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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
TO STOP GAMBLING
CIVIC FEDERATION ENJOINS
HAWTHORNE PARK.
RACING MEN FEEL BLUE
Attorney General Moloney and Aetor-
neyS Hurt and Brown Bring the
AcJion-Ed. Corrigan Tries to Buck
the Law but Afraid of Being
Raided.

Chicago, June 15.-The civic fedora
ton, by Attorney General Moloney
and Attorneys Hunt and Brown, Las
filed bill in equity in the circa;t
court seeking an injunction to res strain
the Chicago Racing associa ton (Haw-
thornei from permitting gambling up
ON its premises. 1t is alleged that the
association is guilty of maintaining a
common gambling house in excess of
the privileges of it's act OF incorpoca-
ton. An injunction is not asked
against horse racing. for there is no
statute against that sport. Corrig III,
Burke, Brenock, Ullnan and others
connected witI the association will be
enjoined from permitting betting upon
events
When it became generally known
by the Hawthorne people that there
would be no chance to get a bill passed
at Springfield legalizing betting upon
races, Ed. Corrigan left the city and
ordered his partners to open up a pro-
gram and race this week But Bre-
mock was given to understand that he
could not continue to break the law
at his track without being raided, and
the order was rescinded. Racing men
are feeling very blue over their pros
poets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
SOME PECULIAR CHINESE WAYS.

If man falls dead in Inc street,
where he falls there he will remain
until the knowledge of his death
reaches the officials in some round
about manner, for to go to see if any
thing could be done, or to move the
body to a sheltered spot would AT once
implicate the too enthuSia site philan-
thropiSt. SO, too, may one look IN
vain for aid in the case of personal in
jury, even in ones own house; the
mere sight of blood from a cut finger
often serving to precipitate all the
servants to their own quarters below
stairs. Nnere they remain in stohd,
unconcerned manner, behaving - the
way Least likely to cause suspicl n to
rest upon themselves in the event OF
the injury proving fatal
It is stated that when the history of
the present dynasty comes to be writ
ten. it will be recorded that when the
emperor CHA Ching was attacked by
conspira tors while passing in his chair
through the streets of the capital, only
six persons out of the large crowds
present came forward to help their
sovereign in the moment of danger.
If so little altruism is shown toward
the ''son of heaven" it may be
imagined how much is likely 70 be
toward an ordinary human
being. To be seen near man recently
dead renders a Chinaman liable 10 be
of some interest in his
death, and suspicion means official ex-
action; for lying in China is an art and
not a sin, in spite of the Confucian
classics Thus we see that, just IS
the wire runs throughout the body of
the clay images hawked in Chinese
streets, connecting each limb 70 .be
body, so does there run throughout
the body corporate of the Chinese reo-
pie the fixed principle of mutual Gear
and distrust, Of terror Of their rules,
and indifference to all around than.
Fortnightly Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
HOME DRESSM NOTIONS.

keep thing fot seven wears and
you'll find Use for it, is a saying hat
is illustrated often in unexpected ways.
The once beloved but now despised
and discarded jersey waist has been
restored to a position of usefulness by
an ingenious woman, who recently hit
upon the novel plan of making old
ones that had lain useless. for at least
the traditional seven years do duty as
foundations upon which to buil1 some
extremely pretty blouse and oregon
waists.
The sleeves were taken out, and the
waist part, which fitted smoothly and
easily, formed lining ready made,
which, with a few bones added, was
simply perfect. Over one of these a
cadet blue crepon of nearly the same
shade, showing narrow satin stripes
of yellow, was arranged to form a full
blouse. Six rows Of shirring, cross
wise Of the stripes, drew the material
into the required size for the neck,
forming a round yoke three inches
deep. The fulneSS was drawn down
into a space of four inches at the
waist line, front and back, leaving the
sides plain. The goods were then cut
out at the armholes, and large puff
sleeves made over a lining the .ame
color as the jersey were inserted.
Crush collar and belt of darker
shade of velvet and dog ear bows on
the shoulders completed a stylish and
becoming waist.
Another, black one, had the crepon
fitted plainly over the back, with only
a slight fulness at the waist line The
front had a plain yoke, pointed a lit
tie in the center, with moderate full
ness below. Bands of black satin rib
bon, edged with jet, bordered the yoke
and formed straps over the shoulders,
ending in pointed tabs a little below
the yoke in front, and below the snoul-
der blades in the back. The sleeves
were full puffs of crepon to the elbow,
tight fitting below, and cut in two
points at the wrist, which We're edged
with the jetted ribbon; collar Of the
ribbon, with a double bow Of satin ut
the back. The bottom of the waist
was cut round over the hips, and was
finished by wide satin ribbon, drawn
into gathered tucks, each side Of the
fulness of the front, and ending in the
back in four stiffiy outstanding bows.
The crepon, almost as elastic as the
jersey, lends itself admirably TO ar
rangement over such foundation, and
the result was a perfectly fitting and
at the same time delightfully."- easy ond
comfortable waist, obtained at a con-
siderable saving Of trouble and ex-
pense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
C')REA'S PORT OF ENTRY.
Bishop W. X. Ninde in New York
Christian Advocate.

blSuOp w. ~. Nfuue III New 1OTk
Christian Advocate
Chemulpo has mixed population Of
perhaps 10000. Besides the Coreans
there are numerous Japanese and
some Chinese, though since war was
declared most of the latter have re-
turned 10 China. The business places
In their quarter of the city have a
lonely and deserted look, the signs re-
naming, but the doors and windows
are closed and barred. The few
Cinnamon left are under the proJec-
ton of the British consul, who is fully
Europeans IN Chemulpo, mostly EN-
ployed in the maritime customs, and
one American. Mr.. Townsend,
thrifty New Highlander, who has been
here many years and acquired luite
a fortune in general merchandising.
Though not avowedly religious, lie is
a warm friend of our missionaries,
and always ready to serve any of his
countrymen who may visit Corea.
The Japanese are found in large
numbers Many of them are in profit
able business pursuits, and are doing
especially well in the absence Of The
Chinese, who can beat the japanese in
business competition as easily us the
latter can overcome them in warfare.
Our Chinese inn is on quite a rise Of
ground, and the windows of our room
look down the entire length of the
principal street of the city. Japanese
officers and soldiers are constantly
passing up and down this street. A
large number of army coolies are
drawn UP in line every morning Just
below us and distributed to their
work While in Chemulpo we wit
messed a strange military funeral. A
box covered with block cloth, contain
ing IS severed heads, probably OF
japanese soldiers who had fallen into
the hands of the Chinese at Port Ar
thur. were borne in sad procession
to the military cemetery for inter-
ment.
The victory at Wei-Hai-Wei was
celebrated by the Japanese with great
rejoicing, many Of the Coreans par
ticipating. The military paraded, and
miniature wan ships with banners fly
ing and guns firing We're drawn on
wheels through the streets. The CHS
play of Japanese lanterns at night
was artistic and gorgeous. The highly
alcoholic native drinks We're freely Of
fered to all, anG large numbers Of
Japanese and Coreans became sadly
inebriated. AS the day wore away 1T
lacks were made upon inoffensive
Chinese. and the British consul was
obliged to don his uniform and go in
person to the Japanese consulate and
procure force of armed police to
protect his helpless wards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
HOW TO WALK UP STAIRS.

There are but few persons who
know how to walk UP stairs properly -
sa ID a wel-known physician. "Usu-
ally Il person will tread on the ball of
his foot in taking each step, springing
himself up to the next step. This is
very tiresome and wearing on the
muscles, as it throws the entire Sus-
pended weight of the body on the
muscles Of the legs and feet. You
should in walking or climbing stairs
seek for the most equal distribution
Of the body's weight possible. In
walking up stairs your feet should be
placed squarely down ON the step,
heel and all, and then the work should
be performed slowly and deliberately.
In this way there is no strain upon
any particular muscle, but each one
is doing its duty in natural manner.
The man who goes up stairs with
springing step you may be sure Is no
or. at least, his reasoning
has not been directed to that subject
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
SHORT WAY WITH INTRUDERS.

Hans Won Bulow was taking infinite
pains in drilling his orchestra for IN
early performance of Beethoven's
Ninth Symphony, and the musical cpl
cures of Meiningen were revealing in
the Anticipation of a huge treat. A
high parsonage at court, more impa-
tent than the rest, expressed an ar
dent wish to attend one of the re-
hearsals. The conductor was greatly
annoyed, but could not decline tine
honor However, he planned a little
scheme for speedily getting rid of his
unwelcome audience. When the eX-
allied lady and her attendants had
taken their seats and the rehearsal
was about to begin, Bulow called upon
the bassoonist to play his part alone
from beginning to end. The man
obeyed, and began to draw from his
weird instrument a series of incoher-
ent grunts and groans which were
painful to listen ito when unaccom-
panied by the other parts. 1t was the
most horrible solo that had ever been
heard. Bulow occasionally interrupted
the performance, demanding a repati-
ton of certain particularly discordant
passages with suggested notifications,
and when the hassOoniSt had finished
he ordered him to play the whole of
his part over again. This was too
much for the great lady. She hastily
rose and confessed to the conductor
that the affair had been rather differ
ent from what she had been led TO ex-
pect, adding that st was very inter
estipg, no doubt, but somewhat fatigu-
ing" whereupon she took her depart
ure Bulow's face beamed with salts
faction, and he gave the signal for The
rehearsal proper to commence.-Musik-
zeitung.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20

its motto, America for Americans,
must certainly be accepted with regard
TO the study of old American civiliZa-
ton. American scientific researches
will be conducted much better when
the fruitless attempts to prove imag-
mary connections cease.
That the curious mounds in the re-
gion of the Mississippi and the articles
found therein are not the work of a
strange nation of mound builders NAV
be regarded as certain. The latest
American researches prove thst these
mounds are the work of the ancestors
of the Indians. That the civilization
of the pueblos of New Mexico and
Arizona is very similar TO that of
tribes Still found in these regions is
clear to all who have had a chance for
comparison"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
served is the general development of
the muscular system.

served is the general development of
the muscular system.
Il have SEEM he says, women
obliged to change all the arm holes of
their gowns, so great was the muSc,l-
lar development of the top of their
shoulders. Another fact observable
is that enlarged muscles can be re-
tanned until advanced age.
Bicycling imparts to woman's walk
more assurance. One feels in her
presence confidence in her strength.
Her walk hitherto has often been
uncertain, Irregular. She would hest
tate to advance or pass in haste in a
dangerous place, and would run the
greatest risks because she did not
know how to measure the danger"
Bicycling, he says, puts her on the
alert. The necessity of not being
Knocked down teaches her very quickly
to direct herself with assurance and
TO perceive at a glance all The OBJ
stacles of the way.
Begun at an early age, the continu-
Gus exercise of the bicycle will have
a parked influence on the Judgment
and the character.
The bicycle, he tells mis- readers, re-
duces flesh, first, because the exercise
in itself preserves combustion in pro-
portion To the material consumed.
Women who preserve sufficient SC
tivity are certainly less prone to pre-
mature corpGleECy, while those who
| are not corpulen1y inclined, but in
dulge in bad hygiene, fird that the hi
cycle obliges them to take better care
of themselves. They will be better
able to support increased flesh whom
! the proper period for it arrives But
one ought nos to count too much IN le-
ducing flesh by the use of the bicycle,
he assures his readers. When tim
ness is desired through active exercise
special regime is imperative
In short, this erudite Frenchman,
who is evidently a veteran bicyclist,
sees in the legitimate, reasonable eX-
ercise Of the wheel the physical and
moral regenea ton of woman, and
through her mankind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
PRESERVING EGGS.

Numerous methods of preserving
eggs are in use. The idea of all of
this is to keep air out of the egg, as
by such absence of oxygen decay can
be arrested for considerable length
Of tine. especially if the eggs are per-
fectly fresh Ct the start and are kept
in a cool dark place. The standard
method, most used by spectators and
dealers, is to put the eggs in lime
water. The process is as follows, this
recipe having been widely sold at So
under pledge Of secrecy: Take a gal
Ions of water, II pounds of unslaked
lime and four pounds of salt, or in
tity of eggs to he preserved. Stir sew
eral times daily and then let stand IN
til the liquor has settled and is per
fectly clear. Draw or carefully dip
off the clear liquid, leaving the sedi-
ment at the bottom. Take FOR the
above amount of liquid five ounces
each Of baking soda, cream Of tartar.
saltpeter and boraX and an ounce Of
alum. Pulverize and mix these and
dissolve in one gallon Of boiling water
and add to the mixture about 20 ga,
Ions of pure limeWater. This will
about fill a cider barrel. Put the eggs
in carefully so as not to crack any Of
the shells, letting the water always
stand all inch above the eggs, which
can be done by placing a barrel a lit
tie smaller upon them and weig ating
it. This amount of liquid will preserve
$50 dozen eggs. 1t is not necessary to
wait to get I full barrel or smaller
package of eggs, but they can be put
in at any time that they can be OBJ
tanned fresh. The same liquid should
be used only once.-New England
Homestead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20

The race for rhe Grand Prix de
Paris, run az Longchamp, was won
by Edward Blanc's bay filly Andree.
Dispatches from West China state
that the missionaries in that district
are safe, but that their property has
been destroyed by the mobs.
Two vandals recently entered the
Thadeus gallery, on Bond street, Lon
don, and mutilated a life-sized por-
trait of Gladstone. They escaped
without difficulty.
The British, French and Russian
ambassadors have made formal de-
mand upon the sultan that he disarm
the Jeddah Bedouins and pay indem-
nifty for the attack upon the consuls.
The Frankfurter Zeitung says that
Russia is negotiating with Denmark
for the purpose of procuring posses
sion of the Christiansoe ISLANDS, hop
ing thereby to obtain d coaling sta ton
on the Baltic sea.
The Mexican government has recOg-
nized che ira nsfer of the Monterey and
Mexican Gulf railroad to the Belgian
syndicate which holds the majority OF
the bonds. The amount of cash IL
volved in the transfer is 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20

creased in frequency within recent
years? 1t is sometimes SD stated.
But is there any cause for such an in
crease? Those best Informed and
most capable Of judging IL this mat
ter deny that there is any increase,
but state that physicians have learned
to diagnose it. This is not exceptional:
other diseases have passed through the
same history in this and other lands.
Japan we We're told that there was
very little Brig.ht's disease of the kid
neyS in the country: that the cases
wherein it was found We're eXcep-
tiOnal. Yet the Gust ,msS of the people
and their habits of living would lead
one to expect it. However, in our
practice Bright's disease was fire.
qnently met with. and now it is
known to be quite common.
The questions are often asked. Are
missionary physicians needed in
Japan? and. Is it desirabl that others
he sent out? While the physicians
oil the ground, having an established
reputation. are doing large and
mucn-neefed work-a work that would
be much missed were it to cease-yet
a new medical man would find it diff
cult to establish a reputa ton and do
much i'll a general way in the present
condition Of medical practice, and the
animuS and sentiment of the people
toward foreigners and things foreign.
Y of 1bpra is q la1.ra of
lent medical work that ought to be
done. Tue number of sick who suffer
and endure because they cannot meet
The expense of even inferior medical
treatment is large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
ID BUY THE PLANT
WHISKY TRUST REORG
SO PROPOSE.
100000 ARE OFFERED
The Committee States That it Can Do
Nothing Under the Present Ar
rangement-No Perma nence in Bus
mess Assured-Au Opposing Inter-
ests VIII Fight the Proposition.

Chicago, June 15.-The reorganiza
ton committee proposes to
purchase the plant of the
whisky trust for S9.S0O,00U Drovid-
ed the court orders the receiver TO al
low as consideration such a pro- d.
ton Of the sum total AS would be di
vided among 347, O67 shares Of stock
held by the reorganization committee.
This offer is made in petition for d
judicial sale OF the trusts effects,
which was held in the United States
circuit court clerks office here. The
petitioners, r. B. Hartshorne, Joan l.
Waterbury. Fred NJ. Lockwood, Jules
S. Bache, and William E. Hutton, set
forth as rea sons for an immediate sale,
the fact that business 1nder the re
ownership does not tend to
any permanence, and the re-
tention OF regular trade in
the face Of sharp competition is i'm
possible, and the further control by
the receiver tends to the ultimate in
jury of stockholders. The petitioners
pray the courts to order a sale Of the
property and that a transfer to pur-
chaserS be made as fast as the cattle
feeding contracts of the various plants
eud. The receiver or successor under
the terms Of sale proposed are to have
power to continue suits against Green
hut, Morris, and others on the alleged
fraudulent bond issue. The bid Of the
committee is to be accepted within
thirty days. A statement is submit
ted with the petition showing that the
trust has an excess of assets over all
liabilities of $1,O46,331. The petition
will be called up next week and will
be attacked by all opposing interests
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
A NEW USE FOR MARINES.

Miss Inland Ito old salt, who is show
ing the party over the fagship)-And
what are ali those soldiers on board
ship for?
Bo'sun's Mate-Thim? Oh, thin s
the marines, mum.
Miss Inland-Marines? And what
are they for:"
Papa Inland-Don't ask so many
foolish question, Mary Ellen. Every
body knows those gentlemen are en-
ployed by the government for TIE
sailors to tell stories to.-Pearson' s
Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
LATEST.

LATEST.
There will be 700 delegates 70 the
Ohio populist convention. Coxey will
be nominated for governor Aug. /.
The mine owners at Occur d. Alene
are preparing to resume opera tions at
the old wages. Trouble is expected.
The New Jersey prohibition conven-
ton nominated Henry w. WiIber, of
Vineland, for governor.
Des Moines, Ia, reports heavy rain
storm accompanied by a severe eiec-
trical disturbance and hail.
The steamship Campania has taken
out from London f245, 900 bar gold for
account of the Z. S. bond syndicate.
The refusal to grant boxing licenses
at Coney island has led to the forced
appe arance of Mayor Schieren in court
to explain why.
Vice President Stevenson talked at
the Carbonate. ILL.,. commencement.
He lauded Illinois men but said moth
ing as to silver.
The Georgia bankers association de-
clares against free coinage but eSks
the repeal Of the 10 per cent. tax on
state banks.
The Bell telephone stock will be in
creased S1,OOO,OOO. There is an annual
of l IL per cent.
At Hartford, Conn, Harriet Baecher
Stowe completed her Saith year June
IA. She is in receipt of numberiess
kilograms and cables.
An attempted suicide from East river
bridge, n. Y, outGid Steve Brodie's
jump. He turned three times in the
air and struck on his feet; then SWAN
ashore
At Macon, H., the postoffice was
burglariZed of large amount of
stamps. Burglars also secured cash
and goods at the hardware store of
Neuschet q G0bson
Postmaster Hesing, of Chicago, has
been made a LII. -. by Notre Dame
for his stalwart devotion to the church.
Chicago university has conferred the
honorary degree OF doctor of laws on
Vice President Stew
The daughter Of John Wanamaker,
eX1pOStmaSter general, was married
to Barclay II. Warburton, the son of
the newspaper man of Philadelphia.
The ceremony took place at the Wanna
maker country place.
Chairman Farris. Of Missouri, says
he has ffty-two signatures of chair
men of democratic county committees
and only four short of a necessary ma
jority for call of state convention
on the silver question.
The Russian, German and French
ministers at Pekin have presented a
statement to the Chinese parliament
to the effect that the advice to Japan
not to permar emily occupy the Lao
Tung peninsula is dictated merely by
a desire for lasting peace in the Orient,
but not to promote any interests of
China. The Chinese government is
warned not to rely on them in connec-
ton with affairs of settlement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20

Robert McCalluln mas started from
New York for Queenstown in 49,
foot boat. He is . years old The
boat is smaller by nine feet than any
craft that ey er did it. It is not be
lieved the lad will do it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-06-20
FOREIGN.

Germany's Turkish policy is de,
scribed as cautious burt Independent,
and Ihildlv hostile toward England