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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-17

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Or mixed astigmatism OF any
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ter what the illness may be |
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-17
Helen 0deqard.

That was an unusually sad death of
little Helen Odegard which occurred
at the child'S home in this city on
Thursday evening last. She was a
very pretty bright little girl, the idol
of her adopted parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Odegard, and a general
favorite with her schOolmateS and
acquaintances. She had been sick
with scarlet fever for a couple of
weeks and it was thought she had
passed the turning point and was
beginning to recover, when her con-
dition suddenly grew worse and she
quickly passed away. She was seven
years of age. The following lines
seem very appropriate to the passing
of little Helen:
JUST AWAY.
| cannot, will not say that she is dead
She is just away.
With CHEEKY smile and wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land.
She has lett US dreaming how very fair
1t needs must be, since she fingers there.
May you think of her the same, pray,
She is not dead,
She is lust away
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-17

Chronic Catarrh.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of Bunsen'S Cream
Catarrhal to refund the money where
it fails to cure any case of chronic
catarrh no matter of how long stand
ing. One application gives ease and
rest. BunSen's Cream Catarrhal is
new discovery and is the only catarrh
remedy sold on a positive guarantee
no cure. no pay. Price 80 cents. For
sale oy John Z. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-17
$40 Reward.

The above will be paid to any per-
son for the arrest, with evidence to
convict, Of any person maliciOusly
breaking Or interfering with any
lamps, poles, wires or other property
of this company in the streets Of this
city. Electric & Water co.
z. l.. UTLEY.
Manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-17
Auction Sale.

Don't forget the auction sale Of
household goods and farm machinery
at Louis VogI's place On the Portage
road Tuesday, Oct. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
LATER NEWS.

Illinois board of equaliza ton makes
a net increase of $1S7 100000 over last
year in tax assessment for the state.
Almost all of the addition falls upon
Cook county, $75,OOO,Oo0 being valua-
ton placed upon capital stock of cor
pora tions.
Chill and Argentina are reported to
have agreed to submit their dispute
to arbitration by Great Britain.
Newell C. Rathbun was convicted
at Jeffersonville of manslaughter in
connection with the death of Charles
Goodman, the killing of whom, it was
charged, was part of an insurance
swindle.
Queen Alexandrias condition is res
ported to be more serious than an
nounced by bulletins.
Lord Kitchener reports severe fight
ing at numerous points in South At
RIGA, in which the losses have been
severe and about equally divided be-
tween the Beers and British.
Gov. Leslie NJ. Shaw, of Iowa, has
been rendered the portfolio of secre
tary of the treasury, the position
having been declined by Gov. Crane,
of Massachusetts,, who pleads a press
of private business.
E. S. Maclay at first declined to re-
sign at the presidents order, but
changed his mind and decided to
do so.
Jennie June" Croly, a writer and
organizer of women's clubs, died at
New York.
Secretary Cages plan of a central
bank was explained in detail at the
Vanderlip banquet in New York. He
declared the institution should have
at least s50,000,000 capital.
Fire destroyed the plant of the
Champion coated paper works at Ham
ilton, O., causing a loss of $75C 900.
Six were killed and ten injured in
an accident on the Coopersburg branch
of the Lehigh Valley Traction company
| at Allentown, Pa.
A train burned in a tunnel of the
overhead electric railway at Liver
pool and seven persons are known to
have persisted.
Alexander Sullivan gave new bail
bond Of $4,000 at Chicago and will as
| sist his counsel in preparing argu-
| ments of motion for new trial.
Gen. Miles must submit in silence to
the rebuke administered by the presi-
dent under pain of being retired. 1t is
argued that to grant him a court of in
| quiry would revive the Schley contro-
versy, which the administration for
bids
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
DOINGS OR A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days in This
and All Foreign Lands.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FIFTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.

A bill was introduced in the United
States senate on the 18th for the estab-
lshnent of schools for the industrial
education of the youth in every county
of over 5000 population in each state.
over 1,700 army nominations and pro-
motions were confirmed. In the house
the bill to provide revenue temporarily
for the Philippine islands was passed
by vote of 163 to 1ss. Bills were in
troduced appropfiating $2,000,000 for a
new building for the department of
ter carriers; providing the death pen
atty for assaults on the president or
other executive officers, and making it
q felony to advise or teach the over
throw of the government.
Senator Hanna introduced a bill in
the United States senate on the 10th
granting a pension of $4,000 year to
Mrs. Mckinley, widow Of the late presi-
dent. Senator Penrose introduced a
bill to make Schley, Sampson and
Clark vice admirals. The bill tempo
rarily to provide revenue for the Phil
ippine islands, passed by the house,
was referred to the committee on Phil
ippines. Adjourned to January 6.
In the house it was agreed to consider
the Nicaraguan canal bill on Tuesday.
January 7, and thereafter until dis
posed of. A bill was introduced reviv-
ing the grade of vice admiral of the
navy and authorizing the appointment
of Sampson, Schley and Clark. Mr..
Jenkins (Wis.) proposed constitu-
tional amendment to control trusts.
Adjourned to January 6.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
y ANOtE ADELE BRAMBLE.-

haps, all night? Deacon Parsons just
stopped to tell us that Aunt Kate has
fallen and broken her arm, and she
wants US to come over as quickly as
possible
'Why, yes, of course I cam Dor
othy replied promptly. "You hurry
right along and get ready; I'll heat
the soapstone and help you get start
ed, and after you're gone I'll finish the
work"
81 hate to leave you, daughter. 1t
will be lonely day for you, and,
though we shall try to come, of
course, it may be just possible that
we cannot get home tonight; it is
nine miles to Dunbar, you know, and
I'm afraid there is a storm coming
on. You are sure you are not afraid,
Dorothy?"
afraid? Why, of course not. You
forget that l was IA last month, and
what in the world should [ be afraid
of, anyway" and Dorothy laughed
at the thought.
A few moments later she stood at
the window with two-year-old Nellie,
the baby of the family, in her arms,
and watched her father and mother
drive away down the snow-drifted
road She smiled brightly as long as
they remained in sight, but when
turn in the road hid the sleigh she felt
just bit lonely after all, and it was
not surprising that she did. There
were no other houses within sight,
their nearest neighbor lived a mile
away, and, standing as it did upon
seldom-tr road, the Hunter
homestead was dreary place.
However, Dorothy did not spend
much time meditating. She paused
just long enough at the window to
note the few, big, STORYTELLING fakes,
advance messengers of the coming
storm, and then went about the be-
lated household tasks. So much was
there to be done that not until the
old clock upon the mantel twanged
the hour of three, did Dorothy pause
for more than the short rest which
she took while eating her simple din
ner; then, with Nellie in her arms,
she sank gratefully into the old-fash-
lOneu IOCheI ny rUHe S-bllHS -loOlH Will
dow, and as she glanced out was sur
prised to see how fast and furious
the storm had grown. The snow was
falling SO heavily that she could not
even see the barnyard fence, and she
remembered with a sigh of relief that
her father had said the chores were
all done. so that the stock would need
no further attention until morning
if he should not return that night.
AS she sat and hummed a drowsy
little tune to the baby, Dorothy
thought she heard the gate latch
click, and moment later some one
knocked loudly at the door. She
hastily laid Nellie in her crib and
went to open it, and there, to her
surprise, stood great, bearded,
rough-loolSing stranger. A tramp!
thought the girl in dismay that was
not lessened by the mans request,
made in hoarse voice, to be allowed
to come in and get warm before going
farther in the storm. Dorothy had
been taught 6hat hospitality is a most
gracious yirtpe, SO she asserted to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Western railroad presidents assert
that the system of bank dictatorship
over rates is doomed to failure.
In addressing New York bankers
Secretary Gage again urges currency
reform legislation and tells them that
now is the time for action.
Great Britain may force Turkey to
settle the Armenian massacre in
demnity of 100000, which is still I'M
paid in spite of repeated promises by
the sultan.
Gen. FL. W. Carpenter, an alumnus
of Columbia university, admits he is
the donor of 100000 for the founding
of chair of Chinese language in that
institution.
Transvaal delegates in Holland say
England could speedily end the car
mage in South Africa, succeeding, by
diplomacy, where she has failed by
force of arms.
The German foreign office says the
new meat inspection law is not yet
in effect and that the United States
will be notified at once when the date
is decided upon.
Rear Admiral Frank Wildes, who
commanded the cruiser Boston at the
battle of Manila bay, has been given
a handsome sword by his many
friends at Boston.
A New York court held hotel
keeper liza BILE for loss of jewels stolen
from a guest who kept them in a
room on the assurance that they
would be safe there.
The provisional executive commit
America held meeting in New York
and prepared an address to the pub
lie, stating its purposes.
Theodore S. Mcclellan, of Bruins
wick, Me-, who is now 80 years old,
is the printer who set most of the
type and did the presswork of Long
fellows first novel, "Outre Mere; or,
Tales of the Sea-
The United States will permit Ger
many to make naval demonstrate
and take other necessary steps to
discipline Venezuela, it being thor
oughly understood that the Monroe
doctrine will not be violated.
The state department has been Off
cially advised that the crown prince
of Siam, Maha Vajiravudh, has com
pleted arrangements to visit the Unit
ed States next October. No member
of the royal family of Siam has ever
visited America,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28

a moment later was swallowed up in
the storm, and Dorothy was left again
alone. At nine o'clock that night,
when she had long since given them
up and gone to bed, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunter reached home, tired and
chilled from their long ride. Dorothy
thought it might Brighten her mother
to be told OF her visitor, and SO de-
cided to say nothing about him for
that night at least, and contented
herself with telling that she and the
baby had been very comfortable.
The next Monday night, which was
New Years eve, as Dorothy came in
rosy and smiling from her mile and
a half walk from school, she was as
tonished to find her tramp visitor in
the sitting-room, with baby Nellie
perched comfor ably upon his knee.
"What does il mean?" she asked,
turning from the strangers laughing
face to her mother.
SIT MEANS" replied the deep voice
that Dorothy remembered so well,
chat am your Uncle Harry, just back
from the Klondike with a pocket lined
with gold, and willing and anxious to
divide with the generous little girl who
would give almost her only cent to a
poor, miserable tramp"
And then he told how he had has
tened straight to his sisters home,
upon his arrival from the far north,
and finding her away, and being obliged
to go to town 20 miles distant, upon
a business matter, had decided to keep
the secret until his return.
''And I'll always be e1ad that I did, .
he said, holding cut his hand to Dor
othy, 'because, by this means, l found
out what dear, kind-hearted little
girl | have for niece"
Dorothy has grown very we'll ac-
quainted with Uncle Harry since that
stormy Saturday, and many delightful
things have come to her through his
kindness; and she wonders now how
she could ever have thought his voice
rough and harsh, or ever have taken
her splendid, big-hearted uncle for a
tramp.--Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
When He Was Twenty-one.

There is a young criminal lawyer in this
city who, on the occasion of his becoming
of age, began the celebration of his birth
day in way that caused his household
great deal of CONSERVATION.
On the eve of the fete shortly after mid
night, the young mans family were sudden
ly startled from their slumbers by loud
voice calling: There's a man in the house!
There's man in the houseF'
The valiant pater familias rushed from
his room, bearing in his hands a heavy billet
of frewood, to learn the cause of the dis
turbance and to capture the intruder. His
son was standing in the hall, shouting at the
top of his voice
where's the man." exclaimed the old
gentleman.
Here, sir; herew proudly replied the
young man. ''This is he At last I'm I'll"
Memphis Seimitar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

The continental powers are looking
for trouble between Turkey and the
rulers of Persia.
A dispatch announces that William
Pethick, an American who served as
private secretary to Ii Hung Chang,
died at Picking.
In London Dis de Bar has been found
guilty of fraud and given seven years
of penal servitude, while her husband
has been sentenced to Is years.
Over 1000 federa1ists called upon Gov.
Taft at Manila to bid him farewell be-
fore his departure for the United
States. He told them he should res
turn.
The latest report is that an agree
ment has been reached between the
brigands holding Miss Stone captive
and the American legation at Constan-
tinople, under the terms of which the
brigands are to accept 6 $4,000 for the
release of Miss Stone.
Gen. Maso has withdrawn from his
candidacy for president of Cuba and
his followers will not take part in the
election
Germany has sent an ultima tum to
Venezuela, it is said, threatening forci-
BILE measures to compel the satisfac-
ton of German creditors of that coun-
try.
The government of Turkey has mott
fed natrralized Americans at Bey-
rout, Syria, that they must renounce
their naturalization In Is days or they
will be expelled from the country.
Loss of life attended the burning of
the municipal market house at Zaca-
tecas, Mex. Fifteen bodies have all
ready been taken from the ruins.
1t is announced that Senator Chaut=
cey NJ. Depew and Miss May Palmer will
be married at Nice, France, Deem
her %
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Hunting Licenses.

According to reports received by the
game warden from the various county
clerks, the total number of resident
hunting licenses issued up to Decem-
Der 1, 1901, the close of the dear season
and practically the close of the season
for general hun ting, was g. S2. These
licenses cost the hunter one dollar
apiece, the county getting ten per cent.
and the state 90 per cent. Of the fee.
The balance in the fund of the depart
ment on December 1, 1901, was SAT, 522.-
so. A year ago the balance was $16,-
S33.23. The total receipts for the past
II months was 9,781.23, and the dis
bursements, mostly for the services
of deputy wardens, was 500, O91.6s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28

the strangers plea, and drew chair
for him close to the roaring fire
isn't this the Hunter farm?" in
quired the unwelcome guest, after
moment or two, as he spread out his
brown hands to the grateful blaze
eyes, sir. That is my fathers
NAME" replied Dorothy quietly, re-
Stunning her seat by the window.
where is he? The folks haven't
ali gone away and left you alone,
have they?'
For a moment Dorothy hesitated,
and then she told him the story of
her aunt's misfortune and how her
parents had gone to render her what
ever assistance they could. For long
time then the silence was unbrol1en,
and Dorothy began to think it high
time that her guest was taking his
departure, when he suddenly said:
"You couldn't make up your mind to
let me stop for the night, could you,
sis? I've come a long ways to-day
and am tired enough. I'd be right
glad if you could let me stay"
80, no, l couldn't do it! I am sure
father and mother would not wish
me to. You must go on, and don't
you think it is time you started? 1t
is getting dark, you see,'' and Dorothy
half rose from her chair in her eager
ness to urge the departure of this
man, of whom she was growing more
than half afraid.
''Well, I suppose it is time to start
if I've got to 60" and the stranger
rose YEARLY and buttoned his worn
coat tight up to his chin, to keep out
the freezing blast of the storm. ''How
far is it to Dutton?" he added, turn
ing again to Dorothy.
1.-TWO miles. It's a good ways to
walk when you are so tired. [ do
wish father and mother were home
so you could stay here" and then she
asked softly, as though she were al
most ashamed: Have You any money
to pay for your lodging when you get
to button ?'
"It's shame to have to tell it,
Miss but" the stranger began, and
then he coughed and stammered, in
embarras sment, and the sympathetic
girl fastened to his relief.
ooh, yes, I knowl" in plying
tone "You must have had bad luck"
and then she went to a drawer in the
bureau and took out a shabby, lit
tie pocketbook in which were two
coins, silver dime and a half dollar.
Here, take this she said, laying
the larger piece into his hand. 81
have more and shall not need it; it
will pay for bed and breakfast for
you, poor man."
The stranger took the money and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
Terminated Fatally.

Frank C. Shattuck, secretary and
treasurer of the Kimberly and Clark
company, president of the National
Manufacturers bank of Neenah and
vice president of the First national
bank of Appleton, died in Neenah. Mr..
Shattuck had an attack of append
citis while attending committee meet
ing and was taken to Chicago for an
operation, which termin ated fatally.
He was very wealthy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28

A student at the state UNIVERSITY in
Washington starved himself to death
and left wife and baby destitute that
he might secure an education. This is
stated fact that knowledge is not con-
fined to the schools. This man should
have learned first of all that he was
responsible for the welfare of his wife
and baby, and that the stomach, as well
as the brain, needs feeding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28

From the effects of cold weather AL
exander Gum, of Herington, Kan,
who claimed to be 116 years old, died at
Abilene.
Northwestern governors will meet
at Helena, Mon :, December 80, to con-
slider means of opposing the rail COM
bine.
At Chicago the jury found A1exan-
der Sullivan guilty of conspiracy to as
sist Bailitf James j. Lynch to escape
justice and imposed a fine of 50, 900.
In Parsons, Kan, John F. Bull, a
broker, killed his wife and himself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28

A company of British gentlemen
giving a dinner the other day to one
of their number who was about to
start on visit to America, agreed
that Americans did not speak the
English language. 1t may be so. but
when Uncle Sam has a comnunica-
ton to make to J. Bull he never
seems to have any difficulty in being
understood
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
John D. Long, secretary of the navy,
THE EAST,

At the leading clearing houses in the
United States the exchanges during
the seven days ended on the goth ag-
S31, 1892 the previous week. The increase
compared with the corresponding week
of last year was sc.
In the United States there were 265
business failures in the seven days
ended on the goth, against 2T3 the
week previous and 293 the correspond
ing period of last year.
An order has been issued by Superin-
tendent Collins, of New York state
prisons, prohibiting the clipping of
convicts' hair.
The death of Clinton Houser, a lum-
herman, aged 102 years, occurred at
Provorton, Pa.
The headquarters of the National
Civic federation have been changed
from Chicago to New York.
A review of trade reports an I'M
usually heavy holiday business, buy
ers demanding the better grades of
goods.
Boilers in the Black diamond steel
works at Pittsburg, Pa, exploded, kill
ing five men and iniuring dozen.
In Buffalo the United Box Board and
Paper company has been formed with
S30,000,000 capital.
Earnings of 100 railroads for the II
months ended on November 30, 1901,
increased sos 900. OOo compared with
an increase of $50, 900, 900 in 1890, S52,-
600, 900 in 1899, and s39, 500 900 in 1898.
The home of John Ashbaugh, a farm
er at Summerville, Pa, was destroyed
by fire, and four persons were burned
to death Five other persons were Sc
riously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28


mon tn has brought forth vast change
and now consider myself well man
after months of suffering. Fellow suf-
ferers, Peruna will cure you
DIR. LLEWELLYN JORDAN.
Geo. G. Havener, M. D., of Anacostia,
D. c., writes:
The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-''In my practice I have
had occasion to frequently prescribe
your valuabl medicine. and have found
its use beneficial, especially in cases of
catarrh"
GEORGE c. HAVENER. M. D.
DR.. L. S. Smith, of Williston, Fla.
writes
81 have found Peruna a most va luable
remedy for chronic catarrh of the head,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
FROM WASHINGTON.

1t is announced that Secre taries
Gage and Long have notified President
Roosevelt that they would retire from
the cabinet in the near future. Sec
rotary Hay promised TO remain
throughout the administra ton.
Attorneys for Sampson filed a pro-
test against Admiral Dewey's court of
inquiry declaration that Schley was in
command at the Santiago fight and
entitled to full credit for the VIC
tory.
John D. Long, secretary of the navy,
emphatically denies the rumor that
he contemplates resigning.
President Roosevelt personally rep
rimanded Gen. Miles for discussing the
Schley case, and further rebuke was
administered to him by the secretary
of war. The findings of the majority
of the court of inquiry are Endorsed by
Secretary Long, who has dissolved the
court, dismissed Historian Maclay and
made it plain that the administration
wants the matter dropped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-28
Left to His Wife.

The will of the late ex-Mayor Hoven,
of Madison, leaves all of his property,
valued at over $SS 900, to his wife, Hell
en- Hoven, so long as she remains a
widow. In case of her remarriage she
is to receive the widows one-third the
remainder being divided equally
among the five children, to whom all
the property is to go in equal shares
after her death,