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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

You're out O sorts, Looizy an need more 'strac-
tons. S'pose you go down to the settlement long O
Betty an me, an help carry eggs. Mebbe it'll make
you feel more peart."
But she shook her head decidedly.
Il hate the settlement. The Toys call me Wild Cat
an Cracker Comet, an throw things after But
low genery fixes EN-, and she gave harsh laugh
"You-all tote the eggs. l reckon I'll go fshin'
down the creek"
The old watched her uneasily she passed
through the truck patch and out across the field to
where irregular line of willows marked the location
of the creek As she made her way down between the
rows of cotton and tobacco which still sprinked with
dew her cheap calico lost itself in the richer hue of the
growing plants
Not until the figure lost in the dull green of the
willows did the old man turn away Then he hurried
brsky toward the cabin, though to make up for lost
time.
1t was late in the afternoon when LOBBY returned
from the creek. As she approached the cabin she saw
strange team move away and one OF the two men who
occupied the wagon she recognized the settlement
doctor Hurryng forward, she almost stumbled over
Betty, who was lying the floor, 'sobbing bitterly
But Looizy scarcely noticed her She looking at
the motionless figure on the bed
"What is it?" she asked in a sharp whisper
"Pap's done smasht awful walled Betty. "What
shall we do2 What shall we do?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

come. She amt like we
all, an has a right smart
temper"
Soon the doctor came
and dressed the wound.
After he left, the old man
spent the time in watching
the clock and listening for
the footsteps OF his hayward
girl. But the hours went
by, and she did not appear.
The old man grew restless
and uneasy. Pore little,
pore little gall" he NUT
tered more than once.
"She's young an don't
realize. 'Ceptin' for that
she wouldn't forget. | can't
believe she don't care"
Meanwhile Looizy was
toiling slowly back and
forth across the tobacco
field. The rows were long
and the work hard and
laborious, and the girl made
little apparent progress.
But gradually, as the hours
wore by, her position shift
ed from one side of the field
to the other. All through
the long, hot dayshe worked,
not pausing to eat or rest,
and only stopping when the
shadows made it hard to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

an nobody to show US.
She paused and dug her
bare feet in the sand. After
a few moments she went on
more slowly, and with a
side glance toward her
father: "You an Betty
an the neighbors low as
I'm lazy an triflin' cause
| don't help in the fief an
round the house. But [
don't care, | don't care
for the land, | don't care
for work, an / low | don't
care for anything nor any
body"
Looizyr' There was
wistfulness and entreaty in
the voice, but not a shadow
Of reproach.
The girl hesitated, and a
slight flush crept into her
Sallow face.
"Mebbe | don't mean it
just that way" she said
doubtfully. You're bet
tern most folks, daddy, an
| reckon | do care for you
some; an | low | care for
the birds an woods. They
have some meanin' to 'em.
But 'ceptin' for these |
low that Twin amt no
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
APPROVES OFFICERS REQUEST.
Capt. Badger AIsO Recommends Pro-
motion of Instructors.
. The Washington Herald.

Special % The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md. Sept Superintendent
Badger, of the Naval Academy, has ap-
proved the requests of Lieut.. Commander
Joseph NJ. Reeves and Lieut.. Clarence s.
Kempff for assignment to temporary duty
with the North Atlantic fleet. that they
may witness the battle practice which be-
gins of the New England coast on Sep
tember 9 The detailing Of these two off,
GERS is in line with the policy of the Navy
Department in assigning officers who are
interested in such maneuvers to that tenn
porary duty.
Lieut.. Commander Reeves was formerly
ordnance officer on the Asiatic station,
and Lieut.. Kempff had the same assign
ment on the cruiser Raleigh Both are
now on duty at the Naval Academy.
1t is understood that Superintendent
Badger has recommended that Instruc-
tors c. NJ. Hathaway and z. G.. Yowel be
promoted to higher grade to I'LL the va
eaneies caused by the resignation of IN
structor Thatcher Clark, assistant in
modern languages and Instructor Else
land in mathematics
Lieut. Wilbert Smith was to-day de-
tsrf-z.f fr--77 command of the government
tug Standish, on duty here, to report for
duty st the Bureau Of Navigation, Wash
ington.
D. S. McQuarrie was admitted as a mid
shipman in the Naval Academy to-day.
He was appointed from Utah
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
NEED MEN AT sHIPYARD.
Government Unable TO Get Work
Done on Vessels.


II there are any shipbullders in the
United states who are out of jobs, the
Navy Department viii provide them with
immediate employment
For many months an appropriation of
$4,000 has been available for the con-
strucuon, at the Mare Island Navy Yard,
Of a 6,oo-ton collier, to be known as the
Prometheus. Mare Island is near San
Francisco. The material for its construc-
tion has been assembled there. and every
thing is in readiness, but try as best it
can, the department has been utterly un-
able TO find men to do the work. Adver-
tisements have been inserted in papers in
every port OF the United States where
there is a shipyard, asking for men to go
to Mare Island, but all without success.
The shortage of men at Mare Island is
seriously hindering the department. 1t is
not only preventing the building Of the
collier, which is very much needed in the
service, but 1t is delaying the completion
Of the armOred cruisers California and
South Dakota, and the commandant at
that yard is unable TO say when the ships
VIII be in readiness fog the service. The
California is already in commission. but
there IS work 10 be done on her before she
puts 20 sea. Furthermore. the depart
ment IS unable to continue the repair
work on the Marblehead. now al Mare
Island.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
CAUSE OF ARMY OFFENSES
Gen. Grant Blames Alcohol and
Drugs for Misconduct.
Has Barred from His Command Bev-
erages said TO Contain In
furious ingredients.

The annual report Of Mai Gen. Fred
erick D. Grant. commanding the Depart
ment of the East. was made public yes
terday at the War Department. Gen.
Grant points out that the most serious
defect existing in the department is the
large percentage Of absentees among com
missioned officers Of the line by reason
of the demands Of the service schools, re-
cTuiting. college. and militia duty These
demands upon the time Of the officers
results in a great shortage OF officers or
duty with troops. necessitates frequent
changes in company commanders, and
works against the best Interests OF the
service. He recommends legislation which
would add in numbers as many officers
as are now detailed on permanent de-
tachza duty.
During the year five officers Of the de-
partment were tried by courts martial.
resulting in four convictions and one ac-
quittaL There were SIS trials of enlisted
men, resulting in 100 convictions and 54
acquittals. There were Sl5s trials by
summary court, Of which 319 were ac-
quittals
Il have continued" says Gen. Grant.
Ito study the causes of the offenses of
officers and soldiers which necessitate
their being disciplined. and I am con-
WINGED more strongly than before that
the chief basis Of nearly all their troubles
is the use Of intoxicants OF drugs
7 have found that alcohol and drugs
are introduced into articles that are sold
as innocent and even wholesome bever-
ages This has been brought to nv at
tention forcibly by observing the large
sale Of malt extract at the post ex-
changes "a the northern part Of my COM
r and, and also through the ANALYSIS by
army surgeons of Coca Cola which was
being used at post exchanges As these
beverages contain alcohol, and. therefore.
were prohibited by the anti-canteen law,
their sale has been forbidden throughout
my command
In his annual report. also issued yester-
day. Maj. Gen. William s. McCaskey,
commanding the Department Of Dakota,
recommends strongly an increase in the
pay OF all grades OF the army. He sug-
gests a % per cent Increase for ali gen
eral officers, 20 per cent increase for field
officers, and 80 per cent for ali other
officers, enlisted men, and civilian en-
ployes. Gen. McCaskey says that rate
legislation. pure-food laws. and the in
crease in the cost of living within the last
thirty years have injuriously affected the
personnel of the service financially. All
ranks and grades in the army. he de-
clares. especially the class Of civil en-
ployes. have been Disseminated against.
Gen. MCCaskey also recommends the
re-establishment OF the canteen.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

chesape AXE Junction. to George B. Mer-
rick, for SOS. The property IS improved
by an unfinished five-room bungalow.
Lot IS. block I. Brentwood, Nd, i'm
proved by frame dwelling, 10 John J.
Kleiner. for $3.50.
Lot 7. block z Mount Rainier. at Thir-
teenth street, near Ash, to Mrs. u. a.
Curran, for 1905. The lot is unimproved.
The sale of these properties was to
settle the affairs of J. w. Tolson in pro-
ceedings of bankruptcy.
+. A. Blundon will erect at 50 TO 81
Adams street northwest FIVE two-story
brick dwellings, at an estimated cost OF
10000. Mr.. Biundon win also erect a sim
liar house at 50 Adams street at an esti-
mated cost of 5000. w. c. Allard, archi-
tect, planned the buildings
f. +. Droop is preparing to erect two
two story brick houses at 431 and 423
Elm street northwest, which viii cost
about $500. j. n. Macpherson is the
architect and builder
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
APARTMENT Is SOLD
Lewis E. Brueninger Gets
$4,000 for Property,
LOCATED ON COLUMBIA ROAD
A. f. Fox Company Also Finds Pur-
chaser for Residence at 1911 EIev-
enth Street-Moore d Hin Dispose
Of Improved Lat at 1913 Eighteenth
Street-Many other Deals Made.

Lewis Z. Brueninger has sold the new
apartment house at 1893 Columbia road.
near the corner Of Ontario avenue, for
about S500G0. It was sold to a Washing
ton party. whose name is withheld, the
deal being consummated by the A. f. Fox
Company.
The building stands A by 100 feet on
lot 80 by 166 feet with an alley on one
side. 1t is constructed of white brick and
stone, three stories and basement. with
three suites Of apartments on each floor
The building was planned by n R.
Grimm, architect, and is said to have
been built exceIlenIy well. with a view
to the comfort and convenience Of the
renters
The A. F. Fox Company. which has
charge Of the rentals Of the suites. stated
yesterday that the applications for apart
ments IN the house before it was com
pleted would have more than filed g. It
was remarked that it was elsy TO rent or
sell improved property. when It was built
with reference to permaneace, with good
material, and with some other object in
view than simply disposal to some one
who can be prevailed upon 10 buy.
Eleventh Street House Sold.
The A. F. Fox Company has sold the
residence at 1871 Eleventh street north
west for $500 The property is a three
story, ten-room house, with rear and side
alleys. The purchaser is a Washington in
vestor. who will hold the premises for
rental
The same company has sold the lot on
Twelfth street northwest, between " and
\ streets. for ". g. Bsdden. at s. a
square foot The lot is 50 by 81 feet The
buyer is a Washington man, who Is said
to have bought the property Tor an in
vestment.
Moore & Hin have sold the improved
property at 1913 Eighteenth street north
west The house is a three-story brick
structure, and was formerly owned by
Amalia b. Howell.
The vestry Of Christ Church has con-
veyed 10 Alice Y. Rohrer piece of prop
erty at Thirty-hrst and 2 streets north
west, being parts of lots 90 and s}9.
square 1863 for 5000
John d. COTnmiIler. trustee for Mary NJ
Raborg, has sold, through the Office OF
Leo Kalb the property known as the
Meade farm. at Ammendaie. Nd, 10 the
Ammendale Normal Institute, a school
presided over by the Christian brothers.
The additional land was purchased TO add
TO the farm OF the institute.
J. II. Hurley. formerly a salesman in
paints and oils. has Joined the sales forces
of Moore & Hill. and VIII be a fixture in
the real estate business Of the city.
Sales at Auction.
Adam \. Weschler, auctioneer. has sold
the following pieces Of property:
Lots s. and g., block X. Of G0dfrey's
Addition 60 Fairmount Heights, near Ches-
apeake Junction, 20 John W. Collins, for
S9l5 The property is improved by two
story frame house.
Lots 81 and S. Tolson Heights. near
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Col JOSEPH A. STORCH. First Infantry. and
Capt N. c. SHALLENBERGER. Second In
fantry. Nebraska National Guard, % school. Fort
Crook
Lieut.. Col. JULIUS F. HENREL, chief surgeon:
Cspts. JAMES Z. MEAD, assistant surgeon,
ard MARTIN B HANSZ. First Infantry, All of
Michigan National Guarl 20 garrison school,
Fort Wayne.
Capt JESSE c. NICHOLS. Ordnance Depart
ment from Cuba % WatertoHn Arsenal
ssrzt. First Glass WESLEY T. CHAMPION.
Hospital Corps. from Fort Crook 60 For Omaha.
Ssrgt First Glass JOHN o. PERRY, Hospital
Corps, from For WadswoTth 20 Fort ScTeven.
Post COmmissary ScFgt- JOHN WIkANDER. nov
at the Office Of the purchasing commissarys
Seattle. 10 Fort RILEY, thence 60 recruit depot,
jefferson Barracks.
First Lieut. ". J. LAURENCE and Second Lieut.
CHARLES F. RICH, both e First Infantry.
Michigan NatiCRal Guard, 10 garrison school.
Fort Wayne.
Firs. Lieut. CHARLES D. KELLER. First Iufan-
uy. Oklahoma National Guard. 20 garrison
school Fort Crook
scrSt LEWIS HAWKINS, Esth Company, Coast
Artillery Corps. ana .Ei-e'e First Glass LOUIS
COLE. Hospital Corps ifvm Washington 10
proper station.
Recruit CHARLES B. LEYENDECKER. infantry.
recruit depot. jefferson Barracks. transferred 90
Hospital Corps as private 10 General Hospital.
Preside Of san Francisco. for duty sith Com
pany r. Hospital Corps
Private JAMES CITRO Military Academy detach-
ment of field artillery. West Point. discharged
from the army.
FIRST Lieut. ERNEST GRAVES and Second lieut.
WILLIAM r. ENDRESS. Corps Of Engineers.
70 Engineer School Washington Barracks.
First Class Private SAMUEL VI MURPHY, Signal
Corps Fort HanC0ck. discharged from the army.
Private First Class ALBERT b EVANS, Hospital
Corps. from recruiting station. Louisville, 70
cn1it depot, Columhgs Barracks
Sergt. First Class LESLIE H. STEIN Hospital
CorIs. Fort Howard 70 Fort De soto.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
ABERCROMBIE BURIAL TODAY.

The body of Dr. William H. Aber-
crombie, who committed suicide We'd
nesday at Stoneleigh Court was taken
to his former home at Reading yester-
day afternoon.
The remains were accompanied by
Mrs. Abercr0mbie. the widow; Admiral
Harris. a lifelong friend Of the de
ceased. and Samuel Seysert. The serv-
ices will De held in Reading to-day.
and the iuterment viii also be at that
place.
Many messages OF coincidence were
received by the beresved widow yester-
day. She viii not return 10 Washing
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

"One. two. three: one. two. three,
counted the teacher, taking steps daint-
ily on the tips Of her slippered toes.
The class IN advanced dancing followed
her with more or less precision. At the
head Of the line Margaret Morton, secure
In the proficiency acquired by three years
Of training in the summer school. flung
back her pretty head and smiled at the
awkward young man In the opposite row.
At the foot OF the line poor little Mary
Cobb. teacher in a district school, with
ambitions toward a physical dictatorship
In the State Normal, struggled with the
intricacies Of the new steps and blushed
and blushed as she felt the eyes of the
class upon her.
"One, two, three! one, two. three, -
counted the teacher again; the music
played a Hitting measure. and the pupils
swung across the floor in the maze OF
folk dance.
Most of them did 1t well. but Mary and
the Awkward Young Man hoped up and
down, this way and that, and came to-
gether at last out of step. out of time.
out of everything discour-
aged. disheveled.
IT'S dreadful Mary gasped.
You are doing it nicely" the painting
young man encouraged her.
"Oh. I'm not" the words came with
a sob. Il dance like-Iike a hippopota-
mus"
You couldn't" His eyes rested with
appreciation on the delicate flushed face,
the loosened yellow hair. You're too
oo-little-and-grac He stammer-
ed over the words. as if compliments did
not come easily"
I'm not graceful" she said. Look
at that lovely creature at the head OF the
line"
Seeing their eyes upon her. Margaret
Morton nodded to them, smiling. She
was feeling very complacent. Her natty
gymnasium suit was of black satin. and
her hair shone like copper in the strong
light. She pitied that little girl at the
foot of the line in the blue flannel
suit. But the young man seemed worth
knowing. He had a classic profile and
wore his clothes properly.
Margaret danced across the polished
fioor
Isn't it fne?" she asked, as she came
up to them.
"You do it so beautifully" Mary mur-
INJURED.
The Awkward Young Man did not say
anything, and Margaret, moved to CO.
ouetry, took thre expert steps to the
right, and then three expert steps to the
left. It's so easy" she declared with
some display Of silk-stOchnged ankles.
1T looks easy when you do it," Mary
sighed, but / am so stupid
But Margaret held out her hands to the
Awkward Young Man. Let me show
you." she offered. Now" and they
danced away together.
For the next fifteen minutes Margaret
held the Awkward Young Man at her side
and Mary, practicing forlOrnly by her
self In the corner, watched them, and en-
We'd the ease with which Margaret talked
and laughed and pirouetted in a sheen Of
black satin and copper-colored hair.
When the music started, the Awkward
Young Man came back to Mary.
How are yeu getting along?" he asked
with smile that lighted his face anC
made it very attractive.
''I shall never learn" Mary said
never" and her lip quivered.
'Oh, yes. you will" he said. Il dom
! believe you are the kind to give up"
''But--Miss Morton does It so beauti
fully" Mary told him, TREMENDOUSLY.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
NEWBERRY ON HIS VACATION.
Secretary MetcaIf VIII Return to
Washington Tuesday,

Acting Secretary OF the Navy Newberry
left Washington last night for months
vacation. He went to the White Noun
tains for two weeks, and then will go 10
his home in Detroit.
Secretary Of the Navy Metcalf. who has
been absent from Washington since July
/, left Seattle yesterday. and Will reach
here on Tuesday TO resume his duties at
the department.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Acting Secretary Of the Navy Newberry
has assigned Capt. Samuel C. Lernly, re-
tired. for twelve years Judge Advocate
General of the navy. TO the work of max
ing a new digest and compilation Of The
laws and regulations affecting the navy
and Marine Corps. The last compilation
was made nearly ten years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Sciences. organized by the George Wash
ington University, arrived In Washington
with his family yesterday. Prof. Man
ming, who was formerly connected with
Purdue University and the University Of
Missouri, will give courses in modern
European history. IN European history
during the revolutionary period, and in
the history OF European colonization since
1915.
Mrs. H. NJ. Bennett has returned to her
home on Eastern avenue, Takoma. from
q visit to New York.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Henry Baker have
returned to their home. 1900 @ street
northwest, from Chautauqua, n. Y,
where they have spent the summer.
Miss Mabel Waller. Of 2l35 street
northwest who has been visiting her sis
ter Mrs. Earl PeTTs. n Webster Grove,
suburb of St Louis, Mos for the past
six months. has returned home.
Dr. and Mrs. G. c. Samson are at At
lantic City.
Misses Eva and Florence Hillyard. to-
gether with a party including Misses
Lucy and Grace Beale, chaperoneG by
Miss Mary Jett. left Thursday for James
town. Fort Monroe. Berkeley. and other
places of interest in Virginia. They expect
to be at home September Is.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
PLEASED WITH FOOD LAW.
Secretary Wilson Says the Act Is
Working satisfactorily.

Secretary wilson, Of the Department Of
the Agriculture. is again at his desk, after
q number Of trips out OF town during the
summer. and planning the work for the
department for the coming winter.
He said yesterday that the pure food
law, which is one Of the things that has
added much labor to the department, is
working satisfactorily. He says there are
but few complaints now on the part Of
manufacturers, who are failing in with
the demands Of the law and doing every
thing possible to make IL fulfill its pur-
pose.
1t is expected that a number OF bureaus
will get into the new wings within the
next six weeks. Until the main building
IS completed, there will not be many of
fees moved, for the reason that the two
wings now nearing completion are prac-
tlcally all devoted 20 labratory space.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
WHO LOST A RUBBER PLANTY
Police Hold One Pending IdentIhca-
tIon by the Owner.

Some one in the northeast or southeast
is mourning the loss Of pair of potted
plants. and Operator Smith. at the Ninth
precinct police station, is mourning be-
cause he cannot find the owner Of the
vegetation. One IS a rubber plant and
the other a nondescript affair that doesn't
look particularly interesting to one not a
ootanist,
The plants were arrested about / o'clock
Thursday morning as they were ambling
down Thirteenth street northeast. near D.
in ths company OF a big black negro The
negro was locked up and the plants per
mitted 10 rest, on their own recognizance,
On the top Of Operator Smiths desk The
owner may take them home by calling
and Identifying the collection.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
WOmen'S Nep
Fall Footwear.

THE first shipment of Wom-
ems New Fall Footwear has
arrived and is on sale to-day.
Two styles are represented-button
and blucher-made of patent kid
skin, which is to be one of the lead
ing shoe feathers this coming sea
son. They have welt soles, and are
very neat and attractive.
$3.50 and $500 a pair.
Third foor-Tenth 81.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07
September Sale of Furniture
Us to so Per Cent BeIow Actual Value.)

EA7 offering Hghgrade Furniure-arc exclusive pieces
Wv prices which values Excellence Of make and
finish marks every individual article and the scope and chaac-
ter of this sale claim the attention of particular folks nasmuch
attractive display enriched by beautiful novelties the latest conep-
tons designers skill and productions which examples of
in furniture
carry Furniture for less pretenou homes and the rea-
b the superiority of materials together with the highest standard Of
Workmanship this stock those who contemplating
furnishing Frightening home for the fall by the add-
ton Of odd pieces of furniture
the pane good the luxurious furniture is included
in this sale that which excellence nseparaby connected with
oy prevailing low offer advantages the timely sec
ton furniture prices rarely if quoted for like grades
The Washington herald., 1907-09-07

Golden Oak China Closets. with three shelves;
neat design.
$1z95. Value, SI7.oo.
Golden OAK China Closets. with three shel'es'
yery pretty design
$500. Value, $500.
Golden Oak China Closets. swell front; three
shelves.
SI7.25. Value, $22.oO.
Golden Oak China Closets swell front, claw feet
$2I.oo. Value, S27.oo.
Golden Oak China Closets, swell front, Corinthian
soIumus. claw feet
$2I.25. Value, $3.50.
Golden Oak China Closets swell front, Coriuthiaa
columns, claw feet
S25.75. Value, S32.oo.
Very handsome Golden Oak China Closets. fun
mirror back claw feet
$48.75. Value, $500.
HighgTade Quartored Oak Bullets neat design
S26.75. Value, $4,000.
Sixth and Seventh floors.