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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10

until he reached the end nearest to the
altar, and then he waited for the bride
to turn her face toward him. The cler-
gyman's voice went on with the service:
wilt thou obey him and serve him,
love, honor and keep him in sickness
and in health, and, forsaking all other.
keep thee only unto him, so long as ye
both shall liveT'
Then. for the first time, she turned
toward Polling. Her expression was one
of unmixed rapture as she raised her eyes
to the bridegroom's, and her lips were
Enclosed TO speak the words L will,
when she became aware of Pellings liked
stare of horror. His gaze attracted her
involuntarily, and she looked instinctively
over Jacks shoulder in his direction.
Jack, wondering what was the matter
and fearing she was going to faint,
prompted her with the short answer.
She did not speak, but continued to
gaze over his shoulder at the man who
had so unaccountably riveted her atten-
ton. Her under jaw dropped spasmod-
ically, her eyes became as fixed as those
she was gazing into, and every vestige Of
life and color left her face.
was that a gentleman wearing a lgiht
overcoat was speaking quietly to the as
tonished clergyman and suggesting that
the lady should be taken to the yestry,
as she was evidently very Ill.
The scattered congregation looked at
each other in wondering curiosity as the
bridal party disappeared. They fingered
awhile until the old pew opener returned
and begged them to depart, as she desired
to close the church.
Pauline, with dull, dazed despair in
her eyes, sat in the vestry, listening to,
without understanding, the conversation
of the three men grouped around her.
II am extremely sorry" Polling said.
in answer to the clergyman's request for
an explanation; ''but it would have been
criminal to allow the matter to go fur
Their, for the lady is my wife"
your wife?" echoed Jack, incredu-
lousy
Yes, sir, my wife," Polling replied,
with the least touch of hauteur. Il
have believed her to be dead for the last
six years-in fact, believed 1t so thor
oughly that l should not have believed
my eyes this morning If her own conduct
had not betrayed her. 1t is possible that
she thought was dead, as l have been
in Central Africa for several years; and
understand the expedition of which I was
member has been three or four times
reported in the newspapers az complete
ly exterminated."
'And how came you to present your
self SO opportunity this morningT asked
the clergyman.
THAT is more than l understand my
self at present; but l think it is due to
accidental discoveries made In Spain by
a friend of mine who has gone hither
on business Of his own. How it happens
that I have been led to believe in my
wifes death all these years and never
found out my mistake before I cannot
understand"
mis- Mailing took her mothers name
when she inherited the estate; perhaps
that may explain matters" put in Jack.
What estate" asked Polling sharp
ly.
1T Is all too long to discuss now,
Jack answered: "but no doubt the change
of name accounts for your ignorance of
your wife's existence"
cTo be continued)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
President Roosevelt
Calls for Thanksgiving q.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
The President has issued his procla-
nation naming Thursday, November
30 as the day for thanksgiving. The
proclamation follows:
BY the President of the United States
of America.
A PROCLAMATION:
When, nearly three centuries ago, the
hrst settlers came to the country which
has now become this great rep1blic
they fronted not only hardship and pri-
walton, but terrible risk to their lives.
In those grim years the custom grew of
setting apart one dav i'll each year for
special service OF thanksgiving to the
Almighty for preserving the people
through the changing seasons. The Gus
tom has now become national and hal
lowed By immemorial usage. We live
In easier and more plentiful times than
our forefathers, the men who with
rugged strength faced the rugged days;
and yet the dangers to national life are
quite as great now as at any previous
time in our history.
1t is eminently fitting that once
year our people should set apart day
for praise and thanksgiving to the Giver
OF Good, and at the same time that they
express their thankfulneSs for the
abundant mercieS received, should man.
fully acknowledge their shortcomings,
and pledge themselves solemniy, and in
good faith, to strive 10 overcome them.
during the last year we nave Deen
blessed with bountiful crops. Our busi-
ness prosperity has been great. No
other people has ever stood on as high
level OF material well being as ours
now stands. We are not threatened by
foes from without. The foes from
whom we should pray to be delivered
are our own passions, appetites, and
folltes, and against these there is al
ways need that we should war.
Therefore, ! now set apart Thursday,
the thirtieth day of this November, as
day of Thanksgiving for the past and
of prayer for the future and on that
day l ask that throughout the land the
people gather in their homes and places
of worship, and in rendering thanks
unto the Most High for the manifold
blessings of the past year, consecrate
themselves to life Of cleanliness, hon.
or, and wisdom so that this nation may
do its allotted work on the earth In a
manner worthy Of those who founded 1t,
and Of those who preserved it.
In witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed. Done at
the city of Washington this second day
Of November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and five,
and of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and thirtieth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the President
ELIHU ROOT, Secretary Of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10

Born in TifliS, Caucasia. 1919.
Descendant of family Of Dutch emf.
grants to Russia.
Graduated from mathematical sci.
ences department Novorossisk Untver
sity, 1870.
Successfully traction director. eX-
ploitation director and director in
chief Southwestern railways, 1S1I-1SSS.
Director railway department, minis
try Of finance, 1889.
President tariff commission, 1880
Minister of ways and communica-
tons, 1892.
Minister of finance, 1S92-1S96
Financed and built Transsiberian
railway.
Reorganized Russian finances, estaD4
fishing gold standard
Secretary of state to the Car, 1896.
Privy councillor 1899.
President Of council of ministers.
1908.
Opposed war with Japan. 1908 1904
Head Of Russian delegation to negoI
tate peace with Japan, 1905.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
BALLOONIST DROPS
300 FEET TO DEATH.
AFTER QUARREL WITH HUSBAND
WHO MAKES ASCENT WOMAN
HANGS ON ROPES.
Is Dashed 20 Ground and Instantly Killed
Witnesses Say Suicide Was
Intended.

ANDERSON, S. c., Nov. 3.-Mrs.
Maud Broadwick fell from a balloon
here and was instantly killed. Mrs.
Broadwick, although an experienced bal
loonist, was not to go up this afternoon
Her husband was to make the ascension
and parachute drop and she was stand
ing by to give the signal to cut the ropes
when all was ready. When the balloon
shot up into the air she was seen hang.
ing to the ropes between the balloon and
the parachute. After she had reached
distance of 200 or 300 feet she dropped
to the earth and was instantly killed.
Broadwick cut loose and descended In
safety.
Many witnesses declared Mrs. Broad
wick's death was due to suicide. rather
than accident. Her husband believes 1t
was an accident. 1t is alleged the couple
had quarreled and Broadwick admitted
this was true, but said they had made up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
ARRIVES AT WASHINGTON
Prince Louis of Battenburg Will Now Bs
Principal Factor in Many
Events.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
Prince Louis of Battenburg arrived here
from Annapolis at II 80 this morning.
He was driven to the British embassy.
A reception by President Roosevelt at
the white house, a dinner, reception and
dance at the British embassy are the
features of today's programme for the
prince.
The first formal entertainment Satur-
day will be the luncheon at the Willard,
when the prince will become the guest
of the army. The trip to Fort Myer for
the cavalry drill and reception by the
commandant, Col. Hatfield, will follow
Then will come the brilliant dinner at
the white house in the evening.
Sunday the prince will visit Washing
tons tomb and Monday Admiral Evans
escorts him . Annapolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
HOUSEHOLDS IN SUMNER.
Citizens of Seattle Who Live All Year
in Floating Mansions.

Citizens of Seattle Who Live All Year
in Floating Mansions.
Seattle people, although they have
no legitimate excuse for leaving town
in summer as people who live in hot
cities have, nevertheless prefer to
spice their lives with that variety
which keeps existence from becoming
fat and so they build households and
go to the lake and various points on
the sound to live on the water that
they can see from almost every street
in town, says the Seattle Times.
Lake Washington has the largest
collection Of households. Lying along
the beach from above Madison Park
to Leschi there are a great number Of
pretty water dwellings Of many differ
ent designs. With the trees of the
shore for background and the waters
Of the lake for ones front yard, it is
hard to imagine a more delightful 10
cation for a summer home
One of the most artistic and COM
Portable Of the Lake Washington
households is the low, green bunga-
low owned by Mrs. G. H. Pomeroy It
floats we'll out into the wafer, is
roomy and comfortable, and has a
sloping shingled roof stained green
There is a very wide veranda in front
and at the sides, with a boxed-in rail
and porch gardens and is easily one
Of the most satisfying places to pass
summer evening that could be mag
ined. Its advantages are we'll appre-
it this season to a number of young
bachelors, who combine the joys Of
outdoor living with the necessary at
tentfon to business downtown.
There are two canoes slung up I'M
der the caves and many other evil
dences of an enjoyable time indoors
and out. The Pomeroy houseboat is
more deliberately furnished than are
most summer places of the kind and
resembles a permanent home in the
city, with its rugs, good pictures,
books and library furniture There
is a huge fireplace of gray stone also,
which suggests winter comfort. Mrs.
Pomeroy uses her hOuseboat for her
winter residence when she is in town,
finding the winters on the lake as de
lightful in many ways as are the sum-
mers.
W. A. Malloy has a comfOrta bic
houseboat, convenient to the car line
a double-decker, with the porch up
stairs Mr.. Malloy's summer home is
also his all-the-year home, for he and
his family are others of the winter de-
voices of the lake.
J. E. Chilberg's beautiful houseboat
at Eagle harbor solves the problem
Of comfort convenience and elegance
combined with a life that is not only
as free as air, but is in the air itself
His luxurious summer home is the
most elaborate Of its type in these wa
tiers and lifts the development Of the
houseboat several notches. 1t was
built this year and lies behind Wing
point, at Eagle harbor The first
floor Is built like any house and Is
ceiled with Washington wood. But
the whole Of the second floor is open
to the sun and air and is protected
when occasion requires by striped
awnings It is hung with baskets Of
growing vines and with gay Japanese
lanterns and from tall fla gstaff floats
the stars and stripes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
HuskiuY Corn.

huskluS corn.
By far the most serious task in rails.
ing corn is the matter of husking it in
the field. Up to date no practical ma
chine adapted to this purpose has ap-
peared. Many have been tried, but
they usually fall short in some import
ant particular. None of them has be-
come popular, and a fortune awaits
the man who perfects a thoroughly
practical corn husker, which will be
as successful relatively as the modern
husker is for corn fodder, says Orange
Judd Farmer. When corn is to be
husked direct from the standing corn.
1t should be allowed to mature quite
thoroughly, particularly if it is Of a
variety with large ears and large cob,
containing high percentage Of mois-
ture. This must be determined by ex-
animation. Some seasons husking be-
gins the latter part of September
while in others it is not safe to begin
husk1ng until the middle or end Of Oc-
tober. The time will also depend
largely upon the variety. Early ma
turing kinds have small cobs, and they
can be husked much earlier than late
maturing and large-ear varieties. Corn
when first placed in the crib contains
Ii to 35 or 40 per cent of moisture. A
common practice in the great corn
States Is to start through the field
marking a down" row. Husk two
rows to the left of the wagon and the
one row that Is under it. Go around a
good-sized "land" in this manner. The
next time through the field and every
succeeding time thereafter have the
team straddle the last husked row
next the corn that has not been
husked. This will prevent the neces-
sity of picking up a down row each
time, and will enable the husker to do
his work. The ordinary wagon box
will hold from twenty-five to thirty
bushels. When the corn is exception
ally good. skillful husker will be able
to more than fill one wagon box in
half day. The capacity Of a box
may be increased by putting on addt-
tional sideboards. On the right side Of
the wagon box it is desirabl to place
one or two extra boards to act as
bump boards. The husker will not
need to use so much care In throwing
in his work. A good husker so gauges
the distance from the row in the wag.
On box that it is not necessary for him
to look where he throws his ear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10

not over eighteen inches high at the
bottom, so arranged that they may be
lifted up to permit current of air to
enter.
These windows will also light the
floor OF The house, and larger window
may be placed on the opposite side,
but higher up, in order properly to
light the house The turkeys will be
anxious to get out Of the house early
in the morning to roam, so after they
have gone to roost sprinkle a little
grain in the chaff on the floor to keep
them busy in the morning until they
are let out. Turkeys on the range must
be we'll fed during the period they are
under cover, particularly at this time
of year when the feeding on the range
is poor, and when it is essential to
keep them in good shape and able to
fatten readily little later.-lndianap
oils News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Potatoes Ruuuiup Ont

1t is a common idea that the'varie-
ties Of potatoes tend to run out or be-
come inferior when cultivated long
without change of seed. A number
Of independent experiments We're made
along this line in Germany the past
few years and the conclusion reached
that varieties do not necessarily run
out if proper care is taken in saving
the seed, and if the soil and conditions
are suitable for potatoes. It is found
that in favorable localities varieties
have kept their best characteristics for
seed was saved for planting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
NEW COUP FOR PACKERS.
Plea of Immunity from Prosecution Says
Commissioner Garfield Made Prom
Uses of Freedom.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Nov. "a promise
Of immunity, said to have been made by
James r. Garfield, commissioner of cor
porations, department of commerce and
labor. is pleaded as bar to prosecutions
of the indicted packers.
Attorney John S. Miller alleged that
the packers gave testimony without TAX
ing oath and voluntarily produced their
books in evidence during Commissioner
ness with the distinct understanding that
none of the testimony they gave or the
evidence they produced would be used
against them in court.
The matter as to answering the plead
ings now rests upon the statement of
Commissioner Garfield. If he denies the
allegations in this and the previous pleas
they will be denied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Exhibiting Fruits at Fairs.

One of the handsomest and most at
tractive exhibits Of fruit we have ever
seen was that shown by Lucas County
at the Ohio State fair. The fruits,
which comprised practically the whole
list of those available at that season,
were neatly arranged on a large table
about twenty feet square and in such
a manner that the combination Of va
rieties and colors at once attracted at
tention and prompted comment on the
beauty of the products. TOO frequent
~ color on exhibition tables is over
ooked-Exchang
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Fertilizing the Garden.

There is no better way to fertiliZe
the garden than to haul fresh manure
from the stables and spread over the
surface during the winter. Contrary
to the common belief, there is never a
time when manure is so rich in plant
food as the day it is made, and the
sooner after that it can be got to the
place where it is to be used, the more
value it will add to the soil. It is al
most impossible to put too much ma
nure on a garden. We would not hest
tate to put it a foot thick on the sur
face. for it will leach only so much
more plant-food into the soil, and by
blowing time next spring will be set
tied down until it can easily be plowed
under to furnish humus for the better
ment of the physical condition Of the
soil. Wood ashes makes an excellent
fertilizer for the garden, but 1t should
be saved and applied on top Of the
soil after it is plowed in the spring, as
potash is one of the plant-foods that
may be washed too deeply into the
soil to be reached by the roots Of gar
den plants, many Of which are shall
lOw-roOted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Eatteuiu0 Steers.

The old method Of examining corn
into a steer regardless Of whether or
not he digests it, depending on hogs
to pick up the undigested corn, is a
poor as we'll as an old method. TO put
on good flesh and to put it on fast a
steer should digest thoroughly all the
food that he takes into his stomach.
The food should be prepared carefully
III order that perfect digestion should
take place. Less corn and more en-
silaged foods should be used in fin
ishing a steer for the market, for the
old idea that corn is the only food that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
For Driving Hogs.

This Is another idea which the one
man farmer will find exceedingly use
full If he has to drive hogs for any
purpose. 1t needs but one experience
with the beasts to convince any man of
the difficulty in making hog go where
desired. The hurdle described will help
wonderfully in this work. Use Stats
of enc by three material and make
hurdle two and one-half feet high and
about four feet long. Make it Of light
weight material, so that it may be
easily handled. In either end piece,
at top and bottom, hooks may be placed
SO that the hurdle may be attached to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
NAVY IN BAD CONDITION.
Admiral Rae Declares There Is Lack of
Experienced Engineers-Points to
Bennington Explosion.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
war the navy would find itself in no con-
dition to win battles" says Rear Ad-
miral Charles w. Rae, engineer-in-chief
of the United States navy, in his an
nual report. He calls attention ito the
critical condition of engineering in the
navy" and points to the explosion of the
gunboat Bennington.
Owing to the absence of specific in
structions in the personnel bin, combined
with powerful adverse Influences within
the department" he continues, "fer three
years absolutely nothing was done by
the younger line officers in acquiring en-
gineer ing experience"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Winter Homes for Turkeys.

While the idea of the turkey is to
roost high, this privilege cannot always
be accorded if a structure is to be pro-
yided for the birds in which TO roost.
If they are to roost in the trees, then
they may choose their own limb. 1t
is a good plan to make the turkey
house low, but placing the roosts as
high as possible without humping the
birds up against the roof. The ven
tilation in such a house must largely
be provided from the bottom, and this
is done by having a row Of windows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Cost of Filling Si1os,

The cost Of filling silos was esd-
mated by the Illinois Station from rec
ords obtained from nineteen farms In
various parts Of the State and the fig
ures showed a range Of forty to
seventy-six cents per ton, the average
being fifty-siX cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Why Winter Chicks Die.

The English poultry expert, e.
Brown, after several seasons of ex-
pertinent, has concluded that the
broiler chicks die chiefly during the
else. By using dry feeds instead Of
wet feeds and making the chickens
scratch for what they eat, the deaths
were reduced to a small number.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10

posts if required at any time. Then
make handles to make it convenient
in manipulating it. One should be On
the center upright near the top and
one on either side of the upright in
about the middle. These handles are
made by fashioning a strip Of wood
large enough to get hold of, and then
mailing it on to block and through
the hurdle material. Made light, i'll
the manner described, one can drive
number of hogs with ease and also
ward off the quarrelsome boar if a
member Of the herd. In the illustra-
ton the small cut at the left shows
the completed handle and the one at
the right the manner Of fashioning the
bolt through the block Of wood, and
the end Of the nail or screw going
through the Stat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10

when nearly all of
Chicag go had been
swept away by the
terrible fire Of 1871,
preached a sermon
which echoed all
over the country,
so full was it Of
bright hopes for
the future. It's key
note was a rebuke
to those who had
seen in the disaster
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Land that Should Be Drained.

1t is estimated that there are about
one hundred million acres now unpro-
ductve which can be reclaimed
through dikes and drains. This land
would have a productive capacity equal
to four times that of the State Of ILL
nois and would considerably exceed
the productive area which can be re-
claimed by irrigation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
The Scheme.

policeman Fox is very active in his
efforts to catch the boys who play ball
on his beat" remarked the captain.
"Yes," replied the citizen. He has
a small boy of his own"
"Ah, and does his own boy play
ball
yes, with the bats and balls his
father takes from the others. "-Phila-
delphia Press.