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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

freely regarding the action of the
senate on the Teller resolution. He
denied the intimation that he had at
tempted to dodge the question and also
took occasion to pay his respects to
those senators who supported Nc
K,nley on the st. Louis platform and
at the first opportunity voted against
it in the senate. 81 regard the resolu-
tion,' he said, ''as a total misfit when
considered with reference to the fl
nancial situation of today and the leg
islative pledges to maintain parity
made in the intervening time If the
resolution means nothing, then it is
miSchieyOus, for there can be no
harmless academic discussion of the
question which involves the honor and
good faith Of the government. If its
meaning is uncertain, then it is equal
ly indefensible as inviting a discussion
as to our national integrity. If it is
intended, as l think it is, that the gov
eminent may honorably restore indie
pendent free and unlimited coinage of
silver at the ratio of 16 to /, and pay
its obligations, then the silver dollar
thus coined seems, from my standpoint,
little less than a proposition for ma
tional dishonesty"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

The zodiacal light is now a conspicu-
Gus feature of the early evening sky,
extending from the westward horizon
and defining roughly the path of the
ecIiptic upward across the western
sky.
The times of sunrise and sunset for
the month are as follows: Sunrise.
Feb. l at 7:13 a. M; Feb. II at 7:01
a. m; Feb. q at Gas a. m; Feb.
28 at 6:36 a. m. ;sunset, Feb. L at $40
D. M, Feb. II at 5:24 p. M, Feb. Il
at 5:37 p. M, Feb. % at 5:46 p. N.
The times of the moons phases are:
Full moon, Feb. at 1924 p. M;
third quarter, Feb. 13 at 6:35 p. M;
new moon, Feb. 20 at /: Al p. m; first
quarter, Feb %, at 5:13 a. m. The
principal fixed stars visible during the
month in the evening hours are: To
the west: Capella, Aldebaran, the
Pleiades; near the meridian, Sirius and
the bright stars Of Orion; to the east,
PTocyon, Regulus, and Castor and
PolluX
Visitors will be received at the OBJ
servatory if the night is clear on the
evenings of Feb. 2 and Feb. 16 from
1870 to $50 o'clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

liam H. Robertson. Among the skat-
ing champions who will participate in
the races are Leroy See, who recently
defeated the Canadian crack skater, H.
P. Mcdonald, at the Cleremont rink
in Brooklyn, in a halfmile race; En-
nest Higgins of St. Johns, n. B., the
boy wonder and midget, who is a
prodigy on the ice, and Arthur B.
Snezey, who is an expert in the exc
Cution of the so-called Hudson river
stroke. Leroy is a Brooklyn boy. He
is a member of the South Brooklyn
wheelnIen, and is quite young to be
a fast skater. He undoubtedly has a
great future before him if he keeps on
increasing in speed
The first skating championship in
America was held in the winter of
1879, and was won by George d. Phil
lips, now noted as a fancy skater.
There were other champions at that
time in the United States and one of
the most popular was Joseph Donahue,
who in his youth travelled through
Norway, Germany, Holland and Eng
land, defeating the greatest champions
OF these countries in many hard
fought contests.
The special events of the carnival
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

1t continues bitterly cold in the
east.
Chicago police court justices may
form a trust.
Rear Admiral Braine, U S. N, died
in New York.
Thirty-ive populist newspapers in
South Dakota formed trust.
Another battle occurred in India, the
British being badly defeated.
Minnesota and Wisconsin oarsmen
may take part in the Pennsylvania
Cornell-Columbia regatta.
Russia will Immediately send 10000
troops to China, and her Black sea
feet may go through the Dardanelles.
w. G. Pierce of st. Paul takes
charge of the Seattle G International
railway under the direction of the
Northern Pacific.
This session of congress threatens to
be long one, as members are anxious
with the purpose of impressing their
constituents this election year.
The art of paper making has reached
the point where it is possible to cut
down a growing tree and convert it in
to paper suitable for printing purposes
within twenty-four hours.
In Washington Justice McKenna of
the supreme court touched telegraph
knv ar the white houca Saturday night
opening the California golden jubilee at
San Francisco.
Saturday was the anniversary OF the
presidents birthday. There were no
special observances at the white house
save the presentation TO the the presi-
dent Of a large bunch Of cut flowers.
According to a dispatch from Lapaz,
the nominal capital Of Bolivia, that city
has been declared in a state Of siege.
Zoila, Flores and other personages be-
longing to the opposition have been
banished.
Twenty-three members of the sophie
more class of the Iowa university we're
suspended Saturday for the part they
took in preventing the annual fresh
nan banquet held two weeks ago.
During the melee one of the young lady
students had the tendons of her knee
loosened and she will be crippled for
life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

heats, and, following European style,
there will be no pacing. Of all foreign
riders in this country ct present Lelr
is undoubtedly the most interesting
He is over six feet tall and weighs G06
pounds. He issued challenge to
American riders Dec. q to ride against
any man in the first class series
for from $500 to $1,000. Lehr claims
that his best work is at an unpaced
mile, and thinks that he will win. His
chief claim to, fame is that he once
rode Jacquelin, the Frenchman, a dead
heat in three pursuit race.
Carl Kaser, who is to be in the race,
is the direct opposite to Lehr. He is
understood, and has no such record as
his big companion. Lehr has been
summoned to Germany to do military
duty, but will ride against at least Kas-
er and Eaton before sailing. Butler
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
THE MOSLEM'S ROSARY.

The rosary consists of ninety beads
and a distinct ejaculation is appro-
priated to each as it passes between
the fingers. Each ejaculation general
ly consists Of two words, and declares
name or attribute of God Almost
all Mcslems in the upper and middle
ranks Of life carry in their pockets or
bosoms a string of beads for this pur-
pose, which they use not only on the
occasion | am describing, but while
sitting and smoking their pipes, walk
ing in the streets, or even while en-
gagged in conversation
When Moslem has gone over his
beads at the regular time Of prayer,
he folds his hands, and then, holding
them UP open, IS if to receive some
thing from above, he prays for such
blessings as he desir S for himself or
his household. When this is conclud
ed, he strokes his beard with his right
hand, and says, Praise be to GOd!"
This concludes the whole.-Mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
INSTITUTE AT MILTON.

Milton, Wis, Jan. pa large num-
Der Of farmers are attending the insti-
tute at Milton Junction. The pro-
gram included an address on Orgaai-
cation by H. E. Huxley, master of the
State grange, Neenah; on Postal Saw
ings Banks, by U. G. Wait, Alton;
Poultry Raising, Mrs. A. W. Leh-
man, Neosho, and The Farmer in Pol
itics, Frank Smock, Monroe. Thurs
day evening the exercises were under
the direction of County Superintendent
Throne and included an address, The
Rural School Problem, by President
Albert Salisbury of the Whitewater
normal school; Teaching Hygiene, by
Miss Mary Humphrey, Milton Junction
high school, and a musical entertain
ment by local talent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

about the year 1870 with the Forest
City team of Rockford, I'll. From
there he drifted to Philadelphia,
where he played with the Athletics I'M
til 1876, when he went to Chicago. He
has been a member of the Chicago
team ever since. Arson was original
ly signed by Chicago to play third
base. Two years later he was shifted
to second, and a year afte1 ward was
changed to first. He has held down
the initial bag almost continuously
from that time to this. Arson is
also q good catcher, and in the early
days played a field position. AS a bat
ter he had few equals in his first years
with the Chicagos In 1878 he made
AN average of .497, the highest ever
made by a professional baseball player
He is a crack billiardist also. If he
joins no other club he will probably
become an umpire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
c. E. CELEBRATION.
A Growing Organization to Observe
ali Anniversary

Boston, Feb. 1.-The 18th annIver-
sary of the forming of the Yong Eco
pies Society of Christian Endeavor will
be celebrated This week in nearly every
city and town throughout the country
where the society has established
branch organizations. The unions of
this vicinity, which include nearly 225
societies with a membership Of 1900,
have prepared a ceremony in honor of
the occasion 1t will be grand rally
at the Peoples Temple. Ira W. Land
reth, of Nashville, Tenn, chairman Of
the '9S convention committee, will be
the principal Speaker. The organiza-
ton is growing steadily and member
ship of 100000 is possibility. The
first society was formed February 2,
1881. in the Williston church at Port
land, Me-, by Rev. Francis E. Clark.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
THAT JUDGESHIP.
No Bar Meeting Is Now Likely to Be
Held.

Wausau, Wis, Feb. 1.-There is now
practically no hope of bar conven-
ton to settle the differences which
have arisen over the circuit judgeship.
1t is understood that the following pro-
position, concurred in by all the other
candidates and their friends, was made
to the supporters of Mr.. Silverthorn:
That Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Curtis would
withdraw from the contest, that both
MIR. Bump and Mr.. Silverthorn should
release all express or implied pledges,
and that the Villas, Oneida and Lincoln
county bars would concede the judge
ship to Wausau, and that a convention
of the bar of the circuit be held. the
candidates before that convention
pledg'ing their support to the nom
inee." 1t is understood that this pro-
position was refused by the supporters
of Mr.. Silverthorn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
GREAT BOND SALE.
MONTHLY RECORD IN THIS
COUNTRY BROKEN.
Money Pouring Into New York in
Such Quantities That Deposit Rates
May Be Reduced.

New York, Feb. More than $780,
100000 in government, state and rail-
road bonds have been sold during this
month, compared with $3S,OOO,0O0 in
the same month last year. This is
the highest monthly record in history.
The Commercial Advertiser says:
When bankers were asked why bonds
were so active and money at the banks
was so cheap, they replied that money
is pouring into New York from all
parts of the country so freely that
there will be no better money rate.
That there is a tendency among a
number of banks to reduce the rates
of interest on deposits is true, but that
there is a general inclination to do so
is not yet apparent. In the meantime
it is expected that bonds for invest
nent will remain active
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
THE VALUE OF VAPOR BATHS.
They Are Not Only Conducive to
Health, but to Beauty as Well.

Vapor baths are ordered to promote
the action of the skin in rheumatism,
dropsy, etc. The easiest way to give
them in home nursing is to place the
patient on a wooden chair standing in
a fiat bath. The bath and the pa
TENTS body must be completely en-
veloped by blankets mackintOshes and
paper, to help to keep the heat in;
they must be pinned around the pa
TENTS neck so as to leave only the
head uncovered. An edge Of the
blanket must be lifted up and nearly
boiling water poured into the bath.
The patients feet should rest on the
are we'll arranged no steam should
escape. The vapor must be kept UP by
adding fresh boiling water Or by heat
edge of the bath, and if the blankets
ed bricks put into the bath. The pa
TENT remains sitting in this steam for
about twenty inmates. or until pro-
fuse perspiration is produced. A good
bran bath is made by boiling four
pounds of bran in one gallon Of water.
Strain off the Liquor and add to it
sufficient quantity of water to fill an
ordinary bath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

pastor, for the purpose of training
large number of converts for the duties
of church mem bership. Each society
exists simply to make the young PEG
pie loyal and efficient members of the
church It is the church training the
young It's motto is ''for Christ and
the church." In November, 1897, there
were $1,000 societies. with a member
ship of 100000, chiefly in the United
States and Canada, and in Australia,
Great Britain, China, India, Japan, and
in all missionary lands. The officers of
the United Society of Christian En-
deavor are President, Rev. Francis E..
Clark; treasurer, Wm. Shaw; secre-
tary, John Willis Boar. In this city
the celebration occurs tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
ANSON RETIRES.
Veteran Player Becomes too Old for
the Chicago Club.

Chicago, Feb. AT midnight Capt.
A. G.. Anson's contract as a member
of the Chicago club expired and he
is no longer to be a member of that
organization. The present situation
might seem to indicate that he is, like
the prophets, without honor in his own
land. The cranks want to see a win
ming team at any cost, and the stock
holders will try to give it to them. To
show how the team broke under his
rule last season, when a man went to
bat the men on the bench openly called
out orders exactly contrary to Anson's
and their main course was to do as
they pleased. But his name has long
been a synonym for baseball and long
will be. His honesty, fairness and
stubborn sticking for justice as he
conceived it have made him famous.
Now Tom Burns is coming. Down in
Springfield the cranks are mourning
over Toms desertion even as Chi
cagoans mourn over Anson's shelving
Arson began his professional career
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

of the democratic committee of Penn
sylvania. Senator Jones told Mr. Cor
nan that the power of removal of a
member of the national come1ittee
rested wholly with the committee it
self, and that he would take the papers
in the case and send copy to each
member of the committee itself, and
get an expression of opinion as to what
should be done Harrity is a gold
democrat and the silver state commit
tee voted his deposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

are: 100 yards (scratch), 440 yards
championship, $50 yards pursuit
race, one mile (novice), 100 yards
(scratch, final heat, one mile (cham-
pionship); five miles championship,
two miles (handieap), ten miles cham
pionship), boys race, one mile (open
to boys under 16 years of age), and
three miles (handicap). Silver prizes
are to be given to those who come
cut first and second in the races.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
PARTY LINES DRAWN
REPUBLICANS MASSED AGAINST
TELLER RESOLUTION.
BEATEN BY FIFTY VOTES
Orly Slight Breaks Occur in Opposing
Ranks-Speaker Reed Goes on
Record Amid Plaudits of Gold Men
"A Day Of Much Excitement
Senate.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The house
buried the Teller resolution, declaring
bonds OF the United States payable in
silver, under an adverse majority of
SO votes. The republicans were solidly
arrayed in opposition with two ex-
ceptions. Mr.. Linney IN. c. who v0t-
ed with the democrats and populists,
and Mr.. White On c. the only colored
member of the house who answered
present. when his named was called.
The assertions from the democratic
side were NcAleer (Pa.) and Elliott
Is. CO. Both voted with the republi-
cans against the proposition, speaker
Reed, although it is not customary for
him to vote, had his name called and
amid the cheers of his followers went
on record in opposition to the reso-
luton. The vote was reached after
five hours debate under the special Or
der adopted at the opening Of the days
session. The limited time allowed for
debate and the pressure of members
for an opportunity to be heard was so
great that the leaders of both sides
we're compelled to farm out the time by
minutes This detracted much from
the continuity of the discussion, but
it also in a measure intensified the in
terst in the galleries, which were
crowded and the combatants on the
floor were cheered by their respective
sympathizers Many senators were
also present. The majority under the
leadership of Mr., Dingley, who made
carefully prepared speech sounding the
keynote of the opposition, assumed the
position that the last clause of the
resolution was in reality a disguised
declaration for the free coinage of sill
yer; while the democrats, under the
direction of Mr.. Bailey, maintained
the defeat of the resolution was an
other step in the direction Of the es
which they alleged both the president
and Secretary Gage had irrevocably
committed the republican party. The
debate at times was heated, but there
was no sensational incidents beyond
the kissing of Mr.. Rheam (rep., KY
when he said that, as the author of
the Crime of 1873" the hottest place
in hades would be reserved for the
present secretary of state. The vote
on the resolution was 1872 to 1872.
SENATE
Washington, Feb 1.-The senate
passed two general appropriation bills,
one for the army carrying $23, 243, 492
and the other for the legislative, judi
cial and executive departments carry
ing $21, 6568,520 At the request of Mr.
Carter, chairman of the census COM
| mittee, the pending census bill was
made unfinished business. Mr.. Petit
grew (rep., S. d. gave notice that he
will today speak upon his resolution
declaring it to be the policy of the
United States not to acquire territory
to defend which a navy would be re-
quired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

The Washington correspondent of
The Chicago Inter Ocean, writing Of
senator's wives, says of Mrs. j. C.
Spooner: when Mr.. and Mrs.
Spooner were here before their home
was one of the proverbial open houses
Of the senatorial circle. Mrs. Spooner
was a pattern hostess. She is a
skilled musician, there we're always
charming people in her house, and
music and good cheer, so that its
popularity was easily accounted for.
They had their three sens with them
at that time. They were only school
boys then, but Mrs. SpOoner is one of
those happy mOthers-may their num-
Der never grow less-whOse family is
her greatest pleasure, and her boys
friends were always welcome, and it
was unusual when there was not a
house party of young people there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
FEBRUARY HEAVENS.

Interesting astronomical data for
February are furnished by the Wash
burn observatory: Mercury is a morn
ing star, but will be approaching the
sun and is too low in the southeast to
be readily seen. On Feb. II and II
Mercury and Mars will be very close
together. Venus passes through SUI
rerior conjunction Feb. Is, thus chang
ing from morning to an evening
star Mars rises in the southeast from
$3.50 to $3.50 a. m. Jupiter rises in the
east from 10 to 8 p. m. Saturn rises
in the southeast from to 80 a. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
H. hRITY HOLDS ON.
Silver Committee Defeated in It's At.
tempt to Remove Him.

Washington, Feb. 1-Chairman
Jones Of the democratic national COM
mittee says there is no truth in the
statement that he has removed Will
liam F. Harrfty, Pennsylvania mem
Der, and substituted the man desigated
by the democratic state committee as
his successor. Mr.. Jones says that
Chairman German of the Pennsylvania
committee called upon him last week
and informed the senator of the action
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

New York. Jan. 2S.-The great skat-
greatest skating champions of the
United States and Canada are present,
opened yesterday at Silver lake, Staten
Island. During the carnival, which
closes tomorrow, contest for the ma
tional amateur skating championship
of the United States and Canada will
be held under the management Of Will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Green Bay Gazette: Mrs. c. Z.
Vroman received a letter from Mr..
Vroman this forenoon. He and Mr..
Greene arrived in San Francisco last
Sunday and sailed on the steamer
Australia for the Sandwich islands on
Tuesday. The passage will take them
seven days. They were much disap-
pointed to find that the weather in CAL
ifornia was not as pleasant as they
expected aud they encountered snow
nearly all of the way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
MORE SUMPTUARY LEGISLATION.

Bicylists in Washington must sit
erect hereafter or pay fine. It is
eminently appropriate that the ma
tional capital should be first in the
work Of upholding the American
backbone.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
WANTS NO MORE GOLD.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The govern
ment is now discouraging the deposit
Of gold with the United States treas
ury, on account of the accumulation Of
$163, $4,000, the largest amount in
seven years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
COTTON OPERATIVES QUIET.

Boston, Jan. 29.-All is quiet in the
New England cities. Although the
operatives are beginning to feel priva-
ton sharply, there seems to be no
wayering in their determination to
keep up the fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
SPOONER'S POSITION.
Wisconsin Senator Talks on Teller
Resolution.

Chicago, Ill, Feb. 1.-Senator John
C. Spooner of Wisconsin, who is in
the city in attendance upon his son,
Willet NJ. Spooner, who was operated
upon Saturday for appendicitis, talked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
OLDEST BADGER BURIED.

De1avan. Wis, Feb. Owen Sulli-
van, aged los, was buried in Delavan
Catholic cemetery Monday. He was
probably the oldest man in Wiscon-
sin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
SOUTHERN CYCLING.
Flyers of the Wheel to Meet in Flor
ida.

Bellaire, Fla, Feb. 1.-The lull in
cycle racing will be broken today, when
the German champion Lehr is to meas
ure strength with Nat Butler. The con-
test will be the best two out of three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
TENNESSEEANS CAN'T AGREE.

democratic legislative senatorial eau
Gus met again last night and balloted
tt irteen times without making a nom
nation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
MILWAUKEE MAN DEAD

Milwaukee. Jan. 29-Charles NJ.
Kipp died Friday. Ke Was so years old
and had long been prominent bust
ness man of Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

Attorney J l.. Mahoney of James
vile, who left recently for Beaumont.
Texas, is now associated in the law
business with Judge Ford of Beau
mont.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
BACK IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Jan. 29.-The presi-
Dental party has arrived here ON its
return from New York