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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
MAN HAS NO RIGHT TO SCOFF
Not so Many Years Ago He Was
Crazy Over Dress
Himself.

No, brother, men have not always
been SO Indifferent to dress as they
are today. Their raiment, as COM
pared with the darnfooIishness of
woman, hasn't always been above re-
proach.
Consider, if you will, the days when
our respected forefathers would draw
OF their lavender-colored pants with
a shoe horn, using a little slippery
powder, maybe, to help things along,
until people looked at their feet and
wondered if the pants hadn't been
sewed up after the feet got through.
Consider their tight boots-made so
tight that they caused the most ex-
cruciating agony. And remember that
the dandies Of that day would care
fully polish these burning, blazing,
ptnching, agonizing boots and then
step carefully with the toes in mud
puddle so that the mud drying on the
lower part would make the feet seem
small. o, yes, they did it. And of
course you know that bootjack
wasn't used merely because the boots
body had invented a stump-puller in
those days and applied it to the re-
moVsl of tight boots.
And remember the bell-crowned
hats, and the dingbats and jimcracks
they hung on their watch fobs. And
the fancy waistcoats and the frilled
shirts.
And going even further back, con-
slider what historical drawings give US
Of information as to ancient dress
the knee breeches with gorgeous
rosettes-the brilliant buckles on the
shoes-the cream-colored cloaks with
mauVe satin Innings. And the white
silk stockings that the excelsior
would show through. Think of the
bepowdered and becurled wigs when
you rave at rats on women's heads
and repent of your scoff1ng words.
Face powder? Perfumes and scents?
Sure they had 'em. Patches on their
complexion-yes, and rouge. They
sure were pretty men those days.
And going back to the Indian
think of his war paint, of his gaudy
blanket, his stained arrows, his paint
ed pony, his bear-oiled hair and his
colored feathers.
But what's the use? He's not so
pretty now Only he really hadn't
oughter scott so much at hobbIe skirts
and peach basket hats and Chinese
hair switches and things. He really
hadn't Oughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
How We All Take IL.

Miss Elizabeth Marbury, the we'll
known dramatic agent of New York,
told, at tea at the Colony club,
story both amusing and true.
ITO grow old properly" she said.
is to grow old keeping the mind and
the heart young. Few accomplish this
feat, but all think they do SO. This
misoonception prevents old age from
being tragic.
You all know Helen Dash. She Is
a great-grandmother now, but she was
once a famous actress. She chung to
the stage to the very last; she saw,
year by year, her applause lessen, her
salary decrease, and her press notices
shorten. Yet, do you think that Helen
Dash was unhappy? Not at all!
Not at all. When, one night in
her stxty-eighth year, Helen, in a new
role, got instead of tumuItuous ap-
plause, cold silence and even a few
xenomous misses, she took the contre-
temps calmly, and on the way home
she said to her maid, a worn old WON
an like herself:
a. I think I'll retire. Acting is thank
less work nowadays. The public has
aged So"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Nrtt Nr1lta 5
Of yfHfrnau
~ ,hy e 3. Tnut1rnz

over me by telling you that it was
something like the peculiar sensation
some people have when they stand on
a great height and look down-they
feel as though they must leap from
that height into the depths below
That was exactly the temptation I
had-and l leaped and went to Cuba
in security; there was no extradition
treaty to bring me back. Had I been
a criminal at heart, l probably would
have stayed there. But while there I
began to recover my normal condi-
ton, a little later I went to Liverpool
and there met my reIative-and you
know the rest"
For perhaps full minute we silent
ly looked at each other; | was too
busy thinking of the strange impulse
that had overpowered poor Jerry
Townsend to utter a word of SYM
pathy even. Then he added, unaf-
fectedly, quietly, and apparently with
perfect sincerity:
81 am sure that I shall live an hon
orable and upright life when I am
free again. 1 am certain that l was
strangely and suddenly possessed, and
| have been trying all these years to
account for it. l cannot"
A little later 1 left him. Years later
word came to me that Jerry Town
send was dead-that in all the years
that had elapsed since l had last seen
him he had lived an honorable life in
a distant state, under a new name,
and had died respected by all who
knew him
Copyright, 1910, by E. J. Edwards All
Rights Reserved.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Qualification for Office

The little trial l have had of public
employment has been so much disgust
to me; | feel at times temptations to-
ward ambition rising in my soul; but
] obstinateIy oppose them.
But thou, Catullus, be thou firm to
the last"
l am seldom called to it, and as sell
dom offer myself uncalIed; liberty and
laziness, the qualities most predomi-
nant in me, are qualities diametrically
contrary to that trade. We cannot
we'll distinguish the faculties of men.
to conclude from the discreet conduct
of a private life, capacity for the
management of public affairs. is ia
conclude i'll; man may govern him
self well, who cannot govern others
so; and compose essays, who could
not work effects; men there NAV be
who can order a siege well, or would
i'll marshal a battle; who can speak
well in private, who would i'll ha-
rangue a people or prince; nay, it's
peradyenture rather a testimony in
him, who can do the one, that he can
not do the other, than Otherwise
From Montaigne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Banker King Would Not Accept United
States Bonds From Millionaire as
Collateral Because Their De-
nomination Was Too Large.

1t was at the time of the panic OF
1884, occasioned by the exposure of
the fraudulent practises of Ferdinand
Ward of the firm of Grant & Ward
and the consequent failure of one or
two New York banks. Credit shriv-
eled instantly; no loan could be OBJ
tanned except upon the very highest
kind Of collateral security.
At the height Of this crisis William
H. Vanderbilt, who had been the head
of the Vanderbilt fortune and enter
prises since the death of the Commo-
dore, in 1878, found it necessary to
borrow a large amount of money. He
had abundant collateral security, both
bonds and stocks, which, under ordi-
nary conditions, would have been re-
gardGd as gilt edge. Ordinarily, too,
with his hundred millions of wealth
behind him, his name upon the back
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Refused Loan to Vanderbilt

of a note for a million dollars would
have secured the instant discount of
the note in any bank of the country,
which had available funds. Yet, when
Mr.. Vanderbilt came to take up the
matter of securing the loan he de-
sired, he was told that if it were made
to him the collateral would have to be
nothing more nor less than govern,
ment bonds
Mr. Vanderbilt did not complain
He realized fully the wild disorder in
the money market, and then, too, he
had the bonds. They we're ten-thou-
sand-dollar bonds. They were quoted
above par. They were practically as
good as gold the world over. They
would have been instantly accepted
at their face value in London or Paris.
tiating the loan for Mr.. Vanderbilt
was finally compelled to stand in his
presence and report:
Mr.. Vanderbilt, Mr. King will not
accept those United States bonds as
security for the note"
~ hCou III IuS NoudSl DlII III IuIS
looked the establishment he felt
Edward King, of the Union Trust
will not accept government bonds as
security for a loan?" he repeated
slowly, as if not fully comprehending
for the moment what the officer had
reported to him. Then he f1ared up
"Am to be turned down in this way?"
he cried, as, possibly, thoughts of the
contents of his strong boxes swept
through his brain. IF government
bonds are not good security, are not
the very best security-bonds that are
quoted above par and are accepted at
Sheir face value for gold the world
over-then how are any loans to be
obtained?" He rose from his chair
and walked angrily up and down the
room. What is the matter with the
bonds?" he asked, at last
"Mr. King says he won't accept
government bonds of the denomination
of ten thousand dollars. He says if
you want to make the loan with his
bank, you must offer as security gov
eminent bonds each of the face value
of $1,000 He won't give any reason
why he makes such a proviso"
He says that. does hep" exclaimed
Mr.. Vanderbilt. We'll, you tell him
for nae that l will not accept any such
ultimatum from him or any one else
and that I will arrange to make the
loan elsewhere"
That Mr.. Vanderbilt did, and he met
with no especial difficulty in getting
the sum he wanted with his $4,000
government bonds as security. 1t was
the erst and last time that Mr.. Van
derbiIt was ever turned down, and it
was probably the first and last time
that any banker ever refused as secur-
ity government bond of a certain
denomination. Indeed, in all respects,
Mr.. Kings proposition to w. H. n
derbilt may be called the most extra
ordinary proposition, as regards secur-
ity Tor loan, ever made; and for a
banker of great reputation such az
Mr.. King bore throughout the nation,
to refuse bonds of the denomination
Of $4,000 and yet promise to accept
bonds of $1,000 face value each re-
fleets one of the most curious condi-
tons ever known in the history Of
American banking.
Copyright, 1910, by E. ]. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Caves Used for Shelter

to afford but a precarious livelihood.
AS the gathering Of the shellf1sh can
be done only at low water, and as the
fishers have no boat or other occupa-
ton, they have ample leisure to enjoy
the pure air and bask in the sunshine.
Except for the drip from the face Of
the high rocks above, which Is skill
fully diverted, the cave is absolutely
dry.
The interior is shaped like 2 TRAN
gle, the floor forming the base. Save
at thu sides there is ample roSm to
stand upright and move about inside
Besides the beds and cooking utensIx
the cave contains many articles of va
rious kinds, giving the interior quite a
homely appearance. The apology for a
fireplace ia some way back from tae
entrance, through which the smoke
finds its way outside.-Wide World
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Putting in the Time.

A gentleman was engaging a gen
eral mar and telling him what he
wanted him to do. You will have to
clean the windows and the boots and
the knives, and go messages, chop
wood, cut short grass, mind the horse
and pony, look after the garden and
keep the house supplied with vege-
tables and do any odd job that is re
CURED and if suitable you win get
ten shillings a week"
rs there any clay in the garden?"
asked the man.
What makes you ask that?" asked
the gentleman.
Il was thinking I could make bricks
in my spare time" said the man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
A Great Moment,

Suddenly the beautifully dressed
young woman laid one of her hands
upon the arm of the young millionaire
who sat beside her.
The great audience was hushed
The lights were low
It was an impressive moment.
The glorious and never to be forgot
ten Bernhard was speaking in low
tones that seemed to yibrate with an
awed eXultancy.
Leaning toward his lovely compan-
ION, the young man waited for her to
explain why she had wished to draw
ais attention from the stage
In a whisper that betrayed her awful
emotion she said:
I've just understood six words in a
row."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Benny on Renevorence.

Beneyolence is a great thing When
you have benevoIence you cannot rest
until you do something TO make other
people feel grateful to you The other
day my mamma went up into the attic
to find a lot of old clothes to give
to poor people who could not afford to
buy any clothing for themselves.
While she was hunting around she
found a goId-headed cane worth SIS
that grandpa had put up there IS
years ago, and forgot all about Thus
we see, dear friends, benevolence
brings its own reward-Benny.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
PreDO SterOuS

Chncy-Oi'm after ticket ter Chi,
cago.
Ticket Agent-Do you want an ex-
cursion ticket? One that wiz take
you there and back?
Clancy-Phat's the sinse of me pay
in ter go there an back whin Dim
here alrtddy?-Hotel Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
Minute Insects BIackened Sea.

About nine years ago the sea turned
almost black off a large portion of the
California coast. The whole of Santa
Cruz bay assumed this extraordinary
inky hue. and fishing came abruptly
to an end. In this case the darkness
seems to have been caused by mil
lions of tiny animalculae known 81
whale food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
nOI PAGE FROM A ROMANCE
Conversation, However, Reads :
Whole Lot More Like a Scene
in Real Life.

and so your father refuses to con-
sent to our union?"
He does Rodolphus"
The sad youth swallowed a sob.
Is there nothing left for US, then,
but an elopement?" said he.
Nothing
DO you think, Clementine, that you
could abandon this luxurious home,
forget all the enjoyments of great
wealth, Danish yourself forever from
your devoted parents hearts, and go
west with poor young man to enter
a home Of lifelong poverty and self
denial?"
II could, Rodolphus."
The sad youth rose YEARLY and
reached for his hat.
Then" said he, you are far from
being the practical girl l have all
along taken you to be-"
And with one last look around on
the sumptuousness that some day he
had hoped to share, he sobbed and
said notwithstanding Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
A Cheap Proposition.

What's that thing about a loaf of
bread, a jug of wine and thou?" asked
Willie Lobsterclaw.
L don't know replied Harry FfzzIe-
pop, unless it's some scheme for get
ting supper without tipping the head
waiter"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
DiseouraQinq.

George" said her husbands wife,
I don't believe you have smoked one
of those cigars l gave you On your
birthday"
That's right, my dear" replied his
wife's husband. I'm going to keep
them until our Willie wants to learn
to smoke
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
SIZED

How does Dobber rank as a paint
er, anyhow" asked Wilbrabam.
Pretty well, 1 guess" said Loller-
by. AT the last exhibition they hung
his picture higher than any other in
the place. "--Harper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
a Meritorinus Act

Mt Cynic-Tell me one thing you
ever did for your fellow men?
MIR Optim-This morning I kicked
a banana peel off a sidewalk-Ju6ge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
0Ap III Wind -

She-Oh, my! We've had a terrible
ACCIDENT
He-Yes, love; but don't be scared
We got rid of the chaperon-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
SETTING Him RiQht.

"A woman's crowning glory is her
Rats"
All right, have it your own way"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08

The man VINO has good reputa
ton may not be able to realize the
fun he might have If he didn't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. 1t is thoroughly cured by DR..
Plerce's Pleasant Pellets. One laxative,
three for cathartic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08

The humble man never believes he
ig worth being humble about
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08

When a man retires from a political
Office it is usually with the assistance
of his constituents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08

1t is no use praying to be a sun IL
you are not burning the little lamp
Won have
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-08
The Limit.

About the only time q man objects
to being oveTrated is when he pays
his taxes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
TO CLOSE LOTHROP.AvE.
Action To Be Taken To Facilitate
Building of New Hospital.

After an extended hearing. Wednes-
day morning, the council committee
on street openings decided to recon-
mend the closing OF Lothrop-ave. from
Hamilton-blvd. to allow the new De.
troit General hospital to build solid
group OF buildings covering two
blocks.
Deputy Controller Palmer, Theodore
Hilmer and Frank Bogart We're among
the property owners on the street who
opposed the closing, declaring that
they had bought their property on the
understanding that the street was to
be through thoroughfare Attorneys
Charles Dohany, who owns house
on the street, declared that he was
In favor of closing the street.
The hospital board agrees to donate
land at the north end of the property,
which together with the present alley,
will make an S0-foot street. The resi-
dents sought To have a right of way
left through the grounds for foot pas
sengers, but this was denied.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28

4 DIED. N- -~,tN
CoLwELL--Dec. 2s. Isabelie. beloved
daughter OF Mr. and MIS- VIM j..
Gertrude, leila. Lawrence and Dor,
othy Funeral service from resi-
dence. $40 Lafayette-ave.. Thursday.
Dec. 20, at D. m.
DAvIsoN-Dec. 81. 1910. a. residence.
twin. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
J. Dawson, age year. Funeral
private.
FIsCHER-Dec- 20. Rose. beloved wife
Josephine and Csspar FiseheI. Flu
neral from residences. s2l Parker
ave. Thursday morning at $50.
FLEMING-Dec. 20. 1910, at residence;
Wife Ss ST 81 jas is%ns aSs o. sSSss
Funeral Thursday. Dec. 2s, at sa m
from above residence and $50 At 81.
Joachims church.
FoRsYTHE-Dec. 81. at his residencs.
loved husband of Nancy Forsythe.
Funeral from residence on Thursday.
Dec. 70. at 2 y. m.
GILBANK-Suddenly, Dec. 81, 1910, at
as ssan sso SSScs q
later.
HARMs-Dec. &C. at his home. 2i27
Forrest west. Theodore f. NJ, beloved
husband Of Ssroiine Harms and
w
and Emma j. Harms, Funeral from
home Thursday at 2:ao y. IN.
MISUNDERSTANDING. at his home,
1876 Belyidere-ave. FREDERICK. o.
kunowski and dear father Of Mar:
tina, Leo. Carl and Arthur. Funeral
Friday at 1 o'clock.
LAwsON--At his home In Clawson. on
s MUnrs a. Funeral services sGSn rh1r:aSY
residence. / o'clock standard.
LoRANGER-pec. rs, at the homo Of
her sister. Mrs. Clara Rouse. e96
Maybury-aye.. Hattie, aged % years
and mother of Robert A. Lorangsr.
Services and interment at Monroe.
Mich. Thursday. Dec. 20.
MARxHAUSEN-Dec 81. 1910, at resi-
dsnce, 1913 Adams-ave,- east, August
er Of August Marxhausen, Jr.. and
Mrs, Julius Burghard; Funeral on
Thursday morning 10 o'clock from
McCARTHY--Sudden at Chicago.
aged 81 years. Remains placed In
vault at Orion. Mich. Dec as' No
RlcHARpsoN-Dee. ~. Minnie Rich
ss1 Brooklyn-ave: Services under
from Tsn'ce the residence sid ss Of her sister.
Dec. rs at p. m Interment at
Port Huron.
RUTZ-Suddenly. at Chicago. Albert J.
Rutz. aged 20 years. member OF
Schiller Lodge, Monroe Chapter. Fu-
neral services from the chapel OF II.
Van Lerberghe: hour OF service la
ter.
sHOTwELL-Dec ~. at the residence
of his grandmother, Mrs. jeanette X.
Valpey, 161 Canfield-ave. west. Henry
Fletcher. beloved son OF Frederick
NJ. and Kate Valpey Shotwell. age
six years four months. Funeral
strictly private.
lWARDROP-Mrs. Elizabeth Wardrop,
| at the residence Of her daughter
Mrs. Otto Stickel, I'll Hibbard-ave,
ert Wardrop. Burial at Anita, Pa
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
BIRTHs.
GIRLS.

GIRLS.
John Flemming, 23 Palms.
Thomas Fairgrieve. 246 Bethune h
Henry Hittinger' 200 Hendricks
Michael Wiseman, 22S richmond.
Joseph Rinke, 80 Elsa.
Alexander Tomkiewicze. 692 Wesson
Charles Pillon. 500 Grand River.
Giuseppe Grammatico, 5b Sherman
Felix DE Pasta, 444 Orleans.
Patrick Sullivan. l0l Chestnut.
Antonio Introniere, 249 Mullett.
Vito Piomesso, 20y Champlain.
Bernard Haverkorn, 43s Fourteenth
Nicholas Music, Sal Franklin.
Joseph CYL, I'll Twenty-third
Charles Griswell. 1890 Jefferson w
oliver Apologize. 275 ST Paul
Thomas Hamlin, 1873 Holbrook'
Julius SCHULTZ. 5os Chippewa
Frank Kracht. 93S Warren.
John Skonictzka, 241 Tillman
George limerick, COL Thirty-first
Edward Dyre. Ala Dubois.
BOYS.
Edward Ream, 1899 Concord.
Francis Trad, 1879 Junction
William Hall, 1872 Hendricks.
William Briggs. 672 Chippewa.
Albert Buchner. sos Vinewood.
Albert Mette, 997 Hancock.
Francis Wos, S94 Junction.
Frank smith. $40 Twenty-f fourth.
Charles Connors, 46s Hague.
Guy Davis. 1901 Russell.
William Teal. SSS Fairview.
Charles Schilk, 67g Livernois
Bronislaw Sadowski, 1874 st Aubin.
Lewis Marks, 651 Mack
Niho Fanone. 354 Congress
Jay ID. Hills. SEQ Second.
Luigi Copola, is Becon.
John Page, 80 Cutler.
Leonard Held. III Fourteenth.
Antoin Pawtowski, 1246 Rivard
Max Jacobs, 342 Watson.
Harry Shimman, 1915 Hudson.
Franz lager. 143 Clinton
Lewis Gretor, 26S Clipper. boy and
irl. twins
Almon Violin. 362 Sheridan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-28
SUIT AGAINST ELECTRIC
TRUST WILL BE SWEEPING
Government Of Officials are Pushing
Preparations for Action Against
Monopoly.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The
Electric trust" so-called, is doomed
to disintegration, according to officials
of the department OF justice, who de-
clared today that before the second
month OF the new year has passed
prosecutions which rival those of the
Standard Oil and beef combines In
magniture and which are backed up
by proofs SO convincing as to make
the government confident will have
been instituted.
Startling revolutions OF alleged ille-
gal control of prices through mon
opoly on patents and water power
sites. will be made when the cases
come up for hearing. 1t is declared
today. The electric trust, which Is
said TO comprise two monster com
panies, with branch Offices in prac-
tically every city in the country, was
charged with controlling the output
OF every variety of electrical supplies,
and with fixing unreasonable prices.
Ii has secured control it is said,
first by buying up all the more valu-
able electric patents, and then, In or
der TO make assurance dOubly sure, by
buying up numerous water power
sites, thereby making II impracticable
for independent concerns to operate.
Papers I'm the proposed cases are
now being drawn up by w. f. Kenyon
one OF the Trust busting" assistants
to the attorney general. Thus far the
government contemplates civil &C.
tons only basing the prosecutions on
the sherman antitrust law.