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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 81
Thomas Lepinski, aged 20, is in the
hospital here with serious injuries on
account of a fight in the rear of a
local saloon Christmas eve. Lepinski
received a knife wound penetrating
his right lung. Frank Pionek, a boy
of about the same age, was arrested
today identified by Lepinski as his
a%ssailant. Both are farmers sons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

A motion by Amigo attorneys, to
modify the findings of a referee, was
argued before Judge Webb Saturday
morning.
FOR RENT-House on east side, near
business part Of city-suitable for one
large or two small families. b. M.
Vaughan. 20-3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
STATE NOTES

LADYsMITH. Wis.,, Dec. 27'-RuSk
county led the state in increase in pop
ulation during the five years, l9oO-19O5,
in which time its population more than
doubled. Indications are that an
effort will be made to keep at the head
during the present semi-decade.
Commercial clubs have been organized
at Ladysmith andBruce and the Rusk.
County Grassland association has been
organized to look after rural interests
Bruce has organized a county fair as
ISOLATION and obtained grounds. Sug-
rain has made rapid growth and be-
come a banking town. A new towns
building on the Central and Jump
river crossing and another is to be
planted at the crossing of the same
road over the Chippewa river.
STEVENS PoINT-December 81
The plant of the Wisconsin River
Pulp & Paper Co. sustained another
heavy loss by fire Monday morning.
This is the third time this plant has
been wholly or largely destroyed by
fire. The origin of the fire is not
known. The estimated loss is $50, 900
well covered by insurance.
APPLETON, Wis. Dec. 27.-J. Fl.
Ramps, a retired druggist and former
president of the Wisconsin Druggists
association, is dead as the result Of a
fall while stepping from a train al
New Londen.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Dec. 81
After hanging in a bucket in a well
thirty feet deep for two hours George
Schwartz, 12years old, was rescued by
his father. The boy had fallen into
the well and attracted the attention
OF his parent by pulling the rope. 1t
is not known whether he will live, as
he was badly injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

A new time clock has been installed
in tine Oberbeck Furniture factory.
This clock is arranged with an auto
matte punch, and each employee is
required to punch his number when
entering and leaving the factory. This
facilitates the keeping of the time of
the men, and renders d more ac-
curate account.
Miss Josephine Nicholas, the
evangelist has closed a successful
series of meetings in Merrill, and
gone to her home in Cincinnati. I'm
mediately after New Years day she
will resume her work in Ohio cities.
1t will be recalled that Hiss Nichols
conducted a series of meetings in
this city several months ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27
DATES TO REhEMBER

Wednesday Dec. u
The west side Ladies' Aid :society
Of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. G.. V. Kruger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27


wear Co.'s store. If
The Elks lodge gave a very pleasant
dancing party at their hail in the
post office building Friday evening.
Good music was provided and a very
enjoyable evening was spent by all
present.
The funeral Of Geo. Fisher was held
Thurdays from the undertaking
pariors of j. w. Natwick. Deceased
was a resident of Tomahawk and died
in this city Tuesday from tuberculosis.
Mayor VIM. Wheelan. of Grand
Rapids, was in the city Monday hav-
ing been engaged to look after the
interests of John Schroeder in the
town of Marshfield shooting CASE
Marshtield Times.
Purl J. Chose, who has been at
tending the pharmacy department of
the Milwaukee Medical College, has
successfully passed the state board ex-
animation and has secured a certificate
as a registered assistant pharmacist.
He is employed at the Johnson Hill &
Co.'S. drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

Lawson w. OSUTdIUeT, edSU Sluc
delivery man for the Johnson, Hill
g. Co., had the misfortune to break
the tongue of his sleigh while deliver
ing near the Green Bay depot Fri
day. The horses slipped and fell
striking the tongue in such a manner
that it was broken badly. Fortu-
nately the horses were uninjured, but
a runaway was narrowly averted by
the timely action of the driver.
The funeral of Mrs. j. J .Iverson, of
Sherry, was held from the Lutheran
church in that village Dec. 10. Mrs.
Iverson was the wife of J.. J. Iverson,
the member of the county board from
that township. Besides the husband,
she leaves four children, Mrs. A.
Johnson, of Lafayette county, Mrs
Fay West and Amelia and Oliver
Iverson, of Sherry. Death resulted
from tuberculosis after a lingering i'll
ness. The family have the sympathy
of their many friends in this county.
The city tax roll has been delivered
to the city treasurer, who began
the collection of the taxes the day
after Christmas. The rate this year
is S17.773. This is a little over seven
dollars less per thousand than the
rate last year. 1t will be recalled
that the valuation as published in a
previous issue of the REPORTER, was
somewhat higher than it was last
year.
News reached this city Monday
that Roy Lester, had fallen from
the top of a caboose, at Wrightstown,
and severely injured himself. Chas.
E. Lester, his father. left on the early
morning train for Green Bay where
Roy is being treated in the hospital.
1t is understood that the ac-
cident occurred while he was
on top Of the caboose attending
to his usual duties. In falling he
struck on his head, and was immedia-
tely taken to the Green Bay hospital,
where everything possible was
done for him. Mr.. Lester, who re-
turned "wednesday, reports his rest
ing easily and is hopeful of his
recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-27

Fresh lime at the C~entralja Hard
wear Co.'S store. If
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Old Phoenix

The biggest mass of copper ever discovered in Michigan or 1n the world, for that matter, was a 6OO-ton chunk found in the old Phoenix mine in Kewee- naw county, Mich. This Phoe- nix mass, with copper at the time selling at 30 cents a pound, was worth about $35O, ,OOO, yet it is chronicled that so inefficient were the people in control of the property, little, if any, profit was made from the magnificent find.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

q Twenty years hence, says an exchange, the boys of today will be men. They will be the doc tors and drunkards, lawyers and Hers, editors and idots, ministers and murderers, republicans and democrats, and so down the line. It is impossible to tell to a cer- tainty in what class each boy will be. But 1t is not impossible for boy to be subjected to such influences that will steer him in the right direction. Follow the boys of twelve years and in twenty years some of them will be in parliament, while others will be in jail. Every boy is training for a certain class, and it is the duty of parents to know which.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

These cases of glaring viola
 tions of the laws of right con- duct, should not blind the eyes to the doings of many men and
 women of vast wealth. Great wealth in the disposal of Helen Gould has proved a blessing to hosts of needy souls. Wealth in the hands of Girard, Drew, Tu- lane, Peabody, Cooper, Drexel, and literally hundreds of others has been of vast service to the race. To this spirit the country owes the establishment of hund- reds of libraries, numerous hos pitals, seminaries, colleges and universities, tenement houses and equipments, Y. M. C. A. buildings, homes for the work of social set dement's, beautiful parks in the cities, and hundreds of other ap. plications to the betterment of the race. It is but natural to
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

The richest woman in the world is said to be Signora Cou- sino, of South America. Re- ceipts from her silver, copper and coal mines amount to $1S5,OOO per month, while her stock farm yields as great an amount. She also owns large interest in a fleet of steamships.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Territorial Rate Bill

Representative Powers has in- troduced bill in the house pro- viding for rate legislation in Ari- zona and New Mexico. Accord ing to the measure it will be un- lawful for any railroad in these territories to charge more than three cents per mile for passen- ger service. About 15O pounds of free baggage is to be allowed. The minimum passenger rate is fixed at ten cents for short dis tanceS.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Santa Fe Contracts for
 Heavier Steel.

The Santa Fe Railroad comp any has placed an order with the c. F. & l. company for A. 500 tons of 75 pound steel rails for Febuary, March and April delivery. The rail mill at the Minnequa plant will start to work on the order next week and the rails will be rushed to purchaser as fast as they are needed.
 The rails are to be used on the Santa Fe line west of Albuquer- que on the coast line. The Santa Fe has for some time been re- placing its 61-pound rails with the late 75-pound rails and those that are to be shipped to the coast line are to be used to re- place the old rails on the line, = Albuquerque Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

An official of a railway ouce got leave to get married and was given pass over the road. On h1s way back he gave the ticket collector his marriage cer- tifcate instead of the pass. The latter studied it carefully for a few minutes, and then said: My man, you have got ticket for long, wearisome journey, but not on this railway"
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

ascribe to the donor selfish i'm pulse---perhaps it is truc-but few would prevail in their con tention against the value to the public. The tendency of the day is to look for the spots on the sun.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

Arizona is all right, but it needs fixing" remarked Speaker Cannon.
 The Jerome News says "Old man, if you could hear Arizona's opinion of yon, you would con, clnde that you had gone beyond the fixing point"
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

It begins to look as though Teddy will look upon joint statehood advocate with as much favor as if he werea Rough Rider. r.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

Young man, consider the post age stamp! Its usefulness lies in its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

The total production of gold, silver, copper and lead in the state of Montana from 1862 to 1904, inclusive, is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26

In great PROPULSION to delight the passer by,
and they have favorable comment from all
the neighbors. Private Barker usually gets
his garden In condition Friday and the
whole area Ii in such shape on Sunday
that the people passing to and from wor-
ship rarely pass without q pause to glance
at the decorative beds and hedges. The
turf could not wen be surpassed and is
the envy Of every one In the neighborhood
who happens to have q bit Of green in their
front yard.
Captain Wright thinks lot Of Private
Barker's floral efforts. as do the rest OF
rnent Is q never ending source Of amuse-
ment 70 the entire force OF the engine
house. Public Landscape Gardener Brown
enables the dremen to obtain the doWerA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26

opera at Nantes for the coming season It
is matter of much regret to his old adj
mirers In his home city that he will not
have an American tour this year.
Old friends Of Leonora Won Stosch Speyer
will be Interested to know that her husband
great patron Of the arts. has recently
been made baronet, and will be hereafter
known as Sir Edgar Speyer, making his
gifted wife Lady Speyer. They were among
the distinguished guests of Ambassador
and Mrs. w hitelaw Reid on the occasion
of their great reception to Representative
and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth this summer,
when Lady Speyer was greatly admired
for her beauty and grace. Lady Speyer
was one OF the violin prodigies OF WASH
ington, and was emphatically one OF the
most talented musicians among the many
WashingtonianS who have made natfonai
and international regulations. She is
daughter of Mrs. Schayer of this city, her
last visit here being about two years ago.
Mr Johannes Miersch spent a few days
in Washington recently arranging for his
permanent removal to Indianapolis. to as
sumo his new duties as conductor or the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He left
last Sunday afternoon for his new home.
after having seen few OF the many friends
he has made here in the few years Of his
residence. He will be very greatly missed
in the musical circles here. in which ne
became conspicuously Identified.
Mr.. F. l.. Boucher Will leave toWorToW
for his vacation, which he will spend in
Atlantic City.
Miss Wilma wlllenbucher of this city.
who has spent the past few years under the
tutelage Of Madame Lilli Lehman in Ber-
lin and at her summer home. made an
appearance in opera this spring, when her
voice and singing were universally praised
by critics and audience. She sang the part
of Donna Elvira in MozartS Don Giovanni.
in Krolrs Opera House In Berlin. In the
same cast was Madame Lehman, who is
enthusiastic over Miss Willenbucher's voice.
She will be known professionally as Wilma
VILLAIN. Miss Clara Willenbucher Is an
assistant to Madame Lehman
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolf Close, Miss Augusta
Close and Miss Clara Drew, party OF
musicians well known in this city, were
the guests of honor at a musical tea given
in Paris recently by the well-known critic.
Delma Heide. Mr.. and Mrs. Close and
their talented daughter will return to this
country early in October. Mr.. and Mrs.
Close will spend the coming winter again
in Washington. Miss Close will continue
her professional work in this country this
season, and will return for q season in
vaudeville in London next spring.
An interesting musicale was given last
Monday evening in the Powhatan Hotel IN
Charlestown, w. Va. in honor of the BIRTH
day anniversary of Miss Mary Garrett Nc
Carly. Miss Nettie Osborn Crane, president
of the ST. Cecilia Guild, and organist in
the Memorial Episcopal Church in Balti-
more, had charge Of the affair. and it was
a great success Among those who assisted
were Miss Florence Shinn, a young soprano
singer of this city. and Mr. Garnett
Chisolm, pianist of Baltimore Their num-
bers included works of Schumann and
Mendelssohn, and they were enthusiastical-
ly received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26
Best Results From Coal.
From the Technical World.

If some one were to discover that ordi-
nary dirt was fuel which. burned under GER
tain simple conditions, yielded as good or
better results than the best Pennsylvania
anthracite 1t is easy to imagine the popu-
lar sensation that would be caused. Yet re-
suits almost II not quite as sensational OBJ
tanned by the United States geological coal
testing plant have passed almost unnoticed
by the general public.
The experiments at this plant have dem
onstrated that bituminous COAL heretofore
considered less than half as valuable as an
thracite, will when manufactured into gas
and burned in gas engine produce as
much net horse power to the ton Of fuel as
the best anthracite: and. still better. that
Ignite which Is common all through the
west and has been considered almost worth
less will actually yield more horse power
to the ton than the best anthracite burned
under a steam boiler.
1t has been shown that all grades OF
COAL from the best to the most worth
less as judged by former standards, can be
utilized in this manner. their value for pro-
ducing gas being, generally speaking. ex-
actly inverse to their value in directly pro-
ducing steam In a boiler. That Is to say, the
poorer the coal for direct steam-producing
purposes Gby which power coal has been
valued in the past) the more valuable 1t
seems to be for yielding gas for use in the
gas engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26

Progress Of Woman.
From the Philadelphia Record.
Miss Carrie, daughter Of ". G. Meyer Of
Macungie. Is winning fame as an effective
base ball pitcher.
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Another Mexican War.

From the Philadelphia Record.
In the bitterness Of his soul few years
ago a Mexican editor lamented that the
Yankee and his roll-top desk had invaded
the City of Mexico. He acutely seized upon
the roll-top desk the emblem or the en-
bodfment of all the atrocious habits of the
detestable Yankee. The roll-top desk meant
the railroad and the telegraph, the telephone
and the factory, the pushing of trade, the
making of money, the spirit of haste and
change and modernization in every direc-
ton. Where the roll-top desk intruded the
good old times disappeared ana no such
word as "manana" exists In any Geographic
code
The American commercial invasion of
Mexico has been proceeding rapidly during
the last ten years. Two or three years ago
it was computed that more than 50OOOo.OO0
of American capital was invested in the re-
public south of us. Two of the most north
ern states of the republic find themselves
so far advanced in Americanization that
popular feeling toward our people Is becom-
ing dangerous. If we want to know what the
feeling Is we have only to consult our own
enemies of Chinese immigration and more
or less avowed enemies of immigration from
all quarters. But our immigrants are only
laborers, whose influence upon the Gus
toms and institutions of the country Is ex-
erted very slowly. The Americans who go
to Mexico are armed with capital, with
which they make more sweeping and more
rapid changes than an army with BAN
ners. From the devastation Of war coun-
try speedily recuperates. But the changes
effected by capital and commerce are never
undone. After they have established them
selves they are never dislodged, and the
old order is never restored.
We fear the Mexicans are doomed Fifty
years ago they only lost a lot of their ter
ritory. Now they are likely to lose them
selves. Their habits and institutions will
be changed. Their form Of government will
remain the same but new forces will oper-
ate 1t. If they join the conquerors they
may be richer than now. but they will not
be 80 happy and their country will not be
so picturesque, and 'manana' will disap-
pear in the crowded and imperative ITO
day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26

THE STEAMERS OF THE MARYLAND. della
ware snd Virginia Railway Co., commencing Jrns
30. viii make i've trips weekly between Waning
ton and Baltimore. The passenger aecommoda.
tions are unsurpassed BY any on the Chesapeake
Bay or tributaries. They are electrically lightsd
aid the cuisine II perfect. This 10 the most Do
lightful trip out of Washington or Baltimore.
giving the passengers the benefit Of the salt sif
ON the Chesapeake bay and Potomac river. Leevs
Washington every Sunday, Tuesday, wednesday.
Thursday and Saturday at pm. Leave Baltt
more every Monday. Tuesday Thursday. Frtaay
and Saturday at pm. Time Of trip ahost -
hours.
Fars. $2oo. statesooms. s1.So. Meals. -
each.
staterooms and further infcemation. Apply %
STEPHENSON . Bro. Assnfa
r.,.pAcn> Main 5lk 5th It. WhASf.
T. MURDOCH. Gen Pass ACT. Baltimore. NJ.
jez1-tfSo
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The Majestic Theater.

THE Policy Players" which opens at the
Majestic Theater tomorrow matinee. for
two weeks played to standing room only
at this same theater on the occasion of its
former visit The cast contains the names
of the original company. Among the most
prominent are Sidney Perrin, who will again
be seen in the role of Sam; Black Carl. the
magician; Rowland, tramp juggler; Chaun-
cey Yer WALTON, musical artist; THE Policy
Players comedy four. Grant and Grant.
sketch team; Cubanola trio and a large
chorus of thirty voices. The musical num-
bers are bright and tuneful. AS an extra
attraction Thursday there will be q prize
cakewalk; Friday night, Amateur night;
Saturday night. buck dance contest. open to
all Corners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26
Luna Park Notes.

Manager George E. Gill. who has been
confined to his room at the managers resi-
dence at Luna Park. is improving rapidly
and will soon be seen again along THE
Trail"
The new readings that are being given In
the palmistry parlors at Luna Park are
creating considerable interest in crystal
gazing and astrological reading
Senorita Garcia, the contralto soloist with
the Philippini Spanish Band, is a protege
Of Sir Thomas Upton and was given her
first opportunity for public appearance
through Sir Thomas at the country house
of Lady Hamilton in London.
Over forty knights have entered the con-
test for the big tournament to be held at
Luna Park tomorrow afternoon. Follow
ing the tournament program there will be
coronation ball, at which shadow
dances" will be a special feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26
A New Port.
From the Marine Journal.

A new port will be opened in August on
the coast Of Wales by the Great Western
railway. called Fishguard Harbor. More
than 100000 tons Of rock have been re-
moved, commodious railway station. cleo
trio cranes. power house and marine depot
and six miles Of sidings have been built, to-
gether with powerful breakwaters and sea
wall galleries for landing cattle. The new
high hills. two bold headlands. six miles
apart, marking the entrance to the bay. 1t
is expected to make Fishguard a port of
call for ocean liners from Canada, the
United States, South America, Australasia
and eastern ports, bound for Liverpool and
Glasgow. as well as providing for new
quick route from London to Ireland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-26
GROUNDS ARE PICTURESQUE.
Floral Designs Ornament Space at No.
10 Engine House.

One Of the most picturesque Of the many
attractive fire engine houses about the city
is No. IL, at North Capitol and Quincy
streets. The fire engine house itself is
architecturally, attractive. and, thanks to the
altogether able landscape efforts Of Private
Harry B. Barker. the grounds about the
home OF the IRE laddies are models OF
floral beauty. Everybody knows that It In
No. r. for In one OF the beds those nu-
merals are very cleveriy defined in gor-
gecus blossoms
There IL q vacant lot next the building,
and this has been very cleverly concealed
by a floral hedge that is exceedingly att
tractive. There are cannas. geraniums,
elephant ears. tulips, sweet Jassamine hello
trope, nasturtiums, japanese running vines
and variety Of flowers about the house