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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
United States Owes Balance
Of Trade to Ola King Cotton
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american News ServiceD
New York, Aug. 9-The announce
ment the other day that the country
owes to King Cotton its balance Of
trade, gave quite a TAR to the wheat
barons of the Street. who have been
disposed to appropriate to themselves
all of the credit for Uncle.Sam's com
mercial predominance. But for it.
the United States would be a debtor
instead of a creditor to the tune OF
some $1,000, 900. 900 in the last 120
years. according to the statistics re-
Gently compiled by the Southern. Com
mercial Congress. For this period
the total exports aggregated SAT 1871,
224,405. Cotton's contribution to this
was $13.59s. 1853. .0S6. The total balance
of trade In favor Of the United States
for the same period amounts to So
436. ,566, showing that cotton saved
Uncle Samuel's skin. With the de-
velopment in the next century OF flax,
which is now made available for the
manufacture of American made linen
through the wonderful process Of Ben
jamin Cushing Nudge. by which 1t is
turned in "a hours into fabric for COM
mercial use. the .balance of trade
should be greatly augmented. Until
the discovery of Mudge's process,
which is to the linen industry what
Eli Whitney's gin was tt cotton. flax
was not not regarded as an American
industry. II it develops in anything
like the proportion that cotton did
following the invention of Whitney's
cotton gin, statisticians say linen
should become as commanding an in
dustry as cotton. The government s
expenditure of a larger sum upon the
extinction of. the gypsy moth in the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
IN EXTRA SESSION
tAmeriean News Service,

Denver. COL. Aug. 9.-The Colora
do legislature met and organized to
day for its extraordinary session. The
legislative measures to receive atten.
tion. as specified In the proclamation
Of Governor Shafroth. are those pro
viding for the initiative and refereu'
dunn. the guarantee Of hank deposits
the Australian (headless) ballot. di
rect primaries. the creation of public
service commission, and the strength.
entng OF the powers OF the state rail-
Eufn coumissiou. .--.sl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
Thousands Of col:ar. Wasted.

Small grains Should be shocked Sc
curely. Thousands Of dollars are lost
every year on account OF poor work
In shocking grain. Brace the sheaves
firmly and press the heads together
closely at the top. When well braced
cap to cover the grain and protect It
from rains. storms and depredations
of birds. See that the shocks are put
up in good condition for curing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
Hay Fever Be srae aR.sosp. sor

vAPoR-oL NO. Special will give
instant relief. Absolutely harmless,
and is positive in its results. Write
for circular. Serial No. 1926 Sold
and guaranteed by Leo H. Fihe, Rich
mOnd, Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
Farmers For the Label.

The Farmers union is making con-
siderable growth In Colorado. Its
members are demanding the union la
bel on many things. and the st. Louis
and Chicago jobbing houses have been
compelled to furnish union goods in all
parts Of the state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

to explain In the face OF the country S
debt to cotton as national asset
Born to steal, he says. thirteen-
year-old George Byrne, arrested this
week for robbing q store. presents an
interesting study for students Of LON
brose. When taken into custody the
youngster confessed to long series
of'thefts from neighbors and members
OF his own family and said he could
not resist the temptation.
Il can't heln it." he said. Il was
born that way and must steal or I'm
not happy"
Prominent criminologists and ply
sicians have been invited to examine
the youngster to determine what ab
normalities they can fino that predis
pose him to life of crime. In many
respects the case is one of the most
pathetic and interesting that has been
under the observation of the authorit
les in long time. The boy belongs
to thoroughly respectable family
and has been brought up in whole
some atmosphere such as would or
dinarily be likely to discourage a pre-
dilection for crime. It is suspected
that he has been a frequent patron OF
the five-cent picture shows that make
business of exhibiting feats of dar
ing on the part of thieves and hign
waymen. In spite of the supposedly
rigorous examination of pictures by
the Censorship Committee. many pic
t,,rn IL i<sH, cN y Il
rrive to secure that body's approval.
Wherefore the grand jury is going to
investigate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
Few Wits.

Him-I was confused for bit. con-
Sess. but it took me only a moment to
collect my wits. Her-Yes; it couldn't
take any longer than that. Go on."-
Cleveland Leader.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

Il can't say I've never told lie"
''Say the rest of il,
.But never tell a man bigger lie
than think he'll believe."-Pittsoure
Post.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous sys-
tenn and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains In
loins. side. back and bladder? Have you
a flabby appearance of the face. and un-
der the eyes? frequent desire to pass
urine? II so, Williams Kidney Pills will
cure you-Druggist, Price SOC.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Clsvslaaa. OH
For sale by Conkey Drug Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

Never quit when fAilrs stares yous
the face A little more energy often
changes Q failure into q great SUCCESS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

New England forests than upon the
destruction Of the boil weevil. is hard
to explain In the face OF the country's
debt to cotton as a national asset.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
CIRUCIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

The case of J. W. Kurtz of Pitts
vile VS.. Chas Radka, which was on
tt rial Thursday Of last week, was
brought to a close Friday morning.
The jury brought in a verdict of no
cause of action. w. E. Wheelan was
attorney for plaintiff while the firm
of Goggins, Brazeau e Briere were
attorneys for the defendant.
The jury in the case of Scion L.
Rely VS.. l. P. Tiffault brought in a
verdict for he plaintiff of S539 and
costs This was a matter of wages
and materials furnished in the erec-
ton of new home for the defendant
The plaintiff was repres ented by w.
E. Wheelan of this city, and the de-
PENDANT by p A Williams of Marsh
field.
In the case Of Geo. Goodman VS.
the G. M. & ST P. BY, Co. this was
settled out of court for 1880. The
plaintiff was represented by W. E..
Wheeian and the defendant company
by D. D. Conway and Chas. E. Vro-
man.
In the case of William Feavel VS.
the Wisconsin Central Ry. Co., this
was settled outof court by paying S175
to plaintiff. The plaintiff was repre-
sented by W. E. Wheelan and the de-
PENDANT company was represented by
j. L. Erdall and W. A. Hayes.
In the case of Paul Buske. an in
FAINT by his father and guardian ad
liJem VS.. the Badger Box and Lbr. Co..
was settled out of court by paying
the plaintiff $3.50 The plaintiff was
represented by W. E. Wheelan and
the defendant company by Goggins,
Bfazeau and Briere
La the case Of Felix O'ski, an infant
by Geo. Olski guardian ad litem VS..
Nekoosa Edwards Co vas settled out
of court by the payment of 5000 to the
plaintiff. This was an injury case and
D. d. Conway represented the plain
tiff and Henry E, Fitch the defendant
company.
The case of David HetZel vs. Adolph
Eberhardt and DIR. Fred Warzinski
occupied the attention of the court
all day Friday, and went to the jury
in the evening. The jury was out all
night and brought in verdict the
next morning for defendants. w. E.
Wheelan represented the plaintiff
while P. A. Williams was the attorney
for the defenda ats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
RECKLESS RECkLAW
AND COMPANY HERE

In spite of the extreme cold weather
raging on Monday evening, Reckless
Reck!aW & Co., gave very interest
ing and pleasing exhibition at the
Amusement Halt on that evening,
which was largely attended The ex-
bibtion Of skill upon roller skates, a
variety of bicycles and cycles was GER
ia MY mar 7elous and were heartily
cheered by those pr sent. While the
exhibition on roller skates was some
what similar to that given by Miss
Lamb, there were some features
which she did not accomplish and
hey did. The bicycle exhibition was
as good as the best and exhibitions
were given upon one wheel. two
wheels and three seated tandem
bicycles. Every conceivable act was
performed upon these bicycles that
one could imagine would be impos-
sible The family com binaUion was
certainly wonderful and the feats
they perform are skillful and pleasing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

fishing this plant in our city but he
failed to receive the proper encour-
agement and therefore it has been
located about ten miles from here
at Vesper. The foundry building is
60x100 feet, the finishing room COX
40, all solid brick. This plant is to
be operated with electricity. The
company is incorporated in the sum
OF $4,000 and the plant has cost
to install the same about $4,000.
The machinery was started on Thurs
day, Dec. 80 for the first time and
gave excellent satisfaction We are
sorry that this plant could not have
been located in Grand Rapids, where
its railroad shipping facilities would
have been a little better than at
Vesper, but what has been our loss,
is Vesper's gain and we are glad
that they are only ten miles away
MIR Hayes also reported that the
Stevens Point Automatic Carrier Co.,
who have recently located there is
about ready to start UP or will be in
thirty days. This company have a
building 24x60 feet, solid brick, and
is a very creditable little plant for
our neighboring village of Vesper.
We understand that they have the
foundation wall and basement ready
for a three story veneered brick ho-
tel building, which will be 31xS0 fit.
This building will be ready for occu-
pancy in the early spring. We are
glad to note the prosperity and the
growth of Vesper, which is large
ly due to the energy and progressive
spirit manifested by c. R. Colds
worthy, assisted by other local men.
We extend congrat ulations and hope
they will continue to grow and pros
per.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSN,

The tWenty-third annual meeting
of the Wisconsin State Cranberry
Assn will be held in the Council
Rooms, West Side, Grand Rapids, on
Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 1910, at 8 O'Clock
in the morning. Mr.. VIM. c.. Dever-
eaux of the Weather Bureau, Mil
waukee, will deliver an illustrated
lecture on the atmosphere, the even
ing of Jan. 10th and will have an
especially prepared address on the
distribution of precipitation for our
meeting. The reports from the ex-
pertinent state which escaped dam
age this season will be exceptionally
interesting and a large attendance will
be very helpful to the industry
Respectfully,
j. w. Fitch,
Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

self out Of the slough Of dependency
and shiftlessness. out of trouble. real
and fdncied. Push never hurts any,
body The harder the push the better.
il il is given in the right direction.
Always push-up hill-few people need
a push down hill. Don't be afraid of
your muscles and sinews; they were
given you to use. Don't be afraid of
your hands: they were meant for ser
vice. Don't be afraid of what your
companion may say. Don't be afraid
Of your conscience; it will never re-
preach you for a good deed but push
with all your heart, might and soul.
whenever you see anything or any
body that will be better for a good.
long, strong, determined push.
Push. It is just the word for the
grand, clear morning of life; it is lust
the word for strong arms and young
hearts; it is just the word for a world
that is full Of work as this is. If anv,
body is in trouble, and you see it, don't
stand back, push.
If there is anything good being done
in any place where you happen to be
push.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
STAND BY YOUR TOWN AND IMMEDIATE
LOCALITY

No town can be permanently pros
porous in which the citizens and
tradesmen, dependent on each other
do not patronize each other. The
merchant wants a harness, for in.
stance, anG although his neighbor is a
good harness maker, aud trades with
him, he imdgines he can save fif Y
cents by sending to another city or
state for bis harness, The harness
maker, ia turn, sends awaY for his
groceries, boots, shoes and clothing.
The shoemaker sends away tor his
coaf, and the tailor sends away for hi
boo S, and SO it goes. AS a result, the
farmers coming in to trade, see all The
tradesman sending to other places for
goods, because, they say, they can
save mon@y bV doing SO. and to the
conclusion that they, too, Can do bet
ter elsewhere: aud then everybody is
growing about hard times and no
business. No wonder: the business
men themselves turn the tide of trade
elsewhere, for if they can supply
themselves to better advantage by de-
priving their neighbor Of their trade,
others learn to try the same expert
ment. 1t is a dangerous one IT, IN
augurate. Ten dollars is lost where
one is saved, because the entire bust
ness of the place is dwarfed and ham
pered thereby.
The fact is, but little is ever made
in going away TO trade. and oftener,
counting all expenses, there is a ltss.
Show US town in which the people
make it rule not to send away for
anything they can get at home, and
we will show you town in whit h
business is lively, and everybody buys,
and trade is entering from abroad
Prices are low and the tradesmen
patronize each other. having no sus.
picions that confidence will be abused
Let US once be understood that the
business men of any town are in the
habit Of sending abroad for purchases
and the business will anguish. Hav-
ing no confidence in each other, how
can they expect others to have conf
dence in them? No, that's not the
way to build up town. Patronize
each other. and keep all your business
at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

1t is pleasant in these times to hear
Of occurrences that show the better
side of human nature. It is not worth
while 10 hate any one. Life is too
short to cherish ill-will or hard
thoughts. What if that man has
cheated you? or that woman played
you false? or some friend forsaken you:
Let it all pass. What difference will
it make to you in a few years, when
you go hence to that undiscovered
country. All who treat you wrong
will be more sorry for it than you in
your deepest grief. A few more smiles,
a few more tears, some pleasure, much
pain, a little longer hurrying and
worring in the world, some hasty
greetings and abrupt farewells and
life will be over, and injurer and in
jured will be laid away and forgotten.
1t is not worth while to hate each
other This is our advice, and like
salvationit it's free. Try it during 1910.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
Tn ursday, January 6, 1910
is WISCONSIN FREE?

If we are not mistaken, there is
enough fighting blood in Wisconsin to
make LaFollette's reelection pretty
nearly unanimous Think of what it
means for Mr.. Taft to say that Wis
C0nsin senator must do as the presi-
dent dictates, or he shall no longer re-
present this sovereign state in the
senatei
Slavery was supposed to have been
abolished in the COS. Milwaukee
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
PUSH, PUSH

If there was more push in the world
there would be fewer hungry, half
clothed, homeless, suffering children:
fewer broken-down, dissipated men
and women; less need Of alms-houses
of correction and homes for the friend
less.
Push means lift for neighbor in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
AN OLD FASHION PARTY

friends were entertained at her home
on Third Street North, New Years
Eve, at a real old fashion party All
the guests appeared in styles now
obsolete and many were the sur
prises sprung on one another in the
odd makeups and appearances. The
evening was spent in playing games
until midnight when delightful lun-
cheon was served. All of the young
ladies report Miss Hammer a pleasin;
entertainer and on leaving wished
her very Happy New Year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

gagement in Grand Rapids Friday.
This is a great disappointment to
the people of Grand Rapids, as the
ladies had gone to great deal of
trouble IN providing for them enter
tainment and sold a large number
OF admission tickets. Parties who
have purchased tickets for this en-
tertamment are hereby notified that
their money will be refunded to them
from the individuals who sold them
the tickets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB
FAILED TO COME

The ladies Of the congregational
church aid society received a tele-
phone message Thursday night from
Green Bay, stating that on account OF
the illness of two of the principal
leaders in that organization, that
they would be unable to fill their en-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06
VESPER PLANTS READY
FOR BUSINESS

John Hayes, general manager of
the Vesper Safety Clevice and Nal
leable Iron Works, of Vesper, was
in the city Friday and he reports his
plant about ready for operation.
About two years ago he interviewed
our business men with a view of esta
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITG OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. 90
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm OF F. j. Cheney G
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th day of December, A. d
1885,
A. W. GLEASON,
(Seal. NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
free.
F. j. CHENEY &c Co., Toledo, o
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

II you want to read all the lat
est news subscribe for the Daily
Reporter. You can get it for $500
per year by paying In advance. De-
livered by carrier. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

We certainly believe this, or We would
not say SO. Ayers Hair Vigor, as now
made from our new improved formula,
is great preparation for the hair and
scalp. Stops falling hair. Cures dan.
druf. Promotes the growth Of hair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

THE REPORTER $1.OO per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-06

FIKSl thing of Importance for
1910is to open a bank
account or add to one
already started.
NAIIUnAL laws govern this
bank it is so conducted
that it is absolutely safe.
1t is
6ANk for the people. No de
post is too small to re
ceive careful attention at
the First National Bank
of Grand Rapids, Wis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-11
CHAPTER V.
A CoMPATRIoT.


Krumerweg was indeed crooked
way. 1t formed a dozen elbows and
ragged half circles as IL skunk off
from the Adlergasse. Streets have
character even as humans, and the
Krumerweg reminded one of person
who was afraid Of being followed.
The shadow of the towering bergs
lay upon Ii. and the few stars that
peered down through the narrow crew
Ice Of rambling gables were small. as
* the brilliant planets had neither
time nor inclination to watch over
such a place. And yet there lived in
the KFumerweg many a kind and loyal
heart. stricken with poverty, In old
times the street had had an evil name.
now 1t possessed only pitiful one
Ii was half after 2 when Gretchen
! and the Yinfner picked their way
over cobbies pitted here and there
with mud holes. They were arm in
arm, and they laughed when they
stumbled, laughed lightly, as youth
1auxhs when IN love.
'Oniy little farther" said Gretch-
IN, for the vintner had never before
0aN9ed over this way.
Long ~ II h and crooked, heaven
knows 81 y short enought" He ancir-
sG1&d AnF With his arnas and kiAsed
\ &i. m lese yons IosN youl'' he said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-11

Haliey's Is neither the biggest nor
the brightest comet that ever sent a
|superstitious past into paroxysms OF
terror. In ancient as we'll as In mod
ern times comets have appeared which
far outshone II In splendor and which
far surpassed II In size.
BY all odds, It seems to be fairly
we'll agreed among astronomers that
Dnnatfs comet of 1854 was the most
/ remarkable on record. The memory
OF its brilltancy and Its size still lin
gers with many who saw II In their
younger days. Its orbit was found to
be huge eclipse and its period of
revolution two thousand and forty
years. There Is some evidence that 1t
might have been Identical with great
comet recorded by Seneca as having
appeared In b. G. 146. At one time
/ the nucleus was five thousand six hum
dred miles in diameter and the entire
head two hundred and fifty thousand
miles in diameter. The greatest length
attained by the tail was fifty-one mil
I lion miles. Seven successive envelopes
were seen to rise from the comet. one
after another. each moving upward at
the general rate OF something like
thirty miles an hour At one time IL
had three tails. 1t was computed that
the volume of the comet was about
Ave hundred times that OF the sun.
! Yet the actual quantity of matter
which II contained was only a fraction
OF the earth's mass
! Famous. too. Is the comet OF 1911.
which Napoleon thought was a sign of
! the success which awaited his Rus
/ sian invasion. Altogether Ii seems to
have been almost equal to Donatrs
comet in brightness and certainly ex-
/ ceeded Ii in size: for its head was
! ,250, 0o0 miles in diameter and it's tail
! 100. 600, 900 miles long. Like Donati's
comet, IL was found to reSoive in a
huge eiiiptical orbit which will cause
I II to CLEAN again in our skies in the
( year 1875, IL II be still in existence.
/ The year 1911 was that of the cele-
I brated port wine vintage In Portugal.
and comet wine" figured, FOR long
period of years in the price list OF
| wine merchants, In the cellar books OF
many private houses and in the adver-
tisements OF auction sales.
The comet of 1144 was ren1arka BILE
for it's six tails. spread out over the
sky like a wonderful luminous fan
For a long time the single contem-
poraneous drawing in which those
wonderful tails were depicted was
| looked upon with incredulity by as
| trOnomeTa. All ulSLTust mas SINCE pSfH
removed by ample confirmatory testi-
mony. 1t was visible throughout a
| period OF seventeen months.
/ Few comets excited greater sensa-
ton by their sudden appearance above
/ the horizon than the great comet OF
1851.
The earth passed through the tail
of this comet perhaps about two-thirds
of it's length from the nucleus, while
the: head was distant thirteen million
miles. A similar passage through the
tail of comet will occur on May 18th
when the earth will be stepped for
several hours in the appendage oil