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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

\ baby girl was born Tuesday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Henry of
the East side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

The Centralia Hardware Co. have
two ladies one gents and one youths
bicycle on hand which will be sold at
cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

The band dance Thursday night was
not a great success owing to the eX-
tremely warm weather 1t takes a
warm night as rule to floor the
dancers, but Thursday night was that
kind. However, the boys lost nothing
and were slightly ahead, owing to the
sale of tickets previous to the night
of the ball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Milwaukee Standardization d. B.
WOrthington of The BelOit Daily
News writes to the The Sentinel to say
that it is true that he will not support
Bryan, but adds that The News, being
independent, has not reversed its
policy. lie writes: THE News has
been strictly independent since it
came under my control nearly four
years ago. 1t cannot support Mr..
Bryan because Of his financial theories
although it eSteemS him as sincere
man Of fine character. Neither can
The News indOrSe Mr.. Mckinley.
While it has too great a faith in the
president and his advisers to believe
they are in alliance with the powers
of evil to wreck the country on the
rocks of imperialism and militarism,
it is as fully convinced that the policy
adopted as regards the Philippines has
been characterized by stupid blunder-
ing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

The following hunters licenses have
been taken out for the season. Ordi-
narily there are some six or seven
hundred licenses issued during the
year, SO these few hunters may be re-
garded as early birds: VIM. Nicolous,
II. E. Herrick, Nekoosa; Otto Look,
Albert f. Gerwing, Fred A. Bower,
Marshfield: Geo. n. Wood, Grand
Rapids; j. w. Dawes, town of Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

A force of men is at work putting in
new stone abutmentS to the bridge
across the west branch Of the WiScOn-
sin river, sometimes called the slough.
All Of the old wooden structure will
be torn out and a modern steel bridge.
100 feet in length, will take its
place. Substantial approaches of
earth and rock will complete the i'm
provement. COfferdams are now be-
ing constructed preliminary to the
work of putting ia the abutment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Orrie O'Dell closed deal for Ed.
Brazeau's barber shop Monday and
will take possession Monday noon.
Mr.. O'Dell is tirst-class barber and
has formerly worked with Art SickleS.
Mr.. Brazeau we understand will join
his brothers in the Port Edwards
store and remove to that burg, after
short vacation. Mr.. O'Dell does not
purchase but rents the shop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Wednesday afternoon The water
tank of the O. NJ. & st. Co. at this
place, which is supplied by the city
water works, got stopped up or out of
repair in one of the valves, and no wa
ter could be got out of it for passing
engines. The West side fire depart
ment was called out to help the down
freight and north-bOund passenger Sc
cure water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Pittsville Pilot-An Eastern Star
Lodge was organized in this city We'd
neSday afternoon under the supervis-
ion of Editor Hutchinson of the
Necedah Republican, who had been
deputiSed to come here for that pur-
pose. Seven members were initiated
besides those who had Joined at Grand
Rapids. The following officers were
elected: L. E. Woodwork. W. NJ:
Mrs. Bulls. 4. Mo y. Finley. W.
P: VIM. McGlynn, Sec: Harriet
Long. Con-: Mamie Tarbox, A. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. \. Huckins. members
of the Necedah lodge We're present.
Refreshments were served in the
evening and a good time was had by
all. The lodge will be known as
Golden Rod Chapter but the number
had not yet been assigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Lillian Fontainc and daughter
Ruth took their departure Tuesday
for Minneapolis and Faribault, Min
neSOta, to be absent two weeks on d
visit with relatives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

The ladies of the Moravian church,
of the West side, will give a social in
Muir'S old block Saturday, the 18th,
from ; O'Clock, p. m, Ice cream, cake
and coffee will be served. Pice, 10
cents.
Jack Carkeek, the Waupaca wrestler,
had rib broken in a match at Mil
Waukee last week and was defeated by
Chicago man. He was at one time
the champion wrestler of this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Reports show that over fifteen
hundred lives have been saved through
the use Of One Minute Cough Cure.
Most Of these were cases of grippe,
Group. asthma, whooping cough.
bronchitis and pneumonia. It's early
use prevents consumption. Wood
County Drug Store.
Another big cut on the price of
cOlOred shoes at Muir'S this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Blotches and eXcresences. which SO
often annoy people, are simply efforts
of nature to throw off impediments
TO the proper performance Of her
duties. Herpine will aid and assist
nature in her work, and ensure a skin
clear and beautiful. entirely free from
all imperfectionS. Price 80 cts. John
son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Mr.. JOanneS of the firm of JOanneS
Bros. of Green Bay, a well known
wholesale grocery house, has been in
the city few days this week looking
after the trade here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

On Sunday morning next Rev. T. J.
Dent of Aberdeen, South Oak, will
preach at the First Congregational
church. In the evening Rev. Shaw
will speak on people Who are Tired
Anthems and solos at each service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

VIM. Walker and daughter of Spring
Creek were guests Tuesday at the
home Of Il. NJ. Beeston. They returned
Wednesday. Mr.. Walker is brother
in-laW of Mr.. BeCStOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Sidney Dennis returned from
Madison Monday night where he spent
six weeks in a school of pharmacy and
has resumed his duties in the drug
department. of Johnson & Hill CO.
Robert E. MarQuardt who did relief
work for Mr.. Dennis has returned to
his home in Middleton, Wis. Mr..
Marquardt made many friends during
his Stay in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

You will miss it if you don't take
advantage of the low prices on shoes
at Muir's August clearing sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

f. J. Wood, cashier of the Wood
County National bank, departed Tues
day noon to attend session of the
bankers of the state in Milwaukee.
He returns TODAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Nh. and Mrs. John Hickman have
the sympathy of the community in the
loss of their little one last week. They
desire to express their heartfelt thanks
to friends and neighbOrs for favOrs
shown them during the little ones
sickness and funeral service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Phuger of
of ManitOWOc, formerly Of Milwaukee,
and Mr.. and Mrs. \. c. Otto of the
West side, enjoyed an outing at Port
Edwards and Nekoosa Friday. Mr..
Piuger formerly sold drugs through
this country for about l. years but is
now in business for himself at Mani
tOwOc.
Miss Anna Schmitt came down from
Merrill Friday evening and in com
paDy with her sister. Mrs. NJ. A.
Bogoger, they went to Stevens Point
Saturday to visit a sister living there.
Miss Anna goes from the Point to
Willow City. \. D.. for a four weeks
visit with her sister, Mrs. c. II. GOthia.
Rev. A. kruSche of -Four Mile Creek
was a guest Of Rev. Baum of this city
over Sunday. He was on his way to a
conference of his church at Wausau
which convened in that city on the
18th to the 10th. During his absence
his wife and son spent the time in
visiting friends in Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

DR.. Frank Pomainyille, viii Scott
and Edward J. Whitney left Monday
afternoon in row boat for the DellS
of Wisconsin. They will spend about
a week camping out and fishing en-
route.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Boetcher de-
parted Wednesday overland with their
They expect to make several stops on
the way and will be absent about
three weeks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-10-19

Greenwell's Never-Fail Poultry
Remedy is guaranteed to cure roup or
all disease chickens are heir to. Also
a fine egg producer. Sold by Bosch
ert & Williams.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-10-19

break the laws and to obtain illegal
ly that which they will have, and
which they feel, as men, it is their
right to have if they so desire? AS
long as there is any liquor in this
world the man who wants it will have
it, and the only rational way to pro-
mote temperance seems to be to les
sen the desire for strong drink, and
to gradually cause less liquor to be
consumed. This is what the can
teen does. And how does it do it?
By selling no strong drink, and no
drink in quantities large enough to
produce intoxication; by selling
beer, light wines, and non-alcoholic
drinks in wholesome, law-abiding,
moral atmosphere, without any in
centive to intoxication, or to indul-
gence in other excuses of the pas
sions; in other words, by supplying
the demand for certain article in
a legitimate and lawful manner with
out any effort to increase the de
mand, while at the same time giving
back the profits that accrue to better
the condition of the purchasers.
Has any opponent of the canteen
ever stopped to consider that per-
haps there is less demand for ardent
spirits among men whose stomachs
are supplied with many of the delic-
acies that serve to make us content
ed? And when we have caused these
very men to stop strong drink, and
to indulge only in drinks with very
small percentage of alcohol, have
we not done inestimable good?
But what will the shutting up of
the canteea mean? 1t will mean
that these very men will 60 back to
drinking whiskey and rum again, to
breaking regulations that are neces-
sary to military dicipline, to spend
ing their small pay to line the peck
cts of some grasping saloon keeper,
whose one object is gain at any price
the price of manhood, honor, and
even life.
To condemn the canteen without
having seen its practical workings is
an injustice, of which no thinking
man will be guilty. In this, as in
most other matters in life, the maj
ority of US must accept the opinion
of those qualified to judge. If we
are sick we do not go to merchant
to be told what is the matter and to
obtain treatment. So in this can
teen question why should we accept
the perhaps sincere but misguided
opinions of those who really know
nothing about it, when we can get
the judgment of those who have every
means of knowing the truth about
the matter, and who are perfectly
capable of forming and expressing
professional or expert opinionP No
army officer derives the least benefit
from the canteen, except indirectly
as it aids dicipline. And the maj
ority of our nation are ready today
to admit that the dicipline which
means efficiency, the welfare and
the we'll being of the men, is the
first thought of all regular army Off
GERS. 1t is these very officers who
saw that to abolish the canteen means
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-10-19
THE ARMY CANTEEN.

change" has OF late been much
discussed by many different writers.
However, little has been said that is
strictly true, and as the subject seems
to be of considerable interest to a
large class of people, most of whom
have no definite idea of what the
word "canteen" really means and
what it actually stands for, the writ
er believes that an article showing
the true inwardness of things will be
Of more than passing interest. And
since a certain element is trying to
make this matter party issueAt the
coming Presidential election, 1t is
proper that no one should have to go
to the polls any the less able to form
for himself correct opinion on this
subject than upon any other subject
of importance to the nation at large.
The canteen, so called by most
people who speak oft, made its APP
pearance at military posts about
1880, and successed what at that
time was known as the "post trad
err" The post trader in turn had
taken the place of the "sutler" OF
war times, who was the person that
followed, in his wagons, the move
ments of the armies from place to
place, and found ready market for
his goods at prices far above their
real values. The post trader, unlike
his wandering predecessor, establish
ed his store on the regular military
reservations, and laid in stock OF
such articles as the desires of the en-
listed men prompted them to buy,
and as the needs of the officers at re-
mote posts required. He was, OF
course, subject to certain rules and
regulations, but no rule prevented
him from. charging whatever he saw
fit to charge for his wares, and no
regulation prevented him from sell
ing whiskey and rum to those who
wished to buy. The system was so
entirely unsatisfactory that some
thing different was required, and to
meet this requirement the post ex-
change was established. 1t came in
to being on account of, and has fol-
lowed since its establishment, the
universal principle of supply and de-
mand. And throughout the whole
discussion of this subject it would
be we'll to bear this principle clearly
in mind: wherever and whenever
there is a demand for anything, no
matter what it is, and the demand is
not met by legitimate supply of the
article called for, sooner or later
there will be found an Legitimate
supply.
The post exchange has been call
ed ssthe enlisted mans club, and
let us see what claims it has to such
a dignified designation.
Every military reservation is al
lowed TO have a post exchange,
which is established at the discretion
ofthe commanding officer, and car
ried on in accordance with certain
regulations of the War Department
under the direct supervision OF an
officer of the United States army
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-10-19
and board of officers known as the

ana DOdTu Vi OlICSIo hHO"h a. 'iiN
post-exchange council.
The officer instructed with the act
i've conduct of the exchange is call
ed the "exchange officer" and upon
him rests the responsibility of its
success. He decides what articles
and lines of goods are required for
Sale, does all the buying, pays the
bills, and sees that the exchange ste
ward obeys his rules and the regula-
lions in the active conduct of bust
ness. He is responsible for the sue
cess OF the exchange, just as any bus
mess man is responsible for the sue
cess of his business.
But in the exchange, just as In
any other business undertaking, the
wants of the patrons determine the
kind of stock carried. So that If the
enlisted men show demand for a
certain article or class of articles,
they are offered for sale, provided,
of course, that the sale does not con-
hict with regulations. So we find a
prosperous exchange comprising the
following departments: an amuse-
u,ent-room, lunchroom, gener-
al store, and a bar-room, or canteen.
The amusement-room is supplied
with card tables, billiard and pool
tables, and various games, such as
checkers and chess. Here a man
can come when off duty, and, for a
few cents, enjoy game of billiards,
or sit down and play whist or hearts.
Gambling games are absolutely pro-
hibited. At all times the amuse-
ment-room will be found to be or
derby and quiet.
The lunch-room is fitted to supply
sandwiches, pies, milk, tea; and cot
tee, and various other things suitable
for a light lunch.
The general store sells such articles
as are not for sale at the post com
missary, and for which there is any
demand. Among them may be men
toned various articles of clothing,
such as handkerchief, under-clothes,
neck ties, certain toilet requisites,
groceries, fruits, and candies.
The last branch of the exchange
is, strictly speaking, the canteen oil
bar. Here are sold beer, light wine:
by the glass, soft drinks, cigars,
and tobacco. No ardent spiaits are
carried in stock or sold, and nothing
can be taken from the premises.
The most rigid regulations govern
No person is allowed to get drunk
here, and absolutely no liquor will
be sold 10 any one who is intoxicat-
ed. What other place in the count
ry can say as much? Is there a
single saloon-keeper that will re-
fuse to sell drink of any kind, and
thus shut himself off from his hand
some profit of anywhere from fifty
to hundred per cent?
And this brings us to one of the
strongest arguments in favor of the
whole canteen question, the one OF
profit. The exchange is run as a
paying business, but the profits al
60 to the purchaser to provide Ger
tain articles of food-really luxurie:
that are not furnished by the gov
l:L ill, frrnich
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-10-19

bargain, but no bargains can be
found in liquor or tobacco. The
profits, after paying the running ex-
penses, are divided proportionally
among the companies at the post,
and go into what is known as the
company fund, fund expended un-
der the direction of the company
commander for the benefit of the en-
listed mems mess. No one makes
any profit except the purchaser; not
even the officer who expends his
time, thought, and energy on the ex-
change is paid anything in addition
to his regular army pay.
Here it should be remarked that the
canteen proper, or the section OF
the exchange that sells tobacco and
beer, is entirely different from the
popular idea of bar-room. There
: is no imposing array of bottles be.
fore mirrors to tempt to all sorts OF
mixed drinks, connections that ruin
the stomach and very soon inebriate.
There is no skilled barkeeper to mix
and dispense at the will of the drink
err. But the room is fitted up plain
ly with chairs and tables, a small
counter, an ice box, and a case OF
tobacco. Everything is clean but
homely.
The rules in regard to paying for
all the purchases at the exchange
are very clear. No man can get
credit directly, but he can purchase
on credit limited number of checks,
which will be received at the ex-
change in lieu of money. However,
he can also purchase for cash the
the same checks at a reduced rate,
an excellent rule to encourage men
to pay for what they get.
Now that we have seen just what
the exchange is and how it is con-
Quoted, let US consider some OF the
arguments in. favor of the contlnu-
ance of the canteen. 1t is only fair
to say at the outset that practically
all the criticism of the army canteen
has come from those who know no
thing about the question, while In
the opinions of those who have
known and watched the workings OF
the system there is nothing but un-
stinted praise for it. All the ofhcers
in the regular army, with very few
exceptions, have stated officially that
20 do away with the canteen means
to encourage those evils that are sub
versive of dicipline, that go to weak
en- and undermine the one funda'
mental principle of everything mill
tary-absolute and unquestioning
obedience. Officers (and who is
better able to judge of the subject,
either on account of personal quail
fcations or position2) say that the
canteen lessons the number of court
martial for such offenses as absence
without leave, drunkenness, disobed-
fence of orders, increases dicipline
among men, increases their selt-re-
spect, and improves their morals,
makes them better qualified to do
their duties as soldiers, and to fight
for their country when called upon
and. in a word, lessons the amount
otl;ouor consumed. promotes tenn
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Tammany to Welcome Bryan.

New York, Oct. 15.-Tomorrow night
will occur the demonstration in this Mty
in honor OF William Jen 1ngs Bryan.
operations of most elaborate charac-
ter have been made with the idea of
asing the receipt IN to be tendered tho
Democratic presidential candidate the
most spectacular ana memorable wei
come ever exteaoed to a Candidate for
pr-sidcu,ial honors il the history of
Auer,ca.
the r 'cept,on committee will meet at
the II .ffna house ut 2 p. IN. and will
prn erd in Ia dy to the st ,tioD and
welc ,me MIR. Bryan, and will escort Mr..
Br, an and party in open carriages to the
Hoffman house. Mr. Bryan's party will
i,clud Webster Davis, ex-Asssistant
Secretary OF tho Interior, Frank 8. Mon
Lett, ex -attorne, g eneral OF Ohio.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Looking For Kruger's Gold.

London, Oct, ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Lourenzo Marques,
dated yesterday, says that the American
bark Fred p. Litchfeid went ashore
there from her moorings Sunday night
during the gale and was searched for
gold, in consequence of suspicion that
she was carrying Mr.. Kruger's gold to
the amount Of 4l,5OO,OOO.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
About the Weather.

The maximum temperature yesterday
was 72 degrees.
The minimum this morning WAS 40 de-
grees,
The forecast for this section is:
Fair tonight and Wednesday,
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Empress Frederick's Health.

Berlin, Oct l5-Tne bulletin issued
today at Homburg regarding the con-
dition of Dowager Empress Frederick
confirms the report cabled yesterday,
that the heart is dangerously affected.
The bulletin has made very pessimistic
impression here
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Freak of Lightning.

Huntsville (Ala.) special to Atlanta
Constitution: Jack Miller, young
man 90 years old, was struck by light
ming and killed while plowing at his
home near Gadsden. His mule was
killed and another man who was
blowing a few yards off was knocked
SenSelesS.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Merchants
Piano Contest.

The following is list of sub
scribers:
Lay & Garst, dry goods.
Sampliner's clothiers and Furn-
ishers.
D. S. Dickie, grocery.
Orson Adams, drug store.
E. M. Slocomb, hardware.
A. L. Gourley, furniture.
M. Roberts, jewsler.
Mrs. Ellen Fletcher, Millinery.
J. w. Weyer, wall paper and
paint.
Star Bakery.
H. G. Bedwell, livery stable.
F. M Frsdericks, P. o. book store.
Crawford's boston candy kitchen.
White Front Barber Shop.
]. M. Cameron's cigar store.
Gibson the taylor.
Fhotografer Dean.
Whistler & Merck, plumbers
Star laundry.
The Sentinel.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16

Parties desiring to order q special piece
OF furniture can do 30 this week as
shall order car load OF goods in q few
days. w. II. bannister,
Leading Furniture Man.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
Koth.c.,ld,. Gift to Bordeaux.

Baron Alphonse de Rothschild has
presented to the city of Bordeaux
marble statuette, LA Source" by NJ
Albert Miserey. This statuette, which
figured in this years Paris salon, has
arrived at Bordeaux and has been
placed in the museum.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16

The new Excelsior Steam Laundryis
up-to-date. Try it and be convinced.
Frank Buehring,
Proprietor.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-16
His name is on top of the street car,
Coal! Coal i! Coal /!

The best is the Black Diamond, only
$50 per ton-Best store coal-Order Of
Scoville-Or Grand Junction Feed Co.,
Prompt delivery.