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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
PRIVACY OF THE UNITED STATES

Perhaps the most remarkable feature
of the agreement OF the arbitration of
the Venezuela dispute is that Venezuela
is not represented and has nothing to
say in the matter whatever. The only
parties represented OF the arbitration
board are the United States and Great
Britain, the king of Norway and Sweden
acting as the impartial arbiter.
This is an unusual procedure, GER
tainly. Nevertheless, it is an entirely
logical outcome OF the declared policy
of the United States government en-
bodied in the Monroe doctrine, and it
is q recognition by d European govern
ment OF the primacy CT the
United States in the western
hemisphere, as much as the
leading powers Of Europe, act
ing in concert, are the dominating in
f1uence in the affairs of that continent.
In the earlier stages of the Venezue-
Ian difficulty Lord Salisbury contended
vigorously that the dispute was one be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela
alone, and that the United States had
no ground for interference. Then, in
the popular discussiC MS at least, if not
in the diplomatic correspondence, it
was argued that the contention of the
United States amounted virtually to
the assertion Of a proteCtorate over the
western hemisphere which would in
volve responsibilities for violent and
unlawful acts by the Latin-American
republics, as well as the duty Of pro-
tecting them from foreign OPPRESSION.
But the government of the United
States has adhered steadily to the pol
icy outlined, with the result, it is be-
lieved, of making the position of this
country in the world Of diplomacy more
clearly understood, and of securing
European recognition. Of that position
The ground upon which the United
States interferes in the Venezuela dis
pute was that it is the established pol
icy of this nation to discountenance
the extension of territory of foreign
powers in the western hemisphere.
Venezuela contented that Great Britain,
under cover of a boundary dispute,
was focibly extending the limits Of
British Guiana. The United States did
not presume to say that Venezuela's |
contention was corr ect, but if it was
correct, then the contemplated action
Of Great Britain would have been d |
violation Of the Monroe doctrine. The |
duty OF the arbitration tribunal to be
presided over by King Oscar will be to
determine whether or not the Monroe
doctrine has been violated by Great
Britain.
Lord Salisbury could not have given
more explicit explanation to that doc
,rine than by submitting the dispute to
arbitration in this manner Moreover,
by making the United States party TO
he arbitration and excluding Vene-
,uela, he has recognized the dominating
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Mrs. Edward Terry, wife OF the pro-
prietor of Terry's Theatre, London, is
dead
The japanese government has decided
to adopt the gold standard at a ratio
of 80 1-3 to l.
The monastery of st. Bernard, in the
Alps, was partially destroyed by an
avalanche.
The town Of Condano, on the island
of Crete, was captured by the Greeks,
with 5000 Musselmans.
A Moscow passenger train fell over
an embankment in Russia and 19 pas
sengers were killed.
1t is stated in London that Michael
Davitt intends to visit the United States
during the present month.
It is feared that Greece will decline
to abide by the decision Of the powers
and thereby cause a big row.
Ambassador and Mrs. Bayard babe
farewell to Queen Victoria Thursday,
when they dined and slept at Windsor
CASTLE
President Zelaya of Nicaragua ex-
presses the hope that the United States
government will build the Nicaragua
canal.
NJ J. de Burlet,. who a year ago re-
signed the premiership Of Belgium to
become the Belgian minister to P0r
tugal, is dead.
Nearly two hundred miners are sup
posed to have persisted by fire which
broke out in Sombrerete mine, at Zacat-
eCas, Mexico.
Bashi Bazouks burned two villages in
Crete, and conflicts between Turks and
Christians were reported from various
parts of the island.
The Spanish authorities in Havana
scott at Consul General Lee because his
government does not support him in in
sisting upon the treaty rights Of Amer
/ leans.
! The Mussulman gendarmes at Canea,
in Crete, mutinied because of arrears
in their pay. They killed their COM
mander. Foreign marines were landed
and the mutineers surrendered.
It is announced in Montreal that the
/ pope has appointed a commission Of
cardinals to investigate the charges
against the Canadian clergy Of improper
interference in the recent elections.
The syndicate appointed by Cambridge
England university to consider the
question of granting degrees to women
recommends that the university be en-
powered to grant such degrees.
The Spanish official report asserts
that the death Of Dr. Ruiz, the natural
lied American citizen imprisoned in
Cuba, was caused by congestion of the
brain and was not due to a blow OF
i'll treatment.
The collective note of the powers con-
corning Crete was presented to the
Greek and Turkish governments. 1t
provides that Crete shall be converted
into an autonomous state under the
suzerainty of Turkey, and demands that
the Greek land and naval forces be
withdrawn within six days.
The lord mayor of London gave a
dinner in honor of Ambassador Bayard
Three hundred leading men Of England
attended The lord mayor and LORD
Salisbury spoke in eulogy Of Mr.. Bay
ards work in the interest of a better
understanding between the people of
the two countries, Mr.. Bayard made
an eloquent response.
Spain notified the European powers
and the American republics that she vii
expel from Cuba all foreign residents
suspected Of favoring the insurgents, YET
from Havana came a report that Gen
Cardenas and Judge Jorrin had gone
to see Gen. Rivera and offer terms OF
peace to the Cubans
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
PRACTICAL ETHICS.

1t doesn't pay to be too good
But then, few of us are.
In fact, most Of us do not reach
The standard mark by far.
We criticise our neighbours faults
Mostly behind their backs
But who sets out to find what he
Himself most surely lacks?
It doesn't pay to be too good
But, then, who ever knew
A man who really was too good?
Such folks are mighty few.
In most of us there is a streak
AS fat is streaked with lean
Of something that unprecedented
Observers would call mean.
Il doesn't pay to be too good
just good enough will do
1t answers pretty we'll for me,
And it will serve for you.
Don't fret about your neighbours faults
1t isn't right you should
And, bear in mind, they try as hard
As you do to be good.
-Somerville Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

influence Of the United. States in the
affairs Of this hemisphere. which re-
cognltfon must serve as a president
hereafter, not only for Great Britain
but for all Europe. The Venezuela
affair will be memorable in diplomatic
history as affording the clearest reeog-
milton ever given of the primacy of the
United States in affairs of the western
hemisphere. Coming from the source
it does, it is most flattering acknow-
Judgement that Secretary Olnev
was right when ne said in his famous
note to. Minister Bayard last July: ssTha
United States is to-day practically
sovereign on this continent, and its
fiat is law"
Nor does it mean, as charged earlier
in the discussion, the assertion of a
protectorate over the smaller republics
Oh the American continents This
government, as the leading power of
the hemisphere, interferes in theVene-
znela dispute only for the purpose of
maintaining a policy OF general con-
Germ to all American republics. 1t as
sumes to protect VeEezuela from no
wrongs except those which also are in
contravention Of this established policy
| of the western world. Neither does
| this nation assume responsibilities for
the acts of Venezuela. 1t does not even
guarantee that the southern republic
will abide by the decision of the arbi-
traitors. But with the United States it
| self satisfied that the Monroe doctrine
! is not being violated, no objection
would be offered to Great Britain's
forcing Venezuela at the lannon's
mouth to subscribe to the terms laid
down by the former Chicago
| Record
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
NICE THINGS FOR BREAKFAST.

A cup Of cold boiled ham mixed with
an equal amount of chopped potato,
covered in a deep dish, with cram sauce,
and then Drowned in the oven, makes a
delicious breakfast dish. Good break
fast croquettes are made Of equal parts
Of rice and ham, well seasoned, and
served with tomato sauce. 1t is hardly
necessary to rehearse the delights OF
ham broiled in slices with the daintiest
fried eggs that ever were Drowned (nOt
in butter but sweet olive OLD; or of
minced boiled ham with eggs. At a
season when most meats pail upon the
taste eggs are usually welcome at the
morning meal and in addition to ham
give the piQuancy needed to stimulate
the appetite.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
Wisconsin Legislature.

Madison, March I'm the senate
Senator McGillvray offered a joint res
olution of grief over the death of Gen.
Lueius Fairchild. It was adopted by
rising vote. 4 joint resolu-
ton was adopted, authorizing
senator Stout TO introduce a
bill requesting the governor to desig-
nate June Z. 1898, as a public holiday
for the celebration of the semi-eenten-
NAL OF the taking of oaths OF office by
the first state officers of Wisconsin:
appropriating $500 annually in 1897
and 1898 to the Wisconsin Firemen's
association, providing that the school
district clerk instead Of the town clerk
Shall purchase books for school IL
braries; providing for the collection
Of dairy statistics; appropriating to the
Wisconsin Industrial School for Girls
$4,000.
In the lower house the following bills
were passed: removing sweet clover
from the list Of noxious weeds: proyid-
ing that owners of road engines weigh
ing less than tons shall not be liable
for damages which they may cause to
bridges; increasing the penalty for sell
ing or having in possession unmerchant-
liable milk from SO 10 $25: giving the
Estate board of health power to order
compulsory vaccination in schools Cthe
supreme court having recently ruled
that it had no such authority Mr..
Latta's memorial to congress asking
that the pay of railway mail clerks
be increased was passed. The following
senate bill was concurred in, f0rbidding
the granting Of bonuses in securing the
! location OF state institutions Senator
Stcut's joint resolution empowering the
governor to designate May 90, 1898
! (the semi-centenniaI Of the states ad-
mission,) as a legal holiday, was con-
CURED in. Assembly bills were killed
to repeal the law, establishing a board
of immigration; declaring unlawful anG
void all arrangements, contracts, agree
ments, trusts or combinations; ap-
propriating $4,000 to Cyrus Schenk of
Rocl- county who was in capitol col
laDse of 1888
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

Charles Francis Adams has given to
the Adams chapter Of the Daughters
of the Revolution the house at Quincy,
Mass, in which John Adams was born.
The presentation was made on the one
hundred and sixty-frst anniversary Of
Adams birth, and among those present
were two Of his grandchildren-Mis
Elizabeth Adams and Isaac Hull
Adams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11
HE is MUSTERED IN
MCKINLEY AGAIN ENTERS THE
SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY.
BRILLIANT INAUGURATION

Perfect Weather Promotes the Pres
ence Of Colossal ConcouIse-The
New President Declares for Protec-
ton, Reciprocity, non-Interference,
a Stable Currency and Civil Service
Reform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

, to establish a board of pardons was lost,
t47 for to As against-a majority vote
, (or SD Of all members being necessary
to carry in such a case. The bill for.
bidding the propelling of road engines
| within the corporate limits of cities and
villages was killed.
Madison, March An the senate a
bill was passed fixing the salary of the
county judge of Dane county at $500.
! An assembly bill was concurred in
repeating Kelley cure law. Recess was
taken until II clock when ceremonies
were held in honor of McKinley's in
auguration. The assembly was present.
Lieutenant Gov. Baensh made a speech.
songs were sung and flags waved.
Later the assembly memorial to congress
for the increase of the salary of letter
carriers was concurred in.
In the assembly Mr.. Fogo's bill
dropping the president from the board
Of university regents caused a debate
but no definite action was taken. Many
local or unimportant bills were passed.
fuckers measure, forbidding state aid
to schools wherein nuns teach or sec
tartan instruction is given was also
passed as was also the bill repeating the
law taxing vessels property on a ton
mage basis.
Madison, March 5.-The senate passed
a bill permitting common councils to
take outside property into the city limits
by ordinance.
The assembly revived the pardon
board resolution and another atter7p
will be made to pass it next week. The
bill dropping the president from the
board of university regents and the
medical bill were also put over for
special consideration next week Both
houses adjourned till Monday night.
Madison, March SIN the senate
the assembly joint resolution in the
form Of memorial to congress to pass
the bill increasing the compensation Of
railway mail clerks was concurred in.
Many local bills were passed.
In the assembly the chief
clerk read statement of bust
ness at the beginning of this week.
It showed that of the 631 assembly bills
introduced 391 are now in committees,
III have been indefinitely postponed, 70
passed, A pending but not ready for
passage, 20 concuTred IT. by senate, 50
pending in senate. There are now
433 bills, assembly and senate, before
lower house committees, which have
reported 295. The assembly has re-
ceived and referred 81 senate bills
Senate bills were concurred in, relating
to sewer and street assessments; relat-
ing to dairy statistics and authorizing
to change their name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

Every known language contains such
names as cuckoo, pt,wit, whippoorwill
and others, in which the sound emit
ted by the animal is utilized as the
name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

presidential election returns by mail.
The bill abolishes the system of mes
sengers now employed. The senate
resolution to enable an officer of the
United States army to accept under the
government of the Greater Republic of
Central America a position as military
instructor was adopted.
Washington, March 3.-The lower
house passed the immigration bill
ever the PRESIDENTS veto by a vote of
1913 to g. The naval bill was disposed
of, the senate amendment reducing the
price OF armour plate to $500 being &C
ceLted. The house also accepted the
senate amendments to the Indian bill.
Tie senate devoted today to con-
aiGel alton of the appropriation bills,
but none was disposed Of
Washington, March 1.-The last day
II N. The statesmen of the house
had worked all night to get the sundry
civil, the Indian and agricultural bills
to the president, only to have them
pocket vetoed, while the general de-
f1ciency bill failed of passage because
the house refused to subscribe to the
half-million Bowman claims which the
senate insisted upon. The only feature
Of the closing throb of life was the
enthusiastic reception accorded Speaker
Reed and the unanimous standing vote
Of thanks rendered him.
Promptly at y m. Vice President
Stevenson declared the senate of the
54th congress adjourned without day
and the work Of the new senate was at
once taken up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-03-11

Madison, March 3.-Senator Stout
introduced a bill making June 7, 1898,
a legal holiday and authorizing the gov
ernor to secure an official observance
thereof
In the lower house Senator Putnam's
joint resolution for constitutional
amendment permitting the legislature
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28
live s,oeL a.1 era,. aspssss.

The best live stock and general mar
ket reports published in any Denver pa
per will be found each deg. N TIE Den
yer Times. Quotations On all live stock
in Denver, Chicago. Kassaa City. 81.
Louis and Omaha, and the grain markets
and produce markets at all Important
points are given together with much
general gossip and news relating to tho
live stock and grain interests. Movc.
ments OF stock will he found to be sccu-
rately reported. The Timee 10 the oplyd
pspsr in Colorado giving complsts spd
sccurase stock market recoyts
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28
See Mathers' 25c working shirts.

See Mathers' 25c working shirts.
yangie Hun;ley is the owner OF bran
new bicycle.
A Burr was an arrival on Thursdays
west bound train.
OF. Standish and family left Friday
for the Grand mesa.
Mrs. Geo. Whitelaw and the children
went up to lola last Thursday.
Clarence Smith and W. P. Wilcox went
up TO Grand mesa last Wednesday.
Bob and Harry Henderson left last
"Wednesday for trip to California.
Ladies shoes in green, OK blood and
the new shade Of brown at Mathers-
Mrs. Brooks, who has been visiting
her mother here left Friday for home.
Judge Orr. OF Denver. was in town
last week looking after his fruit ranch
Mrs. NJ r. Welch and sister, Addie
Bailey, went up to Ouray last Wednes-
day.
W. RatcliiTe, manager of Alexander
lakes, was in towE last Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. Frost came in last Thursday for
a visit with her mother, Mrs. Newell, Of
California mesa.
Will Mathers went to Denver last
Thursday to see his best girl-and on
other important business.
Mrs. c. NJ. Mcclure and daughter,
Laura May, OF Montrose. came down
last Friday to visit with Mrs. Joe Kistler.
The Stockham & Killings Co. have
received the contract fef building the
cold storage warehouse for the Fruit
Growers association.
Mrs. A. 4. Brown and daughter. Miss
Mamie, OF Jersey City. Nj. mother and
sister Of Mrs. Geo. Wilson, arrived last
Friday 70. months visit.
W. d. Arner, of the Star bakery. and
/ Eyersley Green OF the Central bakery,
have consolidated and will be known
hereafter as the Central bakery.
Messrs. W. w. Booth. of Denver. and
W. II. Mastin, OF Delta, are canvsssing
our valley in the interests OF Equita BILE
Life nsurance.-Platcau Valley Herald.
Reese winton, Eddie Mays, Walter
Smith. Dan Doughty. James Peters and
Mr. Lamb returned yesterday from q
camping trip OF few days at Alexander
lakes.
Misses Pearl Worth, Alma Smith, and
/ Mamie Johnson made up a trio taking .
trip TO Hotchkiss last "Wednesday Thsy
we're securing subscribers FOR IN De-
yer Times and Post--working u secgw
fsubngh sx1lss5e6 70 WI TIA. ~
offered by those papers-a new bicycl4
Charles GiImar. OF Plano, Texaa was
here last week, the guest OF VIM. Smith.
OF Surface creek mesa. looking around
with view Of locating. He left We'd
uesday for his home well pleased rith
| his trip and at some future day may re-
turn TO be permanent resident of Delta
county.
E. J. Matthews returned from Deliver
last Thursday where he had been in the
interests OF the Delta County FSuit
I Growers association. He succeeded in
making arrangements TO ship fruit out
/ by refrigerator cars via Grand Junction,
thus insuring the very best transit FOR
this seasons shipments.
DIR. A. II. Stockham returned last
| Thursday from Denver where he went
with Messrs. W. W. Baird and james
Duffy. who had their eyes injured several
days ago by the explosion of bottle OF
ammonia. and reports that the gentle
men got through all right and will be-
yond doubt have their eyes restored.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

My bread and baking is no longer on
sale at Hunters grocery. 1t will be
found only at the Central Bakery.
Wishing "A continuance OF your patron
age, l am, yours truly,
S22S W. d. ARyIs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

The Delta County Fruit Growers as
sociation, duly organized. Is prepared to
handle your fruit, honey and produce.
Call or write TO E. ]. MATTHEWS,
Manager
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

You can buy brick cheaper now than
ever before. Cistern brick. building
brick and sidewalk brick. l guarantee
these brick to stand any water or alkali
test. Come and see and be satisfied.
23pS.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Honest goods and honest prices consti-
tu;e the life of our business. Prompt
and fair treatment has placed us on .
foundation which none can take from
under. Groceriees All you can use.
CoSkIIS L GAuNr.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

IL some OF our country subscribers
fee! like paying Tor the paper in honey
we will take a couple OF nice. clean cas- -
that way. Send it in at once. Also a
crate or two OF raspberries.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Does your watch run satisfactorily IL
not take it to F. Cawker and have it fix
ed right. Nineteen years experience. All
work guaranteed. Shop in Braisted's
drug store. Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

The Tongue Creek coal is improving
as depth is gained and now ranks as the
best. Order from ]. J. Winton.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Mrs. Beckley's home soking and home
made ice cream, at the Ideal are just
what you are looking for
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Big Lumber Co. has the best, cheap
est honey crates in Delta. Also plenty
Of fruit boxes.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Reese Winton is doing all kinds Of
bicycle repairing at the coal office. on
Main street.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

FoR SALE CHEAP-Span Of 6-year old
horses with harness Inquire at this
Office. 56-2S
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

j. j. Winton has new storage bins an,
you can always get Tongue creek Goa
on short notice from him.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

We are better prepared than ever
before to loan money on ranch and city
property. BALDWIN i BAILEY.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

FoE RENT-A one story bricA store
room 25xs0 feet. best location in town
$40 per month, apply at this Office.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Under the management OF j. E. Beck
ley the Ideal will be just the place for
square meal.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

She-win- Williams paints are the best
paints on earth. For sale by Big 4 Lum.
Der Co.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Go to the Sanders Nero. Co. for BIZ
cycle diamond sores~
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Closing shoes at cost for cash. San
ders Mercantile Co.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Just received another invoice OF guns
i fishing tackle. F. p Hunt & Co.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

j. j. Winton is agent for the Excel
sior laundry. Of Denver.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

WASrED.-Three hundred pounds. Of
beeswax, in trade. J.C. GALE.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Buy your shoes at the Sanders Mercan
tile Go. il you want bargains.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

Grain and potato sacks for sale at the
Delta Wholesale Fruit i Produce Co.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-07-28

FEuit box nails, something new
cement coated. F. p. Hunt 4 Co.