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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
NEWS NOTES

over 100 graduates of Harvard at
tended the annual meeting of the asso-
GATED Harvard clubs of the west in
Milwaukee.
Edwin H. Browne, aged rs, of Cir
ard, .Kas., dropped dead of heart dis
ease. He was a delegate to the con.
Ventlon which renominated Lincoln for
president, and one of the promoters of
the Union Pacific railroad
At Denver Leroy W. Secor was ar
rested charged with embezzlement of
$4,000 from the Goodrich Transpor-
tatlon company while employed as
cashier a. Milwaukee. He was taken
to Milwaukee.
a valuable package of paper
shipped from Mason City, Iowa, to tho
j. l. Case Thresh;ng Machine company
at Racine has been lost from one the
American Express company's wagons.
There was probably s25 10000 worth of
paper in it.
In the Italian senate Baron Fava
gave notice of the intention to inter
pellate the foreign office regarding the
present status of the question, pend
ing between Italy and the United
States arising from the lynching of two
ltal ans at Erwin, Miss, last July.
Worthless notes of the defunct state
bank of New Brunswick, n j., repre-
senting face value Of over $4,000 were
seized by secret service agents Of the
government at Chicago in a raid or
the office of the Stevens company, 50
Dearborn street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
THAT VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.
Further Facts About the Shooting of
Several Prominent YOUNG Men.

Warsaw, Va, Dec. 10.-The shock
ing tragedy near Oak Grove, in West
moreland county is still the
leading topic of conversation
throughout the Northern Neck, where
all the parties concerned are well
and favorably known. The reports
have been so conflicting that the
facts in this sad tragedy have been
hard to obtain. But it can now be
positively stated on the very best
authority that Herbert Marx. the
young New York lawyer, did not make
the improper advances to the young
lady in question, Of which he was &C
cused. A correspondent has it from
the lips of the family physician of the
young lady that she denied in his
presence in the most emphatic terms
that Mr.. Marx had treated her in anv
other manner than as a lady. and thar
the report to the contrary was with
out the slightest foundation.
The lady's mother is Frustrated. and
her beautiful and accomplished da.1eh-
ter, who is loved and admired l,g All
who know her, being a girl OF the
sweetest disposition and Lovely char
acter, is completely crushed to think
that her name should have figured so
conspicuously in this dreadful occur
renee.
From prominent gentleman from
the neighborhood Of Oak Grove. who
was member of the coro1sc's Jury
which investigated the shooting. the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
COLD COLLEGIANS
Form an Organization Known as the
Marble Heart

Form an Organization Known as the
Marble Heart.
Evanston, Dec .10.-Fair goods of
the Northwestern University declare
that the order for thirteen marble
hearts to be used as emblems for the
latest organization among the men
students Of the senior class has not
caused the chill in the ranks of the
young women that was expected.
The hearts were ordered by thir-
teen of the men seniors who organ
lied the Sacred Order of the Knights
of the Marble Heart. the object being
to hold their hearts adamant TO
charms of the fair sex until 1904
While it would be carrying the
matter little too far to say that he
organization of the 'J<nights of the
Marble Heart has produced no i'm
preston on the fair ones, the latter
insist that they can meet all the
frigidity that can be dispensed by the
members of the select club
The young women find solace also
in the fact that there are sixty-seven
men in the senior class who are only
too pleased to welcome the voluntary
removal from the ranks of "eligibles"
of thirteen of the most formidable
social lions of the university.
There are many of these sixty
seven whose heart strings have been
rudely Jared in the past by the sue
cesses of certain members of the
Knights of the Marble Heart in WOO
ing the handsome members of the co
ed community. and the news that the
knights" are going to leave the road
clear is welcome news indeed
1t was heard at the university
yesterday that plans would
be formed at once by those
of the senior class of men
who intended to wed, to push their
suits with vigor during the time that
elapses between now and 1904.
A fair coed said that not
only has the formation of the club
brought down the condemnation Of
the fair ones on the heads of the
knights, but there are many young
women at the university whose super
stitious beliefs lead them to the con-
clusion that a speedy end to the
organization is promised in the hoodoo
number "13" with which the knights
have started. Developments never
theless are waited for with interest.
The officers of the organization are
Observation-Disclosures Baird
Vice president-G. A Moore.
Secretary-Frank H. Scheiner.
Other members are Edwin Balmer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
KANSAS CITY GETS
LIVE STOCK SHOW

Chicago, Dec. AFTER a spirited
Ore, and Kansas City, Mo-, the Nation
al Live Stock association yesterday
closed a successful convention by Sc
lecting the latter city as the place for
the next convention, in January, 1903.
The only other business of the after
noon was the adoption of resolutions
pledging the cooperation of the asso-
citation in the Olympian games to be
held in Chicago in 1904. 1t approves
the presidents recommendation re-
lating to forest reserves and against
live stock inspection by states on in
ter-state shipment after government
inspection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
AWARDING THE
CHAMPIONSHIPS

Chicago, Dec. 7-Judging in cham
pionship classes for the leading breeds
of cattle was the feature yesterday of
the international live stock exposi-
ton. In the main cattle pavilion
Galioways were on sale. The top
price was $4,000, paid for q. bull ex-
hibited by N. P. Clark of st. Cloud,
Minnesota, said to be the highest
price ever paid for a Galloway in
America. Another notable sale was
in the swine department where four
head of Yorkshires were sold for
$3.50. One boar sold for $500.
In the cattle ring among the cham
pionships awarded were:
Best Hereford bull, any age-Per-
lection, shown by Thomas Clarke of
Beecher, Ill.
Champion Aberdeen-Angus bull
Rosegay, shown by c. A. Gardner of
Blandinsville, Ill.
Champion Aberdeen-Angus cow or
McHenry, shown by
w: A. McHenry of Denison, Iowa
Champion Galloway bull-Imported
Druid of Castle Milk, shown by o. H
Swagart Of Champaign, Ill
In the swine ring the championship
was awarded in the Chester White
class to o. n. Phillips of Hamlet, H.,
for boar of any age. In the sheep
the championship for a
ram Of any age went to A. A Wood
& Son Of Saline, Mich.
The Shorthorns carried off the hon
ors in the sale ring. Sixty-nine
brought s43.70O, 80 COWS s33, 675; II
bulls S10,0S5. The highest priced COW
was Missile 153rd, bred and imported
by w. S. Mari of Aberdeenshire. Scot /
land. She sold for $4,000. The high !
est priced bull was Golf Man, sold by
E. B. Mitchell & Sons of Danvers, Ill,
to A. L. Stretzman of New Sharon. |
Iowa, for $1,000
1t was announced last night that |
the Iowa agricultural college was
warded first place in the collegiate |
7tock Judging contest with Illinois and
Wisconsin second and third respect
lively
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
8
December Crop Report.


The months of October November have been favorable
ones for the accomplishment of farm work.
he later crops of the have been secured good con-
ton tall grams were easonaby and have made good
growth and more land has been powed than many past falls
Late pastures have been fair and stock has remained upon
grass later than in the average season
Fall wheat and though perhaps extensively sown
as III past years. reported in good condition 90 into win
er while but few locations report fair stands of Young
clover from last springs seeding This will affect the
hay crop of 1902.
In the central and northern parts of the state the cr Of lovar
seed has been good the yed being pheno
email
1t will be noted that the prices of crops are much above
the of the past years. farmers having surns
Oh almost any crop nd market for It. remuerative price
STOCK DISEASES
While hog cholera exists many parts the state it by
no means general instance spread consider
able district.
Cases of glandr aceab conagion range
horses shipped into the for SALE have been reported
various of the and is feared that there is
more OF tuberculosis cattle than is generally sup
posed.
Farmers should famliare themselves the symptoms of
this dreaded disease and suspected animals resort to
tests by competent veterinarians vglan required
in dealing with it.
SUMMARY OF 1901
The letter of inquiry upon which the December report is
based had for its special object the completion estimates of
yield per of farm crops and also the prices of cron the
various markets of the state.
From this and the preceding report able give est
mates OF average yield and price per bshe of all
leading farm crops.
In estimating these averages have eneavoed to give due
consideration to the extent and importance of crop in the
counties reported and its relation the full crop of the state
also the Importance of respective markets in determining aver
age prices.
We confident therefore that able present figures
that essentially when applied state
AS summary OF this and preceding reports give the fol
lowing table of yields for 1901 and prices prevaino Dee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
OEPEW DIMES
OLD FRINEDS

Washington, Dec. S.-Senator De
day. Last night he gave a farewell
dinner to New York friends. Those
present included President Roosevelt,
Secretary Root, Governor Odell Of
New York, Lieutenant Governor
Speaker Henderson and
the entire New York delegation OF
congress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
Aiban Off for Panama,

Colon, Dec. 8.-General Alba q. the
Colombian commander, returned here
yesterday on the British cruiser Trib-
une fom Bocas Del Toro and proceed
ed Immediately to Panama The Col
ombian soldier who bayoneted the
steward Of the Tribune at Bocas Del
Toro was brought to Colon to be i'm
prlsoned at Panama 90 days. Many
British claims, for damages sustained
at Bocas Del Toro and elsewhere are
being presented to the government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
Prosperous Pythians.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 8.-The ercc,
ton of Pythian clubhouse in this
city at cost Of 100000, is planned
Formal action toward it has been
taken by the Myrtle-Capital lodge,
one of the strongest lodges in the
city, and committee has been named
to look after the preliminaries. It is
probable the building will be put upon
the river front. All the Des Moines
lodges will cooperate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
GIRL Webs
BY TELEGRAPH

Bowling Green, KY, Dec. S.-Miss
Maude Wilcutt stood in the telegraph
office here last night and became the
bride of DR.. J w. Simmons of Peas
tor, Tex. They were married by wire,
the questions being asked from Texas
by a justice of the peace and an
swered by Miss Wilcutt. Mrs. Sim
mons leaves next week for Texas to
join her husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

Harry Weese, Frank West, Harry o
Hill, NJ. j. Seed, John Hammer, David
Williams, Walter Smith, Louis Glenn
erts and l.. P Kincaid.
The organization of the Knights
comes as a sequel to the announce
ment several days ago by the sorority
that many of them were not deliberate
spinsters, and were only too willing
to become brides if the proper per
sons happened their way. The
thirteen have, it is thought, taken
that announcement as threat and
the formation of the club is a pre-
cautionary measure against being
lured into a matrimonial engagement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
AN OLD SkEESiCkS.
Man Aged so Indicted for Having an
Extra Wife.

Sioux City, Iowa, Dec 81. A..
Kelley, so years old, formerly living
in Sioux City, but late of Sydney, Ia,
has been indicted by the Fremont
county grand jury for bigamy for
marrying Margaret Carter at Nebaska
City, Neb., without first procuring
divorce from his wife, who lives in
Sioux City. Kelley went back to Sid
ney to live few years ago, expecting
to send for his wife, but in the mean
time met Margaret Carter and married
her in a wave of passion. He is
wealthy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
YIELD LESS AND
PRICES CLIMB

Des Monies, Dec. 7.-Director J. R.
Sage of the Iowa weather and crop
bureau, yesterday issued the final
crop report for 1901.The total yield Of
corn for the state is 272,908, $50
bushels, or So per cent. of last years
crop, and IS per cent of the average
for II years. 1t shows the average
price of corn to be about 40 cents per
bushel, against % cents last year.
The average price per acre was 26.2
bushels, with total crop value of s113,-
100000, as against s93,OO0,000 last
year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
SPOONER
ADVISES

Washington, Dec. 10.-An important
conference was held at the war de-
partment yesterday in regard to the
legislation necessary to meet the ifs
cal conditions in the Philippines in the
light of the recent insular decisions of
the supreme court. There were pres
ent Secretary Root, Senators Lodge
and Plat Conn and Representatives
Payne and Dalzell.
During the afternoon Senator
Spooner talked with Secretary Root
about the legislative necessities of
the Philippines. 1t is the expectation
after hearing from all leaders that
Secretary Root will be able to per-
feet plan of action by Tuesday, when
the house next meets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

Omaha, Dec. S-The appearance
here yesterday of representative east
ern creditors of the Omaha Loan 6
Trust company created a critical con-
dition of affairs for that concern and
brought out the practical admission
of its insolvency. 1t is thought the
liabilities aggregate nearly s1,000,00s.
The directors were in session last
night with Edward Bette of Phila-
delphia, who q represent eastern
creditors of the institution. A. u.
| Wyman, president of the company,
asked yesterday afternoon as to the
condition of the company's affairs,
said: eff real estate values are
such that we could realize from the
property what it represents to US.
there would be no question about the
Golvency of the company. The con-
dition of the company is as uncertain
as real estate values on outlying prop
erty have been for the past few
years.
| 1 ne OIudud Loan & lIuSL COMPANY
was organized in 1885 with a capital
stock of 100000 fully paid up. It's
business has been making loans on
city property and farm lands. In the
16 years it has been in business it has
placed between$12, 600, 900 and SIS, 000,-
900 in real estate mortgages. In this
majority of cases it has made it's OWE
loans, and then sold many mortgages
tt, eastern investors. The loans have
all been made in Nebraska mad Mis-
souri,. President Wyman said some
time ago the company owed $b50,00s
on it's debenture bonds, but thought
that amount had been somewhat re-
duced Guarantees or the company
on securities it had handled and OF
interest payments had, he said, also
involved it to some extent A large
amount of mortgages were put up
some time ago to protect deDentures.
The directors of the company are A.
u. Wyman, Guy G. Barton, E. w.
Nash, J. H. Millard w. w. Wallace,
E. M. Norsman and George B. Lake.
Wyman is president and his son, w.
T. Wyman is treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
HANG kNIFE-WlELD NEGRO.
Mob Overpowers Guards and Applies
Lynch Law.

Lake Charles, La, Dec. 10.-Saul
Poydras; the negro who cut Chief
Deputy Sheriff C. NJ. Richards and
wife seriously with a razor Thursday,
was arrested near Walsh, 20 miles
east, and brought here yesterday. Of
ficers were about to lodge him in
prison when a mob overpowered the
guards, took Poydras and hanged him
to an electric light Wire near the
court house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

dor and Costa RIGA, signed a treaty
yesterday by which Nicaragua agrees
to lease a section of Nicaraguan terri
tory six miles wide which includes the
route Of the Nicaragua canal, to the
United States perpetually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
TROOPS TO oUELL RACE RIOT.
Alabama Governor Sends Soldiers te
Assist Sheriff.

Andalusia, Ala, Dec. 1.-THE gov
ernor sent troops last night to aid
Sheriff Bradshaw to protect the negro
rioters in Jail here and the town is un-
der martial law. The sheriff is fear
ing an attack at any moment by a
mob from Opp and is prepared to pro-
tect his prisoners at all hazards.
Three negroes, names unknown, were
caught and killed by a posse of citi-
zens near Opp yesterday for alleged
implication in the riot and the whole
country is in arms against the blacks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

Burkett (Neb.); republicans: Livings-
The first American flag raised over
Santiago after its capture has been
presented to the state Of Alabama by
General Joseph Wheeler. 1t will float
from mast of the Almirante Oqueio
also presented by Gene ~ Wheeler
and soon to be planted on the capitol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
NICARAGUA LEASES
ROUTE FOR CANAL

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 10, (via
Galveston) DR.. Fernando Ranchez,
Nicaraguan minister of foreign af-
fairs, and William L. Merry, United
States minister to Nicaragua, Saliva
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
NEWSPAPER GUARANTEED.
Wife of Editor Taken Ill With Small
pOx.

Marinette, Wis, Dec. Mrs.
Thomas Barrett, wife of Editor Barrett
of the Peshtigo Times, was taken i'll
with smallpox yesterday and the home
and printing office has been quaran-
tined. The family lives over the
office The regular weekly issue was
ready for the postoffice yesterday
but the health officer forbade the post
master to accept it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
Two Bank Koppers to HANG.

Storm Lake, Iowa, Dec. S.-The
Greenville bank robbers. Louis Brooks
and Albert Phillips, were found guilty
of murder and sentenced to hang
Dec. Is, 1902.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
MISS STONE SOON FREE.
Surrender at SaIonica Said to be I'M
pending.

London. Dec. IA dispatch to the
Telegraph from Sofia says the sur
render at Salonica Of Miss Stone and
Nine. Tsilka is impending.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
UNREST WIDESPREAD
GEN. CHAFFEE'S FIRST REPORT
so SHOWS.
TREAcAERY OF FILlPINOS

Natives Take Advantage of Humanity
of Troops and ProIong Guerilla
Warfare-General Recommends no
Further Reduction of Troops at
Present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12
BIG FIRM. NEAR WALL
OMAHA LOAN AND TRUS. COM.
PANY MAY Be !NsoLvENT
LIABILITIES ONE MILLION

Depleted Real Estate Values Cause
Trouble-Eastern Creditors Max
ing investigation With Directors
Officers Hope to Pull Through
Former Madison Man President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

A. U. Wyman is a former resident
of Madison and was at one time
treasurer of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-12

No further reports will be issued until March, 1902
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-01
A SOLDIERS PUNISHMENT.
Gets Years Imprisonment for Speak
ing DisrespectfulIy OF President.

Washington, Sept 3O.--A most un-
usual case reported TO the war depart
ment Is that of Private Peter J. Deyine,
the troop II. Eleventh cavalry. who
was tried by general court-martial at
Fort Ethan Allen, VT. on the charge
Of using disrespectful words against
the President OF the United States In
violation of the fourteenth article of
war"
II appears from the evidence that
when the news Of the shooting OF Pres
ident Mckinley was received at Fort
Ethan Allen, Devine expressed great
satisfaction over the crime and applied
an uncomplimentary epithet 10 the late
President His comrades handled him
roughly before he could be secured in
the guardhouse.
He was found guilty OF the charge by
the court and sentenced TO be dishon-
orably discharged from the service Of
the United States, forfeiting all pay
and allowance due him and 20 be con-
fined at hard labor for one year.
The record Of the case having been
referred to Mai, Gen. Brooke at New
York, commanding the department OF
the east, he Endorsed It and said.
1T is not within the power of the
reviewing authority to increase the
punishment, but in order that the prls-
oner may not wholly escape punish
ment the sentence is approved and viii
be duly executed at Fort Columbus. n.
j., to which place the prisoner will be
sent under proper guard
Gen. Brookes action In the case is
final and the record simply has been
sent TO the war department for filing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-01
COL. HEIsTAND's CASE.
Senate Sub Com. of Military COM
Begins Investigation.

Washington, Sept. 30-The Senate
sub committee OF the committee on
military affairs, consisting OF Senators
Hawley, chairman; Proctor, Burrows.
Cockrell and Harris. at II O'Clock to-
day began the Investigation OF charges
against l.ieut.-Col. II. O. S. Heistand.
OF the army, In connection with the
alleged Manila hemp combination. The
charges we're preferred by Mai. y. l..
Hawkes., formerly a volunteer officer.
and we're deemed of sufficient serious
ness 10 warrant an investigation
Col. Helstand was present today at
the opening Of the inquiry in company
with his attorney, Charles w. Need
ham.
The committee decided that the pro-
ceedings should be public, that course
being regarded as best for all con-
cerned
In brief the charges against Col.
Heistand are that he, in connection
with other officers in the army and
some officials in the civil departments
OF the government. attempted to form
a combination to control. the output OF
hemp from the Philippines using their
official positions and influence 20 fur
Their their ends. Maj, Hawkes. pre-
ferred the charges to the secretary OF
war and also TO the Senate committee
on military affairs They were denied
by those against whom the allegations
were made. After some consideration
the Senate, by resolution, authorized
the Investigation which began today.