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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
NJ Onte|I0Grdnite
THE BEST
IN THE WORLD

Weeks and Weeks proprietors of Wood County
Marble & Granite Works. Of this city, shipped, the
past two weeks, several very fine monuments which
We're erected at Almond, Red Granite Mevauwego
and Neshkoro They were made of the best Mon
tello and best dark Barre Granite
kMontello granite is of dark brown color, the cut
parts showing nearly white makes great contrast
between the polished and cut parts and thereby
adds to its beauty a very pleasing effect This
granite has always carried off the highest rewards
where it has been exhibition It is not only
one of the best, but it is the best granite in the
world, for both beauty and durability. These are
statements that can not be denied and are further
proven from the fact that the committee on General
Grants Sarcorhagus refused to award the contract
until convinced that the Montello Wisconsin Granite
excelled all others in durability and that centuries
hence it would be as perfect the day it was
dedicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05

A great change has taken place in the
population of the state since the days
of Quaker rule and influence In 1890
the population was mainly English
speaking and German; in 1900, consid-
cradle number of Slavs and Italians were
included in a much more mixed popula-
tion The foreign-born of the popula-
ton of the state in 1900 was 9S5 ,25O; and
of these ,000-nearly one-third of the
whole number of the foreign born-came
from countries alien alike to the Ian
guage and the political principles of the
founders of the colony. They do not
make large proportion of the total
population; but, being concentrated
usually in small communities in the min
ing regions, they become source of
danger to the peace Of the common
wealth out of proportion to their num-
bers, when melted to revolt against
government This fact is offered by Mr..
Addison B. Burk in the number of the
STORY of the State" describing Penn
sylvania, which he contributes to Pear
sons. as one explanation of Pennsyl-
vania's labor troubles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
HORSEBACK RIDING.
Beneficial Exercise Which Should BE
More Common Among Amer
lean Women.

Horse back riding is ranked as one OF
the most pleasant exercises to bring
back lost health. Aside from its bene-
fetal effects in the matter of health, ii
creates in woman sympathy with the
noble animal which she rides. A true
story is told by woman who made no
pretensions toward unusual horseman-
ship. In fact, she ranked herself as
rather below the average She came
into possession of beautiful mare di-
rectly descended from a magnificent
Arabian. The animal was under three
years of age and as untamed and frolic-
some as young. dog. But the Arabian
beauty seemed to understand the love
OF her mistress and soon the mere sound
OF her voice exercised a perfect control
over the spirited animal. No one ex-
cept the mistress could mount her with
out being thrown, but the owner would
fearlessly take her seat and canter over
the widest country, controlling her
spirited steed by only an occasional
gentle word.
Riding among American men and
women is not the common exercise
which it should be nor which it prom
Uses to become, says the Prairie Farmer.
We admire fine horsewoman and, in
deed, she cannot but command our at
tention. A graceful woman is at her
best in the saddle, and when true turf
woman mounts favorite steed her face
lights up until it is aglow with life and
happiness. In history we read of many
queens who were noted as superior
horsewomen. Queen Anne of Luxem-
bourg, the wife of Richard H., first in
troduced the side saddle into England
in the year 1341. But many of the Eng
lish women still ride astride like men.
In 1885 an Andalusian horse and mare
were shipped to Paraguay and here orig
mated those numerous mobs which
have spread over the whole of South
America and have passed over the 18TH
mus of Panama into North America.
1t is rather strange that the women of
the great South American plains have
discarded the side saddle and ride
"Pisana" fashion, that is, the lady in
front of her escort. 1t would seem that
these women with the wild Spanish
blood coursing through their veins
would love daring too well to submit
to this tame fashion of riding. This
method is not at all graceful. In Mex
leo there are now magnificent horse
women who will attempt to ride almost
anything. They seem never to tire Of
the saddle, but they use the cross sad
die. Their riding garb is most SEN
sible one, consisting of Norfolk jacket
tucked in at the belt, loose Turkish
pajamas, thrust into riding boots Of soft
yellow leather, pair of Mexican spurs
and ladies' "sombrero."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
WHERE MEMORY FAILED.
The Mans Hobby Was Dates Ex-.
cepting Those on which His
Debts Fell Due.

Il understand" said our friend
Reilly to an old acquaintance whom
he happened to meet the last time he
was in the city, that you have a
great memory for dates" relates Lon
don Tit-Bits.
oh, yes said the man, quite fiat
tered by the remark, for dates were
Q hobby with him, Il know the dates
of many important events
Perhaps you could tell me when
Alexander the Great was born?" said
Reilly, with half-quizzical smile
Certainly. He was born in the
year $50 B. c., and died 323."
And when did King Arthur of Eng
land die?''
"A. D. 5S2."
Quite wonderful" exclaimed Reilly.
"And will you oblige me by giving the
year of the massacre of ST. Bartholo-
new in PARISH
1872. You may give in that I'm
pat On dates. Do you know that the
painters Vandyke and Velasquez were
born in the same year, 1899? Yes, and
Cromwell, too. was born that year. one
year before Charles l., whose head he
cut off,
What head for dates you have!"
exclaimed Reilly.
And John Milton, Corneille and
Rembrandt were all three born in
16O6.'
When was Waterloo fought?'
June 18, 1916. tell you, old fellow,
when you stick me on dates, you will
have to get up early in the morn
ing"
1t certainly looks that way" said
Reilly, "but there is one date that l
am good deal puzzled about, perhaps
you can clear it up"
What is it about?"
''It is about two years ago, when l
was in town the last time, you bor-
rowed 92 from me, and promised to
send it to me in letter. I don't
remember the exact date when l was
to get it, but l think you said Next
week. Now, can you tell me what
date next week will be-"
The man of dates turned red as a
boiled lobster, mumbled some words
about his poor memory of recent af-
fairs, and, giving Reilly another prom
Use to hquidate, he skunk away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
SPARROWS AND CARP.
"Assisted" Immigrants Which Are
Considered as More Worth
less Than Beneficial.

German carp which were put in some
of the southern lakes of Wisconsin
years ago seem to have done more
harm than good in eating the eggs of
bass and other fishes, and a plan has
been suggested for getting hold OF the
lazy, almost worthless, creatures in
large quantities, shipping them east
and Kidding the lakes of their unde-
sirable presence. But the east does
not want German carp, alive or dead
They are a coarse, rank, unpalatable
fish, jewellers in mud. 1t was a mis-
take ever to import them, as it was
to import English sparrows, says the
New York Tribune
We had an abundance and a variety
of excellent food fishes in the new
world before well-meaning but mis-
guided ichthyologists brought about
the shipping over from Europe Of this
gross and sluggish mud habitat, the
carp If the United States could get
rid of every carp and every English
sparrow in every part of it's domain,
their extirpation would be of general
benefit. Don't send carp from Wiscon-
sin to New York! They may be fit
for fertilizers, but the states on the
Atlantic coast prefer menhaden to carp
for the enrichment of the fields.
English sparrows still hold a place
on the bills of fare of cheap eating
houses under the disguise of freed
BIRDS" But the legislature of this
state became SO thoroughly convinced
that sparrows were not only useless,
but injurious, that it passed a law
which is now on our statute books max
ing it a misdemeanor to give them
food or shelter. The German carp and
the English sparrows were assisted"
immigrants which ought never to have
been admitted within our borders.
They should be banished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
THE KITCHEN STOREROOM.
Should BE Fitted Up with Shelves fOl
the Various Kinds of Canned
Goods.

If the larder is light and airy jam will
keep very well. If jam will not keep in
any special larder there is something
wrong and other foods will go bad in that
place also. Jam is fair test Of a larder.
If it molds the place is too damp for or
binary foods, none of which will keep
long in it. If jam dries up and turns can
died, then the place is too warm and will,
probably, have southern aspect, says
American Queen.
The jam shelf should be the highest.
Here should be found all the years pre-
serves, the jellies, fruit pastes, marina
ladies', that will have been made, each in
due season.
There should be shelf for pickles and
sauces where the duly labeled jars can
stand and be found in their right places. |
There will be shelf for homemade
sirups, vinegars, and so forth. Another
shelf will store the sugar, currants,
raisins and similar groceries, each kind
set apart in properly labeled jars. The
large glass jars, such as confectioners
use for their sweets, are excellent keep |
ers of sugar, candied peels, fruits and
similar articles. They are lidded and
practically air-tight.
A shelf should be devoted to the stor-
age Of small tins containing ginger, !
mustard, spices, cocoas, coffee, tea and
the like. Things always at hand, always |
in the right place-such system OF
lardering saves good deal of time in
year.
The larder dishes and basins should
be of strong white delft and should be
kept entirely for storing food upon. The
larder plates will save much wear on the
table services. These strong white ar
ticles can 60 into the oven with impun-
ity when food needs warming, but no
china one can.
The flour bin occupies one corner OF
the larder. The bread pan, large, porous
and convenient, also has its allotted
place.
When there are stone slabs, proper |
meat safes and gauze covers should be
kept on these, especially in summer. Ice
is larder necessity In warm weather.
No hot food should ever be placed on the
larder shelves, but on the floor. Foods
Of strong flavor will contaminate all
other foods near them. Butter will abb
sorb the odors of fish or cheese or
candle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.

chicago, WHWdHKte & SL. Paui.
GOING NORTH.
No passenger, daily except sunday 1882 III
No 8, passenger, daily except Sunday $50 ID
No Is passenger, Sunday only .......... 1l:14
No 63 freig 1881
GOING SOUTH.
No passenger daily .................... 1890 p m
No 6, passenger, daily except Sunday 1871 p NJ
No go freig ht.......... ................ i2:30
Passenger trains going south make close con-
nections at New Lisbon with regular trains 60
ing east and west.
Baggage checked through.
Tickets to all points in The United States and
Canada. q. 0. ANDERSON Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
EYES OF THE CITY MAN.
One Explanation of the Failure Of
Green Hunters When Out
After Big Game.

The usual number OF Disguised sports
men are complaining of their inability to
hit what they shoot at in the woods. The
cause of this inaccuracy is not generally
understood.
I've been in the woods for years." said
a returning hunter to the Sun correspon-
dent, ''and it can't be buck fever with
me, and it can't be the rifle, because
know that's all right; but / might just
as well admit that emptied my maya
zine at fine buck and never touched a
hair. can't understand it."
The real cause of this kind of shoot
ing, according to an old guide, lies in the
city mans eyes. The average city resi-
dent, confined within houses the greater
part Of the year, becomes so accustomed
to seeing at short distances only and to
looking at familiar objects of the city,
that he cannot see clearly at distance,
in the forest and amid unfamiliar sur
roundings.
Not only is his vision blurred because
of this, but often when he does see he is
unable to gauge accurately the distance
that lies between him and the game.
This is particularly true Of shooting
from the water at an animal standing
clear against the sky or dim in forest or
underground.
Shooting at mark does little good,
but preliminary trips to the country for
the purpose Of distinguishing objects at
long range would very soon overcome
the fault. AS it is, the hunter with a
short time at his disposal hardly gets ac-
customed to new surroundings before
his time is up; and this often accounts
for poor craftsmanship. The bird hunt
er or one who is accustomed to long
vision rarely has this trouble, even
though he is an Indifferent marksman-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Chi1dren's Prayers.

''The two incest children of my ac-
quaintance have way of resuming the
days quarrels in their evening prayers.
God forgive Frances, prays one of
them, for pushing me into the fountain
to-day while was standing on tie
edge and then daring to say that 1 fell
in. 1t is not etiquette, of course, to
interrupt a praying companion, so
Frances reserves her answer for Ter
own prayers. God forgive Marjorie for
daring to say that I pushed her into
the fountain when she truthfully
knows that she fell in her own self ,,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Suppress That Cough.

When tempted to cough, draw long
breath, holding it until it warns and SO
soothes every air cell-some benefit will
soon be received, for the nitrogen
which is thus refined, as it were, acts
as an anodyne to mucous membrane,
stopping the desire to cough, SO allows
the throat and lungs chance to heal.
The incessant and constant hacking
cough acts precisely as scratching" a
wound on the body, allows no time to
heal up. This is the case with chill
dren, they keep it up; but sometimes,
by coaxing or promises of presents,
you can succeed in having them hold
their breath, and SO get little relief.
Nervousness helps it along, too.-Ag-
ricultural EpitOmist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Apple Puddinx.

Pare and core seven good sized apples,
put them in a pudding pan; fill the holes
(made by coring the apples) with sugar,
put in the oven and bake until soft;
while the apples are baking, make a GUS
taro BY scalding one and half pints OF
milk; beat one egg and the yolks Of three
eggs with one-half cupful Of sugar and q
little salt; pour into the milk and let it
cool and flavor with lemon and pour the
custard over the apples, then beat the
whites and pour over the custard and put
IN the oven to brown.-Good Literature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Good Cold SIaw.

Shave the cabbage fine, throwing into
ice water as fast as shredded. Allow
it to stand about two hours to crisp,
then season to taste with salt, pepper
and wee bit Of mustard. For a
dressing beat the yolks of two eggs,
add two tablespoonful Of melted but
ter and beat again. Add half tea
spoonful OF thick sour cream, two Ia
5lespoonfuls of sugar and half cup
full of vinegar Beat them three or
four minutes, pour on the cabbage and
mix-N. Y. Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Cash Versus. Credit.

UncleaReuben says: 1t seems to be
good thing, sometimes, fur a man to
hev credit, but in my own case I hev
allus noticed two things. If I've got
de money to pay fur pound o. Goldfish
l hand it ober an shet my eyes an walk
out. If I'm buyin' on credit no sooner
git de Goldfish dan feel dat Eaters an
onions an sack of -four an fo' quarts
o beans orter go wild it.-Detroit Free
Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Mexican Railways.

Mexico now has 1875 miles of rail-
way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-05
Chemical ANALYSIS

The high percentages of silica and aiumna,
ana the freedom from impurities shown by
the chemical analysis, substantiate the results
of the microscopical examination, being indi-
cative of the durability of the granite The
physical tests of the Montelo give additional
testimony to it's durability. No true granite
on this continent is known that will equal the
Monticello in crushing strength.
In general, the tests have proven that for
durability and strength there are few GRANTEES
anywhere that equal the Monticello The
qualities which contribute to its durability
and strength make it an exceedingly q fiji .ult
stone to cut and dress. The price of NJ lite 10
is therefore higher than that of granite wIlch
is more easily worked; but where durab litv
and strength are of prime Importance, the
Monticello is we'll worth all the additit Il
expense. Its qualities are SO enduring thaG
it will be found standing in many of our
cemeteries uninjured long after the monu-
mentS and mausoleumS constructed Of most
kinds Of granite have crumbled to decay
THE above statements in reference to the
Monticello granite are made by the Wisconsin
Geological and Natural History Survey, E. A.
Birge, Director, G. K. Van Hise, Consulting
Geologist.l
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02

1t now seems likely that ex-senator
Heitfeld a favorite son Of the Nez
Perez county democracy will become
the leader on the state democratic
ticket this fall as candidate of the
party for governor. 1t is evident Sem
ator Heitfeld is popular in the north
and his friends claim a good following
in the south. 1t Is known that he is a
strong friend and cO-worker with Sem
ator Dubois. This places him in po-
sition where the honor would likely be
thrust upon him il he had no ambitions
to crafty but the senator Is at least a
receptive candidate and will be likely
the choice of the Lewiston convention.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02

F.. w. Kettenbach ct ux to Ketten-
bach company. limited. lots %. 20. 30
and 81, in section 81. township IS N,
range W.; consideration, $1,301.
Roy T. Chapman ct ux to w. E.
Chapman. nwA seA, sh sen, SEA swA
section 26. township "a, range W.;
consideration. $4,000
George d. Clayton ct al to Charles A.
Parrot, part of lot IA, in block /, town
of Eugene; cons Iteration. $500.
VIM. w. Wicks ct ux. to Dudley c.
Tribble, piece of land in southwest cor
ner of section %. township So. range 2
W.: consideration, 5000.
Henry c. Riggs ct ux to Gus d.
Theissen, nwA nwA Of section 26.
township 35, range W.; consideration.
$4,000.
Clifford Riggs ct ux. to Henry c.
Riggs, same la Of; consideration. 81, 200.
Patent
United States to John A. Bovey, lots
90, 80 81, 50. section II, township "a N,
range / W.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02
noossvsLr Il 4 rAeroe

AsGongressman French in Ms review
- me work done for Idaho in the way
- securing national aid for our big
1E1igation projects voices the sentiment
chat many other western members have
EAnt .&ne irrigation projects in the west
a1e always sure of the warm support
Of President Roosevelt.
The Irrigation bill In the first place
was made q law under the strong rec
onmendation of the president. Eastern
senators and congressman do not UNI
6erstand the needs of the west as the
president understands it and they
looked at all times with suspicion upon
the expenditures of such vast sums OF
money for the reclamation of arid
lands. But in the president the repre-
and enthusiastic helper. His influence
IL always to be counted on in the fur
therance of irrigation developments
and the states favored by national aiC
owe much to the presidents sympa'
thetic help and his untiring energy il
the conduct of the department
The work is gigantic, it is one of thu
great things that the government ha'
Assayed to do. The results are far
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02
Telephone Main 261
once: Corner Third and c Streets
lDAHO'S ADVANTAGES

The good showing that Idaho is MAX
ing In her exhibit at St Louis together
with an increased knowledge of the
state now sown broadcast by an effec-
1--WE immigration bureau is resulting In
favorable comment abroad about the
resources and prospects in the gem OF
the mountain state. Idaho resources
are wonderful. Idaho investments are
worth careful consideration. All this
IN sluiEhly beneficial and will tend to a
rapid growth and development Of state
Interests.
I1tah in touch with Idaho on the
southern border Is a close observer OF
her neighbor as the following favorable
comment from Goodwin's weekly will
show:
Utah will have to look to her laurels
or she will be left far behind by Idaho
as an agricultural state. Only little
OF this state can be put under cultiva-
tion at best, only a little Of that amount
Ia at present under cultivation. Idaho
is beginning to talk Of retaining her
land by the million acres as though II
was merely a matter Of course. Idaho
has two very great advantages over any
other of these intermountain states
She has q great deal Of land convenient
To two or three great rivers. then much
OF her land is 1000 feet lower in alti-
tude than the average valley land In
surrounding states. making her crops
especially her fruits. more certain Of
bringing return for work. When Idahs
auoceeds In retaining all her land thai
II possible to reclaim she will have
xnore land under cultivation than al
New BnsAnA has. mere than the Aota
s1A . y~nssnt lGAssachusstts. Con.
rskEat and Bhode Island. Ana she wii
o one Of the great mining states Of III,
union"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02
(Nezperce Herald.S

Tho opposition to Governor Morrison
seems somewhat diseouraged since the
Pocatello convention. The elimination
Of Francis Jenkins Of Latah. from the
race and the almost certainty that his
county will now line up for the gov
ernor to insure French support from
other counties where Morrison IL strong
somewhat clears the situation here In
the north. " is not now believed by
politicians who visited Pocatello and
felt the pulse of the state politically
that the opposition to Morrison will be
able to center enough strength on any
one candidate to ensure the governors
defeat for denomination.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02

Kouropatkin has now learned what
it means to be attacked in the rear He
went to the far east the hero of the
nation, but continued successes of the
Japanese have marred his reputation
at home and his enemies have appeared
and are very vindictive. Not only Is
his military reputation at the front
being attacked but his conduct as war
minister where he Is accused of not
making proper preparations for the
war. Kouropatkin's star is waning fast
and the fall Of Port Arthur or another
signal defeat would probably be cause
for his recall.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02

Dubois Is in the saddle in democratic
politics in Idaho and Will direct the
campaign and plan the issues. This is
apparentIy a bitter dose for some of the
humble followers Of Thomas Jefferson,
Grover Cleveland ct AL, but it's best to
be gritty and quick kicking, having sur
rendered the reins to Senator Fred a
few wears ago they ought now to sit
still and ride quietly in his band wagon.