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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
PECULIAR SNAKE HUNTERS.
Odd Sport of a Pennsylvania Farmer Hog
Dog, and Cat.

There seems to be something in the at
mosphere at Jacob Sohmer's farm, near
the headwater of Rock Run, FIVE miles
from here, writes d correspondent OF the
Sun from Gainesville, Pa, that prompts
Sohmer' domestic animals to spend their
spare time hunting snakes. The locality Is
noted for being favorite one for rattle
snakes, and one man, Reuben Faatz, has
for several years picked up number of
dollars annually capturing rattlesnakes
and selling their skins and oil and
frequently filing an order for collection
of live rattlers. The antagonism of swine
to snakes is we'll known in regions where
snakes abound, the dog being the only
animal, it is claimed, upon which the bite
of the rattlesnake has no effect whatever.
Three years ago farmer Sohmer discover
ed that Poland-C China SOW of his was in
the habit of a5senting herself from the
farm for an hour or two at time each
day. One day he saw her enter the woods
and he followed her She took course
toward a dry bog meadow along Rock
Run, and when she got to the meadow she
went slowly and cautiously along its edge.
The farmer followed quietly behind her.
and she had gone only few rods when
she made sudden dash among the boys.
She pranced around for moment and
then came out, dragging big rattlesnake
which she held just back of the head in
her mouth. Returning to the edge of the
bog, she planted her feet on the wrlggllng
snake and tore it In two. Then she bitthe
head off and cast it aside, and deliberately
devoured the remainder of the RATHER.
After eating it the old sow started In again,
and had not gone far when she dashed
into the bog and came out with another
rattlesnake. which she treated in the same
manner. Farmer Sohmer saw his porcine
snake-hunter gobble up ten big rattle
snakes In the course of an hour and then
returned home. The SOW came home an
hour later granting contentelly, and went
to sleepin her corner on the rattlesnake
feast.
Skinner, of course, spread the news of
the snake-destroying procivities of his
sow, and she was admired by everybody
except old Reuben Faatz. He was plainly
not pleased with the way the hog was en-
croaching on the snake preserves, for the
reason that she was taking possible good
money away from him. One day IA few
weeks after Sohmer discovered what took
his SOW to the woods so often, the SOW
went away and did not come back. The
farmer made search for her next day, and
! found her in the woods two miles away
She was dead. The heads of nine rattle
snake were scattered about her. Sohmer
at first thought that she might have been
| bittor by on r more of the snakes she had
captured and had died from the effects.
Closer inspection disproved that theory at
| once \ bullet hole over her right eye
| showed that she had been shot to death
There was never but one opinion as to who
shot her. She had undoubtedly fallen a
victim to old Reuben Faatz's rife. She
was killing too many rattlers for the old
mans good.
Not long after the death of the Poland
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
A DOCTORS CONFESSION.
He Doesn't Take Much NJ edicine and Ad-
vises the Reporter Not To.


vises the Reporter Not To.
"Humbug? OF course it is. The So
called science of medicine is a humbug
and has been from the time of Hippocrates
to the present. Why, the biggest crank
in the Indian tribes is the medicine man"
Every frank was the admission, especi-
ally so when it came from one of the big
gest young physicians of the city, one
whose practice is among the thousands.
though he has been graduated but few
years, says the Buffalo Courier. Every
cozy was his Office, too, with its cheerful
CRATE FIRE, its Queen Anne furniture, and
its many lounges and easy chairs He
stirred the fire lazily, lighted fresh cigar,
and went on.
Take the prescriptions laid down in
the books ard what do you find? Poisons
mainly and nauseating stuffs that would
make IA healthy man an invalid. Why in
the world science should go to poisons for
its remedies | cannot tell, nor can | find
any one who can.
How does doctor know the effect of
his medicine?" he asked. HE calls. pre-
scrlbes, and goes away. The only way to
judge would be to stand over the bed and
WdCCH the pdIIeuG. lnlS cannot be done.
So, really, don't know how he is to tell
what good or hurt he does. Sometime
ago, you remember, the Boston Globe
sent out reporter with a stated set of
symptoms. He went to eleven prominent
physicians and brought back eleven differ
ent prescriptions. THIS just shows how
much science there is in medicine"
There are local disc asses of various char
acters for which nature provides positive
remedies. They may not be included in
the regular physicians list, perhaps, be-
cause of their simplicity, but the evidence
of their curative power is beyond dispute
Kidney disease is cured by Warmers Safe
Cure, a strictly herbal remedy. Thousands
of persons, every year, writes as does
H. j. Gardiner, of Pontiac, R. l., August
Z, 1890:
"a few years ago | suffered more than
probably ever will be known outside of
myself, with kidney and liver complaint
1t is the cid story : visited doctor after
doctor, but to no avail | was at Newport,
and DR.. Blackman recommended Warmers
Safe Cure. ! commenced the use of it,
and found relief Immediately. Altogether
took three bottles, and truthfully state
that it cured me"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
A Poyerty.stricken Millionaire!

This seems a paradox, but it is ex-
planned by one of New York's richest
men. 81 don't count my wealth in
dollars" he said. "What are all my
possessions to me, since | am victim
of consumption ? My doctor tells me
that | have but a few months to live,
for the disease is incurable. l am poor
er than that beggar yonder." But"
interrupted the friend to whom he spoke,
consumption can be cured. If taken
in time, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will eradicate every vestige
of the disease from your system" I'm
try it." said the millionaire, and he did;
and to-day there is not healthier,
happier man to be found anywhere.
The discovery" strikes at the seat of
the complaint. Consumption is a dis
ease of the blood-is nothing more nor
less than lung scrofula-a and it must
and does yield to this wonderful remedy.
"Golden Medical Discovery" is not
only an acknowledged remedy for that
terribly fatal malady, when taken in
time and given fair trial, but also fol
all forms of Scrofulous, Skin and Scalp
Diseases, as White Swellines, Fever
sores, Hip joint Disease, Salt rheum,
letter, Eczema, Boils, Carbuncles, Ery-
sipelas and kindred ailments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

Wonderful Plant that is Pulling the
Scientists ofPennsylyania.

A truly wonderful plant is at the Allie
ghany Conservatory, says the Pltsburg
Chronicle. No one knows to what class it
belongs or anything about it. 1t is the
subject of much speculation among botyn-
lists, and they anxiorsIy await the develop
ment of a bud that is forming Then,
they say, they can place the plant. The
botanists have a suspicion that the plant
is tropical one, and Superintendent Ham
ilton is treating it on that supposition
The history of the plant so far as known
is a unique one. During the summer one
of a party of gunners brought down a
crane. 1t was beautiful specimen and
the taxidermist of the party set to work to
mount it. In the birds craw were found
several seeds With view to learning if
the seed was killed by the bird eating it
they were placed in water. In few days
the seeds sprouted. They were placed in
loan and kept in warm room. Edward
V. McCmdless took charge of it, The
plant was an object of interest to Mr. Nc
Candless and his botanist friends and It's
development was closely watched. Last
week it was transferred to the conservatory.
The leaves are long and broad and heavy,
not unlike a species OF palm.
MANY SAILORS DROWNED
Loss of the British Cruiser serpent With
211 Sailors and Soldiers on Board.
LONDON The British torpedo cruiser
Serpent has foundered off the coast of
Spain. The fate of her crew is unknown.
The Serpent was a twin screw vessel of
Ito tons and 1880 horse power. She
carried six guns.
The Serpent was lost at point twenty
miles north of Cape Finisterre Out OF a
total of $50 souls on board only three were
saved. The Serpent went on the rocks
during storm on Monday night. A heavy
mist prevailed at the time of the disaster.
Owing to the violence of the storm it was
impossible to send assistance from the
shore. Tremendous seas swept the decks
of the doomed vessel, carrying away
group after group of che unfortunate men
on board. The news of the wreck was
conveyed to Corunna, a distance of sixty
miles, over mountain roads. The Ser
penis complement was 10 officers and
men. The others on board were soldiers
going out to relieve men now on ships on
the American station.
Nearly Everybody
Is troubled with catarrh in the head, more
or less It originates in a cold, or sue
cession of colds, combined with impure
blood. Disagreeable flow from the nose,
tickling in the throat offensive breath,
pain over and between the eyes, ringing
and bursting noises in the ears, are the
more common symptoms. Catarrh is
cured by Hoods SarsapariIla, which
strlAeH directly at its cause by removing
all impurities from the blood, building ~
the diseased tissues and giving healthy
tome TO the whole system
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
NOT A PROFANE EXPRESSION.
A Highly Interesting Discovery in the Use
of Language.

Highly Interesting Discovery in the Use
of Language.
A correspondent in the Nation has con-
trlbuted the interesting information that
the word dam signifies a small brass coin
current in Persia and India and worth
about a cent of our money. He adds that
the expression mot worth a dam was first
used by Englishmen trading In the east to
express their sense of a things worthless
ness. We recall nothing In the history of
profanity of more importance or likely to
be more revolutionizlng than this discov-
cry In language use, says the Hartford
CouranC.
Consider little OF the many millions
Gilman who Though of unblemished gen
eral churacter) have in moments of unnat-
ural irritation INDUCED in the expressive
and pungent phrase, probably exceeding
few If any, think for a moment that they
were making use Of entirely innocent and
permissible ph1aseolCgy in their mother
tongue. But now these same millions, in
the flood of light thrown upon the case by
the Nations correspondent, can look back
upon long list of dams (spelling, to be
not the remotest twinge Of conscience nor
UlIC d IllCou lCdl VI 1Ct11OulINS puliSIl-
ment. Better yet they can look forward to
a glorious, free, and lifelong indulgence
in the phrase, not only among their mates
in the market-place, but even in the rose
colored refinement of drawing-rooms and
boudoirs, Of course, offering, in case Of
trouble, the above the historical explana-
ton.
And notice that while this spicy bit of
speech can now be used with innocence,
tradition is such power that an individual
taking advantage of the fact, although his
reason testify that he does no wrong, may
have sneaking sense of guilt, and thus
heighten his enjoyment.
We are aware that such bothersome
superfuous people as metaphysicans will
take exception to this line of acgum emf;
they will hold that intention is what con-
stitutes the crime. But far be it from us
to take away from the mildly profane the
comfort Retrospective and prospective, res
ident in the thought that mot worth a
dam" must hereafter be regarded not only
as greatly descriptive but also as a per
fectly moral expression.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

The following populations make an inter
esting comparisons: Russian empire, ll3,
354, $40; United States, o. 4S0, $40; Germany,
10, S52, $50; Austria Hungary, ~, 464, S0S;
France, IS, 21S, 9O3; Great Britain and ireland,
30, 246 633; Italy 2S 400 000 Spain, II, $50 2446
1t is only question of time when we shall
lead even Russia, and with our increase will
be the leadership of the English-speaking
civilization
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing soand,
swapping like the report of pistol, caused by
catarrh, that exceedingly disagreeabe and very
common disease. Loss of smell hearing also re-
suits from catarrh Hoods Sarssparilla the great
blood purifier is peculiarly successful remedy for
cstarrh. which it cures by graduating from the
blood the impurity which causes and promotes this
disease.
"For . years have been troubled with catarrh in
the head, indigestion, and general debility. con-
cluded to try bottle of Hoods Sarsspsris, and it
did me SO much good that continued its till 1
have taken ave bottles. Ny health has greatly i'm
proved, and feel like different woman" MRS.
]. B. ADAMS, Richmond Street, Newark n j.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
Hold 1T to the Light.

The man who tells you confdentially just
what will cure your cold is prescribing
Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepare
ton of this remarkable medicine for coughs
and colds no expense is spared to combine
only the best and purest ingredients. Hold
look through it; notice the bright clear
look; then compare with other remedies.
Large bottles soc. and 81 Sample bottles
free at all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
Trades and Occupations

THE YOUTHS COMPANION for 1891 will give
an instructive and helpful Series of Papers,
each OF which describes the character of
some leading Trade for Boys or Occupation
for Girls. They give information as to the
Apprenticeship required to learn each, the
Wages to be expected, the Qualities needed
in order to enter, and the prospects of Sue
cess. To New Subscribers who send ST. rs at
'once the paper will be sent free to jan. 1,
1891, and for a full year from that date. Ad-
dress
THE YOuTH's COMPANION ROston Mass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

PARIS, Nov 14-The marriage of Comte
GoIlifet and Miss Stevens of America took
place in the parish church at Montmorency
today with great ceremony
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

The United States government holds in its
vaults greater amount of gold and silver
than any other government in the world. 1t
is the di-cct custodian of 1926, 600, 600 iii gold
coin and bars and $31S 600, 600 in silver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

An electric light and power plant, soon to
be in running order at Ellsworth, Me-, will
run chiefly by water power, and the com.
,pany expects to be able to furnish power at
$50 a year for each horse noWer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

"THE humble receive advantage, the self
sufficient suffer loss" If you will listen to
advice, it will pay you to use SAPOLIO.
Try cake in Your next hOuse-cleaning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

The Austrian war Office has decided upon
filling the mattresses and pillows of the
soldiers in barracks with wood shavings.
Experiments with this material have already
been made in some military districts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

FRANK =. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm Of F j.
CHENEY i Co, doing business in the City of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
sad lirm viii pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that csnnot be cured by the use
of HALh' s'CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December, A. D.
1886.
49, 4. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimoni-
ais, free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
For DIsoRDERED LIVER try BEEcHAM's PILLS

Frank Beslin, blind editor at Salt Lake
CITY. is soon to have a remarkable operation
performed on his eyes 1t will be the trans
planting of rabbits eyes and connecting
them with the optic nerves. This operation
has been successful in number OF cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

French titles will be expensive hereafter.
The bill introduced to the chamber of depu-
lies to heavily tax crests and titles of nobil-
ity is likely to become law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

pounds as good as the old-fashioned soap?
Dobbins' Electric Soap has been sold every
tay for "a gears, and is now just as good as
ever Ask your grocer for it and take no
other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
THE YOUTHS COMPANION, Boston, Mas

A Russian has invented fireproof paste
which has recently been put to a crucial test
by the Moscow Imperial Society of Agricul-
ture 1t proved great success. Straw when
covered with it will not ignite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

A SORE THROAT OR COUGH, if suffer
ed to progress, often results in an incurable
throat or lung trouble. 'tBfolcn's bronchial
Ti,oches'' give instant relief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

new rose has been introduced at Lyons,
which is described as a velyety red, with a
delicious perfume. 1t was named in honor
of the department commandant, Baron
Berpe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

No otj',m in Piso'S Cure fof Consumption
Cures where other remedies fail 35c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

The records of the New Haven public
library show that there were 1000 less books
drawn last year than the year previous, the
decrease being almost wholly In the field OF
fiction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

a story told of an African savage by a
recent explorer is an amusing specimen Of
barbaric humor. At one time savage
brought a fish that was abomlnably stale.
ssWbfte men don't eat fish that smell like
that - was the criticism. "But," answered
the savage. ssyou don't eat the smell"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists sellit 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

At Budapesth phonograph is now exhib
tied from which the voice of Louis Kossuth
can be heard on payment of an entrance fee.
Tie voice of the venerable reyolutiorist is
described as still sonorous in spite of his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

DocToRs prescribe DIR. Bulls Worm De-
stroyers, because children Ike them and
they never fail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

Il used Hoods Sarsaparilia for catarrh, and re-
ceved great relief and benefit from it. The catsrrh
was very disagreeahle especially in the winter caus-
ing constant discharge from my ringing noises
In my ears, ana PAINS in the back of my head The
effort to clear my head in the morning by hawking
and splitting painful Hoods Sarsaparilla gave
me relief immediately, while in time was entirely
cured. an never without he medicine in my houss
as think it is worth its eight in gold" MRS g. B.
GIBB, 1923 Eighth Street, n. w. Washington ID. @.
Il have used Hoods Sarsaparilla for eatarrh with
very satisfactory results. 1 have received nors
permanent benefit from it than from any ether rem
edy" j. F. HUBBARD, Strsator, Ill
n B. Be sure to get
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
HSOld by Druggists, IS cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
MARRIED A COUNT.

Miss Stevens will be the Countess GsIlifet
in the Future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20
THE musical public need not

THE musical public need not complain of
the scarcity of fine pianos, at low prices,
while have and do now furnish the match
less Decker Bros, Steck, Hardman, Vosc
& Sons, and the favorite Everett pianos and
organs at extremely low prices and easy
Northwest, 207 and 209 Grand Avenue, Mil
Waukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-20

81 hear your husband is quite gallant
Do you ever find any letters in his pockets ~
Only the ones give him to post?''
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-03-27
An objection to the Herd Law.

Red river valley farmers kick on the
herd law which allows stock to run at
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-03-27
Extra Guarantee Required.

Hon. J. II. Worst of Emmons county
spent Friday in Jamestown, the
guest Of Senator Bailey Fuller. Mr..
Worst says his county Will require about
5000 bushels of wheat for seed, which
the county will have to buy. The crop
raised last year in his county was a
very good one, but the farmers were
obliged to ship it all out in order to live.
Mr. Worst has received one Of the sub
scription papers now being sent to promi-
nent people in the nor thwest, requesting
subscriptions to a guaranty fund for the
benefit of elevator companies, who want
this additional sinch if they advance
seed grain. 1t seems that the laws pass
ed by the legislature which were drawn
up and lobbled through by the attorney
of the companies, are not strong enough,
and the additional security of a guaran-
tee is now demanded before farmers can
get seed, even under the hard conditions
imposed by the law. The seed if put out
Will be charged to the farmers at 81 per
bushel, although sold for IS cts. If there
is enough in the guarantee fund next fail,
the farmers are informed that the price
of their seed will be reduced in proper
tion to the amount in the fund, which
would pay for all gram put on, at IS
cents.
E. Wells, Banker Lyon of Fargo,
and Commissioner Helgeson are acting for
the elevators in this matter.