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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25

George r. Houston Of Centralia. son
of Mrs. Lydia Houston, and viii r.
Lyon of Grand Rapids. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. ". Lyon, have enlisted in the
regular army for three years and have
been sent 10 the Philippines. The
boys started from their homes here
about two weeks ago as special agents
for some concern, but left no intima-
ton that they were going into the
army. They doubtless had no such
intention. At Portage they ran across
the station of Capt. Cole. recruiting
officer for the regulars. and then they
decided to don the blue. Wednesday.
May IT. The first positive information
to this effect was received several days
later in d letter written by the boys
to their parents. They were then at
Ogden. Utah, en- route 10 San Fran
cisco where they will board a
transport for Filipino land.
The Office Of Dr. O. T. Hougen has
been headquarters for numerous il :
terested gatherings this week. he
having received and set up last Satur-
day one OF EdiSOn'S wonderful N-ray
machines. II is the first ana only
machine of this kind that has come
TO the twin cities and DR. HOugen has
purchased it on trial. although he is
not yet decided whether he Will keep
it or not. The writer, among others.
examined the bones of his hands and
wrists looking through three inches Of
pine wood. and also enjoyed sever
other experiments that tended 10
make us believe we We're endowed With
supernatural Vi. n for the time being.
The N-ray is truly a marvel OF
electrical ingent ity and must certainly
be a power Of usefulness in the
surgical world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25

J. W. Cameron of Milwaukee trans
acted business in our city Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25

Be sure and call on DAILY, the Drug
gist, and see his new wonder The
Carnival Bicycle" only $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-05-25

John Thomas, of the Thomas House
in MarShfeld. paid a visit to the
county seat on Wednesday.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
A Mouse-Catching Rat.
Chicago Inter-Ocedn.

Forbes Baker. of Steuben. Me-, has one of
the most remarkable moIsers in the coun-
try in a trained rat. Having driven all the
rats and mice from his own premises, the
rat is now doing odd jobs for the neighbors.
This rats odd propensitie5 are no doubt
due to the influence of his adopted mother
"a big maltese cat owned by Mr.. Baker
and rated the best mouSer in Steuben.
Last Winter she gave birth to kittens One
day she came upon a young rat and took
him to her kittens. Mr.. Baker supposed
that she intended to give her young ones
their first lesson in the art of rat killing;
but the old cat had no such intention, for
instead OF Offering to injure the helpless
creature, or allowing her kittens to do so,
she adopted the rat and made him useful
factor in her household. The kittens, too,
seemed to take to the rat, and as the rat
grew apace with them, ate, slept and play
ed with them, they accepted him as a
brother, and were contented. When later
the mother cat began to teach her children
to catch mice and rats, as means of live
lihood, the rat entered with much spirit
into the game. Finally the old cat saw
that her adopted child was about the most
ardent rodent hunter of the lot, despite his
ancestry, and she seemed satisfied and at
once sent them all out to make their own
way in the world. Mr.. Baker disposed of
the kittens, but kept the rat, now full
grown. The rat has since waged a merci-
less war on the whole rat kingdom in Steu-
ben. He still follows the old cat about the
house, and the two are as attached as
mother and child.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

| to play, though present at the concert
however: and the association being popular,
was largely attended; and then Apollo
laid down his Tyre"
Soon after this, the papers announced
that the Hampden Sidney Battalion would
pass through the city on the following
morning on their route towards west
Virginia. | went to the corner of Main
and Pearl streets, where they must pass;
and they soon came, all gorgeously ar
rayed in fine uniforms bright and new.
with drum and fife, and Maj. Atkins proudly
at their head; and they marched exceeding
ly well. as, with easy grace. they swung
around the corner where | was standing.
AS they discovered me they shouted: How
are you, Professor: come on with us; don
stay too long" etc.
Another scene. and we must reluctantly
part with the Hampden Sidney Battalion.
\ week or two later the papers announced
that the battalion had advanced into West
Virginia, beyond Staunton, had been sur
rounded and captured by Gen. McClellan's s
forces, without the firing of a shot; and |
was truly glad that they had been saved
from the wrath to come"
A little later they appeared in Richmond,
ldiiapldated and worn out, on their way
to their homes, arms all gone and the drum
and fife silent, indeed. One or two of them
Informed me Of the catastrophe. and how
Gen. Mcclellan had talked pleasantly and
kindly to them, and advised them TO return
to school.
a kindly greeting to the boys, and should
any of the surviving ones read these 'Recol-
lections." / trust they will recall the name
of the Professor who writes these lines;
and. if any should communicate with him,
they may, with confidence. expect a reply.
Go be continued)
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
The Forests Of the Philippines.
Self uItuTe.

But it is to the forests of the Philippines
that we are wholly unable to do justice.
Timber exists in great variety and Of most
excellent quality. There are to be found
kinds of wood suitable to every purpose.
Many are of dense and tough fiber Sus-
ceptible to the highest polish. Four kinds
are so heavy that water will not float them,
nor can they be cut with ordinary saws.
One variety is OF a bright emerald green,
and another rich yellow, and they retain
those colors when polished. Another,
Anarra," perhaps the prettiest, and much
used in fine furniture, varies in color from
light straw to deep red. 1t is strong and
hard and takes high polish. Perhaps
the best known is "molave," a very heavy,
dark brown wood, used for finishing in
the interior Of the Jesuit church at Manila,
where it is said the carvings are by master
hands and of surprising beauty. Ebony
is abundant There are the cacao tree.
the coeoanut palm and the bamboo, all
invaluable to the natives. and also tree
which Yields kind of cotton.
A pitcher plant is found with receptacles
that hold as much as quart of water.
There is a very curious plant with long
pendent feelers that hang near the ground
and have remarkable prehenSible proper
ties. taking the strongest hold on anything
that happens to touch them. 1t is with the
greatest difficulty that a passer-by can eX-
trcate himself from one OF these many
fingered hanging hands.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

early and called for the cash. Without
thinking of the conditions Of delivery the
clerk handed it over and the bookmaker
promptly skipped. His two partners were
furious and brought suit against the hotel
for SIS 900. the amount in the bundle. A
smart young lawyer volunteered to take
the defense, which other attorneys regard
ed as hopeless. When the trial came off
he waited until the bookmakers had sub.
mitted all their evidence, and then arose
| with large bundle in his hand.
I've stand ready to-, he said fulfill the
letter Of agreement you have just proved
This package contains s25 900 in cash AS
soon as the three owners apply for 1t to
,! gether We are prepared to turn it over
"Of course the third man couldn't be pro-
duced, and the case Immediately collapsed
The parcel really contained an old pair OF
pants"
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
Great Workers Sleep Little.
British Medical Journal.

Some Of the greatest workers Of our day
have done with much less than eight hours
of sleep. DIR. james Legge, professor Of
Chinese in the University of Oxford, who
has recently died at the age Of 50, was,
it is said, in the habit of rising at a. m.
and allowing himself onlyfi fiver hours Of
sleep. Brunei, the famous engineer, for
considerable part of his life worked nearly
20 hours day. Sir George A. Elliott,
afterward Lord Heathfield, who was in
command throughout the great siege Of
Gibraltar, which lasted four years, never
during all that time slept more than four
hours out of the "a. He lived to the age
Of "a. "As / get DID," said Humboldt, II
want more sleep-four hours at least.
When was young two hours of sleep were
quite enough for me-" On Professor Max
Muller limiting that he found this hard
saying, Humboldt said: 1T, is quite a mis-
take, though it is very widely spread, that
we want seven or eight hours Of sleep.
When was your age l simply lay down
on the sofa, turned down my lamp and
after two hours sleep l was as fresh as
ever" He lived to be 80. These examples
are, to use the consecrated phrase Of the
photographers, more for admiration than
for imitation, but they serve to show that
longevity and a small allowance Of sleep
are not in all cases Incompatible.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
An Embarrassed Student.
Rams Horn

MIR. Spurgeon used to tell good story
about one of his divinity students. Il
was his custom, in order to test the pow.
ers of the young men for speaking, to
give them as they were about to ascend
the pulpit a text to discourse about or
their own plan and in their own words
This, OF course, was not before an audi
ence, but simply among themselves fol
practice. On the occasion referred TO he
gave to a young man who as yet had moi
tried the ordeal the simple word "Zac,
chaeus." The young man, trembling from
head to foot said:
Il will divide my subject into three parts
First, we read that Zacchaeus was small
OF stature, and j never felt smaller than al
the present moment; second, we read that
Zacchaeus climbed tree. which reminds
me OF my ascent into this puplit third, We
read that Zacchaeus made haste to come
down, which accordingly ] will now do"
Whether this man ever became a great
preacher or not, We are not told, but he
certainly showed that he possessed ready
wit.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
How Animals Bear Pain.
Pe1rSon's WeekLy.

One of the most pathetic things is the
manner in which the animal kingdom en-
dures suffering. Take horses, for instance,
in battle. After the first shock of wound
they make no sound. They bear the pain
with a mute, wondering endurance, and if
at night you hear Wild groan from the
their loss of that human companionship,
which seems absolutely indispensable to
the comfort of'domesticated animals.
The dog will carry broken leg for days
wistfully but uncomplainingly.
The cat, stricken with stick or stone, or
caught in some trap from which it gnaws
its way to freedom, crawls to some secret
place and bears in silence pain which we
could not endure. Sheep and cattle often
meet the thrust OF the butchers knife with
out sound. and even common poultry
endure intense agony without complaint.
The dove shot unto death flies to some
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
THE COLONIAL,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Boiling Eggs for the Bishop.
Penny Magazine.

Bishop Paret CEpiscopalian), Of Balti-
more, some time age was the guest OF an
Episcopal family in West Virginia. Learn
ing from the Bishop that he liked hard.
boiled eggs for breakfast, his hostess Wen'
to the kitchen to boil them herself.
While so engaged she began to sing the
first verse of the well-known hymn, Rock
of Ages" Then she sang the second verse,
the Bishop, who was in the dining room,
joining in. When it was finished, there
was silence. The lady herself came into
the room a few minutes later, carrying the
eggs, and the Bishop remarked:
why not sing the third verse"
"The third verse" she replied. "Oh,
that's not necessary"
II don't understand" replied Bishop
Paret.
"Why, you see, Bishop" she replied
"when | am cooking eggs | always sing
one verse for soft boiled and two for hard
boiled"
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
@ % THE OWEN ELECTRIC BELT AND APPLIANCE co. 52 Pine STREET, ST. LOUIS MO-
NOTES.

A. party OF German officials, who will
inaugurate German rule in the Caroline
Islands, recently acquired from Spain,
sailed from Genoa last week. No appre-
hension is felt as to the orderly establish
ment Of German sovereignty. The natives
of the Island of Kusale in the Carolines,
including the King, high chiefs. and other
prominent ores, have sent q apetition to the
President of the United States asking to be
taken under the folds of the Stars and
Stripes. The petition is too late even were
the United States inclined to take in Kusale,
and the natives will have TO submit either
peaceably or after hostilities.
1t is expected that the Olympia, bearing
Admiral Dewey, will arrive in New York
about Sept. 80.
1t is stated that Gen. Miles will ask Secre-
taryof War Root for a speedy decision as to
the relations existing between the Secretary
of War and the General Commanding the
Army. 1t is said that he is tired Of being
ignored. and proposes to insist upon what
he regards as the rights Of the General-in-
Chief. Since July 6, 1898, when he went 10
Cuba and Porto Rico. he has not set foot in
side the Office of the Secretary or exchanged
a word with him. The position of Com
manding General has always held sources
Of annoyance for its incumbent, so far as
his relations with the Secretary are con-
cerned. When friction has arisen, it has
happened that the Secretary would take
upon himself the control of the Army and
ignore the General. The hope is expressed
in Army circles that Congress VIII he per-
suaded 10 enact a law that will define the
status Of the officer who is selected from the
Major-GeneralS TO command the army.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley and
others have left Washington, and are noW
staying at PiattsbTg, n. Y, where they
will remain for some time.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

Hss. a. c. Rood lowell Ind. ceiving tine least BEN
eft My bladder trouble became so troubles
some that l had to get up from five TO twelve
times during the night to urinate. In fact
was in misery the whole time. and was becom-
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and am better than / have been for five years.
know Alkayis will cure bladder and kidney
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ali sufferers | feel so grateful to you that I
feel owe it TO you to write you this. Wishing
you the success you deserve, am.
Respectfully yours, n u HOOD
Rev W. b. Moore, D. D. Of Washington, ID. c.,
testifies in the Christian Advocate that Alkayis
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That you may judge of the value OF this Great
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The National tribune., 1899-08-03
Put Up a Good Bluff.
ChicaGo Inter Ocean.

THAT reminds me- said Chicago mar
in a reminiscent group the other night, 30
an old story that is good enough to repeat
Some years ago three bOokmakers put ny
at a Chicago hotel and handel a large
package of money to the chief clerk. They
told him that they would leave 1t with hin
every night, and were particular in saying
that it was to be delivered only in the pres
ence of all three. 1t was evident, you see
that they didn't quite trust one another
Well, week or so rolled around, and on'
morning one of the trio came down rathe
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

far-off bough, and as it dies the silence is
unbroken save by the patter on the leaves
Of its own life blood. The wounded deer
speeds to some thick brake, and in pitiful
submission waits for death.
The eagle, shot in mid-air, fights to the
last against the fatal summons. There is
no moan or sound of pain, and the defiant
look never fades from its eyes until the lids
close over them never to uncover again.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
FREE TO SUFFERERS.
The New Botanic Cure for Kidney, Blad.
der and Rheumatic Diseases,
A Wonderful Discovery.

Disorders of the Kidneys and Bladder cause
Bright's Disease, Rheumatism. Gravel, Pain in
the Back, Bladder Disorders, difficult or too fire.
quent passing water, Dropsy, etc. For these
diseases Positive Specific Cure is found in q
new botanical discovery. the wonderful Kava-
Kava Shrub, called by botanists the piper me
tIillstic,,m from the Ganges River East India
Ii has the extraordinary record of zoo hospital
cures in 30 days. 1t acts directly on the Kid
news and cures by draining out of the Blood
the poisonous Uric Acid, Urates, Lithates, etc.,
which cause the disease.
Hon. r. C. Wood a leading attorney of Lowell,
rift
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
His Right.
Puck.

The beautiful girl turned upon her IA
ther almost savagely. "By what right,
she Missed, "do you demand share of my
alimony?"
You got the disposition you were di-
vorced for from mel" exclaimed the old
man, with feeling. Everybody says so!"
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

~ am now IS years
old, and have used
various kin ds of
medicines. For the
past ten years I have
suffered from rheu-
matism and liver
trouble, and have
also suffered from
kidney and bladder
trouble for the past
five years. / have
been treated by all
our home physicians
and by three differ
ent specialists, be-
sides having used
various S DC allied
specifics without re-
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

EDITORIAL NoTE.-The approach Of ''Un-
Gle Billy" Shermsn's army forces the rebels
to remove prisoners from Columbia. The
author makes several attempts to escape,
but is recaptured each time.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
Primitive EIectrocution.
Chicago Nelrs.

DO you employ electricity in the execu-
ton Of criminals out West?" asked the
Eastern tourist.
Sure" replied Judge Lynch, of Arizona.
I'VE have used telegraph poles ever since
| can remember" -a.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
RavaSes Of Time.
Chicdoo NClrs.

"F,ven the hairs of our heals are num-
bered," said the good old deacon.
well, mp uncle rejoined his irreyerenl
nephew, ''in your case the count doesn
take up much OF the enumeratins angel s
time
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
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The National tribune., 1899-08-03
To Kansas Credit.

Let Eastern States remember this to the
credit Of Kansas: No meeting has yet been
held in this State where the name Of Dewey
was received in silence, while cheers We're
given to Aguinaldo.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03


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The National tribune., 1899-08-03

your special Apparatus
TO be one of the great
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for it has given back TO
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i am IN reality fifty four
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The National tribune., 1899-08-03

The death of the president has thrown
the country into a p,nic, and many dis
quoting rumors ha!e been received re-
garding the probable outcome of the i'm
pending revolution.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
The Colonial Rote
CORNER 18TH AND H SITS.

Location best in the city. Only two minutes walk
from the Treasury. White House. state, War and
Navy Building, CorCoran AT Gallery, Washington
Monument, and other points of interest
All electric car lines pass the block.
The hotel is designed family resort. rooms belhs
large and commOdious, single aud in sili:e. WIN OF
without bath. Electric lights. Sanitary plumbing
porcelain bath tubs
American or European plan.
Free guide furnished to accompany visitors through
public buildings. museums and parks.
for arfir
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
FAILING MANHOOD.

SANTA ANITA, CAL, Feb IL. 1897.
DR.. A. Owen. 522 Pine st, ST. Louis Mo:
Sir-I'cah not IelEain from sowing that thinl
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

OF OaIil0rfia who would not have ono OF them.
Iou'may publish this for the benefit of others
who may want to be cured. . Yours faithfully,
WM. II GILBERT.
The National tribune., 1899-08-03

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health but would not be without one OF your Belts
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The National tribune., 1899-08-03

Below Is an exact representation OF our wonder
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The National tribune., 1899-08-03

Ulises Heureaux, President Of the Dom
iaican Republic. was assaSSinated on the
afternoon Of July %, at Moca, Santo Do
mingo The name of the murderer is
Ramon Caceros, who is said to have had
several accompiceS. the assassination
being a part of plot to overthrow the
present Government. Nica-President
Figuereo Immediately assumed the Presi-
Dental functions. on being informed of
the death Of President HeureauX.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-18
FORTr-rIrE YEARS 4 PASTOR.
The Rev. j. u. GusnthPr viii Take a Resi-
and Visit the Fathcrland.

The Rev. J. L. Guenther Of tn" First German
Presbyterian Church Of Newark has resolved
to resign, much to the regret of the congrcEa-
ton OF that church, which he founded forty
Ave years ago. Pastor Guenthcr is ~ years
cid. was born in Thueringen. and has lived in
this country fifty years. II is said he has per-
formed 5000 marriages since the church was
founded. and in ono family he ofIlciatrd at
marriages in tire" generations, He founded
the Presbyterian Scmimaryin Bloomfield. which
grew out OF meetings in his church. and edited
several German Presbyterian rapors. while
corresponding tor many others.
Pastor Guenther said Yesterday that 1t
Grievcd him TO part with his flock, but his doe
tors ordered him 10 cease work lest he break
down suddenly. He said he had buried all Of
the original members Of his flock except two.
He will make n trip to Europe this summer.
and he says he will probably preach in some of
the churches in Germany, as he knows that II
will be impossible TO stop preaching ahTuptIy.
He supposes he will continue to preach vuiun-
tarily as long MS he lives and Is able 10 make
his voice heard ana " frame sentences.