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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-20
Telephone Eavesdroppinq.

1t is a common failing of human ma
ture to take too much interest in other
peoples affairs, and curiosity some
times extends SO far that one person
will listen to conversation betwee i
two others when they are all on the
same telephone line The growing
use of the telephone in the rural dis
tricts opens the way to new form Of
eavesdropping. 1t is difficult to in
dulge in this practice without detec-
zion, however. The Electrical Review
tells the following story:
A man in Ohio has been made by his
neighbors to pay fine of s25 for
eavesdropping over the telephone
Some time ago the farmers of a GER
tain town organized a telephone COM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-20
Ben-Hur's Close Squeak.

Success with book is something
like having lightning strike you. Up
at Mackinac last summer General Wal
lace told me how narrowly Ben-Hur
escaped publication. 1t was examined
by two of Harper's readers, who re-
ported rather adversely on it, thinking
it would not be a good seller. Finally
Mrs. Harper, lady of strong religious
tendencies, read it and advised her
husband to risk the expense of print,
ing the book. Then there was DR..
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde, which ran d
somewhat similar guantlet and was
almost rejected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-20
The larQestDiamond.

The largest diamond in the world is
possessed by company which has
named the stone Jubilee
In addition to it's great weight OF
239 carats, it is of an absolute purity
of water, and it's cutting presents no
error. It is so perfect and so regular
that if it be placed upon the truncated
points Of it's base, it will hold itself
in equilibrium. 1t is faultless as to
color and proportion, and it has not
flaw to diminish it's value.
This phenomenal stone was found
in the strata Of Jagersfontein, near
Kimberley, South Africa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-20
Troops Return.

San Francisco, June 1S.-The trans
port Pennsylvania arrived last night
from Manila with 80 officers and $40
men of the 40th volunteer infantry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
ORDER ISSUED FOR
RECOUNT OF BALLOTS.
Judge Spencer Says His Action
Agrees With Supreme
Courts Ruling.

Circuit Judge Spencer made an order yes
terday in the election contest OF Henry
Lloyd against r. NJ. Funkhouser for the Of
fee of Coroner Of st. Louis directing the
Election Commissioners to recount the bal
lots cast at the election Of last November.
The order directs that the Election Com
missioners open the ballot boxes and count
the ballots, and compare them with list OF
voters and certify to the court the result
of such count, comparison and examination.
30 far as It relates to the ONCE of Coroner.
The Board of Election Commissioners Is d.
rected to permit the confession and contestee
ana their attorneys to fully examine the bal
lots; and in making such return to the
court, the Election Commissioners shall In
clude all the facts which said confession or
contestee or their attorneys may desire,
which may, appear from the ballots A,
! Judge Spencer said that tho order was
made in conformity with the ruling ofJudge
Marshall Of the Supreme Court, which per
mits tho comparison Of the ballots with the
registration lists by the Election Commas
sioners, but not In the presence OF the con-
testor or contestee. or their attorneys. and
only allows the Election Commissioners to
make = report of the general result All
that can be accomplished, Judge Spencer
said, il, that II any clerical error has been
made In the count It can be remedied, or. II
ballots be found for which no corresponding
names appear on the registration lists. they
will not be counted. The question Of wheth-
er the names on the registration lists were
properly voted cannot be gone into. Judge
Spencer said.
Judge Spencer overruled q motion to strike
out of the contestants petition all names Of
voters to whose qualifications as voters OBJ
jections were made.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
TROUBLE PREDICTED
FOR LEAD COMBINE.
Independent Companies, 1t Is Be-
lieved, May Refuse to Enter
New York Combination.

The oncial announcement Of the compile
ton Of q lead combination in New York,
capitalized for $4,000. 600, to control the out
put OF lead in the disseminated fields Of Mis-
souri,, was the principal subject OF discus
sion in mining Offices in St Louis yester-
day.
That negotiations had been under way for
the purchase of lead fields. and of mining
and milling plants in operation. was general
" known, but the exact nature Of the nego-
tiations and the persons behind them were
matters Of speculation.
Persons who profess to know the situation
state that the combination has gigantic
task before 1t II It is the intention to force
all the Independent companies into the COM
bine. The Desloge Consolidated Lead Com
pany, 1t Is asserted. Is so strongly in
trenched that 1t could hold out for years
and profit by any effort to force It into the
combination. It IL strongly capitalized, the
land 1t owns was mostly bought at very low
prices, and It Is said its management is par
ticularly capable. F. w. Scofield. assistant
general manager OF the Federal Lead Com
pany, which Is Guggenheim property, held
options on the Desloge and several other big
companies for several months but they have
expired.
Mr.. scoaeld Is In New York in conference
with the Gugsenheims. He Is their West
ern representative. Eugene Angert Is IN
ishtng the purchase Of options for the syndi-
cate in st. Francois County. He Is In Farm
ington. but probably will return to st. Louis
tomorrow. Mr.. Scofield will return as soon
as the details Of the combination are fully
settled upon.
It Is the general opinion among st. Louis
lead men that the new combination will first
buy in al the land adjoining the present
lead properties In the district, and II the
various companies are not all bought In by
that time. force them to sell. Those who
believe the Independent companies now oper-
ating In the district will not sell, say there is
10 reason for alarm and will not be for sew
efal years, ~ It takes . long time to put
up mills and begin active operations.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
ITALIAN CONSUL
IS HIDING OUT.
General Branchi Taking Precau.
tons Against the Vengeance of
the Paterson Anarchists.

New York. July 1.-The World says: "As
result Of the many threats against his
life by anarchists. an indefinite leave Of
absence has been granted Giovanni Bran
chi, the Italian Consul General in this city.
1t is said that he has gone back to Italy.
where he will remain until tho Paterson
Reds are less active, For weeks before he
left the Consul General employed q body
guard and kept his place Of residence a
secret. His personal mail was received at
the Lotus Club. but he was seldom seen
there. and sent = messenger daily to get
his letters.
1.-The Italian consulate is left In charge
of the Vice Consul. and is carefully
guarded. All visitors are closely inspected
and questioned as to their business in an
outer Office Only those who satisfy the
inquisitor that their business is of le-
climate character are admitted to the
presence Of the acting Consul. He too. 1t
Is alleged, has recently changed his resi-
dence keeping his present abode secret.
''It was the activity of Consul Branchi
in exposing the plot to kill King Humbert
that turned on him the hatred Of the
anarchists"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
TOWNS WITHOUT WATER
SUFFER COSTLY FIRES.
~ lendid Hotel and Several Resi-.
dences Burned at Huntington,
w. Na.-Reservoirs Dry.
FIRE ENGINES OUT OF REPAIR.

Huntington. W. Va, July IA fire ragged
in the heart Of this city from II o'clock
this morning until S o'clock this evening.
resulting in a loss of $4,000. The flames
started in the Adelphi Hotel. one Of tho
electric wire on the NTH floor. and had
gained great Roadway before being discov-
cred.
The hotel was crowded with guests,
many of whom were women. OF these
number tainted when the alarm of fire
rang out through the halls. and it was
with great difficulty that they were re-
moved from the building. Many attempted
to leap from windows, but were prevented
from doing SO.
There was not gallon Of water in the
city reservoirs when the fire broke out. and
all the fire engines In the city were out OK
repair.
Rapidly the flames spread and soon half
q dozen residences were adame. The brick
annex to the Alephi Hotel on the oppo-
site side Of the square also caught fire and
was destroyed. This. as well as the hotel
proper. was handsomely furnished. All is
total loss together with livery stable
and number Of private onices. fruit
stores. barber shops and dozens of smaller
structures.
The fire engines that were sent to the
scene from surrounding towns broke down
and the flames spread rapidly and UNI
hindered.
Prostrations among the nremen were nu-
merous, but none will result fatally. c. w.
Yost Of Catlettsburg, was struck by fall
ing wall and his skull Is fractured. He Is
in a serious condition. There Is still no
water to be had in the city. and much alarm
is felt for fear another fire will break
out
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
REAL TEST TO COME
IN STEEL STRIKE,
Men Hope to Win When the Mills
Get Ready for Their
Fall Orders.

Pittsburg July 1.-The second day Of the
strike of the sheet steel and steel hoop
workers Of the amalgamated association
opened without interesting or exciting fea-
lures. 1t was evident that neither side an
ticipated early developments, as there vas
no unusual activity about the combine Of
hcers. and the utmost quiet prevailed at the
headquarters Of the workers.
AS President shaffer remarked. this conci-
tions Of the present strike were peculiar
and no decided results were exps,tsd for
ten days or two weeks. By that tims the
manufacturers, having all necessary reraii 8
at their mills completed. would be anxious
to resume operations. Tho struggle would
then begin in earnest.
The belief is quite general, however. that
the real test will not come until the close
of the hot weather and the general resump-
ton of business in the early fall. and In
the meantime it is thought that the conflict
ing interests will see their way clear to re-
cede from the present positions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
NEW QUARTERS FOR WORLDS
FAIR OFFICIALS OPENED.
Suite Sixth Floor Of Laclede Building Contains
Committees Ready to Take Up Active Work Without Delay
CONSTRUCTION of Buildings May Begin by October.

that operations on the site may commence.
The first work will be that of clearing,
grading, and otherwise shaping the surface
for the reception OF the various buildings
prominent st. Louis architect said yes
terday that, in his opinion, general building
should be well under way on the grounds
by October 1. He said:
IF the plan pursued at the Chicago Tx
position is followed, work on the buildings
will commence long before grounds have
been finally shaped for the accommodation
OF the completed building plan. Space
enough for the most important buildings
will be cleared first and their erection COM
menced. Putting up enormous buildings.
such as the Manufacturers building and the
Palace OF Agriculture at the Columbian
Exposition, involves considerable time
Even after the building is completed. the
detail of decoration requires a long time.
PROBLEMS TO BE MET IN
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
TT is well to have the principal buildings
completed as soon as practicable for many
reasons The first construction work in our
Exposition will doubtless be on this class
of structures. At the present time 1t is
hard to even guess at what buildings We
will have. It Is safe to say, however. that
they will exceed in size and beauty any
thing produced at previous expeditions I'm
determined, It will be impossible to form
an idea of what the principal buildings
will be.
"a general idea Of the size and cost of
Exposition construction can be obtained
from the Chicago Worlds Fair. The
largest edifice there was the Manufacturers
and Liberal Arts buildings. This was
erected at a cost Of $.7N.4s1. and covered
an area of 1,27e,O09 square feet. Including
the galleries, 1t was estimated the roof OF
the building covered forty-four acres. The
Machinery Hall cost H,175.ss7. and covered
9.6 acres The Art building with ite an
mex cost $737,S1. and covered about 4.s
acres The same proportion existed in the
other buildings"
The following Is one Of the many letters
Of congratulation received at Worlds Fair
headquarters upon the site selection:
Governor D. r. Francis-Dear Sir:
congratulate you and the Commission on
your wise selection Of the site for our
Worlds Fair. I have said from the first
that this was the location for It.
you have herculean work before you.
and I am sorry that am not able to do
more than wish you godspeed in your grand
undertaking to advance the interest of our
great city. ISAAC h. STURGEON"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
NIAGARA BANK OF
BUFFALO CLOSED,
Said to Have Been Involved by
Failure of City National Bank
Had Asked for Assistance.

Buffalo, N. T.. July 2-The Niagara
Bank. State institution, has closed its
doors The following notice has been posted
on the doors:
II have closed and taken possession Of
this bank.
9gEeO "F D. KILBURN.
superintendent Of Banks"
Tho Niagara Bank was organised Sep
TENDER Is. 1891 It had capital of 100000.
The chairman Of the Clearinghouse Com
mittee. 8. NJ. Clement. said this morning:
TT should be distinctly understood that
the closing Of the Niagara Bank to-day has
been brought about solely by reason of tts
close connection with the City National
Bank, its president having been vice presi-
dent Of the City National Bank, and that
no other bank here is In any way affected. -
At the meeting Of the CLEARINGHOUSE
Committee yesterday, at tho close of yes
terday's business. the Niagara Bank was
the only bank that applied for any assist
ance. and arrangements were made TO give
the assistance asked for. pending the re-
port this morning by the banking depart
Mr.. Kilburn. the superintendent Of banks,
on his arrival in town this morning, be-
came satisfied that the bank could not do
cordingiy directed that the bank be closed
in order to best protect all interested.
The bank superintendent was seen in the
Niagara Bank and asked why the bank was
closed. He said:
81 have closed this bank because 1 think
It insolvent. The main reason for the failure
is the failure of the. City National sank.
This bank is involved in that to an extent
not yet to be announced. but do not deem
It safe to permit this one to continue any
business longer. As to whether this bank
has been in trouble heretofore, have
nothing to say"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
Million Dollars May Cover the Loss
at Williams, Ariz.-Virtually
No Water Supply.
NO FIRE DEPARTMENT, EITHER.

Williams. Ariz.. July "A fire which
started this morning in Fleming's general
merchandise store completely wiped out
the main portion of the town, two entire
blocks and a portion of another.
A conservative estimate of the loss Is
100000. The insurance covers only
small portion of the loss. There was no loss
of life. so far as known.
There was virtually no water supply ana
no fire department.
The principal losers. 50 FAR as known, are
estimated as follows:
T. A. Fleming. 5000: Tolfro Hotel. sss-
0oO: f. NJ. Twitty, 5000: George U: YOUNG
Williams News office. $4,000; ]. ]. john
son. 5000: Nj. Salzman, 500: NJ. A. Ran
ney, $4,000; j. Waltzler. $4,000; Tetzlcff. S.
900; Ben swotwood. 10000; Captain ?.
Smith & Co.. $4,000: j. c. Phelan. $1,000;
Poison Bros. $4,000: George Matthews, So
900; c. E Royce. $1,000: Williams Drug
Company, $4,000: Hayward Hotel. $4,000; L.
ebay. 5000: Simpsons Opera-house. 5000;
Nat skolsky, $1,000: A. B. Bruner & Sons.
$500: W. w. Dodieon, 5000: George w.
Martin, $3.50; ]. W. Walsh. $1,000; II. Layb,
$500: H. F. Ashurst, $500; Button Iur-
rft,,ra ho,1se e 0O0
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03

The new permanent quarters Of the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition Company, on the
sixth floor Of the Laclede building, were
opened yesterday. The furniture, records
and supplies were moved into the new Of
tces MOEdey evening" The former quarters
of the company on the seventh floor of the
Laclede building, consisting of a suite Of six
rooms, will be retained as commttee-rooms
and meeting places for the various commits
sions.
The new quarters consist Of twelve COM
modiOus apartments in the northwestern
corner of the building. All the rooms open
upon large anteroom, which is provided
with tables and desks for the use of news
paper men. There are private Offices for
officers and employees connected with head
quarters, besides fileroom and directors
room.
n. Walter Rathburn was in charge Of the
new headquarters yesterday. He will re-
main in charge until the return of the party
from Buffalo. Mr.. Rathburn said that many
persons had visited headquarters In the day.
but that until the return Of the directors
from Buffalo but little business of import
ance would be transacted. Secretary Wal
ter B. Stevens will retain his office on the
sixth floor Of the Laclede building for the
present.
Informal meetings Of members Of the COM
pany were held at Worlds Fair headquar-
tiers and in private offices about the city
yesterday. At these the work Of the vari-
Gus committees was discussed in general
way, and systematized as far as possible so
that immediate action may be taken upon
the most important matters on the return Of
the excursionists from Buffalo.
EVERYBODY ANXIOUS
TO PUSH WORK ALONG.
Worlds Fair workers realize the short
time which remains in which to build the
Fair If it is to be opened in 1903. There Is
no talk of postponement. however. and
every one believes that by active work from
now on the gates Of the Exposition will he
thrown open to the public on the day set for
that ceremony.
Immediately upon the return Of the d.
rectors the business of appointing the
heads Of the various departments and d.
visions Of the Exposition will be taken up.
All the standing committees have organ
lied and are in shape to proceed to prac-
teal work without delay. It is expected
that the Commission OF Architects will
have been formed by the time the Com
missioners return to St. Louis.
In that event the general plans for actu-
ally building the Fair can be brought into
such shape In a comparatively short time
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
CLAIMS MACHINISTS
have won STRIKE.
President O'Connell Says the Men
Have Been Victorious in
Their Contest.

Washington, July a-President oConnell
Of the International Association Of Ma
chinists said to-day that he regarded tho
nachinists' strike as practically won.
Even II an order should be issued at
this time, directing all men out to return
to work on the old basis he said, "the
nine-hour day would DO won.
The movement has been attended with
every success and. In many respects, Is the
most remarkable struggle on record. There
are now only 5000 men out Of work and
agreements are being signed every day re-
ducing this number
1t has not been strike It has simply
been cessation Of work. A strike, to the
mind Of the public. means riot and blood
shed. The machinists have had mono of
this 1t Is true there have been one or two
cases of assault. but these are liable to
occur at any time and cannot be charge
able to the machinists''
Tho first financial aid to be received by
the machinists since their strike began
was received to-day by President OConneil
IN the form Of a check for 5000 from the
American Federation Of Labor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
REGALlA MADE FOR CHILDREN.
Cabanne Club Members Preparing
for the Fourth.

Sisters. wives and daughters of cabanne
Club members met last night, and on the
cool porches of the clubhouse worked for
several hours making regalia for children
OF the members who will participate in a
Fourth Of July celebration and parade on
the club grounds.
Elaborate preparations have been made
by the club members for fitting observe
ance Of the nations birthday. The parade
OF the children will be headed by brass
band and the exercises will consist of sing
Ing, speeches and a recital of the Declara-
ton OF Independence.
On the night Of the Fourth there will be
q social gathering Of the members. Lunch
con will be served and tarpaulins will be
spread and music furnished for those in
clined to dance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
SUGGESTIONS FOR
TABLE AND KITCHEN.

Nearly all vegetables should be thor
oughly washed before they are cooked;
roots and tubers should be scrubbed with
a small brush kept for the purpose. before
leaves thoroughly washed, but not allowed
to remain in water for any length OF time
If they are fresh. The best plan Is to place
them in a colander or wire basket and Let
cold water run over them.
Remember that to preserve the color.
nrmness and Juice Of young. green ysse-
saited water. as the Solvent power Of soft
water will destroy their color and hrrnness
and draw out the nutrient juices and salts
into the water; and II this Is drained Oh and
thrown away, We lose almost all the value
as well as the favor Of the vegetables. and
they are insipid and nat.
A.. AS , rule ,, young; green vegetables are
rapidly. without cover except spinach. and
only until they are tender, no longer. using
as little water as Is possible. II they arc
grow dark colored and unsishtiy. strong
In favor and. therefore, unpalatable.
Grains and legumes pease. beans and
,entilsl require more water IN cooking ss
ripening process Wilted vegetables also
require more water. but II they cannot be
freshened before cooking they should not
the vegetables; since water. as soon as It
begins to boil. parts with its gases and be.
comes nat and insipid; SO put in the vege-
keep It cooking continuously. but not too
rapidly, for the temperature cannot be IN
creased. after water reaches the boiling
point, by violent bubbling
All vegetables belonging to the tubers are
better steamed or baked and many others
are much finer. notably asparagus and
young cabbage.
Onions and cabbage, on account Of the
strong odor Of the volatile oil, should be
cooked In plenty Of water. the water
changed several times according to the age
sod NafN kAtxy <w
delicate II allowed to soak in unsalted. cold
water for an hour before cooking. Never
let vegetables remain in the water when
Unless you can have your vegetables
fresh from the garden you viii find pease.
corn, beets, squash, turnips, pumpkin and
are by adding
sweetness; about a teaspoonful to q quart
Tomatoes are usually Improved by the adj
dition Of little sugar to correct the acid
ity, as they partake more Of the nature Of
a fruit than q vegetable and are, In some
seasons, quite tart.
a very simple: yet effective. way to de-
bage Is to keep a small quantity OF vine
gar simmering on the stove, near the vessel
containing the vegetables. This does not
other remedies do. And salt to pease and
beans when they are partly done.
Time for Cooking Vegetables.
Much depends on the age and condition
Of the vegetables, and also the manner In
which they are cooked. fresh young vege-
tables requiring, of course, much less time.
A table can give you only the approximate
length of time Use Judgment and common
sense and when the vegetables are tender
do not cook them longer.
Bake potatoes 30 to Is minutes.
Steam potatoes 20 to 40 minutes
Boiled potatoes Gin their skius) % to 20
minutes
Boil potatoes pared = to IS minutes.
Asparagus (younD IS to 80 minutes,
Beets (young) y minutes.
Corn (green) II to % minutes.