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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
BOYS AND CIGARETTES.
TWIN CITY BOYS GREAT SMOKERS,
Something Should Be Done to Keep Them
From the Reach of the School Boy
Has No Trouble in Securing Them.

Many persons have asked "where do
all the boys get their clgarettes?' 1t is
undeniable that Twin City boys as a
whole, are addicted to this suicidal ,
filthy habit. and the law which is quite
severe is of no consequence to some
dealers who are so avaricious for the
profit on cigarettes that any kid can get
them if he has the cash. The law is all
right but as long as there are no prose-
cutions, and no attention to the law what
can be expected. Cigarette sellers make
candidates for insane asylums. This is
the law upon the subject.
Any person or persons who shall sell,
vend or in any way deal or traffic in or
otherwise dispose of or give away any
cigarettes or cigarette paper in any
quantity whatsoever to or with minor
under the age of twenty-one years,
shall be deemed guilty of misdemean-
or, and, on conviction thereof, shall be
punished therefor by fine of not less
than five dollars (S5) nor more than
twenty-five dollars (S25) for each of
fense, besides the costs of suit, or by
imprisonment in the county Jail of the
proper county not less than five days
or more than thirty days; and in case
of second or any subsequent convic-
ton of the same person, the punish
ment shall be by fine Of not less than
twenty-five dollars ($25) or more than
one hundred dollars (S100), besides the
costs of suit, or by Imprisonment in
the county Jail of the proper county
not less than thirty days or more than
three months; and in case of punish
ment by fines, such persons shall, un-
less the fine and costs be paid forth
with, be committed to the county Jail
of the proper county until such fine
and costs are paid, or until discharged
by due course of law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Don'ts For The Nursery,

Don't hang curtains around the cot.
Children need plenty of air, especially
when sleeping.
Don't place the cot in position where
the light will fall on the chiid's eyes;
nor in draught.
Don't make up the baby bed on the
floor. The air is most pernicious near
the floor, and purest in the middle OF
the room.
Don't forget that children's clothing
should be warm, but light.
Don't forget 10 remove the child to a
cot, with hair mattress. when it is old
enough 10 leave the cradle.
Don't neglect to air the children's
bed clothes every day, taking them in
about noon.
Don't allow child to sleep with an
elder person; its rest will be less dis
turbed, and more beneficial alone.
Don't neglect any of the foregoing
hints.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Tour Of All Mexico

In special vestibuled train of Pull
man Compartment. Drawing Room,
Library and Dining Cars with the cele-
brated open no-top observation car
Chililitle, starting from Chicago Tuesday
January a. for tour of 81 days, the
longest ever offered. Tickets include
all Representatives. and sleeping car
fares, meals in dining car, hotels, car
riages, special street cars, boats, guides
and interpreters; no extras whatever.
The party will be a select one and
limited In number, and will be person
allv conducted under the auspices OF
the American Tourist Association, Reau
Campbell, Gen. Mgr. 1924 Marquette
bldg, Chicago. For full information
maps, circulars, etc., call on or address
any ticket agent of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Santa Claus Cantata.

The members of the Congregational
Sunday School have prepared Xmas
cantata which will be rendered at the
Opera House this week Friday night,
pleasing entertainment. Mrs. 0. t.
Hougen, Mrs F. j. Wood and Mrs. w.
E. Little have taken personal interest
III drilling the children in their several
parts. Jack Frost will be there in ali
his glory and promises not to freeze
anyone but on the contrary make every
one happy. Admission, adults 15 cents;
children 10 cents; no reserved seats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22

come the short, quick accurate passing
of their opponents. These are the first
match games Grand Rapids has been
in, however. Another time the Nor
mails may not find it SO easy to turn the
trick.
"The girls settled their differences
first and when the dust had cleared
away after this game it was found that
Bertha Parker had located the Elusive
basket four times and Lura Burce once,
and this was figured to count 10 for the
Point, while the high school girls had to
be satisfied with 3 points made from
free throws by Louisa Podawiltz"
The male folks then went at it. High
school boys compared in height with
the Normals like Jack and the bean
stalk. All but one of the Normal men
could stand on tlptoe and reach the
ball anywhere in the gallery (fgura-
tively). First half ended 26 to 2 In
the second half our boys made 5 to
Normals 4. Love and Urbatch throwing
goals.
The girls team play ed in the follow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
SAYS He WAS CRIPPLED FOR LIFE.
J. 0. Hebert Makes Statement While
Confined in the Milwaukee Hospital.

Confined in the Milwaukee Hospital.
The REPORTER has noticed a news
paper article going the rounds of few
dailies in the state this week regarding
a suit to recover damages from certain
lodge in Grand Rapids fer injuries oc-
curing to a member of said lodge while
he was assisting to put new candidate
through the lnitiatory ceremonies. j. O..
Hebert, former resident photographer
here, is the complainant in the case. 1t
is said he will commence prosecution
very soon, alleging that he sustained
injuries Sc serious as to cripple him for
life. A Milwaukee dispatch to the
Minneapolis Tribune, Monday, Dec. 19,
tells the story thus:
Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. 9.-Joseph O..
Hebert, who was al one time well-to-
do resident of Grand Rapids, Wis, is at
st. JOseph's hospital, this city, and Will
be cripple for life because of the
rough handling he received at the
initiation ceremonies of a Grand Rapids
lodge.
Mr.. Hebert claims he had accused
one of the members of revealing the
secret signs of the lodge. A man named
Borett, who had reputation for
strength, was initiated and was blind
folded. When the Initiation was COM
menCed a rope WAS tied about the man S
body in order to prevent him from
injuring himself. The new member was
given pair OF boxing gloves, and two
of the members of the lodge, were also
given gloves.
A boxing match ensued, in which the
bllnd-tolded man naturally got the worst
OF 1t. The man who 1t Was alleged had
gwen away some of the secrets of the
order had hold Of one end of the rope
attached to Borett, while Mr.. Hebert
held the other end.
According to Mr.. Hebert's story of
the affair, the man at the other end OF
the rope let go and the Frenchman
rushed at Mr.. Hebert. He proceeded
to pommel Mr.. Hebert unmercitully.
During the melee the other members
looked on and made no efforts to stop
the struggle between the two meu,
Finally Hebert was knocked down and
he claims was kicked so severely that
he cannot recover, Two operations
have been performed by the surgeons.
claims he will sue the lodge.
The lodge above referred to is un-
doubtedly Court No. 1876, Catholic Order
of Foresters. The case is one OF long
standing, Mr.. Hebert having urged his
claims quite strenuously before he de-
parted from this city. The Foresters
appointed committee at that time to
confer with Hebert and this committee
reported ''no foundation for such
charges" Hebert further consulted
attorneys, but prosecution was for some
considered dropped long ago. The
local lodge has received no official
notice of pending suit. There is
probably nothing in these late reports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Catholic Order of Eoresters.

AT the annual election of officers for
st Peter and st. Paul's Court, No 1876.
Catholic Order of Foresters, held last
Friday evening 1T their hall in the
Spaford block, choice of members was
as follows:
c. R.-Will H. Carey.
V. G. R.-Ray mond A. Love.
P. c. R,-Michael Slattery.
r. Sec.-John Z, Schnabel.
f. Sec.-Frank L. Steib.
Treas.-N. Rei1and.
Medical Examiner-Dr. A. l.. Ridg-
man.
Trustees-Charles Gouger, Emmett
Mccarthy, George Grignon.
Installation on the first Friday. being
the 9th day of January, 1899.
Court No. 496 has prospered hand
somely during this year. and the con-
scientious, earnest work of It's officers
and members has coun,ed toward
healthy social and fraternal growth.
The order now numbers very close to
l25 members. Every person connected
with the Catholic Foresters takes
enthusiastic pride in the organization
Of which be is part. They are live
members in the full sense, lend their
presence and their support to social
functions as well as business meetings
and are ever alert to improve and in
crease in influence that which they
have builded. Hence the growing pop
ularitv of Court No. 496.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Rainbow Chapter Eastern Star Officers.

Rainbow Chapter Eastern Star Officers.
At the last regular meeting of Ram
bow Chapter of the Order of Eastern
Star hela Tuesday evening, December
20, the following offers were elected:
w. M,-Mrs. Lillian Fontaine.
w. PA. L. Fonraine.
Asst. M.-Mrs. r. MacFarland.
Conductress-Ml9s Alice Whiting.
Asst. Conductress-Mis Laura Can
ming.
Secretary-Miss Katherine Parrish.
Treasurer May Emmons.
Ada (star)-Mrs- 0. 7. Hougen.
Ruth (star)-Mrs. VIM. Scott.
Esther (star)-Mrs. Geo. M. Hill.
Martha (star)-Miss Celia Emmons.
Electa (star)-Miss Laura Reeves.
Organist-Mrs. Libbie Demarais.
Chaplain-Miss Olive Whiting.
Marshal-Mlss Lucy Woodwork.
Warder-Mrs Helen Cave.
Sentlnel-Ira Purdy.
Renewed interest is being manifested
in this order since the summer vaca-
ton and it is the sincere wish of those
who havefan active part in the order,
that more of the Masons and their
wives join and help in the up-building
of both Masonic orders. A cordial in
vitation is hereby extended to every
Mason and his VIE, sister and daughter
to join the order. Dues $1.OO per year
and initiation fee So 90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
UNIFORM GAME LAW.
Prohibits the Catching Of Fish Within 400
Feet of Anv Dam,

Prohibits the Catching of Fish Within 400
Feet of Any Dam.
Sportsmen of the twin cities will be
interested in the proposed game law
which is to be presented to the legisla-
lures of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana.
Illinois, Minnesota and South Dakota,
as result of the meeting of the state
commissioners in joint session in Chi
cago two weeks ago.
Among the provisions of the bill is
one that prohibits the capture of any
fish with hook or line, or any other
device or means, within 400 feet of any
dam between April and July l, for the
next five years.
1t prohibits the sale in markets of fish
which have not attained the following
lengths: Black bass, II inches; white
or striped bass and rock bass, 6 inches;
black or river croppie and white croppie.
s inches; yellow or ring perch, inches;
waleyed pike, Is inches; pike and
pickerel, Is inches; German carp, 13
inches; native carp. 12inches; suufsh, 6
inches; red-eyed perch, 6 inches; cat
fish, IL inches; white perch, 10 inches.
1t declares all game before and after
killing, the property of the state where
the game is found, and that no one
shall acquire property rights in game.
1t contains provisions looking toward
the final prohibition of the sale of all
game protected by law
1t requires specific and correct label
ing of game packages and provides pen
allies for falsely labelling the same,
making even the recipient of the pack
age liable to penalty.
1t makes game Wardens of one state
the agents of the game wardens of the
| other states.
1t prohibits cold storage of all game
under heavy penalties.
1t prohibits the shooting of acquatic
fowl, including snipe, from Jan. l to
Sept. /.
1t makes the open season for deer
from Nov. l to Nov. 20, with five DAYS
of grace to dispose of the deer On hand
1t provides S. fine for the killing of
any wild bird, and designates what
game bird is; also prohibits under pen
atty the destruction of wild birds except
for scientific purposes.
The English or house sparrow is ,es-
pecially exempted from this act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
One Per Cent. Collection Fees.

why does the city treasurer add one
per cent. to taxes from the first day of
collection, and upon what basis is be
authorized so to do,' are questions
which have been put to the REPORTER
manv times over since the notice to
above effect appeared in last weeks
issue. For the benefit of taxpayers
who have put the question and others
of our readers, we print section 152,
assessment and collection of taxes
under the general charter law, which
is fully explanatory:
Section 152: The city treasurer shall
be entitled to receive and collect as
fees for the collection of taxes, one per
cent upon all sums collected prior to
the tenth day of January in each year,
and three per cent upon all sums coll
lected by him thereafter; pro-
vided, however, that in cities where
the treasurer receives a salary, the
fees collected shall belong to and be
paid into the city treasury.
Grand Rapids is subject to taxation
under the general charter law, hence
the basis of the additional one per cent
which, we take it, is no more and no
less than simple collection fee. Our
city treasurer is paid salary. therefore
the one per cent fee does not revert to
him but belongs to the city and is paid
into its treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22

tests November was far the best month
of American financial history.
December began with pig iron out
put of 255, ,52S tons weekly, against 22S,-
935 November 1st, and with stocks of
unsold iron diminished 2S,9SS tons in
November, which indicates consump-
ton of ,024 ,313 tons during the month.
Not only is the outpu; the greatest ever
known, but it has increased 221 per cent.
since 1892 when the greatest monthly
record then ever known was made, and
Bessemer pig was then selling for S14.75
at Pittsburg, but until the middle of
November sold at $l010 this wear. 1t
has since risen with enormous demand
and sales to S10,55 there, with Grey
Forge 1885, but the Chicago market is
also strong with sales of 100000 tons,
besides $4,000 tons bilets which had
risen at Pittsburg with big transactions
to SIG. With scarcity of pig iron feared
both east.and west there is as yet no rise
whatever in finished products, although
the demand is far beyond all precedent.
Steel rails are quoted at S17 per ton at
the east, although the Lackawanna
Company has taken orders for 100000
tons at the West, both the Pittsburg and
Chicago works being sold far ahead, and
bids for 80, 900 tons for Australia are to
be opened today, while Chicago has
pending bid for 100000 tons deliver
able in two years in Asiatic Russia. In
other lines the demand for finished pro
ducts is of the same surprising magni-
tude. especially in plates and in sheets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
AGAIN HONORED AT MADISON.
Theodore Brazeau Chosen to Represent
Wisconsin University Against Illinois.

Theodore Brazeau Chosen to Represent
Wisconsin University Against Illinois.
The interests of students at Madison
University have of late been centered
around debate matters and last week
an elective board, known as the Elec-
toral college, made choice of a trio to
represent Wisconsin in the big inter-
scholastic contest with Illinois One of
the three named on this team was
Theodore w. Brazeau of Grand Rapids.
A marked compliment and high honor
was thus again paid to the ability and
forensic powers of this Wood county
boy. Mr.. Brazeau, however, found it
necessary to decline the task on the
grounds that it would occupy TOO much
of his attention, thereby interfering
with his law studies. The Madison
took exception to this form of resigna-
ton and evidently attempted to con-
meet insincere motives to the action
Then the Daily Cardinal, official stu
dents paper at the University, on
Monday evening sustained Mr.. Bra
zeau's position in the following nice
way:
WoEFUL MISREPRESENTATION
The regular Sunday correspondence
in regard to university affairs in yester-
days Sentinel contains statement con-
cerning the Illinois debate which we
must regard as the result of gross ig-
norance or of positive malice. 1t is as
follows: The hope of a victory over
Illinois was rudely shaken when it was
announced that Theodore Brazeau had
resign ed from the team. 1t has been
repeatedly stated that his withdrawal
was due to the opposition he incurred
by using political means to gain his posi-
ton on the team. This is denied at this
time, his statement being that he had
to vacate in order to do justice to his
work IN the law school,
'This is silly and preposterous. AS a
matter of fact, the gentleman is not at
present member of any literary soci-
ETY., and has not been put for ward as a
candidate, had made no effort in any
direction to be elected, and above all
knew absolutely nothing of the action
of the electoral college and of his elec-
ton. until the whole matter had been
settled and determined Instead of
using political means to gain his posi-
ton on the team" the position came to
him absolutely without any effort on his
part. In fact, bis election under such
circumstances cannot but be regarded
as very high and graceful compliment,
and as an acknowledgement of his we'll
known ability as one of our prominent
debaters.
"As to the allegation that it has been
repeatedly stated etc.. this is the
merost fabrication. We feel certain
! that no one who has even the slightest
and most superficial acquaintance with
debating matters, has ever suggested or
limited at such an innuendo. 1t is
utterly false and without foundation
in law or fact
/ ''The university has great confidence
IN Mr. Brazeau, and We take this OPP
/ portunlty in saving that we earnestly
hope he may reconsider his resignation,
as he is peculiarly fitted to debate the
question, and the university can hardly
spare him."
The Electoral college has not as yet
elected successor to Theodore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22

show the lodge to oe in fourishing
condition with an increasing member
list. Here is the new official board
President-Peter McCamley.
Vice Pres.-N. Reiland.
Rec. Sec.-Frank Stahl.
Fin. Sec.-John Steib.
Treasurer-M A. Bogoger.
Sentinel-Jos Quasigroch.
Trustee for years-Lucien Berard.
Installation will occur on Sunday
afternoon, January / 1899, ]. A. Gaynor
having been appointed conductor of
same
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Conditions of Trade.

December is adding a surprising close
to the most surprising year of American
history. November bad surpassed all
other months of the century in volume
of business and production, and thus
far December is doing even better, in
through clearing houses, in
railroad earnings, in foreign trade, in
output Of pigiron, and in activity and
of securities. But that is SAYING
a great deal, for in all these and other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
TOO MUCH NORMAL.
Won Both Basket Ball Games From Howe
High School on Saturday.

High School on Saturday.
Stevens Point Normal school has had
more than one nice honor wrested from
it on the football field by Grand Rapids
High school, but the Normals pulled
up the tournament average a few
notches Saturday afternoon by emphatic
victories at basket ball. Howe High
school sent two teams over TO our neigh
boring town, the girls five and the
BOYS five. The girls five was de-
feated by score of 10 to 3; the boys
We're toasted to the tune 80 and Z. 7.
L. Pease, director of athletics, accom-
panied the teams and acted as official of
contests. A few others went up to en-
courage the defenders of scarlet and
white, including Misses Mabel and
Winnie White of Vesper, Miss Florence
Pray. Messrs. Chas. Podawiltz, Clarence
Searls, Maurice Silber, Cooe Cotey
Edward j. Whitney and REPORTER
man. The party left on the early morn
ing train and returned at $50 in the
evening. Their stay was short but
their reception was most royal. Miss
Crawford entertained at the Cadman
residence following the games, from
6:3O to 7:30, dinner was served to the
High school players and music given
by normal students.
Contests were held in the pretty little
gymnasium at the Normal school. The
Stevens Point Journal accounts as fol-
lows:
'tThe downriver people were out
classed in team work and basket throw
ing, and although they did some fast
work individually, they could not over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
BuckIen S Arnica SaIye.

The best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Cbilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price p cents per box. For sale by
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22
Catholic Knights.

At the regular meeting of Branch I04,
Catholic knights of Wisconsin, held
Tuesday evening, the annual. election
Of officers took place. Reports read
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-22

The Wood County REPORTER and
weekly Milwaukee Sentinel one year
for $3.50 if paid in advance. If
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-13

Although the satires of Boileau were
largely suggested by what had been effect
ed in that direction by the ancients-in-
deed tho subjects of some were directly
taken from writings that have come down
to us-yet he managed to make them per-
fectly original. The outlines were Latin,
but the details entirely French. His versi
fication and general style were considered
extremely good. The following opinion of
NJ. Demogeot may be held to express the
estimate formed by the fairest judges.
After remarking that Boileau had appre-
hended and emphasized the most vital
character of the national taste-namely, a
raillery founded on intelligent good sense,
and after declaring that the ancient French
spirit of Villon and Marot had been en-
nobled by the language of the classics, and
the elegant niceties of the age of Louis
XIV, so that Boileaus real position was
that of bourgeois Of Paris in the grand
gallery of Versailles, he adds "His critic
ism was clear, simple, accessible to all;
negative rather than suggestive, reducing
the principles of art to those of common
sense. 1t was piquant, full of raillery and
delicate malice and enlivened by PERSONAL
ties. In truth, it delivered its precepts in
imperishable verses. brilliant alike from
imagery and pregnant meaning. and con-
densing what was desired to be said into
proverblike expressions, to be received
without remonstrance and remembered
without difficulty. "-Gentleman' Maya
zina