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The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 13.

90 90 for ,neasuring,
Do.JO cutting, making
and fitting Slip Covers
toordinary 5-piec,; Suite
OF + urniture not re-
quiring over IL Yards
OF goods-just TO keep
our workman busy dur
ing the few dull days
prior TO the season s
opening.
4th floor
The times., 1897-03-14

In one sense. the late occupant Of the
White House. was connected with more
clubs than any other man in Washington,
Maj. Moore excepted. During his reign
there we're about thirty around the Presi-
dental palace. and it is needless to say that
they were policemen's clubs Everybody is
pleased To witness the absence Of such club
life around SAe premises in these days, and
TO see the worthy head OF the nation walk
ing down the Avenue like other people He
is welcome TO share my window, which is
the highest compliment the Autocrat can
pay to ambassador, prince or President.
The times., 1897-03-14

On the east side OF Tenth street, be-
tween E and F, there stands large build
ing, with conventional brick front. It
is now occupied by the government, but
was originally Ford's Theater. Here oc-
CURED the terrible catastrophe which pre-
cipitated 50 many men and women to death
by the givinEaway OF the supports 20 the
floors, and here was fired by J. Wilkes
Booth the shot when killed Lincoln Laura
Keene was playing at FOrd's Theater that
nj ght. The President was in his box early
on the right OF the stage. and the curtain
had been up but a few minutes, when the
assassin rushed across the stage and did
his fatal deed Lincoln was carried from
thetheaterto the old house across thestreet.
which is now museum OF his relics, andin
this house he died The next morning.
The hour OF his death has been kept con-
spIcuously before our eyes for some years,
though few have reaiizedit. Have you ever
noticed that the hands painted on the watch
signs hung before jewelry stores always
point to twenty minutes after 8 o'cIock2
This was the historic minute, and the Ma
tionaI Matchmaker Association in con-
vention decided 70 perpetuaJe il by having
it the hour marked on all advertisements
The times., 1897-03-14
3 arg ain I 4.

IIo per bunch for
ttG choice of nearly
a Thousand punches of
fine Roses, Violets, and
other flowers, made 10
retail at various prices
up to soc. You may
have heard of tncSe
really wonderful bar
gains. Hurry-the y'll
soon be but q memory.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Ba rgain I z.

IT, for 72-inch Duck
III Bureau ScarfS,
stamped ia b=autifnl &C.
signs for yOU 10 outline
And only 25c dozen for
"Helias," the new EN-
brOideTing material in
all the art shades It 8
better than six, works
better LOOKS better.
I'd floor.
The times., 1897-03-14

I am afraid that this unbending and
graciousness to one club of literary fel-
lers" is not to be taken as evidence that
we shall be able to make the Executive
a regular habituc Of the Diplomacy and De
parment. This is too bad, because Presi-
dent in intrinscally great swell, and
Us matter of principle it would be APP
propTiate that lie should associate with
others who are so, also intTinsically and
some eXtnnsicauy. Really, there is much
that he could learn in that kind of COM
pany. A man in his position naturally is
surrounded by satellites and flatterers. If
he could escape them occasionally and mix
with men whose social equals he becomes
by force Of official position, il would do
him good and give him views of life and
society that he never is likely to hear
about otherwise. The whole atmosphere
of the Diplomacy and Department is red
oIent OF unaffected and decorous cul-
ture, simple though polished good nature,
and its members to the last man wear
halos of ingenuousness and blushing inno-
cence, more lustrous than the monocles
some of them affect in the course OF be-
ing early English.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain I 8.

Ar for half dozen
41U Decorated China
Tea Cups and Saucers,
33cfor half ,iOLen Plates
to match, 10c for Sngar
bowls lUa for Cream
Pitchers; 25c for Tea
pots; SC for Sl0p Bowls.
Only S2.lS for act OF
81 pieces.
Basement.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain a..

IN. instead OF 200
l1G for Opaque
Shades, In AL 'olors.
size Ike yards. Fitted
with spring rollers. etc.
only 4SC for TeuSur-
ing, making ana hang
ing best Scotch Holia nd
Shades. Sl.9S for out
side Window Awnings.
4th floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
There was built very early in the ceptu,

There was built very early in the century
a theater on Louisiana avenue, east OF
Sixth street. 1t must have been very early,
for ChrOnicleT speaks Of its reconstruction
IN 1928. In this theater were held TWO in
aHsuration balls. Duungthe war il became
a variety han and was called the Canter-
bury. Another theateT was the Adelphf
on PennsyIvaniaavenue. between -Four and
a-half and Sixth streets
The times., 1897-03-14

a good, hearty man like Mr.. Mckinley
must enjoy roast quite as much as his
predecessor did a stake" II, therefore,
is not surprising that he should have smiled
upon the invitation of the Gridiron Club to
foregather with that geniaiIy satanic in
stitution at its next monthly symposium.
Doubtless he may attend without the
trepidatiuu of ordinary mortals. Even the
prosecuting Gridiron is kindly To the truly
great, and Presidential rOasts are not apt
to be oVerdone.
The times., 1897-03-14

John W. Albaugh is the manager of the
Lafayette. You can see him any evening
about the foyer OF his theater. His pic
ture is on the program, ana will help you
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 8.

$3.50 fiasssl iG5 Rsoy yySaal 9asl
any previously sold at
SO They are 1897
designs, with uDhoE
stored wicker BODY.
light but strOIg IGn-
ming gear and adjust
ing paraSOl. Best OF
all-they do r1t look
like a Sheap carriage
4th floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
3 arg ain I 2.

n, yard for the
/iIi Fashionable Ba-
tiste Insertion Laces,
worth up u SOC. yard:
reads like an eXaggcra-
ton. The explanation:
We secured the import
er's last pieces of various
patterns, wiiicn he was
anxious to be rid Of.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 10

M for choice OF an
LJG importers sam
Piles, Including all the
New style Straw Hats
Tor Spring wear New
ShorJbacE Sailors, IuT-
bans. and large shapes.
These hats are worth,
and generally stlling, or
Doc. TO 81 so.
Second liDUr.
The times., 1897-03-14

statesman never leaves Washington
The times., 1897-03-14
Barg ain q.

NJ yard for choice of
k0G several Thousand
yards All wool Spring
Dress Goods-the quality
of fabrics sold at 39c.
yard and appearance of
csc. goods. Best Innings
&c, instead OF | &c. yard.
Second floor
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 2.

Of mn for five pairs
Ot,Uu or2lc- -forone
pair Ladies 25c. quality
onyx Black Hose, with
double sOleS and high
spliced heels. Choice OF
plain and ribbed. only
13c. pair for Children's
and Boys Hose Of same
quality.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Barsa ain 5.

Coz yard for job lots
OoU of 24-tnch Black
Saun Ducbesse, Black
Taffcta SILK. Black eros
grain and Satin Brrc 4des
and Glacc and PLATA faf-
fctas in spring colorS-
The actual values ere
S9c. TO 81 yard. Fleet
ing bargains.
Second floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain z.

+. for choice OF Dress
0G Findings and No
tiOns that will fill the
long table in main aisle
on first floor. Think OF
IL yards good Skirt
Binding and one dozen
Best French Horn Bones
for 5 cents / 900 other
articles.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
1924
N|GAIGONN%

Gowns with history-they
have just arrived from Scran-
ton, Pa, where is one of D. E.
Sicher' s factories. The build
ing was lately condemned and
we get it's contents. There
are 1924 gowns. The induce.
nent for us to purchase such
vast quantities is summed up
In the bargains we offer you.
15i3 Gowns at SOC instead of jOc each
1868 Gowns at 49c instead of CSC each.
20ii Gowns at Soc instead of 81 25 each
2635 Gowns at roc instead of s. As EACH
1857 Gowns at 93e instead Of slSs each
BH And now let us remind you
that all these gowns are made of
best muslins and cambrics, with
washab able lace and embroidery
trimmings. Those at CSC are beau
titled with ribbons-the bargain of
a lifetime for us and you. Distribu-
tion commences tomorrow at 8 a.
m. on first floor.
The times., 1897-03-14

m. for better than
1JG the best 50-cent
Corsets ever produced
Made of superior cOutil,
with side Steeis grace
rully uapering, giving
the appearance of the
long waist now desirable
Sizes, g to So; III styles
for all figures.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 3.

bargain Ss
cn. for Ladies' 9Sc.
JUG quality "Oneita"
Combination Suits. Note
that the vest buttons
across instead Of down
the front, and that the
pants fit like a glove,
assuring unusual COM
fort, ana stoc kings ad-
justed with ease and
smoothncSs.
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14

m. for Jetted Yokes,
O1G Collars and Re
vers. imported To Ietail
at 81 and up. These gar
nitures can he easily at
uaChed to costume al
ready made, ana I'M
prove It's appearance
many dollars worth
Hurry FOR them. Others
Will
First floor.
The times., 1897-03-14
Bargain 9.

IN yard for choice
JG of L ,211 pieces
All-Silk Ribbons. worth
25c- and3Sc- yard They
come in Taffeta, MOire,
Ottoman, GauZe, in
Stripes. fancies and plain
cOlOrs, 3 1-2 to 4 1-2
inches wide. Best bar
gains OF the season.
First floor
The times., 1897-03-14

These are five styles of
the many that are to be 90
cents for choice. The pref
tiest styles are not illus
trated-because but few of
them are here and we dom t
want to invite late callers
to say-"You never had
them"
The times., 1897-03-14

TT. for 600 boxes,
I0G each coEtainingG
pairs Icn = English Tan
and Fast Black Half
Hose, with and without
white feet. IS cents is
half pricc-hecausc such
quality half hose sellfpr
- cents a pair every
where.
First floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
RED MEMS POWWOW.
Quaker City the Scene of the Great
Conclave.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-THE I'm
proved Order of Red Men will cele.
brate the semi-centennial of the great
council of the United States in this
city today and tomorrow. This golden
jubilee Of redmanship will attract
thousands Of members Of the order
from nearly every state in the union,
and the variety and magnifcence of
the different displays, outside of the
purely business gatherings of the
event will be on a scale appropriately
elaborate for the most important oc-
casion in the history of the order. The
program for the series Of events will
be divided under three heads: First
demonstrations in the city of Philadel-
phia; second-an exemplifcation of
the ceremonies; third-an exemplifca-
ton of the degree of Pocahontas.
AS an indication of the Importance
and magnitude of these events, and of
the thousands of people who will at
tend them either as spectators or par
Elephants in the ceremonies, four Of
the largest halls in the city will be
used for the demonstration These
are so distributed as to cover the en-
tire city, and are the Academy of Mu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
MARLBOROUGH HEIR.
Young Duchess Takes Up Her Resi-
dence in Spencer House.
Respectfully yours,
"Edw. Scofield, governor

London, Sept. 14.-An interesting
event is expected abe at the end Of this
month at Spencer house. The young
duchess of Marlborough has arrived
at her London home, to await the ar
rival of the expected heir to the house
of Marlborough. She takes drives
daily and is in excellent health. The
last public appearance of the duchess
was at the flower show at Kidlington,
where she looked radiantly happy.
Her family physician at Blenheim cas-
tie was DR.. Caldwell of Woodstock
In London she is now attended by Sir
BENJAMIN Williams and DR.. Playfair,
who always act in such cases in the
royal family. The duke of Marlborough
is in constant attendance upon the
duchess, and seldom leaves her side.
When he does it is to go down in Blen-
helm for a days shooting. In every
way he appears to be the devoted hus-
band The duchess is anXiously await
ing the arrival of her mother, Mrs. o.
H. P. Belmont, who sailed from New
York last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
AN OCEAN GIANT
MORE THAN 500 FEET LONG AMI
OF VAST TONNAGE.
Maiden Voyage of the Largest
Steamer in the
World

Bremen, Sept. 1.-THE giant express
steamship, Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
will sail today On her first trip to New
York She was built in Germany for
the North German Lloyd line. She
is the largest ship in the world, but
rot as large as was the Great Eastern
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse is
C4S feet over all, sc feet beam, and 4:
feet deep, with a displacement Of 20
600 tons and tonnage Of $4,000. She
is fitted with bilge keels to minimize
the rolling and a new device to pre-
vent vibration from her engines. She
is divided into eighteen water-tight
compartments by transverse and longi-
tudinal bulkheads which extend to the
upper deck. Her engines are high
power, triple expansion, and her shaft
ing is nickel-steel made by Krupp. She
can accomm odate $50 first cabin, $40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16

from New York, 1000 from Delaware
and 500 from Maryland, besides nu-
merous detachmentS from different
otLer states.
The program of the round of public
ard business events are of great va
riety and extent, and include parades
and exemplifcations of the Red Mems
ceremonies and of the revised form OF
the degree of PocahOntas. The first
of these exemplifications will take
place in Industrial hall this evening,
and the PocahOntas ceremonies at In
stitute hall, Fortieth and Chestnut
streets at the same time. The de-
gree of Pocahontas is the women
branch of the order, and has 10000
members distributed throughout the
country.
The order was founded in III and
1884. 1t has 35 great councils, 1920
tribes and 173, 900 members. The ben
efits disbursed since the organization
amount to S14,500,00 Last years
disbursements were $534,S26. The
chief officer, the great Incidence, is
Robert T. Daniel of Griffin, Ga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
WISCONSIN POSTMASTERS.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Fourth class
Wisconsin pCstmasters were appoint
ed yesterday as follows: ALBANIA,
Polk county, Gustave Hednell, vice
August Nelson, resigned, Camp Doug
las, Juneau county, G. M. Frohman,
vice John Single, removed; George
town, Grant county, James Jeffry, vice
William Dent, removed; Grantsburg,
Burnett county, B. J. Hangum, vice
Peter BuIne, removed; Hagel, Grant
county, James Edwards, vice 7. G.
Stephens, removed; IrontOn, Sank
county, Ephraim Blakeslee, vice E. A
Ford, removed; Ridgeway, Iowa coun-
ty, J T. PAUL, vice owen O'NeiII, re-
moved; Rural, Waupaca county, c,
S. Ashmun, vice A M. Tholman, re-
signed; Wayside, Brown county
Michael Natzky, vice Frank Fresch
removed; Weyerhauser, Chippewa
county, NJ. A. Anderson, vice J. C.
Stubs, removed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16

and means Of punishment repugnant
to the human sentiment of the pres
ent age and not in accord with those
approved by the students of reformato
ry systems. Your findings show also a
number of instances in which violent
anger was displayed by those in charge
in the work Of disciplining certain re-
fractory inmates. 1t is not SO much,
allow me to say, the specific cases
which you point out, Of unwise punish
ment, which is important, as the fact
that the superintendent and some Of
his subordinates have seemed to lack
that self-control which is necessary
in those having charge Of public in
stitutions of this kind. 1t cannot be
too strongly emphasized that however
worthy of confidence otherwise they
may be, however generous Of heart,
they who cannot exercise such control
over themselves as to be able to apply
necessary discipline calmly and with
out anger, are not the proper persons
to have charge of the youth in a re-
formatory institution. l am forced,
| therefore, because of your findings,
and in view Of the fact that your board
has construed the law which requires
| the submission of the report Of an in,
vestigation to the executive to mean
that the latter shall make recommen-
dations based upon the findings of the
board, to recommend to you that g
change be made in the management
of the industrial school for boys a
| Waukesha.
Respectfully yours,
"Edw Scofield, governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16

Washington, Sept. 14.-Consul Gen
eral Lee had an extended conference
yesterday at the state department with
Secretary Sherman and Judge Day, as
sistant secretary of state, during which
the entire range of Cuban affairs was
gone over. The consul general sub
mitted no written report but gave a
tions which have arisen in connection
with the insurrection. Secretary Sher-
man desired Lee should see the pres
ident, who returned last night. 1t
V as felt, however, that the president
would be fatigued with his journey
and would not care to take up the Gu
ban affairs immediately after his ar
rival. For this reason it was arranged
that Lee should proceed to Virginia
and visit his family, holding himself
III readiness to return on telegrahpiG
order when it is convenient for the
president to see him. All parties con-
cerned declined to say anything as to
the conference, but it was learned that
it developed no new or striking
phases of the Cuban situation, but
was rather in the nature of a genera!
review of the entire situation
up to the time Lee left the
Island. One of Lees sta visit
ed the Competitor prisoners Saturday
before the consul general left for
Washington and reported t. at Ona
Melton and the others were in fairly
good condition. Their cases at pre- .
ent are sub judice," legal condition
which prevents anything being done
until further advance is made. The
prevailing sickness on the island was
touched upon. Both yellow fever and
smallpox are carrying off many vic
tins at Havana and through the interi-
or and the week before Lee left there
were 80 deaths from yellow fever at
Havana of which by far the greater
number was among the troops. AS to
whether Lee will return to Cuba, no
definite information could be secured,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
OUT OF POLITICS.
Croker Declares will not Assume the
Leadership of the Campaign.

New York, Sept. 14.-At the home
of Senator Murphy at Long Branch
Richard Croker gave out a statement
defining his position clearly with ref
erence to the New York mayoralty
campaign and confirming the state
ments made be Senator Grady yester-
day.
Il cannot for the life of me sec
where the public is interested in my
private AFFAIRS said Croker. ''Of
course, when l was in active politics it
was an entirely different matter. The
voters are naturally interested in the
plans, movements and aspirations of
a man who is in any way connected
with the running of a political cam
paign. But now that [ am out of all
that sort of thing I fail to see where
my aims and aspirations as a
private citizen can be regarded as
news. Let me say now, once for all,
that | am no longer a leader in New
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16

her effects are three canvas-covered
Trunks supposed 20 contain family
plate, jewels and other property. Re
Gently the woman had shown signs OF
insanity. One of her three cherished
dogs. which were her only companions.
died in the spring and laid in the house
until the health officer insisted upon
its removal. An attempt was made
Thursday to take her TO the county
asylum. She evaded capture, however,
and Saturday death came to her re-
lief Not a thing to eat could be found
in the house and starvation is thought
tC have been the cause of her taking
of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
A DRAMATIC STORY.
Widow Of an English Lord Dies of
Starvation Near FIT Atkinson.

Fort Atkinson, Wis, Sept. 1.-THE
last chapter in an English romance Of
many years ago was recorded in the
death Of Mrs. Laura Armitage, widow
OF William Armitage, who died about
ten years since. Armitage, a young
lord, became enamored of a handsome
ballot dancer and opera singer, and
upon marrying her was disinherited by
his parents. The couple came out here
and bought forty-acre farm near the
Halsey Beemer place, on account OF
its nearness to Lake Koshkonong.
noted for its duck hunting, of which
sport Mr.. Armitage was passionately
fond. This was about twenty years
ago. They lived there until the hus-
band died. His widow was provided
with an annuity by an elder brother.
of about $500 on condition that she did
not return to England. She kept the
pact, and in a basket near her dingy
bed was foil nd the savings of years,
1886, in bank bills and gold Among
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
LOUISE MICHEL COMING.
Famous Agitator of Commune to Talk
Anarchy Here.

Paris, Sept. 14.-Louise Michel, the
notorious French anarchist is going
to the United States in October. She
will be accompanied by prominent
English anarchists and they will un-
dertake speech-making tour in
America for the purpose of advancing
anarchist propaganda.
Washington, Sept. 14.-Secretary
Gage declined to state what action, if
any, would be taken by the government
to prevent the landing of Louise Mich
Ell. The question will. however, be
given strong consideration. Powderly
is strongly opposed to allowing an
archists and disturbers Of the peace to
land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
TO SEND GERMANS BACK.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Sometime
ago the state department referred to
the treasury department certain rep
RESERVATIONS to the effect that the
board of supervisors of Kossuth coun-
ty Iowa, had discovered that Karl
Kruger and wife, two Germans who
immigrated into this country within
the past year, were public charges of
the county. The secretary of the treas
ury investigated the matter and found
the report true and directed their re-
turn to Germany. This will be done
at the expense of the immigration
fund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
LUMBER BURNED.
Small Loss Befalls a Green Bay Com
pany.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept 14-Fire was
discovered at about o'clock Monday
morning among the lumber piles in
the yard of the Mcdonald Lumber COM
rany on the west side of the river
The fire department confined the fire
to the vicinity of its origin. The office
and mill were saved. From 10000 to
81 900 feet of lumber was destroyed,
valued at from $1,000 to $1,000. The
loss is covered by insurance
Jerico, Wis, Sept. 1.-THE William
Addenbrook barn and contents of
grain, hay and farming implements,
valued at $4,000, covered by a small
isurance, burned to the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
FARMERS HELD UP.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept. ii. M
Clichert and John Rumbel, both OF
Hamilton, were held up two miles
south of this city. Clichert was robbed
of watch and S37. Rumbel was
shot in the thigh upon his refusal to
throw up his hands. The men were
returning from this city, to which
place they had been to get checks
Cashed for their last months labor in
the stone quarry. Rumbel was
brought to this city and placed in St.
Agnes hospital and the ball extracted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-16
DIVINE SARAH'S ESCAPE.

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE Firago sd. IS
Sarah Bernhard recently had a mar
row escape from death at Belle Isle
En-Mer while endeavoring to reach
the seashore cliffs. After descending
a short distance the actress was un-
able to advance or retreat. Shrieks
for help attracted the attention OF a
hather who climbed up and siezed
her just as the boulder, to which she
was clinging, broke away and thus
she was saved from being crushed to
death. The actress and rescuer lost
their foting and rolled down the cliffs
to sea, where they were rescued by a
passing boat. While Nine. Bernhardt
was only slightly bruised, her rescuer
as seriously injured.