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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
Picks Flaws fR the story.

thrilling narrative which was pub
lished recently by well-known maya
zine told how the author was chased
into a tree by a tiger and there found
a python awaiting him.
The tiger began to climb the tree
and while the python was engaged with
a parrot the author crawled along a
sloping branch. When the python re-
turned TO the place where it had left
the writer it found in his stead the
tiger which, according to the story,
was almost full-grown maneater.
1t then describes how the python
seized and strangled the tiger, ard af-
ter crushing its body into a pulp was in
the act of swallowing it when the au-
thor, having descended the tree and re-
gained his rifle, shot it.
The story is authenticated by the
authors sworn statement, but accord
ing to DR.. Blandford of the geological
society and other eminent naturalists,
tigers In the first place can not climb
trees; secondly, do not exist in Cey-
lon; and thirdly, when immature do
not attack human beings unless they
are wounded. In addition, pythons, ac-
cording to DR.. Gunther, are unable to
swallow anything larger than a half
grown sheep.-London Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24

ENRIQUE C. CREEL. his parentage, but
native of Mexico. He was born in
chihuahua Aug. 81, 1854. He is one
o. the ablest financiers in Mexico.
He took leading part in establishing
the new monetary system for the Mex
lean government. He is interested with
Gen. Terrazas in many big enterprises
and has practically had the control of
his father-in-law's vast holdings for
many years. This has brought hum into
close contact with men of finance of
all lands, particularly Mexico and the
United States.
Gov. Creel's wealth IS now cstimat-
ed to be not less than $4,000, OGO. The
fortune of Gen. Terrazas Is upward of
$2OO,0O0,O0O. He practically owns the
State and city of Chihuahua.
His mines, ranches, farms, banks,
manufacturing plants, houses and bust
ness blocks bring him in a great an
nual revenue. He was governor OF Chi
huanua for many years, but on account
Of his advanced age he reIinouished
active duties of the office about three
years ago and his son-in-law. Mr.. Crecl,
was appointed acting governor by Pres
ident Diaz
Although Gov. Creel was born in
Mexico, his Americanism Is plainly
shown in his personality. His father
was Reuben w. Creel. who went to
chihuahua from the United States in
the late '4Os and opened up a little
store there.
If Gov. Creel has any particular hob
by it is that of uplifting the poor and
ignorant people of his State. He be-
lieves that the progress and develop
ment of a nation lies in the education
Of its people. He is applying this prin-
ciple to the children throughout the
State Of chihuahua. 1t is his ambition
to give the State Of chihuahua the best
public school system of any State in
Mexico and to put it on a par with
any State In the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
THE BRAVEST BATTLE.

The bravest battle that ever was fought /;
Shall I tell you where and when?
On the maps of the world you Will find
it not;
Twas fought by the mothers of men.
Nay, not with cannon or battle shot,
With sword or nobler pen:
Nay, not with eloquent word or thought,
From mouths of wonderful men.
But deep in a walled-up woman's heart
OF woman that would not yield
But brayely, silently bore her part
Lo! there is that battlefield.
No marshaling troop, no bivouac song;
No banner to CLEAN and wave;
But o, these battles they asst 50 long
From babyhood TO the grave!
Yet. faithful still as bridge Of stars,
She fights in her walled-up town
Fights on and on in the endless wars;
Then silent, unseen-goes down.
o, We with banners and battle shot,
And soldiers to shout and praise;
I tell you the kingliest victories fought
Were fought in these silent ways.
0, spotless woman in world of shame!
With splendid and silent scorn.
Go back to God as white as you came,
The kingliest warrior born
Joaquin Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
Lazy Dora
"0N~No~~-~@

by the way, Aunt Sally" said
young Mrs. Billings-and the fact that
she stopped rocking to say it was a
sign of Its Importance there's ques
tion I've been saving to ask you as
soon as you came, and it was all
could do to keep from writing it. Do
you remember Lazy Dora?"
DO I remember her?' The active
looking, black-eyed woman sat erect
Gould l forget her? OF all the shift
less, good-for-nothing girls l ever saw
and I've see some.
'Sakes alive,' she added turning to
the nelghbor from the floor below, who
had run In with her mending. You'd
need to see her to believe she was true.
My niece and | gave her that name,
just between ourselves, and it fitted.
We knew her in Idaho, when my hus-
band was doing a piece of engineering
out there and we were boarding with
her mother-a sensible, Industrious wo-
man as ever was.
There was plenty for Lazy Dora to
do, but no-she'd lie abed until time
to dress for dinner-that was at noon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
INSULT TO AMERICA.
GOVERNOR ELECTS
UNCLE SANS TARS.
Brito1's Pride Is Hurt by Seeing
American Marines i'm Kingston
Streets. and He Refuses to Let
Them Aid Earthquake Victims

Practically ordered from the island
by Governor Swettenham, the Amer
can battleships Indiana and Missouri
and the ,gunboat Yankton, under COM
mand of Admiral Davis, ceased their
work of mercy ut Kingston and sailed
away for Cuba.
With them went the ships surgeons
and marines who had acted as nurses.
Behind they left scores of victims OF
the earthquake. with broken limbs,
fractured skulls and CHASTITY wounds,
who We're begging for assistance. Tsey
had applied in vain for treatment at
the government hospital, and many
were dying for lack of medicines and
attention which the island authorities
did not have. and seemingly were max
ing no effort to obtain.
Governor Swettenham, from the first,
resented the presence of the American
marines on British soil. His pride
revOlted when he saw the blue jackets
efficiently guarding the consulate. di-
recting the work of clearing the streets
and OveraWing the llwless crowds of
blacks in Il manner which the local
authorities were unable TO do. This
feeling eliminated in sarcastic letter
to the admiral peremptorily requesting
him to re-embark all the details of
men which had been landed.
Admiral Davis was shocked at the
Governors attitude. and being desir-
Gus of doing everything possible for
the helpless and suffering populace,
paid q visit to the Governor. There he
was received with scant courtesy, and
as he left announced to the Governor
that since he desired no further assist
ance. he had taken the liberty to coun-
termand the order of President ROose-
welt for the naval supply ship Celtic to
proceed to the island and distribute
its cargo of supplies among the needy.
Later Admiral Davis said that imme-
diate compliance with Governor SWEET
tenhams request was the only course
consistent with. the dignity of the
United States
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
GLOVER TO FIGHT WILL.
Man Missing Thirty Years Present
in KenOsha Court.

Charles J. Glover of Chicago, who arose
as from the dead. after being missing
thirty years. to claim a portion OF the
estate of Nancy A. Glover. appeared in
the County Court in Kenosha to make
good his claim. A preliminary hearing on
the probate of the will of Nancy Glover
was held before Judge Slosson, but no
formal action in the case was taken.
Glover did not take the witness stand,
but his attorney. Judge Crear of Chicago,
filed lengthy affidavit in regard to the
heirship of his client. Glover claims
share of the estate on the ground that
he is son of Col. Peleg Glover, the fam
Gus Indian trader of the lumber regions
in Wisconsin. Attorney Crear stated to
the court that he had been unable to get
any record of the marriage of Col. Glover
and the mother of the Chicago man. but
he attributed this to the fact that no rec
Ords were kept in Wisconsin previous to
1870
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
MISSING THE LOCAL NEWS.
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Miss Cumnock was a district visitor,
who went about her work with the
same discriminating enthusiasm
which carried her through her other
social and philanthropic enterprises.
She found at the outset one of the
keenest old women it had ever been her
lot to meet, who unfortunately had
never learned to read or write.
Il shall go to that poor soul three
times a week." she announced to her
family, land l shall read her all The
news of the day and some of the best
At the close of one of Miss Cum
nock's long afternoons Of reading the
minister happened in to see Mrs. Hig.
gins.
q suppose you've been enjoying a de-
lightfu hour together" said the min
lister, and Miss Cumnock, clasping
pile of newspapers and a book with
fervor, answered him.
We've had lovely afternoon ~ she
said. eagerly. Lovely And now
you've come to put the finishing touch
to it. Good-by, Mrs Higgins!''
"Good-by." said the old woman; and
then as the door closed she turned her
bright eyes to the minister.
Cant ye help body out Of
hole?" she asked him. "'Tis every
day in the week but Sundays she
comes now. She means WELL and I'm
enduring it as best 1 can, but while
I'm being Informed what all the
worlds doing, and following every
movement O. them Rosyfelt children,
the Mccarthy twins and the rest o.
Parsons Place are getting away from
me, an 1 never heard O. the Halloran
baby's teeth till there was three O.
them in his mouth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
State News in Brief.

The work of laying the walls of the
new capital in Madison has been begun.
The building is to cost between $4,000,
900 and $6,OO0,000.
The Dane County Medical Society has
cdopted a schedule of minimum fees for
service and is publishing it in the news
papers for the information of the public.
Word has been received from Sand
FONT Idaho. that Everett Thomas of
Eau Claire was drowned at that place
while crossing river in a skiff with
companion.
Explosion of a stove in the station of
tie Northwestern at Cato started a fire
that endangered the life of Edward
Hartman. agent for the Northwestern In
surance Company. who was awaiting a
train. Hartman's fur coat was ignited.
The squirrels which nest in the shade
trees about Beaver Dam are increasing
at such a rapid rate that they are becom-
ins, a nuisance. An ordinance was en-
acted some time ago for their protection
but they have become such a pest that
there is a reaction in public sentiment
and steps will be taken to exterminate
them, or at least keep their numbers
within a reasonable limit
Thomas BALI of Spring Green pleaded
guilty to a charge of assault and was
sentenced to twenty years in the State
prison by Judge Stevens. The complaint
was made by Mrs. Edward Fronk of
Spring Green. Bali narrowly escaped
lynching when arrested
-
come insane through worry over the pre-
elections of fortune teller. Two months
ago the seer foretold that Anderson would
die during the month of January. The
man could think of nothing else. and at
last became a maniac. He has been com
mitted TO the county hospital.
Chippewa. Rusk, Price and Taylor. and
Barron. Oneida. Villas. Forest and Iron
would be the counties included in two
new court circuits. according to plans of
legislators in that section.
Joseph Langekamp. a blind man who
follows the vocation of piano tuner
throughout the Northwest. was robbed of
his purse containing 5000 while at Two
Rivers on a collecting tour.
The large frame storage building of
X. W. Roberts was destroyed by fire at
Weyauwega 1t was built five years ago,
cost $4,000 and was used exclusively
for eggs The fire spread from a stove
IL the Office.
Startling charges against druggists of
Milwaukee were made at a meeting of
tie City Council committee on licenses.
Remarks of the Aldermen were Over
half the drug stores are gambling hells."
children are taught to gamble in the
drug stores" Half dozen children at
q time shake dice for soda water and
Half of the drug stores are only saloons
and worse in Disguise 1t is expected
that a reply will be made by the Milwau-
zee Retail Druggists Association and
some members of it threaten to sue the
Aldermen for libel.
The Marathon county board has adopt
ed a resolution favoring the repeal or
TO the primary election law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
Civil Service Commission Hit.

The civil service commission is being
subjected to tremendous strain on all
sides, just at present, because of the
suspicious of the members that there has
been manipulating of the names on the
lists of eligibles. 1t is admitted, writes Il
Milwaukee correspondent, that under the
system the persons certified from the eli
sible lists stand a much better show of
being appointed if they hustle around ard
set Endorsements of influential members,
and it is also admitted that under GER
tain conditions it is possible for those who
stood highest on any list to t. thrown off
peremptorily and not considered for po-
sition But nevertheless the commission
ers claim that the letter and spirit of the
law is being observed faithfully and that
there has been no favoritism except such
as is allowed to appointing officers under
the law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24

Inheritance Tax Delay Will Cost
Reneficiaries of VIII S1o65O

Because tkey did not pay the inherit
ance tax on their share of the estate o.
the late Captain Frederick Pabst, the
heirs must now pay penalties TO the
amount of S49.650. The estate. according
to judgment just entered in the County
Court in Milwaukee. amounted to 1851
959.30. The net value. after all expenses
were paid. was S1.625.751.15. The in
heritance tax amounts to S19J.245.62. OF
this amount about $4,000 was paid with
in the time when penalties begin to run.
Mrs. Pabst paid her tax. but the children
Col. c. G.. Pabst. Frederick Pabst,
Mrs Maria Goodrich. Mrs Emma Soeh
lein and Miss Elizabeth Pabst-did not
do so, and now are penalized for defer
ring payments. The first four have to
pay S11.0S7 each, and the granddaughter
uayS $1,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
TeIepraphic BreYitiea.

Thomas Brown, we'll known as whist
Ter, died at the Riverside hospital in Yon-
kers. \. Y. He was 80 years old.
Prof Otto Benndorf. the archaologist,
is dead in Vienna. He was noted for his
discoveries of antiquities in Ephesus.
George J. Gould. talking in Pittsburg.
said he thought the business of the coun-
try in 1907 would exceed that of 1906.
Plans for new twenty-story hotel to
occupy the entire block in Broadway from
sd TO SD street, New York. are being
prepared.
1t is stated that Senior Zayas of Cuba
has consented 10 withdraw from the pres
idential race in favor of Senior Gomez and
that Zayas will take the second place on
the ticket.
Injunction proceedings were started in
New Jersey to restrain the sale of Amer
ican Strawboard stock held by the Unit
Cd Boxboard Company to the American
Strawboard Company.
The tinworkers employed by the Ameri
can Sheet and Tin Plate Company near
Pittsburg. Pa. a subsidiary concern of
the United States Steel Corporation. have
stem given per cent advance in wages,
effective at once.
Venezuela will not take part in the
Jamestown exposition. according to de-
cision reached by the government. The
illness of President Castro is the reason
gwen for this action.
Judge Boyd in the United States Cir
cult Court at Greensboro, \. c.. appoint
el Caeser Cone as receiver for the O'Dell
Manufacturing Company, a big cotton
mill at Concord. \. c..
Emperor William is sending Waldemar
Won Setback to the United States to study
the commercial and financial situation.
The Kaiser also is sending. at his own
expense. six army officers to the United
States for several months travel for th7ir
general benefit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
LUMBERMEN IN GUN PLAY.
F.. ID. Briggs of MenOmOnfe Shot In
Neck and His Partner Is Held.


z. d. Briggs lies near death at his
hcme in Menomonie with bullet wound
in his neck. 1t is alleged the shooting
was done by Edward Rudewald at Elm
wood. Rudewald has been arrested and
will be held in Piece county for trial.
The bullet entered the left side and lodg-
al in tho right side IF tho mock. inst
grazing the windpipe. The shooting took
place at the home of Rudewald, as Briggs
was entering the house through the front
door. Briggs turned, slammed the door
and ran. Rudewald followed, it is said,
firing three shots that did not take effect.
No words had passed between Briggs and
his alleged assailant, and no cause for
the shooting can be given. Briggs and
Rudewald were in partnership in the log
ging business in the vicinity of Elmwood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
BRAMAN Is ENUMERATED.
Chippewa Falls Business Man Is
Free and Again at Home.

Samuel s. Braman. 53 years of age,
Chippewa Falls merchant. who was ar
rested on the charge of embezzling and
swIndling. returned from Belvidere. Ill.
lie says that he was dismissed from Gus
tody, as the charges could not be sub
stantiated. He claims that his arrest
was caused by some of his former bust
uess rivals. Before coming to Chippewa
Falls and going into business under the
name of Charles Henning, Braman was
one of the leading business men of Belvi-
deIe. He says that domestic troubles
caused him to leave his wife and four
children. He went to Chippewa Falls.
where he changed his name and intended
TO start life anew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24

William Goofe Victim of HoId-up in
in Custer, Mimi.

William Goofe, formerly of Fond du
Lac, and native of Calumetville, was
recently killed at Custer, MINI. Goofe,
it is said, was sitting in a hotel, where
he was employed as night clerk, with
travelling man. Two masked men entered
and called upon them to throw up their
hands. Thinking that it was joke,
Goofe and his companion did not comply
promptly and were shot. Goofe was
about 80 years of age. and few months
ago his father was found dead in a barn
near the Korrer hotel in Fond du Lac
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
Press Democratic Bills.

The Democrats of the Legislature held
a caucus Wednesday night and appointed
a steering committee to consist of Sena-
tors Paul Hastings, John A. Haselwood
and G.. T.. Smith and Assemblymen Il.
S. Potter, jeremiah O'Neil, NJ. l.. Camp
bell, Christian Pickert and Nicholas
Schmidt. This committee will give all
the Democratic members the tip as to how
to vote on all important bills, particularly
those out of which it may seem possible
to gain some party advantage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24

And Auntie," Mrs. Billings wedged
In, do you remember the young engl-
neer who was so crazy over her?"
do l? Rufus Chandler was his
name. Poor man! Squandering his
money on horses and carriages to take
her out Sundays and talking with her
evenings, and never dreaming what she
was like from morning until night! 1t
makes me sick now to think of his
blindness"
Mrs. Billings laughed softly. you
see, auntie had an eye on him for me-"
she explained to the neighbor from the
floor below. "She didn't know at the
time that l already had my eye on
lack Billings and it went hard with
her to see this other splendid young
man throwing himself away. She was
always cornering him and telling him
what good pies l could make and how
l had kept house for i,.S father since I
was Il, but it was no use. Rufus would
slim away at the first sound of Dora's
slippers on the stairs. And Aunt Sal
" would shake her head at me in pri-
vate and say: Just wait till they're
married He'll find out his mistake.
Just you waltz"
Sally persisted. IF he ever married
her-which l hope for his sake he
didn't-he's regretting it,"
Aunt Sally" announced Mrs. Bill
lings impressively. 'he did marry her.
and they're living in this building now,
in the fiat right over US"
You don't say! Poor fellow."
And he's blissfully happy
Then maybe he's made enough
money to keep her in idle luxury"
No: he's hard up. He's told Jack
about his financial trouble, but he says
Dora Is the bright star of his life.
They can't even keep a servant"
You don't mean to say that she does
her own work."
Nc; he does her own work. He
makes the beds and gets breakfast and
washes the dishes before he leaves,
and he always brings home the pro-
visions for the dinner he's going TO
cook at night. Yes, and he's rigged
up wire frame to hold her book, so
that she can read without getting too
tired"
"Eunice Billings!"
Its all true. Sometimes she mus
tiers energy to meet him down on the
front steps, and then he puts down his
parcels and carries her up two flights
of stairs and comes running down again
after his meat and vegetables looking
as If she'd given him kingdom"
Yes, indeed" the neighbor said.
1--WE seen that often
rs she sick?" Aunt Sally shifted.
mo more than she was when we
knew her, auntie. She's just too choice
and rare to be allowed to exert her.
SELF She did have a touch OF rheu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24
HIGHWAYMAN FOILED BY GIRL.
Cashier of Racine Laundry NOT
COwed by Display of Gun.


COwed by Display of Gun.
A bold attempt at highway robbery
was frustrated by brave girl in Racine.
Two men, answering to the description
OF those who held up the Milwaukee rail-
way agent recently. took a stand in front
of the Jorgenson laundry. One of them
entered. Miss Minnie Veth, cashier, was
alone. The man poked gun under her
nose. demanded her money. and also the
combination of a safe, and backed her
into rear room. The girl refused to
give up her money or tell the safe combi-
nation. About this time Leonard Schle-
gel came in with a bundle of laundry and
Miss Veth called to him for help. The
robber opened door, pointed the gun at
Schlegel, and ordered him to get out, and
he ran from the place to saloon, too
frightened to give an alarm. About this
time the highwayman outside called to
his partner inside and both ran west and
disappeared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-24

Only One City in County Handles a
Larger Amount.

At meeting of the Twilight Club in
GAINESVILLE, f. S. Baines, a prominent to-
bacco dealer and former Mayor, stated
that more tobacco is packed by thirty
dealers in GAINESVILLE than in any other
city in the United States, excepting Ian
caster Pa One-fourth OF 40 licensed
dealers in Wisconsin reside in GAINESVILLE,
and they will invest as follows in the
1906 crop of leaf: In the leaf itself,
S20O0,0O0 labor, $4,000: cases, S41,-
600; other expenses, $4,000; warehouse
property, $197,OO0; total, $2,394, 900.