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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

work. The contest will be 20round
affair. Mccoy says he will go into
the ring between $50 and 156 pounds
and this will be about Creedon's avoir
dupois. In his career Creedon has
bested Tommy West, Tommy Ryan
Shadow Maber and Dick O'Brien.
Creedon fought a draw with Joe
Choynski several years ago, and has
defeated Alexander Gregaine, Dick
O'Brien and Frank Craig, the Harlem
Coffee Cooler" Fitzsimmons knocked
out Creedon in two rounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

PRETTY OCONTO GIRL CREATES
A SENSATION.
Her Wealthy Father Swears Ven
geance, Disowns Her and Says
She Can Never Be Forgiven.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 9.-Gertrude
Prince, the pretty 19-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Prince Of
Hayes, Oconto county, has eloped
with William Smith, a negro. The
couple was married by justice OF the
peace at Mountain, Wis. The Prince
family is wealthy and prominent in
the town Of Hayes. John Prince,
the father, swears vengeance on
Smith and has disowned and disinher-
tied his daughter, insisting that she
can never be forgiven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
THREE BURNED TO DEATH.
Disastrous Explosion of Kerosene in
a Small Pennsylvania Town.

Bradford, Fa., Dec. 14.-At ST.
Augustine, q small numbering town,
Mrs John Frederick started her
kitchen fire with kerosene. There
was an explosion and the house and
contents were destroyed and three of
her children burned to death. Mrs.
Frederick rescued one infant which is
so badly burned that it may die.
The woman herself is seriously
burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
BODY IS EXHUMED.

New York, Dec. 14.-The body OF
Jennie Summer, the fourth wife of
Charles Zanolli, was exhumed from the
cemetery at Astoria, L. l., where 1t
had been buried. An examination
will be made for the presence Of poison
in the organs of the dead woman
whom it is suspected, was murdered by
Zanolli for the purpose of realizing a
few hundred dollars of life insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
PERSONALITIES.

Ex-Congressman Frank Jones Of
Portsmouth, N. H, a democrat who
bolted the Chicago platform, is men
tioned as the possible republican
nominee for governor of the granite
state by Senator w. E. Chambers
newspaper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
CHARLES BUTLER DEAD.
A Noted Philanthropist and Lawyer
SuccumbS in New York.

New York, Dec. 14.-Charles But
Ter, philanthropist and lawyer, died at
his home here Monday. He was born
at Undertook Landing, N. Y, in
February, 1902. His mother was a
descendant Of Oliver Cromwell. But
Ter entered the law Office of Martin
Van Buren, in his native town He
was one of the founders of the Union
League club in this city, a member of
the Sons of the Revolution, the New
England society and other organize
tons. He gave 100000 to the Union
Theological society to found the Ed
ward Robinson chair Of biblical the
ology and at the same time he gave
100000 to the New York university.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
CERTIFICATE COUNTERFEIT.

Denver, Dec. 14.-Counterfeiters
are at work in this city. A danger
Gus counterfeit SO silver certificate
is in circulation. Three of them have
found their way to the federal officials
The note is of the series of 1891,
check letter c, plate No. 7, treasury
No. 18,411, 125, Hendricks portrait.
a light green back and coarse fabric.
It is one of the best counterfeits re-
Gently attempted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
P. o. THIEVES AT IXONIA.

Watertown, Wis, Dec. 14.-The
tramps who broke into the postofice at
Izcnia Sunday have been held for trial
Dec. %. They were taken to the JEFF
ferson county Jail. They gave their
names as Thomas Morgan, John Scott
and Frank Wilson. When caught they
had about 800 worth of stamps which
had been taken from the postofice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
UNION MEN ASK $4,000.

Kansas City, Dec. 14.-As a ccndi-
ton preliminary to the removal Of the
boycott against the Armour Packing
company the three labor unions in
volved have demanded that an indem-
nifty OF $4,000 be paid to the union
men who have been locked out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
OLIVE PICKER CREW INDICTED

Norfolk, Va, Dec. lathe mem
bers Of the Pecker crew have been
indicted and it is announced, will be
tried under the indictments notwith-
standing recent reports that their
cases never would be tried They are
seas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. MKINLEY
All Pastors of Canton to Participate
in Services in Church.

Canton, Dec. 1.-THE funeral SER
vices for Mrs Mckinley, whose death
occurred at 2 O'Clock Sunday morning,
will be held at the First M. h.
church at 1 p. M. today. This even
ing the president and other Washing
ton officials will return to Washing
ton. All the pastors of the city Will
participate in the services at the
church. The following pallbearers
from among old friends of the family
have been chosen: Judge William
r. Day, William A. Lynch, ex-Mayor
r. A. Cassidy, L. l.. Miller, w. w.
Clark, Judge T. ]. Mccarthy, David
collars, ex-Mayor John F. Blake.
The members of the cabinet who will
attend the funeral are Secretary Alger,
Attorney General McKenna; Post
master General Gary; Secretary Will
son: Secretary Bliss; Presidents
Private Secretary Porter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

as a last attempt to put the screws on
Count Bonn by frightening him into
a serious project, but all the same he
is SO devoid of sense and so mon
strously vain that the ultimate crash
cannot be averted very long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

travagance of Count Boni in all posi-
bic directions amount really to
mania. Everything he gets must be
several degrees more costly and rare
than is possessed even by the wealth
lest friends. The talk of separation is
regarded by friends of the family more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
EX-sTUDENT GOES TO PRISON.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 14-H. c..
Murphy, a former student at the state
university at Madison, was Monday
sentenced to '25 years in the state pris-
on, having been convicted of assault
ing a young daughter Of F. Klebs of
Chester county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
BANK CASHIER ARRESTED.

Amigo. Wis, Dec. 12.-L. E. Buck
nam, cashier Of the defunct Amigo
bank, was arrested Saturday on the
charge of embezzlement preferred by
the president Of the bank. The re-
ceiver says that the shortage in the
bank will reach $4,000 and that the
discrepancies cover a period of two
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
REPEAL OR NOTHING
HOSTILE DEMOCRATS WOULD
ABOLISH MERIT SYSTEM.
REPUBLICANS TO MODIFY IT

Special Committee Is Trying to Shape
Bill That VIII Pass Both Houses
and Be Signed Bourbon Opponents
of the Law VIII Agree to No Mod
ificatiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Hansen, engineer Of the excur-
sion train that was wrecked near Co
penhagen last summer, having been
held responsible for the disaster, has
been sentenced to four months i'm
prisonment and to pay a fine Of A, 1875
crowns, or 2.02650
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
DURRANT TO BE RESENTENCED

San Francisco, Dec. 14.-Durrant,
the murderer of Blanche Lamont and
Minnie Williams, was Monday ordered
by Judge Bahers to reappear for SEN
terce tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
CREAM CITY P. M.

Washington, Rec. 1.-THE formal
recommendation for the appointment
Of ex-Assemblyman Elliott r. Still
man to be postmaster at Milwaukee
has been filed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SOLONS AGAINST FOOTBALL.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 14.-By vote
Of to 4 a senate committee Monday
ordered favorable report on the anti
football bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Samuel F. Crabbe, for a long time
city engineer of Eau Claire, will be
married to Miss Katherine Atchison
Of Fargo, n. D., Dec. 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
A COMING SCRAP.

Big Pugilistic Battle for the Middle
Weight Championship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Washington, Dec. 14.-Great inter
est is manifested in today's meeting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
BUT THE FIRST STEP
Why HUNGARY WANTS A SEP
ARATION FROM AUSTRIA.
AFTER COMPLETE FREEDOM

Francis Kossuth, Leader of the Party
Advocating Independence of Hun
gary Tells What His Followers
Are Working to Secure-Vienna
Already a Suburb of Buda Pesth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

New York, Dec. 1.-THE first bat
tie for worlds pugilistic champion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Washington, Dec. lin answer to
the senate resolution calling for such
information as the war department
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.

Interesting Questions to Be Submitted
for Discussion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

The situation in Hayti is critical.
Senator Daniel OF Virginia was re-
nominated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
SUPPLIES FOR YUKON MINERS.

Alger Says That Reindeer Are Only
Means of Transportation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
THE LODGE BILL UP
AUTHOR TRIES TO SECURE I'M
MEDIATE ACTION ON IT.
FINAL VOTE JANUARY II

Senate Adopts a Resolution Calling
for Detailed Statement from Civil
Service Commission by Fiscal
Years Since 1890-House Listens to
a Heated Debate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16

Washington, Dec. 14.-Mr. Lodge
frep., Mass made an effort in the
senate to secure a vote on his lmml-
grafton bill which is substantially the
same measure that passed the o4t
congress and was vetoed by CleVe-
land Mr.. Allen (pop., Neb.) CD
iected to an immediate vote and sug-
pested that a final vote on the amend
ments and bill be taken Monday, Jan.
n This suggestion was accepted Dy
Mr.. Lodge and an order ror VoCe
at that time was made. Mr.. Gorlndh
Idem.. Md J, chairman Of the demo-
cratic steering committee, presenter
an order which was adopted, fedl
ranging some of the committee as
signments of some Of the democratic
members, made necessary by the III
coming Of some new members. MT.
Butler (pop., n. CO. addressed the SEN
ate at length in favor Of the postal
savings bank bill. Mr.. wilson (rep''
Wash presented a resolution direct
ing the civil service commission TO
transmit to the senate a statement by
fiscal years since 1890, showing the
total number of persons examined,
the total that passed and the total
number appointed in the several
branches of the government service
and the total number of persons on
the eligible list of the several branches
of civil service at the beginning OF
each of those fiscal years. The reso-
luton was agreed to and the senate
then adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-16
HOUSE,.

Washington, Dec. 14.-In the house
the entire session was consumed IN
adjusting a personal dispute between
Mr.. Hepburn (rep., Ia and Mr..
Norton (dem., o. which grew out OF
a. controversy that occurred last week
during the debate ON the pension bill.
The point at issue was whether a
certain word used by Mr.. Norton but
which he afterward disclaimed any
intention of using, should appear IN
the permanent record. The house by
a party vote of 1876 to 12l sustained
Mr.. Hepburn.
The legislative, executive and judi
cial bill was reported by the commit
tee on appropriations. 1t carries a
total of $21, 562, 425, being $78O,S61 less
than the estimates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
Orator-icaI Symposium.

Miss Harriet Hapai and Miss Ruth
Richardson, of Hilo, and W. B. God
frey, Jr., and others of Oahu College
have announced themselves as con-
testants in the prize oratorical sympO-
SUM. to be given by the Hawaiian So
ciety of the Sons of the American Rev
olutiOn. The prizes aggregate $40 in
gold. and the successful competitors
will probably be asked to deliver their
addresses at the public function on the
Fourth of July next. The date of the
oratorical competition will be fixed
for about the 18th of June Bunker
Hill Day. and names should be handed
in TO the chairman of the committee,
Rev. Douglas Putnam Birnie, not later
than June list
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
Circuit Court News.

H. Lose filed his accounts are as
signee of the estate of NJ. S. Levy, {
bankrupt, and was discharged.
Maleka Mi, guardian of Mi, has re-
turned an inventory of property to the
Court.
Lee Yuen Den filed a protest yester-
day to the filing and proof of certain
claims against the Min Sing Wal Com
pany, bankrupts.
The Supreme Court, J. T. De Bolt
of the bar, in place of Chief Justice
Judd, overruled the exceptions made
to the decision of the Circuit Court in
the case of Jonathan Spooner VS.. Julia
S. Rice and William b. Rice.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
Hack Smashed.

Judge Luther Wilcox was spilled out
OF a Japanese hack while riding to-
ward the Mauna Loa. close upon l p.
m. yesterday. The japanese hack
man becameSomewhat confused wien
he got 70 the~Custom House corner. on
Fort street. and did not know exactly
where TO turn. so he left the whole
thing TO the good judgment of the
horse, which capsized the hack near
the Consolidated Soda Works. and
then dragged it on its side across the
street The front wheels parted. and
the horse started up toward the 1um-
Der piles. Turning the corner, the
wheels struck a dray and remained be-
hind. AT last accounts the horse was
going vet. The number of the hack
is "a
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
TRUE FISH STORY.
Two South Sea Islanders Attacked
by Shark.

by Il Shark.
A story came down on the Mauna
Loa yesterday that while fishing be-
tween Lahaina and Lanai one day last
week, two South Sea Islander fishers
in canoe, were chased by a shf rk.
The monster was an exceptionally vic
ious one and, coming close to the
canoe snapped at. it, leaving two teeth
in the bottom to show that the snap
had really taken place. The shock
threw one of the men out but strange
to say the shark did not make after
him at all. It is thought that perhaps
the South Sea Islander did not give
the monster time to get around his
way. The two fishers were not at all
frightened by the attack and went on
fishing quietly. 1t is said OF the South
Sea Islanders that they in their ma
tive home. hunt sharks with pieces
of hard wood fashioned into the shape
of a knife and that they succeed in
killing every one that comes within
their reach. They wait until the mons
ter turns to bite and then with rapid
ty and dexterity stab it in vital part
so that life becomes extinct in very
short time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
OnIv$2 80

It's q fact, and there are
others still larger and
better for $500, and from
that up.
Then there are Wall
Pockets for $1.25 fitted
with pictures, glass and
all-which are dirt-cheap
at that price.
Drop in and have a look.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
CROCkERY

Another step and you find the
greatest array of crockery, glass
ware and fine china ever shown in
this country. The prices, too, are
below anything ever offered. The
customer has every advantage in
quality of goods and prices in this
as in the department where you
find every variety of CUTLERY for
the table and silverware in servic-
able pieces.
Besides these articles, we display
an unusually large assortment of
novelties for the kit, hen.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
To WELD RACKETS
May 10Th Will be Date of
Tennis Tournament.
Meeting of the Association Yester-
Down Into Hard Practice.

A number of the members of the
Tennis Association met in the Office
of the Hawaiian Safe Deposit and In
vestment Company, but as there was
not a quorum present, nothing definite
was decided on. The Tournament
| though, as stated, nothing was decided
on, it is very probable that the asso-
citation will accept it. Following is the
report presented by the committee,
| through Samuel G. Wilder. of the Pa
cific Tennis Club:
MIR. George G. Potter, President Ha-
waiian Lawn Tennis Association:
Dear Sir:-Your committee begs to
submit the following report:
The date for the commencement Of
the tournament to be Wednesday, May
u; the first of the preliminaries TAX
ing place at 4 p. N. The matches to
be played on the Beretania, Pacific and
Valley Tennis Clubs courts and the
condition of said courts before the
play TO be acceptable to the Tourna-
ment Committee.
1T is further suggested that Mr.. j..
Q. Wood be asked to act as general
referee. The events to be as follows:
Il. Mems singles.
80. Ladies' singles.
80. Mems doubles.
1.-The entries to close on Monday,
May 10th, at p. m, at the store OF
Thos. G. Thrum, Fort street.
The rules governing the play to be
those adopted by the United States
Lawn Tennis Association of 1896, those
OF 1897 not having yet arrived.
eff mutually agreed the players need
not change sides until after each set;
otherwise, after the first and every
two games"
The events named above will be
Open to amateurs alone. The entry fee
will be a dollar (sD for each player.
Ladies' singles will be complimentary
In the mems doubles, any partici-
pant being a member of any organized
tennis club on the Hawaiian Islands.
must have for his partner a man from
the same club.
Non-members of any club, wishing
to take part in the doubles, must Sc
lect partners from sources other than
the regularly organized clubs.
All entries will close on Monday,
May 10. 1897, at 4 p. m.
The Tennis Association extends the
following invitation to all those in
terested in the game:
1.-The Hawaiian Tennis Association.
will hold its second annual Tournaments
in Honolulu, commencing May u, 1897,
at D. m. All interested in the sport
are cordially invited to attend the con-
tests, whether they be residents or Wis
itors. The club grounds, where the
games will be played, will be open to
welcome any who wish to attend
1t might be said that the tennis men
are getting down to hard work, and
are making good showing. They in
tend to put forth some extra fine play
ing during the coming tournament.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
lis the Other Fellow.

Frank Arthur Medcalf, of Hilo,
wishes this paper to state that he is
not the Frank Metcalf of Honolulu,
who was cured of she opium habit by
the Hagey treatment, and, not
withstanding his allusion to the Ho-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01

nolulu newspaper men as ''low-priced
smarties, who scribble for the Homo
lulu thunderers, this paper is willing
10 return courtesy for discourtesy. 1t
is hoped that Frank Metcalf will never
be taken for Frank Arthur Medcalf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
Pictures!
Pictures!
Pictures!

Fancy being able TO buy
In Honolulu a picture
framed handsomely in
white and gold moulding,
measuring 2Gx3O inches
outside, for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
VIII
SHOULD
17OU ,

Some of you have lived to date
April, 1897 - without PORT
COSTA Flour; but why should
you continue to live without it?
The best -four is not too good
for you.
PORT COSTA costs you no
more than other brands of -four
sold as frst-class, to which it is
superior, both in whiteness and
baking qualities.
One trial will convince you.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-01
w. w. d. MOND
UTENSILS

We have talked stoves success
fully for two weeks and some peo-
pie have the impression that we
have abandoned other lines. We
haven't. Our business Is growing
every day, beats anything we ever
anticipated.
There are no genuine depart
ment stores in Honolulu, but ours
approaches the ideal so closely that
there is but shade between them.
When you have bought a DE
TROIT JEWEL STOVE from us
you take but step to the agate
ware department and select the
utensils necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-10
RESIDENTS UP In ARMS.
Meridian-Street People Opposing a
Funeral Directors New Plan.

The announcement that Charles T. Whit
sett had purchased the Ballard property, at
No. 2S7 North Meridian street, with the in
tention of placing building there for his
undertaking business. has caused consid-
cradle indignation among the residents in
that locality, and yesterday a number of
them discussed measures to prevent Mr.
Whitsett carrying out his plans. They in
sist that the establishment of the business
in that neighborhood will greatly damage
the value of their property for residence
purposes, and they are talking of resorting
to vigorous measures, If necessary, to deter
Mr.. Whitsett from carrying out his design.
While they have reached no definite plan
of procedure, hoping first to be successful
through persuasion, they announce they
will resort to every method which the law
will allow them, even to the extent OF a
boycott. There is talk of obtaining assist
ance through the Board of Health. Mr.:
Whitsett has announced that he Will bulld
a two-story structure on the lot and give
1t the appearance of a residence, with
broad veranda and a ten-fOot driveway
from the street. The opposition to his plan
is very strong along Meridian street and
on neighboring streets.
when l contemplated moving to North
Meridian street." said Mr.. Whitsett last
ers with propositions to buy. They told me
they preferred to hold their property, as it
would only be a little while till the business
precincts would reach that far. The same
reason that prompted them to hold their
property led me to buy up there.