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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Omissions of HisfnHE.

Socrates was busily engaged in writ
ing.
''Why do you keep on grinding ont
that stuff" shrilly asked Xantippe.
1T doesn't sell. Nine-tenths Of 1T
comes back from the publishers"
Il know it." me said 81 am writing
for the benefit Of posteafty, in the be-
lief that"
"Posterity!r snapped Nantippe.
What has posterity ever cone for you,
IA like to know!''
"Posterity, my dear" mildly rejoin-
ed Socrates, has always been polite
enough not to interrupt me in the mid
die of a sentence"
Which crushing retort silenced the
good dame for the space of nearly thir-
to seconds.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
CHOIR BOYS HARD TO FIND.
One Preceptor Offering a Bonus TO
Really Good Voices,

One Preceptor Offering a Bonus for
Really Good Voices.
How scarce choir boys are, may be
inferred from the fact that one leading
New York choirmaster is offering a
bonus Of S. to his boys for every like
ly newcomer they bring into the choir,
says the New York Post. II hard
pressed for new material, be raises
this bonus to SO.
Any boy with naturally true ear
and clear vOice-though it may be
weak-can do this work. From 8 to
10 years, to 10 years of age, in some
cases, their voices are servicea5le, IN
less the reprehensible practice of re-
tanning them as altos is resorted to.
The boy alto IS so very rare, except in
this period of early voice settling, that
most of the larger boy choirs have men
altos. Three men altos give sufficient
body for choir of thirty-five Even
the famous choirs are not often larger
than this.
Training one of these choirs is more
a task of a patient fisherman than for
the emotional musician. After the boy
voice is caught, it must be gently han
died, nursed and protected; and at the
moment when all his faculties are
trained for the work, and the boys i'm
aginative power is developing 50 that
he really interprets as he sings, snap
goes the line, and the precious game is
lost. Only by keeping up the influx
and having boys in all stages of growth
can a choirmaster insure against the
future. If it were not for this con-
slant change of personnel, the work of
a long and well-trained choir Of boys
would approximate perfection. So nice
are their perceptions, so alert do they
become, so wonderfully do they acquire
the musicians equipment of reading,
rhythm, and expression, that it Is the
greatest satisfaction to work in this
field for those who possess the neces-
sary qualities of head and heart.
The average choir boy is a manly
little fellow, with a love of mischief
erous side of his nature is always sue
cessful. The greatest difficulty of
chOirmaster is, however, not the train
ing of the boy, but teaching him to
take care of his health and voice. How
hard task this is, even when the boys
are under constant supervision, any
parent will realize. Above all things, q
boy loves to shout and make eXtraOrdi-
nary noises with his vocal apparatus.
Besides, no boy Willingly encumbers
himself with overcoat or rubbers, nor
can he refrain easily from snowdrifts
and puddles.
In old ST. Lukes cathedral at Port
land, Maine, twenty years ago, 1t was
a regular custom for a new boy to be
initiated by duqking him in a snow
drift after his first rehearsal in win
ter. In summer other customs equally
Instantaneous to the voice prevailed
With what tremors the new boy, after
delaying as long as possible, started
through the dark cloister, on either side
of him the huge Maine drifts, In front
of him a hidden group of ominouay
quiet "old-boys." A chorus of shouts
and wells, a rush and push and over
the rail the neophyte went down ten
feet into a six-foot drift. This mem
ory will always have its thrill and &C.
StaSy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

The youngest member OF the family
had taken enthusiastically TO typography.
She had just executed a design repre-
senting little girl playing with the cat
In front OF an old-fashioned fireplace.
ut is we'll done, Bertha" said her
mother, inspecting it; but you have
managed somehow to make the little girl.
look scared"
That's all right, mamma" answered
Bertha. ~ burnt child breads the fire."
Chicago Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Before using Doan's Kidney Pills
suffered everything from kidney trou-
bies for a year and a half. / had
pain in the back and head. and almost
continuous in the lofhs and felt weary
all the time. A few doses Of Doans
Kidney Pills brought great relief, and
Kept on taking them until in short
time l was cured. l think Doa1.s Kid
ney Pills are wonderful"
For sale by all dealers. so cents
box. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
CHAPTER "

Victor Lablanche owed his unprece-
denied success largely to the fact that he
never permitted anybody TO share his
discoveries in the field of crime. If
ever he found out anything remarkable.
be never suffered the slightest hint of If
to cross his lips. He reserved it for a
grand coup when the crisis OF the case
should be reached. And these surprises
which invariably enhanced his reputation
as a shrewd officer, were generally eff
fected through the exercise of the most
searching Investigations of the locality
where a crime had been committed. No
sooner had the door closed than the whole
demeanor of the project underwent an en-
tire change. From the staid, unconcerned
official, quietly engaged in the perfunctory
discharge of a duty. he became imme-
diately transformed into an eager enthu-
siast.
But whatever success might have at
tended his efforts in previous cases, in
this one the worthy officer was doomed
to meet with nothing but disappointment
But one single ray illumined his dark
ened horizon of hope. In making a care
full survey of all the rooms on that floor
of the schateau. he discovered that two
beds had not been slept in. Evidently
Miss Harriet Weldon and NJ. Chabot had
not retired, and they were the only two
persons In the chateau except Nine. Rou-
pell herself who had not done So
Il will assume for the purpose of ar
gument that NJ. Jules Chabot is guilty.
he began, quietly talking to himself, as
If he were some second party. Let me
first see whether there is a sufficient mo.
tive for him to have committed this crime
which young Van Lith so strenuously de-
MES. In the first place, who knows
anything about Monsieur Chabot? 1 do
not, and the mayor does not, for have
asked him. Assume him to be a fortune
hunter simply, and the motive grows
stronger. But why? Is it because he
is paying attention to the Mademoiselles
Weldon? Notstnsirely; but because as
long as Madame Roupell is alive, the
Mademoiselles Weldon do not succeed to
her fortune? Monsieur Chabot may have
killed Madame RoupeIl in order to Sc
And he may have contrived to throw sus-
picion upon Monsieur Van Lith, not only
for the purpose of diverting suspicion
from himself, but in order to rid himself
of a very dangerous rival. But why a
dangerous rival, when there are two young
ladies, and Monsieur Van Lith cannot
marry both? Because there must be some
provision in Madame Roupell's will by
which the first of her nieces marrying
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
In BOsfOneSe.

'Come in, Waldonia," said her moth
er. You have been in that swing
long enough"
presently, mamma" answered the
little Boston girl. Il am permitting
the carnivorous quadruped of the genus
Felis to slacken its physical activities
and pass by imperceptible gradations
into condition of total extinct vital
ity."-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
They Let Ii Go at That.

They We're holding down the parlor
sofa tggether.
Women" he remarked 30 the dear
girl by his side. "ae not good listen
ers.'
The dear girl said nothing.
And the dear girls mother, who was
doing an earesdropping stIHt at the
keyilole. was not In a position 10 CON-
tradict him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

As old Farmer Mullins urged his horses
up the steep ascent of a Vermont hill he
observed that one of the new boardePs
cast a plying glance in the direction of
the off horse as it labored to do itg
share.
Now, 1 shpose.'' said old Mullins,
that some O. you city folks think it
kinder tough to make these critters take
sech a hill; but it amt so mean as you
think. It's a big sight meaner to run
EN- downhilI, an III tell ye why. Now,
when a boss runs uphill his vitals presses
on his innards, but when YOU run him
downhill his innards presses on his vitals.
An that's a dern sight wuss, now, amt
IT."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Praise Indeed.

so yollr son Josh has a situation"
yep" answered Farmer Corntossel.
Been at work nearly a month"
What kind of a man is his employ
err"
"'Cordin' to Joslfs letters he must
be right smart. Knows purity near as
much about the business as Josh does. :"
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
ScandaIOus.

Mrs Sandys" said the grumbling
bosrder, Il am going to write to the
town clerk"
Indeed, sir" said Mrs, Sandys.
What about?"
About the quality of the water It's
disgracefuL Why, detected distinct
flavor of coffee in it this morning.
Tit-RitS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Transformations

-Doctor," spoke the calm, even voice of
the professor, through the telephone, II
want you to come and see a part OF my
family"
a part of your familys" said the doc
tor. What part?'
What's Left of my youngest grand
son. He has been celebrating the
Fourth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
What Red Tape Leads Tsa,

Clerk lat poor relief office to appli-
cant)-Are you applying for relief?
Applicant Tin rags and looking fam
ished)-YeS
Clerk-Where do you live?
Applicant gives an address.
C1erk-Well, we shall inquire into
your case and the result will be made
known to you as soon as possible. By
the way, have you telephone?-Bon
XiEant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
The Village Pest.

"well, so long, old man. 1 must
SNEAK. Here comes Tompkins, and he
always persists in telling me. his trou-
bles."
THAT leaves me up against sit"
I'm what way?"
ale always tells me his jokes
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Doing Good.

The woman crowded into the seat re-
served for smokers and shifted omin-
ously, contemptuously
Tobacco" she remarked, 'is a vile
poison. Nicotine would kill a cat"
THAT being the case, madam" re-
piled an unembarrased smoker, 'if
were you I'd make the cat cut 1t out. +"
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Ask Ysur Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease
powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet Cures Cops, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore Hot, Gallons, Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists ana Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

All at once there came a yell from the
bleachers followed by a fusiflade of pop
bottles, whose dry threats emitted a
hoarSe sound as they hurtled past the
umpire's ears.
Empty honors!' he muttered, his lip
curling with scorn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
The CountersiEn.

Time, IL p H.: Private Brown Con
bridge guard for first time)-Ha'alt
Oo-goes-thur?
Country woman (returning late from
market There, there, my dear, don't
zee be afraid, it's only me--Ally Slo-
per's Halt Holiday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Needed There.

water! Water! Water"' siEieked
the man who goes to the bottom of
things That's what's playing hob
with this country! The industrial en-
terprises viii some day come to grief.
Our captains of industry will fill them
with water until they founder"
Put we have one enterprise that
needs it." innocently remarked the man
who didn't know so mudh about the
country. --.-
and what's that?"
The Panama canaL7-Clepeaand
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Cyuthfa-s Idea,

Hiram-Jumping yeller jackets, Gym
thia, I've got indigestion something
awful. l ate a dozen of them little
neck clans up in town.
Cynthia-Wel, yeou never will be
careful of yeour health, pa. 1 guess it
was the necks that were indigestible.
You should have told the waiter to cut
them off.-Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Elahherrasted Pa.

"Ah, pater, I am no end glad to be
home from college"
whats that?"
81 am jolly well pleased, y'knaw."
'sHank, clean out the old stai1i
There's new critter on the place. -
Louisville Courier Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

LuSy S@ Jul VI W uSi
IT causes backache,
headaches, dizziness,
languOr and distress
ing urinary troubles.
Keep the kidneys well
and all these suffer
lgS Will De saved
you. Mrs. S. A.
Moore, proprietor of
a restaurant at Wa
terville, Mo, says
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Penelope-Mr. Lightweight Smith is
falling off in his golf
percy-Yes; when he is at home be has
to play croquet with his aunb-Brook-
Ign Eagle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
CHAPTER V.


The village of Villeneuve was within
the jurisdiction of the tribunal of the
department of the Seine. The judge of
instruction of this department was a man
of unusual ability. In addition to pos
sessing profound knowledge Of the law,
NJ. Joseph Bertrand was a deep and
interested student of human nature. Of
all the cases which during his term of
Office had come before him, none, per
haps, had excited such widespread atten-
ton as this mysterious murder of the
unfortunate Nine RoupeIl. The horri-
bic nature of the crime, the heartlessness
of the assassin, and the age and rank
of his victim, all tended to invest the
case with unusual interest.
At ten o'clock precisely NJ. Bertrand
took his seat. The diagram which La
blanche, the project of police, had pre-
pared, the notes of the mayors examina-
ton and those of the justice of the peace,
lay on the desk before him. There, too,
lay the pistol found on the floor of Nine.
Roupelps chamber. In an adjoining
chamber were gathered the witnesses who
were prepared to testify in the case.
You may bring in the prisoner" said
NJ. Bertrand, when all was in readiness :;
and Charles Van Lith was led in.
The Judge Of instruction eyed him keen
~. His face was of a deathly pallor
his eyes were hollow and sunken. Alto
gether, he appeared to disadvantage, and
he was conscious that he did so. His
youth, however, and the fearless manner
in which he glanced around him. did not
ell
Notwithstanding his official habit of stern
ness, the judge of instruction was pos
sessed of many humane qualities. 1t was
with voice, therefore, rather mild and
encouraging than harsh, that he address
ed the young man before him.
Il wish, monsieur" he said, ''to afford
you every opportunity of, clearing your
self. Now state, as briefly as possible,
for there are many witnesses to be exam
ined, how you came to be in the chateau
Villeneuve last night. I see by the report
of the project that you have refused to
explain that point. Perhaps you had
good reasons for your silence then; but
you can have none now. here before me.
How did you happen to be III the chateau,
1 repeat, at the time this crime was COM
mitted, and even in Madame Roupell's
chamber?'
A fearful struggle was taking place in
the breast of the American To state
the true reason of his presence in the
chamber would be to forever compromise
Harriet Weldon, and yet it was the only
course which could possibly clear him.
The same sense of honor, however, which
had bound him to silence when interro-
gated by the project Of police, operated
to close his lips before the judge of in
struction. So, instead of fatty refusing
to give the desired information, he sought
to modify the bad effect of his refusal by
saying:
II cannot answer the questions yet,
monsieur. 1t may appear an easy one to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
What He Went BY.

Club Man (rather ful1)-I wish
you'd take me home. Do you know
where I live?
Policeman-What'st the name Of your
cook?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
So There.

A little fellow of years was asked
by gentleman how old he was.
I'm not oldw he exclaimed indig
nantly; I'm almost new"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Wisdom and NaIor.

1T takes a wise man to know when
to change his mind" said one states.
man
Yes answered the other, ''and
brave one to own up to it when it is
accomplished Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Barskfmming taadge, over the Ayr,
near Mossgiel, which is associated with
Burns Mon Was Made to Mourn" is
expected to collapse at any time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
Naturally.

Smokers find Lewis Single Binder"
straight Sc cigar better quality than most
Toe brands. Lewis Factory. Peoria, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

There are no paupers in Servia. Even
the poorest people succeed in establish
ing homes, and most own them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

The new Queen of Norway is said to be
a great admirer of Charles Dickens and
to have read Christmas Carol" so often
that she can recite much of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
The Hits and the Nrisse.

what are the requisites of a sue
cesSful musical oomedyT'
''Oh, about a dozen song hits"
"Yes?
And twice that many attractive
misses, ~ aShington Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08
TIRED BACKS.

The kidneys have a great work to
do in keeping the blood pure. When
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Mrs Wfnsiow.s SOOTHING sTRUp for Children
teekhinR; sofens the gums reduces in Hammati al
lays pain cures wind collie % cents a bottla
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

= e g ST Vitus' Dance and al Nerv,ay Diseases
] ~ Permanently irred by DR. MSne Great
Nerve Restxsr. Send for Free 32 trial bottle and tSeats
DR. H III. KLINE, Id. GAL Arch Street. Pkiiadslphla Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-08

Innnrds and VitaIs.

anlin by the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-08-22
NiILL MANN 1ESJ
OF UNFAIR LIST

washington. AGg. 2is-A signincant
legal action has been Begin insthe su-.
prerrle our Of the District Of Columbia
by James w. Van C1eaye. president OF
the National Association Of Manufac-
turers, to enjoin Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and other officials OF the Amer.
ican Federation Of Labor and several
of Its subsidiary organization from
using the boycott Of the socalled ..un-
fair list"
MI. Van Cleave Institutes the sutt in
his capacity an head Of a large manu-
featuring company In st. Louis, OF
which he Is president. whose products
are alleged to have been declared 'sun-3
fair, by the labor unions. Blu II sig-
nificance OF the action Hes III Its being
q test case wherein Mr.. Van Cieave as
the head OF he manufacturers ~associa-.
tion seeks to permanently enjoin. organ
ICED labor from usin. the .'unfair',ss or
I'VE Don't Patronixe" list in the feder-
alton fight against firms n individu-3
ais. s
The papers were filed here in order
that personal service might be imme-
diately obtained upon ~ large number
OF labor leaders who ere In attendance
upon a general conference In Wash.
8NS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-08-22
WILL BE NO SURRENDER
DECLARE BOTH SHES

New York. Aug. 21.-Absolutely no
surrender, is the declaration of both
sides today in the telegraph strike that
EXTENDS from ocean to ocean and is
throttltng in all parts Of
the country.
The scene of action has shifted to
New York from Chicago, due to the
expected arrival here of National Pres
ident Small, of the telegraphers' union
More and more cities are being report
ed as tied up by the strike Of the
Western Union and Postal operators.
until h total has been lost and ali
efforts to tell just how many places
are barred from news and business
kilograms have been abandoned.
There is no end in sight-no faintest
symptom of a solution, but hat the
side of the big fight Is gaining.
cannot be denied, because the ranks
of the strikers are continually being
added to.
Women pickets in City Hall park are
features of the local strike that please
the policemen on duty there, for all
day long the women are chaffed by
h men. who call them the strikers
entertainment committee
Chicago, Aug. 19.-Complete cessa-
ton of all cable service to and from
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-08-22
MENACES THE
CHICAGO NEWSPAPERS

Chicago, Aug. 21.-A new labor
trouble has arisen in Chicago. The
city is facing the possibility of waking
up some morning soon and finding it
self unable to buy any of the English
daily newspapers.
Negotiations which have been pend
ing since January l between the Chi
cago Newspaper Publishers associa-
ton and the Chicago Typographical
union, No. is, in connection with the
new wage scale, reached an acute stage
when a conference of committees of
both sides having plenary powers failed
to come to an understanding and the
printers served an ultimatum that they
would no longer temporize in the mat
ter and that the publishers must take
the consequences If concessions We're
not agreed on speedily.
Following the breaking off of nego-
tiations, the executive committee OF the
Typographical union called a general
meeting In which the question of a
strike will be decided on. AS the closed
shop prevails In all the printing trades
a strike of printers would take out all
of the other mechanical departments
Publishers have asked that the
printers accept a reduction in wages
and grant the open shop. They offer
$21 a week for night work and s19. so
for day, as against so and 55 cents an
hour, the present scale, for ad men.
For linotype work. 40 and As cents an
hour is offered by the publishers, as
against SPA n $27 a week.