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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
SMALL FORCE BEATS OFF BOERS.
Canadian Infantry Victorious Before
Relief Comes.

London, Sept. S.-Lord Roberts re-
ports from Belfast. Transvaal, under
date of Wednesday, Sept. 5, as fol-
lows: Beers with two guns and one
pompOm this morning attacked 125
Canadian mounted infantry guarding
the railway between Pan and Wonders
fontein. Mahon proceeded to their as
sistance, but the little garrison had
beaten off the enemy before he arrived.
1t was very creditable performance.
Six men are missing"
The news telegraphed from Lisbon
yesterday that a military expedition
1000 strong is about to leave the Ia
gus for Lourenzo Marques has caused
much speculation. Many people be-
ieve that there is a secret agreement
between Great Britain and Portugal
which will enable the former power
to exercise a long cherished right Of
presumption Of DelagOa Bay. Others
connect the Portuguese reinfOrcements
with an intention tC refuse to bOer
fugitives an asylum in Mozambique
and the determination Of the Lisbon
government no longer to permit the
Dutch forces to draw supplies from
DelagOa Bay. It is important that
these supplies should be cut off from
the various guerilla bands which are
quite likely to remain in the field even
after the final collapse of Botha' S
army. The greater portion of Lord
Roberts army will have to remain in
south Africa probably under the su-
preme command of Gen. Butler, several
months longer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
REPUBLICAN BY $4,000.

White River Junction, Vt, Sept. G.
Ira Allen, chairman Of the republican
state committee, made the statement
that 200 out of 246 cities and towns in
the state, give Stickney (repD, for gov
ernor, 42,232; Senter (dem), 14,898.
The same towns in 1896 gave Grour
Tep), 46,37S; Jackson (dem), r., 80.
From these figures, Mr.. Allen says,
it is safe to call Stickney's plurality
50, 900. The most conservative estimate
of the standing of the legislature based
on the returns received show that the
senate will be republican throughout
and that the democrats will hold about
20 seats out of the 246 seats in the
house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Dearth of News in London Leaves All
Uncertain.

London, Sept 8.-The Chinese crisis
showed 10 new features yesterday
Nothing appears to be certain. Re
garding Russian action various state
ments are made in Vienna and Berlin
with an assumed air Of authority; but
the balance of opinion leans to the be-
lief that Russia is still inclined to ad-
here to her decision to quit Pekin,
whatever the other powers may do. The
studiously moderate tone Of Emperor
Williams speech at Stettin is much re-
marked upon. There is nothing Of the
mailed fist" or of revenge in his ut
terances. According to the Standards
Moscow correspondent, Russia's pro-
gram mainly concerns ManChuria, and
she needs the troops from Pel1in to as
Sist in the seizure Of that province
which is looked upon as another Egypt.
Her withdrawal from Pekin is cOnsid-
cred an attempt to pose as a sincere
adherent to the principles of The
Hague conference. The Tientsin cor
respondent Of the Standard, writing
Aug. 80, says: The Germans were
paired with the Americans in the
march through the forbidden city. The
British naval brigade and marine lega-
ton guards left Pekin today. The Pc
kin correspondent of the Morning Post,
in a dispatch dated Aug. %, says Con-
ser has written a letter asserting that
without the aid of the American mis-
slonaries the defense Of the legations
would have been impossible. Accord
ing to this correspondent the United
States minister received cOngratulatory
kilograms from President Mckinley
and others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

principal test, which consisted IN (
hitching up the engine, running to an
improvised 7-story building, laying |
hose, rescuing from top of building, |
and then picking up apparatus and
starting off. the Kansas City men per
formed the act in minutes and AZ
seconds while the next best team
which came from Italy took y minutes
and so seconds for identically the same
performance. Besides this the Kansas
City team gave exhibitions of water
throwing and of the use of scaling lad
ders. This last was sensational in the
extreme and provoked storms OF ap-
plause. In the water throwing compe-
titiOns the American engine threw
water so feet farther than any other.
The engine is a brand new one and
was built expressly for this trip. Chief
Hale is now trying to obtain permits
sion to give an exhibition of the use
| OF scaling ladders on the EiHel tower.
| Whether this permission can be OBJ
| tanned or not is rather doubtful but
! the French have been very courteous
to the Americans in matters Of this
! kind and it may be that some day in
the near future the crowds in the eX-
position grounds will see representa-
ton of what American fremen can do
when they really get down to business.
Nearly 100 boys and young men
from the training ship MOnongohela
were obliged to spend the night in the
streets not long ago owing to a mistake
made by somebody in the United States
commission who had the entertain
ment of the young men in hand. Be
fore the arrival of the ship at Havre
the officer in charge of the boat wrote
to Mr.. Peck and asked that some pro-
vision be made for the lodging of the
boys while in Paris. Provision was
made in the shape Of a lecture room
filled with cots but when night came
the boys could not get to the place
where the cots were because they could
not find their officer who was the only
man who knew anything about the To-
cation of the hall None of the boys
could ask their way in French so the
| result was that they slept outdoors
The weather was good, however, so ne
harm resulted. j. q. l..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
COTTON GOES UP.
Scarcity of the Staple Causes Sensa-
tiOnal Rise.

New York, Sept. THE scarcity OF
cotton in Liverpool continues to keep
the bull sentiment in all speculative
markets at the fever point, md yester-
day advanced prices in a truly sensa-
tional form. AS for the local market
the rise since the movement set in 90
Tuesday has reached nearly one hun
bred points, with no sign of the cul-
minating point having been touched.
The advance yesterday was So to u
points. Houston, Texas, reported
middling cotton marked up to the high
est price in ten years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
WIFE ARRESTED FOR POISONING

Omaha, Sept. 8.-A World Heralds
Ottumwa dispatch says: Mrs. Chas
Kuhn Of Delta was placed in Jail al
Sigourney charged with the murder Of
her husband, whose death occurred at
Delta Tuesday evening. Last Tuesday
Kuhn, in company with his wife, drove
over to the mining town Of What
Cheer and while there bought four bot
ties of beer, two of which were drunk
on the road home. Just before reach
ing Delta, Kuhn was taken i'll and said
he had been poisoned. He was driven
rapidly to Delta, and taken to a ply
sician's Office but was beyond help and
died in a few minutes. His last words
were addressed to his wife, and we're
you poisoned me-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

1t is nearly fifty years since Herman
Vein, the English actor, first went on
the stage. His professional jubilee
will be celebrated in October, when
series Of twelve Shakespearian per-
fOrmances will be given by himself
and company in the leading towns of
Scotland, where the veteran is exceed
Ingly popular. The performances will
be private-that is his audiences in
each of the places visited will make
the arrangements; no advertisements
will appear and no money will be
taken at the doors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

Secretary Of the Treasury Gage
reached New York accompanied by
Mrs. Gage. He was met by Rev. n. D.
Hills, pastor of Plymouth church,
Brooklyn, and Mrs. Hills, and the en-
tire party at once boarded the United
States lightship tender Iris which will
take them on a cruise through New
England waters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

CHICAGO, Sept IL - Cattle - Receipts, 100:
market steady; good to prime steers, $500
So: poor to medium, $500 ;45: stockers and
Hogs Receipts yesterday, 1900 today, 90
600; left over !, 1872. Market opened steady
closing shade lower. Mixed and butchers, + 8
heavy 4.75 @48O light, 5.10G5.50; bulk Of
sales, ) 05 n :. 80
Sheep-Receips. 2,8CJ sheep and lambssteady
sheep, 3.35@3.50; lambs, 4.25@5,I5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
CRASH IN COTTON.

New York, Sept. 8.-Yesterday
marked the turning point in the great
ball movement in cotton on the New
York. New Orleans and Liverpool cot
ton exchanges. With crash and amid
tremendous excitement prices fell 25
TO % points on opening, while closing
at net loss Of 10 to % points.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
BIG DISTILLERY COMBINE.
Organization of All Great Spirit In
terests Effected.

Cincinnati, Sept. AFTER three days
elaboration a conference of distillers
and distributors accomplished what
seems to be the closest association, if
not the strongest combine Of the spirit
distilling interests since the days when
the distilling and cattle feeding COM
pany controlled 95 per cent, Of the
output of such goods. Every spirit
producing distillery in the country has
Joined the distillers' association, viz,
the distilleries owned by the Standard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

The London Daily News says the
government expects decisive news from
south Africa within fortnight. Far
lament will be dissolved the last week
in September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
BOERS RAISE SIEGE.
Arrival Of Relief Force Saves Lady
brand Garrison.

Capetown, Sept. 6.-The siege of
Ladyt1and has been raised after sew
eral desperate attempts to capture the
town and it's little garrison of $50 Brit
ism troops. The beers who attacked
LadyDrand are estimated to have num-
bered over , 900 men. The British
w-re summoned to surrender Sept. 2,
but refused, and from that time on
were subjected to continual cannon
and rife fire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
TWO MEN KILLED.

Mason City, Iowa, Sept. 6.-Train-
men on the Milwaukee road yesterday
discovered the dead bodies Of two men
unknown near the track at Sexton. It
was clearly evident they had been muir
dered and left near the track to give ?
wrong impression.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

At Hartford, Conn, Cresceus beat
the worlds trotting stallion record in
a special trial against time. Time,
2:O4%. The former record was 2:04A,
held by Directum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

John Walters, aged 81 years, died
Of hemorrhage at the home Of his
father-in-law, Seweu Shepard, in Ap-
pleton. He leaves q widow to whom
he was married since his return from
the Spanish-American war eighteen
months ago, and a mother, who lives
in Chicago, where he has until recently
been employed in the cOmptroller's Of
fee. Walters was born in Birming-
ham, England, July 81, 1869. He
served in the English army in the
Soudanese campaign, and had been
~asident Of this country several years.
st the breaking out Of the Spanish
American war he was employed in Chi
cago, and at once enlisted in the first
Illinois volunteers, which formed part
of Skaters army before Santiago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

congratulating him on his excellent
health, Mr.. Hoar said: Il am thorough
ly over that disease known as being 73
years Old
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

DR.. Dave Bjorkman, younger brother
Of Prof Bjorkman Of Racine, who has
established a lucrative medical prac-
lice at Austin, Tex, the past year, has
been rendered the chair Of professor Of
anatomy at the university Of Oklaho-
ma, position of much Importance
which he will probably accept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

A dispatch from the japanese consul
at Annoy says the riots against native
Christians in Chang Chow and Lung
Chi have assumed serious proportions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following cable shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce at Chicago yesterday:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

At Rfchland Center, Levi Hunter,
aged so years, fell and suffered
broken neck. He stepped into open
cellar way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

- SHOWN IN MANY PRACTICAL
WAYS.


Public Utilities Quite Commonly Under
Municipal Control With Agreeable
Results-Even Saloons Are Run by
Cities and Conditions Are Fine as a
Consequence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

Early in the fighting before Santiago
he was shot through the lungs, and
had been in very feeble health since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

1t is said that when John Wanama-
ker started in the dry goods business
IN Philadelphia his first days profit
was $50. Though so poor that he
could not afford a delivery wagon, he
at once spent every cent Of it in adver-
Using. That was in 1861 and Mr.
Wanamaker still understands the val
Ue of printers ink.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

The stars and stripes have come out
on top once more. In the internatDn-
al firemen's congress the Kansas City
team, which represented the United
States, was awarded first prize and 500
francs in addition as a reward to the
men. By virtue Of peculiar hitch in
the proceedings the Kansas City team
did not come into competition with all
of the other teams owing to the fact
that some of the others claimed to be
amateurs while the American team
was admittedly professional. This
does not take away any credit from
the victory of Chief Hale's men, as
they showed themselves to be far be-
yond the reach of competition. In the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
RSONALiTiES.

The Empress Eugene has been stay
ing in Paris in the strictest incognito,
but is expected to return shortly to
her country place at Marlborough Hill,
Sussex, after an absence Of nearly
seven months
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
EXPOSITION HON0RS
AMERICANS AS USUAL GET a
GOOD SHARE.
OUR YANKEE FlREMEN

Show Parisians Something New in the
Way of puty-Big Fair May Re-
main Open Lcnger-Visiting Sailor
Lads Forced TO Spend Night Out
doors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13
Especial Correspondence

Paris, Aug. 24.-The ''recOmpense'
or awarding Of prizes for the best ex-
hibits took place last Saturday. This
affair was marked by great ceremony
and was in fact the most important
event of the year outside Of the inaug-
uration. The ceremonies were held
in the Sale des Fetes and were wit
messed by a crowd Of over $4,000 peo-
pie, all of whom were present by in
yltation. Theoretically it was the oc-
casion for the presentation OF the
awards but as there were nearly $4,000
exhibitors who received awards OF
greater or less degree it was manifestly
impossible to distribute the awards to
each exhibitor personally. Instead, a
list Of the Wlners was handed to the
director Of each group of the eXpOsi-
ton classification and the prizes will
be distributed by him. The speeches
were delivered by President LOubet and
M. Milleraud, minister Of commerce. A
list of decorations with the cross OF
the Legion of Honor was published, and
among those honored with this decora-
tion were +. w. Peck and B. D. Wood
ward, respectively commissioner gener-
al and assistant commissioner general
from the United States. They have
EXCEPTIONALLY accepted the honor and
they will not be able to do so until
permission is given them by special
act of congress, there being a law il
existence at present which prevents
any person while in the employ OF
the United States from receiving a dec
Grafton of this kind from a foreign
government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

UNITED STATES TROOPS SOON TO
LEAVE CHINESE SOIL.
BRlTISH-GERMAN PROGRAM

Rumored That These Powers Will Re-
main in Pekin Regardless Of Atti-
tude of Others-Some Problems At
tending the observation-disclosures
ty and Guarantees of Treaty Rights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

The list of awards shows that the
United States has received more favors
than any other nation exhibiting
except France. The awards here are
somewhat different from those given
at the worlds fair in 1898. Then there
was but one grade, a bronze medal for
highest award with special diplomas in
special cases. This year there are five
grades OF awards, the grand priX, the
gold medal, the silver medal, the
bronze medal and the honorable men
ton, besides diplomas issued to those
who assisted in preparing the exhibits.
The exposition authorities of each
country are permitted to send in a list
of applications for the decoration of
the cross of the Legion of Honor and
tie United States commissioner gener-
al has furnished a list Of 80 names.
This includes the directors and the
assistant directors of each OF
the names OF others who have been
prominently connected with the work
Of the exposition, including several
large exhibitors. The list also includ-
ed the names of Mrs. Potter Palmer
and Mrs. Manning, the two woman
commissioners from the United States
The greater part of the list has not
been acted on by the French authOri-
ties but it is understood that the names
of the two women have already been
IYnf9VOv9 bIV cOuSi6arpd-DOt thot thny
are less worthy than the others but, it
is thought that their decoration would
arouse too much jealousy and criticism
among the many famous French wo-
men who have been refused the honor
The applications presented by the
American commissioner general are
more numerous than those of any
other and it remains to be seen how
many viii be granted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

The fete committee held it's first
meeting yesterday under the auspices
of NJ Milleraud and NJ. Picard. This
committee intends to provide a num-
Der Of glorious fetes for the closing
weeks Of the exposition. Among the
members of the committee are VI. NJ.
Jules, claretie of the Coincide Fran
caise Albert Carre Of the Opera Co.
unique, Gailhard of the Opera Jambon,
the celebrated scene painter, Samuel,
of the Theatre des Varieties, and the
directors of the Temps, the Debats and
the Figaro newspapers. There will be
two grand fetes in the middle of the
month of September. The first of
these will be a procession of carriages
decorated with flowers and a flower
battle in which everybody will be al
lowed to take part. The second will
be in honor Of the vine and the grape
and will consist Of magnificent pro-
cesSiOn through the grounds Of cars
and floats carrying groups which will
be posed by NJ Jambon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-13

A little stir was caused in exposition
circles yesterday by the unofficial an
nouncement in one of the Paris morn
ing papers that it was the intention of
the authorities to keep the exposition
open until the end of November This,
according to Commissioner General
Picard, is not a possibility under the
present law which says that the fair
shall be closed November 5, although
private enterprises may be kept run
ming after that at their own risk. 1t
would be possible to keep the fair open
later than November 9Th if law was
passed to that effect, but this is not
likely, because of the temporary nature
of the exposition buildings, which do
not provide for heating arrangements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-19

Paving and sewer paid for; must be
SOLO. Bee me about terms at once.
l2 lots on Tyler, near uth, east front,
9 room house, city and cistern water, hot
and cold bath, closet. sewer connection.
gas, elegant shade. Price s., 500. This is
a snap. Part cash, balance time.
close in at low price of $500. A sure snap.
re lots and 8 room house to exchange
Tor ~ to 40 acres of land near the city.
See me for particulars.
2 lots on corner. on Polk ST., east front
With 2 cottages, cellar. well water, coal
shed and outbuildings. Part cash, balance
time to suit. Price. 1880
3 room house, on East Paramore St,
new porches, cellar, well water, coal shed
and out buildings, $3.50; $50 cash, balance
IN monthly payments. A bargain.
6 room house, east front. on Monroe St,
between 3rd and 4th SITS, good cellar, well
water, etc. Price $1,100, a part cash, bal
ance time to suit.
cistern, good barn, pa Leland St, between
4th and 5th st. Part cash, balance in
monthly payments. $500.
3 corner lots, south and east exposure,
one block car line, on West 9th st; hot and
cold water, sewer connection, cellar, bear
ing fruit trees. shade and bluegrass
eyergreens, shrubbery, etc, barn. $500
cash, balance 81, 500 in monthly payments.
~ lots and Z room house. on Buchanan
St, near 9Th, east front, hard oil finish
city and cistern water, new barn. Price,
Sl,to0; $50 cash, balance monthly pay
ments- If you buy this you get the lots
for nothing
3 lots on Tyler, near Huntoon street.
east front; Price $1,650, or will sell ~
lots for $500.
MONEY TO LoAN-On first real estate
mortgages.
Houses to rent.
Fire insurance written at the lowest
rates.
For further particulars call on