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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-05
FOREIGN

Powers in conference at London to frame
code OF laws for warfare.
Tide brings in wreckage indicating that the
steamer 500 City of great lakes has been torn
to pieces and entire crew Of eighteen men lost
off Cape Race. N II.
Dutch warships patrol coast OF Venezuela at
close distance, guns ashore and aship are
lcveled at each other and blockade Of ports
threatens TO end in bombardment
Gen. Simon proclaimed new president Of
Hayti to march at head Of army into Port au
Prince today; triumphal entry awaited.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-05
COAST

Third trial of Abraham Ruef nears end in
san Francisco: prosecution rests case and de-
fense will probably conclude quickly.
Authorities in San Jose believe man who was
found poisoned by fatal medicine sent
through mail to San Francisco planned m-
usual suicide and sent drug to himself
Bank in Round Mountain, New, closed be-
cause of too many bad loans.
state presidential electors to get present of
$1,000 by votes unwittngly cast at recent cleo
tion.
Young man without funds takes poison in
Santa Barbara.
Fugitive sailor from whaling vessel in Seattle
declares ship is veritable hell and that his life
was threatened if he testified in murder trial,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-05
PARIS NEWSPAPERS OF
OPINION CASTRO HAS
LEFT HOME FOREVER

PARIS, Dec. 4.-Some OF the news
papers here express the belief that Presl~
dent Castro has deserted Venezuela fer
ever.
They say for years he has been send
ing money to England and France. where
they estimate he has s6O,000.00O depos-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-05
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and Vicinity: Rain
Saturday; fresh south wind. MAXI
mum temperature yesterday, 81 de-
grees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-05

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group of contribu-
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the coming year.
Fifty-two stories,
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a Word; no story to
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time engaged to
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New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

these closed doors, but unhappily owing to the
influence of the Anglo Russian agreement the
gates have clashed to again. However very few
travellers enter Cashmere from the tosome
northern passes of Lesser Tibet They are
difficult even for the mountain mule to scale, so
steep and sudden are their numerous sharp
turns and angles, utterly devoid Of vegetation
except coarse lchen; in winter imbedded in ice
and snow, and at all seasons of the year wind
swept and bleak. The fertile valleys, the hills
and streams Of Cashmere, lying behind this in
hospitable ROCKY barrier paradise in
parison.
After journeying across the scorching plains
of India in the close, hot carriages Of the Punjab
Railway to Rawalpindi, the terminus l know
Of no more refreshing experience than to ex-
change there this mode OF travel for the tonga
or native coach, a cross between a bullock
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
RUINS OF A TEMPLE, MARYLAND
CASHMERE

hlhS the Jchiurn. many strange sights were re
Vealed, such as bizarre and fantastic palaces
| including that of the Maharaiah of Jun1rf, and
Cashmere, with its square towers. moat and
dunSeonlike walled-in inclosure Of the 70
mana North of the town is the towering hill
or Ihaku Suliman, with its confcaI roaL,
crowned with a tiny mosque The bones OF the
ho!y man SULLIVAN rest within this shrine and
the faithful Mussulmans dwelling in the valley
make pilSrmascs thither. usually at the time
OF the full moon. sharp bend of the river led
US 20 a winding nuIlah, narrow tributary 4
panorama of lovely views and green vistas sur
prlsed US. and as twilight approached We tied
up for the night
An early start next morning ere the ravs of |
the sun grew too hot, with Il stiff pull I'D stream,
brought US 10 Martand. This now almost dc
serted town, save for few poverty stricken !
NiIiaSers, was once a popuous city The sole |
remnants of its former greatness are the ruins
OF an ancient temple originally dedicated 70 the
sun Heaps of broken and twisted pillars
scorched by earthquake and stained hv time
messes OF stone torn from their foundation lie
about The massive portico IS still standing ,
also the remains of cloister OF deIicateIy
carved columns. The worship must have been
Buddhistic, as the carvings plainly reveal the
benign features of Buddha ard the sacred bull.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
By TONGA .4ND BOAT.
4 Journey Through a Romantic
Portion Of India.
By Frederick Taylor. Fellow of the R"y2i Gc<
graphical 80. let, of England.

Northward beyond the passes Of Cashmere lies
the land Of Tibet Cashmere might be called
the buffer state between India and that long
closed country 70 superstition whose five mill
Ion inhabitants stin under the sway Of
Grand Lan,s
Since Tie opening up Of Tibet by the expedi-
tion by the British government under the
command Of Colonel Younghusband some light
of modern civilization has penetrated through
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

wagon and old-fashioned carry-ail AS we
were conveyed in this tonga, its two shaggy
ponies yoked to the long pole. what thrills per
vaded US as We rushed helter skelter through
the narrow defiles and sharp turns of these
mountain valleys and upands toward the Hima
layas! For romantic, varied and grand scenery,
unique customs a ragged and picturesque TopV
latiOn Cashmere stands alone.
Arriving at Srnagar and Fastening 10 TIE
river. suitable houseboats were selected from
among the numerous craft tied to the trees
the banks Of the Jehlum. Within twenty-foUr
hours the equipment of rOwers, paddlers. cook.
and dUnga, or kitchen boat, ready for active
service, and our memorable journey through the
Vale of Cashmere began.
Passing under the antiquated bridges span
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
Time for Needed Rest,

A physician, who makes a study of
wOmen's nerves and their quality of
endurance, asserts that a little intel
ligence on their part would help i'm
mensely in going through life The
reason, he says, that women get ex-
hausted after any endurance test is
that they do not know how to balance
work and rest. He lays down the
following rules, which are far better
than medicine: Sleep in proper pro-
portions comes first. 1t should be TAX
en- in immoderate doses when one has
just gone through a tedious time, or
expects to face one. The seven-hour
rule or custom should be utterly abol-
ished. There should not be one rule
for every one concerning sleep. Each
individual should be her own Judge of
how much is needed. If she wants
ten hours sleep, if she can get it, and
feels refreshed after it, she should
make every effort to have it. The day
laborer does not need as much sleep
as those who work in an Office; those
who work in a shop do not need as
much brain repair as those who write.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
The HaIcyon.

The kingfsher is the halcyon of the
ancients, who attributed to its spirit
after death the power of directing the
course of the winds. The week pre-
ceding and the week succeeding the
winter solstice comprise the IA days
that were known as the halcyon days,
and it was during this time that the
sea always remained extraordinarily
calm in order that the kingfshers
might more easily build their strange
nests.
To their dead bodies was attributed
the power of giving peace and plenty
as we'll as strength and beauty and all
the necessaries of happy existence.
They were also supposed to be able to
turn aside the thunderbolts and there
fore any house in which one was kept
was perfectly safe from lightning In
some parts of France even to this day
they are often called moth birds" on
account of the supposed power which
| their dead bodies have to drive away
and keep away moths from wooden
cloths.-Suburban Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
CELEBRATED WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

ar. and Mrs. Frank Carey celebrat-
ed their ninth wedding anniversary
at their home % Eighth ST. last Sat-
urday evening. A number OF their
intimate friends and neighbOrs, and
several relatives from out of the city
were invited for the occasion.
Among those from away who were
present, were ChaS. Beaudry and
daughter Miss Rachel, of Marquette.
Mich. father and sister Of Mrs. Carey
and Mr.. and Mrs S. J. Dubois also of
Marquette, Mich.
The evening hours were very plea
sanilv whiled away by those who
were invited in honor of the event in
games o. cards and social chat fol-
lowed by An elaborate luncheon. All
who were present spent very delight
full evening anu extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Grey their heartiest congratu-
lati0nS. with best wishes for the
future and many returns of the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
The JOURNEYS END
BOURNE TO WHICH NONE OF US
TRAVEL ALONE.
"For No Man Liveth to Himself, and
No Man Dieth to HIMSELF
Beautiful AlIegory of the
Last Dread Day

The man was dying His landlady,
kindly soul, had sent for the vicar of
the parish, and when the sick man
heard step on the stairs he strove
through the agony of almost insup-
portable pain to unclench his hands
and smooth his brow. As the parson
-squat-figured and plain-faced-en-
tered, the man smiled a twisted smile.
"Ah, padre, old chap, come to speed
the parting guest, Ell? I'm afraid I'm
not a very promising subject for your
ministrations
But the clergyman, too, was man.
so wasted no time beating about the
bush, but came straight to the point.
mo, I'm not here tonight to preach,
but-we've known each other some
time, and lately I've come to look on
you as friend"-here the man turned
his head away and grinned quietly at
the cheap wall paper-"how is it be-
tween you and your God?"
The man raised himself in the bed.
Look here he said. Il have lived
my life without him and am l now to
go to him whom l have def1ed whin-
ing for mercy? | have lived alone and
| die alone. Do you"
He fell back in a fresh paroxysm of
torture; the bedstead quivered like
the shaft of racing screw under the
grip of his one hand, while with the
other he fiercely motioned his visitor
to the door. The latter. seeing his
presence was, for the moment, useless,
retired-to spend long hours of the
night on his knees in the lonely vic
zrage agoniZiRg for the soul of one he
loved. When he called next morning
the end had come
The long agony was over, and the
naked soul lay alone.
Only vast silence and illimitable
space. The man stood erect and cried:
God! God! See mel Know me!
Throughout my life on earth. l have
transgressed thy laws, knowing thy
will and thy power. Judge me. Cast
me to the hell Thou has devised for
ME, and try whether, through all thy
torments, the creature will not mock
at the Creator Here, a man, | stand
before the Almighty for judgment,
alone!"
There came no voice, no stirring of
the calm, clear depths, but the man
was shaken by the question:
Art thou alone?"
Suddenly there came pressing on
him from every side presences, faces.
The face of a gentle Lady, who,
through all, had loved her boy-the
face of stern, gray-haired man, hop
ing ever for the son of his body-the
sweet face of brave girl, eating out
her heart in lonely, trustful longing
for the one she loved-men's faces,
full of belief in the bright promise and
friendship of old college days-chil-
dten's faces-the brown eyes of faith
full dogs-these all oppressed him,
thronged around him, while through
his being swept the words:
For no man liveth to himself, and
no man dieth to himself" Through
space the cry rang out:
Have mercy, Cod"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
OxXnen IinpIinu.

Oxygen tipping is the latest form
Of the drug habit" said a doctor. 1.-TWO
physicians have died of it this year,
and it is stated that there are quite
100 oxygen tipplers among the laity of
our big cities.
Oxygen, you know, is a wonderful
stimulant. It's inhalation keeps dea tn
off the dying for days and days. But
taken regularly it soon wrecks the
health. It's effect is said to be de
lightful Like champagne, it creates
gayety. Along with this gayety goes
a feeling of tremendous power and
lightness. Drunk on oxygen, the most
sluggish and melancholy persons have
a joyous and heartening idea that they
can do anything in the world-wrest
the oil trade from Rockefeller, say.
or with little practice outrun Johnny
HAYES"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
NOT LIKE ROMANCE
THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE IN
REAL LIFE.
Ciffers in Many Material Respects
from the Heroes Who Figure So
Prominently in the Pages
of NoveIists.

Richard Harding Davis and other
writer's of lesser note have cast a
glamour over the title, Soldier Of For
tune" which possibly applies to GER
tain victims of wanderlust and love of
unusual adventure, but which is hor-
rible misft to the only individual the
writer ever knew whose many adven-
lures by field and flood, and beneath
& half-dozen flags, properly placed him
in the class of Capt Macklin, Red
Saunders and others known to readers
of fiction, says writer in the Atchi-
son Globe. Sam Chalmers was the
name our soldier Of fortune gave to
those who asked. Incidentally, he
was the homeliest man we ever met
large, slouching, loose-jojnted creS-
ture, who looked half man and ha,f
gorilla. His feet and hands were too
large for his big body and he handled
both as if they were something of
burden. He was dish-faced, had bleary
eyes and the complexion of a tan shoe
after you have worn it through dewy
grass.
Chalmers was always dirty and
usually drunk-a man without a Wis
ibie redeeming personal feature and
little mental attraction. But he had
accomplishments; he knew enough of
the sea to make it carry him where lie
would, and, perhaps, something more.
He could speak several languages and
Z half-doZen native dialects, including
that of New Yorks Fast side (the
hardest to understaAd), where he
claimed to have originated at some in
definite date in the past. He seemed
to have a knowledge of all the ports
Of all the seven seas and could, when
be would, tell interesting tales Of
fighting Zulus in South Africa, bush
men in Australia, pirates off the China
coast and several other strange and
unpleasant creatures in other Cutland.
ish places.
Americans found him in an isolated
Filipino stronghold on the island of
Leyte, and he said he had been taken
prisoner when he came ashore from
a hemp ship. The natives said he had
been a captain of the insurgent army,
and perhaps he had, although he de-
MED it for obvious reasons. At any
rate, he wasn't an officer with them
for patriotism or love, for he turned
American scout and fought them with
a lust for blood amounting TO savagery.
He was brave, as the bulldog is-be-
cause it knows NO better-which
seemed to be his only trait in common
with the other soldiers of fortune OF
whom we have read.
Later we met him as second mate
on wind TANNER at Nagasaki. The
sea was home to Chalmers and he only
1uit it occasionally to find fight and
a more convenient place to get drunk.
Had Chalmers turned to the land in
stead of the sea in his earlier years
he would have ended as only a COM
mon tramp. AS 1t was, he is tramp,
but of a more uncommon kind. 1t is
the tramp instinct which makes
soldiers of fortune, although,
perhaps, some of them, more fortu-
nate, do wear immaculate white duck
suits and pith helmets. But the only
one we ever met was not very classy"
and he kind of shook our faith in Capt.
Macklin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
CAFETERRlAN SUPPER
AND SALE

The East Side Ladies Aid Society
of the Congregational church will
hold their annual Christmas sale and
supper in FOrrester:s Hall Saturday
afternoon and evening, Dec. 9Th.
The sale will begin at one o'clock, and
supper will be served from five O'Clock
until all are served. TniS will be
one Of the best opportunities to be
offered for selecting your Christm as
gifts, as the ladies have spared no
pains in making such little articles as
would please anyone To give or receive.
III the newest ideas in fancy work
bags, handkerchief-b bags, travelling
cases, sachetS, pin cushions, fancy
aprons and etc, will he shown at this
sale. Their display will include
all the most pracl zeal, dainty articles
conceivable in ii line Of Christmas
gifts. The supper will be served in
CafeterJian style, which means that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
The GOSPEL of Hone.

Perhaps there is something scien-
tific in "psychotherapy," the big word
by which doctors of medicine who also
believe in the mind cure describe
their practice. But it is as old as the
race and probably older than medi-
cine. To be of good cheer, to have
courage, hope and faith, to be able to
brace up and never say die, had in
Vulnerable cures to their credit be-
fore science made use of them Many
man has been scared to death
by a doctor, and not much grace, char
ity or peace is found in religion of
the dismal type. Every good physician
and every true minister of religion un-
derstands this truth now, and there
have been men in all ages who
preached and practiced it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03

The Glidden Enterprise party
of hunters came up from Grand
Rapids Saturday and are enjoying
life at the Omholt camp. They have
captured number of fine deer Mr..
Lassa left for his home in Grand
! Rapids Saturday. He was accom-
! panied by several hunters who spent
the past Two weeks in and about
"Shana. "a car load of pulp wood
belonging to the Nash Lumber Com
pany caught fire on Monday and was
almost destroyed. After much work
the fire department succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames.
Gold Medal Flour is nourishing
H. g. Head of Amigo was in Wau-
sau on business Saturday. Mr.. Head
is the general manager of the Amigo
Canning company and this is the
company's first year of business,
| which was very successful, he said.
total of "A 900 cases, comprising
| 100000 cans, were turned out during
the season of operation, twenty.three
days. This is the product Of 800 acres
of land. Peas are the product which
| the company cans for the market.
| The bi-product is used for fattenipg
live stock for TIE Chicago market,
and the company has Sixty-tive head
of steer.-Wausau Record.
Why pay more when you can get,
not only 80 fine large cups of DR..
Shops Health Coffee from 25c
silvered "No-Drip" Coffee Strainer
besides? Look for the coupon-I put
them in now. The satisfaction is, be-
sides most perfect. Sold BY
Mrs. Emily S. Little, mother of
VIM. e. Little, was stricken with
paralysis while at the breakfast table
| Sunday morning November Doth.
Mrs. Little is 81 years of age and
therefore will be at some disadvan-
| tage in recovering the use OF her
entire left side which is paralized.
She had no warning Of its approach
and her left hand and side gave way
suddenly and she fell back into her
chair speeches.. Her speech was
affected and she could only humble
some sounds that were hardly disting-
Unstable. Monday morning she ap-
peared to be some better and it is
hoped that she will recover the use
of her members 50 as to be able to get
around again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
A Woman's Heroism.

History has presented few examples
of greater heroism than that of MI S.
S. J. Rookie, the telephone operator of
Folsom, N. NJ, who when warned by a
resident of the hills to flee for her life
from the flood speeding to engulf the
valley, rejected the opportunity to
save herself and employed the hour
that interviewed between the warning
received and her own death by drown
ing in calling up subscribers by tele
phone and acquainting them of their
danger. More than 40 families have
already acknowledged their lives
saved through the magnificent cour-
age of one frail woman. whose life
less body, with the telephone head
piece still adjusted to her ears, was
found IL miles down the canyon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03

past three or four months, departed
for Racine Tuesday where he has &C
cepted a position in the shops of tn,
Mitchell Car Co. Of that city.
The first appearance of Winninge
Bros. Show Co., at the opera hous,
Monday night was greeted by a full
house and there was no disappoint
ment in the performance. All those
who attended speak in the highes
terms of the entertainment and tn,
company sustained their former eX
cellent record.
K. Z. AmeS. recently elected regis
ter of deeds, will move to the county
seat some time during next month,
which win cause vacancy 10 the
office of supervisors from the Fourth
ward and also vacancy in the school
board Of which he was member
Marshfield News
A. Moore, of PittSville, dealer in
general merchandise, was in the city
Tuesday on business. Mr.. Moore
reports business lair and his residence
in Pittsville perfectly satisfactory
His friends here will all be glad to SET
him meet with success at the hands
of the Pittsville people.
Messrs, W. Fl. Carey, Edward FAIL
Edward Pomainville and Prof. f. l.
Bliss were all in Stevens Point Thurs
day to attend a banquet and initiation
work in the order of Knights of Co
lumbus who were having Specia
session of work on that day, The!
all report delightful time and mos
enjoyable entertainment
DrS. Frank POmainvile, Rockwell
and Hougen, OF Grand Rapids, were
Stevens Point visitors this morning
being 90 their way home from
Waupaca. where they attended the
district medical convention. DR..
Pomainville fills the honored position
of mayor in our neighboring city =
Stevens Point Gazette
Mrs Louis Narrow and Mrs. Aman
ola Wales, both widows, received
notice of allowance of their pension:
at the rate of S12 per month from
date Of application. These were
secured through the agency Of T. j
Cooper. They have received their
own pensions up to October 4th alst
each have received the accrued pen
sion due their husband at time of
death.
Bruises, scratches, sores and buns
that other things have failed to cure
will heal quickly and completely
when you use DeWitt'S CarbOlized
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is especially
good for piles. Sold by Johnson, Hill
& Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
Two Bits.
Once there was a 25 cent piece who
thought he was the whole thing.

Once there was a 25 cent piece who
thought he was the whole thing.
Foolish one" said a subsidiary
coin who occupied the next compart-
ment in the till, you are not the
whole thing by any means You are
but quarter W the whole"
les, but being a quarter am not
complete in and to myself? Am | not
a unit, one and indivisible. an ego, an
entity?"
NO" broke in a grumpy, crumpled
greenback with the emphasis with
which old age customarily punctuates
its remarks, you are not unit You
are dual personality. Hence the ap-
pellation, two bits"
How things are changed" said the
shopkeeper as he rang up another
sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-03
Aesop in Little italy"

A school teacher in the Italian quar-
ter of an American city told her chill
dren the story of the fox and the
grapes. Tony was especially delighted
with the story, and eagerly sought his
chum, Joe, who was in another class
By good luck, the teacher overheard
Tony's version.
In his excited, broken English, he
told the fable much as it is written
until he came TO the end This was
his rendering of the climax:
DE olda fox he say, 'Da grape nc
godo. anyhow; ala sour. guess
go geta de banan' MOUTHS Com
panion.