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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

howled with mirth over the feeblest
jokes, and when Max told story
without any point whatever, they all
had hysteria Immediately after din
ner Aunt Selma had begun on the
family connection again, and after two
bad breaks on my part, Jim offered
to show her the house. The Mercer
girls trailed along, unwilling to lose
any of the possibilities. They said
afterward that it was terrible: She
went into all the closets, and ran her
hand over the tops of doors and kept
getting grimmer and grimmer. In
the studio they came across a life
study jim was doing and she shut
her eyes and made the girls go out
while he covered 1t with drapery.
Lollie! Who did the Bacchante dance
at three benefits last winter and was
learning a new one called "Eve!"
When they heard Aunt Selma on
the second floor, Anne, Dal and Max
sneaked up to the studio for cigarettes,
which left Mr. HARRISON to me. l was
in the den, sitting in low chair by
the wood fire when he came in. He
hesitated in the doorway.
Would you prefer being alone, or
may I come in?" he asked. Don't
mind being frank. I know you are
tired"
I have a headache, and I am sulk-
ing" l said unpleasantly, but at
least I am not actively venomous.
Come in"
So he came and sat down across
the hearth from me, and neither of us
said anything The freight fickered
over the room, bringing out the faded
hues of the old Japanese prints on the
walls, cleaning in the mother-of-pearl
eyes of the dragon on the screen, set
ting a grotesque god on a cabinet to
nodding. And it threw into relief the
strong, clear profile of the man across
from me, as he stared at the fire.
4 am afraid I am not very interest
ing" l said at last, when he showed
no sign of breaking the silence. The
the illness of the butler and-Miss
Caruthers' arrival, have been upset
ting"
He suddenly reused with a start
from a brown reverie.
Il beg your pardon" he said, Z
oh, of course not! I was wondering
if lit you were offended at what l
said earlier in the evening; the
Brushwood Boy, you know, and all
that"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
SHORT SESSIONS
IN BOTH HOUSES
Time Is Given to the Reception of
New Bills.
SEEK TO RETAIN FEES
May Bring Suit Against Three For
raer Insurance Commissioners
to Recover $50, coo Due
to Them.

Madison-Short sessions again
we're the rule in both senate and
house They were largely given over
to the reception Of new bills, their
reference to the revision committee
and also reference Of bills from the
latter body to the proper standing
committee. No committee hearings
will be held except in a few Isolated
cases until the general hearings OF
Joint committees of the whole on such
subjects as industrial insurance and
highways have been completed. The
time limit for the introduction OF new
subjects for legislation has not yet
been fixed, but in anticipation OF such
action, the food is continuing daily
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Senators Have oed Offices.


State senators at present have light,
portable Offices, with collapsible trans
parent tops and sides. which they
erect wherever and whenever neces-
slty requires. Immediately after the
senate adjourned a score Of solons
erected their novel little Offices in the
supreme court room, where the SEN
ate is now temporarily holding its
daily sessions, and spreading out
their bills. papers, letters and other
personal effects, proceeded to look
over their mail, write letters, draft
resolutions and bills and perform their
other sunGry legislative duties.
Postmaster Williams in the mean
time carried the senate postonee
around in his arms, delivering letters
and other mail to the industrious but
dlgnifed solons. These temporary Of
fees were used because the perma-
nent private rooms of the senators are
not yet ready for occupancy, being
like the permanent chamber Of the
senate, in the possession Of carpen-
tiers, plasterers, painters and other
busy and noisy artisans. Senator Gay
lord erected his little Office next to
that Of Comrade Senator Zophy.
Senator Blaine and Senator Donald
carried on a friendly chat from adjoin-
ing Offices.
Senators True, Thomas and James,
as neighbors, talked about the effect
of last Cur7uar,c GrouCb+ on +ho
hay crop in their respective dis
tTicts; Senators Husting and Ran
dolph laughed over the near-coup of
their Democratic brethren in the as
sembly, and Senators Sanborn and
Whitehead ever and anon furtively
glanced at each other from opposite
sides Of the chamber to see what the
other was fixing up to pull of at 2
future session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Art i'm the Nude,

The photographers lady was very
preoccupied showing some samples Of
work to prospective sitters, when a
tall and raw-boned Individual, appar-
emily from "the land,' stalked solemn
ly into the studio, and intimated that
he would like to know what the pic
ters" were worth.
Like that, SO a Dozen, said the
photographers lady, handing him
one
The farmer gazed long and earnest
ly at the photograph of a very small
baby sitting in a wash basin.
And what would it cost with my
clothes on?" he finally asked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
WHERE GALLANTRY CEASES
One Thing That Woman Has No
Right TO Expect From a
Man.
Il always believe" he

Il always believe" he CALAMITY
said, Sin yielding to the ladies'"
Il suppose you always give way to
your wife when you and she happen
to have an argument"
Invariably
And you never fail to relinquish
your seat in the car when it happens
that some woman would have to stand
unless you did so?"
Certainly"
do you take off your hat when you
get into an elevator where there are
ladies?"
Il never fail to do that"
IF you had secured the last lower
berth in sleeper would you give it
up to a lady who would otherwise
have to occupy an upper?"
"Of course. | have done it fire.
quently."
I'm case you stood in line in front
of ticket window, would you be
willing to go away back to the end
SO that some woman might have your
place."
Say, what do you think I ana.
fooI?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Prehistoric Hairpins

hair in exceedingly simple fashion.
German maids. being denuded of their
but styles for matrons exceeded in or
nateness anything seen IN our day
The Roman lady about the house wore
her hair caught up under reticulum
or heavy net of colored cords; but for
great occasions her locks were dress
ed by a cinerarius, or handler of the
curling irons. and not only were
bangs. braids and rats in high favor,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Eather's Vocal Taient

Eddy's Aunt Emma, who had been
travelling in Europe, was expected tG
reach the house at midnight, and Ed,
die begged to be allowed to stay up to
greet her. But his mother refused to
give consent. NO" she said decid
eddy, ut would be five long hours aft
er your bedtime, and you couldn't
possibly stay awake as long as that -
"Oh, yes, l cam" Eddie walled; q
can if papa will sing lullabies to me-
-Woman's Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Explain Workers Compensation Act.

Assemblyman Ingalls, and Senator
Blaine presented an exhaustive dis
cussion of various phases Of the bill
providing for workme1's compensa-
ton. The joint hearing, which Is in
the character of an educational cam
paign, will be continued later.
When the hearing opened Speaker
Ingram called Senator Blaine to the
chair Mr. ingalls,, member Of the
assembly end of the original joint
committee on workmen's compensa-
ton, was invited to address the joint
hearing. Mr.. Ingalls, opened with an
exposition Of his findings on this sub
ject while abroad. In the United
States, he said, the movement for
workmen's compensation may be
handicapped by constitutional lirnita-
lions.
In England, where three remedies
are extended, the compulsory system
is almost universally adopted. In Hol-
land a direct tax is levied against the
manufacturing concerns and the
money is placed in fund, which il
distributed by the government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

Eye probably caught up her tresses
when engaged in housekeeping with
long thorns, easily obtainable from
the bushes and trees in her front
yard. Thornlike pins carved from box
wood ivory and horn have been
found in excavations dating back to
the time of the Caesars; and also
queer, clumsy combs made OF the
same materials In the days of the
caesars Roman maids wore their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
McGovern Makes No Comment.

Without making any comment or
recommendations, Governor MCCOY
ern transmitted to the senate and
assembly the report Of the sera-
toriaI investigating committee which
was filed last week and also the re-
port of the assembly committee with
all the testimony taken by both
bodies. The governors message was
as follows: Il have the honor here
with to transmit to you for your con-
sideration the report of the senate
members Of the joint senatorial pri
mary investigating committee with an
appendix containing the report of
majority Of the assembly members of
the joint senatorial primary investi-
eating committee and the testimony
taken by both of the above commit
tees"
The senate received the report, but
action was withheld by the assembly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Rabbits Killed by Cars.

A Butler Harmony trolley line mo-
sorman reports having killed seven
rabbits while his car made a single
trip. He says the rabbits sit on the
roadbed at night and are apparently
blinded by the headlight, when the car
lender strikes and kills them. He says
he keeps an eye open for the rabbits
and when one is killed stops the car
and picks 1t up.
He has had all the rabbits he could
eat since the season opened.
3hia Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

so into consumption. So | decided to
try Peruna. had confidence in 1t be-
fore I took it and found 1t was Just
the medicine needed, for In a short
time my cough ceased and my strength
returned.
Il have enjoyed better health since
taking it than I had for several years
previous. When I see any one weak
and run down, especially with a cough
I advise them to take Peruna."
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruua
Almanac for 1911.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
FaVors Annual Sessions.

Short annual sessions of the Iegis-
Iature would be more profitable to
the state than the present long bien-
NAL sessions, said Nils 2. Haugen,
members of the state tax commission.
By meeting yearly the members of
the legislature would keep Id closer
touch with state affairs and conse-
Quently would probably be able to de-
termine more quickly and accurately
what legislation was needed for the
best interests Of the people than BY
meeting only once in two years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
CHANGES Home Rule Bill.

Assemblyman Erich G. Stern's new
home rule bill for all cities is not the
Milwaukee charter convention bill Of
two years ago. The Stern bill pro-
yides that 10 per cent. Of the vote
cast at the previous election attached
in signatures to a petition makes the
home rule question an issue at the
next regular election. 4 petition car
rying enough signatures to constitute
Is per cent. Of the vote at the last
election makes it an issue for spe-
cial election. The bill gives power to
amend old or adopt new city charters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Reasons.

Professionally did you come to
college, anyway? You are not study
ing.
Willie Rahrah-Wel1, mother says
It Is to fit me for the presidency;
Uncle Bill, 70 SOW my wild oats; Sis,
to get a chum for her to marry; and
Ia, to bankrupt the family.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Concurs in House Action.

Concurs in House Action.
In an exceedingly brief session the
senate concurred in the assembly
resolution to begin hearings in joint
committee Of the whole on the high
way bill next week and received two
bills by Senator Bobenstab; one a
corrupt practices measure for Milwau-
kee and the other removing from the
jurisdiction of justices of the peace in
the Cream City certain minor actions.
Twenty-six new bills and three joint
resolutions introduced in the assem-
bly, constituted the proceedings OF that
body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

Much surprise was occasioned not
only to the members Of the senate,
but to Banking Commissioner NJ. c.
Bergh himself when Governor Mccoy
ern's appointment Of A. E. Koult of
Kenosha in Mr.. Bergh's place was an
nounced. The present commissioners
term ordinarily would not expire IN
til 1913, so the appointment is in the
nature of a displacement. It is de-
clared by friends of Mr.. Bergh that he
knew nothing Of the proposed change
until the name Of his successor was
sent in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
a TRAGIC Victory.

Jim was informed that he won the
beautiful Angora cat offered as a prize
in the bazaar. He was delighted"
Il don't see why he was delighted
at what was a literal disaster"
Disaster to win such a vaIuai,s
pet?"
Well. you must admit It was a cat
as trophy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
a Good Reason.

why in the world did he ever mar
re- female contortfonist?"
81 guess he had an idea that it
wouldn't be necessary for him to hook
her up the back"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Exnert Mountaineers,

we went all through Europe"
DO much climbing?"
Considerable. At every custom
house we had to hunt our trunks"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
There Are Others.

Hewitt-What sort of fellow is he?
Jewett-He is always shouting,
Welcome to our city" but the other
fellow has to pay for the welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
NEGLECTED
COLD, COT
VERY WEAK
4 Bad Cough. Tried Many
Remedies. Restored
by Peruna.

Mrs. A. s.
Rucker. r. E.
D. 2, Brent
wood, r enu.
writes:
81 W / S h to
tell you what
| P e ru n a has
| d o n e for me.
/ w a 8 very
S / C k and SO
weak I could
s c a r C ely ba
up. I W q $
alarmed at my
condition.
I'll had a bad
c o u q h for
some time and
I tried several
cough medi-
Gin G s, b u G.
grew worse all
the tim e. i
knew IL | did
not get relief
I wn,rId unnn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
CHAPTER Nv.
The Door Was Closed.

It was infuriating to see how much
enjoyment every one but Jim and my
self got out of the situation. They
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Kent Inform ed.

Green-I understand his wife mas
money?
Point-He understands it, also
BROOKLYN Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

Democratic Plan May Be "rizzIe."
Belief was expressed by various Re
publican members before they went
home that the Democratic attempt to
have the committees named by the
members themselves would "azzIe"
out 1t is declared that because of
this belief no definite plans will be
made by the Republicans for fighting
the move. The majority had rather
allow the movement to die q natural
death than be compelled to use its
power TO squelch the minority on a
ubject that would be the source Of
SO much embarrassment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26

but false hair was much used, captive
faSen braids for the enhancement Of
Roman charms
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Take Up McGovern's Appointments.

Take Up McGovern's Appointments.
The senate expected to take up the
appointments of Governor McGovern,
SO far as made, with a view to con-
firmation. No opposition was expect
ed to develop. In the assembly a
large sheaf of bills came In, most of
them being Of a minor nature. The
imminence Of the passage of a reso-
luton limiting the Introduction of new
bills by individual members to Feb
ruary Is, caused a general scramble
TO get measures in the hands OF the
revision committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Hits "lnhunan Theory"

In answer to a question by Assem-
blyman Stevens along the line of the
solvency or insolvency Of the employ
er, Mr. Blaine said that point could
not be covered by law. The senator
said that there was no sense in the
"inhuman theory" that the man who
is the producer shall assume all the
risks. Mr.. Blaine said that the ques-
ton of a board had been given careful
consideration by the committee. Labor
and manufacturing leaders told him
the local board scheme would prove
a failure. The central body idea, he
said, will simplify operations under
the law Mr.. Blaine declared that the
success of the Wisconsin railroad
commission influenced the members
of the committee in fayoring the cen
tralization thought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
Reads Blot Act.

After killing the Democratic resolu-
ton to have the committees named by
the members according to party eau
cuses, listening to the reading OF the
riot act by the speaker on the subjects
Of lobbyists and others" and now
newspaper men should conduct them
selves. the assembly has completed
its organization and begun to receive
bills and resolutions. Speaker IN
grams little TRADE enlivened the pro-
ceedings to a considerable extent, as
it displayed his attitude toward the
practice of persons interested IN legls-
lation Of fraterniztng with members
on the floor Hereafter visitors must
keep within the circumscribed limits
of the galleries and the ante room,
and when it is desired to speak to
member the name Of the person seek
ing the interview must be sent to the
assembIyman by the door attendant.
! The speaker made it plain that he
would enforce his rule inside the
chamber, but that their actions out
side that room must be dictated by
their own consciences.
The usual effort to limit the length
| of the session was made IN the intro
duction of a Joint resolution by Axel
Johnson, which provides for an
| amendment to the constitution ma
| king the limit of regular biennial ses-
sions 100 days, and the special ses-
sions 25 days. A resolution by Mr.
| Stevens calls attention to certain
criticism regarding the cost Of the
new capitol and calls upon the secre-
tary Of state for complete informa-
| ton regarding the work done SO far
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
and the amount expended.
Commissioners Retained Fees.

and the amount expended.
Commissioners Retained Fees.
After waiting nearly two years for
action on the part of the attorney gen
eral in the matter Of proposed suits
against three former insurance COM
missioners, to recover something like
$4,000 alleged to be due from them
for valuation and compensation fees
collected and retained by them, State
Treasurer Dahl has written to the new
attorney general, Levi H. Bancroft,
requesting him to give early consfd-
Grafton to the matter. Until the law
was strengthened two years ago, for
mer commissioners were in the habit
of putting the money they received as
fees for making examinations on in
surance companies into their pockets
after paying the expenses Of such ex-
aminations. Now the statute of lin
itations has run in favor of all but the
last four commissioners-W H.
Fricke, Emil Giljohann, Zeno NJ. Host
and George E. Beedle. The latter is
affected only as to compensation fees
collected by him during his first term,
from 1907 to 1909.
The present commissioner is turn
ing over all fees, as provided by the
law, but he will be reimbursed by leg
islative action soon, for expenses in
Cured in the examinations he has
made, and the law also will provide
for the payment of such expenses out
of the state treasury in the future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-26
KouIt to ELL serah,s Place.

The senate received the report, but
action was withheld by the assembly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-11-02
The Strength of RINGS.

Some elaborate calculations, backed
by experiments, have been made to de
termine the breaking strength Of
rings. 1t appears that a ring of ductile
material like malleable iron will be
pulled out into the form Of a long link
before 1t breaks and that the ultimate
strength of the ring Is virtually indie
pendent of its diameter. Fracture
finally occurs as the result of almost
pure tension. and the resistance to
breaking is a little less than twice that
Of a rod of the same cross section sub
Jected to a straight pull. As the ring
increases In diameter there appears to
be a slight approach toward equality.
with double the strength Of a bar.
Thus a three inch ring made of three
quarter inch iron broke at nineteen
and one-half tons; a four inch ring at
nineteen and nine-tenths tons and a six
inch ring at twenty tons, the strength
Of q bar Of the same metal being ten
And one-haf tons. I
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-11-02
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
Items of Interest From All Parts of the State.
South Dakota Wins

Russell Jensen, a student of the
South Dakota agricultural college,
obtained the most coveted prize to be
awarded at the National Dairy show at
Chicago, when he, Monday, received
from President Taft the Taft" cup,
awarded to the agricultural student
most proficient in judging cattle. Jen-
sen was given 1871 points out of a
possible 1000.
President Taft's first trip of the day
was to the stock yards. Next the pres
ident motored back to town to lay the
cornerstone of the new Hamilton club
building. A luncheon followed. Later
the president had a short conference
with Louis de la Barra, brother of the
president of Mexico, who brought
greetings and expressions of good will
from the executive of the southern
republic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-11-02
An Elastic Appetite.

The American black bear has an ap.
petite that may be appropriately term
I'd elastic. He will kill a thousand
pound steer ana capture the tiny field
mouse for q meal with equal indiffer-
ence. If a pig or sheep is not handy to
his reach be will dine on a colony Of
ants or II nest of wood grubs. He Will
feast on dainty birds eggs or sweet
stores of wild honey and on the fOuieSt
carrion with like gusto. He will fish
for the savory trout, but at the SAM"
time snap any warty toad or Shiny
lizard that may happen along that
way. He will seek the luscious wild
plum when ii has ripened or the wild
grape among the branches where the
vine Chambers and bears its fruit, but
will not miss the opportunity to make
food Of any snake that may lie in
ambush there for birds that come to
peck at the plums or grapes. The bear
has a comprehensive palate. There is
scarcely a thing in the animal or vege.
table kingdom that will not tickle 1t.