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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Referendum on Constitution Redraft.

referendum on CONSTITUTE on RedraTt.
Probably the most important of
the measures presented in either
house in the closing hours for the
Introduction of new business was
joint resolution offered by Assembly
man Rosa providing that the cleo
torate of the state shall pass upon
the question as to whether a con-
stitutional convention shall be call
ed for the purpose of redrafting the
Wisconsin constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Hint Direct.

A dirty-looking stranger entered an
hotel.
Where's the barr" he asked of Pat,
who was standing at the door.
What kind of a barr" asked the lat
ter
why, liquor bar, of course. What
do you suppose l mean?"
We'll" drawled Pat, with a twin
kle, 81 didn't know but what you
what you might mean a bar of soap"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
In the Day of the Millionaire.

A brilliant New York lawyer said
at a dinner at the Lotus club apropos
of certain trust magnates:
Thanks to watered stock-and wa
tered stock is criminal abroad-these
men are indeed rich beyond the
dreams of avarice
eff the watering of stock is allowed
to keep on we'll hear our billionaires
talking like this some day:
Hulloi There goes Jones in his
800 horsepower car. Do you know
him?'
"'Do 7 know him. Do / know
Jones! Why, man alive, Jones and [
were struggling young millionaires tos
gether! New York Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Weekly Pay Day Opposed.

Nearly one hundred men from all
sections of the state came to Madison
TO be heard on the bill, which pro-
vides for a weekly payment of wages.
The measure has the endorsement of
some of the labor unions, more par
ticularty the state federation of la
Dor. 1t has the opposition of the
Merchants & Manufacturers associa-
ton Of Milwaukee and the railroads
Of the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Ridino q Camel.

En- route for Egypt, f. Doubleday
Page described, on the Adriatic, the
doubtful pleasures of camel riding.
'eYou know the game Of cup and ball?"
he said. ''You have a ball and cup,
and you toss the ball in the air and
try to catch it again, and so on. Well,
when you ride a camel, the beast
plays cup and ball with you, missing
you nearly every time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Limits Governors Removal Power.

Gov. McGovern and his successors
in Office will not be allowed to re-
move appointees in the future with
out the advice and consent of the
senate. if a bill introduced by Sena-
tor Bosshard becomes a law. The
new measure comes as a remedy for
what happened in the Ekern case and
provides that any oppointee of the
governor, made by and with the adj
vice of the senate, shall not be re-
moved without the advice and CON
sent of the senate. Without doubt
the bill will intensity the political
contest between the senate and Gov.
McGovern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Necessity for Testing Seed.

Good seed corn is the key to getting
good stands of corn. A good stand OF
corn is necessary to secure good
yields. Owing to the wet fall of 1911
there is now much doubtful seed corn
in the country.
One cannot afford to plant corn any
year. much less this year, without
testing. The single-ear method of
testing seed corn is the only practical
method
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

Anything in Shape of Pan May Be Di-
vided into Compartments to Hold
Bolts and Screws.

Anything from a half gallon baking
pan to a six-gallon dishpan may be
used in making a very useful and
convenient compartment box in which
to keep nails, screws and bolts. The
pan may be divided into four, six or
eight compartments.
To make the divisions, get the dis
lance across the bottom and the top
of che pan, secure a piece of board
just as wide as the pan is deep, and
long enough to make the piece, al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
To Abolish Sunday Funerals.

may be abolished in Eau Claire. A
move has been started by local min
listers with that object in view and
cooperation of the liverymen and
undertakers is expected The min
listers say that Sunday is busy
enough day without adding funerals.
which could as we'll be held another
day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
How 70 XII erasshnnners

Since a live grasshopper will eat a
dead grasshopper a Missouri farmer
mixed Paris green and bran together
and let a grasshopper eat it, It died,
and 20 ate it up and they died; 400
ate these 20 and they died: 5000 ate
those 400 and they died; 10000 ate
those 5000 and they died and the
farmer was troubled no more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Bars Saloon Men from Office.

Ssloonkeepers are to be barred
from holding office in Wisconsin if
bills now pending becom laws. Bills
have been offered in both the senate
and assembly making saIoonkeepers
ineligible to hold Office. The assem-
bly, bill merely makes them ineligible
10 any legislative Office such as men,
Der OF the common council or cities
or the state state legislature. The
senate bill is more drastic and makes
satoonkeepers practically Ineligible
10 hold any office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
State May Eight ..White sIaxers.

State May Fight White SIavers."
Senator Linley proposes a legis-
lative committee to investigate the
subject of the white slave traffic and
prostitution. the ownership of prop
critics where prostitution is carried
on, the causes of the non-enforce-
ment of laws in such cases, in the
various communities of Wisconsin.
The committee is directed to report
to the 1915 legislature and to sub
nit bills covering proposed remedies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Some Method

Don't you think, dear" began Mr..
Comfy, that our next door neighbors,
the Scrubs, are putting on a great
deal too much style, considering the
fact that they never know from day to
day where the next meal is coming
FROM"
We'll" replied Mrs. Comfy, you
see, the more style they put on the
more style they put on the more like
ly they are to be invited out to din
ner"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
No Limit on Mill Tax Provision.

Atty. Gen. Walter c. Owen has CIV
en- an opinion to the state finance
committee that there is no constitu-
tional limit on the amount that the
state may raise by mill tax. The
point was made by the committee
tEat perhaps some limitations exist
ed. This question has been dispell-
ed by the attorney generals opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
The Best Sell

The best soil upon farm is one
that warns early in the spring and
that holds enough moisture for plant
growth. a soil of this kind should
contain some sand, clay and organic
matter. The sand permits the air tc
enter and the clay and organic matter
aid In holding the moisture It IL
friable and easy to work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Biz Casket Causes neIau

Tomah.-Funera services for WI
liam Ewert, a farmer weighing $50
pounds, were delayed here when a
specially constructed casket proved
tco large to put into the hearse.
Ebert's death was due to his excess
sive size.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Would Tax Buffet Cars

Madison.-A bill TO tax buffet cars
operating in Wisconsin at the rate of
81 per day per car has been intro
duced in the legislature by Assem-
blyman Bowe A revenue of $780,
600 annually is expected to result,
according TO its author.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Wifi - IaiI for stayino in Bed.

How to deal with woman who per-
sistentIy stayed in bed was problem
presented to the Exeter (Eng.) magis-
trates recently, when Margaret What
ley appeared on an adjourned charge
of neglecting her two children.
The husband said that his VITA went
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are tonic to the stomach. liver and
nerves They invigorate instead of weaken:
they enrich the blood instead of impoyer-
ishing it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
it. Price IS cents All Druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
BADGER Eair Date Allotted

Milwaukee Great Western
Trotting Circuit has awarded Mil
waukee a place on its seasons pro
gramme and harness races will be
held here during state fair week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Would Cut Railway Fare.

~ OAh a. G
A joint resolution introduced by
Senator Linley proposes a reduction
of passenger fares on Wisconsin rail-
roads TO one cent mile and if need
be would permit an increase of
freight rates to accomplish that pur-
pose. The measure calls on the rail-
road commission to investigate and
report on the feasibility of the plan
to the next legislature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
To Hold University Circus.

Madison.-The annual university
circus will be held on Saturday, April
II, in the stock pavilion Two e,r-
formances, afternoon and eveniHy
will be given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Munyon's Paw-Paw

Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are unlike all 9TH
er laxatives or cathar-
tics They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods. they
do not scour; they do
not gripe; they do not
weaken; but they do
start all the secretious
of the liver and storn-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
New Courthouse at Medford

Medford.-Bids were received here
from thirty-two contractors for the
construction Of Taylor county's new
court house. The Hutter Construc-
ton Co. of Fond du Lac, received thu
award
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Lumber Concern Fined.

Madison.-The Roddie Lumber Co.
of Marshfield was fined $500 for VIC
lation of the child labor law. Com
plant was made by the industrial
commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Head Crushed in Mixer.

Marinette.-Peter Rukidina, aged
10, was instantly killed in the kim
berly-ClaTk paper mills at Niagara
when he stepped into a conveyor to
remove clogged lime. The machine
started up and his skull was crushed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Three After Racine Mayorattv

Racine.-A warm contest for nav
orally nominations is promised by
teh entry of three republican candi-
dates. Mayor Goodland, J. NJ. Driver
and Jacob Stoefel, Jr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
New Power SerNice Ready.

Acknowledgement of the Ashland
pany announce that the transmission
line between Ironwood and ASHLAND
via Mellen is ready to use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Sacks Heir to fortune

La Crosse.-Police officials of New
York city are making an attempt to
locate the family of Luther J. Bur-
bank. formerly residents of this city.
1t is said large fortune is awaiting
Mr.. Burbank
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
oeeing Camp Needs Men,

Couderay.-Logger in this section
are seriously delayed by shortage
of men. None of the camps are full
and the loggers are offering from $50
to $40 a month, and board for woods
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Finds Pure Conner Vein.

Racine.-Isaae La CrappeIle, a for
mer copper miner living here, claims
TO have unearthed a vein of pure
copper at remote spot in northern
Wisconsin, on land owned by Senator
Stephenson
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Prospective Customer.

Small girl-Teacher, did you say the
lord makes babies, too?
Sunday school teacher-Yes, indeed.
Small girl-About how much does
he charge for one, cause | want a
baby brother awful bad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
loyal to Her Teacher,

Sunday school teacher-Yes, chill
dren, the lord made everybody.
Small girl-Did he make you, teach.
er?
Teacher-Yes. He made me, too.
Small girl-And he's got nothin' to
be ashamed of, either.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Lived in One Civ y vo

Green Bay.-Anthony Bascbe .
resident of Green Bay for seventy
one years. died of dropsy at the age
of rs years. He was in the retail
shoe business here for forty years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Ps+i+io1 fOr Nice Gopop,iSs;o,

La Crosse.-In an effort to i'm
prove moral conditions the Asso-
ciated Charities association will pc
tition Mayor Dengler for the ap
pointment of a vice commission
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

Only One ssBROMO OUINISE'
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature of n w. GROVE Cures Cold
in One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days. CSC.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
First White Child" Dies

Oconomowoc.-Mis Eliza Salter,
IL years old, the first white child
bern in Oconomowoc, and who re-
sided here all of her life, is dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Three Victims Of Gas.

Watertown.-Gas escaping from a
defective heating stove caused the
death of Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans
and an infant child at their home
near here. Four other children were
overcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

say about what he is going to do than
about what he has done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Commissio Plan Wins.

Ashland.-By vote of T95 to 400
Ashland has adopted the commission
form OF government. A year ago the
same proposition was defeated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces fnfamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottea ss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
NOT in Sinhf.

Ho6us-"Do you think we shall ever
have universal peace?" Pokus-"Not
SO long as women continue to play
bridge for stakes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Gate for Wire Fence.

Twin posts, hinged together at the
ground line, hive been invented to
serve as gate for wire fences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Value of Draft Horses

Large draft horses furnish the
Drawn to save mems energies for
the WORK that requires skill and care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
Its Kind.

rs this tentative arrangement"
''Nothin' like that. It's jest to try
1t out fer awhile"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

never hit him in the vicinity OF the
pocketbook
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27
JUST the Name.


What's a good name for a fash
ionable apartment house?"
Kings court. That's toppy
name"
Il believe I'll name it Divorce Court.
I want to get the very smartest PEG
pie"
to bed December 20, and he had not
seen her up until she came to the
court. 1t has been suggested that he
should leave her without food, but he
did not like to see her starve. AS far
as he knew, there was nothing the
matter with her.
Tit magistrates sent the woman to
prison for four months with hard Ia
Dor, specially requesting the medical
officer and chaplain to look after her
In the hope that regular discipline
would restore her mentally and ply
sically.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

Constipation causes and seriously sggra-
Yates many diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured
by DR.. Pierce's Pellets. Tiny sugsr-coated
granules. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-27

A girl doesn't think much OF her p
rents idea of marriage.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-21
CASE
ISCONTNUED
TO TOMORROW

A contin aance in the hearing Of the
case of Detective John r. Kellett be-
fore the civil service commission was
postponed this morning at the re-
quest of Deputy Attorney-Keneral Ar
thur G. Smith, who asked that it be
put over from this afternoon until
Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
Chairman A. j. WirtZ of the com
mission agreed to the postponement
E. C. Peters, the attorney for Kellett,
did not object, though he stated that
he wished the case ended as soon as
possible. It has now been agreed that
beginning with Monday the hearings
will continue regularly until the case
is finally submitted to the commission.
The members Of the commission
are well pleased with the progress so
far made. Much of the information
which is coming out with the testi-
mony will be made use of by the CON-
mission, Chairman Writ has stated,
after the case has been disposed of.
- Deputy Attorney-general Smith
spent a greater part of yesterday and
part Of today in working on his
case. He says he has confidence in
It. II -
Peters, ION the other hand, says his
defense of Kellett is absolutely COM
plete. He says he will prove beyond
the peradventure of a doubt that
conspiracy existed to undermine De-
tectiye Kellett and force his retire.
ment from the police department.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-21
WOOD Will TELL
Of TOURISTS TO
THESE ISLANDS

A report of his recent trip TO the
mainland will be made by H. p Wood.
secretary of the Promotion Commit.
tee. at the meeting Of the members
of that organization at $50 this after.
noon. He will tell of the opening Of
the new branch office in San Fran
cisco. now in charge Of A. P Taylor.
Of his visit to Los Angeles and San
Diego, and the prospects for indus
ing tourists to come to Hawaii dur.
ing 1914.
In connection with his report re.
garding the tourist trade, Mr.. Wood
will present for the approval of the
members q table which he has pre-
pared showing the number of arrivals
in Honolulu per month since the first
of the year. OF the total number of
arrivals. he said this morning, 60 per
cent are tourists. The table follows:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-21
BUOU THEATER

'Tzzy at the Beach" proved to be
the most enjoyable kind Of musical
comedy at the Biiou theater last
night. Icy and his friend Schultz
leave their wives to 60 on a business
trip to a distant town in IZzy's auto
but. their machine breaks down ON
.sence Of their husbands the wives de-
eide to go to the beach on lark.
The rest can be easily imagined when
they meet face to face. at the beach.
and enough to say that the large audi
ence was kept IN a high state Of g1ee
last night over the amusing situations
that came about with IzZy always to
tue front Miss Blanche Gilmore, who
usually Is seen In hideous makeup,
playing character roles, surprised the
local people last, night when she ap.
peared in q straight makeup as Izzy's
wife, and she is really an attractive
woman. Miss Dee Loretta also looked
quite stunning as Sehultz's wife. Har-
,ry Hallen played the role of Schultz,
and Geo. Weiss that OF the country
constable. Walter Spencer played
the part of Dick Wise, a bunco man,
to a nicely, and Frank, Harrington
that of a bowery tough. Chinatown,
My Chinatown" as sung. by Walter
Spencer and Chicks, had decided
Oriental flavor to it. Miss Del Estes
sang ACROSS the Mason-Dixon Line"
and the Bijou trio offered a medley.
Other numbers were equally enjoy.
able and rounded out most pleasing
show - q
Tonight, in addition to this show
the chorus girls contest will be held
az Hsllal '----,. Il
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-21

! enjoy, afternoon tea for the mothers
and candy, lemonade, cornucopias and
o fish pond for the children The Ha
waiian band Will play during the after
noon. 81. iEs g.
The bazaar Is given by the ladies
of st. Clements, the proceeds to be
devoted to charity. Those In charge
OF the bazaar are: ~. ~ ii
Chairman Mrs. William Thompson.
Doll Booth F. B. Smith, Mrs.
A. Hooking, Mrs. ]. A. M. johnson,
Mrs. C. r. Frazier, Mrs Thomas
Gin, Mrs. II. E. HendTfck. Miss
Whitehouse.
Infants and Childrens' Clothing
Mrs w. C. Peacock, Mrs. Thomas os.
borne, Mrs. Thomas o,Brien
Candy-Mrs. H. M, Harrison, Mrs.
C. r. Hemenway, Mrs ]. Grisby,
Mrs. Anna Wright, Mrs. C. +. Glenn
ons, Mrs. j. ]. Crockett. Miss Mar.
garet Dietz, Miss van DeerIin.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-11-21

Several changes In the new milk or.
iinance are expected to be suggested
at the public hearing on that meas,
1re to be held Tuesday evening by
the supervisors. Members of the
board of agriculture and forestry will
probably attend, as they have pointed
out that several provisions in the pro,
posed ordinance are not satisfactory
and will do injury to their bovine tn.
berculosis work If the measure passes
as It. now stands Dairymen will also
be present to argue against the ordi.
nance. Several OF. them have said
they win be obliged to 60 out of bust
ness If the ordinance passes un-
changed. -