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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
Admiral Dies of His Wounds.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 3.-Rear Ad-
Hlral Beclemscheff, who received
many wounds in the fighting at Cron-
stadt, died during the night. When
the sailors mutihied the admiral i'm
meolately went u with his staff
needless of warning, and entered the
barracks. Within a few seconds he
ana TWO captains were shot down.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
KILLED FROM AMBUSH,
Prominent Russian General Shot at
Warsaw.

warsaw.
Warsaw, Aug. 3.-While Major Cen
eral OF the Gendarmerie M~arkgrafsky,
VINO also was an aide to the governor
general, was driving to his summer
villa with his wife, son and daughter,
ne was killed from ambush. The vol.
ley hred by the assassins also killed
the generals son and wounded n of
tne norsos attached to the carriage.
Inc horses took fright and ran away.
throwing out the corpses and Nine.
ana Nile. Markgrafsky, who had
tainted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
Saturd Aug. 4.

Sir Sydney Hedly Waterlow, who
was lord mayor of London in 1928.
is dead. He vas born in 1922.
Isaac D. George, first president of
the international typographical union.
is dead at Chicago, aged sixty-nine
years.
A death from yellow fever near
Havana has been reported to the
louisiana state board of health by its
inspectors in Cuba.
1t is officially announced in London
that King Edward and Emperor Will
lam will meet at Friedrichskron cas-
tie. near Hamburg, Germany, Aug. IS.
Charles Hodson, for thirty yea
chief clerk Of the American embassy
at London, is dead. Mr.. Hodson served
under eight ministers and ambassa-
doris.
Dispatches to Dun's Trade Review
indicate that the trade situation has
lost none of its solid foundation, but
wholesale distributions are somewhat
quiet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
HELD TO BE INVALID.
Law Limiting Hours Of Labor OF Wo-
men and Children.

New York, Aug. 3.-The state law Of
New York restricting the labor by
ONE and children to ten hoSfs a
day and sixty hours a week in a fac
tory was declared during the day by
Justice Olmstead in a decision handed
down in the court of special sessions
to be "an un~warranted invasion of
constitutional rights" The ruling
was concurred in by Justices Mexican
and deuel.. Judge Olmstead declared
that the law was class legislation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
ROCKS BOAT TO BRIGHTEN BOY.
Michigan Man and Eiaht-Year-Old Son
w

Mount Clemens, Mich, Aug. g.
John Whitman and his son Albert, aged
eight, were drowned while rowing in
the Clinton river in a small boat. The
father rocked the boat to brighten the
little fellow and accidentally capsized
it. Mrs. Whitman sat on the bank of
the river and saw the accident.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
DEATH or ADMIRAL TRAIN.
illness Began July 20 but Was Not
Considered Serious.

Considered Serious.
Chefoo, China. Aug. 4.-The sick
aess of Rear Admiral Charles J. Train,
commandments Of the United
States Asiatic fleet, who died here
Saturday. began July 20. He arrived
here on the flagship Ohio June "a.
went ashore and put up at a hotel IN
the best Of health. He sailed July 3
to meet the drydock Dewey on her
way to the Philippines and returned
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Gustayus W. Lehman, widely
known for his work in bacteriology,
is dead at Baltimore. aged s~ixty-three
Two men and a boy were instantly
killed by being run down by the Pho
neer limited train on the Chicago,
Milwaukee and ST. Paul road at a
Milwaukee street crossing.
Monday was the hottest OF the sum.
mer at Boston. The temperature by
noon had reached go. There was
great suffering from the heat and sew.
eral prostrations were reported.
Major Joseph ]. Mcdowell, who has
been for thirty-six years the personal
representative of John r. Mclean as
business manager of the Cincinnati
Enquirer. is dead, aged se%venty.three.
AS a result of the demands made by
the union bakers OF San Francisco for
an increase OF So a week In their
wages, which has been granted by the
master bakers. the latter will raise the
price Of bread.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-09
Monday, Aug. 6.

The British parliament has ad-
journed till Oct. %.
All the leather workers in two fac.
tories at Lincoln, Neb., are on strike
for higher wages.
The Duke of Rutland John James
Robert Manners) is dead in London.
He was born in 1918.
Princess Albert, wife of the heir
presumptive to the throne of Belgium,
has given birth to a daughter.
William B. Hanna, Judge of the Phil.
adelphia orphans court, died suddenly
at Atlantic City, N. j., of heart dis
ease. He was seventy-one years Of
age.
Colonel Cuthbert Dullitt, one Of the
most widely known k~entuckians, is
dead at Louisville, aged ninety-seven.
He was appointed collector of customs
at New Orleans by President Lincoln
and served in that capacity for several
years, afterwards holding other fed
eral appointments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
WIVES BOUGHT BY FOOT.
Cinnamon of the Weather Glass
Send for Samples When De-
string to Marry.

The Chinese purchase wives by the
foot, but the smaller the measure
ment the greater the cost. When a
Chinaman of the Weather class de-
sires to marry he sends around for
samples, and finally selects a foot that
suits him and is within reach of his
purse. A difference of IN inch or so
in the length may make a difference
of several thousand dollars, and a very
tiny foot is worth more than its weight
in gold.
Having decided upon the foot he
thinks will bring the greatest JOY to
his household, the foot and tine rest
of the young woman are brought to
his house in a sedan chair.
The would-be groom courteously re-
ceives the bride elect and makes GER
tain hat the foot is according to speci-
~fcations. Then he judges the face,
and if that be as pleasing as the foot
he tremendously assists her to alight
and conducts her within his house.
That act marks the formal marriage,
and no further ceremony is gone
through. If the door is closed with
the bride elect within the bearers pick
up the chair and trot back to the dis
appointed young woman's home, and
the next applicant is sent for.
1t is very saving in gas bills and
florists charges, and the Chinaman
does not mind the omission of the ro-
nance since he knows nothing of the
fun he is losing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
Counting the Fish,

To determine the number of fish in the
sea and how they locate their settle
ments are obviously problems not easy
to settle. The study has been begun for
the benefit of the fisheries in the Irish
sea. The first experiments are made to
learn the extent and nature of the migra-
tons of soles and plaice, and how great
an effect fishing has in reducing the
marine life over a given section of the
sea. About 1000 fshes-mostly plaice
and soles-are returned to the water
after being marked with brass labels
held by silver wire. Rewards are Of
fered for the marked fishes that may be
captured-particulars concerning loca-
ton. ETC., TO be given-and the investi-
eating commission expects to heal again
from about Is per cent. of these speci-
mens.-Science.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The young people will give one uf
their social dances at the Foresters
hall, Friday evening Dec. 2S.
Frank Pelke, of Berlin,is spending a
few Gays in this city as The guest of
his father-in-law. Joseph heir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nugent, of
oshkosh, are guests at the home of
her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Marceau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Sanderson of
Minneapolis, are visiting at the home
or Mrs Sanderson'S father, Nj. S. Pratt
Miss Fern Chandose, who has been
Ill Tor a number of days with pneu-
monia, is reported recovering nicely.
Leonard DeGuere, who suffered a
broken collar bone recently. was out
Christmas day for the first time. His
many friends were pleased to greet
him.
IL is the intention of W. Pavlick to
a sausage factory in this
city. We understand that he will
soon erect a building on toe west size
to be used for that purpose.
Miss Della Jones, of Joliet, ILL.,, came
home unexpectedly Christmas morning
Tor d short visit with her parents. Mr..
ana Mrs. w. L. Jones. She returned
on an early train this morning.
VI course you pay your money,
But you get your moneys worth,
For what does money mean TO YOU
men Rocky Mountain Teas on
earth: A. E. Larham Nekoosa, and
j.. E. Daily.
Geo. Warren, who together with his
wife and baby has been visiting friends
In this city for the past week, returned
to bis home in WauSau. Mrs. Warren
and baby will visit a couple of weeks
longer before r, turning home.
Cards announcing the.marriage of
Miss Lettie Courtney to Arthur
Holmes, of Moline, ILL.,, have made
their appearance. The wedding will
take place at the home of the brides
parents today.
Geo. Frechette has sold his interest
IN the Dixon hotel buffet, to Charles
Dixon, but will remain for the present
to assist the proprietor.
DR.. Willard Prichard, of Cherokee,
Ia, who was called here by the death
OF his father l.. ID. Prichard, which
occurred SATURDAY., left Tuesday with
the remains for GAINESVILLE, Wis. where
the funeral was held yesterday. Mr..
Prichard was "a years old, and is
survived by two sons Guy Prichard o.
this city, and DR.. Mil,ard .Prichard
from Cherokee, La.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Physics class took a trip to the
Foundry Monday night to study heat
from a practical standpoint.
The following program was given in
the debating society Friday afternoon:
Music. Leila Steen
Talk-Operation of Balloons........
Percy DAILY
Affirmative Negative
Stanley Selden Martin Painter
Jesse Wagner Lee Rumsey
Talk-Making of Gold Leaf.........
Leonard Voyer
Debate-Resolved that women
should be allowed to vote.
Judges decide debatej in favor of
affirmative.
Critics Report..........Mr Hubbard
Bert Mcdonald and Anna Cahill
were visitors Friday afternoon.
The members of the Physics class
are now studying Magnetism and
Electricity.
An excellent program a given
Friday afternoonin the Girls Literary
Society:
~Song-Jingle Bells. Society
Recitation. ..Lenore Mccarthy
Story Blanche Cleveland
EXPERIMENTATION * of Dickens
"ChriSGmaS Carroll.
Scrooge-Edna Muir.
Philanthropist -Ruella Havenor and
Della Nicholson
Martha Cratchit-Blanche Cleve-
land.
Bob Cratchit-Amanda Voyer.
Tiny Timm-Bertha Gurtler.
Bob Cratchit Mother-LenOre Nc
Carthy.
Christmas Carols-Rena Philleo,
Amanda Voyer, Esther Sheard, Cassie
Canning, Lulu Hayes, Edna Muir,
Mae Cahill and Alma Gaffney.
The seniors and a team from the
other three classes INDUCED in an in
teresting and exceedingly exciting
basket ball game, Immediately after
school Friday. The seniors were
victorious by the score of 30 to rs.
Up to the last ten minutes their OPP
ponentS were ahead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

Requests are being constantly re-
ceived for young men trained along
the above lines of work, to fill re-
sponsible positions as farm managers,
and superintendent of special kinds
OF farming. The school has in every
case enabled its graduates to fill posi-
lions where the increase in pay has
reimbursed them in a short time for
the moderate expense of living they
were under, while receiving their
education.
The school offers free tuition and
free books to all students. Catalogues
and further information will be gladly
sent upon application to the principal.
r. B. JOHNS,
Wausau, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
SIMPLE LIFE IN ICELAND.
There Are No Jails, Only One Police
ms and No Liquor Is Man
ufactured.

There are no manufactures in the
country. Each home is a factory and
every member of the family a hand,
says the Pilgrim.
Shoes are made from goat skins. The
long stockings worn yer these in wad-
ing through the snow are knitted by
the women and children, and even the
beautiful broadcloth ONE smooth and
perfect from the hand loom found in
every house.
The sweet simplicity Of the national
costume does away with the necessity
of fashion books. Young girls who
are about to be married need take no
thought as to "wherewithal shall they
be clothed" When they array them
selves in the wedding garments OF
their ancestor, two or even three
generations remote, they are perfect
ly up to date in the matter OF attire.
This simple life is conducive to a
state of high morals, higher probably
than in any other part Of the world.
There is not a drop of liquor manufac-
tured on the island, and for the 49,
900 population there is but n police
man. There is neither a jail o any
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
AS THE SENTINEL
SEES THE FIGHT

In commenting on the prospects of
the election of a president for the
State Teachers Association. the
Milwaukee Sentinel has the following
to say:
Neither candidate will make a
statement about the prospects beyond
declaring that reports are favorable.
1t is claimed that Mr.. Jackson will
have the larger vote out in the state,
while Mr.. McIver's friends claim for
him a heavy support in Milwaukee.
1t is generally conceded, however,
that the city vote will be divided, in
as much as neither candidate is a local
man and as both have influential
friends in Milwaukee membership.
Supt. G. G.. Pearse, while keeping 10
the background, is said by those on
the inside to be a McIver man, and
Miss Katherine r. Williams, secretary
of the state association, while equally
inSiStent in her desire not to be con-
nected with the politics of the associa-
tion, is a hearty supporter of Mr.. jack
son, her former instructor"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
The Special War Correspondent.

We incline to the belief that the mis-
sion of the special war correspondent
is at an end. There will always be one
or two trained, practical men with each
army, but the duty of these men will
be to write about accomplished facts
and to amplify and render intelligent
to the general reader the brief official
kilograms. This, indeed, has been the
extent of the journalistic work in the
present war. 1t has served every pur-
pose. We have, it is true, missed some
picturesque English and been denied
the views of some would-be military
s%trategists, but the deprivation has not
been severe. All the essential facts have
beer laid before US promptly and &C
curately, and with this presentation we
can well afford to be c-ontent.-Washing-
ton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
ST. LAWRENCE COURT
ELECTED ITS OFFICERS

st. Lawrence Court, No. 1911,
Catholic Order Of ForesterS, have
elected tie following officers for the
coming Year:
Spiritul Director-Rey. J. NJ. Kor-
czyk,
Chief Ranger-John Kubisiak.
sVice Chief .;Ranger-S t e v e n S
LuchowSki.
Past Chief Ranger-John Kollenda.
Recording Sec.-Joseph Quasigroch.
Financial Sec.-JoS. Dzickan.
Treasurer-Joseph Lukaseski.
Medical Examiner DIR. +. Pomaln-
vile.
T~rustees-M. Pauloski, l year: John
Shanock, 2years: Max Urbansi, 3 years.
ID. II. c. R.-M. A. Bogoger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

a long discussion, in the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That in the opinion of
this association the time has come
when the university should offer a
more complete and practical training
for students preparing to teach in the
high schools of our state, and that a
committee be appointed to present
this matter to the regents of the
university.
The committee appointed by Presi-
dent w. II. Hickok included H. L.
Terry, state inspector: Supt. II. S.
Youker and Mr.. Buell..
Supt. Youker, Grand Rapids, said
that nothing would take the place of
enthusiasm and thorough knowledge
which created enthusiasm. He held
that a man who was to teach history
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
THE FURS NOW IN FAVOR.
Popular as Lining in Cloth Coats and
in Combinations for Out
door Wear.

There is a perfect craze for cloth coats
lined with fur. Whether this is due to
the demand for extra warm automobile
ing garments, or on account of the I'M
usually cold weather last winter, does
not appear. The fur-lined coats are hav-
ing an immense sale, reports the New
York Post. They are far from expensive,
unless they are furnished with collars Of
better fur than the squirrel Innings.
Mink and chinchilla seem to be the ia
vorite fur for these collars, as they are
the universally becoming furs.
Squirrel sets are much more popular
than they promised to be at the opening
of the season. This soft gray fur is beau
tiful in itself, and is very suitable for
young girls wear. 1t is not as durable
as heavier furs, but it's low price COM
pensates for that disadvantage. One
sees little beaver or otter, yet these furs
lend themselves well to the cravat style
of neckpiece so popular at the present
time.
C%hinchilla is a fur which lends itself
well to fine effects in drapery. A sump-
tuous evening coat was much admired
lately. 1t was of chinchilla slighliy
draped in long points, the sleeves being
bell like, with points reaching to the
knees Of the wearer. Inside the sleeves
were triple ruffies of white chiffon and
a deeper ruf1e of white Lierre lace. An
other handsome chinchilla garment of
this kind was in the form Of a fichu, the
draped cape part extending to the waist
in the back, and the long ends to the
knees in front.
A novelty this year in fur jackets is
the open Elton, under which appears a
vest of velvet or other rich material. A
very handsome mink garment of this
kind had a vest, high stock, and pointed
high girdle of brown satin heavily m
brQidered in brown. A similar Jacket Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

nor yet is there a court in which a
high crime could be tried.
The percentage of crime is so small
that it does not warrant the expense
OF keeping up a court. When a GRIM
inal trial becomes necessary, the Of
fender is taken to Denmark to answer
to the law for his misdeeds.
The women are among the most adj
vanced in the world. Their Woman's
Political league has a membership OF
1000. and they enjoy more civil rights
than the women of almost any other
country, having a voice in all elections,
save that for members Of their legis-
lative body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
Persian lamb had a vest of black satin
embroidered in soft grays ard mauves,
vii rc.oe touches &c silver embroidery.
TIE .ieeY IS Of both iaeaets were vide,
and lared open at the wrists.
SHE HAD SEEN SUCH CASE
But the Painting Woman Who Had
Not Turned Pale Was a
Lady of Color.

An amusing incident took place re-
Gently in a Metropolitan police court.
The plaintiff, who was a lady, was called
to testify. She got on very well, relates
London Tit-Bits, and made a favorable
impression on the magistrate under the
guidance of her counsel (Mr. Brief I'M
til the opposing counsel (Mr. SMITH sub
jected her to a sharp cross-examination.
This so, confused her that she became
faint, and fell to the floor in a swoon.
Of course, this excited general SYM
pathy in the audience. and. Mr.. Smith
saw that his case looked BADLY. An eX-
pedlent suggested itself by which to
make the %swooning appear like a piece
OF stage trickery, and thus destroy SYM
pathy for her. The lady's face in swoon-
ing had turned purple-red, and this fact
suggested a new line of attack. The
next witness was a middle-aged lady.
The counsel asked:
Did you see the plaintiff faint a short
time ago, madam"
Yes, sir"
People generally turn pale when they
faint, do they not??"
Great sensation in court and evident
confusion of witness. But in a
she answered:
No, not always
did you ever hear of a case of faint
ing where the party did not turn pale?"
"Yes, sir"
did you eve see such a case?"
"Yes, sir"
"When?"
About a year ago."
Where was it,"
"In this neighborhood."
Who was it?"
By this time the excitement was so
intense that everybody listened anx-
iously for the reply. 1t came promptly,
with a twinkle in the witnesses eyes and
a tremor of herlips, as if from suppressed
humor:
ut was a negro, sir"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
EXPRESS COMPANIES
DO A BIG BUSINESS

Perhaps there has never been d
Christmas lat least for the past several
years. when the express companies
doing business in this city. have
handled as much business as they did
this year. Packages were stored in
the offices of these companies from
the floors to the ceiling, and it was
necessary TO increase the help, and
hire extra rigs to make the proper
delivery. Express still keeps arriving
and it will take practically all the
week to clear up the business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

must know history, not specifically,
but thoroughly. THE same thing is
true of all subjects to be taught, and
when the teachers have thorough
knowledge and enthusiasm they often
do better than the man without
knowledge and a mountain of method
behind him. Experience is a good
teacher, but it is expensive"
The electian of officers for this
association, which is auxiliary to the
Wisconsin State Teachers Association
resulted in the choice of Supt. H. S.
Youker of this city as president.
Should the election CT the larger
association result in the selection of
Prof. M. HI. Jackson as president,
Grand Rapids will be doubly hon.
ored.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
Holiday Excursion Rates Via Green Bay G
Western.

On Dec. 20, 81. %, %, "a, %, 80 and
81, 1906, and Jan. lst 1907. Excursion
tickets will be sold by Green Bay &
Western r. r.. Co. to all points in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Northern PENN
sula Of Michigan, Iowa. Minnesota,
the DakotaS and a number of other
states, at fare and one-third for round
trip. Tickets good for return to and
including January 7, 1907. Children
between the ages of 5 and II will be
charged half excursion rates. Above
rates are only excursion rates that will
be given for holidays this year.
There will be 40 students or teachers
rates in effect, but the rates open
earlier than usual. and have a longer
limit and everybody has some privil-
eyes. No certificates will be issued
and none will be needed. Look
at the map before you 60, and call
the q. B. & W. r. r ticket Office and
any information will be given cheer
fully and fully too Phones 1863. 1874.
12-6-2t A. ID. HILL, agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

teachers, for recognition in credits for
the work done by high school students
in commercial and English courses,
and for the strict enforcement of
rules which will regenerate football
by abolishing championship games,
professional coaches and prohibit any
student delinquent in his studies
from playing on a football team,
marked the important features of the
annual meeting of the Superinten-
dents and Supervising Principals
association in the arcade of the
Plankinton house at Milwaukee
Wednesday.
The demand for more practical
training in the university for students
contemplating teaching in the high
schools of the state found form, after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

1t is announced that William Jen-
nings Bryan, twice the Democratic
for the presidency Of the
United States. and one of the greatest
orators in America. if not in the
world, will appear here on the lecture
platform February 18th. Mr.. Bryan
was unable to be here a year ago as
in the entertainment
course, and this appearance will be
the completion of that course. Many
people in this city will be greatly
pleased to read this announcement.