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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
MIR. GrOut to Return This Week.

Clerk Courts of the House appropriations
committee received today letter from
Representative Grout chairman of the sub
committee having charge of the District
appropriation bill. Mr.. Grout has been i'll
at his home in st. Johnsbury, VT, with the
grip. Mr. Grout wrote he expected to re-
turn to Washington the latter part of this
week or the first of the next, TO enter upon
conference over the District appropriation
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Belt Railway Hearing.

A hearing will be given by the District
Commissioners at IL 80 next Tuesday morn
ing, the 18th instant, on House bill IL. 444.
authorizing the Belt Railway Company to
construct an underground electric railroad
and on House bill 11445. providing for the
extension of the Georgetown and TenIey-
town railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Spain VIII Not Sell CaroIine..

LONDON, January 12.-The Madrid cor.
respondent Of the Daily Mail says: 'Senor
Sagasta denies that any negotiations are in
progress for the sale of the Carolines, re-
marking that the previous consent of the
cortes would be necessary This is not To
be taken, however. as an intention TO sell
The premier intends to convoke the cortes
as soon as the United States Senate has an.
proved the peace treaty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
The Wyoming Senatorsbip.

A dispatch from Cheyenne, Wyo., last
night says: The republican members of the
wyoming legislature held a caucus tonight
ana UNANIMOUSLY declared for Senator Clar-
ence u. Clark. This insures his reelection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
DEATH OF Il. ID. CHRISTIAN.
Prominent Merchant and Citizen of
Richmond, Va.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, January 12.-Ed. d.
Christian, prominent as a financier and
business man of Richmond, died this morn
ing, aged fifty-one. He was president of
the Richmond Paper Company. He was
for many years in the tobacco trade and
was known as the Napoleon" of the to-
bacco exchange. He was president of that
body for several terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Depew to he Named TOniubf

dispatch to the New York Herald from
Albany, N. Y, yesterday says:
The republican legislative caucus will be
held tomorrow night. and Mr.. Depew will
be nominated by reclamation.
The democratic caucus will be held at
half-past O'Clock tomorrow morning. Sem
ator Murphy will probably be the nominee.
although he is opposed to expansion while
Richard Croker, who controls most of the
democratic votes, is in favor of the expan-
sion policy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
PROPOSALS OPENED,
Bids for Providing Paper for the
Government Printing ONCE.

Bids for providing paper for the govern
ment printing office were opened today in
the room of the Senate committee on print
ing at the Capitol. There were forty-six
bids from all parts of the country The
paper furnished under these bids is for the
year ending March l, 1900, and in the ag-
gregate amounts to 100000. Only one bid
was from the south, that being by Rich
mond firm There were no bids from es-
adjustments further west than Detroit.
The successful bidders will be announced
next Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Large Number of POstmasters In
cluded I'm the List.
The President today sent these nomina-
tions to the Senate:
Treas'iry-Wiiliam ]. Grant of New York.
collector of customs for district of Cane
Vincent, N. Y; Passed Assistant Surgeon
Paul NJ Darlington of Maryland, to be
surgeon marine hospital service.
Navy-Passed Assistant Surgeons Andrew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Personal Mention.

Gen. B. F. Wade, accompanied by Mrs.
Wade, is registered at the Ebbitt.
Mr.. Henry E. Davis, United States dis
trict attorney, is suffering with an incipient
attack of the grip. No consequences of a
serious nature however, are anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Col. MiIey Ordered to Manila.

Lieutenant Colonel John D. Miley, in
spector general, United States volunteers,
now in this city, has been ordered to Ma
nila, p. l., via San Francisco, Cal, for
duty on the staff OF Major General Henry
w. Lawton, United States volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
REINSURANCE FROM OTIS.
Apparently Improving Mt
Manila.

The following encouraging cable message
was received at the War Department thi.
morning:
MANILA, January u, 1899
AdJutant General, Washington:
conditions apparently improving. Citi-
Zens feel more secure Many natives re-
turning. City quiet and business active.
OTIS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

In NO other city I'm the
world can households and
families be SO generally
reached by a single medium
OF advertising as can those of
Washington through the coll
unns of The Evening Star.
As business bringers The
stars advertisements are
without a parallel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
CROOKS DYNAMITE A JAIL.
Fail to Secure Liberty, HOwever-Two
Seriously Wounded.

COLUMBUS, Neb, January 12.-Four
desperate crooks, who are held in Jail here
for shooting an officer and wholesale rob-
and two were seriously il not fatally in
Jured. One, Waters, will lose his eyesight
The Jail building is considerably damaged.
Il Is supposed pals of the crooks supplied
the explosive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
The Pension RiII

The pension appropriation bill Will prob
ably be the next mea sure to be taken up by
the committee on appropriations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Judge Advocate at Hayan.

First Lieutenant William H. Johnston,
10th United States Infantry, has been de-
tailed as acting judge advocate of the de-
partment Of Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
steamshfp Arrfvals

.~-ASAAAP5 <ATHNSaASs
AT New York. Mannheinls from Rotter-
dam.
At Queenstown, Majestic, from New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

T ne htXt WltntsS was DIT. W. A. AtWater
a special agent of the Agricultural Depart
ment, who was called an expert chemist
on the subject of "embalmed beef" The
gist of DR.. Atwater's testimony which oc-
cupied some hours, was that he considered
the ordinary canned beef of commerce
both corned and roast, excellent food and
about OF equal nutritive value. He also
considered refrigerated beef excellent food
and had never heard of chemicals other
than salt and saltpeter being used in pre-
serving any sort of meat to be found in the
general market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Notice to Creditors

WOOD COUNTY COCRT-In Probate.
the matter of the Estate of Euzebe LaVigne
deceased
Letters testamentary on the estate of said
Euzebe LaVigne. deceased, having been granted
and issued to Eliza LaFigne on the 18th day OF
November, 1899, and she having duly qualified
as such executor it is now at this regular term
of this court,
ORDs RED, that all creditors of said Euzebe
LaFfgne deceased. do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this Court on OF
before the 4th day of June. 1900. which time is
hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against SAID deceased bt
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular terms thereof to b.
held at the probate Office in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on the first Tuesday
being the g. h day of March. 1900, and the frs,
Tuesday. being the 5th day of June, 1900.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the time and place at which said claims and DE-.
mands will be received, examined and adjusted
aforesaid, and of the time limited for creditors
to present their claims, be given by publishing
a copy of this order and notice for four success.
sive weeks in the Wood County Reporter, n
weekly newspaper published at the city OF
Grand Rapids i'll said county, the first publica.
ton to be within ten days from the date of the
order
Dated Grand Rapids, Wis, November !, 1899
By the Court, JOHN A. GAYNOR
Comfy ,Tudpe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
BARNUM.

A good many from Spring Creek at
tended the dance at Mr.. HammOnd's
new house on Saturday night.
Henry George and wife spent Mon
day with Mr.. Matthew's people at Big
Flats.
Old Mrs. Higbee slipped and fell and
hurt her SO badly she cannot leave her
bed.
School has commenced in this
district, Lolita Burroughs as teacher.
The Royal Neighbors met at Spring
Creek on Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Tricky from Armenia was seen
on our streets yesterday.
Mrs. Alma Barrett is here visiting
her brother, G. H. Munroe.
G. H. Munroe is so he is out around
again we are glad to say.
Mr.. Leake preached at the school
house on Sunday last.
Law suits seem to be the ruling ex-
citement at present.
Mr.. Burroughs is going to move to
NekOOSa this week.
Percy George spent Sunday with his
parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Notice of Water Works Election.

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fed electors Of the City of Grai d
Rapids, Wood County, WiscOn n,
that:
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 34S Of the
Laws OF Wisconsin for the year 1899.
and pursuant to an ordinance Of the
CommOn Council of said city there
under duly passed and published as
required by law, and pursuant to Il
resolution Of said Common Council
duly'passed and signed, and pursuant
to aud by virtue Of call therefor
duly made;
A SPECIAL ELECTION for the pur-
pose of voting upon the question of
building and constructing water
works for the use of said city and for
the use Of the Inhabitants thereof
will be held in the several wards and
voting precincts of said City, on the
9TH day Of December 1899, at the
usual voting places in said several
wards and voting precincts, the polls
Of said election to be opened at six l6)
o'clock in the forenoon and to remain
open until five 81 o'clock in the after
noon of said day.
The ballots to be used at said
special election Will read as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

is making on his farm. Mr.. Carney
says it is iron.
The Evangelical German Lutheran
church being built one mile south of
town will, it is expected, be ready for
occupancy during the early part of
December.
The last log of the season has been
sawed and the erStwhile busy old mill
which has SO faithfully run day and
night for nearly year is silent.
Notice-Life insurance companies
will reduce the rate 33 per cent. to all
who agree to use Rocky Mountain Tea.
a wise measure. So cents. John T..
DAILY.
The wintry weather which we eX-
perienced last week made whole lot
of us wonder what had become of our
summer wages.
The new hall is approaching COM
pletion and when finished will be
quite credit to the village.
The Arpin Lumber company has
another camp in operation making
four in all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16

Mr.. Otto was called to Union Grove,
Wis. Friday by the patrons of a
creamery at that place who were
recently victimiZed out of seven or
eight thoSuand dollars by their man
ager Mr.. Otto very successfully con-
Quoted this creamery for several years
and the presumption is that induce
mentS will be offered him to return
and again take charge of it.
Nora-You can't expect to do away
with face blemiShes in a weeks time.
Keep on taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
You'll have lovely complexion.
August Iehl of Alma Center, for
merly of this place is visiting his
daughter Mrs. 1eSChke and renewing
old acquaintance Mr.. Iehl is quite
enthusiastic about the country where
he is now located. 1t is pleasant to
see him and we wish he might remain
with us.
We feel that we were unfairly dealt
with Tuesday night. For weeks the
only greatest meteOric display has
been advertised for that night and the
meaSly and contrary weather man
gave us Il night Of mist and fog and
would have made it worse if he could.
Henry Otto has charge of the cream
cry during his fathers absence and
also runs the feed mill. He informs
us that the mill is kept quite busy.
This is encouraging aS it shows it to
be a convenience which is duly appre-
ciated.
Mr.. Icrk is unloading car of feed
at this station which he received from
Montgomery, Mimi. Mr.. Yerk has
about forty head Of cattle on his farm
and tindS it almost necessary TO handle
his feed in car loads.
Frank Stein and Gustave Galnik of
Union Grove were in town for a few
days looking up the agricultural posi-
blitieS Of this country. Though they
did not buy they were very favOrably
impressed.
\ large consignment of dry goods
and underwear has just been received
by GOldSWOrthy < Bailey which added
to their former stock, makes it quite
complete and their prices are right.
y few more plankS for the Nj. & S.
u. cold storage station have arrived
we are informed Oh. We are get
ting there. Time accomplishes all
things.
Ed. :. Bailey is accommodating a
large pile of StovewOod for that cook
stove of which we wrote some time ago
Geo. Hamilton and family have
moved into their new home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
UEGAlS.


Notice of Sale on Foreclosure Of 1ortgage.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-In Circuit Court fol
Wood County.
Bridget Reilly, Plaintiff. vs. Charles EngeI
and Marie Engel, his wife, and Louis Niesner
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of. anG
pursuant TO, judgment of foreclosure and sale
duly rendered and entered IN he above entitled
action in the Circuit Court for said county, on
the ,3rd day of October, 1898, in favor of the
above named plaintiff aud against the above
named defendants therein, {more than one year
having elapsed since such entry and no part o
such judgment having been paid) 1, Michael
Vincent, as sheriff of said county of Wood will
on the 2nd day OF December, 1899, at O'Clock il
the afternoon of that dav, at the front door Of
the courthouse in the city of Grand Rapids. il
said Wood county offer for sale and sell 81
public auction to the highest bidder for cast
all the following premises described in sale
judgment 20 wit:
The East one-half of the South East quarteI
OF Section No. fourteen Q4, of Township No
twenty three (23) north of Range No. six t6
east, in Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated October 10, 1899.
MICHAEL VINCENT,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wis.
3. r. GoGGINs,
nj rs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Six FrightfuI Failures,

Six terrible failures pf six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. E. Mullen of
Lockland, O.. to an early grave. All
said he had a fatal lung trouble and
that he must. soon die. But he was
urged TO try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. After taking FIVE
bottles he was entirely cured. 1t is
positively guaranteed to cure all
diseases OF Throat, Chest and Lungs,
including Coughs, Colds, La Grippe.
Pneumonia Bronchitis. Asthma. HAY
Fever, Group, Wh00ping Cough SOC
and SL00. Trial bottle free at John
Z. Days drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
An Ordin. nee .

An Ordinance submitting to the Electors O
the City of Grand Rapids, the Question O
Building and Constructing Water Works fo
said City and calling Special Election there
for.
The Common Council of the City of Gran,
Rapids do ordain az follows:
SECTION /. There is hereby submitted to the
nneston Of whetber or not said CITY .h:,I hu ti'
and construct, for its use and for the use of it
Inhabitants Water Works Plant.
SECTIoN2. A Special Election is hereby
called, to be held in said city, at the usua
voting places, on the Fifth day of December
1899, for the purpose of voting upon the propo.
sition stated in Section one Of this Ordinance
and give the Notice of said Special Election, il
the manner required by law.
The Ballots to be used at said special election
to be as follows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Notice of Appilcation

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN 90
COUNTY OF WOOD
In the matter of the estate OF Christian War
ring, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the regula
term OF the County Court to be held in and TO
said County at the Probate Office in the Cour
House in the City of Grand Rapids, in sale
County, on the first Tuesday (being the ath day
of Decem Der, A. D. 1899. at 10 O'Clock a. m. thu
following matter will be heard and considered
The application of Mary Hill, administrator
of the estate of Christian Warning, deceased
for the adjustment and allowance of he
administrators, account and assignment q
residue of said estate to such persons as are b,
law entitled to the same
Dated this 31st day of October A. D. 1899
By the Court JOHN A. GAYNOR,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
IN AND ABOUT ARPlN.

Is burg of several hundred people all OF whom
are employed by the Arpin Lumber Company
1t is located about l5 miles from Grand Rapids
on the MaTShield aud southeastern Railroad.
The late diSagreeable weather has
had the effect of clearing out the
plague of hunters that afflicted US.
Here is another demonstration of the
fact that diSagreeble conditions have
their compenSations. They came
among us confident and sanguine of
success as mighty nimrods but nearly
all went out bedraggled, detected and
with the milk OF human kindness in
them soured.
Barb Gafney made a flying trip to
the county seat Saturday. Now isn't
that silly to say IA flying trip" Well.
We are not lonesome for whole lot
Of people say and write the SAME
absurd thing.
Within the past few days two
families each with carload of emf
grant movabIeS and live stock have
arrived at this station and located on
lands which they have purchased.
Mr.. Carney has sent to the state
chemist at Madison for assay samples
Of mineral taken from a we'll which hC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Notice.,

There will be meeting of the stock
holders OF the Twin City Electric COM
pany, on Wednesday evening, Nov. -,
at s p. m. in the Business Mems rooms
in Centralia, Wis.
This will be the firstannual meeting.
and reports will be given as to the cost
of the plant, as well as matters of
Importance in regard to issuing bonds:
the outstanding Indebtedness will also
be taken up, and it is hoped that there
will be full attendance of all stock
holders.
f. j. WOOD, President,
E. 2. ARPIN, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
County Board in Session,

The County Board of Supervisors
has been in session since Tuesday
afternoon at , O'Clock. The usual
amount of routine business has been
transacted. The plans and specifica-
tiOnS as presented by Mark Martin,
architect. for large addition to the
present court house building were
adopted and approved and s13, 800 was
voted to be used in making said inn
prOyement. including newfurnace for
said building. These improvements
must be made before the next annual
SesS on Of the county board. This
addition is much needed for the pro-
per transaction of county business and
safe keeping Of public documents.
The official proceedii gs of said body
will appear in full in future issues OF
this paper. The work of the board is
nearly finished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
ELIZABETH CONNOR MARRIED.
Large Social Event in MarShfeId Attended
hv Twin CITY PaonIe.
From milwaukee, sentinel, Nov.l7.


From Milwaukee Sentinel. Nov l..
One of the most notable weddings
that has eyer taken place in Northern
Wisconsin was that at the Presby
terrain church in Marshfield WedneS-
day evening when Miss Elizabeth
Malcolm Conner. sister Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Duncan Conner Of MarShtield
was united in marriage with the Rev.
Thomas Jackson Graham Of Madison,
Indiana.
The bridal dress was of liberty
chiffon over white satin, en- traine. the
bodice covered with Normandy lace.
The brides veil was fastened with a
sunburst of diamonds and pearls, the
gift Of the groom. and she carried a
white prayer book from which the
marriage service was read. The
bridesmaids wore gowns Of different
| cOlOrs. giving a touch of brilliancy to
the entire scene. Immediately after
| the ceremony a bridal supper was
served at the nome of the bride 5
brother, followed by reception which
was attended by several hundred
guests.
Miss Elizabeth NJ COEnOr. the bride,
| is a beautiful and highly accomplished
young lady. She is graduate of Han
over college and spent last year travel
ing in Europe with her sister. The
groom, the Rev Thomas J. Graham,
is a son of Maj. and Mrs. Thomas
Graham of Madison Ind. the family
being a leading one in that city. He
is also a graduate of Hanover college
and received his theological course at
Princeton seminary, from which he
was graduated last June. The Rev.
and Mrs. Graham will be at home
after Jan. ! at NOWata. |. t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Corner of Oak and Sycamore streets, Grand
Rapids. Rev. F. A. Nimits pastor, residence sos
Oak street
Public services for Sunday, Nov 10, 1899.
$50 Il. IN. Class Meeting.
1880 a. N. Preaching.
Has q m. Sunday school.
800 p. m. Junior League.
ESQ M Epworth League
$50 p. m. Preaching.
Subject OF Morning Sermon, 1.-The Building
ola Kingdom
Evening s, rmon, 'The Auction of a Soul
Christ's Bid Against the World"
Thursday, Nov. %, $50 p. N. Prayer and
Praise meeting.
Teachers meeting following.
meetings..
Come yourself and bring your friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Made Young Again.

Zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again writes D. II.
Turner of Dempseytown, Pa. They're
the best in the world for Liver,
Stomach and Bowels. Purely vege-
table. Never grippe. Only 25c at
John z. Days Drug Store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
A WELL KNOWN RAILROAD MAN.

What Resident Of Lima Thinks of FoIey'S
Kidney Cure,
| have been troubled a great deal
with the backache. | was induced to
try Foley's Kidney Cure, and one
bottle entirely relieved me. | gladly
recommend it TO any especially my
friends among the train men, who are
very generally similarly afflicted.
Geo. II. HauSan, Engineer on L. r. &
W. r. r. John E. DAILY and Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-16
Remarkable Cure. Six Years.
Relapse.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
, I u I II vi w IJOONDIN, 7
COUNTY OF WAUSHARA.

COUNTY OF wAUsHARA, %
W. N. Kelley, being first duly sworn
upon his oath says, that he was
troubled with sciatic rheumatism for
six or seven years and that he employed
and was treated by some of the most
eminent physicians in the country
without any material benefit, and
finally become perfectly helpless. I'M
able to turn himself in bed. Then
intlamitory rheumatism set in, and he
was informed by his physicians that
there was no help for him, at which
time this atfiant called upon DR..
Mellin, now of Grand Rapids, Wis.
and after two months treatment by
him, was cured and was able to walk
without crutch or even a limp. In
fact, feel that | owe my life to Dr.
Melln.
W. n. KELLEY, Attorney at Law.
Plaintield, Wis.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, A. D., 1898.
L. w. CHAPMAN, Notary Public
3W