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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Importing SOngsters.

'Importations of cage birds into the
United States have increased by more
than % per cent during the last four
years. OF course a great majority Of
such feathered creatures brought into
this country are canaries, the breeding
of which in Germany, and more par
ticularly by peasants in the Harz
Mountains, is most picturesque in
dustry, but about three hundred other
species are fetched hither from various
parts of the world, and the methods
adopted for capturing and transporting
Gus and interesting.
I'm earlier days it was the custom,
much more commonly than now, for
sailors to collect strange birds in dis
tant quarters of the globe and bring
them to American or European sea-
ports, where they disposed of them for
small sums IA ready money. Even at
the present time the species imported
from the Orient are mostly introduced
in this way, the traffic being conducted
on a considerable scale by the crews of
Pacific steamships with dealers in San
Francisco. But, so far as other birds
are concerned, the business is more
highly systematized. Merchants in this
line of trade employ agents to secure
supplies of birds in their native haunts,
while maintaining such relations with
correspondents at European centers rs
enable them to draw upon those sources
for whatever additional feathered stock
may be required. '-Technica World
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Learn to SWin.

81 don't know why l should state
that every man and woman, boy and
girl. should know how to swim, and
save life in the water besides writes
Montague A. Holbein, famous swim
mer. in the Technical World Magazine
The thing is so obvious. And yet,
what strange state of affairs we see.
Every year thousands Of people lose
their lives bathing in the sea or rowing
and sailing in small boats on lake or
river. And even winter brings its tragic
tale of drowning because of skaters
slipping through the ice.
Il have no hesitation in saying that
nearly all these sad events might be
prevented if elementary instruction in
swimming and life-savlng were made
compulsory in the public schools. And
in the Old World at any rate a new
era is dawning in this matter-esDe-
cially in London. where the various
school swimming associations with
hundreds Of thousands Of adherents are
teaching first of all .'dry-land" swim
ming in the Fairgrounds, and then
practical instruction in specially erect
ed swimming baths uuGer competent
instructors engaged by the school
authorities.
And quite apart from the question
of saving ones own life or that Of an
other. swimming opens up a new and
pleasurable exercise, rs we'll as
quenching forever the dread of deep
water which seems to be on the brav-
est Of US who cannot SWIM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Timely Inform alton.

The jamestown Exposition at Nor
folk, Va, in its completeness is, in
deed, a handsome spectacle. Located
as it is, overlooking Hampton Roads,
a short distance from Norfolk and
Portsmouth, near Old Point Comfort,
Hampton and Newport News, in a re-
gion full of historic interest and
places; in a State which has always
been a battle-ground; emphasizes the
wisdom of its projectors, who, know
ing the patriotic fervor of the great
American people, also knew that they
would generously patronize this most
unique of ,expositions.
This is the first great exposition to
be held at the seaside, in a beautiful
country, and within the center of q
populous civilization. The potency Of
the combination is obvious. Delegate,
soldier, sailor, diplomat and civilian
meet there to commemorate the three
hundredth anniversary of the nations
birth.
The Erie Railroad offers to the ex-
vice with close connections at Marion,
Ohio; Peoria, Ohio; Mansfield Ohio |;
Youngstown, Ohio; Olean, n. Y; Ell
mira, n. Y; Waverly, n. Y; and New
York City.
A daily through sleeping car line is
operated from Chicago on Erie train
No. s, leaving at 8 80 p. M, to Marion,
Ohio, via Hooking Valley to Columbus
thence Norfolk and Western train, leav-
ing Columbus S Il. m., arriving Nor
folk s 30 following morning.
The Erie equipment is comprised of
comfortable. high-back seat day coach
eS, the best Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars and Erie dining and cafe
cars operated on the European plan !;
you simply pay for what you order.
Tickets can be purchased going one
way via New York. returning direct,
or reading going and returning via
New York and rail or steamer.
The routes embrace trips via Balti-
more and Washington, thence various
steamer lines
In addition to stop-over privileges
now permitted at Niagara Falls Chau-
tauqua Lake. until October 10Th. if
ticket is deposited on or before Sep
TENDER 30th Jamestown or Lake
wood), Cambridge Springs and Saeger-
town, stop-overs are permitted at any
station on this company's lines, in
Guiding stop-over at New York, at the
latter point, for ten days, if desired.
Stop-overs are permitted only within
final return limit of ticket.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Words of Praise

For the several ingredients of which DR..
Pierces medicines are composed, as given
by leaders in all the several schools of
medicine, should have far more weight
than any amount of professional tes-
timOnialS. DR.. Pierce'S Favorite Prescrip-
ton has THE BADGE OF HONESTY on every
bottle-wrapper, in full list of all its in
gradients printed in plain English.
If you are an invalid woman and suffer
from frequent headache, backache, gnaw-
ing dlstrGss in stomach, periodical pains,
disagreed Die, catarrhal. pelvic drain,
dragging5down distress in lower abdomen
or pelvE, perhaps dark spots or specks
dancing before the eyes, faint spells and
kindSed symptoms caused by female weak.
ness, oSSthef arrangement of the feminine
organs, S8y can not do better than take
DR.. Pier9eB Favorite Prescription.
The hospital, surgeons knife and opera
ting taA9may be avoided by the timely
use of Navorite Prescription" in such
cases. Thereby the obnoxious examil.
atoms and IOcal lleaLmelIs Of the family
physician can be avoided and thorough
course Of successful treatment carried out
in the -lEIlgCT o. The home "Favorite
Prescription " is composed OF the very best
native medicinal roots known to medical
science for the cure of woman's peculiar
ailments, contains no alcohol and no
harmful or habit forming drugs.
Do not expect too much from "Favorite
Prescriptions; it will not perform mira
cleS; it will not Dissolve or cure tumors.
No medicine will. 1t will do as much to
establish vigorous health in most weak
nesses and ailments peculiarly incident to
women as any medicine can. 1t must be
given fair chance by perseverance in its
use for reasonable length Of time.
Ioucan,tAtfordt to accept q secret nos
trum as substitute for this -rsmedE OF
KNOWN com posi- ton.
Sick women are invited to consult Dr.
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond
ence is guarded as sacredly secret and
womanly condolences are protected by
professional privacy. Address DR.. K. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the best
laxative and regulator of the bowels.
They invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. One a laxative; two or three a
cathartic. Easy 10 take as candy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
The Roupell Mystery

likely he jumped into that tree. Let's
see if it is possible"
With the agility of a sailor ascending
the rigging of a vessel, he climbed up
the rest Of the ladder, and stepped on to
the window sill. After measuring the
distance with his eye for few moments
he said:
1T was desperate leap for a man
to take in the night time; but recollect,
he was desperate fellow"
Then gathering himself together, and
e1erting his enormous muscular strength.
he sprang from the window. A project
ing bough nearly dozen feet away was
his objective point. He caught it, and
with the agility Of a rapezist passed
hand over hand down to the trunk. As
he swung himself around the branch, his
eye fell upon a small, glittering object
stuck fast in the fork of the tree He
picked it UP, an6 slid rapidly down to
the ground. where the doctor was await
ing him. Placing in the physicians hand
small gold locket. the detective e1-
claimed in delighted voice:
"I'll have him-I'll find him now. If l
have to hunt for him all over France"
Just then one of the servants approach
ed at was twelve o'clock. Would the
gentlemen like breakfast"
THE gentlemen will have some break
fast by all means" replied NJ. Cassagne.
Our labor has been immense, our reward
ought to be proportionate," and the ply
stefan led the way. and together they
passed into the chateau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
TaXIess Town.

There are no taxes in the town of
Orsa, in Sweden said an assessor.
Furthermore, the townspeople have a
free railroad, free telephones, free edu-
cation and free libraries. Think of it
not merely no taxes TO swear off and
dodge and lie about, bat no car fares,
no telephone fees.
I'm the French town of Chamaret
there are no taxes either. The Cham
aret extra is a Christmas blowout. The
mayor spends $500 from the town
treasury on a Christmas treat, to
which all the inhabitants are invited.
Monaco has no taxes, thanks to the
Monte Carlo gaming. and Klingenburg-
on-the-Main owns clay pits so profit
able that they not only make every one
tax free. but afford to each inhabitant
a small income as ell."-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
killing Off the Fish.

The Duluth papers report that dump
ing of ashes and clinkers in Lake Su-
perior has killed off large areas Of the
grassy patches on the bottom Of the
lake where the whitefish have fed. Be
tween 1890 and 1865 the output Of
ashes. clinkers and furnace Stag, not
counting the sweepings of iron from
the docks has been seven million tons,
which was dumped into Lake Superior.
Fishermen all over Lake Superior tell
the same story that large clinkers
come up in their gill nets when haul
ing in settings. indicating that the bot
tom of the lake is being covered with
this manufactured scoria. Dumping
from factories is running great deal
of fish food. The factories have prac-
tically driven sfad out Of the Connecti-
cut river. and once that river furnished
the best fish in the market.-Buffalo
Commercial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
The Early Bird.

Bishop Brewster of Connecticut IS
latest is said to be about an old repro
bate who decided to repent and an
nounced to every one that whatever
wrong he had done should be made
right, so a man whom he had cheated
out CT q large sum of money went
around at midnight to demand it.
But what did you come at this hour
for and wake me up? Why not wait
till Tomorrow said the old sinner
GROSSLY.
81 came now" replied the man, ito
avoid the rush. ''-Harper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Ito be continued
NEW YORK GETS THE MIsFITs.
From All Over the Country Tafiors
Send Their Mistakes There.

From All Over the Country TaiIors
Send Their Mistakes There.
For a time a sublimated old clo'
man used to have everything his own
way in the misft line, says the New
York Sun. He was far down town
and kept in addition to mis- stock of
cheap ready made clothes misft gar
ments made by other tailors.
He began business by dealing only
in the garments sent here by London
tailors and sold by their customers
because they could not be made to fit
Later he extended his trade to the ex-
tent of taking the same sort Of mis-
takes turned out by smart 9Th avenue
tailors To this day he thrives in the
same store in which he first began a
business unknown before that time in
New York.
AS there Is limit to London mis-
fits and those created on 9Th avenue
and the demand for clothes Of this
kind has continued large, other fields
had to be explored for the supply.
These have been found and smart tail
ors in other cities in the United States
are now proudly advertised as the
source of garments which are not at
all in the same class as the ready
made and are distinctly above any
thing like a secondhand suit.
The new garments that supply the
New York demand for insists come
from Brown of Boston, Smith of Chi
cago and Jones of Washington. Then
follow along Kansas City, Detroit,
Providence and various cities that
were never before regarded as cen
ters of the tailor's art.
The history Of these garments be-
fore they reach New York is simple.
The old clo' business is now so thor
oughly organized that buyers are in
every large city. The best market for
these misft suits is here.
Men who deal in secondhand
clothes in other cities know that the
New York dealers want all the misfit
garments they can buy, and promptly
send on to this city any clothes of that
kind they are able to get hold Of.
This has resulted in the purchase Of
all misft suits for the metropolitan
market.
In any other city such garments sell
simply as secondhand clothes, as the
glamour of the ''misfit" has not trav-
eled so far. Here they fetch higher
prices than the cheapest ready made
clothes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

he did. He must have heard OF the max
ing OF this first will. and somehow or
other he must have learned or It's con-
tents He was ignorant of the making
OF the second instrument. Now let US see
how he acted He gained an entrance
TO the chateau. How he did his il is i'm
possible 10 state at present PROBABLY
he NAV have been in COLLISION with some
body in the house; but | don't know yet
He was evidently well posted as 10 the
movements of the family, for he chose
time when, as he thought, they had gone
to the opera. 1t was a mere accident
we don't know whether it was or not out
we will assume so-that MISS Harriet
Weldon did not accompany the party.
am myself inclined TO think there was
some love affair between her and van
Lith, which accounts for his presence IN
the house that night, and which also
accounts for his silence. You understand
what | mean. He won't speak for fear
of compromising the young lady
The doctor nodded That Is good be
said. very good. indeed; so ahead
The assassin was little disconcerted
at finding Miss Weldon and your friend
in the chateau. Instead OF entering the
house from the front. which would be
comparatively easy, he was compelled to
do SO BY the rear, running the risk OF
being seen by the servants He gained
Madame Roupell's chamber and proceed
ed to search for the document. He ran
sacked the desk and then threw the pa
pers about. Unconsciously he stayed
longer than he intended. So absorbed
was he in his search that he was surpris-
ed by his victim. He drew the stileeto,
stabbed her, and quietly resumed his
search for the paper. After a time. he
found it. He was about to destroy 1t
by Are. when it occurred to him that q
parchment would burn better il it was
In small pieces. He started TO tear II
up, when he altered his mind. and instead
Of burning it then and there, put it In his
pocket to be destroyed at some more fav-
orable opportunity. Unluckily for him.
in his hurry he did not pick up the scraps
he tore Off"
IT, ~. frr1n ID
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
VERY BAD FORM OF ECZEMA.

Suffered Three Years-Physicians
Did No Good-PerfectIy Well After
Using Cuticura Remedies.
81 take great pleasure in informing
you that 1 was sufferer of eczema in
a very bad form for the past three
years. l consulted and treated, with a
number of physicians in Chicago, but
to no avail. l commenced using the
Cuticura Remedies, consisting of Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment and Pills. three
months ago, and to-day I am perfectly
we'll, the disease having left me entire
ly. 1 cannot recommend the Cuticura
Remedies too highly to anyone suffer
ing with the disease that l have had.
Mrs. Florence E. Atwood, is Chilly
Place. Chicago, ILL.,, October 2, 1905.
Witness: L. S. Berger"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Rather Personal.

Bones - Mistah Imperclockatorum
yo' all manfred man?
Interlocutor-Yes, William, I am
married.
Bones-Say, Mistah Interpolocka-
tum, why is yo' wife like an OF cow
running roun' loose?
Interlocutor-What do you mean, re-
fcrring to my wife in that manner,
yog-you-
Bones-Oh, dis is jes' joke.
Interlocutor-Yery we'll then! Why
is my wife like an old COW running
around loose?
Bones-'Cause she's tied up to moth
in
Interlocutor- soloist will now
sing, Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deep."-ToIedo Blade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
The Trouble with Decorators.

The great trouble with the decorator
who fails to succeed lies in his predi-
lection for one particular school of de-
sign. He becomes a monomaniac, de-
clares Interior Decoration, on the sub
ject of some special school of decora-
ton. He goes in for arts and crafts
and knows nothing else. He becomes
colonial mad or he affiliates with the
French school, and nothing is right
that isn't French, or perhaps, being a
German and German by education, he
espouSes German or Flemish art, or,
being English and English by educa-
ton nothing is quite correct that is not
EliZabethan or Georgian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Official Zeal.

The policeman at the crossing grabbed
the arm of the pedestrian who was hurry
ing across the street and brought him to
a standstil
What are you stopping me for?' de-
manded the pedestrian. I'm not getting
in anybody's way, am 2"
"Divil a bif, sor," answered the officer.
Il wanted to ask We a question, sor;
that's all. Fwhat's the scorer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Would Not Break Friendship.

An editor, talking the other day in
New York about Oliver HEREFORD, said:
He sat in my office one afternoon
when young novelist entered.
Mr. Herford,' said the novelist,
eagerly, L value your opinion very
much. Now, want you to tell me can
didly what you think of my new book
"'No, no., said HEREFORD, hurriedly;
let us remain friends New York
Tribuna
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
why They Blubbered.

Did you notice that nearly every one
in the audience shed tears during my
great death sceneY' queried the leading
lady.
Yes" answered the soubrette, and
l don't blame them"
Don't blame them" echoed the |. 1
"Why. what do you meanF
They were next TO the painful fact
that YOUR demise wasn't real" explain
ed the soubrette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
New Homes in the West.

Send for free copy Of pamphlet con-
tanning synopsis of the United States
homestead laws and information how
to secure quarter section Of splendid
farming or grazing land free along the
new railway lines of the Chicago &
Northwestern Ry. in South Dakota,
Wyoming and other States. Special
excursion rates to homeseekers. Full
information on request to W. B. Knis-
kern, Passenger Traffic Manager, c. &
n. w. Ry., Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

There's limit t. Everything" said
Cassidy. 'F'r instance, some min don't
know how to drink. Now, whin I've
had enough I stop"
ITO be shur" replied Casey. Win
we've had what We call enough ye're
too helpless to raise yer arm."-Phila-
delDhia Press,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

1.-THE way to mans heart is through
his stomach"
"Yes, my dear, but his teeth have some
thing to do with it. A girl friend of mine
once lost promising young man by Civ
ing him a cut of cherry pie of her own
making. She had left the seeds in il"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Too Much So.

Miss Cumup-Oh, ma, that young
man who has been coming here so much
lately is quite linguist
Mrs. Cumup-Well. should say he
was He linguists altogether too late,
Why don't you send him home sooner?
Toledo Blade
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
TroubIe Narrowly Axerfed

The stage Hamlet had begun his solilo-
guy.
Cut it short!' yelled a boy in the gal
lery, showing his teeth.
A policeman with big stick was about
to put him out, but the boy pleaded illus
trious precedent and was allowed to re
main
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
COMPANIONS.

why do 50 many Of our ablest men
turn their backs on the public and de-
vote their talents to the service Of
great corporations"
We'll" answered Senator Sorghum,
Il shouldn't be surprised If it was be-
cause a corporation generally stands by
a man who has worked for it and the
public generally observation-disclosures
Cfor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Discouraged.

Lovely Fiancee-Oh, George, l some
times think l would rather die than be
married.
George darling. Rather die?
Lovely Fiancee-Yes, you don't have
to rehearse half dozen times for that,
you know.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
St1k Gold Every Week.

American tourist in Engand, seeing
a farm laborer digging deep drain !:
What are you digging here for?' ask
ed the tourist
Gold. guy-nor," replied the laborer.
Tourist-When do you expect to
strike it?
I.aborer-One O'Clock on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
His Motto.

Dudley says his motto is. Live and
learn"
We'll. if he isn't more successful at
the former than the latter We'll be go
ing TO mis- funeral soon."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
DOdECd 1t.

''Skimmerhorn. will you indorse my
note for small amount?"
I'll do better than that. Skadless. III
-er-lend you the money myself if you
have anything to put up as security"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

According to the census Of 1901 there
were 10, TBS, 46S Hlndoo widows in In
dia. of whom 321, 740 were under ID
years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Next.

"Step up and take your medicine ~
Twas Uncle Sam that spoke it.
And now the tobacco trust will please
Put that in its pipe and smoke it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
you Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE

Write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
\. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to shake into your Shoes
Ii cures tired, sweating, hot, swollen, ach-
ing feet. 1t makes new or tight shoes easy.
certain cure for Corns and Bunions. All
Druggists and Shoe Stores sell It. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Notice on a Connaught railway plat
form There will be no last train on
Saturday"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

At the rate of a pint and half of
liquid a day a man drinks 32,S50 pints
during his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Eighty-six per cent of the popuati ton Of
Peru are negroes, half-breeds, Indians and
Asiatics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething; softens the reduces inflammation, al
lays pain, cures wind collie. Is cents a bottle.