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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
CASHIER ABSCONDS
TAKES WITH HIM CURRENCY TO
AMOUNT OF 100000.
WAS A TRUSTED EMPLOYEE
Officials at Loss to Know the Reason
Books Examined Two Weeks
Since and Found Correct-Short-
age May Foot Up Even Higher
Than at First Expected.

San Francisco, Dec 10.-Chief of
Detectives Seymour is in receipt of a
telegram from Chief of Police o. L.
Sangels announcing that Henry j.
Fleishman, cashier Of the Farmers
and Mechants' bank Of that city, alb
seconded Saturday last with 100000
in currency and no trace Of him has
been discovered
Fleishman did not work Saturday.
He notified the bank that he was sick
When he failed to report yesterday
his accounts were gone over and the
shortage discovered. The exact
amount is not yet ascertained. He
had been cashier and assistant cashier
of the bank for 20 years. He began
work for the bank when a boy in 1875.
He was under bond with a surety
company for $4,000. In addition to
this he had real estate and personal
property in this city sufficient, in the
opinion Of President Hellman, to pro-
tect the bank from loss The bank is
the oldest and strongest in southern
California with capital of 100000,
a surplus of $1,000,00O and deposits of
$5,500,000
The bank officers cannot account
1or Fleishman's action, nor have they
the slightest idea of his whereabouts.
They have wired all over the United
states and Mexico, and say there will
De no compromise but should Flesh
hn h.
10 the end. Two weeks ago, the of
hcers say, the books were all right.
which leads them to believe the
money was taken within the last few
days,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
WAR TIME INCIDENT.
Federal Soldier Who look Money
From a Viroinian Will Return 1t.

From a Virginian Will Return It,
Richmond, Va, Dec. 8.-Near the
close of the war when the federal
forces were overrunning Danville, the
directors of a bank there divided out
gold amounting to $4,000 each among
themselves for safe keeping. After
the war the directors held a meeting,
and each one produced the $4,000
home and that a federal soldier had
entered his house and, after severely
choking him and threatening his life,
succeeded in getting the money. Wad
dill's statement was verified by his
wife in every particular.
Just as Judge Green was about to
take the train at Danville yesterday
the postmaster came running to him,
bringing letter he had received from
Ohio. The writer says that he was a
federal soldier, and while in Danville,
just before the end of the war, he had
gone into a mans house and secured
$4,000 in gold; that, being pressed
for time, he buried the gold, ard was
hurried off with his regiment He
says he has a map Of the location,
and will return to Danville and secure
tho gold and return it to the owner if
he is guaranteed protection from ar
rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

Berlin, Dec 6.-Herr Bebel made a
sensational speech in the reiohstag
yesterday. He said there were two
nations in the German state-the
plunderers and plundered. The i'm
perial chancellor, Count Won Buelow
spoke for the former" he said: 81 am
speaking for the latter" Fifteen per
cent. of the German people are engaged
in agriculture. The chancellor ssis
the remaining IS per cent. are engaged
in other occupations and 70 per cent.
OF these latter were Industrial
lists. The proposition of the
government was to lay a tax of seven
hundred million marks on food, he
said, in order to make more profitable
the occupation Of Is per cent. of the
people. He contended German agri-
culture is prosperous, and that only
one-ninth of the grain used is i'm.
ported.
This bill is intended" he said, net
for the betterment Of the farm labOrer
but for the betterment of the landlord
If any landlord is not getting on we'll
now, it is because of large hunting
parties, gambling, well-illed wine eel
lars, sons in crack cavalry regiments
and the two houses in Berlin" At this
point of Herr BebePs speech Graf Vor
Kardoff one of the greatest land mag
mates, laughed jeeringly.
EYES," continued Bebel, that is the
way with you fellows. You lay taxes
upon the poor and when it is proved
to you they are unnecessary you
laugh. But the worlds history rolls
on over you regardlessly"
Frequent interruption caused sew
eral exciting Incidents Herr Bebel
inspired by the tempestuOus temper Of
the house, exclaimed: This bill To-
'aents insurrection. The chancellor
ms to Oveturn the social order; we
all do our utmost to send this bill to
nades, and we only regret we cannot
send it's authors and abettors there
also" Baron Won Rheinhaben, the
russian minister of finance, advised
Herr Bebel that if the social demo
Gratis stirred up rebellion, the govern.
ment assured them that they would
reap a harvest of broken heads This
was greeted with cheers on the right
and laughter on the left. The reich
stag soon after adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

this state, but SO close to the line of
Union county, North Carolina, that
residents of the latter state claim it to
be across the line. However, ali doubt
that may have existed as to the
nativity of General Jackson was re-
moved beyond question when in his
famous notification proclamation he
appealed to the fellow-citizens of his
native state The reconstruction
and preservation Of the old log cabin,
with the original chimney and such
timbers as still remain, could be easily
accomplished and would prove of ex-
ceeding interest"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
WILL PROSECUTE
RING PROMOTERS

Columbus, Ohia. Dec 10.-Attorney
General Sheets yesterday advised the
prosecuting attorney of Lake county
to have not only the principals and
seconds, but also the spectators of
the Hoy-Siddons fight at Richmond
indicted The fight was forbidden by
the governor but the promoters stole
march on the sheriff and it was
brought off early Sunday morning at
Richmond
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

yesterday, an adjournment being
taken until today in order to enable
the committees to consider a large
number of resolutions still in
hand. There was a lively discussion
on the floor over the question Of boy
cotting machine-made cigars. The
resolution under discussion denounced
a certain company for making cigars
by child labor and machinery. The
committee reported the resolution
back with the recommendation that
the word machinery be stricken out
and the resolution adopted. It was
adopted as recommended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
FREE FIGHT BETWEEN
GERMANS AND INDIANS

Tientsin, Dec. 10.-A sentry belong
ing to the Indian regiment stationed
here ran amuck yesterday and killed
two of his comrades. A company Of
Punjab infantry was at once ordered
out to quiet him. In the meantime
the sentry had been shot by German
troops who then opened fire on the
Punjabs. A free fight ensued as a re-
suit of which three German privates
were killed and German officer NOR
tally wounded, while three Indian
troops were killed and several wound
ed German troops have been con-
fined to their barracks until further
oders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
PROF. KING IN
NEW POSITION

Washington, Dec. 10.-The secre-
tary of agriculture yesterday an
nounced the establishment Of a new
division of soil management in the
bureau of soils, with Prof. F. H.
King, formerly professor of soil
physics in the University of Wiscon-
sin, in charge The work Of this d.
vision will consist Of following up the
soil surveys and Investigating the
problems connected with a proper dis
tribution of crops and the best meth
DDS of cultivation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
SHORT SKIRTS BY LAW.
Buckeye Reformer Starts Novel Cru
SADIE.

Columbus, O., Dec. 10.-WOmen must
wear dresses which do not come
within three inches of the ground if
the proposed ordinance of Council
man Weichers is passed next Monday
night. Already there is a protest
from the feminine residents and coun-
cilmen who oppose the measure
threaten to retaliate with an ordinance
which will compel women to wear
dresses which do not come more than
three inches below the knee.
Weichers is the father of what he
calls the health crusade. He has just
succeeded in having an anti-spitting
ordinance PASSED, though it was by a
narrow margin. Last night several
men, led by Eli Hammerstein, mem
Der of the council appeared on the
streets with cuspidors suspended in
front of them by straps about their
necks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
AGITATION TO OPEN
NEW INDIAN RESERVATION

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 1O-An aglta-
ton has been started in northern
Idaho in favor of opening the Occur
d'Alene Indian reservation to white
settlers The reservation, which
partly surrounds Lake Cour Alene,
contains more than 100000 acres, in
Guiding much fertile land and valu-
able forests of white and yellow pine.
1t is also said to contain rich mineral
deposits, but the value cannot be de-
termined while the land is held as
reserve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
DIAMOND FOUND.
Prisoner Had it Among Tobacco He
Was CheWinq

Trenton, N. J. Dec 10.-A diamond
of large value was found in the mouth
of Thomas Corners, who arrived at
the state prison to serve twelve years
for burglary at Elizabeth. Conn0rs'
attorney and others had searched for
the gem, but Connors denied having 1t
an would give no clue 10 it's location.
When Keeper Moore searched Con-
nors he found nothing, but when he
compelled him to throw out large
Guid of tobacco the diamond was
found inside of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
SOFTE MING THEIR SEVERITY.
Concentration Camps to be Made
Healthy as Possible.

London, Dec. 10.-Lord Onslow, par
Elementary secretary of the colonial
office, while speaking at Crewe last
night announced that the concentra-
ton camps of south Africa had been
placed under the control of the civil
authorities and that no pains or ex-
pense would be spared to place them
In the healthiest possible condition
and that those concentrates who
wished to go to the coast would be
freely permitted to do so.
Lord Onslow added the larger con-
centrado camps were being broken UP
into smaller ones of from 1000 to 5000
persons each and if the government
found matters did not improve they
would not hesitate to turn to exper.
fence which has been gained in India
in dealing with the plague
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
VIII Ask to Congress to Help.

Washington. Dec. 10-The William
Mckinley National Memorial Arch as
sociation has determined to change it's
plan of operation so as to appeal t0
congress instead Of to the public, as
the canvass for subscriptions was
prejudicing the plan for the erection
If a monument at Canton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
GENERAL TO BRING
RAILROADS INTO COURT

Minneapolis, Dec. 10.-It is stated
IN relation to the fight on the proposed
railway consolidation that within
week Attorney General Douglas will
have the railroads in court, and every
legal remedy will be exhausted be-
tore a move is made in other direc-
tiOnS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
CHICAGO FEDERAL OFFICIALS
TO RE REAPpOINTED

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Ma
son, after a brief interview with the
president yesterday stated that in all
probability three of the most import
ant federal Office holders in Chicago
will be re-appointed. These are:
VIM. Penn Nixon, collector Of Gus
toms; John c. Ames, United States
marshal, and VIM. P. Williams, assist
ant treasurer of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

contest regarding
the presidency If
Miss Clara Bar
ton, who for more
than 80 years has
been at the head
of the organiza-
ton. Her oppon-
ents will claim
that she is too old
to be a compel
ent executive Off
Ger. The real
DOipt ar iCSua
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
FIERY Firms.
Exhibit Their Indignation in Vulgar
Fashion.

Exhibit Their Indignation In vulgar
Fashion.
Crystal Falls, Mich, Dec. 10.-To
show it's adherence of the czar's pol
icy in Findland, and particularly of the
man-Governor General Nikolai Bobri-
koff-Nicholas has put there to carry
out the Russian mandates, the lodge
Of the Finnish National society in this
city has hit upon a novel scheme. The
society has ordered many fancy cuspi
doris from a Milwaukee manufacturer
In the bottom of each will be picture
of Bobrikoff, who has been unusually
severe in his efforts to deprive the
Firms of what little liberty they have
remaining. In addition, the name of
the governor general will be printed
in gold letters around the picture, SO
there will be no mistake as to who is
to be expectorated upon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
JACKSON'S CABIN.
Relic of Old Hickory Probably Will
be Sent to ST. Louis Fair.

be Sent to ST. Louis Fair.
st. Louis, Dec 10.-J. T. Can't,
deputy secretary of South Carolina, is
in communication with officers of the
worlds fair, with reference to the
representation Of that state at the
exposition of 1908. 1t has been sug-
gested that a reproduction of the
cabin in which President Andrew
Jackson was born would prove an in
teresting feature. Referring to this
suggestion, Mr.. CAN'T writes to Sec
rotary Reeves of the committee on
state and territorial exhibits, as fol
lows:
Il am informed by gentleman who
visited the birthplace of this rugged
old hero several years ago that little
now remains of the log cabin in which
he spent his boyhood days but the
| chimney. 1t is located in the Waxhaw
! neighborhood Of Lancaster county, in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

in a sOlno WAT close district, his ma
jority in 1890 hein only Gel He Will
resign from the senate. Devos is a
wholesale grocer, was an assemblyman
in 1894 and again in 1896, and was
elected to the senate two years later
being reelected for term of four
years in 1900.
Washington, Dec. 10.-The president
sent the following nominations to the
senate:
Consuls-Richmond Pearson of
North Carolina at Genoa; Henry u.
Saylor Of Pennsylvania at Dawson
City.
Collector of customs-Levi e. VIII
cuts for the district of Duluth; Will
lam Il. Deyos fer the district of Mil
waukee.
Washington lIaverstick of Wiscon-
sin general inspector of the treasury
department.
Medical Director William K. Van
Roypcn to be surgeon general chief Of
the bureau of medicine and surgery
Captain b. Bradford, UniteA St1>1s
navy, to be chief of the EureaU If
equipment with the rank Of rear al
miral. Captain Charles O'Neill to be
chief Of the bureau Of ordnance with
the rank of rear admiral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
SENATOR DEVOS
MUST RESIGN
Milwaukee.

- -
Dec. 10.-State
Senator W. H.
DeVOS w a S
named by the
president yester-
day for collector
of customs at
this port. He is
of the stalWart
faction, a hold
over, and lives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
norwegian Sees Yankee Nautilus.

New York, Dec. 8.-A test Of the
submarine boat Fulton was made yes
terday On Long Island sound for Cap
tain Geelmugden of the Norwegian
navy. The trial was pronounced en-
tirely successful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
FEDERATION HAS MANY
RESOLUTIONS IN HAND

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 10.-The confer
ence of the American Federation of
Labor was in session only two hours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
PGoStE OF PROMINENCE

The story that Booker T. Washing
the leading hotels in Springfield,
Mass. to which he applied for &C
commodations while on his way to
make a speech at Northampton, is
explained there by more or less vehe-
ment statements to the effect that
there were no vacant rooms when the
were made. This univer-
sal prosperity among the hotels of
the New England town is nevertheless
regarded as remarkable
Miss Yu aKeng, who is daughter of
the Chinese minister to France, en-
joys a popularity in the French CAPT
tai that makes her an object of envy
to many young Frenchwoman NOV
ing in the same circle of society. Miss
4u Keng is described by a French pa
per as "a charming girl who is Par
isian in all but name.'' Minister
1u keng has another daughter, Lizzie,
and two sons, all of whom wear
European costume and follow the
fashions closely. The minister him
self and his wife also would adopt
Partisan fashions did not their gov
eminent require them to wear the garb
OF their own country. The European
tastes of the Yu Keng family in dress
are ascrlbed to the half American par
entage to Mrs. Yu Keng, her father
| having been an American commercial
| agent in China, who married the
daughter of high Chinese official.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
REiCHSTAG TUMULT
HERR BEBSl'S BITTER SPEECH
CREATES SENSATION.
ASSAILS FOOD MEASURE

Declares Chancellor Aims to Overturn
the Social Order-Says Bill Will Be
Sent to Hades and Only Regrets Its
Authors Cannot Be Sent Away to
Perdstion Also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
WOULD DEPOSE CLARA BARTON
Two Old to Continue to Direct Red
Gross Affairs,

Washington, Dec 1O.-The animal
meeting of the Red Cross societyopens
here today and there will be a hestel
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-08
CASES IN
CITY COURT.

"Not guilty" wasth plea Of Ben
Piuer, colored, to the charge of
drunkenness IN the city court this
morning. Officer Pierce proved the
case aud the file was - and costs.
Officer Conner appeared against
Thomas Mckinley, en- the charge
OF being drunk and disorderly. The
fine was IS and cos S.
Michael Kenney was charged
with vaera1cy. He was retired for
ten days.
William Begley and John Tobln
/ were charged with the larceny Of
lot Of brass, the property of Har.
Ian and Hollins swolth Company.
I William Alsentzer, foreman OF the
steamfitters. testified he saw the
brass recovered. There have been
consider able quantities of brass
pipe disappe airing from the yards.
1t resemble the kIrd oil pipe used
in the shipyards. William Brown
OF the steam fitting department,
testified that the mutilated pipe
produced resembled that stolen.
The case was dismissed.
James f. Stokes, colored, was
charged with acting in disorder
ly manner and was fined S. and
costs.
Stokes was then charged with
the larceny Of so, the property Of
William Ennis. OF Modcna, Chester
County, Pa. Ennis testified that
the prisoner was not the man who
robbed him,
DAME Fisher and John Gam,
colored, were charged with acting
IN disorderly manner. The trou.
BILE took place in the "help' hall of
the CLAYTON House last night.
Fishers head was cut during the
iracas, They were given hear
ing on the charge oil disot derby
c,nduc'. James Glass testified that
Gam started the trouble and used
chairs with telling effect on Fishers
head. Fisher retaliated and Gam
went down a couple OF times. Pro.
prietor Bothman testified two chars
and two dozen Of dishes were
broken. Gam was fined so ard
costs and Fisher was dlsmls scl.
Clara WhOrteu bury testified that
while she was in Jim Barrett
house on Locust street tast night
her husband came ia and took cl.-
ception to her presence there. lie
assaulted her with 4 chair andthen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-08

by local applications, as they caunot
reach tho diseased portion Of tho ear.
There Is only one way to cure deafne s.
ind that Is by constitutional rsmeiiea
Deafness is caused by All iniltmOd condit.
ion Of the mucuu, lining OF ths Fustachian
Tube. When this tub, gets A .ined you
have u rumblinR sound or Imperfect hear.
ing, and when 1t i'onliro!y closed deaf
moss Is the 70. ult, and unless the lnilams
nation eau be taken out and this tube
restored to it' normal cUnlition, hearing
Will lie roy. d forever !; nlnU cases out
ten nru causol by catnrrh, which IS moth.
ing but Nh inilsned condition Of the mu-
Cons surfaces
We viii Ons Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness. (cuusrd bv catnr rh) thai
cannot be cured by Halls Catrrnh Ours.
send for circulars free.
4. J. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo, o.
Sod by Druggists, t5;.
HaPs Family Phi, arc the bos6. 90.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel f. Fleming
wish to return thanks to their
many friends which assembled at
their home, No. 1906 Thatcher
street. last evening. A large NUM-
Der OF friends gathered at the home
Of Mrs. Edward Lloyd, No. 400
Thatcher street. aud after all had
assembled proceeded to the home Of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fleming and "a very
delightful surprise was given. The
money and presents were 10 abun-
dance and was heartily received.
Among those present were Mr.. aud
and Mrs. Edward Llovd, Mr.. ALI
fred Todd. Miss Minute Lloyd Miss
Emma Lloyd and many others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-08

q IL - a
The Wednesday Night Enchre
Club met at the home Of Mrs. Max
Ephraim. No. 408 Jefferson street
on Wednesday evening for their
weekly contest occupying six tables.
The Ladies' prizes we're won BY
Mrs. Ephraim, first prize; Mrs,
Levy. second prize and Mrs. Sless-
niger. consolation prize. The win.
ners OF the Gentlemeu's prizes were
William Lieberman, first prize,
Samuel Mitchell, second prize.
The visitors prize was captured
by Miriam Beerwald Of Philadel-
phia. Alter the prizes were given
the company was ushered to the
dining room to partake of all the
good things prepared for them,
Those present we're Nathan Le-
Wy and wife, Mr.. Kline and wife,
Samuel Slessinger and wife. Max
Ephr aim and wife. William Lieber.
man and wife. A. Bacharach and
wife. Samuel Harris and wife, A.
mclia Levy, Hattie Bloomar, Mr..
Jenquin's. Samuel Mitchell,
Those from PHILADELPHIA, were J,
Beerwald aud wife, leila and Mi.
riam Bcerwald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-08
Funeral OF Il ~, Trcutman,

The funeral of George NJ. 'Trout-
man, of No 1927 Arch street, Phil
adelphia, took place this morning.
lnterm.n was made at Laurel Hit
cemetery. Up to few months ago
he was president of the Fourth
street Bank, Philadelphia. He
leaves an estate valued at $2,000,.
000
His heirs are his wife. Mrs. q.
q. W. Smith, Mrs. Robert {. Full.
ton, OF Philadelphia. and Mss Meta
{. Fell OF Falkland. The latter
being grandc1ughters oI the late
Mrs. VIM. jerks Fell.