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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
PRESIDENT CASTRO RESIGNS
RESIGNATION GIVEN CONGRESS
AFTER PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Ordinarily His Term Would end Feb.
ruary 20, 1908-Term Lasts Years
President of Congress to Take
Charge of Government-Some Doubt
as to Congress Accepting.

Caracas, March 24.-President Cas-
tro has resigned. He placed his res
ignation of the presidency of the re-
public of Venezuela in the hands of the
president of congress after reading
the presidential message.
In the ordinary course of events,
President Castro's term would have
ended February 20, 1908. He was
elected president of Venezuela in Feb
ruary Of last year for six years, be-
ginning February 20, 1902.
Senior Castro handed over the ex-
ercise of the presidential function to
the president Of the congress.
Congress May Not Accept It.
Washington. March 24.-Secretary
Hay received a dispatch from Mr..
Russell, the United States charge at
Caracas, confirming the report of Pres.
ident Castro's resignation, but stating
that he doubted if the Venezuelan
congress would accept it.
Asked to Remain.
The delegation appointed by con-
gress called at the presidents resi-
dence, Miratlores palace, and trans
mitted to President Castro the resolu-
ton unanimously adopted regarding
his resignation and requesting him 70
reconsider , his decision. President
Castro, in reply, declined to change
his mind. but, after being urged by
his personal friends, he offered to pre-.
sent another message to congress,
which he will meet on Thursday, to
suggest solution to the situation.
The French warship Troude has left
La Guayra. Her departure is taken
as indicating that there is no reason to
fear international complications as a
result of President Castro's resigna-
ton.
The congressional hall was crowded
and all the members of the diplo-
matte corps were present when Presi.
dent Castro read his message to con.
gress.
Later.
Caracas, March 26.-After reading A
special message to congress today
President Castro withdrew his resie-
nation from the presidency of Vene-
zuela.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

The project of the Seine having plac-
rded Paris with posters describing the
terrible effects of alcohol and absinthe
drinking, the cafe proprietors each fl
ed damage suit against him.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
China at St. Louis.

Pekin, March 24.-The dowager en-
press has ordered an appropriation of
half million taels to De made for the
Chinese representation at the st. Louis
exposition.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
Peace Agreement sianed.

Montevideo, Marcn 24.-Peace has
been signed between the Uruguay gov
eminent and the rebels. There are
general rejoicings here.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

Mrs. VIM. Hetrick. Kennard. Washing.
ton county. Neb, writes;
~ am tifty-six years cid and have not
felt well since the Change OF Life began ten
years ago. l was in misery somewhere
most of the time, my back was very weak.
land my flesh so tender it hurt me to lean
against the back of a chair ! had pain
under my shoulder blades. in the small Of
Imy' back and hips. | sometimes wished
myself out of this world Had hot and
cold spells, dizziness and trembling of tho
limbs and was losing flesh all the time.
After following your directions and taking
Peruna now feel like different person."
l. Mrs. VIM. Hetrick.
you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving q
full statement of your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
lgratis
Peruna can be purchased for 81 per bot
tile at all first class drug stores.
| Address DR.. lIartn ar, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

A damaged footballer has lust been
fitted at London hospital with a cell
luloid nose.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

Washington, March 25.-President
Roosevelt it fully determined to call
congress together In extra session by
or before October.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

All chemical affinity is traced to az
gregation of electrons, or atoms, with
odd or unbalanced elctrons either posi-
tive or negative.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
GENERAL N DONALD SUICIDES
WAS ONE OF EN0LAND'S FORE
MOST MILITARY OFFICERS.

The Discraced Officer Had Fled to
Paris, Where He Shot Himself in
the Head--An Expose Of His I'm.
moral Conduct and III Health the
Supposed Cause.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
To Break in New Shoes.

Always shake in Aliens Foot-Ease. powder
1t cures chilblains. Damp sweating, aching,
swollen feet. Cures Corns and Bunions. At
al druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept
ny substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
"Aen s. Olmstead, Leroy, Y.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
Tor their children during teething period.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

The forest reserves of the United
States now aggregate an area almost
twice that of the state of Pennsylva.
MIA.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

The new cruiser Baltimore will be
the first warship to be fitted with steel
furniture.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

Toronto, Ont, Cam, Secretary Of the Kings
Daughters and Secretary Of Lady Maccabees,
writes:-"If all women knew of the benefits tc
be derived from taking Peruna we would have
many happier and and more healthful women
My health has never been too robust, and an
easily fatigued and can not stand much About
. year ago was so run down that had to take
to my bed, and became weaker and weaker. A
friend advised me to try Peruna, and l have
great reason to be grateful for in two weeks
was out of bed and in a month was perfectly
well, and 1 now find that my health is much
more robust than formerly, SO that take Peru
ma once or twice . month and keep well."-
Louise Mahon.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
DISGUISED CATARRH
stealthy Insidious Weakening Enemy TO "omen--'""S
Odd wor,en Suffer Needlessy From This Cause.

len. fused it faithfully for two weeks and Il
completely cured me. have not had any
pains since, anywhere, but feel like q new
woman. | am truly thankful for what
'eruna has done for me."-Barbara Al
|berty.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

For forty years Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption has cured coughs and colds. At
druggists. Price % cents.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

So says Mrs. Josie Irwin, OF
as So. College St., Nashville,
Tenn, Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Never in the history of medicine has
the demand for one particular remedy
for female diseases equalled that at
tanned by Lydia E. Pinlxham's
Vegetable Compound, and never
during the lifetime of this wonderful
medicine has the demand for it been
20 great as it is to-day.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific,
and throughout the length and breadth
OF this great continent come the glad
tidings OF woman's sufferings relieved
by It, and thousands upon thousands
OF letters are pouring in from grateful
women saying that it will and posi-
lively does cure the worst forms OF
female complaints.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all wO-
men who are puzzled about
their health to write her at Lynn.
Mass, for advice. Such CORE
spOndence is seen by women only,
and no charge is made.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
MacdonaId's Fighting Career.

London, March 27.-The tragic end
OF Fighting Mac who was the son
of a highlander, rose from position
OF a diapers assistant to be an honor
ed general in the army, has caused
great surprise and deep sorrow in
London. The nature of the offenses
with which he was charged had not
Deen generally known, but had been
common gossip in military circles, and
/ in the army and among his Highland
er comrades especially. there is keen
grief. The feeling is that it was "beI.
ter to die thus than face dishonor."
Sir Hector Macdonald was separated
from his wife many years ago. before
ne got his commission. He has not
| lived with her since. He leaves q
son, who is being educated in an Eng
lish public school.
Sir Hector Macdonalds great
chance came when as a sergeant dur
| Ing the Afghan campaign in 1879 and
| 1850 with small force he, by a furi-
| GUS bayonet charge, cleared out a body
OF Afghans who were lying in ambush
for Lord Roberts. For this feat Lord
Roberts offered him the choice of the
chose the latter. His greatest mill
| tary achievement was leading the
Black Soudanese brigade in the ON
durham campaign against the Khalifa
The announcement made by the gov
ernment of Ceylon on Monday that
Major General Macdonald would be
courtmartialed and the publicity given
to the affair were evidently the deter
mining motives for the suicide.
His friends attribute the unfortun
ate affair to his broken health and
shattered nerves. the outcome of tvs
campaigns in Soudan and South Al
RIGA. An attack of dysentery and a
touch of sunstroke at Paardeburg dur
ing the South African campaign left
serious effects, and wound he re
ceived in the leg healed badly.
| He will be remembered best as the
man to whom, on his return from
Omdurman, King Edward. then prince
of Wales, when greeting him, said:
'In 1887 you were doing subaltern
service in India and now you are gen
eral in the British army. I am proud
to have met you"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

To beg girls pardon after stealing
kiss is an objectionable insult.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
TO klpNAP ROOSEVELT.
A coIored Orators "Pips Dream
Called on Congressman Tawney.

Winona, Mimi, March 2S.-The
aged colored orator, A. J. Freeman OF
WATERFOWL, 8. D., the well known rep
resentative of the colored race who
at the close OF the civil war was
president Of a society that sent So
900 negroes back to Africa, lectured
here tonight on Race Problems" and
while here called on Congressman
Tawney and asked for private inter
view.
He stated that he had communi
cation which he desired the congress
man to convey to the president to the
effect that he had possession of in
formation that a plan had been made
| to assassinate President Roosevelt OF
his western trip.
Changed to kidnapping Plan.
The aged negro said this had nov
been abandoned and instead the plot
ters were planning, at some favorable
point in Montana or Colorado, to cap
ture Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw
Secretary of War Root and Attorne.
General Knox and carry them to tn
mountains, to be held for ransom.
Freeman refused to divulge tn
source of his information, but insist
ed that 1t was true.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27

Paris, March 27.-Major General
hec.Ar nlacuonalu, commanding the
oriulsn lo4c in Ceyion and one OF
Lue foremost Omceis III the British
amy, against whom cnarges, based
on immoIa acts, we've MED some time
ago, committed suicide at the Regina
mere. tie snot himself in the right
cemple shortly afIer noon and expired
a few minutes later. The general was
alone in his small chamber at the
time OF the tragedy. One OF the fe-
male attendants heard the pistol shot,
and, opening the door, saw the gen.
erals iigure stretched out on the floor
with blood gushing from bullet
wound i'll the head. She ran screaming
10 the balcony overlooking the lobby
OF the hotel, where many guests, in
Guiding a number of ladies, were as
sembled. The proprietor of the hotel
was the first to reach the expiring
man. Medical help was Immediately
summoned, but was found to be use
less. death ensuing quickly. The COM
missiary of police was notified and
accompanied by doctor proceeded to
a preliminary investigation.
No money or papers of any kind
were found in Sir hector's baggage.
The French officials took possession
Of the revolver, which was of nine
milimeters caliber, and apparently
new.
Sir Hector Macdonald arrived in
asst Friday evening from London. on
his way back to Ceylon, where 1t was
understood that an immediate court
/ Ill \ - % ~ he
charges made against him. On reach
ing the hotel at IL o'clock at night
re was told that only small and in
lifferent room was available. He re
oied that that was quite sufficient
He was not accompanied by any aide
lie camp or valet He said he intended
TO stay only day or two in Paris
little was seen of him after his ar
ival He was, however. in the lobby
IN the morning about noon, and it II
believed that a newspaper printed II
English containing a resume of the
rave charges brought against hin
md embellished with the general.
portrait In full uniform came under
his attention. He left the lobby, go
ing to his room, and the pistol sho
followed soon after.
The generals suicide has profound
" shocked the British officials here
Those about the hotel who had con
versed with Sir Hector Macdonald re
Gently say he showed no signs of ex
element or mental worry. They de
scribe him as of soldierly bearing
slightly under middle height. witt
bronzed face and slight gray nous
tache.
He was dressed in dark gray trav
cling suit.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1903-03-27
Later,

Caracas, March 26.-After reading a
special message to congress today
President Castro withdrew his resie-
nation from the presidency of Vene-
Zuela
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
VOLUME 46, NUMBER Z
CAPT. MINOR ST ANDS FIRM
HENDERSON RAVES AT OPPOSITION
The Speaker Attempts TO Change Our Repre-
sentative's View on the Senate Subsidy
Measure but Meets Defeat.

Representative Minor, who repre-
sents the district of which Wood
county is a part, had some very hard
word tiltS with Speaker Henderson
last Friday, according to the Wash
ingtOn dispatches. 1t seems that
shipping subsidy legislation has been
in mOribund state for so long that
no one suspected that it was strong
enough to threSh around in violent
death struggles. This famous measure
is dying harder than was expected.
1t is showing so much life that its
most devoted friends are surprised.
The first manifestation of life came
last Friday when the committee on
merchant marine and fisheries was in
session. 1t was at this time that Il
messenger poked his head into the
room and exclaimed;
"The Speaker would like to sec
Captain Minor"
Captain Minor is one Of the members
of this committee who has been
opposed to the senate subsidy measure,
and many efforts have been made to
bring him around.
He did not return to the committee
room, and was not seen by the other
members until they were passing into
the hall of the house of representatives
later. He was coming out Of the
speakers private Office, and was
suffering from great excitement. He
had no comments to make about what
took place in the private office.
Later in the day it was learned that
Henderson had made u hard hit at
Minor to force him to change his
attitude toward the senate measure.
The speaker represented to him that
it would be serious matter to the
leaders Of the house if a vote was not
secured this session. He said there
were only few remaining days, and
it was high time something was done.
The speaker StOrmed and raved in
his efforts. Captain Minor became
angry and talked back with spirit
He declared that even though he were
not convinced of the lack of merits of
the senate measure, he would not be
dragged into support of a measure
which had the unhOly career Of this
legislative measure.
The interview lasted nearly an hour,
and most of it was very stormy. That
same afternoon the presence of intiu-
ence to force vote on this shipping
subsidy bill was felt in many quarters.
Strong appeals were made to many
members to withdraw their opposition,
and their assistance was sought to
create a sentiment in favor of its
passage.
Representative Minor said he could
not change his position to oblige the
speaker, other leaders, or any one else.
He declared that. with others, he had
taken a stand which he believed right
and would not desiSt. He said there
were principles and policies involved,
and he would be consistent in his
position toward them.
Speaker Henderson became almost
abusive in his effort to change the
resolution of the Wisconsin repre-
sentative. He savagely TecOuntcd the
favorS he had received at the hands
of the speaker and the house leaders.
He said that common gratitude should
cause him to support the party policy
at this stage, even though his proper
regard for the house organization did
not move him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12

were able to contribute their share of
the entertainment. The inspiring
power of poetry came over one Of the
number, and lines such as the muses.
direct, fell from her lips: it was
indeed a surprise to all Henceforth
she will be known as, The Rag-bee
Poet"
At six o'clock the "bee-ers" laid
aside their work. having seen evidences
of square" by which they might
measure their appetite after so much
eXertiOn. \ more perfect square than
the one laid before them, would be
hard tC find: not one measuring length
missing. From ''SOur to sweet" all
had been carefully calculated.
There were some dyspeptics in the
crowd: but with only few exceptions,
all proved their appetite for good
things, to be of unusual size.
After tea the rags were weighed:
and finding the scale to tip 134 pounds
it was thought best to raise the
amount to Is pounds They again
sewed diligently until the desired
mark was reached. when all bade their
hostess goodnight and departed,
feeling better and wiser for having
been so mysteriously invited to one
of those long famed, time honorcd
rag-beeS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
A Mysterious Raq-bee.

Three o'clock. Thursday, February
:, found the home Of Mrs W. E
Gardner in Il state of cOmmOtiUn.
Every one was looking for rags: some
finding them in baskets and boxes.
and some in punches: but they all
found rags in one form or another.
and seated themselves for an afternoon
bee.
No one knew from whom their
invitation came, nor who might be
Invited, other than themselves. but
nevertheless many ladies helped to
make up the circle Of busy workers.
QuietneSs reigned until each lady had
gO0dly number of rags SeWed. when
the desire for more ''seWed rags"
seized the company. Then a pllage
began and although each lady
guarded her own with much care.
hoping to show her ability along this
line, she was chagrined to find that
the fruit OF her labor had been taken.
and taken by ladies who had never
before been known to do any thing
wrong.
1t was intimated that certain
lady came with the intention Of
carrying off the honors aS an expert,
having worn pOuched bodice capable
of storing away a large sized ball of
rags, which in secret was added to her
own. Her efforts, however. were in
vain as she did not secure the prize
Story telling and good cheer
prevailed during he entire afternoon
with an u.S"Stunal sony in which ail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
The February Housekeeper.

The Housekeeper magazine for
February is full of bright, timely,
interesting reading for every member
Of the family. Every article and
department is refreshingly new and
up-to-date, with helpful suggestions
on all topics Of interest in the home.
joel Chandler Harris writes a charm
ing love story entitled Miss PuSS'
Parasol." The ingenious manner in
which a negro NANNY" brought
together an Old maid and an old
bachelor is told most delightfully."- and
artlStlcally, and with the delicate
humOr that has made Uncle Remus"
famous. John Philip Sousa, the
composer. contributes the first INSTALL
ment OF his strong serial, The
Romance OF Angelo Diotti." The
weird fascination of this strange story
will be felt by every reader. The
Illustrations are by Howard Chandler
Christy. Mrs. Elizabet O. Hitler,
Principal OF the Chicago Domestic
Science Training School, inaugurateS
her departments Of Cookery. The
Kitchen Kingdom, and the Art of
Serving and Entertaining, and
answers numerous inquiries on these
subjects. A double page of the pret-
tieSt pictures of children ever printed
will delight every parent and the
youngsters themselves, as we'll. These
photos are the best OF large number
submitted in The HOusekeeper'S
recent prize competition which aroused
so much interest throughout the
country. Among other notable feature
are the Wonderful Rugs made by the
Pueblo Indians, an Illustrated article
OF rare interest A Glimpse into a
Mexican Kitchen, with remarkable
photos Of this odd corner, and A Day
IN Delft, that quaint city Of the Old
World where the famous ware is made.
a Variety of matter touching upon
Valentines Day is appropriately
present, with hints for hoSteSSes
regarding timely entertainments The
page for the boys and girls, under the
direction of Mrs. Julia d, CowleS, d
Well-knOWn contributor to the leading
Juvenile publications Of the country,
is feature that will be much appre-
clated. This page is conducted On
entirely novel lines and is bright.
breezy and instructive. A unique
puzzle competition is begun in this
number, one that is not too difficult
and yet is highly amusing. Prizes
are offered to the successful SOlyerS.
On the editorial page d variety of live
topics are treated from new view
point, and 1T is endeavOred to find
answers to the questions, among
Others: Should Bachelors be Taxed?
and Why don't the Men Propose? The
HouSekeeper for February, all il all,
sets high standard for the home
magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
ORGANIZED EACAMPMENT
MANY ODD FELLOWS JOIN NEW SOCIETY
Representatives Present From All Paris of The
county-WiII Meet Twice Month
The Officers Elected.

About forty members of the encamp-
ment in connection with Odd Fellow
ship from the cities Of Stevens Point,
MarShfield. Pittsvilie and Plaintield
were in the city Thursday night to
take part in inStituting a branch
encampment in this city. B. H
Kohorn, Grand Patriarch, and Richard
Hoe, Grand Secretary cf Milwaukee,
were present and had charge of the
initiation. Twenty one charter
members Of Enterprise Encampment
No 81 were initiated and given the
Patriarchial. Golden Rule and Royal
Purple degrees, which required an all
night session to confer. The ladies
OF Rebekah Lodge, No. Il served an
elegant banquet at 11:30 o'clock to
which over forty members did ample
justice. The work of initiation was
performed in the Masonic lodge room,
and the banquet was served in the
Odd Fellows hall, just ACROSS the
hall. The following is a list of the
new officers elected with the appoint
ments made:
Chief Patriarch-E. W. Ring, of
Pittsville, Wis.
High Priest-W. E. Little of Grand
Rapids.
Senior Warden-J. W. Cochran.
Scribe-R. A Dunaven.
Financial Scribe-G. W. Davis
Treasurer-JacOb LutZ
Junior Warden-J. G Nash, of
Marshtield.
THE C. P's. APPOINTMENTS.
Guide-Herman BOetcher.
Inside Sentinel-A. w. Gitchell.
Outside Sentinel-Geo. n. Minehan.
First Watch-G. W. Clapper, Pitts
Vile
Second Watch-Henry Frechette,
PittSville.
Third Watch-L. Thompson, Marsh
field
Fourth Watch-O. Lange, Marsh
field.
THE II. P'S. APPOINTMENTS
First Guard to Tent.-N. Church.
First Guard to Tent.-G. W. SevernS,
Pittsville.
TruStees-O. r. Lange of Marsh
field, l year; Herman BOetcher of
Grand Rapids. 2 years; e. w. SevernS
Of PiJtsville, 3years.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
[ E. Dunaven, City.
L. Thompson, Marshfeld.
@. W. Clapper, PittSville.
This encampment will meet every
1St and 3rd Mondays of each month.
The visiting brethren were all we'll
pleased with their entertainment.