davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
A R0THSCH|LD TAKES LIFE

Chicago, July ga NJ Ruthschild,
until two months ago head of the de-
partment firm of A. M. Rothschild &
Co., committed suicide yesterday at his
home by shooting himself in the head,
causing almost instant death. Acute
insomnia, which probably caused tenn
porary insanity, is said to be the cause.
Rothschild mad just returned fromsa six
weeks outing in Minnesota, and seem
ed improved ply sically. At no time, it
is said, was his mental condition such
as to cause any apprehension that he
contemplated seif-destruction YesLer-
day afternoon Rcthschild entered the
bathroom of his home and almost i'm
mediately servants heard report of a
revolver. Rushing to the bathroom
they found the merchant lying on the
floor. A bullet wound in the forehead
showed what had happened. Rdths-
child was still breathing and a physl-
clan was summoned, but he could be of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
TELEGRAMS INBRiEF

At New York, Chief Jacob Josephs of
the United Jewish congregation, the
highest official in the Orthodox Jewish
religion in the United States, dieu,
aged 80.
The city council of Monroe, Mich,
revoked the franchises of the Toledo
and Monroe railway and the Monroe
Traction company on the ground that
the conditions under which the fran
chlses were granted were not full
filed
Speaker Henderson in an interview
on the report about the National Mil
lers' Federation grievance against aim
said. L had not heard anything of it
until Saturday last when l first saw
the article on the subject l was
greatly surprised to see any thing OF
the kind" ,.-,.~~
Following an informal conference of
leading interests in the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific, the president
Leeds stated that the details of the re-
organization will not be made public
until later in the week. Leeds admit
ted that the plan already published is
correct in it's main essentials.
Lima, Peru, July 29.-President
Romano in his message to the Lima
congress said the completion of the
Panama canal would open a vast hori-
zon to commerce of Peru, and that
it was therefore wise to prepare for
this event by granting liberal conces-
slons to shipping. He was promised
the cooperation of congress in his
proposals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31

yam, where a cock pit was burned, two
soldiers of the command had been pre-
viously stabbed in the cock pit 1t was
generally understood that the cock pit
was burned for soldiers revenge. 1t
was brought out in the testimony that
Captain Wild had been requested by
the civil authorities to place a guard
over the property after the first attack
and failed to do SO, and a second at
tempt at burning resulted in it's de-
struction. General Chaffee in carry
ing out the sentence of the court said:
"The necessity for this trial is based
on the intention to accentuate to The
accused that the existing order to give
complete and unqualified support to all
branches of the civil government IN
these instances must be complied with.
and to show by example that nothing
short of such support will be accepted
from the officers on duty in this deci-
sion. Capt. Wild's conduct is but mild
" punished by reprimand. 1t is de-
structive to the very foundations OF dis
cipline and, when considered in con-
nectfon with the duty which devolves
upon him is in the highest degree 1ep-
rehensible."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
WILD OVER
DEWET AND
DELAREY

Capetown, July 29-Gen. Dewet
owed he could evade his friends as
lccessfully as he did enemies by
irving here unexpectedly yesterday
ternoon and upsetting elaborate
ms for his reception. He strolled
rough the streets casually nodding
acquaintances and occasionally to
rmer opponent. Arrangements were
lckly made by Afrikanders to enter
lin the famous leader last night at
nner.
In striking contract to Dewet's re-
lrn was the scene Sunday when Gen
ais Botha and Delarey attended
lurch. The building was packed by
any women and when the services
included admirers stormed the pew
/ which the general sat With diff
lily they retreated to the vestry. The
aggregation yelled and Botha and De
rey were lifted to the vestry table.
he pastor warmly demonstrated,
heeupon the geneals wee seized
I'd carried to their carriages where
mother demonstration resulted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
PRIESTS PLEAD
FOR THE FRIARS

New York, July 26.-Rev. J. F.
O'Reilly of Lawrence, Mass, made
public yesterday the resolutions adopt
ed by the quadrennial chapter of the
Augustinian order at Villanova, Pa,
July 16, and presented them to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The priests in attend
ance at the meeting at which the reso-
lutions were adopted represented the
Augustinians of the United States and
Cuba.
The preamble sets forth that the
friars toiled in the Philippines upwards
of 800 years as philanthropists, edu-
Gators, missionaries and the pioneers
Of civilization. They are now suffer
ing grave danger for their civil and re-
ligious liberty, threatened moreover.
with ignominous exile from the coun.
try whose civilization is a conquest OF
their heroic labors and self sacrifices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Madison. July y.

MaQlSOn, July ~.
The matter of choosing a warden of
the state prison at Waupun, to take
the place of c, c. McClaughry, re-
signed will come up before the state
board OF control this morning, but it
is possible that no election will be
made at that time. Among those men
toned for the place are Detective
John Hannifin and Oscar Altpeter of
Milwaukee. Sheriff Ernest F. Bur
meister Of Dane county and Lars Leith
of Portage.
The board has before it a dozen or
has been looking for man outside of
the number who have sent in applica-
tons and from the non-candidates it
is likely the place will be filled. The
prison has been in charge of A G.
Nelson since the resignation of War
den McClaughry and the. administra-
ton of affairs at the prison has been
such under Mr.. Nelson's care that
there is no pressing necessity of Sc
curing a permanent warden at once.
The board, therefore, is inclined to let
the matter stand until a man is found
who is perfectly fitted for the place.
The board met yesterday in the Of
flee in the capitol in regular monthly
session Tor July. The meeting was
occupied with routine business and
correspondence, and aside from the
consideration of the wardenship there
is no extraordinary business to come
up before the meeting this month. All
the members except Mr.. Nelson were
present yesterday and he came in last
night. The members present were
President William P. Lyon of Madi-
son, Gustav Kuestermann of Green
Bay, Herman Grotophorst of Baraboo
and N. B. Treat of Monroe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
PUCILIST IS
Shot DOWN
"JOE" GODDARD FATALLY WOUND
ED BY NEGRO CONSTABLE
AT ELECTION.

Camden, N. j., July ga primary
election for delegates to the conven ion
Of the first congressional district was
held yesterday. Fighting occurred al
several places. One man was killed in
this city and Joe" Goddard, a heavy
weight pugilist of Philadelphia, prob.
ably fatally shot. The pugilist quarrel-
ed with colorGl constable, ROBERT
Washington, in Pensauken township,
where he was electioneering, 1t is al
legged Goddard assaulted the constable
with a baseball bat and the colored
man, in selfdefense, shot Goddard in
the head. The constable surrendered
himself and Goddard was brought to
the hospital, where physicians say he
may die. During the riot an unknown
man was shot through the heart and a
policeman probably fatally stabbed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
COLIN DEFEATS
F|RMIN'S ARMY

Washington, July 2S.-The following
cablegram was received from Minister
Powell, dated at Port au Prince yestel>
day:
General Colin left au Prince yester-
day morning with 1000 men to repel
Firmin's army, which was landed from
3 Haytien naval vessel commanded by
Admiral KiRick. After a skirmish,
Firmin's forces retreated to the war
ship. Colin returned to the city yes
terday afternoon. Information is that
20 We're killed and 60 wounded The
number killed on the other side is I'M
known. The Haytien vessel left last
night, its destination unknown, and
there was much firing in the city. The
Aachias has arrived at Cape Haytien."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31

Chicago at Association Hall, I5g La
Sale street.
On the same evening there VIII be: "a
large mass meeting of Catholics lin
the same place There WILL bee bust
ness sessions on Wednesday amt
Thursday also, presided over by T. IB
Minahan of Columbus, Ohio, the prime
mover of the organization.
1t has been denied by the officials OF
the society, which held its first con
ven1lon in New York three years ago
that any interest VIII be taken i'm DO
l1tical Questions, and "a clause to that
effect has been inserted in tire con
stitution-
In questions where Catholic anter
ests are at stake, such as the friars in
the Philippines and the Indian
schools, the society Will represent the
lay Catholic sentiment of the coun-
try irrespective of party. 1t is the
main object OF the convention to for
mulate plans by which topics of such
kind can be discussed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
injunction Against Strikers.

Charleston, W. Va, July 29.-Judge
Keller yesterday issued an injunction
against G. w. Purcell, a member of the
national executive committee of the
United Mine Workers, w. B. Wilson,
National Secretary Chris. Evans, Ma
Honaz Statlstician Mother Jones and
five others, at the suit of the Gau1ey
Mountain Coal company. 1t is charged
that Purcell, Evans, Wilson and others
are purchasing and distributing sup
plies to feed the strikers in this lis
triGt. Warrants yesterday were issued
for about Is persons, charging them
with contempt of court in violation of
Judge Keller's Injunction covering the
Fiat Top coal field
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
BRAGG MUST LEAVE
ACTION EXPECTED SOON ON CON-
SUI TO HAVANA.
MAY Be TRANSFERRED
Papers in Case Still With President at
Oyster Bay-Wisconsin Man in
Some Danger Of Being Recalled
Cuban Government investigates
Thoroughly.

Washington, July 29.-It is learned
the Cuban government went a little
further into General Bragg's case than
was understood at first. It not only
made inquiry as to the accuracy Of Inc
quotation rejecting on Cubans, but
complained of the consul-generals crit
icism. The papers in the case are still
before the president at Oyster Bay, but
some action is expected shortly, either
in the way Of recalling Bragg or trans
ferring him to some other post if a
suitable one can be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
C OL|C SOCIETY MEETING

Chicago, July 29.-Seven hundred
delegates, representing various Cafho-
lie societies throughout the United
States, will meet in Chicago ON August
5 to perfect the organization of the
American Federation of Catholic So
cietieS and to discuss topics of general
Interest to members of the church in
this country
Many prominent Catholics, both lay
and clerical, viii be present to take an
active part in the proceedings of the
convention and an attempt will be
made to unite the societies of the diff
ferent natiOnalities-Fren Italian
Polish and Ge:man-under one econsti
tuition
The convention Will be opened al
Holy Name cathedral with a solemn
high mass, celebrated by Bishop Null
doom On Tuesday afternoon the
business sessions will be opened by
addresses of welcome from the gov
ernor of Illinois and the mayor OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
CLAM SHELLS ARE USEFUL.
They Make Excellent Buttons and Are
in Great Demand at Factories.

They Make Excellent Buttons and Are
in Great Demand at Factories.
Experience has demonstrated that
the opalescent layers of the oyster
shell are not the sole available ma
terial for button-making, as has long
been believed by the trade and that
clans, mussels and other bivalves,
not to speak of many conches, are of
nearly, if not quite, equal value. The
first result of these examinations was
the prompt utilization of other shells
and a consequent reduction in the
price of oyster mother-of-pearl and of
buttons made from that substance.
stance.
Thus far the best clam discovered
is the pearl clam of the Mississippf
and the other rivers of that region.
The sea clans are useful, but the in
ner Innings are not so lustrous or
ir1descent. The deep-sea clam, with
its rich indigo color, makes a snowy
and rather popular button. The soft
clam, or Rhode Island clam, has often
beautiful play OF color upon it's
inner surface, but is usually too thin
and fragile. The hard clans or
cohogues vary extensively. A few
nave brilliant interiors; the majority
are very dull.
The treatment is about the same in
all cases. The clam must be gath
cred so as not to injure the shell.
They are washed and then boiled with
a small amount of a1ka1i either wash
ing soda or lime being added to re-
move any grease or dirt held by
shell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31

no service.
Rothschild retired f1om the manage
ment of the big dry goods store two
months ago because of i'll haaltn. He
was ordinarily robust. interested With
him and principal owner of the store
was Nelson Morris, mis- father-in-iaw.
Rothschild was born in the German VII
lage of Norstetten, 81 years ago. When
five years old he came to America and
while in his teens went to Davenport.
Ia With his two brothers he estap.
lished a general store. In 1875 he
came to Chicago and Immediately be-
gan making reputation for himself
organizing n 1895 the department store
which now bears his name. Rothschild
was a director of the worlds fair, d
former director of the National Bank
OF the Republic and a member of the
Standard, Washington Park and Ham
ilton clubs. He leaves a widow and
enc SON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
STATE NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.

A Spooner club was formed at Osh
kosh.
Relatives Of Maj. ]. B. Pond held a
reunion in Appleton.
New Holstein will soon have a state
bank. 1t is to De capitalized at s25 500
| The incorporates are H. C. Timm.
James G. Griera and George Schroe-
! der.
Misses Laura and Lillian Lippert of
Kenosha have announced their inten-
ton Of giving their life to the work of
the church and will enter the Catholic
slsterhood, Aug. 1.
Anthony Rape, engineer at Racine.
was found lying in pile driver at the
river with deep cash cut on his head
and covered with blood. He was un-
conscious and was taken to a hospital
He will not live.
Inc county convention to select thir-
teen delegates to represent Portage
county in the senatorial convention to
be held at Waupaca, Aug. 4, held at
Stevens Point, endorsed Senator Hat
tons candidacy. =. .-,----
The republicans of the first and SCI
ond assembly districts are forming
Spooner clubs at Sheboygan, the mem.
bers Of which agree not to vote for any
member of>the legislature until such
member has pledged his support to
John G. Spooner.
Misses Maud Lyons and Bertha
Whitehead of Milwaukee narrowly es-
capped drowning at Fox Lake They
were guests at Hotel Camoreux, Elm
wood, and were bathing with a number
Of other young people, when they got
beyond their depth. They were recued
by two Milwaukee men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
MANY AT TER
WU'S CURIOS

Washington, D. c., July 29.-The Chi
nese minister, WI Ting Fang, is begin
ming to pack his household goods pre-
paratory to yielding the legation to his
successor, Sir Liang Chen, who will az
rive next month in the suite of Prince
Chen.
WI received cable from London,
stating that Prince Chen and party, III
Guiding the new minister, had not sail
ed for New York on Saturday as in
tended and would probably remain I'M
til after the coronation. Minister WI
says that if he responded to all the re-
quests for souvenirs he is now receiy-
ing from admirers all over the country
he would not have much to pack all l if
Madame WI sent as many slippers to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
ASPHALT TRUST ON TOP.
Over 100000 Worth of PAVING
Awarded in Quaker City.

p Philadelphia, July -29-The con-
tracts on work -approXimating $780,
600 for paving with trust asphalt were
awarded by the director of public
works, on "a share and share alike
basis, to the Vulcanite Paving com
pany and Pennsylvania Asphalt com
pany representatives of the asphalt
trust and the only bidders
Actual competition on the work was
prohibited by an ordinance of the
council, which specified that none but
Trinidad lake and Bermudez lake as
phalt-the trust product-should be
used. The work includes original
paving on 100 streets, in pieces one,
two, three cor more blocks in length
and repaving on 119 streets.
1t Will cost approximately 5000 900
for the repaving and 100000 for the
paving The bid of each company
when compared showed them in the
aggregate to be for about the same
price.
The average cost for new paving
was S2.57 a square yard For repay
ing $24
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31

museums and libraries as were asked
for she would go back to China bare
footed.
At the minister's request she brought
with her last year from China large
collection of rare porcelains, tapestries
and old ivory, and these he has present
ed to friends with true oriental gener-
osity. The old garments of Nine. WI
have been distributed. as far as they
would go, and even some Of her best
finery has been offered as sacrifice to
the curio collector The min/ter alsu
has distributed his headgear and silken
coats with great prodigality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Shock Not Noticed.

Omaha, July 29.-An earthquake
shock was felt n portions of Ne
braska and western Iowa and South
Dakota shortly before one o'clock to-
day. The Gantee agency in northern
Nebraska and Battle Creek, Nebraska,
were shaken. In this city the shake
was barely discernible and few people
knew of it until the weather bureau
reported it last night
Dry Creek Runs Again.
Santa Maria, GAIA heavy shock of
earthquake was felt here Sunday
night. Vibrations were east and west
and lasted As seconds. Old timers
say it was the heaviest ever felt here
Near Los Alamos. former dry creek
bed was rushing stream yesterday
afternoon.
Two Shocks Felt.
San Luis, Obispo, Cal, July 90
! Two distinct earthquake shocks were
experience here Sunday night. The
first and heaviest lasted three seconds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
WIRELESS TELEPHONY.
German Inventor Makes a Successful
Experiment.

German Inventor Makes Successful
Experiment.
Berlin, July 29.-Ernest Runner, an
electrical inventor, has succeeded in
telephoning seven kilometres by his
wireless methods The speaking
was perfectly audible continuously
during the experiments. Runner in
tends to construct another between
100 and 200 centimetres, expecting to
speak 40 kilometres which would be a
distance sufficient to cover modern
city. 1t is affirmed, however, that the
apparatus is too large, too expensive
and too delicate to be practical COM
mercially, but will be highly useful to
warships in transmitting orders at
sea. Herr Runners invention acts
on the principle of transformation of
light waves to sound waves by using
a searchlight and microphone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Preparing for Sieue.

indianapolis, July 29.-The mine
workers headquarters has been turned
into banking room and every prepa-
ration made to handle the relief funds.
A number of contributions were re-
ceived yesterday. Secretary Wilson
does not credit the report that the
trust has over a million tons in re-
serve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Reh Shorter Hours.

Joliet, July 29-@fhcials of the FL
gin, ,Jofiet and Eastern and Chicago
Lakeshore and Eastern railway sys-
teens. yesterday announced new
schedule of hours for engineers, fire
men, conductors nd 'bEakemen. Thest
men recently asked an advance of
wages. 1t was finally agreed to main
tain THE cid rate with ii reduction OF
HOURS from - to Ii.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Violated Mine Rules.

Johnstown, Pa, July 29.-The coro-
ner's jury investigating the rolling
mill mine disaster on the 10th, instant.
filed its verdict yesterday afternoon.
They find the explosion was caused by
some person or persons, to jury I'M
known, taking in where gas was
known to exist, an open lamp and
using the same in direct violation of
the mine rules and regulations of the
Cambria Steel company
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
TO RELEASE GUAM PRISONERS.
lazy Department Will Garry Them
Back to PHILIPPINES.

Washington, July 29.-The war de
rtment has referred the order con.
ming the presidents amnesty pro-
amation of July to the navy de
artment, especially inviting attention
. the Filipino prisoners in Guam A
ply has been received from the navy
es0<lrtment saying that the governor
, Guam will be notified of the presi-
It's proclamation and the prisoners
leased to any war department trans
prt authorized to return them to
lie Philippines. One of the army
,ansports will be sent to Manila by
lie way Of Guam and all of the
prisoners who take the oath of alleg-
lnce TO the United States be re-
urned to the Philippines islands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31

Panama, received a proposal from
Herrera that the revolutionary forces
OF his command lay down their arms
He has decided to send today, on
board the British steamer Cana. a
commission to negotiate with Herrera
and there is a possibility that Sala-
Ears terms will be accepted by revo-
lutionists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Cholera Increasing at Manila.

Manila, July 26.-Cholera, which
has been diminishing for a week, sud-
denly increased to 7S cases in Manila
yesterday, the largest since the cut
break. 1t was feared the city water
was infected, but an analysis shows
it was not polluted. The removal of
quarantine on fruits ard vegetables
possibly accounts for the renewed out
breaks.
Cairo, July 26.-One hundred and
eighteen fresh cases of cholera were
reported yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
COLORED PLAYERS
WIN TENNIS HONORS.

Chicago, July 29.-Kreigh Collins
and L. H. Waidner, colored, Of the
Kenwood club, won the western tennis
championship in doubles yesterday,
They met Little and Alexander Prince
ton, holders Of the title, and defeated
them, 6-1, 60, 60.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-07-31
Will Fine Contract Jumpers.

Toronto, Ont, July 29.-P. T.
Powers, president of the Eastern
League and National Association of
Baseball Leagues, announced that
contract jumpers are to go on the
black list and the 1000 fine be rigidly
enforced. Umpire Frank Rim has
been released. 1t is said he has been
offered the management of the Peoria,
Ill club.