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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

The opened window sash rests on top
of this frame. Weather strips exclude
the air from the room. The other
frame rests on the bed. The frames
are held in position by adjustable rods
A hood, similar to those on cameras,
connects the two frames.
The frames are covered with cur
tains. The one at the window IS on
spring roller, so as to regulate the
admission of air. The curtain on the
rear frame has semi-circular opening
at the bottom, braced by slender rods
A flap of flexible material snugglss
close to the neck Of the sleeper. A
small celluloid window is also placed
in this curtain.
An adjustable pillow rest is In the
cabinet. 1t is a board hinged to the
bottom of the rear frame and held at
the outer edge by hangers from the
top of the rear frame. The hangers
are slotted and adjustable by means
of threaded studs and thumb screws.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
MANY PEASANTS SLAIN.
Government Artillery Said to Have
Killed 1000 in Roumania

Killed 1000 in Rour,ania.
Terrible slaughter of peasants in
Roumania followed the bombardment
Of rebellious villages under government
orders. In a single day it is reported
LOCO peasants were killed and hundreds
wounded. Several villages were COM
pletely destroyed and the country sur
rounding them for mile was devas-
tated. Terrible damage was inflicted
by the large guns. Peasants were killed
in their homes. Many were incinerated
in their houses, set afre by the shells.
In Vierus and four surrounding vii
lagos the casualties are estimated at
$50 killed and 300 wounded. Brailestie,
another town subjected to lombard
ment, lost 175 killed and 500 wounded.
Many other places We're bombarded. 1t
is estimated that when complete reports
of casualties are made they will show
fully 1000 persons killed outright.
Many of the wounded will die.
The ordering of the bOmbardment of
villages shows the straits to which the
government has been driven in its eff
forts to subdue the rebellious peasants.
All Roumania is practically in a state
of siege. Anarchy is now aimed at by
the peasants and revolutionary agita-
tors who are directing the insurrection,
Clashes between the troops and peas
ants are becoming more frequent. In
many instances the peasants triumphed.
Unless the peasants can be checked, the
very throne is threatened.
Advices are that the greatest fears
are felt for the safety of King Charles
and Queen Carmen Sylvia. The revolt
is now as much against the landholders
and mobiles as against the Jews. Large
bodies of peasants, marrying the coun-
try as they go and resisting the sol
diery with reckless bravery, are moving
toward the capital, Bucharest. Bu-
charest is guarded by a number of
forts, but the reluctance of the soldiers
in many instances to fire may put the
capital in the hands of the insurgents
at any moment.
King Charles is 6S years old. He is
q HohenZollern and a relative of Kaiser
William. In 1866 he was chosen king
of Roumana, but the national legisla-
ture did not ratify it and crown him
until 1881. He has no children. More
famous than the king is the queen,
Carmen Sylvia, who is known all over
the world as the writer of charming
poetry She is also the author of sew
eral novels and essays and is transla-
tor. She is Ga and is also German, the
daughter of Prince William Charles OF
Weld.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
A d mifs Bill Is Too Strong.

Senator Brazeau, who introduced the
bill known as BIAS on behalf of the Wis
consin State Board of Medical Exam
liners, says that it was not aimed at Chris
tan Science or physical culture establish
ments or Turkish bathrooms or anything
of that sort, but only at fake doctors
who assume the title of NJ. D. or d. o.
or some other title which would lead the
public to believe that they are qualified
by special education to treat physical
ailments. He says that on reading over
the bill he himself has come to the con-
clusion that it is too sweeping and must
be amended so that it will not affect the
Christian Scientists and other legitimate
institutions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
GOLD LOOKED FOR IN VAIN.
Wisconsin Pioneer Imagined Pre-
cious Metal Was Hidden on Farm.

In the death of Levi J. Cakes, aged 50
years, who lived ffty-fve years in st.
Crolx county, northwestern Wisconsin
lost one OF its most unique characters
as well as one of its earliest pioneers.
Mr.. Cakes came to that section of the
State when it was full of Indians and
started farm on the now historic Paper
Jack creek. He has told many interest
ing stories OF the early days of that sec
ton. Mr.. Cakes believed up to his last
conscious moment that rich gold mine
was on the great farm owned by him.
Even when broken by age he was accus-
toned to take pick and shovel and work
for hours every day in the stone quarry
on his farm, where he believed there were
deposits of gold. His vigilance and hard
work were never rewarded. however, by
the discovery of any treasure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
WAIT A WEE, AN DINNA WEARY.

Wait a wee, an dinna weary,
Tho your heart be sad an sair;
An your youthful dreams haze vanish'd,
Leavin' nocht but grief an care;
Tho the clouds be dark an low'rin',
Faded flow'rs lie meath the shaw,
Simmer suns wi BRIGHT hopes burnin',
Sune the mists will clear ava.
Wait wee, an dinna weary,
Tho the winters lang an dreary.
Simmer days will come to cheer We,
Gin yell only wait a wee,
Wait a wee, wait a wee,
@ Wait wee
Wait, wait, wee.
Wait wee, an dnna weary,
There are ithers' sad an wac.
Suff'rin' puir wi heavy burdens,
Strigglin' 'gainst adversely;
For while forget your sorrows,
Sune a cank rim care will flee,
Gin ye'd soothe the broken hearted,
Wipe the tear frae pOortith's e'e.
R. Mclean Calder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
WISCONSIN SOLQaS.
Beer and Cigars Safe.

When the Miller anti-treating bill came
up in the Assembly Tuesday Mr.. Hebron
wanted it put over till April 10. The bill
limits the amount of campaign expenses
and specifies for what purposes the
money shall be spent. Mr.. Hebron
thought the members ought to have a
chance to try the bill on their constitu-
ents, but the House voted him down. Mr.
Ledvina believed the bill unconstitutional
and also set the sum of money too low.
A man could not make a canvass for
sheriff in a county of 5000 voters on only
S40O. He wanted the bill sent to the
judiciary committee. DR.. Miller believed
the bill would stand the test. A similar
one had stood for two years in New
York. The bill aims at purity in poll
tics and to give the poor man an equal
chance in a political race with the rich
man. The bill was finally re-referred 20
the committee on Judiciary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
U. BANIsHEs CUBA DISEASE.
Health of Troops as Good rs at Sta
lions MT Home.

Much qualification is felt by Surgeon
General O'Reilly over the continued good
health of the American troops in Cuba
and the excellent work the United States
medical officers have done in cleaning up
the entire island. During the six months
United States troops have been in Cuba,
there has been only one case of yellow
fever among them and on the whole their
general health has been remarkably good.
The health of the troops in Cuba has
been just as good as in a majority of the
Stations in this country. During the first
few weeks the 5000 odd American troops
in Cuba developed few cases of typhoid
fever, but this disease has also been elm
mated. Unusual care is being taken by
the medical officers stationed in Cuba to
maintain the city and island in sani-
tarv condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
NaxY Murrinue Lazy In

A bill for more stringent marriage re-
lations came in from the Assembly com
mittee on public health the other morning.
Persons to secure license must be of legal
age and neither of them insane, feeble
minded or epileptic or have any other
impediment to marriage. A certificate to
this effect must also be presented to the
judge issuing the license and signed by
some reputable physician or physicians.
Licenses must be taken out five days be-
fore the marriage and shall remain in
force no longer than one month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

After a spirited debate Wednesday the
Assembly ordered to engrossment the
Cleary bill establishing the office of State
fire marshal. 1t provides for State fire
marshal at the salary of $4,000 and two
assistants. The law provides that in case
of fire an examination of witnesses shall
be held within two days, in case the loss
exceeds SO. The Mayor or clerk of the
city or clerk of the town shall conduct the
investigation and reports of the findings
shall be made to the State fire commits
sion. He may examine witnesses, COM
init them for contempt for refusal to an
swer, etc. If the fire warden believes
that the fire may have been the result of
incendiarism he shall cause the arrest of
suspected parties and shall furnish evil
dence to the district attorney, who shall
then prosecute. The provision is made
for the payment for clerks in conducting
examinations of fires
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Milwaukee, School Act Void.

The Supreme Court has declared the
Milwaukee school board act unconstitu-
t;onal The decision was made in the
action brought to GUST the twelve defend
ants assuming to act as board of school
directors of the city of Milwaukee, who
were appointed by the then circuit judges
of the Second judicial circuit, which con-
sisted of the county of Milwaukee alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Gov. Dayidson's First Veto.

Gov. Davidson's first veto was sent to
the Legislature the other day, when the
executive disapproved the bill introduced
by Assemblyman Sprague authorizing the
city of Elkhorn to sell its cemetery. The
Governor gave as his reasons that the
city did not appear to have full title to
the property. He suggested the passage
of general law to meet such cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

Emmett's will leaves you sole iegatee.
as you know he"
Emmett got no further, for the sud
den revufsion Of feeling was too much
for him-that, and the lack Of food.
The revolver clattered on to the floor
and exploded harmlessly, and be fell
back in a dead faint
Mrs. Emmett enjoyed her holiday
and altered circumstances, but she
never knew the truth.-London An
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Vote for Senator April 10.

The senatorial fight is now at its
height The Legislature has decided to
ballot every noon, beginning April 16, for
a successor to Senator Spooner. The can
didates have come out in the open and
are working with all their might. The
Senate passed the resolution after sharp
clash in which Lieut.. Gov. Connor led
the opposition, through Senator Brazeau,
and former Senator Hatton through SEN
ator Sanborn, managed the other side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Farmers to he Protected.

Mr.. Cernahan's bill, al A, to repeal
the law requiring farmers to give statis-
tics of farm products to assessors, was
down for death, but Mr.. Cernahan saved
it and had it referred to the committee
on agriculture. The American Society
of Equity, ke said, wants the law re-
pealed as by the giving of this informa
ton, buyers take advantage of the farm
erS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
LIFE MURDER TERM CUT.
Samuel Montgomery on Second Trial
Is Found Guilty of Granddaughter.

The jury in the Montgomery murder
case brought in a verdict of manslaugh-
ter in the second degree. Samuel L.
Montgomery, aged about Al years, resi-
dent of Monroe county, was tried at
Sparta in October. 1908, on the charge of
numbering his wife, Blanche. Montgom-
cry was found guilty and sentenced to
the State prison for life. The Supreme
Court in March, 1906, granted new
trial. 1t is charged that the defendant,
who resided near the village of Warrens,
while returning home in a buggy with
his wife, killed her. Mrs. Montgomery
carried life insurance policy of $1,000,
he being the beneficiary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Would Make Voting Harder.

The Assembly has adopted joint reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Kander of Ke-
waunee to amend the constitution of Wis
consin so as to provide that after 1912
only those persons of foreign birth who
have taken out both first and second pa
pers for naturalization shall have the
right to vote. This resolution passed
both houses of the Legislature two years
ago. If passed by the Senate at the pres
ent session it will be submitted at the
next general election to the voters of the
State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
TOWN CLERK SHOT DEAD.
Body Is Found in Burning Office
and Residence at HauEen.

Shot dead, the body of Prokop Plecity,
town clerk of the town of Haugen, eight
miles north of Rice Lake. was found in
his burning Office and residence by neigh
bors. Whether it was a case of suicide
or murder is not known. Neighbors saw
the house ablaze and went to extinguish
the fire. They found the body of Plecity
in the middle of the floor in his Office.
There was bullet hole through the body.
\ 22-caliber rife had been used. Plecity
was supposed to have considerable money
in the house. Many believe he shot him
self after setting fire to the building. His
wife and son are visiting in Eau Claire
and Plecity was alone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

A general agreement seems to have been
reached among the various senatorial can
didates and their supporters to have the
election of the United States Senator be-
gin April 10. Isaac Stephenson said that
was his understanding and that the plan
was agreeable to him. Even the candi-
dates are wearying of the fight anG little
attempt at PROSECUTING now is done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Home Dentistry IN. g."

As result of trying to extract an
liberated tooth by the use Of a pair of
blacksmith's nippers, Ole Brunson, a
well-known GAINESVILLE character with two
wooden legs, is in a serious condition
with an abscess in his mouth. Brunson
lived in an alley shack and eked out an
existence by making wooden legs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
To Look at Marble Quarries.

The capitol and legislative building com
mission has decided to send a committee
to Georgia and other points in the South
to inspect the marble quarries there and
also to Washington to look at some of the
public buildings This committee will
consist of Gov. Davidson, Col. w. f.
Villas. L. T. Porter. secretary of the COM
mission: Senator ]. NJ Whitehead and
Senator E. I. Burns and Assemblymen
L. Fl. Bancraoft and A. S. Baker. The
sentiment now seems to be in favor of
using marble for the capitol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
The Danger

lawyer while conducting his case
cited the a dthority OF a doctor Of law
yet afive.
MY learned friend" interrupted the
Judge, ''you should never go upon the
authority OF any save that Of the dead,
The living lay change their minds"-
Nos LoiSirs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Sharp Bidding for Mexican Plant.

The property of the Mexican Planta-
ton Company in the State of Oaxaca,
Mexico, was sold by the trustees to S.
Platz of La Crosse for S20,400. The
sale was lively one, in which the bond
holders and three syndicates participated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

land small mountain meadows, necessarily fall within
their boundaries These being plated and will rap
idly pass into private ownership.
The mining prospector Is permitted to explore and
locate his claims without the slightest
restriction and in mining localities the timber is pro-
tected kept country, and kept from burning up
for the particular benefit of the miner.
All timber and wood in the national forests is for use
and for prompt use. 1t Is sold to the small and
to the big man. Everybody who needs timber to estab
sh gets 1t free of charge and gets it when he
asks for It. In the case the national forests recently
created the settler will have to wait until they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Farmers to Build Electric Line.

A mass meeting of farmers has been
held at Melrose to consider the electric
railroad project from Sparta to Melrose.
CONSTRUCTION will begin May 1. c. S.
Cromwell and NJ. NJ. Austin of Milwau-
kee were present. Mr.. Cromwell was
elected president of the organization
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
HAS PAID FOR MURDER.
Charles WhaIen, Sent Up for killing
Chum, Cuts Time by Behavior.

Chum, Cuts Time by Behavior.
The State prison doors opened the 9th
er day for Charles Whalen, who finished
a sentence of twenty-five years for MUIR
der in thirteen years and nine months,
owing to good behavior. Whalen was
sent up from Portage for killing Gerald
Spaulding of Sparta te get few cents.
They were companions upon a tramp.
Spaulding's body was found in the Port
age canal and Whalen was captured after
a hot chase by Sheriff Irwin of Portage in
st. James, MINI. After change of venue
Whalen was tried and convicted at James
vile. He has been model prisoner, and
is now about 45 years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
THIEF POSES AS ELECTRICIAN.

Induces Woman to Watch Light
While He Rnnsacks House.
A bold daylight robbery, in which the
perpetrator represented himself to be an
electrician calling to examine lights, oc-
CURED at the residence of Warren Still
well, 1874 Juneau avenue, Milwaukee. The
man asked Mrs. Stillwell to hook after a
light while he tinkered with the wires.
During his absence from the room he ran
sacked all the other rooms in the house,
securing two diamond rings, a diamond
sunburst and a watch and fob in addition
to So in cash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
legislature to Rest.

The Legislature will take a recess from
Thursday, March %, to Monday, April 8.
The Senate concurred in the Assembly
resolution to that effect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Doe. boiling kin yrtcrohe

An article by French savant, trans
lated for the Literary Digest, and pub
lished in a recent issue of that magazine.
takes issue with the commonly held no
ton that boiling is an effective method
of sterilization. This writer claims that
simply heating water to the boiling point
does not insure the destruction OF all
living organisms. To make sure of this
result the fluid acted upon should be
subjected to a high degree of heat under
pressure in vessels specially designed for
the purDOSe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Limits Deer SepsOn.

No. S43A. limiting the deer season
from Nov. 10 to Nov. % and restricting
the number of deer a hunter can kill to
one, has been passed, as was the bill to
permit towns having unincorporated viii
lagos to vote bonds for improvements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Steal Tools, Then Open Safe.

The postoffice in Augusta was entered
on recent night by burglars who blew
open the safe and secured $50 cash and
large amount of stamps. No clue vas
left. Tools were taken from blacksmith
shop nearby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
FOR TUBERCULOSIS VICTIMS.

New Sleeping Cabinet Which In
sures Plenty of Fresh Air.
A great boon to those who are fight
ing against the ravages Of tuberculosis
is the invention of a sleeping cabinet,
which insures plenty Of fresh air. At
the same time it protects the body of
the sleeper from drafts and exposure.
The device consists Of two frames
The outer frame is extensible later
ally, and rests on the window ledge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Fall Kills Stock Dealer

E. H. Lemon, aged 80 years, stock
dealer from Garden, Neb., was killed in
kenosha by falling down a stairway in
the local railway station.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
AMERICA LEADS IN AERIAL NAVIGATION.
By Alexander Graham Bell.

Ten years ago was given a per-
feet realization of the feasibility of
the flying machine. At that time Pro
fessor Langley had constructed his
first aeroplane and 1 was allowed to
see it In operation. He had a steam
engine In 1t and 1t few about from
one place to another, and 1 managed
to get a photograph Of it On two
different occasions he was successful
with it. That demonstrated that he
WAS on the right track. having q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
BADGER KILLS SELF IN TEXAS.


WEs Eau Claire Travelling Salesman
and Left No Explanation.
Louis p. Schroeder, "a years old and
single, shot and killed himself in Ell Paso,
Texas. His father, brothers and sisters
live in Eau Claire. He was a dry goods
clerk until four years ago, when he be-
came a travelling salesman. The only
paper found on his person was a card
bearing the following: Chicago CONNER
cial Association, No. S3,661, December 3,
1905" He left no message telling the
reason, but financial straits are supposed
to have brought on dependency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
VIII Oppose Dam Franchises.

Representative Elver, Democrat, gave
notice that hereafZ/r he would oppose all
measures for the granting of franchises
or privileges for dams unless some pro-
vision for compensation to the State is
made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
ARE YOU TIRED OF YoURsELFl
By ZeIma TraverS.

Do you find yourself good company? Do you
ever get tired OF being yourself? Down in
your heart do you really like yourself and do
you find your thoughts really good compan-
ions?
These may seem odd questions, but unless
you can answer each one of them in the affirm
alive I would advise you to find out what's
the matter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
leroy Pure Food RjII Passed

An important bill recently passed was
the Leroy measure, which applies the
same test to foods as does the federal
government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Babe Burns, One Saved.

The 3-year-old son of Albert Tramp
was burned to death in Berlin. By tile
timely arrival of the father another child
was saved. The children were alone and
how the fire originated is a mystery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Oshkosh Man Corners Shingles.

F. e. Worden of Oshkosh may realize
a considerable amount of money through
cornering the shingle market. Now that
the car facilities from the west are made
quate, the traffic on the Wisconsin shin
giles has sent prices up.