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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
FOLK LORE SOCIETY
To Hold Ninth Annual Meeting il
Johns Hopkins University.

Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-The ninth an
Hopkins university today and tomor-
row. Papers will be read by Miss
Alice M. Bacon, Mrs. Fanny D. Ber-
gen, DR.. Franz Boaz, DR.. H. Caring
nual meeting Of the American Folk
Lore society will be held at the Johns
ton Bolton, DR.. Charles C. Bombauch,
Mrs. Waller Bullock, DR.. Alexander S.
Chessin, Stewart Culin, DR.. George A.
Dorsey, Miss Alice G. Fletcher, Or.
George M. Gould, Stansbury Hagar,
Dr.. Christopher Johnston, Prof. Otis
7. Mason, DR.. J. H. Mccormick, DR..
Washington Matthews, Miss Mary
Willis Minor, William Wells Newell,
Prof. J. S. Van Cleve, Miss Annie
Weston Whitney, Prof. Lee Wiener, the
Rev. Charles James Wood, DR.. Henry
Wood and Mrs. John C. Wrenshall.
The American Folk Lore society
has for its object the study OF folk
lore in general, and in particular the
collection and publication OF the folk
lore of North America. The affairs of
the society are conducted by a presi-
dent and council of fourteen members.
It was organized at Cambridge, Mass.
Jan. 4, 1888, fer the study Of folk lore.
In 1883 the society began the publica-
ton of The Journal of American Folk
Lore which is devoted to the follow
ing objects: The collection OF the
fast vanishing remains of folk lore in
America, namely-Relics of old Eng
ish folk lore (ballads, tales, supersti-
tons, dialect, etc. -; lore of negroes in
the southern states; lore Of the In
dian tribes Of North America (myths
tales, etc.; lore OF French Canada,
Mexico, etc.; and the study of folk Tor
in general.
The collection of folk lore is not an
amusement for leisure, but an i'm
portant essential part of history. 1t
is even more desirable for the newer
states and territories to preserve men,
orials of the life of the original own
ers of the soil than to record minute
details of the settlement. The people
Of the eastern states would give a
great deal if their ancestors had kept
a record of the Indian legends which
once abounded everywhere.
The Anne. C II Folk Log society is
of the Indians, for it is realized that a
great change is about to take place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
REORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL
Decree of Foreclosure Entered by
Federal Court Judge Jenkins.

Milwaukee, Dec. 28.-A step look
ing to reorganization of the Wis
consin Central lines was taken yes
terday when a decree of foreclosure
was entered by Judge Jenkins of the
United States circuit court in favor of
John A. Stewart and Edwin H. Alb
bolt as trustees against the Wisconsin
Central railroad for S12,00O,0OO, the
amount of the first mortgage bonds,
unpaid interest coupons Of $500, 900
and interest on deferred interest pay
ments since July 1, 1894, all pay
ments having been in default since
that date, the total amount being S14,-
100000. The matter was referred to
F. M. Hoyt as special master to as
certain and report whether the rail
ways franchises and the property of
the company should be sold as an en-
tlrety or in two or more separate
parcels and that liens if any are SUI
rerior to the said first mortgage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

hcials of the Presbyterian hospital
considerable mystery surrounds the
exact nature of the illness from which
Mrs. Booth is suffering. Commander
Booth says that his wife is suffering
from aneurism of the heart, brought
about by the shock and grief conse-
quent upon attacks made upon her by
members of the Salvation army. He
has said also that if her illness should
have a fatal termination the respon
sibility of her death would rest upon
her traducers.
Mrs. Booth passed quiet but busy
Christmas day in her room at the hos
p5tal. 1t was her thirteenth day in
the place, but il was not an unlucky
one by any means. At II O'Clock her
husband, BalliEgtCn Booth, came in
from Montclair with a bundle of gifts
sent by the invalid'S two children and
by many friends in Montclair. Com
mander Booth sTent nearly an hour
with his wife. Daring the day more
than 200 inquiries were made by
friends of the sufferer by telephone
and in person. Over 20 punches of
flowers were delivered at the hospital
for Mrs. Booth. These were sent to
her room. and were piled up on every
available bit Of furniture. They came
from women we'll known in social and
philanthropic circles who came to
know and admire the little woman
through her earl est work il. behalf Of
the unfortunate and needy.
De La Tour Booth Tucker has Just
made the following statement for
publications:
We are not insensihle to the state
mepts that fill the daily papers. It
appears evident that they have been
given ont from the Volunteers head
quarters, and those respops ible for
these repor>s must kIoW how calcu-
lated they ae to excite public
prejudice against the Salvation army
and its toiling tn -usards throughout
this country. Especially is this the
case in regard to the attem pit which
has been male TO attribute the la
mented illness Of Mrs. Darlington
Booth to the treatment she has re-
ceived from the Salvat n army and
its leaders. l am persuaded that
when the integrity and success of a
Christian and humane organization is
at stake, and that of one upon the
principles ard actions upon which
tens of thousands hang their hopes of
this world and the next, you will do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
DEBUT OF MISS POTTER
Daughter of the Actress captivates
New York Society.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Miss Fiji Pot
ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Brown Potter, mas just made her DEBUT
in New York society. Never since the
days of Miss Marion Langdon, now
Mrs. Royal Phelps Carroll, Miss Baby
Beckwith, now Ms. Dudley Leigh, and
Augusta Aston, now Mrs. Haig, has
such a sensation been created by
young girl. There have been beauu-
full debutantes, but few that have
combined the loneliness and the wit
and the eQuipoise Of this young girl.
She received more favors than any
young woman at any dance for years.
Miss Potter is girlish yet womanly IL
figure and bearing. Her hair has the
auburn golden tint of her mothers, and
her eyes are CT the same hazel hue.
Her gown was extremely simple, of
white silk and illusion, suitable to
young girl. It is said that Fiji Potter,
as she is called-her Christian name IS
Annie-has neHer known what it was
to be a child. Her conversational
powers are brilliant. She speaks
French and Italian and German as
fluently as she speaks English. Miss
Potter inheri+s her beauty. Her grand
mother, Mrs. David Urquh2rt, of New
Orleans, was one of the most beautiful
women Of her day, and everyone re-
members the sensation made by the
lovely young wife Of James Brown Pot
ter at the Patriarchs' ball nearly 20
years ago. The PCtters at that time
although an old family, never cared to
go into society, and the young south
ern bride, who had been accustomed to
adulation and attention, in her own
city, was leading very dull life. At
ter the success at the Patriarchs' ball
she became votary to society and
seemed to live for nothing else. Her
talents as an elOcuti0nist and an am
ateur actress were called into play,
and from appearances in the little the
alter at the University club she de-
velCped into semi-public reciter. The
episode, II years ago, at Mrs. William
Whitney's in Washington, in which
Mrs. Potter shocked society by her
recitation Of 'Ostler Joe," is we'll
known. From that to the stage it was
but step. For years Miss Fiji Pot
| ter and her mother have been separ-
| ated. The child lived with her father
at Tuxedo in the cottage built by Mrs.
Potter. She was his constant compan-
ion and she cared little for the society
| Of other children. He is quiet,
scholarly man, and he has bestowed
unusual care in the education Of his
daughter. Suddenly she has emerged
| from girlhoOd to be brilliant society
woman, more beautiful and more at
tractive even than her mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
MRS BLAINE IN POLITICS.
Dictates Postmaster at Augusta, Me-,
After Bitter Contest

Augusta, Me-, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. James
G. Blaine has successfully played a
hand at politics and has proven herself
the dictator of Augusta. The post
mastership contest, which has waged
several weeks and has been most bit
ter, is practically won by Walter D.
Stinson, a nephew of Mrs. Blaine.
William H. Williams had the support
of 1920 republicans and the indorse-
ment of business men generally, but
he has withdrawn in favor of Stinson
upon the written request Of President
Mckinley, who stated that Mrs.
Blaine had eeln est7y requested Stin-
sons appointment and he decided to
have no opposition. Mr.. Williams
friends are much incensed over his
withdrawal, considered him sacri-
feed to conform to the wishes of a
man who was a near personal friend
Of the president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
CHALLENGED BY MCCOY
Fitzsimmons Asked to Meet the Man
Who Defeated CreedOn.

New York, Dec. 2S.-"Kid" Mccoy,
the conqueror Of Creedon, issued a
challenge to Fitzsimmons yesterday
for a finish fight for the middleweight
championship of the world. The
young middleweight announces that
he has backing for $4,000 and will
post forfeit as soon as called upon
to do so. He desires to meet the
present champion for a purse and
side stake of at least $4,000 Mccoy
at once communicated with Dan
Stuart, the promoter Of the Carson
fight last spring, and offered to take
Corbett's place in case the Californian
fails to sign articles with Fitzsim
mons. Even is Corbett is willing to
fight" declared Mccoy, in his letter
to Stuart, 81 believe [ am entitled to
first chance. Corbett is a beaten
man, while I have not yet been
beaten. Fitzsimmons should take
me on first and deal with Corbett af-
forwards -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
ENDEAVORERS GO HOME.
Welsh Societies Close a Series of Sue
cessful Meetings.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 28.-The ses-
sions of the Welsh Union Christian
Endeavor societies have closed and
the delegates have gone home. Ran
dolph, Wis, was chosen as the next
place for the convention to meet and
the following convention will be held
in Chicago.
The report of the secretary shows
that there are 20 societies in the union
with a membership of 1900, an in
crease of 200 during the past year.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, John E. Jones, Milwaukee;
secretary, Ellis NJ. Huntess, Racine;
treasurer, Mrs o. L. Jones, Oshkosh;
vice presidents, Kate Jones, Xenia;
Mrs. M. E. Jones, Fish Creek; Will
liam Pritchard, Randolph; Rev. R.
H. Evans, Dodgeville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
A PLAN SUBMITTED.
Proposition to Retrieve Resources o
Embarrassed Bank and Trust Co.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-The confer
ees selected to formulate plan Of set
tlement Of the affairs of the Chestnut
Street National bank and the Chest
nut Street Trust and Savings Fund
company, Of which William M. Singer
Iy, proprietor CT the Record was pres
ident, and which closed their doors
last Thursday, last night presented
their plan for the consideration of de-
pcsitOrs and creditors. The plan pro
vides that capital stock Of the Record
Publishing company be issued to an
amount necessary TO give all creditors
par for their claims in stock preferred;
dividends and principal shall bear 6
per cent. interest cumulative. No en-
cumbrance against the Record Pub
fishing company's property is to be
created without the assent of the hold
ers of two-thirds of the preferred stock
OF the two classes. There now exists
S1,000,000 of common stock Of the Rec
crd Publishing company subject to a
prior lien of 100000 of mortgages. AT
ter a full examination Of the property,
it was recommended to the syndicate
recently formed that this stock issued
be increased by the issuance of $4,000
600 of preferred stock, making the to-
tai issue 100000, the 100000 Of
mortgages being intended to be paid
cut Of the proceeds secured from such
new issue. The managers plan is to
make a distribution of stock within 80
days after sufficient assets have been
received to make the plan operative.
In exchange for stock the claims are
to be turned over to the managers and
the stock is to be subject to redemption
by Singerly within six years upon pay
ment of it's par value, with per cent.
interest. The same method is to be
used with regard to the trust COM
pany. Singerly is to deed to the man
ayers all of his other property and es-
tate to further the liquidation. They
to have the fullest possible discretion
and are without personal liability, al
though they will act under the advice
vi COuuS6l. oIhS0lIy Will 1OIA1CIil1 NoA
tor of the Record and shall control its
policy, but it's business management
will be controlled by a board, of which
the managers may be members, to be
elected by a voting trust, which shall
consist of the managers and of Sydney
F. Tyler, president of the Fourth
Street National bank The plan was
submitted for approval by the credit
oTS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
TELEGRAPH!C TICKS.

A son of ex-senator Bowen of Colo
RADIO committed suicide in Montana
William H. Grace, a prominent re,
publican of Brooklyn, n. Y, aged 81
is dead.
Monday December wheat sold in
Chicago for 1914 cents, May for "a
and July for S41A.
Rev. Thomas Dixon of New York at
tackled President Mckinley because of
his Cuban policy.
Anti-Hanna republicans in the Ohio
Il gislature are accused of an alliance
with the democrats
Herman F. Dale, a Well-known in
surance man Of New York, committed
suicide with carbolic acid
A Copenhagen dispatch says the
United States is trying to buy portion
of Greenland of Denmark.
The japanese diet has been dis
solved by the emperor, a vote of mo
confidence" having been proposeL
therein.
1t is officially announced that Hor-
ace G.. Burt, third vice president of
the Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
road company, has been selected for
the presidency CT the Union Pacific
Railway company.
It is denied that the Canadian gov.
eminent has ordered the confscation
of sediticus publications touching an
nexation to the United States.
Bob Fitzsimmons has just re-
ceived a check from Dan" Stuart for
$4,000. It represents his share Of the
profits Of three months from the veri-
scope pictures Of his fight with Cor
bett.
England and Russia may come to
blows over Corea. England is said to
have seized a Corean island.
Howard Gould and Miss Katherine
CIemmoDs gave a grand dinner in
the Holland house at New York. The
presents to the guests cost $4,000 and
the banquet $4,000. No announce
ment of the wedding or engagement of
the hosts was made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
WORE A ROSE.
Luetgert Observes His Fifty-Second
Birthday in Court.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Monday was
Luetge1t's fifty-second birthday and
while his trial was in session before
Judge Gary he wore rose in his
buttonhole to celebrate the event. He
WAS in good humor and frequently
laughed as Mrs. Agatha Tosch told of
damaging statements he had made to
her. She was ON the stand nearly all
day and was followed by c.. Clark and
Swan Nelson, clerks through whom
Luetgert purchased the potash and
arsenic. John Bialk, the last witness
of the day, told Of meeting Luetgert in
Tosch's saloon. Arnold Luetgert
asked him what the police wanted of
his father and also urge1
the old Waterman to come ard see
Luetgert. 1t was through the son
that Lu9tgert went to the watchman's
house on the Ccc2sion when Klinger
was under the bed and heard the con-
versation. Today the state will begin
the Identification of the rings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Ei Des-
pard, who recently returned from
China where he held an official posi-
ton, commenting upon the reported
occupation of Kin-Chau by
Russia, said Monday: 'Kin-Chau
is am important walled city
mot an open port at the
head of the gulf of Lau Thug and it
C, mmands most of the river of Yaloo.
1t is about equal distant between the
mouth of the Yaloo river and the
terminus of the great wall of China,
It commands the railway system re-
Gently constructed from Tien Tsin to
the capital of Manchuria and is Of
ple-eminent Importance as a strategic
position. The seizure of the port
shows that Russia has practically
taken possession of Corea, Manchuria
ard the gulf of Lau Tung, which
fact possesses a significance that will
cause CONSERVATION among the diplo-
mats in the old world. Its possession
practically places Russia in a position
to defy the world"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

us the justice to see that the real facts
ale elected, 50 far as we are concerned.
You VIII l believe, commend us for not
rushing into print with every word
chat might lead to a controversy. We
have s.udiously endeavored all along
to avoid anything Of the kind, and we
90 rot desire it. We have repeatedly
expressed the assurances Of our love
and sympathy to Commander and Mrs.
BalllngtUn Booth in this great trial,
and we shall continue to do so. We
ask, however, is it fair, after two
years, to attribute this illness, which
we deplore, to the Salvation army?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
FIGHT IN CHICAGO
JOE WALCOTT AND TOM TRACY
SLUG EACH OTHER.
Referee CALLS 1T A DRAW
Decision Satisfactory to the Crowd
Number of Blows About Even
Tracy Reaches Joe Every Time He
Goes for Him-Walcott Lands
Hard-Other Contests.

Chicago, Dec. sS.-Joe Walcott and
Tom Tracy met Monday night for six
rounds in the winter circus building.
The decision of the referee was that
the contest was a draw, and it was
accepted as an eminently fair one by
the crowd 1t was holly contested
battle and both slugged each other in
lively fashion. The number OF blows
landed was about even. Tracy reached
Walcott nearly every time that he
went for him and was more clever
in keeping out Of the way, but Wal
colt landed heavily when he had
Tracy where he could get him. Wal
cctt weighed very close to $50; Tracy
between 143 and 145. George Siler
acted as referee. Before the fight 1t
was announced that if Walcott won
the fight he would be open to fight for
the middle-weight championship of
the world, and, said Sol. Praag, who
made the announcement, "he has
posted 900 as forfeit and prefers
Kid Mccoy" This was greeted with
ieers by the crowd and loud cries of
"Lavigne. F" O'Rourke then au-
thorized the announcement that Wal
colt was matched to fight kid.
Lavigne at 1877 pounds, the fight to
come off February % in San Fran
cisco.
Before the fight came off there were
several small ones. The most import
ant was between Joe Sturch of Chi
cago and Steve Flanagan Of Philadel-
rhia. The bout was declared a draw,
although the majority thought Flan-
ragan should have had the decision,
he having landed five blows to one
by Sturch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

Chicago, Dec. 28.-An explosion in
storage vat of the Independent
brewery yesterday caused the death OF
Theodore Winkofsky. Louis lmme and
Leonard Scholler will also probably
die from their injuries. The men
were putting on coat of hard enamel
on the interior of the vat which had
a capacity of 1920 barrels. Winkof-
sky was holding an incandescent light
near the side of the vat. He accl-
dentally struck it against the iron.
The bulb was shattered and the alco-
holic vapors thrown off by the enamel
exploded. Winkofsky was thrown
through the manhole and instantly
killed. The other two men were
thrown down and could not be rescued
until the enamel had all been con-
Eumed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
WILL CHANGE ITS NAME E.
Followers of Henry George Would
Honor Dead Leader.

New York, Dec. 28.-Henry A. Goul-
den, who was authorized as chairman
of the recent democracy of Thomas
Jefferson conference to name COM
mittee to present plan for reorgan-
iEation in the greater New York on
or before Feb. l, has announced his
selections. Benjamin Doblin is di-
rected to act as chairman. He is eX
pected to call the committee together
this present week. Beside preparing
a plan for reorganization the commit
tee is authorized to report as to
whether the name Democracy of
Thomas Jefferson" shall be changed
to the Democracy CT Henry George. !"
1t is proposed to extend the organiza-
ton into the interior of the state,
with a view to sending delegates to
the next regular democratic state
convention. Unless Bryan men are
named on the state ticket and the
Chicago platform Endorsed the Henry
George people say they will put up a
ticket of their own, if only to establish
a right to have their party name
printed on the official ballot.
The committee, Of which Mayor
Strong is chairman and George Fos-
ter Peabody secretary and treasurer,
having charge of the Henry George
memorial fund, has made report to
the public, which shows that more
than $4,000 has been already sub
scribed. Among the subscribers are
the following: Seth Low, $1,000; Tom
L. Johnson, $1,000; T. F. Walker,
Birmingham, England, $1,000; Joseph
Pulitzer, $1,000; Andrew Carnegie,
$1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
WRECK ON NORTHWESTERN.
Passenger Runs Into Open Switch al
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. pa
Chicago & Northwestern passenger
train ran into an open switch at the
Fond du Lac yards while running at
a high rate of speed yesterday. The
engine collided with a freight train
and the engine and several freight
cars were telescoped. A. K. Smith
of Chicago, expressman, sustained
sorious internal injuries and his right
shoulder was dislocated. He may die.
Others injured were: j. J. Rundt,
Waukegan, H., baggageman; R. ].
Smith, Clinton Junction, Wis, postal
clerk Mrs. D. Zimmerman, Fond du
Lac; William Magussen, Fond du Lac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
KILLS HOSTESS AND SELF.
Terrible and Inexplicable Deed Of a
Deaf Mute.

Atlantic, Ia, Dec. 28.-John C..
Palmer of Oakland, a deaf mute, yes
terday shot and killed Mrs. P. D..
Lenhart, in whose home he had beer
a guest since Thursday He then put
the revolver to his forehead and fired,
falling dead at her feet. The appear
ance Of the room indicated that she
bad almost finished sweeping the
chamber which was reserved for the
guest She leaves a husband and
four children ranging from 4 to IA
years of age; also four brothers and
sisters in Omaha. Nothing developed
at the inquest to explain the killing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
PUGILIST DONALDSON DEAD.

Cleveland, Dec. 2S.-John Donald
son, 4 well-known sporting man, died
last night after a bTief illness from
Inflammation Of the bowels. Don
aldson was once in the ring, having
stood up for ten rounds before John l..
Sullivan at Cincinnati in 1880. Don
aldscn was best known, however, as
J. j. Corbett's sparring partl er and
trainer. He put Corbett in condition
for his fights with Mitchell, jackson
and Sullivan and was IN Corbett's cor
ner at the Fits mmons fight at Carson
City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
SOCIALISTS NAME TICKET.
Milwaukee Party Makes Nominations
for the April Election.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 2S.-At the
city convention Of the socialistic la
Dor party the following ticket to be
voted for at the municipal election to
be held in April was nominated:
Mayor, Charles Refs; comptroller,
Charles Hansen; treasurer, Fred
SChuster; city attorney, Frank Wilke
The socialistic labor party has a vot
ing strength of less than 1000 in the
city. The organization is not identified
with the social democracy and has op-
posed the teachings of the latter.