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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
ARTIFICIAL EARS FOR THE DEAF
Alabama Inventor Makes Appliance
That Enables Unfortunate to Hear.

Alabama Inventor Makes Appliance
! That Enables Unfortunate to Hear.
''The deaf may now hear" That
is a promise to 100000 afflicted per-
sons of America from Miller Reese
Hutchinson, a clever young Alabama
inventor, who gave a convincing
demonstration of a new auditory ap-
paratus in New York March 10,
Children born deaf, dumb and blind
listened to piano and phOnOgraph,
and heard the sound of their own
voices for the first time in their
dreary little lives. Mr. Hutchinson
was recently decorated by Queen
Alexandra for his work in behalf of
the deaf. The other week he demon
strated the efficiency of his new
EYE glass for the ear" before an
audience. including the Duke of New
castle and the management of several
New York Institutes devoted to the
aid of the afflicted The apparatus
consists Of an ear piece, a trans
mitter and a small battery, all of
which may be so arranged On the
person that no part need be visible
except the ear piece. A movement is
on foot among charitable persons OF
New York to provide funds to supply
the poor with the devices free of
cOst.-COllier'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23

, was about seven feet above the deck.
AS the big spar with it's weight of
canvas became heavier, owing to the
water in it, the mast again buckled,
its head going down till it rested on
the bottom. 1t is believed it will be
comparatively easy to repair the mast,
but whole suit of canvas is irretriev-
ably ruined.
Sir Thomas Upton says he will
fulfill mis- engagements off Sandy Hook
Aug. 20.
During the work of raising the mast,
it buckled again, owing to weight or
canvas, making three distance break
ages. The Challenger was finally
cleared of the wreckage and towed in
to the harbor.
The news Of the accident was tele-
graphed King Edward at Valetta, ISL
and of Malta, and Sir Thomas after
wards received message of sym
patty from the king.
Causes Universal Regret.
Glasgow, April 1S.-The accident to
the Shamrock Ill caused universal re-
greet in. Glasgow and Dumbarton,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
Alabama Gunners hampions.

Pensacola, Fla. April 18.-Gunners
of the battleship Alabama are now the
champion marksmen of the American
navy, having scored general aver
age of 50 40 out of possible 100 at
target practice The record takes the
championship from the Massachusetts,
which made a general average of Sc
nnr cent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23

They have a story up in Minnesota
that after a reception to the president
in st. Paul Governor Van SAINT put on
Mr.. Rooseve1t's overcoat by mistake.
So well did it fit him that he did not
discover his error until he found
revolver in one of the pockets. Speak
softly" thought the governor as he
fastened to divest himself of tho
presidential garment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
Marina Eirenen Won't Strike,

Buffalo, April 18.-The strike of
marine firemen has been settled and
the men will return to work today.
At a conference last evening both
sides made concessions. They will
receive S4750 month in midsummer,
and s65 month after October ].
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
q Uoman' S + + ace
FLORENCE WARDEN

seemed to grow larger and larger un-
til it shut out all sight, and no further
sound came to her but a muffled
sigh, as her limbs died one
by one to all feeling. Then the
confused murmur in her head ceased
suddenly, and she lost the last CLEAN
of consciousness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
Turf Spectator Convicted.

Cincinnati, April 18.-W. w. O'Hara,
''turf commissioner" charged with
using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses, was found guilty yesterday and
will be sent to eighteen months in the
penitentiary. O'Hara conducted
business of placing bets all over the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
Following the attempts of t

Following the attempts of the
housesmiths and bridge workers
union to tie up work on the crane for
the battle ship Connecticut at the
Brooklyn navy yard, fifteen union
machinists have gone on strike in
sympa,uy with the strike now in
progress against the engine company
in Quincy. The government has
given three days to the company to
supply new force of men
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-23
Kills Wife and Self.

Louisville, April 18.-George Miller,
a bookbinder, shot and killed his wife
and then committed suicide. Domes-
tic troubles caused the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
DELICATE OPERATION
Of Opening the Brain May Cure Case
 of Epilepsy.

From the New York Herald.
 Physicians at Floyer hospital are await ing with much interest the outcome of an operation for the cure of epilepsy per- formed there yesterday by Dr. William Tod Helmuth. The skull of a young woman who had been the victim of from fifteen to twenty epileptie fits day was opened and spieula of bone about a quar- ter of an inch in length was found im- bedded in the brain. It was removed, and the hospital physicians anticipate that the epileptic attacks will cease as a result.
 The patient was Miss Gerhardine Breu- nig of No 137 Cedar street She was struck over the right eye by a butcher knife several weeks ago The knife was thrown with such force that the blade penetrated the skull about an inch and a half above the eye. The wound healed very quickly, leaving a slight scar.
 Less than a fortnight afterward the young woman became subject to attacks of epilepsy. and then they Increased until scarcely an hour passed without an at tack During these fits she had visions Of persons attacking her with knives Her struggles during these fits were so violent that 1t was impossible to restrain her.
 The case came under the observation Of Dr. William Tod Helmuth His diagnosis was that the epleptic attack were caused by either a elot or splinter of bone press ing on the brain. It was decided to open up the skull.
 Directly over the scar an ineision about an inch in length was made, exposing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

to guard her husband against the hlan= dishments of Mrs, A and Mrs D. Then Il eefnes back and gets c, 5 remains and c comes back for Mfs. c. On one shore there are now 4, !, c and Mrs. c, while on the other arc Mrs A and Mrs, D. Mrs. c crosses ever and gets Mrs. E, and on their return goes over for his wife In this way husband and wiYe have never been separated, unlesa they were either with their own sex or else with man and wife.
 As a relic of those old days of 'myrrh, spice, and frankincense' comes the prob lem of the vase of balsam. Three men robbed a gentleman of a vase containing twentyefour ounces of balsam. While run ming away they met in wood with a glass seller. of whom In q great hurry they purchased three vessels. On reach ing a place of safety they wish to divide the booty, but find that their vessels hold B. Ii and B ounces respectively. How can they divide the balsam Into equal DOT tions?"
 This problem is solved by trial For the vessels can hold 24 13, Il and , ounces.
 They actually at first hold 24. 0, O. and Q ounces First make them hold 0. 8, Il, and ounces second, make them hold 16, 8, 0, and ounces; third, make them hold 1b, U. D. dlQ U DuiGeSt lOuilllt ihdhe them hold 3, 13. s. and ounces; fifth, make them hold 3. 8. B. and ounces; sixth, make them hold s, 8, B. and ounces.
 Most amusing are the problems where the answers seem obvious, and the un- wary fall into the trap spread for heed- less feet. Such a one is the case of the tailor who has forty yards of cloth in one piece, and cuts off a yard a day. How long will it be before all the yards are cut?
 Or another one: A bottle and it's cork cost $1O5, and the bottle costs S1 more 1 than the cork How much does the cork 1 cost? The answer most obvious is cents, which answer is, of course, wrong
 One that is not quite so well known Is the following: Two clerks are engaged l one at a salary which begins at the rate of S100 year, with a yearly rise of S2O the other at a salary commencing at the same rate, but with a half-yearly raise of s5. In each case payments are made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
FurS at Low Prices.

Sable or Isabella Fox or Blue Lynx Wolf Double Scarfs, selected fluffy skins, ends of large bushy tails, core or chain fastening, m TX at. =. ... ...........
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
them remember the positions ef the fes- eaea ehFiatiansl
 from numbers aid and art
 .ii fa a.a..a aaI

them remember the positions ef the fes- eaea ehfiatiansl
 From numbers aid and art
 Never will fame depart.
 In this q stands fef 1, for 2, fer g. Q for 4 and u for 3. Possibly the ihter= pretatien may be considered quite preb- lem In it's way
 Old Euclid may have helped brighten up that very Prince Ptelemy's wits who objected to mathematics with a problem which has come, down to Us apparently in his own wordingi
 "A mule and a donkey were going to market laden with wheat The mule said. If you gave me one measure I should carry twice as much as you but if I gave you one we should bear equal burdens.' Tell me, learned geometrician, what were their burdens?' The mule had seven and the donkey five measures.
 A medlaeval mathematician has a fla nous collection of puzzles whose intro- duction Into his treatise he defended by saving that it was a common custom to propose mathematical 'fstiekers' at des- sert by way of amusing the company. He gives several directions for finding the number thought of, one example of which will suffice:
 Take a number, multiply 1t by 5 add 6, multiply by 1, add 9 to the product, multiply the sum by 5, and tell the re- suit The puzzle giver must then sub tract 165 from this result, and the re- mainder. divided by 100. is the number originally thought of
 Thus. suppose the original number Is 10. Fifty is the first result, 56 is the sec- ond, e24 is the third, 233 Is the fourth, the result is 1165. If from this 165 is sub- tracted and the remainder divided by 100, it will give the correct result.
 An amusing variant of the fox, the goose. and the bag of corn is given by this same old Venetian. There are three men, young, handsome, and gallant who have three beautiful ladies for wives; all are jealous. as well the hus- bands of the wives as the wives of the husbands. They find on the bank of a river over which they have to pass a small boat which can hold no more than two persons How can they pass so as to give rise to no jealousyg'
 Let us call the couples A, B, and c. First A and B go across, leaving Mrs. C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

fracture. Then with trephne circular piece of bone an inch in diameter was re- moved From the inside surface of this abutton,n as the surgeons describe the piece of bone removed, projected a spln- ter of bone shaped like a thorn. It had penetrated the brain for about a quarter of an inch. The surgeons were surprised to find that there was no area of inf9n- nation at the point where the splinter entered the brain.
 After removing the splinter and stiteh- ing the opening 1t had made in the brain tissue. the button was replaced and the skin over the wound sewed up. The patient made an excellent recovery from the anaesthetic, and the surgeons are confident the operation will bring about a complete cure of the epileptie condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
Mathematical PuzzlerS

malnders shall be certain specified indi= viduals. It is said that Josephus the his- torian of the post Biblical Jews, was re- sponslble for one historic instance where this knowledge came in handy. Hegesip- pus tells the story, and though no one vouehes for his veraeity yet II tell the tale as twas told to me- Josephus and forty other Jews took refuge In cave after the capture of their city by the Romans. Josephus found. much to his chagrin. that thirty-nine of these patriots had determined to put themselves to death rather than fall into Gentle hands So the historian, putting the best face possible on the matter, declared 1t was just the thing for them all to do' but such a matter should be attended to deeently and in order. Let them all stand in circle and say every third man, the last remaining to commit suicide, Ihis was agreed to. Now, where did the willy Josephus place himself and the man who was lilxe-minded with him? Tradition tells us they were No. 16 and No. 3l.
 This same problem is usually stated In this form: A ship with fifteen Turks and fifteen Christians encountered storm, and the pilot declared that to save ship and crew it was necessary to sacrifice half the passengers. Crews have often thought in similar way in modern times. it is said, though propitiation of the gods has not been the alleged cause. The passengers were placed in circle and every ninth man was thrown over board beginning at a certain point The question propounded by the devout orig inator of this form of the problem was how to save all the Christians. As a matter of fact, no general rule is possible in this class of problem. The answer has to be attained by counting. In this case the Christians must be Nos. l, ?, 3, 1, 1O, H. 13 IL 15 IT, 20, 21, 25 2S and %.
 For the benefit of any who may care to spring this upon friends the following mnemonic doggerel is subjoined to help
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

Put down sik and carry two
 Geei but this is hard to dol
 You can think and think and think
 Till your brain is numb.
 don't care what teacher says,
 l cant de this sum.
 So sings the chorus in Babies In Toy land," and many breast feels respen- slve thrill in the chord those words touch. For brains have aehed over mathematics from these modern days of How old is the Captain2' back to the time when the royal tutor Euclid explained to King Ptolemy that only by way of the birch rod and the multiplication table could even a prinoely young hopeful attain to geometry, for there is no royal road to learning
 Those old Greeks were very fond of mathematical puzzles, and no doubt So- crates made young Aleibiades miserable by propounding to him some sticker about Aspasia's age, Surely he knew of Achilles and the tortoise, for that was a favorite poser, and ran thus: Achilles runs ten times faster than the tortoise. He gives the tortoise 1000 yards start, and never overtakes him, for while Achilles goes ,0Oo yards the tortoise goes 100 while Achilles covers the 100 yards the tortoise goes 10; during the time Achilles goes 10 the tortoise goes I; Achilles goes the one yard, the tortoise still has ene-tenth of a yard headway, and so on. Of course the fallacy is ap- parent in practice But said old Zeno, wherein does your theory err?
 Another old time problem which was no doubt of great assistance in the days when decimating a people was pleasant diversion praeticed by conquerors con- sists in placing men around in a circle so tsat every ninth man is killed, the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

Women's Genuine Imported Lamb skin Gloyes-noted for wear-resisting quality, a stylish, perfectly fitting glove that regularly sells for $1; 2-clasp style-tan, mode, gray, red, rEa brown, beaver. ............ oC
 Imperial-A Glove for $1, made on the lines of the highest price brands,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

has the same embroIderies, rich color ings, same styles for women I m and misses. ...... ...... ..... Asoo
 We have the exclusive sale for Birs mingham for the original "Graeloso" Gloyes-pass through 20 hands before ready for sale.
 "Gracioso," special make. $1.50.
 Raynier Dobant Suedes, $1.50.
 Raynier, renowned Suedes,S ,S175.
 Alexandre, pique suede, $2.0o.
 Alexandre, La Fayorite best kid, S2.
 Mems and Boys ood wearing kid Gloves, of imported kid in all the up- to-date styles and shades-S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
We sell Jardinieres cheap.
 Godden's Seed Store.

all. let it be applied strenuously to un- fairness in business. Ne are eommer- cial people. Our boys must go into com meree. Our professions are so mingled with commerce that 1t is often hard to distinguish if they be professions. If we are to wink at unserupuiouaness In com merce then we are doomed to become 9. race of trieksters and manhood is dead within us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

For Scarfs, squirrel lined, $15.
 Flat Muffs, fox, $10.
 Marten Cluster Scarfs, $5.
 Sale of Military Stock Scarfs, of Rus sian gray squirrel, blended river mink, Persian Lamb, Near Seal, and Ameri- can Ermine combinations; satin lined and trimmed with metal or E m crochet ornaments. =. .......O .O.oO
 Moline Stoles, $8.75.
 "Zaza" Scarfs of gray squirrel, $10.
 Mink Batwing Scarfs, ,$12.75.
 SPECIALr-Waists of heavy wash materials, with white pretty stripes, neatly plaited front, large pouchy sleeves and stock col 1lo lar... -. ....'''.'.'.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
,alf yearly. Which of them has the

larger ihenme7
 Who ls not tempted to sny the former?
 Yet The latter is tho correct answer. For in tho first year the first clerk re- eeives si0o, but the second clerk receives $50 and s5B. which amounts to s1o5 in the year The first clerk in the second year gets. to be sure, a2O. but No. ? gets $60 for the first half year and S65 for the sec ond, or S125 in all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
Fair Play in Business.

It is of vast importance to the future manhood of this country that seorn of unfairness should be universal Above
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

Just in time for Christmas shop pers-a jobber's stock of sample fans at less than half
 You are offered choice of real os- trich feather fans, silk gauge fans, lace trimmed fans, fancy spangled black and white fans, and many others in beautiful designs-three great lots.
 95c-1 .50-2.90
 Pearl, turquoise and coral 1Eo fan chains. -. .... .... .... ..s oC Real gun metal chains, 9 on very fine.... .... .... .... ...~.cO Military Brushes-Also large quan- tity of cloth brushes-all well made and durable German silver filigree on real ebony-a most unusual 1 OS value-choice for. =. .... .... ..I'~~o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20

Metropolitan Cafe now serves Merehants'Lunch soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
Practical
 Gifts For Men.

A 97 House Coat, made of double
 faced golf cloth, silk cord OS nnlSn.. ....s.......,+.. -As1D Genuine Persian Blanket Lounging
 Robe, at special 4 0Q prlce, ..,.....#. N1 Genuine california Golf Plaid
 Blanket Lounging z 0E Robe.. ...-.. .D.D1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
David Earquhar Missing.

Four weeks ago David Farquhar, a
mechanic, of Garden Grove, kissed his
wife and II months old baby goodby
and started out in search Of work.
When he left he said he was coming to
Centerville to try to get work in the
shops. That was the last time his wife
has seen him, or heard of him, and, fear
ing that some trouble has overtaken
him she has written touching letter to
Mayor W. II. Sanders, of this city, beg
ging him to help her discover the where
abouts of her missing husband and
father. His honor read the letter and
is doing what he can to locate Mr.. Far
quhar.
The missing man is described as be-
ing large, with dark hair and grey eyes.
He and his wife have been married
two years and she writes that they
were very fond of each other SO she
doesn't believe that he has deserted as
some tell her. When he started away
"a month ago they had sold all their
household goods and he said he would
find work and send for his wife and
baby. His belongings, consisting mere
&ly Of change of clothing, he carried in
q small satche. Since that time she
has been staying with friends but as
time passed by and no word came from
her husband, she naturally grew anx-
ious and finally thought Of writing to
the mayor. She says that the baby had
learned to love it's father and was able
to call him dad, dad" Now the little
one cries for him and goes often to the
window to look for him.. Centerville
Citizen,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
ain
From hf1aEzaznatory
Rheumatism
Would Have Killed
Our Soaa.
DIR. Miles, An$i.Fa.in Pills
Saved kIame

I'VE began to use DR.. MK,cs' Nerve and
Liver Pills six yoar, age Ny wife had liver
trouble and a noighbor guys her some of
your liver pihs to try. s{ter which we bought
bottle of them and ny wis ussd them IN
I'll cured Sines then have used them and
must Say that ! have never rsed any pills
that gave ne the satisfaction these have
We also use Oh. Miles, Anti Pain Pflls with
greatest satisfaction. Three years ago our
son Harry had infanmaterY rheumatism.
He had suffered so much that believe If we
had not given him Or. Miles, Anti.Pain Pills
which relievod him almost instantly he would
have died. sm always glad Of the oppor.
James Evert, Alton, Ih.
II was atffceN with neura}sia for wears
and never found any permanent celisf till
began using Dr.. Miles, Anti-pnm Pills.
They are sur, cure for headache aad neu-
ralgic pains Only this morning recon-
mendcd them 10 fnend with severe bet
ache and in haM hour he came into the
store smiIip% he h.nd.che v.s sene. We
use them in the family and find them excel.
lent for the women folks Tins high altssude
makes them vcry nervous. GFAaA1aa says l
should tell d.. Miles she could sst Eve here
were 1t not fox sAe Anti Pain Fills that she
takes occasionsil3."-L. B. Morris, Helena.
Montana.
All druggists Ell and guarantee irss bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
coughs and colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. j. Mcfarland
Bentorville, Va, serves as example. He
writes: 81 had bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time without
being benefited. Then | began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and a few
bottles wholly cured me- Equally
effective in curing all lung and throat
troubles, consumption, pneumonia and
grip. Guaranteed by l.. Van Werder
druggist. Trial bottles free, regular
sizes SOC. and 81 90.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Protect your ideas. Consul
tation FREQ. Foe dependent
on success. Est. 1864. MILO
p. STEVENS & Co. 1874 14lh
d. G.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
Worst of all Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your last?
Such was the experience of Mrs. 5. ID.
Newson, Decatur, Alabama. For three
years she writes, ] endured insuiferable
pain from indigestion, stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed newt
able when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length ! was induced to try
Electric Bitters and the result was
/ improved at once and
now am completely recovered. Fol-
liver, kidney, stomach and bowel
troubles Electric Bitters is the only
medicine. Only soc. It's guaranteed
by l.. VanW crden, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
Real Estate Transfers

as reported by'S. Varga. from May 10 to
May 26, 1908:
Carrie p. Willis to Clarence f..
Young, lots in Lamont. ...........$ 4OO
Elizabeth Thompson to Isaac To
ney, lots in Davis City............ 5OO
j. L. Trapp to James A. Buchan-
an, lots in Leroy. lou
Samuel Meter to George b. Me
tier, 1873 acres in Garden Grove 4,30C
". A. Ramsey to George Stone,
lots In Grand River................ SOC
Oscar Judd to William FL. Weller,
1853 acres in Garden Grove..... $500
William n. Weller to Oscar Judd,
undivided As of 800 acres in
New Buda ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2O,5S(
William II. Weller to Almira Judd
undivided 1-5 of 800 acres in
New Buda Observation-Disclosures. OLA
w. Nd. Smith to r.. e. Galloway,
lots in Van Vert. ,0G
George Stone to j. ID. Greenland,
lots in Grand River ............... 80