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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
MAUD CONNIE ARRIVES.
Fair Irish Agitator Here to Talk for
BOerS.

New York, Jan. 3O.-Miss Maud
Come, the Irish Joan Of Arc.
arrived yesterday on La Nor
mandie, from Havre. Miss Come
could say but little about her
future movements in this country
beyond the fact that she would stay
month and then hurry back to Ireland
as her time is fully engaged there.
She will address several meetings here
in the interest of the beers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Brictson Of Deerfeld. The bank has
the reputation Of being one of the
soundest and safest banks in the
country.
Cashier Fargo has offered a reward
OF 500 for the capture of the robbers.
Undersheriff Burmeister went in Eur
suit Of them yesterday afternoon, 60
ing TO Jefferson, Waukesha and other
points, but clues are very meagre.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
MEXICANs SHOOT AMERICANS.
Reported Six Are Killed for Leaguing
With Yaquis.

Ell Paso, Jan. pa report is cur
rent that six Americans, David Gus
sick, John Eldridge, George Lunt,
Charles Burns, Lon Webster and
Henry Williams were shot last week
near the foot of the Bacatete mount
aims, by order Of Gen. Torres, in COM
mand Of the Mexican troops now oper-
ating against the Yaqui Indians. 1t
is said the Mexican troops found the
Americans in friendly intercourse
With the Yaquis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
MOTHER OF EMPRESS DEAD.

Dresden, Jan. 26.-The dowager
duchess of Schleswig-H olstein, mother
of Empress Augusta Victoria, who has
been suffering from pleurisy, died here
THURSDAY morning. The emperor and
empress arrived at the castle later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
FRENCH CARPENTERS STRIKE.

Paris, Jan. PA great strike of
carpenters employed on the exposition
buildings, involving 5000 men has
been inaugurated The strikers de-
mand an increase in wages to one
franc per hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Six fishermen were carried out on
the ice late yesterday afternoon just
north of Menominee. When last seen
they were six miles out and drifting
toward the lake rapidly. A rescue
party left in boat, but prospects of
rescuing the unfortunate men are
small. The men were fishing through
the ice when it cracked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Chicago, Jan. 30 Cattle Receipts Il, 800: strong
and active; bee!es. 4.OO@6 25; cows and heifers,
3.0OG5.OO; stockers and feeders, 45G4 ASS:
Texas fed beeves, 4O0@5.0O Hogs Receipts
Monday, 10000; today, 27,OCC; left over, 1890;
active to sc higher; mixed and butchers, 4.609
46094;7o: light, 4.55@4SO: bulk of sales 455a
40; Sheep-Receipts 1900; active to 10c
higher; sheep, 440G5.10; lambs, 5.OO@6.65
Official receipts and shirments for yester-
day: Cattle, 344-563; hogs, 13,i79-26S2
sheep, $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
G0EBEL FORCES WIN
bhaOCRATS AHEAD IN FIRST
TEST OF STRENGTH.
KENTUCKY HOUSE

Republicans, However, Confident of
Retaining Taylor in Gubernat.rial
Chair-TeSt Came on Seating of
Representative Van Meter-Runa-
way Member Pursued by Special
Train.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
JUDGE CARTER A CANDIDATE.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Judge Orrin N.
Carter of Chicago announced last
night his candidacy for the republican
nomination for governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
RESTING FOR FRAY
ROBERTS REPORTS SITUATION
UNCHANGED AT FRONT.
SPiON KOP'S FEARFUL TRAP

Captured Place Was Veritable He'll
Tremendous Army That Roberts
VIII Have at His DispOsal-Queen's
Speech to Parliament Today to Be
COlorless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
TO SUCCEED MORMON ROBERTS.

has issued a proclamation calling an
election April 2, to elect representa-
tive in congress to succeed Brigham
H. Roberts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce yesterday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-01

Though the Lawton fund committee
has ceased work, money streams in.
the cash On hand being now s93, 1864.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

So skillfully has the work been per-
formed that one may scarcely discover
where the park has been grated upon
the newer grounds Of the exposition.
The park lands have necessarily been
somewhat invaded. but not disfigured.
a little grade brings you finally TO a
point where the architectural beauty Of
the great main group OF exposition
buildings blossoms before the eye as
flower opens when the sun streaks the
eastern sky and heralds the dawn Of a
new day.
a Wonderful Architectural Creation.
There are some 20 or more large
buildings. Including the massive archi-
tectural features OF a decorative char
scter. The lesser buildings are num-
bered BY the hundred. The love OF
symmetry has guided the hands OF the
designers OF these glorious works. and
the arrangement is upon harmonious
lines. Color shades into color. shadow
blends into brightness. and there are
brilliant contrasts in n thousand ways
that forbid hint OF severity and same
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
THE pANAMERIcAN EXPOSITION

lawn has its floral feature. The absence
OF fences gives the whole city a park
like aspect I'm the open residence por-
tions. The streets are clean as a ships
deck. The air is sweet. cool breeze
comes from Lake Erie which lies 10 the
southwest. IL is this temperink wind
that fans the city throughout the torrid
season and gives TO Buffalo the most
delightful summer climate known TO any
city OF the north. Hot nights are a rar-
ity. An abundance of pure water from
Lake Erie perfect drainage system.
the cleanest of streets and proper sani.
tary regulations, we'll enforced. COM
bine To give Buffalo n place OF high
rank as a healthful city. Her mortaii-
ty record is one OF the best Wheeinen
win be Interested TO know that there
are 223 miles OF the smooth. clean as
phalt streets In the city. 10 say nothing
of the fine mscadam roads and cycle
paths throughout the extensive park
system, of which there are about IS
miles.
The plans for the exposition arc so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

boys to whom swimming and diving are
as yet arts unachieyed.
What sconei How fresh and green
and abundant the foliage. delight TO
the botanist in its amazing variety, y
picture to arrest the eye OF any artistl
And flowers, Children OF the sum- Ma
tures expression OF her most Joyous
moods. How generously have these
been spread throughout the borders OF
this elysian highway. One may well
believe there Is a subtle plan back OF II
all. Undoubtedly we are victims OF "A
latent conspiracy. BY these delicate in
struments-the play OF color on the
eye the Mating or invisible floral
incense to- the keen nostrils, the
song OF birds unseen among the
branches all about. the soft dip OF
oars in the limpid lake, the melody OF
cool cascades - these are soothing the
mind and preparing its receptive pow
ers for the burst OF splendor which
presently shall come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

disturbing any OF the features OF this
charming pleasure ground. The walk
leads the visitor among stately trees
and along stretches Of rare shrubbery
that give off delicious odors from mil
lions OF flowers. The first notable build
ing is the Albright Art Gallery. well
within the park on an elevated site. 1t
is the permanent home of the public art
treasures OF Buffalo. and the building Is
the gift OF an enterprising and public
spirited citizen, Mr.. j. J. Albright who
has taken this as an opportune time TO
bestow a lasting benefit upon the city.
IL also meets appropriately the pur-
poses OF an ars'6uilding for the exposi-
ton.
We come presently 70 a bridge OF
elaborate design which spans a narrow
place in the Park Lake. On either side
are broad reaches or water dotted with
pleasure boats. The plumaee OF swans
and other waterfowl OF dazzling white
ness gladdens and enlivens the scene.
They are good sailors, those birds with
siuuous nccks, and the envy Of young
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

and left are two huge, towerllke build
ings 150 feet square. one devoted 10 Eth
nology and the other TO Music. Next
beyond the Ethnology building. on the
right Is the building, $50 by 500 feet,
TO be devoted TO Manufactures. A
broad. open space, containing an aquat-
ic basin and floral features, separates
the two. On the west side of the Court
of the Fountains is the Machinery and
Transportation building, OF the same
size as the Manufactures building.
Each of these buildings contains q large
court surrounded by arcades and con-
tanning a profuson OF foliage and flow
ers and a long pool of water banked
with grass and pebbles. Seats and
walks among the shrubbery invite the
visitor 10 rest and refreshment
Centerpicce OF the Exposition.
The Court of the Fountains is the ex-
duisitc centerpiece, Of the exposition.
Beautiful by day 10 a degree quite un-
surpassed. with its wonderful display
of fountains. flowers and ornate sur
roundings. its charms are best present
cd at night. Then the element Of mar
velous electric effects is added TO the
other embellishments. All the sur
rounding buildings are outlined with a
rich tracery OF incandescent electric
lights. The light Is SO dffused that there
are no sha iows. more than 100000 lamps
being used to produce this pleasing eff
feet. Colored lights play upon the foun-
tains. making every glstening drop a
gem Of purest ray.
The massive Electric Tower. $50 feet
high, marks the northern boundary OF
the Court OF the Fountains. IL is Is
feet square, with long. circular. wing
like colonnadss extending from the east
ana west and bending 20 the southwark
IS feet. In n niche OF the tower facing
the south IS a waterfall 30 feet wide and
20 feet high The falling water Is caught
At every point Of It's descent and bro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

ward shaded deeply with rows OF tall
naples. The entrance is one az the not
able architectural works of the expo
sition, of rich and elaborate design. A
80 cent ticket gives US the freedom OF
the exposition for "A day.
We are in the city for at least week.
so will take our pleasure leisurely. We
are conscious that a myriad Of wonder
full sights. lie beyond the great portal.
but themore haste the less pleasure. The
terminal station of the intramural rail-
way at the left receives the bulk OF the
incoming crowd. but there are many
who prefer 20 walk now and ride when
wearied with sightseeing.
Park OF surpassing Beauty.
The Pan American Exposition grounds
are about one mile from north To south
and half a mile Srom east TO west.
They embrace an area OF $50 acres. OF
which l33 acres are improved park
lands, a part OF Delaware Park. We
are told by experts whose word Is law
among landscape architects that the
park scenes which we are now drinking
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

ness and make picture that one will
carry always In his mind when once IL
has been recorded there by the camera
OF the eye.
We are now at the Approach. shaded
by tall trees, and advance 10 the Fore
Court. We cross the Mirror Lakes upon
the Triumphal Bridge. one of the splen-
did exterior features OF the exposition.
The Mirror Lakes are a part OF the
Grand Canal, which completely encir-
cles the main group OF buildings. a mile
or more In length, upon which pleasure
craft OF all sorts will carry the visitor
from point 10 point for small fee.
Leaving the Trlumphal Bridge. we come
10 the Espl6nade. where 100000 people
may gather upon the occasion OF special
celebrations or ceremonies.
The main exposition buildings are
grouped around a vast court in shape
like an inverted T. As we stand I'm the
Esplanade facing the north the lesser
courts OF the horizontal are at the
right and left. The Esplanade is Las
feet long by 5l0 feet wide. The pcrpen-
dicular or greater court, including the
Conrt OF the Fountains and the Plaza,
Is 1000 feet long By 500 feet wide. From
our viewpoint In the Esplanade we can
see some part of nearly all the great
buildings. 1t will be noted that there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

AUST where to begin a story OF the
~ great Pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo is a problem offering many
ways OF approach. all of them at
tractiye. all OF them SO inviting as TO
leave one still In doubt which TO choose.
III we begin at the upper left hand
corner--thc northwest-as an artist
might do I'm making picture. we shall
straightway find ourselves in the laby-
rinths of the Midway, surrounded by
the gayest OF scenes. I'm maze OF nov
elites. threading serpentine walks,
meeting the grotesque and the incon-
Rruous and laughing with the merriest
OF merry crowds. IL we begin at the
northeast corner. we shall sit in the top
row OF seats In the Stadium. looking at
a crowd OF $4,000 people in that great
arnphitheater, larger in Its dimensions
than the Coliseum built by Vespasian
and Titus 10 please the sportive Romans
at the beginning Of this era.
Rather let US come up from the city
by trolley. as most OF the visitors viii
do, and approach the, exposition from
the south. IL is close three miles from
the business center OF Buffalo TO the
southern gates OF the exposition. but
no city ever had a better street railway
system IMAM tnis, auu IL IL d SNORT rue.
Several hundred new cars have been or
dered for the n-American year, and
a cent fare will take passengers from
any point in the city. no matter how
remote. To the gates of the exposition.
The ride is through as beautiful res
idence section as any city can boast.
There are miles upon miles of smooth
asphalt pavements, bordered with green
lawns emboWered with NAPLES and
elms. Nearly every dwelling has a
broad veranda, shaded with vines or
banked with brilliant blossoms. Every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

has been liberal use OF color I'm all the
exterior work. The roofs are red tile,
and the walls of staff are tinted in va
rious soft shades that suggest the trop-
les. Numerous shady arcades and airy
pavllions promise comfort upon the
warmer days. There Is a uniformity OF
cave line among the great buildings,
aud patient attention TO detail Is every
where manifest i'm these extensive ar
chitectural works. Pillars and piIasters
are made rich with bas-rellefs and ara
besqucs. Arches are tinted and freq
coed. Towers lanterns. domcs and min
arets, flag standards, finals and fes,
toons. with countless flags. streamers
and banners waving gayly. combine TO
hcighten the festival aspect.
The style of architecture here observ-
ed is described as a modification Of the
Spanish renaissance II having been de-
cided that this would somewhat pro-
claim the AlI-American or Pan-Ameri-
can character OF the exposition.
Throughout Latin-America the approy-
ed architecture is that which has come
down from the Spain OF old, changing
somewhat through the lapse. OF centu-
ries. The visitor from California, Mex
ico. Central and South America viii feel
the compliment expressed I'm the srchi-
tectural features OF the exposition.
tses of the Principal buildings.
New a few words about the drnen-
sons and purposes OF the larger build
ines To the right. at the extreme east
end Of the Transverse Court, Is the gov
ernmcnt group, consisting Of three large
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

buildings. The largest OF these Is 60e
feet long by 1SO feet wide, with a cen
tral dome $50 feet above the main floor.
The greater portion of the government
exhibits Will be sheltered in this build
ing. The other two buildings are each
l5O feet square and stand west of the
main building, connected by circular arr
cades. The group forms semicircular
court l50 feet across. I'm which are foun-
tains and flowers and other decorative
features. The lesser buildings are to
be used for the aquariums and fish dis
play, the exhibits from the new island
possessions Of the United States and for
a display OF the United States Meteor
illogical bureau.
The western end Of the Esplanade is
defined by group OF buildings little
less in their magnlficence and arranged
In the same manner as the government
buildings. These are the Horticultural
building, 220 feet square, with u central
lantern 236 feet high nanked on the
north by the Graphic Arts building and
on the south by that devoted to Forest
~ and Mines. The circular arcades
which connect the buildings are very
ornate and form the entrances to the
conservatories back OF them. The large
semicircular court contains the Foun-
tain OF the Seasons. Throughout the
Esplanade are sunken gardens, floral
displays and colonnades. which COM
pete the beauty OF the broad. open
space.
Leaving the Esplanade. we enter the
Court OF the Fountains. At the right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

I'm with our fresh vision and alert SEN
sibilities are among the most beautiful
In the world. IL is easy TO indorse such
an agreeable expression OF opinion. for
he must be obtuse indeed who will not
readily imagine himself set down in one
Of natures own fairylands.
In planning the great exposition IL has
been the aim OF the architects to avoid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30
Wonders and Beauties of Bufa1os Great AlLAmerican
photographic Picture Of the Grounds as They
Will Appear to the Visitor One Feature to
Be Unparalleled Electrical Display.

nearly matured and so much work has
been done that we know now what the
visitors shall see I'm the matter OF Inn
portant buildings and picturesque
grounds.
1t is May, 1901. We alight at Forest
avenue and enter at the grand southern
gateway OF the exposition. IL is on Lin
coin Parkway, broad, beautiful boule-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-30

Nearly all the railroads and lak<
transportation lines are Including ip
their folders for this season prominent
advertisements OF the Pan-Americsp
exposition. A considerable stan OF writ
ers is employed In supplying the de-.
mands for Information about the rxpo-
sition. ~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-21

In the last few months the eastern
buyer has begun to arrive, and the home
purchaser from this time on viii have
competitor.
The head of one of the biggest corpora
tons in the United States recently sent
relative of his to Wichita with instruc-
tons to buy for investment, saying:
Wichita is the next big city in the west.
Buy and hold"
Coincident with this the building boom
must grow apace. and rapidly. The build
ing era which has been gathering force
for the last four years commencing with
the completion Of the Scheetz building
right after McKinley's election AMI now
spread out into every portion OF the bust
ness portion os the city. will shortly be-
come Of astounding proportions. 1t must
follow three channels. The first is the
matter of dwelling houses Every rental
agency in the city has been reporting
for three months a scarcity Of houses
to rent, and this in the face OF the fact
that hundreds and hundreds of dwellings
have been built. The pressure OF de-
mand must, per force quicken this line OF
inves trnent Second, the construction OF
wholesale and manufacturing plants.
which has been so rapid and marked in
Wichita's last two years will continue
Third, there is now on a demand for more
business blocks. and from store keepers
there is a distinct complaint against
high rents. which is denied by property
owners. At all events there IS no exag-
geration in the statement that IL is ser
ious matter with any store keeper whom
circumstances compel to move to find a
store room available in Wichita today.
AS victims of the general shift which has
been taking place in Wichita any number
of men can be found TO testify to this ef-
feet There must follow in this growing
condition the construction of more BUSH
ness blocks.
Probably the most interesting evolution
In Wichita at the present time is the
ramiication Of it's business streets. West
Douglas. with is new stores and whole
sale concerns and the Missouri Pacific
depot has an entirely new dress and new
life; South Main. with its new additions
and particularly the Hotel Hamilton and
the new park. as soon as il is ready, be-
comes an integral part Of the business
center: North Market and South Market
are brighter and fuller Of business than
they have ever been: The Hotel yelling
ton and its cafe on South Lawrence have
given that locality fresh brightness and
business, together with Mr. Kendrick' $
drug store on the corner Of Lawrence
and Douglas. a place which has new life.
The east part Of Douglas avenue and the
railroads and it's wall north and south Of
wholesale buildings has given an entirely
new setting to that part Of the city.
In fact, Wichita today is new Wichita
with the same old never-say-die spirit
1t is. with the dawning of the new cen
fury, on the edge of a new life and
growth. and for an investment or home
or for business is without an equal in
opportunities in the west.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-21
HIS TWO EXPERIENCES
Man Who Wis ted Wichita Has Two
Odd Ones

D. L. Bowermaster Of Canton, Illinois
who has been spending several days in
Wichita, had two odd experiences here.
The first one was this: He picked up a
Wellington paper and saw the name Of
John Bowermaster. Years ago Mr.. Bow
ermaster knew John Bowermaster, his
cousin, but he had lost all track of him
He went TO Sumner county to find t
this was his cousin. He proved to be
his cousin. When they compared notes
the two found that of all the boys OF
both families they were sole survivors.
Mr. Bowermaster's other experience
was this: He was driving on a country
road south of this city when he saw
big rattlesnake. The front wheel Of the
buggy missed the snake. but in some
way the snake became fastened to the
spokes Of the hind wheel. was whirled
up and thrown fat on the buggy seat
behind Bowermaster.
What did you do?" a friend asked
him.
Il jumped out one side of the buggy"
and the snake?"
1.-THE snake jumped out the other side,
He was as badly scared as I was"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-21
IN THEIR NEW LOCATION
Mr. Kendrick, the Druggist, and Lon
Williams N the New Corner.

Mr. II. c. Kendrick, the druggist, and
Mr. Lon Williams, the jeweler, are now
in their new place of business on the
southwest corner Of Douglas and Law
renee avenues. The front Of this build
ing has been painted, polished and re-
constructed generally the sidewalk
raised the inside papered. Until the
whole stands entirely new and has be-
come one of the brightest corners in the
city
Mr. Kendrick is one Of the new business
men of Wichita who has shown a great
aptitude for catching on 10 Wichita
ways. Although he has been here but a
comparatively short time, he is known
everywhere in the business community
and universally liked. He has built his
store up day By day and in his present
location has to show one NJ the finest
establishments in the west. He has or
dered from the east a splendid mahogany
fountain, which Will arrive about Christ
mas.
Mr. Lon Williams, the jeweler. has the
corner windows and will make a beauti-
full display of wares there. He has been
in Wichita for years and has a large pat
ronage, which Will be further increased
in his new location.