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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

The Transvaal volunteers at Moods
| burg, clashed with a force of 1000 ma
| tives, killing 600, with the loss of one
killed and two wounded. Great courage
was shown by the natives.
| Miss Kenney and two other suffragettes
who were arrested for creating a disturb
| ance at the home of Chancellor Asquith
were sure ndered by their bailee and,
upon thei, refusing 10 promise not to do
it again, were committed to Jail for six
months, after refusing to furnish $3.50
bail each
Owing 70 his repeated efforts TO foment
provincial troubles and invoke foreign aid,
the japanese have surrounded the palace
of the Emperor of Korea. The emperor
was recently refused permission to take
refuge in the American legation.
The famous Russian novelist and re-
former, Count TOlstoi, in an interview ex-
pressed disgust with the work of the
douma. He complained that the proceed
ings show nothing new and that the par
lament is slavishly initiating the west.
He compares the douma to the provincial
regions. where hats and gowns out of date
in the cities are worn. The speeches are
like photographic reproductions of those
in foreign parliamentS.
\ course designed to fit teachers to con-
duct children's gardens is presented in the
summer school of the New York uniyer-
sity. There are several gardens laid out
for the use of pupils in and around New
York City, but the authorities are at a
loss to find men or women trained to con-
IrN,1
success of this work in Philadelphia has
led to an extension of school gardening in
many cities
The DuAe }. Deyonshire possesses
Claude Lorraine's Book of Truth" 1t
is worth six times as much as the Ma
zarin'' Bible, the most valuable book in
the British museum. The late duke re-
fused an offer of 100000 for il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

fer a relative you wish to point out to
her or to him an error or correct a
fault, do so as gently and as cautiously
rs you know how, and do not try to
correct mistakes or point out shortcom-
ings too often, says the Washington
Star.
Give your advice in private. and al
ways give less advice than sweet, COM
plunentary speeches. A compliment Is
not less but more relished when 1t
comes from a member of ones family
than when it Is a tribute from a stran-
ger. and these signs of appreciation
that you give of some dear ones wit
wisdom or beauty are little home truths
that are ever affectionately remember
ed and come ever like gentle dews to re-
fresh the seeds of affection, and loving
kindness that are planted in our hearts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Early Lessons In Gossip.

We are not gossips, but when Tom
my and Nellie have spent an afternoon
with us, we devote part of the evening
to discussion of their childish faults.
We criticise their table manners, and
wish their mother would teach them
not to interrupt We think, of course,
that they will never hear Of our re
marks; but nevertheless we have bro
ken the laws of hospitality, and our re-
lation to the children is changed; we
are less their friends, though they
know 1t not.
Since / love my neighbOr so well, IT
inevitably follows that | feel an anx-
ious desire to understand all things,
which pertain to his welfare-whether
his meat is well cooked, how many sill
yer spoons he has, and whether he
sends his cuffs to the laundry or has
them washed at home. For this pur-
pose, what more natural than that |
should encourage the prattling tongues
of his children? But when l have add
ed to the already oyer-burdened world
a new supply of gossips and scandal
monogers not to mention few choice
specimens of the woman who tells all
she knows, / am fortunate to escape
the mobbing which / deserve. We all
know that n well-bred child does not
talk of family affairs to every one, but
how is frank, open hearted boy OF
girl to avoid answering questions!
Even without questions, it is easy tC
lead them on The flattery Of ABSORB
ed attention and the smiling, confden
tial air of an older person affects
them quickly, and they early learn the
delight Of telling an interesting story
IT Mrs. Smith is so much interested in
the account Of Mrs. Browns dressmak.
Ing. why not tell her about it? And il
an added "she says" or II guess
brings smile Of appreciation, the
temptation is too great to be resisted
The habit grows insensibly, and the
child who, with the best Intentions, Ell
tertained Mrs Smith with the story
of her neighbours affairs grows into 8
busy-body, while the girl who told how
many pies mamma made to-day and
what I'VE had for dinner" becomes he
woman who entertains her hostess
with an accurate account Of her do.
ings for the last twenty four hours-a
senseless mass of details with no pos
sible interest for any one except in
the fact that they concern herself
Exchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Health and Beauty Hints.

French beans and lentils give iron.
Lettuce is good for tired nerves and
induces sleep.
Tomatoes stimulate the healthy &C
ton of the liver.
Banana salad, with orange dressing
Will be found a pleasant change.
Touch warts with castor oil. That
sometimes removes them, and Is a
harmless remedy.
Onions should be used freely when
possible for their purifying effect upon
the blood Young spring onions are in
valuable.
Warts will quickly disappear if paint
ed with tincture Of iodine once a week
aud rubbed with carbonate of soda each
time after washing.
Deafness Is often caused by coIlec-
ton of hard wax in the ear. Remove
the cause by dropping into the ear a
few drops OF glycerin at night time and
syringe in the morning with warm
water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
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One teaspoonful salt to one quart of
soup.
One teaspoonful salt to two quarts
of four
One teaspoonful extract to one loa:
plain cake.
One scant cupful of liquid to one full
cup of -four for batters
One scant cupful of liquid to two
full cups of -four for bread.
One scant cupful of liquid to two
full cups of -four for mullins.
One quart of water to each pound of
meat and bone for soup stock.
One-quarter pound clear salt pork to
pint of beans for Boston baked beans.
Four peppercorns, four cloves, one
teaspoonful mixed herbs to each quart
OF water for soup stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
to sponge :

The dowager empress Of Russia Is
extremely fond Of the Danish black or
rye bread, such as Is baked for the
soldiers.
Mile. Dudley, the well-known Paris
Ian actress, once received $1,000 for a
recitation of the "Marseillaise," which
occupied but ten minutes.
"Sir" is the name bestowed upon Mrs
Potter Palmer by Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant, the only sister of the dignifed
member of Chicago's leading society.
The Empress Eugene at one time
owned a wardrobe valued at S1,OO0,0OO.
To-day she spends as little as possible
on herself and dresses invariably in
black.
Miss Christine la Barraque of Cali
fornia, now % years of age, who has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
RI SSELL SAGE is DEAD.
End Comes Suddenly to Aged Mes
tor of Wall Street.

tor of Wall Street.
Russell Sage died at o'clock Sunday
afternoon at his summer home in Law
renee, l.. l. Enfeebled for the last few
years by the infrmities of old age, he
passed away after a rapid final decline
of several weeks.
He was preparing with great pleasure
for the celebration of his ninetieth birth
day on Aug. 4. an event which was made
memorable each year by the visits Of the
old residents of Lawrence and other in
innate friends, to whom the aged finan-
cier was always known as Uncle Rus
SELL"
Everybody will be very much surpris-
ed to learn what l have done with my
money" Mr.. Sage said year or more ago
to an intimate friend, but they will
never learn until I am dead.'
Rumors that the $75,000,000 or $780,
600 600 which are the generally accepted
figures of the fnancier's fortune, is to be
distributed mostly among charities could
not be confirmed.
Mr.. Sage's death came very peacefully.
For six hours preceding his death he was
unconscious and there was no rally in his
mai moments. Al his DeuSlue were HIS
wife, her brother Joseph J. Slocum; DR..
Theodore Janeway of New York, DR.. Carl
f. Schmuck of Lawrence and Rev. Rob
ert G. Leitch.
The principal events of Mr.. Sage's long
life are given in brief as follows:
Aug. 4. 1S16-Born at Shenandoah,
y. Y.
1S31-Employed by brother Henry in
grocery store at Troy, y. Y, at salary of
81 month.
1S34-Goes into grocery business with
Elisha Sage, a brother.
1S39-Forms wholesale grocery and
grain partnership with John W. Bates.
1S41-Marries Miss Maria Whine.
1S44-Buys Mr.. Bates out for $780,
900. giving personal check for amount.
1S4:-Elected to first public office, an
Alderman at Troy. Later is elected
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Not for HryaD.

Ex-Congressmsn William d. Bynum,
who was one of the leaders of the gold
Democratic movement In 1896, does not
believe for one moment that conserva-
tive Democrats have changed front and
will support Bryan.
MI. Bynum is Intimately acquainted
with all the leading gold Democrats In
the country. He is quoted in recent
Washington dispatch as follows:
"The Democratic party" said he, sis
still afflicted with rabies and as that
disease always becomes aggravated in
hot weather, it is not difficult for one to
understand the ware of Bryan senti-
nlent which is now sweeping over the
country. I agree with the eminent Bry-
antics that William j. will be the next
Democratic candidate for President.
The bosses have already lined up their
ton Is certain.
at is currently reported thai the con-
sentative Democrats of New York are
now in favor Of Bryan, regarding him a
safer man than Hearst" was suggest
Ell.
THAT talk is the worst of rot" said
Mr.. Bynum. 'srhe fact is the conser-
yatiye Democrats think no more of
Rryar now than they did in 1896. If
he were candidate for the presidency
to-day he would lose the State Of New
York by 100000 plurality. Henry Wat
terson has gone over to Bryan for suffi-
Client personal reasons. He was a heavy
loser financially by his course in 1896.
David r. Francis is a candidate for
President himself and he no doubt
thinks that the surest way of being
struck by presidential lightning is TO
make himself solid with the Bryan ele-
ment This accounts FOR his recent an
nouncement for Bryan.
'If Bryan is nominated what will bss
tile course of the gold Democrats" Mr..
Bynum was asked. Il think the great
bulk of them will give quiet support TO
the Republican candidate was the re-
ply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

Rnssia's first experiment in parlia-
mentary government came TO an igno-
minious end Saturday night with the
PRONUNCIATION Of two imperial ukases,
the first dissOlving the present parlia-
ment and providing for the convocation
of its successor on March ), 1907, more
than six months hence, and the second
proclaiming the capital of Russia and
the surrounding province to be in a
state of extraordinary security, which
is only enthusiastically different from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

children; they must be gifted, beautl-
full, obedient, little compendiums of all
the virtues. and If they are not this we
think bitter things and SOW wrinkles
and gray hairs for ourselves. We ex-
pect too much of our friends, and H.
nature is the result OF the disappoint-
nlent encountered. The housekeeper de-
velops into a domestic pessimist who
does not find the orderliness and clean
illness which she expects
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

| seventies and brutalitieS which have
characterized the rule of the cZars in
the past will be again brought into
play, it is expected. Thousands of rev
olutionists will be cast into prison, hun
dreds of them sent into dungeons and
to the mines of Siberia to die, and
hundreds of others summarily exc
cuted
With two pithy but momentous or
ders which were promulgated at 8
O'Clock Sunday morning Emperor Mich
olaS by stroke of the pen set Russia
bac kto where she stood two years ago.
in the full grip of autocracy and ire
sponsible government, wiping out for
| six months ut least the whole structure
Of parliament, erected at such cost
The delay in fixing the time for the
new elections seems to indicate a de-
cision to change the present basis of
suffrage to perhaps basis Of universal
suffrage, with which the advisers of
the Emperor hope to swamp the edu-
Gated liberals, the socialists and the
workmen with the vast mass of the
peasantry.
See Gathering of Storm
The only uncertainty is the coming
| storm-when and where it will break.
| The advocates of the mailed fist' be-
lieve that by dissolving parliament and
provoking a collision now they will find
the revolutionary leaders not prepared
for an uprising. as at Moscow, whereas
further delay would merely give the
revolutionists the time needed to or
| ganize and further disaffect the army.
The dissolution of parliament is the
elimination of weeks of strife. during
which the Russian bureaucracy and
court clique have stubbornly resisted
| the assembly's demand for wide am
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Don't Want Another Dose.

After indorsing Bryan, the strongest
plank in the Democratic State platform
Is a pledge for tariff revision. But 1t
Is unlikely the people Of Indiana are In
such straits they want another dose Of
hands of those who are responsible for
the business Generalization and hard
times brought about by their last efforts
along that line, which by the way Is the
same sort Of medicine they propose to
dope US with again if we will let them.
-WilIiamsport (Ind.l Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
May Not he Advantageous.

An increase in foreign trade may or
may not be advantageous TO a nation OF
a commonwealth. 1t depends upon con.
ditions and circumstances. 1t is not
necessarily advantageous and it may be
positively Instantaneous.
For example. Connecticut produces
cutlery and New Jersey produces pot
terry. Connecticut supplies New Jersey
with cutlery and New Jersey supplies
Connecticut with pottery
We will suppose that the annual ex-
change is of S1,OOOOOO worth of cutlery
for 81 100000 worth of pottery total
exchange. 100000.
Suppose, further, that under condi.
ton of free trade or reciprocity Con
necticut, instead of exchanging prod
ucts with New Jersey. exchanges her
cutlery for French pottery.
In such case France gains what New
Jersey has lost.
The exports will show gain of
81 100000. but this gain is at the ex-
pense of New Jerseys labor and pro-
duIliol. L hC illDOItS tiSO SilUW d gam
Of S1,000,000; total increase of foreign
trade, 100000
What has the nation gained? Moth
ing.
1t has lost by the transaction 81 ,OO0,-
900, precisely the sum lost by New Jer-
sey labor and production less the diff
ference in the lower cost of the pot
terry imported from France.
1t may be that this difference
amounts to 20 per cent In that case
the nation has saved 100000 and lost
81 100000.
Net loss. 100000 a year.
So the 100000 gain" in foreign
trade turns out to be fictitious.
AS matter of fact there has been 4
loss and no gain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Whyf

Oh, why should I be always wrong and
nurse be always right?
I cannot guess the answer, though I've
tried with all my might.
No matter what l ever do, no matter how
/ play,
She shows me that l should have done it
quite another way.
And since I'm sure to make mistakes,
whatever I may do,
Some time or other does it not seem prob
able TO you
tive thought about this oftentimes, and
carefully and long,
That by mistake l may be right7 And
that would make nurse wrong!
Caroline Mccormick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

4 delicious lip salve that can be used
during tie day is made of one ounce
o. Spermaceti ointment. fifteen grains of
balsam of Peru, fifteen grains of aka
net root and five drops of oil of cloves.
Let tie alkanet stand in the ointment
over gentle heat until the liquid Is
deep rose c)lored, then put through a
strainer. When cooled stir in the bal
sam and let all settle When it is
clear pour off, leaving the sediment
at the bottom, and to the clear add the
oil! of cloves. When cold it will be
hard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Not BADLY Hurt.

capital invested in the leather industry
Of the United States during the past five
years is a quite sufficient answer to the
claims that have been made that the
American leather trade. The value Of
the leather products of the United
States has increased "a per cent during
the same period Several such facts
will weigh against whole columns Of
pessimistic theories and tariff tnkering
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mich Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

treasurer of Rensselaer, county, New York.
1Sj2-Elected to Thirty-third Congress.
1S54-Re-elected to Thirty-fourth Con-
gresS.
1S61-Begins operations in Wall street.
1S69-Marries Margaret Slocum, the
first Mrs. Sage having died.
1S70-Originates system of puts and
calls and spreads and straddles and fire.
quently makes $4,000 a day from sale
of privileges.
1SS4-Loses S60O0,000 by failure of
Grant & Ward on Wall street.
July %, 19O6-Dies worth about $780,
100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

The beautiful wedding dress that
Princess Ena wore is embroidered with
the rose, SPANS national flower, the
fieur de lis, and the orange blossom
The embroideries that embellish the
duchesse satin background are executed
in beautiful silver thread, and every
stitch has been put into the work by
Spanish hands, in accordance with
King Alfonso's desire. The dress prop
err is quite separate from the train, and
comprises a skirt most handsomely
founced with Brussels lace, headed and
caught up by punches of orange bios
som, above which trails of orange bios
som are festooned over tulle ropes.
Fieur de lis and groups of roses on the
rest of the skirt are executed in silver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
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cisco every facility for rebuilding will
serve the purpose of instructing the
people in the burden of the tariff,
which it removes temporarily. 1t might
be reasoned likewise that the free dis
tribution of all kinds of supplies now
going on in San Francisco serves the
end of teaching the people the burden
that the necessity of buying goods or
dinarily places upon them, by being
able to escape from it temporarily. 1t
would be impossible to make the tenn
porary dispensation a permanent one
Fall River Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

The woman who keeps house with a
cellar should pay 1t daily visit and
see that it is aired, even though she
has TO neglect her parlor. Enough
germs may Turk in the willing leaves of
Il cabbage or a handful of decaying DO
tatoes to cause inexplicable Illness IN
bcr family
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

ready for use whenever a spot appears
on a garment. A rubber" made Of a
little roll Of soft, dark flannel or stock
met, with loop TO hang over the neck
of the bottle, will be found a great con-
venience and save precious moments
usually wasted in looking for something
to sponge with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Gar ENDS DONNA
Russian Ruler Peremptorily Dis
solves Parliament.
NATION NEAR TO WAR
Great Empire Now Seems on the Verge
of Bloody Revolution.

Nicholas Invites Strife by Surren-
der to Policy Of Grand Dukes
Members of the Disbanded Douma
Flee to Viborg, Finland. Where
Parliament Assemblies and Plans
Rebeliion-TrOOps Are Massed at
Danger Points and Martial Law
Is in Force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

full martial law This measure of
safety is to provide f5r the outbursts
which undoubtedly will be provoked by
this daring measure. 1t is now but a
step to dictatorship. A large part of
the Province of Niev, where armed up
risings are expected in consequence of
placed under martial law.
The Emperor has surrendered COM
pletely to the grand dukes. For hours
Saturday night at Peterhof he con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

Gen. ]. C. Jameson, MissOurian Of
the old school, Is probably the greatest
bird lover In Oklahoma, and is strong
advocate that the territory adopt as a
part of their curriculum the study OF
birds and their profession in public
schools
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

been blind. since she was baby, is
practicing lawyer She graduated at
the head of her class at the University
OF California. She is an accomplished
linguist and is at present in New York
completing her musical education.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26
Pearis i'm STYLE

Because of mourning in the courts of
Europe, incident TO the death OF King
Christian, pearls are to be very fash
ionable, as they are worn with mourn
ing. They are worn around the throat
and as girdle and also worn on the
head in artistic form.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

nesty. the abolition of capital punish
ment in political cases and other re-
forms on the ground that the revolu-
tionists are using terrorism as a pO-
iiticai weapon. An important factor in
bringing affairs 10 the present acute
stage is the refusal of the constitution
al democratic leaders TO take places in
a reorganiZed cabinet.
The emperor, discouraged by his fail
ure to form coalition ministry and
the distinctly revolutionary paths
which parliament has chosen. was per-
suaded. after much characteristic hest
tation. to risk a final appeal from the
assembly to the people and 10 order
new elections This course probably
will strengthen the cause of the revO
lutionists, or at any rate bring about
the chaotic conditions that will give
them an opportunity for an effective
demonstration.
DOuma FIees to Finland.
The dOuma, in defiance of the ukase
of Emperor Nicholas dissolving it, has
fed to Finland. Members of the out
law parliament. 200 strong, gathered in
a hotel at Niborg and began the discus
sion of their plans for the future,
which included the adoption of an ad-
dress TO the people of the country Civ
ing the liberal version OF the conflict
with the throne. A proclamation was
drawn up saying that if the authorities
prevent their further deliberations at
that place it is their intention TO take
Il steamer and 90 out into the Gulf of
Finland, and if pursued by war ships
to go to Sweden. 1t seems probable
that Finland in future Russian his
tory. Will become synonymous with 1.-THE
Tennis Court of the French revolu-
ton.
With the ukase dssolving parlia-
ment the curtain rose upon possibly
the last act in the great drama of the
Russian revolution. The people and
the government now stand face to face,
and upon the army depends the imme-
date issue. Even should the govern
ment, however, succeed in restraining
an outbreak Of the people, the victory
probably will be only temporary and
simply confine the steam for the final
explosion.