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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Veteran Sailor Distinctly an Apostle
of the Doctrine of Simple and
Strenuous Life.

II there were two things which me
late Sir Henry keppel. the veteran
admiral and personal friend of King
Edward, detested more than anything
else. they were doctoring and nurs-
ing. He was once told that Mr.. Glad
stone was Ill
All" he said. he is over-nursed-
If he would do as I do-climb up
eighty steps, have a cold bath every
day, and sleep with his windows al
ways open-he would never be ill.,
Sir Harry's temperament was not
fitted for unmitigated domesticity.
says Sir Algernon West in his Me
moir' of the famous admiral After
one of his accidents he tore of the
Dandages the &2lSor had put on him
and went away for change and some
amusement His oyer-anxious wife
in day or two telegraphed to him:
How are you. and where shall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

them, at a mans height, but with no
body attached to It. The face shed
fire, looked in the darkness like a
flame shaped as mans face.
oh" said the Persian, between his
teeth. Il have never seen this be-
fore, Pampin was not mad
after all; he had seen it! d.
What can that flame be? 1t is not
he, but he may have sent 1t! .
Your hand at the level of your eyes,
III heavens name, at the level of your
eyes! l know most OF his
tricks but not this one. e.
Come, let us run. it is safer
Hand at the level of your eyes!"
And they fed down the long pass
age that opened before them.
After a few seconds, that seemed
to them like long minutes, they
stopped.
He doesn't often come this way"
said the Persian. This side has moth
ing to do with him. This side does
not lead to the lake nor to the house
on Il6 lake. bUL perhaps ne
knows that we are at his heels
although | promised him to leave him
alone and never to NEEDLE in his bus
mess again!"
So saying, he turned his head and
Raoul also turned his head; and they
again saw the head of fire behind
their two heads. It had followed
them. And it must have run also,
aHd perhaps faster than they, for it
seemed to be nearer to them.
At the same time, they began to
perceive a certain noise OF which
they could not guess the nature. They
simply noticed that the sound seemed
to move and to approach with the
fiery face. 1t was a noise as though
thousands OF nails had been scraped
against a blackboard, the perfectly
uncomfortable noise that Is sometimes
made by little stone inside the chalk
that CRATES on the blackboard.
They continued to retreat, but the
fiery face came on, came on, gaining
on them. They could see its features
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
CHAPTER xx-fcontinusd)


Contrary to what one might think.
especially in connection with an OPP
era-house, the organ" is not a mu-
steal instrument At that time, cleo
tricity was employed only for a very
few scenic effects and for the bells.
The immense building and the stage
itself were still lit by gas; hydrogen
was used to regulate and modify the
lighting of q scene; and this was
done by means of a special apparatus
which, because of the multiplicity OF
its pipes. was known as the organ. -
A box beside the prOmpter's box was
reserved for the chief gas-man, who
from there gave his orders to his as
sistants and saw that they were ex-
ecuted. Mauclair stayed in this box
during all the performances
But now MaucIair was not in his
box and his assistants not in their
places.
Mauclair! Mauclair!"
The stage-manager's voice echoed
through the cellars. But Mauclair
did not reply.
I have said that a door opened on a
little staircase that led to the second
cellar. The commissary pushed it.
but 1t resisted
Il say he said to the stage-man-
ager, Il can't open this door; is it
always so difiicuIt?"
The stage-manager forced 1t open
with his shoulder He saw that, at
the same time, he was pushing a hui
man body and he could not keep back
an exclamation. for he recognized
the body at once
Mauclair! Poor devil! lie is
dead"
But Mr. CommissaTy Mifroid, whom
nothing surprised. was STOPPING over
that big body
NO" he said, he is dead-drunk.
which is rot quite the same thing.
Its the first time, if so" said the
stage-nanager.
Then some one has given him a
narcotic. That is quite possible"
Mifroid went down few steps and
said:
'Look!"
BY the light of little red lantern,
at the foot of the stairs, they saw
two other bodies. The stage manager
recognized Mauclair's assistants.
Mifroid went down and listened to
their breathing.
They are sound asleep" he said.
Very curious businessi Some per
son unknown must have interfered
with the gas-man and his staff
and that person unknown was OBJ
yiously working on behalf of the kid
NAPIER. But what a funny
idea to kidnap a performer on the
stage! Send for the doctor
of the theater, please" And Mifroid
repeated. Curious. decidedly curious
business!"
Then he turned to the little room,
addressing tbs people whom Raoul
and the Persian were unable to see
from wheTe they lay.
Whist do you say to all this. gen
tlemen? You are the only ones who
have not given your views. And yet
you must have an opinion OF some
sort
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

commissary and all the people with
him. Their steps were heard for a
few minutes on the stage above. When
they were alone the Persian made a
sign to Raoul to stand up. Raoul did
so; but, as he did not lift his hand
in front of his eyes. ready to fire. the
Persian told him to resume that at
titude and to continue it. whatever
happened
But it tires the hand unneces-
sarily," whispered Raoul If 1 do
fire, shan't be sure of my aim"
Then shift your pistol to the other
hand said the Persian
Il can't shoot with my left hand"
Thereupon, the Persian made this
queer reply, which was certainly not
calculated to throw light into the
young mans furried brain:
It's not a question Of shooting
with the right hand or the left; it's
a question Of holding one of your
hands as though you were going to
pull the trigger of a pistol with your
arm bent. As for the pistol itself,
when all Is said, you can put that in
your pocket" And he added, Let
this be clearly understood, or / will
answer for nothing. It is a matter OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
IS UNCROWNED KING

Morges after each Polish visit; but
this, his friends say, will be his last
out of Poland
Aorges is their Swiss home, where
Nine. Paderewski finds life perfectly
charming, with her wonderful fowls
and parrots.
Mime. Paderewski enemies contend
that she keeps guard over him be-
cause she fears that he will become
so intensely interested in his own
country that he viii want to give no
more concerts and Will thereby be
ruined. Some three years ago, when
in Austrian Poland, where in Cracow
he unveiled the historical monument
he had given to his countrymen in
memory of a famous victory over the
Germans, many tried to persuade him
TO enter politics, to become a mem
Der of the Austrian parliament for he
is a splendid public speaker. Pade-
reWski hesitated. The suggestion had
much charm for him But reelection,
and his wife, persuaded him to refuse
the offer. He went back to Morges-
and the concert hall
In England PadereWskis influence
and high social position have made
even statesmen like Asquith and Sir
Edward Grey absorbed in larger pol
itics and afraid of offending mighty
Russia, interest themselves in the
Polish question.
The victorious Bulgarians paved the
way for their successes in much the
same manner. They had no Paderew-
ski, but King Ferdinand went around
Europe booming his little country.
Thanks to his efforts, the world heard
of Bulgaria, which was merely Tur-
keys slave forty years ago. The
Sla7 world is waking up to great
things.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Had No Use for Doctors

find your" To her infinite amuse-
ment, the answer came:
Am quite well. You cannot find
me-"
On another occasion he met Mr.
Manley Sims. his doctor, who wanted
TO know how he was. He did not
recognize him. and said:
Quite well, and all the better for
not having seen that beast Of a doctor
of mine for some time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Not on Secure Foundation

affected. A twenty-ton beam, as 1t
slips from one paving stone to an
other, imparts a force to the ground
that may be likened to a constant
bombardment, but because the wave
of motion proceeds in constantly
widening circles, and hence In con-
stantly diminishing force distributed
all over the foundation. no harm re-
suits. If the force were all driven at
one point the effect would be like
that Of a projectile from a battle
shin"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
When Liberty Ia License.

Liberty Is the portion of a people
who delight in humanity, who revere
justice, despise hattery and venerate
truth. While you are not such a peo-
pie, o my fellow citizens, in vain will
you talk Of liberty. Instead of liberty
you will have RIGHTEOUSNESS, and to
that you will all in your turns fall
victims. You will ask for bread and
will get-dead bodies! And at
length you will bow down your necks
to the yoke, and find your vile refuge
in the rule Of a espot.-Mme. Ro-
land, Address Before the Revolu-
tonary Tribunal"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
SYNOPSIS.

CONSERVATION is caused on the last
nIgtn that the Opera IS managed by De
bienRa and POHgny because Of the ap-
peaEance or d ghost said TO have oeen
10 evidence on several previous occasions
Christine Daae. a member Of the opera
company, is called upon 10 hu very
important part and scores great sue
cess. Count de Chagny and his brother
lSd0ul are among those who applaud the
singer. RaOul tries to see Christine IN
the dressing room, but is unable 10 do 50
and later discovers that some one is max
Ing love to her. She energies alone. and
upon entering the room he finds il empty
While the farewell ceremony for the re-
uFlng managers is going on, the opera
Ghost appears and informs the new man
ayers that Box No is reserved for him.
Box No. is sold with disastrous results,
The managers receive a letter from the
Opera Ghost calling attention to the er
Tor- Christine Daae writes Ra0ul that
she has gone to visit the grave OF her
rather He goes also, and in the night
follows her TO the church. Wonderful
violin music Is heard. RacuI visits
graveyard. Raoul IS found next morning
investigate Box No. and decide to see
the performance Of Faust from front
seats Of that box. CarIOtta who sings
the leading part in Faust is warned to
refusing. loses her voice in the middle
Of q song and the main chandelier
crashes down, killing woman and
NoahQiHG many. RaOul searches for
Christine. who has disappeared. He sees
her at last. but does NOT speak and later
a note is received from her making an
appointment for d masked bail, Raoul
meets Christine at the ball. He sees q
person in the disguise of Red Death.
He hears her cOnversing with some one
whom she calls Erik. RaouI visits
Christine and tells her he knows the
name of the unseen man whom she calls
the Angel Of Music. Christine and Raous
become secretly engaged prior 10 a polar
expedition that RaOul is to, make Chris
tine relates strange adventure with the
unseen Erik and promises to run away
with RaOuL Raoul announces his inten-
ton Of marrying Christine, which dis
pLe1ses Philippe. In the midst Of a per
Torrance the stage is enveIOped in dark
ness and Christine disappears. No trace
of her is found. MOncharmin and Rich
ard behave strangely. Raoul searches
madiy for the missing singer. The Opera
Ghost demands the first installment of his
allowance, and when # is left at an ap-
pointed place the sum mysteTiously dis
appears RaouI goes in search of Chris
tine. He meets a mysterious person
known as the Persian. The Persian plans
T. aid RaOui ia locating Christine and
hey gain access to a secret chamber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

taDic disaster, is to begin in the imme-
date future, it was announced here.
The site of the fountain will be i'm
mediately behind the White House
grounds and impressive ceremonies
will mark the memorials dedication.
The fountain is the remembrance OF
friends of the two men from all over
the United States. The site was given
by the government through special
act of congress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
POISON ON TOAST FOR CHILD
''The Devil Got into Me-" Pleads Do
mestic of Fifteen, Accused
of Plot.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Marion Gibbs,
fifteen years old, of Neshaming, was
arrested on a charge of trying to
poison Sarah Schaffer, six years old,
daughter of Henry Schaffer.
She is said to have admitted that
she spread poison on some toast bread
she prepared for the girl Asked to
explain her conduct, the girl is al
legged to have exclaimed: THE devit
got into me and made me do it! |
did not go to Sunday school"
Mr.. Schaffer, father of Sarah, said
he believed the girl, who was employ
ed in his home, tried for a long time
to murder his daughter by giving her
slow doses of poison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Aerial Gun Pra ctice.

Aerial gun practice is not confined,
on our battleships, to one and three
Founders. The Springfield rife, the
bullet Of which hurled at an angle of
5 degrees elevation. reaches a height
of $500 feet, is such an effective piece
that it will afford no inconsid era bic
defense against any aeroplane which
would attempt to execute feats of
bomb dropping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Rlch Find Of Or.,s

A short time ago a party. Of three
miners came upon q sensational fn5
Of opal II old ground at White C,ifar
n. s. ". They came upon the stoDa
10 feet below the surface, lodged
round massive boulder 8 feet square
It is the biggest find unearthed for
years, and comprises some beautiful
stones
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

when an alarm sounded. She was
about to be crushed under the wheels
when the dog grabbed her by the neck
and dragged her out of harms way
He was not quick enough, however,
and one of his hind legs was crushed
The dog was given to the company
by Alfred G. Vanderbilt and has wen
many ribbons at the bench show at
Madison Square gardens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Gothic TanestrX.

A Gothic tapestry is to be seen at NJ.
Vail Marquereau's place in the Rue du
Petit Thouars. It is one Of the rarest
and most interesting specimens of the
art of tapestry making in the begin
ming Of the fifteenth century. The It's
sue, which is Of wool. seems to ap-
preach that Of La Marche manUfactory
Of the period. It's blue ground is
strewn with flowers of different c0lors
and is ornamented with curiousIy de
signed animals, among which is a
unicorn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
MASCOT SAVES A HOUSE CAT
Engine Company Dog May Lose Leg
fer Rravery-Won Many
Prize Ribbons.

New York.-Mique, the prize win
ming Dalmatian hound, mascot of En-
CINE Company 8. in East Fifty-first
street, missed responding to an alarm
of fire for the first time in over a year
and a half. and it was all due to the
house cat
Pusg was under the engine doing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Men Garry Fancy Parasols.

Berlin.-The latest fashion here is
the carrying of fancy colored para
soils by the men. SILK blouses. mark
ed with plenty OF fancy network are
also considered very fashionable and
are worn by the men in very hot
weather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
NO EVIDENCE OF A TUNNEL
Question as to How Genera! Morgan
Escaped From Federal Prison
Not Settled.

Columbus, O.-The question. Did
Gen John H. Morgan, the Gashing Con-
federate raider, tunnel his way out Of
a cell In the Ohio penitentia-y while a
prisoner of war, or did his guards al
10 within to escape? a subject Of wide
discussion since the war of the six
ties, has not been settled by tearing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

er with others In that block, and Ward
en- Thomas is preparing to convert
that part of The prison into a hall of
ethics" fer the convicts.
The Morgan cell has been the mec-
ca Of thousands Of sightseers every
year, and it's final disposition is as
yet undecided. Warden Thomas has
intimated that he will recommend that
it be given to some Ohio municipality
which VIII agree to preserve 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Force Burglar to Give Up.

Chicago-After a chase of IL
floors down a stairway and fire es
cape in the Masonic temple, DR.. Ar
thur F. Selleck, a dentist. covered"
Benu Andrews with a pair Of forceps
and forced his to return purse he
had stolen from Miss Frances KILLER,
q patient Of DR.. Selleck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
Roses as pannsr sinnals.

PhiladeIphia.-Red rose bushes set
near the Pennsylvania railroad tracks
by Edward Box of Marion were re-
moved because the road officials
feared engineers might mistake the
blossoms for danger signals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
TRIBUTE TO TITANIC HEROES
Fountain in Washington viii Be
Memorial to Major Butt and
Artist MlIet.

Washington.-Wor on the founda-
tons for the beautiful fountain to be
erected to the memory of Major Archi
bald W. Butt, military aid to Presi-
dent Taft, and Francis MilIet, the
artist, who lost their lives in the I'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
The Lazy Way.

Mrs. Crawford-Why don't you try
the new paper bag cooking?
Mrs. Crabshaw-I would, dear, II
thought 1t was as easy as getting the
meals in a paper bag at the delicates-
sen store.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

Pittsburgh.-The "hobble" skirt not
only endangers the life of the wearer
but delays street car traffic. That Is
the opinion of local policemen and
railroad officials
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

she highest and most profitable les
son is the true knowledge and Low
lest esteem OF ourselyes.-Thomas
Kempis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10
away the cell blocks in which General
Morpan WAS held

away tne CeII UIOChs III " HIOH y q n
Morgan was held
Partial exploration Of the air shaft
under the Morgan cell by prison Oil
Gals failed to reveal the evidences of
the tunnel to the satisfaction of those
who contend that the noted raider was
allowed to pass out of the front gate of
the big institution. The explorations
SO far conducted, 1t is asserted. fail
to snow that the tunnel under the Nor
gan cell had any outlet or that it ex-
tended for any considerable distance
The cell is being .orn down, togeth-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

The Bible is a spiritual power
house; read the book Of books and
grow strong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-10

Boston's zoo contains six elk from
Yellowstone park
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
FULTON SSALARY
ACT SUIT ARGUED
State Supreme Court Now Has
Case Under Amusement.
Expect Early Decision.

Final argument in the test case
brought to determine the constitution
atty of the Fulton county salary act
was heard before the state supreme
court today.
The county commissioners, who fore
ed the litigation by instituting manda-
mus proceedings against Tax Collector
Stewart Tax Receiver Armistead and
Ordinary Wilkinson for the officers
failure to comply with the law, were
represented by Luther Y. Rosser. Judge
Arthur Powell conducted the case for
the officials.
The case went to the supreme court
month ago on a writ of error when
Superior Judge Pendleton declared 1t to
be valid. J. d. Fitzpatrick, who with
Judge Powell has acted for the officials
in the contest, is i'll at the Davis-Fts-
cher sanitarium.
1t is understood that the high tribunal
will reach q decision in the case speed
fly as the county's entire salary system
depends upon it's outcome.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
Sheriff's Men
Forced to Wait

Because of the failure of the Full
ton commissioners to get together with
the county auditor and county attorney
on certain phases Of the salary act,
members Of the sheriff's force have de-
SPARED Of getting more than A per
cent Of their January pay until March l.
Chairman Smith, OF the commission,
intimated Saturday that the commits
sioners would adjust the differences in
such a manner that the sheriffs force
would be properly paid, but Saturday
meeting failed to develop anything ex-
oept that the under-sheriffs would have
to get along with "A per cent until
later session.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

abolish the court of appeals may expect
to have the bar of the state arrayed
against him pretty solidly; and with
the bar assuming that attitude, the OPP
position to the court likely would not
spread to any great extent among the
people.
1t would be out Of the question to
abolish the appeals court without MAX
ing provision for a larger supreme
court, or limiting the right of appeal.
Neither of these propositions would
find very great favor with the people,
so a great majority of the practicing
attorneys thinker profess to think
anyway.
There may be some feeling against
the appeals court-but the bet that 1t
will survive all attacks seems a very
good one right now. The court was es-
tablished as a necessity, and doing
away with it would re- establish the
necessity
That this necessity might be relieved
in any way more satisfactory than
formerly is very doubtful.
Following the strenuous lead Of the
is going after the tigers" around and
about its vicinity OF endeavor, with an
eye to putting them out of business
| completely, If possible.
The recorder recently sent five white
men to the bastile, without the alter
native of a fine, and they now are
working the roads of Ware county for
their food and lodgings, both furnished
under guard
Taking a cue from the recorder, the
council has seized upon sample bot
tie of near beer from the various dis
pensar-ies in Waycross and has an
nounced that 1t will go after every
dealer whose sample analyses ovet
one half OF one per cent OF alcohol by
volume
If there is any near-beer in Georgia