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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
YAGARIES OLE FASHIONS.
French Heels and High Hats and Their Effect
on Ladies'
L llrraI

Oh L3uleS.
London Lancet.
Women of the present day have reason
to congratulate themselves that the high
ard pointed French heel, with its obvi
Ously defoIming tendency, has not now
that assured predominance in fashion
that once belonged to it. For change
so beneficial We may probably thank
more than one reforming influence which
has been applied in this direction. The
slowly acting force of instructed opinion
has doubtless done its part An increas-
ed knowledge of essential anatomical
facts has also possibly had certain eff
feet.
The most potent of all the operative
agencies, however, would seem to have
been a conversion, albeit, not by any
means disinterested or purely conscien-
tious, OF female taste and character to
conformity with more wholesome stand
ard. This result has come about at the
bidding of that powerful ally of health,
rational amusement. Il is widespread
movement in favor of healthy athletic
exercise, to the love OF laWn-teunio aud
the like, that we may trace the introduc-
ton of fashion which admits that boots
and shoes must Sit the foot, and that the
manufactured heel should occupy its
natural position under that of It's wearer.
Still the old custom dies very slowly,
and it would almost seem as if there had
been of late tendency toward it's restor-
alton. For it and for that other undesir-
able illusion-a tight ft-Ee can only
wish a speedy, Or at all events a sure ex-
tinction.
The manifest effect of both is of course
inevitable distortion of the foot, and it is
somewhat difficult to sey to which form
OF mischief We must allow the "bad pre-
dominance" in this respect. Weneed hard
ly now Go more than mention the ruinOus
effect of a peglike heel SO placed as &c
force up the bones of the body falls for
| ward on the toes, the calf is strained, the
spine abnOrmally curved and the pelvic
viscera tend to undergo corresponding
and injurious heXion. Yet these things
are but the mere consequences of this
pernicious custom. While it prevails,
exercise in its proper sense is hopeless
and physical development a fallacy. We
therefore hail the advent of the athletic
era, and we would again strongly urge
every woman and girl of taste and judg-
ment to abandon habit in dress which
must cripple her movements and cannot
possibly add to her attractiveness.
Then again the inventor of the ladies
nat of the period seems to have done his
best TO produce a covering for the head
which should expose the nape of the NECK
as much IS possible to the rays of the sun
It is true there has not been much sun
shine this year, but We may have it yet
and then perhaps the inconvenience OF
the present fashion may become more
apparent. A well-known authority has
told us how sunstroke is often attributed
to the wearing of the forage cap in the
army; and possibly some minor troubles
such as occipital headache, may be to the
cause we have limited at. We are quite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Ii is very wise on the part of Justice
Field that he refused to entertain the pc
tition of Judge Terry for a revocation Of
the sentence combining him six months in
Jail for contempt OF court. Men like
Judge Terry are dangerous characters,
and when they permit their temper to
run away with their Judgment they should
be made 70 suffer for it in the same way.
If Judge Terry had not been restrained,
it is quite probable that the dagger which
he brapoished would have been plunged
into the vjtals of some of the court Off
cials. The sentence certainly was de
served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

APOSTLE CANNON, the Mormon poly
gamist, after remaining in hiding for a
period of more than two years, has fol-
lowed the example of Croodett's coon and
came down. He entered court On Tues
day and pleaded guilty to two charges
against him and was sentenced to pay a
fine amounting to $3.50 and undergo i'm
prisonment for the term of us days, or
a time less than six months. Apostle
Cannon and his fellow polygamists are
finding that the too-much- married men
are subject to other penalties than those
incident to domestic dissentions. The
Edmunds law may fail to overthrow poly
gamy but it is certainly making it warul
for polygamists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

III there is anything in the British tory
theory of coercion, the unconditional re
lease of John Dillon from jail, although
he had year to serve, is mistake; in
fact, it will be considered a confession.
The concern for Mr.. Dillon's health is no
excuse for Hberating him. as he would
have been released on bail this week by
order of the Parnell commission. Dill
Ions liberation could be justified only
upon one other ground-a belief that the
prisoner would not continue his agitation
against landlordIsm. And yet the first
words he uttered to his friends upon
reaching Dublin from Dundalk jail were
that he was set free without any condi-
tions being proposed, and that he would
continue the struggle for ireland as Eere-
to-fore,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

AT the end of the France Prussian war,
in a fit of dependency, Prince Bismarck
is said to have exclaimed: "What fall
ure my life has beenl Without my exist
ence three great wars would have been
avoided; so, 900 men would not have been
killed, and many families would not have
been plunged into sorrow. However, it
done, and that account | must settle
with God when I die. I have made thou
sands unhappy, derived no JOY from my
successes, and have led a life, SO far, of
endless regret, vexation, contest, worry
and overwork. If any life has been a
perversion and disappointment, it is
mine"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
M 0THER RAILWAY IN THE

has IN so short a period gained the rep
utatlon and popularity enioyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE. From
a comparatively unknown factor in the
commercial world, it has been trans
formed to an independent, influential
grand Through Route, with magnifi-
cent depots, superb equipments and I'M
surpassed terminal facilities. Through
careful catering to details, it has won
for itself a reputation for solidity, safety,
convenience and attention to its pat
rons, second to no railroad in the
country. Pullman sleepers, models OF
palatial comfort, dining cars in which
the cuisine and general appointm
are up TO the highest standard, and
coaches especially built for this rcpte,
are among the chief elements which
have contributed towards catering sue
cessfully to a discriminating public
Located directly on its line, between
Chicago and Milwaukee, and st. Paul
and Minneapolis, and Chicago ard Ash
land and Duluth, are the following thirty
ing cities of Wisconsin and Michigan:
Burlington, Waukesha. Fond du Lac.
Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha. Stevens
Point. Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire,
New Richmond, Hurley, Wis, Iron-
wood, Mich, and Ressemer, Mich.
For details, information, lowest cur
rent rates: berths, etc, via this route,
to any point in the Northwest, apply to
nearest Ticket Agent, or address
WINS. NELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General Manager GenL Pass. C Ticket 4gt
MII,WAJJKE E
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

MOUNT ST.. ELIAS promises to be the
future mountain climbing centre of this
country. A traveller who has returned
from there after failing to ascend so the
summit, reports that his party after sur
mounting great difficulties, reached a
height of II 500 feet, and were then com
PEELED to abandon the enterprise. The
ascent was covered with ice mounds,
strewn with boulders. The party were at
one time knee deep in snow, and at an
other were wading through icy water
fed by glaciers. He believes the noun
tain cannot be assembled without the as
distance of trained Swiss mountaineers.
The packers with the party could not
climb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

aware that it is hopeless to attempt to
overcome the dictates of the milliner. and
that tight lacing, high-heeled boots and
dragging up the back hair will hold their
own IS long as they are sin fashion," but
at this season of the year when so many
resort TO the seaside for health, surely it
Is reasonable to suggest that women as
well as men should endeavor TO get as
much good and as little harm as possible
from their holiday trip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

DREADFUL as the mortality in Jackson
vile is, it does not yet begin to approach
that of the epidemic of 1889. In 1878
1877 persons died of yellow fever in New
Orleans, and there were three times that
number of cases. In Memphis there were
Memphis had 1852 cases and 465 deaths,
and New Orleans forty-one cases and
nineteen deaths.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Missionary Aren't you sorry you
broke into the bank, my friend?n Con-
Fletcher life I am. Yer don't
s'pose I'd a done it, does yer, # I'd
knowed de casheer'd had two hours
the start O. 9"-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

If young men in this country put
half as much energy into their daily
work as they do into playing ball the
young men of this country would be
rich enough to marry before they were
two years Sonacrrilte Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

We have in this department a complete line
of job Material and Type for doing frst-clasa
job york on short notice and at the lowest
living prices. We do all kinds Of Pamphlet
and Law Brief work known to the trade.
Call in and get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Gen. SehofeId's Daughter Welded

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-Miss Mary
oampbel-Schofield, daughter of Gen.
Schotield, was married this evening to
Lieut.. Avery D. Andrews, of the Fifth
artilIery e. SA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore q Western
Railway has been we'll named the Fishing
and Hunting Line of Wisconsin, passing,
as it does, through thousands of acres OF
but partially explore woods and within
easy reaching distance of lakes and
streams that have never been ished by
white men, all well stocked with the game
fish for which Northern Wisconsin waters
are noted. The woods ABOUND with game;
deer, bear, wolf, mink, beaver, pheasant
and other game are quite plentiful.
THE ONLY LINE
From Milwaukee to the new Iron Mining
District in Wisconsin and Michigan that
reaches ALL of the developed Mining
towns; GOGEBIC, WAKEFIELD, BES-
SEMER, IRONWOOD AND HURLEY.
Direct line to ASHLAND and DULUTH
Sleeping cars between E-JHLAND and
CHICAGO.
The GUIDE Book, and other DESCRIPTIVE
matter, containing full information, maps
and engravings of the country traversed
by the line, will be sent to any address on
application to the General Passenger
Agent.
CHAs. L. kYDEH, Gen. Agent, los Wash
ington St., Chicago.
City ticket office, 62 Clark St., Chicago.
Chicago Depot, Cor. Wells and Kinzif
Sts., GO. IL N. w. R'y.)
City ticket Office, 102 Wisconsin St.,
Milwaukee.
ii. f. WHITCOMB, CHAS. Y. McKINLAY,
GenT Manager. GenI Pass. Agent
WIG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Fast Mail Line with Vestibu1ed Trains be,
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul ana
Minneapolis.
Trans-ContinentaI Route between Chicago,
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific Coast.
Great National Route between Chicago, Kan
sas City and st. Joseph Mo.
500 Miles of Road reaching all principal
points in Illinois. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri and Dakota.
For maps, time tables, rates OF passage and
freight etc.. apply te the earest station agent or
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY,
or to any Railroad Agent anywhere in the World.
ROSWELL MILLER, A.Y. II. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Genl Pass. and Tiki. Agt.
EB- For information in reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, q ST.
PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY write to III. @. HAUGAE,
Land Commissioner, Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
JOB DEPARTMENT

We propose to keep ell blanks used in Circuit
Court, Justices Court and those of miscella-
uenuS oh racteY "a noted above.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

General Manager GenL Pass. C Ticket 4gt
MILWAUKEE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
a JOURNALISTS NOVEL.
A Former Indiana Newspaper Mans Venture
Into the Field of Fiction.

Mr.. J., v Collins, who. while the Indiana COR
respondent of the Cincinnati Commercial Ga
zette, three or four years ago, made many warm
friends in this State. has recently written
novel, entitled "A Baton for q Heart" the
authorship of which has been concealed behind
the nom de plume ''Besvol" The volume has
received great deal of attention in the press of
the country. and in the comments there ia a
wide variance of opinion as to its merits as
novel The strongest objections are that the
plot is somewhat inconsistent and is
not properly developed whila the char
acters are not outlined with suf
feient 6istinctness to cause any particular
day experiences. and q description of the COM
mon scenes in the life of art students in Paris,
the work Is entertaining, instructive and inter-
estng The story presents a picture Of what
Mr.. Collins saw while inside the circle during
residence of two years in Paris az student of
art himself and representative OF a syndi-
cate of American newspapers, headed by the
characteristics of the bright aud talented Jour
nalist, such as Mr.. Collins is known to be- than
of the writer of fiction, and while he has given
his work the outline of novel, he admits
that he has followed his Jour
naistic experience in writing it, for he
says that the incidents given. so FAR as they go
10 illustrate the lives of Americans in Paris
particularly students of opera and painting. ara
not mere fiction, but actual occurrences
that have come under his observation
Mr.. Collins is now located at ST Peter Mimi,
where he is engaged in publishing the Tribune,
a paper that he purchased from the present
Governor of Minnesota
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25

from me until he earns It. I do not pay in adj
vance, do pay for work that is per-
formed Every month the in my employ
can have their money. and at no other time. .
The committees finding it could make no better
terms with the contractor from Indiana, left the
men for whom IL acted to do as
they pleased. The Major says that in day or two
be obtained all the men he needed. but at the
end of the first week they struck for weekly
pay. The strike did nor last long, for on the
following Monday the men asked 10 return 10
work. Major Palmer would not consent and made
arrangements to go East for workingmen. The
strikers hung him in efigy. and sent warning
kilograms East threatening strangers who came
to Helena TO work the courthouse contract.
Returning to Helena with large force of men,
the Major put them TO WORK. Although he was
annoyed no violence resorted to until one
of the strikers insulted him he was passing
along the street The insult was resented and
the striker worsted. After that the Mayor offered
Major Palmer the police, the sheriff promised
q posse and the Governor said he could have ali
the bodied men in the Territory to protect
his worknsn from the East. There
more trouble, and among the most enthusiastic
supporters of the Major for Mayor last year
were the members of the committee who first
called on him to know his business methods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
HOW HE DEFEATED THE STRIKERS.
An Indianians Experience with Montana Men
Who Proposed to Run His Business.

Major John J. Palmer in the city day or
two ago, and expects to return in July 20 renew
his permanent residence here, after a stay of
two years or more in Montana. He says the
Territory has advanced considerably within that
time. The people overdominated by the
influence of emigration from the old slave
States. 1t controlled everything until East
ern and Western people began 70 settle
largely in the Territory. Among these
were many Indianians. who now form
large colony in and about Helena This
element is sustaining the Republican
party. which is gaining RAPIDLY. When the
Major first went to Helena the business Of every
newcomer was q matter OF great concern to
many OF the old residents. He had the contract
TO build the Helena courthouse. and his second
days stay in the place made interesting by
a eelf-constituted committee which called upon
him to learn how he intended TO manage his af
fairs. The Major asked the committee if the
people it represented intended TO pay his bills
.'Of course NOT sgid the chairman, "but We
represent an orga -1zation of working and labor
ing men that Iaust know what you are going to
do IN regard to homo labor"
THAT is none OF your business replied the
Major MY methods of dealing with employees
are simple. If the men suit ma they re-
tanned. IL not, do not hesitate about discharg-
ing Them"
'.Bus." persisted the chairman. 1--WE want you
20 pay your men every Saturday, and they must
have half holiday on that day.
mo man." said the Major, gets any money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
PREPARING FOR ACTIVE WORK.
The Republican Committee Has Reports Of
Strong Interest in This Campaigns.

Nearly every member of the Republican
county central COMMITTEES was present at
meeting held IN the Mayors Courtroom yester-
day afternoon for the purpose of reviewingthe
situation and making some arrangements for
conducting an active campaign Overs hall of
the committeeman from the city reported that
they had held meetings in their respective
wards, and the voters were taking deep inter
est in the contest On the suggestion OF Char
man Harding it was decided to hold union
mass-m meeting at Pfaf1in's Hall Tuesday evening
and each member of the COMMITTEES pregent
pledged himself to bring there ten active Re-
puhhcans- 1t was announced that goodspeakers
VIII address the meeting. n e n
After the transaction of some matters per-
tanning to election-day work, the repoGS of the
conference committee appointed to confer with
a like committee from Hendricks county on the
question of dividing the judicial offices reported
that a conference had been had, and that the
tire matter had been referred to TIE judicial
convention. The action of the com oittee was
indorsed Some OF the members of the COM
mittee desired that the time for holding the ju-
dicial convention be set, but the matter was
postponed until the first meeting Of the commit
tee after the township election.
Several leading Republicans addressed the
meeting after the business had been disposed of.
Daniel NJ. Ransdell said If there ever was time
when the Republicans needed to work
hard it now. the township elections
were Of the utmost importance. as the way they
resulted would indicate what might be expected
next fall He said that with encouraging re-
suits at the township elections, and the man on
the national Republican ticket Indiana wanted
the State would go Republican. and Republic
an President would be elected. His reference
to General Harrison called out the greatest ap-
plause.
Captain Many also spoke briefly. He said
that he had always attempted to serve the peo-
policy in he was elected again. The meet
ing then adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
FREAKS OF NATURAL GAS.
The Embarrass ment an Automatic Cutoff
Caused Young Man and His Sweetheart.

The natural-gas automatic cutoff is Rppa-
ratus which 10 placed on the service pipe just
inside the cellar, and SO long as the-e is the
slightest pressure it remains open, but the in
start the pressure ceases from any cause in the
street maine, the cut off closes automatically.
When the flow is resumed IN the outside mains
no gas escapes into the CRATES or heaters until
this instrument has been opened by SONS one
in the house. The object of this machine is to
prevent the escape of gas into the burners with
out being consumed. for otherwise, in the alb
sence Of the family, or during the night the
flowing Gas might fill the stove other heater,
and not be drawn harmlessy up the chimney.
but escape into the room and cause explo-
sion. It frequently happens, while laying the
mains, and changing the flow from Il the
other, or while attaching branches and "lsops,"
that the flow for a few moments. II
there be no automatic" in the house. and the
stove crate be filed with broken pieces of
brick, or some other similar substance. on
the resumption of the flow, the heat remaining
in these broken substances will generally be
sufficient to ignite the gas again. This device
is not placed in every dwelling, the owner con-
cluding to risk it., and thereby save from
seven to ten dollars in the cost of piping the
house. few evenings since, in q North
side residence with no automatic, the daughter
and her young man, Chawles Augustus were
enjoying the dim, romantic glow made bg the
sufficient (which it was) for sweet communion
without the aid of the chandelier. tbs lieht in
which they had turned down low: Suddenly
the CRATE ceased to burn, leaving Hebe AID c.
Augustus in the dark. AT this instant the
mother entered the parlor. SD ike To know
what this means" snapped the lady, turning np
the light. Daughter, go 20 your room and
there's the door for you, sir" nt
But. mother" protested Hebe, ''the gate
was burning bright a moment ago. it just vent
out itself" 1e 3 ..
ssThat won't do. child. nv crate is burning M
stairs. and if one goes out, all the others will
up and see." e
In a moment or two Hebe reported that the
chamber CRATE was attending strictly to busis'
ness as usual. So she was sent to bed. and
Chawles A. sent home
An explanation of this is that the gas in fh5
chamber CRATE ceased to flow as the mother ds-
scended the stairs, and in few moments tie
flow returned and ignited from the heat in tie
broken pieces of friedrich the burner The
plumber had not yet placed anything on fhsE
burner in the parlor CRATE, as he was dwaitng
the coming of artificial coal" for that burner.
Sect ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

We illustrate it. In our Drapery depart
ment, swinging from rods and racks and
covering stands, you may get glimpse of
what is new and fit in this way; and if yog
wait for display show you all the
best that the market has flu rnished forth this
season. We have swept along the whole
range. So in wallpaper. Take the Elevator
to the Wallpaper Department and there you'll
see we'll warrant, such array of patterns,
such multitude of tasteful points for wall
decoration as to surprise even the great ex-
pectations of what may be done to turn a dull
and cherries room into restful, attractive
and beautiful place. Our Wallpaper De-
partment occupies two whole floors, and W
are confident of our ability to satisfy ali
wishes and wants in this way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
Dress-Makers Say

That our stock of Trimmings and
Buttons is not only the best but the
cheapest ever in the city. They
also say, and everybody says, that
our prices on small wares and
Notions are very much below
others.