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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
FALL BOUGH TREES.

Two years ago [ bought a lot of apple
trees in the fall, carefully heeled them
in, covering them almost entirely over
with earth, and they came through the
winter in splendid condition. They
were set out the first favorable oppor-
tunity that presented itself the follow
ing spring. A few days before setting
them | changed my plans slightly and
then found I did not have quite enough
trees to fill out the orchard, so l sent an
order for a few more. The order was
placed on the books and was filled
when it was reached, and the trees ar
rived about three weeks after the
others were set out. The soil was the
same, the cultivation the same, yet the
trees bought in the fall made 10 inches
of growth to one made by the spring
bought trees. [ simply lost good
years growth on all that l ordered in
the spring. l would advise all who in
tend planting trees of any sort next
spring to buy them this fall and heel
them in well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
EXPERIMENT IN TRANSLATION.

An odd experiment in translation Is
recounted by G. S. Layard in the Corn
hill. He wrote a four-lined English
epigram. got friend to translate it
into Latin, and sent the Latin to an
other friend, who turned it into Eng
lish. The new English version was
turned by another into French. The
process went on until the much trans
lated quatrain had passed through
Greek, English, German, English, Per-
sian. The whole twelve quatrains are
given. The last English eleventh.
and the first English (first) may be
compared here:
| heard that S. would write my Life
When | gave up my breath.
| felt that this indeed would add
A new delight to death.-G. S. L.
He-"Dear, in my song you still shall
live
Though under earth you lie!''
She-"Ah! had you now that grace tc
give,
l should not need to die!''-
0. S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
NEAT FOR CUT FLOWERS.

One of the seasons novelties for the
table is a wire netting which fits into
the top of vase, with spaces large
enough for the stem of a single flower
to be put through. By this means the
flowers are held in place and not al
lowed to droop toward each other or
lose grace by falling to one side. Any
one who has tried to arrange a vase
full of cut flowers will appreciate this
seemingly Insignificant assistance.
When the presence of cut flowers is al
most a daily necessity anything which
tends to their preservation or proper
arrangement cannot be too highly con-
sidered, and no home patent like pieces
of cotton or paper thrust through the
different parts of the cluster compares
with this wire netting, simple and in
expensive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
TIMOTHY BROWN.

Oh, Timothy Brown was a terrible
scamp,
And lessons he voted a bore.
French, grammar, geography, history
sums,
He vowed he'd not learn any more
At the end of a year he knew nothing
at all
About anything under the SUM-
French, grammar, geography, history,
sums,
He'd forgotten them every one.
One day a rich uncle said, Timothy
Brown,
I'll ask you a question or two.
If I'm forty-fve, and you're younger
than l,
How much am I older than you?''
Well, Timothy Brown he thought for
a while,
And at last he discovered this fact,
That he hadn't notion how long he'd
been born,
And he didn't know how to SUBJ
tract.
Come, when is your birthday? I'll
give you tip
Said his uncle, and patted his pate,
But Timothy Brown he burst into
tears,
He couldn't remember the date!
That's the end of the story of Timothy
Brown
A story that's perfectly true.
And perhaps there's a moral for no one
at all,
And perhaps there's a moral for
you!
Eric Parker, in st. Nicholas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
HOUSE OF COMMONS LOBBYISTS.
They Have Recognition Under British
Constitution.

The lobbyist at the house of COM
mons is an essentially modern pro-
duct. Parliamentarian of a former
age knew him not. They did very
well without him and perhaps never
even suspected that he was destined to
be created. But with the quickened
interest in the proceedings of par
lament which followed upon a
widened franchise and a cheapened
press, there came a desire for a closed
link between the house of commons
and the organ of public opinion. Re-
porters in the gallery could hear we'll
enough what was said in parliament,
but as language was given-especially
to minisJers-to enable men to conceal
their thoughts, it occurred to some
body that it might be useful if the
press were permitted to invade the
sacred precincts Of the members
lobby and find out what was really in
the mind of the house of commons.
Whether the idea originated with the
members themselves or with the in
vaders is a matter of no Importance.
IL w 40 pl Ob1DIy a IooC VI OLA III OiiC
and half a dozen of the other. Any
how, the lobbyist walked downstairs
one fine day and he has been recog-
nized as part and parcel of the British
constitution ever since.
There is common impression that
the lobby representative of a news
paper has nothing to do but listen to
the condolences of members of the
cabinet and fend off a crowd of in
official members, who desire to deluge
him with information. This is only
partly true. Now and then a cabi-
net minister does cross the lobby, but
in nine cases out of ten he wears a
worried Don't-speak-to-me" look.
which secures him an immediate
passage, even through groups Of his
own supporters. They remember
that the great man has just answered,
or essayed to answer, a series of
embarrassing questions and they as
sumo that he has spent the earlier
hours of the day unraveling the klots
tied for him by the kind-hearted Of
fcials Of his department. Pity,
therefore, goes out to him and nobody
would willingly add to his burden of
care. But ministers have their happier
and less busy moments, and sometimes
they are the possessors of news which,
for various reasons, it is desirable to
make public without delay. Then
comes the lobbyists opportunity. He
secures information which circum-
stances do not permit to be announced
in the house itself and he is able to
write something which the next morn
ing will be read with peculiar inter
est. The occasion may not often
arise. So much the more need, con-
| sequently, for turning it to the best
account when it does present itself.
In official members of the house
| many have news to impart but it is
not always of overwhelming import
ance. There are, for instance, those
who have a political ak to grind and
who lose no opportunity which may
serve their purpose. They are not to be
/ blamed, for they are only paying their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
TO BE HELD IN OSHKOSH.

Oshkosh, Nov. 10.-The second an
nual convention of the Wisconsin Fed
Grafton of Reforms will open in Osh-
kosh on the evening of November Is,
and will close Wednesday evening.
Three sessions will be held Tuesday.
The Things Done and the Next Things
will be discussed by Mrs. W. H. Upham
Of Marshfeld, Rev. Henry Colman and
others. w. o. Carrier of Wausau,
Rev. A. R. Grant, Rev. W. ]. Patton,
Mrs. Albion Smith of Verona and Rev.
Charles A. Thompson will also speak.
Wednesday morning, November Is, the
Wisconsin Rest Day association will
begin it's ninth annual convention in
Oshkosh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
SEASONABLE RECIPES.

Nasturtium Pickle.-Pick the nastur-
tium seeds when green. Leave a short
stem on them. Make a weak brine
with salt and water. Put the seeds in
the brine for two days. Then put them
into fresh water for one day. Pack
them into jars and pour over them
boiling vinegar, and add several cloves
to each jar. Seal and let stand one
month before using them.
Pumpkin Marmalade.-Pare and cut
into dice four pounds of raw pumpkin;
put into bowl and cover with four
and one-half pounds of granulated
sugar. Peel six oranges and six lem
ons, taking off the yellow rind very
thin. Suqeeze the juice of both or
anges and lemons over the pumpkin
and sugar, and let it stand over night.
Cut the peeling in small pieces, and
boil until tender; drain, add to the
pumpkin, and boil together two or
three hours. until clear and crisp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
TOBACCO CULTURE IN GEORGIA.

The Central of Georgia railroad has
recently issued an interesting pam
ph1et on tobacco culture in Georgia
The pamphlet contains number of
testimonials from Georgia farmers,
which show conclusively that tobacco
can be grown as successfully in this
state as in North Carolina or Ken
lucky. The Central has determined to
do all in it's power to encourage the
farmers along it's lines to engage in the
culture of tobacco With this end in
view, the road has made an offer to
send an expert to any point along its
line to pass upon the probability Of
success, wherever the farmers will get
up clubs, with view to planting as
much as 200 acres in tobacco. There
is every reason to believe that money
can be made by raising tobacco in
west, middle and southwest Georgia,
as well as in sections of the eastern
portion of the state. The country
around Columbus is believed to be we'll
adapted to the culture of the weed, and
Farmers of this section would do we'll to
accept the offer made by the Central of
Georgia road.-Columbus Enquirer
Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
ICE CREAM ON FRUIT SALAD.
One Housekeeper's Tempting Dessert
A Strawberry Iced Souffle.

A peculiarly refreshing and season
able strawberry parfait is very easily
made. A quart of cream is sweetened
to taste and whipped stiff To this is
added half pint of strawberry juice;
the mixture packed in salt and ice for
three hours before being served in tall
glasses. A strawberry iced souff1e is
a refreshing early summer dessert, the
recipe of which comes from a
skillful southern housekeeper.
Break the yolks of six eggs
into bowl and beat them until light
before adding quarter of a pint of
sugar. Put the bowl into a pan of boil
ing water and stir it's contents until
the mixture is thick and smooth. Aft
er it is thoroughly chilled on the ice
add pint of strawberry juice, the
whites of two eggs beaten to stiff
froth, and pint of whipped cream.
Pack in salt and ice for two hours and
serve in small cases. A souff1e, it
should be remembered, ought to be
soft and smooth rather than firm. TIE
same hOusekeeper has a delicious way
of serving ice cream with fruits. Her
method she explains as follows: Cut
peaches, oranges, grapes, candied cher
ries, pineapples, bananas, and whatever
fruit may be in the market into small
pieces, sprinkle lightly with sugar, and
cover with champagne and dash of
Maraschino. Put the dish on the ice
for two hours or more. At the time
when it is to be served fill large cham
payne glasses three-quarters full with
the fruit, heaping ice cream or pousse
upon it just as it is sent to the table,
New York Evening Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
THE LIP-BITING BUG.

In Jersey new pest has risen
| To make a war map of mug"
And though it's not named yet by SCI
ence,
| Ills known as the lip-biting bug
| It never sounds signal of warning,
But like an assassin it sneaks
On victim who's never suspecting
He'll soon be companion for freaks.
While man is enjoying his slumber
The bug on his face will alight,
And when he gets up the next morn
ing
His countenance gives him a fright.
The mirror reveals queer distortion
Of features in which he took pride,
And that he's himself he's not certain
Till fully he's identified.
\ woman will start out shopping,
At least she will make that pretense,
and think she's the champion beauty
Attired without thought OIL expense
Alas! that pestiferous insect
Is also out making trip;
1t bites her but once, and then hor-
rorSi
Her face is soon nothing but lip.
Two lovers in hammock were swing
ing,
Meier dreaming of what is in store,
For kisses they're often implanting
On lips Of the one they adore.
Along comes the bug that is watching
For just such occasions as this,
And then in jiffy the lovers
Lose all inclination to kiss.
The Pastime that's called Copenhagen
Is suffering, too, just the same;
That insect takes in all the picnics,
And speedily breaks up the game,
So let all the army of kissers,
And all who delight in a hug,
Take warning from what's here re-
lated
Beware of the lip-biting bug.
-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

may be that the same belief exists else
where and among others as well, that
all the cramp or collie is taken out of
the cherry by eating it, swallowing
stone and all.
I'm Florida the orange seed is very
frequently swallowed, and appendicitis
is unheard Of there. AS spring med
icine generally cherries are without
doubt the most valuable of the small
fruit crop, even if they do not effectu-
blood of the uric acid which produces
the condition known as rheumatism.
and if they do no more than that we
should be, and think, are, grateful"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
THE REASON WHY.

There's a sad tone in his voice,
There are tear drops in his eyes,
And the expression Of his countenanc'
Is wonderfully wise.
No longer does he skip and play
With, merry happy looks;
But in the darkness Of the closet
He is looking for his books.
Why is this change in Willie?
The flower of the flock,
Who was once so gay and noisy
And the monkey seemed to mock.
Has he friend departed?
To cause him dire woe,
Or a splinter or stone-bruise
On the surface of his toe.
No, he has cause for blueness,
And has ceased his little fun;
For he realizes sadly
That school days have begun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
THE GRASS WORM.

Portions of Chicago show the devas-
tating power of the grass, or fall
army worm, in an alarming way. The
lawns in entire blocks are as barren Of
grass as if seed or sod had never
touched them. In two or three days
time a beautiful lawn would be swept
clean Of verdure and the grass plant
utterly destroyed. Nebraska has re-
ported All extensive visitation of the
pest in that state, and, as is usually the
case, next year will probably witness
a widespread destruction by this some
what unfamiliar invader. 1t is not the
regular army worm, and while passing
under the name of false army worm,
a more proper designation is that of
grass worm. In Nebraska it was
noticed that it would pass around
wheat fields in order to reach alfalfa,
which up to the present time has been
believed to be practically exempt from
the attacks OF such insects. 1t will
however, feed upon wheat, if nothing
more agreeable to it's taste offers. Fall
blowing is the best remedy, for the in
sect passes the winter IN an earthen
shell just below the surface OF the
ground, and if this cell is broken and
the chrysalis exposed to the action of
the elements, it will hardly develop in
the spring; and if it is turned under to
a depth of six inches the conditions
will be very unfavorable to it's develop
ment. Packing the surface of the SOIL
after blowing, with the roller, is
strongly recommended and is a valu-
able suggestion. The treatment of in
jured lawns and permanent pastures
consists of soaring the surface with an
iron rake in the one case and with the
harrow in the other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

The marriage of Miss Luz Diaz,
daughter of President Diaz of Mexico
place at the residence of the president
the present week, only the families Of
the contracting parties being present.
Miss Diaz is the second daughter Of
President Diaz and is charming and
highly educated. The groom is
nephew of General Rincon Gallardo,
Mexican minister to Russia. Gen.
eral Rincon Gallardo, Mexican minis
ter to Russia. General Gallardo is
identified with the liberal cause and
took an active part in the war against
the French.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
SHE MODELS WITHOUT SEEING.
A Rich Blind Girls Wax Statuettes
to Go to the Paris Fair.

During recent visit to a nearby
southern city," said New Orleans in
surance man, Il met a young woman
who is blind, but who has become an
exceedingly proficient molder in wax.
She is now about %, and over 10 years
ago she had the misfortune to lose the
sight of both eyes. For a long time
she was half distracted for lack of &C.
occupation, and then, fortunately, she
hit on the idea of trying her hand at
modelling. She found clay too soft and
pliable. She needed something she
could press harder and feel, as she ex-
pressed it, and was answered perfectly.
[ saw a number of little statuettes,
busts, medallions and ornamental
pieces that she had executed, and
could hardly believe that they were
made without sight. She told me, and
it struck me as very curious, that she
does not get her sense of proportion
directly from touch, but as the work
proceeds she builds up a mental pic
ture. see it assuming shape in my
BRAIN she said, and when / get alb
sorbed | forget all about the part my
hands are playing. That was as near
ly as she could explain what was prob
ably a very subtle process. Some of
the busts were excellent portraits. The
young woman belongs to a wealthy
family and does this simply as a di-
version. Some of her work will be
sent to the Paris exposition. New
Orleans Times-Democrat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

Ethel feel hurt that your brother
didn't take me for sail.
May-But there wasn't room, dear.
He took all he could, and said he'd re-
turn for the remainder.
Ethel (coldly)-But he need not re-
turn for me; I'm 40 remnant.-Leslie's
Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

who are roasted alive in tropical wat
ers Will have a still greater reason TO
be thankful for the revolution.-Pau
Mall Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
A FLYING MACHINE
WHAT COUNT Won ZEPPELIN IS
AT WORK ON.
ENGLISRMEN INTERESTED

Powerful Propeller That Will Drive
Boat Through the Air at a
High Rate of Speed-a Company
Founded for Advancement of
Aerial Navigation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22
sCUDDER,S EPIGRANS.

Rev. DR.. Scudder of the First Con-
gregational church of Jersey City will
make an everlasting name for himself
as an epigram manufacturer, if he is
permitted to go on as he has been pro-
ceeding during the last three of four
Sundays. He selected for his best
subject, How TO choose a good wife,
and sandwicned in such phrases as
these:
"A bachelor is a case of arrested de-
velopment. IIe is something to be
sweetened and polished and tanned bv
the loving heart oc woman. There
are many kinds of women and most OF
them would like to be married, but
marriage is something more than a
grab -bag into which man thrusts his
hand and takes cut an unknown guam
tity The sensible bridegroom is like
a good shopper, he carefully examines
the goods before purchasing 1t is bet
ter to begin with prose and end in poet
ry than to commence with poetry and
live in prose. Men are often deceived
by appearances, and the real nature of
the woman comes out after marriage
as colors wesh out of'badIy-dyed cloth.
So, too, she should have some UNDER
standing of housekeeping, and be able
to make a good cup Of coffee and pie
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22
TIE COPP CASE.

decision just handed down by the
United States court of appeals IN an in
surance case may have an important
bearing in the case of James o. Copp
of Charlton. In effect this decision is,
that suicide cannot be urged by an in
surance company for refusing TO pay a
policy, unless it can be shown that the
individual at the time Of taking out the
policy contemplated suicide.
In the Copp case the insurance COM
panies may set up the claim that Mr.
Copp threw himself beneath the train
for the purpose of ending his life, but
the judge who heard the testimony at
the inquest was not satisfied that It was
a case of suicide, and gave the man the
benefit of the doubt. If it could not be
proven cCnclusively at the inquest that
he did commit suicide, it would seem
to be a difficult thing for the companies
to show that he contemplated 1t at the
time he took out his accident insurance
policies. Within two days before he
was killed, Mr. Copp invested in s29, 900
worth of accident insurance, which
would not have been a remarkable thing
had not the accident which ended his
life occurred. All in all the case prom
ises very pretty contest.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22
FOREIGN EXHIBITS.

In answer to a request made by the
board of the Paris exposition to the
department of business and social econ
omy of the United States commission
Of the Paris exposition, replies have
been received from various business
firms relative to their willingness to
enter the exhibit The request was for
books or pamphlets descriptive of the
industrial conditions Of the various New
England towns, together with photo
graphs illustrating the manufacturing
plants in the different lines The United
States Shoe and Leather association
was one of the first organizations to
respond. If a sufficient number of pho
tographs are received to warrant it, the
pictures will be mounted in an elaborate
album without expense to the contri-
butors.
Here is an excellent opportunity for
the Worcester Board of Trade and
Worcester manufacturers to publish
broadcast the value of this section as
manufacturing center and to tell the
world something of it's many and diver
siied products. Already Worcester has
obtained very strong footing in the
markets of the world. This may be a
chance to increase our export trade.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22
THE coPP INSURANCE
Ittis Understood That The Travellers
Company Will Contest the Case.

ltclS UNDERSTOOD nat ne travellers
Company viii Contest the Case.
Should the relatives of the late James
o, Copp Of Charlton who was killed
by the cars at Uxbridge few weeks
ago, attempt TO collect one insurance
policy the claim win be. contested to
the bitter end. The Hartford office of
the Travellers Insurance Company
states positively that it will contest the
claim If it is presented, on the ground
that clause in the policy stated that
the heirs could not realize upon it I'M
less the insured man met his death
while actually inside the car.
This is a point not generally known
by persons taking out accident poll
cies. Generally when a policy of this
sort is made, the party to be insured
is In a hurry, and it is doubtful if one
man in 20 ever reads the stipulations
Of the policy. In the case cited, it is
understood that should the holder Of a
policy be stepping from a train and be
struck and killed by another train pass
ing, or by other cause, according to the
stipulation of the policy, the insurance
could not be collected
1t is understood that foreign officers
are in the city investigating the matter
of the Copp insurance, but ii is not
known whether they represent the in
surance companies in which Copp had
policies with a face value of 900, or
the Copp heirs.