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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
They Had a Picnic.

The Tuesday night reading circle, or
literary club to that effect, composed
principally of twin city school teachers.
planned an outing for memorial day,
resulting pleasures of which, taken
tout ensemble, are best expressed ia
the headline, ''they had a picnic"
The ten cent bus and one of Has
brouck's livery teams were chartered
for the occasion and on Monday fore
| noon the merry pleasure party was
driven on an excursion into the country
The first stop was made at the pretty
island across from Port Edwards Here.
midst sweet shades on the noble banks
of the old Wisconse the sumptuOus
provision baskets were opened and
picnic biscuits, fruits and other dainty
foods were spread for entertainment
and disposed of.
In the afternoon a side trip was taken
to Nekoosa where the party visited the
big plant of the Nekoosa Paper Co. 1t
is said that never since this mill was
erected has so much of beauty and
intellectual grace appeared at one time
In the big machine rooms. Gallant Guy
Nash led this brilliant army of invasion
through the departments and explained
all details of paper making from pulp
room to finishing room with particular
satisfaction to the ladies'.
Returning to Grand Rapids in the
evening the party drove to the home of
Miss Florence Philleo where they in
dulged in dancing for few hours. But
it was cold evening for the boys; the
ladies danced with themselves. 1t was
reported full day and happy day for
the teachers. The party included:
Misses Reeves, Hanafn, Walters,
Lindsey, Rablin, Barker, Barnum,
McClelland, Emmons, Perry, Doyle,
Rich, Kay, Parrish, Kroner, Philleo,
Hasbrouck, Ella Hasbrouck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
MAINE MONUMENT FUND.
Report From Supt. R. A. Havenor of Work
Accomplished in Wood County Schools
10 Data


to Date.
To the Loyal Citizens of Wood
County: [ wish at this time to make a
partial report on the result of the work
of collecting the children's names and
their contributions to the National
Maine Monument Fund.
Some time since l received a letter
from Supt. J. Q. Emery saying that a
National Committee having i'll charge
tie erection of National Monument to
the memory of the men who died ir
the Maine disaster had decided to build
vault in the monument and in the
vault place the names of all the school
children of the United States tEat it
was possible to obtain and to permit
any of them who wished to contribute
to the Fund sum not to exceed ten
cents from any one person. The
children's money TO be used to build a
separate part of the monument.
Blanks were sent to the different
schools and also a circular note from
this Office outlining the plan and pur-
pose of the undertaking, and suggest
ing that portion of the afternoon of
May 26, "Maine Day." be occupied in
talking to the children about the Maine
disaster and the cause of the present
war with Spain.
Thus far have received papers or
money from forty~th1ee schools and
departments Of the public schools, and
also from the Catholic Parochial Schools
of Grand Rapids and Marshfield. The
latter school sending in list of 375
names and contribution of $500 but
the Grand Rapids Parochial school sent
in the most artistic paper that has yet
come to the office.
That is the bright side of the affair
But there is another side also.
1t is fact that there are few schools
in this county, which includes some OF
the high schools, that, although having
blanks, did not collect a name. Why
any truly patriotic, liberty loving
American citizen should neglect or re.
fuse to permit the children under his OF
her care to participate n project that
| believe is unique in its conception
and purpose is more than can tell.
When private individuals, churches
and other societies have contributed tc
this and kindred purposes why should
net the children have chance to give
their mite and write name that per.
haps the owner of which may be one Of
the builders of that monument. Who
can tell the possibilities of these
children who with their contributions
in their pockets were denied the
privilege of joining with the millions OF
other children in doing honor to those
263 American soldiers who met thell
awful and untimely death in Havana
Harbor on Feb. Is, 1898.
| [ have few blanks left and shall be
pleased to give any one a chance tc
enroll who has thus far been denied.
Call at my office or send to me for the
| blanks.
r. A. HAyENoR, Co. Supt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
Conditions of Trade.

The nation faces war with reviying
volume of business. The west is doing
Its part and more, but at the east also
the volume Of business is now expand
ing Without abatement in any import
ant line, the great outgo Of wheat and
corn continues to stimulate business at
the west, and railroad earnings show an
increase over last year of 15.1 per cent,
in Trunk lines 6.8 per cent, in Granger
roads 22.5 per cent, and in other west
ern roads 14.6 per cent, while east
bound shipments from Chicago in three
weeks have been 388, ,8O8 tons, against
150,012 last year, and 1892 tons in
1892.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart of Groton, S. D. "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying [ could live but a
short time. | gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if | could not stay
with my friends on earth, | would meet
my absent ones above. Ny husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. 1 gave it a trial, took in all eight
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
John E. Daly's drug store. Regular size
SOC and $1.00. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
DEATH OF RUEL AUSTIN.
Wood County Pioneer Passes into His Last
Long Sleep,

Long oIeep,
At 2 o'clock Friday morning, May 81,
in full possession of his faculties of
thinking and feeling, conscious that the
finish of life's stubborn race was at
hand, Ruel Austin bade goodbye to the
family circle around his bedside, then
peacefully sank to immortal rest. His
labors completed, duty done, he anx-
iously welcomed the final dissolution
and responded to the call of the Com
mander of the Universe with submissive
resignation.
Mr.. Austin was 70 years Of age, born
at Augusta, Maine, in the year 1919.
He was carpenter by trade and always
followed this vocation until declining
years kept him at the old home along
the Vesper road on the outskirts of
Centralia. Ruel Austin came to Wood
county, Wis, forty-two years ago and
settled in Rudolph. There he built the
first sawmilI, now known as Clark q
Scott's, then owned by Henry Reed,
also from Maine. In 1879 he moved to
Centralia and settled under the roof
which for nineteen years has sheltered
him as home. Feb. s, 1898, Mr.. Austin
was taken sick, illness starting with a
severe cold and developing into Bright's
disease coupled with dropsy. A wife
and two sons are left to mourn his
DEATH Of the boys, John Austin lives
at Zwingle, Iowa, and E. B. Austin
resides at the homestead in Centralia
Funeral services were conducted at
NJ E. church in this city Sunday after
noon at O'Clock by Rev. F. A. Nimits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
FAILURE OF EDWARD SHERRY,

Son Follows in the Footsteps of His
Father.
Edward P. Sherry Of Neenah. son ot
Henry Sherry, the well-known lumber
man, made personal assignment Tnes-
day, May 81, for the benefit of his cred
ltors. The assets and liabilities are not
given. n. S. Robbins of Milwaukee is
named as assignee. Edward Sherry
was connected with his father in many
of his enterprises. He was graduated
from the State university several years
ago,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
Special Train From Circus,

On Monday June 9th, the Marshfeld
& SOUTHEASTERN will run a special train
from Marshfeld, leaving at 4:3O p. m.
SO as to get those attending the circus
from this end of the county, home for
supper. Fare for round trip 81 90 from
Nekoosa, Port Edwards and Centralia.
The 400 p. m. train from Centralia will
be abandoned on that date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like top. For Grain-o does
not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and
feeds. Yet 1t looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the per,
feet drink. Made from pure grains
Get package from your grocer to-day
Try it in place of coffee. Is and 25c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02

same manner as in the forenoon, re-
inforced by the lady and gentleman
bicyclists of the twin cities, who are
earnestly requested to cooperate with
the fire companies in their effort to get
up a demonstration. The procession
will then 60 to the city hall, Grand
Rapids, where it is hoped all civic
societies will join in line and march to
fair grounds.
At the grounds the bicycle riders will
form grand pageant and ride once or
twice around the race course. contest
ing foI different prizes that will be
named hereafter. A hot game of base
ball between Howe High school team
and a visiting high school nine will take
place in the afternoon, as well as pig
races, athletic tests and sports of differ
ent kinds.
In the evening there will be an exhi-
bition of fireworks rivaling anything
ever seen in these cities-not merely d
few Roman candles and sky rockets,
but large number of pieces entirely
new to our public. Particularly attract
i've in the pyrotechnic display will be q
portrait design of Admiral Dewey, the
hero of Manila.
The days program will close with a
grand dance at the opera house, for
which suitable music and appropriate
decorations in great prOfusiOn will be
secured.
There is to be no charge for anything
except tickets to the dance, which will
be at the usual price. Merchants and
citizens generally are earnestly re-
quested to do what they can to make
the celebration of this great day grand
success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Of the Howe High School, Grand Rapids,
in Opera House tonight June 2.

Commencement exercises of the
class of '9S, Howe High school, will
occur at Grand Opera House this even
ing. Committee on reception will be
the class of '99. Program in full is as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02
The Life of the flesh is the bloc,

The Life Of the flesh is the blood
thereof" Pure blood means healthy
functional activity, and this bears with
it the certainty Of quick restoration
from sickness or accident. DR.. J. II.
McLeaa's engthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier gives pure, rich blood
and vitalizes and strengthens the whole
body. Price soc and Sl.00 a bottle. For
sale by Z. L. Steib < Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-06-02

Hundreds of thousands have been
induced to try Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy by reading what it has done for
others, and having tested its merits for
themselves are today lis warmest
friends. For sale by F. L. Steib & Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
ATG.USTT HAS FLED.
crpuAN CRr-IsER BRINGS CAPTAIN-GEN
ERAL TO HONG KONG-RENEWED
ACTIVITY OF SPANIARDS
agent.

GERMAN CRUISER BRINGS CAPTAIN-GEN-
ERAI, TO HONG KONG-RENEWED
ACTIVITY OF sPANIARDS.
Hong Kong Aug 15-The German hrst-ciasS
cruiser Kaisern Augusta arrived here to-day
from Manila with Captan-General Augusti ana
his family on board The cruiser sailed from
Manila on Saturday
She reports that the situation there then was
unchanged but her officers arc extremely ret
lcen.
General August refuses to grant interviews
and Will say rothin, more than that he is
going to Spain at the first opportunity
II ia a signihoant fact tina; white the fastest
German cruiser has brought General Anguish
she brings only small package Of mail for
the German Consul
The Consul is now in Canton. and MS nah
matter remains unopened
The precise facts are not known. but II Is
supposed that General August fed from the
Philippines
Tho Spanish Consul here has not vet sent
- Manila tho news that the protocol has been
signed and probably the Spanords at Manila
viii d,scredi. the account to be brought them
hv the British steamer Australian, as she was
chartered by the Americans.
Tho opinion here Is that the Germans nave
arranged matters with Captain General Au-
custi
The Insurgents now at Hong Kong are not
satisfied with 'he terms u peace proposed py
tho Americans
Related mail Information from Manila, re-
ceiyed to-day. is TO the effect that there mas
been renewed activity on the part ~ the span
tards Of late due 10 the belief that tho Ameri-
can resources hav" been exhausted and that
President Mckinley is suing for peace
According to the same authority IN" insur-
gents throughout the island Of Nisayas are re-
ported to have sirnifed an intention of COM
Inning with General Aguinaldo against spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
NAVAL REVIEW on SATURDAY
DISPLAY OF SIMPSONS FLEET SAIL UP
THE NORTH RIVER ORDERED.

WASHINGTON Aug 15-The Navy Department
decided to-day to yield. far as prac-
tica BILE to the public desire at New-York for
naval review Of the ships Of Admiral SIMPSONS
feet Accordingly Acting Secretary Allen is
sued the following order:
sire expressed 10 see review OF the warships
ard cruisers recently ordered home, and so far
as practicable Is desrOus of carrying out the
wishes Of those citizens who wish 10 see the
ships But neither the officers nor tho men OF
the fleet are in condition to participate In
street parade. The Department Is taking inc
opportunity Of the armistice to put these ships
at once into the best possible condition for such
as may hereafter he required Of them. IL
is expected all other work will he suspended
and the entire available force Of tho Navy Yard
directed 10 this work. in order 10 secure the
greatest possible dispatch.
The Department will direct that. upon arrival
in New-York Harbor the feet shall steam up
the North River as far a General Grants TOMB
fire salute and steam back TO the anchorage.
1t is expected that the fleet will reach New
York on Saturday. the 10Th inst"
The plan is to have Admiral Sampson met on
Sandy Hook with orders for the procession up
the North River. It Is expected that the Meet
will he Off Sandy Hook some time Friday night
but II will lay outside the harbor until sat
urday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
LEE VISITS THE PRESIDENT.
He WILL PROBABLY HEAD THE CUBAN MIL
ITARY COMMISSION-AFFA1RS IN
CUBA DISCUSSED
DEMISE AT SAVANNAH

Washington. Avg. 13.-Msjor- General Fitz-
hugh Lee in command Of the Seventh Army
Corps at Jacksonville. Fla, was In conference
to-day with the President and the war De-
partment authorities. He came here on spe
cjaI telegraphic summons from Secretary Alger'
and it was with the latter that he conferred
for an hour with rie President
General Lees experience as Consui-"eherai
6, Havana has given him an intimate knowl-
edge II Cuban conditions, which VIII be use'
ty the Administration. 1t is generally expected
that he will head tine military commission
which will adjust affairs in Cuba. and he has
also been strongly urged for the Governorship
Of that island after the functions of the Com
mission cease on both Of these points, how
eyer General Lee asserts he knows nothing.
He would not speak OF the subjects discussed
as the result Of his hasty trip here beyond
saying he has been talking over matters III
Cuba generally. Then he added:
THE first work which will have TO be done IN
Cuba VIII be to make arrangements by "hch
all the municipal machinery can be put III
operation in all the towns, and governmental
machinery throughout the islands for each as
trict. There Will have to be a military coh'i"i'
! suppose until such a time as the people IN
terested can organize ard put into operation
a government xhi~h will be stable and strong
enough 10 imp3rt3Ny piNltct 'Hc 'i''Ni'''' 20
spaniards Americans, Cubans and the peoples
OF ell other nationalitics now on the island or
who may hereafter 70 there
rs there probability ~ Spanish interests
suffering through the Cubans "'
The Spanish property holders. merchants ana
al other classes If Spaniards naturally wouio
unite with all the .cst Of the conservative IN
habitants fo- the preservation Of the interests
OF all tie citizens and think these VIII heip
the natives and American TO maintain n strong,
safe government This would be natural. be-
cause 10 class If PEOPLE would be more inter-
ested than they are in maintaining properly
and all other rights.
The most difficult problem TO solve ~ 'he
frst organization of q preliminary form Oh
government as later the island VIII be rapioiy
Americanized. and all sucn questions VIII 'ahe
care Of themselves As to the probabilities vi
the Cubans attaining a stable government l
presume that so )on as possible. prociaina-
ton will be issued setting apart a date Tor the
holding Of n general election for a Chlei EAecu-
tive OF the island and FOR legislative BODY
10 which all matters affecting the future OF 'I'e
island viii be referred This legislative body
probably will adopt a constitution ana mako
the proper laws TO put into operation the pohu-
cal form Of government.
As 10 the army Of occupation which VIII De
necessary to nairtoin our intentions WIN re-
spect 20 Cuba. 1900 men VIII be ample to
garrison the whole island. OF this numpef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
SANPSON CONTNG NORTH.
FOUR BATTLE SHIPS AND TWO CRUISERS
EXPECTED At TOMPklNSNILLE
THIS WEEK

Washington Aug lI-Adniral campson. with
the four big battle ships and two arnored
cruisers Of his fleet. is now on his way North,
having sailed at 10 o'clock Yesterday morning
from Santiago. Admiral Schlcy, on the cruiser
BROOKLYN accompanied the nee'. The naval or
dors mad pub, to-da" Civ" the Brooklyn a.
starting on the 1lth from Playa to the south
coast Of Cuba. This. however, was prior 10 the
orders issued or the suspension Of hostilitleS
when the Brooklyr was included with "ther
ships ordered North. The naval authorities eN-
pect the fleet at Tompkinsve the latter part
Of the week.
An evidence Of the cessation of hostilities Is
the action of the Navy Department In again
making public III" movements Of naval Nesse's
which has be suspended du-ins the war Inc
bulletin given out today announces that the
st Paul has sailed from Playa del ls'~. 'u"a
10 MontauS the piX'e and The Nanke- from
Playa 10 the north coas' q cuba. III" NrooLiyn
from PLAYA t0 tn" s0UtI coast - CUBA. ~"
Oneida from KY West 10 Havana. ana TN
Topeka from KY West 70 the Isle q Pines. tne
Herculcs from Port Royai 20 Norfolk and the
Kanawha from Port Roial 70 Ky West In"
Siren has arrived AZ Key Wet. the Dolphin At
Iamhcrt's Point and tho Soace AZ Playa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
STILL FIGHTING N PORTO RlCO.'
GENERAL SCHWAN'S COLUMN ATTACKED
BY SPANIARDS-COLoNE SOIO
STRRENDERS.

Ponce Porto Rico. Aug. l5-General Schwans
column was attacked yesterday between Maya
guez and Lares. As the llth Infantry under
Colonel Burke was descending the valley OF the
Rio Cirande they were fired upon from hiii-
side by force Of fifteen hundred Spanards
who were retreating toward the north. The hre
vos re,urned and the Spaniards were repulsed
with considerable loss
Colonel Soto. the commander Of the Maya
puez district. was wounded and was afterward
overtaken in a wayside cottage. He was at
tended by two serGeants VINO surrendered
The Americans suffered no loss. The artiilery
and cavalry were not engaged
General Schwan had not received news OF the
signing Of the protocol when the action oc-
Cured but II arrived yesterday afternoon
The reports from General Miles are meagre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
MADRID PRESS COMMENTS.

London. Aug 1G.-Tnc Madrid correspondent
Of THE Times" says;
"The domnan' note of the press comment Is
philosophica; resignation. The educated classes
are not making any attempt TO find scapego1ts
or 10 console themselves with vituperaton OF
the victorious enemy. While severely critcisiAg
the short sig ehtedness and Incompetence of III"
Government they recognize that no one states
man or Cabinet. hut tho Nation Itself. Is 10
blame The colonies instead OF enriching have
IMPOVERISHED the country. Columbus in dscoV-
erinc the New World was not Spain's benefac-
tor bur her evil genius.
therefore one leading paper opposes the sug-
gestion that his remains should be brought
home from Havana Magellan ought logically
TO be pu. in the same category as Columbus.
but his evil influence on Spanish history Is not
vet generally recognized
1T Is argued that Spain ought TO nave con-
centratod her energies I'm developing her Euro
mean possessions and. II an outlet was required
elsewhere. that she ought to have chosen Nor'h-
orn Africa. where she Is now no longer free TO
extend her political influence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
MAYCALL CHINA TO ACCOUNT.
prpORT THAT ENGLAND WILL DEMAND
THE REMOVAL OF IL HUNG
CHANG FROM POWER.

,ondon. Aug 15.-The Foreign Office. 1t Is
-.,o-ted here to-day though the report as yet
,.ovs confirmation. intends to demand that the
c,,rese Government dismiss Prince Ii Huns
chang from, power. the ground that he is
-..nonsble for the recent anti-Brtish attitude
=, the Tsung -li-Yamer.
Tho Foreign Office. it is also asserted. has had
.,der speciaI consideration the question Of seiz-
IT,, the Taku forts. on the Gulf Of Pe-Chi-li at
,he mouth Of the Pekng River. and the city Of
rien-Tsin. the port Of Peking. in the event Of
China refusing to comply with this demand.
holding all until compliance is assured.
Meanwhile the seni-official journal de st
Petersburg" in to-day's issue deTrecates the
tone Of the British press, and says:
Russia does rot contemplate fresh acquis-
,iors in tho Far East. Her only object is TO pre-
serve the advantages recently gained The Rus
sian Government does not desire to injure the
economic interests of Great Britain any more
than those Of any other Power"