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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
The TomalIawk Dam

Time passes and property owners
along the Wisconsin river meet with
the disadvantages Of having the water
in the river shut off by the Tomahawk
Dam Co. until the stream is almost dry.
and at other times without warming
have it raise two or three feet quite
suddenly. The Nekoosa Paper Co.
was caused considerable trouble and
expense the past year by this method
while erecting its dam. The electric
light companies in the Twin Cities are
so short of water that they can hardly
run their plants during the low water
season, due to the existence of this
dam. The property owners along the
Wisconsin river are entitled to the nat
ural flow of water down this stream. AS
it is now they don't get it only when
the Tomahawk Dam Co. see fit to give
it to them. We are heartily in accord
with the sentiments expressed by the
editor of the Merrill News, as follows:
From every town along the river from
this point down there goes up doleful
wall about the low water. OF course
the dry season is in a measure RESPONSE
bic for this, but the chief trouble is due
to the dam at Tomahawk lake. A head
of from three to four feet of water is
held on all these lakes for no earthly
purpose other than that the owners of
this dam have the power to do so and
cannot be compelled to let off water ex-
cept for flooding the Tomahawk river,
which is tributary of the Wisconsin.
AS the drives are all out of this stream.
the dam owners cannot be compelled to
give us water, and although they do not
now need it for driving purposes on the
lakes, they will not let off a drop volun-
tarily. If six inches of this useless head
OF water on these lakes was let off there
would be plenty of water in the river
here and at other points below and the
thousands of workingmen who now
weekly lose from two to three days be-
cause of this existing piece of legislative
evil would be steadily employed. The
Legislature made blunder in granting
this charter, but could rectify it easily
by tevoking the same, or if it did not
revoke it could SO amend it that the
owners of this dam could be compelled
to recognize the rights of the people
living along the Wisconsin river valley.
and let off some water IN seasons such
as this. ANY piece of legislation in this
direction vii! be bitterly fought in the
legislature by the dam owners and their
hackers, but if the people of this valley
will but stand together and demand
their rights they will in the end be
successful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Condition of Trade.

Plenty Of material for encouragement,
and also for encouragement, can be
found by those who seek that and
nothing else. But business men who
want to see the situation exactly as it is
find accounts SO far conflicting that it is
difficult to strike balance. In those
departments of industry and trade in
which the deferred business and the
demand for replenishment of stocks
have not been exhausted, there is OBJ
vlous Improvement, and in some the
business is not only larger than last
year, but larger than two years ago. In
others the exhaustion of the temporary
demand has brought disappointment,
because it was smaller than was expect
ed, and because the remaining demand
appears uncomfortably light. In the
aggregate, business is about tenth
larger than last year, but still falls about
% per cent. below full volume for the
season.
The iron business, after It's great in
crease of output last month, shows dis
appointing weakness at all eastern and
central markets, with consumption not
large enough to keep fairly employed
the mills in operation. Bessemer pig is
lower at $11.25 at Pittsburg, and the
business in most manufactured products
there and at Philadelphia is generally
done at some concessions, though in
structural work and in sheets the de-
mand is excellent. Wire rods and nails
and barbed wire are weaker, and steel
billets and bars a shade lower. In the
minor metals speculation has advanced
both tin and copper little, but without
evidence of increasing consumption. In
boots and shoes the demand continues
large, with many sales from stocks and
orders for quick delivery, and other in
dicati0ns that replenishment Of stocks
is not yet completed. Shipments from
Boston in three weeks Of September
have been PSI 1923 cases, against 166, 1863
last year, and 240, 2S9 in 1892, but the
demand is still mainly for low priced
goOds.-Dun's Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Death of Mrs. James Craney.

The esteemed mother of Mrs. Rose
LYON after long lingering illness was
obliged to succumb to that change which
must sooner or later overtake us all
She died Thursday night at 80 at the
ripe age of 6S years. Mrs. Craney was
born in Down county, Ireland. in 1926.
She came to this country with her hus-
band in 1S49. Has lived in this county
Sc years. She leaves two children, Mrs.
Rose Lyon and Frank Craney who are
residents of this city. The funeral SER
vices took place Monday at the Catholic
church, Rev. Beyerle officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Prohibition County Convention.

The Prohibitionists of Wood County
held a convention in this city on
Wednesday Sept. 10Th and placed a
ticket in the field as follows:
For Member of Assembly, NJ. V.
Payne, of Pittsville; for County Clerk,
G. NJ. Dillon, Grand Rapids; for Treas
urer, d. B. Lowell, Pittsville; for Sheriff
L. w. Lee, town of Rock; for Register
of Deeds, John R. Granger, Siegel; for
Clerk of Court, Joseph Krause Jr, of
Pittsville; for Coroner, J. w. Brown,
Baskerville.
Capt. j. F. Cleghorn, the nominee for
Governor, was present at the conven-
ton and in the evening delivered an
address before small but appreciative
audience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
WISCONSIN WEATHER SERVICE,
By Chas E. Linney, Director, for the Week end.
ing Monday, Sept "a, 1884.

Good rains are reported from all
sections of the state and the soil is now
in excellent condition. Fall blowing is
well advanced. and in the south half of
the state seeding is about completed.
while in the more northern counties
that portion of the work is being pushed
forward rapidly. Some of the seed
sown Is already up and an even stand is
reported. Corn is about all cut and
considerable has been husked. The
crop although light is generally turning
out better than was expected two weeks
ago. Potatoes are being dug though
some fields are yet green and appear to
need more time in which to mature.
The crop is very uneven. Some CORE
spondents report fair yield and others
say the crop is a failure. The reports
from Eau Claire County state that the
yield is all the way from nothing TO
100 bushels per acre. Taking the state
through the potato crop is turning out
better than was expected.
Pastures now have a green and spring
like appearance, feed is abundant, the
condition of stock is improving and as a
consequence there has been a steady
increase in the flow of milk. Clover
seed is reported light crop and many
fields are not worth cutting. Sugar
cane yields well though not large.
Frosts occurred on the 18th, 10Th and
24th, but as all crops are out of the way
of damage, little was done. The
Waupaca County correspondent reports
as follows: considering all crops, grain,
hay. potatoes, corn, etc, the season has
been fairly prosperous with present
prices"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
WISCONSIN PATENTS.

The following patents, granted this
week to Wisconsin inventors, are re-
ported expressly for the Reporter, by
H. G. Underwood, Solicitor Of Patents,
107 Wisconsin st. Milwaukee,
William ]. Egan, Milwaukee, Stereo-
tipping pree; James Farley, Waukesha
valve for steam pumps; Clarence E.
Hobbs, Milwaukee, swing; Lewis N
Lean, Palmyra, milk-cooler; James NJ
Morgan, Port Washington, Revolving
chair; John H. Newell, Hurley, chain
pipe-wrench; Arthur w. Robinson,
Milwaukee, combined excavating and
amalgamating machine; Design: Henry
B. Weiper, Durand, centrifugal-machine
casing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Pianos Scarce.

The following letter received from W.
w, Kimball by our music dealer Mr..
[. A. Smith will explain to you why he
is so short on pianos:
CHICAGO ILL.,, Sept 6, 1894.
Mr.. I. A. SMITH,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
DEAR SIR.-After looking over our
order book we find we are three
hundred pianos behind our orders and
more active business right upon us.
THIS condition is in spite Of our product
of over 20 pianos Il day, so you will
please be as conservative as possible on
piano orders which will enable us TO fill
them more promptly.
Yours Respectfully.
w. W. Kimball Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Wisconsin Central Lines.

Daily Through Train Service between
Chicago, Duluth, West Superior
Ashland, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood,
Bessemer. Prentice and all Lake
Superior points. Close connection
made at all Junction points, with the
c. 4 n. w. Ry., the c. NJ. & st. P. Ry.,
G. B. W. & st. P. Ry., for the Iron and
Mineral Ranges also for Manufacturing
Centers, and lumber districts in Central
and Northern Wisconsin.
For rates, routes, folders and full
information apply to your nearest
ticket agent.
JAS. G. POND, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Cheap Excursions.

On September II and % and October
8, 1894, the Northwestern Line will sell
Home-Seekers' Excursion tickets to
points in northwestern Iowa, western
Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Manitoba, Nebraska, Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana at
exceedingly low rates for the round
trip. These tickets will be good for
return passage within twenty days from
date of sale and will allow stop-over
privileges on going trip in territory to
which tickets are sold. For tickets and
full information apply to Agents Chicago
d North Wresten Railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Horticultural Picnic.

All who wish to have good time are
invited to join with the Wood County
Horticultural Society in basket picnic
at the home of Mrs. VIM. Miller, on the
Plover road, Friday, Sept. 2Sth. A few
teams will be in readiness at $50 a. N.
near the Gardner block to take out
those who have no other means of con-
veyance. They will return about five
O'Clock p. m. A good program is being
prepared and it is hoped that large
number will attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
DR.. Douglas, Dentist.

DR.. f. w. Douglas, dentist, of Apple
ton, is at the Central House and will
remain there for about three weeks.
His reputation as dentist is too well
known in the Twin Cities to require an
at our hands. Several
years ago he used to visit this city
and always did fine business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Is Your Hair Dry and Brittle, Falling
Out or Turning Gray?

These are only indications that the
follicles or roots of the hair are getting
weakened or diseased. Beggs' Hair
Remover will strengthen and invigorate
the follicles and the hair will regain its
natural color and become soft, glossy
and healthy. Sold by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
4th Ward Republican Club.

The Republicans in the 18th ward held
meeting at the Fair Grounds Tuesday
evening at which time they organized a
club with about forty members. They
elected officers as follows:
President-F. L. Tibbits.
Secretary-T. A. Taylor.
Ireasurer-Geo Miller.
A committee of three was appointed
to draft bylaws and secure place for
holding their meetings. The club
meets next Tuesday NIGHT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Republican Tleeting.

Just before going to press we received
word that the Hon. A G. Rankin, OF
Pennsylvania, will address the people
of the Twin Cities on Saturday October
18th. He will be remembered as the
"Moulder Orator" and an elegant
speaker. Further particulars will be
given later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
HE CONCEALS MURDER BY ARSON
Horrible Butchery of a Teacher by a
Young Reservation Indian.

San DIEGO, Cal, Sept. 24.-Details
have been received here of the
butchery of Mrs. Mary J. Platt, teacher
Of the Indian school on Temecula Res
ervatiOn by Francisco Gamsu, an Indian
lad, who, after horribly mutilating the
woman, set fire to the schoolhouse, in
which the crime was committed, her
charred remains being found in the
ruins the following day. Several weeks
ago Gamsu, who is about Is years old,
was dismissed from the school because
of bad conduct, and Immediately began
to circulate stories of inhuman treat
ment on the part of the teacher He
hung around the schOOl-house for DAYS,
taking advantage of every opportunity
to annoy the teacher. Last Thursday
after school had been dismissed, Mrs
Platt remained in the building after the
scholars had departed, when young
Gamsu entered and drawing a knife
attacked the woman, slashing herin a
horrible manner. Finally she ceased to
struggle, and satisfied she was dead the
young fend set the building on fire and
fled. He is still on the reservation
although he has not been arrested yet
Mrs. Platt had been teacher at the
Temecula Indian School for a number
of years, and was greatly loved by the
Indians, for whom she exerted all her
talents. She was an able teacher, and
was highly respected for her fine
personal qualities. She was about 40
years old.
The above taken from the Chicago
Tribune will bring sorrow to many
hearts in this city who used to know
Mrs. Mary j. PIatt when she taught in
our public schools. She is a sister of
Mr.. 0. B. Hamilton, who will be
remembered by all old settlers. Death
is sad at best, but when it comes in
such way it seems awful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Piles can be Relieved at Once

And in time effectually cured by the
persistent use of Beggs' German Salve,
the greatest pile remedy ever put on
the market. Sold and warranted by
John f. DAILY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Dry Wood.

Until further notice we will sell our
dry, hard wood kindl1ng, the best to be
had, at $500 per double team load
delivered within reasonable distances
from the factory.
CIV. OBERBECK BROS. MFG. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
BEGGS' GERMAN SALVE

The Great Pile Remedy. 1t has
cured thousands and will cure you if
you will give it a trial. Also equally
good for Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores, Etc.
Price % cts. Sold by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
Beggs' Little Giant Pills

The most complete and effec,ual pill
on tie market. Guaranteed to cure
Constipation and Headache. Call on
your popular druggist John Z. DAILY.
He always keeps chem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
chitis,

Or any disease of the throat and
lungs, try Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup.
1t relieves where all others fail Sold
and warranted by John 4. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
DYNAMITE.

For old reliable Aetna dynamite at a
greatly reduced price call on the Wis
Wood Pulp Co. IF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
nUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION,
(wHoLEsALE.)

CENTRALIA and GRAND RAPIDS
VIII hold their regular monthly meet
ings on the second Monday evening of
each month, at the rooms of the Associ-
alton, in the DAILY Block, Centralia.
G. J. JACKSON, Pres.
Z. OBERBECK, Secy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
MODERN WOODSMEN of AMERICA
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

Meet the I'd and 4th Thursdays of
each month.
II. G.. TIMM, V. &.
II. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
odd FELLOWS.

Meet every Tuesday evening in
their hall, Pomainville's building.
B. SLIDER, N. G.
b. NJ. VAUGHAN, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
A f. & A. NJ.
GRAND RAPIDS LODGE No. 12S.

Hold their regular Communication on
the LIST and Sd Wednesdays of each
month. Visiting brethren are cordially
invited to meet with us.
A. L. RIDGMAN, w. M.
SETH REEVES, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27

Meets ID and 4th Tuesdays of each
month.
T. II. JACKSON, Regent.
j. II. CHAPMAN, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27

Meets every second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings of each month i'll Odd
Fellows Hall.
NJ. S. PRATT, Com.
W. II. GETS, Adj.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
IL NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

WOOD COUNTY POST, No.22,G.A.R.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27
ATTORNEYS.

ES r. GOGGINS,
ATTORNEY = AT LAW,
District Attorney
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-09-27

cE:-Pomainville's Brick Block
CENTRALIA. WISCONSIN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-22

waltz, and TO this rhythm the movement
Of all parties, the speech, the use OF the
spoons and chopsticks and even the steps
of the walters are Obliged TO keep time.
The ENJOYS meet the king in full court
surrounded by his relatives, courtiers and
great mandsrins There is another band
of music larger and more discordant than
the preceding one. Everything here Is
done in time with the strains OF the per-
formers. The ENJOYS are announced, and
the king kneels and bows. The ENJOYS
come forward and bow. The king then
falls on the floor, where he grovels and
knocks his head three times against the
planks, rises, extends his arm and shouts
out ut the top of his lungs: Live forever
Oh. 1.-Two foreverr' Covering his forehead
with his hands, he expresses the magnifi-
cence of the Chinese emperor and his own
utter insignifCance. Complicated cere-
monies follow, in which the health Of the
emperor, the empress, the imperial faIni-
ly, the country and each or the Chinese
ENJOYS is cordially inquired after and
thanks and more thanks uttered IN return.
In the meantime the courtiers act a
sort Of chorus. lowing when their mon
arch bows, smiling when he smiles, cover
Ing their faces OF lowering their heads
whenever he deprecates his own merits
and murnuTing iE,distinct combinations
of all his statements. This hard work takes
I'D two or three hours and Is followed By
tie sppe3rance Of Investments.
+ 8 NORTON.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-22
IT BRINGS PEACE
WHAT CIVILIZATION HAS DONE FOR
THE PAGAN WORLD.
It Has Introduced Order and Improved the
Condition of All Observation-Disclosures OF
John w. Foster-A Forecast of the Fu-
fure.
Especial Correspondence


WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Colonel John
Watson Foster, ex-minister TO Mexico,
Russia and Spain and at present engaged
In miscellaneous diplomatic work, lives ae
1905 street in a dwelling which Is quite
plain outside, but is within a regular
museum of foreign brio -brac, mementos
of many lands and presents from many
people. My business with him wac TO Sc
cure an introduction to the japanese min
lister. but the colonel, glad to see friend
pf his early days, became quito communi-
cative for him and talked most entertain
sngly about his recent tour around the
world. incidentally he remarked that he
was preparing an address TO he delivered
Oh the evening Of the 2lst before the Geo
graphical society, his subject being The
Political Geography of Asia, and was
therefore full Of the subject. So the Japs
were forgotten for the time.
The Rate of Progress.
"After the arbitration at Paris, " said
he, my wife and went down TO Egypt
in company with the Orrs of Evansville.
We then followed the usual route by the
Red sea and off the coast to India, and
then by Penang and the Straits Settle
ments and to Hongkong. We went up the
Peiho to Picking, over to the great wall,
then to Cbemulpo, in Korea, and to Japan
and home again by San Francisco. The
changes in the political geography of Asia
within a lifetime or less have been won
derful indeed, but if you date back from
the beginning Of English and Russian ex-
tension you viii see that "a vast continent
has been reorgsnized in a time which is but
a day in the history of nations, and that
at the present rate of progress all central
Asia will soon be so transformed by rail-
roads and otherwise that the great breed
ing ground of barbGrians, as some histo-
rian has called the great central plateau,
will be no more a menace to the world
than our own western plateau region now
IS Montesquieu says that the key to those
wonderful and otherwise unaccountablo
revolutions in Asia is to be found in the
fact that the lowlands on all sides, and
especially the warm lands of the south,
join on suddenly to the most elevated ia
blelands, with no intervening slopes and
temperate lands, such as are found in Eu-
rope and North America. At great inter
walls the barbarians and semiciviliZed ma
tions of the plateau swarm, as 1T were, and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-22
HAVE WON SUCCESS
CONSPICUOUS PERSONALITIES IN THE
LITERARY WORLD.
Conan Dcyle's Recent VISTA Novel Ex'
cuse Fo- kipling's Unpopulartty-Tns
Middleman In Literature-Miss Ida Tar
bells Life of Napoleon.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Dr. Conan Doyle
has sailed for Europe having finished the
short excursion which he has made
throughout the United States, but he ex-
poets TO return next year, just as Robert
Louis Stevenson and Rudyard kiplinS re-
turned TO the United States for prolong-
ed stay after an earlier visit Or Doyle,
without any of the suggestion that he Is
attempting TO say pleasant things, but
with every manner of sincerity, has been
telling the many friends that he has Dads
Of the delight which his trip has been to
him. He has spoken especially or the
clearness and purity of the American at
nlosphere, and he says that he believes
that it is to this influence that much OF
the energy, rush and what seems TO be
nervous naste Of the Americans Is due.
He has also found the American people 10
be different in many respects from the
common opinion of them which Is enter
tanned in England.
DR.. Doyle's experience in the United
States has been very different from shat
of Rudyard kiplins. Doyle has made
friends everywhere. kipling lost many
friendships which most men would have
regarded as valuable TO own. Doyle has
been one Of the most unaSsuming, demo-
cratic and entertaining of men because he
has shown genuine pleasure in being en-
tertained and has found SO much that Is
Of interest to him here. In New York
city he has been overwhelmed with invi-
tations. The most conspicuous Of the re.
ceptions rendered TO him was that Of the
Lotus club, where several hundred men
who have gained more or less distinction
in literary or artistic or professional work
were glad to honor him as guest He
has also been entertained at some OF the
smaller clubs. The Authors club has had
him at its rooms. a quaint association
of authors and literary men known IS the
Cloisserers, respectfully bohemian and