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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Decoration Day
Comes on Apa
"THAT OLD CONFEDERATE GUM

THAT OLD CONFEDERATE GUM
Adjutn General, Wisconsin GA
Memoir
We all remember comrades, the year O. sixtyone,
When the spark that t'eched the powder off
In that confederate gun,
FLASHED like streak O lightning from west,
And left spot that burned like fire in every patriots
breast
Oh, yes, all remember the year O. sixty-one
When the blast that came from out the mouth
Of that confederate gun,
AWOke the echoes far and of war; it's ftul cry,
Came rolling up from southern Cline lightning from
the sky.
Yes, comrades, remember the year sixty-one,
Old Sumter's sides all battered down
By that confederate
But brave there both tried and true, their courage
failed,
old Glory then still waved high, in dust was never
trailed.
Yes, comrades, remember the year O sixtyone,
shot fired from out the mouth
Of that confederate gun,
Its echoes long have ceased and peace hath victory
Old Glorys folds take the CLEAN and brighten the
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
THE EX-CzAR's NARROW ESCAPE
An Old Friend Caused Him to Risk
His Own Life.

Ex-Speaker of the House Thomas B.
Reed, although peaceably inclined
when he entered Broad street station
the other morning in a great hurry to
catch the $50 express for New York,
got pretty well tangled up in a rather
thrilling experience for a man Of his
weight He was making for the train
gate at quite lusty pace when he
was buttonholed-actually-by wiry
little old man, who looked as though
he might have come from West
Chester.
Why, how are you, Tom?" ex-
claimed the whiskered party, shaking
the politicians reluctantly extended
hand
''Eh-why l think you've get the
best of me; l don't remember you"
returned Mr.. Reed, sort Of perturbed,
for he could see that he had but half
minute to spare.
We'll, if that don't beat all
You'll have to pardon me; I've got
to make my train,'' interrupted Mr..
Reed.
Don't be in a hurry" insisted the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
HIS FIRST AND LAST SURRENDER"

Toll, bells of the nation, toll.
For Grant, our brave defender,
The hero true, who made to Death
His first and last surrender;
Toll! o bells to-day,
And let your echoes roll
Solemnly. mOurnfully
Ger all the Land
From strand to strand;
Toll! bells of the nation, toll!
For Liberty's defender
Rise. sons Of the nation rise!
And loves true homage render
To him who grandly made to Death
His first and last surrender;"
Lament, 0 world, to-day,
And let the earth and skies
Silently, mournfully
Be witness to their grief
Who mourn an honord chief:
Mourn, sons Of the nation, mourn.
For Grant, our brave defender
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

Did you have good time in Bos.
ton, Rivers?"
Good time? never had so much
fun in my Iife,"
Fun? In Boston,"
eyes. | went into one bookstore
after another asking the statesmen If
they had any expurgated editions Of
Ralph Waldo Emerson's works."-Chi.
cago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Court To STAY in Pekin-

Pekin, May 25.-The Chinese court
has sent word that the emperor will
not return to Pekin until the foreign
troops withdraw. This means that
another deadlock is probable. Dis
turbances are reported in several dis
tricts. In one an armed band of 5000
who adopted another name than
boxers" has arisen and is massacring
many native Christians and over
towering the Chinese regular troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Hits Him Hard.

Talk about your Mckinley pros
perity!" exclaimed the disguised rural
money lender. For the last three
months, by George, I've had SIS 900
lying perfectly idle! The bank won't
pay me blamed cent of interest on
It, and nobody wants to borrow it,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Dodged 1t.

The Apostle Peter had just preached
his wonderful sermon.
1t had resulted in 5000 converts.
''But how are you going to baptize
so many at one timer" asked one of
the other preachers.
IF you please, brother" replied
Peter, 1--WE will not disturb the good
feeling of the occasion by any discus
sion concerning the mode of baptism.
Let us leave all that to the sectarians
of future ages"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
he Better Half

Il believe that the great body of
American people are gentlemen" saws
President Hadley. Our experience has
been that fully half of them are ladies.
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

The central government is as power
less as 1t was year ago to suppress
these disorders and fanaticism and
lawlessness are prevalent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

chicago was selected as the place
for holding the Olympian games this
year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

Andrew Carnegie is reported to have
given S1O,000,0 900 to four Scotch uni
verSiteS.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
THE FRANCO-TuRKIsH AFFAIR
wsshinEto. Comment on the Naval
Movement In the Far East
Situation Ii Pulling,

Washington, Nov. 5.-While mani
Testing deep interest in the French
naval demonstra ton in Turkish wa
tiers, officials of the administration are
ct the opinion that European politics
, are responsible for the action of the
Paris government. No official infor-
nation concerning the purposes of
France has been communicated to the
state department. The fact that
American interests are not affected
BY the incident is responsible for the
failure of American agents to cable
news of developments in the Franco
Turkish question. The same reason
has prevented the dispatch of war;
ships to Turkey, though the European
squadron is in italian waters, avail
able for duty in the Levant should it's
presence be needed there. While
American interests will be placed in
no danger by the demonstration, curl
osity is naturally felt as to the real OBJ
feet of the move.
France undoubtedly has the sup
port of Russia. German interests in
northern Syria are important, and if
France attempts to establish pro-
tectorate over that region, as report
ed, the Berlin government will I'M
doubtedly resent it. 1t is also sug-
gested that protectorate would
menace British interests in the Suez
canal. The suggestion that the
French demonstration is directed
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
CEBU IS PACIFIED.
Natives Come In ana Lay Down Arms
Trouble Still in Bohol
Island.

Washington, Nov. IAN important
cablegram was received at the war
department Thursday afternoon from
Gen. Chaffee. 1t follows, in part:
manila, Oct. 31.-Adjutant General
Washington: The following from Brig.
Gen. Hughes: 'Insurrecto forces Cebu island
have come in, laid down arms In good faith,
in obedience to demand of people for
peace; $50 rifles. brass pieces. 60 officers
410 men. Affairs not yet satisfactory Bohol
island. May move additional troops there
to force settlement
This settles for present. at least, dis
turbance here to existing Cebu. F'u-
ture disorders that island will be made
by deliberate action inhabitants. as peace
may be easily preserved if people dis
posed 10 do so. Shall advise Hughes waste
no time, but move on Bohol immediat ely.
(Stgned) "CIIAFFEE."
Adviccs just received here from
Catbalogan, island of Samar. say that
IL men of company G, of the Ninth
infantry, under command of Sergt.
Willford, who had been sent from
Basey to San Antonio to investigate
and report in regard to the number
of bolomen in the vicinity, were
viciously attacked by 140 insurgents,
who rushed on them with great vio-
lence, killing two of the soldiers and
wounding two others. Willford re-
NAMED cool and collected during the
attack and the survivors say he acted
splendidly. Fourteen of the insur-
gents were killed. Capt. Bookmiller,
OF company G, recommends Willford
for a medal of honor and Privates
Swanton and vero for certificates Of
merit.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
EXPOSITION CLOSES.
End of Buifalo's Big show-A Net Loss
Of $4,OOO,OOO, of Which Con.
tractors Lose 81 ,OOO,0JO.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 4.-Standing at
the triumphal bridge at midnight Sat-
urday, John G. Milburn pressed an
electric button which extinguished
the lights at the Pan-American expo
sition. Bands played and thousands
cheered as the lights faded to a red
glow and then into darkness. Around
Mr.. Milburn were the men and wom-
en- who, as managers, investors and
employees, had worked for the success
of the fair, only to see it result in a
loss of over $4,0O0,00O.
The total attendance, exclusive of
farewell day, was s,179,674, which in
cludtd passes How far this fell below
cluded passes. How far this fell below
the expectations of the exposition
promoters may be judged from the
fact that the exposition paid premi-
ums on q blanket accident policy on
100000 paid admissions for the sea-
son. Many wagers were made that
the attendance would exceed 16,0o0,-
900, and others that it would exceed
25,000,000 and 30,0O0,00O.
The stockholders sustain a COM
plete loss. The holders of $500, 1000
second mortgage bonds will get no re-
turn. The holders of the first mort
gage bonds will recover 80 per cent.
of their money. Contractors who put
up the buildings will lose 100000,
because the fair had no assets to pay
their claims. Concession holders lost
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
ninta ON EMIL stxle.

Boas appear with all costumes. All
are large and fluffy looking, being
made very full. Black or white tulle
are favorite materials. These ruffs
are laid in deep plaits, with long, stole.
like ends caught up into puffs with
velvet or tulle. Many pretty boas for
wear with evening toilets arc com.
posed entirely of large hower-petals.
Worn with = reception gown of pink
gauze was boa of rose-petals span.
gled with tiny silver sequins. Ostrich.
feather boas in black or white look
well with street gowns. Those Of
ordinary length come just below the
waist-line. though some, for extrava.
giant tastes, almost reach the ground.
Helen Louise Morris. in Woman's
Home Companion.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
BOTH ALIVE AND WELL.
Latest Information to State Depart.
ment Indicate Safety of Miss
Stone and Mime. Tsilka.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The state de.
partment has received telegraphic adj
vices from its agents in Turkey and
Bulgaria in the course of which they
express with conviction, the opinion
that both Miss Stone and Nine.
Tsilka are alive and well, or at least
We're SO several days ago. It re-
quires several days for news to be
transmitted through the wild coun-
try where the women are held cap
tlves. Nothing can be obtained for
publication respecting the progress Of
the negotiations for the ransom Of
the women.
Sofia, Bulgaria. Nov. 6.-United
States Consul General Dickinson. of
Constantinoplr, returned here from
Samakov Tuesday. He authorizes
the statement that he is satisfied
that both Miss Ellen NJ. Stone and
her companion. Nine. Tsillla, arc
alive and we'll treated. Mr.. Dicllin-
sons return is not due to any inter-
ruption in the exchange of commune
cations with the brigands, which arc
still going on. 1t has been ascer.
tanned that the band intended to kid
nap Mr.. House, missionary at SAL
onil1a, at the same time us Miss
Stone, but the design failed. Two
days before Miss Stone was abducted
brigands fired five shots at gem
darme near Raslog, and the local au-
thorities knowing there were bandits
in the ncighborhood should have sup
piled an escort.
London, Nov. Cit is stated here"
says the Sofia correspondent Of tho
Daily Telegraph, that the brigands
will not abate the ransom originally
demanded for Miss Stones release. In
Macedonian circles it is maintained
that Miss Stone will be murdered on
that territory in order to remove all
traces of the original Macedonian In
stigators of the capture"
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
BRITISH SUFFER HEAVILY.
Boers Defeat Force Under Col. Ben.
son and Latter Is Among
the Killed.

London, Nov. 2.-Lord Kitchener
has reported to the war office a disas-
ter to the British near Bethel, east
ern Transvaal, in which two guns
were lost, several officers were killed
or wounded and 81 men were killed
and 16O wounded.
The following is the text of Lord
Kitchener's dispatch, dated Pretoria,
November l.:
Il have just heard of a severe attack
made on the rear guard of Col. Benson's
column when about 20 miles northwest of
Bethel, near Brokenlaagte, during a thick
mist. The strength of the enemy is re-
ported to have been a thousand. They
rushed two guns with the rear guard, but 1t
is uncertain whether they We're able to re-
move them. l fear our casualties were
heavy. Col. Benson was wounded but
not severely. A relieving column will
reach him this morning."
Later Lord Kitchener telegraphed
as follows:
Col. Barter, who marched from the Con-
stabulary line yesterday, reached Benson's
column early this morning (Friday) un-
opposed. He reports that Col. Benson died
OF his wounds. The other casualties are
the following: Killed-Col e. Guinness,
MAJ. f: D. Murray. Capt. M. W. Lindsay
Anu r. i. IhOrOuld, LleutS. e. v. l. Brooks
ana X. q. Shepherd and Second Lieut. A.
,: Corlett Died Of his wounds: Capt.
Eyre Loud"
Lord Kitchener then gives the
names of thirteen other officers who
were wounded, most of them severe
~, and announces that 81 noncom-
missioned officers and men were
killed and 16o wounded, adding that
four of the latter have since died of
their wounds.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
BIG SUM FOR PENSIONS.
For Fiscal Year Amount of s142,1e1,-
200 In Asked for the Use of
a.. This Department.

Washington, Nov. 2.-The estimates
for the expenditures of the interior
department during the fiscal year be-
ginning next July aggregate $170, ooo,-
600, of which $142, ISL 200 is asked for
pensions and the administrative work
of the pension bureau, 81, 1854 ,720 being
for salaries of the bureau personnel
and s35o,0oo for the Investigations by
special examiners of pension cases.
In addition to the $13,51e,20 already
appropriated for the twelfth census,
$1,972,120 for the next year is asked.
Other iterAs call for 100000 for the
Indian service, $2,2s6,965 for the gen.
eral land Office. including the annual
appropriation of $780, 900 for forest re-
serves: $1,069.2o7 for the geological
survey and $4,000 for the patent Of
fee,
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
THE FRENCH FLEET.
1t 1" Displaying Grcnt Deal OF Acc
tivity Three Turkish Ports
Arc Seized.

Paris, Nov. 6.-rclegrams from
Toulon report the utmost activity in
the preparations to place n squadron
in readiness for any cventuality.
The ships are taking ammunition and
supplies, including live stock and
everything necessary to rcvictual Adj
miral Caillard's squadron. The bat
teship Charles Martcl, the third
class cruiser Calico and three large
transports are ready to sail. 1t is as
serted that one of Admiral Cnillard's
ships has submarine boat on board.
The Echo De Paris asserts that NJ.
Delcnsse has received a dispatch from
NJ. Bapst, councillor of the French
embassy in Constantinople. saying
that Admiral Caillnrd informs him
that he has seized the customs of the
Island of Mitylcnc.
London, Nov. 6.-According to .
dispatch from Paris to news
agency here, the French squadron
has arrived at Smyrna and has seized
three ports on the island of Mitylene.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
DECLARED WINNER.
The Prize Of 100000 Francs In the
Balloon Contest Awarded to
ii. Santos-Dumont.

Paris, Nov. 5.-The committee of tho
Aero club, by vote of IL to 9, on Mon
day proclaimed M. Santos-Dumont, tho
Brazilian aeronaut. the winner of the
prize of 100000 francs offered by NJ.
Deutsch for dirigible balloon. The
vote was preceded by warm discus
sion. Count Dion, who presided, while
eulogizing the courage of M. Santos
Dumont, contended that he had not
won the prize, owing to the time limit.
Prince Roland Bonaparte, on behalf Of
the special committee who watched the
contests, declared that NJ. Santos-Du.
mont had materially and morally won
the prize. because new regulation az
to the time limit was never officially
Endorsed by the Aero club.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
NOTICE is SERVED.
Nicaragua Decides to Break Off
Treaty.
Ends Agreement Under Which United
States Can Build the Cnnal-No
Explanation offered by MIC
araguan Minister.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The govern
ment of Nicaragua has terminated the
treaty under which the United States
oceanic canal across the territory Of
Nicaragua. This action has been con-
veyed to the state department by the
Nicafaguan minister for foreign af-
fairs.
That officer declares that the de-
nunciation in no wise affects the
friendly relations between the two
countries and the Nicaraguan govern
ment desires the conclusion of new
treaties.
Beside the treaty of friendship, COM
merce and navigation of 1867 thus de-
nounced, the same note conveys the de-
nunciation of the extraction treaty of
1870 between the United States and Nj
caragua. Under the terms of the de-
ering the right to construct and guar
antee a canal. the convention will ex-
pire October "a, 1902, which is one year
from the date the notice was received
at the state department.. The extra
dition treaty terminates May ~ next
as provided in the convention.
The Nicaraguan minister's note con-
veys absolutely no information as to
the motives which inspired the Nicara-
guam government to denounce these
two treaties, nor has Mr.. Murray, Unit
ed States minister to Nicaragua,
thrown any light upon the subject. 1t
maybe recalled, as affecting the treaty
of 1867. that before submitting the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty before con-
gress last year, Secretary Hay drew up
set of protocols with the minister for
Nicaragua and the minister for Colom-
bia, whereby these officers bound their
governments to negotiate treaties with
the United States for the necessary
concessions under which to construct
and control canals in the event that
congress should authorize the begin
ming of such work
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
Ex-"Doxer" Leader Honored.

Picking, Nov. o-Na Tung, Boxer
leader, has been appointed to the
Chinese foreign office by an edict re-
ceivcd Tuesday. Lie recently re-
turned from Japan, where he went
as special envoy to apologize and ex-
press condolences for the murder OF
Shgiyama Akira, chancellor of the
Japanese legation at Picking shortly
before the legations were besicged.
This appointment is considered attest
of the attitude of the Chinese min
listers toward the restoration of the
BoXers to impcrinl favor.
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
CALL TO GIVE THANKS.
National Thanksgiving Day
Proclamation.

Washington, Nov. 4. - President
Roosevelt Saturday issued his proc
lamation fixing Thursday, November
rs, as day of national thanksgiving.
1t follows:
A PROCLAMATION
''The season Is nigh when, according to
the me-halowed custom of our people.
the president appoints day as the espe-
cial occasion for praise and Thanksgiving
to God.
"This thanksgiving finds the people stiu
bowed with sorrow for the heath of .
great and good president. We mourn
President Mckinley because We so loved
and honored him.; and the manner of his
death should awaken in the breasts Of our
people keen anxiety for the country and
at the same time a rcSolute purpose not to
be driven by any calamity from the path
of strong. orderly, popular liberty which
es a nation we have thus far safely trod.
''Yet in spite of this great disaster. it is
nevertheless true that no people on earth
have such abundant cause for Thanksgiving
as We have. The past year in particular
has been one OF peace and plenty. We
have prospered in things material and have
been able to work for our own lnllfting in
things intellectual and spiritual. Let us
remember that, as much has been given
us, much will be expected from US; and
that true homage comes from the heart as
well as from the lips and shows itself in
deeds. We can best prove our thankful
ness to the Almighty by the way in which
on this earth and at this time each of US
does his duty to his fellow men.
"Now. therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt,
president Of the United States, DO hereby
designate as day Of general thanksgiving.
Thursday. the 2Sth of this present Novem-
Der, and do recommend that throughout
the land the people cease from their wonted
occupations, and at their several homes
and places Of worship reverently thank the
Giver of all good for the countless bless.
ings Of our national life.
"1n witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington this
Second day of November in the year of
Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and
One and of the Independence of the United
States, the One Hundred and Twenty
Sixth.
THEODORE ROOsEvELT."
BY the President: John Hay, Secretary
of State"
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
4 Mississippi Mob Takes VENGEANCE
ON SeIf-Confcssed COL
ored Brute.

Gulf Port, Miss, Nov. s.-A negro
whose name has not yet been
learned was burned at the stake in
Perry county, Miss, on Saturday
night. The crime for which the ne
gro suffered was committed early in
the morning and Mrs. Fortenberry
was the victim. She is the wife of
one of the most prominent men in
that section. A negro answering the
description given by Mrs. Fortenbcr-
ry. was caught, taken, and identified
by her. The negro then made con-
fession. An informal court was or
gained by the members of the posse.
The trial resulted in a decision to
burn the negro at the scene of his
crime
The Irish standard., 1901-11-09
NOTES OF THE MODES.
Fresh Finery for Feminine Followers
of the Fashions for Fall
and Winter,

Chinese and japanese embroideries
look particularly we'll upon waists Of
dark blue, red or light tan silk.
A Partisan jeweler has introduced .
cuff button in the old-fashioned form
with a tiny watch forming the top.
White alpaca of fine quality is ex-
cellent for petticoats of the much
frilled variety. The material laun-
ders we'll and makes an acceptable
change from silk and muslin.
For the periodically inclined there
are plain gold buttons ornamented
with the flag of the country in enamel
says fashion authority.
In link cuff buttons plain ones of
mother-of-pearl banded with diamonds
or diamonds and rubies are effective de-
signs. Opals and diamonds are also
used for cuff buttons.
A tiny owl with jeweled eyes is the
latest watch charm and has displaced
in popularity the gold and coral pigs,
turtles and other favoritcs of past sea-
sons.
Buckles. large and small, of gold in
different colors and new art notions,
or of diamonds in designs copied from
the artistic days of the fifteenth Louis,
are as popular as ever.
Hatpins are veritab Bile articles Of jew
elry at present and enamel bears its
part in their designing. An enamel
marguerite in proper tints, with dia.
mond dewdrop in the center, is one.
Another has round head of pink
enamel, studded with turquoises.
The newest shoe for rainy days re-
sembles that worn by the school boys.
1t has round toe, moderately thick
soles and Cuban heel.
The modish bedroom slipper matches
the lounging robe.
The satin bow and fancy buckle IL
in evidence on every variety Of evening
shoe and the bow takes numberlesa
forms.
The new French tailor gowns consist
of long basque coats, with plain, slight.
ly trained skirts.
The dressy type Of separate waists
all show the neclitic finish, which con.
sists Of a tie and stock correspond.
ing with the waist in color but differ.
cnt in material.
Ruches and quilting Of ribbon are
expected to play an important part in
the trimming for autumn gowns.
The new high belts of velvet ribbon
are decorated with tiny buckles or but.
tons.
The fall vailings have the mesh run.
ming double in one direction and
single in this other, and some have
scallopcd or embroidered border.
For receptions. morning concerts,
teas. and similar functions, white cloth
gowns are to be worn during the fall
and winter. The colorings range from
deepest cream to pronounced white,
and such gowns are not intended for
street wear.