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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
MISS FLUTTERLY ON RADIUM.
The Man ufactUre of 1t Ought to BE
Stopped for Good and Sum-
cient Reasons.

isn't this an age of marvels?" said
little Miss Flutterly, according to
Charles Battell Loomis, in Leslie's
Monthly. u really don't know what
will be discovered next-do you? Real
ly, 1t would take a strictly scientific per-
son to tell, because just as you think it's
going to be an airship it turns out to be
radium or something else just as won
derful.
'sIt seems as If the manufacture of ra-
dunn ought to be stopped, because il a
single pound Of it was-what is it they
do with it, turn it on or explode it, or
what?-well. anyway, II single pound
Of 1t did what 1t does do, whatever that
is, it would annihilate the world. Just
think OF the danger Of having even a
little of it. They say It's diminishing at
the rate of certain number of grains a
second, and it's going so fast 1t would
reach the sun inside of minute. and
yet, after watching a heap of it for I
don't know how many thousands of
years, it doesn't look any smaller-so I
don't know how we're going to get rid
Of it now it's here. And they say it will
make anything shine except imitation
diamonds. I should think that people
wouldn't dear to wear paste after this.
because If they suddenly stopped shin
ing 1t would be so notifying"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
UNNECESSARY FEAR.
French Bill OF Fare Was Taken for
\ Warning from the Italian
Malta.

When Gunbusta returned from bust
aess he was astonished at finding his
good wife wrapt in mental cogitation
over letter that lay on the table be-
fore her. Even his entrance did not
seem to distract her. Laying his hand
gently upon her shoulder, she jumped
back with q start, relates the New York
Times.
why, my DEAR" said he, nervously,
what ails your"
These words seemed to be clew for
her to begin weeping, and between her
sobs she blurted:
"Oh, Bert, the worst has come! We
are the victims of the Black Hand of the
Italian Malta. See, this letter came this
morning."
She handed over the epistle and Cum
busta paled slightly as he saw scrubbed
Scrawling on the paper what appeared
to be treacherous threat in some for
eign language. He could not read it:
neither could his wife; yet they felt sure
1t was another case of money or your
life, because numerous incidents of this
KIND had transpired in their neighbor-
hood during the past year.
Don't you think we had better lay
some money out on the back stoop, my
dear?" said the frightened wife.
But we don't know the amount. I
know what I'll do; I'll hurry to police
headquarters and have them translate
1t Tor me-" And the badly scared Gun
busta darted out of the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

At Clingford, in Essex, an estate is
held by a very curious condition.
Whenever it passes into new hands the
owner, with his wife, manservant and
maidservant, comes on horseback to
the parsonage and pays his homage by
blowing three blasts upon horn. He
carries hawk upon his fist and his
servant has greyhound in slip, both
for the use Of the rector for that day.
He receives chicken for the hawk, a
peck of oats for his horse and loaf OF
bread for his greyhound. After dinner
the owner blows three more blasts and
then with his party withdraws from
the rectory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

There as meeting OF the Central
Wisconsin Millers' association in this
city Wednesday at the Office OF the
Grand Rapids Milling company. The
business OF the association was fully
discussed after which the members
were given an opportunity to inspect
the new plant of the Grand Rapids
Milling company. The millers were
entertained at dinner at Dixon hotel.
Those present from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Weed of Weyau-
vega, j. S. Loberg, Of Amherst, f.
S. Skeels, of Plainfield, II. H.. Pagel,
of Stevens Point and Carl Hearted, of
Amherst.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
THE LASH FOR THIEVES.
Punishment inflicted in ENGLAND
Seems to he Effective In
stopping Theft.

Highway robbery is crime with
which English police no longer have to
reckon, whereas in St. Louis it is a night
ly occurrence. A cat o. nine tails, used
in England and not used in America, ex-
plains the difference, according to c. F.
G. Raikes, an English resident of st.
Louis, says the Post-Dispatch.
Highway robbery is the one crime
for which English law specifies flogging
as punishment in addition to imprison-
ment," said Mr.. Ralkes to the Post-Dis-
patch. up to the time left England
several years ago, remember hearing
of but one or two cases Of highway rob-
berry, and I kept fairly well informed
on such matters. know that it was one
Of the rarest crimes in the kingdom.
I'm reading of the nightly robberies
recently in ST. Louis have often thought
of that fact, and the only explanation I
can find for the difference between st.
Louis and the English cities is in the
difference Of punishment.
I'm fact, / have heard it said that 1t
was the flogging which prevented high
way robberies there. The would-be
robbers seemed to be in deathly fear OF
that.
"A cat O. nine tails, which Is q small
bundle OF leather strips attached to q
short handle, is piled on mans back,
and it tells. The number Of lashes to be
given is specified by the court just as is
the number of years the guilty man must
serve in prison.
II do not know that flogging is still
practiced in England, but it was pun
ishmeut for highway robbers when left
there, and 1t was regarded as effective.
1T seems different in the United
States. OF course, there is no fogging.
Furthermore, the prison sentences are
shorter and pardons are more frequent.
There are also more delays here in execu-
ton Of the criminal law than in England.
There seems to be need of some stern
measuers in this country to stop high
way robberies. l don't know that fog
ging is the proper punishment, but !
often think of the English practice
when read of the robberies in st. Louis.
"Other European countries are equal
ly free from highway robberies, al
though I don't know that they practice
fiogging. They all, however, regard the
crime as almost as bad as murder, and
the law is very severe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
SHARKEY AS REFEREE.
The Big Pugilist Called a Bout Ended
When False Teeth and Glass
Eye Fell Out.

When Tom Sharkey was in the navy
he refereed bout in San Francisco
between two mixed-ale fighters, who
had decided to settle the much dis
puted question as to which was the
better man. They fought with bare
fists in small room in the rear OF a
gin joint. Both had long since seen
their best days, but fighting blood in
their veins would not permit them to
live the remainder of their days in
peace. Their names cannot be recalled.
but it was well-known fact that
one of them had glass eye and a set
OF false teeth. Everybody in the place
first round the possessor of the agate
glim and the phony molars got soaker
in the eye and his bum lamp dropped
out. The next punch sent him SPRAYING
to the floor. When he got up false teeth
were scattered in all directions. Shar-
key, who was then young man and
new one at the fighting game, almost
tainted at the sight. One eye gone and
all his teeth missing was the sight that
confronted the sailor as he gazed on the
unfortunate boxer, feebly trying to
make his pins hold him up. Suddenly
a thought came over Sailor Tom, and
he sent the men to their corners.
Gentlemen" said Tom to the crowd,
I'm sorry to disappoint We all, but III
have to stop the fight. Wan man is so
much better than the other that he is
knocking his opponent to PAGES every
time he lands punch. Wan eye and all
his teeth are gone, and the dsvil knows
what will become of him Il let them
kape at it. But" added Tom, pointing
with his finger at the victim, "Ill give
that man credit for being as game as
they make them. He is the first man
ever saw who was game enough to
fight with one eye gone"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

John Thomas came to the city
yesterday from NekooSa where he was
confined at his sister-in-law's. home
on account of sickness the past week.
Mr.. Thomas is machinist and is
employed by the Consolidated Water
Power & Paper company.
G. Bruderli. proprietor of the owl
shoe store west side has just received
new stock OF spring and summer
shoes for men, women and children.
These shoes are up-te-date and must
be seen to be appreciated and the price
is right. Mr.. Bruderli, also makes
any kind of shoes to order and is an
expert In doing neat repairing. Give
him a call you won't regret IT..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
W. E. T. u. Meetings.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union meeting are held the second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month. The
following the programs for the coming
meetings:
March o. The Evangelistic de-
partment-Mrs. S. a. Smart.
April II. The social side of the
W. G. T. U.-Mrs. M. II. Jackson.
April rs. Successful Public Meet
iugS-Mrs. E. G.. ROsSier.
May 10. Suggestions for flower
mission work. Mrs. E. B. Rossier.
May "a. Our State and National
Work-Mrs. Jennie Gilkey.
June IA. Mothers Meetings. The
child in the home-Mrs. J. D. Witter.
June %. The use of Temperance.
Literature-Mrs. Geo. Hill.
July IL. Sunday School work
Mrs. F. F. Kellogg.
July 26. The value of the Press
Department. Mrs. j. w. Cochran.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
THE DERELICT HUNTERS.
Menace to Ocean Traffic to he Guard
ed Against by Trained
Seamen,

The subject of derelicts is one OF the
utmost Importance to seafaring men in
general, but especially SO to the large
transatlantic steamship firms. 1t seems
strange, in view of the ever-present
menace afforded to ocean traffic by dere-
licts, that no systematic plan has been
adopted looking to their destruction.
From time to time spasmodic efforts are
made to interest the various govern
ments in the subject, but without results
as yet, says Henry Harrison Lewis, in
Harper's Monthly. Several months ago
the New York maritime exchange ap-
pointed committee to prepare petit
ton for presentation before congress,
praying that steps be taken to call an
international conference on the general
subject of derelicts. This petition re-
cites in detail the serious peril to marine
commerce presented by abandoned ships
which are permitted to drift at the
mercy of the wind and the waves, espe-
cially in the much travelled steamer
lanes, and reviews with emphasis a rec
ommendation made at the international
marine conference held at Washington
In 1898. The general plan as out
lined provides for permanent station
or headquarters for this picturesque
derelict hunter at New York or Norfolk.
Telegraphic communication will be
maintained with all the, Atlantic coast
ports, and on receipt Of word that a
derelict has been reported by some in
coming vessel the little cruiser will put
to sea on her mission of salving or de-
struction. The work will require q
high order Of professional training, in
Guiding a thorough knowledge Of ocean
winds and currents, as derelicts are not
prone to remain long in one spot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Grand Rapids Markets.
N ARCH II, 1904.

The following are the market price
of produce in the city of Grand Rap.
ids corrected on the day of publication
Potatoes-7Oc
Rye-45c to 48c.
Oats-45c.
Corn-shelled. 100 lbs, e0c.
Hay-marsh, IS 90; timothy, $3.50.
Eggs-18c.
Butter-18c to zoe.
Beans-S1.75 to $500.
Peas-75c. to $1.O0.
OnionS-75c To SOC.
Beehive. 100 lbs., $3.50 to $500
dressed. $500 to $500.
Pork-live, "a Is dressed IS. 90 to Sc. q
Veal-live, &c; dressed sic to &c.
Chicken-live, &c to &c; dressed, 1Oc
to l2c.
Turkey-live, 1Oc to 12c; dressed 14c
to l5c.
Flour-bbl., $3.50.
Feed-ton, S22.
Middlings-tOn, S18.
Bran-ton, S18.
Bolted Corn Meal-bbl., $3.50.
Lard-11c to 12c.
Ham-whOle. 14c.
Mess Pork-bbl. $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Rebekahs Entertained.

The members of the Rebekah lodge
entertain e visitors out of I own at from
the lodge rooms Wednesday evening.
The program consisted of Pit, Finch,
photograph selections, songs, readings
and recitations. Dainty refreshments
were served. All report most enjoy
able evening. The names of the
visitors are: Mesdames William,
B. H. Campbell, NJ. Mewward, G.
Geislei, j. P. Hoag, r. P. johnson
and T. G. Horton, of Stevens Point;
Mrs. Lawler, Of Black Creek. and Mrs.
Sarah Tucker, of NekOOsa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

Mrs. F. E. Bump and children
returned this noon from a visit at
Wausau.
Mrs. Joe Rick and sister, Miss
Adeline Klavene, left for Merrill
Saturday evening, to remain with
their sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry
Klavene, who will undergo an opera.
tion some day this week.
DR.. Frank Starr, brother of Mrs.
J. Brennan of this city, expects to
move from Royalton to Stanley where
he will practice medicine. Mr.. Starr
is well known in this city, having
taught in our public schools.
George Bigelow was obliged to take
a lay off from his duties as conductor
on the Plover branch of the Green
Bay s. Western, last week, on account
of sickness. His place was filled by
Louis Lake, OF Grand Rapids
Stevens Point Gazette.
Willard E. Carpenter, editor OF the
Waupaca Record, was in the city
yesterday in the interest of Cook S
candidacy for governor. Mr.. Cook
has many warm friends in Grand
Rapids who would like to see him
governor but just at present it looks
too much as if La Toilette was going
to be candidate and of course will
be nominated and elected.
Mrs. "A. n. Palmer came up from
Grand Rapids, Sat urday, to spend
some time at the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. n. n. Woodwork. Mr..
Wood worth is quite Ill at his home on
Clark street. The gentleman is about
70 years OF age and his present condi-
tion seems to be the lack OF vitality.
due to his extreme old age. tits hoped
ed, however, that ne will soon recover.
Stevens Point Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
will Open Grocery Store March 10.

Messrs. Nathan Church and Gus
Schuman has formed cO-partner-
ship for the purpose of entering the
the grocery business. They have
rented the Lowrey store. opposite
THE REPORTER printing office, which
is Eow being fitted up for their oc-
cupancy. They hope to be ready for
business Saturday, March IS, with a
full line of fresh groceries. These
gentlemen are both we'll known to the
trade in Grand Rapids and vicinity.
We believe that they will meet with
success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
SANITATION IN PHILIPPINES
Ideal Spot Which Promises to he.
come the Greatest Sanitarium
in the World.

The science of sanitation has settled
the question as to the practicability OF
successful colonization of tropical coun-
tries by the white races, says the Chi
cago Record Herald. 1t has converted
the pest-holes of the world into health
resorts and has finally demonstrated
that it has not been the heat of the
tropics that formed the seeming barrier
to the white races, but rather the dis
ease producing organisms and insects
that find in the tropics ideal conditions
for growth. Sanitary science has con-
verted pestilential Havana into pleas
ant southern city, with a comparatively
low death rate. Soap, carbolic acid, vac
cine virus, fire and mosquito netting
have reduced the death rate in Manila,
and they continue to ameliorate the con-
ditions of life in all parts Of the trop-
les. But, having conquered the dis
ease producing organisms of the tropics,
the white man must have near at hand a
haven of retreat from the moist heat and
depressing climate in order to carry for
ward the work. Those who escape the
infectious diseases of the blood and of
the gastrointestinal tract will finally
yield to the ailment commonly called
tropical anemia," unless they can
change to the more bracing regions in
the mountains. An ideal spot of this
character was found by the United States
Philippine commission at Baguio in the
mountains Of Benguet, and here is be-
ing developed what many believe will
be the greatest sanitarium in the world.
The transition from the deadly heat OF
the tropics to the bracing atmosphere of
Baguio, It's miles from Manila, is one of
the most remarkable experiences that
await the traveller in the Philippines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Warning to Owners Of Dogs.

Complaints have been made that
dogs are doing much damage to
farmers living on the outskirts Of the
city by killing their chickens. 1t is.said
that the dogs go in packs and act as If
they were famiShed. Farmers say
they will hereafter shoot any dog that
troubles their barnyard foul. This
should be a warming to owners of
valuable bird dogs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Love Is Blind.

Jimjones-What an idiot love makes
of q man! Here Simkins has been writ
ing poetry about his sweetheart's
golden hair
Samsmith-Well, what Of it?
oh, nothing; only have a lady friend
who works in hair store where the
aforesaid golden hair was purchased. ;"
Chicago Daily News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Locate Creamery Here.

AS stated in The REPORTER some
months ago, it has been the intention
of the Jahnke Creamery company, OF
Watertown, to locate a station in this
city. Representatives of the company
we're in the city this week and found
a suitable place for the station on
Cranberry street, west of the St Paul
railway tracks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Spanf in County Jail.

Geo. Spang, who is said to have
made a nurderOuS assault upon his
former wife, Mrs. Elizabeth PERIL, in
the town of Lincoln, is now residing
in the county Jail. He has almost
recovered from the effects of the
bullet wound inflicted in Self-defense
by Mrs. Peril. The preliminary
hearing will take place tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Do Not Put Salt on Sidewalks.

Salt should not be used on cement
walks to remove ice, under any circum-
stances as it will destroy the smooth
surface on the walk and leave it full
of little holes with pock-marked ap-
pearance. Salt eats right into cement
whenever it comes in contact with it,
We hope the citizens will be Informed
on this matter as it not only makes
an eve-sore for the owners of the walk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
The Overland Limited.

The Traffic department. OF the
Chicago & Northwestern R'y has
issued handsome booklet decriptlve
If the Overland Limited, the most
luxurious train in the world, and of
he Chicago, Union Pacific Coast.
& Northwestern Line, the route of
this famous train on the Pacific Coast.
Fully and Interestingly illustrated.
Copy mailed to any address receipt of
2-cent stamp by W. B. Kniskern, P. T.
NJ, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

''The way to reach a mans heart"
said Mrs. Youngbride, passing a plate
of her first biscuits, sis through his
stomach"
81 see, I see," responded the brute
she had married, as he took biscuit and
reached for the nut cracker: because
you are aiming at my heart you make
your biscuits like bullets. Houston
Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Draw Your own Conclusion,

A German doctor, who has been COL
lecting information about the habits
Of long-lived persons, finds that the ma
jority Of those who attained old age
INDUCED in late hours. Eight out Of
ten persons over 80 never went to bed
till well In the small hours. and did not
get up again till late In the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

This spring you will need nerve
food, one that will cleanse and recon-
struct your nerve centers and wasted
energies. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will do it. IS cents. Tea or
tn blets. John E. DAILY Drug & Jewelry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Thank Offering Meeting.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the M. e. church will hold
their annual thank-Offering meeting,
Sunday evening, March Ii, at 1880
O'Clock. The following program will
be rendered.:
Scripture Reading
TTdyeI................
Soli
Secretary's Report.
Recalling Gogg1ns
MuSlc-SOlO Miss CahlH
hecltdtl0n MIS- HOugen
neduA y MIS- nOSsloT
n uslc.........
All are cordially invited to be pre-
sent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Making Plans for Pulp Mill.

Architect j. G. jacobson is working
on the plans for the new pulp mill
which is TO be erected at Merrill by
L. Lindauer, OF Kaukauna. 1t will
be a tive-grinder mill and will be
built below the electric light plant.
Work on the mill will begin as soon
as the weather will permit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Outlook for CucumberS Good,

G. W. Wood, of Green Bay, is in
the city this week contracting with
farmers for cucumber raising this
summer. He says that the pickle
station here will buy more cucumbers
this season than in previous years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Will Go to Oklahoma.

Odin Kaurin sold his residence and
one lot Tuesday to j. j. Young.
Consideration 81, 100. 1t is Kaurin' s
intention 10 sell his gallery and then
move with his family to Oklahoma,
where he will purchase land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Finished Logging Operations,

Edward Lynch cut apout 1000, 600
feet Of logs in the vicinity of Milla-
dore this winter. This completed
his logging operations in that COM
munity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

Minnie" said Gunbusta, returning
after being away about two hours
we're fools! On my way downtown l
met Bob Fleming, the court Interpreter.
and he informed me that the letter was
no threat at all, but French bill of fare
from the man who has opened the new
restaurant on our block
Mrs. Gunbusta rejoiced. Gunbusta
felt somewhat relieved himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, Mch. Is.

e0neS0ays NCn. 10.
Ladies' aid society of the Congre-
gational church, west side, will
meet with Mrs. Reyes.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. A. L. FOntaine.
NJ. w. K. club will meet with
Mrs. Jacob SearlS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11
Gun Club Scores.

The following scores were made by
members of the Gun club Sunday
afternoon: Frank Brown broke 63
out of 10. Garry Mason broke 60 out
Of 70. w. G. Scott broke II out Of 81.
W. j. Conway broke 60 out of Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

The eighteenth annual closing
Farmers institute and mid-winter
fair will be held at Kaukauna March
I5-l7. The institute Will be conducted
by Supt. Geo. McKerrow, of Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-11

but gives the work . bad appearance
to any one who does not understand
how it was done or the cause of the
rough appearance.