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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

A woman II years old, accused at Felt
ham, England, of intoxication and dis
orderly conduct, said she had been keep
ing up her mothers birthday. Her moth
er was 9S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

l have both used Doan's Kidney Pills
for what doctors diagnosed as adj
vanced kidney troubles, and both OF
us have been completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y. y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
Amenities of the Loop.

That's magnificent voice of yours"
said the sarcastic passenger. You ought
to have it trained"
81 am having it trained, sir" said the
guard elevated railroad trained. Step
lively "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
Your wife. Mother or sister

Can make Lemon. Chocolate and Custard
pies better than the expert cook by using
.-OUR-PIE,' as all the ingredients are in the
package ready for immediate use. Each pack
age, enough for two large pies, 10 cents. Or
der to-day from your grocer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
CUT DOWN PAY ROLLS
BUSINESS CONCERNS ALL OVER
COUNTRY RETRENcH.
Large Numbers of Men Are Be-
ing Laid Of in All Lines of
Industry Because of Financial
str1ngency.

Reports flow into New York from all
parts of the country Indicating the exc
cution of retrenchment plans by bust
ness interests. On Monday two banks
IN California suspended, and depositors
Of Marion (Ohio) savings bank started
a night run on the institution. Finan-
cial unrest in United States caused
suspension of Rome (Italy) stock ex-
change. Receivership was asked for
Consolidated Smelling Company and
Arizona Smelling Company, with COM
bined capital of S17,OOO.OOO. New York
and Chicago banks increased gold en-
sagement in London.
From the Pittsburg district, which
st present seems to be bearing the
brunt of the curtailment movement, it
was reported that the Jones & Laughlin
steel Company had laid off 1000 men
Monday. This makes 81 total of no
fewer than $4,000 men who have been
laid off within the last three weeks
Retrenchments announced in the Pitts
burg district during this period are as
follows:
United States Steel Corporation. 10000
WESTINGHOUSE interests ......... 10000
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company. 1000
Pressed Steel Car Company. $50. 5000
II. G. Frick Coke Company. ...... $500
Pittsburg Coal Company (mines). $500
Various railroads .......... 1000
Small mills, factories and depart
ment stores 5000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
Lydia E. PinkElam's Vegetable Compound

There Is INOlHlNG 400
GOOD for the American
people-that's why we started
to make Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. The first box made
its appearance in 1896, and the
enthusiastic endorsement of
the people has been bestowed
upon Cascarets ever since.
The sale TODAY is at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
Not So ResourcefuI as Most Girls

Not So ResOurcefuI as Most Girls
Evelyn-Some Of our proverbs are sc
ridiculous For instance, ''where ignor
ance is bliss
Ethel-What's the matter now?
Evelyn-Why, you know, Fred gave
me my engagement ring last week and
/ simply can't find out how much it cos
him.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
Too Much for Him.

1t was the closing hour of the long,
weary trial. The courtroom was packed
to suffOcation to hear the venerable
judges charge to the jury. There was
4 minutes silence before he cleared his
throat and began to speak.
Gentlemen of the jury" he said in
part, Gin arriving at verdict in this
case you must take the testimony Of the
witnesses for the defense into consid-
Grafton and give them full weight"
At the words full weight one of
The jurymen tainted. He was a coal
1ealer.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Frohman, the American theatrical
manager, said recently after his annual
London business season was over 1.-Two
thirds of the communication in London
that two OF three years ago was settled
oy correspondence Or calls is now done by
telephone. The result is a mans work is
more concentrated and he gets more time.
In perhaps 100 or more engagements l
night have during the day, half are set
led by telephone, even to engaging actors
and listening to musical lyrics. 1 have
decided more stage questions this year
his way than by correspondence or per-
sonal meetings. In fact, have engaged
.wo star actors and made agreements
with three authors for plays without hav-
ng ever met them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

The mines of the world employ 5.00O,-
600 persons, and more than one-third Of
them are in the British empire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

The total annual capacity for the pro-
duction of pig iron by the United States
Steel Corporation at the present time is
about 2j,0000U0 tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21
VETERAN OF THREE WARS.

A Pioneer of Colorado and Nebraska
Matthias Campbell, veteran of the
Civil War and two Indian wars, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

Mrs. Winslow,s SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces infan al
lays pain, cures wind collie. . cents y bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

Soap has been known to the world for
5000 years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-21

Hon. R. S. Tharin. Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, \. W.,
Washington, D. c.. as follows:
Having used Perura for catarrhal
disorders, l am able to testify to its
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by that disorder. 1t
is also tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer,
Ontario, Can, writes: Last winter l
was i'll with pneumonia after having
la grippe. | took Perula for two
months, when l became quite well. l also
induced a young lady, who was all run
down and confined to the house, to take
Peruna, and after taking Peruna for
three months she is able to follow her
trade of tailoring. / can recommend
Peruna for all such who are Ill and re-
quire a tonic"
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
Some people prefer to take tablets.
rather than to take medicine in fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets, which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
of Paruna
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
NEW RULE FOR APPLICANTS
Seventeen Men who Would he Con-
SuIs Are Examined by Civil
Service Board.

WASHINGTON. March l5-President
Roosevelt and Secretary Root have availed
themselves Of the machinery OF the Civil
Service commission IN the selection Of
United States consuls.
The initial trial Of the new method was
made yesterday, when an examination Of
seventeen aspirants for consulships was
held under the section OF the Civil Service
commission. The examination had been
carefully prepared under orders from the
president, transmitted TO the secretary Of
state
The seventeen applicants ranged in age
from q to 90 years. They were required
TO show proficiency in either German,
French or Spanish and must be conversant
with the natural commercial and Industrial
resources Of the United States. Many
questions are asked in political economy, as
well as international, maritime and com
mercial law, and the applicants must know
American history, including government In
stitutions political history and geography.
This examination Is written. In addition
strict orlal examination is prescribed.
Fifty per cent Is allowed for each and the
applicant must be successful enough 10
obtain a total OF so per cent The results
Of the examination win not be known for
some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
MINERS OBJECT TO A RATE
John Mitchell Says Higher Coal Rates
wr Mean Lower Wages for
Men.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Chairman
Knapp of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission, had a conference late this after
noon with President John Mitchell of the
United Mine Workers OF America, Com
missioner Wood of the railroad commits
sion of Indiana, W. D., Ryan, secretary of
the Illinois Mine Workers and two or
three coal operators, concerning the ad-
vance of 10 per cent in the rate on coal
by the railroads of Indiana and Illinois.
The mine workers organization protests
against this advance, holding that 1t will
certainly affect the wages Of the miners.
The operators are inclined to the same
view.
The mine operators and miners officials
desire to confer with the commission re-
specting the character Of the complaint 10
be brought before the commission by the
railroad commission of Indiana.
Commissioners Prouty Lane and Harlan
however, discussed the situation with the
delegation. It was decided that as the
matter involved intercommerce the COM
mission had ample authority to entertain
a formal complaint. This complaint viii
be filed soon.
The delegation will confer with Attorney
General Bonaparte regarding starting an
railroads for a violation of the Illinois
antitrust law. Mr.. Mitchell and his as
sociates also called at the White House
and explained the situation IN detail TO ths
president.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Board of Regular Army OmcerH
Named to Examine Volunteer
Officers.
CFrom a Stan Correspondent.) }


WASHINGTON March 15.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A board of officers has been Rp-
pointed to meet at Fort Crook for ex-
animation of applicants for commissions
in the volunteer forces in order TO deter
mine their qualifications for the command
of troops or for the performance of staff
duties with such volunteer forces, Detail
for board: Lieutenant Colonel John M.
Banister, deputy surgeon general; Major
William r. Abercrombie, Captains Isaac
Erwin and William e. Welsh, Thirtieth in
fantry; Captain Thomas l.. Rhoads, assist
ant surgeon, and First Lieutenant William
A. Carleton, Thirtieth infantry, recorder.
Rural carriers appointed for Nebraska
routes: Bloomington, route 2, William T..
Butterfield carrier. Carrie Butterfield sub
stitute: Hardy, route /, Charlie r, Phil
lipi carrier, Jennie NJ. Phillip substitute;
Neigh, route 2, Edwin w. Olmsted car
rier, Harry Olmsted substitute; Scribner,
route 5, Martin c. Walther carrier, Louise
Walther substitute; Tekamah, route L.
Oscar H. Valdez carrier, Clifton o. Nc
Kinnis, substitute.
Postmasters appointed: Nebraska-Nor-
ton, Dundy county, George West, vice NJ.
L. Norton, resigned Rollwitz. Dundy
county, Charles K. Hahn. vice C. M. Love-
land, resigned.
The postoffice at Presho, s. D., viii be
advanced to the presidential class April /,
with salary of postmaster $500.
The postmaster at Anamosa, Ia, has been
allowed one additional letter carrier from
April /.
Mrs. Sallie Lion Miss Amelia Purshall
and Mrs. Kate G. Organ, all Of Cheyenne,
Wyo., have been appointed clerks in the
surveyor generals Office at Cheyenne, wyo,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
BANQUET FOR W. j. BRYAN
Nebraslan Guest OF Honor ne Dinner
Given by hay state Democratic
Committee.


BOSTON. Mass, March i5.-The demo-
cratic state committee tonight gave a din
ner in honor of william j. Bryan. Amons
the guests was George Fred Williams of
Boston. who in a speech referred to Mr..
Bryan as the acknowledged leader Of the
national democratic party"
Speaking directly to Mr.. Bryan he said;
have no right, sir, to place you In the
position of a candidate for office until you
have authorized Il, but l take no undue
advantage of my position and believe
represent the sentiment of the Massa-
Chusetts democracy when l say that the
success of our party rests upon your
shoulders whether you will II OF not.
II President Roosevelt abides by his re-
fusal to become a candidate, no republican
unless he be more radical than the presi-
dent, can prevent the election OF William
Jennings Bryan to the presidency.
The dinner followed a reception at which
about 300 democrats were introduced to
Mr. Bryan. Among them was former
United States Senator r. F. Pettigrew OF
South Dakota,
An address by Mr.. Bryan followed. TAX
ing up the story that he wrote the demo
cratic platform in 1896. MIR. Bryan declared
he wrote but little of IT and deserved little
of the credit, but that he had had more
to do with the platform of 1900 Mr.. Bryan
continued.
l think that IL we had had a vote un-
purchased and unintimidated in 1896,
would have been elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
1 shall not discuss the amount Of fraud
perpetrated in 1896, but we had against US
the largest corporation fund that was ever
used in a campaign.
The republican party has been In power
for ten years, with undsputed rule. We
find the republican party not so popular
today The party has gone on the to-
boggan slide so that Il has just one mar
whom II regards as popular enough to be
the candidate for president. Why is that
the president alone escaped the paralysis
that has fallen upon all the rest There
is only one explanation, and that is, that
his popularity Is due TO his following the
democratic doctrine.
Mr.. Bryan charged that the slump ir
stocks of which the men in high finance
complained, was caused by the very mer
who are now complaining.
IF I may venture a prediction" hC
added. Il would say that in the fight thai
is coming the democratic party will bt
looked upon as the protector of the small
investor against the manipulation of tho
sharks that have obtained power in Wal
street."
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
VERDICT FOR ROCK ISLAND
Court Decides Adversely on Complaint
Against Rate on Cotton Goods
20 wichita.

WICHITA. Kan, March 15.-In the
United States court today Judge J. C. Pol
lock instructed the jury 10 bring in a
verdict In favor Of the Rock Island rail-
way in the cases of the Wichita merchants
against the company
The merchants alleged that the company 8
rate on cotton goods from Galveston TO
Wichita was discriminative and unreason-
able, as 1t was more than double the rate
to Kansas City, which is farther from
Galveston than Is Wichita.
The court held that the published rate
OF the company is reasonable and that had
the company accepted payment which had
been offered by the merchants on the basis
Of the Kansas City rate. bosh parties would
have been liable to criminal prosecution
under the anti-rebate statute.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
ARTILLERY MlLITIA IS WANTED
Government Desires seabOard states
TO Ala in Defense of the
Coast.

WASHINGTON March l5-Letters have
been sent by Assistant Secretary oliver OF
the War department to the governors Of
all seaboard states asking their co-operal
ton In the development OF the War de-
partment's plan for the training Of an effec-
tive coast guard through the operation OF
organized militia In connection with the
regulars assigned 10 coast artillery service.
The letters were accompanied by clrcu-
lars prepared by the chief Of artillery set
ting forth his scheme 70 set aside a portion
Of the state troops in all the coast states
for artillery service, the state troops to
have each year from seven TO ten days Of
training az an artillery post under the diree-
ton Of the regulars The chief OF artillery
also suggests designation OF certain state
teoops 70 protect the land side OF the coast
artillery posts. which plan entails no addi-
tionai' expense on the states
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
LOCKOUT OF 'LONGSHOREMEN
s1sDensiOn of Dock Labor At Hamburg
Delays Sailing of Trans
Atlantic Liners.

HAMBURG, March H-The lockout OF
the longshOremen here is beginning TO de-
lay the movements OF transatlantic vessels.
The steamer Graf Waldersee, which Is
scheduled to sail next Saturday, has not
yet finished dischaTging cargo and it's de-
parture will be delayed several days. Sew
eral steamers OF the Cosmos and Levant
lines also viii be delayed
The shippers today offered the crews OF
three French vessels lying In the harbor
$50 per man per day extra pay II they
would assist In discharging the cargoes
on board. This the men refused. giving as
their rea son their rights under the French
law OF exemption from performing, dock
labOas
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
BURTON OUT NEXT WEEK
Former Kansas Senator win BE RE-
leased from Jail and Go
Home.

ABILENE, Kan, March IA message
received at his home here today from
Ironton. Mo, where he is in jail. says that
former Senator Joseph r. Burton was to-
day oficially notified that he viii be re-
leased on March 22 He WILL he wires. be
in Abilene on the day following,
1t was stated yesterday that Mr. Burton
would be held In jail an additional month
In view Of the fact that his fine OF g, 500
had not been paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
Memphis Has New Charter.

NASHVILLE. March l5.-The Memphis
charter bill over which a bitter fight has
been waged IN the Tennessee legislature
was passed by the house today The ef-
fect Of the bin Is to abolish the city gov
ernment Of Memphis and Il gives Governor
Patterson the power TO appoint new city
officials. Senator Carmack led the night for
the opposition. The bill had previously
passed the senatas
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
MISSOURI ANTI-LOBBY LAW
Governor Folk signs Bill which Goes
Into Eneet After Lesis-
aatuFe AdjOuEns,

JEFFERSON CITY. No. March l5.-Gov-
ernor Folk today signed the anti-lobby bill.
and Il becomes law ninety days after the
adjournment OF the legislature. The legis-
lature adjourns tomorrow.
The bill provides that ali lobbyists shall
register with the secretary OF state upon
arrival in Jefferson City and shall state
the purposes Of their visit
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
PLOT AGAINST TOM WATSON
Several shots Fired Into Home OF
Former Presidential Candidate
at Thomson, Ga.

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 1a-several shots
we're fred into the bedroom OF J. d. Wat
son, son OF Thomas p Watson the former
presidential candidate on the pOpulst
ticket. az their home at Thomson Ga,
early today. IL was later claimed that the
investigation indicated a plot against
Thomas Watson and his family. but no dea-
mite clue was obtained
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
Operation of Grain Gambling Houses
Made n Penal Ohense in
Missouri.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. March I6-The
house today passed the bill making the
operation OF a bucketshOp constitute a
felony. The penalty for violation is from
two 10 FIVE years In the penitentiary or
six to twelve months IN jail The bill now
goes 70 the Eovernor for his signature.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
Ashton
Philiips4

Ashton paired with Gibson.
The bill was Immediately put upon its
passage on motion Of sibley When his
name was called slbley asked to explain
his vote. He said he would vote for the
BILL as he had been informed by Mr.. Clarke
that an amendment would be attached IN
the house providing that the assessor shall
upon the written request OF the Board OF
Equalization forward as soon as possible
70 the board statement containing a
description Of the tangible property, real
and personal together with the valuation
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
3 al Omaha Yesterday:
LBaIsIATrvE.

The senate at Lincoln passes the
Thomas terminal tax bill. a duplicate of
the Clarke bill pending in the house, by a
vote of % to g. Page i
LeedeTs double-shIft bill for Omaha
firemen is passed in senate and sent to
the governor for signature Page i
House at Lincoln spends its day in con-
sideration of bills on general file without
fireworks. Page
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16

firemen is passed in senate and sent to
the governor for signature Page /
House at Lincoln spends it's day in con-
sideration of bills on general file without
fireworks. Page
p. Maginnis of Kimball, manufacturer
Of steel irrigating fumes, and his son
are injured while trying to save the life
Of employe who was caught in the
machinery. Page 3
Grand Island Independent comes out in
strong article on terminal tax bill and
urges Hall county members to vote and
work for it's passage. Page 3
WASHINGTON,
War department desires militia of coast
states to cooperate with artillery branch
of service. Page 1
Applicants for positions as consuls are
examined by the Civil Service board.
Page 1
DOMESTIC.
Oklahoma constitutional convention An
ishes it's work and adjourns after session
of 115 days. Special election to ratify
new instrument will be held August 6.
Page 2
Testimony of Abe Hummel regarding
alleged affidavit by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
finally admitted and witness under cross
examination says he is under Indictment
for procuring false afidavit in another
case. Page i
Stock market rallies and much of value
lost Thursday was regsined Friday. Jacob
H. Schin approves action of president
with reference to railroads. Page /
Judge Landls overrules motion of
standard Oil company and trial proceeds
at Chicago. Page i
Ceiling OF Tauride palace falls and
Russian duma takes recess until new
building can be secured. Page q
LOCAL.
Omaha's prestige as a market town ls
| strengthened by the automobile show,
which affords dealers of the state oppor-
tunity Of buying here instead OF going
east. Page Is
| Judge Munger OF the federal court hears
argument by attorneys for Bartlett Rich
ards, w. G. Comitock, Acquilla Triplett
and Charles c. Jllmeson, land men con-
victed of frauds against the government,
for a ne wtrial and will render his de-
cision Monday. Page 4
! Annual report Of Grain Exchange shows
the last to be the best year since the
exchange was organized and Omaha's inn
portance as a primary market Of the
world TO be increasing Page Q
Governor sheldon's appointment of the
new South Omaha Board Of Fire and
Police Commissioners gives general satis-
faction. Page 3
Judges @. W. Doane and E. WRkeley and
Attorney c. B. Keller deny World Herald
story that disconteuted Creighton heirs
received $4,000 or any other sum in
settlement and that the lawyers received
100000 fees Page 8
Charles f. Conklin of Chicago wins
second place in amateur billiard tourna-
ment by defeating Edward Gardner in
play-off Page 3
Annual tournament Of the American
Bowling congress begins in st. Louis this
| evening. Page 8
George Stone, champion batter of the
world. comes to terms with the st. Louis
Browns and win start for training camp
Monday. Page
FMANCIAL AND oo1rArERCIAL.
Grain markets. Page IL
Live stock markets Page Il
Stocks and bonds. Page II
Dun's review OF trade shows that vol.
ume of business compares most favor.
ably with same perio dlast year and thai
production Of pig iron is at the record
! Page I
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
THE wEATHER

FORECAST FOR NEBRAsKA-Rain
Saturday, with colder In west portion.
Sunday fair and colder.
FORECAST FOR IOWA-Fair Saturday
and rain Sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16

WHEELING, W. Va. March l6-The
crest 0f the food passed this city at 3
a. m The water reached a stage OF al
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-16
FLOOD is RECEDING

Rivers at Pitt.bur Are Falling After
Freakine Previous Righ Record
MANAGE IS OVER TEN MILLION DOLLARS
bTvsnty Lives Lost In ths Smoky City and
Vicinity.
cREsTPAssEs WHEELING ABOUT MIDNIGHT
stags of Sixty Four Feet Predicted at
Cincinnati By Tonight.
THOUSANDS HOMELESS AND WITHOUT FOOD
-Four Persons Drowned at Pnrkers-
burg, w. VA, and Several Others
Mt Interior Points I'm
Ohio.