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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

E. P. Arpin showed us check for
$500, Tuesday morning, sent by Dan
Barry from Dawson City to his father
Michael Barry, who is at work for the
Arpin Lumber Co. 1t is nice thing
for the son to remember his father in
his DrOSDerjtV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Miss Laura Schmitt, sister of Mrs
NJ. \. Bogoger, whose millinery store
in the rear of the Wood County
National Bank has been popular
shopping place with the ladies of
Grand Rapids during the past season.
has closed her shop for summer
vacation and started Saturday for her
home in Merrill. She will reopen her
shop about September 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Julia Little, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Little, is happy in the
possession of new bicycle called the
Signal, which is more highly priced
by her because she earned it herself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The MaennerchOr society of this
city are preparing for another picnic
at their island resort here sometime
in August.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Work upon the Court House is pro
crossing rapidly. The brick work will
soon be done and the building ready
for the roof.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The demand for competent Office
help, still continues at the Stevens
Point Business College. Send for a
list showing, the number of graduates
placed during the past few months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

A new whistle has been attached to
the power at the Green Bay Round
house, that the boys at the Green Bay
depot are very proud of. 1t is more
or less useful but is delightful play
thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

A marriage is on the tapis in Sigel,
dated to occur on the 24St inst. The
contracting parties are Carl Ristow
and Anna, daughter of Mrs. r. Brehm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The advance guard of the editorial
association, touring the Wisconsin
Valley, passed through Grand Rapids
enroute for Kilbourn City Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

All students enrolling at the Stevens
Point Business College, are given
stationery and car fare free. Send for
an elegant, new catalogue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Brick laying begins today on the
new sidewalks from Maple Street to
the bridge on the West side. 1t is
now about settled fact that the side
walks on Cranberry street on both
sides of the street from the Milwaukee
depot to the bridge will be built of
brick, making of it the finest stretch
of business street in the city, il not
the finest street in this section of the
state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

DR.. Nc Elwee has returned from
Europe and will resume his visits to
Grand Rapids on next Saturday, July
q, at the Writer House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The completion of the brick walk
about the Centralia Hardware Co.
store makes a decided improvement to
Cranberry street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Married at the residence OF the
bride in Grand Rapids, West side, by
T. J. Cooper, Esq. Justice of the
Peace, July II, 1900, John Chiuminatto
and Anna B. Watkins, both of West
side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Will Jackson and Miss Annie
Dubben of Seneca were married at
the home Of the bride last Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The hay crop in this section of the
country is reported very light and the
wet weather of the past week has not
improved the outlook much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Saves doctors bills: When you feel
worn out, your system out OF order and
in need Of q tonic, don { run up a
doctor BILL bu; take bottle OF Bud
hilder and get we'll with much less
expense and more ctfectually. Sold by
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schroeder had
charming baby girl arrive in their
home. last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The restaurant near Hasbrouck' S
livery barn did not make a long stay
in Grand Rapids as that line OF bust
ness is too we'll supplied in the city for
a new competitor to find it very
profitable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The macadam work on Cranberry
street is now completed as far as the
Dixon House or to the corner of Maple
street. 1t isa fine piece OF work so
far
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Rev. Shaw's subject next Sunday
morning at First Congregational
church will be "Vicarious Suffering"
In the evening he will speak on "Way-
Sides" Anthems and solos at each
service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Jasper Crotteau entertained cousin
H. Juneau, from Dodge City, Kansas,
the latter part OF last week. Mr..
Juneau was a former resident of this
city, but is now engaged in the lumber
business in Kansas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The parties who are opening a large
stock farm at Sherry passed through
town Tuesday evening with y head
OF fine cattle for their farm which
they picked up in the southeastern
part of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The rains of the past week have
again raised the Wisconsin river to full
banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at
Dixon House. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
Marriage Licenses.

Issued by County Clerk Reeves dur
ing the past week, as follows:
VIM. Bobloski OF Grand Rapids to
Mary kolojski of Sigel:
T. w. L. Arndt OF Marshteld to
Anna Zeller Of Lincoln.
Chas. Ristow to Anna Brehm, both
of Sigel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

At the Nj. f. church on Sunday,
July y, Rev. f. A. Nimits will preach
IN the morning on Redemption, Is It
The Result OF Christ's Work, Or of
Mans Own Efforts?" This is most
vital question. You are invited to
hear what Gods Word says about it.
In the evening the pastor will preach
on THE Evolution and Destiny of a
Sinner. You are cordially invited to
attend these services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The boy walters at Forester Hall
captured the admiration of the diners
here Monday. They were not so
pretty as the mattresses at the
Masonic Hall but were fully as atten-
tive to the wants of the guests.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Geo. Lyonnais' house in West Grand
Rapids was struck by lightning last
Saturday morning and much of the
siding on the side of the house hit
was torn off. The head Of the bed in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Lyonnais were
sleeping was shattered but strange to
say they were not seriously affected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
DR.. W. d. Harvey

DR.. W. D. Harvey who
started for the Pacific coast a few
weeks ago, intending to locate at
Santa Cruz, has returned as far as
Colorado Springs where the doctor is
already engaged in the practice of his
profession. This change in their plans
was in Difference to the doctors health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Geo. W. Brown of Pittsville was in
the city Wednesday and expects to
become candidate for some county
office. He has not yet decided what
office he will seek but expects to make
his announcement in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

S. n. Whittlesey and daughter
Hattie Of Cranmoor were in the city
Monday and attended the editorial
reception and ball at the Opera House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The work on the foundation for the
new store building and saloon Just
south of the Green Bay depot has been
begun and the building will be hurried
to completion as Mr.. Noworatzky is
anxious to occupy it and begin bust
ness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Stevens Point Journal: Peter
Adams of III Jefferson street had an
operation performed on his eyes Mon
day for the relief OF cross eyes, from
which be had been troubled since
infancy. DR. Bird performed the
ODeratiOn,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
3. r. GOGGINS,
I, A. GAYNOR,

Attorney at Law. Office in Daily Bros. brio
block, Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

DIR. D. Waters of Marine City,
Michigan, has rented rooms over the
Centralia Drug store on the West Side
where he will open an Office as soon as
the rooms are ready. DR.. Waters is a
brother of Mrs. S. A. MacGregor Of
Nekoosa and comes highly recon-
mended in his profession and as
gentleman. His welcome is cordial
and we sincerely hope he will find
Grand Rapids all that it has been
represented to be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

I. w. COCHRAN,
Attorney ct Law. Office over the Bank OF Cen
tralig, Centralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

7. A. GAYNOR,
Attorney nj Law. viii practice in the several
court. of the state. All business attended to
PROMPTLY Office in Grand Rapids, WISCONSIN,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Il. NJ. VAUGHAN.
Attorney at Law. Office in Gardner brick
block, Grand Rap ids Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

The school census completed last
week by Miss Mabel Podawiltz shows
the number of school children between
the ages OF four and twenty years in
Grand Rapids to be 1883. Last year
Grand Rapids alone had 1872 and con-
solidation this year increases that
number by $50, which would indicate
many more school children on the
East side OF the river than on the
West side. 708 of these children are
boys and $50 are girls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Prof. f. II. King OF the university
at Madison was here Friday and Sat-
urday on business. He has quite
large holding in Wood county lands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Charles Pitsch, a we'll known party
among the old-time citizens, was
noticed on the streets this week in his
usual easy-going form.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

1t probably will do no good to call
down in print the miserable low
scalawag who last Monday night COM
mitted all the low depredations he
could think of in the toilet room of
the Wood block, but the publication
may call somebody's attention to the
fact who might give information that
would lead to his Identification and
punishment. Anybody who can as
slst in this respect should communi-
cate with f. J. Wood of the Wood
County National Bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Witter returned
from their wedding trip last Thurs
day and are receiving the congratula-
tiOnS Of their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Mrs. Laura Carroll, an erStwhile
Grand Rapids girl, now a resident Of
Iowa, is visiting her aunt Mrs. E. B.
Rossier and other relatives in this
citV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Banting of
Arcadia are stopping at the Dixon
House. Prof. Banting has charge of
the institute now in session in this
CITY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Miss Thompson Of Manawa is at
tending the institute in session on
the West Side this week and visiting
Louise Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Rossier, Mrs.
Frank Garrison and Mrs. Laura Carroll
drove to Plover this morning to spend
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed ROSSier.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
The Evening World Gets
First News from Brit
lsh Sources Of Baden.
Powelrs Defeat.
Defenders Lost ~ Out of
100 Men IN Attack on
Boer fort-Househ0ld
Csxalry Sent to Aid
Ga. French,
ochi Oae,s 70 ne AvSn,ns world

Ill oaels 70 ne 0vSnins wor!d)
NpGAi to TIE Eren'nE wn'idl
oonOEaE1NG. Dec. q. by runner 70
$3.50, psc. n.-Eariy to-day two
s0un1Upns Of Proteotorate Cavalry de-
nvapod an attack on GanSe Tree Fort
M ~ the Beers. 400 Yards from ms
tsvn. The attack was supported "
- asnpred train ana Guna
The BosFs had bssn, however. treach-
9vssiy fcrswarned Of the movement
and che rails were blown NJ % that the
trsln wNs unable % act efficiently.
The tort was found to have been so
sessngthsned tina; Il was ,mprgnabie to
i1eantry, ana the attack failed. with
~ to onr Ads Of Caps,. Vernon and
0anAHprd LIsas- Patton and 'wsnty-ons
sunk aaA his killed and Capt rts-Ciar-
go and twenty-five rank and file
1lnne q D. ofacssv and msn killed
WWs not h the d,kch sndsaSornE to
osu,s ths hAght on which the fort
0D1A CAot v0uuA alreaty wounded.
DoUvsrsd INN shot dead. His exam
- ~ Smuanead By all the ofifcerW and
- snRgA. and the troops. wAsn
lUUsd - rs11s~ Md 80 sulienly and
0DWay, Aa1ng ak,out end firing dsliber-
a111 1Un1 ths retreat No troops
Gooo ~ 6l1nvsd mors masnncsnt!y.
- GsaoA situation here b un-
dAan0aA o. mn ere IN good spirits.
0ssas klnAnsss ~ shown by the
Do0p % ths W0undDd and they were
WoeA fev &xaspeapns most humane.
The attacking force consisted OF 100
ona the Bosrs outnambsred us four to
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
LIFE GUARDS TO FRENCH.
DsataAa's Csark OAvslry s>at to
A NM ~ Cosssbssg-Astil.
lSsy Ae0f Also

0g1taAa's Csark Cavslry seot to
A NM ~ Cesssbssg-Astii-
lssy ssas Also
LONDON. ian k-The wa< once
~ afssrnon puh'hhss . despatch
Ism CAps Town dated Wednesday
Jan. 1 sAylng that at Gen. French's
medal rsgnsst the Household Cavalry.
Q eaesUy e Asld artillery. and tho Ffrss
Aaa1n q ths ADsx Rasament have
bssa A,lUnsshsa b rstnforcs him tenn.
DRsss1y.
RBJeDUN0. Oaes Cnsony. Jan. -
DvOlhe- ccaas6wg has not yet been
esssU1sA
~ InaO 0n1sksd1y STACKED the
Hvalo ~ q dsybrssk this morning.
~ vss0 sW1hnA
- ~Q1a1 Nh 10 ths north Of the
0DOa ~ vego eventually driven out OF
~ pnaIe1onA after an hours sheliins
u - sOs
0n11n1sH susrounAan6 the town. pre-
On00 - Bs4tasA from advancing along
g 1bv1s.
~ os11A - y to-days engage
- ~ ~ VIM the Bosrv are re-
ooD - Aows ~ -. Including twenty
nDoOU ~ ~ tnkan> b. the mount
q 61nnNV about midday.
- - oetodhAsp numbered loo
- II lnnAsk1l1anG Dragons out
~ tDeoSh shs Hoefs. who were
- . retreat by . heavy ARTILLERY
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
NJ SRlH An ISLAND.
MAJ 0nAsoA OVo1 sibata, which
NAP - 0U1DeAe thiSsSois-

WASHINGTON. Jan R-1ho United
senses Navy ha0 eAken posscs~ic.. OF
another island IL th( Ens. The news
Of the se4surs vNs contained IN q des-
pstch from CAvtte. which saJs:
"On Dec. 81 wontsbaugh. command
ing the Aibay "a little gunbcao. hotvted
the nag on sibutu Island. and CHEZ
Daso provsdaa ana raised the pole Ma
,ives and North Borneo anthori,ie.
plsased. WATSON
angle OF the boundary line ~ the quad
ransie inclosing tho Philippine group
II Il probably hut no, positively outside
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05

Of the line and lies very near the coast
Of Borneo. commanding the principal
channel between tina, Island and The
philtrpines
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
GBRIANY. Is ANGRY.

00o10So % tA0 01n00o6eD 0~oeea1
~ 0agissa Ass0sss The
whsle 0o0aASy.
l0U. Ian k>IIhs vhnis country
= arsass1 over the seizure by England
g ~ Im0srsal mol steamer 1ensraI.
~ Du1lie anger snA szuatsnens are
0eooD9 VAan ohAt which followed the
EAAee1'o 0hsagTam % PrsadAnt Kruger.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05

WASHINGTON. Jan. when asked
ior a possible explanation OF the order
Ing OF French warships TO santo Do
nfngo an official to-day gave the follow
ius a. the possible reason
TIE tr"nc1 Consul has refused TO ac-
cep, the Dominican Governments offer
lHy the amount ~ The Bcismare-Cac-
'lNUlll claim u sN'co francs IN three
instalmen,s every fortnight. and insists
on an immediate settlement,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
WARNED rHB QUEEN?


SDgDof. - k-A report 10 current
- ~ Q spe11al Imperial messenger
- - osPmaa Dmpsror has arrived
~ o.Qaeohas - the Queen
i = ~ thsss are Representations
~ ~ aslsafo of German ships.
u y unnGuAl Tor dlplonAssc messages
- ut direct 70 the Queen. and many
0n0D ~ 0AsaA
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
LECTURER CAIP DEAD.

4s0OGUoooo 0UoeoSD New YsaS's
HA11 Wh11o 1nsoxSsoseA
W. 10eal.
Hsafy CAns. ~ tsapsrases iscsurss.
C HWY s9Usk. b dsaA from tie e.
leGoQ e ~ fAll - ~ Nsv. Years Day
&&sS3 :';: 8: - =:
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-05
BRITISH HOLD OUR FLOUR.

oV1osu CasOo BslA PeaAlaG
lYpaa1.
booD0oe. Jaa. "a spsoaa 1espsscA
- o. ~ ~ The Pssss coars
- ss1anD1 - 11ee1A sesAmR NAsh-
- Gn0eBso tV-VAs 1ssslsh sunSs.s
HssnsoOA sasiy n DsssAsss. with
AAssssaA ~ sai1 - - inasu6sd for
- Doeu - bsAs1 Ut eedaFSd her
cargo 70 - vassAsussd pending . TRIAL
6 the ca1o.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
AFTER THE UNION PACIFIC.
Sued for Violating the Freight Tariff
Regulations.

OMAHA. Jan. 11--Attorney General
Smythe has fled suit in the Douglas
county district court against the
Union Pacific railroad wherein It Is
charged that the defendant company
has violated the regulations made by
the state board of transportation re-
lative to freight tariff on live stock
shipments.
In November, 1887. the state board
Of transportation made an order di-
recting the railroads of Nebraska to
restore carload rates on shipments OF
livestock and forbidding them to
charge rates per 100 pounds on such
shipments. This order was accepted
by the roads until last month. Evil
dence showing such violation by the
Union Pacific was submitted by tho
board and upon this showing that
official began suit in the name Of the
state TO recover the statutory penalty
which is not less than $500 nor more
than $1,000 for each offense. This suit
is for the maximum penalty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
Imagines she Is Preparing for a
War With Russia.
BUYING WINTER CLOTHING
Alleged Purpose to Send Her Pigmy
Soldiers to Invade the Cars Do
main-D Disastrous Storm.

VANCOUVER, q. c., Jan. 1l.-Ad-
vices from the Orient say there is
abundant evidence in The Japanese
press Of a probability that Japan is
drifting into a war with Russia.
The japanese apparently do not
shrink from the dangers Of such a
conflict, their government having re-
Gently given an order in England
for one hundred thousand suits Of
warm winter clothing for the Japa-
nese soldiers in preparation for
campaign in Russia.
The Kobe Chronicle asserts that
japanese cruiser, with a large force
Of soldiers Oh board, recently sailed
from a japanese port under seaIed
orders, and that three transports
have been chartered TO carry troops
to Corea
On Christmas eve storm Of great
severity swept over the Japanese
coast, causing the loss OF many lives,
besides much property and shipping.
out of forty junks that were passing
between Kobe and Osaka in tow all
, but five were lost.
OF the 19i men or board these ves-
sels, all but % We're drowned. The
loss Of life is estimated at from 400
to 500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
THE NEW BATTLEsHIPs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Admiral
Hichbonl, chief of the bureau Of con-
struction and repair, has made a re-
port to the secretary of the navy
showing that favorable progress is be-
ing made on the vessels under con-
struction for the navy. The battle
ship Kearsarge is repocted to be with
in per cent Of completion and the
battleship Kentucky within per
cent. Both of these vessels are under
construction at Newport News. The
other big bastleships nearing compile
ticn are the Alabama, at Cramps and
Sons. the Wisconsin, at the Union
Iron Works, and the Illinois at New
port News. Work has Just started on
the battleship Missouri. at Newport
News, while the Maine, at Cramps
and Sons, Is less than oue-fl1th COM
pleted and the Ohio is one-tenth COM
ple.sd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
BoaR roArs FOR pRIvArEERINa

SAVANNAH, Ca. Jan. 1l.-A spe-
ciaI TO the Morning News from Allan
ia states that Captain Charles n. Hill,
a resident Of that city. who was an
officer or the Brazilian revolutionary
cruiser Nictheroy, has received a let
ter from Lieutenant Mcdonald Crav-
en-. who was on the Nictheroy with
him, offering him command Of con-
verted yacht armed with two 45-inch
guns which had been equipped by the
Eoer government to prey upon British
commerce on the Atlantic coast. F.
A. steyn vas named as the Transvaal
agent with headquarters In Savan-
nah, who had arranged for the ex-
pedition which was to start from the
bahamas.
Steyn went to Atlanta, it Is said,
to induce Hill to join the expedition
but IlilI refused. investigation in
Savannah fails to disclose any clue
as 10 steyn or any one answering his
description.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
ANOTHER VICTIM REPORTED.
Large Steamer ON a Newfoundland
Reef and Her Passengers
Perishing.

ST JOHNS. n. F., Jan. ia
large steamer. believed to be pas
senger ship, whose name cannot yet
he ascertained, has been wrecked on
the reef in St. Marys bay, about five
miles from shore.
The vessel lies With her head low
in the water and is on fire aft. Sew
eral persons have heen washed off
the deck during the day. Just before
Eightfall Others were discovered in
the rigging. 1t is feared these win
perish before daybreak.
Further particulars cannot be OBJ
tained before morning.