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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
TEN KILLED In ONE NIGHT

The second ward, without any
doubt. is one of the most peaceable in
the entire city. but yesterday morn
ing just as it was getting light in the
east. sharp report of a gun might
have been heard in the vicinity of Mr.
Lain's residence, and an equally sharp
yelp and howl of a dog was heard,
growing more and more faint as he
disappeared in the distance. 1t
reminded one of the early days in the
Indian country for it was just at the
break of day tha5 we would hear the
sharp report of the rifle and then the
wild Indian yell. but there isn't an
Indian in the second ward, but it has
got liberal supply of half breeds.
There has not been a single case in
the ward for months of anything
getting full, but Mr.. Lain is we'll
satisfied that this dog was well filed
with fine bird shots. The trouble
began last week when a large rabbit
pen containing eleven rabbits was
broken in through the night by dogs
and ten OF the rabbits killed. In
fact, the dogs in the city have made
that part of the ward their play
ground nights for some time, and it is
high time that stop was put to their
recklessness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
Wisconsin Crop Report.

The weathel. conditions during the
week were generally favorable to grow
ing crops, although the nights were
somewhat cool in some sections, dur
ing the middle of The week, says Direct
or Wilson. During the latter part Of
the week, however warmer weather
prevailed throughout the state. The
rains have been fairly general during
the week, and most correspondents re-
port that frequent showers have been
injurious to the hay and have retarded
cultivation. During the first part of
the week frequent light showers pre-.
vailed, but toward the end of the week.
the rains became more general, and
at some points moderately heavy.
While there are some few localities
where more rains would be of benefit,
taking the state as a whole there has
been rather too much rain for best re-
suits, and sunshine and warm weather
is much needed,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
THE PURPOSES OF
THE INSTITUTE SYSTEM
Institutes Organized by the
StateIDepartment Of Education
of Great importance by H. c.
Buell., Assistant Conductor, OF
GAINESVILLE, Wis.
reckiesspeSs

The Institutes Of Wisconsin, OF
which the one now in session in this
city is a type. are organized by the
State Department of Education at
Madison in conjunction with the
county superintendents throughout
the state. Their purpose is profes-
sional, having in view the ineulcation
of modern methods of teaching and a
broader educational outlook upon the
principles OF education as whole.
There comes into the teaching pro-
fession every year large number of
young and inexperienced teachers.
For the sake of the efficiency Of the
schools, the state deems it a good
Investment to organize these training
Institutes so that these young people
may make some preparation for their
work the coming year. A large
number of the old teachers too feel
the need Of the inspiration that comes
from the Institute, where a distinctly
professional spirit prevails and high
educational ideals are held up. These
purposes dominate the Wisconsin,
Institutes and the good which they
accomplish can not be estimated but
can be family appreciated in the
gradual improvement and greater
usefulness OF the schools OF oul
commonwealth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
The Daily Press.

The daily press, as look at it, is a
wonderful detective. It can run down
the public opinion and report it mar
velously. InsGhis respect it has an ever
widening outlook. AS news gatherer
it's facilities perpetually astOnish me.
The weapon OF publicity it often weilds
with undoubted power. But when all is
said is it much more than gigantic
reporter? Does it really instruct and
guide? Or does it simply furnish by the
myriad page the stuff out of which the
people construct their own indepen.
dent judgement? I confess that news
papers seem to me more and more to
exemplify Gladstone s definition of the
orator, they receive from the public as
mist what they give back as shower
Rollo Ogden in Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
VISITED THE PAPERMILL

Last Wednesday about O'Clock
after the work for the day had been
completed, between fifty and sixty
teachers that are attending the
County Institute, together with the
conductors of the same, visited the
new paper mill and were shown
through each department, watching
the timber from the time it is taken
out of the water TO be worked in the
wood room, following from there to
the large grinders that reduce the
timber to pulp, then to the beaters
where it is thoroughly mixed and
lastly to the mammoth paper ma
chimes that are turning out about 60
tons of paper per day. It was quite
a treat to both teachers and con-
ductoIs and they all expressed them
selves as highly pleased with the
treatment shown them in our city.
They doubtless secured many ideas in
the manufacture of paper that will
be related in their schools in years to
come and will interest and instruct
their pupils in the same way that
they we're interested and instructed.
To one who has never been shown
through modern paper mill and had
the different processes pointed out in
detail, trip through the Consoli-
dated Water Power & Paper
Company'S plant is rare treat to the
observer who is eager to gain know
ledge along this line The Consolidated
people are very kind and obliging,
always ready and willing to show
both the stranger and those within
our gates, through this immense
plant, and Grand Rapids is equally
glad to entertain these public school
teachers and the conductor and his
two assistants that will remain with
us yet another week. Their presence
and influence in any community is to
be desired and is entirely appreciated
by our city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
A Few of the Differeut Subjects
Which are Taught by Teachers
and are put into Practical Use
at This Gathering by W. H.
Cheever. Conductor of Insti-
tutes. of Milwaukee, Wis.

l
| The purpose Of the work in agricul
ture is to relate the science o.
agriculture to the practical art o.
agriculture. The fundamental prin
ciples OF farming must be taught ir
the same manner as the fundamental
principles in grammar. The boys an6
igirls must be trained for the farm
just as they are trained for any other
occupation.
Under Wisconsin Laws, teachers
must be examined in the science OF
agriculture. This is to prove an
incentive to the teacher to know and
love nature. to form habits of obser-
vation and to begin the study of those
great laws upon which agriculture is
based. To aid the teachers of Wood
county to fit themselves for the
teaching of this important subject, the
agriculture is taught in this summers s
institute.
To gain an academic knowledge Of
the subject. textbook is used. This
work is supplemented by talks from
the instructor and the experience Of
the teachers. The soil, manuring,
tiling, weeds, destructive insects, etc,
are studied.
Certain experiments to show simple,
physical and chemical principles are
performed by the teachers. These
will in turn be performed by the
teachers before their schools.
A study of the soils, plant and
animal life Of the school grounds is
made.
The work in language is based in
part upon the observation work done
in agriculture.
A portion of the work in geography
centers around the farm; It's products,
what the farmer exports and imports,
commerce, good roads, etc.
In connection with the work in
geography, study is made of the
geography, products, government,
education, religion, manners and
customs of Japan and Russia.
The entire Institute made trip to
the Consolidated Paper Company's
plant on Wednesday.
A study Is made of the rivers bed,
the dam, where the spruce trees are
found, how they reach Grand Rapids,
how paper is made, the wages Of the
men. where the product is sold, etc.
A display of pictures from the
Chicago Art Education Company is on
exhibition at the high school and all
lovers of art are invited TO inspect it,
In connection with the Institute
an evening lecture will be given next
Thursday evening. The subject will
be, care our schools GodlesS?" The
lecture is free and the public is
invited to be present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
Old School Mates Gather.

Mesdames f. l. Philleo and E. n.
Morrill, gave picnic last Saturday, to
the members of their old school mates
who were visiting in Grand Rapids.
The weather not permitting an out
door affair they gathered at the home
of Mrs. Morrill, and enjoyed jolly
visit and a dainty lunch, at which the
gentlemen joined them. Those pre-.
sent were: Mesdames May Schal]
La Vigne, Nellie Herschleb Smith,
Clara Rablin Nelson, EStella Kellogg
Walxorth and Minnie Mullen Christie
1t was over eight years since some
of the ladies had met.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15

The Modern WOodmen of northern
Wisconsin are planning one of the
biggest picnic ever held in the northel n
part of the state. The date is to be
August the 10 and Ii and Merrill is to
be the center of attraction. 1t is
expected that from 5000 TO 10000
people will be there from heighborin g
towns. The meeting will be held at
Riverside Park and one of the features
will be the Merrill Juvenile Drill
team in full uniform now in training
under the direction of w. L. Aims
| worth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
Hall Rates to Madison, Wis.,.

Via the Northwestern Line Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip July 26 and q.
limited to return until July @, in
elusive, account of Prohibition State
Convention. Apply to agents Chicago
& Northwestern R'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
"Chsap Lumber for Sale"

A cheap assortment of second hand
mol" LUMBER, Sheathing and flooring,
joists, studding and plank, also
timberS, for sale. Above having been
taken down from the store building
next to the First National Bank, and
will be sold within the next ten days
at low prices. e. P. ARPIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15

w. H. Fitch, secretary of the Wis
consin State Cranberry Growers
Association has been to st. Louis in
charge of the cranberry exhibit. He
reports very pleasant and profitable
visit to the Worlds Fair and thinks it
worth the time and expense OF any
one to pay this great exposition visit.
He, of course, took in the Democratic
Convention while there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15

Read the Reporter. That's all,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15

For RENT-A store building on the
west side formerly occupied by the
Yellow Front restaurant. For terms
and particulars inquire at this Office.
tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-07-15
Low Rate Excursion Tickets to Mil
waukee. WIS.,,

Via the Northwestern Line, will bf,
sold July q and %, limited to return
until August l, inclusive, on account
of Biennial Saengerfest. Apply to
agents Chicago 4 Northwestern R'y.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10
TRADE Is GENERALLY EXPANDING
AS BUSINESS SITUATION CLEARS
End of Beef Strike and Rcsump-
ton Of Work in Other Lines
Give Cheerful Tone.

New York. Sept. s-R G. Dun & cos
weekly review OF trade tomorrow will
say:
Holiday influence l. calculated - cheok dir
irihutiou % merchandise but the ras; week
Las brought more encouraging results IN IT,
business world and from many points. fro.n
reports q steadily expanding traf-. while :.
i not ,Nee.t!ouHI 20 ind COMPARISONS with the
crEresI,or.llng week last year favorable 20 1915
Retail 'ralo IN fsi lines % dr. E1ods cloth
inr. Eai.iinery ard nearly ell wearing apparel
shows healthy growth. and for hardware.
household u'sr-il. and kindred lines tier. is
broader demand
TIE hes; drysio:ensu; % the week was ;h-
res11Hpti1n q woFS many industries that
have s1iier'd through strikes. while s-y-EaI
t.ri1rs controversies. were sgertel crop
-. - - t'' - ''..i' .N.ie-,, a. .is'
Itas.faltl - 1h' j. h.ayJ. chiefly il- u ta-
-. AgsiIst were IS Ier cent larger thsH IA
domestic tra6o holds Up better than f5r-;gn
N..a. - eolsurn.rs sugoad. set tE- last we-Ss
ports inefsarirs ;ss.s.s in -.-rtrs5.s5fs WIN
80 sane wee last ear while imports E--lei
leasing fuangsartu. Industries multiply -
tse s-at.n neN~n-.- an TIE act9L. amount
ti-ia.ly Despite a." lulispJs.t!ca z tie rail
va 70 place eT-ers ires.y iof .!..E So.
there = I'LL trouble ~ ar1oIn. u the b.tgu.-
lulus coal Wlu.rs' stT1Ea. which str-ngtte--s
the GO. uaEa-- Et-s.-IuGtlln 81; wuTE b.
several of0Tu!n.ut Wes;.rn steei comp aa.cs
gr-sitei more IiE iTOu furEl.*s o. blast
Esef1:ati1: q more normal coalitions IN The
pae.iaE illusirS Eas removed soa1 q, the
artificial strength :rl-n me hides. sri poor
qaaltl's are oTele4 Al gflnoufl e. c1lcsss.nl.
Demand Is only fair snI importers arr U=lS-.s
% oi.fain TIE small advance tat tlsy ask Tor
dr. E!ees. 50. leather Is dun. s.!-t the
c@.i-iul q tGiuu l1cEr. and all 1lEll!uEs %
this FiaIEet fs-l tie eject q careful purchases
by 81 factories. YET The finished product
g5~s freely iatp c.lnnsuugt1ii uho!--aifFs ask
Ing FOR shipr-rut % Ea1es. originally ordered
Tor Gc:.t@r delivery
Conservatism Is SIN TIRE prominent Character
is-i1 u tho primary market q elton gods.
Revival u iEg-E4isrify IA tie TaE material
a-sia caused sclactsac- arguE boa buyers
al4 se.leT- 70 satcignfs further rssGs For
sisn Demand 10 skill removing considerable sur
Plus and would 70 iHrger II quick delivering
Uli t. mad. q grades f1r which there = in
auiTy. WOolenE and vor-t~ds strong md
quiet cd business occupying t1- n-trtti1n q
machinery Dl4 r1ipfirg departments Ths u
iur- q this Industry is la-sely dependant upsn
TIE raw material. which a. sxr.efsd to Id
vance 81! further ~ the Linton auction ssIa
On =, .s-4hsT -. rId ,!gules-fH 10 Isrs make
- ucessiprs IN o.i-r 70 ss-uTs contracts.
Failures -sls T.-eE numbered So 8. -.
IEitst states. against IL last rear. ana Is q
Csrada. asaius; . yeGr ago
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10
NOTES OF HAPPENINGS
At THE WORLDS FAIR.

On Monday. September 4: ts- Board OF
Lady Nansssr. o: the Louisiana Purchase ES-
members % The Tnierpsrliarasutary Jn!on and
tEe.r Sivs. Ihs rseeS,ion vii b helt n the
Fair grounds. from 70 n the Afternoon
"A unique table top = exhibited IN the north
sn4 q 'r -, fs.. ~ ,;.ei ,uS,nr a. az.
ferent shapes and sizes
-Maricaa Day q. TIE wo-,as Fair will b
VIII b. svsa;s :; each MsxiSaa .Ifisii a; n.
Fair. Ani soayenir. sil D given away By
81 a.. c5Satosa Es,eis Daring tae day ias
MEXICAN Ambas-at5r a; washingtoa. s.no- Don
sIalsi,. and aiIi a:,eni 5ss sanSae; IN ih-
evening. O-h.T arrangements for Tire c-ieora-
ton are -cv Il prosr.ss-
The Mexican An1has.zdor 20 the United
States. s.nor psn Manuel % Azpiror. and ;ro
eth-r dis;iH ssIished sisIi1ssas. Ene;.rio C Ia
Worlds Fai- hex. w-!aesily 20 at-en1 lie
lessons Q: the Congre-s os Jars.s-
s,i5s me specimens 1s,, q faeas9ni vh.a. IN
North Dakota exhibit Ta!s variety o. wheat
Nh.rsvsf ~ ;, i o, nsas sfs !, , -
der. dia not sg-sr IN me i.Ast nom IL.
-Coion.l Charles 81 wa,soa: CSrnnls.lonsr
r as ". s+p;sbsr a. in 3. ,ish PaTiioI
ire In.erTarisne1tary Cni0a. The reception
VII 70 he'd from 10 N The afternoon
s. s6Ss % ;ss fa "a & arr
The cacti are all native to Mexico. and ths
characteristics and shapes =, the different kinds
are varied and peculiar one VARIETY. OF which
there are several resembles a square h.tchinx
post. and the rest r7ngs from TIE giant cnc.us
doxn 20 smaller varieties s1rr. OF which make
Beautiful yard decorations.
"A mos: Gorgeous erhfhi. u butterflies ra-
tive 10 the island CT C-J lon may - seen n TIL.
courtTy'z exhibit In tire Forestry. Flsh ard
Game building Thsr. are ~ distinct varieties
IA. display ris., nj. Isr par .. -. -.hiis, ,
!asu.o~ Appearance and sttrsrts many visitors
Manuel l. Dia<. the SECRETARY nr Pl.biI1
WORKS ea3 Ac;.sg Secretary os Agriculture eS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10
John Sharp Williams Says the
Majority Was TO Be
Expected.
LEADER IN GOOD HEALTH.
Denies Report That He Is Mental
~ or Physically Unbalanced,
as Some Newspapers
Would Have II.
I:Ep'HLIC SPECIAL.

I:EP' T:ITC SPECIAL.
Washington. Sept s.-John Sharp VIII
Hams. Democratic leader in the House OF
Representatives. caue up from Yazoo
City. Miss. to-day 20 spend a few days
looking around IN Washington" Mr.
Williams says his trip was caused BIZ per-
sonal matters. and carefully avoided all
political subjects except the Vermont vote
In regard TO this ne remarked that no
one but a fool would Try 10 draw any con-
illusions favorable 10 the Republican party.
Nothing else was expected" he said
'Vernont Is SO hopelessly Republican that
they have not even elected a Democratic
Constable there for twenty years. In fact
Vermont is so isolated that in 49,. when
The Democrats swept the country. the
wave OF public opinion did not permeate
into Vermont far enough to bring about
the election Of a county Official Why.
even IN the solid South the Republicans
eiect State and county officers. Down IN
Alabama they carried couple Of counties
she other day.
The size OF the Vermont vote means
nothing. Down in Texas the Democratic
majority iuctuates 5000 and 800 some
times. and no one thinks that the State IS
any less Democratic. Vermont is ironclad
Republican. and tho size OF the majority
only shows how many people are voting
u does not show how the rest, OF The
country is going. by long shot"
Mr.. Williams political comment ended
with the Vermont situation Judge Par
kers popularity. he thinks. is steadily IN
creasing. HIS decision TO give up his trip
and a possible speaking tour. he thought,
was n matter for Judge Parker TO decide,
and he probably did so wisely.
But aside from political matters there
are few peroonal matters troubling MI
Williams. There has Just been a big
IRE in Yazoo City. which wiped out
couple Of houses and a store building be-
longing to him His own residence barely
escaped.
Mr. Williams principal personal WOO at
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10
REAL ESTATE DEALERS
TO HELP ST. LOUIS DAY.
VIII Take Part I'm rity's Great CeIe-
brntion by Closing Offices and
Visiting the Fair.

Members OF the St Louis Real Estate
Exchange have given assurance that Real
Estate Day at the Worlds Fair. October
8, viii in no way prevent their hearty par
ucipation in tho observance OF ST. Louis
Day next Thursday. All OF the firms have
signiiied their intention TO close Their
Offices and take an active part in the cere-
monies at the Fair.
At meeting of the several committees
In charge OF the arrangements fer Real
Estate Day in the Real Estate Exchange
yesterday afternoon plans were forrnu-
lated for making the occasion second only
10 81 Louis Day in local interest and Mt
trnGtnce at the Fclr. An automobile
paface or real estate dealers and property
owners VIII be one Of the features
president Francis Of the words Fair
mas tendered the exchange 4 location near
Tie Iindel entrance IN the grounds for
use as headquarters. which will lie kept
open curing the remainder Of the Fair
some member OF the exchange will be I'm
charge OF the building every day. and the
place VIII DO open FOR the reception of
visitors. and incidentally. the distribution
OF attractive literature regarding St Louis
r al estate "
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10
Esquimau Village on the Pike.
First prize. Pike parade. Sept. &
ANCIENT ART PALACE TO OPEN.
Life-work of Mordecaf and BEN
Euiat VIII BE shown.

The Benguiat Palace II Ancient Art. sit
uz;ed opposite the Forestry. Fish and
Game building. at the Worlds Fair. will
be formally opened to the public Monday.
September =. This collection. which rep
resents the life-wori Of Sfordecai and II.
Ephrairn Beaguiat. includes some OF the
rlrest OF the sacred objects OF the world.
In the collection IL Christian altar
which dates az far back as the Sixth Gen.
fury. IL Il handsomely carved and painted
and 10 treasured work Of art The
chief feature OF the exhibit 81 a part of
the celebrated Damascus Palace. which
was once in the possession OF the Calipils
Not only IL the room itself original. but
all the original trimmings and decorations
are installed IN the reconstructed room in
the Benguiat Pa1ace OF Art at the Expos;-
ton
Other objects Of interest include ecclesf-
asticai loot Of the Philippine wars and
byzantine Greek affairs from the Copaida
Ternrle
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10

the present time, however. in his own
opinion. Il the recent publication in a New
York paper irnpugning his mental end
physical ability.
Why. they actually printed an edlto-
rial saying that was mentally. physically
and morally debilitated." said Mr.. VIII
Hams. land another paper sent a man
down to see me and ask about Il. told
him that as far as my moral condition
is concerned, ] never denied that / have
always been somewhat shady, but mental
Y and physically 1 never felt better in nay
Mr.. Williams spent the day in consulta-
Onn with Chairman C1wherd OF tho Dem
ocrattc Congressional Committee. Coin
cldent with his visit 4 large poster which
mas been hanging on the walls OF the
headquarters. showing President Rose
welt dining with Booker T. Washington.
was taken down and laid away. II WAS
not stated whether or not this was done
at Mr.. Milliamss advice
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-10

Misses Box Coat Perforated for Short
Iength). No. Ss0a-For travelling and gen.
eral wear. long box coats are very COM
Portable and desirable garments. They
almost cover the dress worn beneath. and
II made of waterproofed cloth protect
4 from the rain as well as from dust
A new mode Is shown here developed
with shoulder and underarm seams only
and reaches almost to the hem Of the
skirt. The closing is made in double
breasted style with large smoked-pearl
buttons. two rows being used to decorate
Convenient pockets are inserted beneath
the long pocket laps The fronts are
deeply underfaced with cloth and rolled
back to form narrow revers that meet
coat fits well on the shoulders and hangs
loosely to the hem At the back the full
ness Is drawn In with long pointed
strap. fastened with q button on either
end.
The sleeves arc comfortably loose on
the shoulders and fare slightly at the
wrist. where they are trimmed with mar
finishes the collar. cuffs, pockets and
front edges II preferred. the coat may
bs made half length. the pattern pro-
yfding perforat!ons for the correct ehap-
Garments IN this style are made Of
heavy taneta- peau de sole. broad or
tadieS cloth. cheviot, melton or covert.
To make the coat IN the medium size
viii require two and three-quarters yards
Of material. ffty-four inches wide. Tho
pattern, No. e92. is cut in sizes for
misses Of Il. Il and Is yea<s.