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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
Liypnotism and the Courts.

A recent incident in local court
draws attention to hypnotism in it's re-
lations to justice and even to crime.
A young woman witness found herself
unable to tell a straight story under
the gaze of the defendant. The at
torney for the prosecution, after
passing suspicion of perjury. boldly
made a charge of improper hypnotic
influence.
Hypnotism, for some years an out
cast in the eyes of the medical pro-
fession, has lately secured a foothold
Of comparative responsibility. The
recognition given to the same in
f1uence by the legal profession has
been more dubious and reluctant. The
very complications and implications
of the idea tend to discomfort and awe.
The courts often find it difficult to deal
with man as a free agent; how, then,
can they handle him as the slave Of
another's will? And if the hypnotic
influence can be successfully exercised
in open court how much more success
fully may it not be exercised in affairs
that antedate the courts cognizanCe?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
SOUTHERN POINT OF NATION

The most southern point Of main
land territory in the United States is
on sharp bend OF the Rio Grande
river about 20 miles southwest Of
Brownsville. The government official
survey shows that its latitude is Is
degrees and 9 minutes, which places it
below the most southern part of the
peninsula of Florida, but not as far
south as Key West. The spot is
marked by a group of picturesque
Mexican ranch buildings with their
matched roofs. Growing upon the
land are groves of wild palm trees
which lend to the beauty Of the tTop-
ical scene. The distance between
Brownsville and the mouth of the Rio
Grande in a direct line is approximate
ly p miles. but the river has so many
curvatures that its course between the
two points covers 40 miles, accord
ing TO the survey of the internati 1nai
boundary commission, which is com
posed Of the representative OF the
United States and Mexican govern
ments. Before the river emptes mo
the gulf 1t makes a sharp bend to
the south, and this rounded peninsula,
forms the most southern mainland Of
the country. Most of the territory
between Brownsville and the Rio
Grande's mouth is covered by a dense
wilderness of ehaparraL The soil is
Of primitive richness, caused by the
periodical deposits of silt from the
streams overflow Owing to the r.
accessibility of the little Mexican
ranch, which holds the distinction OF
marking the most southern spot. the
place has been visited by very few
Americans
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
FORTUNE IN A SMALL DISC

In the raGium institutes like the
one recently opened in London there
is nothing more wonderful to the Wis
tor than the little square or circular
trays OF metal containing specks of
.adium in shellac vaTnish whose rays
hold such vast possibilities in the
future of mankind's struggle against
disease. The disc Illustrated con-
tains 20 milligrammes of radium,
worth $3.50 The trays when ap-
piled to the patient are covered with
metal caps or screens which lessen
9r intensity the power OF the rays
according to the nature OF the dis
ease. In the basement of the London
institution is a strong room holding
the largest stock of radium in the
world The scale-room where these
tiny black specks of radium are
weighed is a broad, lofty, white-tiled
room absolutely vibration proof
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
TOWN IS BEING REBUILT
Flood of Waters Has Not Taken Black
River Falls, Wis, From the Map.

More than q million dollars absolute
~ disappearing in the short time Of
two hours was the toll collected by the
waters at Black River Falls, Wiscon-
sin. Even the residents of the town
could not realize what it meant until
the lake formed by the Hatfield dam
was dry, and the rush of waters had
passed on to the Mississippi.
Just out of reach of the flood the
business men and residents of the
place watched the waters carry away
the buildings that represented the
homes of business enterprises which
it had taken years of effort to build.
Among the larger industries seemingly
wiped out within a few minutes was
the plant of Coles CarboIisalve. This
plant, along with others that suffered a
like fate, is today being rebuilt, and
the business men of Black River Falls
promise that a better town shall re,
place the one destroyed by the raging
foods, and that just as rapidly as men
and material can put it together. 1t is
catastFophies like the breaking of the
Hatfield dam that demonstrate the
American spirit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
Phrases and Their Use.

How is it that the phrase well
alight" is used in all descriptions Of
disastrous fires; in the news items,
in the underlines of illustrations, in
the very report of the f1remen to head
quarters? Whence this suggestion of
satisfaction? Does it come from some
sympathy with the energy Of fire.
such as St Francis of Assist con
fessed when he would not deprive the
"jocund fire. Of it's prey-his shirt?
"Chasfte water, "jocund fre"-what a
poet was that saint, by the way. But
well alight" seems rather to have
more obscure reference to some IN
sanity pleasure in tyranny, expressed
also by the common phrase "a good
whipping" "a good ducking" The
latter savage journalese is applied to
ill-fed and ill-clad little boys when
they go through the ice. Well-fed
skaters sustain immersion. "-London
Chronicle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
WHERE MANITOU SPEAKS

a familiar landmark near Hayton,
Wis, is the old Council Elm" that
stands at a bend in the Manitowoc
river a short distance below HaytOn.
The Pottawotomie Indians who once
occupied this region regarded the tree
with awe and veneratiOn, believing it
endowed with special attributes by
the Manitou or Great Spirit. Under
its shade all important councils Of the
tribe took place As meeting place
or representatives OF the different
northwestern tribes who wished to en-
ter the Pottawotomie territory. 1t
must have witnessed some strange
scenes. Each spring and fall all the
POttawotOmie clans were wont to
gather at the spacious camping ground
near the tree. For days the beating
of drums, the chanting of barbaric
songs and fantastic dances occupied
the attention of the savages. Among
the many Indian legends concerning
the tree one of the few that has sur
vived is to the effect that the Manitou
speaks to his people in the rustic of
its leaves and the sigh of the winter
wind through the bare branches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
FEATS OF 4 GIRL PRODIGY

A wonderful girl is Winifred s
StoneT. daughter of a Savannah sur
yeon, who. the American Magazine
states, was taught 10 operate a type
writer when three years Of age and
at eight was writing poetry. Mrs
Stoner began to train her in linguistic
ability. with the result that today.
though not yet nine years old, Wini-
fred can carry on a conversation in
English, French, Spanish, Latin and
Esperanto. She was far advanced in
Esperanto at four. She has already
written 9 play in it. and many poems,
and at the International Esperanto
congress last year her proficiency as
an Esperantist occasioned widespread
comment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

the battle and peppertng bruin a Tegu-
lar tatto over the head. One savage
slap by the mule broke one of the
bears front legs and the bulky animal
fell PROSTATE. Then the mule re-
versed himself and let loose the death
dealing assault from mis- hind guar
tiers. The bear died shortly after
Shawley reached the scene. 1t weighed
262 pounds and showed the marks OF
eight bullet pUnctures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
POWER FROM RAINFALL
WATER OF MONSOON SEASONS
WILL Be UTILIZED.
indian Company Plans to Construct
Three Immense Reservoirs and to
Develop 10000 Horsepower
of Electric Energy.

Owing to the irregularity OF the
amount Of water in the rivers of India
uninterrupted power from them for IN
dustrial purposes cannot be depended
upon During the monsoon season.
from the middle of June to the middle
OF September, for instance. the aver
age rainfall at Lanouli. on the west
coast, is IT'S inches. although some
times greatly exceeding that amount.
During the other nine months there
is scarcely any rain.
Soon after the opening OF the pre-
ent century the plan of storing water
and using it for industrial purposes
was conceived. and after thorough
investigation by engineers, native cap
ital to the amount of s6,4S6, Sos was
raised, and on November 7, 1910, the
Tata Hydroelectic Power and Supply
company was incorporated.
1t is planned to erect three lakes or
which will store water to be used dur
ing the long breaks of rainfall in the
monsoon season, will approximate
100 acres. formed by a dam $500 feet
long and 90 <eet high, with capacity
of $4,000 600 cubic feet.
The Walwhan lake, situated about
one and one-haf miles from Lanouh,
will be formed between two spurs OF
hills by a dam $500 feet long and IS
feet high. The area of the lake will
two and one-half square miles, with a
capacity of 100000 feet of water.
The dam will be Of solid masonry. fit
ted with sluices
Later on a third reservoir will be
constructed beyond Walwhan lake,
with which it will be connected by a
tunnel nearly a mile long running
through the dividing ridges Of steep
hills, which win form a watershed
1900 feet above the level of the val
ley. This reservoir will have an area
Of 3.174 acres, or nearly five square
miles. with a capacity Of 100000
cubic feet of water, which. after trav-
ersing a distance OF four miles, will be
led through masonry ducts from the
lakes to fore bay, 2,040 feet above
the sea level There 1t will enter pipes
six feet in diameter and run down
steep slopes and precipices to Khopoh,
where the generating station Will be
located 200 feet above sea level. The
head will be 1870 feet. and the static
pressure $50 pounds per square inch.
This generating station is 80 miles
from Bombay, where the electric en-
ergy, estimated at 10000 horse power,
will be used for manufacturing pur'
poses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
MOVING LAND IN FRANCE

One of the broad slopes of Mont
Gringuez, France, is reported to have
become detached from its foundations,
and to have moved over a distance of
nearly a quarter of a mile, carrying
with it the soil, meadows and woods,
and covering up in its passage roads
and bridges that stood in the way. A
chestnut grove has travelled 500 feet
without suffering any apparent dam
age, but many small lakes have been
formed by the damming of the waters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
WHERE EGGS IRE BLACK

Every one has heard of the black
broth of the Spartans over which the
fastidious Dionysius made wry face,
and was not convinced when told that
1t was enjoyable with Spartan sauce.
the ingredients Of which. in the SYRIA
cusan's opinion. could little alter the
taste. The housewife would, however.
probably be shocked to find the eggs
left by the milkman jet black The
black Cayuga duck, a South American
bird. frequently lays black eggs. The
black coIoring does not penetrate the
shell, being due to an oily pigment
which can be rubbed of. In success
sive layiugs the coIoring fades and
disappears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
ARIZONA BRIDGE OF AGATE

The petrifed forests Of Arizona pre-
sent some OF the most marvellous cYi-
dence Of volcanic action known 10
the world. Groves OF giant trees, be
coming soIidifed, have fallen Of their
own weight. One log which is prcb-
ably the largest example Of petridca-
ton has recently come to attention.
1t is 10 feet long. spans a box
canon" go feet wide. forming a cor
veuient foot-bridge, and is really
mass of fine agate weighing hundreds
Of tons. The huge roots Of the fallen
monarch rise to a height of eight or
ten feet at one end while the upper
extremity OF the trunk is buried IN
the soft formation Of the land in
which 1t grew Its diameter Is FROM
five feet to two at the smaller end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
KICK THAT SAVED A LIFE

While running his train out OF
Dent, Mimi. the other day, w. a
BeardsIey, engineer on freight train.
saw what seemed to be a blue parcel
lying between the rails about twenty
car lengths ahead. But it turned out
to be a child, who arose and sat down
OF one of the rails. The emergency
brake was applied, but it was impos-
sible to stop IL time. Beardsley ran
out on the pilot, intending to pick the
child up. He reached the pilot too
late, but had time to extend his FOO:
and kick the child off the rail and
down the embankment The train was
stopped, the child picked up and
brought back to Dent. a doctor vas
summoned and it was found that the
child was unhurt except that it had
a bruise where the engineers shoe
had struck 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
The AIr.sacs Of Pigeons.

The air-sacs of the pigeon constitute
a system Of interstices the value of
which lies in their absence of weight
and resistance.
Flying is possible only to a body Of
high mechanical efficiency Invested
Of all superfUous material. The orig
inal reptiles. which by evolution be-
came birds. were Invested of super
fuous material, and the body spaces
thus obtained were filed With air
sacs. The body wall. adapting itself
to the mechanical requirements. be-
came a hollow cylinder serving as q
support for the organs Of movement.
the mobility Of whose parts was as
sured by the surrounding air-sacs. The
air cavities in the bones Of other birds
are similarly explained.-Harper's
Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
When Erlendshin Counts

The doors of the deformed man are
always locked, and the key is on the
outside. He may have treasures of
charm inside. but they will never be
revealed unless the person outside CO
operates with him in unlocking the
door. A friend becomes, to a mucn
greater degree than with the ordinary
man, the Indispensable means OF dis
covering ones own personality. One
only exists, SO to speak, with friends
It is easy to see how hOpelessly such
g sensiuveness nCapaCttates a man
for business, professional or social
life, where the hasty and superficial
impression is everything, and disas-
ter is the fate Of the man who has not
all the treasures Of his personality in
the front window where they can be
readily inspected and appraised
From the September Atlantic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
Conan Doyle on Cfvorcr.

If l were given supreme power, a
power as great as both houses Of par
lament, for single day, writes Conan
Doyle in the Strand, I would exercise
it In the direction Of the reform of the
divorce laws. The divorce laws in
England are SO arranged at present
that divorce is practically impossible
for a poor man, that people are tied
without hope Of release to lunatics.
drunkards and criminals. and great
numbers (morC than 100000 indivtd-
uals) are separated by law, and yet
are not free to marry again-a fact
which cannot be conducive to public
morality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and it has made me a well woman.
Ny neighbors and friends declare it
rad worked a miracle for me. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight IN gold for women
during this period Of life. If it viii
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. Creation,
81 n. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period Of a Woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tai letter to Mrs. PiHkhan, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
HOES AT 102 FOR HEALTH

Al six o'clock the other morning, in
the village Of Balaton, MINI, Grand
pa" Shequin, who is one hundred and
two years old, was hoeing corn. He
has planted corn for ninety-fve years.
He was not doing the work because of
necessity, but because he needed the
early morning exercise and the morn
ing air. His wife is still living with
him. She is past ninety-two years,
and they have lived tcgs:her nearly
seYenty-fYe years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

of finding the trinket, With a num-
Der of campers. John Clark of Temp
kinsvlIle, S. /, went on a fishing trip
a day or two after and at noon re-
turned to camp with a dozen eels. AS
Clark slit one of the eeIs for cook
ing. his knife caught a hard sub
stance. Then he peeled back the cells
mond ring. It was returned to her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
Modern Pharmacy.

We have a very fine course in phar-
macy" says the president Of the col
liege to the father of the student who
is entering.
I'm glad to hear that. MY boy ex-
poets to become a druggist"
We'll, we give special lectures on
soap, stamps. cigars, perfumery, soda
water, candy, city directories, tele-
phone books and stationery. Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
LOBSTER THREE FEET LONG

The Portland (Me.) fishing steamer
Carrie and Mildred a few days ago
brought in q lobster from outside that
was the largest taken off the Maine
coast for number of years. The
crIstacean weighed a strong seven
pounds and was nearly three feet in
length. The legs were nearly as
large as the claws of an ordinary
lobster, while the claws were huge
affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

friend advised me to take Doans Kid
ney Pills. When I had used five
boxes, I got out of bed and improved
anil entirely well. For five years 1
have not had the slightest trouble"
When Your Back Is Lame, Re
member the Name-DOAN'S. soc. 4
box at all stores. Foster-MiIburn Co,
Buffalo, N, Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
MULE AND BEAR FIGHT DUEL

The story of a duel to the death
between a mule and a bear comes
from Chambersburg, Pa. The mule
came out victorious. Aroused by a
commOtion in his barn, Dan Shawley,
lumberman and farmer, found the
bear in combat with his pet mule.
Contrary to the established custom
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
MAN FINDS HIS OWN GRAVE"

That his body has been inferred
and a suitable headstone erected by
the family was the surprising news
which greeted Van Hopes, aged so
years, when he returned to his home
in EmigsvilIe, Pa, the other day,
after having been in a hospital in
Savannah, Ga. He suddenly left his
home about two months ago. Moth
ing was heard fran him, and = ter a
man of similar age was killed by a
train near New Cumberland recently
the body was identified as his by
minister who knew him. There was
much rejoicing at the reunion of the
dead" man and his family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

SPOHN'S DISTElIPER CURE will
cure any possible case of DISTFMPFR.
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. 80 cents and $I.00 bottle Agents
wanted. Free book. Spohn Medical Co..
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
THEY'RE All About Tailnrs.

AN criticism" said Professor
Brander Matthews in one Of his bril-.
liant Columbia lectures. lis. to a GER
tain extent, personal and biased" He
paused and smiled. The Tailor and
Cutter. a weekly paper" he resumed,
said IN a recent leading article:
Carlyle's "SartOr Resartus," Mere.
dith's Evan Harrington" and Kings,
ley's Alton Locke" will be great
classics when the ephemeral novels OF
today will have long since persisted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

passed without a pas
sage of the urine.
The doctors began to
take the water from
me with a catheter.
They did this once a
day for fifty days.
Finally my doctor
told me my time was
~ MI - i -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
LOST RING FOUND IN EEL

Mrs William McCourt, wife of the
owner Of Camp Warren at South
Beach, S. /, loat. her diamond engage
ment ring one day while swimming
lear the camp. After the beach had
feen searched she gave up all hope
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

Accidents, Burns. Scalds. Sprafns.
Bruises, Bumps, Cuts, Wounds. all are
painful. Hamlins Wizard Oil draws out
he inflammation and gives instant relief.
Don't wait for the accident Buy it now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
An UnbelieVer.

Sir" said the naughty American
10 his adhesive tailor, q object to this
boOrish dunning. I would have you
know that my neutrality-suspicious.
was one of the early settlers"
and yet" sighed the anxious trades
man, there are people who believe in
heredity. "-Argonaut-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
Sometimes Mot a. go,,e

Charity Worker TT You poor SOUL
Does your husband always hang
around the house all day?
Mrs. Tenement (cheerfulIy) - In
dade, no. Half the tonne he's in the
lockup.-Tit-Bit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

Does your automobile so faster
than your neighbor's?''
No, replied Mr.. Chuggins But
my danger signal makes q much more
disagreeable noise than his"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
WouId Arrest Him ANYWAY.

Sergeant Att Take Murphy's
Aame for talkin' in the ranks.
Corporal-W'y, sergeant. e weren't
talkin'.
Sergeant - Wasn't he? Well. cross
it out an put i'm in the guardroom for
deceivin' me.-Tatler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26

ache. head ache-whole body ache? Pains
OF tWltching in groins or limbs? Muscles
sore. tender, jnfamed? Difficulty in retain
ing urine? Scalding, burning sensation?
SEDIMENT in urine, or unnatural color? Ner-
gous! Depressed? Heed the danger signalsi
Don wait until it's too latel
Go to the nearest drugstore at once, get
Or, Derby s Kidney Pills-youu thank your
stars Tor having done SO. It's the one sure
safe. scientific remedy. No bad after effects.
Sold IN Csc and Soc packages. II you want to
try them first, ask for the free sample. If
sruRElst can't supply you, send direct to
Derby Medicine Co.. Eaton Rapids, Mich
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-26
GIVEN UP TO DIE.

Cured BY Doan's Kidney pills After
Doctors Gave Up Hope.
]. i. Richardson, Red Key, Ind,
says: For five months was con-
fined TO my bed, a helpless invalid. I