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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
SEN. KNUTE NELSON KNIGHTED
Norway Highly Honors a Former Dane
County Man.

Christiana, Jan. 27.-United States
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota,
the American commissioner to the
Bergen exhibition, has been gazetted
knight of st. Olaf. Knute Nelson's
boyhood was spent near Deerffeld,
Dane county, Wis, where he still owns
the old farm. He was member of the
legislature two terms from that dis
trict, in 1868 and 1869. He moved to
Minnesota, went to the legislature, be-
came governor and then was sent to
the United States senate. He has the
rugged characteristics of his country,
Norway, and shows his nativity plain
ly in his ways and methods of thought
and expression, rather than in his use
of language. His countrymen regard
him as leader. He is a frequent Wis
itor at his old home in Dane county,
where he is always welcomed by his
neighbors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
PAY FOR CUBAN SOLDIERS.
Robert p. Porter to Distribute $1,000.
coo Among Them.

Havana, Jan. 31.-President McKin-
ley, it is understood, has empowered
Robert P Porter to arrange for the
disbursement OF 100000 among the
Cuban soldiers. Porter will probably
go with Gonzales de Quesada to Remi-
dios to meet Gen. Maxine Gomez tC
persuade the Cuban commander IN
chief to disband his forces and lend MS
influence to the United States military
administration. Porter and Quesde
yesterday conferred with the governor
general on the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
CORN EXHIBIT AT PARIS.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Col. Clark
Carr, former minister to Denmark,
was heard yesterday by the house
committee on appropriations as to
making proper provision for an ex-
hibit of Indian corn at the Paris ex-
position. The committee is favorable
to giving special attention to cotton as
well as to Indian corn, these being the
leading American products.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
MRS. GEORGE IN COURT.

Canton, o., Jan. 31-Mrs. Annie E.
George, indicted for the murder Of
George D. Saxton, brother of Mrs.
President Mckinley, was brought into
court yesterday to hear arguments on
motions preliminary to her arraign-
ment today. Judge Taylor took the
matter under advisement and will
hand down his decision today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
A VICTIM OF FOOTBALL.

Springfield, O., Jan. 31.-Cnarles, the
son of President Ort, of Wittenberg
college, died here as the result of in
jurie@ .eceived in a football game
Thanksgiving day. Young Ort, who
played fullback, was fearfully crushed
and bruis,u during the game, and was
carried from the field uncorstiou
Since then he had suffered intense pain
and had been growing weaker day by
day. All that was possible was done
for him, but none of the surgeons
called could give him any relief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

opposite direction his momentum
would naturally carry him. This
change must be accomplished on one
foot without trace of an awkward
break, for almost any skater can wab-
BILE through it. The grace and appar-
ent ease with which these figures are
traced on the CLASSY surface are con-
sidered largely in determining the
winners.
After producing the prescribed fig
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

Manila tomorrow. At the head of this
commission are two most versatile and
learned Americans, Colonel Charles
DENLY and Professor j. G. Schurman.
The selection of the former was due
to his kno~ edge of affairs in the far
east, for he spent years ins official ca
pacities in China and is diplomat Of
rare attainments. He is said to he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
GO UP IN SMOKE.
Buildings at Cashton and Kiel De
stroyed by Fire.

CashtOn, Wis, Jan. 31-A fire broke
out early yesterday morning, destroy
ing the opera house and a dwelling
owned by c. M. Culver, at loss of So
TO-; H. H. Hanson's meat market, loss
$1,000; S. P Hemersbach's livery barn
and dwelling, loss $1,000 and no insur-
ance. The Cashton Milling company's
flour mill narrowly escaped destruc-
ton.
kiel, Wis. Jan. 31.-Fire destroyed
he Union llotel at New holstein.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
MAY IMPEACH A JUDGE.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 31.-The Nebras-
ka Legislature entered upon the third
week of ballOting for a United States
senator with no change from that of
last week In the house Speaker
Clark laid before the members the i'm
parchment charges against District
Judge Scott of Omaha. They were re-
ferred to the judiciary committee
which will report today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
PERSONALITIES.

In a suit for damages .broua4t by
Paul Addison against the city OF 81
wood, Ind, for the death of his 8-yeaI-
Old son the jury brought in a verdict Of
So99.95 for the plaintlh. This sum was
arrived at by computing the wages
that could be earned by a child from 8
to q years and subtractlng cno.efrom
the amount that would be neeUed fol-
food, clothing and other expenses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
CRUELTY TO PRISONERS.

New York, Jan. 31.-The Spanish
civil prisoners have not yet been re-
leased. Tales of suffering, hunger and
dishonor come from the province
Five priests have died in one proviAu =,
from hunger and cruelty, although
100000 had been sent by the corpora
tlon for their maintenance. An appeal
to the American nation to stop the
tragedy has been made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
A POLITICIAN IN DISGRACE.

New York, Jan. 31.-Richard P. Can
ming, SO years old, formerly connected
with the democratic state campaign
committee, and protege of Mrs. Bal
iington Booth, was locked up in police
headquarters on the charge of forging
check for $3.50, which was cashed
by Selleck & Co. The check was
drawn upon the Irving National bank
and purported to be signed by S. P.
Anderson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

Yvette Guilbert has been having a
disastrous season in st. Petersburg.
The patrons of the Kolomna theater,
where she has been appearing, do not
generally understand French and this
has tended 10 keep down receipts.
Then the other night all the other
players struck and Yvette attempted
to carry the performance alone by
singing from p. N. 10 midnight, and
the next Gay the theater closed ITS
doors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

DR.. j. B. Murphy of Chicago will
perform an operation for the removal
from the brain OF a patient in the
Kankakee insane asylum Of a tumor
which is supposed to be the cause Of
his insanity. 1t was discovered by the
use of the X-Ray and since such an
affection is frequent cause OF insau-
ity the result will be watched with in
terest. The patient in this case has
been considered as incurable for six
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
BALL SEASON OPENS APRIL Is.

Washington, Jan. 31.-President
Young, of the national baseball league,
has fixed upon April Is as the date for
the beginning of the championship
season of 1899 The season will con-
tinue until the middle Of October with
154 games.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

many awkward turns, it looks very
easy when performed by a man who
has perfected it. Probably the most
graceful and snowy figures are the
pirouttes. They are very dainty,
and call forth all the skill and the dex-
terity the skater possesses.
Home Contests.
Poughkeepsie, y. Y, Jan. 29-The
skating championships of America will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

New York, Jan. 29.-The greatest
sporting events Of the winter are the
worlds fancy skating championship
contests, which take place in Vienna
To-Day and tomorrow and in which for
the first time in years an American
amateur champion is entered. This is
Irving Brokaw of New York, a gradu-
ate of Princeton and perhaps the most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
MRS. LANCE DEAD.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 31-Mrs.
Jennie LANCE, wife of Assemblyman
LANCE, died Sunday. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Pierce
Waugh and was born in the town of
Byron, April 5, 1856. She was mar
ried to Mr.. LANCE June 6, 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
COLORADO SNOWBOUND.

Denver, Col, Jan. 31-Colorado is
snowbound. Nearly all of the noun
tain railroads are blockaded and in
most cases the companies have given
up hope of operating them until after
The storm subsidies. Snow slides are
reported in many places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
COLD CAUSES SUFFERING.
Sub-ZerO Weather to Continue d
Couple of Days Yet.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-The weather bu-
reau at 10 p. M, last night reported
that the mercury stood at 10 degrees
below zero. The cold is growing
more intense, and the mercury will
probably fall lower. The cold will
continue at least two days longer The
intense cold has caused great suffering
among the poor, but although frozen
hands, feet and faces have been numer-
Gus, no deaths attributable to the cold
have occurred as yet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

hard on these. While he will not use
them in competition, they are invalu-
able for Strengthening the skating
muscles. One of the latest figures is
the double mushroom, a queer looking
design that is full of hard work. Cut
ting the figure of star on one foot
also calls for considerable strength.
The buzz-saw figure is one of the
most difficult of ALL In spite of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
SMALLPOX IN PORTO RICO.
Military Government Will Immediate
ly Begin Compulsory Vaccination.

San Juan, Jan. 31.--Smallpox is in
creasing at Ponce, where $50 cases are
under treatment. The military gov
eminent will Immediately begin COM
pulsory vaccination. Reports from
other points in the island tell of scat
tered cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
GRACE ON THE ICE
FANCY SKATING FOR PRIZES IN
VIENNA.
AN AMERICAN TO COMPETE

Irving Brokaw, a Princeton Graduate,
u Contest IN Skill with the Foreign
Amateurs-Pretty Figures That
May Be Made by Skating Experts
Match in New York Also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

thoroughly conVersant with many Of
the languages of the orient, as we'll AS
with the customs Of the people there
Professor Schurman, president of Cor
nell university, is scholar of rare at
tainments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
TWO DAILIES SUSPEND.

Menominee, Mich, Jan. 3l-The
Daily Herald and The Evening Leauer
have both suspended publication. The
weekly editions will appear as before
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
TWENTY CHILDREN DROWNED.

Koenigsburg, East Prussia, Jan. 81
Twenty children are reported to have
been drowned by an ice disaster at the
village of Warpuhnen-Boirhe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

Washington, Jan. 29.-The special
Philippine commission, which is to ex-
anime into affairs in the new Pacific
possessions, will leave Vancouver for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce Monday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
FPS ON THE TREATY
MKINLEY'S INSTRUCTIONS TO
THE COMMISSIONERS.
LAID BEFORE THE SENATE

M. Jones Opposes and Mr. Carter Ad-
vocates Ratification OF the DOcu-
ment-Final Vote on Hui Bill for
Reorganization of the Army About
10 Be Taken in House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02
ST Ages MEN BEATEN
GET SECOND PLACE IN MILWAU-
KEE ATHLETIC MEET.
CHICAGO lST REG. WINS

It's Members Score a Total of 27
Against 241a for Chicago University
and II for Milwaukee Athletic
Club-No Records Broken, but
Some Fast Time Made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

ment to the president at the white
house and later had an informal meet
ing with the American high joint COM
misSioners
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

They Are Expected to Start Soon on
Their Mission to Manila.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-02

PHILIPPIN- COMM SIONERS.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

H
The rotting Of sweet potatoes in the
hill during the winter months is o
common cause Of complaint, especially
during % season OF continued wet,
freezing weather. The trouble is more
often caused by neglect or improper
billing, than from any other source
Sweet potatoes properly banked will
never rot under any circumstances,
but will keep sound and in good shape
until the following spring. Potatoes,
in the first place, should e be
gathered until fully ripe, or until
after a killing frost has wilted the
vines. They should be harvested on
a dry day, with the mi shining, if
possible. Potatoes put in the bank
should be dry and free from oil cuts
and bruises. Bank the seed potatoes
to themselves, using the smallest
tubers for that purpose. In prepar-
ing the bank raise the bed for the
potatoes six or eight inches, put down
a thick layer Of straw or shucks and
carefully pile on the potatoes in sugar
cane shape, about thirty bushels to
the hill. Next, cover the potatoes
with a layer OF cornstalks or straw,
and over that place a layer Of boards,
breaking the joints, leaving On open
ing about six inches round at the top.
Over the boards throw q thin layer OF
dirt one inch in thickness, and cover
the top with a plank to shed the rain.
Trench around the hill at the bottom
to carry off all water. About the first
Of December throw on two inches Of
dirt and close the hole at the top.
Potatoes will keep sound banked in
this way.-Atlanta Journal.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

Henry W. Lawton was born in Oalo on
March IL, 1913. Like other Americans VINO
carved their names on the roll OF fame, he
had nothing to help him along In HE but a
sound constitution and a plain education
In the public schools.
= He served In the Union Army throughout
the Civil War, having entered the service
as sergeant OF Company E, Ninth Indiana
Volunteer Infantry, In April, 1851. He was
successfully promoted through merit on
the field OF battle to First Lieutenant OF
the Thirtieth Iadlana Infantry in August,
1861; to Captain In May, 1862, and to
Lieutenant Colonel IN November, 1864.
In March, 1855, he was brevetted Colonel
for gallant and meritorlous service during
the war.
He entered the regular establishment in
July, 1865, as Second Lieutenant OF tue
Forty-nrst Infantry, colored, and remained
with that branch OF tho army until Janu-
AIRY, 1871, when he was transferred to the
Fourth Cavalry, with which he re nalnei
until September, 1883, when he was APP
pointe | 1nspector-G snerai, with tho rant
OF Major. .
Later he Was promoted to the rank OF
Lieutenant-C Colonel. aud held that rank
until the opening Of the war with Spain,
when President Mckinley appointed him
B~rigadier. General of Volunteers and as
signed him to the command OF u division
OF the Fifth Army Corps. commanded by
General SKATER. General Lhwton sailed
for the Philippine Islands on the Transport
Grant January 10, 1899,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

could deliver it. So saying. she
handed over a small envelope contain
E q a card on which were written a
fsvVlines OF poetry.
More mystery and guessingl The
guests began to wonder if they ever
should earn their gifts. At last some
one discovered the clew; the envel-
opes contained acrostics on the names
Of the guests, and great amusement
was afforded by reading these aloud.
One bag was long and narrow; the
recipient was tall and slender; the
color was that OF his college.
Another bag was the favorite color
Of the one for whom it was filed; its
shape was very wide and stout, The
owner OF this bag received the BOBBY
prize for being the last to guess cor
rectly.
Unexplained that Il had not been
willing TO select that bag sooner, in
spite OF his fondness for the color, as
he feared to be thought greedy.
The prize was a ridiculous tin toy
the first prize was a toy watch and
chain, presented with due ceremony.
At last came the fun of opening the
bags. comparing discoveries and thank
ing those donors who were present.
Bags Of bright coIors were provided
for the servants too: not u was left
out, and they were present 70 receive
them.
lighting the tree closed the ere
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22
BY NdEIRA HUNT.
Then came MiIdred's triumph.

Then came Mildred's triumph.
NOW, papa, will you lead the way
to the library, where we shall find a
postscript from Santa CLAUSE"
At the library door the guests
started in a~mazement. There in front
Of them was a large screen artistically
draped with a fine flag; across the
top we're groups Of small flags like a
standing fringe.
In a corner stood a bushy Christ
mas tree, bright with the usual glitter
and color. In front of the L were
hung mysterious bags Of cambria, one
for each color Of the rainbow.
When the guests were seated, Mil
dred took a small wand in her hand
and announced that, as Santa Claus
had SO much to do that evening, he
hadieft q bag for each person on con
dition that every one should claim
the right one.
Waving her wand towards her
grandfather, she asked him to make
the first guess. Alas it was wrong.
Once or twice she went around the
circle before any one guessed the
right bag.
Then Mildred says the owner must
prove a right to the bag before she
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

The passing of the Christmas card
is thoroughly signalized by the vogue
given the selected quotation, which il
now made an important adjunct tc
every Christmas gift. The selection
Of a quotation which is appropriate
and personal evidences the desire Of
the sender to express a special greet
ing. The quotations given below may
possibly be Of value to u readers:
With some triAing present, Shakes.
peare's
my good will Is great though the gift be
small"
With a pair of slippers, Dickens
1--WE must go together"
With a book Of travel, Stevenson's
ut takes the mind out-of-doors."
With q calendar, Emerson's
"write 1t on your heart that every day is
the best day Of the year.
With a pair of gloves, Dickens
"we'rs a pair, II ever Their was one"
With a change purse, Dickens
1--WE mt st expect change"
With a wor.t-bag, the old Proverb.
sit is never too late to mend"
With q silver plate given to q small
child, Eugene Fields
"When thou shalt ent from of this plate
I charge thee: Be thou temperate;
Unto thine elders at the board
Do thou sweet reverence accord.
Though unto dignity inclined,
Unto the serving folk be kind;
Be ever mindful OF the poor,
Nor turn them hungry from the door;
And unto God for health and food,
Aud all that In thy life Is good,
Give thou tiny heart in g~rafTrudo.n~
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

San Mateo was attacked at s O'Clock, and
a three hours fight ensued. General Law
ton was walking along the firing line, with
In three hundred yards OF a small sharp
shooters trench, conspicuous IN the big
white helmet he always wore and II light
yellow rain coat. He was also easily dis
tinguishable because of his commanding
stature.
The sharpshooters directed several close
shots, which clipped the grass near. His
staff officers called General Lawton's at
~tention to the danger he was in, but he
only laughed, with his usual contempt for
bullets. Suddenly he exclaimed. 81 am
shot, clenched his hands In n desperate
effort to stand erect, aud fell into the arms
OF a staff sficer.
Orderlies rushed across the field for the
surgeons, who dashed up Immediately, but
their efforts were useless. The body was
taken to IL clump Of bushes and laid upon
a stretcher, the familiar white helmet
covering the face OF the dead General.
After three hours shooting the Filipinos
were dispersed into the mountains. Colo
mel Lockett took command whom General
SBsOn fell.
Mrs. Lawton and the children are living
In a Government residence IN Manila for
merly occupied by II Spanish general.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22

"Where is the value of thorough
bred poultry?" said farmer the other
day. 81 do not see why common
poultry sells at eight cents a pound
and thoroughbred at from 81 to So o
head" Now, why thoroughbreds
should be worth more than. the com.
mon stock found With many Of our
farmers is easily explained Many a
farmer to-day Is keeping from fifty to
100 fowls of the old common varieties
or mongrels, inbred and inbred for
years. He does not take the interest
u them. that the man would who has
used his hard cash, time aud brains
to produce pure, profitable, thorough
bred stock in fact, he takes no inter.
est in them at al, fpr the sight Of
them gives him no pleasure. Eggs
are few and far between, and he finds
no profit in them. But let that same
farmer invest in q few thoroughbreds
and his mind changes. He smiles
when he looks at his flock. and cares
for them properly. He takes pride in
showing them to his friends, and they
Weld for himsa good supply Of eggs
that are uniform iu color. and instead
Of there being o loss in lSeeYng poul
try, he finds that they arc Jag hin
better even than many q his Other
branches OF farming. Al call acel
olfowls can be kept at ftry lite ex
pense by Utilizing tliek scsaps ant
I waste from The pantry, Egliel makS
" ,o. l.aof>faa1 I'm, ttl rfuIueflOl
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-12-22
Romans Used chrls,mas Greens.

1t seems odd that Christmas Day
should be SO bound up with customs
aud observations which are but a mr.
vival of superstition and heathenish
rites. The use Of cvergreens, for in
stance, is one OF these. The Romans
ornamented their temples with them
during the feast of Saturn, while ivy
was universally used by them in the
orgies attending the honor Of Bacchus.
The ancient Druids hung green
branches and mistletoe Owe their
doors as . population to woodland
sprites.