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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

Ed Mahoney, bill for polling place 5000,
allowed at-......... ...... Is 90
John Plenke, bill for polling place 5000
allowed at-.---....-- ~ .. Is 90
0. t. ,aougen, bill for polling place 5000
allowed ,.,......,..... Is 90
Wood Co. Drug Co, paint. .....-.... so
John D. Smith, maehine oil..... ....... l 20
F. L. Steib, electric lamps .............. 10
A. L. Fontaine. printing %
C. NJ & St P. Ry, freight on iail.. II IS
Louie. Schroeder, 81 days labor on city
jail.......... ......... .............:. Il 90
The Pauly Jail Buildipg & Mfg. Co, two
Bessemer steel jaEf cells. ........ rs II
Gitcheli & Lubbock, mdse. for city hail.. 10
Central Electric Co., Dec. light........... IS 80
Central Electric Co., bill for putting lamp
In city lookup of g. %, al.owed...... 79
lnEnCl IL 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
PORT EDWARDS.

Is located on the west bank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of the twin cities OF
Grand Rapids and Centralia. 1t has a poprla-
railroads the c. NJ & St. P and Marshfield and
Southeastern. The John Edwards Mfg Co.'s
Pulp & Paper Mills are located here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
sent a Herring to the queen.

The queen of Holl and. when visiting
Switzerland lately, received by parcel
post a herring FROM one of her loyal
subjects. A note ex planned that it was
the first herring Of the seasons catch
and was the gift Of some Dutch fisher
man. Her majest = promptly had it
cooked and ate it Chicago Tribune.
Coral Dust as Tooth Powder.
The debris left from coral made
into articles Of je7Felry. etc., is
crushed, scented and sold as a tooth
powder at higl ! price by Italian per-
fumers.-Chicag o Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

The advance in corn is a welcome
event to- farmers and handsomely
rounds cut year of prosperity. Great
is maize, in the ear and in the by
nrOductS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

OF course an eXpansionist will sue
coed the late Senator Morrill,. The
people of Deweys state have substan-
italy but one opinion on that subject.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

In April the Spanish called an Amer
lean a pig" and in December San up
start conqueror." The epithets are
not polite, but they give glimpse of
history.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05
IN AND ABOUT ARPIN.

Is burg of several hundred people all of whom
are employed by the Arpin Lumber Company
1t is located about Is miles from Grand Rapids
on the Marshfield and Southeastern Railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05


DIRECTORS:
F. Garrison, Centralia, Wis.
t. E. Nash, Centralia, Wis.
L. M. Alexander, PIT. Edwards, Wis.
E. Roenius, Grand Rapids, Wis.
F. J. Wood, Grand Rapids, Wis
We solicit any business connected with
banking, and promise prompt and
careful attention to every interest
entrusted to us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-05

A. L. FORTAiRE, Editor and Proprietor
Entered at the Post Office at Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, as second class mail matter.
Thursday Jan. 5, 1899.
COPY for advertisements should be
handed an not later than Tuesday ereri1ag'
and matter for publication not later than
Wednesday evening Of aceek Of publication.
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
The year 1898 has departed, but it
will be a landmark in American his
tory.
Uncle Sam lived up to destiny in
1893, but there were times when 1t
was necessary to be spry.
Cuba is no longer the land OF
manana. Today also beats all the
yesterdays in the annals of the island.
Dewey has parted with all his but
tons for souvenirs. AS a bachelor he
can easily resort to other devices in
managing his wardrobe.
A number of Filipinos who think
they are as big as Uncle Sam and
Dewey will find out their mistake in
the course of a few weeks.
One form of expansion is hardly adj
visable in the south next year. Some
thing to diversity the cotton crop
would be a good investment.
The Porto Rican will pay S1.70 tax
where he paid $40 under Spanish Off
Gals. That island is finding no fault
with American military rule.
The Keely motor secret has passed
into the hands of Boston man.
There is always room at the Hub for
another theory that won't go.
The Cubans receive the best New
Years gift, though Il few of them
seem to think that freedom without
an office is hardly worth celebrating.
The temperature of Christmas day
in Santiago was over 90. A duck suit
and straw hat must be added to the
outfit of Santa Claus for next year.
Of course an eXpansiOnist will sue
coed the late Senator Morrill,. The
people of Deweys state have substan
italy but one opinion on that subject
In April the Spanish called an Amer
lean a pig and in December San up
start conqueror." The epithets are
not polite, but they give glimpse OF
history.
The advance in corn is welcome
event to- farmers and handsomely
rounds cut year of prosperity. Great
is maize, in the ear and in the by
products.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

the new legislation on the subject-legislatloh
devised by the Kaiser in person and by the war
Department at Bern-is the prevention OF any
miscarriage o. military justice resulting from
the ignorance Of common law On the part or the
members Of a court martial And there IS such
Il desire to &c fairly toward the offender mani
tested IN these new laws bearing the signature
IF Emperor Willi1m that they deserve careful
consideration On the part Of 'h' military author
tiles Of thu United States with 4 view to the"
adoption.
CIVILIAN JUDGES OF MILITARY COURTS
Starting out with tn ida hat TIA" average
officer Of the army and navy possesses mo- know
ssc whatever If ordinary legal proc'iur" ana
of the provisions If the ciNi. and criminal CODE
tho German Government has organized what
NAV be described As Z juiic1i division IF IN"
war Department. Its members lr' not ulcers
although they rank Is such Tnry az" members
If the lrsll profession who are attached ~ me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

~. That is to say. If the three c'"''''
judges pronounce in favor Of the P'''''''''
and the four military judges take the oPP'S''r
view. it is the minority of favor that carries '"'
dav Should one Of the civilian judges however,
give his vote in favor Of his military '''l''N"'9'
then the decision Of the latter must be r'I'r''n
as constituting the judgment Of the Court IL
may be- added that where the demand oil apo"
is based or some infraction of'thc la" of pro-
c,luro- as for instance. in a case similar To the
D,.vfus affair. where ;hc court martial con-
,ictcd on th" strength of evidence not Sen
either by the prisoner or by his counsel -the
number of auditors is in rcased to f"ui ana that
Of thu. military judges diminished To- three 50
that the civilian element prcdominat"s
From TINS it will br seen that both III" KAISER
and the Berlin War Department have ''"n
prompted by an exceedingly prai-"Worthy md
road iiiud-d desire 90 secure justice Of th' very
fullest and most complete kind for very Of
fender brought before a court martial ana 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 10, 1899.

conducting the trial, the idea being thai these
laws have been devised for the particular pur-
pose Of protecting the citizens from any abuse OF
authority.
Probably this view will b. questioned by some
military readers. but in response to any argu-
Wents which they may bring to the contrary
their attention should be called to the very re
arkable laws which have just been put in
force in Germany in connection with the proceed
urc Of military and naval tribunals. If there is
one country in The world which one would be in
clned to consider disposed TO favor the military
at the expense Of the civilian 81, mcnt il is as
suredy Germany. And yet the main object Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

sion in every sense Of the word. and represent
N military jurisdiction the principles Of COM
mon law.
DUTIES or THE AUDITOR.
TO these auditors or icgll coGnscllors OF the
war Department is assigned the duty Of under
taking the preliminary examination Of military
offenders with view t. thcir Indictment The
auditor directs the cntIce Investigation without
any Interference f the actual military authon-
Ties. unless he happens 20 make demand for
their as Stance When hr has drawn up the r"-
port giving the result Of his strictly massirrlai
investigation he submits it TO TIA" commanding
officer who thcreIpun decides whether the mat
ter is on. 20 be followed up by court martial or
is 10 be rclegatc1 into oblivion. In determining
this The commanding officer ma question D. Zee
luircd - consult with another of th"~" War
OfIic. .tuiitor, Nho nets As his lrsil counsel in
the matter tnI iItl@rs him from purely legal
point vi view - 10 whether there IS sufficient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

War Department, with the titles Of Counselors
Of War Justice and II Auditors. They are not
mere clerks or subordinate officials, but have the
rank of full 1edgcd magistrates, are required TO
possess the same qualifications and to undergo
the same examinations as the ordinary judges
and receive salaries that are slightly superior 10
those Of the latter besides which they enjoy the
important privilege Of being irrcmovable save
for some very serious cause This naturally Is
calculated to render them thoroughly indepen
dent and impartial in the exercise Of their du-
ties Not one If them is a commissioned officer,
either IF the active army IT even Of the reserve
forces. They are members Of the legal profeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

material for a full nedged Indictment The
commanding officers decision In the matter must
have the counter signature IF this auditor
If the order for Indictment is given 4 court
martial is organized composed Of five judges
If the offence with which the prisoner is charged
is a minor one. punishable by not more than six
months Imprisonment, one Of these FIVE judges
must be auditor; that Is 10 say a civilian
lawyer If the offence is of a graver nature
there are two auditors to three military officers
the board Of five judges. 1t is an auditor.
too. instead Of 4 military officer who acts AZ
Government Commissary. or prosecuting Off
GER or district attorney The auditors who fig
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

particular tribunals. No greater mistake Cd"
be made than TO imagine that there IS amp
contradiction between the rules re8uid'i'h
the procedure OF courts martial ana 'n'
ordinary laws Of the land, and neither III
France nor IN the United states have miltai!
or naval .rl unals any warrant Whatever loi
disregarIin, the statutory provisions rcgulau"s
the admission 81 evidence. II must be thoi-
oughly understood that the fundamental paSiS u
the jurisdiction exercised by courts mar'ial II
,,,i,sr, i,,y IF the land and if the civil and
criminal procedure is modified in questions OIL
detan and in minor particulars il is to permit
be a,nI,cation Of the so-cdlled articles OF war
and likewise because the army and navy 10 nor
care to os- sight entirely Of the ia'' '"' '"u'
martial have taken the place 81 '"' o'''''''
courts Of Rivalry ana IS such are called ui''"
.. ,o,o,,,,. questions not merely OF ia" pu'
also n honor But tho Predominant feature ''
the courts MARTA. Of thr present day Is S'I'''
observance Of The ordinary Avs of the id"' b."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10
COURTS MARTIAL.
ShRhANf'S REMARKABLE INTRODUCE
TON OF THE ELEMENT OF CIVIL
LAW INTO HER MILITARY
JURISPRUDENCE.

ignorance OF the elementary principles OF law
v" 'he part " the officers who composed the
court martial that convicted Alfred Dreyfus Of
'he crime Of treason In 1891 has had the result
or plunsing the whole Of France into one Of the
most hide0us scandals Of the nineteenth cen
Jury. scandal which has been a source Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

ht 80 l''A - - ~ ~ t''-
court martial are re-
quircd TO enlighten
{ h cir military col
leagues on the ,egai
points involved in the
case in such a man
ner as to avoid any
infractiOn Of common
law. either in the pro-
cedure or in the ap-
plication Of the pen
atty prescribed for the
offence.
The presence Of these
two auditors on the
board Of judges " IN"
court martial derives
additional importance
from the fact that II
they take a contrary
view to their military
colleagues and tn
verdict IL therefore
not unanimous, but
merely one Of a ma
jority. the prisoner Is
ipso facto acquitted.
SO if Of the judges II
a court martial The
three military mem
bors are in favor Of 4
conviction and two
civilian legal mlsis-
tratcs declare them
selves in favor Of the
prisoner, the latter
escapes by virtue u
what is described a
the minority Of "a
VOr." 1t is the senior
military officer WIN
nOminally presii"s
over the court mar
tial, but it IS the
senior AUDITOR serv-
ing as a member Of
the court martial who
practically assumes
the direction Of the
proceedings and con-
ducts the trial. al
dressing the inquiries
Of the Court to the
prisoner and the wit
nesses. or course. it
Is his senior military
colleague who. as
president Of the court,
subsequently delivers
it's Judgment.
There is also a court
Of military appeal en-
titled the military
tribunal Of the en-
pire." This G curt.
which may be ie-
scribcd rs a perma-
n.nt institution. -
composed Of four mil
tary officers Of the
highest rank and -
three veteran civilian
auditors. and here.
as in the lower mill
tary courts. the ie-
cision rests with The
non-military min"rl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

trouS war Of 1870. and
here in the United
States some Of the
leading lawyers Of the
country say that SINH
lar disregard Of the
simplest rules of wi
dence would be re-
spOnsible for a gross
miscarriage Of justice
IN the case Of Captain
Carter were the Presi-
dent TO yield TO the
pressure brought 20
bear upon him to rat
ify the verdict OF the
court martial which
declared that officer
guilty Of vast frauds
al the expense Of the
Government. More
over. during the court
martial that has been
in session at Rcnnes
for several weeks the
proceedings have been
characterized by such
an extraordinary fail
Ure to observe any ~
the statutory provis-
tons relating to the
admission Of testi-
mOny that the orii-
nary citizen. acCus-
toned only 10 the pro-
cedure Of civil and
criminal courts. finds
himself completely At
a loss to understand
the rulings IF its pres
ident. Colonel JOuaust.
and quite naturally
taxes HIM not merely
with unf1irncSS to the
prisoner. but with a
partially toward the
latters foes that IS
almost cririna! in It's
character.
H. however. mill
tary men are ignorant
OF even the elements
OF those laws which
have been devised for
the protection Of the
citizen. be he soldier,
sailor Or civilian. a
similar ignorance may
be said 70 prevail
outside the pale OF
the military and naval
professions concerning
courts martial. and
under the circum-
stances A few brief
notes IN the subject
may prove Of timely
interest-all the more
as Germany. whose
pre- eminrnce IN mill
tary matters is uni
versally recognized.
has recently inaugu-
rated some very re-
markable rules for the
guidance Of these
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
NORFOLK.
Now n Rear-Admiral-NO women In
Bars.

NORFOLK, VA, October l0-(SpecilL)
Commodore Barker. commandant of this
naval station, became q rear-admiral to-
day. but will not receive his commission
for some time yet. When 1t comes the
flag Of the new rank will be hoisted and
saluted Captain c. H. Rockwell cxecu-
tive officer Of this yard. has been orderer
TO command the Chicago. the flagship OF
Admiral Schley's squadron, at his own
request, and will be relieved at once. Ills
successor here has not yet been named.
Inc case or Mrs. Pocahontas Bridges
and Ivy Bridges, widow and daughter OF
Mr. c. X. Bridges, who died in Norfolk
moro than year ago Of poisoning
against the Equity Life Association OF
stanton, Va, in which the plaintiffs sue
for SgOo0 life-lnsurance held by the de-
ceased, has been moved TO the Court Of
Law and Chancery from the Roanoke
Circuit Court, 10 which ii was carried
from tho Norfolk court some months ago.
Tho case will probably DO tried in Novem-
Der. IL was brought eek 10 the Court Of
Law and Chancery OWING 20 nearly all or
the witnesses being IN Norfolk.
All women found in public bars in this
city hereafter will be arrested under an
order issued to the police to-day by the
PoIice-Justice. The decision grew out Ct
a case involving the liability Of the bar
Keeper or the women themselves for their
presence there. and the court held the
women TO be responsible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
DATE CANNOT BE SETTLED.
The Launching of the shubrick Is
Not in sight Yet.

The date upon which the torpedo-boat
Shubrick Will be launched is still mat
ter Of surmise. Mr. Lilburn L. Myers has
gone TO New York 10 expedite as far as
possible the work on the shaft for which
the launching waits. The contractor has
made repeated promises, but they have
been subject to contingencies. which have
arisen to hinder progress. Mr.. Myers Is
expected TO return TO the city next Thurs
day and by that time 1t is believed that
something definite may be decided.
The Executive Committee Of the civic
Carnival Committee met at Murphy =
Hotel last night. and was In session
about an hour. The evening was devoted
entirely 10 the disposition OF routine
business. hearing reports Of sub-commit-
tees, arranging for expenditures, and a
great deal of uninterestng but important
business was transacted.
A petition with over six hundred sigma
lures attached, praying that the display
OF fireworks may be held I'm Chlmborazo
Park. has been referred TO the Fireworks
Committee of the Civic Carnival. Many
of the officers and men Of the Trigg Ship
Building Company have signed this petit
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
WORK OF THE 9. z. C. A.
Interesting Meeting of the Board
DIR. Wood Wishes to Retire,

Tho regular monthly meeting of tho
Beard Of Directors Of the Richmond So
ciety for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO
Animals was held last night at its rooms.
No. 616 east Main street. with DR.. Jud
B. Wood, the president. in the chair.
There were present Mrs. w. Ben Palm
er, Miss Pearl Bodeker. Messrs. w. Ben
Palmer John Chamblin. Mrs. +. A. Arm
zen, Ira Mannery, and Agents Taylor
ard Pussy, Mr.. T.. A. Arnzen, Mr. q. f.
Deakyne. and Mr.. f.. c. Mayo.
After reading and approving the MIN
utes OF the last meeting, the society 5
agents reported the number of cases dealt
with during the past month as follows:
Horses and mules with sore backs.... p
Horses and mules lame ................. Q
Horses and mules UNIT for work and
sent TO the owners stables for treat
nent ............ Observation-Disclosures. 81
Admonitions given 10 owners and
drivers .............. ..................... 10
Teams overloaded Observation-Disclosures. II
Drivers reported to owners for fast
driving ............ Observation-Disclosures. -
Cases Investigated with no cause for
complaint .......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6
Sich animals cared for by the society. 6
Horses ana mules humanely destroyed. 10
Other animals humanely Destroyed. II
Whole number OF cases dealt with dur
Ing September, 10, OF which the Church
Hill Branch handled 60 cases.
Mr. Virginius Newton was elected a
member of the society.
The society had occasion 10 prosecute
two cases during the past month, both
OF which were convicted and fined, one
being fined $50 and costs.
Or Jud. i. Wood asked 10 be relieved
OF the duties of president during the
coming year. because Of his largely in
creasing personal business, but the board
declined TO consent to relieve him. Upon
his insistance TO retire. committee, COM
posed OF Captain Cyrus Bossieux, L. C.
Mayo. and John Chambin. was appointed
To confer with DR.. Wood and report at
tho next meeting, which will be the regu-
lar annual meeting for the election Of Of
ficers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
Office Of the Watt Plow Company,
n. I'D Nm. Llir .LI-.i.


TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
Having been forced by condemnation
proceedings on the part OF the Richmond
Petersburg and Carolina Railroad COM
pany 10 vacate our old stand. whicn mas
bee occupied by Us and our predecessor u >
In the same business for the past hiiy
years, we beg 70 announce that we nave
rented the premises. No. li52 FRANKLIN
STREET, corner OF Fifteenth. as an
Office. and have also secured the ware
house Immediately In rear of the ABOVE.
and recently known az the Farmers
Warehouse, as storage ana shipping
room.
AS soon as a suitable location can be
secured we will erect our Foundry and
Ma chine-ShOp.
We have a full stock OF Agricultural
Implements. Machinery Vehicles, and
Harness. and sufficient supply OF Plows
and Plow Castings 20 supply our trade
until We can erect and equip our foundry
The patronage OF our friends and the
public generally Is respectfully solicited
and prompt and faithful attention pro-
A. G. SINTON, President
NJ. Call, Secretary. oe i-eod5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
RADFORD.
Death of Captain w. Il. Patton-Per-
sOnaI Notes.

EAST RADFORD, VA, October 10
(Special.) 1.-The remains of Captain Will
liam T. Patton, who died here yesterday
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. q. T.
Keasley, were taken TO Salem to-day for
interment. Captain Patton was aged ~
years and ! day at the time OF his death
He came here from Newport News about
four months ago. and since that time he
had gradually grown worse. The de-
ceased was a native OF Botetourt county
and lived for a number OF years at
Buchanan. He served as Confederate
captain In the civil war, and was widely
known as a kind, courteous Virginia gem
tleman. He was a member OF the Presby-
terian Church.
Yesterday and to-day a number of
Methodist preachers have stopped here
en- route for the HostOn conference
which convenes at Bluefield tomorrow
morning.
number Of Confederate veterans have
been here to-day en- route for the Grand
Camp meeting at Pulaski City.
f. r. Gil. Republican city chairman,
has issued call for mass-meeting TO
be held here Thursday night TO elect
delegates to the convention to be held at
Christiansburg Saturday TO nominate
candidate for the State Senate from this
district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11

Squire Lewis Commands Peace in
the Pate Family.

Squire James II. Lewis, Of Henrico.
held quite an interesting session of his
court yesterday morning. The first case
the Squire had was that of John Pate.
charged with cursing and abusing and
threatening TO kill his wife. Squire Lewis
put Pate under a $500 bond to keep the
peace for a year.
Thomas Mccarthy who at one time
kept a saloon at Thirty-second and p
streets. was before Squire Lewis ON a
warrant executed by Constable r. G
Garnett. charging him with keeping his
bar open and selling intoxicating liouors
on Sunday. Mccarthy swore that he had
not been engaged In the business since
June LIST, having sold his interest TO ID
Donati. The license, however, II seems
still stands In the name Of Mccarthy
and IL was for that reason the warrant
was issued against him. The case, there
fore, was dismissed.
The next case was the last go OF 'Souire
Lewis for the day. Mrs. Mary NJ Stokes
was charged with allowing two calves
of hers TO eat the grass on the place OF
sam. Cornett. Mrs. Stokes was fined "a
and costs.
Robert Crockett wac brought before
Squire Thomas yesterday, the charge
against him being the carrying OF con-