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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
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When Workers Were slaves

When Workers Were Slaves.
Before the advent of trades unions,
or less than 100 years ago, men, women
and children worked IS and II hours
per day, and in a great many places 16
hours, says the Cigarmakers' Journal.
History shows that in 1880 the working
men and women started work in the
morning at t O'Clock, at 10 o'clock they
had an hour for lunch. and at O'Clock
an hour for dinner. from which time
they worked until darkness As late as
1886 women and children began work
in some factories in New England ut
30 in the morning, and worked an
hour or two after sunset. One hun
dred years ago the bricklayers in New
York worked IA hours a day for 30
cents a day; to-day they have an eight
hour day at go cents an hour
A union man named Michael Mention
wrote letter to one of the papers de-
scribing the condition Of the bricklayers
and while all of his charges were found
to be true, he was arrested for libel and
sentenced to 80 days in Jail Hence. to
even say a word in defense of labor in
those days was a crime.
The original American factories were
governed by the most outrageous and
oppressive regulations, in which regula-
tons the worker had no voice. There
was a time IN the history of this coun-
try when the workers were taxed to
support the churches, and fined if habit
ually absent from religious worship.
Some able writer's and historians have
clearly proven that in some factories
women and children were dashed with
Il rawhide if the Overseer detected them
snatching a moments rest.
Herbert \. Casson says the city of
Washington was built by workers who
received about 80 cents day and work
ed from sunrise to sunset; that at the
commencement of the nineteenth cen
fury wages in New York were 40 cents
a day, in Baltimore SO cents. and that
the average rate all over the country
was $50 a year, with board and some
times lodging.
These frightful conditions, low wages,
long hours. poverty and degradation
have been gradually overcome and
steadily improved through trade union
activity. In great many organized
trades the worker receives more in one
month at eight hours labor per day than
was formerly received by similar work
men in one whole year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Seeking Arctic Continent.

The latest program of arctic explora-
ton whose sponsor, Capt. MikkIesen, a
Danish subject, explained his purpose in
a personal interview with President
Roosevelt last week, does not include the
purpose of discovering the north pole
It's principal object will be to locate and
possess for the United States what is
believed to be an enormous archipelago
somewhere between the Parry island and
Wrangel Land. Capt. Mkklesen is an
expert in the handling of dogs, and he
will be accompanied by Ernest Letting
well of Knoxville, ILL.,, who will have
charge of the scientific work, and Eimar
DitliYsen Of Copenhagen, zoologist and
artist. The two scientists will start the
coming spring for the mouth of Macken-
zie river by way of Hudson bay, while
Capt. Mikklesen will sail from San Fran
cisco with sledges and supplies. Perma-
nent headquarters are to be established
on the northwest coast of Banks Land.
From that point they will start with
ponies and dog teams in the spring of
1908 for the unknown land, which is sup
posed to center about point $50 degrees
west longitude and 70 degrees 80 minutes
north. On the whole journey a line of
marine soundings will De made to test
whether they are still above the CONT
mental submarine shelf, the edge of which
will be followed carefully.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Fashion Notes

An entire frock of silver tulle is very
gorgeous.
Tulle is the best-liked of all fabrics
for dance frockS.
The dainty little cravats of lace and
null were never so fascinating.
Many old furs are appearing with
new faces, thanks to the dyers art
One evening skirt is ruffied from
hem to waistband with scalloped frills.
The raincoat of the hour is nearly
sumptuous enough for q theater wrap.
When lace falls from the short sleeve
it is now put on as plainly as pos
sible.
Separate cuffs and tinted suede,
edged with gold braid, are buttoned on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01


The woman who longs for social sue
cess should always be cheerful That
is the keynote of social success. Do
not laugh loudly and Go not giggle, but
let your eye sparkle and your counte-
nance show that you feel animated.
If you are tired stay at home. Good
humor is a matter of digestion If one
eats the right food ana drinks the right
beverage one will be in a good humor.
Vivacity and good spirits are largely
muscular. The woman who is dread
fully tired will never be vivacious. The
muscles must be exercised and rested,
This gives certain lightneSs to the
physique. Beautiful women are nearly
always hard workers. and are always
full of hope and cheerfulness. That
IS the way they retain their good looks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

q tlrSt-claSs gymnasium. submit to an
examination and take the exercise pre-
scrihed by attendant physician. These
gymnasiums, ut moderate prices, may
be found in town of any size in the
country Where the development is
meager in the upper part of the body
swimming is also an excellent eXer-
else.
Walking is always wholesome. The
patient who wishes to gain flesh can
never do so if she worries, is harassed
or permits her nerves to get the better
of her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Tea Grown i'm the United states.

This year $1,000 pounds of choice tea
will be shipped from what is, as yet,
the only tea farm in the western hemi-
sphere, which is located at Summerville,
S. G. In the face of difficulties that at
times seemed insurmountable, but On the
other hand with kindly assistance from
the United States government, the Sum-
merville tea farm has arrived at a point
where it can offer serious competition
with the best grades of tea shipped from
China. India, Formosa or Java. But,
above all, it has been demonstrated that,
barring the question of labor, the finest
tea can be successfully grown at home,
and there is nothing that gladdens the
heart of an American more than the dis
covery that he can enter into competition
in a field hitherto considered as being
bevond his ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

140S-Battle of Branham Moor.
1437-James l. of Scotland murdered
1519-Hernando Cortes sailed from Cuba
to conquer Mexico.
1619-Lucilio Vanini burnt as an athe-
list at Toulouse.
1656-Spain declared war against Eng
land.
1694-Bradford paid for printing first
book in New York City.
1749-Riot in Haymarket. London. over
failure of a man to jump into a
quart bottle as promised
1759-French siege of Madras raised.
1163-Seven years war ended
117S-First salute to American flag by
foreign government.
17S0-British under Gen. Clinton invad-
ed South Carolina.
1T92-American Congress granted a
bounty to fishing vessels
1793-British flag raised on the island
of Corsica.
1S03-Ohio admitted as the seventeenth
State.
1S04-U. S. frigate Philadelphia destroy
ed in harbor of Tripoli
1S07-Aaron Burr arrested near Fort
Stoddart, Alabama.
1S12-Florida ceded to the United States
by Spain.
1S15-Frigate Constitution captured
British sloops Cyane and Levant
1S1S-Gen. Jackson took the field
against the Florida Indians.
1S31-Poles defeated Russians at Gro
chow.
1S53-Ship Independence lost off Lower
California; 40 persons persisted.
1S56-Ship John Rutledge sunk by an
iceberg.
1S6O-Ship Hungarian lost off Cape
Sable; 20J persons persisted.
1S61-Jefferson Davis inaugurated Presi-
dent of Confederate States. -. Texas
State troops seized U. S. arsenal and
barracks at San Antonio.
1S62-Surrender of Fort Donelson.
1S64-First war prisoners received at
Andersonville prison. First Knights
of Pythias lodge organized in Wash
ington, ID. c.. Second Confederate
Congress met at Richmond.
1S65-Columbia, s c., surrendered to
Gen. Sherman.
1S67-First passage of a ship through
the Suez canal.
1S6S-Battle between Ruba and Marti-
nez, near Mazatlan, Mexico. Amer
lean theater burned in San Fran
cisco.
1S69-Loans of money on United States
notes by national banks forbidden.
1S70-Northern Pacific railroad begun at
the Dalles of St. Louis, MINI.
1S73-Fernando Wood moved in the
House for the impeachment of Vice
President Colfax
1S74-Business section of city of Pan
ANA destroyed by fire.
1S75-Jesse Pomeroy. 'boy murderer"
sentenced to death in Boston.
1S76-Congress appropriated $1,5OO,OOO
for Centennial Exposition at Phila-
deIphia.
1S7S-Passage of the Bland silver bill in
the U. S. Senate.
1879-Women admitted to practice be-
fore the United States Supreme
Court.
1SS2-Congress voted widow of President
Garfield a pension of $1,000 a year.
-. .Nihilists convicted of assassinat-
ing Alexander II. of Russia.
1SS5-New comet discovered by Prof.
Bernard.
1SS7-Congress passed bill retiring the
trade dollar. Woman's suffrage
became a law in Kansas 49,. u. S.
Senate passed anti-polygamy bill.
1S92-Edward 2. Deacon shot and killed
NJ. Abeille at Cannes, France.
1895-Madge York, actress, murdered in
Philadelphia by James B. Gentry,
an actor.
S9S-Battleship Maine blown up in
Havana harbor.
1905-Five killed in mine explosion at
Birmingham, Ala.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Nerr Trolley Line to milwaukee,.

The Chicago, Kenosha, Milwaukee and
Iske Geneva Electric Railway Company
has been incorporated by James Cava-
naugh, John L. Wattles and Benjami%
0. Sturges of Kenosha. The principal
property of the company at present is a
right of way between Waukegan and Ke-
nosha, running through Zion City. The
road will tap the inland lake region.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
WILL IMPROVE CHETEK.
Eau Claire Man Buys Mills and Gives
Village Light.

X. Rosholt of Eau Claire has purchas,
ed from the Wisconsin Power Company
of MenomOnie the big dam and -four
mill in Chetek, and all the water rights
and privileges \ water reservoir Of
| twenty square miles is included in the
deal. The original cost Of the mills was
100000. Mr.. ROshot owns the Farm
ers and Merchants bank and severa
farms in that locality. He expects tc
put in an electric light plant and other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Injured in Train Wreck.

The Wisconsin Central train Ne. ,,
from st. Paul to Chicago, went over a
15-foot embankment near Theresa. The
breaking of a wheel sent the four coaches,
smoker and diner to the bottom of the
ditch. Fourteen persons were injured.
With the possible exception of Andrew
Christensen, a colored cook, all the in
jured will probably recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Wisconsin
State News
HE FIRES JAIL FOR FUN.
Eau Claire Alleged Thief in Hudson
Lookup Nearly Killed.

In order to have some fun at the eX-
pense of the sheriff of St. Croix county,
Thomas WaIch of Eau Claire, in jail IN
Hudson on the charge of stealing a pair
of gloves from a Hudson storekeeper, set
fire to the bedclothes in his cell and was
nearly sufocated by smoke. He was in
a large cell on the second floor of the
Jail. About 10 o'clock Deputy Sheriff
H. L. Hagestad heard screams of terror
and, hurrying upstairs. found Walch's
room filed with smoke and flames. He
dragged the half unconscious culprit from
the cell and extinguished the fire. Walch,
when questioned as to what he had done,
merely smiled. As there was no stove in
the room, it is certain that he set the
fire purposely. He will be tried on the
charge of arson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

Confucianism, Hindooism, Mohamme-
danism, Judaism or Christianity. But
that part of the several faiths was ar
ranged by the men folk as a personal
matter of their own.
Society women in the town Of Hapa-
randa. in Sweden, have decided to re-
lieye men of the necessity of doffing
their hats to women in the streets dur
ing cold weather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
PRENTICE NEARLY BURNS.
Big Tannery Is Destroyed, with Loss
of $4,000.

The big tannery dry loft and hide
house of the Prentice Tannery Company
were destroyed by fire in Prentice. Sew
eral firemen were badly hurt in their
desperate work to save the village from
total destruction. The origin of the fire
is supposed to be a hot box" on the dy-
namo engine. 1t became so threatening
that Medford and Phillips were wired for
assistance, but before they arrived the
fire was under control. The loss is $780,
600 and the plant will be rebuilt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
HE KEEPS SCHOOL FUNDS.

Manit0vvoc City Treasurer Refused
Money Demanded by Districts.
The city treasurer of Manitowoc has
refused to surrender school funds held
by him and demanded by the district
treasurers and further litigation in the
courts is likely. The Council has au-
thorized the treasurer to pay all bonds of
the districts which may be due. Much
bitter feeling has been aroused in the city
as a result of the school fight which has
been waged for more than a year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
To Polish 4 Mirror.

Dip a sponge in water, squeeze it as
dry as possible and then dip it in al
cohol and rub it all over the glass.
Have ready some powdered blue tied
up in a cloth and dust it over the
glass. Rub the glass lightly and quick
ly with a soft cloth. then polish well
with good wad Of tissue paper or g
silk handkerchief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Baer Assails Le2jsIators.

President Baer Of the Philadelphia and
Reading gave out a statement Sunday
that ranks with his divine right in
terview concerning the ownership of coal
mines 1t characterizes the present re-
form Legislature of Pennsylvania as an
ignorant and cowardly body, and says
it is not to be taken seriously. 1t as
sures the good people of the country"
and investors in Pennsylvania securf-
ties" that "the reign of law has not
ceased in Pennsylvania"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Must Repay Campaign Gift.

The self-investigating committee of the
New York Life Insurance Company, in
a supplemental report, holds that the
contributions made by former President
Mccall to the Republican national com
mittee in the last three campaigns,
amounting to S14S, 702.5O, were not le-
gally justified and proposes to bring suit
to recover the money. This will bring
McCall's liabilities up to S425,00O The
committee says that it believed Mccall
was actuated by a desire to benefit and
protect the policy holders, although his
act was illegal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
No. 3-Sfreet Gown.

Pongee silk with Oriental
embroidery; the bodice is
made with the bolero jacket.
Beneath this is a wide gfrdle
effect formed of folds of the
silk ; the sleeves extend to a
little below the elbow; with
this is worn a waist of lin
gerie. Skirt is embroidered
on bottom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Boy Robber Sentenced,

John Loschinger, the 19-year-old She
boygan youth charged with having held
up and robbed ]. S. Richards, a travelling
man living at Randolph. of $1,000 in
checks and 800 in cash, pleaded guilty in
Circuit Court and was sentenced to two
years at the Green Bay reformaforv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Fraternities Under Fire,

The legislative committee investigating
the Wisconsin State university is making
earnest inquiry into the fraternity dues-
ton. The inquiry in this direction is in
response to many complaints. Several
students and faculty members testified
as TO the bad influence of Greek letter
bodies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
CHOKED BY SMALL BONE.
ManitOwoc Man Dies After Eating
Pork Chop in Milwaukee Hotel.

A small piece of bone from a pork
chop, which lodged in his throat while
eating at hotel in Milwaukee, resulted
in the death of Fred W. Book of Mani
towoc. Two operations failed to locate
the bone and Book choked to death. He
was 81 years old and a leader in union
labor circles of the city, being president
of the Ship Carpenters Union. A widow
and two children survive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

The feature of this heavy
white silk gown is the Won
derful embroidery of butter
flies in every delicate hue
the small ones are embroid-
cred fiat on to the material,
while the large ones have
only their bodies fastened to
the silk, while the wings
hang loose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Buy vast Mexican Pine Lands.

The Sawyer & Austin Lumber Com
pany of Pine Bluff, Ark, owned in La
Crosse, has just purchased big tract of
pine land in the State of chihuahua.
Mexico. The tract comprises 423,OOO
acres and was purchased for 100000
Mexican money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
G. 4. r.. AT MARINETTE.
State Encampment of Three Allied
Societies Will Commence june IL.

The State encampment of the Wiscon-
sin q. A. X. will be held in Marinerte
on June u and Is. These dates were
agreed upon by the committee of the S.
II. Sizer Post of that city and the State
department to permit the attendance of
Corporal Tanner, national commander in
chief of the Grand Army. The State con-
vention of the Women's Relief Corps and
the Sons of Veterans will be held in
Marinette at the same time. Several
thousand visitors are expected. The big
camp fire will be held at the Chautauqua
auditorium, which holds over 5000 peo-
nile
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

Chicago Friday. His
neck was broken by
the fall. Hoch
hoped for a reprieve
to the last and re-
signed himself to his
fate only when the
hangman'S noos G
frightened about his
neck.
A crowd Surpass-
,n- ,n- r,+I,DyiYcr :, +
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
No. 3-Tea-GOHyn

Moonlight blue Oriental
silk, in Empire style; the
bolero is of Oriental en-
broidery. The elbow sleeves
are embroidered at the tops
of the puffs. \ broad band
of embroidery extends the
full length of the front, while
another extends around the
bottom OF the skirt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

discovery of Rich Sands in Old Wei
Makes Farmer wealthy.

As the result of the discovery Of gold
bearing sands in an old well. the offer
OF S33O,Oe0 for a farm that sold for 3d.
600 but three years ago has been made 70
a retired farmer of River Falls. The farm
contains % acres and was sold TO Green
leaf Doe for $50 per acre. The geolog-
zeal formation of the place is similar to
that covering 81 area of fifteen square
miles about River Falls and aside from
this tract nothing similar is found in the
State of Wisconsin. Sandstone bluffs
filled with peculiar quality of sandstone
are the prevailing characteristics. Gla
ciers left these il strange formation,
which rise several hundred feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
GAS PLANT Is BLOWN UP.
Two Officials Are Badly Hurt at Ma
rion When Leak Catches Fire.

TWO omclais are DdelE huft az MA
rion When Leak Catches Fire.
The village gas plant blew up in Ma
rion and Marshal Charles Kruger and
Fireman G. Strassburg were seriously
injured by flying pieces of metal. The
plant is a total loss. 1t was erected at
a cost of about $1,000. The explosion
was caused. it is believed, by a leak in
the tank under stove. The roar of the
explosion ratified every window in the
village. The village will be in darkness
for some time, as it is impossible to re-
pair the wrecked plant. The building is
demolished and the tank torn to shreds.
1t is thought that an electric plant will
be constructed in its stead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
FONDY FIRE Loss Is LARGE.
Drug Store, saloon, Flats and Offices
Quilted by Early Blaze.

Gutted by Early Blaze.
Fire completely Quilted the Schleyer
Ordway drug store and the Columbia sa-
loon on South Main street, Fond du Lac.
The notion store conducted by W. j.
McCallum adjoining and offices and flats
on the second floor Of the two buildings
were badly damaged. The loss is expect
ed to amount to about $4,000. The in
surance nearly covers the loss. The origin
of the fire is unknown. J. W. Schmidt,
one of the proprietors of the Columbia
saloon, had been across the street and on
his return to the place found it a mass
of flames and the drug store was also
burning. In a short time the fire gained
considerable Roadway and for several
hours was beyond control.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Farmer Killed in Runaway

Gustav Echloff, a farmer. was instantly
killed while drivi7 into Manitowoc. The
horses started suddenly and Echloff was
thrown under the wheels of his heavy
wagon. He was ~ years old and unmar-
ioH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Incendiaries Are Rlamad

The Gold Medal creamery, owned and
operated by A. B. Hoyt,, valued at about
$4,000, was destroyed by fire in Pewau-
kee. Incendiaries are thought response
bic. The property was insured for half
its value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01

At Munich there is hospital which
is entirely supported by the sale of
old steel pen nibs, collected from all
parts of Germany. They are made in
to watch springs, knives and razors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Cattle Killed DIV Fast Freight.

A herd of cattle which escaped from
the Wyocena stock yards was struck by a
fast Milwaukee freight and fifteen head
killed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Marinette Romance Is cut

Announcement has been made of the
secret marriage of Mrs. Louise Andrew
to Stewart McArcher of Princeton. Ida.
The bride is 80 and the groom only %
years of age. They were welded last
summer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
Peanut shuck Causes Death.

In Racine Paul Russo, Is months old.
some days ago swallowed the shell of a
peanut and it became lodged in the lungs
An operation was performed, the part
of a shell found imbedded in the lung and
removed, but the boy did not rally and
death ensued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-01
INSANITY THREATENS VICTIMS.
Mother of Girls Killed by Irate Suit
May Lose Mind.

Insanity may be the result to the
fourth victim of Matt Styer's attempt to
exterminate a family near La Crosse on
New Years night. Styer killed himself,
Pearl Wheaton and Ruth Wheaton and
shot Mrs. Wheaton as the result of the
refusal of Pearl to elope with him. Mrs.
Wheaton was shot in the throat and in
the knee and she will never be able to
speak clearly again as the result of the
wounds. In addition the loss of her two
daughters is driving her to madness.