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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
CHILD LOST.
A Two-Year Old Child MysteriousIy Disappears
at Vesper Thursday Afternoon

Last Thursday evening an alarm
was spread about the village of VeSper
to the effect that the 2t-year-Old child
of Frank p. PepinSki, living on the
outskirts of the village, had wandered
away from home about 5 o'clock that
afternoon and could not be found. a
searching party was organized and the
surrounding country thoroughly
secured, but to no purpose. The next
day the search was continued without
success, and Saturday E. p. Arpin and
d. d. Conway organized party of
about % from this town who joined
the people of VeSper in most minute
survey of the whole country about
that town and not the least trace of
the missing child could be discovered.
1t seems very strange that the little
it's home without leaving any trace of
the direction of it's wanderingS, or if
it has come to grief in the woods or
water in that locality or by wild or
vicious animals that some sign of the
found No effort should be spared to
discover the whereabouts of the child.
There is suspicion Of foul play in the
case UuU uO SOOu CIV lucllCc dS d lllSO any
body as yet, but the fact that many
people are suspicious, should infleunce
all concerned to make the greater
effort to clear up the mystery.
LATER-The lost child was found
Tuesday afternoon about O'Clock in
the woods south of it's home about one
mile. It's little arms, hands and legs
were badly scratched from it's passage
through the brierS and underbrush in
the woods and were much swollen.
1t had a severe cold, but will recover
all right, as aside from the trouble
above mentioned it seems strong,
bright and well. The little one said
it ate berries when it was hungry. and
asked by It's mother if it wasn't afraid
of snakes, it replied that there were
no snakes where it had been. 1t is
one of the most remarkable cases that
we ever heard of. The child, only 24
years old, was five days and nights in
the woods with nothing to eat only
the berries it could find. The weather
had been very stormy and part Of the
time cold, yet it shows up at the end
of that time in fairly good condition.
These Polish children have Spartan
makeup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

he live" WreathS of leaves. a design
of masonry in foliage, and circlets of
flowers were the only decorations.
Thus onward into ages is stamped the
plain simplicity of Washington, pure
and noble without show or preSump-
tiOn, in death as in life-sublime. |
am truly thankful for the privilege
and lessons here obtained. Now let
US walk few steps farther to site
overlooking the river. Here are quaint
stone steps that lead to an iron fence
surrounding the old tomb of the
Washington family. This was the
original vault that contained the
remains of Washington at the be-
ginning of this century, the transfer
to the new tomb above mentioned
having been made in 1887. The old
tomb is covered with ivy vines, and
from the top and sides three large
cherry trees have grown. The little
vault shows its age clearly. On up
the path we 60. and hundred steps
bring US to the Mansion house of
Mount Vernon. | stop beneath the
shade of the old magnolia near the
buffers house and rest, while | am
lost in admiration for the surround
ings. This magnolia was brought by
Washington himself from the James
river in 1899, the last year of his life.
Let me dream beneath it until | shall
write again to tell you of the home,
the lawns, the old carriage and the
flower gardens.
c. E. LAVIGNE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
Death OF Myrtle Timmian,

Myrtle Timmian, who formerly lived
in Grand Rapids, died at her home in
Amherst, Wis, July 13, 1900. She was
born in Centralia, March IA, 1879, and
was few months past q years Of age
at the tine of death. Funeral services
were conducted at Amherst Monday
morning by Rev. Moyle and the re-
mains were brought to this city for
burial, accompanied by the following
former friends and associates from
Amherst: Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, Carl and
Beulah Hall, Emma and Mollie Will
son, Mrs Hartel, Mamie Hartel Caro-
lire Bash, Esther Peterson. Zell
Froyer, Maude Lumbert, Mr.. FoXen.
Mabel FoXen. Pall-bearers-Arthur
Anderson, JAS. Webster, Lloyd Smith,
Faud Smith, Will Willer, Tom Berto.
Services at the grave were conducted
by Rev. Turner of this city, many
former friends in Grand Rapids being
present at the interment which took
place in Forest Hill cemetery. She
was a young lady much admired by a
large circle of acquaintanceS for her
many superior qualities and traits of
character. A step mother, two Sis
ters and four brothers mourn her
untimely death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
To a Human Skull.

The following poetic gem was found
near a human skull, and a reward Of
80 guineaS failed to discover its author
knight Templars will discover ad-
ditional significance in it than appears
on its surface:
Behold this ruin! 'tis a skull,
once OF ETHEREAL Spirit full,
This narrow cell was life's retreat,
This space was thoughts mysterious seat;
what beautious visions filed this spot,
What dreams of pleasure long forgot.
Nor joy, nor grief, nor hope, nor fear
Has left one trace on record here.
Beneath this mouldering canopy
Once shone the bright and busy eye;
Yet start not at the dismal void!
If holy love that eye employed.
# with no lawless fire it CLEANED
But through the dews of kindness beamad,
That eye shall be forever bright,
When stars and sun are sunk in night.
Within this hollow cavern hung
The ready, swift and tuneful tongue;
II falsehood's honey it disdained,
And when it could not praise, was chained:
If bold in virtues cause it spoke,
Yet gentle concord never broke,
That silent tongue may plead for thee,
When time unveils eternity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for
any case of liver complaint, dyspepsia,
sick headache, indigestion. cOnstipa-
tion or costiveneSS we cannot cure with
the Up-tO-Date Little Liver
pill when the directions are strictly
complied with. They are purely
vegetable. and never fail to give salts
faction. 25c boxes contain 100 pills,
lOc boxes contain 10 pills, sc boxes
contain ID pills. Beware OF substitu-
tiOns and limitations. Sent by mail:
stamps taken. Nervita Medical Co.
Cor. Clinton and Jackson StS., Chicago
Ill. For sale by F. l. Steib & Co
druggist. Grand RAPIDS, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The Riverside Steam Laundry is
thoroughly equipped for business, does
just as nice work as any laundry IN
the country, collects and delivers
goods to its patrons and is responsible
if anything goes amiSS. 1t is deserv-
ing of all home patronage, and every
body should give it the preference
over outside institutions 2W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

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Evening star., 1900-10-17
REPORT SUBMITTED.
Committee on Bathing Contests Makes
RecOmm ndatiOns.


The committee appointed by the District
Commissioners to conduct the swimming
and diving contests which marked the close
of the season of 1900 at the bathing beach.
which contests were held the 18th of last
month today submitted to the Commits
sioners its report. giving the details OF the
event, and making certain recommended
tions. The first recommendation made by
the committee Is that in all future contests
of the kind held at the beach under munich
pal auspices the conditions of the various
events shall be so arranged that, with one
or two exceptions the contests shall be
opened only to amateurs, the committee
believing that the beach is an institution
designed primarily for the encouragement
of those seeking to acquire the art of
swimming rather than for those who make
living by their proficiency in It, The
second recommendation Of the committee
is that hereafter no entrance fee shall be
in the bathing beach contests, 1t being the
revenues Of the beach there should be pro-
vided sufficient funds with which to pur-
chase such prizes as may be lacking after
dona tions by private parties
The members of the committee were Mr.
Robert w. Dutton Of The Star, chairman:
Mr.. Eugene B. Wilkins of the Washington
Post, Mr.. John c. Ransom of the W ash
ington Times, Mr. Alexander Mckenzie.
deputy auditor of the District, and Mr.. w.
X. Stevens, superintendent of the bathing
Evening star., 1900-10-17
was given means ID cultivate il and said

was given means 10 cultivate it. and said
If every member Of every church gave one
cent a week to have missions there would
be ample money to do the work. His re-
marks were preceded by the reading of the
report Of the committee home missions
by Rev. VIM. III. Logan. which was with
drawn for further consideration. 1t showed
the expenditure of S730,54S and receipts Of
SI33, 124 during the year
The afternoon session will he devoted TO
reports from the committees on the board
OF education, missions for freedmen tenn
perance. church erection ad young people s
societies.
The synodical sermon will be preached at
7:30 o'clock tonight by Rev. Joseph B. Tur
ner Of the presbytery of New Castle whose
theme will be Living in Christ
The celebration of the Lords supper Will
follow tonight, in which the following min
listers and elders Will serve: In the distri-
button Of the bread. Rev. DR.. Smith Of
Baltimore and Elders T. F. Clark. Edward
Reynolds. H. NJ Simmons. +. S. Eichel-
berger, Judge Stanton j Peelle and F. A.
Creston. In the distribution of the wine.
] W. Mccullough. f. G. Polk, w. II. Cole,
H. "A. Burroughs. John Leach and David
Aiken.
Proceedings Last Night
The semi-annua meeting OF the synod
was opened last evening with sermon by
the retiring moderator. Rev. William H.
Logan Of Delaware. After the transaction
of various matters of routine Rev DR.. T.
S. Hamin of the Church of the Covenant
this city. was elected moderator and Rev
w A. Price of the presbytery of Balti-
more temporary secretary.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH.
Mrs. Weaver and Miss Bond Overcome
hX (.aA.


Mrs. Lydia Weaver, eighty years old
mother Of JohN Weaver of 93S Florida ave-
nue.. and Edna Eond. sixteen years old who
is employed in the house, came near losing
their lives this morning by inhaling ilum-
irating gas. Both were unconscious when
found and they were hurried to the Gar
fiec Hospital by the police of the eighth
precinct Edna Bond soon recovered con-
seriousness and was on the road to recov-
cry. but Mrs. Weaver's condition was more
serious. She was still unconscious late this
improvement in her general condition, and
the doctors have strong hopes Of her recov-
cry.
Mr.. Weaver went to his mothers room
a few minutes after 8 clock this morning,
when he noticed that neither occupant Of
the room had been down stairs, and on his
way detected the odor OF gas. Upon inves-
tigating he found that the gas jet In the
room was partly turned on and after clos
ing this and opening the door and window
he went at once to the eighth precinct sta
ton for assistance. The police patrol Wag-
on was rushed to the house and the physi-
clans at the hospital were also notified. A
few minutes after Mr.. Weaver made his
discovery the patients were in the hospital
under treatment.
1t is stated that while the room was being
busted late yesterday afternoon the dust
brush accidentally moved the key to the
gas let When Mrs. Weaver and Miss Bond
retired for the night the leak was so small
that they failed to detect the odor. After
ward when the room door was closed there
was no way for the gas to escape from the
room with the result that the occupants
of the room inhaled it while they were
asleep.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Real Estate Transfers..

Sixth and streets northwest. Cabell
Williamson, trustee, to Laura r. Johnston,
one-fourth interest in part lots l and %,
square 455; 5000.
Takoma Park and South Brookland-
Henry Cady ct al. to Henry A. Cady. undi-
vided interest in part lot Is, block 13, Ia
kcma Park. and part lot IL, block 10, and
lots II and 13, block 16, South Brookland; /;
$40 (stamps. $2).
Half street southwest between n and o
streets-Wm. F. Kendrick ct ux. to Matte
R. Slater, original lot 20, square 652; $40
(stamp SO cents).
B. Gallagher. lot 1. block Z; $3,4o0.
Eighth street southeast between q and 1
streets-A. E. L. Leckie ct al, trustees. to
George p. Moore. jr., part lot 70, square
Thirty-second street northwest between
M and N streets-Thomas v. Hammond ct
ux. to Frank ]. Dieudonne. part lot IL, old
Georgetown; $40 (stamps, 81.
Columbia Heights-Albert ]. Myer ct ux.
1857.
Fenton street northeast between North
Capitol and 1st streets-Charles II. Weaver
ct ux. to Sarah A. Wolhaupter, lots SYy
400, 4O1, square 674; SO (stamps, $3).
Lanier He.ghts-George q. Brown to Hen
ry NJ. Walter. lot 1S3: 500 Stamps. so.
street northwest between 10th and 2lst
tors. to Edw. w. Zea, part original lot IL.
square 1O1; $500.
Fenton street northeast between North
Capitol and 1st streets-Chas H. Weaver
ct ux. to Mary j. Nourse, lots 397 and 398,
square 674; 81, $50.
T street northwest between 18th and 18th
streets-Ieo. F. Stutz ct ux. to Rosa C.
and Clara X. Stutx, lot SO, square 3O6; SO
(stamps. $3).
Fenton street northeast between North
Capitol and 1st streetsoChas. 8. Wilson eft
ux to Rosa M. Nourse, lots 402 and 4O3,
square 674; ST. $50.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
THIRD ANNUAL. OPENING.
Parker. Bridget Co. Prepared for
the Event.

Parker. Bridget & Co. Prepared for
the Event.
Everything is in readiness at the estab.
Hshment of Parker Bridget & Co., 9th
street and Pennsylvania avenue for the
annual opening, the third of its kind since
the firm has been in it's present home
which is to begin tomorrow morning and
continue until Friday evening. Parker
Bridget Company have had possession
of the quarters they now occupy for two
complete years and the progress they have
made and the success they have achieved
have been remarkable. Although three en-
tire buildings are in use, the firm is already
cramped for room. The third opening, 1t
is assured, will eclipse all previous efforts
along that line.
OF chief interest to the ladies will be the
showing in the department of ready y-to-
wear goods for women. There will be
gowns of foreign and domestic make, to
say nothing of wraps and furs that are
most certainly things of beauty even if 1t
cannot be guaranteed that they will remain
joys forever. This department comprises
the entire second floor space of three build
ings. and the display is said to equal any
thing of like character ever shown in this
country, so far style. originality, indi-
v.duality and beauty are concerned Among
the special features will be French lingerie
and specimens of the dainty hand needle
work from Paris, that is growing scarcer
and scarcer year by year. rare treat for
women will be display in the show WIN
dows facing Pennsylvania avenue of a
number of magnificent imported gowns. 1t
should be borne in mind that no two gowns
in the stock alike.
In the mems department innovation
has been introduced in the manner of dis
playing and keeping the stock of clothing
Instead of piling the goods on tables they
are now hung neatly in handsome cases,
with g.ass DOORS provided for the purpose.
The advantages of the new system are that
the coats are kept free of wrinkles and
creases and closely resemble custom made
goods. Further, customers may all
styles at a glance without waiting to have
them shown by a salesman. The stock OF
clothing is larger than ever before and the
same applies to the hats, shoes, furnishings
and other departments, including those de-
voted to merchant tailoring and to trunk
and leather goods.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

day in the Police Court, was today called
up by Judge Kimball. Examination of wit
nesses for the defense by Mr.. Campbell car
rington brought out the statement that be-
fore the girl stabbed the boy the latter.
with number of comrades, chased her
and threw stones at her. one of the missiles
striking over the left eye.
Judge kimball then stated that justice to
all concerned demanded that Mr.. CARING
ton should have the opportunity to cross
examine the witnesses for the government
they having testified yesterday. Further
proceedings were postponed until Monday
next. The defendant was held In $500 for
her appearance at that time.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
0uick work of Police.

Three colored men stopped In front OF the
dry goods store of Mrs. Thos. F. William
SON, No. 181 Monroe street. Anacostia, today
about IL o'clock. and stole several bolts Of
calico. valued at 81, which were displayed
outside The men started to run away
and officers from the Anacostia police sta
ton, who were notified of the theft started
after them on horseback. Two were ar
rested, one a mile away from Anacostia.
and the goods recovered The two arrested
gave their names as Felix Hunter. twenty
Ave years old. and James Curtiss. fifty
years old. They were charged with petit
larceny
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Causes No Damage.

Considerable excitement was occasioned
in the neighborhood Of 11th and B streets
about noon today by the appearance OF
several companies of the fire department In
response to an alarm that was turned In
from box 1875 The alarm was occasioned
by blaze in the basement on the 11th
street side of w B. Moses & Sons furni-
ture establishment. 1t Is stated pedes-
trian threw a lighted match through the
oneninp in the sidewalk and set fire to some
excelsior and rubbish. No damage was
done.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
BusineHs Mems Meeting.

At the meeting Of the Business Mems
Association. which will be held at Elks'
Hall. 1OO6 e street. tomorrow night at 8
o'clock. a special report will be made by
the committee appointed to bring about a
reduction in the cost of electric lighting
Mr.. Henry B. F. Macfarland will address
the meeting upon q topic yet to be an
nOunced.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Informed of His Fathers Death.

Rev. A. e. Speilman, pastor Of the For
estville Methodist Episcopal Church, For
estville, Prince Georges county. Nd, yes
terday received word OF the sudden death
of his father near Frederick. Md The
deceased mad been a resident of that locali-
ty for some time Rev. Mr.. Speilman left
to attend the funeral, which took place this
afternoon
Evening star., 1900-10-17
VIII NJ Joseph Forrest.

The will of Joseph Forrest, dated August
s. 1889, was filed this afternoon for probate.
The law books owned by the testator are
bequeathed to his brother. Edwin Forrest,
and all other books to his brother, Blag-
den Forrest The greater portion Of the re
mainder Of the estate of the deceased is
left to his mother for life.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Retired Clergyman Dead.

Joseph w. Murphy. retired clergyman
of the Episcopal Church from Hillsboro,
n. c.. died at the Emergency Hospital
about o'clock this morning. The deceased
was sixty-five years old. He had been op-
Grated upon for some intestinal disorder
He he'd been in the hospital several days
Undertaken X. S. Cain took charge of the
body and will probably send it to Hillsboro'
for intermcnt.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
John A. Logan Regiment.

An interesting meeting of John A. Logan
Regiment. No. 2 and the Woman's Veteran
Relief Union was held last evening at their
headquarters at Smiths Hall, on 9th street
northwest. Able speeches were made under
the head of good of the order and resolu-
tions adopted heartily indorsing the recent
national encampment as the most interest
ing and important in advancing the inter-
ests of the organization involved
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Signed by Judge Haxner.

Justice Hagner this afternoon signed de-
crees granting Corinne J. Terry a divorce
from w. Holt Terry on the ground Of de-
sertion, and Lillian NJ. Hines q divorce
from Otto w. Hines the ground Of in
fidelity.
Proceedings for divorce were instituted
late this afternoon by Filah A. Sanford
against James c. Sanford, desertion being
alleged.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
AGAINST A RAILWAY.
Suit Brought for DanlaGes-AmOunt
Placed mt &lH.O00.

Suit brought Tor D0ma&eB-AmOunt
Placed at $4,000.
John D. Boering and Mearlin G.. Boering.
his wife, have filed suit at law in the Su-
preme Court of the District OF Columbia
to recover damages in the sum of 1000,
the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
being named defendant. It is alleged that
the I'd Of last September Mrs. Boering,
while a passenger on train operated by
the defendant, was thrown down and pain
fully injured as a result of collision.
Eugene Carusi & Sons are the attorneys
for the plaintiffs.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Conditton Slightly Retter,

The condition of former Senator John
Sherman, who has been i'll for several days.
was stated today at his residence to be
slightly improved, although he rested but
little last night
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Board Submits Annual Estimates OF
Expense Fund,
SALARIES AND CARE OF BUILDINGS
Contingent Expenses and Cost of
Proposed New Construction.
TOTAL OF 81 ST, sol REQUIRED

The board Of education today submitted
TO the District Commissioners the follow
ing estimate Of th- amount necessary for
the support. maintenance and extension of
the public school system during the fiscal
year ending June ~. 1a'2:
Officers.
For seven members Eoari Of education $500
For suVerat endent Observation-Disclosures. 4.uDD
For two assistant superintendenfs at $4,000
each ........................ 6.Oao
For one secretary Observation-Disclosures. 800
For one clerk Observation-Disclosures. Hoo
For two CLERKS 81 900 each. ........... 2.pJI
For messenger. Observation-Disclosures. I2u
Total. Observation-Disclosures 500. l2I
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Court Hear. Defense.

The case of Florence Campbell. the col
ored girl who is charged with stabbing a
boy named Samuel Rappaport with hat
pin, and which was partially heard yester.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

A cart wheel passed over the right foot
of Percy Washington, colored, thirteen
years old, about 3 O'Clock yesterday after
noon, infiicting painful injury. The boy,
who lives at No. Union court, was taken
to Freedman's Hospital for treatment.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Award Confirmed,

Justice Hagner. presiding in the District
branch of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, this afternoon in the
matter of the proposed widening of Column
bia road and present 10th street to per-
init the extension of the Metropolitan rail-
road. signed order to the effect that the
verdict, award and assessment of the fury
of appraisers. recently filed, "be and the
sam is hereby confirmed" unless cause
TO the contrary be shown on or before the
29th instant.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Certainly.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer,

II see that woman doctor up in Chicago
says that only one woman In 1000 is fit to
bring up children"
'.Fu bet she's one Of the oneA"
Evening star., 1900-10-17

Perry Davis Pnin-Killer.
for cuts, sprains and bruises csc. tOc
Evening star., 1900-10-17

George Scott. colored, thirty years cd,
employed as clerk in the Post Office De-
partnent fell on the sidewalk near l1th
and B streets about o'clock yesterday
afternoon. and his leg was slightly in
1urei He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital in the ambulance.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

For teachers in night schools. ............ IS 81
For contingent expenses, night schools 90
Evening star., 1900-10-17

Equity Court No. 1-Justice HaSner.
Moten agt. Moten: order as to payment
of alimony modified
Evening star., 1900-10-17
THE COURTS.
Court of Anpeals.

Court OF Appeals.
Present-The Chief Justice Mr. Justice
Morris and Mr.. Justice Shepard
1OOs-Cardo agt. Moreland ct al: argument
commenced by Mr.. c. Fl. Merrilat for ap-
pellant continued by Mr.. A. A. Birney for
appellees, and concluded by Mr.. C. H: Mer-
rilat.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

Bankruptcy Court-Justice Hagner.
In re Samuel Bieber; instructions to trus.
tee given.