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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
MISSING GIRL FOUND.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 26.-Chief of
Police Weisbrod has received word
from Sheboygan that Annie Schmed-
ly, the missing Oshk2s h girl, is en-
ployed as a domestic there. She has
been employed as a domestic at the
residence Of David Merrill, a mail
carrier, slice her disappearance from
Oshkosh. When seen she stated that
she did not know why the Oshkosh
PEOPLE We're so excited about her dis
appearance; that she did not want to
stay there was the reason she left.
She said she was perfectly contented
with her new home and had no desire
whatever to return to Oshkosh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
New Years Eve Ceremonies to Com
memorate End of Old New York.

New York, Dec. 26.-Yesterday was
the last Christmas day in New York,
for on New Years eve the entire city
will bid a formal farewell to the me-
tropOlis so long characterized by the
nickname Of Father Knickerbocker."
and with a grand flourish of trumpets
and ringing of bells will warmly well
come greater New York, the second
city Of the world, which will contain
population Of about 3,350,0O0. The
celebration will be magnificent and
one worthy the mighty metropolis Of
the western world. The authorities
of Brooklyn will doubtless unite with
New York to signalize the extinction
of that city as an independent munic-
ipality.
Here are few figures which will
give some idea of the size, wealth and
importance of greater New York,
Area in acres, 10000; population,
3,350,000; assessed valuation of real
estate, $2,567 ,659, 607; personal prop
erty, $404 ,001, 065; bonded debt, $212,-
S25, 116; votes cast, 1896, 537, 744; as
sembly districts 81; senate districts,
20; congress districts, 16; members of
council, %; aldermen, 81; school
board members, "a; members of board
Of education, 10.
There are nearly 5000 miles of
streets and 800 miles of water front;
1000 miles Of railway are in opera
ton within it's boundary Besides
351 public schools there are 25 colleges
and academies and 250 private
schools. There are 1,150 churches of
all denominations and a park area of
1000 acres.
1t costs more than SIS, 900, 900 a year
to maintain the government of this
great city. During it's next four
years $300,000,000 must be raised by
taxation and expended for public
purposes.
There are included in the city of
New York Sc cities and towns, each
of which was important enough in it
self to have a federal postmaster
These are scattered over territory
that has an extreme length of So
miles an an extreme width of 81
miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
SEAL AWARD $464, 900.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The findings
Of the British-American commission,
chosen to assess the damages for
seizures of British ships in Boring
sea, have been received by the state
department and the British embassy.
The strictest reticance is maintained
on the general character Of the find
ing, though it is admitted that the
total award against the United States
is $464 900, which includes principal
and interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
RABBITS SPREAD DIPHTHERIA.

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 24.-Rabbits
are spreading diphtheria, the doctors
say, throughout the central. part of
this state. Some time ago it was
noticed that hundreds of the Dummies
were dying of a disease which the
doctors pronounced almost identical
with diphtheria in the houman family.
Soon after the epidemic commenced
among the rabbits diphtheri2 began
to be noticed among the fa'nilies in
the locality. The conclusion was
reached that the germs were conveyed
by the animals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
ACID THROWING CASE.

Oconto, Wis, Dec. 26.-The case of
the state of Wisconsin against Rose
A Sharp, charged with throwing acid
in Lyuch's eyes, was called yesterday
before Judge Jones. William Math-
ewson, an employee of Mrs Sharp
and Mary E. Mulberry we're subpoe-
naed by the state, but their testimony
developed nothing material. On mo-
ton of Attorney Trudell the examina-
ton was continued to Jan. 10, to en-
able P. H. Lynch to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

evermore? After long years Of faith
full service, turn him out, cast him
forth! If he die of neglect. starvation,
and ill-usage, what matter ?-he is a
WORKOUT tool, his day is done-let him
perish. l would not plead for him
why should |? l had made my own
plans for his cOmfort-plans shortly
to be carried out; and in the meantime
Assunta nursed him ten0erly as he
lay speeches., with no more strength
than yeaT-old baby, and only be-
wildered pain in his upturned, lack
luster eyes. One incident occurred
during these last days Of my vengeance
that struck sharp pain to my heart,
together with a sense of the bitterest
anger. l had gone up to the villa
somewhat early in the morning, and
on crossing the lawn l saw a dark
form stretched mOtionless on one Of
the paths that led directly up to the
house. l went to examine it, and
started back in horror-it was my dog
Wyvis shot dead. His silky black
head and fore paws were dabbled in
| blood-his honest brown eyes were
glazed with the film of his dying
agonies. Sickened and Infatuated at
the sight, 1 called to a game.
was trimming the shrubbery.
Who has done this?''I demanded.
The man looked pityingly at the poor
bleeding remains, and said, in a low
voice:
1T was madam's order, signor. The
dog bit her yesterday; we shot him at
day-break."
l stopped to caress the faithful ami
mails body, and as I stroked the silky
coat my eyes were dim with tears.
How did it happen?" 1 asked in
| smothered accents. Was your lady
| hurt?"
The gardner shrugged his shoulders
and sighed.
"Ma!-no! But he tore the lace on
her dress with his teeth and grazed
her hand. It was little, but enough.
He will bite no more-povera bestta!'
gave the fellow five francs.
Il liked the dog" 1 said briefly,
he was faithful creature. Bury him
decently under that tree" and 1
pointed to the giant cypress on the
lawn, 'and take this money for your
| trouble"
He looked surprised but grateful
and promised to do my bidding. Once
more sorrowfully caressing the fallen
f Da1-ba ho nc4 friO
ever possessed, l strobe hastily into
the house and met Nina coming cut OF
her mOrning-roOm, clad in one of her
graceful trailing garments, in which
soft lavender hues were blended III
the shaded coIors of late and early
violets.
so Wyvis has been shot?' I said
abruptly.
She gave a slight shudder.
"Oh, yes! is it not sad? But I was
| compelled to have it done. Yesterday
l went past his kennel within reach of
his chain, and he sprung furiously at
me for no reason at all. See!" And
holding UP her small hand she showed
me three trifiing marks in the delicate
flesh. Il felt that you would be so
unhappy if you thought | kept a dog
that was at all dangerous, so I deter
mined to get rid of him. 1t is always
painful to have a favorite animal
killed; but really Wyvis belonged to
my poor husband, and I think he has
never been quite safe since his masters
death, and now Giacomo is ILL.,
Il see!" 1 said, CURLY, cutting her
explanation short.
To be Continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
FORTUNES TOLD FROM BIBLE.

In Scotland an old New Years GUS
tom is for people who wish to know
what fortune the new year has in store
for them to consult the Bible in the
morning. The sacred book is placed
on a table and opened at random. The
particular passage on which the fore
finger rests is supposed to forecast in
some way the fortunes of the ensuing
year for the person making the trial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

Park River, n. D., Dec. 26.-The
wife of Jacob Peyer, living near here,
Friday poisoned her four little children
with strychnine and then took poison
herself. All are dead. Mrs. Peyer
had quarrelled with her husband and
had several times threatened to kill
the children and herself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
Coliseum
in Ashes
CHICAGO'S MAMMOTH BUILDING
FALLS AN EARLY VICTIM
TO FIRE.
SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST
NEARLY HALF A HUNDRED PER-
SONS severely INJURED.
CROSSED WIRES THE CAUSE

Total Loss S47S,000 With Only $780,
900 Insu. ance-Ruined Building
Cost 50,000-A Manufacturers
Exposition in Progress
Filled from End to End With
Booths Containing All Kinds of
Goods Which We're Entirely De-
stroyed-Flames Start in X-Ray
Apartment and Spread with Sur
prising Rapidly to All Portions of
Big Building-30O People Inside
When Fire Begins and These Make
Wild Race for Exits-Fire Engine
Struck by a Train and Two Firemen
Hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
COL. FOWLER CAPTURED.

Hudson, Wis, Dec. 26-Col. Fow-
Ter, the alleged leader in the New
Richmond riot case of two years ago,
has just been arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Bell and lodged in Jail. The
riot eliminated in the assault of an
old lady. Eight Of the rioters plead
guilty. Fowler barely escaped cap
ture several times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
POLICE "TTcDFCT MURDER

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Katherine b.
litz, aged IS, who kept a boarding
mouse, was found dead in her home
yesterday with a rope twisted around
her neck. The supposition is that she
was murdered for her money, as over
5000 she had in the house, is missing
Three boarders have been arrested,
ut there is no direct evidence against
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
SHOWS AN INCREASE.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Dec. "a
The year of '97 shows an increase
over all previous years of nearly g.
100000 tons of freight traffic through
the United States and Canadian Sault
canals, 1925, 400 tons being carried
through this year. The number Of
vessels this year shows a decrease of
1,447 from last year, but there was an
increase in tonnage of 37O,500, indi-
eating decided increase in the size
of vessels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
DIED ON SHIPBOARD.

Evansville, Wis, Dec. 26.-Rev
David A. Day, missionary to Africa,
and we'll known in this city as the
husband Of Mrs. Emma Day, who
died about two years ago, expired on
sHipbOard while returning from
Africa to visit his relatives in this
country
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
WISCONSIN PENSIONERS.

Wash ngton, Dec. 26.-Pensions
have been granted to residents Of Wis
consin as follows: Originals, James
McNeal Of National home, So; Samuel
Shanks of Diamond Bluff, Sc; in
creased Alonzo Ward Of Boscobel, Sc
to So; widows, Mary ]. Householder Of
Bloom City, So, Alice Haley Of South
Milwaukee, So.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
A GOOD START.

I've made one new years resolution
that I'm going to see carried out"
What is it,"
he world has got to treat me bet
ter than it did last year. ''-Chicago
Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
PORTUGUESE MASSACRED.
Natives of Humbo Plateau in Guiana
Did the Killing.

Lisbon, Dec. 24.-An Official dispatch
from st. Paul de Leland, a Portuguese
town in Guiana, says that the natives
of the Humbo plateau, in the Portu-
gese colony of Angola, mastered a
P rtugese officer, a sergeant and II
men. Reinforcements have been sent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
Allaby miraculously escaped without

Chicago, Dec. 26.-The two upper
floors of the six story building at Nos.
1S3-1SI Fifth avenue, occupied by the
knickerbocker Shirt company and
several other concerns, burned at 2
o'clock Saturday morning. The loss
was heavy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
PAYNE REFUSES IT.
Won't Be Chairman of Indianapolis.
Sound Money Executive Committee.

Milwaukee Dec. 26.-Henry G.
Payne states that it Is true that he
has had long conference with H. H.
Kchlsaat Of Chicago as to his accept
ing the Craftsmanship Of the Indian
tee, and that he had refused to assume
the position. As a member OF the
committee, he should do all in his
power, but his business here would
prevent his taking so important a post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
SAFE MAKERS IN TROUBLE.

Hamilton O., Dec 26.,-Application
for a receiver was made by Mr.. Mos
Ter yesterday afternoon for the Herris-
Hall-Marvin Safe company, one of the
largest manufacturing plants in
this city. S. D. FIFTEEN, president of
the first national bank of Hamilton
was appointed receiver The total
Indebtedness Of the company is $780,
600. It is expected that the creditors
will be paid in full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

Actor E. J. Radcliffe, the matinee
idol accused of beating his wife, was
convicted Of assault L. the third de-
gee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30

New York, Dec. ga succession
of explosions at the United States
Acetylene Liquifying company in Jer-
sey City Friday caused the loss of two
lives and $4,000 damages to the
works. The dead are: Thomas Fow-
lei. the assistant engineer; Max
Grimm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-30
MOTHER KILLS BABES
TERRIBLE DEED OF WIFE OF
JACOB PEYER.
POISCNS HERSELF ALSO

Because She Quarreled With Her Hus-
band She Administers Strychnine
to Her Four Small Children and
Then Takes Some Herself-All Are
Dead.
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FAREWELL TO THE OLD CITY
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said with a pretty sigh and fearful,
pleading glance. 1t would take place
in the chapel of San Gennaro, adjoin-
ing the cathedral We were married
there before! During the time that in
tervened, Nina'S manner was somewhat
singular. To me she was often timid,
ana sometimes half conciliatoTy. Now
and then l caught her large dark eyes
fixed on me with a startled, anxious
look, but this expression soon passed
away. She was subject, too, to wild
hts of merriment, and anon to mOo0s
of absorbed and gloomy silence.
could plainly see that she was strung
UP to an extreme pitch OF nervous ex-
element and irritability, but I asked
her no questions. III thought-if
she tortured herself with memories,
all the better-if she saw, or fancie6
she saw, the resemblance between me
and her dear dead Fabio,'' it suited
me that she should be so racked and
heWildered.
l came and went to and from the
| villa as | pleased. I wore my dark
glasses as usual, and not even Gi3comO
| could follow me vita his peering, in
E! Quisitive gaze; for since the night he
| had been hurled 50 fiercely to the
ground by Guido's reckless and impa-
tient hand, the poor old man had been
paralyzed, and had spoken no word.
He lay in an upper chamber, tended
! by Asumta, and my wife had already
!: written to his relatives in Lombardy
| asking them to send for him home.
''Of what use to keep him?" she had
asked me.
| Truei Of what use to give even
/, rCof-shelter to a poor old human Great
.ure, manned, broken, and useless for
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Gnlbu0nnx 5entlnel.
---- - -
81 WONDER WHY Il"

There comes q query oft TO me
From one who thinks I ourht to know
The height and depth Of mystery
The wherefore" of the at is So"
And childish form, with bsteti bro ath,
With parted lips an pleading eye,
Stands waiting for Tie WHIST he saith
In answer 10 g. wander vyhy<''
'what give, the violet its hue,
The fern its fragile forni and gracef
Why Goth the rivclet Pursue
Its ceaselcss course for Us to trace?
Why bloom the flowers, why grow tho trees
And spread their branches wide and hi,..it
Why sing the cheerful tEitk4Gces
On ~loafless bushf v2-.dor why?"
All these 7 answer rs ! can,
And yet the little maid asks On.
And Ter soft eyes my own eyes sean,
Perchance n new reply TO con,
Till / am fam to nsl; with zcSt
For clearer knowledcc frttn en- high
OF my w duty, Gods lehrst,
And, like MY caild, 81 wonder wLyf"
Deep problems meet rs in Tic weed,
Afeld and ty the strcan, and sea.
We see whct Is not understood
About US, and that ne'cr cen lie.
Whether we wander far or stay
In cls,ster, hid from mortal eve,
We 'biGe with mystery night and day,
And Of 1t all we ''wcnGer whyf"
So tits lot strange q child Oft asks
To know the wherefore" Of the fact:
To understand what y2inly tasks
Philosophy. with ell its tact.
We ali are children, striving oft
To fnow what comes Lefore the eye.
Chiicl!kn. we vainly look aloft
And asE and ask, II wonder why?"
Oliver ". Rogers in Boston Transcript.
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q NEWS.

With a view Of e. larging the town a as;ea
Rnrt. X have ljyided NY fine amallliAn ~
measuring fye arpents front On 49, ma
feurcfr. situated between Lockpurt aa w ~
gsthttlr Che-.h. into tow tots, Wa'sn
offered for SAFE. ,-ateia
eraous desiring TO buy and 70 lv mi an
that heaut,ia, village should write cfss'
NC tor fall particulars. trAux
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One Of Milton's biographers says that
nearly 20 years elapsed between the
sketching out of the plan of paradise
Lost" and the completion OF that work.
The actual labor Of composition was
condensed into three years.
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Law For the Poor.

The Legal Aid society gives legal a.s-
sistancc to the poor Of New Yo1k who
cahnot afford lawyers fees. 1t has ex-
listed 90 years, has cared for so, coo cases
and secured over $500, GOO to its needy
clients. It IS supported by voluntary
contributions.
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There is a smaller percentage of light
gold coins afoat in London than any-
where else i'll the United Kingdom.
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When Schumann was in love, he
wrote, II wish I were a smile, that 7
might play about your cheeks"
The times., 1897-05-20
BANKS new DIRECTORS
Change of Interests in the National
Metropolitan.
Messrs. Woodward and Parker's
Purchase of Stock a Surprise In
Banking and Business Circles.

Another surprise was sprung yesterday
in banking and business circles generally
by the announcement that Messrs. s. W.
woodward, of the firm of Woodward &
Lothrop, OF the Boston Dry Goods House,
and E Southard Parker had secured a
large If not a controlling interest in the
National Metropolitan Eank, one of the
Oldest and stanchest banking institutions
of this city. The new management, with
the cooperation of nearly all the old board
of directors, will take charge about June ].
The announcement was all the greater
a surprise because ouly within the past
month Mr.. Woodward was one of a coterie
OF business men who bought out {; Con-
trolling interest in the National Eank Of
the Republic by purchasing the large hold
:ngs of the estate of the late George E.
Lemon.
Tne National Metropolitan is well known
as one OF the best paying as we'll as oneof
the most conservative institutions of its
kind here, and that it has had and is now
njoying prosperous career, is evidenced
by the fact that it's stock is steadily held
at an asking price OF $500, with 500 bid
ON par value OF 81 90.
The bank was organized in January,
1914. apc has had an uninterrupted career
of prosperity, and has at all times IN ioyed
the full confidence of a large clientele and
Of the business world generally.
Much of the success of the institution
is due to the careful management OF Mr..
John W Thompson, who has been actively
at the helm since 1872. Except for his
retirement to q more quiet and inactive
life it is said that there will be few if
any changes in the management and bus
ness direction of the bank. Mr.. Thomp-
son has been actively engaged | n large
number of enterprises which have aided
the development and advancement of the
city In which he is held in such high
gard for energy, integrity and ability, and
he well deserves the rest which will come
with his retirement to a l.js busy period in
his advancing years.
The times., 1897-05-20
WOMEN AT WORK FOR CUBA
National League Evolving Plans
to Raise Money.
Various Means Adopted 10 Get Fnnis
for the Patriots 'Cause-ResoIn.
tions to Go to the President.

meeting of the officers OF the Woman IS
National Cuban League took place last
night d, the residence of the treasurer of
the league, Mrs. Hunt, No. 1851 r street
The meeting was called TO order by the
director, Mrs. Clara Bell Brown, and the
subject OF headquarters discussed On sug-
gestion of Mr.. j. S. Bonner, OF the Cuban
League, it was decided TO advertise for a
suitable room, with the expectation that
possibly some room might be offered free
Both leagues VIII occupy the same head
quarters Il was requested, also, by Mr.
Bonner, that committee OF the Woman :
League he appointed to act Jointly with
the executive committee in securing char
ters for the two, societies. 1t was voted
that the chair appoint such Committee
and Mrs. Lincoln and Miss Clayton were
delegated 10 act.
Itwas voted that the league badge should
he the Cuban flag fastened by a machetc
pin. 1t will be copyrighted and sold for
the henefitof the fund 1t was decided that
a committee be appointed at tomorrow x
meeting to send out circulars to women
of the United States The chair an
nounced that an offer had been made to
print the circulars gratis, and that promi-
nent newspaper men had promised TO put
them in syndicate plates so as to ef-
fectiyely secure their circulation
Miss Rosa Hughes was introduced and
presented poem entitled Cuba Libre,"
which she has dedicated to the Woman's
League. 1t was accepted with a vote
OF thanks, and viii he copyrighted and
sold for the use of the league
Mrs. Colby and Miss English were ap-
pointed to secure lawn for a May fete
to be given for the benefit of the ieague
Gen. William Henry Browne, president
OF the Cuban League, and Miss Clara
Bell Brown, director of the Woman's
League, were appointed a committee to
wait on the President and convey to
him the resolutions adopted by Sun
days mass meeting. 1t is probable that
they will visit the White House today.
The resolutions are beautifully engross-
ed and signed by Senator Gailinger
The next meeting of the Woman's
League will take place tomorrow after
noon in parior 32 of the Riggs House