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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

writ of habeas corpus, directing the
production of Mr.. Perkins before JUS
tice Greenbaum The writ was grant
ed
This proceeding takes the case from
the jurisdiction of the magistrate and
carries it directly to the Supreme Court,
which, however. is not the highest court
in the state, there being an appellate
division and Il court of appeals still
higher, to which the case might be APP
pealed.
In the petition in which Mr.. Perkins
asked for a writ of habeas corpus he
declared that he is imprisoned and re-
strained of his liberty" by the detec-
tive and that he is not committed by
judgment of any tribunal. In his petit
ton Mr.. Perkins declared also that his
Imprisonment and restraint are illegal
and that the warrant is void in that
no evidence of any crime or act justify
ing his arrest had been submitted to
Magistrate Moss. and that the magis
trate was without jurisdiction to issue
the warrant
The charge is based on contributions
by the New York Life Insurance Com
pany to the Republican campaign COM
mittee in 1904 Contributions of the
New York Life to the Republican cam
paign fund in 1904 were made in the
form of payments aggregating $4S,702.-
80 from George W. Perkins to Cornelius
n Bliss
Mr. Perkins before the Armstrong in
veStigating committee on Sept. II last
testified concerning Il check dated Dec.
80. 1904. signed by Treasurer Randolph
and Assistant Treasurer Shipman and
reading: PAY to the order of J. 2.
Morgan & Co, $4S.102.50."
THAT was money" said Mr.. Per
kins, paid to Cornelius n. Bliss on ac-
count of the Republican campaign fund
of last year. We had agreed to pay
him $5O,OO0-as much as that-Mr Nc
Call had-if he wished it. That was
all he finally called for and it was paid
in that way as cash to him.
''This check for the campaign, drawn
to the order of J. 2. Morgan & Co., has
no significance whatever. The money
was ordered paid by the president and
a check was drawn that way undoubt
eddy. This is the first time 1 have seen
it. It was the most convenient way to
pay the money to me, or Il convenient
way
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
The Facts in the Case

The killing of band of Moro out
laws near Jolo has been heralded by
the anti-imperialistic press as further
evidence of American tyranny in the
Philippines. This representation of the
unfortunate incident does not conform
to the facts in the case. Here are the
facts:
These Moro outlaws were plain, or
binary everyday brigands. They had
harried robbed and plundered not
merely Americans, but their fellow
countrymen. They had defied and re-
sisted the authority of the Sultan of
Jolo as well as all lawful authority,
neither Sulu or American. They had
ablished themselves in almost impen-
etrable fortress 1.-THE crater Of an ex-
tinct volcano). and there defied both
native and American forces. Their at
titude made it not a question of sub
mission to American rule, but ques-
ton of regard for any rule at all, and
for the peace and safety of the Moro
people. The band was exterminated
because it could not be captured, and
killed. not because its members were
patriots resisting invasion of their
country. but because they were outlaws
pure and simple.
The suppression Of crime is often at
tended with unpleasant circumstances,
especially when crime is of violent
and defiant nature. This has been the
case in our own country in which the
Modocs we're almost entirely eXtermi-
mated and the Apaches and Sioux We're
seriously depleted in numbers. 1t has
been the case in Africa where the Der
wishes of the Soudan have been sIaugh-
tered. and in the Malays where head
hunters have been slain by hundreds.
1t will always be the case where such
criminals have to be handled, and there
is afforded no occasion whatever by
this incident in Jolo, for our and-im-
perialistic friends to raise the cry of
American tyranny.
1t is just such incidents as this
slaughter of Moro outlaws that are
seized upon by the opponents Of Ameri
can occupancy of the Philippines to sup
port their arguments against govern
ment policies there. And such unfor
tunate selection appears not to injure
the Government so much at home as it
does in the Philippines themselves.
where lower order of intelligence is
unable to discriminate much less to dis
sect 1t was said of the late Edward
Atkinson, and with more or less, truth,
that his criticism of American policy
in the Philippines cost more lives there
than the policies themselves. The same
may be true of his successors if they
continue their present attitude.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

number of the latest Partisan creations
show bands of taffeta in combination
with thread laces. making a handsome
ensemble. The design sketched here is
of cream white handkerchief linen,
sheer and soft, yet with enough crisp
ness of texture to supply the touch of
daintiness Indispensable to the ultra
modish lingerie designs. The waist is
tucked below the bust line, the tucks
running around the figure. A neck cut
away in Vshape is finished with tiny
ruchings of lace stitched together with
a final band of white taffeta. This band
is used as a connecting link between
the lace ruchings and shirred ruffle
of linen draped upon the blouse in fichu
effect. Pulled sleeves, fitted to the
arms below the shoulders by wide tucks,
lend charm to the design. They are
finished with ruff1es of linen and tiny
bows of black velvet ribbon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
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would incriminate himself. but if prose
eution is waived and immunity guaran-
teed he can no longer refuse to tell
what he knows.
The Importance of this decision is ap-
parent to those who have followed the
case against the beef packers. The at
torney general is trying them for al
legged violation of the antitrust law.
Witnesses have refused to answer. At
tOrneyS of the companies have endeavor
ed to exclude testimony which was Sc
cured by Commissioner Garfield of the
department of labor and commerce. on
the alleged ground that this Informal
ton was given with the stipulation
that it could not be used by the de-
partment of justice Commissioner
Garfield denies the truth of this. and
an effort was made to show that the
information did not come from his de-
partment, although the government did
not succeed in establishing it as fact.
But under the decision of the Su-
preme Court, the ground is taken from
the very feet of the corporations. They
are not like individuals. If their rec
ords will convict them, that does not
excuse them from bringing the records
into the court for examination.
The way is now clear to prosecute
all cases of alleged violation. The
trusts have been driven to cover Their
officials cannot dodge the inquisition by
the government. Individuals may es-
cape punishment if the proof of guilt
depends on their own lips. but this tes-
timony can be used to convict the cor
porations by which they are employed.
This is one of the greatest victories
of the administration. 1t removes the
chief obstacle in the path of prosecu-
ton and compels every corporation ac-
cused of violating the law to show up
its methods of doing business.-Toledo
Blade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

the allowance made to the wife re-
have been constantly increasing. The
first year or two is always the cheap
est. For one thing, little. if any, new
clothing is required. The brides trous-
ssau acts as a basis from which, at
small expense gowns. hats and cloaks
may be evolved. During the first two
years also, the furniture and cooking
utensils being nearly new repairs and
additions amount to a very small item.
Often, too. the little ones come, but
the allowance remains the same, and
the wants of three must be met by
what suficed for two. The husband
seldom realizes that while he works
no harder, comparatively, one year
than the other, each year of married
life brings to the wife new experiences
and increasing duties. He should in
crease the household allowance accord
inRly.
Bright. healthy children are good in
yestments; their sturdy limbs and rosy
cheeks promise Il better provision for
the future than the savings bank. much
as we admire the latter excellent in
stitution. Money spent OF the chill
dren's food and warm clothing will
yield good interest and in this way it
is better to stave off the rainy day
than to save UP for it when you can i'll
afford to do so, and thus hasten the
coming of that rainy day
Tie young wife should, if possible,
choose the food for her household her
self. She then sees what is good and
cheap at the same time. Then good
Judgment is acquired in discriminating
between the different kinds of food.
Many recipes, which on the surface
appear economical. are not so, because
they are either unpalatable, or else re
ouire so many accessories that in the
end the dish costs as much as good
roast.
Always purchase at a time when the
commodities, which vary in price ac-
cordinG to the season, are cheapest.
Money may he saved by purchasing
coal in large quantities at summer
prices Money may be saved by buy
ing plenty of soap and storing it till
1t is we'll dry, and use up less eXtrav-
agantly. Then the good housewife will
always watch The store sales" She
can pick up many bargains both for
herself and her children by buying at
the selling off, season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Pretty Figures-fo Obtain Them.

Pretty Figures-to Obtain Them.
Society women are much enamored
of the following method of figure i'm
provement, first initiated by charm
ing actress who delights all by her
poetry and grace Of motion while on
the stage. The subject must commence
by standing erect, with the hands
clenched by the sides and the feet
slightly apart. Then, employing as
much force as possible, and allowing
the motion to come. solely from the
waist and hip, she must throw the
right arm and leg as far round to the
left as she possibly can, afterward re-
versing the movement.
By practicing these motions an in
creasing number of times daily, even
the clumsiest of figures will begin to
assume 1.-THE and supple aspect,
while for the much dreaded embon-
point below the waist, the exercise will
be found an absolute preventative and
cure.
In the cult of the figure such healthy
home exercises as that already men
toned, which can be carried on in the
privacy of ones own bedroom, are
quite as valuable as gymnastics and
outdoor recreatiOns. And it is an inter
esting fact that the sensible woman of
to-day in quest of Il good figure no
longer seeks the aid of the corsetiere
with her remedy of artfully cut and
padded stays. Instead she INDUCES in
a little physical culture.
The majority of women will also find
the following exercise for strengthen
ing the waist muscles and lessening the
girth of the waist itself in a natural
manner most beneficial. Standing with
the legs quite straight, and feet about
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
An ImpiOus NeighbOrhO

A minister tells this tale: 81 once
had in my Sunday school a young
urchin from a poor neighborhood He
did his best to bring recruits, and one
afternoon l said to him:
"'Billy, don't You think you could
induce one or two other boys to come
to Sunday school" Billy answered:
"'Well, sir, l could bring one, but all
the other fellers in our alley can lick
me- "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

twelve inches apart, clasp the hands
behind the neck. Then leaning far for
ward to the left, swing the head and
body slowly over toward the right side,
gradually bending backward the while
until complete rotary circular move
ment has been made.
While practicing this exercise the
knees must be kept perfectly straight
At first this will be rather difficult to
do without losing ones balance alto
gether. Patience and perseverance will,
however, bring their reward in the
form of an enviable slimness which
has not been acquired by tight lacipg.
Home Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

'Oh, yes said one fair member of
the social upper crust to another, "she's
a very charming girl, no doubt, but
she's ignorant Of the ways of society"
Indeed! :" exclaimed the other.
Yes" continued the first speaker,
''she was member of my box party at
the opera the other night, and she new
er said word while the performance
was going on"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Managing "A House Economically.

Damaging "a House Economical
For no class should there be more
sympathy than for the young mousse
keepers Who are trying their best TO
make limited income cover the thou
sand and one expenses of daily life.
The young wife is apt to blame her
self because dollar does not contain
more than ten times. and to wonder
how she can put aside something for Il
"rainy daz,' which gives such peace
of mind.
When first married the husband
probably set aside whatever he could
afford for little expenses. At first
this seemed sufficient, and the house
wife could put away a little occasional
ly to prevent the horrible feeling of
helplessness which lack of ready mon
ey always brings. But in two or three
years everything changes; the de-
mands of one week encroach upon the
next and the saving of five dollars or
so is impossible.
Herein lies the difficulty, that while
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

1330--Edmond of Woodstock. Earl of
Kent, beheaded.
1529-College of France founded
1549--Thomas Seymour. Lord High Ad-
miral of England beheaded.
155G--Archbshop Crapmer burned at OK
ford.
1908 --Queen Elizabeth died. Succeeded
by James l.
1I30--British Parliament prohibited Brit
ish subjects lending money to for
eigners.
1744--France declared war against Eng
land.
1I16-N ashington's triumphal entry into
Boston. Congress authorized EN-
ployment of privateers.
11S2-Spain acknowledged independence
of the United States.
1S0i-Paul l., Emperor of Russia, assas-
sinated. Succeeded by Alexander l.
1904 of Enghien shot by order Of
Napoleon.
1SOS--Murat entered Madrid.
1S14-Battle OF TarbeS.
1S15-The Hundred Days Treaty" Of
Vienna concluded by England. Aus
tria, Russia and Prussia
1S19-Augustus L. Kotzebue, German
dramatist, asSaSsinated.
1S21-Naples coupled by Austrian army.
1923 -Abdication of Sturbide.
1S2o-Duel between Wellington and Win
/ chelsea.
INSTRUMENTATION of slaves in island Of
Antigua.
1S39-Anti-Corn Law league formed.
disqualification of King of Bavaria
1S49-Raditzky defeated the Sardinians
at battle of Novara.
1S54-Two earthquake shocks felt at Ma
con, Ga.
1S60-Cession of Savoy and Nice to
France by treaty of Turin.
1S62-Gen. Shields defeated "Stonewall"
Jackson at Kernstown, Va.
1S67-Winter Garden theater burned in
New York. Labor riots renewed in
France. Gathering of Fenians at
st. Adams, Vt.
1S6S-Earthquake shock at San Fran
CISCO
1S71-Marriage of Princess Louise and
Marquis of Lornc. -. French Assem-
bly, removed from bordeaux to Yer
sailles.
1S15-Destructive tornado in Georgia.
1S77-John D. Lee executed for compile
ity in Mountain Meadow massacre.
1S7S-Paul Boy ston swan the Straits
of Gibraltar in five hours and five
minutes.
1SS1-Candahar SURRENDERED to Ameer
Rahman. Beer war ended British
terms accepted. .Potchefstroom sur
rendered to the Beers.
1SS3-Destructive floods in Halifax.
Earthquake shocks felt in Panama
and Aspinwal. .. Arabs defeated at
Hasheen.
1SS6-City of Helena Ark, nearly de-
stroyed by fire. Steamer Carthags
passed through Suez canal at night
by electric light. Kansas City
switchmen's strike ended. Great
strikes in Belgium.
1SS9-Chief Justice FuIler's daughter
eloped with Matt Aubrey.
Io3I-Tflnce Napoleon burned at Iurln
st. Paurs Episcopal church at
New Orleans burned.
1S93-Bering sea court Of arbitration as
semb'ed at Paris.
1S95-German Reichstag rejected propos-
al to send birthday. congratulations
to Bismarck. Sixty miners killed
by explosion at Evanston, Wyo.
Attempted assassination of Ii Hung
Chang at Simonoseki, Japan. Chi
nese-Japanese peace conference be-
gun at Shimonoseki
1S97-Blockade Of Crete began.
1905-Fifty-eight persons killed by boiler
explosion at Brockton, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
To Polish Windows.

Windows can be nicely polished with
an old newspaper. Fold the paper into
pad, wet it, and squeeze out as you
would sponge. Rub it vigorously over
the glass, taking care that the paper
is not so wet as to cause streams of
water to trickle down. After being
we'll rubbed let the glass rest fer a few
minutes, and then burnish it with dry
newspaper,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
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ments are women; and although the
position is purely formal, yet these fe-
male colonies enjoy like military rank
with the male holders of the title, and,
on occasions. wear the uniform of
their Office. The distinction is not con
fined to German women, although re-
served for those through whose veins
flows royal or at least. princely blood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Steel Trusts Big Earnings.

The report of the United States steel
corporation for 1905 shows an increase
of over S46,0O0,O00 in net earnings, or a
total of nearly S120,00O,O00. The total
undivided surplus ON Dec. 81 was 1884,
73S450. The gross receipts reached ths
vast total of $585,331 .736. There was de-
cided improvement il the export trade,
both as to quantity and price. In defense
of the practice Of selling to foreign Gus
toners at lower prices than those prevail
ing at home, the report says that in this
way surplus stocks are disposed of, thus
preventing increase in cost of production
and the shutting down of works. The num-
Der of employees increased to 49, Dur
ing the year 1926 employees subscribed
for 23,9S9 shares of preferred stock at
par
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Nhnn1 Hair Rows.

Stunning are the hair bows girls are
wearing from the age of tots to that
of the conscious schoolgirl whose skirts
have been heightened. Three-quarterS
of yard of wide ribbon for each bow
is usually the quantity allowed. Chill
dren wear single b.w of wide ribbon,
with short ends on the top, tied up
rather high. Schoolgirls not in short
skirts, wear single or double Alsatian
bows, one on top of the head, one at the
back and worn rather low down. the
ribbons being, if anything, wider than
those the children wear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Rev. L. Z. Blanchard of Paterson, v.
J., writing to the Christian Work of the
recently exposed rascality in the insur-
ance companies, says that the underlying
motive of preseu;-day insurance is I'M
Christian, namely. seifshness, or the en-
richment of a few promoters. He advo-
Gates a system of Christian insurance as
one Of the needs Of the times. It's pur-
poses would be to help people out in the
hard places of life. lie suggests thar
churches adopt a system Of benefits for
their people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Moral Conquest of China.

President James Of the University Of
Illinois has laid before President Rose
welt and Secretary Root a proposal TO
have an educational commission sent to
study the social, intellectual and indus
trial condition of the Chinese, with a view
to their ultimate regeneration. He pro-
poses to have the commission extend to
the young Chinese formal invitation to
avail themselves of American institutions
of learning. He argues that the nation
which educates the Chinese will reap the
largest return in moral, intellectual and
commercial influence in times to come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Raw Material.

Mrs. Crossly-John, that gentleman
with the long hair and big black tie is
going to write series of stories on
"Wild Animals 1 Have Met"
Mr.. Crossly-Well what do you
mean by inviting him to call at this
house so early in the morning?
Mrs. Grossly (sweetly)-Why, 1
thought he would like to see you when
breakfast is a few minutes late.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
His Mother and Dicky.

She's a woman with a mission; it's her
heaycn-born ambition to reform
the worlds condition, you will
please to understand
She's model of propriety, a leader in
society. and has Il great variety
Of remedies at hand.
Each sovereign specific, with a title
scientific for the cure Of things
morbific that vex che people sore !;
For the swift alienation of the evils
Of the nation is her fora-ordain-
ed vocation OF this subIunary
shore.
And while thus she's up and coming,
always hurrying and humming,
and occasionally Summing, this
refOrmer of renown,
Her neglected little Dicky, ragged. dir
ty. tough, ana tricky, with his
fingers soiled and sticky, is the
terror of the town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

President Baldwin of the Otis Elevator
Company. which recently was prosecuted
by the government for violating the anti
trust law. reports a very large increase
in business for 1905, the net earnings be-
ing S912,93S. lie promises to put the
common stock on 3 per cent basis if
the present conditions continue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Lass TeIepbone ComDefifion

The annual report of the American
Telegraph and Telephone Company, which
controls the various Bell companies, shows
that competition in the telephone business
is on the decrease. President Fish de-
cIared it to be an economic mistake to
operate two telephone companies in the
same field. both from the standpoint of
the investor and the public. The gross
earnings of the Bell companies for 1905
were S100,440, 264, and their total ex-
penses, including allowance for mainte-
nance and depreciation, were S74,11O, 795.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Tom-There goes man who looks
as if he had loved and lost.
BLACKWELL, he was once in love all
right, and he both won and lost.
Tom-Why, hOw's that?
Jackie won the girl, but since
their marriage he has lost about TWEEN
ty-fve pounds hustling for sufficient
coin to liquidate her bills
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Twas Ever Thus.

Mrs. Wedderly-Doctor, 1 wish you
would fix up strengthening tonic for
my husband. He's rapidly going into a
decline.
Doctor-Why, | saw him this morn
ing and he appeared to be all right
Mrs. Wedderly-Well, he isn't, just
the same. Why, during our courtship
two years ago he used to hold me on his
lap by the hour, and now it tires him
to hold the baby five minutes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Encts About Women.

Women are born, not made.
There is only one kind of women
namely, women.
Against the eternal feminine the daily
male has no chance at all.
The chief topic of conversation in
female society are husbands and serv-
ants. The distinction seems arbitrary.
and doubtless is seldom drawn.
Those whom the gods love Ii. e.
ladies of the cborus) dye young.
Tie popular idea that women have
no sense of humor is quite mistaken.
They marry US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
AaIue of PineclaN

A little pipeclay dissolved in the
water employed in washing linen cleans
the dirtiest clothes thoroughly, with a
great saving of labor and soap. 1t will
also improve the color of the linen,
giving it, if used regularly, the appear
ance of having been bleached.