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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08

Sympathy does not lessen the burden of
affection, but it strengthens the afflicted one
to bear his burden.
1t is the heart that makes a man rich;
he is rich or poor according to what he is,
not what he has.-Beecher.
The most important duty, that which
governs all others is the duty of remaining
master of ones self-Cousin.
True glory takes root, and even spreads;
all false pretenses, like flowers fall to the
ground; nor can any counterfeit last long.
Cicero.
There can be no real fear or reverence or
seriousness of heart, until man has come
to understand, at least in some measure,
what he is, to realize his own awful
structure and destiny.-Manning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Value of Glover.

Clover forms almost a perfect ration for
all kinds of stock, and particularly for Dung
animals. For universal American farming
it is as well entitled to the kinship of for
age and fertilizers as cotton or corn ever
was to prominence in crops. Farmers may
possibly scratch along without clover, but
none should be so unwise as to attempt it,
There is no other well known plant which
so completely fills the purpose of forage for
stock and fertilizer for the ground
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Tree Pruning.

There is quite difference in trees that
have been properly pruned and those that
have been allowed to grow too much wood
so far as the drift of the trees are con-
cerned, as the tree that have been cut
back will produce more rootlets and be in
better condition for producing a crop of
fruit the next bearing season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Fruit Growing.

Experience in California and other of
the newer settlements in other parts of the
union of late years established fruit grow
ing as a most profitable industry, so that
there is now no danger that it will be
neglected in the future. There is nothing
the new settler at the south or west can
better do so soon as his newly purchased
piece of land is cleared and prepared than
to plant literally Of apples, pears, cherries,
ounces, grapes and small fruits
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Valuable Suggestions.

Never leave vegetables in the water after
they are cooked.
An oyster shell in the teakettle ill9pre-
vent the formation of crust on the inside.
To keep salt dry for table use, mix one
teaspoonfull of cornstarch with one cupful
of salt.
Equal parts of sweet oil and vinegar and
little gum arabic make an excellent fur
niture polish.
A gargle of salt and water used before
retiring at night will strengthen the throa
and keep off bronchial attacks
Rubbed with a wooden rag saturated
with kerosene, tin kettle or coffeepot,
The Husbandman says, becomes as bright
as new.
Never be Ashamed.
Young man do the other fellows make
blush easily and are, as they call it, little
green? And are you half inclined to be a
trife mad that what they say is true,
aud that you find it difficult to get season
ed and tough as they are? As we'll
might August be ashamed that it preserv-
ed handful of green in its parched
bosom. or an apple be chagrined that it
harbored no worm at its core, or drop of
rain be annoyed that it fell from heaven
rather than from the gutter. Never be
ashamed of being innocent and pure in a
world where innocence and purity are too
often served as fresh fallen snow is served
that kfalls on a travelled highway. Be
proud if you retain the ability to blush
and to shrink from hard story; to avoid
the contamination of daredevil vice, and
to turn from the allurements of so called
''fast life while others no older than your
self, lave hardened in the process of.living
as clay bakes in too fervid sun. If had
20-year-old boy who was bashful and
simple, and green as the world goes,
would rather call him my son than be the
mother of a crowned prince shoe deep in
diamonds, with the ability TO blush taken
from amber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Ounce Marmalade.

Pare, core and slice the ounces. Stew
the skins and cores by themselves, with
just water enough to cover them, and,
when soft, strain through a jelly bag.
Let this liquid cool, and when cool put
the ounces into it. Boil, stir and mash
as the fruit becomes soft, and when re.
duced to mash stir in three-quarters of
a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit, and
cook until it jellies; then seal up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08

Fast Nan Line with Yestfbuled Yralns ~
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Pau a1c
Minneapolis.
Trans-Continenta1 Route between Chicago
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific CaAsz
Great National Route between Chicago. Kan
sas City and st. Joseph, No.
8Ic0 Miles of Road reaching al principal
points in II inois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, lows
Missouri and Dakota.
Fer maps, tfme tables, rates OF passage ana
freight etc. apply ts the Arrest station agent o.
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAnwAY.
or TO any Railroad Agent anywhere In the WsG'A
ROSWELL MILLER, A.Y Fl. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen1 PISS. and TIKI A9t
@For Information in referer ce TO Lands md
PAUL RAILWAY CoNeANY, write 20 II. q. HAUGAL
Land Commissioners. Milwaukee WiscoEan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08

sprinkle over the pieces a quart of salt.
Let them stand over night, and in the
morning boil Il to Is minutes, or until
done. Then strain through a fine sieve,
and boil the pulp 20 minutes more. Next
add a quart of best vinegar, first stirring
into it 2 ounces. each of cloves, allspice,
ginger and cinnamon, and = ounce of
cayene pepper. Scald 5 minutes, bottle
and seal. Unless flavor of onion is dis
liked, slice or 4small ones, and cook with
tomatoes before straining.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Save the Fertilizers

Every part of liquid and solid manure
should be saved and where no water-tight
gutter is provided behind the cattle, dry
absorbents, such as road dirts muck, loan,
leaves, or other suitable material, clear Of
foul seed, should be placed behind the ami
mails in sufficient quantity. Afterward
the mixture should be protected from heat
ing and washing by rains and placed ia
the best condition for rotting ready for the
field.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Vegetable Oysters.

Wash a bunch of satisfy, and cook in
boiling salted water till the skin will peel
easily. Remove the skin and cut in inch
pieces. Put a layer of buttered cracker
crumbs in scallop dish and a sprinkling
of salt and pepper, then layer of satisfy
with milk enough to cover; then crumbs
and seasoning on top. Boil until brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
CONDENSED NEWS.

The First National bank of CIearfeld
Pa, closed its doors. The best informed
think the depositors will get dollar for
dollar. A bank at Houtsfeld, Pa, is also
in trouble.
The superintendent Of the assay Office in
Yew York has been instructed to pay cash
for gold not to exceed 90 per cent. of the
gold before assaying. The object is to en-
courage gold importation.
Maj. VIM. Mckee Dunn, third artillery,
Z. S. A., died at Cushing Island, Name
AGED AZ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
The Dorset Sheep.

One who has tried the horned Dorset
sheep is very emphatic in his assertion
that they cannot be excelled by any others
as general purpose sheep for the middle
temperate zone. They are especially noted
for their prolifcacy Of breeding, usually
raising two lambs per eve per annum.
They are large bodied, heavy meated,
produce an excellent quality of mutton
and a good fleece of medium coarse wool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
AN INSECT GOLIATH.
A Powerful Creature Prov ided with For
midabIe instruments.

The spider of tropical America grows to
be three inches in breadth, and as much as
four and one-half inches in length, being
the largest of the several hundred species OF
spiders known to naturalists It's nest re-
sembles those Of the large catapillars Of
France and Spain, and consists of beauti-
full white silken tissue of several thick
layers, and strengthened by very strong
threads capable Of arresting the flight of
any small bird. In the center of this nest
are placed the eggs, one thousand five
hundred to two thousand i'll number The
creature is very powerful, and is provided
with formidable instrument Of attack, en-
aiding it not only to destroy small birds
and the young Of larger species, as some
writer's have maintained, but large lizards
and reptiles.-St. Louis Republic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
THE HOUSEHOLD.
A TRUE FRIEND.
THE GERMAN.

The friend who holds a mirror to my face
And hiding none, is not afraid to trace
My faults, my smallest blemishes, within;
Who friendly warns, reproves me if [ sin
Although it seems not so-he is my friend
But he who, ever iattering gives me praise,
Who ne'er rebukes. nor censures nor delays
To come with eagerness aud grasp my hands
And pardon me ere pardon demand,
He is my enemy, although he seem my frienC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
STALKING THE OSTRICH.
The Manner in Which Bushmen Hunt
the Big Birds

the Big Birds.
This description of an ostrich hunt by
bushmen is given by writer in the
Weeks Sport: The birds were sighted
about o'clclk one hot December after
nooon, and the party Of which | was a
member was instructed to remain con-
cealed behind ledge of rocks while the
two hunters worked around below the
ostriches in order to be able to approach
them against the wind. I selected high
point of land, where good view of the
feeding birds could be had, and with a
powerful field glass awaited develop
ments.
The two hunters were prepared for the
stalk by their companions by having their
legs rubbed with white, chalky kind of
clay, then each placed a sort of saddle over
his shoulders. This arrangement was for
the purpose of spreading an ostrich skin,
which was thrown over the head of the
hunter.
The neck of the skin was arranged so
that long stick thrust into it up to the
head, and held in the hunters left hand,
l.ade the man look like a full-fedged
ostrich, with the head erect, wings natur-
ally extended, and with the aid of ap
occasional and quite natural shake and
rocking, stately treated assumed for the
occasion, am free to confess, that at 100
yards distant | would have taken shot
at the disguised native, fully expecting to
bag a fine bird.
The hunters went down the kloof about
800 yards, and then came out on the plain
in full view of the feeding birds. Then
commenced series of the most natural
manOuvres [ ever had the good fortune to
witness.
The bushmen would trot forward few
yards, and then by cleverly manipulating
the stick supporting the head, cause the
beak to dive into the grass as though
feeding in most lifelike manner, then
turn and apparently arrange the wing and
tail feathers. They would then run to-
gether, exchange caresses, feed again,
raise head as though looking around all
the time working carefully up against the
wind. and very rapidly reducing the dis
lance between themselves and the feeding
birds.
The ostriches would occasionally raise
their heads and huddle close together, re-
garding the strange birds with evident
distrust, but as the hunters drew near they
would stop more frequently and resume
limitations of the natural actions of the
birds, apparently paying no attention
whatever to the game. This would evil
IDENTITY reasure the ostriches, as they would
separate and begin feeding again.
These movements were continued until
the bushmen were in the midst of the flock
when they suddenly threw off their dis
guise and commenced to fire poisoned ar
rows from the short bows they had con-
ceaied under the ostrich skins with a
rapidity that was truly astonishing. The
birds attempted to escape in all directions,
but when the raid was ended there were
three dead ostriches on the ground, while
fourth was too badly crippled to escape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
SeInShneSS.

If you want to spoil all that God gives
you, if you want to be miserable yourself
and maker of misery to others, the way
is easy enough. Only be selfish, and it is
done at once Think about yourself what
respect people ought to pay you, what PEG
pie think of you, and then nothing to yoL
will be pure-C1arles Kingsley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Pork Cake.

One pound of salt pork chopped fine
one pint of boiling water, two cups OF
sugar, one cup of molasses, two teaspoon,
fuls of baking powder, spice to taste, one
half cup each of citron, currants and
raisins chopped fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08

In nature everything has its work except
the lazy man. Even weeds are OF use for
something. There ought to be a moral sort
of yeast to be administered to lazy people.
Massachusetts, Plowman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Vrea Roots in yyaJ1s

There are several kinds of trees which
should not be planted near wells. Elm
and locust roots we know from personal
experience will travel fifteen to twenty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
THE KITCHEI
Cocoa.

Put three tablespoonfuls of cocoa to a
pint of water. Let it boil slowly for an
hour. Put some sugar and cream in
bowl, pour the cocoa over it and serve hot
with toast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Big Sheet of Paper,

A paper mill in New Jersey has turned
out sheet of paper six feet wide and seven
and three-fourths miles long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08

Judge r. Dewhurst, of NeiIlsville, will
be president of new state bank that has
just been started in Marshfeld with cap
ital of S25, 900,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-08
Tomato Catsup.

Cut up bushel of ripe tomatoes, and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
FIRES AND LOSSES

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. J., October 90.
AT $3.50 o'clock this morning the large
brewery os Joseph Schneider in High
land Park, opposite this city, WAS set
on FIRE by trampS. Six buildings, In
Guiding dwelling house, were burned
with their contents. The loss IS SSO,-
900. The property was insured Tor
S97, 900.
PAssAIc, n. J.. October 2O.-The
great warehouse OF the Speer New Jer-
sey Wine Company caught fire this
morning. II burned so rapidly that in
two hours 10 was totally consumed.
Great quantities of spirits which were
stored in the building made it burn
like tinder, and with the exception OF
a few papers nothing was saved. The
Office and plant Of the PdsSdic Item,
which were located in the building,
were also destroyed Between 500 and
1000 barrels Of wine were consumed in
the flames. The loss will reach $780,
600; insurance unknown. No informa-
tion regarding the origin Of the fire can
be obtained.
ST. PETERSBURG, October 20.-The town
Of Dida has been destroyed by fire. Four
hundred and eight houses Of all kinds, in
cluding the government offices, were de-
stroyed. Dispatches received here an
uounce that the town of RockOw has been
entirely destroyed by fire. Five children
were burned TO death during the cOn1agra-
ton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21

DIR. Stephens by the request Of the busi-
ness committee voiced the thanks or
the conference IN various directions.
He presented the following resolution:
ReSolued-That the cordial and atfec-
tionate thanks OF the conference and es-
pecially OF the eastern delegations be
given and are hereby presented to the
Methodist churches of America and par
ticularly to the christian citizens OF
Washington for their generous hospl-
tality.
The Conference is especially grateful
for the services rendered by the repre-
sentatives OF the press, and particularly
to the Associated Press OF America and
the Washington daily newspapers.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted by the entire audience rising
and applauding.
Bishop Hurst responded, and the sec
ond Ecumenical Conference, after bali
hour spent in prayer, adjourned sine die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
WHY HE KILLED hin.
His wife's Clothes Were in the Victims
Trunk. and They Werc About TO Elope.

PIrTsFIELD, MASS, October .S6.-Wil-
liam Coy to-day confessed-The murder
of John Whalen, whoss-body was found
buried on the mountain side at Wash
ington. Mass,-+sst Tuesday. He says
he learnsf Saturday, August 20. that
Whalen-had planned an elopement with
Mrs~Coy. When he reached home late
Saturday night Whalen was absent; he
went into the house TO get lantern aud
started 10 hunt WhAlen up. He could
find no trace OF him and returned 70
the house and found Whalen's trunk
standing in his room. he broke 10 open
aud found his wife's clothing packed In
IL. While examining the trunk Whalen
came ia.
This vas between two aud three
O'Clock In the morning. Whalen asked
Coy what he was doing AZ bis trunk
aud q quarrel followed, and according
10 Coy's story, Whalen stepped out and
returned with an axe and club and
struck Coy with his fsL knocking him
into corner. Whalen then seized the
axe and struck twice az Coy, who Crap
Piled with him, and after hard Strug-
gle succeeded In getting possession OF
the axe.
Whalen then seized the club, and as
he :ried to strike Coy, the latter hit him
with the axe, smashing in his skull.
Whalen fell dead. Coy spent an hour
in deciding what to do. He finally took
the axe and cut Whalen's throat TO
make sure Of his death, and dragged
the body into the yard and left It while
he cut the bloody pieces out OF the car
pet and bedding and burned them.
He then went into the yard, cut the
legs from .Whalen's body with the axe,
and carried the remains up the noun
tain and buried them Coy says he
killed Walen in self-defence and exon
crates Joe Kelly and Mrs. Coy, saying
that they knew nothing about the crime.
When asked how he came TO have so
much money Immediately after Wha-
lens disappearance, he became reticent'
but finally said Whalen gave 1t 10 him
in consideration of his saying nothing
about his (Whalen's) intimacy with
Mrs. Coy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
AsCENDED MT. ST. ELIAS.
Prof. Russell aud His Exploring Party
Homeward Bound.

VANCOUVER, B. c., October 90
Prof. Isaac C. Russell, who was sent by
the United States government and the
National Geographical Society to eI-
plore tle region about Mount st. Elias,
has arrived here.
He left in June for Alaska, and went
to Icy Bay on the revenue cutter Bear.
His party consisted OF T. P. Stanley,
Neil Mccarthy, ]. Fl. Crumback, Frank
s. Winter and Thomas White.
Whit was drowned by the upsettlng
OF the boat, otherwise the expedition
was success. The party ascended Mt.
ST. Ellis on the north, reaching an ele-
walton 6f 14,5OO feet, when they were
turned back by clouds and a severe
snow storm. From the observations
taken ,he mountain is between $4,000
10, 600 feet high.
The tarty then explored the coast from
lev Bar 10 DiSenchantment Bay, dis
tance oi 100 miles, and also the glaciers.
Russell and party left last evening for
Seattle, Whence they go direct 10 Wash
iDgtOn.A
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
Blew In the Ohice.

.ArcmSov, KANS., October 20.-The
e Of the Missouri River Stone Com
.1yvas blown TO pieces this morning
l giant powder. Twenty men work
.gl -De quarry near by were covered
.tl debris. but no one was seriously
--- A part Of the building was car
-- 0t0 the river.
Amagaz'ne ten feet from the Office
-,a.1.1g thirty kegs of powder did
-ayp.0le As no powder was kept In
Office the explosion is supposed TO
-ye been the work of discharged en-
Dyes. j. w. Wagener, president OF
!. company, has offered a reward for
apprehension Of the culpritS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21

DAYTON, o., October 20.--Ambross
Winters was to-day appointed Receiver
for the lumber firm Of Collins Wight
(deceased) Sc son. The bond given was
s6O.OOO. The petition sets out. among
other things. that the assets OF
the firm OF C. Wight & Son, were, by
appraisement, estimated 70 be Si52, ,660,
with liabilities amounting 20 SIS, ,253.
leaving net balance OF so4, 400, which
Harry c. Wight, surviving partner
and trustee, has managed. bat IL is
stated has not been profitable, hence
the present proceedings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
BALFoUR's Address.
He Rails Gladstone for Counting HIS
Chickens Too Soon.

LONDON, October 20.-Right Hon.
Arthur J. Bslfour, the new Parlla-
mentary leader, addressed his constitu-
ents at Manchester this evening. In the
course of his speech he said that he
onite colncided with those who said
that the success of the Government
policy toward Ireland was due rather TO
strokes Of good fortune than the merit
of the members OF the administration.
One OF the greatest pieces OF his good
fortune was that he had good working
men behind him. In regard TO the gen.
eral election he rallied Mr.. Gladstone
because OF HIS prediction for "count-
ing his chickens before they were
Matched"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
BIG SALE OF PROPERTY.
The Holdings Of Three Big Concerns Sold
for 500, 900 to Ex-GOvernOr Witmor Q
of Rhode Island.
spseial 7slsgrGm to tAs ReOtstsr.

for 100000 to Ex-GOvernOr Witmor
of Rhode Island.
special zslesYGn to tts Re0tstsr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, October 90
Senator John S. Barbour, OF Virginia,
receiver, sold to-day, under decree OF
the United States Court, for the District
OF West VirglniaAll the property OF
the Paint Creek Mining Company, com
prising about ten thousand acres OF
valuable coal and timber lands, all the
property OF the WacOmah Mining Co.,
adjoining the first named tract and
consisting OF 5, 400 acres, and the prop
erty OF the Paint Creek Railroad Com
psny, consisting OF eight miles OF rail-
road, rolling stock, tipple and equip
ments. The whole property was bought
In for 100000 by ex-GOv. George T.
Wetmore, OF Rhode Island.
The property contains several seams
Of coal that have been worked at
various times, including a large vein OF
the finest cBnnel coal that has been on
fire for over thirty years.
This vein is now practically worth
less because OF the fire, which IL Is prac-
tically impossible 20 eXtinguish. The
other veins are OF good bituminouscoal.
Gov. Wetmore was the holder OF a major
lty OF the bonds that had been issued FOR
the Improvement Of the property, IN the
payment OF which default had been
made and was complainant I'm the suit
wherein the sale was ordered.
The sale was made for 100000, Of
which s35. 900 was paid in cash and the
ha1anro will nrohahlv be settled by the
canceliing Of judgement against the
company. The property Is situated on
Paint creek. the mouth Of which Is
twenty-five miles above here on the
kauawha river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-21
Tn. Row in Ireland Continues.

DUBLIN, October Gown. OBrIen
presided at the Kilkenny convention to-
day. In speech he said that all their
thoughts and energies woald be required
70 bring about the reunion OF the Irish
race. The attitude Of the Psrnellites
was equivalent 20 declaration that
they would rather sell Ireland into
slavery for another 700 years than bow
10 the call Of the Irish people.
Placards were posted In the town
charging Mr.. O'Brien with the murder
OF Mr.. Parnell.