davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF

Mrs Walter Knickerbocker, aged
IS, living at Mena Creek, Mich, was
burned to death and her husband. aged
80 was fatally burned.
After a lengthy debate the house Of
commons passed a resolution approx
ing the action of the British govern
ment in signing the Brussels sugar
convention, by 213 votes to 1876.
Dora Meek CT Centralia, H., who
after a quarrel with her lover, Sc days
ago, Immediately relapsed into a SOM
nOlent trance, has not in that time
evinced distinct consciousness or
spoken a word
The civil service commission has
started an investigation into the rela-
tons of J. G. Keller, president of the
National Association of Letter Car
riers, to defeat the reelection to con-
gress of Eugene F. Loud of California,
chairman of the house committee on
postoffices and postroads.
Although the entire force OF inspec-
tors Of the Massachusetts, Cattle COM
mission has been working hard for the
past two weeks hoping to stamp Out
the foot and mouth disease, it was adj
mitted yesterday that the disease has
become almost epidemic in this state.
The great increase in the number OF
cases during the past week is causing
apprehension among state officials.
| Thomas Sinclair Gore, former hus-
| band Of Mrs. Gore who recently met
with tragic death in Paris, made a
statement today in which he paid a
high tribute to her character. He ex
planned that her divorce was brought
about by the womans fondness for
music, Mrs. Gore absenting herself
from home for months at a time fo1
the purpose of seeking musical edu
cation. They finally agreed to sep
arate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Train robbery as
an industry is to be throttled through
the concerted action of the railroad
and express companies operating from
Headquarters scattered throughout the
middle west.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Paci-
fic and United States Express COM
panies yesterday issued joint reward
of $4,000 for the arrest and conviction
of the men who did the Davenport job.
1--WE have given our trainmen to I'M
derstand," said E. A. Delano, general
manager of the Burlington, "and also
express messengers, that dead train
robters are worth $1,000 to any OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
GEN. CHAFFEE REPORTS
ON THE PHILIPPINES

Washington, Nov. 25.-Major Gen
eral Chaffee reported to Secretary
Root yesterday. The latter, accom-
panied by Adjutant General Corbin,
called on Secretaries Hay and Moody.
Subsequently he had long talk with
Secretary Root about conditions in the
Philippines, with especial reference to
plans for the reduction Of the army
there. AS a result of his recommen-
dations, a general order relative to
the methods of reducing the army will
be issued. Later in the day Root
Chaffee and Corbin called on the pres
ident. who cordially congratulated
Chaffee on his work in China and the
Philippines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

Press officially is informed that Great
Britain is acting with Germany in all
matters relating to the present state
of affairs in Venezuela Whether the
contemplated action will take the
form of a joint naval demonstration
accompanied by or following the sew
erance of diplomatic relations is a
matter now being discussed II Berlin
and London. There is reason to be-
lievo the British government has
either been officially or otherwise in
formed that the United States will not
intervene or interfere in any demon
strajion having the object of protect
ing the property rights OF British citi-
zens or their interests in Venezuela
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Railroads to Throttle
Train Robbery Industry

them. All our conductors and train
men carry revolyers and we are en-
couraging them to do so, and to learn
to shoot straight. l am in favor of
concerted action on the part of rail-
way and express arrangements which
shall have for its object the bounding
of train robbers to the ends Of the
earth"
The officials of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and ST. Paul, Illinois Central ana
| Chicago and Alton roads conceded
with Delano's statement and declared
| they would not hesitate for an instant
to bear their share of any burden
brought about by concerted move
ment to eradicate the evil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
DARING ROBBERY OF
CHICAGO POSTOFF|CE

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The Chicago
postoffice was the victim last night Of
one of the most daring robberies ever
perpetrated in this city. Ten thou
sand is the amount believed to have
been secured by the robber, who made
his escape. Two mail sacks contain
ing money were left in an unprotected
wagon in front of the Masonic temple
while the mail carrier went to the SUBJ
station in the building for mail. The
carrier was gone only moment, hut
when he returned the horse and wagon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

of education, University of Chicago;
Mrs. Ida Hood Clark, Nashville, Tenn;
President E. A. Birge of the Univer
sity of Wisconsin,; Albert Salisbury,
president of the Whitewater Normal
Duncan McGregor, president of the
Platteville normal; F. E. Doty, super,
intendent of the Sparta schools; Mrs.
Marguerite Warren Springer of Chica
go; Prof Ruben Post Halleck, princi-
pal of the high school, Louisville.
Ky; Profs. F. J. Turner, C. S. Slichter.
! ]. G. Monaghan and R. A Harper o.
the University of Wisconsin; Karl
! Mathie. president of the State Teach
ors' association; Prof Fisk Gordie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
St. Louis Fugitive May Surrender.

st. Louis, Nov. 25.-Charles F. Kel-
ly, fugitive former member of the
house of delegates, wanted for months
as a witness in the bribery prosecu-
lions, may surrender himself to take a
last look at his 12-year-old son who
died yesterday of diphtheria. Mrs.
Kelly is Frustrated with grief. She
sobbingly declared last night that she
had no idea where her missing hus-
band is. After next Friday the statute
Of limitations will have expired, ana
parties whom Kelly is declared to be
shielding cannot be reached by law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Root Makes Reduction.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Secretary
Root has completed the estimates for
the next fiscal year and has effected
q marked reduction in the amount of
money required for the army and war
department. The estimates show a
net decrease Of $31, 400, compared
with the current fiscal year, and de-
crease, compared with current appropri-
atoms, of s2O,947 $50. The estimates
for military establishment show a net
reduction of S21, S62,921 from those of
1903.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
MILWAUKEE GIRL GETS
FORTUNE OF TEN MILLIOr

Milwaukee, Nov. 21.-The Journal
yesterday afternoon says that Miss
Bella Brown Of this city has fallen heir
to a fortune of over $10,000,O0O
through the death of a great uncle
named Leo Lawrenc, of New York
city. Miss Brown is now Is years of
ago. The will provides that the money
shall not be turned over to Miss Brown
until she reaches the age OF 25.
New York, Nov. 21-Leo Lawrence
of this city, when shown the Milwau-
kee story Of the fortune alleged to
have been left a young woman of that
city by Leo Lawrence of New York,
a grand uncle, says he knows nothing
about any such person.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
BlOODHOUNDS ON
ROBBERS TRAIL

Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 23.-Oficers
in charge of the bloodhounds on the
track of the train robbers reported last
night that they had succeeded in pick
ing up the trail and were following the
supposed tracks of the five robbers.
The hounds took the scent now being
followed near the scene of the rob-
berry. They wont to the farm from
which the robbers stole the wagon
and traced the rig to Jamestown. The
dogs were then hauled to Bluegrass,
where they again took the scent ana
were working north at last reports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
DINNER AT WHITE HOUSE.
Roosevelts Entertain Distinguished
Company-Daughter Returns.

Washington, Nov. 25.-President ana
Mrs. Roosevelt gave their first dinner
of the season at the white house last
night. The guests included Justice
and Mrs. White, Secretary Root, Attor-
ney General and Mrs. Knox, Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey, Gen. Crozier, Baron
and Baroness Speck Won Sternburg
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Strachey..
President and Mrs. Roosevelt have
as guests at the white house Baron
and Baroness Speck Won Sternburger
Mr.. and Mrs. Strachey, former editor
of the London Spectator, Mrs. La
Fargo and Miss Helen Roosevelt. Miss
Alice Roosevelt returned to Washing
ton last night after an absence of sew
eral months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
SAYS THEY ARE GRATEFUL.
General Nunez Declares Cubans Have
Not Forgotten Us.

Washington, Nov. 25.-General Emf
Ito Nunez, governor of the province
of Havana, Cuba, is in Washington. In
an interview when asked regarding
the reports lat the feeling of hostil-
ity against the United States was
spreading in Cuba he said:
There is no significance in these
reports. Cuba can never forget all she
owes the United States and l am sure
the immense majority of its people
hope that our friendly and cordial re-
lations will daily grow closer, al
though this does not mean that there
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Must PAY Duty on Souvenirs.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The postmas-
ter general has amended the order of
March 80, 1901, so that hereafter gifts
of souvenirs of dutiable character
addressed to people in the military
and naval service, ETC., in the Philip
pines, cannot be admitted into the
mails for those islands without paying
the usual duty thereon. Similar ar
ticles, however, addressed under sim
liar circumstances from the Philip
pines will continue to. be admitted to
the mails whether dutiable or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
TEXAS FLOODS
DOING DAMAGE

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 25-Tne flood
situation throughout northern Texas
is serious The railroads are heavy
sufferers and trains are delayed by
Washouts. The rain is the heaviest in
years. The damage is especially
heavy in the country districts, and
in places it is said the cotton is not
worth picking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
DRAGGING FOR BODIES.

Several Victims of Ashland Ore Dock
Fire Still Missing.
Ashland. Wis, Nov 25.-Although a
large number Of persons have been
dragging the bay in the vicinity of
where Leo Fons is supposed to have
fallen off the ore dock during the fire
Saturday evening, their efforts have re-
suited in nothing being found.
1t is said that three men named
Brown, Voss and Brace are missing
and have not shown up at their homes
in this city since Saturday evening.
When last seen they were going to the
fire. 1t is thought probable they are
under the debris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
MILES GOING TO CHINA.
Lieutenant General to Leave for
Orient at End of the Week.

Manila, Nov. 25.-Lieutenant Gen
eral Miles will leave here for China
Japan and Russia at the end of the
week. Discussing the Philippines
with the Associated Press yesterday
General Miles said:
4 have seen $4,000 of our troops
and will inspect more of them before
leaving. l found them to be in a fair
condition. This is a hard country for
campaigning. 1 inspected the prin-
cipal natural defenses of the islands
and some of the harbors which the
government may fortify. I found the
people generally impoverished from
! the effects Of the war and the pesti-
! lence which followed it, and l fear
some may suffer from famine. The
dearth of farm animals leaves the
people no means of recovery"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
CLEVER TRAIN ROBBERS
FOIL DETECTIVES

Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 25.-Yester-
days search for the robbers who held
up Rock Island train near this city
Saturday failed to furnish the least
clue and detectives are preparing to
give up the pursuit. The officers failed
to find the team which the bandits
stole D. B. Ridley and John Lawless,
two suspects under arrest, will be held
for vagrancy until the officers are
convinced they know nothing of the
robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Freight Rates to Go Up.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Paul Morton,
second vice president Of the Santa Fe,
made a statement yesterday that a
campaign was about to be started with
a view to raising all freight rates in
the territory west of Chicago to the
Pacific coast. Morton favors an ad-
vance Of at least 10 per cent, and
gives as his reason the increased cost
of everything the railroads need and
deal in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
CHARGED With EmbezZIement.

Marshalltown, Ia, Nov. 23.-N. A
Carmean, president Of the Rhoades
Carmean Buggy company, recently as
signed, was arrested yesterday OF
charges CT embezzlemnt and larceny
1t is ALLEGED that Carmean appropriat
ed money sent to apply to notes a.
the time when he knew the company
was insolyent. Carmean alleges the
crash was responsible for money re
naming in the company's hands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

Speeches which were delivered by
tenant for Ireland, and by John Red
mond. the Irish leader, have aroused
much comment as striking a more
hopeful note of Cancellation in the Irish
question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

had disappeared, the robber having
jumped into the rig and drove away.
The street was full of people at the
time The two sacks, cut open and
rifed of their contents, were found a
mile from the scene of the robbery
The horse and rig was found two
miles further west, where the robber
had left them. Both sacks were full
Of registered letters. The authorities
last night were unable to state the
amount stolen but estimate it at
S1v,vU0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
United Action AGAINST Reds.

London, Nov. pa dispatch from
Brussels asserts that the attempts of
the Belgian government to secure in
ternational action against anarchists
failed because of England's refusal TO
join in the movement. Replies re-
ceived from all other governments ap
preached were favorable to the plan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
NEW GRAND ARMY POST.
Organized at Grantsburg With Name
of w. S. Rosencrans.

A new Wisconsin post of the Grand
Army OF the Republic has been organ
jutant General F. A. Bird has sent a
charter. The new branch Of the army
of the civil war veterans is called The
w. S. Rosencrans post, No. 40. 1t was
organized and mustered in Nov. 10,
with 10 members. The officers are D.
w. Fox. commander; John H. DeGraw.
senior vice commander; Perry H.
Hickerson, junior vice commander.
There are now 256 posts of the Grand
Army in this state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

At Panama peace was celebrated by
demonstration which lasted through
out the night. While firing cannon
in honor Of the event three soldiers
were killed and two wounded by 1 pre-
mature explosion.
The reduction from the estimates Of
the chief engineer On the river and
harbor bill is s18,O53,S39.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
CARNEGIE AND BASCOM,
To be Among Speakers at Meeting of
State Teachers Association.

Milwaukee, Nov. 25.-Andrew Car
negie has virtually accepted the invi-
tation of the Wisconsin State Teach
ers' association to speak at the con-
vention Dec. % at the Davidson. Other
prominent men who will speak to
them are DR.. John Bascom, former
president of the University of Wiscon-
sin; Henry Turner Bailey of the Mas
sachusetts board of education; A. E.
Winship of Boston, editor of The New
England Journal of Education; Prof.
Wilbur F. Jackman, dean of the schoo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
DON'T WANT THE MORMON.

Members Of Ministerial Alliance Pro
test Against His Election.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov 25.-The
ministerial alliance at Salt Lake yes
terday adopted resolutions strongly
opposing the proposed election to the
senate Of Reel Smooth, one of the
apostles of the Mormon church. A
copy OF the resolutions will be sent to
every Ministerial alliance throughout
the country at once and also prob
ably to President Roosevelt, to every
congressman and senator and others
prominent in political life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

The interior department has signed
an order for the sale of about 80 ,000,-
900 feet of timber on the Lac court
d'Orielles reservation of the Ashland
agency in northwest Wisconsin. for
the Indians, to Signor, Crister & Co.,
of Rice Lake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
j. |. Case Dying.

Racine, Nov. 25.-Jackson l. Case is
dying at his home. He is one of the
best known manufacturers in Wiscon-
sin. Jay Eye See, the famous racing
horse, was owned by him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
WILL NOT ACCEPT
BOUNTY OF RHODES

Vienna, Nov. ga Dispatch from
Gottingen, Prussia, says the students
of the famous Hanoverian university
have decided not to accept any scholar
ships founded by the late Cecil
Rhodes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

is any weakening in sentiment for the
independence mat drove US to war,
and which is today the highest ideal
of our people,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Butter Scars.

Elgin, Ill, Nov. 25.-Butter ad-
vanced another half cent in price yes
terday. The market was firm at 81
cents. Sales aggregated SOP, 500
pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

Sunday work on street paving was
summarily stopped by order of Mayor
Simon Smith of Beloit. He was pub
licly praised BY the preachers from
their pulpits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
YALE is VICTORIOUS
OLD ELI WIPES OUT LAST YEARS
DEFEAT AT NEW HAVEN.
MICHiGAN'S BIG SCORE

Wolverines Rush Oberlin to Extent of
So to o-IIlinois Downs Northwest
ern, II to 0 After Desperate Strug-
sIe-To Commemorate Close of
Football Season With Banquet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
TO BEAR ON VENEZUELA.

England Contemplating Serious Re-
prisals Against Castro.
London, Nov. 23.-Great Britain is
contemplating serious reprisals
against Venezuela. The Associated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27

TELLING HOW
A NEWSPAPER Is MADE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Another Big Score for Michigan.

Ann Arbor, Nov. 23.-Michigan de-
feated Oberlin yesterday afternoon, GO
to O.. Oberlin contested the game
iercely and three times was within
scoring distance of Michigan's goal.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-02-21
TEMP
LARS WILL
ENTERTAIN
Salem Lodge Render a Pro
gram This Evening.

The 1. o. G. T. lodge No. 562 give an
entertainment at the w. G. T. U. hall
ON Court street at 1880 o'clock this
evening. The program opens with an
ode and prayer by the Chaplain, and as
follows:
Welcome, Pearl Zinn.
Recitation, How it Began, Howard
Everett.
Solo, "Tm Hiding" Anna Arguett.
Recitation, "A Dreary Day." Leah
Eastman.
Solo, "Mary's Plea with Papa" Miss
Mary Morgan.
Recitation, "A Wise Squirrel" Iva
Reeves.
Address, g. T., o. o. Smith.
Recitation, Truthful Dotty," Nelms
Glover.
Song, Temperance Band".
Recitation, "Show Him Your Hands, "
Miss Mary Morgan.
Recitation, "a Happy Day." Hazel
Todhunter,
Solo, "I'm that Wandering Boy, :"
Anna Arguett.
Recitation, "Total Abstainers," Five
little girls.
Recitation, Miss Lille Sweeny.
Solo, "A Drunkards Home" Miss
Mary Morgan.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-02-21
NEW DRUG
ESTAB-
LISHMENT
To be Opened at 333 Com
merciaI Street Saturday.

Mr.. Carlton G. Comfort, who has for
the past year been head drug clerk at
the store Of d. j. Fry, will open on Sat-
urday morning a new drug business at
333 Commercial street. the room former
ly occupied by DR.. Stone in the Cottle
block. Mr.. Comfort lie an enterprising
young man who has had about seven
years practical experience in the drug
business. He started at Brietol, Pa,
and later served in Philadelphia, besides
having held a responsible position with
II. B. Sides, at Downington, Pa. He
opens here under authority OF the State
Board of Pharmacy, and has the best of
record. He will do a strictly cash bus
mess, and make oorrespondingly close
prices. The people of Salem and sur
rounding country are invited to visit the
ne store and get acquainted.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-02-21
PERSONALS .


Mrs. Walter Eakin is visiting Portland
friends.
Frank X, Lowell was in Portland yes
terday.
F. A. Alexander is visiting relatives al
Seattle.
Mrs. Edward Judd is visiting Portland
relatives.
IL. B. Theilsen has gone to Portland
for a short visit.
Miss Augusta Giesy has returned from
brief visit to Portland.
Mrs. W. II. Eldridge aud Mrs. Keene
have gone to Gervais for few days.
Walter Morley has been in Silverton
delivering a carload OF fence and hop
wire.
G. w. Staples OF Turner has returned
home after attending circuit court as a
juror.
Mrs. J. j. Dauke and children have
gone. to Mt. Angel for short visit with
friends.
A. I. Gilbert and Mis- Gilbert have
returned from visit Of several days in
Portland.
Miss Helen Copeland came up from
Portland last night TO conduct her dane.
ing class
Miss Ida II. Vaughn and Mrs. P. II.
Raymond have gone TO Portland for a
few days.
Miss Florence Bigger has Issued invi-
tations for a party at her home on Sat.
urday evening.
Mrs. Arthur Brock has returned TO
her home in Portland after visiting her
mother Mrs. Joshua Smith.
Miss Minnie Honthorn of Portland, is
the guest OF Miss Minnie Ireton, while
enroute home from San Francisco.
Miss Ethel Knight has returned from
a stay of several months in Portland,
and lie again stopping at her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b, Fleming.
Frank Morrison and family are ia the
city from Boise, Idaho. Mr.. Morrison is
one Of the best newspaper canvassers in
the coast and has been booming the cir
culation Of the Capital News.
Mrs. J. w. Cook, Miss Silvia Knight
and Winter Knight have returned TO
their home at Portland, after having at
tended the funeral Of their brother and
father, respectively, the late Col n. B.
Knight.
Rev. John II. Coleman, the new Wiz
lamette President, did finally arrive this
morning on the $40 train, and notwith-
standing the early hour there was a
large delegation Of students out 10
meet him, with college yells, horns and
other musical instruments.