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The herald., 1893-02-19
Vegotabie Bon Const rictora.

Portions Of the South Pacific ocean
produce wonderful species Of the sea-
weed called the vegetable boa constric-
tor" They are likely to be met with at
any point between the lower point Of
southern California and the Sandwich
Islands on the one side and between Chill
and Australia on the other. These vine.
like stranglers are frequently found
tightly entwined about the body of a
dead whale, shark or porpoise, but wheth-
er they had fastened upon the bodies Of
these dead sea animals before life had
become extinct OF had only ventured to
attack the remains after the vital spark
had fed are conuIndrums which OF
course cannot be answered. Experiments
made with this curious vine and the car.
cass of a porpoise washed ashore In the
harhor at Apia tend to prove that tho
vine, like that of our common bean, viii
not entwine itself around anything dead,
whether that thing be of vegetable ca
animal creation.
DR.. Chadbourne, in his "Annals OF
the Caroline Islands," says: II have
often seen monster specimens of maori
cystis (the giant seaweed) with every
vestage Of life squeezed out of them by
that ocean demon. the constructor vine,
which is itself species of seaweed-
Maoricysistis often grows to be from
20 to 30 inches in diameter and 1900 to
1900 feet in length, while the constructor
vine seldom exceeds 100 feet in length
and is never larger in diameter than a
pound and half salmon can. It Is the
squeeze snake of the ocean, however,
and woe to the unlucky man, animal or
plant that comes within its reach. "--St
Louis Republican.
The herald., 1893-02-19
Tho Number .Three" 4. the bible.

Aoo NUAAAbok AhEeo ~ thO 4SAUAOs
When the world was created we find
1t and Its surroundings composed of three
elements--air, water and land-the
whole lighted by the sun, moon and
stars. Adam had three SONS mentioned
by name, and 50 did Noah the patriarch.
Daniel was thrown into den with three
lions for the crime Of praying three
times. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-
nego were rescued from the fiery fur
mace. Job had three special friends.
There were three patriarchs-Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob. Samuel was called
three times; Elijah prostrated himself
three times on the dead body of the child;
Samson deceived Delilah three times be-
fore she discovered the secret Of his
great power, and the Ten Command
ments were delivered on the third day.
Jonah was three days and nights in
the whales belly. Simon, lowest thou
meY' was repeated three times. Paul
makes mention of the Three Graces--
Faith, Hope and Charity. The famous
allegorical dreams Of the baker and but
ler were to come to pass In three days.
Then we have the Holy Trinity y--Father,
Son and Holy Ghost; the sacred letters
on the cross were three in number, they
being /. II. s.; SO also the famous Ro-
man motto was composed of three words
viz, In hoe signo. st. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1893-02-19
WHAT CAN SHE DOf

How An EIsinore Lady Answered the
'rH Question.
~ Some time ago we remember, says the
Elsinore Press, of reading an interesting
story giving an account of
the trials and tribulations of
young woman, who by the
death of her father was left to make
her own way in life. The story,
which taught an excellent lesson, was
entitled. What Can She Do? The
facts regarding the actual experience
of an Elsinore girl in solving this prob
lem would, If related in detail, make on
equally interesting story, and one that
many of our men would do we'll to profit
by.
Some three years ago Miss Mona
Clewette, lady whose home is in this
valley, having entire confidence in the
business probity of certain business
men, loaned them her little fortune,
and by the failure of the parties found
herself cast entirely on her own re-
sources and in debt to the amount
of $500. With unfaltering cour-
age Miss Clewette resumed the
work of telegraph operator, at which she
had formerly been employed, and at a
very small salary commenced the task
OF paying off debt the magnitude OF
which was sufficient to dishearten one
less courageous. Her application and
faithfulness brought in time q
small increase of salary, and
the close of the year just ended saw
her with the debt, principal and in
terest paid in full, and her little prop
erty in this valley which she had
worked to save, all her own again.
Miss Clewette while here this week
made arrangements to plant a TO-
acre prune orchard on her land at
Block B. The trees are already
purchased from Nurseryman Hohen-
shell, and the planting will be done at
once. The land is fertile and produc-
tive, and orchards surrounding it have
made magnificent growth and are
making money for their fortunate own
ers. That Miss Clewette's orchard may
do as well, or even better, is the sincere
wish of all who know her and appreciate
her energy and pluck.
The herald., 1893-02-19
LILIUOKALANps ENJOYS.
Paul Neumann aud Prince David Have
an Uphill Fight.

Paul Neumann and Prince David Have
an Uphill Fight.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-While the an.
nexation commissioners were paying
their respects to Secretary Elkins at the
war department this morning, their
diplomatic antagonist, Paul Neumann,
the ex-queen's representative, was in
another part of the building in con-
sultation with Acting Secretary Wharton
of the state department., with whom he
had q long talk concerning the object
of his visit. Wharton could, OF course,
donothing, and Neumann expressed him.
self as satisfied that his only chance for
successfully representing the claims of
the ex-queen lay through the medium of
congress.
Prince David said: "We do not in.
tend to make struggle against annex
alton: If the United States government
sees fit to annex Hawaii, we shall make
no COMPLAINT
The herald., 1893-02-19
More Than He Bargained For.

"When l used to travel about the
country lecturing," said retired tenn
perance talker, II carried with me as q
frightful example man with brilliant
red nose, and during my remarks / would
call upon him for testimony. On one
occasion we struck small town where
we had an audience of about a hundred
people. Twas making fine headway with
my lecture, and at the proper time I
glanced over She crowd and said, "Will
the gentleman with tho red nose please
rise 10 his feetr OF course my man got up,
but before he could do so thirty-seven
men had risen slowly TO their feet, and I
don't think / was ever more embarrassed
IN my life. "zuTnleda Blade.
The herald., 1893-02-19
JUSTICE JACKSON CONFIRMED,
Not a Voice Raised in Oppo-
SitiOn to the Action.
This Clears the Decks for the Annex
alton Of Hawaii.
Paul Neumann and Prince David Dis.
couraged-Princess Kaiulani Is
sues an Address to the
American People.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-There was not
even the formality of vote in the ex-
ecutive session of the senate today on
the confirmation of Judge Jackson,
which was made without single objec-
ton. The confirmation is relief to the
friends OF the treaty of annexation with
Hawaii, who feared it would be used to
prevent action on the nomination. Now
that that matter is out of the way, they
believe the subject will be promptly dis
posed of. They hope in time to permit
the Hawaiian commissioners to carry
the news of the ratification of the treaty
to Honolulu simultaneously with the
appearance there of the document itself.
The herald., 1893-02-19
Crescent City Racas.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 18.-Track fairly
fact.
Five furlongs-Texas won, Denver Sec
ond, Fancy Free third; time, :04.
Five and one-half furlongs-Elsie L.
won, Galen Brown second, Scottish
Belle third; time, 1:l0.
Six furlongs-Cast Out won, Big John
second, Bonnie King third; time, IL.
One mile and quarter-Pigeon won,
Rossiter second, May Hardy third time,
2:1214.
Handicap, six furlongs-Borealis won,
]. H. Fenton second, Maud third; time,
:161,
The herald., 1893-02-19

At the table of Cambaceres sturgeon
of 1877 pounds was served, brought on by
four footmen, preceded by two futists.
four violinists and Swiss guardsman,
halberd in hand.
The herald., 1893-02-19

triumphant close to long. bloody and
sorrowful struggle. The address says
ut is impossible for US to carry on even
the short remnant OF the struggle with
out the assistance of our brethren and
friends in all parts OF the world"
The herald., 1893-02-19
POPE LEO's JUBILEE.
The Eternal City Crowded with Rever.
ent Pilgrims.

ROME, Feb. 1S.-The city presents an
animated appearance with the large
hosts of pilgrims who have arrived to
join in tomorrow's celebration of the
episcopal jubilee of Pope Leo. Cardinal
Rampolla, papal secretary of state, will
give great diplomatic dinner tomorrow.
Through Cardinal Rampolla the pope
sends message of greeting to America
on the occasion of his jubilee, in which
he expresses his unswerving affection
for that country.
The herald., 1893-02-19
AN APPEAL TO IRIsHMEN.

McCarthy, HeRly and Other Nationalist
Leaders Appeal for Aid.
LONDON, Feb. 1S-An address is issued
by Justin Mccarthy, Timothy Healy
and other Irish. Nationalist leaders to
friends Of Ireland in the United States,
Canada and Australia. The ed iress
praises Gladstone's home rule bill,
and says that its enactments
should be regarded o. the final and
The herald., 1893-02-19

Handling book with apparent rs
spect or disrespect is of couse too fam
tastic standard to be accepted literal
ly, since physical awkwardness or nerv-
BUSINESS may be responsible for harm
rather than lack Of mental grace.
The herald., 1893-02-19

Among the recent inventions in cleo
rric heating devices are hand staraps,
csrling irons, es,tfee urns and branding
irons.
The herald., 1893-02-19
A Yictim af Cancar.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.-Prof. A. F. Vol
mer died here today from cancer. He
was formally professor of languages in
Harvard.
The herald., 1893-02-19
O,DonneIl Not Guilty.

PrrrsBURG, Feb. 1S.-The jury found
Hugh O'Donnel not guilty OF murder for
his connection with the Homestead
riots.
The herald., 1893-02-19

The South Sea islanders are claimed
to make an i,ltos1usting drink from cora
snd decayed. .i.shs =.
The herald., 1893-02-19

A new and Complete Treatment, conkisllng OFT
Suppositories, ointment in Capsules, also In
Box nd Pills; Positive Cure for External,
Recent or Hereditary Piles This remedy has
never been known to fail. 81 per box, for Y5;
sent by msil Why suffer from this terrible
disease when q written guarantee ts positively
given with boxes to refund the money II not
cured. send stamp for fres sample. Guarantes
issued BY A. TRUE, druggist, corner OF Third
and Main streets, Los Angeles, CAL
The herald., 1893-02-19
MARCH LIST CLOSES THE S. RATE.

Until March 1st DR.. De M0nco and AS
sOciates will treat all diseases and fur
Dish all medicines to all patients at the
rate of SIS q month until cured.
The herald., 1893-02-19
y ..'.''',IK x. g. +

TREATMENT, specific for Hysteria, Dizzi-
ness, Fits, Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Pros
tratiou caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wakeful-
causing insanity, misery, decay, death. Prema-
ture Old Age, Barrenness, Loss of Power in
either sex, Impotency, Leucorrhua and all
matorrhoea caused by over exeftion of braina
Self-abnse. Over-irdulgence months treat.
ment, 81, g for P5, by mail. Weguarantee six
boxes to cure Each order for boxeR with $5.
will send written guarantee to refund II lot
cured Guarantee Issued only by A. A. TRUE,
druggist, sole agent, corner Third and Main
streets, Los Angeles Cal.
The herald., 1893-02-19

No burning, no cautery, no caustic,
no nitrate of silver used. A new, sue
cessful and painless system Of treat
ment formulated from years OF ex-
perience. The old, painful and unsuc-
cessful methods must give place to
the new.
The herald., 1893-02-19
THEIR MAUI TREATMENT

In addition to their office treatment, and for
the benefit of those who cannot visit them,
they have "question blanks" which they Will
send to you upon application by mail. Be sure
to answer each question carefully, for upon
this depends the success of their treatment.
Medicines will bs promptly shipped to your
address.
Inclose cents with application for blank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
THE ARBUTUS.

It may not be known to many in our
county who would find it of pecuniary
interest, that the arbutus that grows so
abundantly about here, brings a big
price if sent to the larger cities for sale.
One store i'll Minneapolis sells large
quantities each spring. They are sent
packed in damp moss in crates and
keeps fresh for days if sent off freshly
picked. The retailers price is from
five to ten cents cluster, the size rang
ing from bontenairs to corsage boquets.
Among the places likely to buy them
in Minneapolis are "The Glass Block, +"
The Minneapolis Dry Goods store in
the Syndicate Block, The Woman's Ex-
change and at the florists. Manheimer,
of St. Paul, also the florist in the
"Arcade" and the Woman's Exchange
in the same place, and similar estab-
lishments in Chicago and Milwaukee.
The arbutus found in profusion near
Valley junction, Dexter, the old Purdy
place and other localities is of superior
quality, large and luxuriant in size and
of extraordinary fragrance The writer
has seen paid in st. Paul % cents for
tiny boquets of it.
1t is rare sweet flower of pinkish
white shading to rich rose color, and is
found often before the snow disappears
in the spring. The fragrance is peculiar
and like the jasmine of the south has
an individuality about it that makes it
once a favorite always favorite.
With all Of its beauty and desirability
it cannot be transplanted. 1t is loyal to
it's native home and fit emblem of
constancy. The language of the arbutus
is ''Thee only do | love-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
A GREAT DEAL.

The firm of Doud & Muir enjoyed q
great sale on Saturday, April Sth. They
purchased 500 beautiful plants which
they gave away to each customer who
made purchase of 81 90 worth or more
of their goods. They also advertised
that they would give the children some
thing free if they would call on or be-
fore nine o'clock that morning. The
result was that about 420 children were
awaiting the opening of the store by
eight o clock. They were all supplied
with candy and oranges, and went home
happy.
During the day the firm sold 152 pair
Of shoes and gave away over 200 plants.
This sale was one of the largest yet held
during the past year. The patrons of
this popular firm have learned to know
that what ever they advertise they do.
They are building up a wonderful trade
in boots and shoes and gents furnish
ing goods. Mr.. Muir, the resident
manager, is well liked by everybody
and he makes good use Of printers ink.
That always pays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
Ladies Don't, Please.

If there is nuisance in a crowded
hail it is the big trimmed, tall feathered
hat now in full fashion. Men should
not complain of any absurdity that has
the sanction of the dear creatures who
make life pleasant and endurable amid
all of earth's toll and privations, but
they might take off their hat Just the
same. Candidly, if a man should
occupy front seat at the opera, and
should keep on his head such great
faring hat as would hide the whole
stage from the fellow who occupied the
seat back of him he would "get it where
the chicken got the AK"
At the play the other night we sat
Just behind beautiful young lady.
She wore broad brimmed hat and tall
feathers. Sitting where we ought to
sit, that hat just covered the stage from
wing to wing and from footlights to flies.
We would stretch up and look over the
hat, but that was tiresOme, then we
tried to slide down the seat so as to look
under the hat, our knees came against
the front seat and that plan was failure.
Then by swaving from side to side. we
could get an occasional glimpse of the
stage, but that brought the sweet velvetv
cheek of the dear girl so much within
our gaze that it detracted from the
interest of the play. That night in our
dreams we saw hat, a monstrous hat
A hat that was twenty six feet wide and
fifteen feet high and swan-like neck.
only it beat the giraffe in size, and q
cheek, ladies' cheek. We wanted to
kiss the cheek but eyen as in our dream
we reached forit, it faded and was gone.
/ Hats are nice things, sweet things, but
! age will have its effect upon them, times
| etfacing fingers makes them and their
| fashion old. May he in infinite mercy
sometime invent hat for opera house
use.-Wausau Torch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
Modern WOOdmen of America.

We have been presented with a hand
some copy of the special edition of the
Modern Woodman," the official organ
of the Modern Woodmen of America, a
fraternal insurance society. There were
150,U00 copies of this edition printed and
it contains full page ''half-tone" cut
of the head officers and delegates TO the
last Head Camp at Omaha Fraternal
insurance is becoming very popular
with the people and the NJ w A. is fast
taking the lead amongst these Fraterni
ties. Over 25,000 new members joined
this Order in 1892 and already 5000
have joined in 1898. The highest ave-
rage cost per yard Of CARRYING 81 900 in
surance has only been S4.95, the cheap
est on record. This order is financially
sound and is under excellent manage
ment, and embraces in its membership
$4,000 of the brainy working men of the
Great Northwest. It is doing an i'm
mense amount of good and distributes
monthly about 900 If YOU want to
join this Order you can receive full in
formation from the clerk or members of
any local Camp, or by writing to c. w.
Hawes, head clerk, Fulton, Illinois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
Death of i'.-L. 1oore.

The news Of Fred Moore's death on
Sunday, April 9Th, was great surprise
to his many oldtimy friends in the twin
cities. 1t appears that about three
weeks ago he was taken sick with a bad
cold which developed later into pneu-
monia from which he did not recover.
His remains were brought to Stevens
Point where they were deposited in
their last resting place by the order of
Railroad Conductors, of which order
the deceased was an active member.
The services were held at the Curran
House at 2 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
A large number of relatives and friends
were present to pay their last respects
TO one whom they all admired for his
many sterling qualities. The weather
was very bad-rain pouring down in
torrents-but a large number followed
the remains to the cemetery led by the
band. The flowers were plenty and
beautiful and the service was in keep
ing with the life that had gone out to its
maker.
Fred L. Moore was born at Rushville,
Pennsylvania, on the third day of Sep
tember, 1856, and died on the 9th day
of April, 1898, making him 36 years, 7
months and DAYS old at the time of
his death. He came to Grand Rapids
with his father and brothers in the
spring of 1872. He attended school
here and worked at the timers trade
until 1877 when he went to work break
ing for the Green Bay railroad COM
pany. He afterwards went to Stevens
Point where he was married to Miss
Lizzie Beach in the fall of 1879 One
child-a boy-blessed this union who
with his mother are left to mourn his
demise. For the past ten years Mr.
Moore has been conductor on freight
train in Iowa with headquarters at
Perry. His wife will move back to
Stevens Point in the near future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13

Slowly but Surely Becoming Metro
politan.

Since our first visit to Nekoosa, about
two weeks ago, great change has taken
place. We were there Monday morn
ing and found the building which was
IN course of construction on our first
visit completed and occupied as board
ing house. Mrs. Rondeau is cook and
everything about the house in order.
1t looks more like living than when the
boys were quartered in the shanty.
The company have an office 1880
feet with 10 foot posts nearly completed
and ready for occupancy. They also
have blacksmith shop 20x24 feet ready
for business.
Mr.. Ed Davis has his store building
we'll under way. 1t is two stories high
20x50 feet with IS foot posts. He will
carry general stock of merchandise
as soon as it is completed.
Mr.. Geo. Conely who has charge of
the erection of the new hotel for Mr..
w. NJ. Burns is pushing the work for
ward rapidly. The upright or main
building is 32xS0 feet and the wing 32x
80 feet with 24 foot posts. 1t is very
large building and will care for large
number of men.
Mr.. Nose Marceau has purchased a
lot and already has a crew Of men there
putting up a building 1Sx2S feet with 10
foot posts. He will open a saloon there
in as soon as completed.
Mr.. Frank Brown, of Rudol ph, has
purchased half acre upon which he is
erecting a dwelling house. He expects
to be employed there in the erection of
the mill. The dwelling is 16x24 feet
with II foot posts.
A. Brewer, who formerly lived in
Centralia is keeping nine boarders in a
temporary shanty until he can get
material and men on the ground for the
erection of large boarding house.
Surveyors have been on these grounds
for the past two weeks and they have
the new village OF Nekoosa plated.
Streets are laid out and some of them
are already cleared of brush, trees, &c
The main thoroughfare is 80 feet wide
upon which all the business blocks face.
The G. NJ. & St. p. Railroad will have
depot and track built by the first of
May, after which the work on the mill
will be pushed as rapidly as efficient
labor can do so. The company have a
large crew of men at work clearing the
site and yard. of brush, trees, stumps,
&C., and the change is very striking.
A few weeks more will reveal great
improvement at this point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
NELLIE Villas.

Everyone in Wisconsin, including a
number in this city who knows Col.
VIM. F. Villas, sympathizes with him
and his wife in the loss of their talented
and lovely daughter Nellie. Miss Villas
was a favorite in Milwaukee and Madi-
son circles and the promise of the
future was exceptionally bright. \
peculiarly sad feature of the bereave-
ment was in the fact that Mr. Villas was
far from home and his exact where
abouts unknown SO that the news of
her death came to him with the shock
of surprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-04-13
CITY FATHERS.

A large mum, er Of men were present
at the city hall on Monday night to
witness the closing of the old council
and the ushering in of the new mem
bers. Before the council adjourned the
mayor, Mr.. f. J. Wood, asked the
privilege of the council to present to
the city through them three portraits of
eX-mayors and old citizens of Grand
Rapids. He first presented that of Mr..
Seth Reeves who has the honor Of being
the first mayor of Grand Rapids. He
next presented the portrait of Mr..
Joseph Hasbrouck who was mayor
in 1886, and that of his esteemed father,
Mr.. Joseph Wood, who was mayor in
1871. The three portraits are life size,
an accurate likeness of each. They will
be suspended on the walls of the
council chamber.
The council then adjourned and the
new members took their places. Mr..
I. A. Taylor, the newly elected mayor,
in taking the chair said he would omit
making Il speech. The new council
organized by electing Seth Reeves city
clerk, and I. G. St. Amour president of
the council. At the close of business
ex-mayor Wood invited the members
of the old and new council, and city
officers to Geo. w. Davis restaurant
where an elegant spread with twenty
six covers had been prepared for them.
The table was beautifully decorated
with flowers and laden with all the
delicacies of the season, to which they
had been invited as guests of the retir-
ing mayor. A very pleasant evening
was passed and Mr.. Woods remem-
brance was highly appreciated.