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The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
STEAMERS LASHED TOGETHER
STRUGGLE HARD TO SAVE LIFE

st. Louis, June 9-The food has
probably reached the zenith of its de-
vastating power and the situation is
appalling.
The climax came last night when, by
the breaking Of levee near Granite
City. wall of water six feet high
rushed down upon Madison and deeper
engulfed the already stricken city,
sweeping houses from their founda-
tions and drowning fifteen people who
were vainly fleeing for their lives.
The report was current that fifteen
workmen in the ST. Louis Car and
Foundry Works had been drowned, but
later it was found that while seven en-
ployes had lost their lives, thirteen 9TH
ers, men, women and children, had per-
ished.
Hundreds of persons were forced to
the roofs of their floating houses, and
an appeal was sent to st. Louis for as
sistance.
Every effort was made to force
steamers against the heavy current
four miles north of the stricken town,
but it was noon before the steamers
Mark Twain and Anna Russell, lashed
together and their engines working un-
der every ounce of steam, after five
hours of battle with the current, were
able to reach Madison.
The crest of the flood has been
reached and the river is falling. At
1:30 o'clock the gauge registered 81
feet, indicating fall of 04 of foot
since Z o'clock last evening. Reports
from along the river indicate that it is
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
TERRORS OF THE
ST. LOUIS FLOOD

st. Louis, June Sword has been
received here at l o'clock that levee
near Madison on which gangs of men
were working gave way and fifteen
men, employees of the American Car
and Foundry works, lost their lives
About $50 men, it is reported, are i'm
prisoned on section of the levee that
is slowly crumbling. and all means of
escape has been cut off Word has
been sent to the ST. Louis side to rush
the private yacht Annie Russell, to
the rescue. The Annie Russell started
to Black Walnut this afternoon, but
could not force her way against the
current. 1t is feared she cannot make
her way to Madison.
A small steamer from ST. Charles
succeeded in reaching Black Walnut
tonight and the 200 imperilled people,
terrified and in great distress for food
and shelter. were taken from the ISL
and in safety. All were rescued.
st. Louis, June Like millrace
the swollen Mississippi is surging pasl
ST. Louis with stage of 369 feet at
Z O'Clock tonight. making rise of one
and one-half feet since the same hour
last night.
All Venice, Madison, portions of
Granite City and $1,000 acres of rich
bottom farming land are in the grip
of the flood north of East st. Louis.
Houses have been swept from their
foundations and sent adrift. The dam
age already done is enormous and the
flood hourly reaches further inland,
more and more crippling railroad traf-
fic and engulfing additional homes,
farms and factories. The east approach
to Merchants bridge is reported to be
severely damaged.
All the farm houses and barns occu-
pying the lowlands across the river
from st. Charles have been swept away
with but few exceptions. Three women
in one farm house refused to leave I'M
til they had ripped a new carpet from
the floor. They could not be again
reached
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
o. e. HEnENWAY
COMMITS SUICIDE

Denver, June IA Republican spe-
eial from Colorado Springs last night
says:
Lying dead in a pool of its own
blood, shot through the head and the
revolver a few inches from it's right
hand, the body of Alvaro Hemenway
was found at 2:40 o'clock this after
noon by a searching party in some
brush behind a group of cottonwood
trees in the Fountain Creek flats. The
place is called the Portland pasture,
and the location of the body was about
$50 yards southwest of the Midland
bridge over Fountain creek and quar-
ter of mile east of the Portland mill.
William Myers, one of the searching
party employed by o. E. Hemenway.
son of the deceased, discovered the
body.
No inquest will be held. as the case
is clearly one of suicide The bullet, a
3S-caibre, had entered the head one
inch above the tip of the right ear, and
had left the skull the same distance
above the left ear, but an inch farther
front
Alvaro Hemenway had been missing
since Wednesday morning, and his
perturbance over business affairs, to-
gether with the fact that the revolver
was missing from its accustomed place
in the safe at the Hemenway grocery
store, led to the theory of suicide on
the part of Orin E. Hemenway, the son.
The latter employed searching par
ties since Thursday. and the canons
and other neighboring points were be-
ing secured when the discovery was
made
The deceased was one of the oldest
and most respected citizens of Colo
RADIO Springs. He came to this city
about twenty years ago. first conduct
ing feed business on East Huerfano
street. About three years ago he sold
out, devoting all his attention to the
carriage business Of A. H. Hemenway
& Co., which had gradually been in
creasing each year.
All his business interests flourished,
but it is said that he lost heavily in
Cripple Creek mining. His estate is
now rated at about $4,000.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
Two Races Must Ride Together.

Jackson, Tenn, June S.-The law
providing separate compartments for
whites and blacks in street cars,
which was passed by the recent Leg
islature, was yesterday declared un-
constitutional by the Tennessee Su-
preme Court. The court did not go
into the merits of the law itself, but
declared the act unconstitutional be-
cause its caption was not explicit
enough and did not state what part Of
the law it amended.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
Grand Recorder Commits Suicide.

Denver, June Rather than turn
over the records of his office, which
would show a shortage. Francis Ma
rion Roberts fired a bullet into his
brain yesterday morning and died in
stantly. The suicide occurred about 8
o'clock in the rear of No. 2010 Market
street, a resort kept by Nellie Will
liams. The body was not found until
nearly 10 o'clock
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

She says; up to the early part OF
the year 1902 l had been a sufferer
from kidney troubles for many years.
The pain in my back became worse
and worse until it was daily burden
that interfered with every duty.
was much afflicted with headaches and
dizzy spells and was unable to rest
well nights. In May, 1902, after using
Doan's Kidney Pills l made state-
ment for publication. declaring that
they had entirely relieved me of the
had years time in which to study
the effects of the medicine. and while
! have had slight touches of the trou-
BILE since, the use of the pills has al
ways driven away all signs of the dis
order and | have become convinced
of the fact that the first treatment
was practically permanent in its eff
fects, and know that box of Doan's
Kidney Pills kept on hand are a suffi-
cient guarantee against any suffering
from the kidneys or back. l should
advise every sufferer to take Doan's
Kidney Pills and know that they will
be surprised and pleased with the re-
suit"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Broderick
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by all druggists. price so cents
per box
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

The Widow-''l want a man to do odd
Jobs about the house. run errands, one
ready to do my bidding" Applicant
You're looking for a husband. ma am"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS IN DEMAND
Telegraphy thoroughly taught in the CENTRAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE, Denver. Write for Journal.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs THos RoBBIhs.
Maple Street, Norwich. N. Y. Feb. II. 1900
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

The Boy-Please. sir. give me a sand
wich? The Delicatessen Man-Will you
eat 1t here or take it with you. The
Boy-Both,
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
in the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead 5
cent cigar. TIy one and see.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Yes said the Chicago lady. "I knew
Jenkins very well. He was If I remem-
Der right my third husband"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

The secret OF the popularity of Bakers
"Bullhead' scent cigar is revealed In ono
word-"Qualty."
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Nobody ever saw a bald headed In
dian" 'Of course not. they are ex-
perienced hair raisers..
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

II you have smoked a Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are: II
you have not, better try one.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

What makes Miss Bargain think so
much of the young doctor?" why
when she was sick. he reduced her fever
from 100 to 9S.'
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12
TESTED BY TIME.

Mrs. Robert
B 70 d e r lex,
" b o resides
At 1915 Viz
ginia St, in
San Antonio.
Tex, tells AN
e Z p e r ience
that will in
terest every
r e a d e r; II
shows as well
I h a I Doan's
c U r G s G r q
lasting cures.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Visitor-What do you do with your
peaches? Housewife-Well you see We
eat all we can and what we can't eat we
can
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Lady fingers are the best ornaments
for engagement rings
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Those Who Have Tried Il
wM use no other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal In Quantity or Quail
ity-l6 OF. for 10 cents. Other brands con-
tain only 10 OF.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

Jones is going to marry his type
writer. He says she is a delightful talk
er." 'Psaw! Why doesn't he marry his
phonograph?"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-12

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better Results
than possible with any other brand and
ons-thlrd more for Same money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01

Mrs. A. Thorud, nee Anna Berger
son, and two children, of Chicago,
have been spending the Thanksgiving
vacation with her mother and other
relatives In this city. Mrs. Thorud
returned to her home Sunday and
then departed for the state of Wash.
ington where the family will make it
their future home.
Percy Bishop come up from Grand
Rapids Monday morning for short
visit.-Mrs. NJ. S. Pratt and Miss Cora
Pratt, of Grand Rapids, and Miss L.
Woodwork, OF Pittsville, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson at 1.-THE
Lincoln" this Week.-Mrs. Ethe
Scarf departed Monday morning fol
an extended visit at Grand Rapids
Fond du Lac, Waushara and Other
cities Of the state.-Merrill News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
SHORTAGES AND DISCIPLINE.
College Crew Gave wa1 to Their Ar.
petftes, Hat the Outc0me Was
Very Satisfactory.

The sternness of the Roman father re-
semhles that which must be exercised
sometimes By . trainer OF athletes Tho
coach Of the Cornell university boat
crews Is a. strict as any such disciple
marian, a. he demonstrated on . certain
occasion when he had an sight-oared
crew at the pink Of perfection" The
squad had been raeved to Poughkeepsie,
says the New York Telegraph, and upon
fts hrst trial spin was conceded by ek-
perts to have the race as good As won.
Nothing remained but to keep the men
In condition.
Sad to say, 1t was the strawberry
shortcake season. Exactly three days be-
fore the race against the picked crews Of
the eastern universities. i've members Of
the Cornell crew encountered In a
Poughkeepsie restaurant a strawberry
shortcake like those that neither used
to make" Possessed OF appetites that
months of steady exercise had built, up.
they devoured the shortcake even to the
last crumb.
The news Of that breach Of discipline
came speedily to the ears Of Coach Court
ney. The next morning five shamefacsd
young athletes stood before him, and by
their humility Acknowledged that they
had strayed from the narrow path.
Out you SOL" said Mr. Courtney.
But the ave believed that in numbers
lay their strength. "You cant row q
beat race with only a crew OF three!"
they rclaimed IN unison.
1t would Be quite the same II the
whole boat load Of you had done this
thing. replied Courtney. "Go!"
That Afternoon = new crew represented
the red and white in the practices spins
up and down the Huason. Newspaper
reporters Immediately rushed to the
telegraph efaess and wired to their
chiefs: Cornell practically cut Of the
race! Five substitutes Will row In the
race day after ts-msFrsw." Mr.. Court
nsy said aching.
Gray haired aluani who were begin
ming to rsash Poughkeepsis In order 70
cheer their selleSe ere " to victory called
upon the coach and begged Him to re-
scind his order. Stifl he maintained sill
ence. 4 formal protest from the under.
graduate body was placed before him.
His eyes merely looked away into space.
The nvs depossd men waited upon him
again. admitted they lad erred, but de-
cisSsd that the enc shorteaks had
wrought no eva.
Then AID eAly then Courtney thur
dersd: "Obsdienes to discipline n a
fundamental rule Of this navy! Col"
Many readers will remember the cut
come Of that raes-how the favs substi.
tutss proved - be ~ good a. or better
shAA. the regulars, and how they simply
romped over the course in record time.
winners by several lengths. "shortcako
did it," was the Cornell slogan that
night.
II really didn't expect my boys to win
after that shake-up," explained Mr..
Courtney after the race, "but knew that
never should have to contend With
shortcake again"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Westover.W estover.

A pretty home wedding occurred at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Matthew Westover. on the west side,
last Monday evening, when their son:
Edward W., and Miss Della May
Westover were joined in wedlock by
Rev. A. Lincoln Putnam. The bride
and groom we're accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Gator, of this city,
and by Mr.. Raymond and Miss Glen.
ore Disbrow, Raymond Disbrow being
on furlough from his duties in the
regular army. The bountiful wedding
supper that had been prepared and
the numerous presents received bore
loving testimony to the regard in
which the young couple are held
Mr.. and Mrs. Westovcr will continue
to make their home in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
An ERA OF IRRIGATION.
tenn for Every State In
the Unfon.


The following paper. written in AN
gust. by request. Tor the Rural Cali
fornian, is submitted at this time In view
OF the special interest In the subject,
awakened by the recent meeting of the
national irrigation congress at Ogden, ~
a contribution towards complete under
standing Of its importance to the whole
country:
The full significance Of the new era
OF irrigation on which the nation Is now
entering Is but vaguely understood BY
the public at large, and is by no means
realized even by those who are to re-
ceive It's most direct I'd special benefits.
1t means the Inauguration Of intensive
scientific agriculture on q national scale.
and there is need Of a comprehensive out
line of 1t, with such details Of its opera
ton as will serve to impress the public
mind with its utility and permanence,
for 1t is we'll understood by the promoters
and friends 0: this vast system Of agri-
cultural development that In the end II
is to be in general use over at least one
half Of the national domain and will con-
tinue for all time. At present, however,
the public discussion Of the irrigation
system is practically limited to the
reclamation OF arid lands, whereas q
yet larger area Of semi-arid regions, en-
bracing large sections OF the country IN
the so-called humid states having an IN
certain rainfall, will ultimately share in
the beneficence Of this unfailing system
OF agriculture. Indeed. within the past
year, experiments In irrigation have been
made In such states as Wisconsin, Mis-
souri,, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massa-
chusetts and Georgia, and the irrigated
crops yielded more than double the value
OF like crops, which depended alone on
the rainfall. Intensive cultivation In
evitably follows irrigation: this leads to
small. individual holdings. and these pro-
vide work and homes for families. Such
homes are the nurseries Of patriotism,
and honest toll on the farm, with q sue
reward for the work done. always tends
to the growth Of the essential virtues:
in a word, such system OF agriculture
produces the highest type Of citizenship
and as matter Of course, promotes the
security. proves and perpe.uity Of the
nation. The wisest craftsmanship will
therefore warmly approve Of q complete
development of this profitable, certain
and scientific tilling Of the soil, and not
only in the arid regions where irrigation
is necessary in order to render them hab-
liable, and moreover results in making
them the most productive portions Of our
country, but also In every state of the
union Were 1t can be made available for
largely increasing the value Of crops In
ordinary seasons, and in times OF
drought, which occur too frequently, will
insure abundant crops in place of failure
and inevitable distress, and this will no
doubt be done just as soon as farmers in
such states learn to appreciate its bene-
fits, for the general welfare will demand
it and the government will provide the
means for It's development"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
MINOR LOCAL NEWS
j. Fl. Mullen, Of Wausau, was in

j. Fl. Mullen, Of Wausau, was in
the city yesterday.
Mrs Gus Fredericks, Of the first
ward, is visiting friends at Dodge.
Miss Anna Mcmillan visited
friends at Tomah over Thanksgiving,
Go to Gross & Lyons company to
buy your shoes and winter foot wear
d. J. Cooney, of Monroe, N. Y, is a
guest at the home OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Cooney.
The Misses Ellie Goggins and Edna
Holberg, returned to La Crosse yes
terday.
Miss Ruth Forbes returned yester
day from her Thanksgiving visit in
Chicago.
Frank Sweeney came home the
latter part of the week to remain I
few days.
Miss Nellie Farrel returned yester.
day from her visit in Tomahawl
among relatives.
John Patterson visited at the HON,
of his sister, Mrs. ThoS. Smith, a
Plainfield last week.
/ G. a. Quick returned to Dane
yesterday morning after few days O
recreation at home.
Mrs. Stella Weeks and Mrs. Edit
Stinchfield. of Waupaca, were in thi
city over Thanksgiving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Report on Potatoes,

The crop Reporter for last month
says: The preliminary estimate OF
the average yield per acre Of potatoes
is S4.7 bushels, against an average
yield of $50 bushels in 1902, 65.5
bushels in 1901 and ten year average
of 1915 bushels. The average as tG
quality is 1874 per cent. as compared
with 9O.4 per cent. in November last
1874 in November, 1901 and Ss1 in
November 1900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
To Remodel Mill.

Architect j. G.. Jacobson has re-
ceived the contract from The NEBRASKA
Paper company to remodel the Ash
land Sulphite mill at Ashland. MT.
jacobson SAYS that he hopes TO have
the Ashland mill ready for operation
by the irSt OF January.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Grand Rapids Bright Future.

MesSrS. G. ID. Jones and Prof. Matte,
of Wausau, were in the city Saturday
on business. While here Ethey took
the time to look over our new high
school building and the Consolidated
Water Power & Paper cOmpany's
plant. They were favorably impressed
with the improvements going on here.
and, like all others, have confidence
that Grand Rapids has bright future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
We're Married by Justice Cooper.

Andrew Sharer and Miss Vica Wells,
both of Jordan, Green county. were
married by Justice Cooper Wednesday.
The happy couple will make their
future home two miles east of
Rudolph station. where Mr., Sharer
recently purchased a farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Paper Mills Start After Shutdown.

Thirty paper mills in the Fox river
valley, included in the General Paper
company combine, which handles the
output - news print, wrapping,
manila, and fiber papers Of the lead
ing mills of Wisconsin, Michigan, and
Minnesota, yesterday resumed work
after a three days shutdown, begin
ming Wednesday night, to curtail pro-
ductiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Hubbard.H

Prof l. 0. Hubbard, teacher in the
high school Of this city, and Miss
Helen Hariette Hay ward, daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. F. E. Hayward, were
married at the home Of the bride
parents at Hancock Thursday, Nov
ember, 26. The happy couple arrived
in this city Saturday and will be at
home after December l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Issued a Fine Menu.

The REPORTER is in receipt of a
beautiful eight menu given at
The Lincoln, of which w. f. Sand
erson is proprietor, on Thanksgiving.
Hackett's Baraboo orchestra rendered
a program of nine musical selections
during the dinner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
At the Baptist Church.

Usual services will be held at the
Baptist church &c. A. r. hall) next
Sunday. Morning subject: THE
Risen Life" Evening subject: THE
Hero of Faith" =. Y. p. q. devo-
tional meeting at $50, led by DR.. F.
D. Humphrey. Bible school at noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Drawing . Conclusion.

Nov" said the hopeful young author
Al he finished his synopsis, that's the
plot Of my novel except for the last chap
ter. Can you tell me how the story's com.
ing out?"
No." replied the critic; "but can tell
how II isn't coming out"
How 10 you meant"
I'm book form. Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Died AT Neenah Yesterday.

The sad news came today Of the
sudden death Of Mrs. Otto Siewert at
the homo of her parents at Neenah
yesterday. The body was taken to
NekooSa for burial tomorrow. Mrs.
Siewert is IA sister of ChaS. G.
Oberly OF this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Will Open Dental Parlors.

Attorney S. Nj Smith and his
brother, F. A. Smith, dentist, both
of Chicago. were registered at the
Dixon the last OF the week. They
were looking the town over with a
view Of locating. DR. Smith has de-
cided to open up dental parlor and
has leased rooms over Gross & Lyons
cOmpany'S store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01

The naval recruiting Office at Mil
waukee will be open from Nov. 80 to
Dec. 5. Seamen, ordinary seamen,
landsmen for training, clerks, electri-
clans, carpenters mates, ship filters,
shipwrights, blackSmiths, boilermak-
ers, coppersmiths, machinists, fire.
men, coal passers, mess attendants,
cooks, bakers, plumbers and filters
will be Unlisted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Paper Mills in United States.

There are 763 paper-making plants
ia the United States and the total
capital is sl61 ,5O7, 7l3, giving employ
ment to IS. 1856 persons. The total
cost Of the materials used was
$40, $50. 236, in 1900. The total value
of the products was Sl27, 1926, 1872. and
the total power required for running
the plants was 164, 84. horse power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Entertained Relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. a. f. Blllmyre en-
tertained about twenty of their
relatives at dinner and supper
Thursday in honor of their third
wedding anniversary and their sons
second birthday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-01
Appointed Deputy Organizer.

Joe Bogoger, has been appointed
deputy organizer of the E. F. .. by
the District Deputy e. Spear, of
Neenah Mr.. Spear has gone to Green
Bay in the interest of the Equitable
Fraternal Union.