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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

Cristobol Colon, Don Antonio Ulloa
Don Juan de Austria, Ipfanta Isabel
Isabel IL, Ensenada, Isla de Cuba,
Isla de Luzon, Filifnas, Nueva Esfana
Galicia, Marquee de Moline, Martin
Alonzo Pinzon, Rafdo, Temerario
Vincente Yanez Pinzon and De-
structor.
There is no vessel in SPANS navy
that could win against the battle ship
Indiana, and the Maine or New York
could handle most of them. But their
feet of torpedo boats could do consid-
cradle damage If an invasion of Span
ish waters were attempted by any of
Uncle Sans vessels. That would be
where the boosted guerrilla warfare
would come in.
One of the interesting personages of
the conflict should it take place is the
little boy king of Spain, Alfonso XIII,
who will be ten years old on May II
next. The little chap has never known
what it is to have father, because he
was not born until six months after
the death of the late King Alfonso XII.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

DR.. Max o. Richter, who has spent
thirteen years in archaeological explora-
tion in Cyprus, recently gave before
the Royal Institute of British Archi-
tects an interesting account Of his i'm
pOrtant discovery of royal tombs at
Tamassos, aud a summary of the evil
dence on which is based his theory
that the Graeco-Phoenician architec-
ture founG in Cyprus supplied 10 the
Hellenes tho materials for the ror- d.
ton Of the Ionic Greek volute DR..
Richter has established satisfactorily
that the tombs, as well as many other
of the seventh or beginning of the sixth
century before Christ. He had also
shown cOnclusively that the stone
architectural ornamCntation was in
tended to represent earlier wood con-
structiOn and that many Of the forms
are still found III the woodwork and
architecture of houses in Cypriote viii
lagos. His argument for the deriva-
ton of Ionic forms from Graeco-
Phoenician sources, however, starting
from premises that are the subject of
hot dispute among psychologists, pre-
SCENTS theory still in the form of
hyr othesis, which his array Of facts
and lngenius groupings of pictures Ger
tainly render plausible.
Dr. Richter, like many others, thinks
that the origin of the Ionic capital is to
be found in the form of the Egyptian
lotus. He believes, too, that Cyprus
was not only meeting place for Greek,
Phoenician and Egyptian art, as is
generally admitted, but that the period
of Cypriote art is earlier than that of
archaic Greek art, and that, conse-
quently, it was from Cyprus that the
characteristic ar ehaic Ionic forms were
obtained by the Greeks of Asia Minor
and Hellas, instead of the converse,
which is the common opinion. The
for1ns were not original to Cyprus,
however; their elements came either
from Egypt or Mesopotamia. DR..
Richter does not undertake to decide
this question, though his own opinion
is that Egypt is the main source, as
when we can trace definite Phoeniclan
influence in art it is on the side OF ugl1-
ness rather than beauty.
The proofs offered in support OF his
theory by Dr.. Richter are too technical
to be judged by any but experts, espe-
cially when unaccompanied by his IL
lustrations But the fundamental
Graeco-P henician model, which accord .
ing to his demonstration gave rise to .
the Ionic vo1ute, may be seen in New
York on the sarcophagus from .
Amathus and on the two golden brace
lets from Kurion in the Metropolitan
Museum of Art.-New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

One good result of the enforced
economy among southern planters is
the matter of grasses. For a long
time the south was regarded as unfit
for grass production, although men
here and there demonstrated it's falls
ity. Mr.. Hilyard, northern man. but
for many years resident of the south,
proved by actual and frequent expert
ments not only was this section great
grass country, but perhaps the greatest
in the world. He showed that the
south, in her more favored regions,
surpassed the north in cultivation Of
the grasses and forage crops grown
there, and that she had numerous
7 Iants Of that kind which the north
could not successfully produce. It has
Leen proven by analysis, by facts and
figures, that our Bermuda grass is far
more nutritious than the famous
timothy.-Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

empress of the FRENCH, she passed by
and into the kiosk.
1t needed all the persuasive powers
of Emperor Francis Joseph, her cousin,
and Of the Archduchess Elizabeth, her
mother, to induce her to return to
Madrid, and this was not achieved I'M
til three months had elapsed and the
duchess of Ossuna had been banished
not only from the court but even from
the kingdom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

In the museum at Cape Town is
shown an old-fashioned, high-backed
wooden chair, to which attaches a
weird story. 1t is related that the
chair is the one in which the Dutch
Governor De Noorde was found sitting
dead few moments after the execu-
ton of soldier whom he sentenced to
be hanged, and who on his doom being
pronounced, solemnly called upon his
condemner to accompany him to the
throne of the supreme Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

The Siamese are skilled in the manu-
facture of fireworks, which are largely
used at cremations and all public
functions.
Burglars robbed the safe of NJ. J.
Corbett, at Green Bay, but got little.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
FEDERALLAW MAKERS

Washington, March Ex-senator
Sherman Wednesday presented a fav-
orable report On the bill to permit ex-
President Harrison to accept the decor
ations conferred by Spain and Brazil.
It went over. Mr.. Gallinger rep, N.
H), introduced "a proposed amendment
to the constitution, prohibiting con-
gress and states from making any laws
establishing any religion or interfering
with the free exercise of religion. Mr..
Platt, rep, Conn.,, rose at this point
to introduce joint resolution author
izing the president to close the present
session May 2, at 2 p. m. 1t was re-
ferred to the committee on appropria-
tions.
A dash of excitement marked the
opening of the house. Mr.. Bartlett
(dem., n. ", denounced as false the
statement that he had furthered the
campaign circular used by Mr. Sui
ger (dem., N. ", in an attack upon Mr..
Gibson rep, TENN. Mr.. Boutelle
rep, Me-, also rose to question of
privilege. 1t was in relation to MS re-
marks on the confederacy disability
bill Tuesday. He claimed the congress
sional record did not correctly report
his remarks. Mr.. Owens (dem., Ky),
attempted to prevent him from re-
hearsing the history of the bill, but
Mr.. Boutelle made his point, that So
of the 70 votes against the bill were
cast by ex-confederates. His motion
to correct the record so as to read "All
the democrats" instead of Many
democrats" voted for the bill to retire
Gen. Grant, carried.
The committee on labor decided to
favorably report the bill of Mr.. Erd-
man (dem., Pa.), relating to arbitra-
ton between railroads doing interstate
business and their employees.
Washington, March 27.-The naval
appropriation bill passed the house.
1t carries $31, Gil ,034, and authorizes
the construction of four battle ships
and fifteen torpedo boats The total
cost Of which will be in the neighbor-
hood of S35, 100000 An amendment to
increase the number of battleships to
six was finally defeated, 30 to 1874.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
soon to come up, carries $29 ,408,8 74,
81 ,065, 900 less than the estimates Of
the departments and SIT, 24l 900 less
than the current bill.
In the senate the joint resolution
was adopted permitting eX-President
Harrison to accept decorations from
Brazil and Spain. A resolution was
adopted providing for a survey for a
ship canal from Lake Michigan to the
Wabash river. Senator Sherman
moved to strike out of the legislative
appropriation bill the sections max
ing changes in the manner of paying
attorneys and deputies. He said he
opposed granting such high salaries.
Mr.. Hoar rep, Mass.), supported the
motion. Mr.. Hill (dem., N. ", said he
would rather hazard the bill than have
the proposed charges made. The con-
ference committee on the Cuban resC-
buttons agreed to report the senate
resolutions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
SPAIN'S STRENGTH
1T IS SMALL IN COMPARISON TC
THAT OF UNITED STATES.
A VASTLY INFERIOR NAVY

Her One Big Battleship, the Pelayo,
Not Trustworthy in a Sea Way
The Boy King an Interesting
Personage-The Queen Regent
Christina
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

Lime on dry soils will show it's effect
at once and one application will show
for years.
1t is worth while to take extra pans
to keep the rats out of the corn crib.
1t is a good plan to nail projecting tin
around the edges.
Miss Jennie Duty, formerly general
secretary Of the national non-partisan
W. G T. U, died in Cleveland yester-
day.
There should be care exercised in
feeding new corn to animals. We be-
lieve that injury is possible from feed
ing too much, though it is a practice to
feed swine especially all they will eat,
the number reaching 217,399 head,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02

Competition in the English markets
from Canadian sheep is very heavy,
notes the Drover3' Journal. Last year
our Canadian friends exported more
sheep than ever before in one year,
against 1878 in 1894 and only 3,743
in 1893. The Canadian sheep sent
abroad were landed at London, Liver
pool, Glasgow, Bristol and Newcastle,
but chiefly at the two former ports.
The value of the sheep at S. was
s1,086,995 freight paid, $24O,45O Ocean
insurance on sheep % cents per head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-02
LIE BURIED IN CYPRUS.

Many Ancient Monarchs Entombed in
the Island of the Mediterranean.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
CONFERENCE ON VENEZUELA
Olncy and Pauncefote Have Long

Olncy and Pauncefote Have Long
Session.
Secretary Olney on Tuesday held long
conference with Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
British ambassador, relative to the status
of the Venezuelan settlement and the gen.
eral treaty of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain. The re-
suits of the conference were guarded with
the usual secrecy, but there is good reason
to believe it was the occasion of going over
several new phases of the Venezuelan
question which have developed with the
return OF the officials from Caracas.
The officials themselves are extremely
reticent and will say only in general terms
that the prospect OF an acceptance Of the
settlement by Venezuela is good. 1t is un-
derstood, however, that there are limita-
tons to this acceptance, which appear to
make the case less hopeful of an immedi-
ate and satisfactory conclusion than has
been expected. The plan of the extra ses-
sion of the Venezuelan congress has been
practically abandoned, but the present out
look Is that the Venezuelan authorities will
convene congress February l, or twenty
days ahead of the usual time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
I.icut. Frost's Plans.

Lieut.. A. $. Frost, who has been as
signed az military instructor Of the South
Dakota National Guard, in statement as
to what lie will carry out in that line,
places athletics. after the methods en-
ployed in the regular army, as one Of the
first things which will be looked after. lie
will also instruct commissioned and non
commissioned officers, principally by cor.
respondence, giving them two years
course in the studies pursued in the IN
fantry and cavalry school at Fort Leaven-
worth.
The lieutenant, who has acted as inspec-
tor for the last two encampments OF the
National Guard, in. speaking of these two
encampments, said: ~ believe that for
discipline and downright hard work these
two encampments were the best in the
United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
BIG couMTeRFE,TEa CAUGHT
President OF Italian Societies In
America IL Arrested.

President OF Italian Societies In
America IL Arrested.
Hector Chiarigli0n, president Of the Ital-
ian Societies of America, has been arrested
at Pueblo, Colo, for counterfeiting, and
the federal authorities say that they have a
case OF undisputed evidence against him.
He Is reported to have offered for sale 3d.
600 worth Of gold coin for $500, and when
the sheriff, acting on the information, en-
tered his place by surprise, he discovered
one Of the most complete plants that was
ever found by the United States secret SER
vice. The arrest created 4 profound sensa-
tion among the Italians, and the informant
IL kept in close confinement for fear he
will be assassinated. Chiariglion was SO
prominent among his countrymen that
there was scarcely any opposition to his
election as national president.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
TIES UP HALF A MILLION.
Distribution Of an Estate Delayed BY
Lack OF Proof Of Death.

Distribution OF an Estate Delayed by
Lack OF Proof Of Death.
Miss Mary Ellen Thaxter of Sedalia,
Mo-, is at Portland, Ore, endeavoring to
obtain confirmatory evidence of the death
Of her father, Everett Thaxter-if he be
indeed dead-to expedite the distribution
of $500, 600 estate in St. Louis, in which
he is interested to the extent of $780, 900.
Ten years ago Mr.. Thaxter left his
home, coming west, and the last five
letters Miss Thaxter received from him
were postmarked "Oswego, Ore" That
was about five or six years ago. Then
correspondence between father and daugh-
ter ceased. About that time Thaxter was
known to live in the neighb0rhood of
Oswego, prospecting and otherwise labor
ing, having as chum one Frank Merrick.
In the fall of 1892 Merrick circulated the
story that his partner had gone back to his
home in Missouri. This was credited up
to three months ago, despite the fact that
Thaxter's few acquaintance never again
heard of him. His skeleton was found at
the bottom Of a we'll, and suspicion pointed
to Merrick, who was, however, killed acct.
dentally short time ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
Two Brothers Killed.

During quarrel amoung crowd of
drunken miners at Hinton, w. Va, John
Legg was Instantly killed and his brother
Richard died few moments later, both the
victims Of James Moore's revolver shots.
Moore was also shot in the head by Richard
Legg, while the latter was dying from his
own wound. Legg had been shot through
the lungs, hut summoned strength enough
to pail his revolver and fire the shot that
viii probably end Maare's life also.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
BLK POINT. 3. p.
!!lcHANAN BROS.
PUBLISHERS
MIR ECKELS ON BANKS
REcEN7 SUSPENSIONS NEED
CAUSE NO APPREHENSION.
Tho General Coalition OF National
Banks Throughout the Country 10
Observation-Disclosures Treatment By
Epaniar1s In Western Cuba.

ECkcls on Bank Failures.
Comptroller Of the Currency Eckels said
Tuesday afternoon that he feels no appre-
hensi0n over the bank failures that have
occurred Of late. Mr.. Eckles, as to tho
general banking situation, said:
"Of course bank failures are more or less
disquieting, but those which have ACQUIRED
have little or Ne general significance At
tached DO them. They were due largely to
local causes, wholly unconnected with the
general condition Of the banks throughout
the country 1t large. The case Of the Atlas
bank was not failure at all, but mere
voluntary liquidation, every depositor be-
ing paid in full. The two failures Of the
18th Ut Minneapolis are Of minor import.
ance, the banks capital being only $780,
GO. As against these few failures based on
local causes, the general condition Of the
banks Is excellent. The reports received
under the last call, that Of December II, arc
uniformly favorable and show an average
reserve held OF considerable above the y
per cent. required by law. One of the last
reports, that Of the Brooklyn banks, shows
the average reserve held to be &.02 peg
cent. and most II the reports run Or 10
per cent. above the legal requirement. In
each case, too, the assets in detail make IN
entirely satisfactory showing as compared
with the liabilities.1
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
FAMOUS coNv'crs pARDoNEo

''Ilord Beresfbrd'' and Harry Hill Re-
leased from GeOrgiA's Prison.
Gov. Atkinson has granted pardons to
the two most picturesque convicts in the
Georgia penitantiary. They are Harry
Hill and "Lord Beresford, J" both serving
terms for forgery, and both at one time
social high rollers. Hill is Georgia boy,
q member of one of the most prominent
families Of the state. ''Lord Beresford, y
who says his right name is Sidney Lascelles,
is an adventurer, who palmed himself of
as sprig Of English aristocracy, married
a wealthy New York girl, came south os-
tensibly to make investments, gave bad
check to prominent Rome man who was
entertaining him, and came to grief. Both
cases have attracted much newspaper at
tenti0n.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
Gets Life in Prison.

The jury in the Christian Christensen
murder case at Clark found the defendant
guilty as charged and fix his punishment in
the penitentiary for life at hard labor. One
marning last fall Mrs. Christiansen's body
was found hanging to the limb Of tree in
the timber of the family tree claim. Her
hi band, on seeing it there, said she must
haze committed suicide, and everyone else
agreed with him. 1t appeared that she
drove out into the trees i'll wagon, fast
ened the moose and made the horse pass on.
the moose pulling her from the wagon and
strangling her.
Later investigation by the neighbors
showed that the horse could not have
pulled the wagon out of the trees alone, as
he had been carefully driven between the
rows. and the husband was suspected
Other facts coming up, he was arrested and
tried,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
GOES TO CUBA.

Congressman Money to Make an In.
vestigation ON His Own Hook.
SenatOr-elect Money Of Mississippi,
whose term in the house does not expire
until March 4, and who is one Of the Demo-
cratic members of the house foreign affairs
committee, will find out for himself the true
situation Of affairs in Cuba. He left Tampa
Saturday for Havana. Col. Money has
provided himself with all necessary letters
and passports. 1t is his purpose to ask an
audience with Weyler after arriving at Ha-
wanna. Money proposes to request the cap
tain general to provide him with an escort
and q flag Of truce so that he can go into
the heart Of the territory occupied by the
insurgents with b view of finding out what
is going on.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
Reflections of a Bachelor.

Lots OF men think they ought to get
their wives affection on credit.
Men who are at heart most romanri>
always pretend to the last not to be.
Pretty teeth are very often at this
foundation Of girls reputation FOR
jollity.
There's such thing as having too
much regard for the feelings Of the
neighbors.
The velvet on the peach may be pref.
ty to look at, but it sets your teeth on
edge to touch it.
There are some women who nevet
una occasion to bewail the passing o.
the days OF ch'valry.
When a man says that nobody cares
whether he lives or dies. he isn't adver~
Using himself very well.
When woman tells you some gossip
about another woman, she always be.
gins by saying: isn't 1t awful how she
has got herself talked abouty'
When woman gets an idea she must
be economical she hunts around and
finds an Ola s1irt to rip up.
a man Isn't likely to enjoy hearing nh
wife tax With = woman who remem
oers him wAss BE was a boy.
TheS seree was q woman whs
wasn't Awfnl1y conceited about tn
way she csuld love II she tried.
A man hurts himself more In hi
wifs'a eet1mation by being brutal u
otl'ss 1919 than he does BY being brus
tai - -.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$3.50 to 1915; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to 1915: sheep, fair to choice, $500
to 1878; wheat, No. red, 7Sc to 79c;
corn, No. 2, pc to 24c; oats, No. 2, 16c
to tic; rye, No. 2, SIC to Csc; butter.
choice creamery, 20c to &c; eggs, fresh,
2Oc to &c; potatoes, per bushel, Zoe to
doc; broom corn, common green to fine
brush, &c to sac per pound.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping. $500 to
S5.25; hogs, choice light, $500 to $3.50;
sheep, good to choice, $500 to $3.50:
wheat. No. 2. SSc to 0Oc; corn, No. 2
white, Zoe to 22c; oats, No. white, 21c
to &c.
st. Louis Cattle, $500 to 1925; hogs
$500 to $3.50; wheat, No. 2, Ole to 93c;
corn, No. z yellow. zoe to 21c; oats.
No. 2 white, 16c to 1Sc; rye, No. 2, 34c
to Soc.
Cincinnati-Cattle. $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to 1915; sheep. $3.50 to $50:
wheat. No. 2. 93c to 95c: corn. No. 2
mixed BIC to pc; oats, No. 2 mixed, 1Jc
to &c; rye, No. 2, Soc to SIC.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to 1915; sheep, $500 to $3.50:
wheat. No. red. Ole to 93c; corn, No. !.
yellow, 2Oc to pc; oats, No. 2 white, Zoe
to 21c; rye. 36c to Csc.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 red, 04c to 06c;
corn, No. 2 mixed, pc to 23c; oats, No.
2 white, tic to 19c; rye, No. 2, SIC to 39c:
clover seed, $40 to $3.50.
Milwaukee-Wheat. No. spring, 7Sc
to Soc: corn. No. 3, PIC to 23c: oats, No.
2 white, 18c to Zoe: barley, No. 2, Sic to
soc: rye, No. 1, Csc to 4Oc; pork, mess.
$3.50 to 500.
Buffalo Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs.
$500 to $4.0O: sheep. $500 to 1916;
wheat, No. 2 red, 95c to CSC; corn, No.
2 yellow, 2Sc to 25c; oats, No. white,
22c to 24c-
New York Cattle, $500 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to A-25; sheep, $500 to 800;
wheat, No. 2 red, Soc to SOC; corn, No. 2,
2Sc to 0Oc: oats, No. 2 white, PC 10 &c;
butter. creamery, Lie 70 &c; egES West
eSa. 16c to 24c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
BAND or TEXANS WIPED our
Fifteen Sharpshooters Perish After
q Bloody Fight with Spaniartls.

Fifteen Sharpshooters Perish After
q Bloody Fight with Spaniards.
A special from Key West, Fla, says:
The Lone Star company Of the patriot
army Of West Cuba, consisting Of fifteen
sharpsllooters, persisted to a man after
heroically battling more than five hours
against vastly superior Spanish forces at
Pinar del Rio, killing double their own
number and wounding probably as many
more.
Havana officials are jubilant, passengers
arriving here say, over the news of this
victory. After running fight the band
was chased into 'bottle," a bit of ham
mock having only one opening. The Tex
ans, seeing they were in hole, retreated
to the further end and fortified themselves
hastily behind some big boulders. The
Spanish troops surrounded them, pouring
in a fire from all sides. After six of the
fifteen had been killed and four were
wounded, flag Of truce was sent in by the
Spanish and the Texans were called on to
surrender, but the Americans refused to
lay down their arms, shouting, eve re-
member Maceo." The Spanish then charged
and totally annihilliated the little band.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-31
Bryan's Lectures.

The following was handed to a news
paper correspondent at Lincoln, Nebraska,
Saturday:
41Nr.,AlcBee has, with my consent, trans
ferred his contract to III. Briggs 4 Co., of
Greenville, S. C. Only FIVE lectures have
been arranged for up to this time. Whether
/ shall deliver any in addition to that num-
Der Is as yet uncertain. / have some
further work on hand which may interfere
with further lecturing during this season.
w. j. Bryan"