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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Cbnure OF Work Profitable.

A writer in a Baltimore paper tells
of two school teachers who took up an
abandoned farm near summer resort,
raised honey and ducks and in few
wears saved money enough for one of
them to marry and support husband.
The husband had his smoking and bill
lard room so arranged that he was
not annoyed by the cackling of the
d1Icks. and the success of the venture
in every respect proved that abandoned
farms are much to be preferred to
school teaching.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

city who are backing a training school
in household science In two respects
the school is a novelty. In the first
place, it offers to board its students
free, and in the second. it proposes to
tit its pupils with special reference to
service in homes of luxury. Among
other things they are to study the de-
pertinent proper to such an environ
ment. Only girls who come duly rec
commended will be accepted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Hnxy He Scnrnl

Gen. French, the English officer who
represented that country at the recent
French maneuvers, received the fol-
lowing letter after his triumphant re-
turn from the Boer war:
my Dear French: You are a great
British general. / want your auto
graph but, whatever you do, don't let
your secretary write it."
Needless to say, says an exchange,
the boy got the autograph, and
signed photograph of his hero to boot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
The Wind and the Widow

In Sumatra the wind decides the
length OF time widow shall remain
single. Just after her husbands death
she plants a flagstaff at her door, upon
which a flag is raised. While the flag
remains uniform by the wind the Ell
quette Of Sumatra fOrbids her to mar
ry. but ut the first rent, however tiny,
she can lay aside her weeds and accept
the first man who presents himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

crepe de chine costume just received
from Paris demonstrates the overskirt
vogue. 1t is made with three bias ruff
fies around the bottom of the full pet
ticoat. Over this, in thin cloth of the
same shade, a'e draped two deep points,
one back and the other front, the points
falling to the bottom of the skirt, the
drapery at one side going half way to
the knees before it slopes away to the
back and front. With the approach of
winter it is prayed that the overskirt
may be hauled in and a more simple
effect prevail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

How fashionable dressmakers do en-
10Y making poor woman miserable.
They now assert that overskirts are
coming in and although a more IN
esthetic sartorial style never afflicted
civilization. that does not keep the gar
ment from being admired by the powers
of the fashionable world. A brown
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

The costume at the left is of dark
blue cloth. The princess or corselet
skirt is made with plaits which open
out below the hips. The blouse. of ba-
tiste or linen, is covered with a pelerine
of the blue cloth composed of two COL
lars, the upper one bordered with a
band Of velvet to match, the whole fas-
tened with a knot of velvet with gold
buckle. The sleeves are finished with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
cuffs of the material, ornamented with

cuffs of the material ornamented with
bands and knots of the velvet.
The skirt of the second costume is
of Scotch plaid, plated over the hips
and finished at the bottom with a wide
band of the same The blouse and
sleeves are of the plaid, and the bolero
is of velvet bordered with a shaped
band of the same and trimmed with
soutache. The waistcoat, rolling collar,
revers and girdle are of leather col
mented with embroidery or guipure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
What They Are Doing.

Some of the things that club women
are doing throu~fout the country are
very edifying. The children of st.
Paul, Mimi. through the efforts of the
Thursday Morning Club, have set out
1900 fruit trees. In Beaufort. S. c.,
the club women have succeeded in hav-
ing twenty-five miles of hard shell road
bordered with shade trees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Look After the Nails.

The ugliest nails can be improved by
taking the trouble to push back the
hard skin that grows at the base of
the nails. This should be done after
the hands have been washed in warm
soap and water and are still moist. A
soft towel is the best thing to use for
the purpose, or an ivory or bone i'm
plement, such as is sold in manicure
catS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

The kidney action was disordered and
passages of the secretions too frequent.
On the advice of my husband / began
using Doan's Kidney Pills. Since using
two boxes my trouble has not reappear-
ed. This is wonderful, after suffering
two years."
Sold by all dealers. 80 cen is box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Less Iearnin- More Honesty

Gov. Jelks of Alabama in his speech
at the Montgomery state fair said that
further progress in Alabama is not pos
sible unless there is better understanding
between the races. Hethought that less
reading and more honesty would be a
good slogan. and said Any country is
better off with a maximum of illiterates
and honest men than a maximum Of
learned and dishonest men,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Monument to Pocahontss q,

At last POcahOntas is likely to have
monument. there having been for
years much talk on the subject. Among
her descendants are the Randolph
Fairfax and Cabel families of Virginia
and they, with other descendants in
other parts of the country, have decid-
ed to erect the monument. Ten thou
sand dollars have been raised to that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

Following an opera
ton two years ago,
dropsy set in, and my
left side was so swol-
len the doctor said he
would have to tap out
the water. There was
constant pain and a
& urg in & sensation
around my heart, and
| could not raise my
n nm, ahnun nav had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Nidyale Gets Foreign Contract

The Italian government has given an
order for 200 tons of armor plate, val
ued at $1,000,000, for an Italian war
ship. to the Midvale Steel Company of
Philadelphia. The American company
competed with five European firms, in
Guiding the Krupps. Nevertheless, the
Midvale bid was $131 higher than the
price offered to this government for ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Brethren Are Criticised.

The Woman's Journal comments on
the fact that some Of the Methodist
brethren object to a woman's attend
ing the general conference on the
ground that her place is at home; and
yet they have no objection to her going
over seas as missionary, possibly to
be eaten by cannibals, at any rate, to
suffer great hardships.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Talking ShOn

at took you years TO learn all about
the business in which you were so sue
cessful."
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. land
mother and the girls say it is going to
take me years more TO forget about it"
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Males Exceed Females,

In the Jahrbuch, published by the
German government, it is stated that
the only countries in Europe in which
the number of males exceeds the fe
males are Servia, Roumania. Bulgaria
and Greece. The Teutonic, Latin and
Slav nations have slight excess of fe-
males, which is often only few thou
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
sad Lot of Russian Girl students.

There is said TO be terrible distress
among the Russian girl students at
ruined by the recent disturbances, are
unable to send them money, and some
of them are subsisting on a few cents
a day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
CHAPTER XVI.

CHAPTER XVI.
The bed in which | lay was wondrous
soft and downy; and the cold gave me
deep sleep. so that l awoke at a late hour
to find the sun streaming through my
rock window. and the negro telling me
that my bath was ready. When we re-
turned to my sleeping place, 1 found the
bed curtained off, leaving a commodious
apartment, with books, armchairs, a writ
ing table and a fireplace, in which coal
fire burned brightly. But the greater sur
prise was the view from my window
over a sunlit ford, away to mountain
peaks, snow-capped and shining: and be-
tween them to a vista of an endless snow
plain, white and dazzling.
The doctor came &c me while | was at
breakfast. The captain sends you his
compliments he said. The men are in
clined to resent the exception that has
been made in your case ! am afraid it
will lead to trouble unless you choose to
close with the offer that Black makes TO
you"
How has an exception been made in
my case, and what is the offer?'
Captain Black has brought thirty or
forty Englishmen of your position to this
place within the last three years not one
of them has lived twenty hours from the
time he set foot IN the rock house. The
time will come when you must sign an
agreement such as I have signed. and
these men have signed-and / don't be-
lieve that you will refuse"
You lay it all down very clearly"
replied, but you can have my answer
now if you like"
BLACK won't hurry you. You can't do
better than take things easy, and see the
place"
The idea of inspecting the place pleased
me- | followed Doctor Osbart to the
beach. The coast-line was lofty and awe
inspiring. | stood entranced with the
vigor born of the life-giving breeze At
last he touched me upon the shoulder, and
pointed to where the nameIess ship lay
snugly moored.
Look" he said. at the instrument of
our power. Is not she magnificent? With
her we defy the world. Aboard her. we
are superior to fleets and nations; we
laugh at the fastest cruisers and the big
gest warships."
asm. The great ship was indeed beau
teous object, lying there golden. yet swan
like. the guns uncovered as the men work
ed at them.
''She is wonderful ship" said l, land
built of metal / never met with"
Her hull is constructed of phosphor-
bronze" he answered, land she is driven
by gas. 1t was one of Blacks isspira-
tons to choose Greenland for his hole
it is one of the few comparatively unin-
habted countries in the world where coal
is to be had"
"Who are your miners?" I asked.
Honest British seamen whose voyages
have been interrupted. We give them the
alternative of work in the mine, or their
liberty on the snow yonder."
But how can they live in such place? %
They don't live" said he. They die
like vermin.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
.otbar Sc,,6,J S,o5ra

ooh, yes" said Miss Kidder, Mrs.
Henpeck set a trap for her husband last
night, and"
You don't say?" exclaimed Miss
Gaussip. why, 1 always thought him
too harmless and timid-'
Just so; too timid to set a mouse
trap. That's why she had to do it for
him. '-Philadelphia Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Helping Him Along.

Chapleigh-I say, old man, l wish
you would intercede for me with that
pretty cousin of yours.
Haverly-Sure, l will Only the 9TH
er day told her you had more money
than brains.
Chapleigh-What did she say?
Haverly-She wanted TO know if you
had as much as so cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

sands. and rarely as much as 10000.
The United States, Canada, Brazil, Ar
gentine. Uruguay and other countries
have an excess of males. In the phil
innines the males are in excess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
MISSOURI WOMAN

Tells n Story of Awful Suffering and
Wonderful Relief.
Mrs. J. B. Johnson of 603 West Hick-
man St. Columbia. Mo. saws.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

satisfactory since individual taste will
have chance of asserting itself. As
to the materials which will be most i'll
evidence, silks and satins of the soft
est texture will lead the way, made up
in the simplest styles imaginable, with
long flowing skirts, all innocent of any
kind of trimming, beyond perhaps a
velvet hem, in Il darker shade of the
same color, as that of the gown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

The famous palace occupied by the
late George W. Childs, Of the Phila-
delphia Ledger, which cost him over
S1,000.000. is to be transformed into an
apartment house
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Hurrah for Widows.

Toni hear Fred is married. I al
ways thought he was too timid for any
thing of that kind.
Jack-Oh. he married a widow.
IONA widow. Where did he meet
her?
Jack-He didn't meet her at all; she
overlook him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

It is asserted that the drum was the
first musical instrument used by human
beings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

their keynote, and a very wide variety
from which to choose in the way of
shape and design, style and color. Ev
erything that is becoming is permissi-
bic, and no hard and fast rules are
laid down as to the shape of bodice
or the cut of a skirt. 1t will be diff
fcuIt season, no doubt, for the dress
makers, since so much will be left to
them to originate and design, but the
general result bids fair to be eminently
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

Mrs. Tom L. Johnson, wife of the
Mayor of Cleveland, is one of the many
wealthy and prominent women of that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
THE IRON PIRATE
q Plain Tale Of Strange
Happenings on the Sea
By MAX PEMBERToN
600

stays here unless he joins, except them
from the mines-but I've my own ideas
on that, and when the time comes I'll
abide by what's done. If any man would
like TO dictate to me. let him step out"
The fellow skunk away under the
threat. Black was master beyond all
question. and he protected me-
We went back with him to the long pas
sage where l had seen the doors of bed
chambers. and there he babe me good
night. The doctor showed me into a room
cut in the solid rock. but with windows
towards the sea. But first he said:
You must have been born under
lucky star you're the first man to whom
Black ever gave an hours grace"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22

are anything but mannish. They ind
cate more than anything else wOman's
return to the frills and furbelows at
tributed to her sex.
London women are making a tremen-
dous vogue for purple in all shades,
even for their houses. They are select
ing cretonnes and wall papers with for
al designs in purple.
One hat met had succession Of
three little green velvet bows mounted
on wire one above the other, right in
front. and this little upright ladder eff
feet was really very good
The cut of the blouse is the essential
point in its makeup. No matter how
pretty the material is or how gracefully
trimmed, it must be well cut to pass the
critical eye of Nine Mode.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
Month in which tn Marry.

Girls who are to be married this fall
may be interested in the rhyme for
autumn weddings:
Married in gold September's glow.
smooth and serene your life will
flow;
Married when leaves in October thin,
toll and hardship you begin;
Married in wells of November mist,
Fortune your wedding ring has
kissed;
Married in days of December cheer,
Loves star shines brighter from
year to year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-22
cLAIRE'S BEST MARK.

Ito he continued.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-03
GOVERNOR SEEKS
HIS LOST UNCLES
FAMILY WAS BROKEN UP YEARS
AGO.
Mrs. johnson, Mother Of the Governor.
Hopes to Get Track Of Brothers from
Whom She Parted in Chicago in
1s51-Are Supposed to Have Settled
Near Aurora. ..s

Governor johnson and his family
have started an inquiry at Aurora, Ill,
to find Andrew and John Hadden,
uncles Of the governor. Mrs. L. John
son, the governors mother, was sepa-
rated from her brothers in 1851, when
they were children, and has heard moth
ing from them. She is now living i'll
at st. Peter, and is anxious to get
track Of her brothers if they are still
alive. AS near as she knows they went
to live with families near Aurora, and
there the search is being made.
Mrs. johnson s maiden name was
Caroline MADDEN. Her parents brought
her and the two sons from Sweden in
1851, and they settled in Chicago,
where both parents were suddenly
taken off by the cholera epidemic. Left
without guardians, the children were
separated. Caroline went with friends
to st. Paul and later to st. Peter,
where she was married. Not long after
the separation she learned that both
brothers had been adopted, Andrew by
an English family in or near Aurora,
and John by Scotch family in Gen
eva, twelve miles north. The names Of
these families were never learned, so
nothing could be told as to the names
the brothers were given. She heard
nothing more of them. To crafty the
mothers desire, Miss Hattie o. John
son has written the Aurora authorities,
asking to have attorneys take up the
inquiry and find the brothers. The
| quest has been started and happy
reunion Of the family is possible. Gov
ernor johnson says it would be'a great
| pleasure to his mother, and he is hoping
| for some results from the inquiry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-03
COFFEE COMPANY OPEN
9. F. Blanke Coffee Company Of St.
Louis Open Large and Weu-Equipped
Branch Plant in This City.

s. Louis open Large ana Weu-EQu1pped
Branch Plant in This City.
Altho the weather was disagreeable
last night, over 100 grocers and dealers
assembled at the new roasting plant OF
G. F. Blanke & Co., 116 Second street N.
The occasion was the opening of their
new branch in Minneapolis, which is
now completed and in running order.
The guests were taken through the en-
tire plant and shown the modern and
systematic manner in which the Blanke
company roast, blend and mill their
coffee. Their entire equipment was in
working order, so as to demonstrate
pairing the coffee for the market.
The evening was spent very pleasant
~, short talks being INDUCED in by
members of the firm, while the visitors
were profuse with their work Of compli-
ment. Mr.. Blanke, who is here from
st. Louis, Mo-, gave a short history Of
the concern, stating. that the Minneapo-
lis plant is one Of six branch houses es-
tablished by them, others to follow in
some Of the larger centers.
The firm selected Minneapolis as a
center for their northwest business and
have equipped the entire four floors Of
their building with the most modern
and up-todate coffee machinery obtain
able
The greatest portion Of their goods
are put up in sanitary air tight cartoons
labeled with their name, which run in
prices from zoe to 45c per h. This
system insures the purchasers asking
for this particular brand of coffee, that
they will get it. With these increased
facilities The Blanke company can sup
ply the trade much more rapidly and
furnish fresher roasted product than
at long distance. George M. Carter is
in charge Of the local plant and expects
large increase in the Blanke business,
owing to the installation Of the local
nlant.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-03
ADMITS DUAL LIFE
TO DEFEAT 81 WOMAN
JOSEPH sTAHL UONFEssES BIG
AMY IN NoNsUPPoRT TRIAL.
Printer, Charged with Neglect, Seeks to
Avoid Punishment by Admission of
Bigamy, and Speedily Finds His Bail
Increased-The Case Is Continued to
March 10. - =

In order to save himself from con-
viction Of the minor charge Of non
support, Joseph Stahl, printer, openly
confessed that he was a bigamist when
his trial was called in police court to-
day 3s-.~,.. ~.~p--- --s-.r
The stahl case has been hanging fire
for several weeks and his wife came
here from Providence, R. l., to prose-
cute him. At his first arrangement he
papers granted by district court in
Oregon. There was flaw, however,
and the prosecuting attorney succeeded
in having the papers set aside at the
hearing today.
that Stahl had not supported his wife,
whereupon the defense sprung sur
prise.
"This complainant, Sadie stahl, is
not the lawful wife of this defend
anti said the attorney for Stahl.
"Before he married her he had al
ready been married to a young woman
an eastern city living under his name.'
Gin other words, your client wishes
to admit that be is bigamist in order
to escape trial on this charge" said
Judge G. L. Smith. - T..
Admits Graver Charge. !
"That g what he means to say re-
piled the attorney, "and we ask for
a continuance until we can produce this
evidence
Here the court took hand in the
game, and in view Of the more serious
aspect Of the case, raised Stahl's bail
from $500 to $780, The case was con-
tinued until March 10.
If Stahl 8 statement in court today
is true, he is known to have had three
wives living at the same time: He was
married to young woman in Oregon
just before coming to Minneapolis a
few months ago. Sadie Stahl, the wife
now prosecuting him, came to Mime
apolis to charge him with bigamy, but
before she arrived the other wife was
dead. She then swore out the com
plant for nonsupport.
The last wife died Jan. 10, in Min
neapolis, and at the postm ortem exam
nation the physicians disagreed as to
the cause Of death. The death certif-
cate in the hands Of DR.. P. M. Hall
states that she died of pernicious
anaemia.
The police will investigate the cause
of death.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-03
SPECIAL CHURCH
4 EVENTS TOMORROW

PEOPLES CHURCH-Morning,
Unique theater; address by Rev. G.
L. Morrill, on ''Sacred Palmistry,
with moving pictures of the Balti-
more fire; evening, Auditorium, ad-
dress by Mr.. Morrill, on 1.-THE
Meanest Man in Minneapolis
with special musical program.
PLYMOUTH-Evening, special
musical program, including render
ing Of Mendelssohn's "Forty Sec
ond Psalm.'
FOWLER M. E:-Evening, sew
enth lecture in series, on Spain and
special Subject, "old siena, italy,;
BETHLEHEMP PRESBYTERIAN
$40 pm, 8, mems meeting, to be
addressed by Evangelist VIM.
Mackey, subject "A Message to
LINDEN HILLs-Evening, ad
dress by Rev. Dr.. P. A.: Cool on
t'Is the Popular Conscience Becom-
ing More Christian in It's Charac-
tiers, or Is Christianity Yielding It's
Standard to Suit the Times?''
LAKE STREET NJ E-Morn-
! ing, address by Rev. T. w. Stout
on 1.-The Unspeakable Leopold. >,
bot will speak on "The Christian 3
Power Over Satan.'
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN-Morn-
| ing, President James Wallace of
| Manchester will speak; evening,
! Miss Ben-Oliel Of Jerusalem will
| speak on "The Blood Covenant. -
FIRST BAPTIST-Morning, eel
| ebration of ninth anniversary Of
the passionate Of Rev. W. B. Riley,
with IA Ninth Anniversary SER
mon.