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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
IRON In RUDOLPH

Another mining fever has struck
the town Of Rudolph, Again the
metal in question that is to be found
SO plentiful that men will become
rich in one night, is iron. A number
of parties from outside the country
are in the town buying options on the
farm lands near the suspected regions,
and it is understood that men IN
Necedah who are interested in the
project, will in week or SO, bring
prospecting tools Of an improved
kind to the scene Of excitement, and
make q careful search for the hidden
wealth. 1t is q matter of much
wonder to the initiated why, SO long
az q valuable metal was to be dis
covered: that gold or silver was not
the one chosen. The reason for this
has not yet been set forth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06

Treasurer of Athletic Association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
been decided upon that had any
definite results.

been decided upon that had any
definite results.
II the grounds now being fixed up
were laid out in park shape. that is
with broad paths running across
it from side to side and from
corner to corner; il at the intersection
OF these paths there was q fountain
arranged; and If q length Of hose was
supplied long enough to reach into
the park from the hydrants on the
bordering streets; if these things
were arranged, together with the
Improvements now being instituted, a
fair start would have been made
toward having a very nice city park.
The stumpS are being removed from
the piece Of ground in particular and
all the underbrush removed. II care
was taken with it in a couple years a
good sod would form, and Grand
Rapids would have presentable city
park, and would be in line with the
other cities of it's class. The idea
should not oe allowed to die out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
DEAF MUTE
RECEIVES HEARING
Before Justice Keyes: Costs
$3.50

Before Justice Keyes: Costs
$3.50
Fred Savatsky. Jr., a deaf mute,
received hearing Mcnda y
morning, and was dissatisfied witt ;C.
One reason for the dissatisfaction
was that it cost him nearly $5. Now
this is small price TO pay for hearing
and he would have been glad to
receive hearing for the sum, only it
lasted too quick.
One Of the first questions asked him
when he had his hearing was, ''guiity
or not guilty?" This was part of the
procedure that brought about the
dissatisfaction. Percy Feavel had
previously sworn out a warrant for
on charge of assault and
battery. He plead guilty, and was
fined $3.50. This is one of the first
cases in history where a man without
speech and hearing, was dissatisfied
at getting hearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
WORST STORM EvERIN WOOD COUNTY
Terrific Cloud Burst Does Great
Damage in State--Crand Rapids
Receives Slight Damage.

Reports snch as can be obtained SAY
that in the village of Curtiss, neal
Abbotsford, Mrs. Barlells was killed
by bolt of lightning and severa
persons were injured by flying debris
1t is said further that the whole
village was destroyed. At Unity a
number of buildings were destroyed,
and two persons injured. The
church at Auburndale was relieved OF
its steeple by the wind, and several
other buildings damaged, but nc
one hurt. Prentice is also reported
to have suffered severe damage.
At Chippewa Falls lightning struck
the German Lutheran church during
service and small panic was the
result. A number of dams were
washed out of the river near there,
and Wisconsin Central mail train
was derailed by running into pile of
sand washed onto the track. At
Racine a car was destroyed in the car
barns by bolt of lightning, crops all
about the city were greatly damaged,
and Mrs. Peter de Flour was killed.
At Janesville the damage to crops
and buildings near that city was
estimated at $4,000, most of the
damage being to the sugar beet and
the tobacco crops. At Jefferson, this
state, lighting struck the court house
flag staff and many residences.
Several persons were injured, but no
one killed.
Second Storm Sunday Night.
A second storm, similar but not one
half as terrific in power, swept over
the same path as the first one, Sunday
night. At about the same time as it's
predecessor it began, and in the same
way. but showed no effects as severe
as the Saturday night storm. Wausau
received the brunt of the Sunday
night storm, though Stevens Point
and Plover received their share.
The latter storm was at the height of
it's fury when the Green Bay &
Western Sunday train pulled into
Plover, and passengers changing cars
there were drenched to the skin in
going from one train to the other.
Storm Predicted BIG Rainfall.
Rev. HIcks,..th ST. Louis weather
prophet, foretold storm OF a nature
similar to the Saturday and Sunday
storms, but he predicted It's coming
to be on the fifth, and from then
till the tenth. The U. S. weather
men held that the central storm
period would be on the ninth.
During the Saturday and Sunday
night rains, together with what fell
Monday morning, the rainfall as
measured on the west side was just
five inches, an unprecedented amount
for the same length of time In Wood
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF A. r. Hall We're Held At Knapp,

WIS.
A large number of admiring friends
of the deceased were present at the
last sad rites on Sunday, June 4th.
Among them was the Governor who
paid him the following tribute.
"Friends. have been requested to
say word respecting the life and
character Of cur friend All oyer this
state today, in the homes Throughout
a sister state, in many throughout
this union to whose attention the
work of Mr.. Hall in public life had
been attracted, there are sad hearts
and bowed heads. We are gathered
here to pay last tribute to a great
man whose life has been so simple, SO
modest, whose demeanor has been SO
humble, that many of us perhaps have
not been truly conscious Of the great
ness uf his character. But into the
history of this state and into the
lives of it's people there has come a
new significance and new meaning,
higher standards, better thoughts.
better living, greater devotion to
public interests than would have been
known except for the life OF Mr.. Hall.
"It is not easy to paint portrait.
It is much easier and requires much
lower order of ability to make 2
caricature. l know that he would
have no friend Of his say one word in
exaggeration OF his work and his life.
But knowing him somewhat inti-
mately since he has been in the public
service of the state, do not feel that
it would be within my power to draw
too strongly, TO utter with any too
great degree of emphasis expressions
of praise on his life and public service.
"He was man Of splendid courage:
he feared nothing except to do wrong;
In his heart he bore malice against
none. have seen him silent, his face
.quivering and working under the
sting of unjust criticism, but l never
heard from his lips an unkind word
with reference to those who did not
agree with him. do not believe that
Albert r. Hall ever consciously In his
life did a wrong. He may have made
mistakes, and who has not. He never
took an advantage, he never worked
in the dark, he stood out boldly before
all men for what he believed was for
the best interest Of the public.
"a life like his does not terminate
with death. It lives on and on
through the generations. In the
higher ideals which he has established
in this state, in the better regard for
public rights which he has made plain
as q public duty for all men, in right
conduct with individuals IN the CON-
munity where he lived, in all relations
with all his fellow men, he has SO
impressed himself upon the day and
hour of his time, that his life should
live and 60 on in the perfected life of
the friends who knew him and have
been made better by his presence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-06
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No other pilI is half so good

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cure constipation, sick headache,
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Good for children or adults. Sold BY
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
ON THE STEPS SAT A HUMAN FORM.

ON THE STEPS A A HUMAN FORM.
1t will do us both good. We haven't
done anything but sit OH the front steps
for thirty evenings past. OF course Id
like to 60"
1.-THE cars are m to be crowded"
II know, but what Of it? We can
take our chances with the rest"
"And there may be some toughs on
our car"
"Never mind the toughs. Don't try
to discourage me, Mrs. Bowser, for I've
made up my mind to go. Is that a new
way you've got of doing up your hair:!'
"Oh, no.. It's the way I've had for the
last two years."
well, 1t looks mighty nice. BY
George, Mrs. Bowser, but you are Il
good looking woman! l don't want to
hatter you, but you seem to grow
younger every day. Here-give me all.
other KISS"
Mrs. Bowser blushed like a school
girl, and it might have ended with
tears II the dinner bell had not sum-
moned them to the basement. Mr..
Bowser's good nature grew. The cook
noticed 1t at once and gave Mrs. Bow
ser Il warning look, and the family cat
came sauntering in from the back yard
and noticed it and said to herself as
she hustled out again:
"There's going to be the awfulest
kind Of a family row around here be-
fore bedtime or l amt the Bowser cat
you read of in the papers,"
AS a usual thing ut dinner Mr.. Bow
ser complains Of the meat as soon as
he is seated. Then he takes up the rest
Of the dishes in rotation, and when he
finally gets to the coffee he pronounces
it the worst slop ever set before a
white man. It's simply his way, as it
is many another husbands way, and he
can't help it. On this occasion, howev-
er, everything was done to u turn, and
he had nothing but praise. During the
midst Of Mrs. Bowser's bewilderment
he laid down his knife and fork to say:
Little woman, l want you to know
that l appreciate all you do to make
our home happy. l don't believe there's
a better managed house in America,
and l always come home to find you
smiling and ready to welcome me. You
deserve Il better husband than l am"
Il think YOU are one of the best Of
husbands" she answered.
THAT'S good Of you. but l know I'm
not. I'm III old villain of a husband.
and there are times when l ought to
be kicked for the way I talk to you."
The cook put her head into the room
and made danger signals II Mrs. Bow
ser. and the conversation was switched
off to a safer subject. Half an hour
after the meal had been finished they
were ready for the car ride. Mrs. Bow
ser shook in her shoes. but she saw no
way to get out Of it. They caught a
car, and away they went. The con-
ductor gave Mr.. Bowser a lead nickel
among his change, and when 1t was
discovered a continent held its breath
for a moment. Then Mr.. Bowser
laughed and said:
"WeM give 1t to the first German
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
of the Man Who May Soon
Head a Great Coal Strike.
President of United Mine Workers REGARDED as q
Hero by His People -- Love the Only
Spell He Casts Over Them.
Has No Recreations Except Work---Sleeps Little. Thinks Much.
Honest, Brave. Calm and Sound IS a Dollar.
At Home Alike With Rich
and Poor.

termine the constitutionality Of the act
was recently brought. and hearings
were had in New York.
Gigantic Contest Likely.
A lockout by the combined coal op-
orators of the country has been more
than limited at Of late. The world il
always full of rulnors and more so than
ever since metropolitan newspapers
have to fill space and play up scnsa-
tons. But while the lockout scare
heads may be discrcdited the fact still
remains that there is certain to be a
contest, II Il gigantic one at that.
And it goes without saying that John
Mitchell will be in the middle of this
contest.
n hold this man has ON his people
approaches the hero worship Of the
simple, primitive folk in the olden
days. .At the time of McKinley's rs.
sassination. when the news had been
flashed over the country that the pres
ident had been shot. very many Of the
miners believed it was Mitchell that
had been striker down. and threatened
trouble until finally convinced Of their
mistake.
one Pole. or 1t may have been a
Sla or Italian. in the mining region
once tried to qualify for citizenship.
"NNho is the president of the United
he was asked. John Mitch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25

l!Oi. Al thai time the miners will pre-
sent new demands. The convention to
formulate these demands meets In de-
cembcr 1t Is already practically set
tied that the two chief things to he
asked for by the men will be recosni
tion Of their union aud the eight hour
day. The operators are preparing to
resist. 1t Is even predicted that the
sort coal mine owners will Join those
of the anthracite fields and thus will
precipitate IL strike extending over the
entire territory covered by the United
Mine Workers. II 80 It will be the
most gigantic labor struggle In his
tory. On one side the mine owners will
mass with the coal carrying railroads.
all under the leadership Of "IDivine
Right" Baer. On the other will be Il
half million miners under the capable
generalship OF John Mitchell. That the
operators are preparing for such a bat
tie Is shown by ut least two things
first. they are quietly getting together
and coming to an understanding
throughout the country: second. they
gre storing up coal ut every possible
point. Nor are the men idle. In the
soft OF bituminous fields, extending
over a large number of states In the
central and far west. they are already
perfectly organized. with Il fund OF
millions In their treasury. In the an
thracite region the organization is be-
Ing brought up to Il point OF perfection
such as 1t has V known before.
President Mitchell himself says he
does not want a strike. and he refuses
to predict that one will occur. His
speeches have been conciliatory. cspe.
cially the later ones. The coal opera
tors refuse to talk. But the prepara-
tons for the contest 60 on.
One Of the points Of attack by the
mine owners Is on what is known rs
the certificate law" This provides
that before a man can secure II cor
t1dcate to mine in the anthracite fields
he must have had ut least two years
experience as a helper in those fields.
This shuts out soft coal miners from
the whole hard coal region and makes
It impossible for the operators to fill
their mines except II be with men ron
holled by the union. A test case to de-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25

"EIOW deep and still he ISL said
President Roosevelt after Il
conference with John Mitchell
during the momentous coal
strike Of 1902. Not Il bad characteriza-
ton, in Il few words, Of the man who Is
liable IN Il few months to lead a still
greater and more mo1nentous strike In
the same region. Looking to this pos
sible struggle. Mitchell has been cam
paigning through the anthracite fields
to build up the United Mine Workers,
Of which he is president. He has been
met with ovations at every point of his
journey. the miners taking q holiday to
greet him. So we'll has he succeeded
that he o predicts there will be over
100000 members in the order in the
anthracite fields alone. and this will be
practically the entire mining force OF
the region. rs it takes two boys to
count II full member. In addition to
this there are over 100000 soft coal
miners under President Mitchell. max
ing well on toward n half million men
in all. the largest labor army under one
head in the world.
Will Present New Demands.
The agreement laid down by the
strike commission appointed by presi-
Roosevelt in 1902. under which
operators and men have been work
ing since that time, OK Tres on April 1.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25

vs. TT . Vt
At Niagara. 1t would generate electrical,
power sufficient to work all the indus
tries of South and Central Africa. Before
that time. however, the falls will have
become II Of the most frcQucntel re-
sorts in the world. Arrangements have
been made for the erection of an I'M
mense hotel capable Of accommodating
several hundred visitors and replete
With every modern comfort. The
grounds about the falls have been laid
out In parks. and every effort will he
made to preserve the fine scenery.
The country in the vicinity Of the
falls Is most beautiful. Above the riv-
er Is nearly two miles wide in some
places. and it is dotted with islands
covered with rich, tropical vegetation,
including the gigantic baobab and sew
eral varieties Of the palm. On one of
these islands. called Livingstone is
land. which actually overlooks the
falls. may still be seen the faint traces
OF the explorers initials carved on n
tree by himself. 1t is an ideal spot for
the sportsman. all sorts of game
Astounding on the land and in the wa
fer. Great herds Of hippopotami wal
low III the shallow water, and the
Gland brOwses on the rich heritage
along the shores.
There is every indication to show
that there will be Il great rush to this
new land opened to civilization by the
Cape to Cairo route. Owing to its fer
dlity, ample rainfall. genial climate
and cheap land this remote part Of the
British empire offers inducements to
the home seeker which can be equaled
0y no other spot under English dom
nation. All of the products of the tenn
perate zone flourish. and many plants
heretofore regarded rs indigenous to
tropical ATTITUDES find n home there.
Time was when Cecil Rhodes was
the only person OF earth who looked
upon the project Of building Il railroad
~lengthwise through the African CONT.
nent In the light Of certainty. 1t is
exceedingly doubtful whether even he,
ardent enthusiast and dreamer that he
was. believed that 1t was so quickly
70 be realized. Gaps still exist in the
line northward from Victoria falls, but
they will soon be covered.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
Home From the Office
Ahead of Time With Words
of Praise For Mrs. B.
SPEAKS OF HER LOOKS
Says She Grows Handsomer Every
Day---She Returns His AGec-
ton zoe Mother-in-law
Astounded.

Copyright. 1905, by r. B.. McClure.]
N n r. BOWSER had come home
M from the office half an hour
ahead of time, and as Mrs.
Bowser greeted him there was
a dread at her heart. For a moment
b felt sure that something untoward
had happened, but the feeling was
quickly dispelled.
"Heilo, puss, but are you surprised to
re me home SO soon?" he saluted as
he put his arm around her and gave
her a kiss.
"Has-has anything happenedY' she
asked.
Not u thing. There was nothing do.
ing at the office, and so l stole half an
hour. I've been lonesome for you all
the afternoon"
But dinner isn't quite ready" she
said as she looked at him in wonder.
"Neyer EiIu that. Wen sit and talk
until it is ready. How would you like
to go out this evening for a ride OH the
open carr"
would you go:"
I'D be glad to. Yes, We'll go and
take a ten mile ride and get the air.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25

ELL" was the reply. Thousands of the
men and boys in the anthracite fields
who know little other English, yet
Know enough to say. ME Johnny
Mitchell man."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
Falls.
All Aboard! !"
Completion Of the Bridge Overlooking
he Worlds Greatest Cataract-Cecil
Rhodes Dream Almost . Reality.
Darkest Africa" No Longer.

r the late Cecil Rhodes had lived
until now he might have had
the spray from the marvellous
Victoria falls-which are twice as
high as Niagara and more than double
that natural wonder in width-come in
at his car window. Last year the rail-
road was carried north from Bulawayo
to the very edge of the Victoria falls.
A bridge Of a single span Of 500 feet.
which is over the gorge below the
falls, has been completed and opened
recently. This bridge Is the highest
structure Of the kind in the world, the
rail level being 400 feet above the
river. This is fifty-five feet higher
than the dome Of st. Paul's cathedral.
London. While the bridge was build
ing the rails for the extension north.
ward were taken across the river by
m aerial construction specially de-
vised for the purpose.
OF the beauty and grandeur and fas-
cination Of the great falls Of the Fam
bezi much has been written, but no
written description can convey an ac-
curate idea Of the greatest Of natures
marvels. There is only n small out
let about 100 yards in width to this
awful chasm. and the mighty roar rs
the seething mass PUSHES through the
opening is terrific and ut first bewilder-
Ing. From this basin at the foot Of the
fall called the Boiling Pot the contents
Of the ZambeZi river rush with unbri-
died fury along a narrow and deep
forge Of basaltic cliffs which extend.
with many winnings. for forty miles.
The Victoria falls are capable of de
veloping the greatest water power in
the world. and their Importance cannot
be exaggerated. 1t has been estimated
that during the season Of high water ut
least 3o,O0O.00O horsepower is continu-
ally going to waste. 1t is probable that
In the near future some Of this vast
force will be utilized. as has been done
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25

ELL was the reply. Thousands of the
men and boys in the anthracite fields
who know little other English, vet
know enough to say. ME Johnny
Mitchell man."
Worked Night and Day For Others.
Through all the mining districts hang
large autographs OF the president of
the mine workers. With many he
comes well nigh being their saint.
His priest like garb and face may add
TO this impression. Men have mar
veled ut h manner in which he uni
FEES and controls the immense bodies
or Foreigners who make up the mining
populations. They need marvel no
There is only one spell John
Mitchell casts over his people, and it is
a very old and simple one. 1t Is love.
Other would be leaders can learn Il
great lesson from this quiet ana un-
~pretentious labor president. He has
inspired confidence in those who fol
low him. He has inspired that conf
dcnce because he has been unselhsh.
He has lived In the simple style that he
uld When Il miner himself. He has re-
fused increase Of salary. He has work
rd night and day for others. He has
never INDUCED in harsh or uncharlta-
Ole criticism Of wen his foes, however
unjust they have been in their treat
mcnt OF him. He has V put on
airs. lie has not been self conscious.
He never goes to his ends by round
about ways. He is cautious In his
statements, never gives II handle to
his enemies by what he says. Above
all he has confidence in the miners and
enjoys their confidence In return. He
believes In them; hence they believe In
him. He has not sought to intlame
them by demagogic appeals. he has
Kept clear from politics. he has x
pressed faith in human nature. has
held to his original belief that labor
and capital are not enemies. but
friends. and has expressed again ANA
again his convictions that a fair under.
standing could he reached II employers
and employees could only be brought
together to look into each others eyes.
It has been these things which have
given John Mitchell the love Of his
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
PENCIL In HI. Amends,

Robert Hammers. Il baker. walked
INTO the county hospital ut Chicago the
other evening and told the physician in
charge that he had swallowed a lead
pencil. His case was diagnosed as ap.
pendicitis. The pencil. five inches in
length and sharpened at one end, was
FOUND imbedded In the appendix. Ham
0ers win recover.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-25
Figures VIII Not Lie.

Smith-ShOrt has owed me $50 for
I've years.
Jones-Well, the longer he owes it to
you the better of you are.
Smtth-HOw do YOU figure that out!
Jones-As It now stands 1t amounts
to a dollar a month. In ten years II
viii be only 80 cents a month. in TWEEN.
y years rs cents a month and 90 on
down the !ine.-Chicago News.