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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-05
Notes of the National Capital.

congress passed many laws or benefit
to nation and made record for words.
Senator Tillman charges Standard Oil
influence in changing common carrier
clause in rate bill.
President Roosevelt wants everybody in
the United States to understand that the
food at the White House is plain but
wholesome, nothing more. He read in
Washington paper story about the elab-
crate menus declared to be in order three
times day at the White House Straight
way he sent for reporter of this paper
and made a strong denial that he and his
family had anything to eat so much bet
ter than the average American family.
why, for lunch,'' he declared, II some
times have only a bowl of milk and a
hunk of bread and the children get cold
roast beef"
Senate committee on the judiciary re-
ports that the Constitution does not per-
NIT federal regulation of insurance.
The Senate has passed the House bill
authorizing the city of St. Louis to con-
struct a bridge across the Mississippi
river.
Government has a scheme to irrigate
5000 acres of arid land in southwestern
Kansas by series of pumps operated by
electricity.
Review of the work of Congress shows
a remarkable series of victories for Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The Republicans are ex-
pected to make the reform legislation one
of the features of the fall campaign.
The Senate passed a bill on the subject
of immunity for witnesses in criminal
cases against corporations, which the
House also passed, inserting an entire
new bill after the enacting clause. The
House bill follows the lines laid down b.
Attorney General Moody in the packers
case
Senator Gallinger does not believe in
diyerting the irrigation fund so as 10 util-
ize If for drainage purposes and said 81
when Senator Mallory attempted TO have
the Senate act on a resolution authoriz-
ing survey of the Florida everglades.
with the end in view of determining the
practicability of draining them and con-
<erting them into farming lands.
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Bryan Endorsed in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Democratic convention
Endorsed W. ]. Bryan for the presidency
in 1908 and declared for city ownership
ST utilities and other reforms.
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Killed in Circus Panic.

A tornado caused circus tent to col
lapse at Aurora, H., throwing 10000 per-
sons into a panic. Two were killed and
seven injured severely.
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many important farming
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of bOuntiful harvests. and the business,
of the nation has maintained a volume
that is exceptionally heavy for the sea-
son. Some evidences of conservatism
regarding production beyond assured
demands are noted, but in many of the
leading industries contracts have been
placed for the entire output during the
balance of the year, while steel mills
are booked well into 1907. One of the
best features of the week WAS the set
tlement of coal mining troubles in Ohio,
concessions being made by both con-
testants that resulted in resumption of
work by $4,000 miners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-05

Clifford Brightmier, years old, acct
dentally shot and killed his 3-year-old
brother in Kansas City Will playing
with their fathers revolver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-05
Tai Cbosen Vale Trrs,ee

Secretary Taft has been elected mem
Der of the Yale university corporation, to
succeed Senator Depew.
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Thomas Walsh, a union man, was ia
tally shot in clash between union and
non union structural iron workers at
Pittsburg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-05

The conference report on the public
buildings appropriation bill was reported
i'll the Senate Saturday and Senator Scott
said the Senate conferees had been forced
to yield the provision for the S3.O0O,0OO
building for the Departments of State.
Justice and Commerce and Labor. The
report was adopted An appropriation
bill carrying into effect the provisions of
the omnibus buildings bill, with a total of
$lOO0,OUO, was passed. Owing to an
error in engrossing the sundry civil bill.
discovered after the President had signed
the measure, a resolution was adopted TO
straighten out the tangle. There were
many recesses, owing to delay in engross-
ing bills. and Senator Hale offered reso-
lutiOns directing the committee on rules
to investigate the enrolling force of the
Senate and the committee on printing to
make inquiry as to the cause of DELAY at
che government printing office. Both were
adopted. At 10 p. IN. Vice President Fair
banks declared the final adjournment of
the first session of the Fifty-ninth Con
gress. The members of the House spent
the day with humorous speeches and songs
during the intervals between the neces-
sary ballots on the final measures. The
conference report on the public buildings
bill and the bill making appropriations to
carry into effect its provisions were pass
ed in short order, as was a resolution
clearing the tangle on the sundry civil
bill. Speaker Cannon appointed Messrs.
Harthodt, Burleigh and Bankhead a com
mission to investigate a certain site for
the State, Justice and Commerce and La
Dor building in the capital At 10 y. m.
Speaker Cannon declared the final adj
journment of the session.
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Castro will resume the presidency of
Venezuela July >.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-05
MAY SET NEW RECORD
MANY MILES OF RAILROAD BE-
ING CONSTRUCTED.

Building During First Half Of Pres
ent Year Takes Lead Over For
mer Years-TotaI Mileage to July
Is 2,29s.
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ARMOUR SPEAKS OUT.
Chicago Packer Refers to Current
Criticism as UniustifiabIe.

York Tuesday with his wife and daugh-
ter after a season in Europe. had much
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In Going Abroad
Having decided upon the steamship, go or
write the Office of the steamship line and
obtain the number>of your cabin, your tick
cts and labels for your trunks Order to be
placed on board your steamer chairs bear
ing tags with your names written plainly
upon them. for which you pay 81 for tho
entire voyage. The chairs are as much
yours during the voyage as IL you had
bought them, but at the end OF the trip
they are placed with the steward.
A letter of credit is the most convenient
way to carry money. It is obtained from
any banking house having foreign connec-
lions, the sum of money being deposited I'M
less special arrangements are made by the
bank with the traveller. This letter has a
list of banking houses in nearly all foreign
cities where travellers are apt to go and
where you can procure money by present
ing your letter in person. You are identined
in these places by your signature. These
important letters should be carried In a
safety pocket sewed firmly on the under
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skirt, and the number should be kept in
your purse or portfolio so as to notify your
banker should you lose it.
A passport seems useless thing and
many travellers never are called upon to
use one. but some prefer to have it in case
of calamity or wars. This should be carried
in the safety pocket with the letter of
credit. Passports are obtained through Gus
tom-house brokers and cost So; but more
reasonable plan Is to write directly to
Washington where one pays less than half
The first advice to the traveller is to take
as little baggage as possible. a small trunk
Is good for continental travel 1t should be
marked plainly with the owners initials
Some distinctive mark should be added. If
two friends or more are travelling together
1t would be wise to have all the trunks
marked alike with a ring or cross of red
beneath the Initials SO as to enable identi-
fcation or description in case of loss or
when sending to stations by porters. One
of the trunk labels bearing the word hold
should now be posted on this in plain
sight, and on 1t the name of the steamer
and date of sailing is written. On the
steamer trunk is placed a label bearing
the word cabin" to which should be added
the cabin number.
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I Y III I Y
ALLAROUNDr44t HOUyE

then light the gas and let 1t burn as usual
When the tiny apertures through which
the gas flows become gummed and partially
filled in run a hat pin through the holes
and IL will free them readily.
Things inclined to boil over quickly like
milk coffee. should be watched to pre-
vent IL happening, as they clog the burners
and corrode the iron and zinc Innings, eaus-
ing them to rust and get a strained I'M
slightly appearance. Once or twice a week
the burners should be lifted out, turned up
side down. and lightly tapped to knock out
any dust or SCOT that might have lodged In
the circular aperture that supplies the
flame. A hat pin or round toothpick
serves to pick out particles that resist
tapping When not using keep the lids on
the stove.
Keep the stove clean by rubbing with a
dry cloth. particularly the oven floors and
racks When anything flows over and
meats. it should be thoroughly secured with
soap and warm water; then wiped with a.
dry rag. Keeping all gas stoves polished
prevents them from rusting.
How to Black a Stove.
Wash Off all grease spots with soap suds.
and IL there are any rough. rusty places, or
spots where something has burnt on the
stove, rub with a piece OF coarse sandpa-
per. Mix the black lead to the consistency
of cream with vinegar or water Apply
this TO the stove when COOL and when near
iy dry rub II with stiff brush until it
shines. II stoves are black loaded while
they are hot the backing burns ON and
will never take really good polish.
Removing Stains
Pumiee stone IS an Invaluable adjunct to
every household. but care must be taken In
its use. It will remove almost any stain
and win also shave or the small hairs on
the hand causing them to grow double
heavy. A slice OF lemon will usually be ali
that is required. and should be rubbed over
the haads after they have been washed and
well rinsed. but before they are dried.
All Such lotions are naturally SEVERE, and
the cheapest way to counterfeit an evil ef-
feet Is 10 mix glycerin and plain water.
equal parts. and rub we'll into the hands
Rose water Is more agreeable stif and
comes already prepared with the glycerin
at all chemists An application that Will
cure chapped hands Is made by mixing an
ounce of white wax, two ounces OF white
vaseline, quarter of an ounce of cam
phor. and one ounce OF oil OF sweet cloves
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Now. with the effort made by CONNER
cialism to Introduce variety, multiply the
shapes and cheaper the cost of production
danger begins to dawn.
The wood of these chairs is ash or oak
with innumerabfe artistic tones of green,
brown and gray.
Another style of chair. similar to the mis-
sion chair and owing its origin to the same
brotherhood of arts and crafts, is that
known as the art nouveau" The lines
are simple and the construction substantial
but the shapes are those peculiar TO the
art nouveau' movement. These are In
ffuenced by the old English models but
the results are quite different
Either ash or oak is used with the same
artistic stains used for the mission chairs
Often flower designs in soft colors are
added. The results are interesting and
artistic. but not always strictly beautiful
In buying chairs 1t is we'll TO remember
ana consider these ruies--simplfeity sta
bility, strength, perfection of execution, in
harmony with its object, and last. but not
least beauty of outline. Imitation of cary
ing and multiplicity of detail which can
make no claim to beauty, a high polish
want of proportion. cheap woods and cheap
construction all are TO be avoided by the
woman with taste,
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Among

Among
The most fascinating chairs to be found
in the shops are the English easy chairs
The backs are high and square, the wings
form tempting resting place for the head
and the hospitabIe upholstered arms COM
piete delightful whole. Most Of these en-
tirely are covered with chintz or rep, a
deep fiounce reaching to the floor, but
many of them have a base or feet of ma
hogany or walnut. One model particularly
is attractive, in which turned spindles or
walnut rise at the outer edges of the wings.
In these the arms and braces and legs are
turned also.
In looking for chairs today one must not
forget the essentially up-to-date model of
the mission chair. This is fashioned upon
the principles of simplicity, stability,
strength and perfection of execution in har-
mony with its object.
The original model found in an old
mission. There already are many styles
along the line suggested by this model. At
first haudwork only was employed and the
execution and lines could not be criticised.
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mans dining room of white linen, on
which cornfiower linen was appIfaued for
the flower motif. rich note OF brown was
introduced in the eording which held the
applique in place.
One of the best ways of preparing designs
for applique work is to trace the design
upon the material to be used as the APP
pliaue and fasten 1t securely with drawing
pins on table. Then lay over black
transfer paper face downward upon the
linen or muslin or whatever material you
are going to use, Place your design upon
this. going over the lines firmly with
blunt instrument. After removing the pa
per, If the design is not sufficiently indi-
Gated, go over it with q lead pencil Then
cut out the shapes and paste them lightly
on the ground work. 1t is best to sew
them at once. before the material begins TO
fray, using cotton or silk exactly the color
of the ground. These stitches are afterward
covered by cord or couched silks. When
especially neat finish is wanted the edges
are done In art or satin stitch. Thus much
for the porch fancy worker.
Treatment of the Skin.
Friction helps to keep some skins smooth
but roughens others. Be careful therefore.
how you rub your face. When the skin will
stand it a good rub with a rough towel will
stimulate the action of the skin, but If the
skin is delicate and thin use a smooth
towel
Blackheads.
heads Is the bathing of ones face every
night with hot water. drying 1t with a soft
towel. and then rubbing In gently some
cold cream. perfuned or not, as you fancy
In the morning wash your face well with
hot water and soap, and then give It a
bath In tepid water, SO that all the soap
suds may be removed.
In Arranging
The bedroom 1t should be remembered that
the locating of the bed is the chief consid-
Grafton. 1t should be so placed that the
air will freely circulate around It without
being In a draft. The door in opening
should screen the bed and not expose 1t, and
SUFFICIENT window space should be provided
to give ample light without too much.
bedroom always is a possibly stckroom.
and should admit Of its light being adj
justed to the Invalid
Winter Clothing.
Brush and clean all heavy clothing before
laying it aside for the summer. An effective
cleansing agent to remove the soil from
coat collars is made with one pint OF deo-
dorized henzine, one drachm OF alcohol,
one-half drachm each or suiphuric ether
and chloroform and a few drops of good
cologne. Use bit of black silk to rub this
on dark cloths and white silk or fina linen
for Light fabrics
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In the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages
Night robes. as a general thing. were I'M
known luxuries.
Under the Tudors royalty and nobility
had them made of silk or velvet, and, as
the old books say. hence no washing was
necessary
A night robe of black satin bound with
black taffeta and edged with velvet OF the
same color was daintiIy fashioned for Anne
Boleyn.
More luxurious still was one owned by
Queen Bess 1t was of black velvet, fur
lined and greatly offset by flowing borders
of silk lace; and in 1868 her majesty gave
orders that George Brodigman should de-
liver three score and six best sable
skynnes. to furnish US a night gown" Four
years later her highness orders the delivery
OF twelve yards of purple velvet, fried on
the back syde. with white and russell siihe. :
for a night gown for herself. and also or
ders the delivery of fourteen yards of
murry damask for the 'makynge of night
gowne' for some one else.
Night gowns for ladies at a later period
were called ''nyght walls In Queen Anne s
time 1t was the fashion to wear them over
the customary dress in the streets In the
day time when out on q pleasure walk
and, as was fitting ladies who INDUCED in
night caps had them also made of silk or
velvet, with much pretty garnishing Of
lace and giittering cords" and the fair
ones made presentations of costly caps to
each other as tokens of respect or affection
How to Treat Blisters.
Blsters should not be cut open, but a
white cotton thread should be passed
through TO drain them.
Greasy Hair.
Those who suffer from greasy hair should
try rubbing the scalp with mixture Of
camphor and borax. When washing the
hair teaspoonful of powdered horax and
the bea ten-up yolk of an egg will help to re-
move the grease and make the hair soft
and fluffy. 1t is unwise. however, to rob
the hair of its natural oil, as the roots be-
come impoverished and the hair Is apt to
fall out.
A Bedspread-
OF yellow linen used in yellaw and
brown bedroom was made In 1--WE strips
All the seams were concealed by a stitching
Of heavy brown embroidery. which also hid
the hem line. while tiny tick ornament
In outline appeared above the hem at the
base OF the valance. The same motif was
repeated In the window curtains
Another decorative bit of needIework was
shown in 3 table square made for crafts
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the house Geranfums, roses or crocuses
will And the south side best. but ferns and
their kin prefer the north, while the gem
eral run Of piants thrive best on the east
side, with some protection on the south.
Plunge the plants deep In the sand, show
ering every day. The space between the
pots may be utilized for roofing cuttings.
All cuttings almost are certain TO root, ana
roses are especially sure. Simply press
them into the sand, press the sand closely
around them and leave them until they
show vigorous top growth, when they may
be ported off or placed in a prepared bed
GIoxinia leaves laid on the surface of the
sand the stems caught under a pot, are
sure to root and should be left undfsturbed
until fall to form bulbs.
Aside from it's convenience as summer
home for plants, the sandbox has the adj
vantage of being out OF the reach or preoa-
tory eats and dogs 1t may be made at
tractive with trailing vines and form fss-
cinating spot to the flower lover. and its
general contribution to the winter garden
Will more than repay the little time it re-
quires.
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The Sandbox-
Is most useful adjunct to the window
garden In the summer months. 1t Offers
most satisfactory solution to the question
of what to do with the house plants during
the warm season. especially those that are
not suited for bedding, are not particularly
ornamental during summer or are more Or
less tender seedlings being grown for win
ter use.
Almost any size box of convenient shape
not too wide to reach across and not more
than FIVE or six inches deep. answers, the
size depending upon the plants % be ae-
eornrnoda ted. This must be an elastic estl-
mate, as the number of plants is certain TO
increase through the summer beyond one
most liberal reckonings. The box should
be raised on some sort of support, perhaps
sawhorse to convenient height to reach
across when sitting on chair or stool
It must be filed with clean white sand
and kept constantly moist. The best gen
eral location is on the south or east side OF
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In the Ordinary
Living room which has no pretensions to
a period room It is safe to have the ma
jority of picture frames in dark wood
brown which harmoni2es with almost any
furniture and is suitable as well for almost
any etching photogravure or water color.
For a water color bright IN Its hues a
simple gold frame Is to be preferred-a mar
row frame OF plain dull gold, and mat of
white gold.
EnEravtngs and etchngs often are better
framed without mat. The mat often de-
tracts from the picture instead of bringing
out the beauties. as it does with water col
ors. Landscapes with great deal of de-
tail I'm them require an exceedingly narrow
frame. as simple as Il is possible to find.
Bold. broadly treated subjects look better
In wide. plain frames. while large single
heads are best in frames Of either rocco or
FIorentine molding. unless they too. are
decidedly broad IN their treatment. when a
deep fat frame OF either gold or stained
wood serves rs the best background and
brings out the artistic treatment OF the
subject.
A good rule in hanging pictures is to
place the largest pictures In group on a
level with the eyes. and to hang the smaller
pictures around IL with reference to subject
rather than 70 size.
forra in a general way with the furniture of
the room and colortng also must be taken
into consideration. There should be enough
variety TO avoid any danger OF monotony.
while at the same time harmony should be
preserved.
Washing Silk Stockings.
Make lather with lukewarm water and
good soap, PCT the stockings I'm this, add
ing teaspoonful OF vinegar to a gallon OF
ten minutes. then wash by pressing and
squeezing between the hands. SILK stock
ings must not be rubbed Rinse through
Two lots OF clean lukewarm water, press
as dry as you can. pull into shape. and
hang In an airy, shady place tnt almost
dry. Then iron under a cloth
If the Asbestos
OF stoves OF nrepiaces becomes discol-
ored or blaclSensd from the gas smoking,
as 1t often does. the thing to do Is sprinkle
the feathery fiber with common table salt.
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Are Pie Eaters HypocritesP
m the Providence Journal.

from tft FrUFiueHcc SVuEH1Es
Why do people who eat pie In secret and
In the open. people who when they order
pie cast about them furtive glances. and
people who do not care who sees them en-
gagged on pie. one and all talk and behave
as II The consumption of pie constituted an
unpardonable sin when ever the subject Is
bi oachedf Why IN polite circles composed
of those whose ancestors were brought up
on pie, even pie for breakfast is pie hailed
with mirthful tittering7