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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01
EnqljSh That Is Clear,

Is not the best English in COM
position plain and clear English?
Two writer's of it in this country may
be cited as proof of the fact-Ben-
Jamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln.
1t is doubtful if they have ever been
Gen. Grant impressed everybody by
the attractiveness of his memoirs, and
this rose directly from the clearness
OF his thought and the simplicity of
its expression
Neither Franklin nor Lincoln had
the advantage Of a college education
and the training on classical models
that accompany it, and Grant pre-
sUmabiy paid little 2ttention to
literary style at West Point. Franklin
imbued his mind with the Spectator
papers, but it is probable that his
Straightforward method CT saying
what he had to convey was
only supplemented by their perusal.
1t was said Of Lincoln that in youth
ful life he never came so near losing
his temper as he did when people
talked to him in terms that he could
not understand.
He was sometimes homeIy, but
always direct, in speech, and there was
the element of spontaneity in his
eloquence. No man has ever written
who presented less evidence of labor
IN his composition than did he. That
school OF fine writing, which
IS involved in its sentences and OBJ
scure in it's method Of conveying
meaning, is essentially vicious in com
narison with these earlier examples
The American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
CHINA.

Hobson declares that Admiral Samp-
son is dying of a broken heart.
Poatingfu was occupied without op-
position The city is to be held by a
German brigade during the winter.
Two thousand villagers were slain
by insurgents in the Kwaisin district.
The rebellion in the south is spread
ing.
China is apparently preparing for
war with the allies, stores, arms, am
munition, and treasure being con
stantly shipped from the Yangtse
cities to Pekin.
Diplomats are convinced that there
is no secret clause in the Anglo-Ger-
man agreement, which is believed TO
be a purely mutual guarantee against
either country Selling the Iangtse-
kiang valley.
Dispatch from Ii Hung Chang to the
Chinese minister in Paris saying that
Pichon, French minister to Pekin, is
too i'll to conduct negotiations, is sus.
pected to be diplomatic trick TO get
rid of an astute envoy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01

companies that have not posted no
tees in this vicinity are the Susque-
hanna Coal company of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad system, Tut some time
statement that when the strikers were
ready to return to work the company
would pay its men the same as the
other companies. There are some in
dividual operators who have not post
ed notices. 1t is said they are holding
back until they can get a better carry
ing rate from the big coal companies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01
Rejoicing at HazIeton.

Hazleton, Oct 26-There was much
rejoicing here last night when the an
nouncement was made that the coal
strike was at an end. The news spread
quickly, and soon kilograms began to
arrive at headquarters. Most of them
were from local union officials con-
graduating Mitchell on the successful
ending of the contest. Everywhere in
the region local unions have been
awaiting the news. and in a moment
after the decision of the conference
three district presidents began tele-
phoning to every mining town within
telephone reach in the coal fields. Bv
this means the whole region heard the
news in a very short time. The Unit
ed Mine Workers officials firmly be-
lieve all the operators against whom
the strike has not been declared off
viii concede to the miners demands
by Monday. In fact it was said bv one
Of the higher officials of the union
that the statement was not drawn I'D
until positive assurances had been re-
ceived that the other companies
would comply with the demands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01

The third OF the four competitions
fer the prize offered by the Century
Magazine to American college gradu-
ates was closed on June / Of this year,
the competitors being bachelors Of
art OF 1899. The prize essay, entitled
T0lstoi's Moral Theory &C Art, is by
John Albert Macy of Cambridge, Mass.
Of Harvard university. The priz.
story, entitled An Old-WorId Wooing,
is by Miss Adeline Miriam Jenney, A
B., class of 80, Huron, South Dakota
Of the university of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01
GOOD Example to Follow.

Staid old Philadelphia has given the
ordinance prohibiting the distribution
OF circulars and other advertising
literature on porches, or at doors, or
IN the yards of private residences, a
thorough trial And the shade OF
Father Penn is nightly tickled over
1t, for the improvement it has effected
Is quite remarkable.-ClaT Plain
Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01

Arthur Russell, eldest son Of the late
lord chief justice of England, has been
appointed a judge of the British cir
cult court. He was born in 1861.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01
Likewise at WiIkesbarre.

Wilkesbarre, Oct. 26.tThe bulletin
announcing the ending of the great
miners strike was received here last
night with the greatest enthusiasm by
all classes. The news has been ex-
pected, and large crowds collected in
front Of the newspaper Offices. Among
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-11-01

The report is revived that Lord Cur
zon will leave India on account of Lis
wife's health, and become the leader
in the house OF commons.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Commissioners from Wisconsin, who
have charge of the exhibits from that
state at the PanAmerican Exposition,
have selected a site for the State build
ing. About 20 acres have been set apart
on the eastern side Of the Exposition
grounds for state and foreign build
ings, The site chosen for the Wiscon-
sin building is nearly opposite the large
buildings of the National governments
Just south of one Of the mirror lakes
and south of the Ohio building. 1t will
overlook the Esplanade, with it's won
derful fountains and gardens, and a
number of the large buildings will be
in full view. The Wisconsin commits
sion are Willard A. Van Brunt and
George B. Burrows of Madison, B. E.
Edwards Of Lacrosse, Charles Reyn-
olds of Sturgeon Bay and George FL.
Yule of Kenosha. Wisconsin will spend
$4,000 on her building and exhibits at
Buffalo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Latin erican and Pan-American.
The press of the various countries Of
Latin-America show 4 cordial interest
in the PanAmerican Exposition. 1t is
recognized that their cooperation is es-
sential to the end that the Exposition
may adequately represent the progress
of all the states and countries of this
hemisphere. AS a rule the editors of
newspapers and other publications in
the countries to the south Of the United
States display a very favorable atti-
tude toward the enterprise. B. B. Lo-
PEI, editor and proprietor Of La Core
spondencia DE Porto Rico. has become
so enthusiastic over the Exposition
that he writes to the Press Department
that he is about to come to Buffalo to
see for himself the progress made in
the development of the Exposition He
will be accompanied by his family.
Many other editors of the I.atin-Ameri-
can press have also announced their in
tention to attend the Exposition, and
inquiries are pouring in from these
countries regarding steamboat and rail-
road routes. Many editors and CORE
spondents from Central and South
American countries have already Wis
tied the Exposition grounds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
KHAKI AS A LIFE PRESERVER.
Uniforms of that Color will Cut Down
Casualties in Battle.


In the Century are printed CORE
spondents notes of the fighting in Chi
ma, by Frederick Palmer. The writer is
eloquent on the advantages Of khaki as
a uniform
1.-THE accuracy of the Chinese rife fire
is amazing. l noticed that the bullets
were knocking UP the dust in front of
our men after they sprang over the mud
wall (where the writer was) and charged
across the thousand yards between the
mud wall and their present position.
That is always proof of good shooting.
suppose that the Welsh Fusileers must
bridge therbreak in the line where l can
seen no blue points. They are IN full
khaki Our marines and the Ninth-the
Ninth, so far as | can learn, is in cul-
de-sac on the other side of the road from
the marines-are wearing their blue
shirts Theoretically, all our regiments
in the Philippines are in full khaki. Vir-
tually, none is except those on police
duty in the towns. For campaigning
both men and officers prefer the blue
wooden shirt, which absorbs perspiration
in the daytime and keeps off the chill
and the vapors at night.)
The British bluejackets are complete
ly in blue, with white straw hats. The
French marine infantry is in blue. with
white helmets. The Russians in their
white blOuses, with the average field as
a background, are as distinct as the
weeks washing on the line. AS for the
japanese, the white crowns of their caps
make so many bullseyes as the little fell
lows bend to the double in a charge; and
the Japs are so Clearly that, unlike the
Russians, they never allow their white
to be soiled and become natural khaki
''The advance this morning, when ev-
cry man except the fusileer was NOV
ing target if viewed nv thp home stats
would be sufficient to hasten the adop-
ton of khaki by all the armies of the
world. After South Africa one would
expect at least an attempt to discolor
white helmets; but every army gets it's
reforms out of it's own experience"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

sex am sure that no other remedy can ap-
proach in good results the action of Pc
ma. 1t meets all the bad symptoms to
which females arc subject. The irregulari-
ties and nervousness, the debility and mis-
cries which aff1ict more or less the women
from girhood to change of life, are one
and al. met and overcome by this excellent
remedy. l wish every young lady in our
city could read your book.
MRS. Lizzie NJ Brewer"
Pe-ru-na will cure the worst cases of ca
tarrh. La grippe is acute epidemic catarrh,
for which Peru-na is specific
Mrs. ]. w. Reynolds New Lisbon, Ohio,
suffered for many years with chronic ca
tarrh of the lungs head and throat; contin-
uous cough many physicians failed to cure.
Permanently cured by Pe-ru-na. Thousands
Of testimonials could be produced. A val
liable treatise on catarrh sent free by The
Pe-ru-Ea Medicine Company, Columbus, o.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

In a letter to DR.. Hartman concerning the
merits of Pe-ru-na, Mrs. Brewer writes,
among other things:
Westerly, r. 1.
Dear Or. Hartmann find Pe-ru-na a
sure c1re for all catarrhal affections so
common in this part of the country. 1t
cures a cold at once. There is no cough
medicine that can at all equal Pe-ru-na. AS
for la grippe, there is no other remedy that
can at all compare with Pe-ru-na.
II am among the sick great deal in our
city and have supplied many invalids with
pe-ru-na, simply because / am enthusiastic
in my faith as to it's results. / have never
known it to fail to quickly and permanently
remove that demoralized state of the hui
man system which follows la grippe.
I'm all cases Of extreme weakness I use
Pe-ru-na with perfect confidence of good
result. In cases of weakness peculiar to my
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

on arrival in the city was to be driven
to the grounds Of the Exposition. The
remark quoted above was addressed to
Chairman John N. Scatcherd of the
executive committee of the Exposition,
who had told Senator Depew of the
progress made in the building Of the
Exposition when they had met in Eu-
rope last summer. Mr.. Scatcherd had
dwelt long and eloquently upon the
success which had attended the organi-
zation and construction of the EXPOSE
ton, and Our Chauncey's" expecta-
lions were high. Nevertheless antici-
pations are not equal to realization.
Looking upon the scene before him
from the sight of the grand Triumphal
Bridge. he saw to his right the stately
proportions of the United States Gov
eminent buildings. to the left, across
the spacious Esplanade. the charming
architectural effects of the Graphic
Arts, Horticultural and Mines build
ings, while the vast Machinery and
Transportation building. now almost
complete, was seen in the background
to the left. Opposite it, across the
Court of Fountains. was the Manufac-
lures and Liberal Arts building. and
the Electric Tower could be seen ris-
ing skyward in the distance at the far
end Of the vast court, with the towers
and minarets of other buildings out
lined against the horizon. AS Mr.. De-
pew took in this impressive scene the
exclamation burst from his lips that
the half had not been told.
Later in the day the popular orator
addressed an audience which filled to
overlooking Buffalo's great Convention
hall. In the opening lines of his speech
the speaker declared: six weeks ago
I was at the Universal Exposition at
Paris. Today went through the
grounds where your Pan-American Ex-
position is to be held. | felt that Buff
falo is going to do at least twice as
well as Paris"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
A $4,000 A. O. q. w. Building

The Ancient Order of United Work
men are planning deliberately to well
come the members of the order to Buff
falo next year. The Supreme Lodge
has appropriated $1,000 and the State
Lodge $4,000 more to be used for the
erection and furnishing Of a fine head
quarters building at the Pan-American
Exposition. The Supreme Lodge will
meet in Buffalo next year The build
ing is handsome pavilion, with rooms
for rest. and the upper floor great
balcony, with easy chairs, for all men,
bers Of the order who attend the Ex-
position.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
INDORSED BY DEPEW.
SAYS THE "PAN-AM." WILL SURPASS
THE PARIS FAIR.

Tells Chairman j. n. Scatcherd the
Half Has Not Been Told of the
Grandeur and Beauty of the Expo
sition at Buffalo.
"Scatcherd, you did not praise it half
enough" Esd. ~ 8,
:. So spoke tho distinguished statesman
and famous after dinner orator, Sen
ator Chauncey NJ. Depew, as he stood
in the center Of the grounds of the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
and gaZed upon the beautiful struc-
lures surrounding him on every side
and now approaching completion.
Senator Depew had come to Buffalo
to deliver an address. His first desire
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Submarine Eruption Indicated.

1t is believed by the engineers who
are repairing the Galveston Mexico ca
BILE which was broken by the Galveston
hurricane, that the storm was accom-
panied by submarine eruption. The
evidence of this eruption is found in the
twisted condition Of the cable. The
sheathing is found to have been reversed,
and the wires binding it to the core
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Swiss Village Yields Antiquities.

Excavations carried ON in a prehistoric
cemetery discovered at Barhaw, in the
canton of Argovie, Switzerland, have re-
suited in many interesting and valuable
objects being brought to light. Many
urns, vases, cups, coins, rings and brace
let's, all in good condition and all belong
ing to the beginning of the iron period,
have been dug up. The little village has
quite a gay appearance at present on
account of the number of 'savants" Wis
iting the excavatiOns-Lond Express.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

This question arises every day. Let us
answer it today. Try Jell-O. delicious
and healthful. Prepared in two min
utes. No boiling! no baking! add water
and set to cool. Flavors:-Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry. At
your grocers. 10 cts
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The most costly parliament in Europe
is that of France. The Senate and
Chamber of Deputies cost annually ST.
E0O O0O
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and SOC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
What a Horse Can Do.

An ordinary horse can draw a barge of
twenty-five tons attwo and one-half miles
an hour, or a wagon weighing half
ton, with load of one ton, at the same
rate on an ordinary road.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Coughing Leads to Consumntion.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
sample bottle free. Sold in % and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
No Rain in Two Years.

A West Australian exploring party
that recently arrived at Oodnadata re-
ported that there had not been drop CT
rain for two years in the region trav-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The Russian ministry of communica-
tions has decided to adopt petroleum for
generating motive power on the loco
motives OF all the RAILWAYS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an in
fallible medicine for coughs and colds
n. w. Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb.
II. 1900.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The growth of the telephone system
in Russia is now considerable, although
it has been slow as compared with other
countries.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Eight million gallons of rock oil are
pumped each year from under the bed
of the Pacific ocean.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

THE SPENCERIAN BUSINESS College Milwau-
kee is the oldest and best school of business and
a shorthand in Wisconsin. Circulars free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is ON each box. 25c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Carriers Ink has a good deep color and
it does not strain the eyes. Carriers
doesn't fade!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Christmas Candies.-To introduce our de
licous Chocolates and Bon Bons will sell all 4OC
and 60c Candies for CSC or lbs. for 81 90. The
Philadelphia, 25S West Water ST.. MIL
waukee. Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Illinois beet-sugar output last year
was valued at $250,O00. About 5000
acres were cultivated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The army of the Pope consists of 100
Swiss guards 100 policemen and 400 gen
tlemen guards.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Etc Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
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storer Send for FREE A2 trial bottle and treatise
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

CARDS FREE-Send ten addresses of young
people interested in Business Shorthand Education
end receive one doz. cards written by Americas finest
penman. Cream City Business College. Milwaukee,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Why doth the busy man improve each shining
minute because he smokes the White Flag Scent cigar
that has Havanain It, Mfg. by NJ S. Meyer, Milwaukee
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

In Bavaria the crown owns 3,430, 600
acres, One-ffth of the whole kingdom.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Jell-O, the New Dessert,

pleases all the family Four favors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 c.A. Try
it TODAY
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Stolen Diamonds.

Over $1,0O0,O0O worth of diamonds
are stolen every year from the South
African diamond mines
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Finland loses $27, 800 worth of cattle
a year by wolves
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

In Holland no landlord has the pow
er of raising the rent or of evicting a
tenant.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Don't Trust Trusses {! They torture but
can't cure. Write for particulars of my new RUP
TURE CURE. Dr.. 7. Will ans, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

IL. w. BEEBE. M. H.. Eye. Ear. Nose and
Throat, 173 Wisconsin st. (opp, P. O. } Milwaukee,
wis. once hours from 10 to - and 3 to s.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
fast to sunlight. washing and rubbing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The number of suicides in the Ger
man empire last year was 10,700.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

There are 10000 volumes of Frenc!
poetry in the Paris National library.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Powdered charcoal. if laid thickly on
a burn, almost instantly allays the pain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

Fishers FfavOrin% Extracts are Endorsed
by pure food laws and the u S. government for thec
PURITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co., Mlw.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The various countries of South Amer
lea can muster $4,000 drilled soldiers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26

The German empire in 1899 had 1886
strikes
The age-herald., 1900-01-21
COLSON INDICTED.
Charged With the Murder of Scott and
 Demaree

Frankfort, Ky, January 2O.-The grand jury today indicted ex-Congressman David G. Colson, who was colonel of the Fourth kentl cky regiment, for murder on two counts. The first charges the wilfull mur- der of Lieutenant F. Scott, one of the prin- cipals in Tuesdays triple tragedy, and the other with the murder of Luther w. Demarree, one c6 the by-standers who was killed. The grand jury was granted a fur thor extension of time, and it is understood that more testimony is to be heard as to the killing of Charles Julian, the other by stander Colson's attorneys will on Monday ask for bail, and Co,son may testify.
 Among those who have volunteered their legal services in Colsons defense are Con- gressman Bailey, of Texas; Congressman Clayton, of Alabama; ex-Congressman Houche, of Tennessee, and Attorney-G -Gener- al A. F. Minnett, of Tennessee. Colonel Colson's friends expected only a man. slaughter charge. The weapons used by the combatants were turned over to the court.
 Colson's mail from all over the country, as well as from Washington City, Ken lucky and Tennessee, is very heavy. Many society women have written him words of sympathy. Some are strangers Colson is a bachelor and has large business interests in Kentucky and Tennessee.