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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18

selves incarcerated in sterilized YES
sci, whose atmosphere had Deen de-
prived Of all germs of every kind
The air was "aseptic. The food
given to them, too, was germ-free
Thus all microbes were excluded from
the protected" chickens, while the
other lot were left exposed to the or
binary chances of infection-if such a
term may be used in speaking of heRe-
fetal bacteria. To make sure that his
precautions had been effective, Dr.
Schottelius examined the excreta of
the protected chickens and found that
during the whole series OF observa-
tons, lasting seventeen days or mere,
no microbes appeared.
The difference in the rapidity with
which the chickens grew in size was
highly significant. Those which were
confiNed in sterilized vessel, ate ster-
ilized food and breathed sterilized air
increased in weight % per cent. in
twelve days. And after that there was
a trifiing decrease.
On the other hand. those who were
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brought up in the ordinary manner
made a gain of 14O per cent in twelve
days. This is nearly six times as great
development as that of the pro-
tected chicks. But the increase con-
tinued and on the seventeenth day the
unprotected chickens weighed ten
times as much as when newly Matched.
This was ten times the growth of the
specimens from which the bacteria had
been SO carefully excluded
Here, then, is an added service which
the microbe renders to the man who
vor of his cheese, the bouquet of his
wine and the aroma of his cigar AL
depend upon the activity, at some pre-
vious time and in distant places, of va
rious species of mfcro-organisms But
now he learns that he must thank still
another kind-residing inside of him
and working in the present tense-for
the facility with which he digests his
repast, and the amount of resulting
gain in tissue. Hence he is tempted
~ ouopSSI IhoC any pAOulSpOoAllOI bC
may have discovered in himself toward
the acquisition of superfluous weight is
not altogether an effect of diet-as his
physician tells him-but, to some ex-
tent, of the size of the colony of d.
gestive bacteria which has taken up its
residence in his department OIL the in
terror. This clew, moreover, may lead
to the invention of new cure for dys-
pepsia-New York Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18

cred one. The insanity idea will not
work. 1t does not explain the facts as
a true theory should, and a true theory
should explain them and be contra
dicted by none.
Have l any suggestion to make? L
have, though l offer it in all modesty,
seeing that if my information is cor
rect American scientists were con-
suited regarding the possibilities OF
catastrophes arising from the den1zens
of the sea themselves, and rejected the
idea. But we know more about GER
tain sea monsters in this year OF grace
than they did in the SOS, and my expla-
nation of the mystery OF the Marie
CeIeste is that which attributed the
disappearance of the crew to the attack
of huge octopus, or devIl-tsh, or OF
some other member of the cuttlensn
group. Let me picture wnat L think
may have happened:
There is man at the wheel. All
the others are below at mess. A huge
octopus rises from the deep and with
wave of its sucker-studded arms en-
circles the steersman. He yells for
help. Everybody rushes on deck.
Then up sweep tie other arms of the
monster and one by one or en- masse
the whole are included in the tenacious
grasp Of the sea devil. They are swept
over the side and perish. There is no
damage done to the vessel and the oc-
topus leaves no traces of It's attack,
as it sinks itself, loathsome mass OF
flesh and muscle, into the ocean abyss.
If we find squids, which are cousins of
the octopus, forty and fifty feet long,
if octopi abound in southern seas with
bodies as big as watts and arms twenty
feet in length-these things we know
we may go farther and fare worse
in our attempt to explain this mystery
of the ILLUSTRATED London News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED,
Certain Bacteria Promote Digestion
and Are Beneficial.

There are bacteria and bacteria.
Some are malign and some are benign.
Several species Induce, or at least are
associated with, disease. Others per-
form a serviceable function in the
economy of the universe. me kind of
power of abstracting from drinking
water the impurities that endanger
health. Another promotes the abb
sorption of nitrogen from the atmos-
phere by the soil, thus assisting the
nourishment Of plants. A third &C
composites the development of the
characteristic flavor Of choice cheeses.
And a fourth participates in the cur
ing Of tobacco.
The attention of investigators has
recently been directed to a hitherto I'M
known class of bacteria which have a
share in the process Of digestion in the
stomach Of man and the animals. 1t
has long been known that the mouth
throat, lntestines and other organs of
the human system were Inhabited by
harmless bacteria The so-called colon
bacillus occasionally found in water in
dicates that the supply has been con-
tamlnated, but unless the typhoid ba-
cillus accompanies it no fears are en-
tertained in regard to the immediate
consequences of drinking such a fluid
The colon bacillus does not exercise
any particularly useful function, but it
was announced by Vignal, ten years
or so ago, that certain other microbes
found habitually in the stomach pos
sess properties similar to that of the
saliva in aiding digestion. Numerous
specimens were obtained, and pure
cultures made. With the artifcially
bred microbes a lot of experiments
were tried. At least two kinds of Or
ganism were distinguished. One pro-
NOTED the digestion of starch and an
other that of meat and albuminous sub
stances. One acted most efficiently
when it was slightly calculated. The
other needed to be little alkaline
A third species seemed to have a spe-
cial fitness Tor promoting the action Of
DItS Oh IdIS.
A fresh set Of tests is now recounted
in a German publication devoted to
psychological research. vignal had
shown in a general way that these mi
crobes played part in the work of
digestion. But no evidence was ad-
duced as to how beneficial such activ-
ity was. And this is what Dr. M
Schottelius now reveals in the "Archiv
fur Hygiene und Infektionskrankhei-
ten" His investigation waS conducted
with chickens. He made no cultures
of bacteria for this purpose. He as
sumed that newly Matched chickens
would acquire them with their food
very soon after Matching if no precau-
tons were taken to prevent such a re-
suit. In order to institute a proper
comparison, therefore, he made elabo-
rate provision for raising part of his
chickens in such manner that they
would not have any bacteria in them.
The details of his method are so
complicated that it is needless to re-
cite them here. Suffice it to say that
he Matched out two broods, alike in
all conditions of existence so far as
was practicable, except in this respect:
One lot broke the she'll to find them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
SHE IS FIRST LADY OF OHIO.
Stepdaughter of New Governor is
Youthful Bride.

The first lady Of the state is al
failure of John r. M.Lean TO land in
the gubernatorial chair has caused no
small disappointment in the social
circles of Ohio's capital With Mrs.
Mclean, rich in social graces, as first
lady and the possibility Of visits from
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey, society had
looked forward to an awakening-a
breath Of the cosmopolitan for which
il sadly languishes
GoveFnor-Elect Nash is a widower
He has few social gifts and less pre-
tension. Upon his stepdaughter, Mrs.
Babcock, young matron whose hon
eymoon has scarcely waned, will de
Volve the social duties of the admins
tration. Ohio has no gubernatorial
mansion. Governor Nash, it is said.
will continue to occupy his home in
Jefferson avenue, which admits Of lin
tied entertaining.
4 pretty romance prefaced the gov
ernor's widowerhood. His wife, who
died several years ago, was the sweet
heart of his youth and the only child
of wealthy manufacturer His suit
was rejected by Miss Ayres in favor OF
William Deshler, q son of Charles
Deshler, whose family has long been
identified with the richest banking in
terests Of Ohio. AS the years went on
the young barrister made rapid strides
at the bar and shortly after the death
of the husband of his early love he
doomed up as possible candidate for
governor. At this crisis he renewed
his suit and was accepted but death
soon robbed him of his wife, and to her
only child by her first husband he is
a devoted father.
A short time ago he gave this step
daughter in marriage to the son OF
Rev. Mr.. Babcock, an Episcopalian
clergyman, who occupied for years the
pulpit of the capitals most fashionable
church, Trinity.
Governor Nash has appointed as his
secretary Frederick Sinks. the son of
a well-known Columbus banker, who
last summer married Miss Kitty Thur
man, granddaughter Of "Old Roman"
Mrs. Sinks is young, strikingly hand
some, brilliant and popular and will
doubtless be a shining light in the.so
cial life of the administration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
LATEST FANCIES IN LINGERIE.

The fondness that women have for
dainty lingerie not infrequently leads
them into grave mistakes in purchas-
ing it. The chief garments, with their
fluffy lace, while so attractive on the
bargain table, lamentably fail to keep
their character after one laundering.
The cambria umbrella skirt, four and
half yards wide, with four insertions
of Valenciennes and a wide lace ruffle
is fashionable. Another favorite is a
skirt of the same style with a two
pinch Point de Paris insertion and a
full lace ruff1e, protected by a dust
ruff1e.
The most desirable nightgowns are
made of fine French cambria in plain
white or with pink or blue dots Col
ored batistes in delicate tints are much
used for all undergarments, and are
trimmed with fine thread laces. These
materials launder well and are very
durable.
Nightgowns are trimed with Point
de Paris lace, and have large revers
trimmer with fine tucks and insertion
Gowns with the square yoke effect are
elaborately ornamented with dainty
satin bows of white, pink, lavender or
blue. The empire gown does not lose
its popularity, and it Is most effective
when trimmed with fluffy lace and
dainty satin bows
Some of the best shops are showing
petticoats made to fit snugly over the
hips and f1aring full at the knee.
These are designed to be worn with
the new box-plaited skirts
The finest corset covers are no long
er fitted to the figure, but are drawn
into place at the neck and waist by
tiny strings. Some exquisite creations
in this line are fashioned of white silk
and trimmed with creamy silk lace and
insertion. Others are elab:rately
trimmed with white lace and baby rib
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
CHURCH USE OF ELECTRICITY.
Newest Appliances in Light and Power
Now Used.

Electricity is put to various uses in
churches; in no other buildings, in
fact, is it more commonly employed,
according to the New York Sun. In
New York all new churches are pro-
vided with electrical equipment; and
many old churches, also, have been
similarly equipped. The same is sub
stantially true of all cities and towns
in which are to be found electric
plants. Some churches have complete
plants Of their own on the premises,
but the greater number take the cur
rent from the street main.
Besides it's use for lighting purposes
in churches for running motor to
operate the organ bellows. This motor
can be set in motion or stopped by the
organist as he sits in his place at the
keyboard simply by turning switch,
and, in operation, it accommodates it
self to the demands upon it, running
slower when the bellows is full and
faster again as it is emptied.
In the newer churches-and such ap-
planes have also been put into older
churches-the organ itself is provided
with electrical appliances by means of
which the valves of the organ pipes
are opened. Formerly this was done
by means of mechanical appliances
that were operated by the pressing
down of the key. Now, each key is
connected by a wire with the valve of
the pipe to which it belongs, and when
key is pressed down its wire is
brought into contact with a supply
wire running along under the key
board the circuit is closed, and by
means of the power thus transmitted
along the wire from the key the valve
is opened. It is, of course, kept open
until the contact is broken by the re-
lease of the key. Organs set up in
separate sections in a church are con-
nected by wire in this manner and
readily played from the same key
board; and new organs, however sit
Tated in church, are now likely to be
provided with electrical keyboards.
Church chimes are now played by
electricity 1IOul d h0y bOdlu 1IhS IIldI VI
a piano or organ at which the player
sits with the music before him. Chime
playing as formerly done by the press
ing down Of levers to which cords
running to the bells were attached
called for considerable exertion on the
part Of the player; now the heaviest
as we'll as the highest bell is rung
simply by pressing a key.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
HE EXPLAINS THE MYSTERY.
South Side Householder Gives Rea-
sons for Certain Weird Noises.

sons for Certain Weird Noises.
Quite a large party had assembled
around the dinner table in a south side
home. The occupant. we'll known in
business circles, was devoting himself
to making things pleasant for the
guest. He was especially anxious to
do his best for, as he said, che was
trying to own the house" and found it
somewhat of task. The members Of
the party were merry most of the time.
They wanted to be, but certain weird,
eerie noises which rose and fell from
the basement were disconcerting, to
say the least.
1t happened to be one of those nights
in Chicago when the fog starts out
like a narrow ribbon, unreeling itself
in one long strip. Then it separates in
to other strips and finally blankets the
earth while globules of moisture that
plunge into the faces of the belated.
1t was cold and wet outside, but warm
and cherry within The fun was of
an attractive nature, but many a good
story was ruined by those noises. The
plural is used advisedly, for while the
noise was all of the same kind fire.
quent repetitions forced it into the
numerals.
1t has been described as composite
symphony of cat yowls, planning mill,
creaking rigging, tug whistles, sirens
and tin cans. 1t was long drawn out
and exceedingly doleful, causing fair
shoulders to feel sudden chills and
manly bosoms to heave with quickened
pulsations of not too valiant hearts It
seemed a very ghostlike sound.
Mercy on us, Mr.. b. said one young
lady at last, 81 hate to mention it, but
what is that awful sound?"
Don't let it annoy you, Miss S.
was the reply, ''it really is nothing"
The storytelling was resumed, but
without much fervor. Again Miss S.
shivered and drew a wrap over her
shoulders.
81 don't wish to appear rude" she
said, ''but I am extremely curious
about that noise. Would you mind tell
ing me just what causes it?"
mot in the least if it will satisfy
you" was the gallant rejoinder. THAT
is the mortgage trying to break in
Chicago Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18

bon. These special CONNECTIONS, how
ever, commands as high a price as the
average woman pays for a silk shirt
waist, and consequently are within tbs
reach of only favored few
Creations in the silk line peticeats
are becoming more elaborate daily.
As much labor is frequently expended
in making one of them as would be re-
quired to turn out a complete costume.
Accordion or knife plated ruffles
adorn all of the latest petticoats and
where insertions of silk lace are added
produced. The upper parts Of many Of
the skirts are trimmed with lovers
knots of lace-New York Tribune:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
ANTI-DMPERIALISTS BANQUET.

Washington, Jan. 12.-About 500
persons attended the anti-Imperialis-
meeting in the Masonic hall last night.
The speakers were ex-senator J. 3.
Henderson of Missouri, Ex-Governor
Boutwell, Of Massachusetts, and Reure-
sentative LentZ Of Ohio. Ex-Governor
Boutwells speech was a severe ar
raignment Of the administration with
respect to its new colonial dependen-
c:es and an appeal that they be per-
mitted TO set up an Independent gov
eminent free from dictation by the
United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
DOOR OF MOIST EARTH.

Nuttall has determined that the
smell Of freshly turned earth is due to
the growth of bacterium, the Cladoth-
rix Odifera, which multiplies in de-
composing vegetable matter, and more
rapidly in the presence of heat and
moisture. Hence the odor is espec-
tally marked after a shower, or when
moist earth is disturbed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
SENATORS CAUCUS

Washington, Jan. 11-Republican
senators held a caucus Wednesday to
consider the subject of electing Off
GERS of the senate. After general in
terchange of opinion adjournment was
taken until Dec. 10. Chairman Allison
was authorized to appoint committee
upon the proposed reorganization and
report at the next meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
STRANGE SEA TALE
MYSTERY OF A BRIG SAILING
MANY YEARS AGO.
FOUND OFF COAST OF SPAIN

No Word Ever Heard Of Twenty Souls
Who Were On Board-Grewsome
Suggestion That An Octopus May
Have Carried on the Entire
Crew.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-07
THE CHURCHES.

[-thG % Htr- 81.
Church Of St George-Rev. A. a.
Joss, rector. Services tomorrow at
$ o'clock in the evening. Sunday
school as usual q u m.
Methods. Episcopal Gaurch-Morn-
ing service at II o'clock; Sunday
school at u; evening services; Ep-
worth League at 1 p. M; preaching
service at 8 p. M; prayer meeting
Wednesday at o'clock. A cordial
invitation to strangers in the city.
Jas. Anderson, pastor.
In the Presbyterian church the Rev.
Al Durrie will speak in the morning on
Service and Reward and in the even
ing on Whom Having Not Seen we
Love- Sunday school after the morn
ing hour. Junior G. E. at A D. M. and
Senior G. p. at I p. m. led by Miss Bes-
sic Waggoner. Subject: THE Power
Of Small Things. All welcomed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-07
NORRIS & ROWE,s SHOWS.

The worlds greatest living animal
trainers, Norris & Rowe, will exhibit
their big trained animal shows in this
city Monday afternoon and night, I'M
der their enormous waterproof tents
which will be located near the depot.
Performances will be given at 2:3O
and 8 p. m. A new grand free spec
tacular street carnival and children's
~fairyland parade will be given on the
morning of the exhibition at IL O'Clock
at which time the entire company of
over 300 amman actors will be seen.
Prominent among this seasons special
features are the greyhound tandem
races; the five pony tandem races;
chariot races; the wonderful perform
ances Of the smallest elephants in the
world. This is beyond doubt the
most marvellous elephant act ever in
troduced into tented amusements;
sAlexas, the only trained African zebra
in the world, the wonderful perform
ances and acts OF The seventy beau
tiful shetland ponies, and the new
and novel animals fire department.
This is an act that you never saw be-
fore, it is absolutely new. A monkey,
in his native unframed state, is a
well-spring OF fun to every man,
woman and child. ROW much more
SO then, by the cunning aid of man,
they are taught to perform acts that
are ludierous in the extreme and tricks
and antics whose provocation to laugh
ter is irresistible. For comicality and
diversity OF absurd tricks the multi
tude Of monkeys with the Norris &
Rowe's shows beyond the power of
language.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-07
WILL BE HIGHER.

The following paragraphs are taken
from the June number of the American
Sheep Breeder:
Wool growers have everything to
gain and nothing to lose by holding
their clips till next fall.
Western woods are the lghtest and
brightest in the history Of the indus
try, and should bring good prices.
In spite of the tariff, American man
ufacturers viii have to import a large
amount Of foreign fine wool to make
up for the shortage in the American
clip.
The worlds shortage of fine wool
grows shorter, a fact that should and
will have its influence on prices Of fine
woods in this country before the close
of the year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-07

There is more catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other di-
seases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For a great many years doc
tors pronounced it local disease, and
prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucuous surfaces of
the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & co.
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, IS cents. +
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-07

willing to advance from two-thirds to
three-fourths the market value of
wool, according to the grade.
Bal, Watson & Maclay have started
actions for the Northern Pacific il
eight counties of the state against 125
defendants. The suits are brought to
Quiet title to property on which taxes
We're levied during the time the prop
erty was owned by the company, the
contention being that the taxes were
illegal. The property, largely town
lots, has been sold since then and these
suits are intended to clear up the title.
The suits are in Cass, Morton, Bur-
leigh, Sargent, Ransom, Griggs, Suits
man. LaMoure and Barnes counties.
Wahpeton Globe: The prison Irvine
plant is turning out a fine quality OF
twine at Bismarck, but is no selling
much tWine. One order for a carload
was received from Trail county, bat
the party ordering did not settle, 50
the Irvine was not shipped. Perhaps
It is owing to the partial failure Of
crops, and perhaps it is because the
Irvine market, exceedingly stiff at the
opening has been weakening and the
price dropping as the seasongadvanced.
There is no doubt but that the prison
factories in Minnesota, Kansas, North
Dakota and other states have been a
strong factor in reducing prices OF
tWine this year, and if the states viii
cooperate in purchasing manila hemp
n sisal they can almost control
prices. What tWine there is used this
year will be purchased at reasonable
prices. The trusts have been squeezed.