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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

now. Common brick was quoted in
Chicago for 500 to S5.2J in 1867. The
prices run $3.50 to $3.50 there to-day.
The saving on domestic cement in Chi
cago is 34.6 per cent. and in New York
about so per cent. Plumbing rates are
down about % per cent from the fig
ures of the first of the year Hard
ware for domestic purposes is about
20 per cent cheaper. SO it goes
throughout the list of materials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
ENDS NIGHT RIDER WAR.
Kentucky Growers at Last Force Big
Combine to Terms.

Kentucky Growers at Last Force Big
Combine to Terms.
The American Tobacco Company has
been made to bow down to the Burley
Tobacco Society, some of whose members
unofficially formed the bands of maraud-
ers known as might riders, who resorted
to tactics that were unlawful and sacri-
feed many lives to attain their ends. BY
a deal between the Burnley Tobacco So
ciety and the American Tobacco Company
closed Thursday the 1906 and part of the
1907 crop of tobacco, involving S0,OO0,-
600 pounds, becomes the property of the
American Tobacco Company at a cost of
almost $14,OOO,O00 The average price
per pound for the 1906 crop was 201a
cents, and II cents for the 1907 crop.
There is great rejoicing in Kentucky
among the night riders and those who
sympathize with them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Wills Moose fO SOn-in-Layy.

The feeling entertained by the late
George D. Wolf of Sommerdale, Pa, to-
ward Charles w. Wenzel, his son-in-law,
is shown in the following paragraph in
his will. which was admitted to probate
the other day Fifty cents be paid to my
son-in-law, Charles w. Wenzel, native
of Huntington, Pa, to enable him to buy
a good. stout rope with which to hang
himself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
cHINA's EMPEROR DIES.
Iwang-Su Is Reported to Have Sue
cumbed After a Long Illness.

That KwangSu. the Emperor of
China, is dead, and that the dowager
empress, the real ruler. is dying, was
the report in circulation in Picking Fri
day and generally credited as true Alb
solute confirmation was lacking, but all
indications pointed TO the probability
that the facts were as stated and that
the members of the official body were
delaying an announcement of the crisis
in the affairs of the empire as long as
possible.
The last illness of the emperor as
sumed 4 serious aspect fortnight ago.
1t was then declared that he was suffer
ing from a grave intestinal complaint.
He persistently refused to accept west
ern medical attendance, although medi-
cal men attached to the legations stood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

One of the first outward consequences
of the decision to confer with the other
powers as to the Balkan situation was
the news that the British cabinet had
determined to abandon its policy of limit
ing ornaments and to resume naval con-
struction and army increase on a large
scale. Premier Asquith before the reas-
sembled Parliament the other day in
sisted that treaties must be regarded as
binding and that Great Britain could
not recognize an alteration made by one
of the parties to a treaty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

For the first time the great automobile
race for the Vanderbilt cup has been won
by a machine designed and built in Amer
lea and of American material. More
over. the driver is IN American. George
Robertson The machine was a 120 horse
power Iocomobile. The average speed
made was 644 miles an hour He made
uteS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Finds Three Rivers i'm Alaska,

Ernest Leffingwell, geologist and ex-
plorer, who was with Ejnar Mikkelsen
on the expedition to the arctic in the
schooner Duchess of Bedford, which was
wrecked in 1907, arrived at San Fran
cisco Saturday from Point Barrow on
the whaling vessel Narwhal. Leffingwell
is said to have discovered and mapped
out three rivers in the extreme northern
part of Alaska emptying into the Arctic
ocean.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Samuel b. Curfman of Steubenville,
Ohio. was found dead in his room at the
Leland hotel. in Chicago. He committed
suicide by shooting himself twice in the
breast. 1t is believed Curfman killed
himself because of dependency caused by
an unsuccessful financial deal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Respected Man Unmasked.

Peter Van Vlissingen, well known Chi
cago real estate dealer and relative by
marriage of President Roosevelt, has con-
fessed wholesale forgeries of trust deeds
and notes, and within four hours was in
dicted, convicted and sentenced to the
penitentiary for term not less than one
and not more than fourteen years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
vooDoo TEST BRINGS DEATH.
Accused Man Thinks Gun Sweats
Blood and Commits Suicide.

Sam Haywood, prominent farmer
near Monticello, Ark, was called to his
door on recent night and assassinated
by man standing at the gate, who emp
tied a charge of buckshot into his body.
Louis Hursch, arrested on suspicion that
he was the slayer, committed suicide in a
dramatic manner. Hursch had been taken
before coroners jury and denied his
guilt. A negro juryman demanded the
voodoo test, calling for Hursch's gun, say
ing if it was discharged and Hurseh was
guilty it would sweat blood at the muz-
zle." The gun was discharged and Hursch,
installing the rust on the barrel for blood,
plunged a knife into his throat, expiring
before the jury, without uttering a word.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
POLICE SAVE ELEVEN CHILDREN
Dropped from Windows OF Burning

Dropped from Windows of burning
Tenement in Greater New YORK.
Eleven children. including an infant in
arms, were caught in the coats of police
men after they had been dropped from
windows by terrified mothers as fire ragged
in a tenement in South First street, Will
liamsburg, n. Y. One boy of 10 years
perished. From the third floor mother
tossed her baby, but it was caught by
policeman unscathed Ten other children
were dropped into the coats of reserves
hastily slipped off The cause of the fire
was not ascertained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Doubts Abruzzi Will Wed.

A high official of the Foreign Office in
Rome, when asked: do you know any
thing about the betrothal of the Duke
of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins?" said
THAT is an affair which concerns the
royal family. l do not know how mat
tiers stand, but my own presentiment is
that the marriage will not take place"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Stays Her Two Children.

During a fit of dependency Mrs. Agnes
Lidner, aged u, wife of John Lidner, a
glass blower of Brooklyn, n. Y, cut the
threats of her two children-George, aged
3, and Clara, aged 3-killing them, and
then committed suicide in Frankfort, KY.
The only motive for the tragedy was de-
spondency, as her husband had been out
of work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

At the closing session of the National
Association of State University Presi-
dents in Washington President Jacob @.
Schurman of Cornell was elected presi-
dent and resolutions were passed declar-
ing President Angel of the University OF
Michigan the greatest of living State uni
YersitY presidents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Gasoline Bath Divorce Cause.

Because gasoline was the only fluid she
would use to wash their two children,
Cyrus Sanford was granted divorce by
Judge Wilbur in Los Angeles from Min
ME I. Sanford. Sanford alleged that it
was cruelty to him. Gasoline is the
quickest way to clean them with the least
trouble" he quoted his wife as saying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Lookout Inn, on the crest Of Lookout
Mountain, near Chattanooga, Tenn, burn
ed the other day. Loss 100000. Six
cottages near the inn were destroyed. The
station house at the top of the incline
railroad was also burned. as was por-
ton of the trestle on the face of the
bluff
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

of receivers in the Federal Court sew
eral days ago. Following this came
the transfer to two local banks of the
Deposits, Savings and Trust Company
of which the Mayor was president. 1t
is said this action was precipitated by
the threats of Mr.. Johnson's individual
creditors to file suits to obtain pay
ment on notes Endorsed by the Mayor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
K;rIs Enemy i'm View of 100.

On the main street of Tecumseh, Okla,
in plain view of more than 100 citizens,
Bill Johnson of Tecumseh shot and in
stantly killed Oscar Jones, also of that
city The shooting was the result of
Jones giving information to the authori-
ties which resulted in the search of john
sons residence for illegal liquor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
rhree ohio Conntiex 60 ..n-. ;,

Three Ohio counties voted dry Monday
in local option elections. Muskingum and
Tuscarawas were both carried by the tenn
perance forces, with majorities exceeding
1000, and Hancock county by 1900 The
number of saloons knocked out follows
Muskingum, 80: Tuscarawas, 90; Han
cock "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Girl Dead; Boys Unconscious

With the gas pouring from an unlighted
jet Ella Clark, IS years old, was found
dead in a boathouse in Atlantic City, n.
J.. and near her body were the uncon-
scious forms of Arthur Penny. aged 1S.
and Walter Reynolds, aged IS. Three
glasses and bottle which had contained
whisky were in the room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

In the Ozark mountain region, where
bitter rot and other diseases had become
so bad that farmers were becoming fear
ful lest they lose their orchards, the gov.
eminent showed them how to apply meth
DDS which have resulted in the saving OF
about % per cent of the crop wherever
intelligently applied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Jealousy CraZed Man Kills Wife.

In the presence of his father, IS years
old, and very deaf, Austin Turney, a
blacksmith, aged AZ years, crazed with
Jealousy, shot and fatally wounded his
wife Minnie. 80 years old, at their home
in Dayton, Ohio. Then he turned the
revolver upon himself and sent a bullet
crashing through his right eye, which
will undoubtedly cause his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

TIL second note from the Netherlands
demanding the revocation of the Venezue-
Ian decree against transhipmeDt of goods
at Curacao for Venezuelan ports has
been met with refusal by President Cas-
tro, who has completed arrangements for
the defsnse of La Guaira.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Leg Is Broken in Initiation.

Covernor-elect a. c. Shallenberger of
Nebraska is confined to his room at the
Lincoln Hotel in Lincoln and is suffering
from a fractured leg. He was injured
while being initiated as member of the
Shriners. He will return to his home at
Alma
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
$4,000 a Year for Mrs. Gould.

Mrs. Howard Gould has been awarded
alimony TO the amount of $4,000 an
nually by Justice Bischoff. who in re-
fusing her request for $4,000 admit
ted that she is able to spend the larger
amount.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Railway Death Rate Drops

There were 3,764 persons killed and
$3.50 injured in railroad casualties in
the United States during the fiscal year
ended June 80 last, according to an an
nouncement of the interstate commerce
commission in Washington. This is de-
crease of 1886 killed and 1927 injured,
as compared with the previous year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
DEMOCRATIC FUND is $500, 900.
Total Amount Contributed for Last
Campaign Announced.

1t came out the other night after a con-
ference at the Hoffman House in New
York between Norman E. Mack, the
chairman. and Herman Ridder, treasurer
of the Democratic national committee,
that the total contributions to the ma
tional campaign fund in the recent con-
test were approximately 100000. This
is within few dollars, it is saidSof the
exact amount. 1t was learned from the
same authority that about 100000 OF
the above amount came from New York
City and State. The balance was forth
coming it is understood, largely from the
middle West.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Oberlin Montgomery Carter, former
captain of the engineer corps of the Unit
ed States army was found the other day
acting as the superintendent of the Mexico
Brick and Fireclay Company. d New
York concern, in Mexico, Mo. Carter was
very reticent concerning his case in the
federal courts in Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

The South Dakota Supreme Court has
granted new trial to Mrs. Emma Kauff-
man, wife of the Sioux Falls brewer. who
was found guilty in the Circuit Court of
manSaughter or a charge of causing the
death of a servant through beating
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

According TO information received by
beet sugar interests in London, the beet
crops of Europe are not so good this year
as had been expected. The beets IN west
ern Europe all want rain. The quality
is better than last year, but the weight
is disappointing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
CHar's Uncle Dies.

Grand Duke Alexis of Russia. an uncle
of Emperor Nicholas. died in Paris Sat
urday of pneumonia. The Grand Duke
had lived in Paris almost continuously
since his retirement from the position of
supreme director of the navy, which he
held for twenty-four years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Kansas Bank Closes Doors.

The First National Bank of Fort
Scott. Fan. one of the Oldest banks in
the State, closed its doors Friday morn
ing. The bank had deposits Ct 100000.
The closing followed a run on the bank,
during which depositors withdrew S56,-
600
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
ExploSion Kills 1, Hurts Five

One man was instantly killed and Eve
others injured by the bursting of a huge
rendering vat which was being tested by
compressed air in the railroad yards of
Armour & Co. at 43d place and Packers
avenue. in the Union Stockyards, Chi
ca@o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Firemen Killed in Wreck.

Fireman Quick was killed when an ex-
ira freight and regular freight No. IS
collided on the Burlington at Sutton,
Neb. A brakeman was seriously injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Pastor Is Killed by Auto,

Rev. r. Brinley Morgan, rector of
Christ's Episcopal church in New Haven,
and one of the most prominent clergymen
in the diocese of Connecticut. died as the
result of injuries received when he was
struck the previous afternoon by an auto
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Judge Mclean. judge of the Municipal
Court in Crookston, MIMI, committed
suicide by jumping in the sluiceway of
the Red Lake river. He had had some
financial losses. lie was single and IS
years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Indicted for Primary EraudS

Thirty-eight indictments have been re-
turned in a grand jury primary election
fraud haul in Chicago. which stuns "men
higher up and thirty more are expected
10 be reported in q week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Hundreds of pounds of dynamite have
been exploded in the North river at New
York to learn whether Mrs. Julius
Fleischmann committed suicide by drown
ing She disappeared from home and
was last seen near the banks of the river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
NAV Again Re Candidate

William j. Bryan in an interview at
san Anconio, Tex, says that if the party
so demands and the conditions warrant
he will be candidate in 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Archbishop FaIconio in America.

Archbishop Falconio, apostolic delegate
TO the United States, has come to Chi
cago to take part in the first Catholic
missionary congress, and in an interview
says teaching of religion in schools is of
vital Importance to the nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Youngest Governor IL Married.

Governor James II. Higgins of Rhode
Island, the youngest executive in the coun-
try. was united in marriage Tuesday with
Miss Helen T. Mcguire. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Mcguire of Pawtucket
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
May See Life ON Planet Mars.

r. w. Wood, who occupies the chair
of experimental physics at Johns Hop
k;ns university, has worked out mer
curry telescope by which it is hoped that
life, if it exists, may be seen on the
planet Mars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
shows Rush to Canada

Official reports show that since Sept /,
when the new land act went into effect,
1891 homesteaders took up farms In
western Canada. Thirty per cent of these
settlers were from the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Official returns compiled from eighty
four counties on the contest for State
Treasurer of Ohio indicate the election of
D. S. Dreamer, Democrat, by 2,S11 votes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland an
nounces that his entire fortune has been
swept away. but declares he will move
into a small house and run for Mayor
again next spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Child Killed in Aufo Crash

The 4-year-old son of c. NJ. Derby was
instantly killed and Mr.. and Mrs. Derby
were badly injured at Natoma, Cal, when
the automobile in which the three were
riding was struck by a freight train.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Proiected reforms TO Continue.

DEGREES issued by new government of
China command the carrying out of re-
forms projected by Kuang-Hsu and the
empress dowager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
Labor Leaders, Announcement.

President Gompers at the Federation
of Labor convention in Denver announced
that if found guilty in contempt proceed
ings he will go to Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26

Because she is opposed to divorce on
principle. Ruth Bryan Leavitt will not
seek TO free herself from David Homer
Leavitt through the Denver (Colo.)
courts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-11-26
HANGS SELF IN wIFE's ATTIRE.

Kansas City bridegroom MOurned
Lack of Jewels for Her.
Dressed completely in his young wife's
party clothes, Gordon Kyle, "a years of
age, hanged himself in Kansas City. The
moose was made from two of his wife's
hair ribbons and a strap from her suit
case. This he tied to the foot of an iron
bed and deliberately sat until he was
strangled. He loved his wife so dearly
that he could not endure the thought of
her being forced to live without diamonds
and jewels and rich clothes.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-03-24
.IM0sAN MEETS
! GALES AND STORM
CFron sundays Aavertisero

The German steamship TolcSan.
which put into this haroor in distress
last january from a voyage from IA
coma 10 Vladivostok. had quite a Sc
rious time on her voyage from here TO
japan According TO a letter from
Arthur {. Ridges. third officer, she meg
tempestuous weather. was hove % sew
eral times. and hre broke out in the
coal bunkers.
The Tolosan. after leaving here Jan-
uary IS in the afternoon. met with a
mishap 70 her engines almost iulmedi-
ately after the pilot left her. She re-
turned OF the harbor and anchored
there. spending six hours in making
repairs. Nothing of interest occurred
until January s5. when the engines
broke down again, involving delay
Of four hours on January - there
was a strong westerly gale, and it was
found necessary TO lash the steering
gear aft. as il showed signs OF weak
ening. The gale and high seas con-
tinued on January 2S, and on January
2s there were Terrible and mountainous
seas. rain and hail storms, and the
vessel was obliged 10 heaye TO. While
hove TO, the L. s. transport Thomas
passed. The Thomas on arrival here
reported passing German steamship
hove to. but did not know its name
The high seas continued, and on jan
uary 81 there began TO be fears that
the vessel would run short Of coal.
February the gale, which had been
southwesserly during the 2Sth. 18th and
SOth, and northwest On the S1st, again
veered TO the southwest. The seas
broke over the fyingbridge and smash
ed in the wheelhouse, and the vessel
hove TO.
The weather moderated slightly. but
on the 5th fire was discovered in the
coal bunkers. It was nothing serious,
however. On the 6th the gale from
the southwest freshened.A and the ba-
rometer went way down. The gale
shifted to the northwest, and on the
Sth the vessel was hove to for hours. |
On this date it was decided to change
the vessels course and steer for Yoko- !
hama, as it was feared that they did !
not have coal enough TO reach, Moro
ran. a seaport on the Island of Eco, !
the north island of the group. Moro |
ran is not far from Hakodate, and is I
in the same latitude as Vladivostok, |
and not far distant On the 9Th, how
ever. it was decided to change the
course again and make a dash for
Nororan. Land was sighted on this /
date and Mororan was reached on the 4
10th. At this time it was very cold !
and there was snow and ice on the
ship. The Tolosan left Mororan Feb
ruary L, reaching. vladivostOk on the
18th. twenty-three days from Homo /
lulu