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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
CLOUDBURST IN TEXAS.
A Dozen Lives Reported Lost at One
Place.

Galveston, July ia cloudburst oc-
Cured at Coleman, Texas, yesterday
morning, and meager reports indicate
that a dozen lives we're lost in the
food. There had been tremendous
rains throughout the vicinity and for
tT2 days past all the streams over
f-wed No details Of the disaster
had been obtained up to s last night.
The report of the cloudburst was given
out by the general superintendent Of
the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railriad,
and a relief train was promptly des-
patched, but owing to the high water
the train was unable to reach the scene
Of the cIoudburst. Ford's Creek, near
Coleman, is reported two miles wide,
and its waters are rushing down the
valley at a fearful rate. A telegram
received from Santa Ana last night
stated that the rescue train had re-
turned there, being unable to reach
Coleman Six bodies have been re-
covered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
WILL BE NOTIFIED AUG. s.

Washington, July 13.-Bryan and
Stevenson will be formally notified of
their selection as nominees of the
democratic party Wednesday, Aug.
:. at Indianapolis. Informa-
ton to this effect was re-
ceived by Representative Richardson,
chairman Of the democratic congress
sional campaign committee, from Sem
ator Jones' Richardson will make the
speech Of notification to Bryan and
Gov. Thomas of Colorado that notify
ing Stevenson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
GERMANS TO FRONT
BIG ARMY BEING PREPARED FOR
CHINA
THIRTY SHIPS CHARTERED
No Word From Imprisoned Legations
at Pekin But Plenty Of Rumors
From Shanghai-Foreigner Safely
Leave Wen ChCw-Russia Not
Standing in Japans Way.

London, July 15-The only news
from China last night was the follow
ing, issued at midnight: The foreign
office has received information from
the consul general at Shanghai that
the whole foreign community from
Wen Chow has been safely landed at
Shanghai" AS no mention is made OF
the alleged statement of Sheng, direct
or general of the railways and tele-
graphs of China. to the cOnsuls al
Shanghai. announcing the murder Of
foreigners in Pekin, it is presumed the
story crediting Sheng with these asser-
tons, and announcing that he blamed
Prince Tuan for the attack on the lega-
lions, is one of the many inventions
emanating from Shanghai. According
to dispatch from Berlin the mobiliza-
ton of Germany's eXpeditiOnary force
is being carried out in splendid fash
ion. Some 10000 volunteers and 41G
officers have already been accepted. It
is announced that the government con-
templates chartering thirty Of the larg-
est vessels belonging to the two most
important companies of Bremen and
Hamburg as transports
Russia Not in Way.
Washington, July 15.-The Russian
government through it's officials here
has within the last few days expressed
to the state department it's complete
approval Of the dispatch of Japanese
troops to China, there to cooperate
with the allied forces in the interest of
humanity. At the same time the Rus
sian officials have taken occasion to
emphatically contradict the constantly
reiterated report that Russia was
standing in the way of Japan's for
Warding troops
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
BOXERS IN THIS COUNTRY.

Phoenix. Ariz., July 15.-Leung
Rough, Chinaman, who claims to be
an organizer for the Pc Wong Woey,
or Chinese Reform party, declares that
there are 100000 members of the So
ciety in this country. Over $4,000
600, he states, has been subscribed, and
most Of the fund has been sent to
China The original object of the Or
ganization was to save the empire
from ACKNOWLEDGMENT, to depose the
empress and put Kwang Hsu back III
power Since foreigners have inter
vened, the aim of the society will now
be to first turn its strength toward the
expulsion of the powers, and then to
the settlement Of international dis
turbances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
CHICAGO. July 17.-CattIe-Receipts, 20.0C

CHICAGO, July -Cattle-Receipts, 10000;
stockers and feeders, 3.75U47 rs; cows and heif-
ers, Goa $50; Texas fed steers, 4.25a $50.
Hogs : Receipts yesterday, "a, 00o today, &c
mixed and butchers, 5 Is q 3. Is; good to choice
heavy. $50 a 5 Is rough heavy 90 is light,
3 p a J. Is bulk of sales, s. 80 q ) 40. Sheep
Receiys, , 0C0; steady; sheep, 3. lo@4,e9 lambs
4. 50 q $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
SUPERIOR AMERICAN PRowEss.
Yankee Athletes Take Is Out Of 81
FirSts at Paris.

Paris. July 17.-Cwenty-one cham.
pionship contests in connection with
the exposition have been decided dur
inc the last three days and America
can boast of winning 16, and securing
13 seconds and L thirds. Nine events
took place yesterday, in which the
Americans played six frsts, six seconds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

Severe earthquakes were felt in the
Kagyrman districts of the Caucasus
mountains resulted in the destruction
of five villages. Six persons were
killed and several injured. Additional
shocks are still being reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
LONDON OSTRACIZES ASTOR.
Discarded American Cancels All Dates
for Social Season.

London, July 12.-William Waldorf
Astor's sudden departure for Germany
at the very height Of the season, the
canceling of all his engagements here
and the recall of the invitations which
he had issued for house parties on next
Sunday week at Cliveden, are univer-
sally regarded as signalling the close
Of his social career in London. It is
openly declared here that the prince
of Wales, who is the supreme arbiter
of English society, has cut him, in
consequence of his insulting treatment
of Capt. Sir Archibald Milne last week
and London is only too ready to ac-
cept it's cue in this matter from it's fu-
ture king, as Mr.. Aston, in spite Of his
wealth and Of the magnifcence of his
entertainments, has made many enc
mics by his numerous idiosyncrasies
and by his extraordinary arrogance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

AS a whole, says the government re-
port, the week has been highly favor
agile in the districts east Of the Rocky
mountains. The drought-stricken re-
giOns Of the northwest have received
bOuntiful rains, and the central and
east gulf states, which have suffered
much from excessive rains of previous
weeks, have for the most part expert
enced favorable weather conditions.
Drought continues in the Rocky noun
tain regions, and rain void be benef-
cial in portions of Nise"""'. Kansas
and Texas, in Florida, and on the At
Iantic coast nO"thward Of the Caro-
linas. The week hasfbeen ~ ~ked by
exceptionally high temperatr"es in the
lower Missouri valley and On the At
lantic coast from southern New Eng
land to Florida. Corn has made rapid
growth, and generally is in fine condi-
ton in the states of the central valleys,
although suffering for rain in portions
of Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, OKLA
homa and Texas. In the east gulf
states and portions of Tennessee much
damage has been done on lOWlands by
rains Of previous weeks. The weather
conditions in the central valleys have
been more favorable for harvesting
and the winter wheat harvest is near
ing completion in the more northerly
districts Thrashing is in general
progress, and yields better than ex-
pected are reported from Kentucky,
Tennessee and Illinois. The general
and abundant rains in the DakOtas and
Minnesota have improved the outlook
for late spring wheat, especially in
Minnesota and South Dakota. In
North Dakota most of the crop has
been too badly damaged to be revived,
and some sections will not yield
enough for seed, while others promise
partial crop.
Except in New England, Minnesota
and the DakOtas, reports respecting
oats continue favorable and the crop is
now ripening in the more northerIy
districts. In the Dakotas and Mime
sofa recent rains have been of much
benefit.
The weather has been generally fav-
orable for securing hay, except over
portions of the upper lake region and
upper Mississippi valley, where rains
have been detrimental.
The week has been generally favor
able for giving cotton much needed
cultivation, and an improvement in the
condition Of this crop is reported from
| the greater part Of the cotton belt, be-
| ing most decided in the eastern por-
lions. Too rapid growth is, however,
reported from the central districts, and
| some lowland fields have been aban-
| doned in Tennessee and Louisiana.
In Texas the crop has made rapid
| growth except in the western portion.
where rain is needed and is generally
well cultivated except in some parts OF
eastern Texas.
| The general condition Of the tobacco
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
Three hundred and eighty

Ihree nunuTed and elgnty VagTant
foreigners have been arrested at
Johannesburg in consequence of the
discovery of a plot to create riot and
join boer commando. The suspects
will be liberated if the consuls will
answer for their future good behavior
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
NOT AT WAR YET
UNITED STATES AND CHINA on
TECHNICAL P9EL~G FOOTING.
BUT TROOPS MUST MOVE

Most Exciting Day in Washington
Since Battle OF oantiago-United
States Will N0l Accept Money or
Apology But Punishment Of the
Guilty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table 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, 1900-07-19

Three persons died of heat in Chi
cago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19
CONDITION OF CROPS
SITUATION As IT'S FOUND THE
COUNTRY OVER.
PAST WEEK FAVORABLE
Timely Rains Do Much Good in North
west but Great Disaster Is Wrought
by Drought-Tobacco and Corn
BOoming-Much Wheat Yet in
Farmers Hands.

The Wisconsin weekly crop bulletin
says the average temperature for the
past week was from degrees to de-
grees higher than that OF the previous
week, and ranged from IS degrees
along the southern border to g. de-
grees over the extreme northwest
counties. Extremely high tempera-
lures were general over the state on
the Sd, 4th and 5th, the daily maxi
mum on these dates being generally
above 80 degrees. The latter part Of
the week was decidedly cooler, but not
sufficiently cool to check the growth
Of vegetation. The week has been
characterized by severe local thunder
storms, high winds and heavy rainfall
in all parts Of the state, the total pre-
cipitatiOn for the week in some sec
tons amounting 20 over five inches.
Rainfall was heaviest in the northwest
section and lightest over the north
eastern counties, including Brown,
Calumet and KeWaunee. Severe local
storms, accompanied by high winds
and hail occurred in Adams and Ju-
large size and did much damage to
crops in few localities, while the high
winds destroyed many fruit and forest
trees. Generally the rains were of
great benefit, and the outlook for all
crops is decidedly more encouraging.
The soil is now well stored with moiS-
ture md all vegetation is growing
rapidly. The high temperature am
abundant rainfall of the past week
have proved very beneficial to corn,
which now promises to be a very good
crop. The early paintings are in eX-
cellent condition, while the late plant
ings are now growing rapidly, and with
favorable weather will make a good
crop. Winter wheat and rye are now
generally ripe, but very little harvest
ing was done during the week, on ac-
count of the rains. The rains came
too late to materially improve oats and
barley, although late soWn grains will
be benefited to some extent. Barley is
beginning to ripen and will be ready TO
cut in about ten days. The straw is
very short but the heads are reported
as fairly we'll filed and the quality
good. Very little haying was done
during the week, but it is stated that
the yield was slightly better than was
anticipated. There are some reports
of damage to hay by the rains. The
outlook for feed is more encouraging
than last week; millet sown before the
rains is growing rapidly; much fodder
corn is being planted and a second crop
of clover is starting nicely. Pastures
have improved greatly since the rain
and will soon be in condition to supply
an abundance of feed. The rains have
benefited tobacco Replanting is
practically completed, and early set
fields are looking good. Inc stand is
good and the young plants are making
excellent progress. The high winds
during the week caused some damage
to apple trees, but the outlook is en-
cOuraging for a fairly good crop. The
rains will improve the berry crop to
some extent. but the yield will be light.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-19

crop is favorable. Rains would be
beneficial in Maryland and portions of
Virginia An Improvement is reported
from Kentucky, where the crop has
suffered from excessive rains OF prev
ious weeks. Cutting and curing are
in progress IN the Carolinas
The outlook for apples continues
promising in New York and PennsyI-
vania, and they are not falling so badly
as previously reported in ONO, but
generally throughout the Ohio and
central Mississippi valleys, embracing
an important part of the apple region,
complaints of dropping continue
marked feature Of the reports.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
Its Constitutionality

Washington, Jan. 10.-A record and
brief have been received by the clerk of
the supreme court of the United tates
in a case from the supreme court of
Michigan that may hav a bearing On the
financial question. 1t is the case of
Baker VS.. Baldwin. in which F. A. Baker.
a Michigan lawyer, is to test the consti-
tutionality of the provisions of the
Bland-Allison act, making the silver dol
lar of 81 2-5 grains of pure silver a full
and unlimited legal tender in the pay
ment of all debts. public or private.
Mr.. Baker claims that the act of 1873,
establishing the gold dollar of 1922 grains
of pure gold as the standard of value is
the only valid act in existence making
coined money full legal tender. n that
all contracts since entered into payable
in money without stipulation as to the
kin of money car be settled only in
gold dollars or in United tates notes re-
deemable in gold. He contends that the
Bland-Allison act is unconstitutional be-
cause the bullion value of the silver dol
lar at the date of the passage of that
act, and ever since then, has been less
han the value Of the gold dollar, and
"a congress has mo right under the
power to coin money. to issue a debased
COlu, anu " MAKE IL All uulliilllcU IcAlOcI
where no provision is made for it's re-
demptiOn in coin Of full value"
Mr.. Baker is an advocate of silver, and
In 1896 was chairman of the democratic
state central committee of Michigan.
but he believes that the new standard
value which would result from the
restoration of bimetallism should be
adopted for further contracts only, and
that all existing public M private debts
contracted since 1873 should be paid in
gold. unless the contracts specifically
provide for the payment of some other
kind of money.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

burning for a fight. n who, much to
General Otis Distress, as his dispatches
show, published 1t. So ne had the COM
mander denying all purpose Of domina-
ton or of interfering with their inde-
pendence on the one hand and the presi-
lent Of the United States ON the other
asserting that purpose, and the Filipinos
were naturally alarmed and shocked.
Now, put yourselves, men of Essex. in
the place OF these people. What would
your fathers have lone II General Gage
and Lord North had been the actors?
What any people on the fac Of the earth.
whose bosoms are capable of holding the
sentiment of liberty. have done. Is 1T
not infamous for anybody to turn around
and tell YOU that the men who believe
that the Filipinos should have been as
sured just what General Otis tried to
assure them of, are responsible for the
outbreak of the war? General Otis says
that the proclamation that actually came
out. through General Miller's departure
from his intentions, was calculated to
cause. n did cause. hostilities and ex-
cite alarm and Indignation In the bosons
of that freedOm-seeking people,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
BRITISH HEAVY LOSS.
SINCE WAR BEGAN THE NUMBER
OF CASUALTIES REACHES
NEARLY EIGHT THOU
SAND,

London, Jan. 10, 4:30 a. m.-The war
office has not contributed the least par
ticular as to what is taking place in Ma
tai since Sunday. Neither has it allow
ed the dispatches Of correspondents to get
through. Consequently the facts of the
situation are replaced by conjectures, and
the Impotence Of the public pours itself
into discussion of the conduct of the war
and of what might have been done or
wha ought to be done.
The Morning Post demands that the
forces afield, afloat and in preparation
should be increased to 81. 1000. To this
end it urges that all the trained men in
the country possesses, militia and volun-
teers, shall be called but, asserting incl
9entally that, although the attitude Of
other lowers is correct in the diplomatic
sense Of the word, an invasion If attempt
ed. would be sudden, and that now is the
time to apprehend contingencies.
The Daily News, editOrially, defines IN
public opinion Of the continent as "in =
state which should not be ignored" 1t
call for greater vigilance than ever on
b Part of those responsible for the EN-
cheney of the state. and advises caution
and businesslike diplomacy.
The Daily Mail says it understands that
the suppression of another general COM
manding In South Africa will shortly be
announced. This may have relation to
! General Buffers hasty summons from
Davenport. 1t is rumored that he came
by special train to London yesterday, and
held a long consultation with the head
quarters staff. This seems to indicate
that his advice. which only recently was
in extreme disfavor, is about to be uti-
lized.
The criticizing is up and down the en-
tire field of war transactions, finding
fault with the lack of transports for the
troops who are ready to depart and with
the censorship in South Africa embraces
the mails, that the reports of correspond
ents are being mutilated n entire .et-
tiers suppressed. t
The admiralty. in seeking transports.
is reported to have chartered the Ameri-
| can liner ST. Paul. which was inspected
| previous to chartering, and three Liver
| pool steamers.
The governments defense as put forth
by Mr.. Balfour at Manchester has pro-
duced a disagreeable impression upon the
country. The Standard, Times and st.
James Gazette join in the almost unani-
nous metropolitan and provincial disap-
prevail of the government explanations.
The various segments of the liberal par
ty are being drawn together for united
| opposition in parliament next month.
Great Britain's loss since the war be-
gan is fast approaching 5000. A war
office compilation of casualties, issued
last evening. shows a total of 7.213-1,027
killed, 1875 wounded and 2.511 missing.
These do not include 40 who have sue
cumbed to disease, nor the casualties ait
Ladysmith last Saturday.
The Daily Mail avs: with charac-
~teristic bad the Transvaal au-
thorities have refused to allow Mr.. Hollis,
the American representative at Pretoria,
to care for British interests. This is an
act without precedent in modern diplo-
matte history"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

The annual meeting of the stockhold.
ers of the First National bank of Butte
will be held at the Office of said bank in
Butte, Montana, Tuesday, January Q. 1900
between the hours Of 10 a. M. and 4 d. m.
Object of meeting is election of directors
for ensuing year. and transaction of anv
other business which may properly come
before the meeting.
E. b. WEIRICK,
Cashier.
Dated at Butte, Mont. Dec. 8. 1899.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

"MEN-THERE IS NJ EXPENSE TO
learn barber trade il you will work for
us. Will make YOU competent III two
months n will pay ego monthly when
graduated. Have adopted q plan
whereby 500 BARRIERS are needed. Write
now for particulars. Illustrated cata-
logue and map of city mailed free.
Moler Barber College. Minneapolis.
Mimi"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
J. D. Meo 6


Honorary graduate Of the Ontario Vet.
Urinary College. Tor n Canada. Treats
all diseases of donesticated animals ac-
cording to scientific principles. once at
Marlow's Stables. l04 South Main street.
Telephone 2sa All cases promptly ct.
1ondod to.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
NO OFFENSE.

I.ighted-The lady says You We're inn
pertinent while l was absent.
Waiter-Ah. Monseer! She ask me why
l romve re lobster. and I merely reply
Eat l do not: Eat YOU go out your own
will.-Phiiace.phia North American.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

IN THE EXACT SCIENCE OF PALM
istry Madame Dewitt is an adept.
Magnetic healing is recognized as an
advanced mode OF relieving pain and
curing disease without the aid OF drugs.
Removed from the Butte hotel to 21S
West Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

w Dry A TIRST-CLASS
dressmaker, position to go out by the
day. best reference. Address 6lS West
Park street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

WANTED-WOMEN TO BIND DRESS
shields at home. Steady work; dis
tance no disadvantage; ask your dealer
to show you Kora Shields and Kora
Klasp hose supporters. Kora Shields
snap IN waist without sewing. Send
1Oc for catalogue of work. kora Shield
Co., 525 Broome street, New York.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

WANTED-BY 4 YOUNG MAN, POSI-
ton as shoe salesman. ten years expert
ence. no objection to leaving city. best
reference. Address L. H.. care Inter
Mountain.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
MONEY TO LOAN

seo. 900 TO LOAN. IN SMALL. OR
large amounts. on Butte real estate
Mcmillan & Floyd. Il East Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

WANTED - LODGE ORGANIZERS;
salary and commission: continuous in
come on your business; perfection
sickness. accident. death insurance.
Royal Fratcrnal Union, st. Louis, Mo-.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10
Hs:rEJs9
Sale


Maple Syrup. fines. made. gallon $1.l0
Whole Cod Fish. 1s pounds....... 100
Orange Lemon and Citron Peel. zoe
Cinnamon, Pepper and MUSTARD. zoe
3 packages Breakfast Cocoa. QUO
conree. ,..... 100
1 pint bottle Catsup, 15c. quarts. zsc
2 cans California Grapes or Plums 25c
White Potatoes. Size. red. -. 80. LEO
New Orleans Table Molasses. gals. 75c
Onion per hund.ed... -. -. -. -. LOO
Flour per SACK. -. -. ........oo 10 'oc
Fancy Bread Flour. per sack...... 1.V9
Fair Bread Flour, per sack. 80. S6c
40 bars Laundry soap... . . -. 100
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

e1LvER BOW LODGE NO. AZ
~ A. F. & A. NJ. Regular meeting in
~ Masonic Temple, second and
fourth Thursdays OF each month. So.
jou, ming brethren cordially invited to At.
tead. Dan Yancey. secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

BUTTE LODGE NC. 81. A. r. &
~ A. N. Regular meeting in Ma
~ sonic Temple. second and fourth
Tue:days OF each month. ~Sojournins
brethren cordially invited to attend.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-10

Fo RsALE-5 ROOM FRAME HOUSE
and lot on Woolmen street. will rent
for $500 a month. for $1.1s0. Case q
Holmes, Is East Broadway.