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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
ExTOL BRYAN AS THE
GREATEST AMERICAN
Wisconsin Democrats Declare for
Nebraskan First, Last and
All the Time"
ATTACK THE REPUBLICANS.
Assert that Chief Evidence Against
Them Is Furnished by Their
Own President.
Milwaukee correspondence :.

Milwaukee correspondence :.
When the Democratic State Conven-
ton to select delegates at large to the
National Convention at Denver met on
Friday afternoon to resume its DELHI
erations, after adjournment of Thurs
day, the Committee on Permanent Or
ganiZation reported its selection of
Evan A. Evans, of Baraboo, as perma-
nent chairman. Mr. Evans made a
lengthy speech touching on various ma
tional issues and criticising the Repub-
lican party throughout, charging that
party with many abuses and practices.
He concluded by paying a tribute to
William j. Bryan. in whom. lie said.
you see Democracy personified; see
Democracy at her best"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Evans
speech the Committee on Resolutions
presented its unanimous report as fol-
lows:
Wisconsin, in convention assembled, re-
affirms its allegiance to the time-honored
principles of Jeffersonian Democracy and
declares its hostility to the sham and
hypocrisy of Republican national admin
istrations. 1t charges that the appalling
abuses disclosed in recent messages of the
President are the direct results of the
long-continued reign of the Republican
party in national affairs. The people can
no longer doubt the inherent perfidy of
the system of government fostered and
the Republican President himself has fur
niShed the evidence against it.
We regard with just pride and admra-
ton that typical American, that match
less leader, who has blazed the way to
wholesome public opinion and so ably
championed the cause of the people. His
real and untiring energy, his wise and
far-seeing craftsmanship, stamp him as
the greatest living American statesman
and endear him to all those who believe
in equal rights to all and special priv
ileges to none.
We therefore declare that we are unan-
lInOuSly anu uutludllHeuly III IdNOF OF UIidt
great commOner, William Jennings Bry-
an, as the next Democratic candidate for
President of the United States. and we
hereby instruct our delegates to the ma
tional Democratic convention at Denver
to vote for William Jennings Bryan as
the Democratic nominee for President,
first, last and all the time
The platform containing the instruc-
tons to delegates to vote for Bryan was
unanimously adopted and the convention
instructed the delegates to vote as a unit
for the Nebraskan on all ballots.
The delegates at large are:
Charles H. Weiss, Sheboygan Falls.
Herbert III. Manson, Wausau.
John A. Aylward, Madison.
Melvin A. Hoyt, Milwaukee.
The alternates are:
Patrick II. Martin, Green Bay.
James w. Murphy. Plattesvile.
Daniel II. Grady, Portage.
Thomas j. Fleming, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Bedroom Ventilation

II goes without saying that the bed
room. according TO DR.. Woods Hutch
inson in the American Magazine,
should be well ventilated, especially
In view of the heavy storing of oxygen
in the tissues which goes on during
sleep. All windows should be open
from the top, at least one. and better
current of air can be felt blowing
across the face. 1t is just as pure
and as wholesome as day air. Night
fogs and rain are only injurious in
so far as they brighten you into shut
ting your windn-s. No air that ever
blew outdoors is so dangerous or
poisonous as that inside bedroom
with closed windows. The clothing
should be as light as consistent with
warmth. the mattress elastic but firm.
tie pillows as high as the breadth of
the shoulders. so that it will keep the
neck and head horizontal or slightly
above when lying on the side. The
good, hard common sense of humanity
has solved all these problems, and the
modern hair mattress or its equiva-
lent, single, pillow and blankets, or
ACKNOWLEDGMENT comforts" which
can be cleaned and arated by turning
the hose on it. can hardly be much
improved on. Beyond these there is no
virtue whatever in hard beds, fat or
no pillows and cold bedrooms The
DOGGY feather bed. collector of the per-
spiration and diseases of successive
generations; the bolster the eiderdown
quilt, the hard sailcloth-like counter
pane, both alright, and the latter
heavy as a board, have gone to the
attic or the ash heap, where they be-
long, with the four-poster and its cur
tains, the nightcap and the warming
pan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

magnificent set of Russian sables. a
Christmas gift from her husband, on
rubber at bridge and won. This
same young woman lost in few
months the income from her fathers
estate for year, and she still is play
ing the game with the same feveriSn
recklessness. But this is only one in
stance out of many. The few women
who do win, however, are able TO in
dulge their tastes for extravaganza to
the full, and that is the way the money
goes in the end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
WOMEN WHO LIVED AS MEN.

Instances in Which the Deception
Was Kept Up for Years.
DR.. James Barry. who lies buried in
Kensal Green cemetery. was wonder
full instance Of successful concealment
of sex, says Tit-Bits. At an early age
she fell in love with an army surgeon,
to follow whose fortunes she assumed
the dress of the opposite sex and en-
tered the army as hospital assistant
She displayed such ability that she
rose until she was given the post of
inspector general of the army medical
department.
Slight of form and of dark complex
ion, her general bearing and conversa-
ton displayed an almost feminine re-
fnement A favOrite with the men on
account Of her humanity, her quarrel
some temper by no means endeared her
to the officers and served her in such
bad stead that once she was obliged to
fight a duel, from which adventure she
fortunately emerged scratches. Sh8
died in 1865. at the age of 20.
A female soldier who in 1879 was
buried at Chelsea hospital with mill
tary honors was Christian Davies, bet
ter known as Mother Ross. She serv
ed for twelve years in the Earl of
Orkney's regiment. being present at the
battle of Donawert where she receiv
ed musket ball in her hip, and at the
engagement of Families, where she
was so badly wounded as to require
the attendance of a surgeon, by whom
her sex was discovered Some while
after this she returned home and re-
ceived from the queen bounty of ESQ
and pension for life.
To avoid a distasteful marriage So
Lunzenau, in Saxony, in 1892, took to
wearing mans clothes. After several
exciting adventures she came across an
armorer, one Karl Marlitz, whose name
having by some means got possession
Of his papers, she for while assum-
ed One day, however, on being de-
tected blowing the horn-a privilege
reserved in those days for suck only
as were of noble birth-she was
brought before magistrate, certain
Herr Yolkman, who for some reason
only known to himself, thought he rec
ognized in the handsome stranger the
crown prince of Saxony. Shrewd
enough to take advantage Of this mis-
take, Sophie ApitZsch accepted not only
an invitation to the magistrates house.
but all the costly presents that were
showered upon her by that misguided
man.
For some considerable time all went
well both with Sophie and her deluded
lost. in whose brain the most ambitious
designs for his daughter Joanna were
fast taking shape. But such a gross
fraud was bound sooner or later to be
found out And found out it was,
when Sophie Apitzsch, brought before
the authorities to answer for her fraud,
could make but a lame excuse, and was
sentenced to be whipped publicly out
of the country-in other words, to be
conveyed from town to town until the
frontier was reached, and flogged pub
licly In the market place of each. This
severe punishment. however, was COM
muted to years Imprisonment,
whence Sophie emerged to disappear
into obscurity. for of her subsequent ca
reer history is silent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
RJNE5 49,
D. ASniQn5
( ~ lAt- G<DQB
/ RE.:DECREE5
MA e. kT< >~G9Q4r
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Peacock blue. slate gray and a rich
mahogany brown are three favoEite
shades of the season.
Much of the ornateness of the pew
evening coats is in the lining which
usually has gold flet Or gay galloons
as a finish to the Innings of white or
delicate colors.
Cloth and net is a favorite combina-
ton for waists that are to be worn
with the tailor suit. The blouse is
usually of the net with bands of chif-
fon broadcloth.
When the feathers on a hat have lost
their curl through dampness or wet
by rain. hold the hat. feathers down,
over heated radiator or near stove,
and the curl" will return quickly
A dull gown may often be transfer
red by just a touch of different color.
Thus bright yellow or dull pink will
often change the whole appearance of
a brown gown, while a little light blue
on purple has a charming effect
Coats and skirts in striped velveteens
are being very much worn Some of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
HOW to Sit GracefuIIN

When sitting, says the Delineator. be
sure that your hips are meyer brought
farther forward than your shoulders.
The proper way is to get your hips as
far back as possible in the chair and
firmly settled there. Then you can
imagine the upper part of your body
stem,: swaying as it will. You can
bend forward or sideways, but you will
never want to bend back, and even if
you grow to be stout, you will still look
well when sitting: and if you want to
lean back in a steamer chair you NAV
even be graceful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
CHAPTER IV.-(Continued. J

Walter raised his eyes and saw Joshua,
whose small, mean features. closely resem-
bling his fathers expressed considerable
curiosity. Walter secretly doubted wheth-
er he should like him; but this doubt he
kept to himself. Mr. Drummond opened
the outer door. and led the way in.
This is my wife. Mrs Drummond," he
said. as she approached, and kindly well
coined the young stranger.
Il think | shall like her. thought Wal
fer. suffering his glance to rest for mo-
ment her mild, placid features; ''she
is evidently quite superior to her hus-
band"
Joshua. come here and welcome Mr..
Conrad" said his father
Joshua came forward awkwardly and
held out his hand with the stiffness of
pump handle.
''Howdy do?' he said. Just Gomez"
Yes said Walter. accepting the hand,
and shaking it slightly.
Are you tired with your journey. Mr..
ConradE" asked Mrs. Drummond. Per
hans YOU would like to be shown to your
room
Walter went upstairs, preceded by Mr.
Drummond, who insisted on carrying his
carpetbag. for his trunk would not ar
rive till the next day. having been for
warded by express. At five o'clock they
sat down to supper.
Il hope. Mr.. Conrad" said Jacob, you
will be able to relish our humble repast."
Humble again ~ thought Walter. He
was about to say that everything looked
very nice, when Joshua said:
IF you call this humble. l don't know
what you'd say to the suppers we com
monty have"
Mr. Drummond, who desired, for this
day, at least. to keep up appearances,
frowned with vexation
Joshua" he said, Il desire that you
will act in a more gentlemanly way or
else leave the table. Have you ever been
in Stapleton before. Mr.. Conrady'
mo, sir; never"
1T is not a large place, but it is grow
ing; the people are plain, but they have
kind hearts. | hope you may like the
town after while. III you feel inclined
TO walk, Joshua will go out with you af-
ter supper. and show you the mill dam.
the church. and the school house. He will
also point out the store-it is only across
the way-where, in my humble way, try
to earn a living | shall be very glad
if you will come in and take a look inside.
] may be busy. for work has accumulated
during my absence, but Joshua will show
you around
THANK you. sir"
May | ask. Mr.. Conrad-excuse my
intruding the question-who is left execu-
tor of your fathers estate?"
MIR. Shaw, the lawyer in our village.
He is an excellent man. very honest and
upright. He was an intimate friend of
my father
Il am glad to hear you say so. SO
many lawyers. you know, are tricky. We
have no lawyer here" pursued Mr.. Drum
mond. You will perhaps be surprised to
hear it, but my humble services are fire.
quently called into requisition, in admin
istering and settling estates"
Indeed. sir"
YES but l am glad you have got a
man you can trust. Mrs. Drummond, |
think Mr.. Conrad will have another piece
OF pie"
Supper was over at length, and Walter,
by invitation, went out to walk with
Joshua.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Remoxe SCOT from Stove.

In burning soft coal the SCOT accll-
mulates quickly in the lower part I'M
der the oven and prevents things from
baking on the bottom. When l find
that my oven is not hot enough and
baking as it should ON the bottom, |
leave the damper up. open the SCOT
door, and put in newspaper or two
and set fire to them. The draft caus-
ed by the burning of the paper blows
the SCOT up the stove pipe. In a few
minutes l have my oven in good bak-
ing order and things are not spoiled
by the operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Locating 1t.

'It's funny" began the long winded
bore. "but nobody ever seems glad to
see me-
"Wen, and have you never found out
the cause of your unpopularity
NO. / can't see.
THAT'S strange, for it's right under
your very nose. '-Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
High stake. Mt Bridge.

1t is a fact that many women in so
ciety have found themselves in seri
Gus difficulties because of their losses
at the gaming table. There is no more
persistent bridge player thar
the women whose i'll luck becomes a
joke to the members of her social
circle One of the stories is that of a
certain young matfon who risked 8
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
AS to Engagement is.

When an engagement takes place the
relations of the happy man should i'm
duced to his fiancee, if they are strang-
ers to her, in order that they may well
come her as future member of their
family. If they live in the immediate
neighborhood, they call upon her and
her parents: if at distance, they in
vite her to pay them a visit, when her
lover accompanies her and introduces
her to his family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

A dainty wrap to wear over party
dress Is made like this sketch of bril-
liant blue cloth with a collar and scarf
of black satin. Tie collar is decorated
with a band of white lace and baHd
of silver braid. The scarf laces through
silver cord rings and ends in silver tas-
sells. The cut of this garment is sim
ply long rectangular piece of cloth
with a circular opening for the neck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
A ManicurfnS TIP.

If the hands are not good and the
nails badly shaped, try to improve the
night soak the fingers in hot water for
five minutes. Then with an orange
wood stick press back the cuticle to
lengthen the nails. Afterwards rub
the soaking will make the cuticle very
dry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Two Epitaphs.

An epitaph from a cemetery in Bridg-
ton. Me-:
She was-words are too feeble to ted
what.
Think what wife should be;
She was all that.
This from Bar Harbor. Me-:
/ reach my arms out fondly.
But they clasp the open air.
There is nothing of my darling
But the shoes he used to wear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Biting the Nails.

This is a habit that should be imme-
diately corrected in children, because
it permanently defOrms the nails. Dip
ping the finger ends in some bitter tine
ture will generally prevent children
from putting them in their mouth. II
this fails, each finger should be en-
cased in stall until the propensity Is
eradicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
The Commits Name

81 wonder how this Count Szechnyi's
name is pronounced"
"Why, you start in with noise like
a soda water fountain and then trust
to providence. "-Cleyeland Plain Deal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

Eyes. that's the great railway man."
"Why does he look so gloomy?"
'He's trying to make himself think
that hard times are coming. "-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
The Greater Crime.

1.-THE weather seems to be clearing
up. I'm sorry l took this umbrella to-
day.
Eyes. the sin is all the greater when
you steal something you don't really
need "-Philadelphi Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Cooler There.

Johnny Coming up out of the eel
lar one very warm day)-Say, mann
ma, l wish the cellar was upstairs
don't you?-Harper's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
So Sudden.

Carsone-Would you like to own a
| puppy, Miss Cecilia?
| Cecelia-Oh, Mr.. Carsone. this is 50
| sudden ,-Young's Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

Among the objects found in recent
excavations in Egypt was a whole
company of wooden soldiers 10 inches
high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20
Inst About.

1.-THE new airship is shaped just
about like a railway coupling pin, isn't
it,"
Eyes, and it flies about like one
| Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

do you tip tie waiter where you
dine?''
Say, do l loCS- starvedT'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

The report of the Civil Service Com
mission says that partisan activity in
the classified service has practically
ceased, and quotes Bryan as saying in
his campaigns he had more trouble
from the influence exerted by railroads
over their employees than with those in
the service under Republican admin
iStratiOu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20

Some have a notion that because the
Potomac river happens to divide the
capital from Virginia the city is warm
during the winter months. This is a
delusion. Often in the first week OF
November the wind sweeps across the
town with the iciness Of Montreal
blizzard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-20


1t is estimated by Secretary of the
Interior Garfield in his annual report
that 100000 acres of our public land
in the Western States have deposits
of coal, and he advocates a system Of
leases so thai he government may reg
ulate their development. Nearly all
of this land has been withdrawn
from entry to prevent further
fraudulent entries. During the year
1897 .566 acres were sold for 3d.
547, 243.
Washingtonians do not hurry homa
from work. If you are anybody at
all in Washington you must be leis-
urely. Only as tourist do you hurry,
and after a conductor has held you
at arms length when you are too
hasty in boarding or leaving a car
you begin to slow down, too. There
is no rush hour in Washington, and
there are cars enough TO go around.
Likewise you can cross the street at
any point along the block without
danger of being run down, yelled at
or told to ''step lively"
-:
The government suit for the dissolu-
ton Of the alleged combination of the
Hartman railroad interests in the
West was commenced in the United
States Circuit Court at Salt Lake City.
A large number of railroad corpora
tons and individuals are made defend
ants.
The report on undelivered mail mat
ter handled by the dead letter office
In September, 1907, shows that 1,OOo.-
D9O pieces of mail matter were re-
ceived and 235,961 pieces were returned
to the senders.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-09-10
A LOST SEA BATTLE.

been brought to light by the discovery
in the library archives of Edinburgh.
Scotland, of copy of a letter from
the commander of the Scotch craft to
his employers.
The name of the Scotian boat was
the Sharp, Capt Archibald Bogg,
owned by merchants in Glasgow, while
the name of the Yankee craft was Sky
rocket, Capt, Burke, brig, mounting
16 guns and manned by more than 100
men-an armament and complement
that made the Skyrocket more formid-
able than many of the regular Amer
lean warships in those days. The
Sharp. according TO the letter of Capt.
Bogg, was armed with IA carriage
guns, six of them 12-pounders, besides
six swivels.
The only note there is of the Sky
rocket in American records Is the
bare mention OF her name in En-
mons Statistical History of the United
States Navy. which was published in
1860
But the most important feature of
the Scotian's armament was that six
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-09-10
Prince Eitel Takes to Hard Work as
Cure for Obesity.

Berlin.-Hard work is the proper
cure for obesity, thinks Prince Eitel
Friedrich. second son of the emperor
who is threatened,
AT present he is staying at his sum
mer residence, Ingenheim castle, near
Charlottenburg. where from morning
TO night he engages in the most
strenuous labor
He applies himself Will the utmost
assiduity to gardening, tree lell'hs'
cutting hedges, saving wood, carpen'
try. and the building of potting sheds,
The gardeners and other worKlheh
connected with the estate, which CON
sIsts of falr-sized natural PARK on
the banks of the Havel, Obtain niue
leisure while the prince is in resi-,
dence, as he exacts from them a iuil
DAYS work every day in the week,
For several weeks past he mas lahen
leading part in the construction OF
a riding school, and on one occasion
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-09-10
KAxsER'S SON CHOPS WOOD.

during the great heat was gently re-
monstrated with by the princess for
working so hard.
"Oh," he replied, this kind Of work
is a splendid cure for obesity" and
continued his task as though he were
a paid laborer
When not working in the grounds
he and the princess set out for long
rides on horseback, leaving the house
before seven in the morning without
a groom, and taking light lunch with
them, which they eat in the for
est, and return to the castle just in
time to dress for the evening dinner.
Sometimes they drive together In
a dog cart with a tandem team and
picnic in the woods. The princess
takes her sketch book with her. and,
as she is a trained artist. she has
made quite collection Of landscapes
of her own work.
On these occasions the prince. after
his return. always applies himself for
some hours to manual labor about the
castle.