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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
POLITICS.

Croker says Hill is a political sneak.
Bryan ended his West Virginia tour
at Wheeling.
Samuel AIschuler addressed conyen-
tiors at Cenhalia and Arcola.
Chairman Jones said the democrats
do not need money for the campaign.
Secreatry Of Agriculture Wilson
spoke at the Stark County fair, Canton,
Judge Yates spoke at Peoria,
ottawa Belyidere, Rockford and Strea-
tor
Cummius withdrew from the
senatorial race in Iowa in favor OF
Dolliver.
Mayor Harrison has arranged to
speak three days each week for
Alschuler.
Gold democrats will open national
headquarters at indianapolis and work
for Mckinley.
The republican plurality in Vermont
is estimated at $1,000. A license law
may be passed
\ wcmau 1t Fremont, Ind, started 4
"p.3yer chain for Mckinley to offset
the w. G. T. U. plan.
Senator Fairbanks opened the IndI-
ana campaign, warning voters that
silver is real issue
The Illinois Women's state repubH-
can club started a Chain" system TO
obtain votes for Yates.
The Cook county democratic COM
mittee urged the appointment Of better
election judges and clerks.
The Minnesota democrats renominat-
ed John Lind for governor. There was
small recognition for populists.
Prominent silver republicans OF
Colorado and Utah announce their
intontfoin Of supporting Mckinley.
The democratic convention in st.
Paul and the populists' in Minneapolis
renominated Governor Lind of Mime
sofa by reclamation. There were no
contests.
Mrs. L. NJ n. Stevens, president of
the W. c. T u, declared against the
prayer chain to defeat Mckinley.
Vice Chairman Payne and Chairman
Jones take slight account of Senator
Cahrey as presidential candidate
Vice Chairman Payne claims 245
electoral votes certain for Mckinley,
and comedies 145 to Bryan, leaving IS
as lighting ground
New York republicans at Saratoga
nominated Benjamin B. OdeIl for gov
ernor and Timothy c. Woodruff fol
lieutenant governor.
Secretary Gage replied to the crit1-
cism of Carl Schurz upon his recent
campaign statement that Bryan II
elected could place the nation on a
'lver basis.
7me 5. Kerby has declined the
nomination for governor Of
executive committee, it is
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STORY COOKED HIS GOOSE.

George Horton, poet, novelist and ex-
United States consul to Athens, knows
a compliment when he receives it and
responds to it with an appreciation
which has in it a touch of poetic jus
tice. Shortly after he returned from
Athens and became literary editor Of
the Chicago Times-Herald he began
the publication in serial form, Of The
Fair Brigand," a stirring story Of mod
ern Grecian life The author has a
strong prediction for roast goose, and
one Saturday provided an extra fine
fowl of this kind for his Sunday dinner.
His appetite was well attuned to do
justice to this fayorite dish, and short
Iy before the fowl was to be served he
was Mortified to catch the OdOr Of burn
ing meat Instantly there was rush
to the kitchen, where the cook was
found in tears am the goose burned al
most to cinders. When the penitent
domestic regained sufficient control OF
herself to speak she confessed that she
had become so engrOssed in a story
that she had entirely forgotten the
roasting fowl In proof Of the extenu-
ating circumstances she drew from IN
der her apron a paper containing Mr..
Horizons serial. A few quick questions
established the fact that she had not
noticed the name of the author Be
fore this discovery the dismissal Of the
cook had been a sealed verdict. but, in
justice to the force and delicacy Of the
compliment thus paid Mr.. Horizons
powers as a narrator, the verdict was
set aside, and the cook escaped with a
warning that her literary tastes must
thereafter be held in subsection until the
family dinner was safe on the table.
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DREADED THE CHINESE.
Wife of the Italian Minister Did Not
Wish to Go to Pekin.

The Italian minister in Pekin, Mar
Quis Salvage Raggi, has with him
his wife and only child, Paris, a boy
s years old. He is a handsome man,
about 50 years old, while his wife is
beautiful to an unusual degree. She
was always called La Bella Palalvi-
cini'' before her marriage. She was
extremely reluctant to go to China
when her husband was appointed min
lister in 1898, having already been
there when the marquis was attache
at the legati Being timid and ner-
vous by disposition, she was in contiu-
ual fear because she could not bring
herself to trust the natives. She was
not with her husband when MS ap-
p0intment was decided upon and, see
ing the announcement in the news
paper, telegraphed: i hope the horri-
BILE news is not true" In fact, the new
minister left Italy for China alone, to
be greeted on his arrival by the news
of his fathers death. After that the
maTchioness joined him at once.
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NEWS OF THE WORLD.
CHINA.

A German warship landed mixed
detachn ent of troops at Shanghai.
All eastern kilograms are delayed.
Conger and Chaffee are instructed to
nut dates in body OF dispatches to de-
feat the Chinese trick of emitting
them.
Missionaries in China protest against
the plan to evacuate Pekin and declare
that such a move will be disastrous to
the mission.
1t is believed in Washington the
United States will recommend the
withdrawal Of the ministers to Tien-
tsin, the allies to retain force enough
in Pekin to maintain order.
Announcement is expected at any
moment that the Russian troops have
begun the evacuation of Pekin. The
belief grows that this will force all
the powers to a similar step.
Washington is informed that France
is favorable TO Russia's position; Ger
many will keep troops in Pekin; Italy
and Austria side with Germany; Eng
land is expected to follow suit.
Developments at Washington in
dictate the international forces will not
be withdrawn from Pekin. Replies Of
the powers are not yet made public.
Envoy RockhiIl will not be recalled.
Russian stationed eight Cossack regi-
meut5 at Urga, capital of Mongolia
A seminary was established there 20
teach Russians oriental languages.
The town is treated as a Russian city.
The only reply from foreign minis
tiers in China to the cars proposal was
from the Italian minister and was IN
favorable. German officials said the
ambitions OF the nation in China have
been mi5cOnstrued.
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GREEUEY'S WAYS WITH VICTUALS

One Of the most remarkable traits
which characterized Horace Greeley
was his complete absorption in the
duties Of the moment. When hard at
work, he would forget all about his
meals, and gradually he fell into the
habit Of depending on one Of his as
sistants to keep on the lookout for him
in this respect. The editor would call
out, Zones, have I had my dinner
yet?' and Jones would give him the
correct answer.
Once, while at the house Of a leading.
politician, Greeley had been having a
heated discussion, when his hosts wife
invited him to parJake Of some re-
freshment Without needing what he
was doing, Horace seized plate of
crullers, and emptying it's contents on
his lap, continued the discussion,
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DIAMONDS IN HAWAII.

According to an English expert, dia-
monds are in process Of formation in
Hawaii. He spent much time and
some money following up the first in
dications that attracted his attention.
'In many respects" he says, "the form
alton here is like that Of the diamond
fields Of Kimberley" But after re-
searches extending over several months
he came to the conclusion that, while
the formation there is like that in
which diamonds are found, the process
has not yet gone far enough, but is
still going on, and that in the course
Of 100000 years or SO, Hawaii will be
a great diamond field.
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capable Of reproducing delicate sound
vibrations with accuracy"
The radiophone is intended princi-
pally for use at sea, though it is
claimed it may eventually be utilized
on land for certain purposes, such as
for communication in military opera
tons.
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United States secret service officers
made an important capture Of counter
feiters in Chicago. At 237 Illinois
street, they found a man, said to be
John William Keyes, and his wife, who
had omplete counterfeiting outfit
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A TEXAS CATACLYSM
HALF OF GALVESTON WIPED OUT
WITH DEATH LIST OF $500.
CITY PARTLY UNDER WATER

While Southern Section of the State
Devastated by the Fierce Storm
Many Towns Wrecked or Flooded
and Hosts Of Lives Lost in Various
Places.
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Loss Of life at Galveston, $500.
Lives lost at other points (esti-
mated). 1000.
Property loss (estimated), S3O,OOO,-
600.
Towns partially or wholly destroyed,
26.
Wires in the storm-swept Texas dis
trIct are down and no reports were re-
ceived last night from the observa-
tories at Galveston. Corpus Christi
Palestine, Amarillo or Fort Worth. At
Abilene the wind was blowing at a rate
Of tWenty-eight miles an hour. The
indications are that the storm center
IS now near Palestine and that the
wind IS abating. The storm is hur-
rlcane and had it's origin in the West
Indies; it was central over Key West
Wednesday and moved slowly but
with great strength up the gulf coast.
San Antonio, Tex, Sept. 9.-The
startling news has just flashed over
the wires from Galveston informing
Governor John D. Savers that a mes
senger at great risk of his life has
reached Virginia Point from Galveston
with the report that $500 are probably
dead as a result of the fearful storm.
An urgent appeal to all Texas was
made. The messenger said that grain
elevators at the water front are
wrecked and hundreds of buildings
have collapsed or were carried to sea.
The greatest distress is said to prevail.
Awful Loss.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. thousands
upon thousands of lives have been lost
in the West Indian storm that is
sweeping southern Texas. Many towns
have been destroyed and Geographic
communication with the imperiled re-
giOn is cut Off
Galveston has not been heard from
directly in thirty hours. It is certain
that q terrible disaster has befallen
that city. Reports from nearby points
indicate that the property destruction
is frightful, and that the death list is
estimated at $500.
Houston also suffered severely, but
while many buildings were ruined and
a number Of persons injured the loss
Of life is not large.
Trains have been wrecked and the
railroads dare not send any more re-
lief expeditions into the tornado area.
Some Of these already dispatched have
not been heard from, others have been
forced to return.
Bridges are down all along the lines,
principal among them being the mon
ster spans connecting Galveston island
with the main land.
A cyclone of vast sweep augmented
the storms fury today. Towns along
the southern Texas shore are flooded
and the raging waters have swelled the
list of fatalities. Among the places
where heavy loss of life and property
is rumored and which are isolated are:
Galveston, Angleton, Hampstead, Al
vim, Alta Iona, Valentine, Corpus
Christi, Cypress, Chenango, Brookshire,
Br8zOra, Seabrook, Pearl, Velasco,
Beckley, Rockport, Port Arthur, Sa-
bine Pass, Quintana, Morgan Point,
Hitchcock, Temple, SmithvilIe, Waller,
Homestead and Taylor.
People in towns wrecked by the
raging wind are reported so panic
stricken they are neglecting to care
for the dead and are fleeing to he
higher lands for safety.
The destruction extends up and
down the gulf coast 100 miles each side
Of Galveston island and fully half a
hundred towns in the interior have
been hurt more or less. The property
loss at and around Houston alone will
exceed 100000
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WHAT THEY NEEDED.

Mistress-Why, Bridget, the chairs
are covered with dust!
Servant (coolly)-Well, mum, they
want something to hide their shabbi-
neSS.-Fun.
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The BRIDES rousseau this season
will be distinguished for it's smartness.
The new wedding gowns are either
very elaborate in material and trim
mings, or an effect is achieved with
simple materials and less expensive
which is equally as smart
as the one produced at great expense
Ladies' Home Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

Four welI-developed cases Of buOonic
plague were discovered in Glasgow.
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DRAWING TO FOCUS
BELIEVED CHINESE PROBLEM IS
NEARING SETTLEMENT.
MINISTER WI RETURNS

Significant Conference Held at State
Department Behind Closed Doors
Personnel Of Peace Commission
Being Considered-Little News
Comes From China.
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a Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. II afflicted with
any throat or lung trouble, give 1t a trial,
for 1t is certain to prove beneficial. Coughs
that have resisted all other treatment for
years, have yielded to this remedy, and
perfect health been restored. Cases that
seemed hopeless, that the climate OF IA
nous health resorts failed to benefit, have
been permanently cured by its use. For
sale by Gko. A. PARcHER, Ellsworth, and
w. /. PARTRIDGE. Bluehill, druggists.
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Buried In IA Chinese Coal Mine.

A strange occurrence is reported from
the district of Hsing Koochow. In the
neighboring province OF Anhui. where
there are extensive coal workings. a par
ty of miners struck an ancient shaft
where history records that great catas-
trophe occurred 400 years ago, the rec
ords being preserved among the local
archives.
The miners. on reopening this old shaft
came upon upward of 40 bodies Of the
former workers lying where they had
been overcome with foul gas four ceutu.
ries back. The corpses were as IL those
of yesterday. The faces were like those
of men who had only just died.
On an attempt being made to move
them outside for burial they all crumbled
away. leaving nothing but pile of dust
and the remnants of the stronger part OF
their clothing.-Stray Stories.
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on the Chinese. So far. Of course, they do not
know the details AZ we do

on the Chinese. So far, OF course, they do not
know the details as we do.
There is probably strong element of dissat-
istaetion with their own government back OF all
this. on the part of the Chinese. 1t Is true that
the Chinese take more kindly to reform than the
Man Chus. The empress, a Man Chu. has
secretly favored the Boxers while giving orders
for their dispersion. This has tended to making
he cause of the Boxers stronger. All edicts
against them have read "the seditious among
You, as II the society itself was not condemned.
The powers asked for the suppression of this
sect and were answered that Il had grown so
large that 1t could not be prevented. This now
Is true. but IL some active measures had been
taken long ago this answer would not have been
possible.
The father of the new heir apparent ~ Is
said TO have remarked that his ambition was to
nave rug made from the white skin of u for
eigner. SO you may judge the feeling of the Man
chus. There l. II pro.foreign party among the
Chinese which the Empress dowager fears,
hence the withdrawal of troops from Pekin
except the Man Chus. who are many of them
Ia Tao Hui men. In Pekin the threats have
been frequent that day was appointed to kill
all the foreigners, SO that the need of a foreign
guard Is not imaginary.
Don't worry for me, for am cautious, and
whatever happens feel Gods protecting care.
1 have much faith In the Chinese, too, In spite
of all that Is said.
The Presbyterian board OF foreign
missions, under which Miss Burnham
went to China, is keeping her family
here posted with the bulletins and news
from China issued or received by them.
The board has advised their missionaries
now on the coast to go either to Korea or
Japan until the present disturbance is
over. 1t Is probable that Miss Burnham
has gone to one or the other of these
places.
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WEST ELLSWORTH.

George Floyd, who has been seriously
III, is getting better.
Mrs. Hale, OF Aroostook, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. l.. M. Seeds.
Lee Eidridge jammed his finger quite
badly on the moving machine.
Miss Ruth Wilbur, of Lakeview, is
staying with her sister, Mrs. Grace W.
Barron.
Mrs. Mary E. Hooper, of Melrose,
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Martha Dollard.
Asa S. Barron, who cut his knee two
weeks ago, is having serious time with
the erysipelas in his leg.
Mrs. Tressa Plaisted, OF York, with
three children, is visiting her parents,
George b. Floyd and wife.
July %. b.
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MARINE LIST.
Ellsworth Port.
SAIL Ed

Ellsworth Port.
SAILED
Wednesday, July Is
Sch Minneola, Kane. Surry
Friday. July 20
Sch Myronus, Bellatty, SWANS Island
Saturday. July 81
Sch Wesley Abbott Peterson, Rondout slaves
and heads, Treworgy
ARRIVED
Tuesday, July "a
Str Little Round Top with wrecked sch Geor-
gietta from Sullivan
Hancock County Ports.
WEST SULLIyAS-Ar July II, sch Westerloo,
Partridge, Boston
July Is, schs Matte j Allies, Crockett, Port.
land John William, Bangor Oracle J Rams
dell, Boston
Sid July l6. sch Lucy Bell, Martin, with curb.
stone from Gordon for Newburyport
Sid July IL, sch w Collins, johnson, with
curbstone from Abbott, for New Bedford
Sid July Is, sch Mary Augusta, Smith, with
rough stone from Crabtree Il Havey for Phila-
delphia
Sid July 81, sch Westerloo. Partridge with
curbstone from Dunbar Bros for Boston
Sid July %, sch Matte j Allies, Crockett, with
paving from Hooper, Havey Il Co, for New
York
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ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Henry Colpitts and wife are receiving
congratulations on the birth OF a fine girl
Charles Leslie, who has been employed
in Cherryfield through the summer, re-
turned home Saturday.
Thomas Spencer has now joined his
wife who has been visiting here for several
weeks from Massae husetts.
c. w. Pierce has commenced the haul
ing Of spool stock from the mill to cars
1t will be shipped to Bangor as fast as it
can be loaded.
James Taylor, who has been unable to
work in the shop here for the past two
months ON account OF an abscess on the
hand, resumed his duties on Monday.
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SUMMER SCHOOL.
Interest Continues Unabated - New
Corps of Instructors.

SOVps VI IuStFuctOTSs
The interest In the summer school for
teachers in Ellsworth Is una bated. The
| attendance Is somewhat larger than last
| week. Though only 125 have registered,
the regular attendance Is over $50.
State Supt. Stetson Is enthusiastic over
the work being done by the school. He
| says this is to be a great year for the
Maine summer schools. The Waterville
school opened this week with an attend
ance OF nearly 200.
There is a change in the corps OF
instructors at Ellsworth this week, last
weeks corps going to Waterville this
| week. The instructors I'm Ellsworth are
T. II. Croswell, of Clark university,
Worcester, in the Hodge system OF teach
ing nature studies In the common
schools; Miss Mary r. Davis, OF Bridge
port, Conn.,, grammar school methods in
eaching geography and arithmetic; M iss
Julia N. Talbot, of Brookline, Mass,
vertical penmanship.
Supt. Stetson this week gives his course
OF lectures and instruction in art, illus
trating 1t with reproductions OF master
pieces in painting and etching. His
object, as stated last week, is not simply
to point out the beauties Of picture, but
to get at the thought which the artist has
tried to express.
RECEPTION TO TEACHERS.
Last Wednesday evening at Manning
| hall the Ellsworth teachers and board of
education gave a reception to teachers,
instructors and others attending the sum.
mer school. 1t afforded an opportunity
for teachers and instructors to get better
acquainted with each other. A delight
full social evening was passed.
During the evening there was an in
formal programme. There were piano
selections by Misses Grace l. Lord and
Sophie Walker, a duet by Mrs. E. j.
Walsh and o. W. Tspley, and readings by
Miss Eleanor G. Barrett, of the Emerson
college Of oratory, one of the instructors
OF the summer school.
TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCE.
Since last Wednesday the following
teachers have reg istered:
Ella + Jordan, Chelsea, Mass
Susie T. Long, East Biuehill
Grace d Leach, North Castine
Harriet + Springer, Danfort h
Lucy II TapIey, West Brooksville
Mrs Florence ODER, Seal Cove
Carrie A Whitaker, Franklin
Lavinia VI Richardson, Ellsworth
Ethel X Sellers, Deer Isle
Eleanor l.. Griffith, Rockland
Minnie II Haycock, Calais
Kate A Washburn, ="
Kathleen l. Buckley, Bucksport
Mary Dunbar, North Castine
Annie f Leach,
Anna l. Maddocks, Ellsworth
Frances ii Tribou, Boston
Ethelyn Jordan, Bayside
Maud w Snow, Orono
Susie l. Gordon, Livermore
Annie r ockbridge, Ellsworth
Bertha Cline. Hancock
Gertrude NJ Gray, East Surry
Mary A Carroll, Manset
Nellie nj Alley, Surry
Josephine B Bunker, West Sullivan
Letitia A Taylor, q"
Mrs Allan r Joy, Portland, Oregon
Josephine Hawkins, Sullivan Har Dor
Louise NJ Hawkins, Sullivan
Pers:s M Vose, North Sullivan
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LAKEWOOD.

b. j. Franklin is employed by Roderick
Mcdonald at the Green Lake fish
hatchery.
Leo Blaisdell met with a serious acct
dent few days ago, falling and break
ing his shoulder.
During the thunder storm last Tuesday
evening, the lightning struck In several
places near Lindenhurst farm, but did no
damage.
There was an Ice cream sociabIe at Jere-
miah Moore's Saturday evening. The
weather was not very favorable, but all
passed very pleasant evening.
July %. IL,
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DIED.

FISETTE-At Ellsworth, July 10, Mrs Mary
Fisette, aged q years, months.
FREETHY-At Brooklin, July II, Melvin
Freethy, aged AZ years,
SNOW-At North Bucksport, July II, Miss
Mary t Snow, aged 50 years, months, IT
days.
SPOFFORD-At Deer Isle, July 20, Mrs Caro-
line Spofford, aged II years.
TURNER-At Bucksport. Jay 90, Mrs Nellie G
Turner. aged 80 years, months, II days.
WEST-At Bucksport, July Il, Mrs Mary E
West aged - years, months, II days.
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MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Miss Lola Murch is Ill with the measles.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Ida Alley Thursday afternoon.
Harry Ray, jr., is spending his vacation
with his parents, II. c. Ray and wife.
Miss Agnes Conary, OF Brewer, is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. Warren Rem
lex.
July %. VICTOR.
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BORN .

HARr-At Deer Isle, July 10, to DIR and Mrs l.
w Hart, son.
KING-At fremont. July %, to Mr. and Mrs
Vernon King,
kNOWLTON-At StOnington, July 15 to Mr.
and Mrs Simon W Knowlton, a daughter.
THOM fS-At Eden, July IL, to Mr. and Mrs
John Thomas, a son.
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Sixteen ounces of performance to every
pound of promise in the Advertisements
Of THE AMERICAN.
People tcho advertise only occasionally
overlook the fact that most persons hare
short memories.