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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-09

Count Lambidorf, acting minister OF for
eign Affairs, are said to be sincerely try
ing to avoid a division of China. and are
convinced of Germanys powerful sup
port Of this policy, but the highest polit-
ical secretary and practical navy men are
STA. at the Berlin congress, was outua-
neuvered by Germany. Hence their pol
icy now is that Russia should keep the
rifle in hand until the other powers en,-
broil themselves In China. and should
then step In and secure the lions share
as a reward for her neutrality
The Kreuz Zeitung makes n strong as
sertion regarding European solidfty in
China, If the worst should happen at
Peking. II says:
IAN the nations Of Europe were insult
ed, and they will therefore stand to-
gether and demand an explanation"
Oppose Japanese Advance.
LONDON, July 9.--The Shanghai corr
respondent of the Express, cabling July
"The Russian. French and German ad-
mrals have had long conference. They
confessed themselves as averse TO seeing
large Japanese forces landed In China
and advance for the powers"
VIII Command French Forces.
PARIS July Sit Is announced that
Gen. Dodds the hero OF the Dahomey
command of the French expedition to
China.
Chinese lombard Tientsin.
Tientsin dated July 3 says:
Since early morning the Chinese have
heavily bombarded the settlements. Ad-
miral Seymour has ordered the women
and children conveyed TO Taku at the
earliest possible moment.
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FrrMSU. July S-The column undey
command u Col wolc0cks which IL
marching 20 the relief of Sir F.re6erirk
Hordgson has arrived here Hard fight
lnG IS expected tomorrow.
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STOCKHOLM. July s-Rev. T. DeWltt
Talmadge preached In Emmanuel church
here today to an immense congregation.
DR.. Taimadge's sermon " as rendered Into
Swedish by an Interpreter.
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Fire iu Worcester, Nnss

WoRCEST FIR. Mass. July s-FIre "a.
day destroyed the property ~ the " n
Crane Lumber Company anf the Daniel
Cornell Company. whoteseis eyorers
Fireman Iuhy ras probably fatally In,
IureS. Loss SieG no
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PHILADELPHIA July s.--The Gre in
the Arsie his rkErnlth shop 90 ihe Cramps
Sons shlpbuhdinE Company Gid only
III oaa famage.
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CAPE COAST CASTLE. July "a le,
ter from Sir Frederick Mitchell H0azaan
governor 81 the Gold Coast coioney. date
at Akweous. July :. has been receive,
here announcing his safety.
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NEW YORK. July s-rnporta n, ar,,
goods and merchandise At the pnrt ~
New York last week were valued nj
The Best Prescription for wrinrtn
Auf FsfcT Il hcfsla Il Groves Tass,ss. f~sgn
TnuAr Il .s simply irua and 4uiuine la A ias.efsx,
form Ne rure-no par rrice nc.
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HOODS
SarSapdrilla

10 America Greatest Medicine. Sold By
I'll druggists. Price 81 Get only Hood
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Advantage Of Japanese.

II the allied forces were TO make the
attempt they would want to carry with
them rations In large quantities peculiar
~ adapted to their mode OF living. which
might embarrass them I'm their progress,
while the Japanese, whose diet consists in
part Mt lcnst of rice would not be so
hampered and could subsist largely on
the country through which they pass.
For these reasons he inclines TO the opin-
lon that the Japanese will undertake the
relief work.
from China today that was made pub
lie, Late tonight a dispatch was re-
ceived from one of the naval officers,
but az II was In cipher and did not con-
Germ the legations in Picking the decision
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open the line Of communication, and that
u the Japanese army win be delegated
the duty Of forcing the relief Of the for
eigners in Picking. OF this, however, he
has no official Information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
PARIS. FAIR OPENS
GALA FESTIVAL ON AT FRENCH
CAPITAL,
BRILLIANT OCCASION
President Loubet' Formally Receives
Exposition from Minister of Com
merce-The Weather Delightful
and Attendance Large-Prepara-
tons Not Complete.

Paris, April 15.-The exposition of
1900 has opened, but it will be at least
a month before anything but buildings
can be seen. The days ceremonies
were peculiar mixture Of sumptuous
splendor in Sallles Oes Fetes. with
Widespread confusion elsewhere.
Nothing could have exceeded the
picturesque stage setting in the beau
tlful building in which the inaugural
ceremonies were held, the gorgeous
uniforms Of diplomats and soldiers.
the splendid orchestra and chorus. and
the magnificent effect produced by the
grand staircase, up which President
Loubet proceeded to view the exDosi-
ton, with some 200 picked men
OF the republican guards. The wealth
er was all that could be desired and
the attendance enormous. VI. Miller.
and, minister of commerce. delivered
an eloquent address handing over the
exposition to President Loubet who
spoke briefly in reply. A series OF
grand tableaux was then given in Lou
bets honor and not since Victoria s
jubilee or the cars coronation has
such congress of strange and gorg-
eous national costumes been seen.
The ceremonies of the presentations OF
commissioners CT foreign nations was
then carried out, the American being
particularly appreciated by Loubet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19

years ago, where Mr.. Griffin be-
came heavy stakeholder in the Lake !
Lighting company and was elected !
general manager. Although residents
Of Hammond their home in this city
was in readiness for their return at
any time, it being generally under
stood that their stay was temporary
The suit involves two prominent
teachers in the Hammond schools,
one of whom is made correspondent.
The discovery of bundle Of letters Of
an discriminating nature from the
teacher caused Mrs. Griffin to file pa
pers a [ once, engaging prominent legal
counsel at Hammond TO guard her in
terests. A letter from this city an
nouncing the serious Illness in the
family Of her sister caused her to come
TO Fort Dodge, and on her return to
Hammond Griffin was missing. He
had left word at his office that his ad
dress was not to be made known to
any one. The officers who were in
trusted with serving notices upon him,
failed to locate him. Among the
notices given them was one from the
stockholders Of the Lake Lighting
company, calling for his resignation
at once as general manager Of the
company. Mrs. Griffin presented the
letters to the superintendent Of schools
in Hammond, and the two teachers
were asked to resign.
Mr.. Griffin has employed a promi-
nent Chicago attorney to fight the case.
His hiding in chicago is due to his
anxiety to avoid the case. He is a
man well-to-do and the couple have
always moved in the best circles of
society. Griffin is employing every
possible means to avoid the suit COM
ing to trial, while Mrs Griffin is equal
ly determined that a divorce shall be
granted.
Recently a burglar effected an en-
trance in the residence in this city and
was discovered. An attempt was made
to capture him, but he managed to es-
cape by drawing a revolver. A search
of the house was made and it was
found that the only thing missing was
a large ledger which Griffin had used
while in business in this city. It is
taken as part of his plan to secure
all material that will be of aid to
| him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
MORTON EULOGIZED.
House Pays Tribute to Indiana's War
Governor.

Washington, April 15.-The house
devoted its session mainly to the hear
ing Of eulogies on the late Governor
Oliver P. Morton of Indiana, in con-
nection with the acceptance of his
statue, which has been placed in the
statutary hall at the capital by the
state he served. The speakers includ-
ed Messrs. Steele. Miers, Crumpacker
Ovrstreet, Griffith, Hemenway, Brick
Alexander. Faris and Watson Of
Indiana, Grosvenor of Ohio
and Cannon of Illinois, Previous to
this SO private pension bills We're
passed, and notice was given that the
naval appropriation bill would be
called up tomorrow.
Beyond the passage of SO private
pension bills and some general meas
ures Of minor Importance, the senate
transacted little business. The Alas
kan civil code bill was under consid-
Grafton for some time but finally went
over until tomrrow. The bill was
passed extending the privileges of i'm
mediate transportation to the port Of
Green Bay, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
PLEADS FOR THE BIRDS.
Philadelphia Preacher Asks Womer
Not to Wear Plumage Songsters.

Philadelphia, April 15-The good
women of DR.. Rutledge's church are
now looking up ribbon and chiffon hat
trimmings and wondering if it is any
worse to wear the feathers Of birds
than the homes of silk worms on their
hats and bonnets.
DIR. Rutledge made a pathetic plea
for the birds in a recent sermon. He
said the condemnation of heaven was
upon the reckless whim of women in
pandering to the folly that calls for
the destruction OF the innocents.
AS the war on the feathered tribes
goes on" he said, the sunlight grows
dull and the beauty of the flowers is
lost in bushes of shame. The zephyrs
play a dirge through the tree tops.
Birds wings and feathers in a young
Woman'S hat make her look like a
moving mOrgue-a tribute to heart
less cruelty. What stain is cast up
on our civilization! I appeal to the
women of this congregation to go
away with the firm determination
never again to encourage the trade in
the birds by pandering to low taste
Some of DR.. Rutledge's hearers
smiled. They knew, alas, that the
barnyard and not the woodland had
contributed the feathers in their head
geaf,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
MORTALITY FIGURES
SPANISH AND PRESENT SOUTH
AFRICAN WARS COMPARED.
BRITAIN'S HEAVY LOSSES
Interesting Statement Issued by the
War Observation-Disclosures Climat-
ic Conditions Make Comparisons
Difcult-Britain' Loss in Effective
Strength $4,000 Men to Date.

Washington, April 15.-The war de-
partment has prepared an Instructive
statement comparing the mortality fig
ures in the Spanish-American war
the purpose being to show that the
casualties suffered by American troops
at the time of their occurrence were
very much less in number proportion
ately than those suffered by the Brit
ISL army up to date As to the British
showing, the statement covers the re-
turns from October II to April T.
There were 300 officers and 1914 men
killed in action, by accident, or by
wounds and disease. There are set
down as missing and prisoners, 1856
officers and 1922 men. while 288 Of
ficers and 1894 men were invalided
home, making the total British losses,
exclusive of the sick and wounded in
hospitals in south Africa, 765
officers and 1850 men. 1t is
estimated that nearly 10000 officers
and men are sick or wounded in the
hospitals, showing a loss in affective
strength since the beginning of the
war of about $4,000 men. During the
war with Spain the American army
lost by death 107 officers and 2.803
men. There were wounded, 113 Off
GERS and 1,464 men. Only - per cent.
of the American death rate resulted
from wounds Or occurred in battle,
while the corresponding rate for the
British army was 6313 per cent. The
war department statement says in
conclusions: ''The conditions both
military and climatic, under which the
campaigns were carried on, were so
different that it is difficult to make any
comparisons. The American cam
paigns were carried on in the tropics
in mid-winter the most favorable sea-
son of the year. The diseases most
prevalent were tropical fevers. The
climate in the theater of operations in
south Africa is remarkably healthy.
There was much sickness at Lady
smith, but that was due to siege con-
ditions''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19

such is not the case. He writes only
ABOUT LOCO words a day, sometimes
only 800. But his knowledge of short
hand and type-writing saves
MN nineteen-twentieths of the
mechanical labor of writing. Be-
tween each writing he allows some
time to elapse in order that he NAV
bring a fresh mind each time to the
work. Mr.. Peake is at present en-
gagged on another novel. but il will nor
be completed for year. Although
this is his first book he is already
quite widely known through his short
stories published in Ainslee's.
McClure's, Cosmopolitan, Pearson's,
Woman's Home Companion, Short
Stories, Outing and a number of minor
magazines. For one OF these short
stories, The Moonshiners, he has had
quite fiattering offers for dramatiza-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
TElEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The ear and czarina have gone to
Moscow to spend easter.
Gen. Sir George Stewart White, the
defender of Ladysmith, arrived in
England yesterday and was given a
tremendous ovation.
Queen Victoria drove to Kilmain-
ham and was received by the duke of
Connnaught after which she took tea
at the castle.
Murat Halstead has accepted the
presidency of the new College of Jour
nalism, an institute devoted to teach
ing practical newspaper work, which
has opened offices in Cincinnati.
The transport Lake Erie, with up
wards Of 500 Transvaal prisoners, in
Guiding French, German and Russian
members of the foreign legion cap
tured at Boshof. has sailed from Cape
town for st. Helena
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
HORSE MARKET STIFFENS.
$4,000 Animals Wanted for Service in
South Africa.

Philadelphia, April 15.-The horse
market is feeling the effect of the pun
chase of horses by the English gov
eminent for service in south Africa
Usually the supply of animals at this
time Of the year is very large in an
ticipation of the purchase for spring
work on the farm. This year, how
ever, the demand for good stock
horses far exceeds the supply, and, in
consequence, prices are advancing.
While no British agents have open
ly purchased in the local market still
it is known that many Of the horses
sold in this city have been sent to the
depots of the British agent. principal
ly at Buffalo. Horse dealers say that
purchases by British agents in other
parts of the country have made great
inroads upon the general supply of
valuable stock and that the Philadel-
phia market is just beginning to feel
the effects Of the stringency.
There is no doubt that much specu-
Iation is going on among dealers. AMI
few horses that would be available for
army purposes are allowed to be sold
IN the local market at a bargain,
Spectators are buying these with
the expectation of unloading them up
on the British government later at
splendid prices.
The report that a contract has just
been let with some prominent New
York buyers to supply the English
army with $4,000 horses for cavalry
and artillery use in Africa was the
topic OF discussion at all the leading
sale stables in this city yesterday, and.
as a result, all horses that were
thought to meet the high standard
demanded for this army service
brought higher price than usual.
1t is expected that not less than
100000 will he spent by Great Brit
ain in securing the $4,000 animals con-
tracted for. 1t is the largest single
order ever placed in this country. 1t
is not expected that less than $3.50 will
be paid for any horse bought and
many will command more than $500
The horses purchased must conform
practically to the strict requirements
in size, breed and soundness demanded
by the United States army. White
horses are barred and grays and spot
ted animals will not be accepted Only
young horses will be bought, as they
will be harder and better able to
stand the rigorous ocean voyage
The first purchase cost is only a
part of the expense that will be in
CURED. At least SIS per head will have
to be paid to get the horses to the
seaboard. Adding the cost Of trans
portation across the water, the great
and inevitable loss by death will
raise the average cost much higher
But the English agents have been no.
titled that horses must be secured, no
matter what the cost, and the United
States is the only place where an am
pie supply of desirable stock is to be |
found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19

Croton Landing, N. Y, April
1.-THE first bloodshed as the
outcome of the strike at the
Cornell dam was the killing of
Sergeant Robert Douglas of the elev-
enth separate company, who was shot
dead by an unknown assassin, while
relieving the guard last night. The
sergeant fell at his post, situated on
the top of hill near Little Italy,
where armed strikers were seen drilling
early yesterday morning, brandishing
rifles and shotguns. No one saw the
flash nor heard the sound Of the shot
which killed Douglas. Lieut.. Glover
with a squad made thorough search
but failed to find anyone on the hill.
Troops arrived at Cornell Dam yes
teIday. There was no disturbance
nor indications of an outbreak by the
strikers. A cavalry troop also came
from New York to Ardsley. Early in
the morning the strikers held meet
ing but finding no effort had been
made to work on the dam, dispersed
The company says it will not begin
work until General Roe says so. 1t is
thought the attempt will be made to-
morrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
ONLY SHIPPED SO CROWS.
Man Who Took Big Delaware Bird
Contract Tells all About It.

Wilmington, Del, April 15.-John
G. Ward, of Milford. whose name has
figured in the stories about the Mil
ford bird contract, was in Wilmington
and while here told Of his connection
with the contract.
"A few months ago." said Wegd d.
"ChaTles Barker, a friend Of mine, in
Milford, received a letter from New
York commission man named Richards
who said he wanted 10000 crows and
crow blackbirds and would pay cents
apiece for them I did not know what
they were wanted for and have not
learned yet. Mr.. Barker, knowing I
was a gunner, brought the letter to me,
and after I read it I went to John
Bennett, a barber, and laid the matter
before him, and we agreed that we
would make an effort TO get some
any crow blackbirds and left them
out of the question. There are mil
lions of crows in the lower part of the
state and they are causing the farmers
so much annoyance that they are glad
to gGt rid Of them. After talking the
matter over Bennett and I decided to
offer five cents apiece for crows. We
could make three cents apiece, as we
were to receive eight cents. Up to the
present time we have shipped just SO
crows and nothing else in the bird line
l am too much of a sportsman myself
to shoot any song bird or any bird
that is protected by law"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

Rev. O. B. Wilson, superintendent
of the StiIlman Institute at Tuscaloo-
sa, Ala, was killed by lightning
while using a telephone during a
thunderstorm.
Word is received from San Monica,
Cal, of the death of Geo. w. Roby Of
Detroit Roby was head of the Roby
transportation company, well known
in lake marine circles.
At Milwaukee, Curley Supplies of
Buffalo and Jim Popp of Canada
fought six fast rounds to draw be-
fore the Badger Athletic club. Dave
Barry of Chicago was given the deci-
sion over Jack Robinson of Chicago in
the sixth round. Jake Magmer OF Mil
Waukee won from Jimmy Mcmahon
of Chicago in the third round and
Frank O'Neil of Chicago defeated
kid" Kelly of Chicago in six rounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
BIG MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.

Memphis, April 17.-Reports from
Vicksburg, Jackson, Utica and other
points in Mississippi state that one of
the heaviest rain falls experienced in
recent years has visited the cotton
delta, and at late hour there were no
indications of cessation OF precipita-
ton. Rivers and creeks are over their
banks in many instances and crops in
the lowlands are being flooded. Rail-
roads are heavy sufferers, many wash
outs having occurred, and serious de-
lay to traffic is reported
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
MILLIONAIRE IS SHOT.
Rufus Wright Of Chicago Victim Of a
Woman's Revolver.

Chicago, April 15.-Rufus Wright,
millionaire treasurer of the Morgan &
Wright bicycle tire manufacturers, is
lying at the point Of death at the Lee
land hotel. shot through the neck by a
bullet from revolver of Mrs. Louise
Lottridge Of Pawpaw, Mich. The
shooting occurred in the apartments
occupied by the woman and she and
the victim declare it was accidental.
Mrs. Lottridge is being detained at
The Harrison Street station. Much
mystery attaches to the shooting. The
police, who were not apprised of the
accident for two hours after it's oc-
currence, hold that from the location
OF the wound there is doubt as to the
truth OF the declaration of accident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
IOWA SCANDAL.
Prominent People Get into the Divorce
Courts.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, April 15.-The pa
pers IN divorce suit which involves
two prominent Fort Dodge persons,
have just been filed in the superior
court at Hammond. Ind. The title OF
the case is Griffin vs.. Griffin, and the
petition asks for an absolute divorce
and alimony to the amount OF s25, 900.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin moved from Fort
Dodge to HaF mond, Ind, about tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
PRESIDENT GOING HOME.
Will Visit New York and Spend Three
Days at Canton.

Washington, April 17.-Details of
the presidents trip to Canton and New
York are practically completed. The
party consisting of the president, Mrs.
Mckinley, Secretary Cortelyou, Assis-
tant Secretary Barnes, Mrs. Hobart,
Garrett A. Hobart and DR.. Rixie. will
leave for Patterson Thursday morning.
The presidential party will remain in
Paterson as guests of Mrs. Hobart I'M
til Saturday morning when the mem
bers go to New York to attend the
Ecumenical conference Saturday even
ing. Late Sunday night they will take
train for Canton where they will re-
main about three days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
BIG COLORADO SNOW.

Denver, April 17.-No trains have
been run between Denver and Colo
RADIO Springs since yesterday. About
twenty trains, passenger and freight,
are stuck in the snow between these
two points. In some places drifts are
sixteen feet deep and the snow is so
heavy and wet the plows are unable
to move it. The storm has now sub
sided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
MRS. LOTTRIDGE IS HELD.

Chicago, April 17.-Mrs. Louise Lot
fridge was committed to the county
Jail hospital yesterday, charged with
the murder of Rufus Wright. The
hearing of the case was continued I'm
til April "a. She was considered tenn
porarily insane and was turned over
to the Jail physician. Mrs. Ida Koss
was booked on the charge of being &C.
cessory to the ALLEGED murder. Wright
died Sunday. His body will be taken
to Akron for burial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-19
GOLD IN THE PHILIPPINES.

San Francisco, April 1.-THE trans
port Tartar, which arrived Saturday
from Manila. was released from quar-
antine yesterday. Advices from Ma
Mia say VIM. Odun, a miner of large
experience, has returned from a pros
pecting trip on the distant coast of
Figan. He showed rich specimens Of