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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
FAMILY SEEMS FATED.
Mrs. Phelps Is the Latest Member to
Meet with an Accident-Several
Deaths Near Together.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special
Mrs. Abraham Phelps, aged 50, fell
and broke her arm and leg ON n sidewalk
this morning. Three years ago her two
grandsons and aughter-in-law died
within a month and six months later her
son, Judge Phelps of the municipal court,
ran into passenger coach while BIZ
cycling and died from his injuries. \
month later her husband died The
Phelps family was at one time the lead
ers of GAINESVILLE society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
Killed in Weston Lumber Mill.

Menomonie, Wis, Aug. 15.-I Special. I
Word was received this morning thar
Thomas LAWYER of this city, was A.
cidentally killed while working in Starts
lumber mill at Weston. For twenty-five
years he had worked for the Knapn.
Stout company in their mills and humber
camps. He was about 60 years old ana
leaves a widow and two children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
BIG DRAINAGE JOB PLANNED.
w. S. Bradock Visits Black River Fails
On Business Of Board.

Black River Falls. Wis, Aug. 10
Especial. wv. s. Bradock of Mather
Jackson county, member of the Assem-.
bly, and secretary of the drainage board
that will expend 100000 draining the
swamp land of Jackson, Juneau and
Wood counties, is in the city today Oh
business relating to the work. Action
he says, will commence in the spring and
the job will be completed in three years
Over 100000 acres will be drained and
Mr.. Bradock is certain of the Success OF
the unierta king
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
GONAIVES Is DISTURBED
American Consulate There Is Filled with
Refugees-Port Au Prince
Quiet.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 12.-The
state department today received a cable
gram from Minister Powell. stating it
is rumored that following disturbances
at Gonaives, the American consulate is
full of refugees. Minister Powell added
that everything was perfectly quiet at
Port Au Prince at the time he was
cabling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
VALUABLE HORSES BURNED.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 12-Tire today.
destroyed the Twelfth street livery barn,
sixteen horses and twenty-five buggies,
The horses were valuable, among them
being animals of Secretary Corbun and
Banker Mulvane: defective light wire
was the cause. Loss, 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
INSURGENTS CAPTURE
PARAGUAYAN PORTS.
Seize Steamer on Which Minister of In
terror Was Staying, but He Makes
His Escape.

Buenos Ayres, Argentine, Aug. 12.-It
Is rumored that the Faraguayan insur-
gents have captured the ports of HUI
malta, Villa Pillar and Connection. They
also arc said to have taken the steamer
Villa RIGA, which had on board the min
Ister Of the interior. The minister es-
capped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
AGED MAN IS A THIEF.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 13.-[SpcciaI.l i
has been q horse thief for forty years
and has just finished four years at Wau-
pun. Agrelius will be taken to Green
county, Ill.,. where he is charged with
horse stealing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
HAIL DAMAGES TREES.
Heavy Storm at La Crosse Injuries Frui
Crop-Hail Stones an Inch
Thick

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special.I /
A hailstorm during which stones an inch
in diameter fell did great damage to
fruit trees in this vicinity last night.
Hundreds of panes of glass in green
houses here were broken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
MILL MEN RESUME WORK.
Paper Makers at Menas.a Abandon Their
Strike

Menasha. Wis, Aug. IJ.-[Special. i
The union papermakers have abandoned
their strike for Saturday nights and Sur
days off and have applied to the manu-
facturers for their old positions. Most
of the men returned to work at neon to-
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
JOKER DRIVES NAN INSANE.
Camden Mans Fear of Burglars Used al
Basis of Serious Prank.

Camden. \. J., Aug. 12-Georce b
jenkins, a glass grinder, has been made
insane by practical jokers, who PLAYED
upon his abnormal fear of burglars. A
note left on his window warming him of
planned burglary of his home so proved
upon his mind that he had to be con-
fined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
United States Wins Suit

Oshkosh. Wis, Aug. 15.-Judge w. H.
Seaman, in the United States court, has
given decision in the cases of the
United States versus the Paine Lumber
company and the Torrey Cedar Lumber
company in favor of the defendants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
MRS. FRANCES METZNER DEAD.
Grandmother of Register of Probate John
G. Karel Expires.

Kewaunee. Wis. Aug. 15.-[Special.I
Mrs Frances Metzner died here SatUr-
day evening. She was one of the oldest
settlers of Kewaunee county and was IS
years of age. She was the mother of
Mayor Charles Metzner and a grand
mother of Register of Probate John c.
Karel of Milwaukee. The funeral will
be held here Tuesday morning from the
Catholic church
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
OAKLAND CREAMERY BURNED.
Plant Near Jefferson Was Completely
Destroyed by Fire.

Jefferson. Wis, Aug. 15.-The cream
cry building. together with all its con-
tents, belonging to Charles I.onzell in the
town of Oakland, was burned to the
ground The cause of the fire is not
known. The loss is partially covered by
insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
VIII Die for Iron

Superior, Wis. Aug. 12.-[Special. i
Inc business men OF Iron Rlyer., forty
make up a syndicate to drill for iron OF
property between the town and the river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
RUSSIA BUYS GERMANSHIP

Berlin, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Lokal Anzeiger, Bremerhaven, says the
North German Lloyd steamer Lain has
been sold to 4 private Russian firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
Family to Be Reunited.

Beloit, Wis, Aug. 15.-Miss Lizzie
Luenberger has left for st. Louis, where
she will meet for the first time since in
fancy, three sisters and one brother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
NEAR SECOND PUEBLO DISASTER.
Passengers on Great Northern in Mon
tana Have Narrow EScape.

Basin, Mont, Aug. 12.-As a Great
Northern westbound passenger train was
cumming at a good speed toward Butte
the front truck of the engine jumped the
track as the train was nearing a trestle
eighty feet high west of Boulder. The
SiEeman jumped, but the engineer stuck to
his post. The hind trucks of the engine
remained on the track and carried the
Grain across the trestle in safety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
FOURTEEN BOX CARS WRECKED.
Railroad Accident on Omaha Line Near
Shell Lake.

Shell Lake, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special.
Fourteen boxcars, loaded with lumber
and coal, were derailed and badly
wrecked at Spring Brook, on the Oma-
ha line, north of here. No one was in
jured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

/ Peace Between Norway and Sweden.
Stockholm, Aug. 12-An arbitration
convention between Sweden and Norway
and Great Britain was signed today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
SCHOOL FOR FEEBLE MINDED.
Institution Founded by Catholic Order at
St. Francis, Wis.

jefferson, Wis, Aug. ID Special. /
The sisters of ST Francis Assist OF St.
Francis, Wis. have founded the St Co
letta's School for Catholic Feeble Minded
children instruction will commence on
September g.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
ELECTROCUIED IN
SPARTA STREET.
Prominent Citizen Falls and Catches Hold
of Wire Crossed by One Heavily
Charged.

Sparta, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. i
Michael Ritter, a prominent business
man of this city, was killed by an cleo
trio wire this morning while on his way
to his place of business. He slipped and
IN falling caught hold Of guy wire
crossed with an electric light wire. He
called for help, but before anyone
reached him life was extinct. The fu-
neral will be held Wednesday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
MILL STRIKE IS ENDED.
Papermill Employees Decide to
Return to Work.
MEN TO BE TAKEN BACK
As Fast as Vacancies Occur the Old
Hands Will Resume Their
Former Positions.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 15.-[SpeciaL1 i
The paper mill strike in the Fox River
valley is broken. At 4 meeting of the
Brotherhood of Papermakers held here
Saturday night, the men decided to re-
turn to work at the long hour schedule.
After being out ten weeks fighting for
Saturday nights off, they have come to
the conclusion that they were against a
losing proposition on account of the num-
Der of employees the manufacturers were
securing from the east.
Will Take Back Old Men.
When seen yesterday Peter Thorn, gem
eral superintendent of the Kimberly 4
Clark companys mill here, said: I'VE
have received no official communication
from the union saying that the strike was
off, but most of our old men have come to
ask for their places in our mills. We will
take as many back as we have vacancies
to be filed" 1t is thought that most of
the men employed from outside are not
competent papermakers and in short
time all of the old hands will be back in
their old positions. 1t is reported, al
though not confirmed, that five of the
strikers are on the black list and will not
be able to obtain a position in Wisconsin.
James Toland, president of the local
union, has sold his residence here and
will work in a mill at Holyoke, Mass.
President Mackie Of the international
Union of Papermakers left the city today
after being here nine weeks handling the
strike in person.
Strikers Win Respect.
The Appleton strikers have won the
respect of the people in the manner in
which they have handled themselves and
a general sympathy is expressed for them
in losing. 1t is now believed that it is
only a matter OF time before Il general
paper mill strike will take place to en-
force the short hour schedule.
Fox River Closed.
Navigation on the Fox river between
Appleton and Lake Winnebago will prac
tically be discontinued from today until
the middle of September, on account OF
repairs being made on the government
dam which necessitates the water being
drawn down two and a half feet below
the crest. No freight boats and but few
of the pleasure crafts will be able to
make the journey up river. From here
to Green Bay it is thought that the boats
will be able to navigate without trouble
the gates of the upper dam.
Flow Is Cut Down.
The flow of the river was also cut to
33 per cent. of first water today This
will neceSsitate all the mills to run with
steam power. Coming as it does just as
the mills resume operation, after the long
shutdown on account of the strike meets
with the great displeasure of the mill
pense to each plant of at least $4,000 per
month for fupl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

There is an Ice plant in Jerusalem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

The second part of the Canadian pra
ries embrace the great wheat CROWN
belt Of the country. which is easily
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Tuscumbia Chapter.

The Tuscumbia Chapter held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. McReynolds February g, the goodly number present at- testing their interest and zeal for the work. The election of officers was the order of the day but owing to the fact that this was the first meeting since the Shiloh entertainment was given unfinished business was taken up.
 The Treasurer's report combining that of the various committees showed the to- tai amount realized to be $S2. there having been an expense of $S.50 the Treasurer was ordered to send to Mrs. Dawson, Chairman of Monumental Committee, $735O.
 The President commended the work of the members and particularly of the Com mittees who had so assiduously applied themselves for the success of the enter prise.
 Five applications for membership were reported. Only five members were re- ported delinNuent in paying their annual dues and the Treasurer was instructed to delay sending the amounts to State and U. D. c. Treasurers a few days in order to collect same It was moved and car ried. should the Committee on Creden- tials report at any one time previous to the date of our next regular meeting as many as five applications to be voted on
 
 to privilege these new members to having their names on the revised list to be sent to the Registrar. etc. The Secretary re- ported courtesies extended in printing the necessary three monthly notices in prep aration for conferring descendants crosses by The Dispatch of Tuscumbia and The Standard of Sheffield. The President was asked to thank Messrs. Simpson and Rag land for press notices and other granted hA zR An taken up. It was moved that the rul as be suspended and Mrs. w. A. Johnson be elected by exclamation. The Secretary putting the motion the election was de- clared unanimous and received Erith en- thusiasm. Mrs. Johnson in appreciativc words for past support and endorsement pledged herself to renewed zeal for tho work of another year. The election to tho other offices resulted as follows: lce-President Mrs. Mary McReynolds Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. N. Thomp son; Treasurer. Miss Ernestine Hogan Rirector, Mrs. w A. Johnson; Historians Mrs. L. T. Pride and Mss Frances Coop
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Invisible Men.

In his remarkable story The Sphyx, " in Harper's Magazine for February, Rob- ert W. Chambers suggests the weird idea that there exist men who under cer- tain conditions are invisible just as is known to be the case with some fish. Here is an extract from the story-a letter purporting to come from a scien- tist to his assistant:
 T dare not, lest my letter fall into interruptions hands, convey to you more than 0 hint of what lies before us in these uncharted solitudes of the Ever glades.
 You must read between the lines when 1 say that because one can see through sheet of glass, the glass is none the less solid and palpable. One can see through tiff that is also seeing 1t; but one can nevertheless hold 1t and feel 1t and receive from 1t sensations of cold or heat according to its temperature.
 Certain jellyfsh are absolutely trans parent when in the water, and one can only know of their presence by acciden- tai contact, not by sight.
 Have you ever thought that possibly there might exist larger and more high ly organized creatures transparent to eyesight. yet palpable to touch?"
 There are ways and ways of doing things in the world. An official at an art school said to one showing some excellent work from a Southern artist: "Oh, it's good. The idea is good. That is wha you want: The idea. Did you ever SC, the chap book?"
 And. by tho way. lid you ever see tn, Chap Book?
 Tt was just the idea. you know. I'm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Chapter Correspondent.
MOBILE CHAPTER U. D. c.
Annual Meeting and Election of
 Off1cers

OmcerSs
 The Mobile Chapter met as usual on second Thursday in the month. Mrs. E. S. Colston. president. presiding.
 Through press of business literary part of program could not be held.
 Reports from chairman of committee on the Ce\,bration of General Lees birth day were heard, and from chairman or Committee for confederate Tea" also We feel sure we will have $SO for the Shiloh monument. perhaps more.
 Mrs. Electra Semmes Colston was unanimously elected president, the Mobile Chapter, feeling that. in her, they have a leader under whom they can work for any cause. Mrs. E. B. Vaughan was elected as honorary vice-president privi- lege of attending when possible.
 Mrs. E. w. Christian was elected first vice president; Mrs. Stanley Finch, second president; Mrs. Thurber, treasurer; Mrs. J. R. Burgett, secretary; Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, historian and director.
 The program for next meeting was mapped as follows:
 Sketch of General Longstreet, Mrs. Norvelle.
 General Gordon as a Family Man" Mrs. Harvey E. Jones was requested to bring and read to the Chapter the dif- ferent versions of Dixie. After election of officers the Chapter adjourned to meet on the 2nd Thursday in March.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

maker of that idea got many hundred dollars the first year the Chap Book was brought out. Last year. after, believe, five years sale. the royalty was over two hundred. Just the idea, you know"
 Moral: Don't let anything go but on a royalty basis.
 Among the books which are coming into larger demand on account of the lively in- terest in the Russian-Japanese imbrogIio is Mrs. Ethel Colquhoun's vivacious ac- count of journeyings in Japan Korea and from Vladivostock. over the frans-Siber- ian Railroad. Few books give equally vivid pictures of actual scenes and daily life in these countries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
The Way He Put It.

Hamlin Garland has settled down in New York for the winter in an apartment on the beautiful heights of Morningside avenue. near the huge. partially erected Cathedral of St. John. On being asked by a Western friend where he was staying, Mir. Garland replied: I've holed-up for the winter on the sunny side of that big. butte where the ruins of the big church are. It's little shack, but gaudy. It has lookout on a little green grass and few lean trees-real trees-and Is about the quietest ranch I've struck in this crazy town. Come up and get some coffee and a bite Q bacon.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Went a Song Way to Neet.

The complete. indifference of an aver age city mon to the identity of the man next door is we'll illustrated by the fol- lowing story: One day, in Paris. Will Car Teton, arthur of Songs of Two Centuries. was amused by receiving a letter from Julius Chambers. the author and journal- ist, reading as follows:
 Dear Sir: I am here. on the Paris edi- tion of the Herald. I have seen your name in the list of arrivals. and. looking over the Brooklyn directory, I notica that we live on the same block. On Greene avenue, within two doors of each other. Don't you think it's about time we got acquainted?" Mir. Carleton did, and an alliance was formed between the two Brooklynites that has lasted ever since.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
CHAPTER NEWS.

Marion. Ala, February 8, 19O4 U. D. c. Department of Montgomery Advertiser:
 As Registrar for the State of Alabama United Daughters of Confederacy, I will be glad if you would request each Chap ter to send a complete list of names for 1904. Please put this request in for some time as only one Chapter, that of Troy. Ala. has as yet sent in this very neces- sary list in order that the State Regis trar's book should be in proper shape.
 Very truly.
 Miss Mary Felix Reynolds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
nixie Eagle Chapter.

A meeting of the Children of the Com federacy was held on last Thursday afternoon at the home of the director for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. After attending to some business the following officers were elected, Miss Wilella Rainer, president; Mable Moore, vice-president, Sallie Will son. recording secretary; Jessie Brans- comb. corresponding secretary; Louise Paddock, treasurer; Eva Pierce, histo- rian.
 Miss Johnnie E. McGowen, Director of the Dixie Eagle Chapter, at
 Union Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

Southern sentiments than any native Southern woman residing in the South. I suggest we take such steps as will se- cure for Mrs. Bradford some expression of our appreciation of kindness shown cur prisoners under trying conditions.
 Respectfully submitted.
 A L., Rumph
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
A Request.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. Il. My Dear Mrs. Wood:
 The following Chapters have not sent me the Chapter officers and number of members. Please write or have your secretary to write each Chapter to send them right off, as my minutes are in the press and I am afraid the printers will need the roster before get them. Please help me, have had so much trouble.
 Sincerely,
 Kate L. Hickman. Charter Chapter, Camden. Admiral Semmes Chapter, Auburn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

and others assisted in the entertainment. Among the letters received from authors unable to attend was communication from one of the most famous of his class endeared to many readers as Anon" He confirmed his claim to popularity by sending a five hundred dollar bill, with the modest inscription, Sent by one of the poorest of authors" The home which benefited by the reading Is situated in Tenafiy, New Jersey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Our Good Treatment in Prison Ex-
 plained.

plained.
 By E. Y. McMorris, Historian 1st Ala
 bama Regiment, Extract)
 Owing to our kind treatment while in prison at Camp Butler, near Springfield, H.. in the summer of 1S62 it was be- lieved at that time by the Confederate prisoners that the head of the Federal Commlssary was Southern sympathIzer, but of course we kept very quiet on that subject while there. After the publica- tion of my sketch in The Advertiser, Oc- tober 26, November 90. 1902, I received the following letter, which explains itself:
 3l3 Catoma Street,
 Montgomery, Ala. March B, 1902. MT. E. Y. McMorris, Plantersville Ala. :: Dear Sir-I have been very much in- terested in your sketch of 1st Alabama Regiment in The Advertiser, especially in that part relating to the prisoners at Camp Butler, III. was only a child at the time, but have distinct recollection of many events of the period. My father, John s. Bradford, although a Southern sympathizer, was head of the Commits sary Department for a period at Camp Butler. at what time. and for how long. l do not know. My mother was born Tn Kentucky. and was even much more of a rebel than my father. She was very active in helping the prisoners. especially those in hospitals. l remember her say ing that what the sick seemed to crave more than anything else was milk. This she always tried to supply. We kept several cows on our place, then just op- posite of Springfield, and she had d large can made to order, and went al- most daily to the hospital with miik, friuts. dellcacies. etc. She is still living on the old place. which is now Inside the city limits having been a resident of Springfield over sixty-hve years. She is now S7, and in good health, and has never been reconstructed.
 Yours truly,
 John Bradford.
 Mir. McMorris adds: There can be no doubt of the truth of every statement in the foregoing letter. and we owe a deb: of gratitude to these noble people, far beyond bur ability to pay. They were friends in need. We suggest that Mrs. Bradford be especially invited to at- tend our State Reunion of Confederate Veterans next fall. or that of the U. D. C.. in some way show our appreciation of her kindness to the Confederate sol dier and her loyalty to the South. Il must be remembered that it has cost heI | much greater sacrifice, and demands much higher courage to maintain hel