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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
$1,000 Left in Auto Conc

Four rings valued at $4,000, together
with an equal sum in money. were left
the other evening by Mrs. Harriet Head
Yule in the tonneau of her automobile.
which was left out in the street in ke-
nosha over night. Next morning the
gems were gone, but the money was left
lying on the floor of the car. The police
are working on the case
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
The One Great Weakness.

The one great weakness of the De-
mocracy, the one strong hope of the
Republicans, is that the Democrats will
not abandon their futile contention for
"a tariff for revenue only" that in
their lexicon protection spells rob
berry" The realization Of that dream
is further off to-day than it has ever
seemed to be since the Republican par
ty was born, nor will it be brought an
hour nearer by tying up legislation be
tween a Democratic House and a Re
publican Senate in the Sixtieth Con-
Washington Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
VAN AUKEN Is RECEIVER.
First Step Taken to Wind Up Affairs
of Mexican Plantation Company.


The first step indicating the dissolution
Of the Mexican Plantation Company was
taken in La Crosse when Judge Fruit in
the Circuit Court appointed c. S. Van
Auken receiver. Creditors and stockhold-
ers joined in asking for this action, but
there was a controversy between the fac
tons in regard to the appointee. The
Mexican Plantation Company is capital
lied for 100000. A great amount of
stock was sold in all parts of Wisconsin,
many people of small means being among
the purchasers. The failure is attributed
TO the high price paid for fhe plantation
from the first holders and to the i'll luck
attending its operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
When He Didn't Build.

A Kansas editor declined to contrib
ute 81 to the Republican Congressional
campaign fund, claiming he had paid
his assessment when he paid for his
nails and lumber for his new $4,000
house this year. Suppose that's 80,
still the fact remains that that editor
didn't build any $4,000 house during
Democratic times.-Kansas City Jour
IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Cannot Dodge the Issue.


After the terrible lesson Of Mr..
Cleveland's last administration, the
people of the country will insist upon
knowing just where any party that
seeks to control the government stands
on this vital economic question. II
Mr.. Bryan still believes, as formerly,
processes to believe in that even more
dangerous economic heresy of a de-
based coinage, let him proclaim the
fact. But If he and his followers fam
cy they can dodge this issue by inject
ing new ones into the coming campaign.
they are deluding themselves and un-
derrating the intelligence of the Amer
lean people.-San Diego Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
In the BEACH Pavilion.

Gussie Gunn-Er-may 1 have the
next waltz with you?
Miss -Why-er-Belle Fly
er told me you didn't dance.
Gussie-Perish the thought, my dear
Why l danced with her the other even
ing.
Miss Tabasco- Perhaps that is the
reason she said so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
SPARTA BOY Is HELD IN WEST
Dan Currier Arrested on Forgery
Charge at Portland.

Dan Currier Arrested ON Forgery
Charge at Portland.
Dan Currier of Sparta, aged 20 years,
has been arrested in Portland. Ore, on
a charge of forgery. While officers were
taking him to headquarters he broke loose
and was fired at by the officers. He was
overtaken. He went to the jewelry store
of Jaeger Bros, selected a gold watch
and ordered it sent to his address. When
Currier offered $40 check in payment
the boy refused it. Jaeger notified the
police. Currier admitted having passed
a bogus draft for $50. He said he also
purchased a suit of clothes with cheek
for $50, also bogus. All the checks were
signed q D. Burke
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Wisconsin
State News
TRAMP IN LYNCHING PERIL.
Suspected Burglar shoots Marshal
and Jail Is Heavily Guarded.

In attempting to arrest tramp sus-
pected OF burglary City Marshal George
WOnderly of New Lisbon was fatally
wounded. Ned Taylor was Tiled and
the tramp, who refused to give us name,
was slightly wounded. Marshal Wonder
~ is not expected to live. The prisoner
has been taken to the county jail at
Mansion and a strong guard placed
around 1t. New Lisbon is the beadquar-
tiers of a number Of railroad employees,
who made an attempt to lynch the man
before he was taken out of the village.
Prompt action by the authorities in rush
in. the prisoner to Mansion saved him
for the time being.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
billiard Clerk Gets High POST

From billiard hall clerk to an impor-
tant appointment in the Chinese empire is
the rapid rise of Sverre Babberstad of La
Crosse. Babberstad is a native OF Nor
way a graduate of the University of
Christiania and speaks FIVE languages. He
will have charge of the custom house at
Ten Tsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Farmers Are Not Fools.

The farmers of the Middle West
have been appealed to directly to IA
vor Canadian reciprocity, and the adj
vocates of that policy have felt COM
PEELED to present some argument which
should beguile the farmers into con-
senting to such procedure. And what
was this argument? 1t was to the eff
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Forner AnnIefon Girl weds

Miss Belle Martin. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. \. ". Martin of Antioch. H.. for
nerly of Appleton, was married at her
home the other day TO Charles A. Mosher
of Racine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
BACK BEHIND BARS.
James Davenport Assaults officer
When Caught Robbing Saloon.

James Davenport, who came to Eau
Claire with carnival company last Au-
gust and has been in Jail ever since on
suspicion of burglary, was released the 9th
er day. About II o'clock The next night
officers caught Davenport and one Jack
Liable breaking into a saloon. A fight
followed in which Davenport struck Off
Ger Dick Ryan on the head with a ham
mer, knocking him down. Davenport and
Liable finally landed in Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
BRIDE SAYS eyes" FOR GROOM
Chicago Man, Unable to Speak Eng
Iish Hns Helm in Service.

Chicago Man, Unable to Speak Eng
Iish, Has Help in Service.
There was an unusual marriage in Ke-
nosha when Miss Pearl johnson and Os-
car Nero, both of Chicago, were united
by Judge R. II. Slosson. Miss johnson
said she was AZ years of age and the
groom a. The groom was handicapped
by the fact that he could not understand
or speak English. The bride came to the
front and insisted that she herself would
act as interpreter. He was sworn and
while the judge read the service the wom-
an interpreted all of it, or at least such
parts as she considered binding to the
groom, and made the answers for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Boy of IA Purse Snatcher.

Leo Chaffee, IA years of age, has been
arrested in Racine. Mrs. Peter G. Dyer
was carrying a purse containing So when
Chaffee snatched it and fed. Before
Judge Shedding he confessed that two
years ago he stole $50 from an aunt,
stole bicycle, fountain pen and other
things.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

of the Supreme
Court Of the United
States, to succeed
Justice Henry Bill
lings Brown, who
retired some time
. go. Mr.. Moody has
filed the Office of
Attorney General
since July /, 1904.
Previous to that
time he had served
for more than two
years as Secretary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

Attorney General Sturdevant has de-
cided that cities can impose an additional
fee upon peddlers to that imposed by the
Sta-1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Applied Mechanics.

The examination in the principles of
mech anics was taken by Abel Cumming
with a due regard to what he had
learned "by main strength" as he
proudly stated; but he also used in an
swering the questions what he was
pleased to call his horse sense
"A pin will not stand on its point, y
he said in answer to one question, 'for
three reasons:
IN ne first place, point, accord
ing - Euclid, is that which hath nc
parts and no magnitude; in the second
place. a pin will not stand on its head
much less therefore on its point; in the
third place, it will if you stick it in
hard enough"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

ing the life of the next Congress. There
will be an opportunity to give effect to-
Republican policies which have not yet
been written into laws.-Chicago Tri~
bune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

Gunner see where a man in the
southwest had twenty-three children
and then disappeared. What do you
think of that?
Guyer-Why, that was nothing tn
usual.
Gunner-What?
Guyer-Why, twenty -three-skidoo!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Halloween Gang Steals Jail.

As an aftermath to Halloween a crowd
of young men and boys carried away the
Jail at the village of Fair Oaks, adjoining
Madison, and set the frame structure
down on the lake shore, a quarter of a
mile away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Gives Park to Racine.

William Horlick has purchased and
presented to Racine a large island in
Root river. Mr. HoTlick has also donated
a generous sum to convert this island into
beautiful public park, much needed in
Racine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Vet 0uffe Clear.

81 want hair cut" said the man as
he climbed into the chair of torture.
Which one, please?' queried the tom
serial graduate from Boston
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
TOWN OFFICERS NOT GUILTY..

Rudolph Pitsch Loses in Famous
Fence Case.
John Hanley and James McIquahan,
officers of the town of Arson, who were
arrested for removing a fence which Ru-
dolph Pitsch had erected in a highway,
were found not guilty, Judge jenkins
holding that as town officers have not sue
ceeded in getting a criminal warrant for
the arrest of Mrs. Pitsch, who fired at
them while they were removing the fence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
CrueI of Him

Miss Bangor Cat piano Music is
the food of love.
Willie Cutter-Well, if you furnished
the music 1 am afraid love would
Starye
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
MOODY TO THE SUPREME COURT

President Names Attorney General
to Succeed Henry D. Brown.
The President has announced the ap-
pointment of Attorney General William
Henry Moody of Massachusetts as Justice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

When the new Queen Of Spain made
her hrst public appearance after her
marriage she wore the mantilla, the
national headdreSS. 1t was at the bull
fight, which was a leading feature Of
the festivity, and when she entered the
royal box in the amphitheater wearing
this graceful head covering the vast
throng burst into wild enthusiasm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

Interstate Fair Association Makes
New Proposition.
A proposition whereby La Crosse may
have an auditorium has been made by
directors of the La Crosse Interstate Fair
Association. 1t is proposed that the
various singing societies donate $4,000
and the fair association will supply the
balance. The only stipulation is that
the building be erected upon the fair
grounds and that the association be al
lowed to use it for exposition purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Aged Woman Hangs Herself.
Cities Nav Tax PeadIers.

nosha woman, "A years old, committed
suicide by hanging.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

During the last three years twenty
two millionaires have died in England
Their average age was seventy-dve
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

In Germany more than 800 out Of
every 1000 women reach the age OF
80 years, while only Alb men live 50
long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Not the one who Played.

It's my daughter" said Mrs. Nexa-
dore, who plays the piano. You've
heard her?''
Well" replied Mrs. Newcombe with
great. self-restraint, I've heard the
piano."
Yes, my daughter Mary is very mu-
steal"
All You have two daughters,
then g'-Catholic Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
DIES OF POISONED LIQUOR.

Milwaukee Man Expires and Post
norton Reveals Cause.
Valentine Szuleski, a saloonkeeper, was
placed on trial in Milwaukee on the
charge of having administered a drink
to John Werner, a laborer, aged IS, who
died from its effects. DR.. George Rub
land, city chemist, declared that there
was a large quantity of mercury found
during the postmortem examination of
the dead man, enough to cause death. 1t
is believed that liquor of this nature was
sold to other persons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15

The surest way to tame u man is to
take his money away from him; when
man has no money, even woman
can run over him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
nm

an Mis- Calkins was with Lafayette
Cook when he took notion O. beauin'
Sadie Calkins | look to see Carrie
Wilson comm inter town ridin' ON the
hounds of a lumber wagon an totin
her own wood for the cook stove inside
of year or two. l like to see a Teller
sweat afore he gifts the gal he wants.
b'gosn.'
Most Of 'em do, an then they find
out it WIS some other kind they want
ed" said the storekeeper feelingly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
Roaring Lion of st. Mark.

81 suppose you saw the Lion of St
Mark when you were in Venice?''i
''I did. Got there just as they were
feeding him. Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
DAvIDsoN's PLURALITY e5, 900.
Late Returns Increase Vote Received

by Governor.
Late returns increase Gov. Davidson
plurality to $4,000. with Conner and the
remainder of the Republican State ticket
close behind
Governor lanes o. Davidson
Lieutenant Governor. William D. Conner
Secretary of State. James A. Frear
Treasurer. Andrew E. Dahl
Attorney General. $3.50. Frank L. Gilbert
Insurance Commission. George E. Beedle
The following members of Congress
have been elected:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-15
TALLEST BUILDING WiNDPRooF.

was in Congress eight years.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-22

Nervous exhaustion invites disease
This statement is the positive truth.
When everything becomes burden
and you cannot walk few blocks with
out excessive fatigue, and you break
out into perspiration easily. and your
face fiushes, and you grow excited and
shaiSy at the least provocation. and
you cannot hear to be crossed in any
thing, you are in danger; your nerves
have given out: you need building up
at once To build up woman's Derv-
Gus system and during the period of
change of life we know of no better
medicine than Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. Here is an illus
tration. Mrs. Mary L. Koehne. s71
Garfield Avenue, Chicago. ILL.,. writes
II have used Lydia E. Pinkham'sV sVegetable
Compound for years III my family and it
never disappoints; so when felt that was
nearing the change of life commenced treat
ment with it. ] took in all about six bottles
and it did me great deal of good. 1t stopped
my dizzy spells, pains in my back and the
headaches with which / had suffered for
months before taking the Compound / feel
that if it had not been for this great medicine
for women that I should not have been alive
to-day. 1t is splendid for women old or young.
and will surely cure all female disorders"
Mrs Pinkham, daughter-in-law of
Lydia E. Pinkham. of Lynn. Mass, in
vites a, sick and ailing women to write
her for advice. Her great experience
is at their service. free of cost.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-22
HIBERNIAN FESTIVAL EVENTS
WILL BE FULL OF INTEREST
Field Sports Are Arranged for Edihca-
tion of Crowd Expected at Schuet-
zen on Fourth.

It is now certain there will be large
number of Irish athletes as well as
very capable young men from the diff
ferent schools and colleges and some
of the crack runners of the Olympic
Club at the annual festival and field
day of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
at Schuetzen Park on July 4.
At the meeting of the committee of
arrangements Monday night, T. P.
O'Dowd, chairman of the games COM
mittee stated he had been in commu-
nication with some fifty of these young
men and they had all assured him of
their desire to enter the contests. He
stated they were all anxious for a
good field day as they had had plenty
of work for the past two months, and
a good days sport would be very ac
ceptable and the more so as the prizes
would be well worth contesting for. In
each event there will be double the
number of contestants there were at
previous outings and the games there
fore will be very exciting. Some mem
bers Of the committee thought 1T would
be advisable to increase the number of
games, but 1t was decided to hold only
thirteen, the original number, so that
the list could be completed and no
event held over. The spectators there
fore can depend on seeing some very
spirited contests, particularly in the
races.
In the stone throwing several of the
stalWarts of the Police Departments
members are going TO take part. In
the Gaelic dancing, Lieutenant James
Smith says there will be an equally
attractive programme. He had issued
the list and many well known dancers
had stated they would take part. It
would be a gathering. indeed, of the
noted dancers, both from this city and
the interior, for those in other places
were anxious to come here for the
Fourth.
The law and order committee, under
N. ]. Pearce, is composed of the young
men of the two HiberniAn military
companies and 1t is certain they will
do their duty.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-22
MATERIAL ND
FOR CAMPERS
Relief Body to Help
People to Engage
In Business.
Will Furnish Houses for
Those Inclined to
Labor.

Dr. P. NJ. Thomas, who is in charge
Of the consolidated relief bureau Of the
FIRST section of the city. called the heads
Of the various camps together yester-
day morning in his Office in the club
house on the Preside golf links and
the best methods of affording material
relief to sufferers by the fire were dis
cussed at length.
j. L. Moores and W. Cushing were
the principal speakers and their views
were accepted by those present as be-
ing partial solution OF the great prob
lem of helping the people. It was de-
cided TO appoint inspectors to visit
every camper and learn from, them In
a quiet way their capabilities and their
financial condition. 1t Is the purpose
TO furnish money TO those whose busi-
nesses were destroyed by fire, or If they
are not actually furnished coin a small
store will be engaged and stocked well
enough to give them another start in
life People who believe they could live
away from the camps If they had a lit
tie furniture will be taken care of in
that respect and the first months rent
will be paid out of the relief funds for
people the fire made destitute. This
method of relief will only be furnished
at the present time to those whom the
inspectors feel satisfied could get along g
without further aid if given a start.
Tools have already been furnished to
many men. They soon secured employ
ment and in a few days announced that
they were no more dependent on the
camps for relief. 1t was agreed by all
present that practical relief of the kind
outlined will quickly reduce the size
of the camps.
DIR. Thomas, in speaking of the con-
ditions that prevail in the district from
Fulton street to the bay and from
Devisadero street to the ocean, over
which he, has charge, said
1T is wonderful when one considers
that the food lines have been broken
up two months after the fire. l hardly
think that 1t would require the fingers
on both hands to count those who are
now in absolute need. One thing is
certain, and that is that there was much
more suffering through poverty before
the fire than there is today. People
now have shelter and food, and 1 know
that the big falling off in the food
lines was due TO the fact that the men
and women are securing employment.
There is work everywhere for men.
women and children. The fruit grow
ers and Gamers want thousands and
the employment is both profitable and
healthful. Those who go to the country
to work can come back here in the fall
with enough money to furnish small
aDOQeS- everything Is sure 10 run
along smoothly until winter comes,
when / hope to see the barracks built
on the property the city bought to build
a boulevard between Golden Gate Park
and the Preside.
Il notice that a number of refugees
held an indignation meeting few days
ago and the principal protest was
against the so-called soup kitchens. 1t
is a psychological question that l can
tent to stand hours in a food line at a
relief station and then protest against
eating in a kitchen provided by the
same relief committee?"
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-22
ALLEGES FRAUD
IN INSURANCE
Two Men Are Arrested
on a Charge of
Forgery.
Pasquale Solimena Says
He Is Victim of
an Agent.

j. V de Ryana and Attilio Carta
were booked at the Stanyan- street sta
tion yesterday by Detectives Bunner
and Freel on q charge of forgery. De
Ryana was arrested at the Oakland
ferry on Tuesday night and Carta in
Oakland on Wednesday night
At the time Of the earthquake and
fire tho defendants had a real estate
office under the name of the North
Beach Real Estate Company at 15001z
Stockton street They also did an in
surance business. On March 1 Pas
quaIe Solimena of Solimena Brothers,
manufacturers of fixtures at SI4 Bat
terry street. asked De Ryana to place
$4,000 insurance on his premises. and
later he was Informed that the policy
had been issued by the Hamburg
Bremen Fire Insurance Company. Soli-
mena did not have enough money to
pay the premium of SAT. but De Ryana
told him he had sixty days within
which to pay it.
After the big fire Solimena met the
two defendants In the Italian Consul s
office in Oakland. Solimena alleges
they got him to sign blank paper on
some pretext and later when he asked
when he was to get his insurance
money he was told he would have to
wait.
Solimena consulted his attorney.
Dave Cosgrave, who went to the office
of the insurance company and learned
that $1,000 had been paid on the policy
and he was shown what purported to
be an assignment by Selimena to De
Ryana and witnessed by Carta. 1t is
alleged this was written above Soli-
mena's signature on the blank paper
he signed in the ConsuPs Office. Cos
grave was also shown a proof of loss
and claim purporting to bear Soli-
mena's signature, which Solimena al
leges is forged.