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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

ORDER EASTERN STAR. Rainbow
Chapter, meets on he first and third Tues
day evenings of each month, in Masonic Hall,
Grand Rapids Mrs. CARRIE JONES, W. NJ.
Miss CELIA EMMoNS, SeC'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Carpenters have been at work this
week under direction of A. F. Bill
meier at the double department store
of Johnson, Hill g. Co. in Centralia.
A deep entrance way leading to the
drug store and another into the
grocery store were made to conform
with the plate glass improvements
recently made. Side glasses of
entrance are 36X10S in size, door plates
32x66. This now completes full
plate front for the big double store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

WOOD COUNTY POST, No %, GAR.
- Meets every second and fourth Wednes-
day evenings of each month in odd Fellows
hall NJ. S. PRATT, Com.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Godfrey Bruderli, the Centralia shoe
maker, makes the shoes that fit. Stylish,
durable, comfortable, perfection, rea-
sonable, all in one. There are others,
but none that beat Bruderli. Best of
leather used. Repairing a speciality.
Bring in your work. 2w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

" G. UNDERWOOD, ATTORNEY AT
LAW & SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
107 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Chas. Wasser Jr. son of blacksmith
Wasser in Centralia, has been forced
to the painful conclusion that all
elements of safety are not included in
the makeup of a safety" bicycle
The young man was graphiteing his
bicycle chain Saturday evening about
7:30 o'clock. Now he is minus the
end of the third finger On his right
hand. Charles started the hind wheel
spinning lively and attempted to
spread graphite on the chain while
the same was in motion. His finger
was drawn under the cogwheel by the
chain and crushed or cut at the base
of the fingernail so that it hung only
by thread of skin. DIR. Ridgman
was summoned and completed amputa-
tion by unjointing the injured
member at the first joint, The boy
is getting along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Secretary Longs ironclad order
restraining newspaper correspondents
from sending dispatches concerning
movements in the navy has created a
dearth of war news, but it is of ines
Unable advantage to the government
and to the war department in hand
ling their war business without every
plan being known 10 the Spaniards.
Actual happening will be given out
for publication and millions Of people
are just as anxious as ever for arrival
of the dailies because they know
something actual is likely to happen
almost anV minute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

GEO. N. WOOD. REAL ESTATE, FIRE
AN LIFE INSURANCE. Office on east
end of bridge, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19
ATTORNEYS.

2 r. GOGGINS. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Daily Bros brick block,
Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Store clerks at Wausau have effected
an organization for the purpose Of
taking decided stand in the matter
of early closing of business places in
which they are employed. Most
merchants in that city have signed an
agreement to close at seven O'Clock.
But the clerks have put their heads
together TO demonstrate with store
keepers who had signed and have since
kept open or threatened to do SO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Rev. T. S. Wheeler went to Necedah
Thursday evening last to assist in the
examination of Rev. C. A. Boughton Of
the Congregational church of that place
He reports very rigid examination
lasting about three hours. The candi-
date sustained himself admirably. The
ordination service followed in the
evening and was very impressive. DIR.
Henry Faville of La Crosse preached
the ordination sermon. Among others
who took part were Rev. Mr.. Ellis OF
Elroy, DIR. Crawford of Sparta, Rev.
A. J. Arm of New Lisbon, Rev.
McClelland of Nekoosa and Rev. F. S.
Wheeler of Grand Rapids, who gave
the charge to the people.
In a recent issue of the New York
World was an announcement of ap-
pointment of four brigadier-generals
by President Mckinley. Foremost
in the list was the name of Col.
Charles E. Compton, and it was
thought by some in the twin cites
that our Chas. E. Compton of Grand
Rapids birth, now in New Jersey, had
received high military station in the
army. John Compton of the Howe
High school informs us that the
brigadier mentioned is not his brother.
He also says that perhaps Chas. would
make good soldier, but thus far he
has never had military connections
even to the extent of being water boy
for the awkward squad say nothing of
commanding a brigade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

Wood County Drug Co.,
Fl. II. Voss, manager,
Wood Brick Block,
Near bridge,
Grand Rapids,
Is open for business. If
Letters received by Chas. Primeau
from his sons who recently went to
Tacoma, Washington, states that the
boys are doing well. George and Chas.
are bard working young men and we
hope they will have good luck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-19

The Westfield Und) News prints the
following in regard to an ola resident
of that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in the employ of the L., n
A. & c. Ry. here, says: L have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for ten years or
longer-am never without it in my
family l consider it the best remedy
of the kind manufactured. [ take
pleasure in recommending It," 1t is
specific for all bowel disorders. For
sale by f. L. Steib & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
AT FORT POINT.
Sixth Infantry Battalion Placed on Duty at the High
 P0wep- Guns

Commencing with last Thursday night the guards of the Third United States Ar tillerv at Fort | oint were withdrawn and their places taken by those from the four companies of the Sixth California. Majors Gus G. Grant and R. K. Whitmore are with the companies, but the former being the senior officer is in command
 The volunteers are all un.er Major Kin zie of the Third United States Artillery who is exceedingly well liked by all the officers and men of the Sixth.
 The health of the volunteers is good, and they like their new location much better than the old camp ground at the terminus of the Union street cable llne The air is much purer and exhilarating. and the boys have more of get-up about Although the boys of the Sixth are be- ginning to feel that there is no probabil- ifv of their being sent to the front, still they are making the best of the situa- ton and are behaving themselves ad-
 Majors Grant and Whitmore are pains taking in seeing that the men under them are well treated in every respect, and this feeling for the welfare of the soldiers is reciprocated by the latter in high de- gree.
 The Third Artillery band is used by the battalion of the Sixth California Infantry
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DIR. POTTER IGNORED.
The Physician Presented With a Sword and Pistol by
 Colleue Students

In the presence of nearly 300 students of the medical department of the University of California. pr. Samuel O. l.. Potter was presented with a beautiful sword and serviceable Colts revolver for service in Manila. The presentation of these ar ticles was a great surprise to the recipi- ent, and was made still greater by the presence of the faculty of the college
 Dr. Potter some weeks ago severed his connection with the college to accept a billet of surgeon in the volunteer army. That his action was viewed with approval by his fellow members was shown yes- terday. He was invited to appear at the college yesterday morning, and on his arrival, he was escorted to the classroom by Dr. Winslow Anderson, and followed by other well-known physicians As soon as the door leading to the classroom was thrown open the students arose in a body and cheered lustily. Dr. Potter was sur prised with the reception, but was non- plused when Dr. Hodgehead stepped for ward and in a speech filled with patriotic sentiment and encomium, he presented the weapons to the doctor. In a voice quivering with emotion and joy Dr. Pot ter neatly responded, causing more en- thusiasm to fill the hall
 Dr. Potter is well known to people in this city as superintendent of the Home for Inebriates, but he is widely celebrated throughout the United States and Eng land as the author of several splendid medical works. He is entitled to the de- grees of A. M., M. D., and is a member London. This is not the first time he has been in the army. When 16 years of age he enlisted and participated in many bat ties of the civil war.
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City, City of Para, Ohio, Indiana and Valencia, all of which are being put in readiness for the reception of the men as rapidly as possible, under the direction of Major Long, the depot quartermaster, who is rushing the coal and supplies on board in the e1- pectation of having this work com pleted by next Wecnesday. The ex- act date of sailing has not yet been fixed, but it will probably be not later than the end of next week.
 The commissary officers of the va rious commands have been instructed to report to Colonel Baldwin, chief commissary. what supplies are neces- sary to be taken on board the trans ports. When the news of the assign ment of the troops for this expedition became known in Camp Merritt there was general rejoicing, both among the officers and men. Everybody bright ened LID at once, and intense enthu- eiasm prevailed. even among those Wha
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Tents at

still stood his ground at. the head of the stars, With his rife pointed at the ap- preaching officers, and renewed his threat or making work for the Coroner if any of the men approached him. In the mean time his sisters came upon the scene and implored the officers not to shoot This to certain extent paciied their brother and gave the officers a chance to slip past him on the stairway and disarm him. Afterward he was handcuffed and thrown into the wagon and locked up on the charge of an attempt to commit murder and disturbing the peace.
 When questioned regarding his resisting arrest he said that his brother had threatened to have him thrown out by the police, and he was determined to re- sist until his rights were adjusted.
 Since the death of the father of this family of ten children there has been con- siderable pickering and quarreling over the property left them by the old man, as he made no will. The eldest brother Joseph, was appointed executor of the estate, and his brother claims that he has made no attempt to sell or dispose of it for the purpose of dividing it between the heirs. Lawrence holds a note from his brother Joseph for $1S5, which sum he wanted for the purpose of going to the Klondike, so as to be away from his un- pleasant surroundings.
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LAWLER'S RIFLE
 MEANT MISCHIEF
A DESPERATE MAN IN THE MIS-
 SION HOLDS A POSSE AT BAY.
He Was Finally Cowed and Tamely Submitted to Ar
 rest.

What came near being another Mission tragedy was fortunately averted yester- day afternoon by the courage of a posse of police officers from the Seventeenth street station. In this case the antagonist of the police was as well if not better armed than was Murderer Hines, who shot the late Lieutenant Burke.
 The trouble, which had it's origin in the domestic quarrels of a family named Lawler, came near ending in bloodshed at the residence of the family at 2545 Seventeenth street, near Potrero avenue, yesterday afternoon, when Police Officer George Farrell was sent by Lieutenant Price to serve on Lawrence Lawler a warrant which had been sworn out by his brother Joseph for disturbing the peace.
 When Farrell arrived at the house and made his business known he was met by the man for whom he had the warrant armed with a 44-caliber rife and a belt about his waist with 100 cartridges se- curely, in their places ready for use. Armed in this way, he stationed himself at the head of the stairway and notified the officer that he would kill the first man that attempted to lay a hand on. him.
 Not desirous of being made an angel. Farrell retired to the nearest police alarm box and notified Lieutenant Price of the situation. Price called Sergeant Blank and Officers Feeny and Riehl. and with the patrol-wagon dispatched them to the scene. A hurried consultation was held by the invading force, and it was decided to storm the house and bring Lawler in dead or alive. After the officers got in- side they pulled their pistols and dashed in, regardless of danger. The armed man
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
LABOR COUNCIL WAKING UP. It Is Considering Plans to Materially
 Increase Its Usefulness.

The Labor Council is at present dis cussing ways and means to increase its income and decrease it's expenses As things stand at present the average monthly income is about $40, which is eaten up regularly by the expense roll leaving nothing for the proverbiaI rainy day, and interfering with any new work which the council desires taking up but which may require an expenditure. At present there is nothing in the treasury Several propositions were considered among which was that of increasing the membership roll. There are several un- affiliated unions in the city, and while the council has an organizing committee 1t has done very little toward bringing them in. The organizing committee will be thoroughly stirred up and a little new blood introduced.
 A committee from the Building Trades Council was admitted and brought up the subject of the celebration of Labor day. MT. Mccartney outlined a plan of the two bodies holding joint picnic at Schuet- zen Park during the day and suitable ex- ercises in some public hall at night. A committee consisting of J. Hill, E. Ro- senberg, W. Macarthur, M. Davis, Carle- ton H. Johnson, E. L. Clapp and J. Wal ter was appointed to act in conjunction with the Building Trades committee in making arrangements for the celebra- tion.
 The executive committee reported that a union of photo-engravers has been or
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
GENERAL MERRITT's PLAN
The Commanding Officer De- cides to Sail With the Next
 EXpeditiOn

Something has happened to cause rush of preparation for the third Manila expe- dition The activity at headquarters of the Department of the Pacific is such that non-combatants notice that the staff of- ficers have their hands full of business. The announcement may be made officially to-day that Major General Merritt will sail for the Philippines along with the next expeditionary force It was under stood at headquarters yesterday that he had made up his mind to go with the next feet Officers of his staff begin to take account of their personal affairs, so that they may be able to leave at an hour s notice.
 The latest dispatches from Admiral Dewey report that the native troops sur round Manila and that the surrender of the city may take place at any time. The news comes from Spain that the Spanish admiral has sailed for the east. A fleet leaving San Francisco within the next ten days would, under fair steaming speed, be able to reach Manila before the Spanish squadron now sailing from CadiZ could get to the entrance of Manila har- bor The commander of the Cadiz fleet may make I great talk about going up against Dewey at CaVite, but, judging future Spanish tactics by the past, 1t is safe to predict that the Spanish fleet will seek shelter in some island harbor and threaten the United States transports.
 No one in San Francisco or anywhere else in the country wants to hasten Gen. eral Merrtts departure from our shores, but the fact is obvious, nevertheless, that delay in starting will increase the perils of his voyage. The Monterey, the Charles ton and the troops under General Ander- son will give Admiral Dewey a re-enforce- ment that will enable him to stand off the Cadiz fleet but he might not be able to prevent Spanish cruisers from prowing around near the entrance of Manila Bay. General Merritt, in his capacity of Gov ernor General of the Philippine Islands, might be somewhat embarrassed if he should land the better part of his army at Manila and not be able to go there himself to direct operations in person The cruiser Philadelphia. leaving San Francisco with in the next few weeks, should be able. .un der pressure. to get to Manila ahead of the Spanish fleet. Under fair conditions, the Monadnock, leaving here within three or four days. should be able to join the United States fleet at Cavite before the Spanish squadron arrives off Manila Bay.
 Should the Spanish admiral, after pass ing through the SueZ canal. be able to de- tach from the fleet two or three fast cruisers and colliers he might be able to intercept the fourth expedition from San Francisco. Ships of the third expedition leaving here as early as June p should reach Manila before any hostile cruisers now passing Gibraltar could intercept them.
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were not named, as the latter knew that with the departure of the third fleet their turn is not far distant.
 General Merritt and his staff may sail with this expedition. He has had the matter under consideration for some little time, and as he is very anx- ious to depart he is making every eff fort to so arrange his affairs that he can go. He will probably make public his decision to-day. At least all the eXpeditionary officers at army head quarters are expecting it, and are ac- cordingly getting everything in readi- ness for authorization.
 Major R. E. Thompson, chief signal officer of the expeditionary forces, will sail with General Merritt, and is now preparing to take his departure at an hours notice. The signal corps is yet lacking in its required quota of expert telegraph operators. who will perform an important part in the conquest and government of the Philippines. Eff teen are coming from St. Paul. to be followed by others from other Eastern
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
THE NATIONAL CELEBRATION.
The Executive Committee Is Deter mined to Live Within the
 Appropriation.

The executive committee of the Fourth of July committee met last night and dis cussed matters of finance for over two hours. It Is the determination of the committee to remain within the 5000 ap- propriation of the Supervisors and not solicit outside subscriptions.
 The committee decided to allow $500 for a pyrotechnic display on the grounds op- posite the Chutes. The managers of the Chutes and the railroad officials will, in addition, contribute $500 to the fund.
 The regatta committee was voted $320 to be spent in the purchase of medals.
 Estimates of the expenses to be in- cured by the several subcommittee were received and it is believed that the celebration can be conducted in a proper manner with the money appropriated by the city. The heaviest expense to be in- cured will be that of music, and on mo- sic committee, it was decided that none but union musicians be employed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
PATRIOTIC HELPERS
Claus Spreck els Sends a Hand- some Check to the
 SAaint,r

Work with the Society of the Patriotic Home Helpers is progressing rapidly and most encouragingly; meetings are held daily at the headquarters in the Occident- al Hotel and numerous applications for assistance are received by the ladies of the society, showing the urgent necessity of helping those whose only support has been taken away by the departure of hus- bands and brothers to Manila.
 Yesterday the promoters of the society were delighted to receive the following letter from Claus Spreckels:
 SAN FRANCISCO, June IS, 1sss Hester Harand, Society Patriotic I-ome Helpers San Francisco, Cal.-Dear Madam Inciosed you will find check for 5000. which you will please accept as token of my appre citation of the splendid work your society Is accomplishing Yours very truly,
 CLAUS SPRECKELS. The contributions up to date are as fol- lows.
 Horace Hill, s25; Major Hooper, s25; Mrs. George Grannis, s5 Colonel NJ. H. Hecht. s20; B. R. Hecht s10; General T. H. Goodman, s5; L. Daimant, s1: Hermann Eppinger. s1b; Mrs. George w Gibbs s25; Jesse Lilienthal S5; Judge Van R. Paterson, s20; Miss Grace Hecht. s; Mrs Merritt H. Weed. g; Mrs. Luther Holton, S5; Claus Spreckels, s1000 M. J. Wall. sl00; F. H Woods S10o; William Thompson, s; Mrs A. Goodman s10 Mrs. A. $. Park, 50; Mrs William Ashburner, sl0; Mrs: Theodore Lilienthal, $5; S. W. Rosenstock. S25.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Regular Artillery and Vol unteer Infantry Go on
 the Third Fleet.
Cheering Welcome Given by San # Francisco to the First Tenn essee Regiment.

.> Major General Merritt, U. s. A., spent nearly two hours yesterday at Camp Merritt in consultation with Major General Otis in regard to clos ing up the details Of the third Manila expedition, and later in the day he issued an order to General Otis desig- hating the troops that are to compose the brigade, which will be command ed by Brigadier General King.
 The order names the troops as fol- lows: The two battalions of the Idaho Volunteers; the Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment of Volunteer In fantry; two battalions North Dakota Volunteers; the Seventh California Regiment of Volunteers; the Wyo- ming Battalion of Volunteers, and two batteries-G and L-of the Third United States Artillery, commanded by Captain Benjamin IL. Randolph and Captain William E. Birkhimer, respectively. These troops will be transported by the steamers Morgan
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
TROOPS AT CAMP MERRITT
Arrival of Recruits for the
 Regular and Volunteer
Ora niZatiOnS

The funeral of Private Orville R.. Knight. Company F, Twentieth Kansas Regiment. took place yesterday after noon. The remains were laid in the Ma tional Cemetery at the Presidio by his comrades. The regiment accompanied the remains to their last resting place. The ceremonies were simple but wonder fully impressive.
 The remains of Albert Fergus, Company E, Twentieth Kansas, who died on the same day as Knight, will be sent to his home at Yates Center, Kan, for inter- Lieutenant Kimball, with 19 recruits from Salt Lake City for the Utah Cav airy, arrived yesterday and reported to Captain Caine.
 The Twenty-third United States Infan- try has now completed its rolls, the regi- ment at present being equipped up to the maximum strength. All of its excess will be turned over to the general recruiting service.
 Colonel Ovenshine is expecting in a few
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tenant Colonel Fife, will be the first to leave, having been assigned to duty at Angel Island. The First Battalion, under Major Weisenberger, will take its depart ure day or two later and go into camp at the Presidio. Notwithstanding this as- signment to guard duty the Washington Volunteers still entertain hopes of being sent to Manila. They are all very anx- ious to go to the front, and should they be kept here they will be greatly disap- pointed
 The regiment is to be recruited to its full strength as rapidly as possible, two Washington to visit the most important towns in that State.
 The officers of the two battalions of the Washington Volunteers spent yesterday morning in visiting the Union Iron Works and viewing the ships in course of con- Struction there.