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The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
The Shutdown Gun.

'The sundown gun which is fired at all army garrisons and forts is 6gurative at times, though now and then it actually indicates the time when the sun is sup posed to go down." said an army officer in explaining the matter; 'but it is not safe to set your watches or clocks by it. The firing of the sundown gun is intend ed as an incident in the ceremony of the salute to the flag. which is a military per formance strictly and is not to inform the immediate or even distant localities that the sun has gone down. though it does so in a way. Less attention is given to the exact second, according to the watch, in the garrisons and forts about cities than on the frontiers. where it is one of the events of the day; but it is safe to say, approximately, the gun is fired near sun down. n.'-New Orleans Times Democrat
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
S1e1n the Best Rest.

A physician says the cry Of rest has always been louder than the cry for food; not that it is important, but it is often harder to obtain. The best rest comes from sound sleep. Of two men or wO- men, otherwise equal. the one who sleeps the best will be the most moral, healthy and efficient. Sleep will do much to cure irritability of temper. peevishness and un- easiness It will restore to vigor an overworked brain. It will build up and make strong a weary body. It will cure a headache It will help broken spirit. It will assuage sorrow. Indeed, we might make a long list of nervous and other maladies that sleep will cure. The cure of sleeplessness requires a clean, good bed, sufficient exercise to produce wear:, ness, pleasant occupation. good air and not too warm room. clear conscience and avoidance of stimulants and mar cnficS-
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Regulating O Clock.

It is not, of course. possible to seize hold of the hands of a clock and push them backward or forward a tenth or a twentieth part of second. which is about the limit of error that is allowed at the Greenwich observatory. so an- other method is devised. Near the pen dulum a magnet is fixed If it is found that the pendulum Is going either too fast or too slow. current of electricity Is switched on. and the little magnet begins to pull at the metal as 1t swings to and fro. It only retards or aeeeler- ates the motion by an ininitesimal fraction of a second each time. but lt keeps the operation up and ln a few thousand swings the tenth or the twen- tieth part of the almost invisible error is corrected. thus making the clocks keep step" at the proper instant of time.-London News.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Paid For Waiting.

A lawyer who lives on Washington heights had occasion one night recently to go to Connecticut by the first train he could catch. When he reached the Grand Central station. he found that he had just missed the midnight train and that the next one did not leave until o'clock in the morning. It was not worth while for him to go home to wait, so he went to a nearby hotel. After sitting in the hall for a few minutes one of the hotel en- ployees asked him if he was registered.
 "Why, no." said the lawyer. ''I don't want a room. I am waiting for a train that leaves at . a. m."
 'I'm sorry, sir" said the employee, ''but you can't wait here. It is against the rules"
 The lawyer told the clerk at the desk who he was and explained his reason for being there. He said that he did not want to retire to a room. The clerk told him that it was contrary to the rules of the house for him to sit in the halls at that time unless he was a guest. There upon the lawyer registered. paid for a room and was permitted to sit in the hall. New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
LIKE TO GO TO FUNERALS.
Women Who Attend All the MOrtu-
 ary Services They Can.

Undertakers say that hundreds of peo- pie make practice of going around from church to church to attend the various funeral services. It is a notion of recent growth, but is becoming very popular.
 The special attraction in the case of Catholic churches is said to be the fine music which usually attends the celebra- tion of a solemn high mass for the repose of the soul of the dead. Where the serv- ices of more than two clergymen are eId- ployed the attraction is all the greater, the undertakers say.
 'It is rapidly becoming the popular thing" said one of the latter. 'I thought it odd at first and wondered how it was that the same faces were to be seen at sc many church funerals. 1 made inquiries and learned that a number of women make it a rule to scan the death columns every morning to pick out what promises to be fashionable funeral service.
 Some of them go oyer to Brooklyn and Jersey even to satisfy their craving for pomp and sweet music. The mere fact that in many church funerals a card of admission is required does not seem to keep them away either. The sexton of one of the biggest churches on Fifth ave nue told me that he knew more than 300 women who make practice of attend ing church funerals. He added that 1t would be impossible almost to drag these same women to a church wedding. There is something so magnetic in church funer- als as to be simply irresistible to them. Why it is so can't say"
 The pastor of one of the biggest church es in Brooklyn was asked to give an opin- ion as to the influence which induces wO- men to attend church funerals indiscrimi- nately, and he replied that it was weak ness to see and be seen rather than any desire to listen to the organ and the choir during service.
 "I have noticed" said this clergyman, "that some of these women attire them selves in mourning whenever they attend services of this kind, regardless of the fact that they may have had no acquaint- ance with the deceased or his family. have seen these women in the most gaudy frocks in the afternoon after the funeral services in the morning. It is just wo- mans idea about keeping her mind anus ed, I suppose, though I must say it is stretching the imagination a long way. Hundreds now go to church funerals five or more times a week. and it is my candid opinion that they could not be dragged to church for any other purpose. New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Why the Boy Was Sure.

A certain officious head nurse in the accident ward of a local hospital re- ceived an unexpected ''call down" re- gently. An unfortunate young man of the age of 10 had been practicing with a cartridge pistol several sizes too large for him, and the result was unpleasant. The doctors and nurses had cleansed and dressed the wound, and he was resting easily.
 Then the nurse. who had not been present and who hated to miss a trick, walked over to the little boys bed, around which the attendants were still standing, and asked him solicitously:
 Are you sure that the bullet isn't sticking there still?'
 Sure"
 "What makes you think so?"
 'It was a blank cartridge"
 There was a sharp decline in that nurses stock of pride, and the laugh ter failed of unanimity by one dissent ing voice.-New York Commercial Ad- yertiSer,
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Strange Behavior.

A mirth provoking scene once took place in the palace of a former Duke of Hamilton.
 The duke had invited one of his neigh bors, plain spoken laird, to stop at the palace for luncheon after the conclusion of business transaction.
 The laird was not used to the luxuries of life and watched with an impatient eye the fittings about of liveried serv- ant, who seemed to be everywhere at once, anticipating the laird's wants in a way that struck the rustic as positively uncanny.
 At last the guest turned deliberately about in his chair and addressed the serv- ant in a tone of considerable irritation.
 "What are ye dance, dance, dancing about the room for, man?" he demanded. "Can ye no draw in your chair and sit doon? I'm sure there's enough on the table for three"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
A PUZZLING CASE
That Has Attracted Wide Spread Attention in
 Medical Circles
From The Item, Lgnn, Mass.

Thousands of dollars have been spent in doctors bills by those afflict- ed with epilepsy and, very frequently, it has been in vain. It so often hap pens that the doctors do not strike at the root of the trouble. A cure when was easily effected, after physi- clans had failed to accomplish any permanent results, is that of Miss Annie R. Herbert of No. 507 Western avenue. Lynn, Mass. After years of suffering from this terrible affliction she was made well by the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She makes the following statement:
 ''I was a victim O. epileptic fits and spasms of the nerves from the time l was two years old until reached the age of seventeen, when Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured me. Ten well-known physicians of Lynn treated me at different times but none succeeded in helping my case. | have even been to the Lvun hospital, but the physicians there failed to cure me. so you can see 1t was disease that puzzled a good many doctors.
 My illness at times caused racking headaches and an awful dizziness made my head swim. 1 Lad what the doctors called spasms of the nerves about four times a day. The blood would rush to my head and a feeling come over me so that I wouldn't know what was going on around me. The spasms left me very weak During one year had eight epileptic fits.
 At last. when all the enorts of the doctors had proved in vain, I tired Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Pep ple and hardly three weeks hau passed before I found they gave me great relief. I continued using them faithfully and in six months I was entirely cured and have had no re- turn of my illness since
 Signed,
 MISS ANNIE R. HERBERT.
 Subscribed and sworn before me this 10th day of April, 1901.
 THO-4AS F. PORTER,
 TSeall Notary Public.
 The pills which cured Miss Herbert are a specific for all forms of weak ness arising from a watery condition of the blood or shattered nerves, two fruitful causes O. almost every i'll to which flesh is heir.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers, or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price. 50 cents a box, CT six boxes for S2,5O, by Dr. Williams Medicine Go, ,Sche- neetady, N. '.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
CHINESE ECONOMY
Court Can Still Find MOney-Naughty
 Legation Soldiers Import Taxes

Eastern magnifcence is again dis played in the journey of the Chinese court. Temporary palaces at Kai Feng ru and Tao Tlng Flu are being pre- pared like permanent dwellings, al though they will be occupied only for a few days.
 The acquisitions for the travelling ex- penses already amount to 13,0O0,0OU taels, in spite of the edict enjoining economy in this respect. Several local officials along the route have resigned because they are unable to meet the expenses of entertaining the court.
 The Chinese officials are considering the desirability of protesting to the foreign ministers against the conduct of the legation guards. Groups of soldiers roam about the city wearing their side arms, often intoxicated, mal- treating the natives and committing petty robberies. Notwithstanding the ministers policy of moderation in erecting defenses, the legation quar- ter presents the appearance of for tified city. The defenses opposite the Imperial City are particularly formid- able, the Italian defenses, adjoining the British, have embrasures for can non, a deep moat protects the German section, and across the city wall the Germans have erected stone fort for artillery.
 Prince Su, the collector of taxes, has adopted the policy of taxing goods brought into Peking for foreign mer- chants. Heretofore such goods have not been taxed, and the mer- chants have protested to the ministers. who held that the goods should remain untaxed, on the ground that they are intended for the use of the legations.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
WORLDS BIGGEST SHIP.
White Star Liner Celtic the Creates
 Merchant Vessel Afioat.

White Star Liner Celtic the Greatest
 Merchant Vessel Ahoat.
 The White Star liner Celtic is far and away the largest ship in the world, be- ing almost a quarter as large again as the Oceanic, which was previously the biggest leviathan afioat. As for the worId-famous Great Eastern, which was, until quite recently, regarded as beyond all practicable size, it was a mere puppy as compared with this ocean greyhound.
 The Celtic is in every sense of the term a floating city, having no fewer than a dozen decks, and being TOO feet long, with a beam of 55 feet, and dis placement of 36,7O0 tons. She will carry 2,742 passengers and crew, and 12,OO0 tons of cargo.
 The captains bridge is 100 feet above the keel The plates are an inch and a half thick, and weigh about four tons apiece; while 1, ,704, 900 rivets have been put into the vessel by hydraulic ma chinery.
 All the men who could stand on her decks at one time would stretch in sln- gle file from London to Norwich-a dis tance of about ninety miles, as the crow flies.
 It is said that at present the Celtic cannot be loaded to her utmost capac- ity. as she would in that event probably ground on the bar of New York harbor, where the depth at low water is about 32 feet; but it will soon be dredged down to 40 feet, so there is no need to fear that she will not be able to carry
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Propagating LOganberries, Dewberries
 and Mammoth BlackbeTries

These three fruits are very closely allied-all stray growers. Propagate by means O, layers during months of October and November. Take ends of long shoots, lay lenghtwise with row. cover about two inches deep. Take care to cover every foot, first making incision on under side layer. Soil must be loose and moist to in sure good results in roofing. One can propagate from cuttings but the layer plant is preferable. Plant out during months of February, March and April.-Californi CultiVator.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
What Is "Nothing? "

An old Scottish farmer, being elected a member of the local school board. visited the school, and tested the in- telligence of the class by his questions. The first inquiry was:
 'NoO, boys, can any O you tell me what naething isT'
 After a moments silence a small boy in back seat arose and replied:
 "It's what ye gie me t'other day for haudin' yer orse!"-London Answers.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
Outlining Her Duties.

Archie-Say, are you our new nurse?
 NurSe-Yes, dear.
 Archie-Well, 1 want to tell you now that Pm one of the boys that you have to manage by kindness, so you'd better get some sponge cake and oranges right away.-Priladelph Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
The Promoter,s wooing.

'That young trolley line promoter is going to marry Mabel"
 ''I didn't suppose he'd find time to pro pose"
 'Yes, the second time he called he ask ed if he couldn't have a perpetual option on the right of way to her heart. ."-Cleve- land Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14
How to Detect n Sewer Leak.

A suspected joint in a sewer or drain pipe may be tested by wrapping it with single layer of white muslin moistened with a solution of acetate of lead. As the gas escapes through the meshes of the cloth it will be blackened by the sul- phur compounds.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14

We claim that if cherry pie is made just right, man can forget while eat ing 1t that he has been engaged as pall- bearer at a funeral.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-12-14

There is such a thing as gooseberry shortcake, but poor cooks should be enjoined from attempting 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
RUDOLPH: :i

Mr.. Vanhoen and Miss Jennie
Lamers were Joined in holy wedlock
at the Catholic church, last Tuesday
morning.
Miss Carrie Ratelle has gone to
Rhinelander on visit to her sister.
Mrs. E. r. Miles.
Emory Provost departed for Oshkosh
Sunday morning, to visit his brother,
DR.. J. Provost.
The Misses Dora and Julia Crotteau
have gone to Lynn to visit their sister,
Mrs. Hover.
Francis Lavaque, who is employed
at Marshf1eld, is home visiting bis
parents.
"Our little girl was unconscious
from strangulation during a sudden
and terrible attack of Group. l quickly
secured bottle of One Minute Cough
Cure, giving her three doses. The
Group was mastered and our little
darling speedily recovered So writes
A. L. Spafford, Chester, Mich. Wood
County Drug Co.
Mrs. Oliver Akey went to PlaintielC
to attend the funeral of her uncle.
George Elliott had the misfortune
of losing a valuable cow last week.
Miss Francis Slattery closed {
successful term of school Friday.
Miss Beatrice Ratelle was in the
Rapids shopping, Saturday.
Mrs. Tefeau's daughter from Stevens
Point, is visiting at home.
Will Chambers made a business triI
to Rosendale last week.
Mr.. Cloe who has been very i'll il
slowly recovering.
Mrs. Shaddock returned home from
Ashland, Saturday.
Miss Rose Ratelle spent Sunday al
Junction City.
Damase Ratelle is again on the sick
1ict
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
Men to Patr0nizc.

Dr. o. t. Hougen, M. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone Is.
Dr.Chas. Pomainville, Dentist, office
over Cohen's. Telephone No. 216.
DR.. j. G. Commit, dentist, office over
Centralia Drug store. Centralia, Wis.
Telephone No. 1872.
DR.. F. Pomainville office at Steib's.
Residence west side, Tel. No. 24S.
DR.. d. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phone No. 60, residence No. 100.
DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
in Wood Block, over drug store,
telephone No. 81, residence No. 246.
A. B. Crawford, Dentist. Office
in IRELAND building. Grand Rapids.
High grade service at reasonable fees.
E. S. Renne, fire insurance, office
now over Days drug store. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Dispatches report the Sultan of
Turkey shooting and killing instantly
his family or personal physician
because, forsooth, said physician hurt
his majesty slightly in treating him.
Some American papers are inclined to
comment bitterly on the Sultan's
action. We see nothing so remarkably
wrong in this action for an absolute
ruler. No subject has any right to
life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness
under such ruler, and why free
people should be expected to sympa-
thize with a believer in such system
Of government when they come to
grief by it, is passing strange. The
sultan'S doctor got what he might
have expected. If he had come to
his death shouting 'down with the
sultan" instead of a pandering to his
vicious SensibilitieS he would have
deserved the sympathy and respect OF
freemen, but the unfortunate doctor
would have regarded such a sentiment
as sacreligiouS and anarchiStic, so, we
repeat, he deserved his fate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
AN ORDINANCE.

OF the County Board of Supervisors of Wood
County, Wisconsin,. changing the name of
certain towns now and heretofore existing
in said Wood County.
The county board of supervisors of the county
Of Wood do ordain as follows:
Section l. The name Of the Town of Vesper
as now and heretofore existing in said Wood
county is hereby changed to and shall hereafter
be known IS Hansen.
Section 2. The name of the Town of New
Seneca as now and heretofore existing in said
Wood county is hereby changed to and shall
hereafter be known as Seneca.
Section 8. The name of the town of New
Remington as now and heretofore existing in
said Wood county is hereby changed to and
shall hereafter be known as Remington.
Sections. The name of the Town of New
Wood as now and heretofore existing in said
Wood county is hereby changed to and shall
hereafter be known as Wood.
JOHN JUNO, chairman.
K S. RENNE, County Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
Piles Cured Without Knife,

Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud-
ing piles, no cure, no pay. All drug
giSts are authorized by the manufact-
urerS of Boro-Carbol Salve to refund
the money where it fails to cure any
case of piles no matter of how long
standing, Cures ordinary cases in six
days. the worst cases in fourteen days.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
John II. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
LEGAlS
Summons.
rn "-T nn~

CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD COUNTY.
Margaret j, Worden, plaintiff, VS.. Alexander
D. Worden, defendant.
THE STATE OF WIsCoNsIN;-Tot the said defend.
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons ex-
elusive of the day Of service. and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid: and
in case of your failure so to do, judgment will
be rendered against you according to the de-
mand OF the complaint. B. NJ VAUGHAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address Grand Rapids, Wood County,
Wis
To said defendant: Take notice that the
summons and complaint in the above entitled
| action have been filed and are on file in the
court aforesaid
Dated April Is, 1901. B. NJ VAUGHAN
aprlSW6 Plaintiffs Attorney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
Notice of Application.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, 49,

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WooD COUNTY, SS
In the matter Of the last Will and Testament
of Sophia thinner, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Sophia thinner, deceased, late of the town of
Wood County of Wood, Wisconsin, has been
filed in this Office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
John kalisch praying that the same be proven
and admitted to probate. according to the laws
Of this state, and that letters testamentary be
granted thereon according to law,
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me. at the probate office, in the city of
Grand Rapids, wood County. Wis, on the 18th
day of June. A. D. 1901, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully, in the Wood County Reporter,
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated May Z, 1901
By the Court JOHN A. GAYNoR
Mayl6wS. County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
J-J-Hilfrthek king railroad magnat

J. J.Hil1, the king railroad m gnate
of this country, in commenting on the
wickedness of the recent panic in
a. Wall street puts out a startling sug-
gestion as cure for such dangerous
speculation as occurred there on
Thursday last. His suggestion was
to limit the power of money by law.
If such dangerous gap as that were
opened in our financial system there
is no telling where the Innovation
might end. Put sufficient limit on
the power of money and what good
would there be in becoming a million.
aire. Mr.. Hill better leave the law
making business to the legislators,
who are looking after the interests OF
the people. He probably means al
right, but his long business training
has made him altogether too prac'
tical as law maker