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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
eros FENOR'S PREDICTION
THE ADMINISTRATION CANNOT FAII. TO
BE SUSTAINED By THE PEOPLE.

The following statements Of Representative
Grosvenor OF Ohio, who is chairman of the Com
mittee on Merchant Marine and an influential
member Of the Ways and Means Committee will
be read with interest:
1t may be said with some propriety that the
Republlcan party has written history IN
one most important respect. 1t has been Gus
tomary and proverbial in the United States that
party promises are made to votes and
that they are seldom redeemed This cannot be
said of the Republican party this year At St
Louis four years ago the party frankly told the
people OF the United States not only what diff
culties they were laboring under but what
would cure the difficulties. 1t pointed out the
uncertainty of the currency and the free trade
tendencies Of the Wilson law 1t was a bold
undertaking. for failure in case like that would
be extremely disastrous 1t well understood
by Mr.. Bryan and his colaborers that the full
nlment OF the prophetic declarations OF the Re
publican campaign would be disastrous TO the
future Of the Democratic party and so they
emphasized with great vigor and pertnacity
that we had taken this responsibility and would
be held TO a strict accountability. When the
pingley bill was pending in the House OF Repre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
CHAIRMAN PAYNE'S OPINION
REMARKABLE PROSPERITY RESULTS
FROM THE DINGLEY LAW.

Representative Payne, who succeeded Mr.
Dingley as chairman Of the Ways and Means
Committee and floor leader Of the majority in
the House Of Representatives writes as follows
respecting the legislative history Of the last
three years:
do not care TO make a comparison Of the
work of the LNth Congress with that of the
LVIth, because conditions are entirely different
administration, and both Congresses seem to
have met the requirements of the time
The Lfth Congress was called together in
March 1891, at the beginning of President
Mckinleys Administration. The Republican
members Of the Committee on Ways and Means
had already prepared BILL which was reported
TO the House March 10 and passed on the
31st This bill finally became a law on July
- and was approved by President Mckinley
This act Is the chief legislative work of the
present Administra ton. Under its workings
prosperity has come the United States beyond
that of any period in its history.
The War Revenue act brought about by
the exigencies Of the Spanish war. 1t passed the
House on April 20, 1898 and was approved by
the President on June IL. 1t has proved Won
derful revenue producer. During the last year
over S1Ooo0OoJ0 received from this act
alone Provision was also made for the issue
of bonds in aid Of the Spanish war, and an ad-
ditional provision for a temporary loan by the
issuing Of certificates not exceeding 500 900 900
This last provision is likely at some time to
prove Of great benefit TO the United States
Treasury. These were the two great acts re-
ported from the Committee on Ways and Means
during the LVth Congress.
On January 20. 1893. the Teller resolutions
were reported adversely by the Committee on
Ways and Means, and this action was sustained
by the House by vote taken on January
81. The House, by this vote of lS2 10 1873 gave
great strength 10 the public credit and defeated
the resolutions which could have other eff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

feet than to create distrust among the creditors
of the Nation. Such great opportunities seldom
come to the Congress OF the United States, and
no Congress ever met them with greater prompt
ness and more thorough and earnest considera-
ton than did that one.
REVENUES FOR PORTO RICO.
In the LVIth Congress the Committee
Ways and Means has not had to deal with
questions so vitality connected with the welfare
of the people. The most important bill reported
by the committee that relating to the reve-
nues for Porto Rico The first impulse of
people; prompted by a feeling of generosity
aroused by the stricken condition of the island
owing to the terrible storm of last August
to establish free trade between that island and
the United States. But further study revealed
the fact that free trade would benefit but
small class of the people of Porto Rico, and that
by renting the greater part of the duties under
the tariff law of 1897 a great boon would be
benefited by free trade, and at the same time the
duties collected could be used in the building up
and the government of the island. 1t also
found that the imposition of the internal reve-
nue. taxes upon the island would prove very bur-
densome to the people in their present i'm
poVeriShed condition. 1t found impossible
to raise money for the Government by direct
taxation until the people should get time TO
cover from the effects OF the hurricane. and that
this time could be tded by a judiCiOuS
system of tariff duties. The bill was therefore
reported to the House placing a duty equal to
20 per cent of the present tariff upon imports
and exports to and from Porto Rico, and turn
ing all the money received under this law into
the treasury of Porto Rico for its Government.
This was a more generous act than Congress
had ever extended to any territory. inasmuch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

government of Hawaii continuing IN force as
far as practicable such laws enacted under the
Republic of Hawaii needful and adapted
to local conditions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
CRANnOOR.
Mrs. z. [
pneumonia

Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Whittlesey are
entertaining party Of friends,
through the holidays and if the
promise of bright weather holds good
there will doubtless be many pleasant
gatherings to usher out the old
century.
Miss Anna Granger left on Monday
for her home in Grand Rapids. after
a very successful term of school, She
made many warm friends ia Cranmoor
during her stay.
Miss Dorothy Fitch gave a Christ
mas party and tree. for her Sunday
school class Christmas afternoon.
The little people seemed to have a
happy time. ,
Mr.. George Scott came from
Nekoosa Monday night, and John
Scott of Grand Rapids is also at
CranmOOr.
The Misses Granger, Kruger and
Warner spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kruger of
DeXterville. F..
Miss Clara Rice of Green Bay is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Whittlesey.
Miss Hannah Foley left last week
for Tomah to spend the holidays.
Henry Fitch Of Nekoosa spent
Christmas with his parents here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

recently made in Africa reads like
some of the daring deeds of Marion
and other revolutionary heroes during
Surrounded on all sides by seemingly
overwhelming force Of British he
gained liberty for himself and his
800 troopers by daring and cunning
seldom equalled and never eXcelled
The despatch describing the maneuver
reads: When Haasbroeck's command
joined Dewet, Gen. Knox was about an
hour distant and the Boer situation
appeared desperate. But Dewet was
equal to the occasion. Dispatching
Haasbroeck westward to make a
feint at Victoria Mex, Dewet prepared
to break through the British columns
at Springhaunek pass, about four
miles OF broad fiat, unbroken ground
At the entrance were two fortified
posts, while artillery was posted
eastward, watching the Beers.
Suddenly the whole Boer army of
$500 men started at a gallop in open
order through the Mex. President
Steyn and Peit Fourie led the charge
and Dewet brought up the rear.
The British guns and rifles doomed
and ratified necessarily. The Beers
diverged and galloped to the front of
the hill to the westward, where the
fire Of only single post was effective.
The whole maneuver was a piece of
magnificent daring and its success
was complete in spite Of the loss of
15-pounder and twenty-five prisoners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
PlAlNFlELD,

Fred A. Burrows of Del NOrte.
Colorado, was an arrival on Saturday S
train and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver HARDWOOD. Mr. Burrows is a
son OF Mrs. HARDWOOD and after short
visit here will join his wife who is
visiting in Ohio.
T. B. Pratt & Co. have placed an
acetylene gas generator in their store
building and their large drug store
Will be lighted by acetylene gas in the
future. They now have one of the
up-to-date stores in this section.
Mrs. R. W. Lyon who has been
visiting her niece Mrs. J. W. Bovee
for two months departed Monday for
Stevens Point to visit J. T. Aber' S
family before returning to her home
in Grand Rapids.
The Union Produce Co. have dis
posed Of their business here to c. A.
Beggs and A. E. McCallin and the
new firm will be Beggs & McCallen
hereafter
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cartwright
and son Robert of Fond du Lac ar
rived Saturday for a visit with Mrs.
Cartwright's brother, E. A. Brewer,
of LeOla.
Joseph Beck, an old resident of the
town of Oasis, died last Friday night,
aged 81 years. The funeral was held
here in town Monday at the Catholic
church.
Frank Borden and Ira Coon, Jr,
and other Plainfeld students, who
have been away attending school
arrived home Saturday.
Applications for marriage licenses
issued by J. w. Bovee, justice of the
peace. This saves many people trip
to the county seat.
Hiram Wilcox has disposed of his
saloon building on North street to
Rice & New hall, who occupy the
building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Harwood spent
Christmas at WautOma, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Robinson.
Mrs. Grant Collins boarded Thurs
day mornings train for ShantytoWn
after visit here.
Mrs. J. W. Bentley left Saturday
for GAINESVILLE to visit her father Rev.
Lawson.
Mrs. 2. D. Wager is very sick with
pneumonia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Notice of Creditors
WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Frank Ratelle, sr
deceased
Letters of administration on the estate of said
Frank Ratelle, ST., deceased, having been grant
ed and issued to Charles Briere on the 9th day
OF December, 1900, it is now at this special
term of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Frank
Ratelte, Sr. deceased do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this Court on or
before the 9TH day of July 1901, which time
| Is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mandS OF all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular July term thereof
to be held at the probate Office in the city of
Crane Rapids, in said county, on the first
Tuesday being the 9th day of July, 1901,
and the second Tuesday being the 9th day of
July, 1901.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be received, examined and adjusted
as aforesaid, and of the time limited for creditors
to present their claims, be given by publishing
copy of this order and notice for four success
sive weeks in the Wood County Reporter, a
weekly newspaper published at the city of
Grand Rapids, i'll said county, the first publica-
ton to be within ten days from the date of the
order.
Dated Dec. 81 A. D., 1900.
BY the Court, JOHN A. GAYNOR
fro.o- County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Notice of AppIicatiOn.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN :.
COUNTY OF WOOD
In the matter of the last viii and Testament
OF Adolph Yausch deceased
WHEREAS, An instrument in writing, purport-
ing TO be the last will and testament OF Adolph
Yausch, deceased, late of said county has been
filed in this office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made by
Adolph 4ausch, Jr., praying that tho same be
proven and admitted to probate, according to
the laws OF this state and that letters testament
airy be granted thereon according to law;
before me at the probate Office in the court
house, IN the city of Grand Rapids, in said
county, ON the 18th day of January, A D., 1900,
at 10 oclock a. M
=, AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the Wood County Repor-
ter, newspaper printed in said county, previous
to said hearing
Dated December A. 1900.
By the Court JOHN GAYNOR
Dec2Ow3 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

sister, Miss Effie, from Neenah. She
arrived Saturday night.
Paul Mcneil, who has just returned
from New York, called on friends
here Thursday.
Max JAM, while wheeling rock at
Tie dam, fell Off runway and sprained
bis ankle.
Miss Matte Hammel was a Grand
Rapids visitor on Wednesday.
Miss Viola Garrison is the guest of
her brother, E. B. Garrison.
H. L. Vachreau spent Saturday
and Sunday in Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
BETHEL.

Elmer Albee and family of
Weyawega, J. t. Wood and family of
Twin Bluffs and J. Phillips and family
of Tomah all arrived this week to
make homes here.
Will Snow and J. @. Frazier moved
the academy drill to the Klondike
this week they expect to put down
several wells in that vicinity.
J. T. Wood is very busy building a
bee house. He has large number of
bees at Greenwood which he will soon
bring here.
Several family Christmas trees
served to amuSe the children.
Mr.. Paddock and family spent Xmas
with J. G.. Frazier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The Hay-Pauceforte treaty as
amended by the senate is a strictly
American document that will give
satisfaction to all Old-time Americans.
1t takes the control of the proposed
Nicaragua canal into our own hands
and in case of war or difficulty with
other nations, to use an expressive
slang phrase, it gives us cinch on
the whole American continent. 1t
iSa hard bargain for England but
that country is in no position today
to resist our demands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, Wis.
Nov. 10, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before clerk of the
circuit court t Grand Rapids, Wis, on Decem-
per ~, 1900, viz: John Joraszinski, who made
R. 6 E. -
he names the following witnesses to prove his
CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
George Rowland. William Mcdonald, Thomas
ShryStal and Thomas Thompson, all of Grand
Rapids Wis. EDGAR T. WHEELoCK
NoY.22W6 Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ssasz the Of Ze2Zztzu
LEGALS
Notice Of Final Proof.
(LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WI
Nov. s, 800.

LAND o EoT. $ A. 1 wagsAU' Wis
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
mat said proof will be made before Register
ana Receiver of U. S. Land Office at Wausau
WIS: on December 81 1900, viz: Eliza Lewis on
ner IL +. No. $500. for the Ell, SW14. NWA, SE14
section 2 Township % y, Range E.
ahe names the following witnesses toprove her
CONTINUOUS residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz:
eugene Tracy. Elba Lewis Charles Brock
way OF Armenia, Wis. Joseph W. Smith OF
Nekoosa Wis
EDGAR T. WHEELoCK,
Nov l5w6 Register
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The refusal of Gov. Scofeld to
commute the sentence of life i'm
priSonment of M. M. Fenner sent up
from this county for murder in 1888,
will meet the approval of all who
remember the cold-bloOded character
of his crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The movement to Stablish a rural
delivery route at Darlboy. Wis, was
abandoned because the people along
the proposed route opposed it upon
the ground that it would increase
their taxes, a very erroneous idea pre-
Vailing in many communities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward fol-
any case of liver complaint, dyspepsia,
sick headache, indigestion, constipa,
ton or costivenesS we cannot cure with
Liverita, 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 10 pills,
10c boxes contain pills, &c boxes
contain Is pills. Beware of substitu-
tionS and limitations. Sent by mail:
stamps taken. NerTita Medical Co.
Cor Gin ton and Jackson SITS, Chicago
III. For sale by Z. l.. Steib & Co
druggist, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

If the reorganization of the demo
cratic party depends on Mr.. Cleve-
lands magazine articles and Mr..
Bryan'S editorials a considerable time
must be allowed to clear away the
bruShWOOd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The number of post Offices in the
United States has increased from
10, 800 on July l, 1896 to 76,691 on July
|, 1900, an increase of 6,331. The
number of money order offices in
creased during the same period from
1885 to 30,024 anet increase of 1919.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
,Onard JOSlin ratified off a turkey

Leonard JOSlin ratified off a turkey
for Xmas that weighed thirty five
pounds and was fourteen years old.
Frank Brazeau was lucky man who
got him for twenty six cents. Frank
says the bird was too old to fatten,
too thin to eat had lost his teeth and
altogether umpalatable for Xmas
feast. If any one wants him to father
their flock they may have him for the
asking by calling on the Brazeau
Mercantile Company.
A Christmas tree was given at the
Congregational church Monday even
ing for the entertainment Of the
Sabbath School children. The attend
ance was large and every child received
a present from Santa Claus.
Mike Hesser resigned his position as
machine tender in the Nekoosa Paper
Co.'S Mill and moved his family to
Grand Rapids Thursday where they
will reside during his absence west.
The new number 4" paper machine
was started this week on it's trial trip.
1t is the finest machine in the mill
and good record is expected from it.
Brooks Bros. and Will George are
buying cattle these days. They have
a carload on hand and will be glad to
supply any one in need of such stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Hanover, station
agent of the G.. M. & ST. P. RR. in
this village spent the Sabbath with
his father at Irma, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Herrick and Miss
~ n
Monday evening and attended the
Owen entertainment.
Nh. and Mrs. G. P. Thompson and
sister Ida, spent Xmas day with l..
Wakely and family in the town of
Saratoga.
! H. W. Westfeld Supt. of the
fSulphite Mill departed Monday for
"Appleton to be absent a week.
A. E. Lapham and daughter Nora,
leave this week for visit with
relatives in Westtield.
Bernard Gutheil of Milwaukee is
the guest of his uncle, L. Gutheil
during the holidays.
S. L. Stevens shipped three carloads
of potatoes to customers IN New
Orleans this week.
Mrs. Matte Goodness of Plainfield
was the guest of her mother Mrs.
Scott on Xmas day.
Henry George and wife of Barnum
were guests of his son viii and family
during Xmas week;
Miss Kittie Treat of Tomah was the
guest of her sister Mrs. Joseph Thomas
| for Xmas time.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Morgan spent
Xmas week in Plaintield with relatives
and friends.
A son was born unto Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Spresser Sunday afternoon
Dec. % I'd.
Mrs. Lily Boyles of Wausau is the
guest of her brother A. J. BoyleS and
family.
Chas. Oberly made a business trip
to Kaukauna the first.
A. J. Aplin of Plainfeld, was the
guest of friends on Xmas day.
Bright eyes are an infallible index
to youth, nice windows from which
Cupid shoots his arrows. Rocky
Mountain Tea makes bright eyes.
John e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Alfred Harmsworth, proprietor or
the London Mail, has recently written
an interesting article on Modern
Newspapers. HarmSwO1th is young
man who has grown up in the journal
iStic fields of England and achieved
phenomenal success, and in 20 years
has accumulated a fortune of S2O,0O0,-
600. He thinks the tendency in
journalism, like the tendency in other
avenues of trade, is toward a great
central newspaper that will monopo-
lie the whole field, something like the
Standard Oil Trust. He pays a high
compliment to the newspapers of
America, but thinks the French press
leads the world in originality and
perfection of StYle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

In round numbers, the republican
plurality in the popular vote is $50, 900
and it breaks the record Of all national
elections in that respect by 10000
votes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Mr.. Cleveland's opponents in the
democratic party continue to insist
that they are right, but it is to be re-
marked that Grover also thinks he is
right and has been president to boot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The new century will begin with the
republican party in control Of all de-
partments of the government and the
greatest general prosperity the country
has ever known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

AS the kidnapper is in a peculiar
sense general enemy of society, the
hunt for one should be continued
until he is run down and given the
limit of punishment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The fountain of perpetual youth is
in Vermont. Such is the inference, at
least, when the holiday windows dis
play the legend New Maple Sugar"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

If the average man would look him
self squarely in the eye. he would see
at once that he needs Rocky Mountain
Tea. A priceless boon to men. 35c.
John e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

A West Pointer cares nothing for
subsequent casualties if he can only
come out alive at the end of his first
year at the military academy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Speaking of Christmas gifts, the
distribution of $l50,000,000 in divi-
dends in New York City seems likely
to take the blue ribbon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Americans pay foreign ships $500, 600
a day for ocean freights, and that
disposes of a large slice of the balance
of trade in our favor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The shortest days of the year have
also been some of the brightest and
pleaSanteSt.