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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
WAUSAU TO BE CENTER.
Network of Electric Railways Promised
by C. c. Downer-European
Money Backs Plan.

WAUSAU, Wis, Dec. 1S.-[Special.]
G. G. Downer, promoter for the Red
River & Southern Electric Railway COM
pany, says he has a syndicate of Euro
pean capitalists to back him with bar
rels of money to invest in electric rail-
ways in Wisconsin.
Downer came to Wausau, started out
a crew of men looking up available
routes for inte1urban railway lines, and
put force of five stenographers at work
writing letters and preparing specifica-
tions for cutting out and grading right
of-wayS.
He now has four crews at work locat-
ing routes from Wausau to Athens,
Wausau to Merrill, Wausau to Amigo,
Wausau to Mayfower lake and Birnam-
wood and Wausau to Stevens Point.
Wausau Center of System.
Downer stated that Wausau is to be
made the center of an electric railway
system that will be the biggest thing
ever attempted in this part of the coun-
try. These lines are to be strongly built
for passenger and freight traffic and be
tirst-class in every particular.
For the present the northern terminus
of the main line is to be Rhinelander
and the southern terminus Elgin, Ill.
where it will connect with the noted
third rail system between that city and
Chicago. 1t is to follow the Wisconsin
river from Rhinelander to Portage and
there take a course that will bring it
through Madison and GAINESVILLE to Elgin.
The company is to get it's power from
dams to be put in at various places
along the Wisconsin river.
No Clash with Wisconsin Company.
He says he does not care for city street
car lines, but merely wants right-of-
ways through cities and depot grounds.
He does not wish to clash with the Wis
consin River Traction company, which
has franchise in Wausau and a right
of-way to Merrill, and he has offered to
buy this companv's rights
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

perish here near those who love me-"
she cried
The threatening features of Wassa-
Eauza relaxed something of their stern
ness.
Cease to fear-I will not harm you.
The White-Cloud shall float back again
IN safety; come away. Do not resist me
a moment longer, or l may change my
mind said Starlight; and passing her
arm within Rosalthe's, led her down to
the bank of the river. A light birch
canoe was drawn up among the reeds.
Get in" said Starlight.
Rosalthe looked once more imploringly
towards Wassahauza, and then obeyed;
the latter quickly pushed off the frail
vessel, and using the paddle adroitly,
urged it rapidly and silently down the
stream.
When Rosalthe cast one long and lin
gerinG look backward, and realized that
she was being borne from home and its
dear associations, her heart was over
whelmed with inexpressible anguish, but
she struggled to gain her frmness, and
partially succeeded. She changed her
position in the canoe in a manner that
would enable her to see her strange COM
panIon, and study her appearance more
particularly than her fears had permit
ted her to do. She was endeavoring to
initiate the stoicism of Starlight, when
the latter suddenly changed the direction
Of the canoe, putting it farther into the
stream.
Lie down in the Cancel she exclaim-
ed, waving her hand imperiously; 'lie
down, if you wish gentle usage and a
safe return"
Rosalthe mechanically obeyed, and
Starlight instantly threw a blanket
over her, that lay at her feet.
Nov keel quiet, for l see one. yonder
who must not look upon the face of
White-Cloud. 1t is OtterLifter, the
brave young chief of the CherOkees,"
added Starlight, in low tones, dropping
the paddle more softly.
Half suffocated with contending emo
tons, and yet striving TO bear her fate
with heroism, Rosalthe lay motionless
in the birchen vessel, and felt it leaping
to the dextrous strokes of Starlight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
LID IS DOWN ON OSHKOSH.
Loss of Young Man Directly Responsible
for Enforcing Law Through
Chicago Lawyer.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec 1S.-For the
first time in its history Oshkosh was q
closed town last night. All gambling
Joints we're closed. A well-known Osh-
kosh young man lost a big sum of money
gambling recently, it is said, and his wife
in order to recover the money secured
the services of a Chicago lawyer who
came here Saturday. He is said to have
demanded the money from the gambling
house operators, and if it was not paid
declared he would invoke the law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
How Fog Strains the Eyes.

Many Of the officers of steamships
running in this port are afflicted with
a new disease, which for want Of a
better name some Of them call the
fog eye" It is an Inflammation
caused by peering into the fog, and
while painful 1t soon passes away.
Captain Higgins and the officers of
the United States Fruit Company's
passenger and mail steamer Admiral
Sampson, which arrived at Long
Wharf this morning after a good run
from Jamaican ports, were among
those whose eyes were affected by the
fog. Running through fog and trying
to distinguish objects when it is al
most impossible to see vessels length
away is a heavy strain on the eyes,
and the fog, combined with the heat,
produces a smarting sensation-Bos-
ten Transcript
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

EDWARD KUILED0E ootbn5c Of tho
British government was just becoming
formulated He at once became one
of the warmest advocates Of armed re-
sistance to oppression. He was one Of
the signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence and one Of its warmest advo-
Gates.
In September, 1776, he was appoint
ed one Of a board, with John Adams
and Benjamin Franklin, to treat with
Lord Howe In reference to the ad-
mirars proposals for a reconciliation
of the colonies and the mother country
They refused to treat, however, eX-
cept on a basis of American independ-
ence and the negotiations fell through.
After the investiture Of Charlestown
Rutledge was captured and imprisoned
in st. Augustine for a year. He was
always an uncompromising opponent
Of the tories and they were glad
enough to have him in their power. But
Rutledge's loyalty never faltered. He
was, after the war, chiefly distinguish
ed for his opposition to the slave trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
CAN'T DANCE AND STUDY,
New Richmond Superintendent of Schools
Issues Circulars Hitting at Social
Life of Pupils.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis, Dec. 49,
Especial. THAT pupil in the high
school cannot do justice to his studies
and attend parties which last until l or
2 o'clock in the morning is the stand
taken by Prof. G. ]. Brewer of this city
He has sent out the following notice to
the parents and guardians of pupils of
the city schools:
More failures among high school students
result from attending parties and dances
than from any other cause. The course of
study supposes that the average student
will spend two hours each evening at study
Eight or nine hours of sleep are absolutely
necessary to good school work
Every year there is more or less COM
plant that certain students in the school
did not graduate and Prof. Brewer
places the blame where he thinks it be-
longs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
ITALIAN CABINET GOES OUT.
Twelve Hours of Heated Debate Followed
by designations.

ROME, Dec. 18.-The cabinet of
Prime Minister Forts resigned, follow
ing twelve-hour debate in the Chamber
of Deputies and the defeat by the oppo-
sition of the commercial modus vivendi
with Spain. The sitting was a most ex-
citing one Premier Forts defended the
position of the government.
LONDON. Dec. 1S.-The correspond
ent of The Standard at Kobe, Japan,
SAYS that Marquis Ito has accepted an
appointment as resident general IN 10,
rea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
SENATOR CLARK'S BIG
NEW YORK RESIDENCE

The new residence Of Senator Will
lam A. Clark, Of Montana, in New York
City is one Of the largest private homes
in America, and, although it repre-
sents an immense outlay. it cannot be
called a dignifed piece Of architecture.
The Senator is reputed to have an in
come Of about 100000 month, and
he cannot claim that the unfavorable
effect is Que to financial stringency.
The interior, however, is admitted to
be exceedingly beautiful, and the Sen
ator has spared no effort to make it
the most unique and interesting in
Gotham
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
WHITMAN MEMORIAL.
Tablet Recently Erected to che
Good Gray Poet"

Tablet Recently Erected to che
Good Gray Poet
At West Hills, in the township of
Huntington, L. L., tablet has recent
ly been erected at the birthplace of
Walt Whitman by the Colonial Society
Of Huntington. 1t was first proposed
to place a tablet on the old homestead
where the poet was born and spent his
early boyhood days, but this was OBJ
jected to by the present owner of the
property because it was thought it
would draw many curiosity seekers
and cause annoyance.
The memorial has been placed in the
highway few feet from the fence
line between the roadbed and the old
house. A big boulder has been pre-.
pared by dressing down one side and
to this has been fastened a marbleI
slab, into which the lettering has been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
ROBBERS KILL WITH CLUB.
Body of Wealthy Farmer, with Head
Crushed, Found in His Home

RICHMOND. Ind, Dee. 1S-Joseph
Lucy. IS years old, residing alone on a
farm two miles south of Milton, this
county. was found dead in his home, his
skull crushed. Robbery was the motive
for the crime. whose perpetrators are
unknown. Lucy was well-to-do and the
belief prevails that several hundred dol
lars were stolen by the murderers,
though they overlooked $4,000 in cash
which neighbors found concealed in the
garrett of the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
MISSING A TRAIN
WINS HIM A BRIDE.
PIattevi;le Han Meets Laporte QEi)
Girl at Station and Are Mar
RED Same Day

LA PORTE. Ind, Dec. 1S.-[Spe-
cial by accidentally missing a train
at Allegan, Mich, Henry 4. Martins of
Platteville. Wis, has won for his bride
Miss Myrtle Pullen. whom he met while
waiting at the station. They We're mar
ried at her home the same evening, and
when she comes to him at Platteville on
Christmas day as his wife the town will
be SURPRISED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

Rutledge who was
the boldest Of revo-
lutionists and pro-
nounced by Patrick
Henry the greatest
orator at the first
continental con-
gress.
Edward Rutledge
had been a student
of law in the TEN
pie in London, re-
turning to America
at the time when
the opposition to
- n IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

SHANGHAI, Dec. 1S.-A serious riot
among cooie laborers, resulting IN the
death of twenty Chinese and injury of
several foreigners, occurred at Shang-
hal. China, today. Two police stations
were burned. 4 few foreigners We're
injured.
American Vice Consul Hurt.
The incipient riot here was promoted
by boycotters on account OF an incident
involving the mixed court The German
consul was stoned and the American vice
consul and several other foreigners We're
attacked and injured.
The Chinese closed their shops when
the rioting began. The local volunteers
were called out to restore order and de-
tachments of blue jackets were landed
from the warships to assist in restoring
peace.
Warships Are Sent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1S.-The
state department has news from Shang-
hal that a serious situation exists there
Two cablegrams state that the trouble
arose through a strike and was increa sed
by. dispute growing out of some cases
being tried before the consular courts.
Two foreigners have been killed and
many wounded. Two American cruisers
are on their, way to Shanghai.
More Rioting Reported.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says:
During the rioting carriages and mo-
tor cars were smashed. Mobs are loot
ing in several parts of the city. There
are sounds of sharp firing in the neigh
borhood of the town hall and on the
shanking road which bisects the central
district of the foreign settlement"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
MAD BOAR CORES FARMER
William Horribly Is Attacked by Beast,
Dog Saves Him and Son
Shoots Animal.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 1S-[Spe-
cial. William Hornby, a farmer, was
gored by an angry boar yesterday and
may die The family watch dog saved
him from death. A son of the injured
farmer shot the beast.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Askeaton Pioneer Dies.

ASKEATON. Wis, Dec. 1S-[Spe-
cial. flames Moffett, pioneer of 1913,
and resident of Holland, is dead. aged
50 years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
A Foolish Answer.

Hes very profane, isn't he?"
Not fox q man who swears as much
as he does."-CleYeland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
COOLIE RIOTING is
FATAL TO A SCORE.
Shanghai Has a Disturbance Which
Causes Much Harm-Two Foreign
ers Are Injured.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. IS
A cable message from Shanghai says the
riot has been suppressed. Twenty Chi
nese were killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Evidence of Reckless Bravery.

She-Do you believe men are as
brave now as they used to be?
He-Sure. Just see the poetry
some men write now.-Yonkers States
man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

Edward Rutledge was the youngest
Of the famous Rutledge family of South
Carolina and the brother of that John
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Obliging Father.

whats til that bunch Of stuffV
"Our little girl made herself sick yes
terday, eating too much pudding, and
I'm taking home few Of the remedies
suggested by the child's two grand
mothers"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

When a lamp stands in its own light
1t is time to turn it down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Congress Must Exercise Power.
Method Itself Not Difficult.

1t is not necessary to repeat what was
stated in my last annual report regarding
the relative merits of federal license or q
national incorporation law. If the prin-
ciple of federal regulation be agreed upon,
there will be little difficulty in deternin-
ing which method should be adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

The man who pays the bills looks
terribly unlike the white-robed fairy
with q wand, In the story books
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

~~o-Nooo~o~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Absolutely Right, President Says.

The Presidents letter to the attorney
general says in part:
l have received your letter of December
13. The facts therein set forth prove in
conclusive fashion that you were absolute
ly right in the position you have all along
taken both as regards the proceedings pro
posed against the officers Of the company,
including Mr.. Paul Morton, recently a mem
Der of my cabinet.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
LIFE ON A WARsHlP.
Why the Men Are Allowed to Indulge
In Athletic sports.

| To see thirteen inch gun loaded
and fred is a sight not to be forgotten.
The projectile is thirteen inches in
diameter, about three feet in length
and weighs LOO pounds The powder
charge for target practice is $50
| pounds. The cost for each shot is
about $500. When all is ready on the
range the signal siren sounds, there Is
a binding fash, roar like thunder
the whining screech Of the shell, for
all the world like fast express round
ing a sharp curve. The projectile is
visible almost from the time 1t leaves
| the gun. You see it rip through the
target and strike the water beyond,
| throwing up a column Of liquid many
feet high. The shell skips, much like
the fiat stone skipper" of our boy
hood, and again a column of water
shoots up two miles or more farther
out, to be repeated time and again.
! The shell in it's flight can be watched
| without the aid-of glasses for eight
miles or more in clear weather.
|
tain down to apprentice, is an almost
continual round Of work, some time is
found for athletic sports, such as
boat racing, football and baseball. The
object Of this is to give the men rec
reation and at the same time to foster
the spirit Of competition. Besides, it
makes the men easier to manage. The
ship with a strong football or baseball
team or the fastest race boat almost
invariably has happy and easily
managed crew-a crew that will swear
that it's officers are the finest men in
the world, and likewise the officers
swear by such crew. Some ships
have training tables for their athletic
teams, the expense usually being de-
frayed by the officers. The team or
boat crew, as the case may be-, Is
petted by the officers and idolized by
the crew, and for some time before a
hard contest the men are excused from
various duties in order that they may
| give more time to training.
Every battleship and cruiser has its
race boat, purchased by contributions
from officers and men. The prices paid
for these boats Is, as d rule, contingent
upon their winning certain specified
races. The builders are willing to take
a chance, knowing that the crew will do
its best to win. For winning boat the
price Is often as much as $1,000, while
for boat that proves less speedy the
builder will accept $500 or less. On the
result Of a fleet boat race as much as
| $4,000 has been known to change
hands, and large sums are also
wagered on baseball and football
games. This is, of course, contrary to
the letter Of the regulations; but the
sporting instinct is as strong in the
navy as elsewhere-and it Is not always
possible to hold down the lid.-Leslle's
Weekly.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
The End of the World.

That the earth will eventually dry up
and all living things will die Of thirst
is the theory of scientific writer. He
says that in both Africa and Asia, and
indeed in all the great levels Of the
world, the water beds are drying up.
Many lakes well known during the his
torical period have entirely disappear
ed, while others are shrinking rapidly.
Explorations in central Asia have
proved that for centuries a zone stretch
ing from the east to the southeast of
this part Of the cars dominion has
been drying up. Deserts are gradually
spreading, and reports show that it is
only in the neighborhood Of mountains,
round whose brows vapors condense
and fall, that irrigation can be carried
on Or life itself can be preserved
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
Strike Situation.

Minneapolis, Aug. THE first Sun
day of the strike of the Northern Pa
citic and Great Northern systems saw
the situation unchanged so far as
those on the outside could see.
Both sides express confidence in the
outcome, the company officials profess.
idg to see the end of the trouble in a
day or so, and the men claiming thew
will surely win in time. Reports re.
ceived by the contending sides are
conflicting.
A number of strike breakers left St.
Paul via the Great Northern last night.
They were escorted to the Union depot
by squad of three policemen. There
was no one at the depot, however, tc
modest the strike breakers.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
inst What He Meanf.

An American in London once attend
told story about Beerbohm Tree.
''Mr. Tree" said the playwright, met
a friend of his one afternoon in Regent
street
1.-THE two stood and conversed a little
while, and then Mr. Tree said:
"'Have you been down to see me act
lately, my boy?
Ono; too poor said the other.
TOO poor Mr.. Tree exclaimed.
Why, you spend enough on wine and
cigars
But the other, nettled, interrupted.
"'I don't mean Pm too poor. mean
you're too POOR he said'
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
YELLOW fever
Shows Decrease.
THE SITUATION Is NOW UNDER
CONTROL OF q. s. HosPI-
TAI SERVICE
Citizens Support Mayor in Promise
of Funds. Improvement is No
ted in city's Fever Report Last
Issued.

Washlngton, Aug. z-Active control
OF the yellow fever situation in New
Orleans by the United States health
service will begin Immediately.
Orders to that effect were wired last
night to Surgeon j. II. White, the ma
rlne hospital officer now on duty in
that city.
These orders followed the receipt
from DIR. White during the day of sew
eral kilograms which showed that the
citizens of New Orleans had promised
their hearty cooperation in the work
10 De undertaken by thesfederal gov
eminent and would meet certain finan-
clal requirements imposed by the ma
rlne hospital service as preliminary
to assuming the responsibility.
Already Surgeon General Wyman
had given directions to number of
marine hospital surgeons to proceed to
New Orleans for assignment to work
under DR.. White These are all Of
hcers who have had experience dealing
with yellow fever epidemics.
The record is as follows:
NtW cases ~
Total cases to date 533.
Deaths yesterday g.
Total deaths to date, los.
New sub-foci, 2.
Total sub-foci, 90.
The fever report yesterday was a
great Improvement over those during
the middle of last week and the fact
that there were only two new sub-foci,
one uptown and one down town, is a
source OF special encouragement
An effort is being made to determine
the number of cases of fever under
treatment and allowing ten days,
which is a liberal estimate for pa
tient to recover or die, it is figured
that there are now 233 cases under
treatment .. No. .-r:.s
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
Cramp In the Legs,

People who are subject to cramp in
the legs should always be provided
with a good strong piece Of cord, espe-
cially in their bedrooms. When the
cramp comes on take the cord, wind it
round the leg over the place where it
is cramped, take an end in each hand
and give it sharp pull, one that will
hurt little, and the cramp will cease
instantly. People much subject to
cramp in bed have found great relief
from wearing on each leg a garter of
wide tape which has several thin slices
Of cork stitched on to it.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
Suspect Arrested.

Hastings, Mimi, Aug. 17-John
Grady, who says he came from Chica-
>, go, is being held in custody here on
suspicion of being safe blower. He
was arrested in the vicinity of bridge
under which crackman's complete
outfit was found. County officers be-
lieve their prisoner may be wanted
elsewhere than here. Duputy Sheriff
A. c. Nesbitt and Policeman J.. E..
Kenney, who arrested the man, are
said to have risked their lives in doing
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-09
An Only Daughter
Cured of CONSUMPTION.

When death was, hourly expected, all
remedies having failed, and DR.. H.
James was experimenting with the
many herbs of Calcutta, he accident
ally made preparation which cured
his only child of consumption. His
child is now in this country, and en-
joying the best of health. He. has
proved to the world that Consumption
can be positively and permanently
cured. The Doctor now gives this
recipe free, for two 2-cent stamps to
pay expenses. This herb also cures
Night Sweats, Nareea at the Stomach
and will break ~ fresh cold in
twenty-four hours. Address GRAD
DOCK & CO., 1882, Race ST., Phila-
delphia, naming this paper.