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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
TO CELEBRATE BOWS BIRTHDAY.

New York, Feb. 6.-The w. C. T.
U. Friday Issued the following appeal:
1.-The National Woman's Christian
Temperance union earnestly asks the
cooperation of the christian church,
the Christian Endeavor society, Ep
worth league, Baptist Young Peoples
Social union, National Temperance
society, Good Templars, prohibition
party and all other temperance, re-
ligious and philanthropic societies,
which are willing to help in celebrat-
ing the birthday of General Neal Dow
March 20, for the purpose of strength
ening the public sentiment that seeks
the protection of the home by the pro-
hihition of the liquor traffic in our
own and every land" The appeal is
signed by Frances E. Willard, presi-
dent; and Katherine Stevens, secre-
tary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
A SLIPPERY SHOEMAN.
Millionaire Hanan Dodges Service in
Suit by a Woman.

Chicago, Feb. ga suit for $500
against John H. Hanan, the millionaire
sLoe manufacturer of Brooklyn, in
which the plaintiff is woman, has
been begun in the superior court in
this city. The plaintiff is Mrs. B. NJ.
Dutton of Chicago. Formerly she was
a resident of Brooklyn. where she knew
the shoe manufacturer. Hanan was in
Chicago last Monday. Although the
hotel was besieged by men who were
sent to watch his movements, he sue
ceeded in getting out of the city Tues
day and went to st. Louis and from
there has since returned to Brooklyn
without being served by a summons in
Mrs. buttons suit. The attorney for
the Chicago plaintiff has now given UP
nope of securing service. as he claims
tn have information that Mr.. Hanan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

a few days. The attorney for Mrs
Dutton says that the suit grows out of
events which occurred previous to Mr.
Hanan's meeting with Mrs. Smith, now
Mrs. Thompson, against whom the
shoe manufacturer began suit about
two weeks ago at Newport, RI, for the
recovery Of about $3.50, 900 worth of real
estate and jewelry which he had given
her. The suit was compromised just
before Mr.. Hanan's visit to Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
DAMAGES FOR DOGS BITE.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 5.--E suit for
$4,000 and a verdict OF $500, this was
the beginning and the sequel in the
cas- Of Amelia Reigner against Joseph
holl, for the bite Of Mr.. Hollis dogs.
The verdict of the jury was terse,
merely announcing the sum at which
the damages were assessed. Mrs.
Reigner said she had been bitten in
more than a dozen places upon her
arm by the defendants dogs, so that
the use of her arm was impaired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

dollars Of common stock and $4,000, 900
of preferred are to be retained in the
treasury. The company controls 139
different plants which is about 80 per
cent of all the large bakeries in the
country. No change will be made in
prices and no such move is contemplat-
ed. The headquarters of the National
company will for the present be in the
Home Insurance building of this city.
The actual working of the plants of
the company will be directed from the
Office in the state of New Jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

New York, Feb. 5.-R. G. Dun &
Co. s weekly report says that actual
payments through clearing houses in
January made a remarkable showing,
being much larger than in any previous
month, 36.6 per cent. larger than in
the same month last year and ii per
cent. larger than in 1892. Failures
in January were smaller than in any
previous year Of which there is rec
ord and were probably smaller than
in any other January since 1881. A
statement by branches Of business
given this week shows a surprising
gain in most departments Of manu-
facture and trade. Meanwhile the
money market is as confident as ever;
geld does not come from Europe in
large amounts only because the bank
ers found it worth while to lend Amer
lean money abroad; and commercial
balances are as heavily in favor of the
United States as heretofore. Per-
haps the most striking feature of the
week was the decline in wheat With
exports of 1906, 900 bushels against l.
771,000 last year (four included) from
the Atlantic ports, and 900 from
the Pacific ports against 844 900 bushels
last year, the temper of the market
weakened. The department of agri-
culture had some influence. although
its figures are not generally credited as
reliable. The wheat market turned
largely upon the operation of a Chicago
speculator, but the fact remains that
the price depends largely upon for
eign news and the comparative scarcity
of the American supply. The outgo
continues heavy, being 3,799,000 BUSH
oils against 3,343,000 the same week
last year and the excess over last
year, when exports were the greatest
ever know, indicates a very heavy
foreign demand. The iron and steel
manufacture is steadily gaining in the
consumption of pig iron, although the
production of materials is still in ex-
cess of the immediate demands, but
not enough to cause a decline in
prices at Pittsburg or Chicago. The
demand for finished products is very
heavy. The demand for car building
has been a very heavy business in the
east and west and the plate demand
has greatly increased in the east on ac-
count of orders from shipbuilders. The
prospect of combination of wire man
ufacturers has stimulated the demand
and raised the price for Wire goods.
Exports of copper in January were
about 10000 tons against 5000 last
year and the price was II cents for
lake. There is a better demand for
cotton goods since the general stop
rage of the works in the east, but
there is no indication as yet of a
material gain in respect to unsold
stocks on hand. In woo, en- goods the
demand is altogether more satisfac-
tory, an advance of 20 per cent. being
made on most grades of fine woo1ens
and worsteds. Failures in the United
States for the week were 1856 against
81 last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
CHOATE IN CHICAGO.
eminent Eastern Lawyer Guest OF
Honor at Banquet.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Joseph H. Choate
will be the guest Of the Chicago Bar
association tomorrow. A banquet in
his honor will take place tonight. 1t
is expected the banquet will draw to-
gether the most representative body of
gether the most representative body of
jurists and lawyers ever gathered in
the west, not excepting the banquet to
Lord Coleridge some years ago. Among
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
ARRESTED IN TENNESSEE.

Knoxville, Ten, Feb. 6.-The arrest
in this city of B. F. Marsh, acting
postmaster at Cartwright, Wis, was
OH two charges-one for the fraudu
lent appropriation of money order
and the other for fraudulent issuance
of a money order, the amount involved
being $40. Marsh affirms that there
was nothing wrong in his conduct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
SALE POSTPONED
Government not Ready for the Kansas
Pacific Deal.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The govern
ment has decided to pay off the first
lien holders on the Kansas Pacific
Railroad company and to ask for the
pCstponement OF the sale. No date has
been fixed to which it will be asked
that the sale be postponed, that mat
ter being indefinite as yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

His Father, Also Retired, now SO
Years Old

Washington, Feb. 5--The retire
ment of Rear Admiral Thomas o.
Selfridge of the United States navy
which takes place at midnight tonight;
is of unusual interest from the fact
that it will place two officers Of the
same name, both rear admirals, father
and son, on the retired list The elder
Selfridge is SO years old, while his
son will tomorrow reach his gid year.
The career of the younger admiral has
been full of stirring and dramatic in
cidents. He has seen fiercer fighting
and was in more thrilling episodes dur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

the declaration of Captain Manager
Adrian G. Arson. Part of it came in
the form of letter to A. G.. Spalding
and was read at the meeting of the
Chicago Athletic association to es-
tablish an Arson testimonial Unless
Arson can be induced to reconsider,
which is not likely, the matter is at an
end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

Chicago, Feb. ST refuse to ac-
ept anything in the shape of a gift.
The public owes me nothing. I'm not
old, but l am no pauper. l can earn
my own living. Besides that I'm by
no means out of baseball" Such In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
GERMANY'S LATEST DEMAND

London, Feb. Germany accord
ing to a special despatch from Shang-
hal, demands that Port Arthur and Ia
Lien-Wan be made free ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
DIED FAR AWAY.

Fl Atkinson, Wis, Feb. 3.-Robert
D. Merriman is dead Of pneumonia ir
Connecticut, where he was visiting rel
atives. He was Z wealthy farmer Of
Oakland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
BADGER POSTMASTERS.

Washington, Feb. 3-Wisconsin
rostmasters have been arpointed as
follows: At Po1an. John Conrad: at
Scott. Edward G. Brazellon; at Fair
child, Ralph E. Arnold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
CHARGES FALL FLAT
STATE PRISON INVESTIGATION
FIZZLES OUT.
THE END COMES ABRUPTLY

State May Take Proceedings Against
Persons Seer city Carrying Letters
to and from Convicts Warden Rob-
erts, as an Individual, May Bring
an Action for Libel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

Professor Alexander Agassiz of Har-
ward, has taken steps TO remove his tax
able property from Cambridge and
have it scheduled in Rhode Island,
where, in Newport, ne has a summer
residence. He withdrew from his
offices and chair in connection with
the Agassiz Museum at Harvard some
time ago, but he is not on very good
terms with the municipality of Cam
bridge, where he pays a tax on a quar-
ter of a million of personal property,
which includes large part of the Calu-
net and Hecla copper mine, of which
he is president. The professor is one
OF the largest taxpayers in Cambridge
ana opposed the project of establishing
a municipal lighting plant on the
ground that it should be put in and
operated by private companies. He
said then that he would remove to New
port if the corporation plan was car
ried through, and although he delayed
it it is now on it's feet again, and it is
supposed that it is in accordance with
that declaration he has made the trans
fer and that he will remove from Cam
bridge to Newport altogether.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
ANS0N NO PAUPER
BASEBALL VETERAN DISDAIN-
FULLY DECLINES CHARITY.
NOT YET OUT OF THE GAME

L Refuse to Accept Anything in the
Shape of Gift and the Public Owes
Me Nothing Says the Famous Old
Baseballist-'Tis Thought He May
Reconsider.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
PERSONALITIES.

The new Tennessee senator, Thomas
Battle Turley, is one of the most prom
inent lawyers in the south. For years
he has been a leader of the bar in
Memphis. He was an officer in the
confederate army. The senator will
serve until March l, 1901. He is So
years old, a good orator and believes
in the free silver principles at the ratio
of Is to l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
THE MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce Saturday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10
STATUS OF BUSINESS
DUN & CO. AND BRADSTREETS'
WEEKLY TRADE REPORTS.
SAY TIMES ARE IMPROVING

Actual Payments Through Clearing
Houses in January Greatly Exceed
Those of Previous Month-Exports
of Cereals Still Continue Large
Failures Larger Than Last Year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

The remains of Lon j. Williams, a
member Of Jesse James gang, have
just been discovered in the Bad lands,
where he starved to death many years
ago after his escape from the author
tiles at Durand, Mich. His brother Ed,
who was under arrest at the time, was
lynched, and the coroner's jury re-
turned the verdict: I'VE, the jury,
find that Ed. Williams died from a fall
down the courthouse steps,"
Miss Harriet cambridge Richardson,
the young woman who brought the
new battleshiD Kentucky into such
fame by contending that she was in
vited to christen it by Secretary Her.
bert and that Secretary Long should
respect the wishes of his predecessor,
and further that she would break a
bottle of Bourbon whisky over the
ships prov, is to be married in June
to young Kentucky poet, James Tan
dy Ellis. Miss Richardson and Ellis
have been lovers from their youth, but
when she was taken into society in
Brooklyn she became engaged to Con-
gresham Bennett and Ellis ceased his
attentions. Bennett sailed for Europe
last summer and Ellis wrote an article
defending her action in the battIeshiu
controversy, and their engagement is
now announced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-10

Berlin, Germany, Feb. Germany
has decided to quarantine American
horses on the alleged ground that the
imported anim-ls bring influenza into
the country. TINS is supposed to be
another step in the policy of Germany
IN excluding or embarrassing the i'm
portation of American farm products
and another concession to the agrarian
marty
The Washington bee., 1898-09-03
ADVANTAGE
b A I l. E Y S
IMPROVED TRUSS.

1t adjusts itself so perfect.y to the rup-
ture that it is impossible for it to be-
come displaced.
1t permits the utmost freedom of mo-
ton with perfect safety.
All uncomfortable and injurious steel
spring pressure is avoided.
The pad is held in place by woven
bands, which retain an equal pres
sure in all positions of the body.
1t can be worn in bed, great deSld-
eratum to the young as tending to a
perfect cure.
1t is the only suitable truss for chill
dren and females.
The proper amount of pressure can be
brought TO bear and maintained in
any position without pinching or
harm to the wearer.
1t will cure hernia if placed on the pa
tient sufficiently early.
Excepting umbilical, it is the best
truss ever offered for all kinds of
hernia.
1t is so perfect and comfortable in its
adjustment that the patient in a
short time forgetS he is wearing it..
(See the certificate of Mr.. Daniel
JohnSon.)
Sent postage paid to any address on
receipt Of price; s. for single and 81
for double truss
In ordering, give location of hernia,
right or left side, and measurement.
Satisfaction given or money refunded
when the truss is returned in good
1order. Address:
| L. q. RaiIey.
Room Is, 500 F ST., N W.
or 1921 NJ St., n. W.. Ws .,D.C
The Washington bee., 1898-09-03
DIRECTORS:

Deposits received from 10 cents
upward. Interest allowed on $500
and ab6ve. Treasurers of
churches, associations, and other
organl ations can deposit funds
with this Bank and Receive Inter
eat. The money ls subject to
check Without Not &c. We
shall be glad to have you open an
account. BANK OPEN FROM 9 A.
N. to 5 P. M.
The Washington bee., 1898-09-03

George & Co., eo8 9TH street, north
west, is where you will find the
best gents goods. Take your boys
there and say The Bee sent you. Mr..
George is an affiable and just man to
the people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Key To The Klondlko.

The pioneer Alaska railway II the
Northern Pacific, and to that company
belongs ihc credit, IN connection with
the Pacific Coast steamship Co ~ hav.
Ing inaugurntcd the sale Of through
tickets Is points ~ Alaokn The North.
crn Pacific Was the first railway 10
issue a mp 81 Alaska showing the in.
land passage from Puget Sound to Sitkn.
juneau and Chllknt.
Those intending to 90 TO Alaska cnrly
next spring, after the SHOWS on the Dycn
AMI Shnguay pAaHps are packed down
and the lakes fruNiu, or ~ u lutrr date
either via this route or ~ - MnhHrfS
aud the mouth of the Yukon should
remember that the Nurthrru Pacific d.
tie pioneer Alaska line runs steam
hrn ted trims with dining cars, pullman
standard aud tourist Shoppers from ST
Paul to Tacoma, Scaitlt Hnd PORTLAND
passengers having the optiOn ~ tuiug
VA, Helena of Butte Cts tie mttcr the
sreateSt SILVER miniug cnnnp IN the world
also vin Lake Pend D'Otrille, Idaho. az
through the famous Occur ID Nlun
country.
Early in November We shall issiir IN
illustrated ioldo. rrplctc with Alaska
and klOndike information up To date.
Send Chns :. Fee, general passenger
agent, st. Paul. Mimi, two cents in
postage and bee will forward you this
map.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

THE CONGRESSIONAL S[TUA TION.
There has been much talk
bout the district as TO who will
be chosen TO represent the
upper peninsula in congress
for the next two years. So far,
most people have been guessing
as TO who the contestants will be-
and we think that by this time,
all who are acquainted with the
situation will agree that the con.
test will be between cX Congress-
man Stephenson and the present
incumbent, Congressman Shell.
don, of Houghton. There was a
tendency during the fore part
of the year TO pooh pooh the
idea of Mr.. Stephenson coming
before the people OF this dis.
trict again, but these pooh-pooh-
ings have given way to a
severe realization of the
fact and the chances are
that those who imagined Mr..
Stephenson 10 be politically
dead will find him the liveliest
corpse that they have encounter.
ed in a long time.
From making light of Mr.
Stephenson's candidacy his OPP
ponents have passed TO pointing
out Mr.. Stephcnson's weakness
in his own county and to cnlarg-
ing upon the political influence
of Mr., Sheldon's appointees
down there. We have heard
many a time that; Sam can't
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

LIEUT.. Gov DUNSTAN de
clared when he left Lansing
after the special session that his
private business suffered SO
much during his absence that he
doubted very much if he would
be a candidate for reelection.
Upper Peninsula men do not
propose to let this office get
away, however. If Dunstan
should decline TO run again,
Rep. O. b. Fuller, Of the Esca
naba district, is authority for the
statement that the tall pine of
the Gogebic and Senator Mason,
of Gladstone, will both be candi-
dates, the latter having already
started the boom going for the
nomination. Fuller will be a
candidate for the senate TO sue
O. ed Mason. Republican.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

get his own county" but we
notice that when the show down
comes he always has it pat, and
we doubt if this year Will be an
exception. Turning to Mr..
Shelden's county we Judge from
the following article which APP
peared in the last issue of the
Houghton county Progress that
the sailing up there may not be
as smooth as some are lead to
believe
AS briefly stated in yester
days Progress everything points
to a hot contest for the congress
sional nomination in the Twelfth
district the coming fall Mr.
Sheldon and his many friends
may as well realize the true
situation at once and make their
plans accordingly The fight is
on and will be waged with vigor
by Hon. 5. M Stephenson and
his friends from now until the
convention meets. and those who
imagine that he will have little
or no strength in the convention
may as we'll disabuse their
minds of this idea at once
Mr. Sheldon has the advan-
tage of quite force of Office
holders who owe their positions
to him But this is easily Offset
by the much more numerous
class who were candidates for
positions which they failed 10
secure, and who naturally hold
Sheldon responsible for their
defeat 1t is the general under
standing that there was bar
gain between Sheldon and Chase
Osborn two years ago when the
latter delivered his votes to
Sheldon, that the favor was to
be repaid if the latter held the
Office two terms, by Sheldon
assisting Osborne in securing
the nomination 10y delivering the
vote Of Houghton county to that
gentleman AS TO the truth of
this we are not prepared to say,
but it will doubtless have no
little effect in the other counties
of the district in Stephenson 5
favor.
Sam Stephenson is not with
out influential friends. and be
sides he has good sized barrel
TO draw upon in prosecuting his
contest We therefore warn MIR
Sheldon and his friends Of the
danger of over.confidence
They have big fight on their
hands, and if they win it will be
by hard labor
We heartily agree with the
Progress. Mr., Sheldon has
fight upon his hands If he wishes
10 retain his present seat and
the sooner he recognizes il the
better for himself
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
North-Western Time Table.
TRAINS ARRIVING.

No. 32. ..1O:O5 "A. IN. daily except Sunday
No. s.....3:35 y. N.
No. 33...4:25 p. N.
No. IA. ..9:45 u. IN. Sunday only
TRAINS DEPARTING.
No. 7......o:O7 am, daily except Sunday.
Connects at Stager for points west ana
at Powers for p tts north and south
No. 3I.....1l:iOa. m, daily except sun
day. Connects AT Stager for points
between Stager and Watersmeet
No. 33. 900 D. IN, daily except sun
day for Ezcanaba and points south ol
Powers.
No. 3i....l:55 p. m, daily except sun
day for Amasa.
No. I3.....G25 D. m, Sundays only ior
Escanaba with connection ut Powers
for points south.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Notice OF Application TO Condemn

First publication May last Inno
To whom 10 may concern
Notice - hcrehy given, that u petition has
been filed IN the Office OF the Circuit court Tor
the county Of Iron praying Tor the appoint
ment % three commissioners TO ascertain aud
determine whether ~ ~ necessary 90 the public
interest 20 take part OF the northeast qunrter
~ the northwest quarter Of section sixteen la
township iOrty i've north, ot range thirty six
west Va the township ~ Atkinson ana county
Of Iron. now occupied by dam and ovcrflowed
thereby, and u 80. 20 ascertain and determine
the amount 81 damages therefore aud that
said PETITION viii be pr'~Vursd 10 said Circuit
court 10 the court mouse iu the villarp ~ Cry~
td Falls, Iron county. Michigan. 90 the 9th
day ~ june. SOS nt Ociock iu che afternoon
oi that day or a. sOuu thrrr.tter ns counsel
can be- heard. ~ which time and phicp ~itid
court will be- asked % appoint comm lumer..
~ prayed ia snid PETITION. Notcr + hrthcr
hereby given, that ~ pCrsuns interested ln the
lands above described may. II they desire.
appear ~ the time Hud place above specified
Tor their respective Interests.
NoRin BRANCH 90 PAINT RiyER lNrKoyEMENr
COMPANY.
ny = = Gibbs. secretary aud treasurer
X q. FLANNIBAN.
Attorney Tor petitioner
business address, Norway Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

THE last number Of the Iron
Mountain Press IS marked Vol.
3. No. / which means that that
excellent journal has entered
upon its third year Although
young i'm the ranks the Press
has taken its place as one
of the best sheets in the
upper peninsula and we
congratulate brother Hanna upon
his we'll deserved success.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

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