davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
Washington and the Negro
Problem.

Times Democrat.
The address before the Brook
lyn Institute of Arts and
Sciences delivered by Booker T..
Washington something over a
month ago has come to US in
pamphlet form. The address is
largely IL careful and studied
misstatement Of the facts of
history and adds nothing of value
to the discussion of the subject.
The whole purpose of the paper
apparently is to impress on the
negro the fact that he has been
wronged, and the intimation is
clear throughout the address
that the negro is the only race
that ever went through a period
of slavery. Washington admits,
it is true, that the period of
slavery was of vast service to
the race in bringing it out of the
dense barbarism which sur
rounded it and from which it has
never shown the ability to es-
cape unaided. He dwells griev-
Ously on the establishment of
negro slavery in Virginia, but
seems entirely oblivious to the
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11

You write your first name
very well, indeed, Miss PinlSie,"
criticised the writing teacher,
but you make a sad botch OF the
johnson part Ofit." What is
the difference, Mr.. Spencer?"
asked the pretty girl. II expect
to change the Johnson part of it
some day" Chicago Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
SATURDAY. April II, 1908.
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS.

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA,
BRANCH NO. 7o2 meets lst aud Sd Sun
days after high mass, at Home Fire Co. hall.
Address Rob,. II. Broussard, Secretary,
Lafayette, La.
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS
meets ISL Saturday Of each month, at court
Aouse: Ioa m.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
Makes A Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best.
1t sweeps away and cures Burns, Sores,
Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. It's only 25c, and guaranteed to
give satisfaction by VIM. Clegg druggist
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
For Sale.

Five acres of land in corporation
with two-story residence, barns
and other improvements. Also
2 lots adjoining with improve
ments. Terms to suit purchaser.
Apply at Gazette Office.
3-7-3m.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
World Wide Reputation

World Wide Reputation.
Whites Cream Vermifuge has
achieved a world wide reputa-
ton as being the best of all
worm destrOyers, and for it's
tonic influence on weak and un-
thrifty children, as it neutralizes
the acidity or sourness of the
stomach, improves their diges-
tion, and assimilation of food,
strengthens their nervous sys-
tenn and restores them to the
health, vigOr and elasticity OF
spirits natural to childhood. 25c
at Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11

TRY this whiskey. Colonel, "
said the Ohio man. 1--WE had it
in the same house for fifteen
years." Excuse me-" rejoined
the gentleman from Kentucky,
"but I'll have to pass it up. 1t
must be something fierce if you
couldn't get rid of it in that
length of time"'-Chicago Daily
News.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11

Little Elmer-Papa, what is
the bone of contention? Prof.
Broadhead - The jawbone, my
sOn.-Judge.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11

Onion sets, Creole and yellow,
both kinds, at the Moss Phar.
macV
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11

I'm disappointed. Those
looking at last Sunday do not
belong to Spreckles at all. -
What difference does it make
to you?'' "A lot. I'm going to
marry his daughter. ''-Kansas
City Journal.
The Lafayette gazette., 1903-04-11
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin of Winchester, Ind, knew
what to do in the hour of need. His wife
had such unusual case of stomach and
liver trouble, physicians could not help her.
He thought of and tried DIR. Kings New
Life Pills and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only 25c. at VIM. Clegg's
drugstore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26

Washington, Feb. 24.-In the SEN
ate yesterday, discussing the indiana
la postoffice affair, Senator TiIlman
said he proposed to surprise his
friends and astonish his enemies, if
he has any, by being very mild and
temperate in what he would say.
IF we had known at the beginning
of the civil war" he said, what we
now know, there would have been no
war" He inquired why a large ma
jority of law abiding people of Indian
ola should be punished because there
was a small lawless and brutal ele-
ment. 1T was contrary" he said, ito
the fundamental principles of Anglo
Saxon jurisprudence" Replying to
some remarks made by Senator
Spooner, Senator Tillman said: 1T
is not claimed by the widest ass that
roams over the southern states with
a wax skin on him that the federal
government is not supreme, but there
were some cognate propositions which
have been ignored"
He said that in the south the peo-
pie have q constant reminder that
their ancestors So years ago were CON
quered. eve are perpetually re-
minded" he said, accenting his words,
that we are in the union, but not of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
SOME OBJECTION
TO CONF ROM|SE.
SPOONER'S STATEHOOD BILL
DOES NOT FIND FAVOR.
DEMOCRATS DON'T LIKE IT
Measure Drawn by Wisconsin Sena-
tor, Providing for Admission of
Two States, Will be Rejected by
Democrats, Who viii Offer Count
er Proposition to Republicans.

Washington, Feb. 24-AII day there
has been talk of a compromise on the
statehood bill 1t was generally I'M
derstood that what was known as the
Spooner compromise, being the two
state bill drawn by the Wisconsin SEN
ator, would be satisfactory to the re-
publicans. The terms of this COM
promise have been given heretofore,
save provision for the state of Monte
yuma, which provides that before Ar
iona can be set off as a separate
state the population of MOntezuma
must be 100000 of which 100000
should be Arizonian. The democrats,
while talking in cOnciliatory spirit,
said they had little hope that the re
able to them. 1t is quite likely that
when this proposition is submitted
the democrats will have a conference
Probably counter proposition then
will be made, providing that when Ar
iona has population which is an
average for a representative in con-
gress, it shall be admitted as a state
also that a census shall be taken
every year. The democrats say they
want provision fixing the date which
will bring Arizona into the union.
This would not be satisfactory to
the republicans. While the efforts
toward the compromise continue,
there are only few senators who ex-
pect an adjustment to be reached, and
the prospects of statehood legislation
are still remote There was an earn
est conference in the senate chamber
after adjournment, participated in by
Senators Aldrich, Quay, Hanna, Fora
ker, McCOmas, Beverage and Kean,
when it was definitely decided that
preparation for a compromise on two
states should be submitted to the dem
Ocrats Senator Quay presented a
memorandum of the important feat
ures of the compromise to Senator
Bate, who will present it to the con-
ference of democrats today. It is ex-
pected the republican proposition will
be rejected and counter proposition
made. The democratic leaders say
they cannot accept the compromise
suggested and the republicans say no
further concessions will be made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26

it-eXcept to pay taxes"
The balance of power, he
said, in national republican
conventions, was held by a ma
chine of the south and that the ma
chine was composed Of negroes.
When the people of the south, said he,
lose patience and do "cruel, bitter,
fiendish and savage things, there is a
howl from men who know nothing
and who have never. been south of the
Potomac. but who have theorized."
Continuing and addressing the
republican side, he said that if this
policy Of negro equality is carried out,
and if some of them could be given
places in the cabinet, he would vote
for them.
Il will vote to confirm Booker
Washington as secretary of anything.
Let US have a negro, a genuine negro,
not mulatto or a hybrid. Then let us
make them officers Of the army and
navy. Let us give them a pro rata
share Of all good jobs, wherever they
exist, without regard to local cond!-
tons.
He added that nothing of that sort
will be done.
After speaking for nearly two hours
and not concluding, he yielded for an
executive session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26

grain inspection bill which was intro
duced by Senator Hudnall and for tn
passage Of which the citizens of Su-
perior are devoutly hopeful, as it is
intended to be one of the great econ
omic benefit to their city. The 100
or more lobbyists leave Superior TO-
night and reach Madison tomorrow
morning. The hearing will be held in
the afternoon. The bill means much
to the debt-swamped city of the nor
thern lake shore and all possible pres.
sure will be brought to bear to secure
its passage. 1t is said the measure
Will have a stormy way and is alto
gether likely to be killed before if
goes from the senate There has not
SO much organized opposition de-
Veloped as yet. as there has been or
gained effort in it's favor, but there
is much opposition brewing and tie
hearing Will not be at all top-heavv,
except perhaps in numbers, in favor
of the bill.
This is the first session that Sena-
tor Hudnall has occupied a seat in
the legislature and for a young mem
Der without great experience he has
taken an active part in the affairs Of
the legislature. He is the author. o.
a. least the intrOducer. of a number
of the important bills before the sell
ate and particularly bills of vital i'm,
portance to Superior, as the refund
ing bill, are in his charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
MANY HURT
IN ACCIDENT

Huron, S. D., Feb. 24.-One man
was killed and thirteen others more
or less seriously injured in an acci
dent on the Chicago & Northwestern
yesterday near Athol. Fred A. Bopp
vice president of the bank at Hawkee,
Iowa, was killed. The injured are
P B. Cribs, member of the state
legislature, Brown county.
T. H Larabee, Chicago.
P. Kelly, Aberdeen.
Milla Murray, Dekalb, III.
Lille Bitstad, Calendar, Iowa.
Charles Grow, Aberdeen.
T. H. Cameron, Aberdeen.
Rev. H. Eby, Agra, Kan.
James Blair, Sioux City.
w H. Oftenfen, Wyoming.
Rev. E. Wendall, Centerville, S. d.
j. w. Collier, Belvidere, Ill
Bert Mosler, Milford S. D.
The smoker and one coach LETT the
track and turned over into the ditch.
Bopp was sitting in the rear car and
was thrown out of the window and
killed. The most severely injured
were taken to Redfield for medical at
tentiOn The cause of the accident is
not known, but it is supposed to have
been a broken rail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
Minute Men Meet.

Boston, Feb. 24.-The Massachu-
sets division of the American Minute
Men held its first convention. The
chief business done was the drawing
up of a plan for the advancing OF prin-
cipIes of the order Of American Min
ute Men as a political organization,
whose object is to advance, through
legislation, these principles: Restric-
ton Of immigration; no sectarian ap-
preparations; protection; sectarian
free public schools; and a system of
maintenance of the constitution of the
United States The membership in
Massachusetts is $4,000, in the coun-
try 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
FORCED TO RESIGN.
Fond du Lac Rector VIII Take Trip
to Europe.

Fond du Lac Rector VIII Take Trip
to Europe.
Fond du Lac, Feb. 24.-The Rev.
Father A. c. Chapman, who for the
past four years has been rector of st.
Mary's parish, OakfeId, has rendered
his resignation on account of i'll
health. He will leave for New York
Immediately to visit a short time with
his sister and will sail about the mid
die Of March for Europe, where he
will spend six months recuperating
and studying architecture. the Ian
gauges and ecclesiastical subjects.
He will go first to Spain and spend
holy week in Seville. His next objec-
tive point is to be Naples, where he
will spend some time, and later will
go to Rome and possibly have an au-
dience with the pope. He expects
then to travel into northern Europe.
through Germany, visiting many
points of interest.
Father Chapman will carry a came
ra and notebook throughout his Jour
ney and gather material for two or
three new lectures. He is a graduate
OF the Western Theological seminary
of Chicago, and is one of the most
popular priests IN the diocese of Fond
du Lac. He has been master of cere-
monies at st. Paul's cathedral in this
city for several years and oficiated in
that capacity at the time of the conse-
Grafton Of Bishop Coadjutor r. H.
Weller
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
OVER THE COMMONWEALTH

w. E. Birsling, treasurer of the town
of Elva, near Eau Claire, for several
years, is missing.
The general store of c. A. Rauk at
Waupun was burned. The loss is $10,-
900. The damage was mostly to the
stock from smoke. Insurance Of
$4,000 was carried.
The Wisconsin Sugar company pro
poses to build a beet sugar factory al
Watertown if a sufficient number OF
Jefferson county farmers can be inter
ested in raising beets.
The dead body of John Lyons was
found near Merrill. He was hauling
wood to the West Shore Wood com
pany's mill and it is supposed his horse
wagon.
Nine sticks of GO per cent. dyn2-
mite, which had been placed in tie
boiler to thaw at the Doll mine, ten
miles from PlatteVille, got too HOT
and exploded. The plant was CON
pletely demolished, and Supt. Will
liam Laughewry and the engineer
were severely injured.
Miss Julia Barber died suddenly
Friday night after returning from
reception at one of the Appleton pub
lie schools. A cOroner's inquest was
held and returned a verdict of death
from heart disease.
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Poynor of Wau-
nakee celebrated their golden we'd
ding. Mr.. Poynor is II years old.
The couple have lived on the same
farm and in the same house during
their entire welded life.
The Methodists of Beloit propose to
build a new church next summer
which will have a seating capacity of
1000 or 1900. 1t will be of cut stone
and pressed brick, and will be Of Ro-
mansQue style of architecture.
At Sturgeon Bay, Henry PeschOn. 2
retired business man, was found deal
in bed. He had not been well for a
year, though able to be about. He
was 60 years Of age and leaves ore
son and several stepdaughters.
At Oconomowoc fire broke out IL
the midst Of services at the Dr. Mar
TN Lutheran church. The cOngresa-
ton numbering probably 200 people.
composed largely of women and child
rem, made their exit in little con
fusion.
At Burlington, Mrs. J. c. Saitoute,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
FIREMEN DON'T RECOVER.
And Plan is Under Foot to Send Them
South

Milwaukee, Feb. 24.-Despite the
constant reports of the recovery Of the
firemen who were overcome by acid
fumes in the Schwaab companv's
plant on Feb. 3, it developed yester-
day that the complete recovery of
many of the men is not yet assured
Owing to the extremely weak cond1-
ton OF the lungs of the p2en, from
their experience, in almost cry case
where the patient has ventured out he
has contracted a severe cold and
which in many instances has devel-
oped into bronchitis. According to a
statement made yesterday by DR..
James Hackett, all of the sick men.
except Dennis Mccarthy and Al.
Smith, are confined to their beds. but
the remainder are in such a condition
that serious disease may develop at
any time
THE men are all used TO the out
door air., said DR.. Hackett, and as
soon as they begin to feel better Il is
almost impossible to keep them inside.
Their lungs are naturally very weak
and severe colds are contracted easily.
Several of the men have been suffer
ing from bronchitis, but in no instance
has the case been serious. All of the
men are doing as we'll as l expected,
but extreme care must be taken by
them for some time to come. If they
are to be sent Oh the proposed trip
south it should he done aS soon &c
they are to stand the trip. I think
that all would be in condition to go
inside of a week"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
Canadian Pacific Buys Ships.

Liverpool, Feb. 24.-It is officially
stated that the negotiations for the
sale of the Beaver line by Elder,
Dempster & Co. to the Canadian Paci-
fic Railway company, which have teen
on for some time past, have been
concluded. The transfer includes the
whole fleet Of passenger and cargo
steamers. The Beaver line consists
of about eighteen steamers, which ply
between Montreal and Liverpool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26

regard to the Ros claim, and has re-
Quested further time to consider the
claims of the Clyde company.
The treasury officials mere have
paid Powell S1S,750 as first instalment
of the payment of the improvement
company's claim, amounting to s4,-
100000. The Dominican government
has agreed to pay during the first
year s225,000 in monthly instruments
of S1S,750.
The political situation in Santo Do
mingO is unsettled. Disturbances
have occurred at SaTahora Con the
south COAST. The minister of war
has assumed command OF the troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
NTERNATIONAL MEET
NOT LIKELY THIS YEAR

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 24.-Captain
Lightner of the Harvard track team
declares that he knows nothing of a
challenge having been sent to Oxford
and Cambridge for an international
track meet and denies that any has
been received from the Englishmen
Further than this Captain Lightner re-
fuses to say anything, although he
states that to his mind it is very
doubtful if any meet will be held this
year between the Americans and
the Britons.
Captain Thomas of Yale has charge
of the arrangements on this side, and
a week ago he had a conference in
Cambridge with Captain Lightner,
The conference was strictly confden-
tial, but Lightner's statement that he
does not believe any meeting will be
held would indicate that the crimson
and blue have finally come to that
opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
SILVER TREATMENT SAID
TO CURE SERIOUS DISEASES

Paris, Feb. 24-Drs. Matter and Sol
ONION, attached to the Paris hospital,
say they have discovered a treatment
which will eradicate the most serious
diseases if applied in the first stages,
and if not applied till later assures a
speedy recovery.
The treatment consists of a special
preparation of collodial silver mixed
with yaseline. This preparation is
rubbed into the skin, thus entering
the circulation
1t has been successfully tried in
cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria,
scarlet fever, cerebro spinal meningi-
tbs, tubercular pneumonia and other
diseases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
In Chica9

IN Chlca3o.
I Chicago, Feb. 24.-Wasbingtorg
birthday was generally observed n
/ Chicago yesterday, the principal ce;s-
6lation being under the auspices Of
the Union League club in the afta~-
noon in the Auditorium. Senator
HoaT Of Massachusetts was the orator
Of the day and delivered euIozv
J upon Washington before an audience
OF 1000 people. Other speakers -
the evening were President Bancroft
OF the Union League club, President
Eliot Of Harvard college. Rev. Frank
W. Gunsaulus and Bishop Gatler ct
Tennessee.
in London.
London, Feb 24.-The dinner given
last evening by the American society
in honor of Washington's birthday
was the occasion for a brilliant as
semblage. The chief feature was the
welcome given D. r. Francis, former
ly United States secretary Of the IN
terror and president of the Louisiana
purchase exposition, and wishes
for the success of the exposition were
expressed by speakers. The duke Of
DeVonshire and Lord Londonderry Of
fcially voiced the good will of the
British government, while such req
resentative Englishmen as the lord
mayors Of London and Bristol, the
lord provost of Glasgow, Lord Strath~
coma, Lord Rothschild and mem
beTs Of the commons all gave expree-
sion to their hearty wishes.
Among the well known Americans
present were Ambassador Choate.
Consul General Evans, Stanford New
ell and Melville stone, all of the Unit
ed States embassy staff. Signor Mar
conf was also present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
MAY GO AFTER CONVENTION.
Looking Forward to Big
Republican ConcIave.

Milwaukee, Feb. 24.-If the sugges-
ton of leading republicans of Milwau-
kee and members of the republican
state central committee is followed
an effort will be made to secure for
Milwaukee the next national cOnven-
ton OF the republican party. 1t is re-
ported from the east that President
Roosevelt does not want the conven-
ton next year to be held at any point
east OF the Alleghenies, inasmuch as
his great strength lies in the Missis-
sippi valley and the far west. His
warmest friends would like to see the
convention held in the west, and they
are said to prefer a western city be-
cause warmer Roosevelt atmosphere
could be produced than would be the
case in New York, New York has
been constant applicant for the con-
ventiOn, but it is said that the presi-
dents home state may be none too en-
thusiastic for him.
Il believe said George A, West, d
Milwaukee member of the state cen
trail committee, that Milwaukee is
amply able to care for the convention,
and that an effort should be made to
get it for this city. l believe the city
has amply demonstrated it's ability to
care for big gatherings by the manner
in which it has handled the carnivals,
the national convention Of women's
clubs, the Elks and other organiza-
lions. If there is any show for Mil
waukee it ought at least to make a
bid for it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
MRS. DOWIE
GETS DIVORCE

Carina, Iowa, Feb. 24.-Mrs Eliza
beth j. North-Dowie was yesterday
granted a divorce from John Murray
Dowie, father of the Zion healer, Of
Chicago. A couple of years ago Mrs.
North was in Chicago on a visit and
attended the meetings of the Zion
healer. She met and became infatu-
ated with the father of the promote.
of Dowieism and later married him.
Later she deserted her husband, al
leging he was repulsiye, overbearing
and cruel and brought suit for divorce
She was to allow her husband, $4,000
which was yesterday paid him in
gold. Mrs. North was probably
worth 100000 at the time of her
marriage with Dowie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
BOWLING CONGRESS TO GO
TO CLEVELAND NEXT

indianapolis, Feb. "a At its first
session yesterday the American bowl
ing congress adopted the recommen-
dation Of the executive committee that
the maximum weight of bowling balls
should not exceed 1912 pounds. The
recommendation for maximum weight
pins of 5 pounds and ounces was &C
copied without opposition. Cleveland
was selected for the next national
meeting, the vote being Cleveland 81,
Milwaukee So, Louisville 40.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
King Christian Still Friendly.

Copenhagen, Feb. "a. - United
States Consul Listoe of Rotterdam,
who is here on visit to Minister
SWenson, was received in a lengthy
audience yesterday by King Christian.
The king expressed his satisfaction
that friendly relations between Den
mark and the United States had not
been impaired by the non-success Of
negotiations for the sale of the Dan
ish West Indies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-26
Putting Screws on Finland.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 24.-The car
has dismissed four Finnish governors
for opposing the policy of Russia. The
remaining three provinces of Finland
will in the future have Russian gov
ernOrs.