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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
and papers we're being bought eager.


and papers we're being bought eager
u on every hand.
Mr.. Gormly," she turned Suddenly
full upon him, why have you said TO
my brother that I must not come to
the store any more to consult you OF
business matters?''
my dear Miss Haldane," said Corn
~ q did that for your sake
But why?"
81 have ascertained that l an be-
ing Swallowed By practically all the de-
tectiTes of the city hall force; that
I am watched constantly; that all my
visitors are noted; and I did not wish
to involve you in any notoriety what
sOeTer. Therefore, although I had no
knowledge that you would come or
that you wanted to come, I thought It
proper TO advise you through your
brother not to do so"
"Of course I wanted to come" said
the young woman, earnestly. Il have
read every scrap pertaining to the
campaign. I have done what 1 could
among such friends as I was able to
influence to get them to aid you. It
was through me that Livingstone
profered his services. I even tried
my father, but I have been unable to
make any impression upon him; and
1 wanted to hear from you directly
how things were going
4 realize all that you have done,
and you can't imagine, Miss Haldane,
how great deprivation it was to me
to send such message, and how hard
a course it was to decide upon"
4 made Livingstone bring US both
down here tonight. But never
dreamed that I was going to be the
spectator Of such a scene as that
which has just happened. I don't be-
lieve there was ever anything more
dramatic or splendid in the history of
American politics. Why, it was like
new Declaration Of independence!
When that multitude surged back and
forth, crying, yelling, threatening, and
muttering, followed every emotion in
my own heart. never was so thrilled
in my life. I am glad to have lived
through this, to have seen it, to have
been a small part of it."
you can't imagine" said Gormly,
chow great a part of it you have been.
will not say that I am doing it all
for you now; that would not be true
or fair. But you were my inspiration
in the beginning, your words, your
presence. Miss HaIdane, I have some
thing to say to you
First of ALL" he began, where are
you taking me?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
pistol MiahtIer Than snuffbox

Robert Pinkerton once told story
Of his father, the founder Of the de-
tective agency, which illustrates the
elder Pinkerton's caution. A noted
criminal was detained In Pinkerton'si
Chicago Office. The elder Pinkertou
left the room, and when he returned
took the precaution Of holding a re-
volyer in front of him.
He saw the criminal standing by the
door with snuffbox he had picked
up from Pinkerton's desk in his
hand
This is good snun," affably remark
ed the crook as he took sniff,
For the eyes or the nose?" asked
Pinkerton, who knew that the crook!
had intended to blind him In an effort
to escape.
We'll" remarked the criminal, I'm.
sorry to say that the nose gets it
this time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
CHAPTER XI.

Miss Haldane Listens to Declaration.
For some distance the automobile
sped onward. Before one Of the big
wholesale buildings on lower Broad
way, now entirely dark, it suddenly
stopped in obedience to a signal from
the tonneau. A hand was laid on
Gormly's shoulder, and voice he
knew and to which he thrilled spoke
TO him.
Mr.. GOrmIy," said Miss Haldane,
that was the most magnificent, spleI-
did, dramatic scene I ever witnessed
or participated in"
Gormly rose to his feet instantly
and faced about.
You were there, Miss Haldane!" he
exclaimed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
CHAPTER X.-Continued.

Now, sir" said Gormly, you see
what our masters the people think.
They wish me to put to you a ques-
ton. II such a measure comes be
fore you, will you veto it or will you
not?"
The mayor was in a dilemma, a
fearful one. He was quick enough to
see that his whole political future
the future of his party, practically de-
pended upon his action. If he did not
declare his purpose to veto the bill, he
and his party were doomed. If he
took some other course, they would
still have fighting chance. The
mayor rose to the occasion.
Gentlemen" he said, my action
shall be dictated by yourselves"
Answer! Answer! No speech!"
roared the crowd.
Every man is entitled to his
chance" said Gormly, "and I beg you
to hear"
II win pledge you my word" con-
tinued the mayor, that so far as
have power the issuance of this fran
&AAA9N 9AAetlt BG ACLGA A1lILlCQ ny TIE ClCC-
ton IL | am so fortunate as 20 re-
ceive a majority, l shall take 1t as a
sign that you indorse the policy which,
with an eve single to the public inter
est, believes that it demands the
granting of this franchise to the
Gotham Freight Traction company,
which has already served you so we'll.
If on the contrary, my distinguished
opponent shall prevail, the matter will
be left for his determination"
You won't sign the bin If 1t comes
O you then?" asked some one In the
~owd
I will not, and will use what influ-
/ have to see that it is not pre-
to me" was the answer.
thing" said Gormly, could be
than that The issue is clearly
harply drawn. If you want to
.etuate the power of the Gotham
eight Traction company. you have
My to re-elect the present mayor. If
you want to resume your own control
OF affairs, You have only to elect me.
] don't ask you now which it shall be.
I don't want any more cheering. /
want you to go to your homes and go
to work. Good night"
He sank down in the automobile.
covered with perspiration and uem-
ding with nervous excitement.
Amid tumultuous cheering and ap-
plauding, the crowd opened line
through which the big automobile
slowly moved over toward Broa5 way
and then sped upward through the
night
Connell turned to the mayor. Shall
! drive these dogs out of the square?
Curse emf" he cried
Nothing would have suited the
mayor better; but policy would not
permit
No" he said, Just picket the ap-
proaches to the city hall. Let the peo-
pie alone They viii dispense now"
Indeed they were already beginning
10 break away.
Well. you've gone and done it now.
for sure said Cornell, giving the nee
essary orders. Unless you set cleo
ted. the Gotham Freight Traction COM
pany's busted"
We're all busted as you say" said
Warren gloomily, unless am
elected"
The mayor turned away and walked
into the city hall. Rutherford met
him at the door
I want to congratulate you" he
said, ION your course"
do you approve of it,"
Approve! 1t was the nerviest sort
of a thing for you to do, but the only
thing That damned Gormly had you
dead to rights; but you took the wind
out of his sails"
Z don't know" answered the mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
STEPHENSON PROBE BEGINS
Senatorial Committee Meets in Mil
waukee for Investigation of Elec-
ton Corruption Charges.

Milwaukee.-The senatorial COM
mittee, consisting of Senators w. B.
Hepburn of Idaho, George Suther-
land of Utah and Atlee Pomerene of
Ohio, appointed to investigate the
election Of Isaac Stephenson, has be-
gun its work here. There are two
other members of the committee,
Senators w. o. Bradley and T. H.
Paynter of Kentucky, but neither
were at the opening sessions. Sena-
tor Paynter will be here later, but
Senator Bradley will not be able to
meet with the committee on account
of illness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
CHEERFUL SPIRIT A DUTY.

No one has a right to injure his
neighbor's happiness aIy more than
to interfere with his pecuniary prop
eTty, and one cannot indulge in vent
ing ill-humor and spleen with gloomy
forebodings and complaints, or even
carrying sour, frowning visage
without sensibly diminishing the en-
joyment or comfort of others. and
thus infringing on their rights, says
an exchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05

Any individual who tries to DO so
loyment we trample under foot Ma
can win himself from dependency
and surHness. The power of enjoy
ment is in itself a faculty capable
Of improvement. and as practise al
ways enhances power, it is q good
thing to form the habit Of enjoyment.
It is not true that the sources Of
pleasure are few and rare, but It is
sadly true that we pass them unno-
tieed.
We crave the excitement OF busl-
ness. CT politics, or fashionable life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05

and forget the world of innocent en-
ture and art offer their treasure in
vain; the liveliness of childhood the
attractions of home, the real satisfac-
ton OF honest labor. the simple pleas
ure of little things. all plead for ut
terance AID We repulse them.
How can we possess q cheerful
spirit and a glad heart when we scorn-
fully despise our simple pleasures?
Every innocent means of happiness
should be welcomed, and gloomy
thoughts persistently baDisbea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Letter for $50 Years undeIivered

A letter written in December, 1860.
to q prominent member Of the Body
Of Friends in Durham, England, mas.
just been found in the Public Record
Office, having been undelivered. A.
copy of the letter has been forwarded
to the descendants In the eighth gen.
Grafton of those for whom it was in
tended. The letter is addressed: For
my Loving friend Richard Hickson. q
butcher in Durham. to bee delivered
10 William Bywaters. Durham. paid
II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Happy Disposition Largely a Matter
of Individual Habit and Can Be
Acquired Easily.

Comparatively Sew persons possess
uniformly cheerful dispositions. Most
OF us have our sad hours and moods.
BUT whatever the disposition, we are
bound by the laws of our own being
and by those of our social relations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Manitowoc Pioneer Dies.

ManitOWoc.-John Boehm, one of
the Oldest residents of the city and
county, is dead at the age of SO years.
He came to this country forty-fve
years ago and settled in Manitowoc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Pupils Study Norwegian.

toughton.-The Norwegian Ian
guage is being taught for the first
time at the Stoughton High school,
which is the only school outside of
Eau Claire High where The language
is taught. Twenty-three 8tudents are
enrolled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Faulty Construction Blamed.

Wausau.-A coroner's jury has re-
turned a verdict that the recent col
lapse of st. James Catholic church,
when two lives were lost, was caused
by faulty construction of pier sup
porting the dome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Presidential Cow on Tour.

Washington. = Pauline Wayne,
President Taft's pet COW, has left
here for a three weeks visit to Wis
consin. She will spend ten days as
one of the leading attractions of the
dairy show at Milwaukee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Second Crop of Strawberries.

Washburn.-On account of the
length of the present season in the
Washburn fruit district, strawberry
vines are beginning to bear fruit
second time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Il, 1923 Badger Pensioners.

Washington, D. C-The number
of pensioners on the roll of the pen
sion Office on June 80 in Wisconsin
were 21,328. The amount paid them
was 45,89464.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05

Minneapolis, Oct. 2, 1911.
Wheat-No. l, hard, 10 Is; No.
1, northern, 100; No. 2, northern,
10Y. Corn - No. 3, yellow, Csc.
Oats = No. 3, white, 45c. Rye -
No. 2, 90c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Gilbert Names New Aid

Madison.-Shortly after taking
charge of his new post as collector
of internal revenue for the western
district of Wisconsin, Frank L. Gil
bert appointed E. H. Burlingame of
Baraboo chief deputy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Shinned Milk in Dirty Cans

Green Bay-John Swontek, a far
mer Of the town of Eaton, was arrest
ed on the complaint of Deputy State
Dairy and Food Inspector Cannon on
the charge of transporting milk in
unclean cans. He was fined s25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
RfchIand Center Pastor Resigns

Richland Center-The Rev. J.
Harry Bullock, pastor Of the Chris
tian church, has presented his resig-
nation to his congregation. He has
accepted a call to Christ's church ar
Green Bay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Eather of Nine Suicides

Oshkosh.-William Nimmer, aged
81, an employe of the Wisconsin
Electric Railway company, committed
suicide by hanging. Nine children
and his widow survive him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Van Hise Home from Trin

Madison.-President Van Hise has
returned for the opening of the uni
versity after a three months ab-
sence in Europe and Brazil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Rnhe Church Boxes

Waukesha.-A stranger walked
into st. Joseph's church and under
pFetense of worship, relieved two
money boxes Of their contents and
made his escape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05
Chicago. Oct. 2, 1911.

Cattle-Beeyes AIS $500; stock
ers and feeders, 3.1005.70; cows
and heifers, 2.1OQ 6.25; calves, 600
$50.
Hogs-Light, 6.55 0710; heavy,
6.30@7.05; rough, $50 q 6.55; pigs,
4.0006.4O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-05

When you are offered something
for nothing, look for the invisible
string.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16

penetrate the soil in the south depend
upon the depth of the blowing.
1t has been proved without question
that the roots of plants penetrate the
soil deeper and feed deeper in deeply
plowed land. Thus, In general, 1t may
be stated that when the soil is plowed
three inches deep the plants have
three inches OF food. when plowed six
inches deep they have six inDhes of
food, and when plowed ten inches
deep they have ten inches of food
The fact that the bottom of the plowed
land is not as rich in available plant
food as the top portions shows the ne
cessity of getting more air and heat
down to them by deeper tillage.
The soil requirements most essen
tial to the growth of plants are heat
and moisture. Deep breakage in
sures air and heat at a greater depth.
For plants to do their best there
must be in the soil constant supply
Of moisture, so that a film of water
can envelop the soil particles and abb
sorb nutritive elements. The hair
roots of plants drink this for nourish-
nent- If there is any more than
enough to serve as films for the soil
particles and capillary water, there is
90 much. and 1t should be drained
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16
viennese Electric Fountain.

The city of Vienna Possesses what
is perhaps the most remarkable cleo.
trio. or electrically lighted, fountain
IN existence. 1t is situated in the
Scnwartzenbergplatz. Underneath the
fountain. in huge cemented chamber
are placed twenty-seven rejecting
lamps, capable of producing seventy
different luminous and colored effects
Inc light is transmitted through the
waters OF the fountain. The light DOW
er OF the plant is estimated as equal
to 900.000.000 candles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16

excessive noise of the ordinary trade
ran blower. which formerly was the
only machine of this character on tLe
market.
The Kinetic blower has been de-
signed expressly for organ blowing,
and has effectually overcome this diff
hcuity. says the Popular Electricity.
The machine consists of several fans
mounted on one shaft, by the rotation
OF which the required air pressure is
generated, each fan adding the pres
sure developed by itself to that of the
preceding fan. These fans are en-
closed in case and the whole mount
ed on the I-beam base and direct con-
nected or belted to an electric motor:
motors in all cases being unenclosed.
IL can be run equally well by either
direct or alternating current motors.
No care is required by either blower
or motor other than filling the oil CUPS
every few weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16
Canada at the
Chicago Land Show
WILL MAKE A MAGNIFICENT Elk.
HIBiT OF GRAINS AND
GRASSES, VEGETABLES
AND FRUIT.

A carload Of grain in straw, grasses
and other Of the products of Western
Canada arrived at Chicago the other
day, and is now installed In the
Coliseum. where the United States
land and irrigation exposition is under
way. Those who are interested in
the Back to the land movement" will
find in the Canadian exhibit one Of
the best displays of the agricultural
products Of Western Canada that has
ever been made. There are repre-
sentative men there, who will be
pleased to give the fullest information
regarding the country.
The exhibit shows what can be
done On the free grant lands of that
country and most of the grain was
produced on the farms OF former resi-
dents Of the United States who have
taken advantage of the homestead
+. lands Of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
Alberta.
The vegetable exhibit viii attract
n great deal Of attention, and some
marvellous potatoes. carrots, turnips,
cabbage and caulifower are shown.
1t is true that the homestead area
is being rapidly taken up and the
bulk OF that now to be had lies north
OF the Saskatchewan river in a Dor
ton OF the country known as the park
country. Here there is a large guam
tity OF open prairie interspersed by
beautiful groves of poplar and willow.
Water is in abundance, hay is plenti-
1ul and consequently fodder for ami.
mails is right at hand. Those who |
have taken advantage of farming in |
these districts and watched the efforts
OF those in the prairie proper feel |
that they have the advantage of their
brother. who is not able to secure fuel
and the other conveniences of the
park district on his own farm.
The crop conditions throughout
Western Canada the past year have
been generally good, and some won.
derful crop yields of wheat, oats and
barley are recorded. The Canadian
Government under whose auspices
the exhibit spoken of is being made.
is preparing reports on crops in the
Western Canada districts,
and while these win not be ready for
distribution at the land show COM
mencing on the 18th Of November
and closing On Dec. 9Th, application
made to the Canadian Government
agent nearest you will bring them to
you a. soon as they are published.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16

the retarding influence of the dust
mulch, will amount to several inches
each month In midsummer. In case
the land is plowed only three or four
inches deep, though thoroughly pull
verized, 1t will store an amount of
moisture entirely insufficient to sup
ply crop requirements in any protract-
ed drought. These shallow and gen.
orally poorly prepared seed beds are
the principal cause of the low corn
Yields In the south, and they affect the
cotton yields similarly. but not so
much, because cotton is a more
drought-resistant plant than corn. II
planting is done at all. it is folly to
prepare a seed bed so shallow as to
bring about the almost total loss Of
the crop some years and reduced
crop every year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16
Silica Glass

Such extensive use has been made
during the last few years of silica
glass for chemical apparatus that it
was found necessary to devise a
method whereby this glass might be
produced in the electric furnace in
stead of with oxy-hydrogen blowpipe
10 produce perfectly transparent
silica glass from melted quartz an
artifice is required. because on reach
ing the temperature of 600 degrees
Centigrade. the quartz splits. and
minute bubbles Of air fill the mass.
This can be prevented by first rails.
ing the temperature of the quartz to
point little under 600 degrees and
then surrounding it with LIQUID silica
at temperature of 1000 degrees Cen
ugrade. The liquid silica acts as a
shield to prevent the entrance OF air
when the quartz splits up, and thus
the formation of bubbles is avoided
London Globe
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16
PREPARING SEED BED
Should Be Flowed in Fall With
Proper implements.
Presence Of Heat, Air and Moisture
Essential to Chemical and Germ
Aetion-PIants Use Large
Amount Of Moisture,
CBy the late DIR. s. A. KNAPP,

(By the late DR. 8. A. KNAPP)
Prepare deep and thoroughly puI.
verified seed bed, well drained: break
In the fall to depth of 8, 10 or IL
inches. according to the soil, with inn
plements that will not bring too much
of the subsoil to the surface. 1.-THE
foregoing depths should be reached
gradually If field is broken with an
ordinary turning plow If a disk plow
Is used. it is safe to go to the above
depths at once.)
IT is the purpose of the farmers CO.
operative demonstration work to insist
upon such preparation of the soil as
wiii furnish the best feeding grounds
TOT the roots and such as will provide
AZ all times plenty of moisture and
FOOD for the growing plants. It is bet
ter to secure 10 or IL inches OF well
trained, thoroughly pulverized soil
niied with humus than to go deeper at
the expense of less thorough prepare
ton.
The presence of heat, air and mois.
lure is essential to chemical and germ
action in the preparation of plant food
IN the soil. The depths to which these
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-16
Prejudice Is a
Serious Menace

Prejudice II hard thing to overcome
but where health II at stake and the
opinion of thousands of reliable people
differs from yours. prejudice then be-
comes your menace and you ought to
lay 1t aside. This Il said in the inter.
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attention.
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