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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
NOTES OF THE DAY.

One large agency in London en-
ploys women for bailiffs, putting
them in charge where the victim of
distraint is a woman or an elderly
person who is not likely to make
trouble for the custodian.
The city of Houston, Tex, will soon,
vote upon the proposition to issue
100000 of municipal bonds, to be
used in erecting an electric lighting
plant to be owend and operated by
the city. The proposition seems to
be quite popular.
An American lady is disguised be-
cause some friends in scarborough
were unable to direct her footsteps
toward Drumtochty. why" she
said, '"Thrums and Drumtochty are
as familiar to the ears of Americans
as the name of New York city ITSELF"
The first muffs were made for the
use of doctors to keep their fingers
soft and warm that they might care
fully feel the pulse of their patients.
A model young man in Chicago
who neither drank nor smoked and
who attended Sunday school with
great regularity recently disappeared
with $3.50 of his employers money.
1t is impossible to combine all of the
virtues in one personality.
While England is fighting on the
Afghan frontier Russia is building
military roads in the Pamir region
close to the boundary of India. One
has just been completed over the Ak
Baital pass, at a height of over 49,
900 feet. 1t can be used by carts, and
was begun in July. Another has been
made near Karne Tata boundary be-
fore the cold weather set in at the
Bordoba boundary in the ALLAH val
ley.
There is no question that the
cheaper sleeping car must soon be a
fact They amount to about 25 per
cent OIL the railroad fare, and in many
cases they are more. The same is
true of the chair cars. There are ex-
ceptions to the rule, of course, but
they are few in comparison with the
heavy rates over most of the railroads,
says Leslie's Weekly. While travel
ing, the passenger is paying for a
seat and adding Is per cent to his
fare in order to get other accommoda-
tions; the total is too large. The
companies would lose nothing by re-
ducing the prices. They would have
more patrons, and in the end the re-
turns would be increased and the
patrons would have a kindlier feeling
for the corporations. The enormous
income of the sleeping car magnates
shows very indisputably that the re-
auctions should be made AS it has
been, the company has been growing
wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice,
while the railroad companies who have
been hauling the cars have grown
poorer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
FOR A CANADIAN COMMISSION.
APPROPRIATION WILL. PROBABLY BE RE.

APPROPRIATION WILL PROBABLY BE RE-
sToRAsD IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Washington. July | (SpecaD-The conference
committee on the General Deficiency Appropra-
ton bill held session this forenoon and there
was some expectation that II might reach an
agreement that the bill could be disposed Of
before the adjournment to-day. The conference
committee however. did not finish its labors
although considerable progress was made.
one Item in the bill. the fate Of which excites
considerable interest and solictude appropri.
atcs $1,000 for the expenses OF a Joint commits
sion 10 he appointed for the adjustment Of
differences between the United States and Great
Britain I'm respect TO the Dominion Of Canada
This item was in the bill as it passed the House
OF Representatives and was struck out by the
Senate. The Tribune's correspondent has war
rant for saying that the conference committee
will recommend the restoration Of the item to
the BILL and the appropriation will he made
Another important item in the bill and one to
which both houses have agreed. Is that appro-
priating $4,000 for establishing. equipping and
maintaining meteorological stations In connec-
ton with the public defence. II Is hoped and
expected that by the judlcious use Of the appro-
priat!on the vessels OF the Navy In the Carib-
bean Sea and the Gulf OF Mexico will receive
timely notice of the approach Of hurricanes and
other tropical storms and he enabled to .ake
necessary precautions. Ii r. understood that
preliminary steps have been taken so that oh.
servation stations will he promptly established
as soon as the Deficiency bill shall become a
law and before the beginning OF the hurricane
season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
OPERATIONS AT SANTIAGO.

It is not we'll to call every skirmsh great
battle nor to suppose that every forward move
ment of an army means a decisive engagement
and the end Of the campaign. 1t Is no easy
thing to capture city occupied ny ZoW'o OF
more desperate soldiers. unless you nave an
overwhelming force to do II with and are care
less concerning the loss your own army suffers
AT Santiago General Shafter has not an over
whelmng force His force Is no larger than
that which opposes him. And he Is most ad-
mjrahlv careful Of the lives Of his men. lie
means 10 take the city, and to take II soon.
But he also means to take II without single
repulse and without the loss Of one life on MS
side more than is necessary. That Is the klnd
of campaign he has been waging, and he mas
waged il successfully. and that Is precisely the
kind Of campaign the American people are con-
tent TO have him wage They sent their Army
down there not to get slaughtered necessarily.
though of course not TO shrink from death II
getting killed was necessary to the accomplish
ment OF the end in view. but primarily to capt
IRE Spanish cities and to drive the Spanish
army and Government out OF Cuba. mat Is
the purpose of the campaign. and the less IL
costs us in life and limb the better.
General Shafter evidently means TO take san
tiago rs easily as he can, and yet promptly.
There has been no dilly-dallying. Neither has
there been a needless rush forward. The plan
onparently Is to make lOngrange cannon 30
much OF the work. Our men have siege guns
that will carry nearly twice as far as the span
iards' guns. and they know how to use them
With them they can reduce Spanish forts. drive
Spanish soldiers out Of trenches, and perhaps
compel the town to surrender. At any rate
they can make II vastly easier for the Army To
take the place by assault That. 1t Will be re-
mcmhered is the way the Germans took French
cities N the war Of 1870 II Will be easier sun
for orr men to take Spanish cities In that way
Al what moment II will be rcckoned advisable
10 advance directly upon the city Is not. OF
course known. That is for the officers on me
snot 10 determine At the hour Of this writing
however, IL does not seem at all probable that
such movement was made or was intended 70
he made Yesterday Our right wing appears mere
.ly To have pressed forward 10 the heights at I'll
Caney there TO gain a vantage point from when
n lombard the Spanish Notifications. IL can,
indeed. do more than that. II Is not more than
three or four miles from the waterfront or the
city. II can therefore lombard Admiral Ger
vcra's fleet and II can command perfectly me
roads from the west by which General Pando
would have TO come to reinforce the city. TO
have gained that point was good days work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
PERSONAL.

Many years ago the Rev. Jedediah Dewey. an
ancestor OF Admiral Dewey, was holding services
I'm honor OF the victory at Bennington. and as was
right and proper. giving Providence all the
credi; for the triumph of the American arms.
Ethan Allen. who was present. chafed under this
neglect OF his part In the battle and. rising In
his pew in the very middle of the long prayer" as
1t is called said "Parson Dewey Parson Dewey.
Parson Dewey" The clergyman stopped and opened
his eyes. The intrepid Allen went on Please men.
ton To the Lord about my being there Not daunted
hundered: "Sit down thou bold blasphemer, and
listen 10 the word Of God"
Bjorne Bjornson. Bjornstierne Bjornson's son.
who IL actor and stage manager has been APP
pointed director OF the theatre at Christania.
Norway.
Queen Victoria will soon celebrate her Jubilee as
Lady Of Balmoral" She purchased Bamoral in
the summer OF siS. and took possession Of 1T In the
following September. .Ience, when she goes there
In the autumn she will have been n resident on
Deeside for half century a fact which is to be
COMMUNICATED by the erection Of n fountain on tn"
Ballater Road.
Owing 10 Illness in his family. Congressman
Champ Clark OF Missouri. will rot be able to de-
liver the Fourth OF July Grafton at Springfield,
Mass.
few days ago the wife Of Senator Ekns and
her son. Stephen B. Elkins jr.. made a call at the
White House. During a conversation President
Mckinley said 10 the Young man: stephen. what
you going to do In this war" Young Elkins
quickly replied II have already enlisted pr
vate and the only Of United States SEN
aror who has that honor" The President remarked:
well. will take good care Of you.
Parker Pillsbury. who will he eighty nine years
old on September o. is living In his home in Con-
cord. " r. He "a well In mind and body. though
strong He recently visited his nephew In Bos-
ton. General A. f.. Plsbury and made pilgrim
TO all the historic points Of interest In the city.
Colorado College has called to It's department OF
German Mrs Abhie Fiske Eaton. and she has accept
Cd the position Mrs. Eaton was the wife of the late
Professor Eaton. Of Belot College. and Is a niece
Of President Fske II the Chicago Theological
Seminary She is the author Of n number Of Ger
man textbooks is a graduate Of the University OF
Wisconsin. and has spent three years in study in
Germany She taught for three years at Obcrlin Col
lege and has been connected with the University
Of Chicago this year. The rapid growth Of Colorado
College has made decided in its teaching
force Il necessity for next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
A GOOD DAYS WORK.

The proceedings Of the Republican State Con-
xention Of Minnesota are deserving of attention,
evcn nj q time when the country Is awaiting
with Intense interest news Of decisive battle Mt
Santiayo and when political gatherings seem or
relatively slight Importance. TO Senator Davis
tho hearty and unanimous appreciation OF his
narty at home must DO profoundly gratifying
for personal reasons but h - also entitled 10
feel that II Is n matter of concern TO his ieiloW-
Republicans in all parts Of the United STATES,
who have watched his career with constantly
increasing admiration of his talents ana cnarac
ter and appreciation Of his services senator
Davis who has been Il respected ana uscfui
member from the beginning OF his iirst teril' De
came commanding public figure just four
wears ago to-day, when his ringing message 10
Minnesota partisan Of Dcbs who had sought 10
secure his support of virtual insurrectoh
against the Government showed millions OF mes
itatinc and timorcus citizens the real meaning
of that conspiracy AID elected response which
made clear 10 President Cleveland both his duty
and his opportunity. That act OF insight ana OF
courage. when many others were doubtful ana
despondent, gave Senator Davis reputation
which has been enhanced by close observation
OF his course since the emergency OF 1874 ana
especially since he became chairman OF the FOR
cjpn Relations Committee. In the performance
of duties rendered extraordinarily laborious and
responsible by the prolonged controversy when
finally issued In state OF war he has evlnced
breadth Of intelligence. readiness OF resource
n sobriety OF Judgment and lofty patriotism
which establish his claim 10 he enrolled among
the eminent men who have occupied that place
The resolution unanimously adopted by the ST
Paul convention does no; put too high an est
mate upon the services Of Mr.. Davis, ana there
is reason to believe that the convention accu-
rate,y reflected the sentiments and convictions
of the party In presenting him to the incoming
LEGISLATURE as the only Republican candidate FOR
Senator A Legislature cannot he constrained
by the act Of a convention bu' Mr.. DAVIS IL es
sentally the Republican nominee ana II seems
safe TO assume that the people or Minnesota VIII
SOC 70 IL that lie succeeds himself and begins II
third term In the upper house OF Congress on
March 4 next. There is further and particular
satisfaction In the fact that the platform OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

which Senator Davis has thus been made an I'M
portant part Is worthy Of him and Of his party
Like the platform on which a superb victory
was lately won in Oregon after an unfiinchingly
honest campaign, It makes declaration or prin-
c!ples which nobody can misunderstood or per-
vert. II demands the immediate annexation OF
Hawaii. mot only as IN absolute necessity. nut
ms the fruiticn of one Of the noblest aspirations
"of long line Of our greatest statesmen ana
"becausc such annexation would bc or unques-
"tioncd advantage 10 the American people; II
commcnds the wisdom and patriotism of the Adj
mnisiraton IN the conduct Of the war ana
pledges to 1t all the moral and material support
which Minnesota Republicans can furnish AMI
IT contains this sound and resoute financial dec
laratiOn:
We believe the National honor and the mate
rial interest of the American people require tne
maintenance Of the present gold standard we
declare our unalerable opposition 10 the Tree
coinage of silver and all schemes looking 10 tne
dehasement ard the reputation OF debts we
condemn the continual agitation or free silver
as tending to debauch the public morals ana
ieopardize the prosperity Of the country. the
highest interests of which demand at all times
a sound and stable financial system.
The Minnesota Republicans did good days
work. forecastng an enthusiastic campaign ana
a victory which wifi be honorable to them ana
valuable to the whole country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
CoRNELIrS VANDERBILT COMING HOME

cornelius Vanderbilt after his long sojourn
abroad In search ~ health. will soon be home A
message received from Mr. Vanderbilt yesterday
stated that he would sail for this country on Julv .,
sensational story was printed yesterday to tho
effect that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt the second
son OF Corneius Vanderbilt. was going abroad to
gam his fathers consent to marry Miss French
This Is denied by friends Of the family. He IL 60
ing over but II is simply 10 come home with his
father ~ ' ~
When the latter returns this country he will
go 20 his handsome summer home al Newport
William h. Vanderbilt will also be a passenger on
the Lucanta. which Will carry Alfred q. Vanderbilt
lie IL gong abroad for an extended STAY I'm Europa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
A KANSAS LIBRARY MEASURE.


The library OF the State Historical Society con.
tatns nearly compete set OF files OF The New.
York Tribune since the first issue. For the last
twenty-five years The Tribune has issued annua!
indexes. These the historical society possesses,
thus furnishing one OF the best OF all means OF
tracing the full history Of current events. whether
published in The Tribune or any other leading
newspaper Of the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

The Sunday Tribune. tomorrow. TW
contain complete reports Of to-day Sports.
The handsome Illustrated supplement- ab-
beals to the most cnlhvatrd tastes and IS a
delightful publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
f. 4. ABBEY Az ACADEMICTAY

London. July Edwin Austin Abbey an Asso.
cate OF the Royal Academy since 1885,. was elected
an Academcian to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
WAR NEWS THAT WASN'T VIEWS.

Reports that the fleet OF Admiral Camara had
passed through the Suez Canal denied by the
United States Embassy in London.
The usual Spanish victory was announced from
Madrid. The dispatch said that the American
troops had been repulsed In an attack on Santiago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

SPANS misfortune to be mad enough and blind
enough to fancy that Yankee pigs" could not
fight Probably no other nation will make the
same mistake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

In voting 20 appoint n committee Of thirteen
to consider all legislation relating 10 census
matters the House shows scant Difference TO the
popular theory that the number named is an
unlucky one. 4 revision ot the census Of tho
committee might render service on II more at
tractivc TO timld and supersttious Legislators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
UNcONFIRMED WAR RIyMORs

THE Herald" In a dispatch from Washington,
snd that the primary purpose OF the Eastern Squad
was to destroy Camara's feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
Nmusemenis.

CASINO-s-Ths Telephone Girl.
EDEN MUSEE-Wax Works. Grand Concerts enS ~
rlatograph
KEITH S-Noon 10 II D. m.-Vaudevine
ROSTER & BIA1'S-s-vaudevilic.
LENCE I.YCECM- S-Randa Ross
MADISON SQUARE ROOF N,nrDEN-S15-Concert
MANHATTAN BEACh-3 30-s-Nictor Herherts Band
PASTOR S-l2:3U 10 p n.-Vandevils.
SAM T. JACKS Burlesaue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

the name Of Velasco upon one. Has neither the
fame Of dead hero nor the command OF dead
king any potency in Spain to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

The anti-annexatlonists cut poor and
dwndng figure. and they know II. When
they come TO look back on their obstructive
and unpntrotc attitude II is possible. hut not
certain. that they may retain sonsibillty enough
Ia he ashamed of It. We we'll assured Of
tho possession Of the Islands. and equally Of
their commanding imporfanc" to us. so that the
attitude Of the obsructlonists Is Of little prac
tical importance. 1t is likely that In conse-
qucnce Of II numbers Of them will be gently
waited out OF public and official life when the
time comes. the reward of their unpatrotic
conduct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

There are said to DO twelve ships In Admiral
Camara's feet That means that II viii take
at least twelve days 10 get IT through the Suoz
Canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02
Juoef 10 Advertisements.

Dnsinces Notircs.
Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Grea; Variety Of style and Price.
r. G. SEILEW.
No. III Futon-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

one begins to wonder how many ships named
rsa de Luzon there are in the Spanish Navy.
The gunboat OF that name which figures in
the navy list was destroyed at Manila There
is a merchant ship OF that name in the auxiliary
feet. which Is probably now in service. But
yesterday one ship 81 that name was reported
at Port Said. laden with coa. and another set
out from Cadiz for Porto Rico Maybe they
have named some other craft for the one that
was sunk at Manila But II would be shabby
trick to do so while they still neglect to bestow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

II Captain-C General August had proper
sense Of humor he would enjoy his own prOpo-
stion to offer reforms to the Philippine nsur-
gents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

Lcedy Is still Ia head the Popullst procession
In Kansas and bear aloft Its gorfalon. In his
first term Of administration he has not been
quite many kinds of a donkey as was
pccted Of him hut he has not disappointed ex-
pectatiCr alt ,gcthrr. II be gets another he will
merely extend his present record As Or John
son remarks: When you find tow AT one end
of n rope it is useless 10 look for silk AT the
other In the cordage composing Leedy's moral
and intellectual rigging the tow sticks out at
both ends
So tho Caroline Islands are In revolt against
Spain too No doubt the Madrid Government
will say the Yankee pigs set them up to 1t.
Uncle Sam will presently have a large number
of Spanish prisoners 81 war on his hands. with
the privilege of feeding them indefinitely. II is
the sweet boon brought In the hands of vic
tory rather burdensome to take, but I'm nowse
to he refused. Our captives viii not he put off
with scant rationa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-02

Senior Aunon. Spanish Naval Minister Is CON
hdcnt that Admiral Camara's fleet will smash
Dcweys when II gets to Manila-or he says
he L. which officially amounts TO the same
thing But h, is all AT sea concerning the
destination of the squadron. 1t is bound for
Davy Joncs's locker. where It can go without
coal. and Is more than likely to get there with
out going to Manila at all.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-22
WILL HOLD A
 DOUBLES TOURNAMENT.

Tennis Is the proper thing among our local society people at present. Every day the California courts are occupied by young lady members who devote hours to the game. During the past week many matches were played and were witnessed by many visitors. Following are some of the games played and their scores:
 Robert Whitney ands George Bradshaw. the invincibles, defeated Joe Daile and Walter Magee. Score, 6-2, 5-7, s-6.
 George Whitney and William O'Connor defeated Sheffield S. Sanborn and Walter Magee by score of 6-S, 5-7, 64
 Woerner Stauf is still the heavyweight champion of the club. He strengthened his claim to that honor by defeating Will lam OConnor by score Of 7-5
 Joe Daily, the accommodating keeper of the courts, has not as yet reached his true form, having been out of practice for quite awhile. Within a short time, how ever, Joe will be himself again. and he is expected to give the leading players a hard rub.
 In single-handed game Bob Whitney defeated his brother George. Both play CTS put up game that drew the applause of the onlookers. Bob was in great form and took the first set. George turned the tables on him in the next The deciding set was full of long rallies and brilliant playing, Bob winning by score of 6-4.
 pr. Root and Ralph Bliven defeated Joe Daily and James Bishop. Score, 7-5.
 While East Walter Magee' made a study of the style of game prayed indoors. In his matches this week he has tried to put into execution some of his observations but with little success.
 George Whitney and s. Sanborn defeat
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-22
COURSING MEN IN COURT Judge SeuWell Listens to Testi- mony opd Takes tbe Motter
 Under AdVisement.

After hearing the evidence of the dis satisfied members of the Interstate Coursing Club of California; - Judge Sea- well took the case under advisement
 The testimony disclosed that some of the members, among them Dominick Shannon, M J. Donovan and J. F. Grace becoming dissatisfied with the way things were being run, seeded from the club and decided to incorporate under the name of the old organization.
 AS soon as the news of this move be- came known to other members they ap- piled for a writ of injunction restraining them from using the original name
 In the meantime, the members opposed to the Ingleside management leased grounds across the county line for five years with the intention of running in opposition to the Ingleside Park, which was controlled by Donovan