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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
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UHlbQuU. auueu strength from the
--- government report con-
firming previous estimates of an I'M
precedented corn crop. Production hi
the leading industries exhibits no dim
mutton, and the outlook is made salts
flying by the enormous volume Of ac-
cumulated forward work and well sus-
tanned current demands. Local con-
Struction shows seasonable progress,
but new building enterprises exceed in
value those of Il year ago, indicating
that improvements will furnish much
steady work throughout the winter.
In wholesale and jobbing depart
ments expectations are fully realized,
the orders for staple goods being the
greatest in both value and variety this
market has ever known. High temper
atures caused Interference with eN-
pandlng retail activity, but the aGgre-
gate sales have maintained favorable
comparison with the volume of CORE
spending week last wear.
Despite increasing Transportation
facilities difficulty in obtaining prompt
deliveries has become more widespread.
but, While this drawback is annoying
to shippers, it teStifies to the remark.
able expansion of freight offerings.
Traffic movements by lake are seen to
be OF swelling tonnage, while the earn
ings of Chicago railroads run far
ahead of those in 1908. Money rates
have risen to the highest point this
year, but does not hinder legitimate
business commitments, and mercantile
collections make good showing.
Iron and steel producers have not
yet reached Il position which permits
easing of pressure upon capacity,
though structural mills can make more
prompt delivery than at any time this
season. Surplus ore readily brings
more than the contract price, and fur
mace product maintains the advance
recently established, without any les
SEEMING of bookings for output during
next spring, while fair tonnages are
entered in rails, plates, merchant iron
and wire.
Failures reported in the Chicago dis
trict number %, against II last week
and IS year ago.-Dun's Review OF
Trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
LAYS CORNER STONE.
Vice President Fairbanks Presides
at Ceremony in Chicago.

at Ceremony in Chicago.
Fifty thousand people stood in Clark
and Randolph streets, Chicago, Friday as
Charles ". Fairbanks. Vice President of
the United States laid the corner stone of
the new $5,OO0,00O Cook county court
house. STOPPING his towering figure. the
Vice President laid a little dab of mortar
on the foundation of the stone and then
stepped back while the three-ton block Of
granite was slowly lowered into position.
This last operation consumed some time,
for the block at the end of the big der
rick had become tangled in flags generous
~ used in the scheme Of decoration. \
magnificent audience cheered the Vice
President approyingly.
Short addresses were delivered by May
or Dunno. Gov. Deneen and Mr. Brun-
dage between spirited selections by the
various bands that had occupied places
in the procession and the singing of ''Illi-
nOis" by quartet Then the chief speak
er of the day was introduced.
After a gIittering euogy of Cook coun-
ty, which Mr.. Fairbanks said was greater
than many States and not a few foreign
countries. such as Portugal, Switzerland
and Greece, he predicted Chicago was des-
tined to become the seat of commercial
power not only in the intermediate West
but OF the continent.
The exercises were preceded by mill
tary parade. which reached the reviewing
stand at Clark and, Randolph streets at
2 40 o'clock. Mr.. Fairbanks. accompanied
by Mayor Dunno. Gov. Denee2. Gen. Hen
ry c. Corbin. President Edward J. Brun-
dage of the County Board, Archbishop
Quigley. Gen. William Il. Carter and Sen
ator Albert J. Hopkins, took a place on
the speakers platform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
p..~;d.nt Urges Religion,

During the bicentennial of Christ
church at Oyster Bay President Roose-
Welt said he could not understand why
any American citizen fails to appreciate
the essential need of religion for the well
fare of his country. He thought that the
different creeds were coming closer to-
gether all the time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
ARMY GRAFT Is CHARGED.
Captain Ira Fredendau Now Is Ac-
cused Mt Manila.

cused Mt Manila.
Captain Ira L. Fredendall of the quar-
termaster's department was charged in
the court of first instance in Manila with
misappropriating public funds. The filing
of the charges is the elimination of extern
sive investigations by the insular authori-
ties into an alleged series of frauds per-
petrated by members of the quartermas-
ters department in the Philippines. The
inquiry resulted in the discovery of padded
pay rolls in the shops and grating in the
lease of lighters. Both officers and civil
ians are implicated and court-martials will
follow the court proceedings. Major Gen.
Wood continued the inquiry originally be-
gun by Major Gen. Corbin. The result
of the investigation has been a great saw
ing in transportation funds and a decrease
in graft, such as the manufacture of fur
niture in the shops for the private use
of officers and civilians. High officials in
the army and government are said to have
been the benefciaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
a civic welfare COMMITTEES.

The civic federation of New York City
has appointed a general committee of
gixty to aid in improving the working CON
ditions in the various trades and institu-
tons of the cities. 1t includes many en-
pioyers. as well as officers of labor unions,
Already the first subcommittee, that of
the metal polishers, has reported stats
tics showing the need of ventilation de-
vices in the work places of this craft.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

viction. He was one OF those men who
have constantly appeared, like evil ge-
muses.. in Russian history Just at the
time when conditions were more promis-
ing for putting an end TO despotism, to
turn the Russian rulers from liberalism
back into the paths of reaction. 1t was
he who became the guiding spirit of the
reaction, after Nicholas II had issued his
famous manifesto. in the fall of 1905,
promising the people a share in the gov
eminent. Holding the position of master
of the palace, il league with the court
plotters. who were determined to restore
the old regime, he constantly had the En-
peror's ear.
Trepoff's life was many times attempted,
but he always escaped. When the Grand
Duke Sergius was aSsassinated, he was
named governor general of Moscow. Later
Trepoff was summoned to St. Petersburg
and given, the command of the Imperial
Guards and made governor general of the
city.
He took up his residence in the winter
palace and became in fact, if not in name,
dictator of Russia. Anarchy prevailed
when he arrived. An uprising on large
scale was momentarily expected. Thou
sands had fed the city. But, with Ire
poff in the saddle, the aspect of affairs
changed, Troops filed the streets and
dead walls were placarded with notices
that the slightest disorder would be sup
pressed without mercy. Under his iron
hand the city became quiet.
During those trying weeks plot after
plot to kill him was discovered and frus-
trated. Two of his own nieces were in
volved in the conspiracy. But in his dun
geon-like room in the center of the palace,
where no bomb could reach him, save by
SCATTERING a dozen walls, with the tele-
phone constantly at his side, he issued or
ders and received reports.
The Emperor was made to believe Ire
poff alone was capable of safeguarding
the lives of himself and the imperial fam
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Easy with Carving Concerns.

Attorney General Davidson of that
State has authorized District Attorney
Moore to compromise the forty-nine cases
pending against all the express companies
doing business in Texas and the railroads
over which they operate for alleged viola
ton of the antitrust laws The amount
to be paid jointly Is $4,000 and is to sat
isfy for both railroads and express com
NAMES
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
New York.

Trade, crop anu INDUS
NUN lUlk. trial reports are still al
most uniformly favorable.
An immense business is doing in the
West and Southwest. Southern iObbing
trade shows expansion, and inability to
get adequate supplies of many lines of
goods is the main subject of complaint
at Eastern markets.
September like August. appears to
be scoring heavy gains over the CORE
spending month year ago. Official
crop reports confirm previous public
and private advices of very large if
not record yields, but price and traffic
conditions are a bar to free movement
Car shortages are no longer subjects of
speculation, but are an accomplished
fact, and terminal facilities are also
unequal to the strain.
Money is rather easier, especially at
the East, where large gold imports on
special terms have weakened rates.
Collections are in the main rather
easier, although Il few south Atlantic
markets note delay, due to cotton crop
uncertainties.-Brad CONNER
cial Report
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
PART OF RAIL LAW VALID.
Trainmen Not Required to Work I'm
til After Specified Rest.

Irainmen Not Required to Work I'm
til After Specified Rest.
The Ohio law providing that after rail
way trainmen have worked fifteen con-
secutive hours they may not be required
to give further service until they have had
at least eight hours rest is valid, though
another paragraph of the same law has
been set aside as invalid by the Supreme
Court. Attorney General Ellis rendered
an opinion TO this effect to the Ohio rail
way commission. The portion of the stat
ute in question which the court has set
aside attempted to make ten hours a days
work on railways and the court held it a
violation of the right of private contract.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Follows Brother i'm Death.

Frederick L. Rothermel, a partner and
older brother of William G. RothermeI,
the investment bond broker who commit
ted suicide six weeks ago by taking cya-
hide of potassium at a time when his
financial affairs were at a crisis. was
found dead at his home in Philadelphia,
Pa. The circumstances were similar to
those surrounding his brothers death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Plan Garfield Monument

At the twenty-ffth anniversary of the
death of President Garfield, the principal
speakers in Elberon, n. j., were Rev. Dr.
c. J. Young of New York and DIR. Henry
Root, United States army, one of the late
Presidents classmates. The Garfield
Monument Association has been formed
to erect a Garfield memorial at Elberon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Cruelty Stirs the Jams

Several japanese papers published pro-
tests from correspondents in Korea re-
garding barbarous public executions of
Koreans by the japanese administration
in Korea. The Toxic Mainichi gives de-
tails with photographs of executions of
forty-six persons outside Taiku, among
them a woman alleged to be a bandit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
MANY DIE IN TYPHOON
DISASTROUS STORM IN HONG
KONG HARBOR.
Vessels Are Sunk and LOSS of Life
Is Estimated at 1,O0O-Changed
Ocean Currents Held Responsible
for Recent Shipwrecks.

Loss Of life estimated at 1000 has
resulted from a typhoon which swept
the island on which Hongkons is Ic-
Gated. Enormous damage has been done
to shipping and other property. This
is the news contained in cable dis
patches received from the Chinese city.
1t is reported that the coast for miles
is lined with the wrecks of small sail
ing craft caught in the storm and driv-
ell ashore. In HOngkong harbor many
vessels foundered and officers were
driven ashore. The loss of life was
heaviest among the crews on vessels in
port. 1t is reported that in numerous
cases not . man escaped from the ships.
Island in the China Sea
HOngkong is an island situated in the
China Sea, off the coast of China. from
which it is separated by a narrow
strait. 1t was yielded to Great Britain
by treaty in 1912 The roadstead has a
well-protected anchorage. Victoria. the
capital, commonly called Hongkong. is
situated on a bay of the same name.
setting up into the north side of the
island.
The port is a great center of the for
eign trade of China. Total exports are
roughly estimated at $12J,00O,O0O and
imports at $1O0,000,00O. As British
colony OH Chinese soil it is the most
important in its political and defensive
position, and is the headquarters of the
military, naval and mercantile estab-
lishments. The population of Hong
kong, the city, is about 275,OOO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
WESTERN LEAGUE.
FRISCO BUILDING CHECKED.
Cost of Labor and Material Prevents
Erection of High-CIass Structures.

The Downtown Property Owners AssO-
citation OF san Francisco has adopted Il
resolution declaring the increased cost of
material and labor since the fire is pre-
venting the erection of large and perma-
ncnt buildings. \ committee will confer
with the trades council to arrange, if pos
siblc, that the wages in all the building
trades be fixed at the rate existing prior
10 the fire and continue two years. The
committee is also instructed to interview
ali building material tradesmen and secure
assurances of fixed prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

lily. And 50, with the press bowling at
his heels, ne retired to the Cars palace
to become master. Here, in a more cons
genial atmosphere, he took the direction
of the campaign for the restoration Of
the old order of things. In all, six &C.
tual attempts on the life of Gen. Trepof
have been made within the last three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
$50 HORSES DIE IN FIRE.
Tacoma Fire Destroys Railroad Sta
ton and Adjoining Property.

Fire destroyed the Tacoma Eastern
railroad passenger station and freight
warehouse and four freight cars, the Puy-
allup avenue bridge, large livery stable,
saloon, restaurant and three dwelling
houses in Tacoma, Wash. In the livery
stable were more than 80 horses, many
of them of booded stock. Less than half
dozen escaped. The total loss is ap-
proximately $150,OOO Mrs. Peterson,
wife of the restaurant keeper, is believed
to have lost her life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Heavy Loss on Lumber.

Fire in the lumber yards of Lieber-
man, Loveman X O'Brien at Nashville
Tenn. destroyed 100000 feet of quar-
tered oak and poplar, one dry kiln and
three drying sheds. The loss is be-
tween S125, 900 and S15O000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Getting Ready to Invade Cub.

The general staff of the army at Wash
ington is making preparations for inyad-
ing Cuba if armed Intervention becomes
necessary. War maps are being printed.
instructions have been issued for the pur-
chase of horses and mules and members
of the staff have been ordered home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN HIT.
Dissolution Comes at Summer Home
at Narragansett Pier.

at Narragansett Pier.
Robert r. Hit, Representative in Con
gress of the Thirteenth Illinois District,
died Thursday at Narragansett Pier, r.
l., aged y years. His demise followed a
weeks severe illness from heart disease,
from which he had been a sufferer for
some months. Representative HIT occu-
pied a prominent position in Illinois Re
publican politics for more than thirty
years. He has been the head of his party
in his district and its Representative at
Washington since 1882, passing to that
office from the post of assistant Secretary
of State. He was one of the most widely
known Americans, his activities in public
life embracing a diplomatic career as well
as that of a legislator. The Congressman
was born in Urbana Ohio, in 1884, and
three years later moved with his father to
Mount Morris, ILL.,, where he has lived
ever since
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Typhoon DESTROYS ,T,,xI,

A terrific typhoon swept over Hong
kong, hundreds of lives being lost and
property damaged more than S1,OOO,OOO.
Many ships in the harbor were wrecked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Many Drown in Mexico Floods.

Ffty-one persons were drowned in the
recent floods in Santiago, Ixcuintha and
the adjacent districts in the territory of
Topic, Mexico. The bodies, it is stated,
were taken from the river. During the
food many persons took refuge in trees,
remaining there until boats We're sent to
their rescue. 1t is reported that 800 peo-
pie are homeless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
5000. 900 DefauIter Is Cau~bt

Thomas w. Alexander, head of the
largest cotton firm in Augusta, Ga. who
two months ago disappeared after having
defaulted for approximately 100000,
has been arrested by a private detective
agency in Pittsburg and has agreed to 90
back without requisition papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Fitch Japanese Famine Fund.

The Eastern World, German owned
paper of Yokohama, says it has excellent
authority for the statement that three
projects of north Japan are in prison for
embezzlement of the famine funds and
that a portion of the fund is to be spent
in the establishment of a public garden in
Mnrioka. Japan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Another Railroad Investigation.

An investigation into sensational
charges connecting the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and its auxiliary, the
Union Pacific Coal Company, with extern
sive land frauds is scheduled before the
interstate commerce commission in
Omaha,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
President Opens Indian Lands.

The President has issued a proclama-
ton opening the Kiowa, Comanche and
Apache Indian lands in Oklahoma. The
Interior Department will announce the
date for the reception of sealed bids un-
der which the 505,00O acres of lands are
TO be disposed of to homesteaders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

The boiler which exploded on board the
Bennington in San Diego harbor last
year, killing SiXty-tive of the ships crew,
Is to be sent to Annapolis. where it will
be used ut the naval academy in the in
struction of the mdShipmen in engineer
ing work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

eyes of the law by the almost unanimous
election of Wilbur Glenn Voliva. his more
youthful opponent, as general oyerseer OF
the Christian Catholic Apostolic church in
Zion. OF a total of 1919 votes cast,
VoIiva received 1,9O6, Bills 6, and were
defective
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Favors American Occupatfon

Secretary Taft has practically aban-
doned hope of arranging a compromise
between the warning factions in Cuba and
believes that American occupation of the
island is the only way to restore peace.
He cabled his views to President Roose-
welt. who will decide plans for the future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
HEAVY Loss IN TORNADO.

FUister Wrecks Eleven Buildings
in Springfield, MINI.
Eleven buildings were destroyed or dam
aged in tornado which swept over
Springfield, Mimi, and vicinity, doing
damage to the amount of 100000. No
lives We're lost, though many people mar
rowly escaped serious injury. Many trees
were uprooted and grain stacks in the
path of the twister were swept away like
so many bits of paper. The storm was
accompanied by heavy rainfall, which
amounted to almost a cloudburst. The
precipitation was the heaviest in that
section for years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
rr,,o Roxs Arc Rurned to- neatt

A barn owned by the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Company
at Nanticoke, Pa, was destroyed by fire
and two sons of James Badman, aged 8
and 3 years, who were playing in the
barn. were burned to death. The origin
il NOT known
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Twenty to thirty negroes were killed
in a race war at Atlanta, Ga, as the
result of series Of attacks upon wom-
en-. A great mob sought to eXterminate
all the blacks, and the police were help
less to restore order. The Governor
ordered out the militia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Two sons of VI. Hayshi of Toxic have
arrived at Lexington, KY, and are as
sisting in the care of Salvador, Star
Ruby, Watercress and other great horses
at the Elmendorf stud, simply to learn
the proper method of breeding thorough
bred horses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Groffs End Prison Term,

Samuel and Edward Croft of Toledo,
Ohio, who were sentenced to the Mounds
vile, W. Va, penitentiary for one year
in connection with the postal scandal.
we're released Monday from the peniten-
tiary upon the completion of their terms.
They we're given tickets to Toledo and left
for the Ohio city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
VIII Not Run with G.bba-t

P. B. Stewart, Republican nominee for
Governor of Colorado, has issued a letter
at Denver declining to to accept the nom
nation, his reason being that he will not
run on the same ticket with Chief Justice
Gabbert, who is up for reelection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Rig Incrense In Corn Crop.

Mr.. McNabb, Secretary of Agriculture
Of Oklahoma estimates an increase in
corn acreage of 30 per cent over last year.
The average yield, he says, will be fifty
bushels. or a total Of 125.0OO,000 bushels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Rusainn Democrats Win.

The Constitutional Democratic party of
Russia won a great victory, forcing the
government to withdraw its opposition to
TO a congress of the party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

cause, al I h o u 6 h
there have been ru-
mors that he was
poisoned.
Gen. Ire p o e,
whose name was in
delibly linked with
reaction and sup
preston Of Russia,
was in many re
snects a remarkable
man. He was a nat
ural despot. a ty-
rant by inclination,
education and con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Joseph salmonson. who calls himst

Joseph Salmonson, who calls himself
"NieYa," is exciting much amusement in
Paris, where he parades the streets
dressed only in flowing white robe
reaching to his knees and wearing a gilt
circlet on his head. He declares he is
the apostle of the simple life" His hair
and beard have never heen cut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Winston CburoI,iu n.eocz

Winston Churchill ran a close race with
Floyd II the New Hampshire Republican
convention, and was beaten for the nomi-
nation for Governor by seventeen votes.