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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

Sidney Cooper. R. A. the famous
painter of cattle, was 81 this year, and
is hard at work on picture for next
years academy. The painting is a
fve-foot canvas-a picture of sheep
1t is painted from studies made by Mr..
Cooper in 1916. The artist works from
till 1890 every day and says he feels
better than for the last four years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The new Indian lands that are to be
opened for settlement are said to COM
pose one of the richest tracts in -, ,n1
world. The Apache, Comanche, XII
owa and Wichita reservations, which
are to be opened, contain about $780,
900 acres of land of which two-thirds
is available to white settlers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
RAYMOND Sued.

Morgantown, w. Va, Dec. 22.-Dr.
Hartigan, head of the medical depart
ment of West Virginia university, has
entered suit for $4,000 damages
against President Jerome H. Ray
mond. At meeting Of the board of
regents DR.. Hartigan was deposed
from his position on the recommends.
ton of President Raymond and he has
now entered suit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Unsolicited Testimonial.

$50 General Otis is coming back. is
hep" observed Uncle Allen Sparks.
well, after all is said and done. I
think the people Of this country ap-
preciate the services of General Otis
at their full value"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The problem how to strike cipher
on the old statehouse bell in Philadel-
phia to indicate the incoming of 1909
has been solved by plan which omits
striking it. The bellringer will make
nineteen strokes, then pause and then
strike one heavy single stroke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
Roger WoIcott Dead.

Boston, Dec. 21.-Former Governor
Roger Wolcott died yesterday. He
was born in Boston July 10, 1S47
Wolcott was always republican.
but in the campaign of 1884 he voted
for Cleveland. A widow and five
children survive him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27
THANKSGIVING DAY IN 1899.
Interesting Disclosures in an Old
Dairy.


In the library of congress-" said
Hugh A. Morrison of that institution
is a collection of rare American i'm
prints, known as Tulley's Almanacks
by John Tuiley, and printed at Boston
and Cambridge. The set includes the
years 1857, 1858, 1899, 1890. 1891, 1892.
1893, 1896, 1897, 1899, 100, 170I. and
1902, but the copy for the year 1899 is
of particular n'erest as it bears the
name Of its owner, is interIeaved, and
was used as diary by him throughout
the year. At the bottom of the title
page, in ink, are the words 'Gershom
.Bulkley's copy, and in the same hand
writing On the leaves are recorded
such events as a record of his wife's
death, the marriage of a relative and
his daily occupation, by which We
learn he was in feeble health.
But the interesting feature of this
ancient diary is that on the page oppo-
site the month OF November is the fol-
lowing entry: I. 4. Publicke
Thanksgiving. the 7 meaning the day
Of the month, the 4 the day OF the
week. While We know that the day
was observed early N the history OF
the country, it is bridging time to>holG
in ones hands a record of a mans
home life, in w ich much OF the trial
and sickness Of this mundane existence
have entered, who celebrates his
Thanksgiving. In the churchyard in
Wethersfeld we find this inscription on
his tombstone:
neV. and Hon. Gershom Buckley,
Died December 2, 1713, aged II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

The tables were decorated to carry out
the idea described for calendar din
ner party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

President Raymond was an instruct
or in the Wisconsin university for a
year or two prior to going to West
Virginia two years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-12-27

rev. and Hon. Gershom Buckley,
Died December 2, 1713, aged n.
He was honorable in his descent. O.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
A MSSIONARY'S RETURN
MT. Wm. G. Burns Visit to Wash
 ingtop, D. c.

MT. Wm. C.. Burns, who returned some time ago from a two months ab- sence in Washington, D. C., will on January 1st, again assume active charge of the Phoenix station as sta tion director in the weather bureau service. During his absence the inn pression gained currency that he had been transferred from this station and color was given the report by the fact that his family was at the time in Washington, their former home, visit ing with friends. Mr., Burns trip to Washington had nothing to do with the eastern visit of his family, save that it was their good fortune for all to be able to visit old friends at the same time.
 MT. Burns, who has had previous ser vice in the Washington office, was called to headquarters and given q special course in forecasting. This is considerable of a compliment to him and one which he appreciates. Fur ther than that, it lends color to the re- cent dispatches of The Republicans Washington correspondent Mr C. C. Randolph, regarding the proposed es- tablishing of a local forecasting station in connection with the Phoenix sta ton. This it is understood depends en- trely on the amount of the appropria tion made by congress for the western bureau service next year.
 Mr. Burns says he is glad to be at home again, for he holds property here and calls Phoenix home, even though he has not been here many years. He is down on the books at Washington as an Arizonian and proposes to re- main one, even if he is ordered to Maine. He is more than ever in love with Arizona's climate and says that
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
GROWING TRADE EXPANSION.

According to the bureau of statistics of the treasury department, fully s2OO,- OC0, ,000 worth of metal manufactured will have been exported during the year which is soon to close.
 Steel rails aggregalting in value $1,000,000 per month have been sent out of the country. British possessions on this continent will have purchased them for the year to the value of $40O0,000 South America will have claimed them ito the value of $2000, 000 and Asia and Oceanica as much more.
 What with our output of electrical machinery, telegraph and telephona in- struments, agricultural implements in great variety, manufactures in brass and copper the peaceful expansion of American business wi.h the outside world is indeed going on apace. Here S hoping for a long continuance of our industrial growth.-BostOn Globe.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

receiving or establishment of municipal Hbrarles, to set aside penny in support of a library without first submitting the question to the taxpayers of the city. In the event of a favorable vote the council may or der a tax levy of not more than half a mill on each one dollar of valuation for the support of the library. It may ap- point trustees without a salary to have general control of the library and em- ploy a librarian at salary of not more than $500 a year.
 At a rate of one-half mill, the tax raised for the support of a library would be about s1,5OO Beside the sal ary of the librarian there would be no other current expense, nothing for rent, light or fuel. The whole of the remain ing sum $1 GOO could be invested in books and in few years Phoenix would have a library to be proud of.
 The question of the library could not very well be submitted to the tax pay CTS before the session of the legislature at which the charter will undoubtedly be amended and could be so amended as to allow the council to proceed di- rectly and without further delay in the matter.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL
More Than COCO Acres of the Worm
 ser Estate.

Charles Goldman, administrator of the estate of M. Wormser, yesterday filed in probate court his report of the sale of 6,07O acres of the estate. lying on the south side of the river. The sale was really made some weeks ago and was reported at that time by The Republican. The property was pur- chased by MT. Dwight B. Heard. act ing for a party of eastern capitalists headed by MT. A. c. Bartlett of Chi cago. The purchase price was $132,- 0SS. The report was set for hearing on January s. It is said to be the purpose of the purchasers to convert this tract into q great and model cattle ranch.
 A great deal of the land has not been under recent cultivation but most of it lies under one or another of the various canals with which the late M. Wormser provided all the numerous tracts of land he came into possession of A part of this land was the scene of operations of the Anglo-American Canaigre company. The sale includes nearly all the Wormser estate on the south side.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

one cannot fully appreciate it till he has been here and gone away again. Though he lived in Washington many years he never realized what an abom- inable clma te the capital has till his recent visit. He arrived there early in October and nearly died with the heat, suffering more than he ever did here in all summer. By November the tables turned and before the month was over it was showing and MT. Burns was shivering. He bought the thickest underwear he could find, then got close to the fire and amused himself throw ing stovewood and cuss words at peo- pie who left the doors open.
 MT. Burns says that while in Wash ington he had many callers who were anxious to learn of Arizona and her wonderful climate, and he never lost an opportunity to tell the truth about it, even if he has drunk from the Has sayampa Climate is one thing Ari- zonians never lie about, because the truth sounds bigger than a lie to the frost bitten residents of the east and north.
 Mir L. M. Dey, who is now in charge of the Phoenix station, will remain here and MT. Burns will improve the remainder of his vacation in fixing up the fences around his house and roll ing on the grass and in feeling sorry for people who do not live in Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

editors chair to the White House. Horace Greeley is a lasting warning in this matter. Schuyler ColfaX was elected vice-president, but not until he lad been so long in political office that his former occupation was not much considered. Moreover, MT. Bryan an- nounces that he will defend the prin- ciples set forth in the Kansas City platform, including, of course, the Chi cago platform. He has been doing this without ceasing for a long time as a great orator. But he wants to own and edit a newspaper. By all means let him have his way. He is quite right in thinking the occupation will keep him ''in touch with social and political questions" These questions touch an editor all the time.-Boston Herald.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
FOR RUTH HANNA'S DEBUT.

Nothing quite so gorgeous as the coming out party of Sena- tor Hanna's daughter, Ruth, is to be has ever been seen in Cleveland. All of the Chamber of Commerce building not occupied will be used. A handsome dado of enormous holly wreaths will encircle the vast hall, while overhead a perfect network of greens, thick as "a jungle and bright with red berries and streamers of broad red satin rib
 bons, will twine and intertwinp and
 finally stretch away to the remote cor nerS of the room. A graceful bamboo vine will play about the chandeliers.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
GERMAN SEVERITY IN CHINA.
Correspondent Tells of the Shooting of
 Imperial Soldiers and Looting

London, Dec. 2G.-A dispatch to the Morning Post from Pekin says it is re- ported that Gprnan troops visited Lungching last Saturday and shot sixty imperial soldiers who were en- gagged in suppressing Hhe Boxers at that place. They also shot thirty oth- CT persons and took 200 prisoners. The prisoners were subsequently, released on the magistrates appeal and in con- sideration of the payment of 10000 taels. It is also said that the Germans footed many houses and shops.
 The expedition was contrary to the understanding that no measures of the kind were to be taken pending the ne
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
BRYAN AS EDITOR.

The biblical hero who longed that his enemy could write a book has been credited with shrewd knowledge of human nature. This was said long ago. ebfore the fashion of newspapers came in, or he would have wished his enemy to edit a newspaper. We'll, William J. Bryan has fallen into the trap. It may be taken for granted that he abandOns hope of again running for president.
 He has made many mistakcs in his life, but none of them was 50 utterably un- reasonable as to expect to go from an
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

says it understands that G1,0O0.0O0 is Vickers Sons St MaXim's proportion of the Cramp deal, payment being entire ly in shares It thinks the English company has everything ton gain and nothing to lose, and though it does not suggest philanthropy on the part of the Cramp Shipbuilding company, it declares it is not often that Americans offer such a good bargain to an Eng fish concern.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
THE PHOENIX LIBRARY
The Way in Which the City Can
 Accept It.

The more the matter of the accep- tance by the city council of the library of the Phoenix Library association is discussed, the more favOrably the proposition is entertained. The Coun- cilmen would like to take the library and maintain and increase it. While there is nothing to prevent the council from merely accepting the library, it is powerless under Act 9. of the leCis- Iator of 1899, an act authorizing the
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
WALKED BACK TO HER TRIBE.
Haskell Teacher L f Her Work and Lover to Return to Her People.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Emma de Knight Sleeth, of Arkansas City, Kas., has written to her sister, Mrs. Charles Robinson. of Clayborne street, this city, telling the strange story of Belle Gives water, and Indian girl, and for nine years pupil of Mrs. Robinson.
 For twenty years the girl lived in re- fined civilization. The last ten years she has been at Haskell seminary, in Lawrence, KaS., first as a pupil, and later as a teacher. She was the organ ist of the chapel, an expert typewrit- CT and bookkeeper, and leader of the Young Women's Christian associa- tiOn of the place.
 She wrote frequently to Mrs. Robin son, telling her of prospects and hopes The last letter from her came last spring.
 Mrs. Slce,h writes that the girl dis appeared one cay and travelled on foot, Dare-headed and empty handed, back to the POnca reservation. in In.an Ter T'itory. When young business man of Lawrence, who was engaged to be mar ried to her, followed her and entreated her to come back, she turned a deaf ear.
 Mrs. Robinson will make an effort to reclaim the girl. With Belle's dainty racket of letters before her today she wrote to her former pupil, and has di- rccted the misisve in care of her own particular champion, White Eagle, ' Whose daughter was also one of her PonCa pupils.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

gotiations. Much of ;ne country Is de- fenseless, because the Chinese troops are not allowed to do anything. The foreign troops are absent or engaged in footing. Field Marshal Count von Waldersee has failed to secure accord by a just and discriminating policy, and the Germans, on many grounds. are gaining a worse reputation for se- verfty than the Russians ever had.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

Her elderly spouse-"Harriet, that pesky dog of yours has given me fleas."
 Dear me, Harry! How you do grumble! You ought to be glad they're on you instead of on poor little Binkle." :"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
NO WONDER.

Ethel-"Maude has been trying to learn to ride a bicycle for over four weeks now"
 Penelope-"Is her instructor so hope less?"
 Ethel-"No, so handsome"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

We have an extensive list of city and surburban residences and improved farms or ranches in all desirable parts of this valley. The Evans Loan & Investment Co.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
Are You a Slave
 to work?

his this a
 
 ANMUNI- call
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28

London, Dec. f-The Financial Times
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
CRAMP CONSOLIDATION DEAL.

Financial Paper Says Bargain Is a
 Good One for English Concern.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-28
Wasn't it a C0rker?

Who would have thought such a rush possible just after the carnival? Our good goods and low prices did the work. Our former records for business musib be broken in 1901 and to get a yroOd start 1ar-s oOess.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
ONLY 4 DOZEN HEN AT WORK.
LARGE ADDITIONS TO THE FORCE DIGGING
THE SUBWAY TO BE MADE
SOON HOWEVER.

Only about a dozen men were set TO work yester-
dav morning upon the continuance of the excava-
ton Of the rapid transit subway, which was cere-
fred-and-ffty-sfxta- hist. and Broadway. s. B. Nc
Cabe who has the sb-contract for constructing the
rl,nel from hundred -and-t thirty third-st. 10
F4illside-ave explained that only limited number
OF men could be pat work at once, owing TO the
CONSTRUCTED trench IN which the laborers could dig
for the time being The force Of eXcavators, how
ever said Nj McCabe would be gradually in
creased until Al least I've hundred would be
Moved 1ron the section Another factor which for
-ra rreseut prevents many being employed Is
,l,at the excavating machinery, which includes
steam shove.s drills. forges and cable tramways
has nor vet arrived from Baltimore
M McCabe went Buffalo yesterday afternoon
for the ttIrpose Of buying mules. AS he
has his plant erected II is his intention TO work
MS men in three shifts. of eight hours each, so
that operations upon the subway will not be
STONED Tor a moment. :
The contractor has leased house in One-hun-
4-ed-aud -fiftv-seventh-st. near Broadway for use
a.. an office 4 staff OF bookkeeperS and clerks
was Installed there yesterday.
As early as o clock III the morning crowd or
a. lea 81 I'VE hundred men. mostly Italians ana col
ceremonies. awaiting the arrival OF the 'Doss IN
anticipation Of getting work When John !.
7fcNFa non the foreman. arrived with 1901 chest
- 4~~ou7oauied bv a dozen brawny Irishmen, 10
-oIuded by the multitude, clamoring for employ
mont The applicants were told, however, ina
-6e-a was no need their services as YET ana
20 come back in a week or Two
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
CARLTON HOTEL,
LONDON.

The perfection Of Modern Hotels with the finest location
London. The World wide reputation Of Mr.. G. Rtz,
Hotel Ritz. Paris, who is Manager, and OF M
Escof!er acknowledged TO De the most expert OF
Chefs, OF the Carlton Cuisine.
assures perfection each DEPARTMENT.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
DROWNED IN THE HUDSON

Nyack, n. Y, May Is (specaD.-A diligent search
in the Hudson River. off Upper Nyack, nearly all
last night and to-day. failed discover the body
Of Harry Decker twenty-one years old, who was
drowned last evening.
At O'Clock, Decker. coming in from a bicycle
ride, jumped into a boat rowed a mile up
the river and then disrobed and plunged into the
We ter for swim moment afterward he was
seized with cramp and sank after giving a loud
shrek which heard along shore.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
TO END THIRD-4vE. RECETERSHIP.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN sOON-ARRANGING FOR THE
LEASE OF THE ROAD TO THE
METROPOLITAN.

Final steps looking the dissolution Of the Te-
-ai,,ersniu Of the Third Avenue Railroad and the
cenrete absorption IF the road by the Metropolitan
COMPANY will De taken within the next Jew days.
The stockholders Of The Third Avenue company viii
meet to-norToW afternoon al o'clock al the com
raUv's Offices al Third-ave and tyffth-5t, for
The purpose Of approving and authorizing the lease
of he road and its equipments 10 the Metropolitan,
and also for the purpose OF providing for the guar
antee Of certain bonds Of the Third Avenue by the
Metropolitan.
Tie stockholders OF the latter named company
viii meet al No 62l Broadway at Il a for the
same purposes Another meeting will be held i'm
YrediaJey following this for the purpose OF voting
on the proposition 20 increase the capital stock OF
the company by 8 000.0p0 which will be devoted
70 the Improvement Of the Metropolitan lines In the
northwestern part OF the city.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
Queens Hotel.
Upper Norwood, Queens Hotel.
kenilworth. Enoland. The Abbey Hotel

AUTOMATICALLY stuated OVERLOOKING hlstorfc ruins OF
Kenilworth Castle Abbey Leading hotel and
Shakespeare Land. Proprietor years
Sew- experience. Moderate Write
let. CHAS z CLEVELY. PrDrietor.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
INNSBRUCk-HOTEL

Charming spring and summer Resort
Lovely climate charming drives Mountain
excursions Amusements concerts. good roads and
splendid bicycling Hotel offers
moderate charges Large garden, electric
light. ft Illustrated history sent application
Prop. OF Hotel TSrOl. c. LANDSEE.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

ILFRACOMBE England
TLFRACOMBE HOTEL.
All good Americans there before they diA
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
FUND FOR SITE Of PAINE MONUMENT

SUBSCRIBED BY DELEGATES TO PoPULIsT CON
VENTION AT CINCINNATI
Captain George ". Lloyd. of New Rochelle, who
was sent 10 Cincinnati the delegate of West
chester County the Middle OF the Road Populist
convention, has returned. and is busy relating his
experiences TO his constituents.
AS the custodian of the grave of Thomas Paine
Captain Lloyd while the convention took sub
scriptions to a fund to buy acre OF ground on
which 10 place the Paine monument when ii is
moved from It's present site in NOrtf-st. make
room for the boulevard to be constructed there.
captain Lloyd secured pledges for s1,20O which is
quite enough TO buy all of the ground needed
Among the contributors were Ex-Governor Waite
or Colorado Ignatius Donnelly and Wharton
Barker, the Middle OF the Road candidate for Pres-
dent
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
TO coMPLErE TIE oRTY-sEcoNp-sT RoAI

TO COMPLETE THE FORTY -SECOND-ST. ROAD
Judge Lacombe Of the United States Circuit
Court yesterday issued three orders authorizing
the completion Of the construction Of the Forty
seoond-st. road and permitting Receiver Grant OF
the Third Avenue Railroad Company, 10 sell 10 the
highest bidder old horses and material The
strucrion work authorized is that OF finishing the
Forry-second-st. line between Madison and Sew
euth aves., and between Seventh and Eighth aves.
The first part will cost Sl45.SS0 and the second
s3s 80 as estimated by Naughton & Co. The order
authorizes Receiver Grant enter into con-
tract for the work with NaugltOn & Co. at these
figures. The order further authorizes the borrow
ing 81 with which pay civil engineers 10 be
employed the proposed work.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
THE SCENIC LINE.

TIE S\EINiS LINE.
MIDLAND RAILWAY OF ENGLAND.
The most and pcturrsQu. route North
IN Solth through or England EXPRESS
TRAINS LIVERPOOL. fCentraD TO LONDON and PRIS-
rfPai TOWNS Also LIVERPOOL tExchangel Scot
-, rtJpoJrCII TICK ETS LONDON, PARIS all
nnrts NEWEST TYPE OF Rolling Stock Express
rain, HAGGAGE CHECKED through from hotel. resi-
d.rce or pier York part OF London Obtain
snIds- ,ms tabluaI the MIDLAND COM
= ThoA Cook
exsS nroadwsy 0k
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

THE TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH MANHATTAN
An unusually brief session Of the Manhattan
Railway Conpany's Executive Committee held
YESTERDAY. No business OF public interest was
transacted. il said later at the company's
offices Manhattan officials wish 1t understood
that the question OF ahrogating the transfer sys-
TEN entered into between that road and the Third
Avenue Railroad Company has not been seriously
considered The contract is operative for a fixed
period the exact length Of which, however, Man
haitian officials decline make public.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
The First Avenue HOTEL
London.

This Hotel, belonging to the great Gordon Hotels
Company, is situated near the business and legal
centres of London, and is within easv communica-
tion of all the Theatres in the West End Comfort
able accommodation at moderate charges
Intending visitors should prevent disappoint
nent, and engage their rooms in advance
Telegraphic Address:-Frst Avenue London