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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
THE PURPOSE OF
WASTE BASKETS
Defeated by Their use for Store
and Office Refuse

The Federated Women's clubs of
this city, as well as the public in
general, are well pleased with the re-
suits attained by placing waste paper
baskets along the streets.
The attention of merchants and
janitors of buildings, however should
be called to the present practice of
gathering up the refuse found in
stores and halls and depositing the
same in these baskets. In this way
they are continually filled, and the
original purpose to serve pedestrians
and thus keep the streets clean, is in
a measure defeated. Other disposi-
tion should be made of store and
office refuse.
The city, it might be added in this
connection, ought to provide some
method of removing store and office
refuse, since an ordinance against
throwing the same into the river has
been passed. 1t is dangerous to burn
all this stuff in the furnances, and the
only way the matter can be properly
cared for, is for the city to make some
provisions for the removal.
just what can be done to provide
against the difficulty complained of
by the Federation, is hard to say, but
the fact exists, and some good
method should be devised.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
WANT THE 1909
CONVENTIO N
Rural Letter Carriers Invite
Their State Brothers

| The Wood and Marathon counties
Carriers association met in the county
treasurer's Office in the court house
Saturday and elected the following
officers:
President-JohnU Ulmar, Marshfield
Vice President-Reinhold Timm,
Grand Rapids
Secy. and Treas.-N. FL. Robinson,
Grand Rapids
The following were elected dele
gates to the state convention to be
held in Milwaukee, May 3lst. Her.
man Boetcher and ANDREW Karssen-
boom, of this city; and John Ulmar,
OF Marshtield.
Resolutions were adopted inviting
the 1909 state convention to Grand
Rapids.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one Saturday and the association
work is progressing nicely.
The following resolutions were
passed:
Be it resolved by the convention of
r. f. d. carriers in session at Grand
Rapids, Wis, on February 2z-l908,
that we tender thanks to the court
house committee and Janitor Ed.
Mahoney for the use of the assembly
room and other courtesies.
BE it further resolved that we
tender thanks to the members at
Grand Rapids for entertainments given
the visiting members.
Be it further resolved that in the
death of Theo. G. Timm, of Grand
Rapids, and Fred j. Alben, of Milla-
dore, the Rural Free. Delivery service
and association have suffered great
loss and tender our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved families.
Be it further resolved that the asso-
citation tender its sympathy to Martin
Goechs and Herman Boetcher for the
loss Of their beloved wives and help
mates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
ENTIRE NOUS
COLONIAL PARTY
Delightful Evening Spent in the
Manner of the Early Day.

The ladies of the Entire Nous club
entertained their husbands at a Colo
nial party, at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. Fred Staff February 10th. The
home was tastely decorated for this
occasion with bunting and flags, and
the entire evenings program was very
delightful.
The ladies, all attired in Colonial
costumes, provided many interesting
games among which was drawing
contest. The first favors in this con-
test were awarded to W. ]. Conway,
while Mrs. L. M. Schlatterer secured
the BOBBY prize. In the stree and
Ratchet" contest-a highly entertain
ing diyerSion-MrS. FL. f. Lutz secured
first favors, while the BOBBY was
awarded Miss Minnie Gets.
The large dining room in which a
Colonial supper was served in Colonial
style, was beautiful decorated for the
occasion, and the place cards all con-
tanned appropriate mottos. The gen.
tlemen found their ladies for supper
by matching their mottos with those
possessed by the ladies.
All who attended this delightful
party are enthusiastic in their praise
of the ladies of the Entire Nous club
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.
[From the Chicago Tribune. ]

=" Don't trifle with a cold is good
advice for prudent men and women.
1t may be vital in the case of child.
Proper food good ventilation, and
dry, warm clothing are the proper
safeguards against colds. If they are
maintained through the changeable
weather of autumn, winter and
spring, the chances of a surprise from
ordinary colds will be slight. But
the ordinary light cold will become
severe if neglected, ard well es-
tablished ripe cold is to the germs of
diphthera what honey is to the bee.
The greatest menace to child life at
this season Of the year is the neglected
Cold" Whether it is child or adult,
the cold slight, or severe, the very
best treatment that can be adopted is
to give Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy.
1t is safe and sure. The great
popularity and immense sale of this
preparation has been attained by it's
remarkable cures of this ailment. A
cold never results in pneumonia when
it is given. For sale by John e..
DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

may be rendered. / am glad you fee
that way, because / believe that true
honor can not be thrust upon per
son from the kind good will of The
people alone 1t must be earned, anC
will come to every public servant il
proportion to work done.
Whatever my attitude in public OF
private life has been in the past, it has
been assumed and performed con-
scientiously and with good intent by
me, and / have no apology to offer fol-
it.
i make no bid for any mans vote
for my personal benefit only; nor do /
desire to round out or end my life
work in Washington.
AS your candidate / will go direct
| to the voters of the state with the re-
quest that they carefully consider the
situation and the men they are asked
to vote for, as to what is best for
their own interests, not forgetting the
consideration due their fellow men, as
no man can build and maintain po-
sition long by tearing down the good
name or legitimate business of others.
When they have so decided to their
own satisfaction they will vote for the
person who, after careful investiga-
tion of work done, comes nearest rep
resenting the points of vital interests
to them, and their ballots will then,
in measure, have been cast for them
selves
If the nomination shall fall upon
me, and | am elected by the legislat-
ure, / will not forget that l am a
citizen of Wisconsin, a state whose
welfare is dear to the heart of every
loyal citizen within its borders. |
will not forget that |, together with
my worthy colleague. have been
chosen to represent in the United
States Senate all the people OF Wis
consin regardless of their political
affiliation or religious belief, each
alike in his own legitimate industry,
whether it be the corporations, the
banks, farmers, merchants, manufac-
lures, railroad companies, or the men
who, by the sweat of their brows
daily earn sustenance of lifeafor them
selves and their families.
have no fear to do that which is
right as God and my fellow men show
me the right.
If my life work, which is an open
book that l invite careful and rigid
inspection of. will not bear me out as a
safe person to represent in our national
congress the people and varied indus
tries of Wisconsin, you will choose
some other for the position: and l
trust you will find me, as in the past,
keeping right on helping in what is
for the good name of the state, and
assisting my fellow men as far as in
my power to do.
S. A. Cook
Neenah, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
SPECIAL DAIRY INSTITUTE

Under recent action of the State
Board of Agriculture one of the four
special Institutes will be held at
Marshfield, March 18th and 18th, 1908.
Leading authorities on dairy sub
jects will be present to discuss matters
of interest to dairy farmers. Among
other notables expected to be present
will be Prof. II. l.. Russell, of Dean
College of Agriculture, Madison, Wis;
Prof. A. J. Glover of Fort Atkinson.
Wis; Hon. W. D. Hoard of Fort At
kinson and Prof. Frazier OF Illinois.
The institute will treat entirely of
dairy interests and much information
of value to dairymen will be furnished.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
to be present.
By order of the Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

The negotiations which have been
pending between Wausau parties and
the owners of the Mosinee water
power, have resulted in the purchase
of that valuable power by the former
parties. The purpose of the new own
ers is to develop this power fully, and
transmit electrical power generated at
Mosinee to Wausau to be sold to
manufacturers. 1t is estimated that
fully 5000 horse power will be avail
able for use in Wausau. The con-
sumation of this deal means much for
MoSinee as well as Wausau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
CLERK ISSUED THREE
NEW MARRIAGE LICENSES

County Clerk Geo. W. Davis has
issued the following marriage licenses:
John F. Brick and Katherine B.
Hayes, both Of Marshfield.
Jessie II. Snyder and Louise Garner,
both of this city.
Aug. Sager, of the town of Grand
Rapids. and Anna Bord, of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having been repeatedly urged by
the citizens of Grand Rapids, | have
decided to stand for election as City
Treasurer for Grand Rapids, at the
coming municipal election. Thank
ing one and all for any efforts they
may put forth in my behalf, am
Yours Resp't
Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
CONGRESSMAN MORSE
RECOMMENDS MCDONALD

Congressman e. A. Morse has de-
cided to recommend r. A. Mcdonald
to the postmaster general to succeed
A. L. Fontaine as postmaster of this
city. If the Postoffice Department
sees fit to accept Mr.. Morse's recon-
mendation, Mr.. Mcdonald will be
Mr. Fontaine's successor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27
HEARTS WERE TRUMP
AT w, A. BRAZEAU HOME

A very unique and pleasant party
was given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. A. Brazeau in Merrill recently.
The Advocate of that city had the
following interesting account:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. BraZeau enter
tanned members of the Study class and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says:
II have only taken four doses of your
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they
have done more for me than any other
medicine has ever done. / am still
taking the pills as l want perfect
cure" Mr.. Barber refers to DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills. They are
sold by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

When the baby is cross and has you
worried and worn out you will find
that little CaScaSweet, the we'll
known remedy for babies md children
will quiet the little one in short
time. The ingredients are printed
plainly on the bottle. Contains no
oplates. Sold by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

One way Colonist Second Glass fares
Via @. M. & ST. P. and Joint lines to
Arizona, California, Canada, Colerda,
Idaho, Mexico. Montana, Neveda. New
Mexico, Oregan, Utah. Washington,
and Wyoming on sale March 3rd tC
10th 1908. 81. S. LutZ Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

John Rice and family, who have
been visiting at the home of Frank
Stahl for some time past, left Thurs
day for their home in Superior.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-27

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills. They are easy to
take Sold by Johnson & Hill Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
ROOSEVELT TAKES
 RESPONSIBILITY

Oyster Bay, N. Y, August 7.-President Roosevelt in a statement issued tonight made it clear that the entire responsibility was his for the issuance of the original order discharging the battalion of negro soldiers for alleged participation in the Brownsville, Tex, rioting, and the refusal to permit a suspension of that order.
 The President tonight was shown an in tervew which was had tonight in Wash ington with Gen. Henry C. Corbin, U. s. A.. retired, in which General Corbin stated that no credit or blame in the matter rested with MT. Taft. After reading the interview the President through his as- sistant private secretary, Rudolph Fores- ter. gave out the following:
 "General Corbins statement is absolute ly correct, and it was entirely proper that he should make it. The substance of the message from the President which he ouoted was made public long ago. In the Brownsville matter the entire responsibili- tv for issuing the original order and for declining to allow its suspension was the Presidents"
 In his interview today General Corbn stated in substance that MT. Taft was in no way responsible for the order dlscharg- inc the battalion of the Twenty-tifth in- fontrv. and that in doing so. the then Sec ratarv of War had obeyed the direct order of the President. General Corbin then re- counted the circumstances as they oc- cnrred and were published following the Brownsville aIalr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
BALDWIN MAKES
 SUCCESSFUL TRIP

Washington, August 7.-"we sighted the enemy"
 These words were shouted by Captain Baldwin at Fort Myer today as he pilot ed his military balloon to the ground, after making a successful flight of nearly five miles in an effort to demonstrate Tomorrow at 5 o'clock Captain Baldwin will be ready for the first official speed trial.
 Rising from the ground like a monster bird of the air, slowly but buoyantly, at 6:21 this evening the aerial ship built for the United States army was headed into the westerly wind by Captain Bald win. A complete circle was described, the balloon rising gracefully to a height of 200 feet. Again pointing to the west and at taining an estimated speed of 12 miles an hour, the ship voyaged in direct line for with the wind, which was blowing at the rate of seven miles an hour. The throttle was thrown open a little wider by MT. Curtiss, who again operated the engine, and the ship flew along at a speed of IS or 20 miles an hour.
 When the balloon passed over the start ing point it was about 300 feet in the air Bringing his ship against the wind Cap tain Baldwin made a landing, much the same as pilots of water craft bring their vessels to the side of a dock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08

Chicago, August 7-Sensational in- formation was obtained by the police this afternoon in their efforts to clear up the mystery of the Mud Lake mur- der, the officers discovering among ohter things that the correct name of the victim is Tuffa Shashem. Two boys, Au- gust Cardersell, aged 12, and Dominick Larado, also aged 12 years, testified to Inspector Dorman that young Sha- shem had on Sunday last, the day of the disappearance, entered the home of Hassin Nemmer, one of the men un- der arrest, in company with Nemmer. The boys waited half an hour for thu companion to return but finally got dis couraged and left. That was the last they saw of the lad until his body was brought, piecemeal, to the morgue.
 A weird touch was added to the story of the boys by woman living opposite Nemmer's home. She declared that on Sunday night she was attracted by the bowling of a dog, whose nose was pressed against the crack under the outer door of Nemmer's attic room iHe uos hcteu dS 1T ne nad Struck scent and was distressed because he could not follow it. the woman de- clared. She said presently a foot ap- peared from the doorway and the dog was kicked down the stairway.
 The two boys and young Shashem had been at the Union depot that Sun day morning when Nemmer appeared and Shashe1n shined the formers shoes. Nemmer, she said, had something at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
New Turkey Is Liberal.

London. August 7.-The Daily News correspondent at Constantinople tele- graphs an interview he has had with the Sh elk LII Islam concerning recent events In Turkey. The Sheik the cor respondent says, is convinced that the constitution will endure as the Sultan has given his word to the people, and further because 1t is in accordance with the Islamic law that the country sh hould be constitutional one Asked wheth CT equality between Moslems and Chirst- ians as is decreed by the constitution was possible under the Islamic law, the Sheik replied that there was noth- ing in Islam to prevent the recogni- tion of such equality, adding you may take 1t from me that liberal as the constitution is, Islam is still more lib- eral and the constitution only con firms the liberalities which Islam af- fords."
 You may assure your readers" the Sheik continued, that the constitution is neith CT illusory nor temporary. Turkeys influence will be stronger hereafter because she will speak with the voice of the whole people. We desire the friendliest relations with all the western nations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
TAFT PAYS VISIT
 ID HORSE SHOW Party I lkes F0rty-MiIe Drive
 QVer Mountains HEARTY WELCOME FOR ALL
Taft Enjoys the Exhibition of Jumping Horses and Afterwards Attends Ball at the old-Fashioned
 Southern Hotel.

White Sulphur Springs. Va, August Judge w. H. Taft today drove 40 miles over the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia and lent himself as the chief feature of Green Briar county's first horse show and in the evening led the german at the famous old Green Briar hotel where he will remain until Monday. MT. Taft made no speeches and contemplates making none during the trip.
 At S:20 o'clock this morning the party started from Hot Springs in four-horse carriage, with high uncoy- cred seats. a bugler and other coach ing attachments Mrs. Taft occupied the front seat with Driver sterrett vice chairman of the Philippine commits sion, had the middle seat and Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, chief of the in sular bureau of the war department, brought up the rear. Thomas J O'Brien, United States ambassador ta together with Charlie Taft, drove in a three seated buck board. After the first dozen miles fresh horses were ob tained which brought the party to the lunch stop, 25 miles from the start at half hour after noon. Here, In most picturesque spot with wooded peaks on all sides, the party spent an hour. The hostlers had a pot of roasting ears merrily boiling and the luncheon hampers supplied the rest of the re- treatments. An hour after the midday start came a deluge of rain. A bright sun followed and as the party bowled through the village of White Sulphur they were greeted with modest cheers by the populace.
 At the horse show, which wass held two miles from the springs, the 5000 spectators had been dividing interest in the track events and watching the entrance gate for the Taft wagon. It came at o'clock. Cheers greeted the arrival. Representative J. w. Gaines of West Virginia. who had induced the Taft visit, knew of the candidates S fondness for horses and particularly his liking for jumpers. The exhibition of this class had been delayed for the candidates arrival. When the dis tinguished guests were given seats of honor. ribbons were awarded in the coaching class and for high steppers, q running race was run and then came another mountain shower This mud died the track, but shortly before o'clock the Jumpers were put over the hurdles. It had been scheduled that MT. Taft would reach the hotel at Il o'clock and from that hour until 2 an enthusiastic crowd waited there to make the demonstration which later developed at the track. In the evening the scene at the ball was entirely typi- cal of southern society, elegance and warm hospitality. The old hostelry was crowded with guests and the fes- tivities went merrily on long after the candidate had made his good night bow and retired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
NO REDUCED RATES FOR
 BRYAN NOTIFICATION

Chicago, August 7.-Norman Mack, chairman of the democratic national com mittee. was notified tonight that no re- duced rates will be put into effect for the Bryan notification meeting at Lincoln, Neb., on August 12 The communication came from Eben Mcleod, chairman of the Western Passenger association, and was in reply to letter sent to that official by MT Mack earlier in the day, and call ing attention to the fact that reduced fares had been granted on the occasion of the Taft celebration in Cincinnati, whereas no concessions had been made for the democratic gathering. The corre- spondence was interspersed by several telephonic conversations between Messrs. Mack and Mcleod, the latter explaining the, action of the railroads by referring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
STATE OFFICIALS
 LACKING IN DUTY

Atlanta, August 7-That the men who were hired by the state to inspect the condition of convicts worked in contract ors' camps had not been diligent In the discharge of these duties and had not been thoroughly inspecting the conditions under which the men worked was brought out by their own testimony before the legislative Investigating committee today.
 Capt. Goodloe Yancey of the prison commission of Georgia, Capt G. E. Dead- wyler and J. M. Bunker, the chief inspect ors employed by the prison commission, were the witnesses before the committee today.
 Captain Yancey told the committee that his records and the reports showing the condition of the states convicts in the hands of lessees had not been kept as carefully as they should have been. One of the most interesting features Of the present investigation was Captain Yam cey's reference to his son, who for nine years has been the bookkeeper, ana ls now the brother-in-law of one Of the largest individual convict lessees in the state. He said to the committee:
 q am proud and not ashamed of my boy. Neither my son nor the whole city of Atlanta could have swerved me from my duty. am not business man ana never have been one, or I would not be secretary of the commission. l am afraid I have been there too long,"
 He said the committee depended large ly upon the two inspectors to see that convicts were treated good.
 Captain Deadwyler, the chief inspector is 73 years of age, but is yet active. lie said he had never been down in a coal mine to see the conditions under which the convicts were worked "I am not a mine inspector" he told the committee. He said he did not know the rules for bade work by the task and required work bv the hour. He admitted in reply to a question that he did not inspect the whip ming reports and diet reports made by the deputy wardens. He depended upon his interviews with the men themselves yiving him the information sought.
 He said he had seen 10 or F in the hos nital at the Durham coal mines at one time. suffering from injuries caused by falling slate in the mines. Asked by MT. Candler why he had not been down in inc mines to ascertain the cause of so many accidents, he replied that he had never been in a mine and never expected to be,