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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-13
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, Dec. Ia.

Wednesday, Dec. IA.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the NJ. E. church will meet
with Mrs. Ruth Ferguson.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the M. E. church will meet with
Mrs Galhke.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Frank Garrison.
M. W. K. club will meet with
Mrs. r. A. Weeks.
Go to the Tea & Coffee Co.'S. store
and look over their excellent assert
ment of china and their bargains that
are being offered. They will keep
their store open every evening until
Christmas. 12-24-04.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-13

LosT-A stick pin with horse shoe
head filled with opals. Also ladies
Knight Templar gold double eagle
lOcket with maltiSe cross upon the
back. Finder please return same at
this office and suitable reward will be
given. If
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Helen Smith visited the school last
Thursday afternoon.
The ''Laurel" gave the following
nrCoram VaSfprdaV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-13

The Botany class is studying the
plants of the Algae class,
The physical Geography class is
studying the Geology Of the state OF
Wisconsin.
The boys literary society will give
their first program OF this year
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Our girls basket ball team came
out victorious over the Stevens Point
team by a score of 3S to O. The boys
lost to the visitors, their score being
Is to 20. After the game a program
and reception was given. The games
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
THE NEW SIMPSONS" OPENED
Famous Eating House in Strand RsmoieIled,
but Noted Features Preserved

The new simpsons opened its doors on NAY
. with new walls and furniture. bat with the Old
familiar faces and the accustomed bill - fare.
'Si-apsous the famous eating house IN the strand,
London. widely popular for more than hale a CEN
tl--v with those who Ike the best English food.
prepared n the English way by English cooks. has
been rebuilt ~ the Savoy Hotel Company. by
whom the proDertv was purchased about eighteen
months ago
Since then The Savoy Hotel has been enlarged.
improve and extended 10 1le strand. IN wa,cu II
has d large frontage. Simpson. s, reconsJr1lctad.
but lis identity preserved gar possible. oc-
cupy.ng the central position in The structure which
has just been completed ~ cost OF over q million
pounds sterling
The entrance. bearing the familiar name 'Simp-
sons stands within few Seet n he old entrance
70 he tavern. Tho mems dining room IS paueLe1
vfrn o.k 10 height OF % feet lllald with va
riuus woods. and mas richly coEered ceiling The
Monen's Chime room Is designed IN the adams
srye. with white panellec walls and painted CELL
tx The kitchen. laruers. etc. are remarkably
conr1oGi0us and the wine vaults have al area OF
bout 1000 superficial feet on the noor below he
-Oorn where the old Dtvau VIII continue uninter-
rl1r1redl, SIS worldwide reputation a chess re-
sorr which il mas enjoyed for a period altedattng
even me fame Of Simpson. Many familiar faces
Mn be noticed among The employees OF ne new
Si-npson's Mr. Wheeler. tne manager being one
TIE desire being carry On the traditions OF the
Mace without break.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
ONE OF THE MOST CROWDED SCHOOLS
No. 10, Originally Seating 700, Now Has
Attendance of 1000.

Public School Nc. 10 Cannon-st-. near Broore. is
one OF the most crowded OF the CITY schools. It
was formerly the old Cannon Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. About twenty years ago il
bought by the Department OF Education and con
yerted into Il school II had fourteen classrooms
and n seating capacity % 70o About hve years
ago It became overcrowded. Since then its cond4-
ton las been growing steadily worse. The tear
ing down OF hundreds OF buildings the time the
new bridge was thrown across the river to Will
isnlsugrg lid not seem TO make matters any better
a although Tho area Of devastation came within sixty
feet OF tho structure
Now the school has an attendance OF 1850 chtl-
C-ru. instead OF zoo Its classes nuIaber g. instead
Of Il. Of these So aye pare time classes and
az ddy classes Some classes have zs hJE1 as 20
.3j pupils where the ordinary crowded class has
~. Rv eduCa liOnal authorities % 10 a class IS
COusl Tered altogether too many
Fortunately No. 10 which IS being COM
pleted in OF the old building, Will be
ready for occupation with twenty-fOur classrooms-
When the Old building is vacated II will be torn
down and addition. with twelve more class
rooms. erected its site The new structure.
when completed, win provide seats for 800 chill
dren.
TO the brains and vigor Of the principal. Miss
Adeline F. Simpson, much credit - due Tor main
tanning the school under such circumstances She
IS always at her desk at O'Clock IN the morning.
when the first shift OF teachers goes on. and stays
uuril go o'clock in the afternoon when The second
shift stops work for the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
WILCOX For RoCKAwAY PARK.
Board Of Estimate and ApportiOnment to
Consider Project

Charles 2. Stover held "a meeting last night. al
which il was announced that the subject oe n sea
side park ~ Rockaway would come Up before the
Board % Estimate and Appo-tionnent al Ire next
meeting.
This movement has been lnGorsed 5y J. g. Phelps
Stokes DR. Josiah Strong. president ~ .he L-sEie
League Tor Political r'lucaflen. r. -tton CUT
ting the Rey. Dr. Macarthur francis X Pendle-
Slscer Clarence whitman president OF the Mer-
choats Association: = y. BlOOningd2le. president
~ me Retail Dry Goods Association; William
She-e- president II 63- Johns Guild. Henry A
Pocers PRESIDENT OF the Board OF Education. and
FT-Parh Commissioner William r. WILCOX SAYS
that me Rockawav Peach project apir afs 20 n
III ..s,g a.. Tor a scat ~. - fec- -t51H park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
A CHICAGO TRACTION DECISION
Practical Victory for City in Contest with
Company.

Chicago May 2s-A decision. which n effect up
holds the so-caIIed ninety nire-yea- act but re-
strlcts application announced to-day oy
Judges Grosscup and jenkins. IL ths Caited States
Circuit Court. The decision says the act applies
70 ali ordinances and grants made by the city ~
Chs1Iso ~ 10 The adoption OF the city charter N
$50. bU. does not Apply 70 grants after that date
Tho nirety-1ine-year act Is a statute passed BY
tho Illinois legislature mary years ago, granting
the srrcetca- companies ia Chicago practically a
free hand IL the Cout-rt!crs OF the companies were
.tcceprsL Tho validity Il the act ard the scope
rIasrei have been bitterly contested BY the city.
on. % tina grounds % attack berg the allegation
that the enactment was obtained dishonesty.
Mayor Harrison professed 20 be pleased with the
decision. IL said.
II doe net leave tie Cuion Traction Company
In q position whore it can q OF defying the peo-
pie - Chicago. IL leaves the company only % per
cant %, the bridge entrances downtown trOEl the
Wes- side and 80 PC- cent from the North Side
There are opportunities OF opening UP the terri
tori o. opposing lines IN case OF necessity.
We can cover the entire city OF chicago regard
less % the company. and leave II with very W.
profitable investment
While not a complete victory FOR the city. IL Is
generally speaking victory for the city -
the Union Traction Company must do business
with the city. and -hat - a victory
Mayor Harrison said the city would appeal, 50
as 20 get dnal decision from the United States
Suur-re Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
THE MAYOR NOT OVERLOOKED.
Col. P Il. Murphy Invited Him to Review
Parade. but He Had Another Engagement.

Colonel P H Murphy. chairman Of the memorial
committee q the Grand Army Of the Republic and
chairman c. the committee on public exercises yes
terday denied published story that Mayor Nc
CleIlan had not been invited 70 review the Grand
Army parade tomorrow.
7 saw The Mayor IN March last ard personally
and officially invited him TO preside a. the Metro
politan Opera House exercises and review the
parade" said Colonel Murphy. He expressed the
greatest appreciation OF che honor conferred on
him by tEe invitation but he said that Two months
before he left Congress he accepted an invita- ton
10 be win friends out OF town Memorial Day,
and NJ could not cancel The enEagement. The day
following the call the MavOr wrote q letter o.
regret I have this letter file L was read 10
the committee soon received There is no. n
ing in the rumor that he vas snubbed BY not being
invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
WORLDS FAIR OPENINGS.
Receptions at the Mexican and Netherlands
PaVilionA.

81. Louis May .8.-The info-m-i openf1Es % the
Mexican and Netherlands pavilioGs took place TO
day, Representatives OF foreig- governments. Mex
lean visitors the fair, officials ~ the exposition
and invited guests being present. Al tie Mexican
pavilion Commission Genera Alaiu1 r. %guci2
and Mrs Nuucio received the guests. The entire
Mexican Worlds Fair Commission consisting II
thirrv-tvo members. ten OF whom are women en-
terra5ned the invited guests. The formal d-Gira-
ton Ct The Mexican pavilion has been postponed
until Mexican Day At the Worlds Fair SeDte1l-
her
Commissioner General g i. Tenbroeck and Mrs
Tenhroeck assisted by Miss Louise Samp.nson.
hostess OF the Netherlands pavilion received those
invited 10 The opening. The Rembrandt room con-
tanning t-e famous Dutch painters The Might
Watch and the quaint pony cha-se used hy QEee1
MI-lelmiua when twelve years old. are am IrE the
interesting EXHIBITS in the Holland building
The Palace Of Damascus, an eCt1ce so old that
its builder, its occupants and It's history are lost
iu the obscur,ry OF the past is the attest attraction
that has been secured for the y worlds Fair TINS
structure Is not be- replica. but The actu4. build
ing brought piece by piece from syria and rebuilt
IN 81 Louis Inside the building VIII he seen rare
and beautiful collection Of Greek and oriental
work
Lieutenant Governor FLr-cr- o. Rhode Island 3
Worlds Fair Commission. ana guests arrived TO-
DAY over the Pennsylvania Railroad 10 anticipate
ia the opening q the Rhode Island state building.
which Is announced 20 take place next Wednesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
s7oNEcuTTERs INpoRsE FORT CHESTER

TIE JourneyInen Stonecutters' ASSOCIATE ton OF
Network has sent TO the newspapers and Presi-
dent Gotschau OF the New-York and Port Chester
Railway strongly worded resolutions with reference
10 the action OF the aldermen IN dealing with the
Port Chester con,uany's application for a permit
The resolutions refer to the great benefit that
would accrue 10 the st4necuiters ana other Ia
forarS IL The Port Chester road were built and 70
the action OF the Central Federation OF Labor.
vboee course in advocating the building OF the Fort
chester road is indorsed BY the stonecutIers.
The resolutions criticise the aldermen for giving
the Ncy-YOrk WestcheSfer and Boston Company
a r-anchfsa and say that this action IS juggling
with public interests and viii simply result in de-
~ The stonecutters appointed committee TO
wait on tie Mayor ana urge immediate action
ne .., .le.lf..-. u tlle Io.t Chester eo.ap1A3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
LAKE SHIPPING DEADLOCK.
No More Vessels Move-Captain Craine
Sorry for His Action

Cleveland May $50 far as could Re learned no
vessels belonging To the Lake Carriers Association
cleared from Lake Erie ports Up 20 late houc to-
day. The steamer Joliet. which cleared here yes
teraay for Fort William, anchored out in the lake
and did not get away finally until to-day. The
delay 70 her departure was caused BY the mates
who arst shipped refusing 10 serve.
Judge John g. HutrhIns chairman Of the citizeas
committee working In connection with ths civic
Federation to-day receivee A communication from
citation saving that the executive committee % tHa
latter would be glad 20 FURNISH all !nco-mati-u pos
sible relating 70 causes Leading up the preseu,
situation 10 is probable that TIE civic Federation
viii give he@:rS 20 both sides or the coutrp' eFsJ
within Few days
The following sel--eNrI tor lett-~ addressed
10 Z. O.. Maythar-. harbor captain Or TIE Masters
and Pilots Association. a. Buffalo. from Captain
D 2 C-aiEe who recently took out the big steamer
Saxoua from. Buffalo. made pubic a. the local
headquarters of the association IN this city to-day
Dear sir and Brother I am loss FOR words
10 sufficiently express M regrets tor my rash
action in taking the steamer SaKOna out " Buffalo
c.nsJances and influence bore on my mind to such
an extent that hardly realized what | vas doing
! was not outside me piers before II taWned upon
my mind ana wished many times since then mat
against me- ana cannot blame any one am
truly s0-rv' and al car DO . 70 aDpeal = ny
square uyze.f TO remain with the assoc.a tion Deal
as generously with me- as YOU can and truly hope
that VII remain LOYAL. after ms foolisEreSs. Re
menuer. We al maze mistakes and regret wne4
DEPEND upon my homo Il The matte rat can Be xed
settled Sincerely and fraternally yours
The letter vas mailed at Detroit a. this SaNo--
passed up the river. District Captala Howea u
tho Masters and Pilots Association said t0-caE .
Captain CTaile has been hned 500 by our asse-
citation he cannot be reinstatee until this fine Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
TO MOVE A HERDS BONES.
Disappointment Because President Cannot
Attend Exercises

There is disappointment among the old soldiers
ar Port Chester because President Roosevelt has
declined an invitation 10 attend the exercises in
connection with the removal Of the bones Of General
Thomas Thomas. a Revolutionary hero Of West
The monument which stands on the Thomas plot
Is also TO be moved OF that GATE. and me bones
viii be rebu-ied beneath * in a new site near the
SGrnnerheld Methodist Episcopal Church General
Thomas commanded Westclester regiment in The
Revolution. and after Independence was established
he elected the hrts hiEh sheriff CT Westchester
County. Adju-anr Robert H. George. OF Charles
Lawrence Post e. A r. received the following
letter in response 10 the invitation sent to the
President
Ny Dear sir. Your favor Of recent date has
been received and the President REGRETS thar plans
already made vii not permit him 70 accept the
cOrCla- invitation YOU extend him for july
With assurance that YOUR courtesy is appreciated
and conveying 10 YOU the Presidents good wishes
for the complete success OF the celebration believe
ne very truly yours. WILLIAM LOEB, Jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
VESSELS LEAVE BUFFALO.

Buffalo May 2s.-A member OF the Lake Carriers
Association is quoted by The Evening News as
saying.
Before Monday there will be a big feet ~ vessels
adOat on the lakes Severa! have left Buffalo, and
others Will get away tonight. II IS longer 4
question Of getting masters. We have them wait
.ng 10 60 aboard just as soon as the boats ave
ready.
The steamers Il Hawgood and ". II Mack
have sailed fully manned. and with their regular
masters in charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
q. Altntatr & On. !
NINETEENTH STREET AND SIXTH AvrNr
NEW YORK

B. ALTMAN & Co. are showing attractive Stocks
of garments. materials and articles for use IN
Midsummer. including many items Of
especial interest to those arranging for journey.
abroad. touring vacation trips. among
which may be mentioned:
Womcns Linen and Pong-e Goats. Lawn and Nun
Waists. Coat Suits Of Lnen-Crash Piqus and Canvas,
also SUITS Of Shepherds Checks. VeiEng Mohar.
Tafen and Pongee Silk White and Blue Serg.
Shirt Waist Suits and Separate Skirts. Bathing Suit.
Belts and NegHgee Shirts
Shawls. Wraps and Motor Hoods. Steamer Ruzs
and Cushions.
Luncheon Cases; Suit Gases and Bag, fittings or without,
Carry-Ab. Kit Bags. Dressing Gases. Mems Hal
Boxes Bottle and Medicine Cases ETC.
s.sai ,ss7 a.. elsss~a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
NOVEL TRIP FOR STEAMBOATS,.
Lashed Side by Side Two Catskll Vessels
Run rs Miles.

Catskiu y. Y. May es.-The one thousand or
more Memorial Day~pleasure seekers 70 Cairo. this
county who left New-yo-k last evening on the
Catskil evening lire steamers KaatevsklI ana on
teora experienced a novel trip The steering gear
- the Kaa,e-Eku broke Just as thai vessel swung
OUT rom Chrtstopher-sr. Just behind was her con-
sort. The Onteora. Chief Lasher promptly stopped
the engine ard boat d~tfted with tre eide u-tI
TIE OUreCra signal returned and made f4s-
alongside. when The steamers, each -nde. It's own
steam. and guided hy the Dure1-a'E rluler alone
made the hundred hftaeu mile trip 20 Cars
Kill IN safety. reaching here a a. m an r0u-
and half behind time There little eXcteU.ar {
among tre passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
AN OKLAHOMA BANK FAILS.

Washington Nav 2S-The Controller OF the Cur
rency has been informed BY Sank Examiner
Sturtevant that he closed rhe Elk CITY National
Sank. OF Elk Cftv, Okla. to-day. The capital OF
the bank was S25110. According 70 the last state
menu IFS assets ana Liabilities S-hS26. u bad
deposits 0f 5i9S and loans and discounts % So, n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

d Altnlan K On announce that beginning
Saturday. June 4th. and during the months
Of June, July. August and September. the
hours for closing their establishment Will be
2 noon. on Saturdays. and ) P. M. on
other business days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

The Russo-Japanese War. from the point OF view
OF an American naval officer. will be the subject OF
a lecture at the Baptist Temple. Schermerhorn-st
and ThiTd-ave-, Brooklyn next Wednesday night
under the title OF American Naval Supremacy
by Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, u s
under the auspices of the First Division OF the %
Naval Battalion The net proceeds will helm y,
meet the of fitting up First Division roor,
IN the armory now building for the battalion at the
faot OF FlfsY-second-st-. BROOKLYN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
RECEIVER FOR sLATlNe7oN FACTORY.

Allentown. Penn, May SD 6. Derry. OF Cats
sauqua, was to-day appointed receiver for the Sla-
unston Textile Manufacturing Company. The COM
pany * capitalized At SIG0ete and operates two
hundred looms in the MANUFACTURES Of silk goods
Unsatis factory condition CT accounts and il ADVISED
for the failure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
DINNER FOR GRAND MARSHAL.
F. L Schafer's staff Give Him Sword-Ref
erence TO Italian Societies.

complimentary dinner was given for the grand
marshal Of the Memorial Day parade, Frederick L
Schaeter by his STAFF, last evening, a. the Hotel
Regent They gave him an ornarentel sword.
with hel- sash. cap and galntlets. which he will
wear il the parade tomorrow. About fifty men,
al prominent in Grand Army circles, were pres
enr
Grand Marshal schaefer made yelled reference 70
public posts 20 Join IL the parade because Italian
organizations were 10 march. A letter was read
from James z. March. 81 which he sad that there
was 10 politics IN the acceptance % the Italians
OF invitation 10 march AdiutaEr Rogers said
thar no political banners would be carried. and
thar the Italian societies would carry the Stars
Stripes and The Italian flag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

The following officers the STAFF OF General Nc
Leer will be duty the State Camp from June
to IS: Colonel E E BritOn. Major z. Quick
Major R. H Laimbser. Major r G. Moran Captain
D 3 Nostrand and Captain A. II. bennington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
@. Altn1att & On.

UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.
Curtains and Bed Sets including those Of Embroidered Swis
Ru@ed Net and Muslin; also Madras. Nottingham
and Novelty Bonne Femme Curtains.
Summer POreres and Drapenes. Couch and Table Govern
Hammocks Canopes. Cushions and Screens
Drapcries made to order Of Crctonne Tafeta, SIX.
Madras. Figured Muslin. etc: also Sip Covers and
Holland Shades Estimates furnished
Rugs Porieres and Draperes received for Storage
WOMENS MADEUP SUITS
Second Floor D-pertnen0
Reductions IN prices have been made to take e6es
TUESDAY. May Thaty-6sl 6Olowss
WALKING and FANCY TAILOR SUITS.
Original pe.ces $500 to $780, al $500 & $500
$500 5000 35.OOa $500
Also several styles Of HGHCOST DRESSES. original
prices Of which were $1,000 to 10000.
VII be offered at $500 & $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
snrrteRmth strrrt ann stxtll Aurur. Nrm aurk.

arthur L Webb. second lieutenant. he has
served in the 1st Texas Cavalry ad1utant and
also took part IN the campaign Cuba and IN the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

APPETIZI~G DINNERS
offered BY restaurants to-day In n, Iirtl.
AG.a. az Tia R-a-I~o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

WORK AID HELP IoR AlL
49,, -7fnf~a ~ usias fae T-i'sna-'1 .arssw col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

Company B. Of the 18th Regiment. Captain Albert
T Johnson has won the Gould trophy, for the best
armory shooting with heavy ordinance its per-
cenIage being 72S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

coaoauy ., Of the s7th Regiment. has els4t..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18

deep draft of liquor; ut all events Bev.
erlcy had little room for word
"Well. bcin' as it's 'twiXt us as is
bosom fren's," the old fellow presently
said, "I'll jcs' show We somepin poor.
ty."
He pricllcd the wick of lamp and
took down his bunch of scalps.
Il hev been Aladdin one more to keep
company o mine an the tothers"
He separated the latest acquisition
from the rest of the wisp and added
with Il hcinous chuckle:
This ms Long IIairsr'
And so it was. Beverley knocked the
ashes from his pipe and rose to 90. .
wen they kicks yer Oncle Jazon's
ribs" the old man added, they'd jos
as well lay down an give up, for he's
goin' to sa.crvate en-
Then, after Beverley had passed out
of the cabin, Oncle Jazon chirruped
after him:
"Mebbe ye'd better not tell leetle Al
ice. The pore leetle gal hev he'd worry
'nough."