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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
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142S-Siege of Orleans begun.
1G42-First commencement held at Har-
ward college.
17O2-BattIe Of Vigo.
1760-City of Berlin taken by combined
Russian and Austrian forces.
1777-Kirgston. y. Y, burneI by the
British.
17S1-Americans attacked Yorktown.
1797-Battle of Camperdown..
Attempted assassination of Bona
parte.
1806-Battle of SaalfeId, Saxony; Prus-
slams defeated by French.
1815-NapoIeon Bonaparte landed at St.
Helena to begin his exile.
1S22-Brazil proclaimed independence.
1831-Anderson, an English vocalist,
driven from the stage of the Park
theater, New York, Tor disrespectful
remarks concerning the United
States.
1S4S-Martial law proclaimed in Cape
Town.
1S61-Confederate steamer Theodore es-
capped from Charleston, S. c., with
Mason and SlidelI on board.
Newfoundland cavalry under Gen.
Stuart entered Chambersburg, Pa.
1868 WheeIer's famous Confederate cav
airy met with defeat at Pennington,
Tenn.
Beginning of Cuban struggle for
independence.
1S71-President Grant summoned Ku-
Klux-Klan Of South Carolina to dis
band. .. The great Chicago fire con-
tinued to rage and destroy.
1S72-WilIfam H. Seward. American
states nan, died. -. Archbishop Bal
ley installed as Primate of the Cath
Ollie church in the United States.
1878 Ex-Senator Pomeroy shot by ex-
Congressman Conway in Washington.
1SS1-Arrest of Charles Stewart Par
nell.
8S4-Adoption of the Meridian of
Greenwich. =. Parliament building in
Quebec wrecked by dynamite.
1898 Dean Richmond foundered in Lake
Erie; IS lives lost.
1S94-Wiju captured by the japanese.
1898 Emperor of Germany started on
trip to the Holy Land. Powers re-
fused to permit Turkey to maintain
garrisons in Crete.
-Transvaal war began. Public re,
ception in Boston in honor of Ad-
miral Dewey.
1902-President Roosevelt appointed a
commission to settle anthracite coal
strike
1904-Frederick Augustus III. assembled
the throne of Saxony. -. United
States battleship Georgia launched
at Bath.
1905-President Roosevelt conferred with
leaders in college athletics with a
view to improving standards. -. Sir
Henry Irving died.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Report on Tuberculosis,

DR.. Lawrence T. Flick, director of she
Henry Phipps institute for the study, pre-
vention and treatment of tuberculosis. at
Philadelphia, and his staff. have publish
ed an exhaustive report of their re-
searches for two years. containing the
latest revelations of science concerning the
disease commonly known as consumption
1t is found that negroes are far more
susceptible than whites, and that the
class designated as houseworkers has the
greatest number of victims. The negroes
are particularly dangerous to the commu-
nifty because they constitute the servant
class and are brought into intimate asso-
citation with other people. As a general
rule there is a close association between
the death rate of tuberculosis and indoor
life. hardship and want.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
The Chinese Reform Edict.

Since the publication of tie imperial
edict. which commits the Chinese govern
ment to a undermining policy of the laws
officials of all classes have taken a hand
in the new movement. 'Forecasting by lot
any of the temples has been prohibited
by the chief of police of the inner city Of
Pekin, and EicerOy Tuan Shir Kai has
stopped the celebration of the Haulu fes-
tival on the ground of extravaganza. The
commission, which recently visited Europe
and America, has asked the empress dow
ager to remove the eunuchs from the pal
ace on account of their evil influence. The
constitutional government is to be estab
lished as soon as the public mind can be
prepared for it. In the text of the i'm
perial edict occurs the following naive
passages: "Since the beginning of our dy-
nasty, there have been wise emperors,
who have made laws suited to the times
Now that China has intercourse with all
nations, our laws and political system
have become antiquated, and our country
is always in trouble. Therefore it is
necessary for us to gather more knowledge
and draw up new code of laws; other
wise we shall be unworthy of the trust of
our forefathers and the people,,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
The boring of Glass.

Strong glass plates are bored through
by means of rotating brass tubes of
the necessary diameter, which are
filed with water during boring. To
the water there is added finely pulver-
lied emery. 1t is said that thinner
glass can be perforated with holes in
an easier manner by pressing a disk
Of wet clay upon the glass and making
a hole through the clay of the widths
desired, so that at that spot the glass
is laid bare. Then molten lead is
poured into the hole, and lead and
glass drop down at once This method
is based upon the quick local heating
of the glass, whereby it obtains Il cir
cular crack, the outline of which cor
responds to the outline of the hole
made in the clay. The cutting of glass
tubes, cylinders. etc, in factories is
based upon the same principle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
New York Hotel for Bows,

Under the management of Miss Mary
Laidlaw Proudfoot, niece of the late Mrs.
Laidlaw, who devoted much money to the
helping of poor boys, the first real hotel
for homeless boys has just been opened
at 800 West Twenty-seventh street, New
York City. At the outset there were
eight patrons, self-supporting Office boys
or messengers, and for the remaining six
vacancies many applications were on file.
The establishment is not to be regarded
as a charity. Each boy pays according to
his means, and this entities him to a room
of his own. The public, however, is in
vited to contribute toward the expense
fund and larger quarters will probably be
secured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
The Road tn WaaIth

Not long since a dusty, tired-looking
man presented himself at the desk of a
hotel, announcing that he desired a
room.
1--WE ct my supper and will be. off
before breakfast" said he to the clerk ;
nov what would be your lowest price
for a room to sleep in?''
zone dollar. if you only occupy it for
a night" was the reply.
"Well, wouldn't half a dollar make
it just about right?" demanded the
wayfarer, producing a 5O-cent piece.
you see, I'm all excited up traveIin',
and don't expect to sleep more than
half the time I'm in there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Loss OF Life in Hurricane.

Hundreds, perhrps thousands. of
lives have been lost in d terrific hurri-
cane which swept from the coast of
Venezuela on the south to the Florida
coast on the north. and which ragged
200 miles out on the Atlantic ocean.
SO far as known the greatest loss of
life was off the Florida coast At
Elliott Key a great tidal wave inun-
dated the island. The 80 inhabitants
were swept into the sea. From appar-
emily reliable reports received the dew
astation on Elliott Key was complete,
every living being perishing in the
food
A barge containing 100 refugees from
a neighboring key, which had anchored
in the ice of Elliott island, was struck
by the tidal wave and swept out to sea.
Fifty of those on board We're either
swept into the sea or killed by the
force of the wave. The survivors were
carried on the crest of the wave far
out and were picked up late yesterday
off the Bahama islands. Many of the
survivors were in a serious state as
the result of their experience and some
may die.
The extension steamer St. Lucie,
which plies between one of the keys
and Miami. was caught in the storm
and sought the lee of Elliott key to
ride it out. The st. Lucie was caught
in the tidal wave which swept over
the key and driven ashore. with the
loss of twenty-eight persons and the
wOunding of a number of others.
Northern Cuba, especially the prov
inces of Havana and Pinar del Rio,
felt the full force of the hurricane
which ragged there for over twenty
hours. the wind at one time attaining
velocity of 120 miles an hour. Great
damage was done in the city of Havana
and to the shipping in the harbor and
twenty lives were lost by the collapse
of houses.
In the republic Of San Salvador
many lives were lost in a terrific storm
which ragged over the country for ten
days. In many instances the topog-
raphy of the country has been changed
and the bodies of dead persons and
cattle are floating down the swollen
streams
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
THEY CURE ANEMLA
DR.. Williams Pink Pills the Most
Successful Remedy for All
Forms OF Debility,

An@mia, whether it results from ac-
tual loss of blood, from lack of nutrition
due to stomach trouble, or whatever its
cause. is simply deficiency of the vital
fluid. DR.. Williams Pink Pills actually
make new blood. They do that one
thing and they do it well.
''As a girl, y says Mrs. Jessie Fink. of
$50 East Mill street, Akron, Ohio, Il
suffered from neTT Gus indigestion and
when | was eighteen wears old [ was
reduced Ill weight to 93 pounds. was
an8mlc, nervous, couldn't eat or sIeeD,
was short of breath after the least exer-
ton and had headaches almost con-
stantly. 1 had a doctor, of course. but I
might as well have taken somuch water
for all the good his medicine did lne.
Finally my vitality and strength were
so reduced that l had to take to INV
bed for several weeks at a time. I
could not digest any solid food and for
weeks did not take any other nourish-
ment than a cup of tea or beef broth.
"Whlle l was sick i'll bed I read of
DR.. Williams Pink Pills and I stoned
all other medicine and began to take the
pills. Soon my Improvement was very
noticeable. My strength began to re-
TURN, my stomach gave me no pain and
just as soon as [ began to take solid food
[ gained i'll weight. DR.. Williams Pink
Pills certainly saved my life am now
perfectly well, have regained my normal
weight of 100 pounds and 1 think DR..
Williams Pink Pills are a wonderful
medicine"
These celebrated pills are recon-
mended for stubborn stomach trouble,
for all cases of weakness and debility.
such as result from fevers and other
acute diseases. All druggists sell DR..
Williams Pink Pills, or they will be sent
by mail postpaid on receipt of price, SO
cents per box, six boxes for 81. 80, by
the DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Moderation in Exercise.

1t is better to be lazy than dead, and
it is probably just as comfortable. For
obvious reasons the prescription to take
moderate exercise is misleading and
unsatisfactory. Most of us are consti-
tutionally incapable of exercising mod
erately. We begin violently and end
quickly. And what is moderate exer-
else? One philosopher who tried it for
twenty years arrived at this conclu-
sion: keep a pair of Indian clubs in
your bedroom. Look at them frequent
ly. Exercise by their suggestion"
This has the merit of moderation. 1t
is the same as to walking. Smell the
morning look down the long way that
separates you from yOnr business.
Then take a car.-Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
To Investigate CapifoI scanhaI

State Treasurer Berry of PENNSYLVANIA.
after refusing to honor bills for the ex-
travagant trimmings of the new state
capitol, put Gov Pennypacker and Audi
tor Snyder on record by asking them defn-
itely what authority they had to author
ize the architect to spend 100000 on
trimmings and furnishings after the build
ing had been declared 0mpleted with The
expenditure of the original $4OOO.OOO
appropriation. Both Pennypacker and
Snyder refused to answer. and Berry
pressed his belief that from S2,0Oo,OOO to
100000 was expended in excess of
what should have been spent. 1t was ex-
pected that the matter would be brought
into court by refusal to 0. X bills
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
College Girls rs Enrners.

The Columbia university committee of
students reports that out of 35S who &p-
piled for positions during the recent sum
mer vacation, 313 reported earnings ag-
gregating S104240. Most of the men re-
ceived positions as tutors, but some work
ed as secretaries, clerks and statesmen.
Their earnings averaged S113.43. The
law students averaged S2S4.59. and tde
medical students S202.19. The women
students of Barnard, however. did a little
better. They were employed as clerks,
stenographers, companions and gov
ernesses, and their earnings averaged
S11710
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

According to the School Journal it is
estimated that the expense of operating
the new inspection law in Massachusetts
public schools is about $50 per 1000 in
habitants, in the larger cities. but that
in smaller places where the doctor comes
only when sent for the expense is 81
per 1000. The law authorized the school
board of each city or town to appoint
a school physician or physicians, and that
the sight and hearing shall be tested an
nually by the teachers. The expense is to
be borne by a local appropriation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Unconstitutional.

a resident of small town in south
ern New Jersey was brought before the
Judge on the charge of intoXication. A
fine was imposed, paid, and the man
discharged. A few days later the same
man faced the judge for drunkenness
again, but this time refused to pay the
fine. The judge became furious, but
coolly replied the citizen:
Judge, there amt no law that says
Il Teller can be fined twice for the same
drunk, and, your Honor, you can't
prove that I've drawn Il sober breath
sinse." The case was dismissed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

"Here!' exclaimed the trusty bench
man. "That'll never do ~
What is the matter now?' asked the
candidate, who never had run for an office
before.
"These campaign cigars you are distrib-
uting-"
why, they're real Havana, and the
best l can find in the market"
That's the trouble. Half the fellows
that smoke them won't know the differ
ence. and the other half will think you
are too big a fool to be trusted with a
public lob"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
RUNNING SORES ON LIMBS.
Little Girls Obstinate Case of Eczema
Mother Says: "Cuticura Rem
edies a Household Standby"

Mother Says: "Cuticura Rem
edies a Household Standby"
Last year, after having my little
girl treated by a very prominent physi-
clan for an obstinate case of eczema,
resOrted to the Cuticura Remedies, and
was so well pleased with the almost
instantaneous relief afforded that we
discarded the physicians prescription
and relied entirely on the Cuticura
Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura
Pills. When we commenced with the
Cuticura Remedies her feet and limbs
were covered with running sores. In
about six weeks we had her complete
ly well, and there has been no recur-
renee of the trouble. We find that the
Cuticura Remedies are a valuable
household standby, living as we do
twelve miles from a doctor, and where
it costs from twenty to twenty-five
dollars to come up on the mountain.
Mrs. Lizzie Vincent Thomas, Fair
mount, Walden's Ridge, Tenn, Oct ID,
1905
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

ings were terrible. My back was very
painful and l had many annoying symp-
toms besides. When | began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills 1 weighed only 100.
To-day [ weigh 165, and am in better
health than for years. DOan's Kidney
Pills have been my only kidney medi-
cine during four years past. They
bring me out of every attack"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Record Year for Corn,

Estimates based upon the Oct. l official
crop report published by the Department
of Agriculture indicate that the yield of
corn will be 2.7SO, $685. 900. or 10000. coo
bushels greater than was ever harvested
in this country in one year. and the con-
dition was 901, as compared with 1915
for the ten years average The oat
crop is estimated S63.352 600 bushels. or
an average Of 31.2 per acre. as compared
with 81 in 1905 Barley ran 2S.3 to the
acre. against 26-S last year. and potatoes
stood at So, as compared with lib in
1Q01
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
HpDefuI,

81 understand that Europeans are be-
coming apprehensive because American
millionaires are buying so many works
of art"
Il hope the feeling will grow" an
swered Mr.. Dustin Stax ut would
be a sweet relief to find Europeans coy
about selling things to American tour
sts.''-Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Wouldn't Have Been Strange.

Two women were strangers to each
other at reception. After a few mo-
ments' desultory talk the first said,
rather querulously:
Il don't know what's the matter with
that tall, blonde gentleman over there.
He was so attentive a while ago, but
he won't look at me nOw.'
Perhaps" said the other, che saw
me come in. He's my husband"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
KOW'S This g?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh than cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
or the w aEOn.

Mrs. DeChise-Why are you weeping,
dear?
Mrs. McSosh-Oh, I'm so disappoint-
ed, You know John signed the pledge
last week
Mrs. DeChiSe-Yes?
Mrs. McSosh-And-and this morn
ing he went on Il fishing excursion =
Cleveland Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Gigantfc TeIephone Comhine

The American Union Trust COMPANY.
with headquarters at Pittsburg. has per-
fected the merger of 100 independent
companies. having 10000 telephones and
ten long-distance lines. The merger is
capitalized at S25,0O0O00. andsthe sys-
TEN covers parts of Pennsylvania New
York. Ohio. Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

Northwest, finally becoming an exam
liner in a Chicago general agency. In
1901 he became assistant manager of
the western department of the Queen,
and in 1904 he was made western man
ager of the Providence Washington.
Mr.. King has long been active in the
association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
An EIeren-Yenr-oId Freshman

Norbert Weiner, at the age of II, has
entered the freshman class of Tuft col
lege. and is said to be the youngest col
legian in the country. He is the son of
Leo Weiner, assistant professor of Sla-
vonic languages at Harvard. The boy
knew how to read at and was reading
Darwin and Huxley at s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

thropic citizens of
the Quaker City, is
one of the victims
of the recent trust
company exposure
in that dignifed
municipality. H e
is one of the direc-
tors Of the wreck
ed company and in
common with the
other members Of
the board had such
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Nothing Serious.

Editor-Balloon accident, was it? Any
body hurt?
Informant lover long distance tele-
phone)-I believe the anchor caught a
carriage or two and upset them, and may
be caused a few runaways, but the bal
loonists escaped, all Chicago Trib-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

Train from all work
and wear dark glass
es for thenext three
or four months I'M
der the penalty of
becoming totally
blind. Sin e last
April the judge has
suffered from his
eyesight. The ply
sicians state that it
has been caused by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
A Business of s1o7. 900. 900. 900.

The annual report of the New York
clearing house for the year ending Sept.
so shows transa ctions amounting to
S107, 721. $50, 115. The total of balances
for the year was $3, So, G21. O23, a gain Of
over $20.000.000 as compared with last
year. Alexander Gilbert president of the
Market and Fulton national. bank. was
elected president Of the association, while
Albert H. Wiggin. vice president of the
Chase national bank. was made secretary
and Manager William ]. Gilpin was re-
elected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
First ADnearnuce.

''Who are you, sir?" asked Eve, in
surprise.
Madam answered Adam, with his
most engaging smile, Il am Exhibit A of
the chronological department.
1t was then that the serpent, having
escaped from the geological department,
entered upon the scene, and the real trou-
BILE began.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Something Definite.

Mabel" said her mother, Il notice that
Mr.. Arditt is coming here frequently, and
l should like to know what his intentions
are
I think, mamma answered Mabel,
5lushing in q charmingly confused way,
his intentions are the-the same as
mine"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

John Moritz, whose home is in St.
Paul, Mimi. was shot and killed in a
dance hall at Goldfeld. New. by Jack
Thompson, gambler. Meritz, it is said
accidentally bumped into Thompson, who
was dancing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

kOkOmO, Ind. He
had seen and suS-
tanned a personal
acquaintance with
4 greater number
of the Presidents of
the United States
than any other civ
ilian, perhaps, in
TX United States.
When a youth in
Cincinnati he met
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Financial Limitations.

Customer-Td like to look at some7
thing suitable for present for a wedding
anniversary.
Salesman-Silver wedding, perhaps?
Customer with a sudden inspiration)
No; | think-er-it's a nickel wedding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

- - SiiS NANiAlNS - w Cll
and avoid the back
ache, bearing down
pain, headaches, dir
illness, languor and
other common signs of
weak kidneys, Mrs.
Charles E. Smith. of
% BOyden ST., WoOn-
socket, r. l., says ::
my kidneys were
weak from childhood,
and for eight or ten
--A - lsg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25
Realistic.

Il never saw more powerful acting. He
really seems to feel the emotions he de-
picts."
Il happen to know that he does feel
them. He's in love with the heroine and
he's jealous of the villain"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-25

women are respOn-
sible for nest of
the immortality of
the world, has
been since April.
1901, pastor of
Plymouth Congrc-
gationaI Church of
Chicago. Before
coming 70 Chicago
he was pastor Of
t b e Presbyterian
church az Fc.nd du