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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
BATTLE WITH AN OCTOPUS.
Boys Kill a Monster Devish-Fifh With
Seven loot Tentacles

Seven It DOT TentacleS.
Three young men aged about thirteen
years. had an exciting encounter with an
octopus or devish-hsh, under the old wharf
at West Seattle recently. 1t resulted in
the friehtful creature being killed after a
fearful struggle. 1t was necessary to
sever every one of the horrible creatures
tentacles from its body before it gave up
the struggle. The fight was witnessed
by quite number of spectators.
The boys were fishing for tomcod from
the front of the wharf when they noticed
considerable commotion in the water
under the wharf, One Of them, Dick
Smith, took long pole and climbed IN
der the wharf, to find out. if possible. the
cause of the disturbance. He had not
gone far wher, in the seeming gloom he
discovered strange shape and saw pair
Of small eyes cleaning at him. In his
fright he poked at the animal with his
pole, but to his horror and amazement it
was wrenched from his hand as easily as
though it had been a straw.
Young Smith gave frightful yell and
climbed to the top of the wharf to give the
alarm. Several boys arming themselves
poles and spades, climbed down under the
wharf to investigate this marine monster
and, if possible capture it.
After the eyes of the boys had become
accustomed to the gloom they beheld, to
their wonder and surprise, that the Great
ure with which they had to deal wa
huge devilfsh, flashing the water into foam
with its merciless arms which were spread
out for a distance of about seven feet in
every direction.
The fight continued for some time, the
animal Selling everything that was thrust
at him. Several times one of the boys
narrowly missed being caught and drawn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Canal at the $780, -Suez Canal
Number of Number of

That is, the canal around the Sault Ste
Marie has by its facilities for commerce
created an increase of traffic amounting to
nearly five and half million tons regis
tered shipping, while in the same time the
Suez canal has added traffic of ne2rly
three and three quarter million tons.
These two large canals, the one serving
the commerce between Asia and Europe
and the other the traffic of small portion
Of the United States, now have an aggre
gate traffic of nearly fifteen million tons.
The Nicaragua canal, which connects tie
Atlantic and gulf ports of the country
with our Pacific coast, and eastern Asia
with Europe by as favorable route as the
Suez canal, should, shortly after its COM
pletion, have as much traffic from our
coasting trade as the 500 canal, and
more international trade than the Suez
canal at present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09

To revenge a wrong is to 90 a wrong
There is no such Aatters as man him
self,
Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than
labor wears, while the used key is always
bright
If some folks nal their way about this
world how few people could live comfor-
tably in it.
Self-respect is the modest garment with
which man may clothe himseIf-the most
elevating feeling with which the miad can
be inspired.
The world is a looking-glass and gives
back to every man the expression of his
own face. Frown at it and will in turn look
sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it
and it is jolly, kind companion; so let all
young persons take choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09

economically rotten part of the community
which shares the ideas of the old-time
Calhounites and secessionists that still be-
Iieve the United States should produce raw
materials for great Britain and other for
eign countries to put into shape and sell
back to US at an immense profit No
patriotic American ever advocates any,
thing of the kind, and the blush of shame
manties his cheeks when he hears men
calling themselves Americans urging that
we should remain hewers of wood and
drawers of water for foreigners. San
Francisco Chronicle, March 6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
WAS A WISE MEASURE.
The Nicaragua Canal Bill Worthy of Car,
full Consideration

The Nicaragua Canal Bill Worthy of Care
full Consideration.
bill was before congress which pro
posed that the United States should
guarantee three per cent. interest on one
hundred million dollars OF the bonds of
the Nicaragua canal. which is the maxi
mum amount of the bonds that can be is
sued, and for surety the government takes
seventy million out of one hundred mil.
lions of the capital stock of the company
This means that the canal shall be COM
pleted speedily; that instead of the cost of
raising the money equaling the cost of do
ing the work, as was the case with the
Suez canal, brokers charges shall be the
minimum, aud that the canal when COM
pleted shall be controlled by this country.
That this country runs no risk of having
to pay any part of the interest on these
bends will be plain by reference to the
traffic on the canal at the 800" out of
Lake Superior, and on the Suez canal. The
traffic on both canals has increased during
he last ten years as shown in the subioin-
ed table:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
OyerwOrkInu Colts

Most farmers who must work their colts
themselves, are apt 70 delay the work.
Where there are more boys than colts the
other extreme of too great haste prevails
A sensible, kind hearted boy is the colts
beneficial Complement lad of this ma
ture gives the colt such attention as will
be conductive to good growth and the fix
ing of desirable habits, such as standing
or sa s3WWhng at call The Obedience dnHa to the
under II Hy Years ole old are re usually more
thoughtful Ct the colts in their charge
than those from IL years up to Is years of
age. The attention Of the latter is at times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
ONLY a WORD.
JOEL BENTON


Only word his lips let fall,
A careless word in wanton play
He did not think of it at all,
And idly went upon his way.
But in heart with sorrow sore,
The cruel gibe produced its smart,
And what he never thought of more
Convulsed crushed and bleeding heart.
Only word another spoke,-
A simple word Lit by a SMILE
And mental clouds their darkness broke
Which Swallowed all the sky erewhile.
A life which hope had seemed to leave
Grew stroT ger from It's generous might
A heart bowed down with utter grief
Felt the rare radiance of its light.
The future rose serene and fair,
And sorrow lost its bitter sting;
A single word though light as air,
May seem very little thing:
But hope, JOY, sorrow and dispair
BY it in human hearts are stirred
There is no thing more foul or fair
Than one slight utterance of word.
Youths Companion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Weight of Coin.

A Frenehman who evidently revels in
handling large sums of money, has com.
milliard In silver weighs 10000 900 pounds
in gold 955, 100 pounds; in 1000 france
checks $1,000 pounds. Assuming that a
carrier could carry 200-weight Is men
would be required to carry a milliartl in
2,000-france checks, lie men for the same
sum in 100 france checks, 1925 men in
gold and $4,000 in silver. A milliard in
1000 france checks would make 1000
volumes Of 500 pages each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
The Art of Making Tea.

The tea expert states that pound of tea
will furnish 800 cups of liquor, if it is
made properly, but that the maximum
benefits of the leaf, both in the matter Of
quantity and quality, are seldom enjoyed
because of the general ignorance of what
appears to be so simple process as to re-
qulre no care, the method Of brewing. He
says the tea leaves should be put into an
earther or agate ware pot (never metal)
and stand on the back of the stove until
thoroughly warmed. Then Kissing hot
water, which has been freshly boiled,
should be poured in, and the POI should be
placed at the back of the stove for ten
minutes, where it will keep hot but not
boil. At the expiration of that time the
tea will be perfect, but if it is desired to
keep it So, the liquor must be poured off
into another vessel, so as to sep. rate it
from the leaves, which after while would
give off an asringent element. In serving,
the cups and the cream should be warm.
and the cream Should be put into the cups
before the tea. The public are told not to
smile at these simple instructions, but to
try them and see if they do not get the
new light ON the question of getting the
most out of a cup of tea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Value of ShOrthorn

The best cow for milk and beef is the
grade Shorthorn. One of the best cows
ever known for milk yield was Short
horn-Ayrshire owned by New York
farmer and exhibited when about fifteen or
sixteen years old Her yield was 100
pounds of milk daily for the three days she
was at the state fair This is equal to
about forty-eight quarts daily. She was
finely made beef animal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
FORGOT HER LEFT ARM.
The Result of an Oversight in Hypnotic
e pertinent.

Court Councillor Meynert, professor of
medicine at the University of Vienna, was
prevented recently from delivering one of
his regular afternoon lectures and as the
students were already assembled, his assis-
tant, DIR. Anton, undertook to hypnotic a
young woman, for the instruction Of the
disappointed audience. The young woman
was tall, slender, light hair, and some
what over twenty years of age. Or. Anton
let his hand glide over her forehead,
smoothed her eyelids with his fingers
touched her cheeks with soft downward
strokes, and then commanded loudly,
"Now sleep" She slept.
Your arms are completely crippled, :"
he said, and both hands sank limp to her
side. what will you now do, poor crea-
ture, without any arms?" he asked. The
girl raised her bowed head and began to
weep and wall so pitiously that the stud
ents rose in their places and shouted tina.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Kerosene for Gophers.

w. S. B., of Weeping Water, Neb.,
writes: have found that ordinary kero-
s9ne will keep gophers and mice away
from seed corn and is also a prevention of
wire worms in grain. Have tried it until
| know it is success, and can give the
names of Others who have used it with the
same success. | take my oil can to the
field and when filing the planter or drill
box pour on enough oil to saturate all the
corn when stirred thoroughly | have al
lowed seed corn to stand eight days after
preparing before planting without injury
to seed. Give it trial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Competition.

No good farmer should fear COMPETE
ton. 1t is said to be and most truly so,
the life of trade. Every uan needs a
stlmulous to bring out of him his latent
force of intellect, and even of his muscu-
himself in the right direction the increas-
ed effort aroused 10y competition will be
successful in meeting and overcoming it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
FARM, HOME And GARDEN.
WAY OF THE WORLD.
ADA A. FIELD.

AIoft OF the bough the fair fruit hung
Caressed by the wind and kissed by the sun,
And standing below as it swung out of reach
One longed fof a taste of so luscious peach.
One just as perfect was lying below
Where the tickle wind tossed it hours ago;
Its tints are dainty, its form as round,
But nobody cared-for it lay on the ground.
II is ever the fruit that is Just beyond reach,
Be it fame or honor, or love peach,
That man longs for the most-why we never will
know,
Yet he scorns to pick where the fruit grows low.
New York Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
THE HOUSEHOLD.
CHE SHEPHERD
MRS. c. E. RIDER.

~ can trust the mighty Shepherd
Loseth none he ever led. Nv. C. G.
Though l stroll in paths forbidden,
Where miss the Shepherds call,
Though l Turk in thickets hidden,
Far beyond the sheltering wall,
He will seak II e-He will find me,
For he knoweth every one:
He will keep me, though he bind me,
For of all he loseth none.
Even though hear and turn not
AT his pleading, warning tone,
He will seek me and will spurn not
Knowing | am still his own.
And at last, when night is falling
And / can no longer stray,
| shall hear Him gently calling
''Poor lost sheep-this way, this wayI''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
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MZzWzUKET9
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fast AaN Line with vestibuled YralA0 -
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, St. fA.A ~
Minneapolis.
Irans-Contfnental Route between CAiea4N
Council Bluffs Omaha and the Paeine OsaA
Great National Route between Chicago. Kan
sas City and ST. Joseph, Mo.
o7oo Miles of Road reaching Al principal
points IN II inois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri and Dakota
For maps, time tables, rates Of passage Anl
freight. ETC., apply L. he Arrest station agent OF
the CHICAGO. NILwAUKEE & ST. Paul. RAuwAY,
or TO any Railroad Agent anywhere in the WoAA
ROSWELL MILLER, A.V Fl. CARPENTER,
General Manager. GenI Pass and Tiki Axs
EE For information in reference TO Lands s1A
IowDs owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE Or.
FAUL RAILWAY COMPANY. write to 81. g. HACAAE
Land COMMISSIONS. Milwaukee Wiscoxcin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
VEASEY BANQUETED.
Veterans Do Honor 10 their Con
mander-in- Chief

manuer-In-ChIe1.
CHICAGO, April 3. - Commander-in
Chief Veasey, of the G. A. R, Woo was in
the city today on his way to Decatur, Ills,
to attend the annual state encampment
and silver anniversary of the society, was
rendered a reception and banquet tonight
by large number Of local G. A. R. men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
At a Scotch fair a farmer was irving 70

At SCOTCH falT a FARMER was tying to
engage lad to assist on farm, but would
not finish the bargain until he brought a
character from the last place; so he said,
run and get it, and meet me at the cross
at four o'clock" The youth was up to time.
aid the farmer said. ''Well, have you got
your character with you?'' Ma, replied
Inc youth, ''but I've got yours, and m
not comm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09

A japanese merchant is said to have
discovered process for manufacturing
cotton from straw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
Death of "A Yacht Builder.

AsBURY PARK, N. J.. April Capt
VIM. L. Force. the we'll known yacht
builder. died TODAY at KevpOft.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
Holiday Presents.

First of all is to know what to
purchase to make a satisfactory
Christmas gift. Before purchas-
ing present l invite you to see
and examine my goods. l have
the latest ard finest travelling
goods that are In the market.
Alligator, mauve and grain
leather valises, satchels and cabin
bags, fitted and plain; 100 variety
of the latest styles of toilet sets
and collar and cuff boxes, all
kinds of work stands and baskets,
ladies' and gents pocketbooks
snd card cases. Trunks from
s1.75 to $50. Wholesale and re-
tail toy trunks at so cents.
WICHITA TRUNK FACTORY,
25 West Douglas Avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
1882" New Years Greeting. 1882 +" To
the School Teachers of the City OF Wich-
tia and Sedgwick County.

1t affords the Rock Island officials much
pleasure at the closing of the past year to
thank you, one and all, for your kind and
liberal patronage and hope to be favored
with as liberal a patronage during the
coming year. We are pleased to tell you
that for the Teachers State meeting to be
held at Topeka, Kan, Dec. % to 81, 'e1 the
railroed fare will be one fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Dec. IS and 20, '9I
limited for return trip up TO and including
Jan. End 1892. In anticipation of large
atten enhance from this locality the Rock
Island company has arranged to place at
this point sufficient number OF their
handsome and comfortable reclining chair
cars for the accommodation and comfort
of the teachere and their friends who favor
the Rock Island with their patronage
We will spare no pains to make this a trip
long to be remembered by all who accept
this invitation to come and go with US,
wishing you all Merry Xmas and
Happy New Year" Office City Ticket
Agent 100 Corner Main street
JNo. SEBASTIAN
G. T. G. Z. A, Chicago Ills.
W. H. WIsHART, City 7. & p. A,
dis ut Wichita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
A TRUE GHOST STORY.
What the Phantom of Beech Hill Proved
to Be After an Investigation.

to Be After an Investigation.
About a mile beyond the Beech hill
stood Squire Macdonald's store, and one
| dreary night in late autumn there came
| thither first Rory O'More, and then Sandy
Big John, and finally Alec Gillies, all in
high state of excitement, and asserting
| with much positiveness that they had seen
| the ghost on Beech mill. Now the squire
| was as shrewd, hard headed and unsuper-
stitious Scotchman as ever traded tea for
| butter or sugar for eggs, and he had no
more faith in the Beech hill ghost than in
the man in the moon.
But this time the testimony of the terri
fed witnesses happened to agree remark
ably. The ghost had appeared to all In
precisely the same form, namely, as a
white shapeless thing that rolled along the
ground, uttering shrill and threatening
shrieks. The matter was surely worth
looking into.
''Hark We, now" said the squire at last,
81 believe you're nothing better than a
parcel of foolish boys; and to prove it, III
go up to the Beech hill myself and see
what it is that has come SO nigh soaring
the life out of you"
Thus speaking, he got his coat and hat,
and calling upon them to follow, set OF
for the scene of the ghosts walk Rory
and Sandy and Alec would much rather
have been excused, but pride overcame
their timidity, and they followed in their
leaders track Hardly had they reached
the foot of the hill than the shrieks they
had heard before came to their ears
"There it is againi' exclaimed Rory,
with treln bling Ips. Can ye no hear it,
squirrel"
ITO be sure can" responded the squire
stoutly, land I'm going to see what it is.
Come along"
The distance between the doughty squire
and his followers increased as he went on,
while the shrieks grew stronger with each
forward step.
When about the middle of the ascent he
saw the ghost. 1t was, as the men had re-
ported, white shapeless thing rolling
upon the ground, and from it undoubtedly
came the piercing cries which had proved
so alarming.
Going straight up to the thing the squire
touched it with his foot, then bent down
to feel it with his hand, and then burst
out into roar of laughter that at first
startled the three farmers almost as much
as the ghosts shrieks.
"Come here, you foolsr' he shouted,
Come and see what your ghost is"
In hesitating way they drew near and
examined the cause of their alright. 1t
was white meal bag containing two very
lively young pigs which had in some way
fallen off a farmers wagon into the mid
die of the road, there to prove source Of
terror to the superstitious and perhaps not
altogether sober passers BY. Macdonald
OXley in Harper's Young People.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
oniek ana comfort.sle Trip.

Two new trains Aave been added 70 the
already excellent connections east that the
Great Rock Island route has been odeTin &
TO its patrons.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
has put on new train, leaving Chicago
daily al 1880 =. H., and the Fort Wayne
Pen nsylvanIs lines. one At l0:t5 - n.
These are daily trains, scheduled on
fast time. and arrived at New York city
next afternoon at = o'clock. and via the
first mentioned Boston passengers reach
their estimation two hours later.
The fast vesTibuled express from Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo. VIA bofn
Kansas City aud ~. Joseph, arrives a.
CHICAGO at 80 4 n. daily. and the
vestihu!ed exp s. from Omaha and The
lows ulain lines arrives ri Chicago AZ
s,l5 l. M. dali .JogS SEBAsTIAE
General Ticket aEi Passenger Agent
r -. jobs. General .zbaEsE &Ef
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
GOLDEN Eagle.

Buy you holiday Goods now,
and avoid the coming rush of the
last week, when you cannot get
what you want as they will be
picked over by that time. Come
early as we have our emmense
stock of mems and boys clothing
mems and boys Over coats and
furnishing goods; smoking jack
cts, hats and all other holiday
,,oods, now on display and open
for inspection, don't buy until
you have seen the q.
Given away with each purchase
Of % dollars handsome paint
ing, size 1882 with an elegant
frame. This lasts only until
Dec. 18th.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
.rcyou Going to Washington Territory

Parties emigrating TO the DorLbwes
will find it to their interest by calling q
the Rock Island ticket Office for iDforma
ton regarding rates, routes and accommo
dstiops via this line Do not not be de
ceived by agents of other lines rs to this
route. You are invited to call at the Office
and be convinced as TO the superiority OF
the Great Rock Island route over all
others BY patronizing this line you can
have the choice of four different routes
west of Denver. For speed, safety and
comfort the Rock Island leads the process
sion. w. H. WIsHART, Ticket Agent.
Office leo East Douglas avenue, Ceorne
Msin street dG9-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22

On and after July ia change OF tins
will become effective between Wichita
and New York, 50 that passenger leaving
" lchIta On the Missouri Pacific rzilwsy
can reach New York in ~ hours aud IS
minutes. The train leaves Wichita daily
IT l2-S5 ?. n. arriving in New York at 20
?. IN the second day following Only one
change ct CARS - necessary. which j. ms Dc
ia tie - Louis Unlon dessos. tbs j.
several hours quicker time than can Re
made oy ATTY other line cut q Wichita
seats free IA chair cars Pullman sleep
ing cars Il desired
l. / BLTrKLEr. &TA
cJl-ff 10 North Main street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
winter Tourist Rates vi. The SAINT. Pc Rou...

Winter Tourist Rates via The Santa Re Route.
The Santa Fe route have placed on sale
Winter Tourist tickets TO the following
points: Austin, Corpus Christi, FL Paso,
Galveston, Houston. Lamyassas, Rock
port, San Antonio. Texas, Deming Lake
Valley. Las Cruces. Silver City and So
corro. New Mexico Transit limit of 30
days in each direction, with final limit OF
June l, 1892 Stop-over privileges will be
allowed within the limits in each direc-
ton. For additional Information apply Al,
Union ticket Office. I5s North Main, or
Douglas avenue station
lZ5u W. u. MURDOCH, D. p. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
why She stopped the Car.

On Tuesday broken trolley wire de-
layed the Western avenue street cars an
hour or more just at dinner time. When
the first west bound car passed Twelfth
street the conductor was awakened from
a revere by cry from within the car
to stop, while younger lady was seen
wildly gesticulating, apparently for his
benefit. The car was stopped. The
young woman, out Of breath, ran up to
within a few feet and shouted: Ma
your dinners on the table In the dining
room. The CARS were late and could
not wait" ma" shook her head and
then the younger one turned and re-
sumed her Journey cityward.-