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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
-EeAL PROVERBS OF CHINESE.
They Appear 10 Have One to FL
Every Case.

They Appear 10 Have One to Fit
Every Case.
Native proverbs relating to legal af-
fairs divide themselves roughly into
three classes first, those more or less
common TO all people and dealing with
that 'once bitten twice shy" sort Of
wisdom which leads man to put up
with evils rather than go to law. Such.
tor example, are the following:
II one family has lawsuit ten fam
lilies are involved in calamity.
If but one word of information
against a man gets into the Court nine
bullocks cannot drag it out again.
Let horseholders avoid litigation, for
once go to law and there is nothing
but trouble
Win your lawsuit and lose your
money.
Instances of this kind might be null
uplied. But we must pass on to the
second class-those referring specially
70 the mandarins; and here it NAV
be said that though the majority of the
proyerbial sayings are not compliment
tary, there are q few to bear witness
to the good that a good man may do
even in an official capacity, while 9TH
ers give pointed advice. g. Never
beat if you must fine: if you do, all
fines decline Most, however. as is
natural, deal with the seamy side. The
following are a few specimens
n isl,
below it.
Deceive, but don't insult a mandarin
Mems hearts are like iron, and the
rule of the mandarins like a furnace.
Even an honest Chih-fulmay, during
he three years term of office, saves 10
myriad snow-white tales of silver.
Before he comes into office he re-
proves a thousand faults; after he
comes into Office he commits the same
himself
Quickly pay your taxes, even if he
should empty your purse; then you
will be most happy
Wishing to criminate, no difficulty
will be met in finding a pretext
With only right to back you, sure
the yamens lack you
1amens are deep as the sea; and
their corruptions lofty as hea~en.
In life beware of yamens; in death
beware of hell.-North China Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

same time she began 10 feel very help
less. With Oswin, with her father. and
with all men whom she had hitherto
known. she could hold her own, but with
Claud Tyars it was different There was
in his presence a force which did not
take the form of words. He merely stood
still, and his silence was stronger than
any words she had yet heard. Then he
spoke slowly and quite gently:
You must tell me-" he said, what
you mean"
She glanced up at him appealingly be-
meath her lashes, at bay and yet almost
mastered. He softened little.
Unless" he added, lit would be a
breach of confidence
NO she answered, SIT is not that
for no one has conided in me-but I
You are not sure?" he interrupted,
eagerly.
Yes, Mr.. Tyars, 1 am SURE"
He turned away again and went to-
ward the window. She mechanically tod9
up her work. and for some time both
were fully occupied with their own
thoughts.
before Gland Tyars left Brook street As
he shook hands with Helen, he said:
Il had the pleasure of meeting Miss
Winter the other evening"
Yes" said Helen, she told me-"
That was all, but they understood each
other. \ stress upon a single word, a
glance, a little hesitation, will say so
much that cannot be set down in print.
The unfinished conversation was termi-
mated. Claud Tyars knew that there
was some one else to watch and wait for
Oswin Grace if he went to the Arctic
seas.
He had only been in the room an hour
"a dismal November afternoon-and yet
there was a difference in his life as he
left the door. 1t does not take long to
make friend.
ITO be continued
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
HEROINE AND CLERK ELOPE.
Brave Daughter of Wealthy Menom-
inee Merchant WEEDS Bank Clerk.

Miss Gertrude Sawyer of Monominee,
famed as a heroine. has eoped with
Frank Flood, Marinette bank clerk, and
the couple is now on a wedding tour. The
father of the young woman, prominent
and wealthy merchant of Menominee,
strenuously objected to the match. After
the marriage by Rev Mr.. Todd of the
Methodist church in Marinette, the couple
sent a brief but expressive note to the
father, the messenger being a hackman.
While the bit of paper was on its way
to the home of the bride the couple was
starting for the wedding trip. The bride
several months ago rescued three children
and their mother from rowboat which
went adrift in Green bay during gale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
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By II. s. MERREMAN

CHAPTER (Continued.)
'If, he said presently, you were my
sister, or if were fortunate enough to
actions, | should be strongly tempted TO
throw cold water upon your charity
"Of course you would" she replied.
"Nina men out Of ten would do the
same"
Il hope So
Il am sure of it, Mr.. Tyars, and,
moreover, I do not defend myself. 1t is
very difficult to find a channel for char
liable motives to run in. At any rate,
do no harm to these old men"
Il have no doubt you do them a great
deal OF good" he said, rather bluntly
"but you are hardly the person to do it.
This is rot the place for a lady to wan
der about in alone. Wait twenty years"
She laughed, and stepped aside to hold
out her arms in expostulation.
I'm not a girl she said; land look
at me. A thick veil and clumsy old
ulster without waist to it. l think, in
deed. it is foolish of me to ask you to
look"
He did look, gravely, from the top Of
her simple hat to the toes of her small
boots peeping out beneath the ulster.
1T is 10 use" he said, you cannot dis
guise yourself. No woman" he added,
with your-advantages can"
He was quite right. Plainness is easier
to conceal than beauty. There is nothing
more difficult to hide than a pretty face
and a graceful figure. They walked on
again.
If" she said, I'VE waited for men to
tell us what we can do and what we
cannot a great deal of good would remain
undone.''
lie would not argue; and his silence
softened her humor, for it betrayed
determination to interfere no further.
1T is not" she said, continuing her
defense with womanike persistence, "as
If | dragged other people into it. L do
not for instance, bring Helen here"
As she said this she glanced up at him.
NO" ne answered, calmly, returning
her gaze.
They were now at the dock gates, and
the constable on duty touched the brim
of his helmet in double recognition.
May l call hansom?" inquired Ty-
ars.
Thank you" she said. ''rhere is one
coming"
While waiting for the cab she spoke
again.
Il feel" she said, lightly, "like run
away school girl. VIII you please tell no
tales out of SCHOOL,"
You can trust me, Miss Winter" he
said, as he helped ner into the cab, ''to
hold my tongue. 1t is one of the few ac-
complishments | possess"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Friendly Tin,

There are many things you should
avoid, young man." said the bachelor
philosopher, but there is one in par
ticular that 1 would warn you
against"
What is that?" queried the unso-
'phisticated youth.
THE widow who firmly believes that
she is an example of the survival of
the fittest,' replied the old man, with
a long-drawn-out sigh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
HARD WOOD TRUST is DEFIED.
Big Lumber Concern May Succeed In
Disrupting Com hi n atiOm.

One of the largest lumber concerns of
Oshkosh, according to the statement Of
local building contra ctors, has refused to
accept the decision of the associations of
hardwood and hemlock manufacturers to
increase the price of all grades of lumber
and its manufactured products $50 a
thousand feet April / and the result is
liable to mean an open break between the
company and the two associations, which
may result in the disruption of the hard
wood and hemlock combinations. The COM
pany announces that it will sell according
to the universal price list in operation
up to April l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Feminine Attrnct;ops

Dolly-Yes the prettiest girl in our
Sunday school sold kisses at 90 cents
each to help along the church fair
Somehow, the young men were shy
about taking them at that price.
Dick-No wonder. You must have
been trying to attract girls. Young
men are not looking for 99-cent bar
gains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
blind school in Danger

Late the other afternoon the big ice
house of the State school for the blind
caught fire and threatened to destroy the
entire institution. The GAINESVILLE fire de-
partment was called and saved the school.
which is located south of the city. The
loss is over $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Wisconsin
State News
HUNT FOR BIG FORTUNE.
Mysterious Man Digs in Lot and
Promises Revelation to Owner

Whether or not William Kubow has a
fortune hidden on his premises remains to
be proven when plat of the place where
$4,000 is alleged to be hidden reaches
WATERFOWL from Grand Forks. \. d. One
day recently Mrs. Kubow noticed a stran-
ger digging in the lot and when asked
what he was doing he stated that sum
of $4,000 was supposed to be hidden in
that locality. The stranger had a talk
with Mr.. Kubow and gave the name of
George Z. Flat and Grand Forks, \. D.,
as his home. He stated that a prisoner
IN Jail in North Dakota had told him
of burying the sum of $4,000 at a point
so far distant from Faith Home and the
river. After a search for awhile the man
departed. stating that he would send a
plat of the location if he could secure it.
Mr.. kubow first took some stock in the
story and dug for awhile, but now says
he thinks it is untrue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
su,erior ComptroIIer De.d.

James J. Search, ~ years of age, who
was reelected city comptroller of Supe-
ror on the municipal ownership ticket,
being the only nominee Of that party to
succeed. died of typhoid fever. Mr.. Search
was on his death bed election day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Rrofber. Die Together

John and Michael Shields. brothers,
aged 81 and 80 respectively, died in La
Crosse within few hours of each other.
The death of the first was due to old
age and of the second TO old age and
grief at the loss of his brother. They
came to La Crosse in 1910 from Ireland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Must Have Been Bad.

what do You mean" exclaimed the
mistress angrily, by giving Fido this
milk"
Isn't it fit for Fido. ma ann" asked
the maid.
Fit for Fido? Why. | wouldn't give
that milk to the baby Louisville
Courier-JOurnaI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

The seventh annual convention of the
Wisconsin State Letter Carriers Asso-
citation will be held in Marinette on June
Is. The coming of this convention means
that four State conventions will be held
in Marinette that week, the Grand Army,
Women's Relief Corps, the Sons of Vet
Grams and the letter carriers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
WANTS PAY FROM U. $.
Manitowoc Files $4,000 Claim for
Protecting Lake Shore.

A claim for $4,000 will be filed by the
city of Manitowoc with the War Depart.
ment, asking reimbursement in the con.
struction of a pier and piling along the
north lake shore to protect lake front
property, which washed away sixteen feet
year. The claim is based on the conten-
ton that the government breakwater is
responsible. In event that the claim is
allowed, private interests which have
been put to large expense to protect the
property, will also file claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
RACINE Is SECOND CITY.
A. G.. Wright Makes Population
$4,000 and Beats Superior

The population of Racine is estimated
at $500 by A. G. Wright of Milwaukee,
who has issued the new city directory
Racine ranks as the second city in the
State. The land area of Racine is not as
large as that of Superior, La Crosse or
Oshkosh. The city has 123 incorporated
companies, AZ churches, II newspapers, 10
public buildings and three banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

A. o. WEIGH of Amigo was found dead
in room at the Sherlock hotel in Madi'
son. The cause of his death is mys-
terry. He was about 36 years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Infky for Him

What do you think of the man who
stole that immense sum of money!"
Well" answered Broncho Bob. 81
'spose We'll have to go ahead and
spend the time an money on a trial.
It's lucky for him it wasn't a hoss'
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
NAV soon Raise the Dead.

Judge 8. !. Hanna of Boston, in
lecture in Marinette said that people
would soon be able to raise the dead He
asserted that when the minds of the peo-
pie became. Christ-like enough they would
be able to raise the dead as they did for
300 years after Christ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Election Quarrel victim Dies.

Frank Ryan, a woodsman, who, it is al.
legged, was shot by Tony Terlta at Supe-
rior, election night, is dead. Terlita is
still at large Friends believe he can
prove the alleged shooting was in self
defense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
& Life study.

Tess-Beile graduated from your
cooking school last year. didn't she?
Jess-Yes, but she's going to take a
postgraduate course this spring.
TeSs-Going back to school, eh?
Jess-No; she's going to marry a
poor young man at Easter.-Philadel-
.phia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Absent-Minded,

Mrs. Schoppen-I want five pounds
of sugar, please.
Groceries SIN; anything else?
Mrs. Schoppen-No, that's all: I'll
take it with me if it isn't too heavy a
package.
Grocer-Oh, it'll only weigh three or
four pounds. madam.-Philadelph
Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
4 safe. Compiler.

What do you think of these new
patent couplers:''
Haven't paid any attention to them.
The. old way of coupling with the aid
of a minister and a prayer book is
good enough for me. Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Fatally shoots Butter Maker.

Jen Jensen, a butter maker employed
in creameries in Minnesota Junction dur
ing the winter. lies al the point of death
with four bullet wounds two of them in
his head. and Charles Neundorf is being
held at the Mayville jail, charged with
being the assailant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
La Crosse HoteImnn Is Insane.

Because he wrote letters to his wife,
threatening to kill her and her family,
where she had taken refuge, Chris
Schmitz proprietor of the Eagle hotel in
La Crosse. has been adjudged insane,
SChmitz will demand a jury trial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
10 BuiId Model Fnctorx To,rn.

Otto Muntzenberger of Milwaukee has
taken an option on 300 acres of land on
the lake shore, one mile north of Keno
sha. and is planning to incorporate a
model manufacturing village He is a
promoter of wagon company in Milwau-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Babcoc,k Not to Omit.

Congressman J. w. Babcock has denied
the report that he would not be a candi-
date for Congress again because of i'll
health There is nothing in the reports >
he said: Il have made no statement of
any kind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
The Club woman,s Spouse.

Does your wife insist on knowing
exactly when you get homer" asked the
intrusive friend.
My wife never knows when I get
home" answered Mr.. Meekton. I'm
always home before she Washing
ton Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Trnin kills Kenosha pioneer.

Joseph Hansen. aged 6S, a pioneer Ger
man resident of kenosha, was killed by
south-bound Northwestern train while
attempting to cross the tracks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Bir Industry for Keuosb.

Articles of Incorporation have been
filed for the incorporation of the Safety
Railway Switch Company of Kenosha.
The company has capital stock of $780,
900 and will make a safety switch appli-
aOca
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
BIG TIMBER DEAL is MADE.

HiIeS Company's Wisconsin Inter-
ests Are Sold for 100000.
\ 100000 lumber and realty deal has
jusu been closed with the purchase by the
Forster-Whitman Lumber Company of
the T. =. Hiles Lumber Company in
Forest county. The purchase includes
the village of IIiles. mills. stores, logging
railways and timber lands. The village
is on the Northwestern railway line. Fiji
teen years cutting of timber is located
on the land which changed owners in the
purchase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
TOO MUCH FOR A HEART.

Judge BeIden Cuts $1,000 Verdict
in Mcpherson Case to 81 500.
Judge Belden in Racine rendered a de-
cSon in the breach of promise suit of
Jessie II. Mcpherson against Walter. A.
Wood. A verdict of $1,000 had been Civ
en- for the plaintiff. A motion was made
for new trial, which Judge Belden de-
MED. but reduced the verdict of $1,000 to
$1,000. stating that the verdict was ex-
caSSiVa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
WEST BEND SHOPS BURN.
Big Farm Implement Works De-
stroyed with 100000 Loss

The plant of Beres-Gehl Manufacturing
Company, farm machinery shops and
foundry in West Bend was totally de-
stroyed by fire. About forty workmen
were employed. The storeroom and pat
tern house were saved by hard work. Lum-
Der yards adjoin the shops, but these were
saved. The loss is about $4,000. The
company manufactures farm machinery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

State superintendent OF schools
Warns Teachers.

c. P. Cary, State superintendent of
schools, in a Memorial day address to the
educators of Wisconsin calls on them not
to let their charges ''profane the day with
sports and amusements." He adds that
to make it day of games imperils the
permanency and growth of the nations
educational institutions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
t,u,dred spasus FATAL.

Mrs. ID. II. Pollock expired in Beloit
while in the Tooth spasm from meningitis.
She was the wife of the president of Be
Lofts Common Council and was married in
Lima, Wis, three years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Vessel Owner and Wife Are Commit
ted to State AsyIum

Julius Jensen, owner of the schooner
Iris. well known in the Lake Michigan
trade, and Mrs. Jensen both have gone
insane over religion. Brought to Stur
geon Bay from their home on Washing
ton island. they have been sent to the
State asylum as hopeless mental wrecks.
They were raving when brought into
court. They became afflicted at the same
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
acine Water superintendent DeI

Harley II. Laing. superintendent of the
Racine water works, died of apoplexy. He
was 81 years old, and was we'll known in
Masonic circles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Noted Preacher-soIdier Dies.

Elder Milton Wells, a prominent cler-
gyman and Grand Army veteran, died in
Footville. He was colonel of the Eff
teenth West Virginia during the Civil
War and was brevetted a brigadier gen
pral
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
CUT PRICE OF GAS IN BELOIT.
Syndicate Reduces Rate 10 Per Cent.
Making Average Cost 81 70.

Making Average Cost S1.25.
The new water. electric light and gas
merger in Beloit announced a reduction
of 10 per cent in gas rates. This makes
a minimum price of ST per thousand feet,
and an average rate to consumers Of
S125. Reductions in the price of cleo
tricity and water will be made as soon as
business warrants it, The company is
about to make the city an offer for street
lighting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
OILED DOG on FIRE.
Bassett Station Men Arrested ON
PecuIiar Charge

FecuIIHr (haFGe.
Warrants were issued the other after
noon for the arrest of prominent resi-
dents of Bassett Station The men are
charged with an unusual act of cruelty.
One night it is charged, they were cefe-
brating, and securing a big collie dog
belonging to J. Nolan, it is alleged. COW
cred the animal with turpentine and set
fire 10 him. The men are being prose.
cuted by the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

1t is not wealth, nor ancestry, but
honorable conduct and noble dispo-
sition shat make men great.-Oyid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Aged Bachelor KILLS Self.

Herman Van Mosch, a bachelor, aged
60 years, shot himself in Phillips. No
cause is known. He died instantly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Not His Experience.

Have you seen Charlie since hetgot
marriedg"
YES. He was running around like
a chicken with its head cut of. trying
TO find the man who started the itiea
that women are the weaker sex."-De-
troit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Nearly every man has fool Idea be
wastes & lot Of time on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Would Lead Into Deeper Pit.

If they get their way they will lead the
people into a deeper pit than any into
which they could fall under the present
system: Ii they fail get their way they
will still do incalculable harm by provoa-
ing the kind of reaction which. in its re-
volt against the senseless evil of their
teaching would enthrone more securely than
ever the very evils which their misguided
followers believe they are attacking
More Important than aught else is the
development of the broadest sympathy of
man for man. The welfare OF the wage
worker the welfare of the tiller of the soil.
upon these depend the welfare of the entire
country; their good is not to be sought In
pulling down others. but their good must
be the prime object of all our statesman
ship
Materially we must strive to secure
broader economic opportunity for all men,
so that esch shall have a better chance to
show the stuff of which he is made. Spirit
ually and officially we must strive to bring
about clean living and right thinking. We
appreciate that the things of the body are
important, but we appreciate also that the
things Of the soul are, UNNECESSARILY more
important The foundation stone of ma
tional life is and ever must be the high
individual character Of the average citizen.