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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
INVENTORS SUICIDE

Ashland, Wis, Feb. fisherman C.
Faherig, inventor of the Faherig met
al, committed suicide yesterday by
shooting. His wife and daughter, the
latter the wife of Judge Benton of
Washburn, were Ell route to the rail-
way station, Mrs. Benton being about
to return to her home after a visit to
her parents. On entering the station
they were summoned to the telephone
and notified that Mr.. Faherig had
shot and killed himself Immediately
after they left the house. No cause
for the suicide is given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
LATE NEWS EPITOMIzED

Professor Ribot's successor in tho
chair of psychology in the College de
France is DR.. Pierre Janet
From Amsterdam ii is announced
that the boer delegates WoImarans
and Vessels, will arrive in New York
on February %.
The Right Hon. w. E. H. Lecky, NJ
P, has been elected an associate mem
Der of the Academy Of Moral and To-
litical Sciences at Paris.
The rioting at Trieste, Aus tria
which has continued for several Gays
past is to ali appearances over. Work
was resumed in all the trades.
The secretary of state of Missouri L.
sued a certificate of incorporation to
The North American Lead company of
Frederickstown, Mo-, with a capital OF
81 100000.
Two thousand invitations to the
launching of Emperor Williams yacht
were sent out. Only persons whose
names had been passed upon by the
committee on arranements received
the coveted cardboards.
At Mason City, Iowa, the jury re-
turned verdict Of guilty Of man
slaughter in the nhoff-Bromley mUr
der case. The defendants sought TO
prove Bromley was killed by Mrs. Lin
hoff in an attempt to save her husband.
At Bismark, N. D., before officials ot
the land Office inquiry was beg al
into the sale of the Fort Steven.
sons reservation in October to L.
Black of Cincinnati for $4,000. Alter
the sale affidavits were filed that there
was cullusion.
A dispatch to the London Graphic
from Sores, European Turkey, says tie
i;rigands were met on the road to Po
money Oh February 6. 1t is not known
where Miss Stone and her companion
are concealed
Owing to a storm, the Cunard lInet
saXonia was compelled to enter the
barber at Queenstown and land her
passengers and mail. The steamer
reports that on February she a.'sed
ships mast protruding six feet above
the water and most danerous to nayi-
cation.
The Atlantic Yacht club held a spe-
cial meeting and elected Emperor Will
liam and Prince Henry to membership.
The action of the club is in recognition
of the honors of the emperor has con-
ferred upon this country and especial
ly because of the emperor's compli-
ment to American shipbuilders in hav-
ing his yacht built here.
Nine of the wealthiest and most
influential citizens of Chicago sent
the senate, through Senator Cullom,
a petition asking for uniform and
more rigid divorce laws in all states.
The names signed are A. A. Sprague,
Marshall Field. Robert T. Lincoln,
John c.. yelling, Cyrus H. McCor-
mick, A. C. Bartlett, Clarence Buck
ingham, George Grosscup and F. S.
Winston
Representative Foss, chairman OF
the house naval committee. gave a
dinner in honor of Secretary Long
Other guests included the German
ambassador, Senator Perkins, Assist
ant Secretary Darling, Commander
Won Reineur-Paschwitz of the German
| embassy, Rear Admirals Melville
O'Neill, Crowninshield, Bradford and
Bowles, Surgeon General Rixey, Pay
master General Kenney, Judge Adyo
cate General Lemly, General Hey
wood, members of the house nava
committee and e. N. Foss of Boston
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20

drifts by the wind of velocity of sc
miles an hour, has greatly delayed
traffic all over the state.
Snow in Vermont.
Burlington, VT, Feb. 18.-Four
inches of snow fell yesterday after
noon and last evening. The storm
was accompanied by high wind.
Vessels Are Safe.
here to the extent of eleven inches,
the heaviest in three years. At At
lantic City the fall was seventeen
inches, and at Cape May eight. In
the interior of the state it varies
from one to six inches. With the ex-
ception of the stranding of the
schooner Anna Murray, near Indian
river inlet, the life saving stations
from Chincoteague, Va, to Barnegat
N. j., report that there are no vessels
in distress. Trains were greatly de-
layed and in some instances annulIed
The greatest difficulty was expert.
enced within the city limits, and on
lines leading to New York and the
sea shore.
Blizzard Over Jersey.
New York, Feb. 18.-Advices re-
ceived last night from points in New
Jersey show that the blizzard has
been felt from Bergen county to Cape
May, and from Atlantic City to Cam
den. Latest advices are that during
the evening the storm abated consid-
erably, the snow having ceased to
fall and the wind decreased in We
locity.
AS was natural, the brunt of the
gale, which approached dimensions
of hurricane, was felt most by the
seacoast towns but the interior cities
and townships did not escape.
New England Banketed.
Boston, Feb. 18.-New England was
yesterday blanketed with a foot OF
wet snow and swept by gale. Traf.
fic was impeded and telegraph and
telephone wires are down. No ma.
rine disaster has been reported
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
Bio Trusts First Annual MEETING.

New York, Feb. 1S.-The first an
nual meeting of the United States
Steel corporation was held yesterday
in Hoboken. N. J. The annual report
made public several weeks ago was
presented. lne following directors
of class l, whose terms expired yes
terday were reelected: Marshall
Field, Daniel G. Reid, John ID. Rookie
Teller, Jr.. Alfred Clifford, William T.
Dodge, Nathaniel Thayer, Abraham
S. Hewitt and Clement A. Gr1scom
The election Of directors OF the other
two classes was ratified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20

company has sold its ranch and herd
of pure blood Hereford cattle at
Ashland, Neb., to George A. Kicker.
banker of Quincy, H., for s4S1, 900.
The cattle compose the largest hero
OF pure blood Herefords in the world
and are estimated as being worth
100000. The herd is headed blythe IA
nous bulls Admiral and Thickset, for
the latter of which $1,000 was paid at
the sale in this city. The ranch con-
sists of $500 acres of land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
Considering Southern Elections.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The repub-
lican members of the house held a
third caucus last night to consider the
question of southern elections. Not
withstanding the absence of quo
rum, the meeting adopted a resolution
asking the house committee on rules
to report a resolution for special In
vestigating committee to consider the
questions relating to the disfranchise-
ment of voters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20

appoint the committee later. Two
constitutional amendments were
adopted after bitter fight. One pro-
vides that no one shall be eligible to
Office until she has been a member
two years, and the other forbids any
one holding Office more than two
years successfully. Last night a re-
ception was held at the national mu-
scum
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
MINORITY FOR CORPORATION.
Part of Committee Dissents From
Government Ownership.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The minority
report of the Pacific cable bill was
filed yesterday. 1t dissents from the
view that the government should
build the cable and states that a pri-
vate organization, the Commercial
Pacific Gable company, already has
cont. acted for line to Hawaii by
Nov. /. next, intending to extend the
line to the Philippines within two
years thereafter. The report adds:
1--WE believe the government can
obtain all the advantages OF govern
mental ownership by allowing a pri-
vate corporation to lay and operate
the cable. Moreover, we do not think
it right for the government to lay this
cable alter a private corporation has
started to lay such a CABLE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
Railroad Builder Dead.

Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 18.-Eric
Richardson, for twenty years a prom
inent resident of Sioux City. died
yesterday, aged IS. He was one OF
the wealthiest men in this city and
laid foundations for his fortune Ill
railway construction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
WILL PROBE ROW OF WOMEN.
lively Time at Convention of Daugh-
tiers of Revolution.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-At the D. A.
r. meeting yesterday lively debate
vas sprung by a resolution offered by
Mrs. Demott OF Illinois, providing that
the chair appoint committee of five
to investigate the facts in controversy
in the Warren chapter at Monmouth,
H. Mrs. Lillard of Bloomington and
Mrs. Wiles of Chicago led the debate.
The resolution was adopted by a
large majority on an aye and no vote.
Mrs. Fairbanks announced she would
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
CHIPPEWA FALLS
GETS LIBRARY

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Feb. 1S.-An-
drew Carnegie has offered $4,000 for
a public library here under the usual
conditions. The citizens are jubilant
at the announcement and will at once
take steps to accept the gift
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
MAY USE GUNS
TO EXCLUDE INSANE

st. Paul, Feb. Estate authorities
threaten shotgun protection if neces-
sary to prevent North Dakota from
sending patients into Minnesota.
Fargo authorities recently sent into
this state Ole Helseth, formerly d
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who was ad-
the river into Minnesota He was
Immediately sent back and North Da
kota was notified not to send its in
sane into Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
DEWEY DECLINES TO
DINE WITH PRINCE

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. 1S.-AdmiraI
Dewey received an invitation from
the German ambassador at Washing
ton to dine with Prince Henry on thu
2Sth inst. Dewey declined, saying
Mrs Dewey's health would, not per-
nit him to leave her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers examinations in the first
district of Dane county are announc
ed as follows: De Forest, March
11-12; Stoughton, March 1915; Mar
shall, March 1919; Sun Prairie,
March 1922; Deerfield March 24-z5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
COMPANY RELEASED.
Will Not Have to Pay Policy on Life
of Suicide.

ST Louis, Feb. 1S.-A decision was
rendered yesterday by Judges Cald-
well, Thayer and Sanborn of the
United States circuit court of appeals
releasing the Mutual Life Insurance
company of New York from the obliga-
tion of paying $500 to the widow OF
Edward S. Kelly, one of it's policy
holders, who committed suicide in Col
fax, Iowa, February q. 1895.
The court of appeals reversed the
decision Of the United States circuit
court of Iowa which held that the in
surance company was obliged to pay
Mrs. Kelly the amount of the policy
regardless of the clause in the contract
guaranteeing that the holder of the
policy would not take his own life
within two years of its issuance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
CAUGHT IN MEXICO.
Michigan Embezzer Captured While
En- Route to South America.

En- Route to South America.
Menominee, Mich, Feb. 18.-A tele.
gram was received yesterday that Ar
chic V. Freeman was arrested by MeXi-
can authorities at Vera Cruz while he
was preparing to take boat for the Ar,
gentine Republic. A woman who was
with him abandoned him when she
found he was caught. Freeman was
to have been tried here on several
counts for embezzlement and forgery
but it is said jumped his bail bands and
has been missing for weeks. He will
be brought north Immediately.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
Great Printer Bowler.

Des Moines, Feb. 18.-W. 3. Rowen,
printer of Des Moines broke the
state bowling record. for five games
yesterday, making 1,O35 pins, an aver
age of 207.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
4OBSON is RETIRED

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Upon the rec
)mmendation of the president, Cap
ain Hobson has been placed on the
navy retired list.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
"T eddy" Getting Well.

Groton, Mass, Feb. 1S-Progress OF
the presidents son in his GONZALES
cenec from the recent attack IF pneu-
monia continues most favorable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
War Ahead in Spirit Market.

Peoria, Feb. 18.-The price of dis
titled spirits was yesterday cut 10
1925. Both the trust and indepead-
ent houses admit it Is the beginning
OF war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
GREAT DEAL INVOLVING
HEREFORDS AND BIG RANCH

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. ia deal
consummated here yesterday by
which the Riverside Hereford Cattle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-20
MONEY TO FIGHT MERGER.
Appropriates $4,000 to OPP
pose Railroads.

ST. Paul, Feb. 18.-With only one
negative vote the state senate yester-
day afternoon passed bill appropriate
ing $4,000 to pay the expenses OF the
legal contest against the so-called rail-
way merger
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20

tanly," sad another. And then somebody suggested the dictionaries. This Is the judgment then rendered on "catchup Vs.
 Thrte authorities unite in declaring preference for "catchup." The origin or the word does away with the raciia cor rectness of 'catsup." Like most saLGes, ,es gas astronomy The original word Is Kit iap." The Standard Dictionary says that ''catchup'' is preferable, and adds: Mrit- ten also 'catsup' and 'ketchup, Wep- ster gives preference to .'catchup' with "oetsIp'' second and "ketchup' third; The Century declares for "catchup, ana then ..ketcnup," and adds: Written also 'catsup' and 'katsup'." Three authorities. therefore. unite in preferring "catchup as the proper form in best usage.
 But Welsh rabbit is little different. Origin is the vital point here The hlgn courts thus gave judgment: The Stano- ard says that the word had a Jocl,ladf n,ad o1T or scrapple, and points out that the oerl, vation from 'rarebit' given by Grose ana other old dictionaries is now considered erroneous" The Century is far more em- nhatic' 1t says: "A term Of jocular origin. formed after the lashion or NorioIk capon.' a red herring. etc. Owing to an absurd notion that the rabDat m tne phrase is a corruption of rareblt Sas ten" Webster is litle less posiuve; Probably a corruption of Welsh rare bit, but perhaps merely humorous designation. - It..
 It is only fair to state. however that the best usage, which in the end deter mines the form and correctness or speech and writing, favors welsh rabbit The reason is obvious, Our language Is run or terms, especially those which deslgnate articleY food. whose origin IS precisely like tkx assigned by the Century Dic- tionary to the word under consideration. Any down Easter will tell you that a Cape Cod turkey" has nothing to do with the gracious bird of Thanksgiving Day, but Is simply a humorous name Tor a delicious dish composed Of codnsn, red beets. boiled potatoes and drawn butter gravy" Sometime one hears 1t ap- plied to the codfish alone. Along the same lines, Yorkshire pudding is no pud- ding at all in our sense of the word. and a Scotch woodcock' is never brought down by gun
 For some unknown reason, perhaps on account of a certain forgetfulness in the days of border fights, anything that was particularly doubtful or ridiculous was branded as "Welsh." The derivation of ''Welsh rabbit follows obviously. or course, it may be corruption of rare bit" but, as a thousand other delicacies this particular one be singled out as a welsh rare bitT' Why should not the noble plum pudding be an English rare bit?" or the purely American buck wheat cake Yankee rare bit?' Rare bit win probably be printed on restau- rant menus and used by persons who eon- slider it mark of superrefin ement, but the real lever of honest old English will order his "Welsh rabbit with bold mesa and stPaighttorwardness which come alone from knowledge of the right and a trusty digestion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20
CONCERNING CURIOUS CANTON.
Not McKinley's Town, But the Home
 of Ii Hung Chang.

W. G. Irwin in The Era.
 Canton the home of Ii Hung Chang, is perhaps the most typical native city of China, and it is one of the most fas- cinating and curious cities in the world. Canton can count her ages in cycles or a thousand years. and yet this city of the dead ages is still alive. Its six-foot streets and the dazzling succession of colored signboards, it's wondrous temples and pagodas and great idols, It's grue- some execution ground and mortuaries gay with burial feasts, are things strik- ing to the eye of one who Is a stranger to the queer civilization ot China as pre- scented so strikingly in Canton.
 To reach Canton one takes one of the river boats of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company at Hongkong. and journeys up the Pearl or Canton River distance of ninety miles, the departure of the vessels being so ar ranged that the traveller is certain to have advantage of a day trip one way in order to get sight of the scenery and points of interest on the trip. Shortly after leaving Hongkong the steamer passes through the Throat gates and en- ters the Capsuimoon pass. The scenery here and about Castle peak and Deep bay a few miles further on, possesses some interesting attractions The mouth of Pearl River is approximately half way from Hongkong to Canton. and the ent- rance to the river is protected by the Rogue forts. which are well manned with modern guns and by the Chinese considered impregpable. From this point to Whampo2, the country is flat and re- Heved only occasionally by a pagoda or d village There is slight stop at Whampoa, at one time the head of for eign navigation on the Canton River and place of considerable importance, but now containing little save chinese Gov ernment docks and tho ChiISse Torpedo school. From NnampDa to Canton distance Of twelve miles, the river swarms with craft of all kinds There are huge salt junks. stern wheel passenger boats. war iuuks revenue cruisers, flower boats and a myriad of smaller craft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20
Alabama Charter Chapter.

Our Chapter will unite with the Memo rial Association of thisS place in the ob- servance of Memorial Day. when thirty seven Crosses of Honor will be presented to as many Veterans. Besides the ex- pelse of the Crosses our Chapter has contributed to various monumental funds, to the portrait of Emma Sansom to be pYesented to the State at the coming Convention. and has paid its taxes to both United and State Divisions. At our last meeting there was full attendance, and the occasion was one. of more than usual interest. from the introduction by the President of recitations and music, after the usual routine of business. All joined in singing The Girl With the Homespun Dress" to the air of "The Bonnie Blue Flag" and also other Con- federate songs. An interesting sketch of brave Dick Dowtings defense or Fort Saline was read. and a beautiful poem on that historic event recited by a young member of the Children of the lConfed- eracy.
 A sketch from The Veteran of Emma Sansom, was also read, detailing her he- roic service to General Forrest near Gadsden, Ala. Besides music and recita- uons. questions propounded ard answered not only add interest to our meetings. but assist in familiarizing our younger members with the causes of our moment ous struggle for State Rights, The Pres ident also explained and introduced the Game of Confederate Heroes"
 Sallie Jones.
 -. President Ala, Charter Chapter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20
In Meuoriau .

From the shadow-land of memory, Scenes long past return again: Phantoms, thronging weird around me Waken slumbering thoughts of pain. Once again.. mid din of battle, Can I hear the bugie's call. See the marshalled forces forming For our homes to stand or fall. While amid the dreadful carnage And above the cannon's' mouth, Waves the banner of our daring Spartan soldiers of the South , But though valiantly they bore 1t q Over many a glorious field. Till, when foiled at last. by nuVlbers. Sadly they were forced to yield. Sull their valiant deeds will ever Sound along the Hall of Fame. And the ages will remember $sAll they did in Freedoms name. And our banner. wreathed in glory. Tattered, furled though 1t may be, Thrills each Southern heart with mem. Of our struggle to be free Can we ere forget the heroes
 Who with dauntless hearts and brave, Swore that flag should float forever Der their freedom or their grave7 No! We seek our richest treasure In the memory of the Dead. And with pride we'll tell the story How for rights of men they bled. And with Springtimeis fairest flowers Laurel crown with cypress mingled.
 Sallie Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20
WELSH RABBIT AND cATcHUP.
Facts and Speculations as to the
 Origin of Disputed Names.

Rochester Post-Express.
 At a post-theatrical luncheon the other night a discussion, characterized by q warmth which proved the strength Of conviction, arose over two words whose use is so common that they are probably as often misspoken as any in the Eng fish language. As usual. appeal was taken to the authorities, to the satisfaction Of some, the amazement of others and the doubt of a few. The two words which thus furnished food for argumentatit 6 flames were "catchup' and Welsh rab- bit" The discussion was by no means new in subject or substance. and is worthy of comment only because the persons who took part in it represented. in intelligence. culture and information. a large class of society who would use only the best words.
 Someone had spoken of 'catsup and was immediately challenged. |' 'Ketchup' always" declared the challenger' :" Catehup' preferred. cried anather. "C,stsup'' stood ground sbraVely.- when fuel was thrown on the fire by the in- teriection of Welsh rabbit" as an ex-. ample "welsh rabbit is a corruption of Welsh rarebit' was the vigorous asser- ton of an objector. Its rare bit cer-