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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

upon him. He was no longer young
man. He had passed the age Of forty
Eve and had a wife and four children
dependent upon him. He could scarcely
expect any help from them, since they
had been educated to extravaganza
tastes, and scarcely a day passed that
ne was not lmportuned for money to
crafty some new whim. In fact, aside
from this, he knew very little OF them.
Like most business men, his mind had
been SO engrossed by his business that
he only met his family at meals, and
not always then.
The tendency In substance is to
change the position of the husband and
father to the treasurer of the family,
10 whom all look for the means of
gratifying their tastes,
Yet 1t is not to be supposed that
there was no tie of affection between
Mr.. Peabody and his family. On the
contrary, being very good-natured
man. affections through circumstances
had stood In the way of that full and
entire sympathy that should have
existed.
~ tremble 10 think how Mable and
Sha children will take it." he said to
himself, despondently. They have
never learned to economize. l don't
know what will become o. us, 1 am
sure"
Mr. Peabody had himself to blame
in mart for this state of things He
bsd never made confdant of his wife
in business matters, and the most she
knew OF 1t was that her husband most
all of the time gave her plenty of
money. She believed he was rich, and
never thought of time that it would
be necessary to economiZe.
When Mr.. Peabody entered the
house and glanced at the costly furni-
ture and many evidences Of wealth
about him he could not help heaving
slgh when he thought all this must
be given up, and henceforth they must
live in n style much more humble.
This he did not so much regret for
his own sake Indeed he spent 50
small a portion of his time at home
mat il would not make much differ
ance to his comfort, but again the
thought rose in his mind of his family.
Entering the parlor he saw his wife
ar work upon some embroidery.
I'm glad you come home, Lewis, -
she said gaily, "for l have favor to
ask you"
well. Mable, what IS it?" said her
husband with gravity which she did
not first perceive.
You know it will be Ellen's birth
day two weeks from today"
"Weu?"
'She will be sixteen, you know
Well. the child has set her heart on a
birthday party; not common one
but a brilliant affair. Viola Sanders
one Of her friends has one a month
hence, and of course it would be very
gratifying for her to have one, too
Mrs Peabody knew his disposition
so well, and she took it for granted
that he would comply. But when she
looked into his face at the close of hel
question she suddenly noticed the
gloom which overspread it,
'Why, what's the matter, Lewis? 2
she asked in a startled tone Are yol
sick, or don't you approve of this plan
If you don't, why, of course, Ellen vii
give 1t UP. But we supposed yo,
Sould not object"
@Aable," said Mr.. Peabody, eth,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
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MORE parasols, with or without flow
cred borders, are very popular.
Silver in braids or fancy trimmings
is much used on the pale gray fabrics
now so much in vogue.
Bias bands or folds of the material
are much seen on the plated walking
skirts, two and even three being used.
Trimmings of tiny points falling in
pendant fashion from leaves sewed to
the frock material are high-priced
French novelty.
Many ostrich feathers are seen dyed
in shaded colorings from the deepest,
darkest tones down to the palest d
most delicate tints.
The walking skirt is usually cut in
seven, nine or fifteen cores and then
side plated. The nine gore model is the
most popular and satisfactory.
Among the prettiest of summer frocks
are the dressy batistes, in delicate tints
of blue, pink lavender and ecru, en-
broidered in eyelets of the same shade.
Mail VI Iue new evening uIeSSpS are
of extreme simplicity, the skirts de-
pending chiefly on their cut and long
beautiful lines for their effect, and
hanging in graceful folds without any
trimming.
Sashes are more popular than for
some seasons past. Dresden, MORE
and brocaded satin ribbons make the
handsomest. From five to six yards are
needed for those with long ends and
several loops.
Picture hats grow larger and COR
respondent in Paris writes that it is
marvel how the French women ever
keep them on, so overbalanced are they
at the back. With the brim rolled up
on front or an exaggerated width in
the rear they have a decided backward
tilt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Limited to One Gown,

A woman had this solved for her by
a fashionable dressmaker who good
naturally offered her a bit of advice
eff you can get only one gown" said
she, let it be good one and of the
semi-tailored order. Do not get a Sc
we're style. but one that is between the
tailor-made and the frilled lingerie
dress. A soft, pretty brown yelling
in shade Of burnt brown would be
good. Make it up over white and trim
it with some very glossy wide braid.
1t will stand the weather we'll and look
nice each time it is put on"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Feminine Druc Hahif.

Women fly TO restoratives which are
but a slow poison. They feel faint,
and have recourse to all manner of
deadly drugs and pick-me-ups The
delicate equipoise of their nervous sys-
tenn gets deranged, and they become
burden to themselves and a danger
to the community, and they are, like
the morphine maniac, eterrally recon-
mending every woman they know to
try their own particular form of poi
son.-Crovn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
ALL SUNG.

What shall I sing when all Is sung,
And every tale is told,
And in the world is nothing young
That was not long since old?
Why should I fret unwilling ears
With old things sung anew,
While voices from the old dead years
Still 20 on singing too?
A dead man singing Of ais maid
Makes all my rhymes in vain;
Yet his poor lips must fade and fade
And mine shall kiss again.
Why should strive through many moons
To make my music true?
Only the dead men knew the tunes
The live world dances to.
Richard LIE Gallienne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Climbing Stairs Good Exercise.

Few women can climb stairs properly.
Some double themselves up and plunge
forward intent on nothing but on
reaching the top. Othe1s labor and
gasp. Much of this latter is due to
f1abby muscles and a weak heart, but
these ills may be remedied by scientific
stair climbing.
Physical culturists say that no ever
else is quite so beneficial. 1t not only
strengthens the heart and limbers the
muscles, it sets the liver working, too.
The rule is to climb with the knees,
not using the muscles of the back. This
Is difficult, but, at least, any one can
avoid doubling up the shoulders.
A good many wealthy women are
taking to it from choice, and have even
mad the elevators taken out of their
country homes in some cases, that they
might not be tempted to slight the ar
istic and grace-bestowing staircase
New York Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
New Idea for Maids.

The custom of bridesmaids carrying
floral crooks seems likely to be re-
vived. White crooks crowned with
punches of white heather and ribbons
are popular.
Purple crooks adorned with bouquets
of violets or silver crooks with pink
roses have all figured picturesquely at
recent weddings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
How to Pronounce "Rajahv Silk.

The rough-fnished weave of dress
silk spelled "rajah' is pronounced as
follows: The first syllable "ra7 is to
be sounded 'rah," exactly like the
cheer of a Harvard rooter. The "j''
is only sounded as "" so the second
syllable should be pronounced exactly
like the ia" of German replying in
the frmative. "Rayah," both broad
"a's. It does not rhyme with major
nor anything like it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
a.rriage the Only Excitement.

The average English girl of the up
per classes starts life hopelessly slack
and Indifferent. In her more Or less
sheltered easy life she. has no partic-
ular interests, 10 opinions, no tempta-
tons. The only excitement of her life
is her marriage, and even that she
takes very mildly.-Ladies' Field
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Have Hello Girls in Manila.

There are telephone girls in Manila,
and they come from the best families
Each girl has servant, who accompa-
MES her. as no woman over the age Of
II ever goes out alone. The servant
carries the lunch and waits upon her
mistress, and as nobody is ever in
hurry the girls have a very pleasant
time of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Fewer Failures Since 1S00.

If the rate of business failures is a
good criterion, prosperity cannot b. said
to be on the wing so fast. The record of
5,607 failures in the first half of this
year, as reported in Dun's Review. is the
best statement for the corresponding De-
Rod since 1899. But the total of liabili-
ties, 500, 56S, 662, is a little above the av-
erage, due to a few very large bank
ruptcies at New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

A charming afternoon frock is made
bf pale gray silk wolfe. Waist and skirt
are cut in separate parts, but both have
a broad, double box-plait down the CEN
ter Of front, corresponding exactly in
width. These plaits are trimmed with
small black velvet covered buttons in
clusters of three. A deep round yoke
of the voile, having a tab-like append
age in front, has a second yoke Of
heavy white lace. Small diamonds Of
the same are also inlet below the lace.
The sleeves are bishop Ga style that
has by no means fallen from grace)
Near the hand are empiecements of
black velvet, gathered into lace cuffs
Shoulder caps of velvet extend along
the yoke to the box plat.
The chapeaux is rose pink straw
trimmed with shaded roses and spray
of geraniums.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

The death of E. Mcqueen, the engi-
neer in the wreck on the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific, at Waldron. No.,
makes the twelfth man in the MCQUEEN
family to be killed on duty, all on To-
comotiyes since 1889
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Cleaning Paint.

When cleaning paint use two pals
Of water and two sponges. In one pail
dissolve some dry soap, and with this
wash the paint thoroughly. Then
rinse with the clean water in the other
pail, and dry the paint by wringing the
sponge out This method does not In
lure the varnish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

gusted," she said, "to see the way in
which the funny papers make sport OF
woman who does not know how to
sign and indorse a check"
well, what is a check in blank? y
asked one of the other ladies, and, af-
ter much discussion of the subject,
even the wise woman confessed she did
not know, and they decided that hus-
bands were good for something after
all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Aped wnman In College.

There is a student at Vassar who Is
60 years old, and is just beginning her
course. Her name is Miss Van Dyne,
very anxious to take course at Vas
sar, but the opportunity never offered
She lives with her brother, who is a
minister, and he escorts her to all the
entertainments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
pr,z1;np euestion Askes

number of ladies were discussing
the matter of taking care Of their own
business affairs, and one Of the ladies
yentured to remark that almost any
woman knew all about such things be-
fore she began to have any money to
Cake care of it 1T makes me dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

English woman of the same class. She
is a more agreeable companion, and
she has firm belief that she owes it
to herself to make the most of her
mental powers; and these qualities
make home life more attractive than
many meals and much spring cleaning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
womeu Railway Employees.

The number of women employed on
the Russian railroads is increasing
rapidly. There are now over 1900 fe-
male gatekeepers, ticket agents and
telegraphers on the 25 state roads, and
their pay averages about S67 year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Sighted by Another Vessel.

The San Pedro drifted around help
lessly for two hours before the fog lift
ed and the water-logged ship was made
out by the steamer George w. Elder,
which threw her a line and towed her
ia Eureka. The steamer Roanoke soon
came up and took off the passengers,
many of whom were clad only in their
night garments and were suffering Sc
verely from exposure. They We're TAX
en- to Eureka. Many of the drowned
were residents of San Francisco. 9th
ers lived at Portland, the Columbia's
destination, and other towns along the
north coast.
The Columbia was an iron-screw
steamer of 2,272 tons register. She
was built in 1880 by J. Roch & Son. of
Chester, Pa, and was owned by the
San Francisco and Portland Steamship
Company. She was sos feet long. So
feet beam and % feet draught. The
San Pedro was a wooden screw steam
er Of 455 tons register, built in 1889
at Aberdeen, Wash. She was 1853 feet
long, 81 feet beam and 11.2 feet
draught.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Siberian butter goes to Hambnrr.

Siberian butter goes to Hamburg, is
repacked and sent to the far East as
German production. Russian sugar goes
TO Japan in an Austrian disguise, and
Russian calico is sold there under Ger
man wrapper. Those are some of the
reasons why the Russo-Japanese CONNER
cial Company has been formed in Rus
STA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
A Pnzfal Tin.

When you write on souvenir post
card. turn it upside down. Then when
the recipient hands it to a friend to
admire, he may do so without reading
the message or even appearing to Try.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

There world of difference between the personal Of John
Rockefeller
of
of knshp
mother
D. acqusfve
small and thinque different
med
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Fitting the Word to the Act,

John-Maria, what on airth do We
think? That pesky 81 Smith we've been
quarrelin' with sez he's goin' to take
the matter inter the courts.
Maria-Oh, law Baltimore Ameri-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

Lieut.. Col. Ayres, who recently backed
up his wife's criticism Of West Point Off
Gals and the army, is ordered before re-
firing board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Many Leap Into Ocean.

Feeling the steamer sinking beneath
their feet, many of the men among the
Columbia's passengers and crew leaped
into the sea and swan to the San Pc
dro, which could be made out drifting
away through the fog. They alone, it
seems, were saved. One lifeboat was
launched, but it was swamped the mo-
ment it reached the water by the rush
Of frenzied men and women. All who
were in it are believed to have perish
ed, drawn down by the suction of the
steamer when she went down with a
final rush, her decks still dotted with
screaming men and women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

At the last moment tie stern of the
Columbia rose high above the water,
and many of the unfortunates slid the
length of the deck as the steamer shot
beneath the waves, with Captain Doran
clinging to the bridge and making no
attempt to save his own life.
The San Pedro, a wooden boat, was
severely damaged by the collision, but
was kept afoat by her cargo. Finding
their steamer was SAFE for the time. the
crew turned to the task of rescuing the
Columbia's passengers, and about
eighty who had swum to the sides Of
the freighter were drawn on board.
Boats were launched, and number Of
others who had chung to wreckage We're
found and taken on board.
Survivors among the passengers Of
the Columbia say that the San Pedro
was not seen until she burst through
the fog curtain less than a hundred
feet away and headed straight for the
passenger steamer. Why the fog horns
were not heard is not made clear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
Lifeboats Had Been Shattered.

Half clad and frenzied by fear, men
and women rushed from the state
rooms to the deck of the Columbia,
which was settling rapidly by the bows.
An effort was made to launch the life
boats, Captain Doran standing calmly
on the shattered bridge of his boat
and shouting his orders through meg
aphone. Several of the boats had been
shattered in the collision, and so quick
ly did the Columbia go down that there
was no time to launch the others Sur
vivoFs say that all the officers of the
Columbia did their duty braveIy and
tried to save the women and children,
but that they were powerless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
where United States women Excel.

The American woman, according to
Lady Henry Somerset, is better read
and usually far more cultured than the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

At the Rockefeller Institute for Med
ical Research, New York City, school
has just been opened by Mr.. Rockefeller's
direction to teach mothers how to care for
their young. Twenty experienced nurses
are to be hired to explain the subject to
poor and ignorant mothers. The Pitts
burg board of health reports that 90 per
cent of the babies born in that city die
before reaching the age of 1 year, and
mainly due to the ignorance of their
mothers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

Cholly-So your sister says I'm a
man after her own heart?
Willie-Sure she does, but she says
you'll never get it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01
100 SINK WITH SHIP.
TWO STEAMERS COLLIDE OFF
CALIFORNIA COAST.
Large Vessel Bound for Portland,
Oregon, with More than 200 Per-
sons on Board, Sent to the Bottom
by Lumber Carrier.

Probably one hundred persons were
drowned and scores of others were res
cued after cIinging for hours to drift
ing wreckage as the result Of terrible
sea collision. word Of which was re-
ceived in San Francisco Monday morn
ing. The ships were the passenger
steamer Columbia, north bound from
San Francisco to Portland, and the
small lumber steamer San Pedro south
ward bound and heavily laden.
The disaster occur led early Sunday
morning off Shelter Cove, Mendocino
County, and from the meager reports
which have come it is certain that more
than half the Columbia's 210 passen-
gers and crew went down with the ship
in the fog and darkness.
Carried About $50 Passengers.
The Columbia left S;s. Francisco on
Saturday evening, carrying 1S9 passen-
gers and a crew Of about thirty under
the command of Captain 2. A. 'Doran
Soon after dark a heavy fog came on
along the coast. The sea was calm and
the majority Of the passengers were IN
their berths when Shelter Cove was
passed. Captain Doran was on the
bridge when a few minutes later and
just after midnight the black bulk of
the San Pedro doomed up almost dead
ahead The Columbia at once reversed
its engines and Captain Doran put the
helm hard aport, but it was too late TO
prevent the collision.
With scarcely diminished speed the
San Pedro, laden with lumber, crash
ed into the port bow of the passenger
ship with a force that cut the iron
steamer to the water line. Many of the
passengers must have been stunned or
killed in their berths, for the force of
the blow was terrific and both ships
reeled apart as if they had struck solid
rock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-01

The amount of coal taken into London,
England, each year is well over 100000
tons.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-01-05
HEAVY GLOVES.

The wealthy old gentleman came
up the steps dripping with perspira-
ton and putting like an automo-
bile.
ooh, father" faltered the beau
tiful heiress, nervously, "where
have you been?"
81 have been attending to that
French count who is after your
hand and my bullion"
"Gracious, father, l hope you
haven't been rude. The count is
such a delicate gentleman. Didn't
| tell you to handle him with
gloves?"
The old gentleman smiled grim
ly.
"oh, l handled him with gloves,
all right"
"You did9 Oh, am so glad"
eyes, the biggest boxing gloves I
could find, and hen l put a horse
shoe in EACH"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-01-05
KEEPS TABS ON THE BOOKS.

A certain lady who has a good
library, and is always buying books
and music, is very generous in lend
ing both to her friends. Naturally
she has found that people are often
more ready to borrow than to re-
turn, so, in order to be able to lend
without loss, she has devised a nice
little plan.
In a certain album each borrow
er writes his or her name opposite
the title Of the book and the date on
which the book is borrowed. On re-
turning it, the borrower is expect
ed to comment on the book, and to
initial it.
This album is naturally quite in
teresting, and as it is always to the
fore, it is often turned over by Wis
itors, who soon see who is not
in returning books lent.
The result is that the books are al
ways returned, and yet there are no
irritating reminders from their
owner, whose album is always kind
ly regarded,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-01-05
HAD REAL SNAKES.

John Brooks, alias King, was ar
rested in San Antonio, Tex, for
horse theft. There was nothing
strange about this until the officers
began to search their prisoner. Dep
uty Sheriff Goforth was doing the
job, when he suddenly turned the
man loose and let out a yell that
brought the entire sheriff's force
to his assistance. He had reached
into the mans pockets and a big
bull snake had fastened its fangs
into his fingers. The man was
then ordered to take all the rep
tiles out of his pockets and bosom
and produced four bull snakes and
a pilot snake and in his buggy were
found two armadilIos, one iguana,
one green lizard and three black
lizards. The entire collection was
taken to the jail with the prisoner.
1t appears that he follows snake
charming for a living, and it is
charged that he used another mans
horse and buggy in which to travel
around the country and give ex-