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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr, a rnotherles girl, who has
spent most Of her life in school. arrives
at her fathers home in Belmont. David
Kerr is the political boss of the town,
and IS anxious to prevent his daughter
learning Of his real character. Kendall
representing the Chicago packers. is ne
gotiating with Judge Gilbert, Kerr's chief
adviser for a valuable franchise. They
fear the opposition Of Joe Wright, editor
Of the reform paper. Kerr asks the as
sistance of Judge Gilbert IN introducing
Gloria to Belmont society. and promises
to help him put through the packers
franchise and let him have all the graft.
Gloria meets Joe Wright at the Gilberts-
Il appears they are on intimate terms,
having met previously in a touring party
in Europe. The Gilberts invite Gloria to
stay with them pending the refuTnlsnlng
OF the KERR home. Wright begins his fight
against the proposed franchise in the col
umns Of his paper, the Belmont News
Kerr, through his henchmen. exerts eV-
cry influence to hamper Wright IN the
publication Of his paper. Gloria reahzeS
she IS not being received by the best So
Ciety and is unhappy. She takes up set
Element work. Kerr and his lieutenants
decide to buy Kerr's paper and ask the
editor to meet them at Giiberts Office.
Calling at Gilbert's office to solicit 90
nation Gloria meets Wright He proposes
and is accepted while waiting to be called
into the conference. Wright refuses TO
sell his paper and declares he will fight 70
a finish. The Belmont News appears with
a bitter attack on Kerr. Gloria callS
Wright a coward and refuses to listen 10
any explanation from him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
UNIONS Of LAWLESS
Secret Societies That Still Con-
tinue to Terrorize Europe.
Arson, Murder Intimidation and 9th
er Crimes at Which Police and
Magistrates Wink-Wlde Ac-
tivlty of the Camorra.

London.-If the full story of the Sc
cret societies of Europe could be writ
, ten, said consul who has spent so
years Of his life in the Levant, accord
ing to the London Weekly Telegraph.
It would make by far the most thrill
ing and amazing volume, or rather H.
orary Of volumes, the world has ever
known.
Many people are under the impress
sion that these lawless societies are
things of the past, and it is true that
some OF them are now comparatively
old history; but, strange as it may
seem, 1t is a fact that today half of
Europe. the part east of line drawn,
say, from Palermo to st. Petersburg,
IS literally honeycombed with societies
which batten on every kind of crime
and flourish in defiance of the law.
Inc Camorra. for example, is today
more balefully vigorous and far more
widespread in its ramifcations than
when 1t spread terror throughout the
kingdom of Naples in the eighteenth
century. In those early days the Cam
orrlstl, as It's members were called,
nad their quarters in every provincial
town and dozen Of them in the city
Or Naples itself, each section having
us autocratic chief whose will was law
ana to disobey whom was death. So
powerful were they that their tyranny
extended to every trade and every
class IN the kingdom; they plundered
with impunity and practiced every
sort Of crime, from murder to snug
gilng. To such an extent did they
carry their insolence that they i'm
posed tax on every article Of food
that entered Naples; and this impost
none, from the highest to the lowest,
dared resist.
Today, so greatly has the Camorra
four1shed and spread its lawIess net,
It's operation covers the whole of Tur-
key; and it has countless branches
elsewhere through the Levant. It's
members are principally Italians and
Greeks, and they are drawn from all
classes, from princes to peasants,
Candidates for membership still
swear their terrible oath OF fidelity on
a crucifix of iron, as did the first mem
bers long generations ago; and only
after passing the severest tests and
undergoing long probation do they re-
celVe the two knives of peculiar form
by which the Cammoristi can always
recognize one another.
The Canorra has been called IAN
organized band of assassins." 1t is
more than this; for it is prepared to
undertake any form of crime that
brings gold into it's Golfers. In the
neighborhood of Constantinople, es-
pecially, it draws large revenue as
the paid instrument of vengeance If,
for instance, lover has a rival whom
he would gladly see removed from his
path, all that is necessary is to call
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

bruised by the rain and left all for
lorn to die In the girls face she read
the story Of the last few hours.
is there anything you want, desr?'
she repeated.
Nothing"
Gloria looked up at her with a pa
thetic little smile of appreciation for
her kindness. She threw one hand out
on top of the cover, and Mrs. Hayes
took it in hers. 1t was some time,
however. before Gloria spoke,
You heard everything"
yes"
And you understand"
q think I do. Gloria"
Then there isn't anything much for
me to tell you"
For a long time she preserved 81
Ience, Mrs. Hayes holding her hand
but saying nothing.
1T isn't SIS if he had died." she be.
gan sIc.E!T, almost as if just talking
alouc 10 herself. i think I could
have stood that In time everything
would have come to be just beautiful
dream. Paris and Belmont and all. In
my heart l could always have cher
ished the meTpoCv Of a strong, brave
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
The Daughter Of David Kerr
By HARRY KIN TOOTLE
Illustrations Walters

themselves to be just as represented
were two, wooden kitchen chairs.
Looking close beside her, Gloria saw
battered maple washstand and be.
yond it door which led into a closet
under the stairs. She glanced curl
ously at the walls, which boosted some
cheap prints, most of them showing
by the advertising matter upon them
from which whisky house they had
emanated. Some of the girls waists
and skirts hung upon nails, but the
clothes which she had taken of the
night before on retiring were upon a
| chair beside her trunk.
81 heard you were sick" Mrs. Hayes
/ said alphabetically, land l want tc
know if l can. do anything to help
| you"
Little Ella viewed them with cold
antagonism. They were not of her
world and she both feared and hated
| them.
Nav" she growled. Then against
her real wishes something out of her
| old life made her add grudgingly
Much obliged"
! Mrs. Hayes had worked too long
among such people not to understand
and she ignored the girls unfriendly
manner by asking: How do you fee
| today?"
Rotten"
mo wonder; it's so close in here.
think it would be better for you il
you'd let me open a window. It's milo
out May II"
GO as fer as yuh like; I don't fee
| like fightin'"
A nod from Mrs. Hayes sent Gloria
! TO open a window.
There now" exclaimed the younger
visitor. You'll feel better"
Gloria" Mrs. Hayes asked, so the
| sick woman could not hear, "do yor
mind staying with her while l go te
| the mission for few minutes?
want Mrs. Wallace to come over i
she can; and the doctor, too, as soor
as I can find him"
Certainly, I'll stay" was the promp
response. What's the matter witt
| herr"
Il can't say until I see the doctor
because I'm not sure. l want Doctor
Hayes to see her. If I can't get hin
I'll get Doctor Norton. You're no
afraid to stay?"
Gloria smiled. What was there tt
fear? The girl surely could not be
come so i'll in the short space Of ttne
Mrs Hayes should be away as TO rem
der her inexperienced nurse absolutely
helpless.
'Of course I'm not afraid" she re
piled. Then impulsiyely, Besides.
want to do some good in the world
I've been too selfish"
No, dear, not that" her companion
gently demonstrated. "ThoughtIess
perhaps, because you didn't know, bu
not selfish" Then she turned to Lit
tie Ella and said in the same quie
tone: 81 think you'd be happier wher'
there'd be some one to take care g
YOU
I'm not sick, I'm just tired"
The ignorant fear sickness and dis
guise it as long as they can. shirkin,
the fight and thereby making it all tn
harder Understanding this, Mrs
Hayes answered lightly:
''If that's the case, hope you'll en-
terrain my friend for me until l return
She's interested In the work at tn
mission"
You're on" Little Ella replied will
an air of resignation as Mrs. Haye
left the room She rolled over on he
side and closed her eyes. Already sh'
began to feel bored.
ITO RE CONTTNTTED }
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

les. They have a knack of steadily
and surely eating up all that is sound
and wholesome in the character. And
as moral ills react physically, prema
ture age comes on with all it, unde-
sirable signs. Keep your temper I'M
der control. 4 burst of passion often
does one incalculable harm. 1t jars
the nerves and upsets the whole con-
stitltion. Very historical people are
FREQUENTLY quite PROSTATE for days
after an outburst Of temper.
Wrinkles are often caused by facial
ccn tcrtion-manerisms, like con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Japan, is still living, and though al
most eighty years Of age possesses a
mind as keen as ever. The home of
the former secretary Of state is In
Washington, though he was born and
reared in Indiana. AS an internation-
al lawyer, both Mexico and China have
availed themselves of his services.
His Century Of American Diplomacy
is recognized as an authority and Is
used in many institutions Of learning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Ingenious SPIDERS,

The Royal society in London was re
Gently entertained by a distinguished
traveller with an account Of a spider
living in Australia which makes its
habitation along the seashore, in the
crevices of the rocks, between high
and low water mark
But when the tide is in their homes
are covered with water. Instead of de
sorting them, however, the spiders
solve the difficulty by means of closely
woven sheets of silk, which they
stretch over the entrances, behind
which they manage to retain sufficient
air to keep them alive during the time
they remain submerged.-Th Sunday
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
CANADA WINS AGAIN
This Time at the International
Soil Products in Oklahoma.

Last year and the year before, and
the year before that, the farm prod
ucts of Western Canada carried off
first premiums, championships and
honours, together with medals and d.
plomas, feats that were likely TO give
q swelledJ head to any other people
than those who had so much more be-
hind At Columbus, Ohio, and then
again at Columbia. North Carolina, a
farmer Of Saskatchewan carried of
the highest prize for oats, and in an
other year, will become the possessor
Of the $1,000 Colorado Trophy; anoth-
er farmer made two successful ex-
hibits of wheat at the biggest shows
IN the United States; another farmer
of Manitoba won championships and
sweepstake at the live stock show in
Chicago, and this year expects to du-
plicate his successes OF last year.
These winnings are the more credita-
BILE as none of the cattle were ever fed
any corn, but raised and fattened on
nature grasses and small grains.
At the Dry Farming Congress held
at Lethbridge in 1912, Alberta and
Saskatchewan, farmers carried Off
the principal prizes competing with
the world. The most recent winnings
of Canada have been made at Tulsa,
Oklahoma, where seven of the eigh-
teen sweepstakes rewards at the In
ternational Soil Products Exposition
were taken by Canada in competition
with eleven states.
The chief prize, a thrashing ma
chine, valued at $1,000 for the best
bushel Of hard wheat, went to Peter
Gerlack of Allan, Saskatchewan. Mon
tana took four of the sweepstakes,
Oklahoma four, and Nebraska two.
Russia sent one delegate, Spain
had two. Belgium three, China four,
Canada fifty, Mexico five, Norway one,
Brazil three.
In the district in which the wheat
was grown that won this prize. there
were thousands of acres this year that
would have done as well. Mr.. Gerlack
is to be congratulated as we'll as the
Province of Saskatchewan, and West
ern Canada as a whole. for the great
success that has been achieved in
both grain and cattle.-Advertise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
ToLessen Wrecks Horror.

To swell the horrors of a sea disas
ter at night the lights are apt to be
put out by the flooding of the cleo
trio generating plant. Experiments
are being made on a new British yes
sci that is under construction, with
a gasoline electric plant that may be
placed on the bridge deck. This SET
will not only supply the light, but
the wireless telegraph apparatus as
well, until the very moment Of com
plete submergence of the vessel. This
generating set will be used only in
emergencies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

and was given a sentence Of four
months. on a charge of carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons. And, be-
cause he didn't want to cause his sis
tiers worriment, he persistently refused
to notify them of his predicament, pre-
ferring to suffer in silence until the
expiration of his term, about February
of 1914.
Since July his sister, Miss Carrie
Peishl and Mrs Anna Lomeg Of Phila-
delphia, have been searching for him.
Through Sergeant H. S. Lever, at the
police station here, they sorrowfully
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

the peace. PatroImen Miller and
Popp testified that he was chasing
Violetto Dorsey, colored, up and
down Mount street threatening to
break every bone in her body.
Justice McFaul asked Neal how
much he thought he should be fined.
Neal replied:
ST guess about 81 and costs would
be right. Judge, as / did not create
much disturbance"
The magistrate said: "An right,
will let the fine OF 81 and costs
stand" Neal paid the fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
SOLVING the Problem,

Ruth and Helen's mother was
trying to teach the little girls TIL
ways wanting their own way. One
day she got them couple of pieces
of cake. and as one piece was larger
she said: Now, to whom shall
give the larger piece?" Each girl
said to give it to the other, but Helen
seeing this did not solve the problem
said: We'll. mamma, you had better
do as Ruth says this time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Tires of strenuous Honeymoon

New York.-A strenuous honey
moon" was described in court here
by Mrs. Frederick w. Behrenberg.
who is suing her husband for a separa-
ton. She declares that he compelled
her to drink large quantities of
brandy; tried to choke her; threat
ened to cut her throat, and said she
was very unkind when she refused to
commit suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
BOY SUFFERED IN SILENCE
Toueh Jailed in July Completely Con-
ceaIs Identity to Save Sisters
Worrinent.

Arlington, Pa.-Arregted early IN
July for creating a disturbance on the
Old York road in Arlington township,
Herman Peishl, Philadelphia youth,
went to Jail at Norristown and made
no effort to secure release on bail
pending trial. He remained a pris-
oner until his trial early in October,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

facturer, who prints advertisements
thereon. The other day a customer
in a great hurry ran into the restau.
rant, sat at the table, was handed a
bill wrong side up by the waiter.
The customer on his pince-nez,
curled his moustache with a left
hand, and shouted in a voice of thun.
der:
Bring me flleted fly. q landau or
toast, two victorias devi.;sd, and q
fried dog-cart, Got any wkeelbarrcx
stew"
The poor waiter fed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
OVERW0RK BRINGS OLD AGE
No Human Being Was Meant to Labor
on and On Without the Proper
: Rest.

Irdustry's a fine thing, but a virtue
may easily run to seed and become a
fault. And don'l work too fast. Don't
rush. Take things quietly and steadily.
I 1t is the mean and petty traits Of
character very often that bring lines
and wrinkles to the most open face
the snail spites, the petty jealous
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
CHAPTER XVII.

I've forgotten what we'd planned
for this afternoon" Gloria remarked
TO Mrs. Hayes the morning after the
stormy scene IN Judge Gilbert's Of
fee. Yesterday was carefully ignored
by both as they talked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
TOLD TO FIX HIS OWN FINE
Negro Says "One Dollar" and Judge
Endorses the Self-Irposed
Penalty.

Baltimore, Md.-Given the permits
sion to Judge his own case, William
Neal, colored, 1924 Vincent street, i'm
posed a fine OF 81 and costs on him
self at the Northwestern police sta
ton.
Neal was arraigned before Justice
McFaul on the charge OF disturbing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
is Woman Football Coach,

Cincinnati, O.--Mrs. Charles Burck.
hart of this city is the first woman
football coach In her college days
she performed on several Vassar ath,
letic teams. Mrs Buckhart is chief
assistant to Coach Miller of the Price
Hill eleven, and has coached the team
in several plays used by eastern
teams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

stantly lifting the eyebrows, when
taking, frowning when in thought,
twisting the mouth up and that sort
of thing. Try to cultivate the repose-
full face 1t need not De wooden or
expressionless. Not a bit Of it. But
talk with your mouth, not with every
muscle of your face.-Philadelphi In
duirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
FOSTER IS A HISTORIC MAN
Former Secretary of State Still Liv-
ing Quietly at Wash
Ington City.

Washington-Gen. John W. Foster,
the American, who was invited by the
emperor Of China to participate in the
peace treaty at the close Of the war
between China and the empire Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Neiqhbors Visit After Many Year;

Camden, n. J.-Although living only
twenty miles apart, Mrs. Margaret
Dawson Of Wilmington, Del, and Mrs.
Mary Jamison of HarrisonVille have
just met for the first time in SO years
Both are around eighty and neither
was ever much on visiting"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Presence Of Mind Saved Money

Paterson, n. when told by two
highwaymen to throw up his hands,
Abraham Stein. a local merchant, did
SO and held a roll of $50 in one of
them while the robbers searched him
and got so cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Pear Tree in Bloom.

Yonkers, N. Y.-A pear tree is in
bloom on the premises of Doctor Ded-
rick. Raspberries and Strawberries
also are ripe in the garden of W. NJ.
Townsend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
important TO Mothers
Bears the
Another Brute.

Wife-The doctor says l need a
change of climate
Husband-Well, the sky looks as if
we'd have it in a few hours.-New
York Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Cause Enouuh,

"Blinks says that he does not be-
Iieve in parading ones virtues"
Perhaps he realizes that his would
not make very imposing procession"
Buffalo Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
He Had Not.

Prof-Have you read Lambs
Tales?
Short Ag.-Nope. We have a few
black sheep, but dunno as l ever seen
a red un-Ohio Sun Dial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
suaKEISTo yOUR sHoEs

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antlseptic powder for Tired,
Tender, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking delight Sold everywhere.
25c. Don accept any substitute. For FREE sam
ple address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y. Adv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

not for their slaves they would die OF
starvation, even in the midst OF
pIenty.-From Book for Young
Naturalists," by Alpheus Hyatt Yer,
r-iI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
The Reason.

Gle says he is going to stick to
business
mo wonder. He makes f1ypaper."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

The fall of man dates back to the
time when Adam first took tumble to
himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
His Order.

The proprietor of a certain restau-
rant had leased the reverse side of
his bill of fare to q carriage manu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Stubborn Colds and irritated Bronchial
Tubes are easily relieved by Deans Men
tholated Cough Drops-5c at Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

A low grade man judges his friends
by what they are willing to do for
him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

About the time a man gets COM
fortably settled in an easy chair his
wife proceeds to stir him up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

learned that the brother was in Norris
town
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6ritono Born at Sea.
On an average 700 British subjects
are yearly born at sea.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-01-08
INITIATED IN JAIL; FAINTS
Young Woman Sees Members of
Sorority Waving Bloody Turkey
Wings.

Greeley, Colo.-A score of sorority
girls conducted an initiation in the
abandoned Jail here and as result
of their weird rites the candidate
tainted and had to be taken to her
home. The young woman who sought
admission to the society was led blind
folded to the Jail When the blind
was removed she gazed upon a score
of girls arrayed in ghostly robes, each
waving bloody turkey wings. The only
light upon the scene came from bath
tub in which alcohol had been lighted.
Deputy Sheriff Frazier had killed
number of turkeys in the building dur
ing The afternoon and the blood from
them was spattered about the floor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-01-08

in the younger organization. Herr
mann is enthusiastic over the deal,
and believes the new twirler will aid
Tinker immensely in keeping the Reds
at the top of the first division in the
National league race.
Il felt confident all along that /
would secure Tinker" said Hermann,
and now that it is all over / believe
got the better of the deal. Three
Of the FIVE players we have released to
the Cubs we couldn't use. We never
had Corridor, we wouldn't have re-
tanned Knisely and HUMPHREYS isn't
fast enough for major league company.
Mitchell has been faithful, hard
working player in the Reds employ
but we had to let him go to swing the
deal Phelan, too, is first-class in
fielder. but, like Mitchell, we were
forced to give him up. l will have a
star American league pitcher shortly
as part of the deal, so think we have
Jared very WE'LL