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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
TElEGRAPHiC TICKS.

Admiral Sampson is slightly i'll in
Havana.
Senator w. E. Mason of Chicago is
suffering severely from govt.
Dr.. Nancy Guilford, under arrest N
London for the murder of Emma Gill
in Bridgeport, Conn. admits her
identity.
Gov. Budd of California has signed
an extradition warrant for Mrs. Bot
kin, who is wanted in New York for
murder.
Senator Kyle of South Dakota, who
was stricken with paralysis in Cleve-
land, O., some weeks ago, has so far
recovered that he will soon leave for
Washington.
The attorney general of New Yorf
has asked the supreme court to can
eel the Standard Oil company's char
ter in that state on the ground tina
the company is a trust.
Gen. Ernst and staff, and the 18th
PENNSYLVANIA have left Porto Rico or
the Minnewaska for New York. Col
Caselman, LIST Kentucky, assumed
command of the troops in Ponce.
Joseph Corcoran killed himself in
graveyard at Carlyle, Ill, because h
thought he had fatally shot his sweet
heart, Miss Leila Shade, who was bur
| by the accidental discharge Of a re
| yOlver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

sAo"eu ere FARINA ANNE JEFFERSON DAVIS
ments Of strength and dramatic power.
The book was very well received; and
her second one, A Romance of Summer
Seas, which appeared about two
months ago, shows great advance in
story telling power, and is marked by
sprightly style and an undercurrent
of humor often verging on wit. Miss
Davis was just making for herself a
position in the field of literature, when
death stopped the busy pen. But the
love which was hers in life goes be-
yOnd the grave, and holds in tender
recollection one who combined in her
person all that was noble, gentle, and
true in southern womanhood. Her
life began amid the storms Of war,
| June q, 1864, in the white house of the
| south, in Richmond. She was edu-
Gated in France and Germany, and be-
came her fathers companion and sec
rotary, and assistant in his literary
work. IN social life Miss Davis took
! the rank to which birth, natural tai,
1 ents, and education entitled her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE consol
idation of all the furniture factories in
the northwest is contemplated and a
movement is now on foot to that end
which seems likely to be successful.
This gigantic scheme has tor some
time been projected and there has
been considerable correspondence on
the subject by the various firms inter
ested. For years past there has been
but a small margin of profit in the fur
niture making industry. The pres
ent scheme is to place the companies
under one general head, by which the
output can be controlled, the territory
evenly distributed, and the expense of
management decreased. The expense
of placing the goods on the market is
large figure in their cost and one OBJ
ject in the consolidation is to reduce
this to a minimum, so that goods sell
ing at the present prices, which are
very low, can bring to the manufac-
! turers large profits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

DEPEW SPEAKS ELOQUENTLY OF
RECENT CHANGES.
GUEST OF HAMILTON CLUB
Auditorium Theater Packed to Hear
the Distinguished New Yorker
Tributes Paid to Generals Joe
Wheeler and Lee-Blowout Winds
Up with Brilliant Banquet.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE annual Chi
cago day celebration of the Hamilton
club was held Monday afternoon in the
Auditorium theater. Chauncey NJ.
Depew was the principal speaker. The
great hall was packed.
Mr.. Depew called attention to the as
tonishing changes that have
transpired in this country since No
vember, 1896, under the republican ad-
ministration. 1T is not" said he, lin
the power Of the human mind to con-
ceive the wonderful and beneficial
changes which would happen next.
From industrial paralysis has come in
dustrial activity; from labor vainly
seeking capital, has come capital seek
ing labor; from capital unremunera-
tive and worse than useless has come
capital flowing into channels which
add to the strength, prosperity and
wealth of the whole country; from
gloom we are in light, and from des-
pair we are happy. But this is not all.
From an isolated nation, living with
in itself, seeking only the development
of our own resources, we
have become by Sc
ries of victories, which surpass the
achievements on sea and land of any
period, a great world power" Mr.. De-
pew argued for the retention of the
conquered territory and closed with
an eloquent tribute to Generals Joseph
Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee. The war
he said, had obliterated every vestige
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
AID FOR FIRE SUFFERERS.
Many Children in Need of Clothes
State May Help.

Milwaukee, Oct IA letter from
Mayor S. S. Kepler of Eau Claire to
Treasurer w. J. Boyle of the state fire
relief fund, informs the treasurer that
the citizens of Eau Claire sent one
car of Lumber to Rice Lake and one
ear of assorted supplies, including
clothing, provisions, furniture, etc., to
the value of $1,000. In addition to
this the citizens subscribed a cash
fund amounting to $685..
State Treasurer Peterson writes
from Rice Lake that they have not re-
ceived supplies enough there to take
care of all the sufferers, but several
large shipments for that place should
reach there soon. One of the greatest
needs is children's clothing There
are, on an average, five children tc
every adult, and the children are with
out anything as we'll as the older sui
ferers.
The local committee OF La Crosse re
ports having sent large shipments o
staple groceries, provisions, bedding
etc, direct to Cumberland and Ric
Lake, and similar shipments to tn,
other points will follow.
Mayor D. G. Classon of Oconto re
ports that the lumber companies o
that place, in compliance with his re
for the burned-out districts. TIL
great trouble at Oconto, he says, is tn
scarcity of cars. They will send tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
DR.. TABOR OFF DUTY
ARMY SURGEON RELIEVED FOR
ILL-TREATING A SOLDIER.
RcPOkT I'M PRRRETT CASE
Board of Inquiry FINDS That the Ply
s1cian SPOKE Sharply to the Dead
Regular, But the Latter Took a
Plunge in the Serf instead OF a
Warm Bath.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE board Of
inquiry appointed to investigate the
charges against Surgeon Tabor, grow
ing out OF the death at Camp Wlkon
OF Private hugh Parrett, Sth infantry
(regulars), Monday submitted its re-
port to Secretary Alger. The charges
against Tabor were That he neglected
to attend and prescribe for Parrett
and that the soldiers deaJn was due
directly to the negligence or incompet-
ency OF the surgeon. The evidence
taken by the board shows that Tabor
did prescribe tor Parrett and attended
MIN twice on the day OF mis- death.
Parrett died from acute pneumonia,
caused by plunge in the surf, in
stead Of the warm bath he was ordered
to take. The evidence further shows
that TABOR was very cross with Par
retC and spoke to him sharply. The
matter was referred to Surgeon Gen
eral Sternberg who decided to relieve
Tabor from duty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

cabinet will find way out of the diff
Guilty in the report asked from Major
Marchand, who, it is expected in re-
Spouse to a hint from the French for
eign Office, will declare that his posi-
ton in Fashoda is untenable.
The morning papers all renew their
comments upon the Fashoda affair,
but on neither side of the channel is
the idea given mat the affair is likely
to lead to war. The worst that can
happen is the resignation Of Delcasse,
French foreign minister, or the whole
ministry, but were it not for the deli
cate internal situation in France,
arising out of the Dreyfus affair and
the strike, the Fashoda incident would
involve no demonstration whatever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
PARNELLITES NOT SATISFIED

Dublin, Oct. 1.-THE Parnellites
convention was opened here yesterday
John Redmond, presiding, said that il
was incredible that a statesman with
Chamberlain experience and astute-
ness should declare that the passage
of the Irish local government bill sat
isfied the aspirations of lrishmen
The Parnellites will not be satisfied
until they have secured home rule.
Resolutions were passed in favor OF
home rule, approving the local gov
eminent act, denouncing the project
of an Anglo-American alliance, and
urging the release of political pris-
oners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
STORM THE TOWN.
Knights Templar Conclave Attracts
Big Crowd to Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Oct. 1.-THE Knights
Templar conclaye was fairly started
last night. Close upon $4,000 pilgrims
are revealing in each others hospitali-
ty. Monday was chiefly spent by the
different communicates in arranging
their headquarters and getting ready
to receive their guests and visitors.
The foremost event of the day was the
reception and ball of Tancred COM
mandery, No. 48, of this city, at it's
headquarters in the court house,
which commenced at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon and continued with una
bated musical accompaniment until
midnight. The sights on the streets
have never been equaled. The street
cars are at a stand still and vehicles
of all kinds are barred from the down.
town thOrOughfares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Corn Is an Average Yield-Oats anG
Rye Decrease.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE October
report Of the statistician of the de-
partment of agriculture shows that the
average, condition of corn October l,
was 81, compared with I'll last year.
The average showed an improvement
Of points in illinois and a decline OF
2 points in Iowa and points in Ne
braSka.
The usual report is withheld on
wheat, pending Investigations. Pre-
liminary estimates Of the yield per
acre of other gains as compared with
estimates OF 1897 follow: Oats 27:8,
a decrease of .03; Barley ZIG, a de-
crease of 20; rye 1876, a decrease of 2.
The average for quality is: Oats 1873,
a decrease of As; barley 31.3, an in
crease of 81; rye SOL, decrease of rs
The condition of Irish potatoes was
1913 points on October l. Apple re-
ports show continued decline in
every state except Maine, Michigan,
Nebraska and Oregon, where a slight
Improvement was indicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

ana" and that last time when he had
the despairing look and quivering
lips. All these images rose before
him, they were as so many steps In
his love, but without to-day's5 giSnE
OF sweet, patient hope, they wosaida
have led to nothing But nowl RSsa
thought once more of the lStt}6
brown hands holding the prREhss
wreath, of the dainty little feet sDs
the slippery doorstep, and felt thaS
Esperance ought to be watched @xersse
guarded, caressed, she should ErSk De-
left alone in the world.
He was strangely absorbed 6hate
evening, alternating between complete
silence and excited merriments Eher
any one spoke of the deaneFy- aE of
ESperance, his face would stI9sIenfy-
wear an eager, expectant look, etrE he
himself never mentioned her Sir
Henry proposed a rubber; however,
Claude was not fond of whist, ami to-
night felt that it would be impossi@
Gle to play; the quartet was mAdaa uly
without him, and he leaned back again
in his chair with a newspaper. of.
which he did not read single weird.
Frances was playing the Moonlight
Sonata"-how could ne help dream
Ing of Esperance?
By and by he left the room, and
Lady Worthington coming dowr2
stairs from tucking up her children.
found him in the hall standing before,
his own picture of Mariana" He.
was too much absorbed to notice her
presence until she spoke.
"Esperance is very much altered
since you painted that"
He started at the first word, and
colored a little. YES" he replied, Z
was just noticing what a difference
there was-yet l don't think this was,
at all exaggerated at the time
He moved away, not feeling Inclined
to talk upon that subject just then,
and Lady Worthington said nothing,
bit she had her own thoughts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

cars to Cumberland and one to Bar
ron.
Fire Warden Wyman reports that
many families will have to pc taken
care OF for some months, as they have
lost everything on their little farms
and can have nothing to sell until
next years crops are harvested. Near
ly all the cordwood, which settlers
had on hand to sell during the coming
winter was destroyed, leaving them
nothing. Nearly every family will
have to have complete household sup
plies, from cook stoves up, while a
great deal OF clothing, especially for
children, will be needed, together
with grass seed, hay, feed, ETC., for the
stock that was saved. 1t is believed
that the necessary seed will be furn-
ished by the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
STAND BY SALISBURY.
English Pleased and Believe French
Will Withdraw from Fashoda.

London, Oct. 11.-Comments in pub
lie and newspapers show that the Mar
quis Of Salisbury's determined stand
on the question of the occupation of
Fa@hoda has come as most agreeable
relief as disposing of all likelihood of
a compromise. No whisper of dissent
has occurred anywhere. Both the
friends and opponents of the premier
are rejoicing in the fact that in pub
fishing the blue book on the Fashoda
question he has burned his bridges
behind him. While it is recognized
tina. the situation, by this publication
has become more difficult for France,
there is almost an entire absence of
disposition anywhere to believe that
the French propose to press their
claims % the point of danger. The
prevailing view is that the French
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
CHAPTER xxx.

Bonnie wee thing, cannie wee thing,
Lovely wee thing, vast thou mine
| wad wear thee in my bosom,
Lest my jewel l should tine.
Wistfully I look and languish
In that bonnie face of thine,
And my heart it stounds with an
guish,
Lest my wee thing be ma mine.
Burns.
Bertha and Esperance were in their
room dressing for Lady Worthington's
dance; they were both of them quiet
and little depressed for Bertha nat
urally thought of the ball in the sum
mer, when George had been staying
with them and all had been so differ
ent, and Esperance had her own trou-
bles. 1t had been a harassing day
Mrs. Mortlake was in bad humor, and
Bella was suffering from the effects OF
her Christmas dissipation, and was,
more than ordinarily peevish; then,
too, she had been hindered in writing
to Gaspard, and had missed the mail,
and though, as Mrs. Mortlake had re-
minded her, the letter could go the
next day via Brindisi, yet the weekly
postage told so heavily on her purse
that this was an expense she did not
a. all care to incur.
The uninterrupted quiet of the room
was at last broken by knock at the,
door, and Cornelia entered in her
! black velvet, carrying some sprigs of
holly.
81 am so vexed," she said, putting
down her prickly burden on the dress
ing table. Il wanted you to have had
one of those white camellias in the
conservatory, Esperance, but Christa-
bel has taken them both, and declares,
that they are the only things she can.
wear"
Esperance was a little disappointed;
she had set her heart on one OF the
camellias, but she was too grateful to-
Cornelia for thinking of it at ALL
not to make light of the matter.
They did what they could with the
holly sprigs, but even Esperance's
clever fingers could not effect muck
with them, they would look stiff and
uncompromising The ivy, too, was
large-leaved and ugly, and altogether,
the decorations were unsuccessful,
which was the more provoking be-
cause she. was entirely dependent on
them, having no jewelry.
Her veyation was but momentary,
however; she soon forgot it in helping
Bertha, and she arranged the white
camellias in Mrs. Mortlake's hair
without the least tinge of envy.
Then they all started, and her
spirits rose high with the prospect of
this novelty and excitement; she chat
tel ed uninterruptedly through the two
miles drive, till even Bertha was lit
tie reused and began to take some
slight interest in what was going on.
To be continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

of the passion engendered by the re-
bellion.
Judge Grosscup acted as chairman OF
the meeting.
In the evening there was brilliant
banquet in the main dining room of
the Auditorium. Covers were laid for
500. Depew responded to the toast,
The Next Governor of New York.
Senator John c. Spooner and ex-Con-
gresham R. M. La Toilette of Wiscon-
sin were to have responded to toasts,
but telegraphed that they were unable
to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
BRAVE CORRESPONDENTS.

One particular class of hero of the
late war-the newspaper correspon-
dent-has been almost overlooked in
the blaze o. glory that greeted the
Homecoming of our victorious troops,
but Admiral Sampson has written the
following tribute OF praise to the gen.
tlemen of thu press. The valOr OF
the American newspaper man, as ex-
hibited in the late war has rightly
excited universal comment. The old
time war correspondent, who re-
NAMED with the commander-in-chiefy
miles behind the firing line, has been
conspicuous by his absence in the
most recent war. The chronicler Of
battle preferred to march where the
fiercest of firing was in progress, risk
ing his life for the sake Of duty as
nobly and readily as the soldiers
The world has wondered almost as
rcuch at this heroism Of the modern
newspaper man as it has at the Teck-
| less bravery of the soldiers and sail
ors who carried Old Glory SO fmpetu-
ously to victory Admiral Sampson,
writes:
ct gives me great pleasure TO reply
! to your question regarding the behaV-
! ior of newspaper men under fire. L
take it for granted that newspaper
men are not more fond than other
mortals of being under fire; but I
have yet to see one who did not be-
have in the best manner posi- bic
They seem prompted by a sense of du-
ty to obtain all the news without re-
gard to any personal exposure. I know
Of many cases where they have sought
to gather news first hand under cir
cumstances which could be explained
in no other way. Yours very truly,
W. T. Sampson
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

Minneapolis, Oct. I'm. G. Kimber-
ly, general superintendent OF the
Northern Pacific, Monday received the
following dispatch from the roads
division superintendent, E. c. Blan-
chard, at Barker, MINI:
"A woman has just come in at Nc
Gregor from Portage Lake, four miles
west of here, and reports that two
dozen Indians in war paint drove her
from home. She thinks her husband
and father were killed. This is the
first trouble reported along the line.
Will you notify the proper state au-
thorities? | will take deputy and a
dozen men with arms from Carleton. -
Indian Council Held.
Walker, MINI. oct. 11.-An Indian
council was he'd at the agency Monday
afternoon and was attended by Chief
Falmouth and representative delega-
tions. Gen. Bacon and Inspector Tin
ker, giving expression as to what the
government would do, told the chiefs
to take word to the Bear islanders
that if they would give up the men for
whom warrants have been issued and
come in themselves they could go
home. If they resisted, the govern
ment had thousands Of soldiers who
would not rest till the recalcitrants had
been captured and the Bear islanders
would not then be permitted TO oc-
cupy the islands again. This message
reached the hostiles by runners last
night.
Bacon's terms were received by the
chiefs with evident signs of pleasure.
There is a feeling among those who
participated in the council that the
troublesome Pillagers will accept Ba-
cons proposition.
The relatives of Al. Russell, the In
dian policeman killed in the battle,
blame -Ma-Ga-Sick for the whole
trouble and the death of Russell Fiji
teen of them have started out in a
band to revenge themselves by taking
the life of the chief of the Bear island
ers and it is believed he will be killed.
Indian Commissioner w. A. Jones
arrived last evening. He will hold a
consultation with the Indians today.
Believe MS Exaggerated.
Washington, Get. 1.-THE officials
of both the war and interior depart
ments believe the seriousness of the
Indian uprising III Minnesota has been
exaggerated. They are not disposed,
however, to take anything for granted.
Adjutant General COrbin telegrapheu
Bacon last night that he could nave al
the troops necessary. The 4th infan-
try at Fort Sheridan, Chicago, and the
1th infantry at Columbus barracks
nave oeen placed at Bacon's disposal.
Both are prepared to move at an
hours notice.
Duluth Supplies Soldiers.
Duluth, Oct. 11.-CO. G and part of
Co. G started Monday afternoon to
BermidJA, that town having called for
protection. Bermidji is in the Leech
lake district.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
CHINESE MASONS.
Wisconsin Celestials Honor Sam Wah
kee Of Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE annual
convocation of the Wisconsin order of
Chinese free masons closed Monday.
Sam " all Kee Of Appleton was made
the master of the state and the next
convocation will probably be at Stew
ems Point. There was little done at
the meeting beyond instructing the
new members and the comforting of
dgrees. Gong Hoar, grand master Of
the United States, was present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
AMERICANS SPREADING.
Aguinaldo Stops the Funeral OF a Brit
iSh Seaman.

Manila, Oct. I1.-Lieutenant Wilcox
and six men from the flagship Olym-
pia have gone to the northern prov
inces. Aguinaldo Sunday refused tC
permit funeral party belonging tC
the British cruiser Powerful to go tC
a cemetery because of it's rifles with
which to fire salute over the remains
of the member of the ships company
Protest was made to the insurgent
leader Monday with the result thai
the funeral will be held in the desired
manner at the place proposed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
KENNY'S TRIAL POSTPONED.

Wilmington, Del, Oct. lion appli-
cation Of the United States district at
torney in the United States court Mon
day continuance was granted until
after November Of the trial of United
States Senator Kenny, indicted for
completely with w. n. Boggs in the
Dover bank defalcation. The reason
given was the possible influence Of the
pending political campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
TWO IOWA MEN KILLED.

Boone, Ia, Oct Superintendent
Leasure of Clinton, and c. F. Ander-
son of Boone, were killed in a we'll
here Monday by falling off the plat
form while they were putting in new
pump.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
ADVISED TO FLEE.
Mississippi Health Officer Tells South
erners to Come North.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 1.-THE fever
situation here is more serious. The
disease has appeared in North Jack
son. There is now no section of the
city free from the infection and new
cases are multiplying rapidly. DR..
Purnell, the state health officer, issued
a proclamation urging all parties who
can possibly do so to leave at once
for northern points for refuge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
FURNITURE COMBINE
STEPS TAKEN TO CONSOLIDATE
ALL FACTORIES.


Object Is to Lessen Competition, Cut
Down Expenses of Management and
Afford Manufacturers More Profit
Than at Present-Prices Now Very
IOW