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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
Conditions of Trade.

While the nation stands ready to sup
port President Mckinley, as it was
ready to support President Cleveland,
in any just controversy, it is gratifed by
the calmness and justice shown in wait
ing until facts determine whether there
is ground for complaint Stories of the
most reckless sort, disproved promptly,
and many of them before they are told,
affected speculation in stocks much last
week, and at times this week, but they
have not disturbed the industries and
the trade Of the country at all. There
is confidence that the authorities are
doing what is proper to provide for pub
lie defence, and business is moving on
with the assurance that it will not be
seriously disturbed. The nation looks
for peace, but knows that its sources of
prosperity are quite beyond the reach
of any attack that is possible. In grain,
cotton, meat products and petroleum,
markets have been stronger, with
gradual increase in the demand for
manufactured products.
Failures in February have been
smaller than in any other month, except
three of the previous fifty-two months,
with remarkable decrease in the failures
for $100,0O0 and over, though in number
and amount the smaller failures show
less change than might have been ex-
pected, indicating that in good times or
bad large proportion is due to causes
apart from the general condition of
business. The rate of defaulted la
bilities to payments through clearing
houses is but Sill per 81 900, lower
rate than has appeared in the first
quarter of any year, except 1880 and
1881, of the past tWenty-three years.
The evidence of general safety and
solvency is gratifying, while in most
branches of manufacture and trade de-
faults are smaller than in February for
four years past
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
Temporary Insanity.

Chas Pfster, cheesemak er by trade,
aged AZ years and a resident of Marsh
field, was found on the street of Wau-
sau the past week insane. Being a
stranger the proper officials took him
before the Probate judge of that county
where he was examined and adiudged
insane. After he was committed to the
Northern Hospital for the insane at
Oshkosh it was learned that he was a
resident Of Marshfield. Sheriff Smith
of this city was notified on Saturday
last TO take charge of the man. He did
so and brought him here on Monday.
Tuesday he showed signs of improve
ment and Wednesday was much better.
The officials here decided that the man
was temporarily insane from hard
drinking and the District Attorney
allowed him to 20 home to his family in
Marshfeld on Wednesday.
While insane be walked from Merrill
to Wausau and cut both his wrists SO
that it was necessary TO take three
stitches in one and four on the other to
close the wounds. The moral is that
this man certainly ought to leave strong
drink alone, when he has wife and
six children to support.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

The high school collection of native
woods has received several additions
the gift of Carl Winger of the second
year class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
How FoOiscap Got Its Name.

NEARLY everybody knows what fools
cap paper is, but there are probably
few people vino know Just how it came
to bear that name" said large whole
sale stationer in New York to the writer
yesterday. in order to increase his
revenues Charles l. of England granted
certain privileges amounting to mo-
nOpolies, and among these was the man
utactnre of writing paper, the exclusive
right of which was sold to certain
parties, who grew wealthy and enriched
the government Mt the expense of those
who were obliged to use this paper At
that time all English paper bore the
royal coat of arms in water marks. But
when the parliament under Cromwell
| came into power it made sport of this
law in every possible manner, and
among other indignities to the memory
of Charles it was ordered that tie royal
arms be removed from the paper and
that FOOLS cap and bells should be
used as substitute. When the rum,
parliament was prorogued these were
also removed, but paper of tie size of
the parliamentary journals, which is
usually seventeen by fourteen inches,
still bears the name of foolscap in Eng
land
'In this country fooIscap was used
largely by lawyers, writer's and other
professional men for copying purposes
until few years after the civil war,
when smaller single sheet of paper
known as legal cap, was introduced.
Then came the typewriting machines,
requiring the manufacture of paper
of suitable size for copying, and to-
day there is very little demand for fools
cap outside of a few schooIrooms. -
WAshingtOn Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

A telegram from Racine on Tuesday
announced the death there of DR.. D.
W. King, formerly of Green Bay, at
the advanced age of Sc. DIR. King was
one of the oldest residents of the State,
having lived for many years at Mack
inac Island, and in 1882 established
himself in the drug business in Green
Bay, in which he continued until 1890,
an almost unprecedentedly long period.
DR.. King was the father of DR.. 4. B.
King Of Green Bay, Dan King of Mt.
Clemens, Mrs. Geo. Z. Hoskinson of
Centralia, Mrs. B. Ramsey of Appleton
and Mrs. J. G. Rogers Of Racine. OF
late years he had lived with his young
est daughter, Mrs. j. G.. Rogers, at
Racine. 1t was the expressed desire
of deceased to be buried in Green Bay
by the Masonic fraternity, Of which he
was lifelong member. Funeral SER
vices will be held in Christ's Episcopal
church of that city-full Masonic ritual
at O'Clock Thursday p. III. Mr.. and
Mrs Geo E Hoskinson, Mrs. w. L.
Wood and Mr.. F. Mackinnon left for
Green Bay Wednesday afternoon to be
present at the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
Big Cut in Ticket Rates.

All who have already gone to the
Pacific coast or Alaska have simply
missed it, by not waiting until now, and
going over the Green Bav & Western,
the short line between Grand Rapids
and St Paul We have better connec-
tions and quicker time than ever. But
good connections and quick time aren't
in it compared with the ticket rates.
The old rates are dead. For example: {:
former rate to Seattle. Tacoma and
Cortland was S55. .55. Rate is now $50 30
for 1st and $3.50 for 2nd class Don't
buy your ticket or make arrangements
until you have talked TO the Green Bay
line about it. Telephone No. ,.
A. D. Hill, Agi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

Two schools, at least are seeking light
on the expenditures for schools in cities
of our size. Both Rice Lake and New
Lisbon have sent inquiries as to salaries,
libraries and apparatus. Their inquir-
les are similar to those we sent out two
years ago. The tone Of both letters
seemed to Indicate desire to find what
were the requirements Of schools who
expected to keep up with the times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

desire. to attest TO the merits of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as one of the
most. valuable and efficient prepa ratiOns
on the market. Ii broke an exceedingly
dangerous cough for ne in II hours, and
in gratitude therefor, | desire to inform
YOU that | will never be without it. and
you should feel proud Of the high es-
TEEN in which your Remedies are held
by the people in general. 1t is Il e one
remedy among ten thousand. Sue 'ess
To ito. X Downev, Editor De moe rat i,
Albion, Iud For sale by F. !. Stei1 q
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
Tragedy of q Week.

The year had glOomiiy begun
For Willie Weeks, poor mans
Sun.
He was beset with bill and dun,
And he had very little
MON.
This cash" said he, won't pay my dues
I've nothing here but ones and
TUES"
A bright thought struck him, and he said
THE itch Miss Goldrocks | will
WE'D"
But when he paid his court to her,
She lisped but firmly said "No,
THUR
''Alas!" said he, ''then must die!''
His soul went where they say souls
FRI.
They found his gloves, and coat, and hat;
The coroner upon them
SAT
Carolyn " ellis in Life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

School meeting a week from next
Monday. Five commissioners are to be
elected this spring, there being two
vacancies in the third ward and one in
each of the other wards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

York schools calls criminal over crowd
ing of our public Schools" One view
of such conditions ought to make every
citizen of Grand Rapids deeply thank
ful that he helped to save our schools
from what promised to be as bad state
of affairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

1t is often said that good primary
teacher must be a specialist. The say
ing is but half the truth. The whole
truth is that each of several of her
branches, as kindergarten, nature study,
literature, and physical culture, might
well employ the skill of a specialist
In this regard primary teaching is in
marked contrast with high school work
where nearly every branch has its
special instructor. Considering all the
conditions, it seems to me probable
that the primary teacher occupies the
most difficult and most responsible
position in our system of school,
superintendent w. S. Perry, Ann Arbor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10
CLAW Pigeon Shoot.

The Stevens Point Gun Club held
blue rock shoot on the fair grounds of
that city Saturday afternoon. From
the Stevens Point Journal we take the
scores made by ourneighbors, as follows:
J. n. Welshy and Prof Weismuler
shot four birds each for S. prize, the
latter winning hv a score of to 0. For
81 prize Weismuller shot two and
Welsby four out Of fifteen birds apiece.
For s. prize Week shot three and l..
G. Hmffel two ont of five birds each.
Out of 20 birds each Welsby shot |,
Hnffel "A, Weismuler 7, McCorkindale
Is, Week -. In single trials Of marks
manship Welshy shot 81 ont of So,
Hnfel 81 out Of 81, McCorkiudale So
ont of 81, Week II out of 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-10

~ Stop that Cough! Take warning
1t may lead TO Consumption. A % cent
bottle of Shiloh's Cure may save your
life Sold by John L. DAILY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
Unfinished Statues.

IL is curious to notice the number of stat
ues that are in tho sculptors 'ateliers"
waiting to be finished. erected or innugurated.
To give few OF them let me hrst mention
those Of Vrtor Hugo and Balzac. The statue
Of the great poet by Barrias will probably not
be raised before the next century; 1t will not
be- erected even for the great exhibition. IL
will represent the bard seated on rock on
the coast of Guernsey, surrounded by allegor-
ical figures symbolizing poetry and the
drama. The statue of Balzsc, by Rodin. which
has been the cause of much discussion. is on
the point of being terminateted Balzac
stands erect, with his arms folded, meditat-
ing ON life which he depicted so truly. Next
comes the statue of Sninte .Beuve. for which,
sad to say, it was difficult TO raise funds. He
is represented standing in his dressing
gown, with frilled shirt and necktie thrown
carelessly around his neck. Jeanne dare, by
Paul Dubois. who has personified her in the
act of rushing. sword in hand, against the
enemy. has not yet found place for herself.
The statue:of Gonnod, by Mercie, is approach
ing completion. The bust of the painter
Corot Is hidden somewhere. Pasteur will have
his statue in Paris as well as in his native
country, hut il will be some time before they
see the light. Finally, the monument OF
Victor Duruy, the historian, is still in the
hands OF tho sculptor.-London Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
WARREN.

william A. Martin and Charles Maxfield,
each about II years OF age, we're severely in
jured while bicycling on the main road 10
Bristol . few evenings ago. in collision with
wagon. They were scorching and struck
the rear Of the wagon. Maxield was picked
up and carried home unconscious. and
Martin was severely bruised. but is able to
be out. Maxfeld remained unconscious
several hours and was attended by Drs Hall
and Barney.
Tho following petit Jurors have been drawn
20 serve at the Common Pleas Division Of the
Supreme Court Tuesday at Bristol Arthur
J. Maher. George n. Greene, Jr., II. G. Clark. B.
d. Luther. George K. Handy Fl. p. How
land. William A. Church. Francis o. Barxer.
The harrington panel is as follows: Frank
G. MAthewson, Elmon J. Morrisey, Charles
Hanback,, Alonzo =. Gardner. Joseph A.
Harris and Caleb r. Nye.
Mrs. Charlotte Barton of Attleboro is
visiting Mrs. c. W. Greene on south Main
street.
Miss Minnie Thomas is entertaining her
friend, Miss Williams Of Johnston.
Mr. Edward X. Cutler visited his brother.
Lieutenant Charles Cutler. at the camp on
Saturday last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16

second base for the Buffalos I'm first
class style. and is hitting strongly.
Lajoie. Sheckard and Mccarthy are n
trio of New England league graduates
who are raising the mischief with pitch
ers this season.
The Cincinnatis head the leaguers with
q total of IL victories and four defeats.
The Clevelands occupy second place with
16 games won and six lost. leading the
Bostons by two victories and three
losses Hanlon's orioles are fifth, the
New Yorks following the beaneaters
The tail enders are the Washingtons.
Saturdays winners In the National
league were the Bostons. New Yorks.
st. Louis. Cincinnatis and Philadelphias
The Fall Rivers, New Bedfords and
Brocktons were the New England
league winners.
There is deal on between Brooklyn
and Baltimore for an exchange of plny-
ers. Hanlon wants Anderson to play
first base, as McGann il not coming up
10 expectations. The Brooklyns want
a couple of pitchers, and might accept
Hoffer and Pond.
Hillary Swain, the tallest ball player
in the profession, has reported to the
Washington club,
Wrigley. the washington shortstop.
served four years in the United States
navy and wants TO re-enlist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
FOR RELIEF
OF DEWEY
Early Departure of Expe-
ditiOn Not Likely.
MEN NEED EQUIPMENTS.
Large Force Is Preparing the City
OF Peking For the Trip.
WORK AT MARE ISLAND YARD.

San Francisco May 1s.-The preside
Is a sea of mud. and the troops, most
of whom are lacking proper clothing TO
Withstand the cold and damp, are suffer-
ing greatly, but the men do not complain.
Although their tents are surrounded by
miniature lakes and small rivulets course
through the camps underneath cots and
shake-down beds, not a whimper is
heard. Saturday night was the most
disagreeable yet experienced by the men;
fires would not burn, and the troops had
TO content themselves with cold lunches
and an occasional cup of hot coffee
which the Red Cross society prepared.
Although blankets in plenty had been
distributed during the day. little sleep
was obtainable owing to the incon-
veniences with which the men had to
contend.
The Charleston Is still at Mare island.
and nothing definite can be learned re-
garding the time OF her departure, or
whether or not she will convoy one or
more OF the troopships which have been
chartered to take the supplies and men
TO Admiral Dewey. 1t has been given
out unofficially that the first shipload of
men will leave today or Tuesday. but
this is impossible unless the men go al
most Totally unprepared for the duties
they may be required to perform In the
philippines. They have not been sup
piled with sufficient clothing, or arms
and ammunition. The troops need shoes,
overcoats. underclothing rifles and am
munition IT has been determined by
the officers to ask for Krag Jorgensen
rifles and, IL these cannot be secured,
modern Springfields will be requested.
The quartermasters department Is able
TO supply only 80 days rations necessary
for the first months service and these
must be secured before any OF the troops
can leave.
The City OF Peking doubtless will be
the first vessel ordered to the Philip
pines, and she is not In condition to re-
ceive the troops; but large force of men
Is at work on her, and she will be pre-
pared for the reception of men on "a
hours notice Orders have been re-
ceived TO get the first regiment ready for
departure. but this cannot be done until
the necessary supplies have been re-
ceived. Several small steamers and
schooners are engaged In transporting
supplies from Mare island to this city
for loading on the Peking.
The steamers Australia, City OF Sgd
ney and Ohio are being gradually pre-
pared for service az transports. but it
will take at least a week or 10 days be-
fore they will be ready for sea. IT In
given out that the steamer Conemaugh
has not been chartered by the govern
ment as previously stated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
when Dewey Gained tho uarbor.


They were easy on their pillows, they were
dreaming o. the light
When Dewey gained the harbor in the night
Night,
Night
nings loaping bright,
When Dewey gained the harbor IL the night
"The foe Is upon us'
Ho, gunners, left and right
The fres of hell are blazing,
And Dewey leads the fighti"
Then bayed the wild shore batteries; even
put his ships TO fighti
He has stolen In the harbor In the night
Night,
Night"
But tho sails of their proud vessels were their
winding sheets Of white
When Dewey gained the harbor In the night
"The foe II upon usl
Ho. punncrs left and right
The fires Of hell are blazing.
And DEWEY lends the fightl'
Then sank their ships forever, their proud
flags furlcd from sight
For Dewey held the larbor In the night
Night.
Night
ocr the morning hills OF light
| Whsn Dewey gained the harbor in the night
"The foe a. upon usl
Our vessels sink from sight
Ccasc. guns. 90 belch your thunders.
For Dewey esins the hghti'
IF. l. Stanton In Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
GOLDEN PUDDING.

One cupful OF granulated sugar, one
egg, one cupful of sweet milk, three
tablespoonfuls Of melted butter. two and
one-half cupfuls of -four. two teaspoon
fuls OF baking powder. Pour into low
square tin and bake 25 minutes. 1t
should be served hot, with the following
sauce poured over it. Nluce-Stir to a
cream one tablespoonful of butter and
half q cupful Of sugar; moisten with a
little cold water, two teaspoonfuls of
flour and pour a pint of boiling water
over it. then stir in the butter and sugar;
beat the white of an egg to stiff froth
and stir into the sauce; flavor with ex-
tract OF lemon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
OLNEYyILLE.


The residents of Delaine street were
startled Yesterday afternoon about o'clock
by an explosion. followed by screech. Al
drst il was thought the Spaniards were bonn
harding that section OF Olneyville. but II
was fouad that Mrs. Van Housen of Manton,
who was visiting her mother, Mrs. James
Pelkey. had thrown what che thought was
onion seeds in the fire. The supposed onion
seeds proved 60 be black powder, which ex-
ploded when 10 reached the fire and severely
burned Mrs Van Housen around the face
aud neck.
seven members of the Peacock Cycle Club
eft Olneyville yesterday morning to go to
the camp grounds nt Quonset Point They
arrived there safely. but, sad to relate, when
they were just starting to return the rain
began. At o'clock seven weary Peacocks.
with their feathers dropping, pushed into
Olneyville. vowing that they would never
again trust May Sunday for long ride.
A gang Of hoodlums has given the police on
Bennett hill more or less trouble for some
time. Last night about 25 Of them gathered
around Howard street and forcibly prevented
Chinaman from entering his shop. The
Chinaman. whose name is Moy On. was
badly frightened and complained TO Ser
reant Morse, who, in company with Oficer
Webb. scattered the gang.
Mrs. Myers Of Centredale gave a lecture on
temperance in Library hall yesterday. The
lecture. notwithstanding the unfavorable
conditions OF the weather, was largely at
tended
Secretary Ballard of the local Textile
Union received q lsgram from Portland.
n. Y, from the secretary OF the union in that
<<f danfh 0f
John O'Hara, young man well known in
Olneyviile. The deceased was walking along
tie railroad track and was struck by pass
ing car.
II was announced in the Broadway Baptist
church yesterday that the Rev. J. V. oster-
bout was going to attend the annual Baptist
convention IN Rochester. N. Y. He Will re-
turn next Thursday.
Thomas Lincoln was arrested Saturday
night by,rolicernan Holland for threatening
10 kill his wife. He was at the time Of his
arrest clothed in tho uniform Of the state
troops He claims he is regular enlisted
man Of the United States volunt eers.
Mary Kelly was arraigned before Judge
Phillips In the Eighth District Court this
morning charged with being q iewd and
wantun person. Ehe was sentenced to six
months in the state workhouse.
The funeral OF Daniel J. Kerrigan occurred
today from his late residence at 90 Florence
street. The interment took place in st.
Francis cemetery. The deceased was at one
sime prominent member OF the Olneyville
Temperance Cadets. The caoets attended his
funeral in body yesterday. ne was bur-
led from st. Theresa's church. where n high
requiem mass was said.
The funeral Of Martin Cummings occurred
)odsy from his late residence on Joslin street.
The deceased was y prominent citizen and
was highly respected His body was placed
in its last resting place in st. Francis ceme-
tery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-16
BRISTOL.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary lie Forrest was
solemnized this morning at o'clock from st.
Mary's church. Rev. Father p. McCabe con-
Quoted the services. The burial was in st.
Marys cemetery.
Mrs. Charles n. Chase. wife OF Mr.. Charles
Y. Chase. state road commissioner. died Sat
urday evening after brief illness.
The funeral OF Judge II. W. Church took
place this afternoon,'at 2:3o o'clock, from his
late residence on Constitution street. Many
relatives and friends from abroad were in at.
tendance.
Mr.. Jose Manuel met with a serious acci.
dent on Sunday. He fell from a staging on
which no was Mt work.