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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.

At Cincinnati $50 marble workers
struck because their employers re-
fused to agree to the scale demanded.
Near Charleston, S. c., fleet of
fishing boats was caught in a squall
and three boats with Is men are miss
ing.
Some 2Uv machinists employed in
the South Chicago shipyards went on
a strike, making the total out now
1900.
New York statement: Loans in
creased 7,442,100, deposits increased
$11, 281, 300, reserves increased $2,784,-
400, surplus reserve decreased $685.
925.
The towboat George S. Ross was
totally wrecked by an explosion near
Tarentum, Pa. Captain Kelly is miss
ing and is supposed to have been
killed.
The Chicago grand jury decided to
vote no indictments against Healer
bowie and several of his followers in
connection with the death of Mrs. H.
w. Judd.
At Dayton, Ohio, the motormen and
conductors of the street railway will
quit because the company refuse to
recognize the union. No other ques-
ton is involved.
At Seattle, Wash, George Mulligan
of Liberal, Kan. who says he is
president of an Eagle City Mining and
Exploration Co., was robbed of $417.-
900 by two men as he was passing an
alley.
At Havana all interest Saturday
centered in the municipal elections.
No disturbance is reported. At San
tiago all business was suspended on
account of the elections. Intense
excitement prevailed, but good order
was maintained.
The London Sun publishes a story
to the effect that Gen. Botha has ar
rived at Standerton and is communicat
ing by telegraph with Kruger, through
| the Netherlands governments, ap-
| pealing to Kruger to sue for peace
| Kitchener is said to have given Botha
permission to adopt this course.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
FROLIC FOR TEACHERS.
Excursion to the Philippines in Con-
genial Company.

genial Company.
Washington, June 1.-The war de-
partment has ordered the transport
transport, with accommodations for
125 female and 400 or 500 male teach
ers, to sail from San Francisco early
in June for the Philippines.
The female teachers will occupy the
first cabin state rooms and other COM
Portable parts of the ship, and the men
will be accommodated on the troop
deck, with special accommodations
conducive to their comfort. They are
to be furnished with meals equal TO
those furnished in the cabin salon, and
all decks Of the transport will be in
common. Special walters and chefs
will be employed to look after the
comfort of all the teachers, and the
latter anticipate that the long journey
across the Pacific, in congenial COM
pany Of fellow workers. will be an ex-
pertinent never to be forgotten.
There is a good deal Of speculation
as to the effect Of the importation Of
several cargoes Of school ma ans up
on the matrimonial market in the Phi
lippines. It is not probable that any
of the young women are going out
there with the intention of getting
married, but it is almost certain that
the attractive ones will have plenty OF
opportunities to do so. No marriage
able girl ever went to China or Japan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
STAGE NOTES.
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American actors and actresses"
said CoQuelin, ARE a thousand times
more petted than are ours. The mo-
ment one of us in France shows a
weakness the press and public unite
to execrate him. Criticism is less
prompt and more kind here. Such
words as Fascinating are more often
heard here than in France. That,
in my view, is great encouragement,
and spurs one to do ones best more
than harsh criticism. 1t may be that
there is a tendency to obtain this ap-
probation with the least possible eX-
penditure Of personal pains. It is 4
bad practice, for actors and public
both. for the former to endeavor to ap-
pear as a star Of the first magnitude
all at once. Much better it is that
one should be content to twinkle pa
tiently in ones little role until people
begin to notice how eXcellently is
that twinkling done. Then there are
no receptions, no disillusion."
Mrs. Maesmore Morris, one of the
most beautiful women on the English
stage, is soon TO marry Anthony
Hope Hawkins, the we'll known novel
ist At least this is the report brought
by the cables from London. Mrs
Morris is a widow who became an
actress after her husbands death
She first attracted attention by play
ing small parts in George Alexander
st. James Theater company. Recently
upon the revival of The Prisoner Of
Zenda, Mr.. Alexander gave her the
flesh and blood presentment of the
heroine of his brain and immediately
fell in love with her. Of course he
wooed her, and now comes the rumol
of an engagement. Mr.. Hawkin:
was once before engaged to a por
trayer of the part of Flavia-Miss
Evelyn Willard. That one did no
last, however, for about a year agC
Miss Willard married Robert P. Coul
ter, a clothing merchant of London
Mr.. Hawkins is 80, his bride elect il
many years-ten, at least-his junior
The treatment of offending mum
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
NEW TUNNEL LINE.
Miles of Subway May be Added to
New York System.

New YORK system.
New York, June -Four and a
half miles of extra tunnelling may be
authorized by the rapid transit COM
missioners on a new line for the
Bronx This is the most important
change in the main system suggested
since the original contract was signed
by John B. Mcdonald. 1t will ne
Cessitate an expenditure of S4,000,000,
as deep digging will have to be done
over most of the proposed line. This
addition will extend from 149th street,
where the east branch of the present
subway shoots off. 1t will be carried
in northerly direction up Mott ave-
nue. and the Grand boulevard or con-
course to Mosholu parkway.
Flans and drawings were submitted
to William Barclay Parsons, chief
engineer Of the rapid transit board,
by James L. Wells, Louis A Risse
and other Representatives Of organiza-
tons in that section Of the city. Mr..
Rise, who is the chief Typographical
engineer Of the board of public i'm
provements, has made extensive
drawings for the scheme.
The plan for the central line
through the Bronx has been the hobby
of Corporation Counsel John Whalen,
who resides there. Mr.. Whalen in
sisted when the original plans were
laid out that the great centre of popu-
lation in the, Bronx should be cared
for.
This plan has also had the advocacy
of James L. Wells, president of the
Harlem Board Of Trade. Mr.. Wells
favored the recent proposal to
abandon the tunnel under the Harlem
river and extend the line up Jerome
avenue. The abandonment of this
scheme, however, was understood TO
mean that the board later on would ap-
prove the central line.
1t was announced yesterday that
"AP' Johnson will be bidder against
John B. Mcdonald for the Brooklyn
tunnel. Mayor Van Wyck has not
yet approved the application of the
rapid transit board. 1t will be nee
essary to apply to the supreme court
for permission 10 build.
Frederic D. Esler, who represents
the British company, organized 10
construct tunnel Of the tubular
variety, will also be a bidder on the
Brooklyn tunnel, Mr.. Esler said yes
terdav that the cOmDanv of wI:oa hi,
is the head, will apply to the corpora
ton counsel for permission to build.
There is no reason VIII the city
should not stop u.s. he added. eve
have all the money we need and will
build the tunnel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

mers in England is mild compared
with the customs which prevail in
Russian playhouses. A month age,
at a theater in Russia, the audience
became dissatisfied with new drama,
but instead of "booing' and resorting
to cabbageheads and ancient eggs,
they threw ammonia, and sulphuric
acid at the performers, almost suffo-
eating the hero and heroine in their
tracks. The theme of the annoying
play was political.
Francis Wilson's season closed yes
terday June /. He will have covered
since last September much more
western territory than for five years.
His manager, Ariel Barney, adds that
this has been by all odds the most
profitable tour he has played in that
period of time. He has sung ex-
clusively in The Monks of Malabar
Next season he will revive The Little
Corporal. He will not play an engage
ment in New York.
The London Era says that Madame
saba Yacco and M. Kawakami have
returned to Japan with 100000
earned in Europe and America. Mad
anne Yacco purposes devoting her
share to a theater in Toxic for the
performance of plays by Japanese
writer's or TRANSACTIONS from the Eu.
ropean. The site for this house has
been given by the emperor.
Dan DAILY will go abroad to appear
in his original role in The Whirl of
the Town at the Adelphic. Madge
Leasing will also he in the cast. The
play has been rewritten by Mr.. McLel-
Ian, changing it's locality from New
York to London.
Sandol Milliken probably will con-
tinue next season as leading woman
with Jefferson De Angels in A Royal
Rogue and whatever new opera he
may put on.
Muriel Wilson, the famous beauty
of English society, recently acted
Peg Wellington in Masks and Faces
for a charity.
Transformer have just refused an
offer of $4,000 to play Hamlet this
season.
Curious Manager-Baby wake you
up?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
WON'T TAKE THEM
RESERVATIONS REFUSED BY GOV.
M'SWEENEY.
TlLLMAN AND LAURl
Executive of South Carolina Advises
Rivals to Consider Their Action
More FulIy-Thnks People of
State Entitled to One Year of Rest
From Political Turmoil.

Columbia, S. c., June Gov. Nc
Sweeney has rejected the designations
Of Senators Tillman and McLaurin, II
give them time to consider their &C
ton. His letter refusing to accept
the designations is in part as follows:
IT respectfully return your resigna-
lions that you may have more time
for serious consideration of the effects
upon the people of this state of this
action on your part. The commissions
which you hold is the highest compli-
ment and testimonial which the people
of the state can pay to one of it's citi,
zens. It is possible you have taken
this step hastily in the heat of debate,
without due reflection of the consa-
quences to people who have SO sig
nally honored you.
ct was only last year that our
people had excitement turmoil Incl
dent to the campaign and in another
year we will be in the midst of further
political strife. The people are EMIT
led to one year of peace and freedom
from political battles and bitterness.
Indications are that the campaign
such as would be precipitated by the
vacancies in these two exalted posi-
tions would be very acrimonious and
personal rather than a discussion OF
issues, from such canvass our people
should be spared. In fact it would be
a calamity to the state to be torn
asunder by a heated canvass in this
off year in politics. There can be no
possible good to come of it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
CROKER BUYS THoRoUGHBREDs.
Tammany Cheftain Able to Lavish
Money! on Fast Horses,

Money on Fast Horses.
Lexington, KY, June 2.-Bonita
Belle, by Falsetto, dam Bonita, by Lex
ingtOn, a bay mare foaled in 1885, and
yearling colt by Prince of Monaco
have been sold to Richard Croker, by
W. S. Barnes Of Melbourne stud for a
reported price of $1S,000 The mare
is the dam of Beau Gallant, winner of
the Prospect and Eastern Handicaps
and the Second Matron stakes last
year. Bonita Belle has had but five
of her produce to campaign. To
gether they have won over $4,000 on
the turf, and the best of the lot, Beau
Gallant, is just entering on his three
year-Old career.
Mr.. Barnes has record for selling
high-priced mares: Fair Lady, dam of
Dagonet and Bermuda, for $4,000; My
Favorite, dam of Handspring, for
$4,000, and Maid of Balgowan, dam of
Prince of Melbourne, for $500.
Bonita Belle will remain at Melbourne
stud and has been bred to Jim Gore,
sire of Beau Gallant. The yearling
purchased by Mr.. Croker is called
Beau Imperial, and is entered in Eng
land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

Meriden, Conn, May 31.-The an
nual athletic meet of the Irish-Amer-
lean Athletic association held here
yesterday was marred by an accident
which will probably prove fatal. In
the hammer throw John Flanagan,
holder of the worlds record, threw the
sixteen-pound hammer through the
fence surrounding the grounds, strik-
ing Henry Dierle, bystander, on the
head and fracturing his skull. Dierle
was removed to the hospital and
chances for his life are very slim.
The actual throw to the spot where
the man stood was ITS feet, inches,
beating the worlds record by nine
feet. The meet was closed after the
occurrence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
CAPTAIN HOWGATE DEAD.
Man Who Figured in Dramatic Trial
and Escape.

Man Who Figured in Dramatic Trial
and Escape.
Washington, June Capt Henry
w. HoWgate, formerly signal officer of
the United States army, died suddenly
yesterday of cerebral hemorrhage,
aged 67. Howgate had singular and
eventful life. While a trusted official
of the signal service he was charged
with appropriating a large amount of
government funds and placed under
arrest. His escape and flight were at
tended with many dramatic features.
not until IA years after his escape
was he located by secret service de-
tectives as the proprietor of an OBJ
scure bookstore in New York. He was
brought back here, tried and convict
ed. After serving his sentence in the
Albany county penitentiary he re-
turned to Washington last December,
Howgate was a scientist of ability.
He gave much attention to arctic re-
searches. He was born in England
In 1862 he was appointed second lieu
tenant in the 22d Michigan volunteers
and served to the end of the war with
distinction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

Graustark, book recently brought out
by Herbert S. Stone & Co., Chicago.
This young writer was born in Indi-
ana, and is another of the boosters
who are making that state famous IN
letters. Like his brother, John r. Nc
Cutcheon, the famous cartOonist and
war correspondent, he is a journalist.
He began as a reporter in 1889 and
four years later he became city editor
of the Lafayette Morning Journal, a
position which he still holds. For
three months in his early youth he
tried to be aD actor, but during his
walk home after this experience he
was cured Of that ambition. Grau-
stark is a dashing, breezy story, and
from it's clever author other good
things are expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
STAGE SWEETHEARTS WE'D.
Miss Margaret Mayo and Edgar
SelWyn Made One


New York, June 2.-During the dra-
matte season just ended Margaret
Mayo and Edgar Selwyn of the l. l.
iona company told each other nfervid,
picturesque words that they loved
each other. Miss Mayo played Lena
and Mr.. Selwyn played Tony, true low
ers in low life, in the drama. Recent.
ly Miss Mayo and Mr.. Selwyn discov.
cred that they were fond of each other
off the stage, and last Thursday they
went to a justice of the peace in
Niagara Falls and had the nuptail knot
tied. Mr.. and Mrs. Selwyn are spend
ing their honeymoon in this city. 1t IS
probable that both will again be in the
cast of Arizona when it opens Aug. Is
Miss Mayo played in Daniel Frohman's
companies for three years,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Count Bismarck Dead.

Berlin, May 31-Count William Bis
marck, second son of the great chan
cellor, died after an illness of six days
of peritonitis from which he suffered
greatly. The funeral will occur next
Monday, which is the day set by the
emperor for the unwilling Of the
statue to his father, Prince Bismarck,
erected in front Of the Reichstag build
inc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
VIII Edit Paper In GERMANY.

Chicago, May 31.-Joseph Brucker,
for many years managing editor of the
Illinois Stats Zeitung, left Chicago
yesterday for Berlin, Germany, where
he will establish German-American
journalof commerce under the name of
Columbia The new paper will be de-
voted to the interests of American
manufacturers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
James A. Herne Dead.

New York, June flames A. Herne,
the well known actor and playwright,
died here Sunday Of pneumonia. Mr..
Herne was taken i'll in Chicago eight
weeks ago while playing in Sag Har-
Dor, play of his own composition
He came at once to his home, took to
his bed and never arose. He was born
in Troy, n. Y, Feb. /, 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
CAN PASS COUNTERFEIT.
SO Says indiana Judge When Poker
is PLAYED.

indianapolis, May 31.-The jury in
the United States court returned a
verdict in which it was held that it is
no violation of the law to use coun
terfeit coin in opening a Jackpot" in
a poker game. The case was that
of Jesse Page, of Elnora, who was
charged with passing a counterfeit
dollar while he had his feet under a
poker table. Page broke the pot
for a dollar and tossed the coin on
the table with the chips. The pot
was raked in by a man who was a wit
ness for the government in the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Orphan Home Dedication.

Waverly, Iowa, May 31-The new
orphans home of the Lutheran synod
of Iowa and other states was formally
dedicated yesterday in the presence OF
) 900 people. Addresses were made
by Rev. T. A. Schaffnit, superintendent
of the institution, Rev. S. Siefkes OF
Edwards, Rev. G. K. Zeillinger OF
Oelwein and Rev Wadix Andrews.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Mrs. Mckinley Has Good Day.

Washington, June DIR Rixey was
at the white house at 10 last night and
remained for short time with Mrs.
Mckinley. He said after leaving the
sick room that the patient, was, if any
thing. somewhat improved and that
she had a comparatively restful day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
TO WE'D NEWSPAPER MAN.
Miss Sigsbee Engaged to Son of Sam
Small.

Washington, May 31.-The engage
ment is announced in Washington of
Miss Ethel Sigsbee, daughter of Cap
tain Charles D. Sigsbee, U. S. n, and
Robert T. Small, son of the well
known evangelist, the Rev. Sam Small.
The date of the wedding has not
been fixed, but it will probably take
place in the early fall. Miss Sigsbee
is the only unmarried daughter of the
young woman. She has an exception
ally fine voice and at one'time wished
to study for the operate stage. Mr..
Small is engaged in newspaper work
in this city. Ill,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Military SURGEONS Meet,

ST. Paul, May 31.--Tbe annual meet
ing of the Association of Military Sur
geons of the United States was called
to order yesterday at the state capitol.
An address of welcome was delivered
by Judge E. A. Jaggard for the citi-
zens and Governor Vansant on behalf
Of the state. Reports were read by
officers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
ESTATE OF HARRISON.
Property of the Late Chief Executive
S361.125.

indianapolis, Ind, May 31.-The
Union Trust company, executor of ex-
President Harrison's estate, has COM
pleted it's appraisement of the real and
personal property. The value of the
estate is said to be 1851, 1852. This
does not include the lodge in the Ad-
irondacks, real estate in North Bend,
nor household furniture in Indianap-
oils.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

Milwaukee Academy, %.
West side, Milwaukee, 20.
Madison 19.
Wausau IS.
Evansville IA SO.
East side, Milwaukee 8 1-3.
kaukauna 6.
Waupaca 5.
Sturgeon Bay 5.
Racine 5.
Oshkosh 5.
BeIoit 4.
Reedsburg 8.
Stoughton 8.
South side milwaukee 2.
Manitowoc 1.
Portage 1.
Grand Rapids ~.
Neenah l 8.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
JUDGE Brewer To Wed.

Washington, May 81. - Announce
ment is made Of the engagement Of
assistant Justice D. J. Brewer of the
United States supreme court to Miss
Emma Miner Mott, a well known
school teacher of this city. The
wedding takes place next week in Bur
lington, Vermont.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Rockefeller Mum.

Cleveland, June 2.-The Plaindealer
today says: John D. Rockefeller is
said to have given s1,000,000 for the
founding OF an institution for medical
research. Rockefeller when seen
would neither deny or affirm the re-
port"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
PettigreW Gets NEWSPAPER,

Sioux Falls, June 2.-Sheriff Huston
yesterday served an attachment on the
plant of the Sioux Falls Daily Press
on judgments secured by ex-senator
Petigrew and others for sums aggre
eating $4,000. This means the re-or-
ganization of the staff of the paper
that in the future will be under the
personal control Of Pettigrew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

X. J. Gill, superintendent of the
model rooms at the United States pat
ent office, is said to have Ultimate
knowledge of the working of every one
of the 100000 models in his charge,
from fountain pen to an ocean liner
Though several important weddings
among New York's 400" are SEIZED
uled for June, none excites the in
terest that the prospective union of
Mrs. John VinCon Dahlgren and Har-
ry Lehr does. Both are young, ex-
tremely popular, and unusually good
looking. The bride is rich. the groom
poor. Mrs. Dahlgren is the second
daughter of the late Joseph Drexel,
the millionaire banker of Philadel-
phia. On his death he left each of his
daughters a fortune. Two yeas ago,
by the death of her husband, son Of
Admiral Dahlgren, Mrs. Dahlgren in
herited another fortune. She is now
reputed to be worth from $1,000,000
to $10,000,000 She has a beautiful
home on West Fifty-sixth street,
near Fifth avenue, New York; an
other at Washington, and a ranch in
Colorado. Mrs. Dahlgren, who is at
all times original, has set another
new precedent by declaring her in
tention of being married in white, in
stead of wearing a dress of the con-
ventional gray or analogous subdued
color affected by brides on the occa-
sion of their second wedding Ar
the same time she declares she will
not wear a veil-an article generally
considered Indispensable by brides
who are married in white, -..a; p
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

Every year the German empress be-
gins a new diary and sends an old one,
clasped and locked, to join it's prede-
cessors in a safe. Not even the en-
peror may see these minute records oe
daily life. What matter is here for
the vain dreams of publishers!
Geo Barr McCutcheon has achieved
no little distinction as the author Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
NEW WINNER
OF BIG MEET
MILWAUKEE, ACADEMY CAP
TURES ERSCHOLASTyC.
WEST SIDE SCHOOL NEXT

While Capital City Comes Third With
Narrow Margin-SeveraI Records
Broken - Greatest Gathering Ever
Seen at Camp Randall Views
Struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION,
Gov. Bliss Will Try to Coerce Michi-
uan SoIons

Lansing, June Ex-Governor Bliss is
greatly incensed at the legislature
failing to pass certain measures he
recommended, particularly the anti
cigarette, taxation and sleeping car
tax bills, that he will shortly call an
extra session.