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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
THE COST OF LIVING.
China, India and France Are Affected
Like Ourselves.

The outcly against the increased cost
of present-day living. as compared with
the figures of few years back, is not
limited to the United States. says q
Washington correspondent The race
of prices upward has been going on in
far corners of the world. One Issue of
the Daily Consular Reports. Which are
published by the bureau of manufac-
lures, showed startling increases in
three widely separated sections.
At Tsingtau, China, it was possible
ten years ago to employ excellent
boys" at $3.50 to SA gold, a month;
cooks from $3.50 to Sc, and the gen
eral house coolies for $3.50 and IS. At
the present time the boys" receive S13,
gold; cooks. so 10 S15; coolies. 50 AMI
So. and children's, Chinese nurses de
mand So a month and their food. Rents
have doubled in the ten years.
Consul general William Fl aSeichael
supplies figures on increases bf food
prices at Calcutta within the Hst two
years. He says: Beef has gone up
331a and mutton 100 per csH,. Flour
has advanced 20, eggs 10. vendiables p.
coal and coke 2S and milk 20 per cent -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Explorer NIikke1.en ExnIains

Upon his arrival at New York recently
Capt. Ejnar Mikkelsen of the Mikkelsen-
Leffingwell polar expedition, which start
ed north two years ago, and which has
been credited with proving the existence
of land north of the unexplored sea. ex-
plains that he didn't do anything of the
kind. His observations indicate that there
is no land there. but he returns with the
belief mistaken that there is land north
of the UNEMPLOYED sea. This belief rests
largely upon the flight of birds in that di-
rection. On his way back Nikkelsen
walked something like 5000 miles from
Flaxman's Island to Valdez and Nome
Lefhngwell remained at Flaxman's Island
to engage in survey work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Can't Indict Traction JuggIers.

The special grand jury at New York.
which has investigated the charges against
Thomas +. Ryan and other officers of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company in
connection with the purchase of the fer
ries paper railway from Anthony Brady,
reports the facts of an amazing iuggle
of funds in which vast sums were dis
bursed to both political parties and admits
the dishonesty of these acts. but finds that
under the laws in force at the time of the
acts no crime was committed technically.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
ReautifN School Grnnnds

Just at present is good time for all
interested to look over the local school
yard and consider if it meets their
ideas regarding beauty. shade protec-
ton. educational value, etc. If it does
not, the time is ripe to get busy" with
others whose interest is equal to yours
and try TO ameliOrate present condi-
tions so that this piece of public prop
erty will no longer be a reproach to
those in control.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Beware of OintmentS for Cdtdrrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physici>ls, as the damage they will do is
ten-fold to the good You can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufac-
tured by F. j. Cheney x Co., Toledo, o., con-
tains no mercury. and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure You get the genuine
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by f. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free
Sold by Druggists. Price. 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it !?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

This woman says that sick
women should not fail to try
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1856 Lawrence
St, Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pmkham:
Il was practically an invalid for six
years, on account of female troubles.
1 underwent an operation by the
doctors advice, but in a few months 1
was worse than before. A friend adj
vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as ] have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering as
did with backache, bearing down
pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable
Cnronorn3 -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Neutrality.

The voter in Drearyhurst reflected.
IF i vote the citizens ticket" he
said, I'm agin the people, and if l vote
the peoples ticket | amt a good citi-
zen. Blamed if I'm goin' to vote at all y
Pulling his hat down over his eyes, he
turned on his heel and strobe away in
disgust. The intricacies of village politics
were too deep for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Consul Cahpaman Coleman writes from
RoubaiX, France: The following adj
vance of prices in percentages during
the last five years. from 1902 TO 1907,
may be noted: Bread. 49, beef, %;
veal, II; mutton, %; pork, 81: butter,
IA; cheese, %; vegetables ID to so,
pastry. %; oil. 10; coal, "a; charcoal,
24; coffee and chocolate, %. The
greatest increase, 80, is for fish, and
the smallest, 10, for candles and pc
troleum."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Geological Post Cards-Second Series

If you are collector or dealer OF
postal cards. you will be interested in
an attractive set of eight cards just pub.
fished. showing the most valuable wild
animals N the Ringing Bros Menag-
erie, a set will be mailed you for 16c.
Special prices in lots to dealers. There
is great opportunity to make money
in selling these cards to collectors or the
general public. Address The Evening
Wisconsin CO., Post Card Dept, Mil
waukee Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

In small centers of population where
none but the most general laws govern
it is necessary to form an improve
and well being of the people as a whole.
says the Los Angeles Times. The laws
Of hygiene must be observed Both sew.
ers and surface drainage should be pro
vided by the people as a whole. and
where no city government exists this is
Il splendid work for live society for
civic betterment..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

wind. Twenty prisoners were in the town
Jail. The roof was lifted off, but so ter.
rifed we're they that no one attempted te
escape. None of the prisoners was seri
ously injured. The wreckage which re
manned on the site of lumber mill, neal
town. consisted largely of spinters, from
the size of toothpicks up TO small sticks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
When.
when.
When our stiff and stubborn COngres

When our stiff and stubborn Congress
isn't baking, isn't baking,
Or a-spunking up and getting on its
ear, on its ear.
How il loves to hear itself serenely talk
ing, 'renely talking,
And exuding gobs of heated atmosphere,
atmosphere
Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Your Wife, Mother or Sister

Can make Lemon. Chocolate and Custard
pies better than the expert cook by using
"OUR-PlE." as all the ingredients are in
the package ready for immediate use. Each
package, enough for two large pies, 10 cents.
Order to-day from your grocer Put up by
D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester. y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Couldn't Do 1t.

a father should be the friend and
companion of his son." said Mrs. Corn
tossel, who had been reading a maya
zine.
Mandy answered the farmer,
you're askin' too much. There's no
use of askin' man at my time o. life
TO let his hair grow out over his fore
head like a back porch an go around
in clothes that amt mates, holleriu'
.Rah, rah! rah Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Entering a Demurrer.

Talk about the superiority of mind
over matter" said the argumentative
boarder. ITS just the other way. If
you want to be sure not to forget a thing
you don't trust it to your memory. You
take pencil and a slip of paper AMI
MAKE memorandum of it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

of a collapse with
X / d Il e Y troubles,
backache, dizziness.
puffy dropsy swell
ings and urinary ir-
Irregularities. / lost
flesh and felt Ian
guild. nervous or IN
strung all the time.
As my doctor did
OQt hpIn mo 7 bar1u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Eminent Statesman-What are the in
fernal newspapers saying about me now,
ChickSey?
Private They haven't men
toned your name for a month. Senator.
Eminent Statesman Blank dash the
newspapers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

using Don.s Kidney Pills. In a few
weeks all these symptoms left me. I
now weigh 1853 pounds and feel in cx-
celIent health"
Sold by all dealers, 80 cents a box.
Foster-AIiIburn Co. Buffalo, y Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
BABY'S ECZEMA GREW WORSE
Hospitals and Doctors Could Not
Relieve Him-But Cuticura Renee
dies Speedy, Permanent Cure.

Ofes speedy, permanent Cure
Eczema appeared when our baby
was three months old. We applied TO
several doctors and hospitals, each of
which gave us something different
every time, but nothing brought relief.
At last, one of our friends recommend
ed to us Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. A few days afterwards i'm
proyelnent could be noted. Since then
we have used nothing but Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now
the baby is six months old and is quite
cured. All that we used was one cake
of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Cuti-
cura Ointment, costing in all S1.25. C.
i. Kara, 343 East Goth Street, New
York, March 80, 1906"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Defective.

Amelia. I have been trying for five
ycirs to win your favor. It's the only
aim | have in life"
80, Herbert, you're such poor marks
man -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
What the Dogs Were For.

Observing several $1,000 bulldogs on
the multimiIIicnaires estate, the witty
visitor remarked:
Are those dogs here to eat up sub
pnnas:"
And the muItimillfonaire chuckled
craf5ily.
.'Ah, no, my friend" he whispered,
they are here to eat up subpoena serv-
.prS"'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
More Trouble.

My husband had an awful time CO..
lecting that debt Mrs. Lapsling was
saying. Il don't pretend to understand
law terms, but heard him say that be
fore he could get the money he had tc
Barney Shea the mans wages"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The first national congress of Italian
women was opened in Rome the other day.
The congress is held under the auspices
of Queen Helena. Minister OF Education
Rava and Sig. Nathan, the Mayor OF
Rome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Def ned,

Paw, what is a philosophers"
Hes man. my son, who can eat saw
dust and make himself think its Ice
cream
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
GaIlhIiuE-

The supreme objection TO gambling
in all its forms, whether in sport or
in speculative business. is that it works
harm and loss to society. As soon as
amy practice or conduct is found to be
socially hurtful it thereby becomes
wrong. whatever men may have
thought of it before Does not all
morality rise to consciousness through
the fact of social advantage or injury?
Now the long and costly experience OF
mankind bears uniform testimony
against gambling till at last the yer.
dict Of civilization has become as near.
ly unanimous as human judgment can
be that it is an intolerable nuisance.
1t is dangerous or unsocial form of
excitement 1t hurts character. demon
Allies industry. breeds quarrels. tempts
men to self-destruction, and it works
special injustice TO women and chill
dren. we may not know precisely why
morphine preys upon the nervous sys-
tenn and has to be labeled poisonous"
The fact is the main consideration
SO with the stimulus or excitation of
gambling Grant that profess myself
willing to pay for my fun. The fun is
degrading. like the prize fight or bear
f. Dole in ATLANTIC.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
All Her Doing.

Your husband" said Gaddie, zap
pears to be man of great self-control. -
YES" replied Mrs. Peckham. che is.''
II suppose" Gaddie went on. "he in
herited that quality from his father,
the judge?"
NO she replied, significantly, tits
virtue he acquired since his mar
riage." Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Beyond the Styx.

Pluto had introduced Wackford
Squeers, late of Dotheboys hail. to Simon
Legree. late of Uncle Toms Cabin.
Glad to meet you, Mr.. Squeers," said
Legree. You and /, | believe, are two
of the most celebrated of the old mas
ters.'
But Squeers, who had just been com
PEELED by Pluto to take his regular dose
of INSTRUMENTATION the treacle-was
too surly to answer.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
The shoulder Sfran

If it were possible to compile such
data it would be extremely interesting
TO know to what extent women have
Influenced the uniforms and equip
ment of their Sighting states. 4 little
instance in point is the steel curb Shout
der strap of the British cavalry
When Sir George Luck was setting
out for Kandahar during the Afghan
operations Lady Luck, knowing prob
ably something of the fighting methods
of the tribesmen. whose four-foot knife
can cut clean from shoulder to belt.
sewed a couple of steel curb chains I'M
der each of the shoulder straps on her
husbands tunic. AS protection from
sword cuts these proved so effective
that at the end of the campaign Sir
George made report in relation there
to, with the result that they were
adopted as permanent feature of the
cavalry uniform.-IIarper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Marriage at an early age is frequent
in Mexico. Recently a boy of Is and
girl oil II were married in the capital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Every year there are 800 deaths from
hunger and deStitution in Great Britain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

For ANY Disease or Injury to
the eye, use PETTIT'S EYE SALVE. ah-
solutely harmless, acts quickly. All drug
gsts or Howard Bros. Buffalo, n. y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The irrigated districts of Egypt COM
prise. s.340000 acres and support 10000
coo persons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

60 .Zs Q ST VituS Dance all Nervous Diseased
- Permanently Cures. Ivy DR.. KlInes Great
Nerve Resorer Send for Free 81 trial bottle and treatise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
AT A CRITICAL TIME

Women Are Likely TO Suffer with
Dangerous Kidney Disorders.
Mrs. John Kirk. X. F. u. No. >. De-
troit, Mich. says: Five years ago at q
critical time of life I WIS on the verge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14
Rights of Federal Courts.

The United States Supreme Court has
dismissed the application of the State of
Nebraska for an order to compel the fed
eral court in that State to relinquish iur-
isdiction over the States suit against the
railroads for refusing to put into effect
the 2-cent fare bill passed by the Legis-
lature. The Circuit Court had assumed
jurisdiction because there was contro-
versy between citizens of different States
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

It's the judgment of many smoker,
that Lewis Single Binder 30 cigai
equals in quality the hest 1Oc cigar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teethinG; softens the reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain, cures wind collie % cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

The actual cost of the Suez canal was
S12O.1IO,O0O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Grass widows are never as green as
they pretend to be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-14

Heat is the best medicine for neu-
ralgic pain.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
KELLY SPRINGS TALE
| AT TRIAL OF ABE RUFF
BY Associated Press.

| BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S.-The at
tempt to secure a jury to try Abraham
Ruef on the charge of bribing former
Supervisor Furey to vote for trolley
franchise for the United Railroads, was
resumed today. At the afternoon ses-
sion a sensation was caused when j.
M. Kelly, a talesman under examine
ton, stated that he had been ap-
preached by G. S. A. Blake and offered
$4,000 to vote against the conviction of
Ruef in case he should be accepted as a
juror.
Kelly disclosed this matter to Dis
trict Attorney Langdon in July last,
telling him that Blake at first offered
him $500 and subsequently increased
the offer to $4,000.
When Kelly was called to the box
Attorney Frank Murphy arose before
the man was sworn and insisted on
making a statement in which he said:
This man approached counsel for
the defendant and solicited a bribe'
Kelly took the stand and related in
detail the conversation with Blake
Following Kelly's testimony, Frank
Murphy insisted on being sworn and
testified in substance that Kelly was
lying.
At the evening session of the court
which was devoted to the alleged at
tempted bribery, Kelly told his story
which was practically as previously re-
lated. In the meanwhile a warrant has
been issued for Blake, the charge be-
ing attempted bribery of juror. Kelly
himself swore to the complaint. The
police are watching Blake's office ano
search is being made for him through
out the city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
CARLSON AGAIN
UNDER ARREST
econtinued from Page One,

fCcnttnueG from HAGe UneS
Carlson embezzled from the, banks
funds the sum of $19,292 and put the
money thus alleged to have been taken
vvronefully to the use of the Carlson
investment company. In the other ne
is charged with the embezzlement OF
S13,59O, which is said to have been USED
in the interests of the Los Angeles Sc
curities company. Both acts are said
to have been committed December 10,
last year.
Carlson expressed no surprise at his
arrest or the charges made against
him. 'It is the most damnable false
hood" he said, land 1t will not be long
before the public discovers the methods
used to embarrass me. / lay all my
trouble to Evan Lewis. Why does ne
not, in his statements to the grand
Jury and the district attorney, tell of
the presence of funds-good hard cash
amounting to $1,000 now in the bank,
or explain the whereabouts OF other
moneys deposited to the banks credit
in other banks2 I can already see
turning of the tide in my favor. am
not at all downhearted and do not rear
the outcome in the least. I rode today
in the first car over my railroad run
ming from Hermosa Beach to the Hunt
ington line, and intend to continue my
work, despite my enemies"
1t was nearly II o'clock when Carl
son, accompanied by his attorney ana
the De Picos. left the Stephens home,
the delay being caused by an accident
to the Carlson automobile, in which
Constable Johnston was sent in haste
to secure blank bail bond. The ma
chine broke down near Fourth and Hill
streets, and it. was necessary for Carl
sons son, Carl, to secure another auto
mobile.
Bonds in the sum of $4,000 have now
been furnished by Carlson on the nu-
merous complaints against him. $4,000
having been furnished by Mrs. de Pico,
his sister-in-law, and Charles STAINS
bury, contractor
The answer filed by Carlson's attor-
ney is in connection with the suit be-
gun several weeks ago at the instance
of the attorney general, u. s. Webb, in
which a receivership was asked for the
Consolidated bank. A demurrer to this
complaint was overruled by Judge Con-
rey August IA, and in his answer Carl
son enters a general denial of all
charges against him.
Although the books of the Consolidat-
ed bank are still held by the district
attorney, it was intimated last night
that the complaints filed yesterday
would be the last of the charges made
against him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
BELL, PREFERRING BRYAN,
DECLINES NOMINATION

STOCKTON, Sept. 3.-Theodore A.
Bell stated to the representative of the
Associated Press today that under no
circumstances would he accept the
nomination for congress in the Second
district, for which he is being urged.
st leave on September 20 for the
east" said Bell, ito make several
speeches in Indiana, Ohio, New York
and Maryland at Mr.. Bryan's request.
and it would be impossible for me to
accept any nomination and make the
necessary campaign"
Mr.. Bell expressed himself as OPP
posed to the state convention taking up
the row in the ranks of the Los An
geles Democrats. declared that person.
ally he would not interfere, and is
seeking to placate both factions.
"Cole was not my choice for national
committeeman" said Bell, but he was
selected and I shall continue to con-
slider him the representative of the
national committee"
No effort is made to conceal the fact
that Bell, Cole and Judge Raker, chair
man of the state central committee, are
not entirely harmonious. Mr.. Cole ar
rived this morning. He attributed the
fight against him to jealousy.