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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Diploma Examinations.

Diploma examinations will be held
at the following places: Auburndale,
Babcock, Baskerville, Grand Rapids
( draining school rOoms), Lindsey
Milladore, Nekoosa, Pittsville, Rud-
olph, Sherry and Vesper. On Satur-
day, March -, examinations will be
given arithmetic, reading, geography,
q. S. history and penmanship and on
Saturday, March 26, in grammar, con-
sJitution, physiology, olthoey and
spelling. If you have pupils who wish
to take examination in May, please
report the number SO that [ may be
guided in naming the places for that
examination. Pupils who write ia
the March examination will not be
permitted to write again in the same
branches during the present year.
Examinations begin at 900.
ROBT. MORRIS,
Superintendent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Immense Mill Nearing Completion.

To company with G. G. Oberly
superintendent of the Consolidated
Water Power & Paper company, a
REPORTER representative visited the
new paper mill which is approaching
completion as far as the exterior is
concerned. 1t was a great surprise to
note the magnitude of the work.
Nothing has been spared in it's con-
Struction and the best and latest
devices and improvements in paper
making machinery have been in
stalled. The engine device in the
boiler room, used in creating draft, is
a great saving over the erection of an
immense smoke stack usually used for
this purpose. The work on the dam
is progressing rapidly and will be
completed in time for the spring
breakup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
LYNCHED A LA AMERICAN.
Astonishing Tale Related by . Yam
kee at q London Dinner
Party.

At recent dinner in London the
conversation turned on the subject OF
lynchings in the United States. It was
the general opinion that a rope was
the chief end of man in America.
Finally, relates Modern Society, the
hostess turned to an American. who had
taken no part in the conversation, and
said:
you, sir. must have often seen
these affairs"
eyes," he replied, 1--WE take kind OF
municipal pride in seeing which city
can show the greatest number of
lynchings yearly"
'Oh, do tell us about lynchnig you
have seen yourself" broke In half q
dozen voices at once"
1.-THE night before sailed for Eng
land" said the American, Il was Civ
Ing dinner to q party Of intimate
friends when colored waiter spilled
a plate Of soup over the gown Of a
lady atsan adjoining table. The gown
was utterly ruined and the gentlemen
Of her party at once seized the waiter.
tied q rope around his neck and at a
signal from the injured lady swung
him into the air."
'Horrible!" said the hostess, with a
shudder.
"Andsddd you actually see this your
self?''
We'll, no." said the American, apollo
getically. "Just at the time I was
downstairs killing the chef for putting
mustard in the blancmange."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Castle Homena9e.

On his second voyage across the At
lantic, in 1893, Christopher Columbus
sailed further south than in his former
venture, first sighting land at Dominica
In the Lesser Antilles, thence coasting
the chain until he arrived at his point
of departure of the year before, on the
north coast of Santo Domingo, where
he laid the foundation for a settlement
which he called Isabella" after the
queen of Spain. Local tradition points
out an ancient castle near the rivers
mouth known as the "Homenage," In
which it is stated Christopher Columbus
was confined in chains, previous to be-
ing sent to Spain In the year 1900. But
the truth is that this castle, ancient as
it is, was not built until 1909. long after
the historic event took place, though
1t is indeed the oldest structure Of its
kind in America-From "Santo Do
mingo," by Frederick A. Ober, In Four
Track News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
midst. What will prove our loss will
be Wild Roses gain.
Son Wen His Case.

VIM. Annas, ST., brought suit
against the Grand Rapids Pulp &
Paper company in Justice Cooper's
court yesterday To obtain S44. 10 of
wages due his son, William, Jr.
Attorney b. VI. Vaughan appeared
for the plaintiff and Attorney HI. G.
Wipperman for the defense. Tie main
tanned the father had driven his
son from his home and was therefore
not entitled To the sous wages The
jury. Julius Kiug, Robert Rowland,
Oscar Crotteau. w. Fl. Barnes, Geo.
w Davis and T. c. Thompson, de-
cided in favor of the defendants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
THE ANGRY TREE.
Species OF Acacia Found In Iaahe
That Seems to Possess An.
imal Instincts.

There has been discovered in the
wilds OF northwestern Idaho q species
OF the acacia tree. which is entitled to
be classed as one Of the wonders Of
plant life. It grows to q height of
about eight feet, says an exchange, and
when fullgrown closes its leaves to-
gether In coils each day at sunset and
curls its twigs to the shape Of pig tails.
After the tree has settled itself thus
for nights sleep, if touched the
whole thing will futter as IL agitated
or impatient at being disturbed. The
oftener the foliage is molested the
more violent becomes the shaking Of
the branches, and at length the tree
emits nauseating odor, which, if in
hailed for few moments, causes vio-
lent. dizzy headache.
The angry tree, it has been named.
was discovered by travellers who, upon
making camp for the night, placed one
end OF canvas covering over one Of
the sensitive bushes, using it for q
support. Immediately the tree began
to sharply jerk its branches. The mo-
ton continued, growing more nervous.
until at last the sickening odor which
it gave out drove the tired campers
to more friendly location. Curiosity
OF course, prompted an investigation.
One OF the angry trees was dug up
and thrown to one side. Immediately
upon being removed from the ground,
the tree opened its leaves, its twigs
lost their pig tails, and for something
over an hour and half the outraged
branches showed their indignation by
a series of quaking, which grew weak
er as the time passed, finally ceasing
altogether, when the foliage hung limp
and withered. The next morning the
tree was placed upright in the ground
again, a little water was applied to the
roots, and very soon it resumed its
normal condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
DISARMING THE GODS.
The Preparation Of Japanese, Chi
nese and Hindoo Boys for
Their School Life.

Among the eastern nations the be-
ginning of school life is critical time
for the child, says Everybody's Maya
zine. The priest or astrologer must be
consulted to choose lucky day. Ev-
cry precaution must be taken to avert
the jealousy Of the gods, whose malice
is especially directed against q fine
boy.
The Chinese father who adores his
son will take the utmost pains to con-
vince the powers of the air that the
boy is of no account. The child may
be given despicable name, like flea
or Chu-tze, pig, or more insulting
still, he may be given a girls name.
The boy may be started OF to school
wearig girls dress and one earring,
and if the deception is complete this
will be the most effectual of all, for
even the gods do not care for girls In
China.
The Japanese schoolboy wears hang
ing from his belt little red bag, con-
tanning brass tag, with his name and
his parents name and address upon it.
He must have his paper umbrella and
fan, and, in gay bag upon his arm
is a jar of rice for his luncheon. This
quaint little fellow has probably made
his offering at his own private shrine
to Tenjinsen, the god of penmanship.
When the Hindoo boy has found an
suspicious day to begin school, he is
taken to the god of learning, Saras-
vati. Here the little suppliant presents
his offerings Of rice and betelnuts, and
repeats the letters of the alphabet after
the priest. Thus he is entered into
the ways of knowledge in the very
presence of the god.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Ruling for Saloonkeepers.

A short time ago Marshfield saloon
keepers received a visit from a special
revenue collector who threatened
numerous arrests for violations of the
Law On the score that beer was being
solo uy the keg without a wholesale
license. Now letter comes from
Deputy Revenue Collector R. R.
Kempter of Eau Claire, which shows
that wholesale license is not
required to sell four gallons of beer
or less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Will Move to,Wild Rose.

B. L. Kelley sold his house and two
lots, in the second ward, Saturday, to
County Treasurer Jacob SearleS. The
consideration was S2,450 Mr.. Kelley
expects to move his family to Wild
Rose in the near future where he will
have charge of lumber yard just
purchased by the Kellogg Brothers
Lumber company of this city. Their
many friends here are sorry to lose
this eStimable family from their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Kitchen walls.

II we were papering a kitchen we
should select one of those enameled
tile papers that are made for bath
rooms. They are very pretty, being
made in many graceful patterns that
do not initiate tiles; they do not absorb
odors like ordinary paper, and they may
be wiped OF more readily than paint
ed wall Ordinary wall paper is a mis-
take in the kitchen. Some of the hand
soonest modern kitchens are walled
with tiles, but of course this is beyond
the average purse.-Rural New Yorker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Happy, Healthy Children.

Any child can take Little Early
RiserS with perfect safety. They are
harmless, never grippe or Sicken, and
yet they are so certain in results that
robust constitutions requiring drastic
means are never disappointed. They
cannot failto their mission and every
one who uses DeWitt'S Little Early
Risers prefer them to all other pills.
They cure biliousness. Sold bv
Wood Co. Drug Co., Johnson & Hill
Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
SLAUGHTER OF INN0cENTs.
How a Brutal Colombian General Un
masked the Position OF
the Enemy.

Although the Colombians are ex-
nothing for the lives of their men, as
the following incident will show, says
Worlds Work. At the battle of Palo
Negro, when Gen. Tribe Tribe, the lib
eral leader, was beaten back in his eff
forts to reach Bogota, over 1000 men
were left dead upon the field and many
terrible atrocities were enacted. One
of the worst was related to me by a
government officer, Gen. Trina, after
he returned from the fight.
ct was glorious victory and hor-
rible affair, and we whipped the lib
erals properly" he told me. But one
thing happened which has disguised
me with the whole war. I never want
to see any fighting again.
There was strong force Of liberals
ambushed in thick brushwood on tina
side Of a hill. One of our generals
was ordered to clear them out, but he
could not locate their exact position,
and he knew that to advance blindiy
upon them would mean the loss Of a
great many OF his men.
What do you think he did? Among
his troops there were about 40 little
boys from ten to IA years old. He
picked them out and told them to
march across the exposed ground to-
ward the enemy. They had never
faced death before, and were proud to
march ahead of the rest. Before they
had gone far thousands of rifemen
opened fire on them, and every one OF
the 40 was killed. Then, the enemy
having unmasked their position, our
general easily drove them away. A
pit was dug after the battle, and the
corpses of the 40 boys all thrown into
it together"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Painless Dentists COMING.

The Minneapolis painless dentists
are coming and will be at Grand
Rapids, and the Witter house, March
IL and IL, two days only. We have a
new anaeSthetic for the painless
extracting of teeth, and positively
guarantee to remove them without
pain, or make no charge and without
anv i'll effects to the weakest conStitu-
tion or invalids. TO prove what we
advertise, we will extract teeth, free
of charge, from 9 to 10 a. m. and l t.
p. m. 4mch-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Cream Peppermints.

Two cupfuls Of graduated sugar, one
half cueful of cold water and the tiniest
pinch of cream tartar. Boil briskly with
out stirring for five minutes. Then add
eight drops of oil of peppermint and stir
till it is the right consistency to drop
Drop on buttered paper in spots about as
large as 25-cent piece. II it thickens
too fast set in dish of hot water, and it
they do not set quickly after being
dropped place paper on board and set
in oven, leaving the door open. These
may be varied by pink coloring or check
erberry flavoring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Do You Want Strength

II you want to ia increase your
increase your strength you must add
to and not take from the physical. In
other words, the food that you eat
must be digested, assimilated and
appropriated by the nerves, blood and
tissues before being expelled from the
intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
for the physical. 1t gives strength to
and builds up strength in the human
system. 1t is pleasant to appropriate
all Of its health and strength giving
qualities. Sold by Wood County Drug
Go. and Johnson & Hill g. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Fire at Dixon Hotel Annex.

Fire br oke out Friday afternoon in
the Dixon hotel annex, but very little
damage was done owing to the
efficient work of fire departments.
Part of the roof and garrett was
destroyed and the second floor was
somewhat damaged by, water. 1t is
believed that the fire was caused by
an electric wire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Much Pulp Wood from North.

The pulp mill here is. daily receiving
pulp wood from down the, Northwest
ern, and from points in northern Min
nesota. In addition to the carloads of
pulp wood which are brought here
daily to the local mill, there are sixty
or seventy cals which go through this
city each day from northern Mime
sofa to the mills at Grand Rapids
Rhinelander and Marenisco. Ash
land News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
E.B. Blaisdale departed Friday for

E. B. Blaisdale departed Friday fol
his home in Trout Lake after .
pleasant visit at the home of L
Laramie.
The most complete line of WORKING
mems handmade shoes in the city
Not the cheapest but the best. The
/ Muir Shoe Co.
| W. F. Lower and family moved
Friday into J. E. Days new house
on Broadway, back of the German
Lutheran church.
Geo. W. Bakers card will be found
in another column asking that his
name be considered in connection
with the nomination of city treasurer
| Dan Rein, of Rudolph, was in the
city yesterday on business. He bias
been i'll with la grippe several weeks
but is now able to report his condition
better.
Mrs. Cordelia Mccarthy was con-
fined to the house with an attack OF
the grippe aud therefore was unable
to attend the funeral of her father
| Monday.
FIG. Priesier, who is employed by
A. W. Gitchell as plumber, departed
Friday for Fond du Lac where he
will visit relatives and friends for a
few days.
|
Mrs. Geo. w. Purnell and son,
accompanied by Miss Williams,
returned to their home in Mcmillan
after pleasant visit in the city for a
few days.
Miss Anna Henderson, of Bismark,
| n. D., who has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. w. F.. Lower, the past
week, departed for Chicago yesterday
to visit friends and relatives.
Mesdames Boorman and Reyes have
been appointed by the Entire Nous
club to confer with other
committees of the woman's clubs on
the question of cemetery improve
ments.
Don't forget to attend Madame
Tsilka's lecture at the Congregational
church Friday evening, March 18.
Madame Tsilka will relate her
experiences while in the captivity of
the brigands.
Mrs. L. Fourier was able to leave
her home yesterday for the first time
since last fa:l. This is source of
qualification to herself and friends
1t is hoped that she will completely
recover from her prolonged illness.
Albert Laramie, of Chippewa Falls,
is in the city visiting his mother and
other relatives He has been away
from Grand Rapids for six years and
was agreeably surprised to see the
favorable changes in the city. He
hopes to remain this month.
W. E. Burt, travelling salesman for
the Nash Lumber company at Shana-
golden, was in the city over Sunday
with his family. He reports the
milling interests of his company pro-
crossing nicely and considerable pro-
duct now ready for the market.
Messrs. G. E. and wv. F. Kellogg
and B. E. Kelley went TO Wild Rose
Monday morning to take inventory
and close deal in connection with
the purchase of a retail lumber yard.
While there c. F. Kellogg received a
message announcing the. death Of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Cutting, in
Racine. He Immediately departed
for Racine. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Searls, OF
Grand Rapids attended the funeral
of John Horton last week in the
town Of Oasis. Mr.. Searls returned
home Friday and Mrs. Searls remained
for longer visit with old acauaint-
ances on the prairie. Mr.. Searls is
successful cranberry grower of Wood
county and his many Waushara county
friends will be pleased to learn that he
is making money in that line of bust
ness.-Plainfeld Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Proposed Cemetery improvements.

There was a meeting of the Gene
terry ASSOCIATION yesterday. 1t was
decided TO give reception at the
residence Of DR.. O. T. Hougen Tues
day. March %, from to and I to 8
q. N. for the purpose of raising funds.
An admission of Is cents will be
charged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
MINOR LOCAL NEWS

D. J. Arpin transacted business at
Wausau yesterday.
Mrs. f. j. Wood is convalescing
frolnaher recent illness.
James Reyes departed Friday for
Marshtield and Wausau.
NJ. A. Bogoger is confined to his
home with very hard cold. s
Roy Johnson has resigned his
position at Hebert's studio.
Oscar Hathaway is confined to his
bed with an attack of pneumonia.
Henry Totzke returned Saturday
from Leona where he visited week.
Bert Law, of Babcock, arrived in
the city Saturday to visit friends for
a few days.
Will Teller closed his term of school
at Hansen Friday. He had thirty
pupils enrolled.
A. w futile, Jr., Of Oxford, has &C.
cepted a position as assistant clerk at
the Dixon hotel.
Miss lisa Bowen, of Dexterville,
spent Sunday in the city the guest OF
Miss Ida CarmaD.
The Norwegian Moravian society
will give an oyster supper at the
Chose hotel March Il.
r. M. Williams and his son, r. A.
Williams, of NekooSa, were in the city
yesterday on business.
Mike Slattery moved his tailor shop
yesterday into the building recently
vacated by Mrs. Hoff.
Mrs. Geo. Howe was taken sick
with the grippe after attending the
funeral of Der husband.
Frank Wheir departed last week for
Great Falls. Mont. after spending the
winter with his parents.
Floyd Favel departed yesterday for
Philips where he has accepted a
position in barber shop.
George Weeks, of PlaiD6eld, is in
the city the guest of his son, r. A.
Weeks, for short while.
Mrs. e. III. Smith and daughter. of
Pierre, South Dakota, were here to at
tend the funeral of George w. Howe.
Hubert Alt, of Lancaster, arrived in
the city Saturday for a few days visit
with his friend, Prof. W. L. Oswald.
John jones, who is visiting at the
residence of DR.. aud Mrs D.. A.
Teller, was seriously i'll with
bronchitis last week.
See our hand made working mems
shoes, made in Grand Rapids. if you
Naut the best wearing shoe on earth.
The Muir Shoe Co.
Mayor Burt Williams, of Ashland
and J J. McNally. of Milwaukee,
we're in the city last week in the in
terest of the Hearst movement.
Mrs d. d Bucklin, of Schotield
arrived in the city today and will
visit her daughter, Mrs Chas A.
Mackey. for three or four weeks.
Charles Jenkins, of Appleton, cane
up from Milwaukee last evening and
will visit with his parents for a few
days.
Otto Roenius is again able to attend
his duties at the Grand Rapids Foun.
dry after a weeks illness with the
grippe.
L. H. Simons departed Sunday night
for Chicago en- business for the
Consolidated Water Power q Paper
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Eastern Star Initiation,

All members of the Eastern Star are
requested to be present at the III Neting
OF the chapter tomorrow evening. A
candidate from NekooSa will be
Initiated and refreshments will be
served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Epworth League Supper.

The Epworth League will give a
New England supper in the parlor of
the NJ, E. church Friday night. The
price is only % cents per plate and
as the ladies promise lots of good
things to eat you will be sure to get
your moneys worth, besides helping a
good cause. Everybody is welcome to
be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Sold 5000 Acres of Land.

f. G.. Gilkey sold 5000 acres of land
in Forest county today to Menasha
parties. Mr.. Gilkey has some other
deals which he hopes to close in
few DAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08

According to Chinese annals, the
earth, in consequence OF the extreme
wickedness of its Inhabitants, was de-
stroyed by deluge in the reign of Yaou.
B. C. 1857. This date nearly corresponds
with that at which, according to our
chronology, the Noachian delugs took
place, and many have come to the con-
clusion that 1t is identical with the de-
LUCE referred to in the Hebrew Scrip
lures,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Eaects of sunspots.

Moreaux, of the observatory at
Bourges, says, in Cosmos, that the curve
Of the spots on the sun and that Of ter
restiai magnetism offer a perfect pa
rallel, which establishes the claim that
our electrical disturbances may be at
tr1buted to this solar phenomenon with
out question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Phone Line Assured.

G. M. Dougharty reports the tele
phone meeting at Rudolph an III
qualified success All attending were
this city a bout $500 of the 81 SOC
If stock have already been subscribed
AS soon as twO-thirds of the stock
have been taken work on the line
will begin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
The Northwestern Line. Russia.Japan Atlas

A Russo-JapaneSe War tlaS has
been issued by the Chicago & North
western R'y. Three fine colored
maps, each 14x20, bound in convenient
form for reference The East ern
situation shown in detail, wit h tables
>hnwing relative military and naval
rength and financial reSouces of
Russia and japan.
Copy mailed to any address on re-
CCipt of ten cents in postage, by w B.
kinSkern, p. T. NJ, Chicago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
SIeiShine Over,

SIeighing has about run its course
for this winter This city has en-
ioyed one hundred nineteen days of
Sleighing this winter and can there
fore afford to go back to wheel
locomotiOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Candidate for Sheriff.

Thereby announce that | will be a
candidate for sheriff subject to the
action Of the republican county con-
ventiC1. Ii nominated and elected
viii perform the duties of said office
TO the best Of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
Smch4w JAMES MCLAUGHLIN.