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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

ELECTION Clerks-K L. Thompson,R; VIM.
Corcoran, d
Ballot Clerks-Carson Burt,R; Edward
Wheelan, d
FIFTH WARD
Inspectors OF Election Michael Mason, D:
Albert Gilmaster, R; Joe Lukascoki, n
Election Clerks Al. Sutor.D; Joe Quasi
groh,R
Ballot Clerks Louis Shinak.R: John Kol-
lenda, d
SIXTH WARD
inspectors of Election Charles Dixon. D:
Albert King r; Charles Walt,
Election Clerks 5 Mike McCarty, ID; Fred
Jackson, r
Ballot Clerks-D. c. Bailey,R; B. G. Chan
dos, d
SEVENTH WARD
Inspectors of Election-O. C. MCGUIRE, D.:
Clark Lyons, r; Geo. Lyons, r
Clerk OF Election-W. L. Demroe, D; B. l..
Brown, r
Ballot CIerks-R. E. Mcfarland, R; P. Null
roy D
EIGHTH WARD
inspectors of Election-Herman Binne-
boose, D; Bert Mason, R; Archie Nc
Clerk of Election-Eme-y Baldwin, R: wal
ter Dixon, d
Ballot Clerks-Gus. Neiman, R, G. w. Ma
son, D. W, E. WHEELAN,
Mayor.
On motion, the council adjourned
c, E. Boles, clerk. ". E, Wheelan,
Mayor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13
POSTAL CLERKS
WANT SHORT DAY
Employees of Local Office in
Sympathy With Bill

On Dec. 9, Congressman ". W. Will
son Of Illinois introduced in the House
of Representatives a bill to regulate
the hours of clerks employed in first
and second class postoffices.
The bill is known as II. r. 6114
The cry Of the postoffice clerks for
an eight-hour day IS by no means
new, and neither is it without justifi-
cation.
Postoffice clerks have been com
PEELED to work many hours each day
in excess Of eight without compensa-
ton and under very trying circum-
stances.
The report of the first assistant
postmaster general recites that &C
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13
eral Of Mrs. Dubberstein in your city
last Thursday.

eral Of Nrs. Dubberstein in your city
last Thursday.
The Nm LeYeTence family who have
been living at Iom2baWk since last
May, Baye moved back here They
viii live al south DE- Until their bams
is vacated by The f. Timmiiin family.
TIE dance given bF the married
folks Saturday evening was mol largely
ATTENDED owing 10 the bad weather
Mrs #. Dekarski emf ers aimed "a few
ladies EriGaF at erGgUH iH honor Of
her birthday. A very pleasant after
noon vas spent ia social converse ani
an elegant o'clock luncheon served.
Miss Cara Lererauce KS the guest
Of 3siie Carlson over Sunday.
The T. G. Steele family we're Grand
Rs4.ds visitors Sunday.
Writer Aucutt arrived home from
Foad On Lac est week and vii! spend
he remainder OF tAs winter with AIS
parents.
Mss Eamia Christian d zonr city
spent Soadas ~ith her parents.
Or. aud Il. VIII Auea.t Of the
Rfg.5S ATTENDED he dance SATURDAY
evening 10 the village hal.
5Irs. Taylor has been on the sick list
th5 past week.
Mrs. Gust Kroll was d Grand Rapids
visitor IS edaesday.
Miss Mary Leverance Is the guest Of
Miss IHa CahiI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

The Olympic Electric theatre
opened its doors to the public Satur-
day evening and the large crowd who
attended the different performances
since, speak in highest praise of the
entertainment afforded. The build
ing has been entirely remodeled to
suit the purposes for which it is de-
signed, and the moving picture ma
chine is one Of the best on the market,
The music, both vocal and instru-
mental is very pleasing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13
PORT EDWARDS
Stamp photos at MenzeI's studio.

|TTTTI g-T00V9 ~ -IUITA-I y 9UWIIU-
Mr. and Mrs. e. Eichsteadt at
tended the funeral Of the lattars
mother Mrs. Caroline DubberSJein in
The Rapids last Thursday.
Mrs &. B. Garrison and Miss Violet
RansOme We're Wausau visitors one
day last week.
MeSdames II. DeEarski and Otto
Susuufski were shopping in your city
last Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Noel attended the fun
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

The first issue of the MoSinee Times,
under the editorial management of
B. f. Walters, made its appearance
Friday. The paper is bright and
newsy and the purpose of it's editor
as announced in the Introductory
editorial is commendable. Mr. Wal
tiers announces that while the Times
will be Republican in politics, it will
not be factional, and that it will at
all times stand for the best interest
of Mosinee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

Jan 1st 1908 Cash Bal on Rand in bank
an Rec of Fred Pfeifer for rental
IA OF o. e. Boe a. Freund labor
Rec OF = H. BoleS A. f. Bimeyer labor
Rec of W. A Johnson Panks sold to Warren
e.
7
Rec. of @ -. BoeS, Fl, Kuehl. piece pipe
bee OF q b. l5Oes H. Akey 30 IT. of In 20
=. I.
z r. r.
jan LIST 1905, orders unpaid in bank S22I0S IS
Total S2524 i
Eco lSt l9jS Cash on hand In bank $4,000 81
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK STAHL.
City Treasurer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

Emil Cady, of Madison, is in the city
visiting friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-13

Total of Bills for January
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

With fearful shock, that seemed to shiver
every timber in the staunch boat its bow
struck some rock or reef, and above the
mad uproar of shrieking wind and dasnlhg
breakers was heard cry Of mortal terror.
"Mr. Carberry, he's go9neF t.4
recoiled and then rushed on again.
"Nat! The shock flung him clear over into
the water. saw hinl Search for hlm'
Natl Natl"
"Sit down therel" commanded Carberry,
pushing half-distracted 10 back into the bot
tom Of the boat. "You can't find or help
him You'd .n.1, only lose your own llfe were
Again the boat struck, Amid the deafen-
ing rattle Of the loud thunder, the hoarse
roar of the breakers, the howl of the rush
ing wind, a second blow had come, driving
her high upon the beach. -
Borne on the crest of mighty wave, the
firmly imbedded in the sand. The force OF
the blow flung both occupants into the surf,
and the next 10 knew, Carberry had seized
him. and was dragging him to a place OF
safety. out Of reach Of the seethiDg break
Drenched and bruised as he was, 10 fell
asleep, for he was 80 utterly exhausted ana
that stole over him as soon as he telt himself
on solid ground. -,
He awoke hours afterward, with a strange,
startled CIV and a confused mind. The storm
had passed away; the sur was shining bright
"; the sea flowed placidly into the cove
where he lay, almost LAYING his feet a green
landscape reached back as far as he could see.
"Nat-Mr. Carberry-- Oh, it cannot be
that Pm alone! Mr.. Carberry,. was he saved!
To had risen to his feet. Standing against
n tree near by, he had discovered the sailor.
Carberry's bronzed face was white with
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19
CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO

Beyond the Royals, a trackless waste clear
tn the circle, and the Helmets atween some
where" Carberry had announced.
And both 10 and Nat looked seriously az
the last disappearing spur of the cliffs OF the
ROYALS. and wondered what might happen
ere thew again saw either island or mainland.
What Carberry had feared at the began,
ming of the voyage from Guardian lSianu
threatened at .last-stormy weather
With light breezes and known course, ne
had often averred that he preferred tner
little craft to a full-rigged brig on the broad
est ocean. =
He had calculated that the storm period was
two weeks ahead Forty-eight hours out from
the ROYALS, Just at dusk, he cast an eye
windward that attracted the attentlon oi
vvatchful 10, because OF its concerned e1-
preston. IL. a.. all soc,,re
+be canvas, cover over the forward part OF
tbe boat. and arrange the tackle so as to
throw free or cut loose every gearing above
the rail at a minutes notice, 10 knew that
he anticipated blow.
"a souall coming, Mr.. Carberry?' the boy
asked. ~. .,., ,,..D;ro
~. ewes fxed on the distant horizon. See
the black line yonder!
"CIomda. 10. Straight as a pencil hne-that
means rain: growing blacker and moving tast
nit tbaf means wind. Well have blow inside
-, %o,,,s~mavbe only blow, maybe an all
~;ahter. No sleeping tonight, lads It's q
keen eye, quick orders and quicker action
Dye mind?" - - nos;t;on with
;mnljcit instructions what to do In case OF
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

although they can easily carry it away In
their strong talons, it often proves very trou-
blesome booty.
A hunter once noticed large hawk, high
in the air, which was Tapping its wings, vio-
lently, and apparently in great trouble. Sud
denly it darted, and fell to the earth almost
at the hunters feet, where it lay gasping and
diving, while tiny weasel sprang from the
heap of feathers, and scampered away to hide
itself in the stone wall near by. On examin-
ing the bird, the hunter found that its throat
was torn to pieces by the weasel's sharp teeth.
The little creature. although unable to es-
cape from the powerful grip Of the hawk, had
twisted itself until it could reach its enemy 8
throat, when it easily inflicted deadly wound.
The defenseless hares and rabbits are Bit
terly prosecuted by the weasel, which springs
knows exactly where to fasten its sharp
teeth. The unfortunate hare may scampeI
away as fast as it can, but its enemy clings to
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

exieency-Jo at the tiller, himself grasping
the billiards, Nat at the bow with Ratchet,
ready to cut the ropes clear ii their only nope
seemed scudding before the wind with a pare
pole.
while they watched. First the boat rocked
and the wind whistled, then it plunged ahead
in jumps and the gale deepened to roar
and then--two hours experience that remind
ed 10 of the wreck of the Pilgrim, held Gar
berry grim and silent, and caused Nat TO De,
heye that he had escaped death in the hold
Of the Brazilian freight steamer only to meet
it in an open boat on storm-swept sea.
Carberry managed to keep firm hold on
the tiller, but all the two boys could do now
was to cling to the boat for dear life.
The little craft was completely az the
mercy of the waves. II scudded like fright
ened thing through the waters, sometimes
whirling half around, sometimes nearly
Twice Nat tried to crawl back over the
canvas to where Carberry and 10 were but
his heart failed him, and he retained his po-
mtion at the bow, deluged with the flying
spray, but holding fast to an iron ring.
LAND ahead'
ming, revealing the scene apparently foI
miles.
Carberry's stentorian voice rang out sharp
| Iv Nat had seen nothing, the spray binding
| him. 10 imagined he made out far, dark
outline. ,,,u
near land, 81 sure :; It's the breakers now II we
or There s'v was another dazzling flash.
"The Helmetsl'
| ooh, Mr.. Carberry!"
at must be! There's no other landl Hold
| The sentence was never finished
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19
10 AND MA 7

emotion, his hands moved nervously, and
visible tremor crossed his frame.
"Poor Natl" he said, don't think of him.
fear he's gone. But we have not come too
late It's the right island I've found
Come here-look here!'
He clutched JOS arm, and drew the boy
~ yards to where some bushes grew on
slight elevation.
Beyond them lay grass-covered slope.
Upon its sunny. surface sat a man, facing
them but all unconscious Of their presence
His hair and beard were white as snow, his
form attenuated, his eyes restless and Wild
looking, his garments in tatters. He was
placing a lot Of smooth, white pebbles in q
row with slowness and precision that added
startlingly to the weirdness of his. aspect.
10 Morris tried to speak. Then his senses
seemed to reel, his heart came up in his
throat and he uttered an inarticnlate excla-
nation as he held to Carberry for support.
Oh. what did it mean? Had they succeeded?
Was this forlorn semblance of humanity, en-
crossed in some task the very strangeness of
which chilled joy and reason, the father he
had lost and found?
As in a dream, 10 saw Carberry advance.
The great hand of the mariner trembled as it
touched the shoulder of the castaway. With
a wild, frightened cry, the man looked up.
Then Carberry spoke:
"Jack-Morris, old friend and mate, don't
you know me?'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

it's neck, and the poor little animal must soon
fall, faint and dying, from the loss. of blood.
The tragedy pictured in our engraving IS act
inhabitants of woodland thickets, and the
rabbit is always forced to yield to its little
enemy.
Rats and mice, squirrels, moles, frogs and
birds of all kinds are hunted by the weasel,
and II NAV often be seen twisting itself in and
out of stone heaps or walls in the vicinity of
barnyards, where it watches for chickens,
doves and other domestic fowls.
If taken very young weasels may be tanned,
and whole army of cats viii not free house
On quickly of rats and mice as will one little
weasel. Pussy must sit patiently by the rats
hole and wait until the mischievous beast
ventures forth, but where rat can go, the
weasel can follow. Weasels and ferrets are
often kent on board of ships, and are petted
Nv the sailors. for a ship with weasel as
passenger is always free from rats.
There are many pretty stories told of tame
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

weasels, and of the affection they manifest
toward those who care for them. lady VINO
received present of a very small and very
from her hand The little creature became
go attached to its mistress that whenever she
called it, it would instantly appear from what,
ever corner in which it was eurled up, ana no
never bit her. and would play with her cat
and dog, often riding round on their backs;
bnt Il never injured them It's curiosity ar
forded its mistress much pleasure. Ii she
opened box OF trunk. Master Weasel would
ra;se himself on his hind legs and make every
effort to peep inside. ,1u
This little creature is much hunted by man.
and large numbers are caught in traps, 1t be-
ING a general impression that they do more
h s,s than good, but although weasel may
na. and then carry off a chicken from the
ffaurTmyard. It does much good by freeing barns
md corn fields of mice and other small de-
structive animals.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19

~ HE weasel is one of the prettiest and
most graceful little creatures that
~ can be imagined 1t lives in all cool
countries, and makes its home in ho-
low trees, in stone heaps, or in any convent
emit hole where it can find shelter. 1t is no
larger than good-sized rat but has longer
legs. 1t has a long, 1.-THE, slender body, long
neck, and dainty little head, with small round
ears and bright eyes. 1t is covered with
smooth, sleek hair, of brown color ON its
back, and white below. 1t has long whiskers
on its nose, and very short tail. It's weap-
ons are its strong claws and sharp teeth,
which it knows how to use so well that many
large animals live in constant terror of this
bold and wicked little marauder.
The weasel itself has very few enemies.
Even the powerful birds of prey, which are
ever on the alert for rabbits and other small
game rarely swoop down on the weasel, for
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-19
A Generous Boy

Mother [sternly)ux why did you tell that
falsehood TO the teacherw
Arthur-rTo save somebody from punish
ment"
Mother (mollifed)-'T knew there must be
some extenuating circumstances. Who was it
you wished to save from punishment"
Arthur-'sMyself."
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
EASTERN THIEVES
WORK NOVEL GAME
Telephone That Money Package
Waits at Postoffice and
Then Rob House
Watch Residences Until Only
One Member of Family
Is at Home

The eastern thieves, who are causing
no small amount of trouble for Chief
Biggy and his detectives, have intro
dueed a novel system. of house break
ing that makes their work easy, and. IN
addition affords them almost absolute
safety from detection The success of
their plan depends on there being a tel
ephone in the dwelling selected for
looting. After familiarizing themselves
with the house the thieves wait until
only one member of the family is at
home The telephone is. then called
into play.
This is the postoffice, is the intro
duction to the message that comes over
the wire when the victim is summoned
TO the telephone by the ringing of the
bell. "A letter addressed to your
house has been received but there is
no flame written on the envelope 1t
looks as if ii contains currency and we
don't want to send it out unless we
are certain that it belongs to you
Then follow many queries as to
whether such a letter had been ex-
pected and the conversation ends with
request that a call be made at the
postoffice at the earliest possible mo-
ment-
The unsuspecting receiver of the
message hurries to the postoffice, there
to learn that nothing is known con-
cerning the letter
Meantime the burglars, knowing that
the house is untenanted for the time
being, enter and ransack it at their
leisure
In some instances the crooks vary
their system by summoning the house
holder to an express office instead of
the postoff1ce.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
RUMORED STRIKE
CAUSES ADVANCE
DiamOndfield Black Butte Is the
Medium of Heavy Buying
on Exchange

A rumored strike, said to be of con-
siderable Importance. on the ground of
the Diamendfield Black Butte consoli-
dated mining company caused heavy
buying of the latter security on the
Bush street exchange yesterday 34,500
shares changing hands at from 100000
as against lT@1Sc on Thursday. A
large volume of the business, was ex-
ecuted on local buying orders. but the
east supported the rise of the stock.
Details of the strike have not been re-
ceived as yet, the wires from Goldfield
merely stating that a strike had been
made.
Consolidated, of the Goldfeld, was
fairly active during the day. While
less than 5000 Shares were exchanged
the security scored a gain of 10 points.
closing at S5.45. Daisy was again a
secondary feature of the days business,
nearly 10000 shares being sold on the
board. On the call it opened at S1.25
and went to S1.35. but slumped to
s1.321k by the close of the informal
session. Red Top Extension, Orc and
Great Bend. were fairly active with no
material gains. Florence saw few sales
at around S3.s712.
Little trading was done in Tonopahs,
Tonopah of Nevada regaining its re-
cent loss and closing at SS. Extension
closed at S1.0712. West End closed at
45c asked. Mcnamara was not dealt in.
North Star was quoted at lie bid and
12c asked.
OF the Comstocks, Ophir and Mexican
remained at the previous days prices,
with a few sales. Outside districts
were not in demand with the excep-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
DEBATE EXCLUSION
FOR GOLD MEDAL
Junior PhiIhistorians of St. Ig-
natius College to Contest
for Prize May 4

The Junior Philhistorian society of
st. Ignatius college will have a gold
medal debate at Lyric hall on the even
ing of May 4. The subject of the de-
bate will be: Resolved, that Japanese
cody laborers should be excluded from
continental United States"
Judge Frank Murasky will preside.
and the judges will be Benjamin L..
Mckinley, Charles A. Sweigert and
Frank 1 Barrett. The gold medal.
which will be awarded to the best
debater, is the gift of Benjamin L. Nc
Kinley. Vincent B. Vaughan. Harold c..
Caulfield, Joseph D. Toohig and Edgar
F. Sullivan are the contestants for the
honor and the trophy.
ton of a few of the leading low priced
Bullfrogs. which sold at sacrifices, due
to a recent heavy slump of Montgom-
ery-Shoshone.
Brokers are agitating a movement to
increase the rate of commission now
being charged customers. The present
rate of 1s of 1 per cent is declared to
be ridiculously low as compared to the
rate in vogue on almost any other ex-
change in the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
Army Orders

WASHINGTON, May by direction
of the president. BrigadTer. General
Funston is relieved from the command
of the department of California and: is
detailed as commandant of: the army
service schools at Fort Leavenworth,
to take effect about July I.
First Lieutenants Charles l.. Foster,
George F. Juenemann. Ernest G. Bing-
ham, William A. Wickline, William A.
Duncan and Herbert c. Gibner, assist
ant surgeons. will report to Major
Frank r. Keefer, surgeon. and prest-'
dent of the examining board at the
general hospital in the Presidio; San
Francisco for examination to o~determine
their fitness for advancement
The following changes in the signal
corps are ordered: Major Eugene o.
Fechet is relieved from duty. in the
Philippines and will proceed: after
August 1 to San Francisco and thence
to Boston for duty.
First Lieutenant Clarence c. Culver
is relieved from duty in the Philippines
and will proceed after August 1 to San
Francisco and report to the command
ing general OF the department of Cali
fornia for duty. =.
First Lieutenant William N: Hughes
Jr. is relieved from duty al Fort Leav
enworth and will proceed to San Fran;
cisco and take the first transport after.
August for the Philippines for duty.
First Lieutenant Ferdinand w Fonda
is relieved from duty at Fort Leaven-