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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

great pets Of the American guests.
The baron sent for the manager and
ordered:
Those birds must be removed. l
cannot sleep owing to their noise in
the morning Shoot them"
Some Americans overheard the re-
marks and promptly informed the
manager that if the birds were harmed
they would quit the hotel.
But the hotel man explained,
-''the gentleman is Baron Van Wangen-
helm He is in town to go to COURT"
Gracious, goodness" exclaimed
the Americans, you needn't shoot the
birds; shoot the baron, he would be
less missed"
Won Wangenheim overheard this
and strobe angrily away. But the
birds were saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
HIS INVOCATION A SUCCESS
Actor Finally Got the Gas Man Awah.
ened and Attending to His
Duties.

Years ago" says Guy Bates Post,
the actor, 4 appeared in an amateur
performance of a play that had dis
tinct religious flavor. The leading
player had studied for the ministry
and had a deep and sonorous voice. In
one of the scenes the lights were sup
posed to be turned down and a raging
storm simulated. The accompanying
lines were:
''Oh, Lord. deliver US from the pow
.ers of darkness.
The leading man spoke the lines,
but darkness didn't follow. He spoke
them again, and still the stage was
distressingly light. Finally he roared:
oh, Lord, deliver US from the pow
.er of darkness, and also give that fool
gas man sense enough to turn down
the lights.
The gas lights went down and the
audience roared. -Pittsburg Chroni
cleTelegraph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Little Old New York

New York is world city in the full
est sense of the word. Its attractions
are already turning the attention OF
Europe in this direction. But while
the marvellous growth Of the metro
polls, with its public institutions, its
theaters, its matchless hotels, is as yet
merely in its infancy, judging by west
ern standards. Paris need not feel
that a rivalry has sprung up which
will do the French city harm Ameri-
cans will continue to go abroad.
Christian Science Monitor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Trlumnh of COURAGE.

Courage and the power of the hui
man eye," saved Walter Sergeant, a
prosperous rancher, in the Redwood
district, San Jose, when he was con
fronted by a hungry mountain lion the
other evening. Sergeant was driving
a herd of cows to his home in the
foothills when he noticed the big cat
stalking him. AS it crouched for a
spring, Sargent turned and fixed the
beast with his eye. Man and lion
remained as immovable as statues for
a few seconds and then the animal
turned and trotted away
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Women Excel in Scholarships

Ithaca, n. Y.-The annual elections
for the society of Phi Beta Kappa al
Cornell University show that the wo-
men have again excelled the men in
scholarship. Membership to this So
ciety is limited to few students who
have shown unusual scholarship du-
ring the first three or four years of
their college course. Out of the TWEEN
ty-seven Greek keys awarded fifteen
went to the girls. They got eight out
OF the fifteen senior members and
seven out of the twelve Junior class
members. Only students in the A. B.
courses are chosen to this society.
There are more men than womer
students
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
NO-KISS TAGS FOR INFANTS
Latest Fad in Nurseries is Said to
Have Been Started by Queen
Victoria of Spain.

New York.-Mothers who wish to
follow the latest fads in the nursery
must equip their children with labels
bearing the words mo me bese" Go
not kiss mel.
The tags, specimens Of which have
Just reached this country, are the re-
suit of a European campaign against
the promiscuous kissing of children.
The wording is in Spanish because the
idea is said to have originated with
Queen Victoria of Spain
On hygienic grounds, so the story
goes, the queen directed that her
three children should not be en-
braced by all and sundry court attend
ants who desired merely TO show their
loyalty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
PRINCE IS annoying
Emperor Williams Friend Is
Termed a Boor by Yankees.
While Orchestra in Restaurant Plays
Wealthy German Whistles Loudly
Countess Sierstorpff Is Embar-
raised by Behavior.

BerI1n.-Emperor Williams conf
tant, Prince Agan zu Fuerstenberg,
the richest man in Germany and the
go-between of the German and Aus
trian courts, caused a mild riot the
other night at Hotel Bristol
The prince was dining in the fash
ionable restaurant there with a party
of friends, among whom was Coun-
tess Johannes Van Francken Siers-
torpff, who before her marriage was
Miss Mary Knowlton of Brooklyn. The
restaurant was crowded with fashion
able members of the German nobility
gathered here for the court functions.
During the dinner the orchestra be
gan TO play selections from The Mer-
ry Widow" Suddenly Prince Fuerst-
enberg began whistling the melody
very loud and very sharp. Everybody
in the room looked around to see who
had committed this gross breach OF
good manners. The Germans, who
recognized Fuerstenberg, grinned and
of course said nothing. Countess
Sierstcrpf diligently piled her hand
kerchief to prevent her bushes being
seen.
A party of Americans sitting at an
adjoining table, not knowing who the
whistler was, first scowled at him
! then muttered loudly. But the prince
only whistled the louder and the more
out Of tune Finally the Americans
/ sent for the restaurant manager anC
| asked him in audible tones
| Who is that boor? Why doesnt
! the management turn him out?'
The excited manager Whispered
4 hurriedly: Hush, that is the emper
4 oT's friend, Prince Fuerstenberg."
The Americans stared at the prince
/ in amazement and then, quite IN
1 abashed, one exclaimed: Heavens
1 Can't the emperor teach his friend.
llannersi"
A suppressed litter passed AROUND
/ the room and Countess Sierstorpff'i
/ face kept getting redder. Some Ger
mars who knew the prince explained
| to the Americans .afterward that it il
i habit of the prince to try to shocl
! people by his exhibition of what, il
| less mighty personages, would be re
1 garded as bad manners.
! According to Berlin gossip, the EN-
/ peror rather enjoys these unconven
tional exhibitions and incites Fuerst
/ enberg to fresh breaches of decorum
/ Once the premier made the empero
wait 20 minutes for tea while he sen
a footman to fetch the forgotten suga
tongs. Shortly afterward when Fuerst
enberg was visiting the emperor a
Potsdam, tea was served and agail
there was no sugar tongs. Fuersten
berg looked around in dismay, where
upon the emperor observed:
My dear prince, don't worry aOou
tOngs. We have clean fingers at Pots
/ dam"
Another German who has been get
| ting into hot water with American
| visitors is Baron Van Wangenhefm
During his stay this week at Hote
Adlon Wangenheim was worried by
! pair of blackbirds which have mad
the hotel garden their home and ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Baby Teethes on the Table.

I'VE are called upon to repair all
kinds of damages" a furniture dealer
the other day said. But the most
puzzling DETACHMENT I ever saw was
that which appeared on a beautiful ma
hogany table brought in for refinish-
ing. All around its margin were rows
Of scratches and small indentations
which we're hard to explain. as the ia
BILE was otherwise uninjured
What happened to it," asked
when the owner came.
Well" she replied the baby in
sisted on cutting his teeth around the
edge of it. OF course, it was rather
expensive, but we both think there is
nothing too good for the baby
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Svmptoms Mere There.

Your husband might have a little
solid food directly he begins to mend,
said the doctor. But how am l to
tell?" inquired the anxious wife.
The conyalescent stages of influ-
enza,' replied the doctor, are marked
by slight irritability.'
The next day he called and found
the patients wife radiant. when
refused to order his steak and onions,
she explained, he came into the
kitchen and smashed IA soup plates
and a dinner service; SO, of course,
sent out for steak at once. STRAY
Stories
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
"SMTLE" OFFICE IS OPENED
inspired by American Example, IorF
doner Sets Up Joy Dispeusary
for DoWn-Hearted.

LOndon.-Inspired by American 'ex-
ample, a professional worry killer, an
earnest apostle of cheerfu11sess has
set up in the smile-dispensing trade in
"a tiny office within a stones throw
of the Victoria railroad depot.
The probability is that as a result
of his efforts there will sovn be a
thriving smile club in the metropolis,
with set of jolly maxims for mem
bers, calculated to keep demon worry
at bay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Too Fresh

viii you promise to support my
daughter in the style in which she is
accustomed if I consent to your mar
riage?" demanded old Skinflint, when
Dolby made his formal proposal
WELL I-FI promise to be tolerably
close with her, Mr. Skinfint," said
Dolby, but you know, I'm a soft
hearted cuss, and I'm afraid she'll be
able to wheedle a few things out of
me that you were strong enough to re
fuse her"-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Need of the AoricuIturist.

Here I am said the returned wan
derer, back with the fortune | said
would make and ready to pay the mort
gage off the farmI"
Eff that amt hard lUckl" exclaim-
ed the father CAS- times are goin'
now that mortgage amt botherin' no
body. I'd a heap ruther have seen
you broke an ready to do regular work
for wages
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
THREE BATHS IN A LIFETIME

opens the pores of the skin is IN
grounded. What it really does is to
keep the delicate muscles under the
skin in healthy condition and to as
sfst the work Of the capillaries. which
carry the blood to the surface of the
body
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Coronation Rates Raised.

London.-Inquiries made the other
day at the large hotels of London
showed that most of them were prac-
tically booked up for coronation week.
June prices in every case will show
an increase over the ordinary tariff.
and in many cases the advance is from
so TO 100 per cent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Countrv's Oldest Weaver.

Mrs. Melissa Hodgdon, aged seven
ty-fve years, who runs four looms in
the weaving department of the York
Manufacturing company, at Saco,
Me, and claims the distinction of be-
ing the oldest weaver in the United
States, began work in this plant So
years ago the middle of this month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
Good Reason for Il

q see a premiere danseuse is ad-
vertised to dance with five snakes
twined about her"
should think she would If a
snake got on me I'd bet I'd dance -
Stray Stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Sore Throat is no trifing ailment IT
may carry disease germs to any part OF
the body through the food you eat. When
you feel sore throat coming on, use Ham
Inns Wizard Oil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Mrs Wfnslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamula-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

the Antseptic powder to shake into your hoes. Re-
Heves Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and
Sweating feet, Blsters and Callous spots. Sold
everywhere, 25c Don t accept any substitute Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

We are interested in others when
they are interested in us.-Publius
SyTus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Mans best possession is a sympa-
thetic Wife-EuriDideS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Praise not a woman for what she
hath, but for what she hath not, and
thy reward shall be exceeding great.
-Gelett Burgess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Constipation slowly impairs the genera
health-Garfeld Tea corrects constipation
and benefits the entire system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

ignorance of ones misfortune is
clear gain.-Euripides
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

Garfield Tea contains no harmful drugs.
Composed of Herbs, it is an ideal laxative.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20
The One Destination

rs there any field for new poets %
yes, potter's field. "-Lippincctt' s
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

am man, and nothing that con
Germs a man do I deem matter OF
Indifference to me-Terence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

1t is the doing, not the saying, that
makes the hero.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-20

w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 1e-1s11.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
MINISTERIAL
ASSOCIATION
OBJECTS TO IT

Yesterday at meeting OF the
Ministerial Association they passed a
resolution expressing their unquali-
fed disapproval at the action of the
state fair board in opening the state
fair grounds to racing on Sunday or
to gatherings for which admission is
charged.
The resolution suggests to the fair
board-and It's members had prob
ably never thought OF lt--that the
grounds are the property of the state
Of oregon, a large proportion Of the
citizens OF which observe Sunday as
their Sabbath day. II given an op-
portunlty, the resolution continues,
they would object to the use the
ground is being put to- and 1t con-
cludes by requesting the board to re-
fuse to allow the grounds to be used
for racing on Sunday, or any other
gathering for which an admission is
charged, or any purpose which is
direct affront to every Christian
church OF the state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrRE.1

Portland, Or, June 6.-With only
four precincts missing this after
noon, A. G. Rushlight, Republican
candidate for mayor, was leading
over Mayor Joseph Simon, the indie
pendent candidate, by a plurality Of
4249. The vote stood: Rushlight,
12,776; Simon, SAB; Thomas, Dem
ocrat, 1884. The defeat of Simon was
crushing, and politicians declare
means the death Of the Simon ma
chine in Portland and Oregon.
Simon's overwhelming defeat is
looked upon by many as a rebuke ad-
ministered because he declined to en-
ter the primaries, but chose instead
to get his name on the ballot by cir
culating petitions after Rushlight
had defeated all other candidates in
the primary fights.
Another element which entered
into the defeat of the present mayor
was the fact that the Citizens ALI
ance, which is opposed to organized
labor and the business interests
backed Simon solidly. Rushlight
polled his heaviest vote in the resi-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
STATE TREASURER
ALLEN OF IDAHO
VISITS AT SALEM

State Treasurer o. v. Allen, Of
Boise, Idaho, was in the city today,
calling on the state officials, and es-
pecially comparing notes with State
Treasurer Kay on how best to han
die the cash of commonwealth, and
let as little as possible get away His
brother, w. G. Allen, has moved here
from Eugene, and takes charge Of
the Salem cannery for the California
canning trust, and. will also handle
dried prunes and barrel cherries and
ship green fruit. He has bought a
home near the corner of Twelfth and
Oak streets, and moved his family
here. The Aliens have .prospered on
the Pacific coast. and Salem people
have warm place in their hearts for
them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
The Mornings Showing.

Portland, Or, June 6.-Returns
this forenoon indicated that A. G.
Rushlight, Republican primary can
didate for mayor, was elected over
Joseph Simon, present incumbent,
running Independent, by a plurality
Of probably 5000. Rushlights vic
tory is looked upon not so much as
a personal one, as for the direct pri-
mary law, under which Rushlight Sc
cured his nomination. Simon de-
clined to enter the primaries. He was
solidly backed by the business inter
ests of Portland, including the En-
ployers' Association and Citizens AL
lance, and Rushlight drew his prin-
cipal following from the small bust
ness men and laboring element. G..
H. Thomas, the Democratic candi-
date, ran a poor third. The total
vote was approximately $500, or 70
per cent of the total registered vote.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
IMMIGRATION
OF GERMAN
POPULATION

Portland, June 6.-At the regular
monthly meeting of the German
speaking societies of Portland, at Ar
Ion hall last night, they pledged
themselves to raise $1,000 to be ad-
ded to $500 provided by the Port
land commercial club to be expended
IN the encouragement of German i'm
migrants to Oregon. F. H. Dam
masch president of the societies;
T. c. Chapman and Colonel Hofer, Of
Salem, we're the speakers of the
meeting.
1t is planned to devote the fund to
The publication, in the German Ian
guage of literature concerning Ore
gon opportunities, and to secure the
services of an expert who will care
Tor all correspondence arising from
the campaign, answering letters In
German. Mr.. Dammasch will go to
Nermany in September, and there
will take action to arouse interest in
emigration to Oregon, as well as ar
ranging for the best methods for dis
tributing the literature and interest,"
ing the classes most likely to be at
facted by the opportunities in the
pacifc Northwest. While the local
German societies will have much to
10 with the work, its conduct will be
chiefly under the supervision of the
commercial club. The committee to
cooperate with the Portland Com
uercial club and other commercial
podies in the state are Col. e. Hofer,
Henry Breitbarth, Edgar Winter, A.
Vhloff, and M. Buttikofer. They will
make a canvas for state fund for
derman immigration.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
WALKED TO
HIS Death
Sleep
SALOON PORTER IN SAN FRAN
CISCO GOES TO SALOON AND
DOES HIS WORK AND THEN
FALLS FROM WINDOW.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wInn.l

San Francisco, June 6.-Walking
into space from the fourth story of
IAN unfinished building, William Mey-
ers, 80, somnambulist, crashed to
the sidewalk and and was killed to-
day. Meyers, saloon porter, left
his lodging while fast asleep this
morning, and, clad in his pajamas,
went to the saloon where he had been
employed. He swept out the saloon,
polished the bar, washed the glasses,
and then, still soundly sleeping,
walked out of the place. A police
man, attracted by Meyers white gar
ments, followed him, and saw that
he was walking in his sleep. Meyers
climbed into an unfinished building,
the officer following, but, fearing to
wake him for fear he might fall.
Suddenly Meyers turned and walked
out of an opening on the fourth floor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
the SIMON MACHINE IS SMASHED
RUSHuGHT BEATS HIM 4,4OO VOTES
+ t+++++++++++++ =
He Hired Fire Bugs.

= Chicago, June 6.-After con- =
+ Tossing that he had employed 4
+ eight members of the "fire =
+ ring" to burn his factory, Leo :
+ pold Dreyfuss, a rich manufac- =
+ turing tailor went into the bed =
+ room Of his magnificent Michi- =
+ gan Boulevard home today and +
y shot and killed himself. Drey- =
+ fuss was arrested on a charge of =
+ arson, following a fire in his +
r factory Saturday night. His =
+ confession involves fire bugs +
+ and prominent business men +
+ who had employed them. He =
? named the men whom he said 1.
= had set fire to his factory. He 4
r asserts he had paid $500 cash 4.
+ and promised $500 additional I.
+ when he collected his insurance. +
+ +
r r + r 4 4 4 + 4 4 4 l. 4.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRp.l

Ross, Cal, June 6,-Gloom and
sorrow is spread over Episcopallan
and other church circles in the bay
towns today as the result of the au-
tomobile accident here yesterday in
which Rev, Cecil L. Marrack, rector
of st. Stephens church, San Fran
cisco, lost his life, and eight other
Episcopalian ministers of San Fran
cisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Point
Richmond, were injured, two of
them seriously. The body of Rev. G..
Marrack was removed to San Fran
cisco today. Rev. Hubert C. Carroll,
rector of st. Johns church of Ross,
whose guests the ministerial party
were, is resting easily today at a To-
cal sanitarium. His left leg was
fractured and his hip crushed. An
X-ray photograph will be taken to-
day to determine how badly the
bones were fractured. His condition
is serious. Rev. ]. W. Wesham, dean
Of Grace Episcopal cathedral, San
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
ANOTHER
BIG STRIKE
IN OREGON
JOSEPHINE COUNTY GETS IN
THE LINIELIGHT WITH THE
THIRD RICH GOLD STRIKE ALL
WITHIN FIVE WEEKS.
UNITED PRESS LEASED w1RE.l

Grants Pass, Or, June 6.-Anoth-
er phenomenal gold strike has been
made in Josephine county. 1t is the
third in five weeks. This time the
find was made on the Applegate riv-
er, about IA miles south Of Grants
Pass. The gold occurs in the white
quartz, which is glutted with the yell
low metal
The property is owned by City
Councilman H. L. Herzinger, Leroy
Currier, a G.. A. R. veteran, and A.
H. Davis, a prospector. Davis made
the find last Thursday. He got the
word quietly to his Grants Pass asso-
ciates and Councilman Herzinger hur
ried to the property. Last night ne
returned here with a sack of the
rich ore. News of the strike caused
further mining excitement in this
city. The ore is on exhibition today.
The parties have located the ledge
for distance of 5000 feet, six claims
in length. Decomposition Of the sur
face ledge through long time has re-
suited in enriching a large area at
the base of the hill, the ground be-
ing lousy with nuggets and broken
quartz rich in gold. The owners have
located 60 acres of this ground as a
placer and are recovering much Of the
coarse gold with the greatest ease.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-06
BASEBALL
GROWING IN
INTEREST.

I. r. Schultz, baseball writer for
the Albany Herald, In commenting on
Sundays game between the Senators
and the Colts, at Albany, gives Allie
gaert, salem's crack pitcher, the
credit for being the bright star OF
the entire game, in his wonderful
pitching stunt. The Herald says
that with 12 strikeouts and only six
scattered hits, It was apparent that
"Allep was master of the situation.
Salem, Albany and Woodburn are
new tied for first place In the Will
lamette Valley League, and next sun
davis game between the Senators
and the Hubbard team is bodnl TO
arouse much interest.