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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
SLOW CLOCK HELPS TRADE.
Philosophical Customer Shows Cigar
Clerk How to Increase
His Business.

Quite crowd passes here in the
morning" said the new customer in
State street cigar store, relates the
Chicago Journal.
Yes, they all stop, to look at the
clock In the window when they pass"
replied the clerk. you see, they all
count upon reaching business in time
to be at work promptly at eight
THE clock gets you quite a little
business?" questioned the customer
They know your place and drop in
occasionally"
No, sir, not one Of them. That's the
the strangest part Of it. They come
along here and use cur clock every
morning, but when it comes to buying
cigars and tobacco they go somewhere
else. Just like people in general"
why don't you make them spend
their money here?"
The clerk laughed and looked as
kance at the speaker.
That's right" he said, make them
trade with you. Wherever there is a
| will there Is way"
said the clerk as suggestion. What
shall I do?"
The customer looked at the clock.
The hands pointed at 7:4S. Then he
went behind the counter, climbed up
to the clock and turned the hands
around until they reached 500. Then
he stepped back to watch the effect. A
moment later well-groomed clerk
walked leisurely up to the window.
He glanced at the clock. The effect
was magical.
The man started to run. He lodged
an electric car and sped down the
street. The next man who looked at
the clock turned over fruit stand in
his haste to get away. The next fell
over newsboy and broke his UNI
brella
Thus it continued for ten minutes.
Every man who saw the clock hurried
away. Finally, when it was really
eight o'clock, the customer turned back
the hands and set the clock at the right
time.
"Now," said the customer, watch
the trade come"
At noon the clerk and his assistant
beat tattoo on the cash register. Sales
during the lunch hour were nearly as
large as those of the rest of the day.
Nearly every new purchaser came in
and spent nickel or dime. Then he
said: ''Your clock Is too fast"
The clerk told all of them the joke.
The customers enjoyed the laugh. And
now the morning sales of that store
are so heavy that it requires two
clerks to handle the rush.
And the man who turned the hands
of the clock around declares he ought
to be in on the morning dividends He
says that his taking advantage of hui
man nature and giving the passerby
something to bring him into the store,
if only to complain, brought the addi-
tional trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
THE GIRLS OF JERUSALEM.
See But Little of Men and Know Moth
ing Much Beyond Their House
hold Duties.

Whatever may be said of Jerusalem
as city sacred to religious history,
the girls Of this country may thank
their lucky stars they were not born
in Jerusalem. 1t may be good thing
to make pilgrimage to Jerusalem as
a matter of experiment and recreation
but our free and happy maidens could
scarcely be persuaded to dwell there,
says Medical Talk.
The girls Of Jerusalem know abso-
lutely nothing of what is known as
social life. According to the United
States consul at Jerusalem, they know
very little except about their house.
hold duties. They occasionally meet,
few together, and have a little Cos
They sometimes show a slight ANNA
ton of spirit, but mostly they are dull,
listless creatures, ignorant and Hitter
ate. They have no ability to speak or
write in grammatical form. They play
dominoes a little, games Of card and
checkers are also played sometimes,
but no games or pastimes are INDUCED
in that cause any mental effort or ply
steal development.
They know nothing about dancing;
they know nothing about association
with the opposite sex. A family pic
mic in an olive orchard near their
home is the greatest event of their
lives
Men are absolutely barred from their
presence. For girl to appear in any
assemblage where men are is regarded
as vulgar and unbecoming. The girl is
practically prisoner, awaiting the
time when she shall change jailers.
Her first jailer is her father or elder
brother or male guardian. Her second
jailer is her husband. She has moth
ing before her but dreary outlook;
nothing behiAd her but memories Of a
morbid and monotonous past.
How would the new woman of to-
day, or the matinee girl, adjust herself
to such a life?
1t would be a living death for such
women. Jerusalem may be very
good place to read about and toIerab1e
for a short visit, but for a girl born
and reared in the United States it
would simply be unbearable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
HOUSE WITHOUT STAIRWAY.
Ladder Was Used in Fine Mansion Of
an Eccentric Washing
ton Man.

Years ago story was told Of naval
officer who wanted a house built to
please his own taste in every detail. He
drew plans himself, says the Washing
ton Star, placed them in the hands of a
builder and instructed him to see that
they were carried out in every detail.
Then he went to sea for years cruise.
When he returned home the house had
been completed with the utmost regard
for the plans and specifications left by
the officer. He was taken through the
first floor and expressed the utmost
pleasure in everything he saw
Now" he said, 1--WE will go upstairs
and see the second floor"
Come right out this way, where we
have ladder" replied the builder.
The seafaring man was astonished
He had planned the house with the great
est care, but forgot to provide a stair
way.
The story of the naval officer has never
had certificate of genuineness attached
to it. But an actual case in which a
house had been built without stairway
10 OA lCCOlu Ill IulS CAIy. IL uudlly Uc-
came theehbme of the late John Boyle,
who was for many years chief clerk of
the navy department, and died in 1854,
leaving a very large estate. The house
in question stood until ten years ago
on the site now occupied by brewery,
below the naval observatory. 1t was
pretentious old mansion, located in what
was very stylish section during the
days of the elder John Boyle, who came
to this country in the early years Of the
nineteenth century. The record is not
as clear as to why the house was con-
structed without staircase, but there
is no doubt about the fact.
Eventually and before it was pur-
chased by Mr.. Boyle a staircase was
added to it by side construction in such
form that to the casual observer there
was nothing to indicate that the entire
structure had not been put up at the
same time. Mr.. Boyle had many de-
scendants in this city, and they often re-
fer to the house built without any means
for ascending to the upper floors except
by the use Of ladder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
Chinese Burial Customs.

When rich and important Chinaman
dies, his funeral is conducted with much
pomp and splendor. His friends and re-
lations, instead of sending wreaths, send
innumerable banners. These are made
Of white silk, with inscriptions beauti-
fully worked in black velvet, and ex-
press the senders' good wishes to the de-
ceased himself Or to the members of his
family for many generations. On the
day OF the funeral these banners are car
ried by hired men, who are all dressed
alike for the occasion. After the funeral,
which lasts for several hours at the GEM
etery, is over, the banners are all
brought back, and eventually grace the
rooms of the late Chinaman's house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
SHE WAS TOO PREVIOUS.
Coming, But It Failed
to Come.

A few months ago a gentleman had the
misfortune to lose his wife, a literary
lady OF some reputation. After grieving
Tor a number of weeks bright idea en-
tered the head of the widower. He
thought, relates London Tit-Bits, he
could do something to lessen his sorrow
and Tor that purpose he called upon g
lady Of his acquaintance and requested
to speak a word with her in private
Thinking she was about to receive q
proposal, the lady prepared to listen
with becoming resignation.
"Myrrha," said he, with downcasi
eyes, as he took her by the hand, 'you
knew my wife?"
"Yes."
1t is not good for man to be alone?'
Perhaps not
Did you ever reflect upon that part
OF the marriage service which requires
couples to cleaye unto each other unit
death parts them?"
Il have
i have often reflected upon it myself
Now death has parted me from my wife
and feel very lonely"
Il should think it likely"
Il think I must do something to re-
store to me her kind consultations an6
the memory Of her many virtues"
He pressed the lady's hand and sighed
She returned the pressure, and also
suffered sigh to escape her.
My DEAR" he said, after long pause
'T'll come to the point at once. have
a proposal to make
ga proposal?"
eyes"
"Ah!" she said, blushing, and cover
ing her face with her hands.
81 have concluded to write my wife''
biography. Now, have but little skill
in literary exercises, and if you will cor
rect my manuscript and write the head
ings of the chapters will give you two
guineas."
She sprang from his side, and her eye'
flashed with anger.
'I'1l see you hanged first, and then
won't, you-you-"
She left the room, not being able tt
express her rage. The widower sighed
took his hat and went home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
LETTER FROM A. DECKER

LUDINGTON, MICH, July II, 1904.
My DEAR Mr.. FONTAINE: Nv wife
and had pleasant time crossing
Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to
LudingtOn Friday evening. No dust
or heat to mar our trip. The weather
here is cool, very cool, yet there are
many here at the summer resorts that
seem to enjoy bathing in Lake Michi-
gan.
We go to Detroit Monday morning
and will be at Bell Isle. and over in
Canada Tuesday. Will send you short
description of our trip when we get
fairly started. We are having a very
pleasant time. Yours truly,
A. DECKER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

a stunning costume, worn by one of
New York's most fashionable women
on board the luxurious Prince Arthur
of the MunSon Line was made of dark
green raw silk, which has not the trick
of shrinking as has mohair, if touched
by dampneSs, and which proved to be
an ideal weight of fabric for the de-
lightfully cool Nova Scotian sight see
ing. This gown was of walking length
with two side plaits at each of it's sew
en- cores. The jacket, worn over that
always correct standby the shirt waist
was an eton, with white raw silk facing,
and full flowing sleeves with side
plated frills falling quantity over the
wrist.
Another dainty sightseeing gown
was quaint model in gray linen,
with it's short, double, flowing sleeve
and dropping 1880 shoulder bertha and
yoked and ruffled skirt trimmed with
an old fashioned frllling of gray linen
lace. The hat was built of the gray
linen, with many rows of stitching to
give it firmnesS. and was trimmed
with soft persian silk scarf which
was carelessly twisted about the crown
falling gracefully at the back.
And nothing could be more interest
ing than the demonstration that our
present fashions are 10 the majority
sensible, than the contrast evident
between the apparent comfort and
fine carriage of the fashionable visitor
in her straight 'front.', and the native
with their old time corSetS, with the
deep waist curves in front which en-
force the figure dropping to fit the
curve and consequent dropping should
erS and Sunken chest. The present
corset of the best makers, such as the
G B la Spirite, end under the bust
leaving it absolutely free from pres
sure Of any sort; the waist curve is well
below the ribs, and the real support
comes about the abdomen, where it is
needed. leaving the vital organs I'M
hampered.
Not only in the matter of corsets,
but in almost every item of dress one
can see the great improvement in
favor Of sensible health-pIomoting
garb for women, which shows the
trend is in the right direction in
what to wear" as we'll as 'where to
wear"
HETrO kn,1p
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Gov. La Toilette has appointed
Lester B. Dresser, of St. Croix Falls.
as a member Of the state board of
control to succeed Andrew G., Nelson.
of Waupaca, whose term expired
April Is last. The appointment is for a
term OF five years and the salary is
$1,000 a year and expenses. Mr..
Dresser has been a candidate for a
position on the board for four years.
He has long been close friend of the
governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
HELEN ADAIR'S LETTER
What to Wear==An Ideal Summer

Trip.
This letter was not written from
''good old New York;, but from a
cool retreat in the charming land of
the EvangeIine, whence I hied me for
rest and change.
Embarking from New York on the
Palatial Steamer Prince Arthur, reach
ing the famous Arcadian retreat Ey
the most attractive and picturesque OF
routes. have had a week of perfect
rest and enjoyment, and am ready for
a weeks hard work in preparation for
my European trip, taken in the inter-
est of my readers.
But with all it's prestige as tourist
and vacation resort, l did not expect
to find much of interest from the view
point of fashions, and great was my
surprise to find, touching elbows with
the old fashioned gail of the native
Nova Scotian. the latest cry in travell-
ing costume worn by the fashionable
visitor
With the vogue of hygienic dress.
ing. proper breathing and healthful
exercise comes the realization that
milady needs rest, with all the term
implies, to fit her for her social duties
in the season, and it has become quite
''the thing" to seek resorts that are
not overcrowded, and SO the latest
fashionable movement in Nova Scotia
ward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
An Awful Threat.

News from the war;" queried the
managing editor in the tone of forlorn
hope as he entered the telegraph room
at midnight.
Many rumors, but nothing doing"
returned the boss of the wires with
resignation. 'The Yalu still separates
them"
The managing EDITORS face grew grim
with determination Gable this" he
cried. Gable this in duplicate to the
car and the mikado: If you fellows
don't get together and mix it up by
week from tonight The Universe" will
take you both off the front page IN
Y. Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people
have the Piles, and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures them. There are
many different kinds of Piles, but if
you get the genuine and original
Witch Hazel Salve made by e. C.
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, a cure is
certain. Fl. A. Tisdale, of Summerton.
S. G., says. Il had piles 20 years and
DeWitt'S Salve cured me after every
thing else failed" Sold by Wood CO.
Drug Company and johnson s. Hill
Company,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
A Farmer on Farmers.

An Iowa farmer who was born in
Maine, but went west many years ago
has been revisiting the east. Now he
writes to say that in his opinion New
England farmers would not complain so
much OF poverty if they would work
harder. He thinks the western agri-
culturist could give his eastern brother
some pointers on real toll. The New
England men ought to take him the
rounds OF the old stone walls, which
contain good many hundred back
aches to the rod, and challenge him to
duplicate them In Iowa.-Springaeld
(Mass.) Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Stahl'S residence, across the road from
this property. Both these properties
look very much better since being
painted.
Charles Wipperman is excavating
under his present residence, 20x3S
feet for the purpose of putting in a
furnace. He is also raising his house
Is inches under which he will put
foundation walls. He will also have
the house painted and add new
porch and otherwise beautify it.
Fred Schuman in the second ward
has erected a four room cottage.
Frank Pitts did the carpenter work.
A. j. HaSbrouck's new home facing
on Milwaukee street is rapidly assum-
ing proportions. The roof is on, the
house is enclosed and the work is being
pushed as rapidly as possible. Louis
Schroeder, contractor, is IN charge of
ioS SOuSUt QStlous IL VIII COilSlSb vi
twelve rooms, large and roomy, with
suitable closets. and be modern in all
it's appointments. Messrs. Arnold
Vanderhei, Charles Rath, Robert
Dunevan, VIM. Leder, Rudolph Mill
stein, August Miller, Frank Wagner,
George Schroeder are employed there
as carpenters. VIM. DahIke and Fred
Lager ARE doing the masonry work.
Mr.. Schroeder is pushing this job as
rapidly as the many workmen can
accomplish it. When ready for
occupancy it will be modern and con-
venient throughout. 1t will be heated
by furnace, lighted by electricity and
have water and sewer connections.
The old home is moved back on lots
facing east and has been reShingled
and reprinted and papered and is
being occupied by the family until the
new home is ready for their occupancy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
Three Club Types.

The frequenters of the clubs may be
divided into three classes. The billiard
and bowling room crowd, who pass all
their time in the club playing their
favorite game or watching others when
the tables and alleys are occupied; the
card-room set, who only come to the club
for the purpose Of a game Of poker or a
rubber of whist; and finally, the win
dow coterie, which embraces all the
loiterers and habitues, who naturally
frequent the windows as the pleasant
est seats-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
ST. LOUIS, July I, 1904.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

ST. LOUIS, July I, 1904.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Simply suggestive
Opposed Alike to Monometallism
whether of gold or silver the Demo-
cratic party specifically and siren
ously) favors the (co-ordinate) Coinage
OF both money-metals consistent land
consonant) with (the) ethical and
economic exagencies of stableness and
Sutficiency. humbly but heartily,
.Demos.
wv. II. Fitch of the Cranberry Grower
and Grand Rapids wis., Tribune
DEM
For president-Alton B. Parker.
(To represent the conservatively
commercial side Of politics.
For vice president-Henry G. Davis.
(To represent the ethical and econo-
mic side OF craftsmanship
Accompanying the above was the
following note, addressed to the Hon.
William j. Bryan, room No. 215,
Jefferson hotel, St. Louis, No.
DEAR Mr.. BRYAN: If a tinge of
disappointment or disaffection should
be felt on account of being no minally,
put in second place, may it be per-
mitted and pardoned to suggest that
"he who saves his life loses it and he
who loses his life saves it," for, to one
on the outside, it seems that either
both OF you should be nominated or
neither. Cordially,
w. III. FITCH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Democratic leaders assert that the
Republican convention at Chicago was
apathetic. 1t may have seemed that
way to politicians that have drawn
upon PopuliSts and Socialists for their
boisterous enthusiasm at conventions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. III. S. Youker enter
tanned Miss Matte Dockery, w. II.
Cheever, Fl. c. Buel and County Supt.
Morris at picnic Saturday on the
east bank Of the Wisconsin river
about seven miles north of this city.
The day was very pleasantly spent
but none of the party appear to go in
ecstasy over their catch of fish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19
Born Diplomat.

But" protested the fair maid after
the engagement had been duly ratified.
this is the same ring you gave Edyth
three months ago when you were en-
gagged to her."
81 know it is, darling" replied the
wise youth, ''butiI had 1t cut down three
sizes in order tosmake it fit your shapely
finger"
And his explanation pleased her so
much she Immediately fell on his collar
and giggled for joy.-ChicaEo Daily
News "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Every now and then some Democrat
reaches a smouldering campfire and
tries to fan some ember into the blaze
OF new issue, only to find that he
has, struck the spot where the Repub
lican hosts camped four years before,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

why not live hundred years?"
asks scientist. 1t might be worth
while il there was any assurance that
the Democrats would learn wisdom by
that time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Democrats declare they want to
clean out the Augean stables. The
appearance of the men selected for the
task causes natural suspicion that
it would be the part of wisdom to
lock up the fork.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Democrats profess to be terribly
worried over President Roosevelt's
aggressive foreign policy" Raisouli
the Turk, and all that class who re-
fuse to respect the rights of American
citizens and American interests share
the Democratic fear in this respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

"Uncle JOe' Cannon declares that
"We Move On" is the Republican
motto. "We Want On" is about the
only proposition upon which the
wrangling factions of Democracy can
unite.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Democrats promise TO slough off the
scabS Of Populism and Socialism, but
it will take good deal of time for the
sores to heal sufficiently to warrant
them in appearing in public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

"HOw far away are the starS?" asks
magazine writer We do not know
exactly, but they are not SO far away
as a Democratic victory IN the nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Runs: Stratton, German 2, Bande-
line. Franks, Sievert 3, Brennan,
Vincent, Petzold, E, Felch 2, G..
Hutchinson, w. Felch, Lowe, B.
McIntee. Hits: Off German 4, off
Petzold 2, off Sievert /, off Stratton l,
off G. Hutchinson 3, off Brady 5.
Struck out: BY German Z. by Sieyert
l, by Hutchinson 3, off Brady 5.
Struck out: By German 7, by Sievert
l, by Hutchinson 3, by Brady2. Bases
on balls; Off Brady l. Left on bases:
Grand Rapids 4, Bancroft IL. Three
base hits: F, Fetch. w. Felch. Two
base hits: Sievert, f. Fetch, Brady,
w. Fetch. Umpire Laramie
Score by inning:
Grand Rapids 3 5 0 l l % *-11
Bancroft -00l los 90 3 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

What fix the Democratic party
would be in il it's leaders followed the
japanese plan of committing suicide
when they make mistakes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

An idea of Democratic harmony
may be gained from the fact that ey-
cry leader lodges and shoulders when
another leader endorses him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

Edward Byrnes and daughter,
Helen, of Merrill, are visiting at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Edward
ByrneS for few days
Attorney J. A. Gaynor departed
last night for Madison, where he
went as delegate from the Grand
Rapids branch No. 104 of the Catholic
Knights to attend the Biennial
Council of Catholic Knights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-19

For sALE-A four year old mare.
well broke double and single, gentle
and good traveller. For terms and
particulars inquire of Chas. Primeau.
Grand Rapids, Wis.