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The Washington times., 1903-08-20
LACK OF CARE
HINDERS BUYING
FOR DISTRICT
Bureau Chiefs Permit
Supplies to Be Entire
ly Exhausted.
THEN PURCHASE QUICKLY
Commissioners Much En-
barrassed by Inactivity
of SubordinateS.

Assessor Dsrneille made requisitton on
August 4 for permission TO have a sup
ply of license blanks printed. The per-
mission was granted two weeks later
In the meantime the supply of blanks
was exhausted and applicants for Ii
censes were compelled TO wait Why CT
where the request was held up the As
SCISSOR was unable to learn.
Mr.. DaTneflle said this morning that
after submitting his request for the
blanks, he let things run along until the
supply was nearly exhausted. He then
began search for the paper, and yes
terday traced it to the Office of the Com
missioners. The delay was called to the
attention of the Commissioners. who i'm
mediately approved the requisition. Had
this approval not been obtained yester-
day. no licenses for entertainments,
street vending, etc, could have been
issued for several days.
Bureau Chiefs at Fault.
Such instances frequently arise under
the system at present in operation at
the District Building. In fact, delayed
acquisitions are in a great measure re-
sponsible for many "emergency" or
"open market" purchases. A careful in
vestigation shows that in a majority of
instances the. fault lies with the heads
of the several departments, rather than
with the Office Of the Commissioners.
According to the routine or red tape"
through which all acquisitions must pass
before they can be approved two weeks
time is necessary in order that each
official may give the matter proper and
full consideration. The heads of the
departments have been repeatedly ad
vised of this condition and requested to
submit acquisitions at least a month be-
fore the supply then on hand will be
exhausted This will give the red tape'.
ample time to unwind itself and estj-
mates for the supplies can be furnished
by local merchants.
Order Likely Forthcoming.
Instead of complying with this in
formal order. the custom prevails in
many offices of the District government
to make acquisitions for supplies when
the stock is about exhausted Then. II
the papers are allowed to take their
regular course, a condition arises SINH
lar to that of which Assessor DarneilIe
complained yesterday-the stock on
hand is exhausted before the reQuisition
is approved and the new supply must be
ordered from the first dealer encoun-
tered. These are termed emergency
purchases, and as such are exempt from
competition.
This one condition has been a great
drawback to the administration of the
affairs of the Property Clerks office.
and Mr.. Beckett has been censured by
his superiors time and time again, for
making emergency purchases, when a
little care exercised by the head of some
department would have obviated all the
trouble. The Commissioners are anxious
that the heads of the departments cd
here strictly 10 this rule, and it is not
improbable that formal order to this
effect will be promulgated in the near
future.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

President Williams. of the Seaboard
Air Line. is out with another statement
concerning the recent consolidation of
that railroad with the Rock Island sys
TEN. He denies that his lines are to
Lose their identity, and continues:
THE situation is eminently satisfac-
tory to me, and to all connected with
the Seaboard. The lines are not TO be
merged into the Rock Island. as has
been reported. but new interests have
been brought into the system which arc
to give il more power and wealth than
IT has possessed heretofore. All of the
lines mentioned IN the arrangement are
hereafter 10 work in harmony, and the
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
SEABOARD AIR LINE
STILL INDEPENDENT
President Williams Denies Merger With Rock Isl
and-Wi1f "Work in Harmony" Instead.

Western lines are 10 operate in the
East under the Seaboard contracts, which
gives them seven sea ports on the Allan
tic coast including New York, Baltimore
Norfolk. Savannah. Wilmington, N. c..
and Jacksonville.
This arrangement also permits all CT
the lines to bring their trains into
Washington, should they so desire. over
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac, the Scaboard owning one-sixth n
OF that line.
The agreement is not going to inter
fere with any plans the Seaboard may
have had for the future. The report that
the Southern has an interest in the Sea-
board is false"
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

HIGHLANDS. Aug. 20.-At 10:4O a. N.
the regatta committee decided TO send
the yachts south by east. for a long
beat to windward- At 1O:45 the prep
aratory gun was fired, and ten minutes
later the warning gun sounded. Both
shippers had sent up previously small
baby jib tepsails. and had broken them
out before jockeying for the start
When the warning gun was fred both
yachts were southwark of the line. with
Reliance to windward of the challenger.
Shamrock was first 10 come about and
stand beck of the line and her move
was quickly followed by the Reliance
1t was impossible to shake Barr of
from his weather quarter of Shamrock
because OF the light wind which made
smart jockeying impossible. Cap
tain Wringe contented himself with
sending his charge over the line first.
Reliance took the weather end of the
line and as seen from shore she went
over about six seconds after the chaI-
lenger.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The weather will be generally fair to-
night and tomorrow in the East and
South, preceded by showers tonight Ia
the eastern portion OF the south Allan
tic States. Showers. however. are prob
able tomorrow IN eastern Florida.
II will be cooler tonight in the in
terror of the south Atlantic States, and
warmer tomorrow in the Ohio valley
and lower lake region.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
MR.. PEIRCE'S TOUR.

Dispat ches from Paris state Mr.. Peirce
the Third Assistant Secretary of State,
who is travelling abroad. has arrived in
that city, and will depart from there in
a few days to continue his inspection Of
United States consulates on the Conti-
nenL
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
HURRICANE AT TAMpIco, MEXICO

The following dispatch was received
yesterday from Samuel Magin, the
United States consul at Tampico. Mex:
Strong hurricane here for twelve.
hours. Much damage to property"
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

I Tremendous Fleet of Pleas
tire Graft Braves Elements
and With Their Mass of
Human Freight Follow in
Wake of Yachts, Which
Are Hardly Discernib1e in
the Dense Mist.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Io:55-Warning gun fired.
II:o5-Starting gun fired.
II:o6:io-Shamrock crosses line.
II:o6:I6-2eliance crosses line.
II:3o-Shamrock in lead.
IL m.-Reliance overhauls leader.
Iz:4z-Reliarce leads Shamrock.
3:oo-Both yachts lazily drifting.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
AMERICAN BOAT LEADS
LIPTONS CHALLENGER;
LITTLE WIND AT FIRST
Reliance Overcomes the Lead
Shamrock iii Gained at
Start and Proves Herself
the Better Boat in Drifting
Match-Wind Dies Out
and Heavy Rain and Fog
Prevail.

Absence of Breeze Prec1udes
All Attempts at Clever
Jockeying When Crossing
the Starting Line--Wringe
First Over, With Barr
Hanging Doggedly on His
Weather Quarter.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
LORD ROBERTS TO COME.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-Lord Roberts will
sail for Boston on August "a, for an ex-
tended toi T OF the United States.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

t1iEh ttue To-Day ....-....--.-. 80 a. IL
High tide tomorrow, s:07 a. m. 6:3s I'm
Low tide tomorrow. 12:04 am. Il AZ p. N.
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Reliance Gains.

The Reliance picked up a breath of air
and closed up little of the gap between
her and the Englishman. 1t was only a
few seconds. however. before Captain
Wringe picked up the same breeze and
the two went along without much differ
ence for some time. A tremendous
downfall of rain at 1920 O'Clock almost
completely obscured the racers. Sham
rock was still leading, with Reliance on
her weather. The wind of shore could
not have been more than four or five
knots, 10 judge by the speed the boats
were making. and it seemed more than
likely that the heavy rainstorm might
kill the wind completely.
The mist and rain made it unpleasant
for the spectators who were watching
the race from the excursion fleet. but
doubly go for the watchers on the High
lands. For nearly an hour the contes-
tants were out OF sight and they finally
were picked up again of Seabright.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today -.... --.-.---6;ol p. m
Sun rises tomorrow ....-......5 IS q. r.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
AGE LIMIT INVOLVED
IN AUTO LICENSES
Permits Refused to Boys
Fifteen Years Old.
PASSED THE EXAMINATION
Commissioner Macfarland Can See No
Reason for Rehabilitation
Expected Tomorrow.
THE EXAMINATION

The board appointed to examine ap-
plications for automobile licenses sub
mitted an interesting question to the
Commissioners this morning, involving
the age limit of operators. At the meet
ing OF the board held last evening at
the District Building two boys, one four
teen and the other fifteen years of age.
of their tender years, although both of
them passed the examination with
creditable percentages.
The regulation provides that each ap-
plicant shall pass a certain examintion.
but says nothing about restricting the
permits to operators over a specified
age. The examination is essentially to
determine the ability of the applicant
to operate an automobile.
Mr.. Macfarland's Views.
Commissioner MacfarIand, to whom
the matter was referred, would not dis
cuss the point until he had an oppor-
tunity to give il careful consideration.
but he said as far as he knew there was
nothing to prevent any man, woman or
child from obtaining a permit. provided
the examination prescribed by the Com
missioners was passed 10 the satisfac-
tion OF the board. A decision on the
matter is expected tomorrow.
J. S. Garland. who acted as president
of the board last evening. said this
morning much trouble was experienced
by the board on account of a misunder-
standing concerning the permits. When
an application has been favorably passed
upon notification TO that effect is sent
the applicant. These notifications state
that a permit will be granted
Several applicants have construed this
10 mean that the notification is in real
ity the permit. and that nothing more
need be done on their part. This Is a
mistake. The permit will be issued when
the applicant presents the notification.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Fair, cooler tonight; fair
tomorrow; light northwest
erly winds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08

has moved his family into one OF G.
Roses houses and will work for the
latter through the winter.
The Modern Woodmen are looking
forward to the time when each mem
Der will be called upon to drop few
more dimes into the treasury, in
accordance with the law made at the
last head camp.
"Thou thoughtest that I was al.
together such an one as thyself,"
Psalms 1921, are the words from
which Rev. Hall preached a very
interesting sermon last Sunday after
noon. He said, Theoretically man
believes God to be infinite and his
power limitless, practically he re-
presents Him to be the opposite"
Among the guests, whose names
were omitted from the list given last
week at the Thanksgiving dinner at
Frank McGown's, we're Mr.. and Mrs.
John Langton and little son, Lester.
The feast was enjoyed by all present
as the table was laden with good
things prepared by the hostess, who
is an expert in the culinary art and
spared no pains in making it a real
Thanksgiving dinner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
LINDSEY.

Lindsey, Dec. Most Of tine
hunters have had their share Of deer
this year.
We are enjoying fine weather at the
present writing.
Our teachers spent the Thanks
giving intermission at their respective
homes.
Eddie Ammondson, of Cary, tran
sacted business with George H. John
son Friday.
The Thanksgiving social, held in
the school house Thursday evening,
was a success.
The young people from this vicinity
enjoyed themselves Thursday by skat-
ing on the Lindsey dam.
E. Boom, who has been visiting
relatives in the eastern part of the
state, returned TO his home Thursday.
We now have full month of school
before us, when our school will be
again broken into by the Christmas
vacation.
Several hunters came up from the
southern part Of the state last week
Most have met with success and re-
turned happy.
A hunter from Camp Douglas was
accidentally shot last Wednesday
while hunting deer near Progress.
The wound was not serious.
Anna Mnlock was the victim of a
cartridge explosion. On throwing
out cartridge out of gun it exploded,
injuring his face and eyes. We are
glad to hear he is better at this
writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
PLOVER.

Plover. Dec. George Trageser,
Jr., who has. been employed on farm
in Dodge county, Mimi, returned
home last week.
Prof. Morrison spent his brief
vacation last week in the village.
Miss Lena Powers, who is teaching
at Lower Amherst, spent a few days
at home last week.
Miss Jennie Hardacker, of Horton
vile, was guest at the Moxfield home
"a part of last week.
Severe colds are quite prevalent in
our midst: aside from that, there is
not as much sickness as usual at this
season.
Mrs. A. Moxield was. at. McDfll last
week caring for her aged father, b.
Rice, who was quite i'll at the home of
his son, Itemuel.
A. Sprague, who has been living on
Harley Powers place, east of tuWn,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
GRAND RAPIDS CAPITAL TO
BE INVESTED AT MOSINEE

The Wausau Record says: "There
seems to be no doubt but that Mosinee
will have big paper mill within the
next year or two. There is a persist
ent rumor afloat that Grand Rapids
capital has been interested and That
the reinforcement of local Mosinee
capital makes the mill a sure thing.
1t has been known for more than a
year that the matter of building a
paper mill at Mosinee was under con-
sideration. However, all efforts to
secure definite information has been
baked, those interested refusing to
give out any information. There is
no doubt, though, but that the plans
are now about completed and it is
entirely probable that work will be
commenced next summer. The water
power at Mosinee is splendid one.
but a new dam will have to be built.
1t is said the plans are for a two
machine paper and pulp MILL"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
PLAINFIELD.

Plainfield, Dec. Robert r,
Beggs. of Spirit Land, and Miss Jessie
Patchett, of Plainfield, were Joined
in marriage by J. w. Bovee on We'd
nesday, November %. The bride has
resided in and around PIainfield for
several years and by her quiet and
pleasant ways has made a host OF
friends. Robert is a son of John
Beggs, who are all residents of this
section and is a person highly
respected, Sociable and pleasant and
good farmer. They will locate on
the groom's farm near Spirit Land
where their numerous friends hope
they will spend many years Of
happiness.
Lester Bates transacted business at
Grand Rapids Monday and Tuesday.
A large crowd attended the dance
at Ora Wings last Thursday evening.
, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Breuster and
son, Harley, were Stevens Point
visitors Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Smart came up
from Montello Thursday and spent
Thanksgiving with friends.
The sudden death of Mrs. Thomas
Baker last Saturday was shock to
her many friends as she had only been
sick few days. Deceased was an
early resident of this vicinity and was
a person highly respected. She has
lived in Wisconsin and in this vicinity
for 4S years and was 63 years, six
months and thirteen days old at the
time of her death. The funeral was
held Monday at the house, Rev.
Roberts, of Almond, officiating,
Deceased leaves a husband, an aged
mother, SO years old, three sisters and
four brothers.
Miss Pearl Bender, daughter of E..
A. Bender, of West Plainfeld, was
married Wednesday, Nov. Is, to Ora
Wing, of West Plainfield. The cere-
mony was performed by j. w. Bovee
at his residence and Earl Perry was
best man and Miss Nettie Paterick
was maid of honor. The groom is a
progressive young man Of good and
happy disposition and the bride who
has lived here all her life has many
friends and will be missed from the
social life of young people. Mr.. Wing
is to be congratulated on his excellent
choice as she possesses many rare
qualities. Their many friends wish
them years of happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08

the top and in a full mouSSeline de
sole undersleeves ending in deep
cuff of peau de sole. The model is
carried out in any Of the champagne
tints, white, or ciel or pale rose. The
best material to use for such a gar
ment is crepe de chine or peau de sole
which combined with the use OF
Corticelli sewing silk will invariably
result in dainty little neglige.
Red is still fayorite color for hats,
red tulle hats trimmed with peoples
being quite the thing. A black tulle
hat, worn we'll back on the head has
for it's principal trimming two very
large spread white wings. A hat of
fancy straw for young girls may be
bound with velvet and have large
white pompon on one side. The tur.
ban is very popular, the brim often
being covered with flowers and some
times being left plain, or with stfff
wing on the side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
SOME TOWNS DO
NOT OBSERVE THE LAW

According to the records of mar
riages, births and deaths, found in Re-
gister of Deeds Upham's office, there
were 204 marriages; 456 births and 2OS
deaths in Wood county during the
year ending Nov. l, 1908. Compar-
ing these figures with those of the
previous year it Is found that there is
a decrease of 26 marriages, an in
crease OF SO births and decrease of
50 deaths. A number Of the towns in
the northern part of the county fail
to observe the law in properly report
ing the number of births and deaths.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
RECEPTION IN HONOR
PROF. AND MRS. HUBBARD

The teachers OF the high school
gave reception Saturday evening in
honor of Prof. and Mrs. Ira o. Hub
bard, who were married Thursday,
Nov. rs, at Hancock. The gathering
was held On the first floor of the
Lincoln building, the rooms being
lastly decorated for the occasion.
All bad very enjoyable time. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The Hancock News, speaking of the
Hubbard-Hayward wedding, says:
"Ira Odell Hubbard and Helen
Hariette Hayward were on Thanks.
giving evening, Nov. 26, 1903, at the
pleasant home OF the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Hayward, joined
ia Medlock by Rev. Taylor, OF West
field. the ceremony being witnessed by
a few near relatives and friends of
the contracting parties. A sumptuous
wedding supper. was served in con-
nection. with the event. The bride
will be much missed in this vicinity,
having for years faithfully presided
at the organ in nearly all services at
the Congregational church, as well as
most OF the social functions in and
about the village. She has teen a
successful music teacher and active
worker in social circles. The groom
is the only child of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
ID. Hubbard, of Westfield, where he
completed the high school course at
an early age, being the youngest
member Of his class. Later he took
q course in the Stevens Point Normal
and finished with higher course in
the state university at Madison. He
is an exceedingly, bright young man,
has earned success as teacher, and
now holds a responsible and remu-
nerative position on the teaching
force in the high school at Grand
Rapids. Wis, where he and his bride
are now "at homen to their friends.
May health, happiness and prosperity
long continue to be theirs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08

By d vote of ten for and none
against Stilwell- Bierce & Smith Vile
Co.'s account against the city was
allowed at S281.O6.
On motion the bill of Drumb &
Sutor was referred to the city at
torney.
On motion the application Of Jos.
Silverman to run saloon on lot IL,
blk 33, Neeves' first and second
addition to the city of Grand Rapids
was granted.
On motion the application of e. A.
Norton to run a saloon on Marcot's
addition was granted
A resolution presented granting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
GAME WARDENS ARE
AFTER THE INDIANS

The game wardenS have started
crusade against the Pottawatomie
Indians in the northern part of the
state, who have been hunting deer
without q license. Many violaters
have been arrested These Indians
were formerly located on farm near
Rozellville. Marathon county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
One Hundred E0,lars a Box

is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, 5. G., places on DeWitt'S Witch
Hazel Salve. He says: II had the
piles for 20 years. tried many
doctors and medicines, but all failed
except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t cured me-" 1t is combination of
the healing properties of Witch Hazel
with antiSeptics and emollients: re-
lieves and permanently cures blind.
bleeding, itching and protruding piles
sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt
rheum and all skin diseases. Sold by
Wood County Drug Co. and Johnson
& Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
Ehsn Z. Rexiord. Literary Contributor Il
The Ladies Home Journal. Recon-.
mends Kodol.

From Shiocton, Wis, writes: "Some
years familiarity with Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure has Strengthened my faith
in is value and effectiveness. Before
! began its use had chronic indigeS-
tiOn, like many persons of Sedentary
habits, and dreaded social functions
of which eating was feature, but the
use of two bottles so strengthened my
digestive system that felt like new
man; it disposed OF all dyspeptic
troubles effectually. / have since
taken pleasure In recommending its
use to others, invariably proving
beneficial, consider it an invaluable
medicine. Sold by Wood County
Drug Company, johnson & Hill COM
pany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
NEW GROCERY STORE
OPENED ON WEST SIDE

J. Fl. Lemke & company have
opened up grocery and feed store in
the building recently vacated by
Paylick &xRick on the west side.
The firm has a complete stock of
fresh groceries and bottle goods. They
will also handle the farmers produce.
Saturday was their first day and
judging from the number of customers
in the store this firm bids fair to get
their share of the trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
ANGRY WOMAN USES
BROOMHANDLE AND is FINED

A broomhandle and an enraged
woman were the cause of a lawsuit
in Justice Browns court yesterday
forenoon. Miss Ida Fountain claimed
that she was the victim ana she swore
outa warrant for the arrest of Mrs.
Frances Maltaise Dec. 8. Mrs. NAL
taise pleaded guilty to the charge and
was fined 81 and costs by the Justice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
FRANK JUNG DESERTED
WIFE AND FAMILY

Frank Jung, of Auburndale, is
thought to have deserted his wife
and family. He threatened to do
this Saturday evening, but was pre-
vented by the town marshal. SUM-
day forenoon ne informed his family
that he was going to buy some WOOD
and has not shown up since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-08
SOLD $50, 900 WORTH
OF LAND In THE COUNTY

One of>the largest land transfers in
Wood county was made last week
when the Oftelie s. Stondall Land CONF
pany closed out $50, 600 worth of land
in the vicinity of Pittsville. A week
ago the same firm sold 40 acres in
the town of Rock.