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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
SIMPLY HAD TO HAVE HIM
Champion "Shooter-Up" Made Harsh
Terms, But Patriotic Committee
Accepted Them.

Nlndhurst and Bladderburst were
rival towns in the gulch when the
champion of the hair-trigger arrived
IN the vicinity Each settlement
wanted him for an attraction The
committee from Windhurst got to him
first, and the chairman of the COM
mlttee asked:
How much do you want to shoot
up the town for one night? ~
The champions ultimatum was in
these words: All you've got in
money; town to furnish the liquor and
powder; first rakeoff from all games;
hundred per cent of movin' pictures;
and all royalties from my forthcom-
ing book, Easy Marks I've Met Does
it go?"
The committee allowed that it
would put their posterity in the poor
house, but decided that the gaiety Of
Bladderburst must be squelched.
Thereupon the champion was given
the right of way for a one-night up
shoot of Windhurst, all rights being
reserved for the champion.-The Sun
day Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
First to Use Seminn Machine.

There, you are the first woman in
this world who ever took a stitch on
sewing machine" Howe said to
Miss Kilbourn when at his invitation
she tried the machine. Miss Elizabeth
Kilbourn, now over eighty years old,
was then teacher in a private school
in New Hartford, and was interested
in Elias Howe's inventive work. She
is at present i'll in a Connecticut hos
pitsl. Elias Howe was very poor in
those days and sharpened knives and
did odd jobs for a living in his base
ment shop. When he had perfected his
sewing machine he went to Bridge
port, and shortly afterward Wheeler
and Wilson moved there from Water
town. Conn, and the three combined,
and Howe died rich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
RED, ROUGH HANDS MADE
SOFT AND WHITE

For red, rough, chapped and bleed
ing hands, dry, assured, itching, burn
ing palms, and painful f1nger-ends,
with shapeless nails, one-night Cuti-
cura treatment works wonders. d.
rections: Soak the hands, on retir-
ing, in hot water and Cuticura Soap.
Dry, anoint with Cuticura Ointment.
and wear soft bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure,
sweet and Gentle emollients preserve
the hands, prevent redness, roughness
and chapping, and impart in single
night that velvety softness and white
ness SO much desired by women. For
those whose occupations tend to in
jure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card 'Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston" ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Outwitted the Women.

While the men Of a village named
Borhof, in the Vitebsk government,
the room Were suddenly flung open
and the women Of the village entered
in body, demanding that the men
should there and then abolish the
local vodka (spirit) shop, otherwise
they would not let the proceedings
continue
Above the din was heard voice:
They are right Let those who are
for the Women's resolution come out
side!" The women triumphantly
trooped out-alone. The door was
then suddenly locked, and the meet
ing proceeded Daily Mail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

were exposed, and their dependence for safety on
the strong arm of the government These feel
ings were confirmed and increased when the bold
robber and outlaw, who under numerous in
dictments in Texas for previous killings and rob-
berries and who had left the American territory in
defiant warfare with the United States de-
lberately sent by the Mexican government
clothed with the high Office of general of the army
and governor, back to the very scene of his out
RACES and the United States quietly submitted to
the insult.
The whole country, from Brownsville to Rio
Grande City, 120 miles, and back to the Arroyo
Colorado, laid waste There not an
American, nor any property belonging to an
American that was not destroyed, in this large
tract of country. Their horses and cattle were
driven across into Mexico and there Soda COW
and calf by her side for dollar.
Although cattle stealing the original object
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23


er into Mexico, killing 20 of them without
of their own being killed.
A name which for many years struck terror into
the heart Of border criminals that of Capt
Lee Hall. Captain Hall, who is now over sixty
at the head of a company of rangers which
covered territory large two three ord
nary states. They were a flying squadron that
rode fearlessly into any kind of trouble where
duty called them, and their battles with the In
dams the lawless white men and Mexicans were
numerous that they were in almost constant
active service for three or four years. So much
was Captain Hall feared by those who had reason
to dread the ranger service that numerous at
tempts were made to assassnate him. the room
in which he slept being fired into several times at
night.
One summer day about fifteen years ago Cap
tain Hall and his men were taking a short rest in
their camp in the Big Bend country wild and
remote region bordering the upper Rio Grande
and much frequented as a rendezvous by many
murderers robbers, smugglers and great variety
of other criminals when a messenger rode in
with the news that Southern Pacific train had
been held up and robbed near Dryden a hundred
and fifty miles away. The word to be up and off
was Immediately given, and the rangers have
neither tents nor chuck wagon to hinder their
movements, but only blanket under which to
sleep and small sack or two in which to carry
their commissary supplies, it was only few min
uCes uHlA tHey we're nedued across a IfalleSS
country for the scene of the robbery. By daylight
next morning they had made sixty miles of the
journey. Then leaving their tired horses at a
ranch house, they snatched hours sleep, roped
fresh horses from the corral, saddled them and
off again.
The trail Of the robbers was picked up about
twenty miles from Dryden, and it was discovered
that they were headed north, with a posse Of
United States marshals already the chase. By
making detour the rangers were enabled to hit
the trail again, ahead Of the deputy marshals On
the fourth day after breaking camp they
within sight of the outlaws, and the shooting be-
gan as soon as the rangers and fugitives were
within firing distance. One of the robbers was
killed at the first fire, and the second seeing his
escape cut off, climbed to point within sight of
the rangers and deliberately blew out his brains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Looked Like a Steady Job.

To be saved from the NAV of a
shark by a Hawaiian duke might be-
fall any young woman. but being
saved twice in the same day by the
same duke is an experience unique
to Miss Addie Dunbar. according to
that young womans story on her ar
rival at San Francisco, recently from
Hawaii Duke Kahanamoku of
Honolulu, world champion swimmer,
played the hero role The first time
he drove away a shark that had at
tackled her, and helped her to shore.
4 few hours later. when surf riding,
Miss Dunbar's boat capsized and she
was struck on the head by the gun
vale and made unconscious. Again
Duke Kahanamoku swan to her res
cue and landed her safely on the
beach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
PAPA MIGHT HAVE GUESSED
No Doubt He Was Just as Badly Rat
tied as John Henry Some Two
Score Years Ago.

John Henry was keeping company
with Myrtle Marie, and when the ia
Their of the latter returned from The
office one evening he was timidly ap-
preached by his pretty daughter.
Papa" said the fair one, did John
Henry call on you this morning?"
Yes answered the paternal one,
but I couldn't make out much of what
he said"
Couldn't make out what he said!"
returned Myrtle Marie, wonderingly.
What do you mean?"
''As near as | could understand, ex-
planned papa, "he said he wanted to
marry me; that you had enough money
to support him, and that we had al
ways loved each other, so l told him
to go home and write it out in plain
English"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Miss Marie Coreli, and the Rance of
Sarawak. Lord Redesdale defined the
novel as the champagne of prose lit
erature, and NJ. Anatole France, with
the keen perception of the Partisan,
explained in a phrase the spirit of the
novel and the secret of its popularity:
The novel is in its nature intimate.
cordial and homely, and the English
mind is homely, intimate and cordial.
Another happy and witty touch was
his reference to himself as a French
man weak enough to write, phflos-
opher and poet having declared that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

silence alone is great" With court
ly compliments to English genius"
the guest of the evening charmed all
his hearers and concluded his speech
with the fine aspiration: Our task
is no longer to conquer the world, but
to pacffy it. Let US labor together
for the peace of the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
telephones in constantinopIs.

Constantinople will shortly be ION
the telephone" AS the service is in
the hands Of a private company, and
not as here department of the post
Office, we may unreservedly congratu-
late that ancient city on its new &C
QUESTION, remarks the London Globe.
It is curious to read that several Turk
ish girls will be found among the
operators. This is a new and highly
significant departure, and is said to
have the full approval Of the govern
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
PLEASED HIS ENGLISH HOSTS
WeII-Known French Writer Made
Distinct Hit at Dinner Given in
His Honor at London.

NJ. Anatole France was recently en-
tertained at a dinner in London given
by member of distinguished English
writer's, with Lord Redesdale in the
chair.
Nor were ladies absent, for among
the company were Nine. Sarah Grand,
Mrs. Humphry Ward, Countess Arnim,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

separates civilized countries is
spanned by one or more cables. The
longest cable in the world, connecting
Brest, France, with Cape Cod, meas
ures $3.50 miles.
The San Professionalism cable
is 2,0S9 miles in length; that from Ha-
wall TO Wake island 2,040, while the
line from Wake island to Guam is
1920; from Guam to Manila 1,520, and
from Manila to the coast of Asia $50
All these form the longest direct cable
in the world.
The ocean cables are supplemented
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
CABLES ON LAND AND WATER
Convenience of Quick Transition of
Messages Has Cost an Immense
Amount of Money.

There are upward Of 1000 subma-
rine telegraph cables in operation in
the world today, with a total length
of more than 100000 miles 1t has
cost about S300,0O0,000 to lay these
lines. In the course of a year over
100000 messages are transmitted.
Practically every body Of water which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Cut Her of From His Praying Lis

Cut Her Off From His Praying List
A boy in Mcpherson county had
been working on" his grandmother
for some time to induce her to give
him a bicycle. She had half promised
him, but as the weeks went by and no
bicycle the boy got impatient. One
evening he was saying his prayers and
omitted his grandmother from the list
of those on whom he asked a special
blessing. His mother noted the omis-
sion and called his attention to it.
why. Gerald. you forgot to pray for
grandma" Nav l didn't, neither"
said Gerald, but grandma's gotta
come across fore she gets any more
prayers out'a me.''-Kansas City Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Kidney Pills the swelling disappear
ed and he felt himself again He says
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use of Dodds Kidney Pills. Sew
eral months later he wrote: l have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Rev. E. Hes
lop about this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent free.
Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Threw the Worthless Type Away

This story is told by the Kansas
Editor: Mr. Brown, who looks after
the back office" saw new student,
who had been put to work learning
the case, toss type out the window.
Watching him and seeing the student
repeat the performance Mr.. Brown
walked over and said:
See here, what are you doing toss
ing type out the Window"
"Oh, that's ali right" responded the
cub. They have DO letters on EN-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

of the raids, the lawleSs
bands engaged in them were
necessarily left to the perpe-
tration of other and greater
crimes. The lawless spirit
engendered by their trade,
and their own protection,
caused them to kill travellers
who happened to meet them
on their raids, and those
whom they thought might in
form against them. In fact,
these raids were soon turned
into general robbery and
slaughter.
These conditions on the
lower Rio Grande began to
improve, however, as soon as
Capt. L. H. McNally and his
company Of rangers were
sent down there to run down
the outlaws No quarter was
asked or given; it was a fight
to the death when he and his
men got within shooting dis
lance of the Mexican thieves.
Even international law had
no meaning for them at such
times. On one. occasion they
chased a band Of about fifty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
many Pounds at PARTY.

Bridget-They had regular pound
party at Mike O'Rourke's last night.
Nora-TelI me about it.
Bridget-Barney O'F1annigan pound
ed Pat McGinnis black and blue and
the rest of the party pounded Barney
nearly to death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

all like that of one who abstained from
intoxicating liquor
Immediately on his refusal of the
drink, an old Scotsman, who was
bit of a .wag, stood up, and said:
''Weel, man, ye MIGHT tax coon yer
sign, and let folk ken that ye're tee
totaler.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

by hand telegraph systems, which
bring the total length of telegraph
line to 1,1S0,000 miles. Some $500, 900
miles of single wires or conductors
are employed, a distance equal to 152
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Appearances Against Him.

A young man happened to be pres
ent at a party. One of the company Of
fered him a glass of whisky. He de-
clined with thanks, saying that he was
teetotaler. Unfortunately for him
self he had very red nose, not at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensa-
ton across the
loins that it was
difficult to move.
After using 5
boxes of Dodds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Sweet Words.

4 don't see why the sugar business
should ever be under suspicion"
Why not?"
Because i is one of such refining
tendencies"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Only Legally So.

The lawyer on the other side viii
probably give you a cross-examina-
ton"
I don't mind the examination, but
why can't he be good-natured about
it?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Not Interested,

Does your wife want the ballot?"
I think not. Her card club meets
on Tuesdays and she probably
wouldn't have time to go to the polls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

A man never looks better than when
he is looking for another man who
owes him money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Careful Of His Regulation.

American Officer-Why did you
leave Mexico?
Mexican Refugee didn't want to
be Villafed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy. Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
No Poker Bluff,

Mrs. Peayish says that if it were
to do over again, no man need ever
ask for her hand until he had shown
his.-Dallas News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
CORRECT.

Patience-How would you pronounce this dia
phanous gown?
Patrice-I should pronounce it immodest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

A man imagines he is a philanthropy
list every time he gives away a pen
nys worth of advice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Nature constructed a silly woman
that she might puEcture the wisdom
of a wise man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
A cLEReYMAN's TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsy for a
year. His limbs and feet we're swol-
len and pulled. He had heart flutter-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the cas-
lest to use Adv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Among others, there is the individ-
ual whose knowledge of public affairs
is laundering for office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Uronor4sn+ IN nao@hars

An AiI-Around Calling.
Smith called Jones up"
"WeI?"
Then he called him down"
And what happened?"
Jones called Smith out"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Also the crook finds it difficult to
secure a partner that is Trustworthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
One Point.

Is there anything natural about
that naughty dame?"
"Oh, yes; her lips curl naturally"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

1t is better to fall among crows
than fatterers.-Antisthen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Plenty of Fuel.

Plenty of Fuel.
Fuel comes easy in some quarters"
How 500"
Country editors get poems and die
tators get ultimatums."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Annual Aviation Stunt.
Spring is in the air.
Hope it's equipped with good sta
bilizer. Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Port of
San
Fran
cisco
Praises
Peruna
for per-
sonal
benefit
received.

San Francisco, January 8, 1914.
Mr.. A. de Ia Tore, Jr., formerly U.
s. Inspector Of Immigration, Port Of San
Francisco. writes from No. iii Powell
St, San Francisco, Cal: 'I take great
pleasure in recommending your great na-
tional catarrh cure, Peruna, as the best
/ ever used. I sincerely express my thanks
to you for the health which I now enjoy.
1t has done me and number Of my
friends good, and I can assure you that
shall take every opportunity to speak
IN favor Of what I consider to be the
best remedy for catarrh in existence to-
day"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
His Class

Young Binks is a chip of the old
block
Then he must be poker chip"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-10
Old Docs Talk

In this life. my boy. We cant all
sit at the captains table. We may in
heaven. but we cant here.
There'ssnot room and. besides. every
body isn't entitled to the honor.
Some Of us who SIT there may wish
we had been placed alongside the stew.
ard or the purser. for conversation is
more subdued at that table. the colors
are less striking, and jewelry less in
evidence x. !,
Some mistake was made when they
placed us here. my son, slip of judg-
ment or anfofmation, for, as a rule,
this sort Of grading Is pretty cieverly
done.
This distinction Is for men who are
known to be rich; for social swells,
for officials Of the evident sort. Not
for Others, my son.
Here will sit the jewelled, the loud.
voiced, the flashy.
Here grayitates the man with thun.
dering laugh and a fluent tongue.
Always and eyerywhere, my boy,
continues an unseemly scramble: for
the captains table.
1t assumes many phases. Some 90
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-10
CASUALTY COMPANY is
HELD FOR THE BOND OF
CONTRACTORS FRlESELL

The Pacific Coast Casualty Com
bany. represented here by the Trent
Frust Company. must make good
$zS7ss due the teritory from =. ".
Friesell. the young contractor who
suddenly disappeared from Honolulu
many months ago leaving . public
contract at Kaimuki uncOmplAted.
The Pacific Coast Casualty Company
furnished Friesell's bond Though
Friesell had not collected all the
money from the territory due on the
contract It was found AFTER bis debts
TO materialmen had been paid that he
was S2S7.3S IN arrears.
The boudsmen refused to make good
on this balance and compelled the 81
perintendent OF public works to bring
suit against them. Circuit Judge Rob
finson this morning gave Judgment for
the plaintiff.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-10
STILL ANOTHER DELAY
IN HUGHES TRIAL. FOR
BREAKING BOYS CHAIR

James Hughes. chauffeur. charged
with reckless and needless driving IN
which he Is alleged to have run down
and brUken wheeled chair belonging
TO Martini. q crippled newsboy. has
been granted more time IN which 10
answer to the allegations at district
court The hearing was once more
postponed until October I2.
! Martini who has been deprived OF
means Of making HIS living because
OF the complete destruction OF the
chair by which he made his way about
the city. was present with a number
OF Witnesses. The series of postpone
ments In the case has proved sore
trial to the unfortunate boy and his
friends who day after day gather at
the police station prepared to give
their testimony at the hearing
Court officials allege that Attorney
Strauss failed to present a list OF wit
nesses for the defense. District Mag
istrate Monsarrat has expressed his
intention OF going on with the case
whenever the prosecution so moves.