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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
ARE EXPOSITIONS INTERESTING?

The Electrical Review finds the
world less interested in expositions
than it formerly was. The idea was
fairly new one when a snow of in
dustries was made at the London
Crystal Palace half a century ago. The
French afterward, with their genius
for spectacular effects, developed the
idea and made it impressive. They
carried the art Of displaying methods
of production and products to great
perfection. In point of size and in
some other respects, perhaps, we beat
the world in 1888 at Chicago. Now
the French are making q great effort
to surprise or impress the world anew
this year at Paris with an exposition
that is to sum up the achieve tents of
the nineteenth century. As for the
Paris exposition, cit will be-" says the
Review, "of course, very beautiful and
probably well-managed, but it is
doubtful whether the American exhib-
itors who participate in it will be
awarded by large profits. To put it
plainly, people are tired of expositions.
and the expositions themselves have
shown a tendency Of late years to de-
generate and to allow the 'side-show'
element too much prominence"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

$2.15, and Gin 1897 the estimated per
ing amount of s4.95." That is to say,
the combined expenditures of the state
and national governments gave a rate
as high as that prevailing in France
before the outbreak of the revolution.
The tendency to increase" says Mr..
Roberts, commenting on these figures,
sis a persistent one. In 1881 the
amount expended by the state was
1878, 214.59; in 1884, S10,479,517.31 in
1887, 14,3O1 ,1024S; in 1890, $13,O76,-
SS1.S6; in 1898, ST., 1867, 1858; and in
1896, $20,020 02247" Coming to mu-
nicipal expenditures, where the hand
of the prodigal has been most lavish,
Mr.. Roberts says that between 1860
and 1880 the municipal debts of our
union increased from S10000O,000 to
1852, 000,0 900, and in fifteen cities, be-
lieyed to represent the average, the
increase in taxation was 1922 per
cent, while the increase in taxable
valuation was but 1863 per cent, and
of population but 20 per cent. In the
year 1860 the direct taxes for state
county, town, and city purposes in
New York were $3.50 per capita, in
1880 it was $500 and in 1896 it had
reached $10.43, an increase in thirty
six years Of 213 per cent. "-Franklin
Smith in Appletons' Popular Science
Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

Ireland has many fine old castles,
prominent among which are Howth
castle, owned by the earl of Howth.
Slane castle, owned by the marquis of
Conyngham, Killeen castle, owned by
the earl of Fingall, Rockingham
house, residence of the late Colonel
King Hartman, Muckross abbey, the
residence of Mr.. Herbert, and Castle
town house
Rockingham house is in County
Roscommon, in the midst of the best
sporting country in Ireland It's arcni-
lecture is Ionic and, located on the
banks of Lock Key, it commands a
beautiful view. Being situated on the
Shannon waterway and almost in the
center of Ireland, it is within ready
access of all parts of the country.
Moreover its central location is such
that it would give the least offense to
the many mobiles who are striving to
induce the duke of York to live in
their neighbOrhoods.
Castletown house is, on the other
hand, nearer to the center of govern
ment It is situated in the county of
Kildare, within easy reach of Dublin.
It's sporting resources are perhaps not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
KEKULE'S BENZENE RING.

In 1865 Perkin discovered the first of
the coal-tar dyes, creating a new in
dustry which has been assisted beyond
measure by the structural symbols
that came into use only a few years
later. In 1868 alizarin, the coloring
principle of madden, was made arti-
ficially from the hydrocarbon anthra-
Gene; host of other colors, a veritable
chemical rainbow, have been dis
covered; the synthesis of indigo has
been effected; and within twenty years
we have seen medicine enriched by a
great variety of drugs, all prepared by
purely chemical processes from the
former waste material-coal tar. To
most of this work, at least since 1865,
Kekule's conception of the benzene
ring has been the guiding clew, and it
is certain that without the theory the
practice would have advanced much
more slowly. Out of research for it's
own sake has come an enrichment of
the world, which in any previous age
would have been inconceivable.-P
F. w. Clarke in Appletons' Popular
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
FAMILY OF TECK.
Is a Morganatic Branch of the House
OF Wurtemberg.

Ever since the death of his wife the
condition Of the Duke Of Teck had
gone from bad to worse. He died at
White Lodge. He was married to the
late Duchess of Teck June Il. 1866.
The marriage was solemnized in the
parish church Of Kew, in the presence
of the queen, the Princess of Wales,
the Duke of Edinburgh, and other
members of the royal family. The
prince from the first was devoted
husband and exemplary family man.
He became fayorite in London So
ciety, but, except in 1882. when he
went out to Egypt, his life was an I'M
eventful one.
The Duke Of Teck was descended
from Anne, princess royal, daughter
OF George IL, but it was a left-handed
descent. The duke was only legiti-
matized Dec l, 1868, when he was rs
years old. and two and One-half years
before his marriage with Princess
Mary O Cambridge The Duke Of
reck really belonged to a morganatic
branch of the house of Wurtemberg,
and his father, Duke AleXander's.
marriage with the Countess of Hohen-
stein, was not recognized until 1868,
previously to which the father of
Princess May was known as Count
Hohenstein," which was, of course,
merely his mothers title. In Deem
Der of that year the title of Prince OF
Teck" was conferred upon him by a
royal decree of the King of Wurtem-
berg. He was made an honorary
Grand Cross" of the Bath, Civil Divi-
sion, July 6. 1866.
A fresh element of anxiety was i'm
parted to the close interest with which
the queen watches the progress of the
war, by the fact that the young
Prince Francis of Teck proceeded from
the Cape to the front, where, as an Of
ficer in the First Royal Dragons, he 10
likely to obtain his baptism of fire."
He is the second son of her majestys
cousin, the late Princess Mary Prince
Adolphus of Teck is also out with his
regiment.-New York Commercial
Advertiser
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
MAGNITUDE OF CARNEGIE Mines

1t is estimated at a rough guess that
the Carnegie interests represent about
$500, 100000. When it is realized that
the company owns one-fourth of all
the ore territory in the northwest and
Lake Superior region, these figures
are certainly not too high, if high
enough. From authoritative sources
comes the information that besides the
territory that is being mined, there
are still $4,000 acres of undeveloped
land owned by the Carnegies The
output at the present time is enor-
nous The very latest appliances are
in use. With the mining possessions
are linked the lake transportation ia
cilities, supplied by fleet of steamers
which ply between the distant ports
with the regularity Of passenger
boats. The ore mines of the Carnegie
company have proven a valuable fac
tor in understanding competition, it is
claimed by those in position to know
the facts, and for this very reason, it
is added, the Carnegies refused TO en-
ter the consolidation" which EN-
braces almost every other concern in
their line Julius Moritzen in Re-
view of Reviews.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
DYING SOLDIER COMFORTED.
Story Which Illustrates the Ready
Sympathy of Speaker Henderson.

Apropos of Mr.. Henderson's war eX-
perience, the following story was told
by one of his colleagues at dinner the
other night, which illustrates as well
as any Of the stories concerning him
his ready sympathy and tact I'm the
days when Dave Henderson was a raw
young lieutenant, and before he had
lost a leg in the service of his coun-
try, he was called to man who had
been mortally wounded by the explo-
sion of a gun. He found the poor fell
low lying on the grass, swearing blue
streak at the unfortunate accident
that would cost him his life, while a
callow young chaplain, kneeling be-
side the wounded soldier, vainIy ex-
pOstulated with him for such bias
phemy and besought him to pray, since
he was about to be called into the
presence of his Maker. The chaplain's
soldier, continued TO swear more
loudly than ever.
Make way ordered Henderson,
and, kneeling by the side of the sold
Ter, he said in a voice as tender as a
woman's: Can we do nothing for
you, my brave fellow
The soldier looked up wistfully at
the sound Of the sympathetic words.
I'm afraid it's all up he said family
Well, if it is, my man, it must be
a happiness and satisfaction to you to
know that you died for your country.
You are just as much of a hero as
though you had been killed on the
field of battle and your name will al
ways be revered. God help you, my
brave boy!'
is that SO? Is thatso?' murmured
the dying soldier. It's a comfort, sir;
it's a great comfort and holding the
hand of his young officer, the poor lad
died. '-Leslie's Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
HEALTH OF COLLEGE GIRLS.

The ignorance of the laws of health
with which many girls arrive at COL
lege almost equals their ignorance of
literature. They work out their own
salvation in this respect as in other
matters, and sometimes suffer in the
process. But a rule the health of
the girls improves in college. They
generally gain in weight, the regular
life is a benefit, and the freedom &C
corded to the student allows of an ad-
justment of hours to the individual
which gives less strain than the more
iron rules of school. And in spite Of
the fact that college has a peculiar at
traction for girls whose nervous
temperament or delicate organiza ton
is i'll fitted to cope with it's conditions,
the health even of these girls often
compares not unfavorably with that
of the maidens similarly organized
who go into society or stay inertly at
home. Hysterical tendencies are often
conquered in college, occupation and
responsibility and intelligent COM
p1eAeHoioA VI tue euOIL " De "due
proving a great help.
The health of the larger organism,
college life, needs readjustment from
time to time. It also has it's nerves,
its defects of circulation, touch of
fever now and then. It needs air
and good-sense; fortunately these
remedies are not far to seek When
things have gone too far in one direc-
ton there is an effort made to strike
balance; they are not left inertly to
the effects Of reaction. The power OF
the students to reason as body is
good testimony to the training of the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kirk in Lippin-
colt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
A TRIUMPH OF FASHION.

The French government has
emerged victorious from the struggle
raised by the proposal to bestow the
decoration OF the Legion OF Honor OH
an eminent ladies' tailor of Paris. and
thus is the eternal fitness of things vim
Dictated. Certainly if the vote on the
question had been taken among the
women of the United States thev
would have been unanimous in favor
of decorating one who had done so
much in the way of decorating them.
That was a shrewd Frenchman who
remarked that all over the civilized
world no woman could wear a bonnet
that was not of Partisan design. And
the supremacy of France in the matter
of fashion is something not to be over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

we'll He was standing talking
through the bars of the fence to this
group when train started TO pull out
of the station and some one in the
party said:
There gees your train, Sam
Immediately Sam turned and made
dash for the retreating train, waving
his grip and yelling as he ran in order
10 attract the attention of the brake
nan, who stood on the rear platform.
ignore such decided demonstrations
and, thinking, OF course, that it was
a passenger who had missed his train,
he pulled the bell rope and the train
came 10 halt as the boy rushed up
o the platform and gasped:
Does this train go to Nashville?"
No. you blamed idiot, it don't" re-
sponded the brakeman as he viciously
pulled the bell for the train to pro-
coed. The boy returned to the station
and boarded the right train, which had
scarcely pulled out of the station until
he discovered that he had forgotten to
check his trunk, and it became neces-
Sary for him to telegraph his father
requesting him to have it checked and
sent after him. His troubles were not
yet ended, however, as he was Obliged
to change cars at Louisville and take
a sleeper for Nashville. Getting out
of the train he hurried into the station
and got his sleeper ticket, and then re-
tcrned to the train sheds Seeing a
train standing there and not wishing
to get on it Immediately. he began to
stroll up and down the platform. I'M
til, growing tired Of his occupation, he
| INCURRED:
What time does this train leave for
Nashville?"
Nashville" replied that official;
this train don't go to Nashville; it
goes to Cincinnati Ihe Nashville
train left a half-hour ago"
Although Sam finally got to Nash
vile, he did not arrive on schedule
time.-Indianapoli Views.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY

The reckless expenditure of puhlic
money in the United States has nor
been confined to any particular politi-
cal division nor to any particular geo.
graphical section. The national state
and municipal governments have
seemed to vie with one another in the
plunder OF the taxpayer From the
north, the south, the east, and the
west have come the same complaints
OF excessive burdens. But figures are
needed to give these statments the
vividness Of reality. Beginning with
national expenditures, Mr.. Roberts
says that during the decade from 1920
to 1880 they were S1.07 per canrfa-
from 1851 to 1861, they were s2.oe: and
for the year 1894. s6.0S. I'm a word ),
he adds, the per capita EXPENSE of
the national government in 1894 was
nearly six times as great as it was in
1920, and nearly three times as great
as it was in the decade before orr
great civil war" The per capita ex-
penditures of the state of New York
in 1880 were $3.50, thirty years later
they were $1.S9, in 1890 they wore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
HAD BEEN OUT A LONG TIME.

The revenue cutters of the United
States, as you may know" said an
officer Of one of them, who likes his
little joke, ''confne their services,
which are really invaluable to the gov
eminent, to the coast, and it is a rare
thing indeed for any one of them, ex-
cept those of the Bering sea patrol to
venture any distance out to sea- Nor
is this rule an unsatisfactory one, for,
say what you please about it, sea SER
vice is not as pleasant as the novelists
and other romancers would have you
believe. Indeed, the sailor who prefers
the bounding pillows, wet sheet and
a flowing sea and all the rest of it to
calm and peaceful shore snap Is the
exception. But am getting off of my
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

story, which applies to the cutter
Grant, when she was doing duty in
New York bay and vicinity, Some
thing had happened to call her out
down the shore somewhere, and she
left the bay one afternoon, and early
the next morning, while she was howl
ing along at about seven knots an
hour, she hailed big four-master.
What ship is that?' came the cry
from the Grnat.
The Royal Bengal Tiger was the
plaintive answer, and we've been o1t
all night Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
TATTOOING IN OLD TIMES.
1t Was Common Custom Among the
Indians of louisiana

Tattooing was a universal custom
among the Indians Of old Louisiana
with both sexes. Among the men it
possessed significance attaching to
their career as warriors, and their
tattoo marks were testim onials Of
distinction; with the women it seems
to have been merely a matter OF
adornment. From their girlhood the
women caused themselves to be tattoo
ed on the face. Sometimes it was a
tattoo across the top of the nose:
sometimes the line was up and down
the chin, and not infrequently the en-
tire upper part of the body was thus
marked. The young men of the nation
also subjected themselves to the tat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

looked by its government The late
Herr Teufelsdrckh sagely defined man
as "a clothes-wearing animal" and
the definition applies to woman even
more distinctively than to man. And
certainly the genius which represents
French pre-eminence in designing the
gowns that enhance woman's beauty
at least deserves a decoration that is
said to be as common in France as
the title of colonel in Kentucky.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
WANTED TO TAKE HIS PICK.

A prominent San Josean reached the
Third street depot of the Southern
Pacific company in an inebriated con-
dition and asked for first-class ticket.
Where do you want to go?" said the
ticket clerk, somewhat pointedly.
There was pause while the inebriated
one muggily reflected, and then he
blandly and politely asked: What
trains have you?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
ARCTIC COMFORTS.

I've come to the conclusion" said
Gravely, as he paid for the sleigh,
that life in the arctic region isn't so
bad after ALL
Why" asked the liveryman
well, for one thing, sleighing may
be INDUCED in there at a purely nom
inal price. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

In discussing the chances for young
business men Mr.. W. G.. Snow of Mer-
iden, Conn, writes thus to the Satur-
day Evening Post of Philadelphia: II
think another thing would help young
men in their careers After the office,
store, or factory is left for the night,
many will not think of business nor
take any trouble to secure informa-
ton to prove OF value in their daily
work. They should read the trade
papers and any books bearing on the
MOTT unlimited store OF information
can be secured this way"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
AT THE MATINEE.

Heidi you enjoy the matinee,
dear,
She-Very much. I sat next to Mr.
Gadabout, whom l hadn't seen for
years We had nice long chat
Catholic Standard and Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
COAL IN PENNSYLVANIA.

The coal fields in Pennsylvania are
nearly all taken up. Coal land in
the Connellsvile district is selling for
about $1,000 an acre. The iron, steel
and coal men are turning to the West
Virginia fields.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03

In speech at Bristol Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach said imperial federation
is a delightful dream and mag be
more" but the pace must not be
forced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-03
OUR ROUGH ttRIDERS
MAY BIZ EDUCATED IN AN OUT
DOOR COLLEGE.
A FASCINATING SCHEME

Said to Have Governmental Sanction
Site a Colorado Valley with
Abundance OF Room for the Widest
Kind of Observation-Disclosures
BOYS Considerably Interested.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-14
CONCERT HALL
Has Been Provided For
Afternoon Recitals.
Tuesday Musical Club VIII Meet In
Walsh Block.

The Tuesday Musical club is to have
new quarters next season. in the Walsh
block on Main st. The club Is foriu-
nate TO secure a place where its even
ing and afternoon sections can meet
and where itsS afternoon concerts
can be given The club has long felt
the interes, and enterprise of Mr.. G..
r. Martin the piano dealer. this want
has been met. Mr. Martin proposes TO
fit NJ "A large room OH the second floor
of the Walsh block us Il small hall for
music. The walls are TO be tastefully
tinted. the floor Vanished and polish
ed, seats for two hundred provided, a
stage erected, and curtains hung for Il
dressing room. There are excellent
means of heating. lighting and yentil-
ating this new hall. Mr.. Martin will
put in fine new grand piano for the
use of the club and is ready To do all
III his power TO make the new hall an
attractive meeting place for the Tues
day Musical Club and other organiza-
tons.
The arrangements for the five even
ing concerts and 10 afternoon con
certs for the coming season of the
Tuesday Musical Club are being made
and it viii he the finest series the clut
| las yet had.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-14

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than nil other diseases put to-
gether. and until the last few wears was sup
posed to be inCurable. For "A great many
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced Il incureble. science has
proven catnrrh 10 be q constitutional dis.
ease and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Hnll's Catnrrh Cure, manlIfar
tured by H, !. Cheney a Co., Toledo, Ohio, y
the only CONSTITUTIONAL cure on the market,
To q tenspoonful. II acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any. ease
II fails TO cure. Scnd for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address
Sold by druggists, fbc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-14
~AIM0sr A MsRA0AE."

NJ took severe cold which settled IN the
bronchial tubes, ," writes Rev. Frank Hay, OF Nor
tonviIle Jefferson Co, Kansas. "After trying
medicines labeled Sure Cnre,r almost without
nuuiber, was led 10 try Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery took two bottles and was
cured and have stayed cured
uWher think Of the great pain had to en-
d,ire aud the terrible cough J had. 1t seems
almost Il miracle that was so soon relieved
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. They do not react upon the
system and become necessity, as do
many othcg nils.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-14
STATE CONVENTION
OF Painters and Decorators Will be
Held In Akron.

The annual convention of the State
Association of painters and decora-
tors will he held in Akron, July "A,
% and 26. in Conrad hall, 1t is ex-
pected that 80 delegates will be pre-
sent and an excellent program has been
arranged. Program will be published
later
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-14
0airYman Dead.

Peter Decl, died Friday night AT his
home on Copley road in Portage town
ship of heart disease. He was nearly
60 years of age and was well known
dairyman. He had resided in Portage
II years. \ wife survives him. The
funeral will be held at o'clock Mon
day afternoon at the German Luther
an church.