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vERDl's PERMANENT ABODE.

That Verdi the veteran comooser, has definitely decided to forego a residence in Paris and to pass the remainder of his days in Milan, has just been con f1rmed in an interview with him pub lished in Il Secolo of Milan. A few weeks ago 1t was stated on what seem ed to be good authority that he intend- ed to make his future home in Paris. But his niece and his Milanese friends dissuaded him from the idea, reminding him of his great age his poor health and the sorrow that the inhabitants of Sant' Agata, where he has lived until now, would feel at his departure, with no hope of ever seeing the maestro again. He had wished, when his wife died, to have her body repose in the park of his estate at Sant' Agata; but on this point he has changed his mind and he has caused her to be entombed in the chapel of the Home for Veteran Musicians which he founded a few years ago in a suburb of Milan. This was the principal reason why Verdi finally decided to spend his declining days in Milan.
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LONDON WOOL MARKET

LONDON. June 4.--There some inquiry for Wool during the week. but transactions wA-a small. Renorts from manufacturing cea-
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ters show that dullness prevails.
CASH IN THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Treasury state ment: Available cash balances sl94, ,slS, 603; gold reserve, s170 943, ,944.
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It will be observed that in spite of the dry year the stock of everything except Flour is much larger this year than at the same time in 1897.
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------------------ STEAMERS TO SAII.
THE TIME BALL.

Branch Photographic Office. U S. N. Mar. chands Exchange. San Francisco Jnne The time ball on Telegraph Hil was aro,ns, exactly at noon to-day-i. e. nj moo, ~, si, ,t,n ,fu.n meridian. or exactly D. m. Greenwich '' c. P. WEIGH
 Ensign. T. s. N in chnrse
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loPs-1ss7 crop. sG121sc per ID.
SAN FRANCISCO MEAT MARKET.

Hogs are very firm and a choice lot might bring fraction over the quotations.
 Wholesale rates for dressed stock from slaughterers as follows:
 BEEF-First quality, 6c; choice 6kc; second quality. 5lac; third quality. 4a5c per ID.
 VEAL-Large, 4q5c; small 697c per rb
 MUTTON-Wethers 7i9GSc; Ewes. 7Qp71c per LAMB-SprinE. SGSHc per ID.
 PORK-Live Hogs, 4AG4ssc for large. 4s941ac for medium and 3la@64c for small: stock Hogs 203c: dressed Hogs hIAG6lAc -
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HIDES. TALON. WOOL AND HOPS.

The Wool market continues to show slight " improving tone. though there is no change in prices.
 HIDES AND SKINS-Culls and brands sell about 1c under the quotations. Heavy salted steers, 1o410i1c: medium. 9G9hc; light Sc; Cowhides. 9a91kc: Stags Sc; salted Kip. shc Caif. lOc; dry Hides. 16kc: culls and brands IISSgdSlsc; ISs; dry Kip and Veal, 15@16c; dry Calf is92oc: culls. l6gl7c; Goatskins, 209371sc each per lo medium. 2Gc; winter. 10c; Sheepskins, shearlings; 2Oq30c each; short wool. 4OQ7Oc each Horsehides. salt. s2d2 50 for large. and si ooq2 for small: Colts. 25050c: Horsehides. oUry Sl 5042 for large and $1Q1 50 for. small; TALLOW-No. 1 rendered. S@3kc per ID; NC; z 2@2ltc; refined. 4h@4Ac; Grease. %.
 WOOLr-Fall clip. San Joaquin, defective, 70 Sc; Southern Mountain. 9@11c; free Northern.
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STOCK OF GRAIN IN CALIFORNIA.

The Produce Exchange has just issued it's usual semi annual extinate of the stock of grain in the State. and 1t compares with June
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Three cannon, formerly part of the armament of the British ship Actaeon wrecked in Charleston harbor on June 2S, 1776, have been mounted in park in St. Louis.
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NORTHERN WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. June 4-Wheat nominal: WalIa Walla 75Q77c per bushe Valley. 7S6S0c; blue- stem, sec per bushel.
 WASHINGTON. TACOMA, June 4.-Wheat. club. s0GS1c; blue
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LOCAL MARKETS.

PORTLAND. June 4.-Exchanges, s269 s97 balances, $l65, 321.
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COTTON MARKET.

NEW ORLEANS. June 4-COTTON-Quiet and steady; mddling, 1-1Sc
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PoRTLAND's BUsINEsi
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SUN, MOON AND TIDE.

United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
 Times and Heights of High and Low Waters at Fort Point. entrance to San Francisco Bay. Published by official au- thority of the Superintendent.
 NOTE-The high and low waters occur at the city front tMission-street wharO about twenty-five minutes later than at Port Point; the height of tide is the same at both places.
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JUNE-l@S.

NOTE.-In the above exposition of the tides the early morning tides given in the left hand column and the successive tides of the day in the order of occurrence IS O time. The second time column gives the second tide of the day. the third time column the third tide and the last right hand column lives the last tide of the day. except when there are but when minus sign t-) precedes the height. given additions to the soundings on the United States Coast Survey charts. except when minu sign e precedes the heighth
 and then the number given is subtracted from the depth given by the charts. The plane of reference is the mean of the lower low wa ters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Conditions of Trade,
ing him.

A state of war does not disturb busi-
ness. But reaction after phenomenal
movement of grain causes relative loss,
which many mistake for decrease in the
volume of trade. So much grain has
been required and shipped during the
past twelve months that a decrease was
inevitable, and Granger and Pacific
roads show loss in earnings, even
compared with 1892, though not much
yet compared with last year. Owing to
this the aggregate of railroad earnings,
during the first half of July has been
80 per cent larger than last year, and
60 per cent smaller than in 1892. Yet
the volume Of business has not de-
creased. Payments through clearing
houses for the past week show increase
over last year of 4.5 per cent and 1919
per cent over 1892. Last year the week
was exceedingly busy, but for the month
thus far payments have been 81 per
cent greater than last year, and 80 per
cent larger than in 1892. In spite of the
SIG1t uCClluS III pilCCD, bLC Du0ihCpo
done is in volume greater than ever.
and in quantities greater than in value.
After the surrender at Santiago,
barely week of rest has preceded the
sailing of the Porto Rico force, but
meanwhile the presidents proclama-
ton opening Santiago to trade on terms
singularly favorable to inhabitants there,
and the rush to build up business in
eastern Cuba, are occupying the thoughts
OF many enterprising firms. Reduction
of one-half in the tax heretofore paid,
with honest instead of Spanish admin
istration, brings home to Cuban resi-
dents the meaning of the change, and
they also learn to use money of which
paper dollar is as good as gold, which
for them in long step forward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Death of LYMAN Birch.

Mr.. Lyman Birch, father of Mrs. Chas.
Bowen who resides in this city, died at
home of his daughter Friday evening at
$50 of heart disease, aged "A years. He
had been poorly for some time but not
confined to his bed. The final summons
came quite suddenly yet not wholly
unexpected.
Lyman Birch was born at Jakeway
Corners, New York, May %, 1924. When
child 9 years Of age he went with his
parents to the state of OHIO and from
there to Wisconsin. was married to
Miss Elizabeth Hodge IN 1861 and
they lived happily together for 13
years when she died. He operated a
farm in Juneau county for many years
where he was well and favorably known.
The funeral services took place in
Lynn School house in the town OF
Armenia where a large company of
his neighbors and friends paid their re-
spects to an honored citizen. His
remains were deposited in Greenwood
cemetery, their last resting place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28

have them remain in the United States,
but if they were here now could help
them to make more money than they
possibly could out there. The diet is
horrible in its monotony-canned every
thing. see, by the papers and pic
toriaIs, that Spanish is the prevailing
tongue spoken in hell at present. You
should see Yukon crowd listening to
late paper containing war news. L
never knew what the feeling of patriot
ism was before, and to hear the yells of
delight at the receipt of bit of news
relating to the capture of Spanish boat
or anything of that sort is to make one
proud of his country and flag.
| believe this is all l can think of this
time but will try and send more by fol-
lowing boats. Love to all. FRANK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
King AIphonSo'S Prediction.

London Mail: In the light of present
events it is interesting to recall the last
words of Alfonso MI. When the king
lay dying he was heard to utter several
times: "What conflict, my God! What
a conflict These words puzzled those
who were at the royal bedside. Some
thought they had reference to the last
struggle-the conflict between life and
death. Others, however, satisfied that
the pain his majesty was suffering was
not great, begged of him to explain
himself. Alphonso replied: Il see a
conflict in the future" The words were
prophetic, and Spain remembers them
today,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Miss J. Langdon Recommended.

Boston, Mass, June IA, 1S9S-To the
Public: I take pleasure in announcing
to the musical patrons Miss Jessie
Langdon who has been pursuing a
special course under my supervision
the past winter She has given me
entire satisfaction by the work accom-
plished by her in the teachers course
and | heartily recommend her TO the
public as a competent teacher. The
work done by her Normal class IN fund
amental training was excellent and
confirms my statements as to her ability.
Trusting she will have abundant success
in her field of labor, [ remain as ever
her former teacher,
Carl + FAE1ToN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
BACK FROM ALASKA.
0rrin Gray Returns From His Second
Trip to the Gold Fields of Alaska.

OrrIn Gray Returns From His Second
Trip to the Gold Fields of Alaska.
Mr.. Orrin Gray returned Sunday
morning from his second trip to Dawson
city, Alaska. His son Albert d. Gray
who returned from Alaska with him
remained in California, where he Will
probably make his home in Oakland.
Orrip reports his second trip as more
tedious and difficult than the first. He
arrived home in good health and
feeling tip top. He reports all the
Grand Rapids people who went out
this spring, the same time he did, as
well and in good spirits. The Twin
City delegation who went out there in
1897 were all enjoying good health
except Henry Painter who expected
to come out on the next boat. The
severe cold weather of that climate
proved too much for Henry who did
not enjoy very good health when he
started for Alaska. He was incapaci-
tated for labor by an abscess in his
side which made its appearance about
the first Of January. 1898, since which
time he has not done any work. One
of the Donaven boys indicated that he
would probably come home this
summer yet they had not fully decided
upon it. r. A. Donaven was in poor
health one while last winter but at the
present time he is doing nicely and
may change his mind about coming out,
though he talked of it while Mr.. Gray
was there. None of the other boys
talk of coming out until 1899. Albert
ID. Gray's share of the "clean up" IN
the mines owned in company with his
friend Joseph Chapel on Hunker and
Eldarado gulsChes netted him after all
expenses were paid, oyer $4,000 which
he brought out with him. He still
retains his interests with Mr.. Chapel
in No. 8 and p Bonanza and No. q
Elderado all three of which are paning
out pretty we'll for the amount of work
done on them.
Joseph Chapel must be pretty well
hooked up with gold dust for he is
reported to have paid $l50,00O for one
claim this spring and paid the amount
in cash when the papers were delivered.
To carry this amount Of gold from the
mine to the city Of Dawson required
fourteen men to carry it over the trail.
We are told that about so lbs. of gold
dust is all any one man can comfortably
carry any long distance.
With one or two exceptions Mr.. Gray
reports the entire Wood county delega-
ton in that part of Alaska IN good
health and doing far better than they
would here. Still he would not advise
any one to 90 out there now for
business of ali kind is over done and
many will be obliged to return.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28

Republican CaucuSeS Held Delegates
UninStructed.

UnnStruCreQ
The preliminary meeting and caucuses
neld under the new law in this city the
past week was considered. for cities OF
this population, too intricate and
tedious to meet with popular favor.
Nearly every one who attended them
expressed their opinion against the new
law. The results of the caucus were
probably no different than they would
have been under the old law. The
delegates elected as far as heard from
up TO press hour:
Grand Rapids = First ward, T. J.
Wood; Second ward, John Klein and
A. L. Fontaine; Third ward, A. B.
Crawford; Fourth ward, c. J. Carman
and NJ. S. Pratt
Centralia-First ward, ]. w. Cochran;
Second ward, Archie Mcmillan and
Geo. H. Corriyeau; Third ward, Theron
Lyon and E. B. Fritzsinger.
Seneca-Jacob Searls and Martin
Jackson.
Nekoosa- Hooper and DR.. S. A.
McGregor.
Port Edwards-Geo. B. Brazeau and
Ernest Eichsteadt
Marshfeld, Wis, July 27.-The repub-
lican caucuses this evening gave the en-
tire delegation to Scofeid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
The Army and NAVY

Have covered themselves with glory
during the war. The army and navy
vest pocket memorandum book, pub
lished by the Northern Pacific, is COM
pact digest of information relative to
the navies and armies of Spain and the
United States at the beginning of the
war. 1t has a map of Cuba, 1llustra-
tions of naval ships, glossary of navy
and army terms, translation of Spanish
words, etc. Send ten cents to Chas. 5.
Fee, General Passenger Agent, n. P.
r. R., st. Paul, Mimi, for copy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try II who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away
by taking Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine tones up the whole system, acts as
6 stimulant to liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessnes and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that it is miracle worker. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Only Soc q bottle at
John E. Daly's drugstore. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
LATEST FROM DAWSON.
An Interesting Letter From Frank Houston
on the Kondyke.
DAWSON, n. w. T., June II, 1898.

DAWSON, n. w. T., June II, 1898.
My dear Mother: The summer sea-
son seems TO be here now-steamers
are up from below and chil-chockers
from above in plenty. | have slightly
changed my plans inasmueh as / proba-
bly, will not 60 out this summer. had
fully intended to leave before now but
| took the bull by the horns, as it were,
invested most of the money | had
intended to take with me and must now
remain. | purchased another claim on
Independence creek-No. 22-that
gives Rube and | Nos. %, 24 and 25 on
this same creek and if prospects are
found there or near by we are o. K,
and if not, we are not much poorer.
| am now playing in a dance hall here
at S17 so per night. I, with my limited
musical ability could earn about that in
month outside, but | seem to fill the
place here acceptably. Rube has been
working almost continuously since Dec.
Is, '97-in fact his earnings have been
our capital. 1t is extremely hot here
during the day but the nights frequently
go down to the freezing point. Painter
is not at all well and must leave the
country. l saw Albert Gray the other
day. He and his father arrived here
safely. He seems to have turned over
new leaf. | understand he brought
down 110 pounds of gold from the gulch
the other day, SO he will leave with
plenty after all. His partner did the
square thing by him. l estimate he can
take out about $50, 600, but of course
that is based simply upon knowledge of
property he and Chapel owned in
common. Billy Chapel is very we'll
off-at least 500, GOO.
The other Grand Rapids and Centralia
people-N. Pepin, etc.-are here, in
fact the streets are literally jammed
with new comers, and the throng is
being constantly augmented. What
they will do is another question. met
one of my college classmates last week,
and would not be surprised any day to
see George or Arthur on the street but
/ presume my letters had depressing
effect on their Clondyke fever. If they
are doing at a II well there | had rather
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t
is not a stimulant but health builder,
and children, as well as adults. can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about
as much as coffee. 15 and 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
The Twentieth Century Village,

A series of articles on village life is be-
gun in the August Ladies' Home Jour
nal under the heading, "The Twentieth
Century Village" Writers who have
made study of the smaller commun-
tiles who contribute the articles, SO that
they will be entirely practical All the
conditions of village life, and the ad-
juncts that serve to bring the village in
in closer touch with modern improve
ment and development, are treated IN
practical detail, and the articles will
doubtless be most useful to people liv-
ing III the smaller towns and villages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Mr.. WlPPERMAN FOR SENATOR.
He VIII Undoubtedly Have the Privilege of
Naming His Own Delegates.

Westfeld Union: Hon. II. G. Wipper-
man, of Grand Rapids, candidate. for
State Senator, was a Westfeld visitant
on Friday. He is leading attorney of
that city, and for the past two terms
assemblyman from his district and a man
who stands we'll up as state legislator.
He is a gentleman whose personality
favorably impresses all who meet him.
He was not here to solicit Marquette
county delegates, but simply to get ac-
quainted Accidentally he met Senator
Pierce here and had a friendly canfer-
epce with him
Yes, the Hon. H. c. Wipperman,
member of assembly from this county,
is candidate for state senator in this
district which comprises the counties
of Wood, Waushara, Adams and Mar
quette. The present senator, c. E,
Pierce of Marquette county, and Mr..
Thos. Fearne of Waushara county are
also candidates. Mr.. Wipperman will
probably have the privilege of naming
his delegation from this county and if he
is nominated there will be no question as
to his election. He is especially qualified
for the office he seeks and the republi-
cans will make no mistake in nominal
ing him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Need Not Stamp Certain Checks.

Some question having arisen concern
ing the necessity of county, town and
school teasurers being obliged to affix
stamps to ckecks given by them upon
banks, where their respective funds
are deposited, in payment ofthe county,
town or school obligations, H. 6. Flieth,
cashier of the National German-Ameri-
can Bank of Wausau, addressed an in
quiry TO Washington and in reply re-
ceived the following from ". B. Scott,
commissioner of internal revenue.
In reply to the inquiries of II. g..
Flieth, cashier, Wausau, Wis, l have
to say. Checks given by state, county,
city or town treasurers in payment of
obligations of the state, county ETC.. and
all orders for money issued for such pur-
poses, are exempt for stamp tax by
Section II, of the War Revenue Act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Millions Given AWAY,

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous 10 the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles of
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarsness, and all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on John E.
Daily, druggist, and get trialbottle free.
Regular size. 5Oc and ST. Every bottle
guaranteed, or price refunded. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
Home Seekers Excursions via the Greer
RaN Line.

On August 2 and Is, 1898; on Septem-
Der and 20, 1898; on October and
Is, 1898, the Green Bay line will sell
excursion tickets to points named below
at one regular first class fare for the
round trip plus $500. Minimum selling
price $500. Stop overs will be granted
on going tip good for Is davs from date
of sale of tickets. No stop over will be
given on return trip tickets sold to
points in the following states: Kansas,
Nebraska, Indian Territory, Oklahoma,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, the Dakotas,
Minnesota and Iowa. Call at the office
for particulars. Telephone 2.
A. d. HILL, Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
GRAND RAPIDS MARKETS.

WHEAT, No. 2-S5 q bushel.
RYE-40 els. e bushel.
CATs-29 cts. q bushel.
F1oUR-Silver Leaf, $40 p Dbl.
PATENT FLoUR-s4.9O 9 Dbl.
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY-S4.90 p Dbl.
ROSE BUD-S4.70 z bbl.
FEED-S16.0O u ton.
MIDDLINGs-S12.0O z ton.
BRAN-S11.50 f9 ton.
RYE FLoUR-S3.50 z bbl.
BoLTED Corn MEAL-$2. so 79 Dbl.
PoTAToEs-60 cts|f9 bus.
TALLow-2 cts. q fb.
LARD cts. f fb.
BEANs-S1OO z bus.
EGGs-09 cts. p doz.
WHOLE HAMs-99 cts z fb.
GREEN HIDES cts. e tb.
SHEEP PELTs-25 @ 80 cts.
WooL-15 a. 20 cts.
Mess PoRK-$10.00 3 bbl.
HAY, Marsh-S4.00 P ton.
HAY, Timothy-S750 80 P ton.
BUTTER-S* a. 129 cts. u h..
EAR CORN-S1O.OO u ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
OreadfutIy Nervous,

(2) GENTS: | was dreadfully nervous
and for relief took your KarPs Clover
Root Tea 1t quieted my nerves and
strengthened my whole Nervous Sys-
tenn. l was troubled with Constipation,
Kidney and Bowel trouble. Your Tea
soon cleansed my system so thoroughly
that / rapidly regained health and
strength Mrs. S. a. Sweet, Hartford,
Conn. Sold by John Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-07-28
The Tongue,

The tongue is divided into three
regins of taste, each of which has its
own special function. The tip of the
tongue is chiefly sensible to pungent
and acid tastes, while the middle por-
ton to sweets or bitters, while the back
is confined entirely to the favors OF
roast meats, butter, oils and rich and
fatty substances.