom he had given
evidence. He was at supper with his
family when the assassin shot through
a window. killing him instantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
France Refuses to Hear Bulgaria

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Paris CORES
pendent Of the Chronicle says: ''It is
stated that NJ. Ribot, the minister Of
Foreign Affairs has declined to grant
an interview to confidential agent of
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who sent
the messenger to France to explain the
Chadouine affair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

Chicago Board of Trade.

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Board OF Trade markets
opened with heavy feeling in all leading mar
kets The early trading developed weakness
In wheat and corn and strength in provisions.
May wheat sold the first hour at 98B to Eo.
January corn at 43Ac to 1880 January pork
st0.50 and up to S10.65. Other cereals and pro-
Ducts acted with the leading markets named.
Receipts for the day were-Wh heat 1873 cars,
corn 81, cats 189, rye 90, barley g. Contract
grade grain received-Wheat 10 cars, corn 20,
oats 49, rye IA. Out ms ecton of grain-Wheat
l14, 900 bu corn IS, 600, oats, 100000 rye 5000.
Following are ranging and closing prices:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

The dynograph car is one of the
most wonderful inventions in railway
work. 1t has only to be rolled over a
track to indicate every imperfection in
the rails. whether it be spread rails,
open joints, or defective iron. Suit
able markings are left on the track,
according to the fault to be denoted,
so that the trackman who follows In
the wake Of the car has large pro-
portion of his labor saved. and can see
at glance where his repairs or alter
atoms must begin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
CbiId.s Collection Given Entire.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 19.-George
W. Childs has presented almost his en-
tire collection of rare prints, manu-
scripts, autographs, etc, valued at
SlOO, 900, to the Drexel Institute This
is probably the finest collection in ex-
istence, and represents the work Of a
lifetime
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Victims of Green Goods Men.

New YORK, Dec. 19.-George w.
Ames. ranch-man and mill-owner OF
Maple Valley, Washington, and Charles
Nyburg of jamestown, n. Y, COM
planned to the police yesterday that
they had been victimized by green
goods men. Each man had come from
his town TO obtain the goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
How Did She Tell?
"a True StOry.)

"a True Story9
In little Daisys dimpled hand two bright, new
pennies shone;
One was for Rob (at school just them, the
other Daisy own.
While waiting Rob's return she rolled both
treasures round the floor.
When suddenly they disappeared and one
was seen no more
Poor Daisy. Is your penny lost?" was asked
in accents kind.
"Why, no, mines here" she quickly said,
It's Robs | cannot find"
Caroline Evans In ST NichOlas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Erench TorDedo Boat Sunk.

PARIS, Dec. ia French torpedo
boat yesterday struck on a rock of
Toulon and hole was driven in her
bottom. She was lowed to the harbor
of Agay, where she subsequently sank.
Two of her crew were injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
OIedO.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. p. - WHEAT-Lower
and quiet; No. , cash and December, 96c; May,
S102 CoRN-Lower, quiet; No cash, 43c; No.
s, 41Mc: No. A. 3Sc. OATS-Quet: No. cash,
1916 bid: No. white, S51sc. RYE-tlrm: No
2cash, 9t1ac; No. 3, sSc. CLovERsEED-Quiet;
prime cash, December and January, $3.50
asked; February, $3.50; March, $3.50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Foreign.

LIVERPOOL Dec. 21-PorlS-Demand improv-
ing; prices unchanged Lard-Demand fair for
spot and poor for futures: spot, 32s Cd, firm;
December, January and February, BIS I'd, dull.
Wheat and fiour-December poor; prices un-
changed. Corn-Demand poor for spot and has
fallen off for futures; spot and December
steady, 5s I'd; January steady, As 11ad for new;
February steady. As 10d.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24

we're quoted all the way down to s. so.
Lambs were in demand at S464.65, according to
quality. There was but little trading in sheep
at over Si75and il took choice quality Of
lambs to bring $3.50 Local slaughterers were
the principal buyers the demand for shipments
alive being limited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Peoria.

PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec. 2i.-CoRN-Active and
steady: new No ,, 4llac; new No g. 40fo41c;
receipts, III, 800 bu: shipments, POO bu. OATS
Irregular No. 2 white, 81 aQl3l24 &c; No. 8 white
B0cGD304c; receipts, $4,000 bu; shipments, co.
800 bu RYE-Steady: new No. p Ss0s9c: re-
eipts, $50 bu: shipments, none. WHISKY
Firm: high wines, SllS high proof spirits
$780, receipts, none; shipments, 1,272 brls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
Partial Separation of Church and

LONDON. Dec. 19.-The Paris cores
pondent of the Times says it is stated
that the negotiations for the modifica-
ton of the concordant will result in the
creation of an under-secretary of state
for worship, thus virtually severing the
worship from the justice department.
THE mob threw mud at Earl Russell,
but that act was in nice accord with the
eading features of the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
LESzYSINSKI ON WAR.
Waldersee's Successor Sizes Up the Mill
tary Situation of Europe.

Waldersee's Successor Sizes Up the Mill
tary Situation of Europe.
BERLIN, Dec. 19.-Gen. Leszcynski,
Count Won Waldersee's predecessor in
command of the 10th army corps and one
of the most talented strategists of the
present time, has just published an
essay on war.
Regarding France he says: "Her ar
mament may equal ours, but our organ
ization is stronger, discipline better and
personal ambition higher. Our officers
never exceed the limits of the general
welfare. 1t is extremely doubtful
whether the supreme central command
in France is in a position to lead the
armies as a united whole
Referring to England he says: eng
land is likely to decide the result of the
next confiagration. An important ques-
ton is whether England will remain
neutral
After calculating the results of Eng
lands supporting the dreibund he says:
"GermrIy cannot reckon upon this
alliance. England hates Russia and
fears France. England might play a
favorable part, but will not, especially
if the Liberals are IN power. At pres
ent, however, Isee no prospect Of war"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-24
The Statue of General Ora MT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.-The
Grant Memorial committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic has de-
cided to employ F. S. Simmons, of
Maine, the sculptor, to the statue of
Gen. Grant to be placed in the United
States Capitol building. The work is
to be finished and the statue placed in
position by June |, 1894, 1t is to be of
fine Italian marble and will cost $40, 900.
The statue is the gift of the Grand
Army.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-08-28
POTASH IN POTATOES.

The New Jersey Agricultural Expert
ment Station has tested the influence of
some mineral fertilizers on the character
of the potatoes treated with them. The
experiments gave the following conclu-
sions: First, that it pays to use CONNER
cial fertilizers for potatoes; second, the
best results being secured when they are
used with barn manure; third, when
prices are the same sulphate of potash
has no advantage over muriate. Trials
were made to test the quality for the
table, and to ascertain if any difference
could be discovered in the cooked tuber.
All being dry and mealy, the chemists
of the station were unanimous in their
choice of those grown after the sulphate
of potash; and persons entirely unac-
Quainted with the facts selected without
hesitation those grown where sulphate
of potash entered largely into the COM
position of the fertilizers.-C Country
Gentleman.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-08-28
NEWSY GLEANINGs.

t1oVERNoR FLEMING, of Florida, publishes
a long card to the people giving his reasons
for refusing to sign the certificate of cleo
ton of Senator Call to the United States
Senate
=. A HOTEL in Hamburg has been built en-
tirely OF compressed wood, which, by thu
pressure to which it is subjected, i, rendered
rs lard as iron, as well as absolutely nroof
against the attacks of fire
A WOMAN living in Portsmouth. O. was
recently attacked and severely injured by an
OWL. 1t bounced upon her while she was in
the chicken yard and clawed her savagelv
ABOUT the arms and shoulders before it could
be driven away
A CORRESPONDENT of the Philadelnhia
Ledger, who has made trip through the
peach-growlng districts of Delaware and the
eastern shore of Maryland, states as the re-
suit OF his observations that the peach cron
VIII prove the largest in Delaware since
1885, and in all of the lower MARYLAND coun
Ties the largest ever known.
THE wheat crop of California this year
will equal 3O,00000 centals. which. at an
average selling price of 81 80 per Genital
would give S4S, 0OO, 600 for the cereal year. or
exactly double the value of last years WELD.
This would bring up the cash value of out
put wheat, gold and silver in California and
Nevada to $50, 100000, or close to the
bonanza year of 1881.