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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30


any consideration Chat is for any con-
sideration that usually prompts people
to the cleaning of windows).
1t is the home of number Of friends
of mine, and whole world of hopes
and hates and fears and ambitions and
passions and tragedies goes on among
them all day long. They are only little
brown spiders; but anyone who watched
them closely and did not discern that
they were very much like human be-
ings must be dull-eyed and slow of
mind. The window is barred on the
inner side with iron rods edo not jump
at the conclusion that I am in JAIL
please), which the spiders probably as
sumo were placed there to serve as sup
ports for their webs. Innumerable
flies, gnats and tiny unclassified winged
things throng to the sunlit window, ap-
parently perfectly unconscious of the
nets and snares that await them.
Some Of the spiders are so tiny that
they look like notes hanging on their
almost invisible webs; but they are all
evidently of the same species, and these
take to be the babies of the commu-
nifty. From the size of the head of
a pin they range to that of large pea.
Each one has his own separate web,
the smallest no bigger in circumference
than silver dollar, and with threads so
fine that eyes grown dull by staring vim
dictively at columns of figures can
scarcely see them. Although they are
so close to each other that when one
is touched by gnat it shakes the three
or four adjoining ones, only the spider
whose net has actually made the cap
ture ever pays any attention to it.
They appear to respect each others
boundaries absolutely, even the very
smallest making his capture and en-
joying it unmolested by his neigh
Dor, who may be much bigger than him
self
The webs Of the very little spiders
are too weak to hold prey as strong
as fly, SO these very little fellows con-
tent themselves with minute gnats, and
flee in terror to crevices in the window
sash when musca plumbers into their
homes and tears the fairy work to
pieces with his buzzing wings. Some
times l kill fly, or disable him, so that
he cannot struggle much, and care
fully place him in the web of one of
the little spiders, but the small owner
runs away all the same, and will rather
make a new net in another place than
return to the old one while the dan
gerous intruder remains. I believe it
is not generally known that each thread
of a spiders web is covered with very
glutinous matter. and when the web is
newly spun whatever touches it sticks.
A gnat or fly is not entangled. 1t is
simply caught as If by bird lime, and
its struggles, by jerking the thread, ap-
prise the spider of the capture.
Many of my spiders are really too lit
tie to have ever captured anything, and
am quite sure have been a witness to
several first experiences. / hate mos
uuitoes. They make great white bumps
wherever they bite me. and there are far
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
KISSING ADVERTISEMENT,
Paris Restaurants Wherein the Cash
Ter Pays Peculiar Premium
on Checks.

In many of the European cafes Of the
cheaper order it is the invariable GUS
tom to print the daily menu on the
napkin provided for the guest, so that
when the latter desires to study the
bill Of fare he has to raise his serviette
from his knee IN order to do so.
But perhaps the most extraordinary
custom in connection with restaurant
life, says writer, is that which OBJ
tains in certain little cafe In the
suburbs Of Paris, where every custom
er whose bill amounts to one shilling
or over is entitled to receive a kiss
from the very attractive young lady
who acts as cashier to the establish
ment.
So used has the damsel become to
the OSCILLATION routine that she goes
through it without the slightest reti-
cence, looking upon it purely as a mat
ter of business, and it Is reported that
the proprietor Of the restaurant is
more than satisfied with the result of
his curious device for attracting
patrons.
Another enterprising restaurateur
has instituted the practice of making
a present Of a box of Havana cigars
every New Years day to those patrons
who have been pretty regular in their
attendance at his establishment during
the preceding year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
MISTAKEN FOR BoOTLEGoER
Young Woman Travellers Experience
with Officers Searching for
"Crooked' Whisky.

AS q Well-known public reader
stepped from a train at the Union
depot she was met by friend with
whom she was to visit here. relates
the Kansas City Journal. AS she hand
ed heavy suit case to a depot porter
20 carry to the cab for her she said to
her friend:
nave story to tell In connection
with that case. As I was coming to
Kansas City it was necessary that
pass through Indian territory, where
tnere are very strict laws prohibiting
the introduction of liquor. Almost
every train carries one or more deputy
united States marshals, and in that
country deputy marshal in nine cases
out OF ten is four times as uncouth
and uncivil as the criminals they hunt
down.
When l got on the train, part of it
was IN Arkansas, and the front end
in the territory, and the depot was on
the dividing line. A negro came in
Wagglng heaYy-1ooking suit case
mucn the same size and color Of mine,
and he placed it under a seat near me,
and went to the lear of the chair car
himself and occupied another cushion
Hardly had the train crossed the
indian territory before four very
rough-looking men, all of whom looked
Ike they might be train robbers. be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
ODE TO "ROOTERS."

Now bark We, merry rooters, for the rattle
Of the fray;
All hail the joyous season that began on
yesterday.
The training in the Southland is matter
of the past.
Behold the last years pennant proudly
floating from it's mast.
Behold the long and crowding line; reluc-
family it waits,
It's progress all too snail-like as 1t surges
through the gates
Bring forth your trusty megaphone. your
score card and your pass,
"heh the grass is on the diamond and the
shortstop's on the grass.
In far off Cincinnati, in the palace of the
fans,
A mighty din betokens the arrival of the
Chicago in st. Louis, and Boston in New
York,
And everywhere horde Of fans with hearts
as light as cork.
And everywhere a panic with the umpire's
strfdent call,
And everywhere the ecstasy that greets the
cry 'Play ball!'
Say, is 1t not a picture no great artist can
surpass,
When the grass is on the diamond and the
shortstop's on the grass?
The same old demonstration as the warm
ing up begins,
The same old laughter when foul bounds
off the catcher's shins
The same old trusty pitcher with his ''slow
one' and his speed
And other tricks pitcher turns in order
to succeed
The infield all a-quiver, the outfield calmly
tense.
The long hard drive that caroms off the
farthest bit Of fence
And many a merchant skrieks with joy,
and many a dainty-lass,
When the grass is on the diamond and the
shortstop's on the grass.
w. T. Kirk, in Milwaukee Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
Grand Rapids Markets.
MAY 80, 1905.


The following are the market prices
of produce in the city of Grand Rap
ids corrected on the day of publication;
Potatoes-13c.
Rye-5Sc to 64c.
Oats-32c.
Hay-marsh, $500; timothy, $3.50
Eggs-14c
Butter-13c to lie
BeanS-S1.25 to $3.50.
PeaS-75c.
Beehive. 2Rc to &c., dressed, &c tC
41c per 10.
Pork-live. &c, dressed sc to SIC
Veal-live, &c to 44c dressed &c.
Chicken-live, &c; dressed, 10c.
Turkey-live, 13c; dressed 15c TO 16C
Flour-bbl., Sc. 40 to $50
Feed-ton, SPOTS.
Middlings-ton, S17.00
Bran-ton, $500
Bolted Corn Meal-bbl., $3.50.
Corn, sheIled, per 100 lbs. s1.05
Lald-9c to 10c.
Ham-whOle, lie to l24c
Mess POrk-bbl. $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
Land Lost by ENGLAND.

Great Britain lost 148,906 acres be-
tween 1867 and 1880 by the encroach-
ment of the sea, and 29,155 acres be-
tween 1880 and 1890. A survey in
the reign of Edward I. gave the duchy
of Cornwall 100000 acres, but the ord
nance survey some years ago showed
that this had been reduced to 829, 800
acres. Villages have disappeared in the
ocean, as in the case Of Dunwich, OF
which nothing remains but a ruined
hurch on the edge Of a Cliff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
TROUBLE COMING TO ABEL
Had Been Blowing About His Eleva-
tor Ride and Had Made It
Too Strong.

The man who runs the elevator. at
terminal railway station was accost-
ed in dull time of day, not long
ago. by tall countrywoman with an
expression on her face compounded of
fright and determination, relates
Youths Companion.
Gould I ride UP high as you go?''
she asked, in husky voice.
Sure, RESTRAINT top floor" said the
elevator man, and after facilitating her
entrance with iudicious shove, he
slammed the door and started his car
At the top floor he flung open the
door and attempted to assist his pas
senger out.
She waved off his hand, however,
and shook her head with great deci-
sion.
Il thought I'd need something to eat
after it," she said, briskly, "but 'tisn't
what I'd been led to expect, and now
all want is to get downstairs again,
take the four o'clock train for Pratt's
Corner, and tell Abel Jowders what
think of him.
He's been holding it over us for
the last six months-ever since stock
holders day-that he'd rid in an ele-
vator and l never had. He's got one
share of stock in the railroad, and
what with that and his talk about the
way his hair rose and his suspenders
bust with the tremendous speed in the
elevator, and how folks that stayed at
home had no notion of the gimp it
took to ride in one, there's been no
living with him. But you just let me
get homei I left him housed with a
grippy cold so l know he'll be there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
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u A DINCY e
WINDOW | |
By HARRY BALL
- X c

I SIT all day long multiplying, sub
tracing, dividing and adding up
columns until l hate the sight Of fig
ures.
Multiplication is vexation,
Division Is as bad,
The Rule of Three doth puzzle me,
And Practice drives me mad"
says the poet. You may laugh II you
choose, but it was a poet that said it;
for If it is true it is beautiful, and If it
is beautiful it Is poetry; for poetry Is
both beauty and truth; and l testify
that it is true; SO there you are.
Close beside my table there is Win
dow through which the southern sun
streams from two o'clock until four, and
through my window l look out on a
vista of empty freight cars, coal cinders
and long stretches of iron rails gleam-
ing in the hot sun or glistening in the
rain. But it is not of the vista that
am going to write; nor of the multiple
cation table. It is of the window. 1t
is the dingiest window you ever saw,
and yet l wouldn't have it cleaned for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30

Tickets sold and baggage checked to all parts
of the United States and Canada.
&c. WILLARD. Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30

Via the Northwestern line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold 90 June 5
and also June 6 for trains reaching
Milwaukee on or before noon of that
date. limited to return on June 8.
inclusive. on account of /. 0. 0. f.
meeting. Apply to agents Chicago s.
Northwestern R'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30

mortar and brick and stone, but of the
character of their citizenship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Portland. Tacoma,

Via the Northwestern Line, will be
in effect from all stations May q, %,
%, 80, 81 and June / and 2, with
favorable return limits, on account of
National Council Knights of Column
bus at Los Angeles, etc. Two fast
trains to the Pacific coast daily. "The
Overland Limited electric lighted
throughout, less than three days
en- route. Another fast train is 1.-THE
California Express with drawing
room and tourist sleeping cars. The
best of everything. For rates, tickets,
ETC., apply to agents Chicago & North
western railway. 1876
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
Green Bay & Western Ry.

Refrigerator cars for dairy shipments for all
points east or south on train No 10 Tuesdays and
Fridays. Tickets for Sunday trains sold at
reduced rates. Regular tickets on sale for all
points in United States and Canada Baggage
checked through. For any information apply
to the local agent. Telephone 1863. Residence
phone 134.
A. d. HILL Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30
Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks. Buffalo
N. Y. July II.I3, 1905.

The c. NJ. & ST. Paul R'y will sell
round trip excursion tickets to Buffalo
and return on July 7-S-9, at one fair
plus $500 good to return until July
10, extension of return limit Sl.OO.
For routes, connections. and all other
information, call on or address Local
Ticket Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-30

make this sworn statement for the
benefit OF other people who are bald or
getting that way. l have been bald FOR Ia
years. and on the 18th Of July one year ago
cOmmen ced the use of Germ a-Kila The
picture without hair is a correct one of
myself as | have been, and the one with
The hair on 1t as / am now since I used
Germ.a Kila. My hair first came out after
had worn sealskin cap, which I think
was the cause. In years after I was en-.
hrely bald. | may say In 90 days after
Using Germ-a- Kfla / noticed q new growth
Of hair. q
People addressing me will please inclose
sstahnp f9 se a answes ,r. August Frederick
J., Does your head itch' Il 90. this germ Is
here is 2S,O00 times Its natural size. How
full microscope It can be found ondr power
on any scalp that has dandruf. >r/
Some people have as many az ~
two or three thousand Germ-a- A&f
Kila destroys this germ and sAN
causes the hair to grow; besides &C1
cures any case Of dandrui. stops N.Y.
hair falling out In very short hSx'
time Put mp In SOC bottles only
rhis bottle Is as large as most "a
ollaI bottles We give no free
amples One 50 cent bottle will show for
'Sn'f Address, all mail orders to The
:rrr' kila Medicine Co. Milwaukee Wia
"a al. =, all druggists
III his DIT AND GIVE II TO SOME
FRiE3H yon Nay NOT SEE IT AGAIN,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
Harding's
 12-74 South Main st. Telephone 22O. WEDDINGS

appear to be like many other things, to be contagious, at least just now, and presents are in order. Those both useful and ornamental are the best presents and should take precedence over the simply ornamental We have them in Lamps, Toilet Sets, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Water or Lemonade Sets, Wine Sets, Japanese China, Carlsbad China, and a long list of other items, all of them attractive in both styles and prices.
 Come and look at them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
FELL OFF BRIDGE
Watertown Man Received Injuries From Which He Died
 Later.

Patrick Rodden died at the Water bury hospital this morning from the effects of injuries received early this morning by fall from the bridge ce the Q. R. & l.. Go over the Naugatuch River on West Main street. Mir Ro0s den lived in Watertown, but was eni- ployed at the OakviIle Co. He was in Waterbury last night and missed the last train, and not caring to remain here he started to walk home and be- ing in a hurry he took the car bridge instead of going farther down to the highway. It is thought that an ap- preaching trolley scared him and thinking he was going to be hit he made an effort to get to one side, but unfortunately he tripped and fell to the river bed, receiving fracture or the skull and other injuries. pr Gal ley was called and ordered him sent to the hospital where he died but few hours later. MT Rodden leaves widow and ten children, Annie, Katie, Mary, Lauretta, Helen, Dorothy, Ph1i- ip, John, Thomas and Hugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
FORGER CAUGHT
Messenger in Department of Jus Root and the Consular
 and Diplomatic Service.

Washington, Dec 7.--Whitney J. Hall, a messenger in the department of justice, is under arrest here charged with forging a check for $3,000. Hall is 26 years old, and when arrested claimed to be god-son of the late Stephen Whitney of 405 Whitney ave. nue, New Haven. In his confession Hall made the statement that he had about $10,O00 coming to him from the estate of MT Whitney.
 Hall was appointed to his present position from Alexandria, Va, and was recently married to New York girl. At first be claimed that the money he secured on the forged check came to him from Mir Whitney's estate, but later he confessed that he committed the crime to make good with his new bride, to whom he had represent ed himself as a man of wealth.
 No one from Connecticut living here seems to know anything about him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
REoRGANIzING SERVICE.

Washington, Dec 7.-Secretary of State Elihu Root has transmitted to congress his plan for the reorganization of the diplomatic and consular ser. vice. He makes a great many recom- mendations as to buildings in the larger foreign cities, and many in creases in salaries. One very impor- tant provision is for five inspectors at $5,OO0 year each and $10,000 for ex- penses.
 Three out of the eight consuls ac- credited to Connecticut are affected by the new plan. The report says that the consulate at Naples, Italy, has il. creased greatly in importance. The exports from this port last year amounted to S2,OO0,O00, an increase of S200O00. This post is held by A, Homer Byington of Norwalk, and an increase of $1.000 year Is recommend. cd, making the salary $3,00O.
 The consulate at Palermo, Sicily, is also spoken of as having grown in i'm portance. The exports from this port amounted to S3.07S,9S6 Prof William H. Bishop of New Haven is the con. sul at this point, and ..the -seefetars recommends that his salary be in creased to S2,50O instead of $2,O0o, as at present.
 The third Connecticut consul who would be benefited if the recommends. tions of the secretary are passed by congress is Dr George H. Jackson of New Haven, who holds the place at La Rochelle, France. This office now pays $1,5O0, and an increase of $500 is asked, owing to the increase in llv- ing expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07

children unbroSen bulk goods imported dup
  year particularly American
 In have everything that drabea complete line Parkes line
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
n. naa.rn nIrtIrfa-.

Prominent h the Christmas rsvels. and. with the hoily. most essentially -christuassy- of all the plants used. was the mIsflstoe ssys Frances Dun can Ia the December Critic Win us the old significance and sncreduess have gone. leaving but charm enough b Eive fhe well known privilege to the lxn who meets q girl beneath There szszts aizo in sone places the trndItion hat the girl wbo h not kEzsed under he niz<letse wiu nst hs zzrrsed fer .
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 zre a bet frfnzed with tke sscrpd
 szatt Bet tke kiss permitted Ia oiien
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
DEATHS, FUNERALS
Well Known People Who Have
 Been Called Away.

The funeral of J. w Smith, who died recently in Newark, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with service at Trinity church and inter- ment in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Riley took place this morning from his late home on South Main street with a mass of requiem by Father Brennan and inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were M. F. Carmody, Michael Delaney, T. H. Hayes, J. F. Phelan Timothy Brennan and J. W. McDon- aid.
 William J. Darling, aged 21 years. son of the late William J. Darling died this morning at the Hubbard sanitarium. The remains were re- moved to the residence of his grand mother, Mrs John Altman, B Ayers street, from where the funeral will take place Saturday morning.
 The funeral of Mrs Anna H. Wat kins will be held from the family resi- dence on Waterville street tomorrow afternoon, the Rev Dr Haywood off ciating. Mrs Watkins leaves five children, Mrs F. J. Manville. Miss Martha Watkins, William D.. Louis I. and Frederick Watkins all of this city; brother, D. w. c. Skilton of Hart ford and sister, Miss Nellie c. Skill ton, also of Hartford.
 James Brownlee, aged 72 years died this morning at his home, 1621s Walnut street. Besides his widow, he leaves two sons, Thomas and John, and three daughters, Mrs Jane Budd of Canada. Mrs Samuel Elliott of Cal ifornia, and Mrs Mary Budd of this city; also a brother. Robert, who re- sides in Scotland. The deceased had resided in Waterbury for the past twenty-five years and was well known lathing contractor. The fu- neral will be held Saturday afternoon with service at the house and. inter. ment in Riverside cemetery.
 John J. Lawlor, aged 32 years, died this morning at his home. 16 Stone street. after a long illness. Besides his widow, he leaves five children, Mary C., Margaret B., William. John R., and Rose Anne; also his father. William Lawlor, and a brother. Will. liam J., who resides in Ireland; brother, James, of Chicago and a sis. ter, Mrs Alexander Kent of this city. Mir Lawlor was native of Bally- eagle. Queens county. Ireland. but had been a resident of Waterbury for several years. He was man of good habits and had wide circle of friends both here and fin the town where he was born, who will regret to learn of his death. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with a mass of re- quiem at St Francis Xavier's church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-07
RIDERS ARE FUNNY
Cut Up Monkey Shines and Kept Crowd at Madison Square Gar
 den in Good Humor.

New York, Dec 7.-Thirteen thou sand times the six day bicycle racers in Madison Square Garden had circled the saucer-shaped track at s o'clock this morning. At that hour they al. ready had a start of 140 laps on the 14,0O0-lap and they had moreover com pleted only a little more than half their long ride. Tricky spurts. dangerous falls down the steep inclines of the track, and the frequent appearance of rolls of money sent into the enclosure by spectators who offered good EIms as prizes to the team who would out Tide their competitors and gain an ex- tra lap filled the hours from midnight until daylight to-day with excitement.
 Once on the incline at one of the turns Stol, riding at the top of the em- bankment, slipped and fell. and as his wheel slid to the bottom of the track he struck and upset both Achorn and Dussot. The three riders went down like a landslide. but though covered with dirt and with splinters in their clothing. they counted their wheels and went ahead again with a loss of less than half a lap. Early this morning two women who occupied a box sent sieO into the track for the Achorn- Downey team provided those riders would gain a lap The team failed to make the distance.
 Antics which made the great endur- ance test appear like a burlesque race were indulged, in by riders during the forenoon hours. Eddie Root rode around the ring with a water-soaked sponge and approaching close 10 the rail he threw it full against the teeth of a man who was bowling for the riders to 20 faster. Another rider see ing that many of the spectators were asleep about the track soon after day light secured a syphon and awakened the slumberers by well aimed squiFfs of soda water.
 Meanwhile the pace was very sloz end the teams dropped steadily behind the record They were 25T miles bt hind at 10 o'clock today. which was the eighty-second hour of the race. Dorehinger of the Dussot- -Doreflnzer team weakened rapidly during the forenoon. losing three laps despite the slow pace. He was seven laps. CT more than half a mile, behind the lead CTS at 10 o'clock when the scFre was as follows.