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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
COMPROMISING ATTENTIONS

Bella Haggerty," cried the head
office boy, tell me, have l or have /
not gone to the beanery for your
monday sinkers every day for the
last three months?"
you have" the fair typewriter
reluctantly admitted
Have I not repeatedly oiled your
machine after office hours?''
you have"
Have I not lied for you to the boss
when you wanted to get off early?"
"You have"
Have 1 not faxed dead uncle and
grand mother kilograms to the boss
for you when you wanted day of
to go mashin' down tC Coney Island?"
you have"
Well then, Bella Haggerty. how
dare you'-and the head office boy
drew himself up till he lowered above
the shrinking girl-how dare you
stand there and refuse my hand after
acceptin' attentions that any hon'rable
woman would consider compromising
New York Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Cook county for their mutual benefit
anu protection.
There will be more than 500 persons
on the stage a. the festival. The stage
managers will be julius Hanson, from
he Royal theatec at Stockholm. The
program will be under the direction of
Professor John Ortengren. of the chi
cago Musical college. 1t will consis.
Of addresses, tableauX and songs. be
tween which numbers there will D,
orchestral music, national airs being a
feature. The principal address will be
delivered by Professor Bernhard An
derson. The Scandinavian nations
will have part in the festival. for
| there will be a tableau by three hand
some women, representing the three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

history and tableauX representing the
principal events since Ansgarius, in the
eighth century, began to preach me
Christian religion in Sweden. The
musical features will be especially
noteworthy, and viii be rendered by
the combined strength of the Swedish
singing societies of Chicago, including
the Swedish Glea club, Svithiod Sing
ing club, the Choral Society Gotha and
the large Swedish orchestras.
The Swedish National association
comprises in its membership all the
$4,000 members of the other Swedish
societies in Chicago. 1t was formed
three years ago, and consists Of three
delegates from each of the fifty or six
ty Swedish societies in Chicago. The
idea has been to unite the Swedes OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

New Jersey II, Illinois Z Ohio 5, Mis-
souri, 5, Wisconsin 4. The delegates
sat-large will number 1862.
Sterling Elliott, the present incum-
bent, is candidate for reelection TO
the presidency, and will poll the solid
vote of the New England division. He
will be opposed by Isaac B. Potter,
chief consul of New York. Mr. Pot
ter has built up the membership of his
division from 1000 to nearly $4,000
members. 1t is interesting to note in
connection with the figures mentioned
that if the empire state can persuade
her two neighboring divisions-Penn-
sylvania and New Jersey-to vote for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 9.-The annual
meeting of the League of American
Wheelmen which will take up most of
this week will witness the hottest fight
In years for the league presidency. This
sneeting should not be COMPOUNDED with
the summer meet OF the l.. A. w.
This is a gathering of the national as
&smbly. 1t will be a delegate body, the
principal divisions being entitled to
this representation: New York so,
Massachusetts %, Pennsylvania 26,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

adopted, will in a large measure reor-
ganize the entire workings of the or
ganization. The idea Of paying the
chairman of the racing board a salary
the admission of the professional rid
ers to the league, the advisability of
readjusting the contract Of the organi
zation's Bulletin, and numerous other
questions of considerable Importance
will come before the assem- bly,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
KING is SASSY"
MONARCH OF BENIN SAYS HE'S
WILLING TO FIGHT.
He Sends Word That He'll Meet the
Punitive Expedition at the Water
side as Ii Lands.

Brass, Guinea Coast, Feb. 9.--The
king Of Benin, who caused the massa-
ere of Consul Phillips and party to
avenge which a punitive expedition is
now being fitted out, has sent a mes
sage saying that if the whites choose
to fight he will come and fight them
with his soldiers al the waterside as
they land. The king adds that if his
soldiers are killed he will send more,
and if these are killed he will retire to
the backwoods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Boston, Feb. Rev. F. B. Meyer,
pastor of Christ church, London, who is
to conduct meetings in this city and
New York, opened series yesterday in
fremont temple, this city. He will re-
main until February 7, when he will
go to New York and remain there I'M
til February II. Id these five days he
will hold ten meetings and immediate
ly after his final adGcess return to Eng
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
SWEDISH FESTIVAL.
GALA DAY FOR CHICAGO SCAN
DINAVIANS.
o. gaDization of the Swedish National
Association to Be Duly Commem-
orated-Program.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-One of the great
est Swedish festivals ever held in
America will be given at the Auditori-
UNI today. The Swedish National
association celebrates the anniversary
of it's organization with grand his
torical national festival" This will
kind ever held. There will be address,
es describing great events in Swedish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
DEBATING THE TREATY
Senator Hill Wants 1t Considered in
Open Session.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Monday the
senate in executive session considered
the Anglo-Amer1car arbitration treaty
from 1 until $50 o'clock. The frs.
half of the session was spent in &c
ing motion introduced by Mr. Hill
(dem., n. V to consider the treaty in
open session. The only vote of the
day was secured on the Hill motion,
which was defeated, the count showing
only nine for it and forty-nine against
it. Those casting the nine votes were:
Messrs. Hin, Lindsay, Roach
Tillman, Teller, Pettigrew, PETER,
Stewart, Brown. Early in the day the
bill rearranging the judicial districts
of Texas was passed over the presi-
dents veto by the unusual heavy ma
iority of 81 to 1, the negative vote be-
ing cast by Mr.. Caffrey dem, La. The
bill is now a law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

work with half dozen chemicals to
get that stuff off his face. And the
Kansas City papers printed jokes on
the outrage and thought it was the
funniest thing tina, ever happened. y
Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
PETER MAHER'S HARD LUCK

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-Peter Maher,
the pugilist, reported to the police that
he was robbed of jewe1ry and cash
amounting to S1,100 by a thief who
gained access to his room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
MOTT IS CHIEF JUSTICE.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Judge Charles
c. Mott, who for 81 years has been one
of the associate justices of the United
States court of claims, was sworn in
Monday as chief jutsice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

countries, Sweden, Norway and Den
mark. Among the most energetic Of
ficers of the association are Erie ].
Thelin, secretary, and Frederick Lun~
din, treasurer. The president is f..
A Lindstrand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
NO RUSSIAN COURT BALLS

st. Petersburg, Feb. There will
be no court balls this winter, owing
to the health of the czarina, which, al
though not causing anxiety, is such
that she requires rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
VELVET FOR SUGAR GROWERS

west for an appropriation of s1,04S, 900
to pay the suga- boz MY in full on the
crop which was planted under the Nc
Kinley and harvested under the Will
son law will be graz ted by the house
committee on appropriations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
TO RETURN TO WORK.

Hamburg, FEB. AT a meeting Of
striking dock laborers it was voted to
resume work Monday, after the leaders
had declared the battle lost and the
funds exhausted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
BADLY BURNED.

Merrill, Wis, Feb. 6.-The home of
Amos LIE More was burned. 1t caught
fire by lamp being upset by Mr.. LIE
More, who was very badly burned ard
is now in a critical condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
McKINLEY'S PRIVATE CAR

Canton, O., Feb. 9.-President-e elect
Mckinley will go from Canton to
Washington in a remarkable car. 1t
is private car without a name save
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
FROM FOREIGNLANDS
GERMANY
AN APPEAL TO BISMARCK
Emperor William Urges Him to Keep
Still About Official Matters-More
Trouble in the Army-A Horseman
in the Toils-Sectarian Education in
Great Britain.

Berlin, Feb. S.-The perdicted con-
soIidation OF the liberal political par
ties of Germany has now been serious
ly undertaken by the leaders and exec
utiye committees of the various fac
tons. The TWO radical wings, headed
ny Richter ana .Rickert, have arrived
at an Understanding for united action
in all the reichstag electional districts
now represented by conservatives but
ready for i change. The south Ger
man radical parties are expected to en-
ter the union. The liberal press and
part of the national liberal press, such
as the national Zeitung and Cologne
Gazette, are advocating the union,
while the Vissische Zejturg, Tamblett
and Frankfurter ZeitunE are enthusl-
astically supporting the scheme. Since
1890 the liberals have lost much
ground; but the leaders believe that the
reactionary agrariaE policy of the gov
eminent has since esJranged many
thousand of electors and that the lib
erals, if they are united, can now gain
a majority il the reicbstag at the cleo
tion Of 1897.
The first court ball took place
Wednesday and was a great success.
About 1000 people attended and the
costumes were brilliant.
The Cologne Vo!kzeitung claims that
it has proof that Emperor William.
after the recent revelations, wrote a
personal letter to Prince Bismarck, ap-
Itealing to him Oh the ground of patri-
otism TO cease divuiging German state
politics. Bismarck warmly approved
the appointment of Count Muraviaff as
Russian minister of foreign affairs.
The wholesale retirement from active
duty of army officers in the prime Of
life continues, and has now aroused
even the oppositlor of the rational
liberals. There was much Indignation
at Wurtemourg over The fact that sew
eral excellent south German generals,
the oldest being 81 years of age, al
though in perfect health, have been re-
tired and replaced By Prussian generals
of the same age.
Robert. F. Kneebs, the American
horseman who was sentenced to nine
months Imprisonment and a fine OF
1000 marks in addition to being de-
prived Of all civil rights for two years
after, as result of having been con-
victed Of racing the trottng mare Bethel
on German tracks under the name of
Nellie Kneebs, may have to stand trial
again, this time on the charge of con-
spiracy to commit perjury.
London, Feb. 7.-Governmert edu-
cation is hotly denounced by the Hber-
ais as being a sop to sectarians and
distinctly unjust to the board Of
schools
United States Ambassador bayard
has arranged to go to Italy for a Short
visit early in March. He delivered a
speech at the diner of the Skinner
company Thursday and dwelt upon the
fact that there is no just difference be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States.
DR. hansen, the Arctic explorer, al
ready launcho I'D in vortex of social en-
gagements, promises tc he the lion of
the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

senate from Delaware on the ground
that it was res adjudicata. The de-
cision was reached by a unanimous
vote.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
pUPONT'S CASE.

Senate Committee on Elections Decides
1t Is Res Adjudicata.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Washington, Feb. 4.-The senate
committee on elections has decided not
10 attempt to reopen the claim of Col .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
CYCLIST PROBLEMS
NATIONAL WHEELMEN'S LEAGUE
80 SOLVE MANY QUESTIONS.
BIKES MUST co AS BAGGAGE

One of the Big Issues for Which the
Cyclers Will Fight-Good Roads
Another Great Desideratum-Shar
Contest for the Presidency-Severa
Candidates in the Field.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Louisville puts forth a charming
bunch of Doodle revelations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
THEY MET HIGH SEAS
DISASTROUS VOYAGE OF OUR
BATTLESHIPS.
3 MEN LOST; SEVERAL HURT

Admiral Bunce's Blockading Squadron
Finally Reaches Charleston afte;
Encountering a Big Blow Which
Disables and Dismantles Several OF
Our Big Cruisers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Vienna, Feb. IA press dispatch
from Athens says that 1900 Christians
were massacred in Crete by Mussul-
mans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11

Washington, Feb. 9.-The house de-
voted the whole day to District of Co
lumbia business and eight bills of more
or less local Importance were passed :.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-02-11
A PULPIT FLEADER.

| Rev. F. B. Meyer to Assist D. L..
Moody in Revival Work.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03
HOUSE COMMITTEES

Speaker Reed VIII Name Them the Day
the Session Closes-There'Il be No Wait.
ing In December-The Chsirmen of the
More Important Already Decided Upon
and are Now Given to the Public
New YORK. June pa special to the
Journal and Advertiser from Washing
ton says:
Speaker Reed will name his commit
mittees the day the present session
closes This will give each chairman
time to get his bills in shape for filing,
and having everything in shape for the
regular session of congress when il
meets. There will be no waiting until
after the holidays for the house to or
tie change in chairmanships of the last
house. The chairmen of the more i'm
portant committees are:
AccountS-B. B. O'Dell, New York.
Agricultural. W. Wadsworth. New York.
Appropriations-J.G G. Cannon, Illinois
Banking and Currency-J. II. Walker, Masss
chusettS.
Claims-C. n. Brum. Pennsylvania.
Coinage, Weights and MeasureS-C W. Stone
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia. ]. w Babcock, Wis.
consin-
Education-G. A. Grow, Pennsylvania
Elections-No. l, L W. Royce, Indiana
Elections-No. =, G. w. Prince, Illinois
Election Of President, Vice-President anc
Representatives-W G. Arnold Pennsylvania
Enrolled BillS-Alval l. Hager, Iowa.
Foreign Affairs-R X. Hit Illinois.
immigration and Naturalization-R. Bar
tholdt Missouri.
Indian Af1airs-J. S. Sherman, New York.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Wm. P
Hepburn. Iowa
Invalid Pensions-Winfeld s. Kerr. Ohio.
Irrigation and Arid Lands-Wm. r. Ellis
Oregon.
Judiciary-D. B. Henderson. Iowa
Labor J. Gardner, New Jersey.
Manufacturers-George w. Faris, indiana.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries-S. E. Payne
New York.
Military. A. T. Hull Iowa.
Militia-B. J. Marsh. Illinois.
Mines and Mining-R- G. Cousins, Iowa
Naval Affairs-C A. Boutelle Maine
Pacific Railroads.&c.. T. Powell. Virginia
PatentS-Josiah Hicks. Pennsylvania
Pensions-H. c. Loudenslager, New Jersey.
Post Ofhces and Post Roads-Eugene F.
Loud, California.
Public Buildings and Grounds-David Il
Mercer, Nebraska
Public LandS-John F. Lacey, Iowa
Railway and Canals-C A. Chickering, New
York
Rivers and Harbors-W. B. Hooker New
York.
Territories-Wm. S. Knox, Massachusetts,
War Claims-E. NJ. Mahon. Pennsylvania
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03

bands, typical Of the United Kingdom those
of St Georges, the London Scotch and the
London Irish Rife Volunteer corps and
others Then there passed the splendid
contingent from Canada's infantry, I75 strong,
uniformed somewhat like the regular service
infantry, with Col Aiymer leading. Much ap-
plause was bestowed on the fine marching OF
these men, who in every way kept the Dominion
to the front. Following came the read oddities
in the eyes OF Londoners, of which the Zap
tiehs, from Cyprus, divided the honors with the
Dyaks OF Borneo. Both are military police;
the Zaptiehs were mounted on island
ponies, and naturally wore the Turkish
fez with jacket somewhat sugges-
tive OF Constantinople and the minarats of
Stamboul The BOrneo DyakS, yellOw-colored
smallish caps, were eagerly expected by the
crowd. owing to their head hunting proclivities,
of which however no trace could be noticed in
their dress. These and others coming after
them emphasized and repeated the fact how
widely scattered are the races the queen
rules The Trinidad field artillery, the
Sierra Leone militia, with their strange,
small blue turbans and depending tassels and
knickerbockers; the British Guiana police, with
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03

and pink noses. their names richly woven with
ribbons, of royal blue, were now passing. Cor.
geous they looked in their new state harness
saddle-cloths Of royal blue velvet with rich
fringes of bullion, the leather work red-mor-
rocco above and blue morocco beneath, glitter
ing everywhere with the royal arms The liv-
cries Of the postillions were in keeping with
the harness and had cost $500 each. For once
since the Prince Consort's death the queen per-
mitted the mourning band to be removed from
the mems arms; there was no note OF sorrow.
The carriage in which her majesty rode now
came abreast 1t proved to be a carriage with
light-running body, built about quarter of q
century ago. and Of which her majesty is known
to be very fond. The body was dark claret,
lined with vermillion, the mouldings outlined
with beads OF brass Beside her majesty rode
the princess Of Wales; opposite her majesty
q. r. H, Princess Christian.
On the left Of her majesty rode Il. R. H., the
duke of Cambridge, on the right H. r. H, the
prince Of Wales, who was followed by the duke
Of Connaught, the general oficer commanding
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03
AMERICANS ON TOP.
President McKinley's Action Has Createt
Good Impression in England.

President McKinley's Action Has Created
Good Impression In England.
New YORK, June GA dispatch to
the Tribune from London SAYS:
The favorable impression produced
in England by President McKinley's
action in appointing a special embassy
for the historic occasion of the queens
jubilee, is emphasized by the distinc-
ton with which it has been re-
ceived at court and in the highest
social circles. All the members of the
special embassy share in the exception
al honors and attentions paid to them
as representatives of the United States.
Royalty has set the style, and every
reference to America in the public
press is sympathetic and appreciative.
The fact is generally recognized that
America has departed from her usual
half-hearted methods of diplomatic
intercourse with foreign nations and
taken her place with dignity and dis
tinction in the worlds court of favor
opened in London for the purpose of
congratulating the queen and her en-
pire on her long and prosperous reign.
Good feeling has been promoted by
this exceptional demonstration of
American courtesy and appreciation
and the way may have been opened
for the adjustment of several question
vitally affecting the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03

-
VICTORIA.
There were many expressions of sat
,isfaction that the carriage of the
United States special envoy, Mr.. Reid,
had been so warmly received. 1t was
considered largely due to President
McKinley's cordial letter in congratu,
lating her majesty upon the sixtieth
anniversary of her accession to the
throne.
Every intention to honor the United
States special envoy has been dis
played. For this reason Mr.. Reid took
Princess Victoria of Wales in to din
uer Monday evening, sitting at the
table opposite the duke of Saxe-Coburg
and Gotha.
In addition Queen Victoria received
Mrs. Reid most cordially, and at the
reception in the ball room she gave
the wife of the United States special
envoy her hand to kiss. The Canadian
premier, Mr.. Wilfred Laurier, met with
AN especially warm reception at the
colonial stands opposite the Horse
Guards. He afterwards said to a re-
porter for the press: Il was greatly
impressed by the splendor of the days
ceremonies, and by the enthusiastic
ovations from the crowds"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-07-03
The Colonial Procession.

The procession was practically in three Sec
ions as far as St Paul's, though the last two
en- route Co the cathedral were consolidated as
they moved into Piccadilly. The first to take up
position was the Colonial procession, formed
on the embankment and moved via the Mall,
then past the palace, where her majesty viewed
it from window over the route to st. Pauls.
The march began at S:45, and the great cor
tege proved a welcome relief TO the waiting
multitude The procession was headed by
an advance squadron OF the Royal horse
. guards Then followed the band OF
sthe same corps playing the inspiriting
washington Post March Close upon the
band came platoon of the picturesque north
west mounted police as escort to the first colo
nial premier, Hon. Wilfred Laurier.
The Northwest police, men to whom evident
iy q saddle has never been a novelty, made q
striking appearance. quite as brave and serv-
iceable-looking was the New South Wales
mounted rifles, with their grey semi-sombreoes
and black cocks-plumes who succeeded them,
escorting the premier of New South Wales.
The Victorian mounted troops followed,
smart, weather-beaten fellows in unattractive
brownish uniforms, succeeded by the New Zea-
land mounted contingent, a fne-looking, sun
burned lot drawn from almost every town OF
any Importance in the colony, displaying uni
forms intended for the conflict rather than the
parade ground Then came New Zealand S
premier, Hon. Richard ]. Seddon.
For the moment Australia gave way. Africa
was allowed chance, and the Cape Of Good
Hope mounted rifss-well-set-up men-wea r
dng the scarlet, with white helmets, hearalded
the ca pc premier, Hon. Sir ]. Gordon Sprigg,
KC NJ G. Hardly had he been noticed when
attention was claimed for the yellowiSh brown
KharSee, lit with bright scarlet from the blaz-
ing puggaree on the spiked helmets to the
double stripes down the seams of tightly
citing corduroy trousers, with large
chamois leather patches where the knee
.cripped the saddle which proclaimed the
South Australian mountain troops. Lean, long
specimens OF wiry manhood, they wen applause
like the rest and passed on to give place to the
premier Of Newfoundland, Hon. Sir William v.
Whiteway From Newfoundland one was trans
ported to Natal by the Natal mounted troops, a
contingent similar in model and equipment to
their Cape brothers in arms. Hon. Sir H. N.
Nelson, 4. c., NJ. c.. rode after them, the Of
sfcial personiacation of Western Australia
The premiers being disposed OF, then succeed
ed really most attractive display, mounted
troops of the crown colonies, the Rhodesian
horse, the Colonial infantry, broken By three