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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
Birds on women's Hats.

The Society for the Protection of Birds in London has been making a seemingly successful campaign against the wearing of egret feathers by fash ionable women on their hats, and has been inclined to congratulate itself OIL the result. So-called artificial aigrettes, warranted artificial" were sold at the shops instead of the real ones. The society bought lot of these, had them examined by experts and was amazed to find that they were all genuine feathers of the white egret In six months time 10000 of them had been imported. The only way to stop such cruelty, these birds having all been killed in the breeding season, is to induce women not to wear the feath- CTS. The campaign carried on against the use of feathers and stuffed birds on hats has not been very successful. Fashionable persons are too often self ish in such matters.-Philadelp Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
. -4-. Hysteria in Dogs.

Nerves are the disease of the pres ent day among human beings, but did not know till recently that hys- teria is also a malady of dogs A friend of mine owned dog which suddenly one day was seized with an attack of nerves. Since then it has been very i'll, wandering necessarily round and round the room, refusing food, but still recognizing it's owner. Another little dog suffered from hys- teria in consequence of fright from railway travelling, and it really seems as though civilization, in rendering dogs more delicate and more suscepti- ble, has done them distinct physical Graphic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
JAMES R. WAITE.

Continued success marks the en- gagement of James R. Waite at the Jacques. and it is surprising with what. pronounced approval his plavlet, "A Touch of Nature" is received. Sur prising because it has been thought that nothing that was confined almost entirely to dramatic work without much comedy. and that of a subdued character, would not he accorded favor in vaudeville. -Ir Waite's success, however. both here and in other vaudo- vile houses where he has presented "A Touch of Naure" has done away with this notion. Il is surely interesting for anyone to see MT Waite and his clever players illustrate "A Touch of Ma ture." The other parts of the show. too. are of kind that will keep every one lauehing and interested. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents: afternoons 10 and 20 cents. ladies 10. Next week Ten Icke's troupe of Japanese Illusion ists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
THE SLOWLY REcED1NG MOON.
Lunar Body May Have Been Born of Our Earth Millions of
 Years Ago.

Looking back through the mists of time we see the moon ever drawing nearer and nearer to the earth. Our satellite now revolves at a distance of 24o,000 miles, but there was a time when that distance was no more than 100000 miles. There was time, mil lions of years ago, no doubt, when the moon was but 10O,0 ,0oO miles away; and as we look further and further back we see the moon ever drawing closer and closer to the earth, until at last we discern the critical period in earth moon history when our globe was spin ming round in period of about five or six hours, writes Sir Robert Ball, in Booklovers' Magazine. The moon, in- stead of revolving where we now find it, was then actually close to the earth; earlier still it was, in fact, touching our globe, and the moon and the earth were revolving each around the other like football and tennis ball actually fastened together.
 It is impossible to resist taking one step further. We know that the earth was' at that early period, soft molten
 Ss oA maItcr, SplLlnlng rounQ rapld- ly. The speed seems to have been so great that rupture took place, a por- t1on of the molten natter broke away rom the parent globe, and the frag- ments coalesced into a small globe. mat the moon was thus born of our earth uncounted millions of years ago IS the lesson which mathematics de- clares it learns from the murmur of the tides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
May & In History,

1S06-Robert Morris. "signer'' and patriot fnancier, died in Philadelphia; born in England 1734
 l., Hawaiian warriar and ruler, who conquered the group of islands, died.
 1S2s--Louis Moreau Gottschalk, famous pianist, born in New Orleans; died z 1869
 1864 General James S. wadsworth died of
 wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness on the 9th; born in Gene
 seo, N. r., 1897. 1SS0-Gustav Flaubert, French novelist.
 died at Rouen: born 1922. Phillips Benjamin, Confederate
 secretary of state and afterward
 noted London barrister, died in Paris; born in Santo Domingo 1912. 1902-Paul Leicester Ford, American novel;
 list, killed by his brother, Malcolm
 Ford in New York city; born 1865.
 Volcanic disasters in the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent. The erup- z tion of Mont Pelee destroyed s 30000
 lives at St. Pierre, Martinique, and La
 Soufrisre caused a loss of 1.7oo lives in
 St. Vincent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
May 29-Sociable and dapce by Ingeborg lodge, No ?, Order of Vasa.
AMELIA BINGHAM.

A delightful comedy performance will be given at Poli's this evening"
 when Amelia Bingham and her re- markable company of players will ap- pear in The Frisky Mrs Johnson" The play deals with the American col ony in Paris. Mir and Mrs Frank Mor- ley are an American couple who are In the position typical of many couples in this commercial day and generation; Mir Morley Is immersed in business, and Mrs Morley, though she desires her husbands attentions, thinks half man is better than none and so firts desperately with blase English lord. Her sister, a lively, but generous heart ed widow, endeavors to shield her from the consequences of this entangle- ment, and is forced by circumstances to shoulder the Irritation herself. This threatens to work harm to her own love affair with younger brother of Mor- ley's. Eventually the true culprit con- fesses her misdeeds and the play ends with the peal of marriage bells in tune for ''the Frisky Mrs Johnson" The play has had an extraordinary success in New York during a three months run at the Princess theater there. and will be presented this evening at Poli's with the same cast and appointments that marked that run. In the cast are such distinguished players as Wilton Lackave. Ferdinand Gottschalk. W. l.. Abingdon. Bijou Fernandez Mrs Madge Carr Cook and others equally prominent, Prices are p, 50, @5 cents. $1 and $1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Brass Moulders. s... Ladies Aid society. ... Hibernian Rifles drill.
 Court Shields, F. of A.. %. ..4y Speedwell lodge, k. of P.
 Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H. .-.. Connecticut lodge, Int O. O. F.
 Winona council, Jr o. U. A. NJ.
 Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. o. U. W. Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George. A. Won Humboldt lodge. N. E. o. P. Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F., school meeting. Fifth division. A. o. H. ,,.... Plumbers and Steam Filters. Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. P. .- Stampers' local, POT. . .. Ivory Workers union. Electricians union. Friendly league. cookery, choral class, dressmaking.
 Y. NJ. c. A.. business mems gym lasium class. bowling league, basket aall second league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
cofree-DrInsrers and Alcohol.

A traveller has made the observation hat coffee-drinzing people are very 9eldom given to drunkenness. In Bra
 kil, for instance, where coffee is grown extensively and all the inhabitants
 brink it many times day, intoxication Is rarely seen. The effect is not only
 noticeable among the natives, but the foreigner who settles there, though
 possessed of ever such passion for Etrong drink, gradually loses his liking for alcohol al he acquires the coffee
 drinking habit of the Brazilian.-De- kroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
/ >SocIETY, CLUB THEATRE >>

amusement this season. MT Wilson will present his great success of the present season, "The Toreador," the best of the London Gaiety musical con- edies, and the one which he has been playing with such artistic and financial profit all this season and part of last. A very large company appears ill sup port of Mir Wilson. including Joseph Coyne, William Frederick. Elsa Ryan. Carolyn Gordon. Clara Belle Jerome, William Blaisdell, Miriam Lawrence and many others. Prices are 9, 50, 75 cents, $1 and $1.oo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
Buxzards of Vera Crux.

The buzzards that have long infested Vera Cruz and served useful purpose as winged scavengers are doomed. A London firm is putting in modern sewer and water system. The birds have become so numerous that they are pest. The protection of the muni- c1pality has been removed, and when the new drainage system shall be com pleted the city will be rid of the pest, the numbers of which have already been reduced somewhat by catching the buzzards and placing them in wooden cages to be taken to sea and K Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
T,hn nnnun cnA

"So your pickle of brother is a kober, married man? Do you know, I but him down as confirmed bachelor ever since he carried on. so dreadfuIly with that monkey-faced, forward It- ! le ninx with the squint eyes at Slosh- &ngton-on-sea some years ago. You -emember?"
 "Yes; he married her, dear She's upstairs now taking off her hat, and sviH be delighted to see you, I'm sure" jLondon Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
Retort Courteous.

Diggins-Say, if I were as bald as you I'd wear wig.
 Higgins-My. boy, if you ever be- come bald don't invest in a peruke.
 Because why?"
 Ut would be money thrown away. Whats the use of putting roof on an empty barn?" - Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
FRANCIS SON

The appearance of. Francis Wilson at Polls tomorrow evening will be an event of interest to lovers of comic opera who have had none too many presentations of their favorite form of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
THE KILTIES.

First appearance this season of the famous Kilties in their composite band, singing and novelty concert. Tuesday evening at Polls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08

Derore Holding naked sword in his right hand. Rabbi Ben Levi was righteous man, through his veins chill of terror With trembling voice he said, What wilt thou here?" The Angel answered, "Lo! the time draws When thou must die; yet first, by Gods decree. @' Whate'er thou askest shall be granted thee." Replied the Rabbi, "Let these living eyes First look place in Paradise"
 Then the Angel "Come with me and look" Rabbi Ben Levi closed the sacred book, And rising and uplifting his gray head, Give my thy sword" he to the Angel said, thou shouldst fall upon by the way" The Angel smiled and hastened to obey, Then led him forth the Celestial Town, And set him the wall whence gazing down, Rabbi Ben Levi with his living Might look upon his place in Paradise. Then straight into the city of the The Rabbi leaped with the DeathAngeIs sword. And through the streets there swept sudden breath Of something there unknown, which men call death. Meanwhile the Angel stayed without and cried, 3s "Come back!' To which the Rabbis voice replied "no! in the of God, whom adore, .- I swear that hence will depart no morevi Then all the Angels cried 70 Holy one -. See wha the of Levi here hath donel The kingdom of Heaven he takes by violence. Thy refuses to go hence! Lord replied, My Angels, be not wroth; Did eer the of Levi break his oath? Let remain; for he with mortal eye ' shall upon my face and yet not die" s Beyond the outer the Angel of Death the great voice, and said with panng breath. "Give back sword let go my way' Whereat Rabbi paused, and answered, Nay! Anguish enough already hath it caused Among the of men," And while he paused He heard the awful mandate of the Lord Resounding through the air, "Give back the sword" The Rabbi bowed his head in silent prayer Then the dreadful Angel, "Swear, No human eye shall it again. But thou takest away the souls of men, Thyself unseen, and with sword Thou wilt perform the bidding of the Lord.' The Angel took sword again, and swore And walks earth unseen forevermore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
WATERBURY MILITARY BAND.

The Waterbury Military band will give promenade at City hall to-mor- row evening when the following musi-, cal program will be rendered.:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-08
An Old Faporife
THE LEGEND OF RABBI BEN Il
By Lon gfello "

ABBI BEN LEVI, on the Sabbath, read
 A volume of the Law in which it said, ''No shall look upon my face and live" And he read, he prayed that God would give His faithful servant grace with mortal eye To look upon His face, and yet not die. Then fell sudden shadow on the page,
 And, lifting up his eyes, grown dim with age,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
FORMER RESIDENT OF GRAND
RAPIDS INvENTS WOOD PRESERVER
c. S. Lawrence Calls Invention "Kyanzer', ,-Patent
Secured in ioo--Is Now Planning to Manu.
facture Compound on Large Scale.

creased annual outlay of money to re-
place decayed and useless fence posts
timbers, etc. To the railroad COM
panies it requires an enormous outlay
of money to fireplace dec lyed and rotten
ties and timbers used in the construc-
tion Of railways, the telegraph and
telephone poles, This is true In all
branches Of industry where timbers
and wood of all kinds are extensively
used. TO prevent and stay the process
of decay of wood, and prolong the utii-
ity of wood and timberS, has been a
matter of experiment and study for
years, without material success until
by years OF study and practicalexperi-
ments "wood preserving compound,
or Kyanizer,n was discovered by
the patentee, G. S. Lawrence.
By practical experience and OBJ
seryation it is found that the time in
WHICH firm parts of ordinary material
decay and become worthless Ia about
three years. Railroad ties from three
to five years. and in timbers of all
description the time Of their decay
depends upon the kind o. timber used,
its exposure to moisture and to vary
ing conditions. The aim of the paten:
tee has been to produce something
that would not only prOlang the period
of decay of wood, but still bring the
compound within the reach OF all
classes, the farmer as we'll as the
capitalist,
The manner Of using this prescrva-
tive is simple and inexpensive. Soft
woods, such as poplars ETC., treated
with this process and used as fence
posts, have been found to be in per-
fectly sound and hardened condition
at the expiration of thirteen years,
while the posts Of the same material,
in the same LOCALITY and soil. un-
treated with this process. were found
to be decayed and worthless at tbs ey7
plratlOn or from one 70 PnFee years.
The farmers who by practical ex-
perience know that a large amount
Of money Is expended annually to re-
place rotten and decayed fence posts
and to keep fences in repair, will ap.
preciate process Of treating these
posts and timberS so as to pro-
long their usefulness. To acquire
this, will be readily seen, is an i'm
menSe saving. This is true of all
branches of industry in which wood
and timbers are Hsea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
HIGH WATER CLOSES
PORT EDWARDS MILL

Port Edwards, Sept. 1.-THE pull
mill of the John Edwards Manu-
facturlng company was closed dowr
Monday on account of the rise in the
Wisconsin river. The paper machines
were not run Wednesday. Should the
wafer rise higher all work at the mil
will be discontinued.
81. Letendre was a Grand Rapids
visitor on Tuesday.
Mr.~and Mrs. o. w. Dodge were
Grand Rapids visitors on Friday.
Mrs. W. A. Brazeau, Of Grand
Rapids, was calling on friends here on
Monday.
Miss Retta Cleveland came down
from your city to spend the Sabbath
at home.
MeSdames Jno. Albee, Jos. La
Madeline and Dixon, of your city, were
recent callers at the F. Noel home.
The village roads have been under
going extensive repairs during the
past week under the supervision of E.
Eichstedt.
Mrs. Edith Stinchfeld, OF Waupaca.
is spending few days during the
hunting season with her friend, Mrs.
A. e. Gurdy.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. nj, Alexander came
up from Milwaukee on Wednesday to
spend few days with the Edwards
and Rraaeau families.
Rob. Schoonover has again moved
his family here after a few months
residence in your city. He will be en-
ployed as blacksmith for the j. E..
Mfg, company.
Rev. W, A. Peterson, of your city,
preached his last sermon of the con-
ference year on Monday. His many
friends in the village hope to see him
returned to this charge another year.
T. II. Thornton departed Tuesday for
Milwaukee where he will spend a
week visiting his mother. Tom
Bratton, Of Rudolph, has charge of the
G. NJ, and ST. P. depot during his
absence.
The village schools opened Monday
with the usual good attendance The
addition to the SchOolhouSe is not
ready for occupancy, but will be in a
short time. The Misses Burr and
Martin are boading at their homes in
your city for the present, while Miss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18

The American Stereopticon View
con pany will give an entertainment at
the opera house on Thursday evening.
Septe mber oath, under the auspices of
the SIS. Peter and Paul parochiai
schools. This company gives a first
class show in every respect and has a
large number Of most interesting and
sensational moving pictures, among
which are the eruption Of Mount Pelee,
the destruction OF the city of St. Pierre,
the storm in Martinique Bay, great
railway scene in Canada, a railroad
wreck, and other things equal J
interesting and thrilling. Also set
of views showing the scenic wonders
of Switzerland, which is alone we'll
worth the price of admission. Don't
forget the date, Thursday September
24th. Admission for adults 25 cents,
children Is cents. Tickets on sale at
Daiy'S and Sam Church's drug stores.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT WHILE
TALKING TO SWEETHEART

Plainfield, Sept. 17.-Ira Devoe, 20
years old, only son of A. Devoe, was
fatally shot in the side by the ac-
cldental discharge OF his gun while
he was talking to his sweetheart He
was in pursuit Of a hawk, when he
stopped TO talk with the girl. When
the cooked gun fell and exploded he
was knocked TO the ground, but rose
and walked to the nearest house,
where he lived several hours.
Frank Trickie is very sick with
brain fever.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Holland,
a girl, ON Monday night.
Miss Genevieve James visited friends
at Stevens Point last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Hu,ch-
kiss on Saturday last boy.
A social party was held at Dilas
Woods residence Friday evening.
Mrs. d. E. Barker arrived home last
Saturday from her visit in Minnesota.
Tim Erickson is now employed near
Grand Hapids where he went a few
days ago.
Chas. Allison has erected a large
addition on the north side of his
residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Sc lenck were
called to Kilbourn again last week on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. P. Rozelle visited
Norman Woods people at N,koosa
Thursday.
Mrs. Flora Martin left last Friday
to commence term of school near
Marshtield.
Mrs. Eta Bushey commenced five
months term OF school in the Bender
district Monday.
w. Fl. Rice has a fine new house
nearly built on the farm where his
house recently burned.
John Meddaugh had good horse so
badly injured last week that the
animal had to be killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bound and
children are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kennedy near Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
WANTS 500, 900
ADDED To ROLL
Notice Served on the Northern
Paper Company by Super
visor of Assessments.
CLAIMS COMPANY NEVER
HAD BEEN ASSESSED
Although 1t Supplies Wood to
All Paper Mills in This
Vicinity.

Supervisor of Assessments J. w
Cochran served notice on the Northern
Paper Company that he would appear
| before the Board Of Review tomorrow
and ask that the company's assess
ment be placed at 100000.
Mr.. Cochran says that the company
has never been assessed in this city
although it does an extensive business
in supplying all the pulp wood to the
paper mills at Biron, South Grand
Rapids, Port Edwards and Nekoosa.
The law upon which Mr., Cochran
bases bis opinion is as follows:
Section 1910, Statutes of 1898. All
personal property shall be assessed in
the assessment district where the
owner resides, except as otherwise
provided. SECTION lO41, Statutes of
1898. The residence of an incorporated
company for the purpose of the pre-
ceding section shall be held to be in
the assessment district where the
principal office or place of business of
such company shall be.
Mr.. Cochran's summons to The
Northern Paper Company reads,
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, &C
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. "a
To The Northern Paper Company.
GENTLEMEN:-Plea take notice,
that at an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Review to be held IN said
city on the 18th day of September A.
d. 1908 at 8 O'Clock a. M or as soon
thereafter as / can be heard, 1 shall
move the said board to correct and
add to the assessment roll of said city
hly adding thpreto the name of your
corporation and assessing against said
corporation for purposes Of taxation a
Just and true estimate and valua tion
9f the personal property belonging to
you on the first day of May last,
Your name and property having
been heretofore entirely omitted and
left off from the assessment and tax
rolls of said city, and this being the
place where your principal office and
place of business is located.
You will further take notice that
the valuation Of your property for the
purposes aforesaid should, in my
opinion, be placed at a sum not less
than 100000. ''
Dated this 18th day of September
A. D. 1909.
J, W, COCHRAN
Supervisor Of Assessments for Wood
County, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
LOCAL BOYS WIN ALL
SEASONS BALL GAMES
Remarkable Record Of the Champion Bruce
Team.

Team.
The Bruce base ball team has seven
Grand Rapids boys on its nine this
year. They have championship
record. The last game was played
with Barron for purse Of $275.
Bruce played an errorless game and
won by better fielding and base run:
ming. Over 1000 people witnessed
Bruce win its last victory for the
season.
The following is the teams record
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18

and a number Of others entered
Krumrie treated freely but did not
take any notice Of Navidonski and his
father-in-law. Krumrie added insult
to injury by saying mean things to
the father-in-law. This was more
than the son-in-law could endure and
he therefore assaulted Krumrie'
Justice Cooper closed the incident by
fining Navidonski. This is the third
time that Navidonski has been in
trouble with the police in this city