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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Notice OF Sale O! Bonds.

Office of the city clerk of Grand
Rapids, Wood County. Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids, Wis, May "a, 1901.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
sealed bids will be received at my
Office in the city of Grand Rapids,
Wood county, Wisconsin, until June
s, 1901, at 800 o'clock p. m. of that
day, for the purchase of one hundred
and twenty (120) bonds of the said
city of Grand Rapids, numbered | to
l20 inclusive each of the face value of
five hundred t$500.Oo) dollars and
known as Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
WaterworkS Bonds" and are divided
as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
BRYANT Goes to 2hineIander.

A. W. Bryant left the city Tuesday
evening to begin his work of putting
in mutual telephone exchange in the
city of Rhinelander This makes one
more of the progressive cities of the
Wisconsin Valley to adopt the mutual
plan of conducting certain of its
public utilities. No plan could be
better and the service is the best in
the world Mr.. Bryant is thoroughly
acquainted with the system as. we'll as
the practical work of telephone con-
struction and operation. and will give
the people OF Rhin Lander excellent
service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06
Gard of Thanks.

l desire to thank the many friends
who by their sympathy expressed and
assistance lent. made lighter the duty
of performing the last sad rites in the
life of our beloved brother Jacob.
recently deceased.
DAVID LUTZ, Jr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

FL. Woods family horse, hitched
in the rear OF the city hall Tuesday
night during a session of the council,
broke loose and ran across the bridge
and into Robt. Farrish's store on the
east side where it was captured. No
damage done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-06

Maple City Self Washing soap works
perfectly in hard water. 1t bleaches
white clothes and will not fade fast
colors. For sale by all grocerS.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
RUNAWAY MARRIAGE VOID.
French Courts Decision in Case OF
Marquis de Beruis.

PARIS. Dec. 26.--Sooiety is greatly in
terestcd in suit heard todas, in which
the Dowager Marqlise de 6ernis sought
to have annulled the marriage of her
son, Marquis de Bernis. and Nine. Dacien
de Ia Bati, formerly widow.
The marquis. according to the French
custom. asked his mother TO consent TO
the marriage. She did not oppose her
sons wishes, but withheld her consent
pending enquiries to ascertain Nine. de
la Bats social position. Ultimately che
refused to give her consent. Whereupon
the couple went to Dover and were mar
ried.
The marquise obtained an annulment.
The judgment of the court is severely
worded, neither the French civil code nor
family custom allowing for romantic
matches. The judge declared that as the
banns were not published in France. and
parental consent was not obtained, the
whole contract is Illegal and void.
The judgment is received with favor
by society people, especially as new
heritage is involved. Moreover. II is
conceded that no self-respecting French
woman would seek to enter q family
where she knew she would not be vel
come
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
INDIANS CLASH
WITH DEPUTIES.
FATAL AFFAIR In LOUISIANA.
CbristmnE Was Observed by Eight
killings in Various Parts of
the state-Mnn Who
PIaycd burglar Slain

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The Christ
mas killing and murders in Louisiana
number only eight in all, four at shreve-
port, two at Charenton, and one each at
Tangipehoa and Avoyelles parishes.
There we.e. in addition, eleven seriously
wounded.
Killed Rt Celebration.
In Tangipaho a William Grace, a farmer.
was assassinated and another man
wounded by Robert Holton while they
we're witnessing a Christmas tree eele-
bration. Hoston approached Grace sud
denly and placing a pistol to his side
shot him in the heart.
At Charenton, in st. Mary Parish, oliver
Paul and Bill Paul, half breed Indians.
we're killed and three other Indians and
three deputy sheriifs wounded in a fight
between a posse and the Indians. The
latter belonged to the Tchetimaches.
original owners OF all southwest Louis
lana.
Tribe Was once Powerful.
The tribe has been reduced to very
few. but stlll keep up their original In
dian mode OF living, with Paul, father Of
the two men killed, as chief. When the
French arrived in Louisiana 200 years
ago they found the Tchetimaches in pos
session Of much of the country.
The latter formed an alliance with the
French and assisted them in their wars
with he Natchez and other Indian tribes
In return for their assistance the Tcheti-
maches wcre-conirmed in possession OF
their lands which were to revert 10 the
Government Only when the last man Of
the tribe was dead
Indians Lost Snit.
This grant was confirmed by both the
French and Spanish Governments. and the
Tchetlmaches. although greatly reduced
IN numbers. held the land. \ portion Of
| it was sold to the whites some years
| ago. Chief Paul sued In the United
States courts for its recovery, but that
suit was declared against him. Since
| then the Indians have been sullen and
unfriendiy to the writes.
This feeling is largely responsible for
yesterdays riot. with the result that
nearly the entire tribe is dead, wound
| ed, or in Jail.
At Duck Hill, Miss, Francis Royal. n
/ young married man. attempted to fpighten
| the women folks by playing robber, but
was killed by his fourteen-year-o niece.
Beatrice Mills. The girl is almost crazed
! by ths accident.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
M0T0RMAN HURLED
TO HIS DEATH.
THROWN FROM CAR AT CURVE.
Jacob CoIcIazicr, WcIl-knOvn Fig
urc on + street Line, Meets
Death in Unusual Manner
While on His Last Trip.

sIo.or.1an Jacob Colclazier, forty years
old a-s thrown from his car shortly
alts o'clock this morning. while
rounding the sharp curve at Twenty
rgh.- street and Dumbarton Avenue
HoF t. and almost instantly killed.
---~-. 1..sJr'''9G from a fracture at the
base of the brain.
Colcla1ier was one of the oldest motor
men in the employ of the Metropolitan
Railway. The trip which proved to be
the last he ever made was to have been
the last one Of the night.
T, e conductor. E. Eubank, heard Col
clazler's cry as he fell of the car. and
rushing TO the front of tue car, turned of
the current and applied he brakes.
Died on Way tu Hospital.
Eubank found Colclazier unconscious
He telephoned to the Seventh police pre-
cinct and the patrol wagon responded.
The unfortunate man was picked up and
placed in the wagon, which was hurriedly
driven to Georgetown Hospital. but he
died before it reached its destination. The
wagon then returned to the police station
and the body was placed m the mOfBue.
A Familiar Figure.
Colclazier weighed more than 200
pounds. and was familiar figure to many
passengers on the F Street line. How he
came to fall from the front of the car is
a mystery to both the police and railroad
officials. careful Investigation is being
made.
The dead motorman was a widower. and
resided at s32 Fifteenth Street northeast
with a young son.
a brother, Henry c. Colclazier. who is
employed on the Four -and-a half Street
branch of the Metropolitan Railway, and
who resides on Mclean Avenue southwest,
was notified Of the accident by the Sew
enth precinct police.
Coroner hewitt viii view the remains
this morning, and it is thought that an in
quest will be held.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
ACCIDENT FOLLOWS ACCIDENT.
Hallway Crash Succeeded ny Fntni
Mi>hnp 10 HrecI1ing Train.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 26.-The heavy fos
this morning was responsible for col
lision on the Cincinnati. Hamilton and
Dayton Railroad, at Hartwell. a suburb.
shortly before noon. which resulted in
four passengers and the engineer and fire
man on the southbound Chicago express
being injured. Both engines and three
cars were wrecked. The passengers in
jured were: u. H. Payne. Indianapolis;
II. D. Leis. New York; H. c. Jacobs. New
York. and Charles Bloom.
Engineer john Spencer and Fireman
Postlcw also suffered bruises.
The wreckeT WAS at once sent to the
scene. William Nipper, Louis Tenbrink
and John Puigley jumped on the wrecker
to go to the scene. Passing the stock
yards the chain on the big crane Of the
wrecker broke and the arm swung out.
striking 4 car on the adjaccr~ track
The giant arm crashed around. sweeping
Nipper. Tenbr.nl; and Patrick Mccoy,
car repaiTer, of the car. Mccoy fell un-
derneath the wheels and was killed. VIII
liam Nipper and Louis TenbriHk were re-
moved to the city hospital. Their CON
dition is serious
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
FIRE EXCITEMENT LAST NIGHT.
Little Downtown Binzcs Cause Much
Excitement.

Excitement.
Two alarms of fte in quick succession
caused excitement downtown last night.
and brought out half dozen engines. two
truck companies. the water tower. and the
police reserves of the First and Sixth pre-
cincts.
The first alarm was turned in from the
box at Ninth and Streets. Special Off
saw a fine in the confcc c'ionery store of
Harry Sheetz, 516 Ninth Street, and did
not stop to investigate, but sent in an
alarm. Four engines, Assistant Chief
Wagner, and a truck company went to the
scene, as did the police reserves from No.
station. That was at 6:16 o'clock.
On the arrival of the engines II de-
veloped that a gas pipe supplying a
chandelier in the store had parted Just
as an employe was lighting the jets. The
match ignited the gas from the broken
pipe and fire flashed toward the cell
ing. burning the wall paper, but doing
little damage. The flames were eX-
tirguished before the fremen arrived on
the scene.
While the engines we're at the confec-
tionery store fire Bruce Bryant discovered
smoke coming from the establishment of
the Knabe Piano Company. 1909 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest. In the cellar the
porter had dropped match in lighting
the gas jet. 4 pile of rubbish ignited, and
in few moments the entire building
four stories in height, was filled with
smoke The fire was confined to the
cellar. and was quickly extinguished by
the firemen-
As the engines in the immediate vicinity
Of the fire had already responded to the
other alarm. Engines Companies No. 3,
located on Capitol Hill, and No. 4. from
Southwest Washington. went to the scene.
Lieutenant Moore. of the Sixth pre-
cinct took his men to assist the reserves
OF No. 1 station, in charge of Lieutenant
Arniss
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
BOTH SIDES LOST
HEAVILY IN ACTION,
RECENT SOUTH AFRICAN FIGHT.
severe Casualties of Colonel Da.
mants CayaIry-Christian De
Wet Turned Tables on
His Pursucrs.
PRETORIA. Dec 2S-Delayed).- The
..-.nr,- nf .l,n an-t fn-r dn.-- hn,-n -r-..n.--l

PRETORIA. Dec. 2S-Oelayed). The
actions of the last few days have -c~--'--f
--e- rr0
r-1.r 8-ilssa C--
rrs eess .is1 l.-
-ar .-.r q. -r=al- b. ~. E.---
0ett 0I ,aI..a. uamea, rssa'tr Il-
gso- unL-. Ca. Il. Dou4a. ana was di-
rectly attributable to the tactics Of the
Beers in using as a disguise the uniform
Of the British yoomanry for the purpose
Of getting at close range unscathed.
Rotha's Successful Ruse.
While engaged with one party of Boers
Captain Scott. OF Damant's Horse saw
what he believed to be some squad
rons Of yeomanry from British column
that was operating in that vicinity. whish
was apparently fighting another party of
burghers These drew gradually closer to
SCOTS command.
When the fraud was discovered Captain
scott's men fired on the BOcrs and drove
them Of, killing three and wounding five
others. Colonel Damant himself, who vas
some distance away. brought up his guns
and pompoms and endeavored 10 gain the
ridge before the Beers but he was half
minute late.
Gained the Ridge First.
The Beers gained the crest OF the ridge.
which they held. and succeeded in infict-
ing severe loss on Colonel Damant's par
ty. only four OF whom escaped unhurt
Captain Scott then came up with the re
mainder OF The force and. charging the
same position, drove the burghers of.
Colonel RimingtOn also arrived about
this time and pursued the Beers for seven
miles. killing and capturing a number OF
them. The Beers sent a courier in under
white iiag TO ask permission Ia bury
their dead. who numbered twenty seven
Ia the neighborhood of the two positions.
De Wet Turned Tables.
The Imperial Light Horse, having laag-
cred their transport. made a night march
Of abou. one hundred miles with the in
iention Of surrounding Christian De Wet.
They failed to locate his headquarters.
however, anu when they went into camp
they were attacked by De Wet with su-
perior force.
The Imperial Light Horse had fifteen
casualties, but repulsed the Beers, killing
six and capturing sixteen
Good work of scouts.
The National Scouts. composed OF burgh-
ers who have taken the oath OF allegiance,
have been constantly doing good work un-
der their commander. Celliers. Their mode
Of operation Il TO ride out from local
bases without transport In this way they
have Just taken fourteen prisoners at
BruRspruit
Major Colcabrander, the Afrikander
traveller and scout, captured sixty Beers
south OF OHphant River. No details have
yet arrived. Colonel Psrke, to the north
east OF Pretoria. has repulsed Com
mandant Muller. who attdcked with
pompom. Eight Beers were killed.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
STOPPED DUEL FOR LUNCH.
Fatal Wound Inflicted. However
When Fight Was Resumed.

ROME. Dec. 26.-Lieutenants Verone
and scandoEe had a quarrel at Brescia
few days ago about a dog. Today they
fought a duel with swords. The combat
went on harmlessly for two hours, when
the officers and seconds adjourned for
luncheon
Subsequently the duel was resumed,
with the result that Lieutenant Scadone's
head was split open. and he died from the
effect OF the wound
Lieutenant yerone was also dangerously
wounded
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
FUNERAL OF MR.. EARL.
Services Held Yesterdn, nt Oak mn
chapel.

Funeral sertfces were held yesterday
afternoon at Oak Hill Chapel over the re-
mains of william Rawlings Earl, who died
Monday night Of typhoid fever.
The Rev. Gcrhart Wilson, pastor of the
Western Presbyterian Church, conducted
services at o'clock. Interment was at
oak Hil Cemetery.
The pallbearors were DR.. f. L. Biscoe.
Mr.. Earl Biscoe. Mr.. Frank Biscoc, and
Rudolph Bartle, cousins OF the deceased; ;
Nr. Howard Fisk and Mr. Ned Johnson
Mr.. Earl was the only son OF Mr..
Charles H. Earl, OF the Treasury Depart
mcnt. and Mrs. Jennie S. Earl. He was
twenty-six years OF age. and for the past
three years acted as secretary to Mr.. Ed
ward J. Cantwell. OF the Postal Record,
and was also assistant secretary of the
Letter Carriers Association.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
r1enr mis- skull j. Fractured.

Robert Stones,rcct, the negro who was
aosaulted by another negro with a ham
mer on Christmas night, and who was
removed to Providence Hospital, is in a
prerarlous condition. The doctors made
an examination OF his head. and they are
strongly of the belief that the negro S
skull was fractured. Several negroes
bought keg OF beer on Christmas and
retired TO the home OF Charles Boswell,
where fight began. during which Boswell
and Stcnestreet were struck with tho
hammer. Boswell was also taken TO the
hospital, but returned 10 his home after
having his Injuries dressed.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
MRS. DENNIS IMPROVING.
Victim of Mysterious ArsanIt Vow
Reported as Recovering.

Or. Wade H. Atkinson, family physician
for Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, reported last
night that she was slowly improving at
Garfield Hospital 1t is now believed that
Mrs. Dennis will recover. She IS practi-
cally out OF danger. She has as yet made
no tangible statement.
Not since five days ago, when Major
Sylvester and others tried 10 get state
ment from Mrs. Dennis. as to the assault
upon her, has any police official visited
the sick room. The physicians declare
that il would be unwise at this time 10
press Mrs. Dennis for a statement. Her
ideas are yet confused. and il may be a
week before she fully RECEIVERS conscious
ness
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
MIMIC BATTLE IN TRENTON.
Historic Fight Reproduced I'm
Streets nf the City.

TRENTON. y. J, Dec. e6.--The l25th
anniversary Of the battle OF Trenton was
celebrated today by a sham battle, de-
picting as accurately as might be Tie
stirring scenes when Washington SUR
priaed the Hessians the morning after
Christmas, 177G. This was followed by a
combined military and civic pageant, in
Guiding several interesting features, and
in The afternoon there were indoor eE-
ercises at which patriotic speeches were
made.
The surrender took place in front OF
the postoffice In East State Street. which
l25 years ago was the site of the his
toric orchard ia which the sword OF the
Hegsian commander Was rendered TO Cen
eral Washington.
The visiting delegations included de-
tail OF minute men from Washington, ID
C., the members being attired in old-iash-
ioned Continental uniforms.
Governor Voorhees, and many distin-
yulshed visitors reviewed the parade.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
GENERAL sEAMANs' CONDITION
Attending Physicians Give Little
Hope of His Recovery,

Tn andiuon Of Gen. W H. seamans,
-ious condition az the Ar
.F' attack Of iniiam-
Unchanged
l.. Ma
Assistant
alter be-
.--.rlr man.
VIM Il hold out
much hope -. recovery
they say he has Sac. zee and base
their opinion on the wonu rful vitality
and resolute viii displayed by their pa
tient.
DR.. Magruder said last night that in an
experience extending over thirty years he
had never met man with the nerve force
exhibited by General Seamans. who is a
man OF slight physique. but who is splen-
didly preserved not looking by twenty
years the sixty-seyen he has lived.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
CENSUS CLERKS DEATH.
Daniel J. White. of Buffalo. Found
Dead in Rcar of Restaurant.

Daniel J. White. a clerk in the Census
Office. was found dead in the rear OF 507
Street northwest last night by a negro.
who informed Policeman Dyson.
The officer Immediately called Or. Sell
hausen. who lires across the street, and
the body vas sent TO the morgue. White
was discovered in a sitting position in an
clubhouse back OF x. J. Schultz's restau-
rant, but the proprietor could throw no
light upon the matter.
The police learned al z late hour last
might that the young man liTed at Mann s
Hotel. on Pennsylva nia Avenue and had
relatives In Buffalo x. Y. who we're noti-
fed Of his death and asked for instruc-
tons as 10 the disposition OF the body.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
FOUR WOMEN CONVICTED.
Two on Charges of DisordcrIy Con
duet and others for NnGrnncy.


Josephine futile and John II. Hall are
among the numerous colored denizens o:
quarters over Bill Lees shooting gallery
on the Avenue. Christmas gin and beer
put the pair in belligerent mood. and for
nearly an hour during the afternoon they
collected a crowd OF three or four hun
dred people in front OF the gallery b.
their whooping sereeching, and fighting.
Finally possel OF policemen managed
to gain access to the third floor of the
building and the futile woman and Hall
were marched of TO the station, and yes
tcrday we're in court charged with dis
orderly conduct Both denied that they
had oyerstepped the law, but a fine of
SO was assessed against each. ald they
went to the workhouse to stay month
because they could not pay.
Mamie Green and Mary Williams. both
colored. taken out OF, the house at the
same time. we're each given three months
in the workhouse on charge Of yagrancy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES

%oTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that viii sell a at
mibIic auction at the warerooms OF JS,nes AN mi:
PP.,lIige 90 Penusy lvauis ave. NV, uN M NJ
,yrt, NY 0F DECEMBER 1901, At 10 O'CLoCA
NJ n lot OF lost. stolen and abandoned prop
rrty n.turncd to me by the metropolitan ponse zee
Of the District OF Columbia; ana NOT ea,''' rt,;,
nyoneTtv consists Of bicycles, clothing, lewcir.
pIJ coins. and miscellaneous goods JN'ihI -, ~
KEMP. Chief. also Property CLERK Netrop2li.a''
police District Of Columbia Approved ps en
,uiSsioners ID. @. ueN-''--'N
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
KING TO OPEN PARLIAMENT.
VIII OTciate in Person at West
minister ON January 10.

LONDON. Dec. s6.-It has been definite
II decided that the King will open Parlia-
ment in person on January 16. driving
thither in state.
With the view to providing acGommoda-
tions for the members of lighthouse OF
Commons and to avoiding the scenes that
occurred on the occasion OF his Majesty S
accession 4 raised platform is being
erected in the House OF Lords. where the
Strangers Gallery VIII also be reserved
for members OF the lower house.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
PUT A BULLET
IN HIS BRAIN.
Unhappy in Love, q Young
Negro Ends Life.
SWEETHEART WOULDN'T SEE HIM,
John Washington Davis First At
tempts Suicide by Slashing His
Throat with Clasp Knife, but
His Design Is Frustrated-Re-
pulsed on Account OF Drinking.

Because his sweetheart refused TO see
him at her home. John Washington
Dayis. young negro employed as
driver by the District, ended his life in
the girls home 1901 f Street northwest,
yesterday afternoon.
He shot himself through the head, using
4 cheap revolver. the property of his
sweethcart's brother.
For some tine past Davis had been a
frequent cailer al the home of Minnie Lu-
cas-. nineteen years old. OF late, however.
| he had been drinking heavily, and for that
reason the girl refused 10 see him yester-
| day evening when he called.
Upon being informed by the girls half
brother, Richard Wheeler, of the young
woman's intentions. Davis. it is said. be-
came angry and made an attempt to cut
his throat with large clasp knife, which
he carried, but vas frustrated In the at
tempt By Wheeler, who took the weapon
away from him.
He was determined. however, to see the
girl. and the young woman finally had to
lock herself in her room.
Second Attempt Successful.
Shortly before o'clock the brother,
upon going into one OF the rooms in the
house, discovered Davis asleep on the
floor. He awakened him and they had
long talk. after which Davis went into the
brothers room, which IS across the hall.
saying that he would kill himself sure.
Davis knew where the brother kept his
revolver and quickly obtained it. Seating
himself on the side of the bed he placed
the muzzle of the gun against his left
temple and nred. Death was almost in
stantaneous.
The discharge OF the weapon alarmed
| Wheeler. who lost no time in getting into
the room. Upon entering it he found
! Davis lying sideways on the bed, a Btream
Of blood flowing from wound in his head.
The brother ran at once 10 the herdic
stables, across the street. where he called
for the Emergency Hospital ambulance.
Police Take Charge.
As the man was dead. however. the
surgeon in charge of the ambulance could
do no good, and Immediately notified the
Third precinct police of the affair, who
in turn sent Bicycle Policeman Cats to
the house, while telephone message was
sent for tbe Coroner.
! T'ncr a--'~i-- -'.fs T0IierGal .Hr's
took OF Is rH.0 until Coroner
r- .g Trims -rel-
.u"
.. Street
-- H4.o5. Oi me InIrd
precinct. had been looking for Davis all
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
THE TINES COupAyy

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
Notice is hereby given that meeting Of the
stockholders o. The Timcc COMPANY will be held
at the office OF the company in the Hutchinl
Building. corner OF 10th and D sts. NV. Wash
iugton. = c.. the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY
,aO2. at Z O'CLOCK P. NJ. for the purpose OF
electing E"- trustees for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction Of such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington. d. C.. December 10. 1907.
W. J. DANTE,
dri2-im Secrrtarv
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
OFFICE OF TnE

Annapolis Md, Dec. .. l9ol-
In pursuance Of the poHsr ir IN me ,pFSEF TsSE {SD
Hi.iy' ,iiT6 SaNSI' COMPANY. hereby appoint and
III III general mcetina, OF the stockholdcrs OF
aid Company, to be held l. in t1e hTG'"'irs N5 eS
,.,,IlysnIY vts,,i1g,, ~ THE i5rII DAY OF JANUARY
,sa5 At 1850 O'CLOCK \ VI, the SAID aP-
i,,i,t.J J,te being in the interval between the
nj meeting Of said stockholders anu the h-A-
annual meeting thereof -.,,-.-,r, ,....,.,.