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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
Woman Presides Over Meetings OF
Legislative Body.

The first woman speaker of legis-
lative body in America is Mrs. Frances
S. Lee of Denver. Mrs. Lee acted as
speaker of the house Of representatives
Of Colorado for a whole day recently,
and created most favorable impress
sion by her cool-headedness and her
impartial rulings. Speaker Smith had
something to say on a measure before
the house, so he excused himself AMI
called upon Mrs Lee one Of the three
women members Of the assembly, 10
assume the speakership. The house
has a membership of sixty-fve, and
is a bustling, noisy body at times
Especially was this the case on the day
that the fair speaker was in the chair
as the question discussed was import
ant, and brought out heated argu-
ments. Many difficult parliamentary
points came up, but Mrs. Lee proved
herself equal to every emergency.
The speaker pro tenn, as she has
been inoff1cially termed, is a slight
little woman of the brunette type, with
a sweet, sympathetic and altogether
attractive face. While she welded the
gavel it was amusing to note the var
ious methods employed in addressing
the chair. Several Of the members
called her "Mr. Speaker" one or two
said Mrs. Speaker" The members
did not know how to address the
speaker under the circumstances. They
were all too deeply engrossed in the de-
bate that was going on to notice how
the previous talker had addressed her
so everyone had different way Of ex-
pressing himself. The outsider only
ton. One Of the Denver members
arose to make motion, but baked
when he cast his eyes toward the
platform. "Mr Speaker, or, I mean,
rather, Nine. President" he observed.
The regular speaker, Mr.. Smith, in
sisted on saying, NINE. Speaker"
One Of the rural Representatives
thought Mrs. President" sounded as
well as anything, and let it go at that.
Mrs. President" Mrs. Chairman" and
Mime. Chairman" were some of the
other terms used. There are no rules
of the house governing the question,
and the committee on revision has
been requested to adopt some official
term to be used in addressing the
chair when it is occupied by a woman.
Mrs. Speaker is the most popular,
and will likely be decided upon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
HE DIDN'T BULGE.

One time Quaker in a carriage met
young man in a buggy driving in
a narrow lane, where they couldn't
pass.
81 shan't make way for you," said
the young man.
Il am older than thou art" replied
the Quaker, land therefore have
right to expect thee to give way so that
l can pass.
well, l won't" resumed the young
fellow. Then he pulled out news
paper and began to read, as he sat still
in his carriage.
The Quaker, observing him, pulled
a pipe and some tobacco from his
pocket, struck a light, and sat and
pulled away very comfortably.
Friend" said he, when thou hast
read that paper / should be very glad
if thou wouldst lend it to me-"
The young man gave up the contest.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
SHOT DEAD BY HIS DOG.

e. K. Blades, formerly well-known
lawyer of Salina, was killed by a
shotgun in the paws of his dog at
Los Angeles, Cal, the other day. He
had been duck hunting on the water.
at the shore, he stepped out
of his boat. His dog was leaping
about, anxious to get out also, and
his paws struck the trigger of Blades
gun, discharging it and killing Blades
almost instantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
OTHER PEBBLES.

A young man went to see her,
Another one was there,
He felt as ii he wanted
To say a great big swear.
She came to meet him at the door,
The young man looked at her;
She said to HON, please call no more.
To this he made reply
Attic you're very pretty,
And sometimes called peach,
You always must remember
You're not the only pebble on the
beach" Elk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

only SAID, Win strange CLEAN OF
gladness: The doctor says l can
hobble down stairs in a week or so.''
And although that meant taking up
the old life speedily, the life of abuse
ana hardship, there was one thought
that oYer-baIanced all else-the
thought that down in the common
ground Of the sitting-room she might
see the honest, friendly face that for
her held all the light in the big. gray
world.
1t was dusk of a chilly evening. and
the boarders had not yet gathered
about the friendly fire downstairs,
when Mrs. Holmes petulant voice
shrilled out: If you're ever going to
come down, Anne Minton, you'd as
well come now. Guess you're as able
to slave as we are, and the sitting
room lamps want lightin'!'
Herr Schwartze, coming in with
snow-fakes on his great coat, halted
at the newel-post, turned, and then
stepped quietly into the fire-lighted
room.
When his listening ear caught the
first sound of the slow limp at the
head Of the stairs, he was up the
flight in three steps, helping the figure
down.
"WilkOmmen! Wilkommen!" he
said in the hall, taking both her hands
in his hearty grasp.
What does that mean?" Miss Anne
asked, her face lighting up gladly.
That is welcomed" exclaimed Herr
Schwartz. 'Wilkommen! That is the
Germans welcome his goot frient-
his American frient.'
How good you are" said Anne. and
all the story of her gratafulness, her
new zest in life seemed to breathe in
the words. 81 I never was so happy
before! [ never had a friend. I didn't
know what it was to" And then she
stopped, confused, and quick tears
welled to her eyes.
You hat been what they call the
unter dog in the fight" he said. 81
hat seen it. I hat watched. 1 know!
And my heart has melted for you, be-
holting your patience and loving SER
vices to all, who loved you none at all
in return"
In his heat and earnestness, Herr
Schwartze's talk grew more and more
broken, but Anne understood him, and
her pale cheek flushed. She steadied
herself with one hand against the
door, and seeing this, he led her to the
big chair by the fire, so carefully, so
tenderly, that quiet tears cleaned
again in her great dark eyes
Herr Schwartze looked at her
moment, then held out a strong i'm
pulsiye hand. 81 hat not much to
offer you, but what I hat and am ISIS
yours" he said. 'Will you take it,
my goot Mees Anne? This hand
knows how to work for those it loves,
and you I love; yes, dearly, dearly
When Aunt Holmes, drawn by some
deep instinct, softly opened the sit
ting room door, she nearly tainted at
the sight she saw. Anne, Anne, the
dull, the incapable, holding Herr
Schwartze's ample hand and looking
as if all the sparkles of the stars had
stolen into her eyes.
What does this mean, Mr..
Schwartze, Anne?" she demanded in
righteous wrath.
ut means, my dear madam, that
Miss Anne here ISIS tomorrow my wife,
and we go out to build our home-place
together"
And the audacious boarder, before
her very eyes, laid protecting hand
upon the head of Miss Anne, the de-
pendent.-New York Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
INVENTIONS PROVIDE WORK.

Casters Magazine for January
gives some figures that show in a
striking manner how new inventions
benefit wage earners by providing en-
ployment in new lines of industry. In
1880 there were no electric street cars.
Less than $4,000 operated 1850 miles
of street car lines then in existence.
There are now over $4,000 miles of
electric lines, employing 10000 men.
In 1870 the census reported only 154
shorthand writer's in the United States
Owing to the invention OF the type
writer, there are now about $4,000
stenographers and typewriters, of
whom q 900 are women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
CLIMATE BOTHERED HIM.

A recently arrived Frenchman, who
visited a Well-known Boston establish
ment one day to fit himself out for a
long journey to the west, says the
Boston Transcript, was complaining
bitterly of the cold. Don't you have
cold weather in France?" asked the
certainly, We have re cold weather il
France" was the reply, but we do
not have re all four seasons in one day
in France"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

The new Spanish cabinet took office.
1t is composed Of Silvela, premier and
minister Of foreign affairs; Dato, inte-
rior; Villaveroe, finance; Duron, JUS
tice; Gen. Polavieja, war; Pidal, public
affairs and colonies; Admiral Camara,
marine. Gen. Campos will be presi-
dent of the senate. Silvela's sole
idea is to regenerate the country. He
holds that the queen regent can ratify
the treaty of peace with the United
States without vote of the chambers.
that, therefore, their dissolution
need not defer the ratification.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
FAR-TRAVELED SHIP CAT.

A cat has just died at San Francisco
which had travelled very nearly 1,000,-
600 miles. He belonged to the chief
engineer of the Royal Mail steamer
Aladema and for thirteen years was
his companion on board ship in all his
voyages between Sydney and San
Francisco. With the passengers
this remarkable cat was a great ia
vorite and on completing 100000 miles
he was presented with a silver collar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

At Victoria, B. c., the government
has passed to second reading bill 10
send a judge of the supreme court to
Atlin with. absolute authority to settle
all disputes arising out of the location
of claims by the original locaters IN
der the MOI. west Territories laws in
stead OF British Columbia laws.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09
NOT WORTH HER CONSIDERATION
Chicago Girl Tells Why Her Sisters
Do Not Marry.

A Chicago girl was recently asked
why girls of the present day don't
marry. We'll, she replied laughing
ly, Ito tell the truth l suppose it's be-
cause we don't want to be poor in the
first place In the second place, we can
do much better for ourselves than any
man can do for us, and thirdly and
finally and most emphatically, l don t
think any man is worth a girls good
time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-09

The pope sat up. He is out OF dan
ger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

ton in life the more incumbent upon
is the faithful fulfillment of your OBJ
legation, and the more rigorous the ac-
counts that will be exacted. The neg
lect of these obligations will cas- its
shadow upon eternity But this hour
we hope marks the beginning of a ca
reer, which will make you wiser. better
and more use' II to your fellow crea-
lures in this life and the life beyond it,
and when death at last shall break the
link which binds you, as death alone
can break it, may that last hour find
the two hands as fondly clasped and
the two hearts as closely joined as they
are today and may the joys of this life
be foretaste of the joys that are to
come"
The ceremony was performed with
the ring, according to the nuptial rites
of the Catholic church. Including the
address of Father Mackin it consumed
less than five minutes. Father Mackin
was the first to hail the bride as Mrs.
Dewey. Congratulations and felicia
lions followed, and the wedding party
drove directly from the rectory to the
residence of the brides mother, Mrs.
Mclean. Father Mackin, who per-
formed the ceremony when a lad of II.
ran away from home with two other
boys and went to sea. Father Mackin's
sea career, however, was very brief.
He said that he found that he was I'M
fitted for the life of sailor, and few
months found him back at his books.
Some of Mrs. Dewey's furniture was
moved into the Dewey home, 1747
Rhode Island avenue. number Of
costly rugs and some bric-a-brac were
given room in the parlor suite. Those
who know Mrs. Dewey's fastidious
taste predict that the house will be en-
tirely renovated before she takes pos
session. The furnishings were, per-
haps, fitting for single man of quiet
tastes, but leader of society, as the
bride of Admiral Dewey will undoubt-
eddy be, will need more elaborate sur
New York, Nov. 10.-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey arrived in New York last
night from Washington. They were
driven direct from West Twenty-third
street ferry to the Waldorf-Astoria,
where they are guests of Mr.. Boldt,
of the hotel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
OUR ARMY AND NAVY.

Sixty Fillplnos were killed by troops
under Gen. Macarthur.
The tfty-nrst Iowa returned and the
whole state Is celebrating,
Miss Gould supplies travelling libra
ries for American soldiers.
Governor Lcary arrested the leaders
of the incipient revolt In Guam,
Agulnaldo. II Is reported has select
ed Bayongong as his new capital
Dewey, 1t Is said. will wed Mrs
Hazen of Washington this month,
Compulsory attendance ut school is
now enforced In pinar Del Rio city.
Cuba.
Hatred for Professionalism Is partly
responsible for opposition to American
rule.
Adjt.-Gen. Corhin says 65,725 Amori-
can troops will be In tho Philippines by
Dec |,
The president will ask congress for
Gen. Wheaton left Manila with a
strong force on an expedition against
the insurgents,
Ambassador White complained that
Germans snubbed Colonel Sumner al
army maneuvers.
The United States unusually strong
1"et In the Philippines is connected
with this governments determination
to keep Chlna's door open.
Thousands of Filipinos in Aguln
aldo's army wish to lay down arms bu
are forced to fight,
Senator Tillman of South Caroline
pronounces In favor Of an American
protectorate In the Philippines.
Business Is dull In Manila, Larg,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

cargoes are received, but find no sale
Peace is needed for prosperity.
The rapid advance OF General
Young's cavalry Is said to have de-
moralized the Filipino warriors.
The first Autonomous government In
Philippines was established at Negroes
Officials were elected by natives.
Gen. Wheeler, now in the Philip
pines, says he will resume his seat In
congress when that body meets.
A large number Of census appoint
ments in Cuba have been revoked on
the ground that the appointees were
unfit.
Reports from Guam indicate that
Spanish agitators are endeayoring to
foment n rebellion among the natives
OF the island.
The Washington Anti-Imperialist
league disputes the assertion of the
Philippine commission that war was
forced on the United States.
Filipinos who wish to go to Manila
are informed by Gen. Otis that those
must remain with them.
At Hongkong the reconverted Span
ish cruisers Isle de Cuba, Isla de Lu-
zon, and Don Juan de Austria, sunk by
Admiral Dewey, are ready to proceed
to Manila and Join Watson's squadron.
Secretary Macarthur of Philippine
commission said Filipinos are not
capable of self-government, and this
country must put down the rebellion.
Men of the Fifty-frst Iowa criticise
Otis.
Secretary Root rendered the position
OF chief OF the lnsular division, which
has charge OF customs and other mat
ters connected with the island posses
slons, to Robert p. Porter. This posi-
tlon Is now held by John s. Speel Of st.
Paul.
The war department has cancelled the
order for the manufacture Of the high
explosive thorte in the Philippines,
After conference yesterday between
Secretary Root, the chief Of ordnance
and the inventor OF the explosive, 1t
was decided to begin the manufacture
OF thorlte ut Sandy Hook Immediately.
General Wheaton, with brigade,
left In transports for northern port
in Philippines, where landing will be
made under guns OF warships. Purpose
Is to move down the railroad toward
Tarlac and prevent Agulnaldo making
new base north. Movement against
Flrpinos will be made In three dlrec-
tions, and IL successful will crush them
within six months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
FOREIGN.

Gotta RIGA refuses to surrender Ruth
erford, accused of numbering an Amer
lean.
Russian soldiers are reported to have
seized 1erat.
Germany will not erect any tariff
barriers at Kiao Chou.
Russian encroachments in Corea
may lead to war with Japan.
The Russian railway in Persia may
be built with French money.
Colombian insurgents lost $50 men
in a battle between armed ships.
Esterhazy's flight from Paris was to
escape Imprisonment for swindling.
The duke of Manchester is on his
way to America in search of wife.
Russia is said to have asked Turkey
for the right of way through the Oar
danelles.
Bishop Haffner, successor of the So
cialist Bishop ketteler of Miami, died,
aged II years.
The Chinese government has decided
to farm out the collection of transit
taxes in Kwang- Lung Province.
The French will send more troops to
China to insist on new boundary for
the Kouang Chawan province.
In ten months pa Germans have
been sentenced to an aggregate OF
eighty-seven and half years for lese
majesty
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford has accepted the post Of second n
command of the British Mediterranean
SuJadrOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
ST. ENOCH MAY BE PEST SHIP.
British Schooner Thought to Be yell
low Fever Stricken.

Portland, Oregon, Nov. 12.-The
British ship st. Enoch, from Panama
for Portland has been out 116 days and
much anxiety is felt regarding her.
Yellow fever has been raging at Pana-
ma and the Coriolanus, which left
Panama about the same time as the st.
Enoch, lost 10 men at the port and
) men just after leaving there. The
st. Enoch was spoken fifty days after
leaving Panama and in that time, had
hardly got clear of the port. 1t Is
feared that the long delay in that fever
infested latitude. together with a lack
of fresh food, has caused an epidemic
of fever aboard and that the ship, if
she is still atloat, is drifting around
the ocean without enough men alive to
work her
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
SHAW WANTS MORE PENSIONERS.
Says Department Is Acting in an Ille-
gal Manner

New York, Nov. 12.-Albert d. Shaw,
commander in chief of the Grand Army
of the republic, at reception here Sat
urday, rendered by the several posts
throughout the city, in an address
Said There has never been a period
when a deeper feeling of unrest and
dissatisfaction existed among veterans
upon the question of pensions than at
the present time. 1t is widely believed
that large number of applications for
pensions have been purposely delayed
i'll allowance and that even many
worthy cases have been re-
jected, though the claims were
clearly established as Just,
so as to keep down pension expendi-
lures, regardless of the clear intent of
the laws, passed for the benefit of
needy and deserving veterans. What
is needed, and what is not now en-
forced, is to have the present pension
laws administered in their plain, sim
pie, constructive intent, without any
attempt to limit the expenditures au-
thorized in their enactments and to
let all financial responsibility there
for rest upon congress, where it prop
erly belongs"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
DOM ESTIC.

The president went to Canton to
vote.
Vice President Hobart is dying by
inches.
Ex-Lleut. Gov Barto OF Minnesota
died Mt st. Cloud.
An Ohio coal man predicts a famine
In the northwest.
The public debt was decreased 3d.
276, 100 during October.
President Hobart Is suffering from
cancer of the stomach.
Molineuxs trial will begin in New
York Tuesday, Nov, IA.
Ex-presldent Harrison arrived at
New York from Europe.
The Sharkey fight was won
by Jeffries In twenty-ilv, 'ounds.
The postolllce ut Plalnvlle, Ind,
was wrecked by n gasoline explosion,
The democratic national executive
committee meets in Chicago Nov. 20.
Hereto" HERON resigned the chair
Of applied Christianity in Iowa college,
The Mississippi state board of health
declares danger from yellow fever past.
The new $4,000 Knights of Pythias
hall was dedicated at Greensburg, Ind.
Three children burned to death at
Rowan Ia, during absence of parents.
Weyhauser bought 100000 acres of
Pacific coast timber land for 5000, 900.
Senator Cullom expects congress to
legislate for Hawaii, Cuba, and Porto
Rico.
Levi II. Doty, a Chicago capitalist,
Is bankrupt, with nearly $1,000 600 Il
abilities,
The government receipts IN October
were $3359, 5G2 greater than the cX-
pcndituros.
Henry Grattan Donnelly failed to get
u divorce. but Judge Wilmot set aside
the verdict
Secretary Gage confirms the award of
the New York custom house plans to
Cass Gilbert.
The Wisconsin railroad commission
or directed Il reduction of freight rates
rhe roads yielded.
Charles F. Anderson, aged 73 years,
nm old settler of Galcsburg, ILL.,, was
killed by n locomotive.
Samuel slit, prominent resident
OF lei Paso, H., died He was an Of
ilcer of several of the county organiza-
ttons.
specific declarations as to the status Of
the Philippines.
Charles S. Mears, n retired lumber
man and an old settler died mt Madi-
son, Wis, aged 81 years,
Chief Signal officer Greedy in his an
nual report, argues In favor Of a
Pacific ocean cable.
The Germans seem more and more
With the United States.
Mgr Joseph Jessing, head OF the
pontihcal college, the Joscphenum
died at Columbus, Ohio,
Mrs. Hazen, who Is to marry
Dewey, came to New York and began
buying her trousseau,
The difficulty in the University OF
Wisconsin, Is expected to result In the
expulsion of 10 students.
Admiral Dewey has been unanimous.
ly reelected commander Of the Nava
Order Of the United States.
At Galien, Mich. John Erick shot 4
young man named keefer for Hal
loween prank. keefcr cannot live.
Admiral Dewey Is credited with /
positive and final declaration that h,
Will not be presidential candidate.
The Lafayette souvenir dollars vii
be issued from Washington or Chicag,
between the LIST and 10th Of December
At Wichita, kas.. Felt Snyder. for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
ONE HOSPITAL IN LUCK.

Atlantic City. Nov. 12.-The board of
governors of the Atlantic City hospital
was notified that $4,000 had been de-
posted in the Union National bank
here subject to it's demands, by Mrs.
Julia Brown, now resident of this
city, who is the widow of the late Peter
V. Brown, former resident OF Phila-
delphia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

Washington, d. c., Nov 10.-Mrs.
Mildred NJ. Hazen and Admiral George
Dewey were quietly married at 10
o'clock Thursday morning at the rec
tory of st. Paul's Catholic church, 1925
V street, Northwest. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. James F. Mack
in, pastor of the church. assisted by
Rev. Joseph A. Foley, assistant pastor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
EDNA MAYS DIVORCE SUIT.
Supreme Court Agrees to Have Actress
Evidence Taken in London.

New York, Nov. 12.-Edna May
Titus, better known as Edna May, the
actress, who is suing Frederick Titus,
the bicycle rider, for an absolute d.
vorce, obtained commission from the
supreme court so that her evidence
may be taken in London. She married
Titus in this city on April IA, 1896.
She accuses Titus of intimacy with
chorus girl in Inc Belle of New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC VOTE,

Baltimore. Nov. 1.-THE official
count of ballots cast at last Tuesdays
election gives Col John Walter Smith,
democratic candidate for governor
12.121 plurality over Lowndes. the re-
publican incumbent The otner demo-
cratic state officers received nearly as
large a vote.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
DEWEY Is BENEDICT
ADMIRAL AND MRS. HAZEN UNIT
ED AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Welded BY FATHER MAcKlN

Ceremony Was Private, Only Three
Witnesses Being Present-A We'd
ding Breakfast Follows at the Nc
Lean Home and the Couple Then
Leaves for New York City.