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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
DEFENSE IN CARMACK CASE.
Evidence Brought Out Tends to Show
That the Senator Fired First.

One after another the three princi-
pals charged with the murder Of eI
Senator Carmack at Nashville have
been placed upon the stand by the de-
Tense and been subjected to cross-ex-
animation, the main point Of their sew
eral stories being that Carmack fired
first First Robin Cooper described
the encounter and the circumstances
leading up to it. At the time he said
he was going with his father, Col. Dun
can 3. Cooper, to confer with Gov.
Patterson, at the latter's request, in
the hope of adjusting the cause Of
trouble between Col. Cooper and Mr.
Carmack. This gave color to the con-
tention that when they met Carmack
on the street the elder Cooper ap
preached him with the idea of arrang-
ing some sort of a conference TO set
tie the matter. Mr.. Sharp had joined
the CoOpers on the way, said Robin.
The hope of the latter had Deen TO
avoid street meeting between his
father and Carmack. knowing the bit
ter feeling which existed between them.
But he had taken the precaution to
borrow a revolver, so as TO defend his
father if attacked. He swore that he
had been twice wounded from Car
mack's pistol. and that he then re-
turned the fire, shooting three times.
with fatal effect upon his adversary.
One bullet had grazed his neck and
ShnJ1inr ond no through
lis left sleeve The clothing worn by
Robin. showing the bullet holes. was
put in evidence. The story told by
young Cooper was closely corroborated
by both Sharp and Col. Cooper, but
the cross-eXamination of the State
brought out some discrepancies which
might prove troublesome later, in view
of the position of the bullet wounds in
Senator Carmacks body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
FIND sWINDLE IS GIGANTIC.
Many Victims of Fl. A. Haryey's
Land and bogus Check Operations


Scores of complaints have been re-
ceived from all parts of the country
against Robert A. Harvey, arrested on
the charge of operating a swindle in Oak
Park. in which thousands of dollars were
involved. The prisoner is said to be
wanted in dozen or more Eastern cities
for passing worthless checks in making
real estate deals. Many Oak Park resi-
dents are bewailing the loss of money
through dealing with him, it is charged.
Harvey was arrested while trying TO
purchase property valued at $4,000 from
G. Whittier Gale & Co, of Oak Park. 1t
is said he offered worthless check in
part payment. Using the name of Rob
ert Forrest, Harvey purchased twenty
acres of land Monday from 0. D. Allen.
Oak Park. and gave a check for $1,000
on the First National Bank of Boston.
Allen deposited the check in the Avenue
State Bank and then telegraphed to Bos-
ton. The Boston bank wired that the
check was worthless and that Harvey
was wanted in that city for passing
worthless checks. Harvey is accused of
having pursued his operations in Chicago
INTERN 'ttently for some time. In Octo-
Der he yictimized several real estate men
and number of dealers in Automobile
row." 1t is charged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Farms Beat Gold Mines.

Inc opening of this century brought
Nevada a rich return of prosperity,
says the Craftsman. Miners focked to
the newly discovered Tonopah gold
heids, and towns sprang I'D on every
hand. The Southern Pacific Railway
crossed the State with its main line.
and other roads threw spurs into it.
The stream Of gold began to run again
even more plenteously than in the DAYS
when the famous Comstock lode fed it.
But though Nevada's treasure gave
millions to many capitalists and made
thousands of miners rich, though it
built railways, constructed telegraph
systems and started factories, the re-
gion that was the source of all these
beneficiaries hardly gained anything
from them. The output of the mines
went east and west. It stimulated
San Francisco and strengthened New
York. 1t promoted public utilities be-
You'd the borders of the territory, and
the men made wealthy by it took their
money elsewhere to spend.
Nevada set her foot upon the first
rung of the ladder Of sound and per-
manent prosperity on June II, 1905.
This was the third anniversary Of the
creation of the reclamation service ana
the great day upon which the first unit
OF the great Truckee- Carson project
was formally opened. The waters that
rushed through the headgates of the
works gave promise Of greater ultimate
wealth than the mines will ever yield
and of-what is of greater consequence
"a citizen population attached to the
soil and devoted to the welfare of the
State. With the irrigation of her mar.
yelously rich land, Nevada has entered
upon the first stage Of true and lasting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Milk Diet to Increase Weight.

Drink pint of hot water on rising.
In half an hour eat six prunes that
have been. soaked over night. In half
al hour drink half cup of milk, and
every three-quarters OF an hour drink
the same, increasing gradually the
amount until a cup instead of half a
cup can be drunk. Before retiring eat
a tablespoonful OF bran in half a cup
of milk. Six quarts of milk day is
the quantity finally to be taken. No
solid food must be taken, else you will
keep thin. A woman paid S25 for the
above system to a firm of fattening
people, and gained so pounds in six
weeks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Shrinking Materials.

Before making the white linen dress
skirt, or any material that is liable to
shrink. fold the goods carefully and
place it in a tub and cover with wa
ter. Let it get thoroughly wet. Stretch
the clothes line as tightly as possible,
hang the goods through the center. and
pin perfectly straight on the line.
When dry let two persons stretch the
goods, as curtains are stretched, fold 1t
with the wrong side of the material
out and iron 1t double. with the seam
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
:WOnQR2S h2fQpoStS:

ignominious servitude to false as
sumption of superiority on the part Of
tie unfair sex She found the homage
and chivalry Of mankind delightful,
and took it at its face value Nor did
she trouble herself about the potential
reconstruction of the family on a new
basis Of relationship. She was not
struggling to be recognized as mans
equal, for she found it tacitly admitted
on all sides that she was mans supe-
rior. She felt a deep and rational de-
light in various concerns and enterpris-
es. but these were not Of such a ma
ture as TO call for the sacrifice Of her
first and nearest interests which were
maternal and domestic-Philadelp
Public Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Solving Farm Labor PrnhIems.

There is one way, and only one TO
solve the farm labor problem. That is
to cut down the acreage farmed until
the family help can handle it. 1t is an
actual fact that the howl of scarce and
inefficient labor comes loudest and long
est from those who are never satisfied
with the acreage they farm. but are
always reaching out for a little more
They are always on the lookout for
little more work than the help at hand
can do. This necessitates rushing and
long hours, which is calculated to dis
courage even the best of help. Any
man. no matter how energetic, who can
not see the end of work. Is not COINS
to bust himself to accomplish so much
in a day
With improved machinery, the help
of the average farmers family enables
any farmer TO accomplish a good bit
He can do all that is good for the
country for extremely large farms and
large farmers do not help in the set
tlement or upbuilding of country. 1t
is the community of eighty-acre and
quarter section farms that looks home
Ike and inviting TO the pasSer-by. In
such communities you hear no particu
lar wall about hired help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Moons influence on Plant Growth.

Moons Influence on Plant Growth.
The widespread belief that the
growth Of plants is In some mysterious
manner related to the phases of the
moon has been put to the test by VI.
FlammariOn. the eminent French as
tronomer. At dates selected to CORE
spond with the age of the moon he
planted a number of common vegeta-
bles. such as potatoes. peas, cabbage,
etc, and carefully noted the variation
IN their growth. The results "were
rather damaging to the theory of the
moons influence. 1t being quite impos-
sible to connect in any way the devel
opment of the plants with the varying
phases of our satellite. NJ. FIammar-
ion. however, is nothing If not thor
ough and he has decided to continue
his experiments over longer period
and on a more extensive scale. Con
WINGED that the growth of vegetation
depended largely on sun spot activity,
NJ Flammaron many years ago be-
gan systematic observations on num-
Der of trees in the vicinity of his resi-
dence and now. after thirty years. he
claims to have proved that the annual
development Of certain trees. particu-
larry the chestnut, varies with the solar
disturbances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Another learned shorthand and got
position In downtown Office. The
third devoted all her attention to So
ciety. II we were writing a story we
would marry off the girl who could
cook within three months, but, alas
the facts are different The society girl
has landed wealthy man, the stenog-
rapher has another nibbling; but the
real heroine, the one who can make
light biscuits, cook a beefsteak and
boil e soup bone, has attracted no at
tentiOn INSTRUMENTATION Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
FARMER TAKES RoBBER BAND.
Captures Five Bandits, Receivers

Captures Five Bandits, Receivers
Plumber, but They Escape.
In the San Bots Mountains of Oklaho-
ma. single-handed and in the dark. James
Beck. a farmer, captured FIVE men who
had robbed him of s.. 900. recovered part
of the money and then made an ineffec-
tual attempt to land his game in jail
Two were wounded, but all escaped.
Sunday morning the men broke into
Beck's house. He traied them day and
night until at dusk Thursday he saw
them enter the San Bots Mountains He
lay in wait till dark. and when finally
the robbers fell asleep Beck approached
yelling Hands up. Cover them. boys"
Leading the robbers to believe they were
surrounded. Beck forced hem to return
81 coo of his money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Strings are now being worn on hats

Strings are now being worn on hats
and tied under the chin.
The newest straw hats seen in the
shops have tiny brims not more than
two inches wide, and d few have no
brims at all.
Many of the new hats are trimmed
with quills-in punches of five or six,
in different shades of color or in as
many different colors.
A large black picture hat has as
trimming a sweeping bird of paradise
in shades of bright red. orange and yell
low. which looks for all the world like
flames of are.
A gorgeous cflapeau is large Rus
sian turban. completely covered with
tear shaped black spangles and an i'm
mense bunch of shaded rose and pink
ostrich plumes rearing themselves
proudly at one side
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
KILLS STATEHOOD BILL.
Senate Committee Abandons Unanf-
mOusIy Consideration of Measure

There will be no Statehood legisla-
ton for New Mexico and Arizona at
present. At a meeting of the Senate
committee on territories Saturday all
members, regardless of party, in a SEN
sational scene, abandoned consideration
of the House bill. The members of the
committee left the room without anyone
suggesting further meetings for its con-
sideration. This remarkable action oc-
CURED at the conclusion of the reading
of statements presented by Senators Mel
son and Beveridge charging corruption
jury bribing and various other offenses
against certain officials and leaders of
what was termed the gang which is in
control of political affairs in New Mexi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

The silk manufacturers are doing
their best to bring brocades into broad
and general use.
Embroidered and braided materials
that require handwork have still the
greater popularity.
Cotton crepe is now being offered in
black as well as white, and in blue.
pale violet and pink.
Long bead necklaces Of coral or large
cut beads have come in. apparently. to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
History Repeats Itself.

years ago. in the early days of the wo-
man suffrage movement. Susan r. An
thony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
wore boomers. They did not continue
to do so for any length of time. how
ever. as they came to the conclusion
that it was needless self-sacrifice on
their part. Now. it is rumored that
the suffragettes In England, in order
that they may be always prepared for
forcible election. wear trousers under
their petticoats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

up with oils into thin cream, which
Is then spread upon the face. 1t is said
that this will heal the skin, fatten the
face and render it beautiful pink
color. To intensity the beauty of the
hue, colored beads are worn round the
neck The gems to wear with glowing
cheeks are topaz, garnets, deep rubes
and large semiprecious beads of a red
and yellow hue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Drink For the Sick,

A convalescent often suffers greatly
from thirst and is not permitted TO
drink enough water to aIlay it. In
such cases a slightly avid drink gener-
ally gives relief. A few drops Of lemon
water. unsweetencd, Is refreshing and
digestible. Orange juice and cracked
ice can be given to a patient who can
retain little else
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
TIES UP BUILDING TRADES,
Carpenters and Tile Layers Walk
Ont of Eaclnut

Carpenters and Tile Layers Walk
Ont Result of Lockout.
A serious tie-up of the building trades
of Chicago was threatened when 800 car
penters and tile layers quit work. The
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
and the Carpenters and Builders Asso-
citation Immediately took up the matter
and held a meeting to discuss the situa-
ton. The trouble grew out of the lock-
out of thirty-nine carpenters employed
by the Commercial Sash and Door Com
pany. The union Immediately declared
boycott against the goods put out by the
concern. The officials of the Carpenters
and Builders Association declared the
boycott in violation of union contracts
Union carpenters employed by the com
pany then quit. as did many others from
other concerns. Union men say that they
believe that the association is showing a,
disposition not to renew contracts which
expire May /.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
For PIN pies.

Take scent package of epson salts.
add two quarts of water and let it
simmer down to one. quart. Take a
Tablespoonful several times n day, and
also vet the afflicted parts often. Cen
orally good results may be seen In a
day or two This recipe is said to be
good for any eruption of the skin. as
il is cooling to the blood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Deep blowing offers special advan-
tages to the farmer making as it does
for condition of deep, humus-filled
soil. The United States agricultural
department enumerates the following
points which are worthy of special con-
sideration 1t provides more food, be-
cause it increases chemical action and
multiplies bacterial life in larger
body of soil. 1t stores more moisture
and it loses it's moisture less rapidly
on account of it's cooler lower strata
and the presence of more humus. 1t in
creaSeS the number of roots that a
plant will throw out. It allows plants
to root deeper and find permanent mois-
ture. 1t largely obviates the necessity
of terracing, because it holds so much
water in suspension that heavy rain
falls will go to the bottom and be held
by the drier earth above until they can
be absorbed by the subsoil. Humus
enables the soil to store more moisture,
increases its temperature, makes 1t
more porous, furnishes plant food, slim
ulates chemical action and fosters bac-
terial life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Accused of Robbin- Church.

1t became known the other day that
Frank II. Jones. former probate judge
was in6seted by the county grand jury
OF the charge of embezzling $1,000 from
the First Presbyterian Church of Nor
walk. Ohio. while acting as agent and
trustee. Jones now is real estate deal
err at Bay City. Texas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Directoire costume of bronze green
velvet, with black fur revere. and fur
around hem and wrists. Bands Of
black passementerie run from bust lii,
to hem of skirt on each side and round
the waist. Two large velvet buttons
are placed on left side as shown in
sketch Muff and hat of fur to match
that used on gown: the hat trimmed
with a bunch of yellow paradise aig-
reftps
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

running through the center Of the goods
on the length of the material. In
shrinking colored prints for children's
clothes, add turpentine to the water
and it will set the color. A teaspoonful
is used to a gallon of water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Roseleaf Cream.

Women in India use a strange beauty
treatment TO obtain charming complex
ions. It consists Of binding a delicate
roseleaf cream upon the face. Pink
petals Of the rose are plucked and made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Train Hits Auto; Two Men Killed.

Albert Dick of Laporte. Ind. and Ed
ward Hebenstreit of Lockland were killed
at the Big Four crossing in Lockland.
Ohio. by passenger train colliding with
an automobile, in which they were rid
ing. The men were cousins. Heberstreit
was the owner of fireworks factory at
LoCkland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Landing a Husband.

An Atchison family of three girls. all
of them equally attractive. had a curl
osity to know the best method Of land
ing a husband. and agreed to try an
experiment. One of them learned to
cook, and was a domestic sort Of girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
A STRENGTHENING Drink

Into a glass of cold water put the
unbeaten white of an egg, juice of half
an orange and juice of third of a
lemon. Add sugar If it is desired
sweet. Stir, but do not beat This
Is splendid for invalids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Father Whips; Boy Kills

Near Jonesboro. Ala. A. NJ. Earnest
was shot and killed by his 1G-year-old
son. Earnest was whipping the boy when
the latter suddenly REV revolver and
fired. The boy escaped arrest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
The Popular Dinner Giver.

Invites congenial guests.
Is not hit or miss in seating them.
Pays more attention TO cooking than
to show.
Does not think length of menu the
sole object of dinner giving.
Tactfully avoids discussions and dis
sertations at table.
Can rise above failures and overlook
breaks or breakage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Vegetables require plenty of potash,
therefore be liberal in the use of wood
ashes in the garden. Apply at the rate
Of a ton and a half to the acre.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
The Old-Fashioned Woman,

The old-fashioned woman looked well
to the ways Of her household. She was
or a calling. She did not know that
she was downtrodden, or realize her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Only a Cloud.

Only little feeting cloud
On the blue of summer sky,
But it widened out and darkened Ger
As the summer day went by.
Chilly it grew, the gray old earth,
And the grieyed world murmured low
Fill the feeting cloud went on It's way
In the evenings sunset glow.
Little the word with its cruel sting,
But it rankles in the heart,
And my life's grown gray since that harsh
word
That has kept US Two apart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Eat Loot In Brokers' Home

Burglars ransacked the residence of
John ]. Ryan. the weIl-known broker and
sporting man. on Walnut Hills, in Gin
cinnati. and secured $1,000 and $500
worth of diamonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Minnesota War on Book Trust.s

Elimination of textbook abuses by APP
pointment of State commission and
limitation of prices to be charged for
books is the purpose of bill that has
been introduced in the Minnesota Senate
by Senator L. O. Cooke of Kellogg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

IN this day of efficient fire eXtin-
gtishers, no farm house or barn should
be without such protection. 1t often
happens that a fire Is easily extin-
guished when 1t is first discovered if
the means are at hand for doing the
work. Here Is good formula which
will prove effective. Take ten pounds
Of common salt and five pounds of
muriate of ammonia and dissolve in
four gallons of water. When dissolved
bottle 1t and keep for an emergency.
In case Of a fire one or more bottles
should be thrown into the flames with
such force as to break them.
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others that appear at the onset to be
very severe yielding rapidly to treat
ment. Do not cease your efforts until
you know the animal is past help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Sheep will injure trees by rubbing
against them and eating off the bark,
and nothing but wire netting will pre-
vent them from doing ii.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

The old saying that Anything is
good enough for a hog does not go in
these days of good farming.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Clean out the wells before the rainy
season begins and be sure your wells
are where they are free from the see
page of an undesirable nature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Attention must De given to the teeth
If the horse is to be kept in the best
condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

If you buy n pig. whether a prize
winner at the state fair or from
breeder, do not introduce him into your
herd until he has been quarantined at
least three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Free range and clean water are the
best preventives of disease we know of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

A reckless change from liberal feed
Ing and good shelter to poor fare and
no shelter and great increase of ex
ertion will tell unfavorably in every
case.