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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
TRAVEL is CUT is PER CENT
Decrease in Number of Tourists
Attributed TO Politics.


Figures just compiled by the American
Express Company in conjunction with the
leading steamship companies show that
the American tourist season for Europe
generally this year has been about 10
per cent less than what it was last year.
In discussing the situation with a Temps
correspondent W. S. Dalliba, European
manager of the American Express Com
pany, said there had been not only a de-
crease in the number of visitors this year
but also in the amount of money spent.
THE falling off has not been so great as
was anticipated" he said. Europe is
merely feeling the effect of presidential
year. Last year this time the American
season was at its height, but now the
homeward drift already has begun. Ameri-
cans abroad are not taking any chances
on the possibility of missing their votes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Progress of Pennant Race in Base
Ball Leagues.

NATIONAL LEAGUl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Better Times Expected.

Edwin Hawley, who has returned to
New York from an inspection trip over
the Minneapolis and St. Louis and the
Iowa Central and the Chicago and Alton,
says he found crop conditions much bet
ter than he had expected. Business men
expect better times soon, Mr.. Hawley
reports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Diamond PIN I'm His Tire.

While Thomas Keller, an Altoona, Pa,
boy, was riding a bicycle the tire of one
wheel was punctured and collapsed. He
stopped TO repair it and found diamond
stickpin sticking in the rubber. 4 jeweler
pronounced it valuable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
New York Dentist Shot.

DR.. ]. w. Simpson, New York dent
list, was shot and mortally wounded by
his mother-in-law, whom he made a widow
by shooting her husband at the same
house two years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Little Girl. Attempt Train Wreck,

1t was discovered by detectives that
three little girls out of mere playfulness
tried TO wreck the Pennsylvania railroad
flyer running between Philadelphia and
Wilkesbarre at Tomhickon, Pa, by plac-
ing pile of stones and a railroad spike
en- the track They were not arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
The Gould-Sagan Marriage.

By turning Protestant and taking his
bride to the Office of the London registrar,
Prince Helie de Sagan of France finally
succeeded in making the American Gould
heiress. divorced wife of Count Boni de
Castellane, Nine. Anna, the Princess de
Sagan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
u. S. SUES JAMESTOWN SHOW.
Government Has Nearly 100000
Coming from 81 900. 900 Lnan

government has Nearly S5OU,tOU
Coming from S1.0o0,o00 Loan.
The United States government filed
petition at Norfolk, Va, in the James
town exposition federal court litigation,
asking protection as creditor of the ex-
position on account of its $1.00000O loan
and claiming priority of payment over
everything else owed by the exposition
company. The petition says the balance
due the government is 1897 ,953.57. 1t had
been thought the governments loan was
only lien on the gate receipts, but the
petition claimed that under the special
statute appropriating the loan it comes as
a general lien.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Asks RooSeyeIf,s Aofd-

Herman Ridder, president of the Amer
lean Newspaper Publishers Association.
asks President Roosevelt's aid in the fight
of the paper users against the paper COM
hineS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Police Station for Children

Under the urgent suggestion of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children. the New York police department
has created bureau for the baiiing of
children accused of crime. This viii en-
able parents or friends of the juvenile Of
Tenders to prevent their spending night
in prison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

In battle between revenue officers and
gang Of moonshiners at Hindman, Ky.
Bud Hail. leader of the moonshiners,
was killed and two others were badly
hurt. No officers were injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Ocean Travel Later Heavy,

The rush of Atlantic travel eastward
is almost up TO the average of former
years. Steamship agents say the season
was later than usual, but that it promises
to continue later than usual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
LOSES HIS MULE-RIDE COFFIN.
Owner Had Planned to Be Buried
in Leather Shroud.

in Leather Shroud.
At Lexington, KY, a mule which had
been the faithful servant of John Wiley
for a quarter of a century died, and
thereby hangs a tale. Wiley is a team
ster of 60 summers. About year ago
he concluded that when he died the mule
should be killed and his hide used as
winding sheet for his master. Wiley had
not expected that the mule might die first
When the animal keeled over Wiley called
up a tanner and asked for figures on pre-
serving the hide: then consulted an I'M
dertaker about the cost of a coffin. He
concluded that it would be cheaper to buy
a pine box for himself, so the mule was
buried in his hide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
ONLY 129 SAILORS DESERT.
War Department Receives Statement
Regarded as Remarkable.

Regarded rs Remarkable.
4 statement was received by Acting
Secretary Newberry of the Navy Depart
ment that makes a showing for the At
lantic feet, now en- route to the Orient,
which naval officers regard as remark
able. After the fleet sailed from the west
coast a wireless message was sent to Sec
rotary Newberry giving the number of
men absent from each vessel without
leave They included not deserters alone,
but what are known as stragglers-men
who have overstayed their leave and fail
ed to join their ships in time to sail.
The total number of such absentees from
the feet is only 100 out of the nearly
$4,000 men on the fleet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Death Harvest of the FOURTH.

Incomplete returns Of accidents on the
Fourth of July due to the celebration of
the day indicate the death of over 70 and
the injury of nea.rly 1900 persons, this
breaking previous records of the days
casualties since 1889.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
RAIL CASUALTIES FEWER.
Decreased Volume of Business Is De-
cided to BE the Cause,

cided to BE the Cause.
That the great reduction in the number
of casualties to passengers and employees
for the three months ending March 81
last, when there were but 1914 such cas-
ualties, or I2S killed and 14,713 injured,
was primarily due to the decrease in the
volume of business on practically all of
the railroads of the country is the concll-
sion drawn from a review of the statistics
by the interstate commerce commission in
its accident bulletin. This remarkable
record shows that not in any quarter
since that ending with March, 1905. has
there been a smaller number of casualties
to passengers and employees than during
the three months ended with the close OF
March last
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
D,urhter shoots Father

Crazed by family troubles, Amos Pol
hamus, belmont, n. J., attempted to muir
der his wife and four children, but was
himself probably fatally shot by his eld-
est daughter, Helen, postmistress of the
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Steve Adams Is Acuuitted.

Steve Adams, member of the Western
Federation of Miners, was acquitted of
the murder of Arthur Collins. Adams
alleged confession of the crime was e1-
Guided as evidence by Judge Shackleford,
and eight witnesses testified to an alibi
for the accused man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Murderer Behe.ds Victim,

With his head cut completely off the
body of Alphonse Durel, widely known
Bourbon street hair dresser, was found
at his shop in the old French quarter of
New Orleans. There is no clew to the
murderer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Love Idea Breaks VIII.

\ Pennsylvania JUDGE refuses to allow
an institution of learning at Lancaster to
inherit $4,000 because it teaches Swe-
denborg's views on conjugal love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
No Corporation Aid.

No corporation gifts, limit on cam
| paign contributions and publicity of re-
, ceipts and expenditures are to rule the
Democrats, according to the national COM
| mittee;s decision at Lincoln.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Nelson Downs Cans.

At San Francisco Joe Cans, the negro
who so long had held the lightweight
championship, was beaten in seventeen
rounds by Battling" Nelson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Gompers for BRYAN,

Samuel Gompers announces that he will
support Bryan and Kern as nominees on
a platform friendly to labor, but will not
take stump unless conditions demand it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Blow to Chicago Commerce.

4 blow has been dealt Chicago COM
merce by a decision of the interstate COM
merce commission favoring jobbers 4
Missouri river cities
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
AGED SUlTOR SLAIN.
Wealthy Widover WayIaid and
Killed on Way to Wedding.

While on his way to marry a 13-year-
old girl, daughter of one of his farm ten
ants, William Williams, wealthy farmer,
ga years old, near Dover, Del, was way
laid and murdered and his body hanged
to a tree to give the suggestion of sui
eide. The theory of the officials is that
he was murdered by some persons who
might have had an interest in preventing
his wedding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Rig Fire in Boston.

The Grand Junction docks on the
water from. of East Boston were destroy
ed by fire. with a loss estimated between
s.. OOo, 600 and 100000. Cause IN
known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
New jap Cabinet.

A new japanese cabinet is announced
in Toxic and economic reforms are plan
ned for the government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
DESTROY SALOON IN OKLAHOMA
Officers Use Torch to Enforce New
Law Against Liquor.

Sheriff Riley and three deputies from
Nowata, Okla, after confScating ten bar
rels of beer for evidence and arreSting
the proprietors> set fire to and completely
destroyed a roadhouse and saloon erected
just over the Oklahoma line from Kansas
a few days ago. The action by the sheriff
was taken in response to his instructions
to carry out the application of the new
Billups liquor law of Oklahoma, which
orders that all saloons or places of the
sort shall be destroyed upon discovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

The state of Sac Paulo, Brazil, has or
gained a company to conduct coffee
propaganda in England.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
GEORGIA OPPOSED TO BRYAN,
HuT DOUBTFUL HOW TO VOTE

DENVER. COL, July 6.---Georgia Is
against Bryan. if there is any chance
of encompassing his defeat, but prob
ably will vote for him on Thursday,
unless it is demonstrated in the mean
time that a decided stand in opposi-
ton can be made. This position OF
the delegation was announced at the
conclusion of the caucus this afternoon.
1t was that the Georgians came to
Denver expecting to find an anti-Bryan
standard, about which they could
gather with other opposing delegates,
the untnstructed delegates from New
York having been regarded as among
1.-THE opposition factors. Finding New
York inactive. however, the delegation
has practically announced that 1t will
not be left alone in the wilderness"
The delegation enthusiastically in
dorsed Clerk Howell for yice-prEsi-
dency, and determined TO present his
name to the convention and to start
an active campaign in his behalf. Mr..
Howell was named to succeed himself
on the national committee.
The Georgia delegation will meet
again Tomorrow, when Some definite
Plan of action may be outlined.
A report has been circulated that
Ia representative of Judge Gray
has been invited to appear before
the caucus to present the claims of
lDelaware's candidate for the presf-
dency w. S. West, who was first
elected as the States representative of
the committee to notify the presiden-
the ground that he refused to notify
Rl.yan.n .4slss.-fs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
lNTEJelOR view 0F
DENVER .AUD1TCIeIU

committee adjourned that the contest
ing Burke delegates were unable to
establish the charges of illegality rs
far as they applied to a national can-
vention.
After the decision the Burke men de-,
clared that they would carry their case
to the Committee on Credentials. and,
If defeated there, to the floor of the
convention.
Leaders Inccnscd.
Leaders of several Of the contesting
delegations. incensed by their defeat,
charged that the subcommittee were
packed against them. Little hope was
expressed generally, but opponents of
Sullivan Guffey, Murphy and Dubois
declared they would win later.
The matter of whether Oklahoma
should have fourteen seats, as agreed
by the national COMMITTEES, or eighteen;
as demanded by that State, was passed
along to the Credentials Committee.
But fourteen names. however,, VIII APP
pear upon the temporary roll-calL,
The national committee adopted
suitable expression of sorrow over the
death of James X. Jones, of Arkansas,
the former national chairman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
.V|RG|N|ANS ON
GR0UN|D;E LIYS0N
CALLS; NAN down
Threatened to.Have Attorney
Expelled From Committee
Room Unless He Modi-
fled His Language.
ny G. A. Royce,

staff Correspondent OF Time.-DIspntch.
DENVER, COL, July h.-Findlng this
beautiful and prosperous city In the
throes Of ante-conyention enthusiasm
and excitement, the Virginia delegation
arrived from Colorado Springs tonight,
and the members are busy getting their
bearings and settling down for WORK.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson. Virginia menu
Der OF the national committee. on whose
shoulders much hard work is falling.
came in last night ahead OF the party.
and opened headquarters at the Brown
Palace Hotel AT the meeting OF the
national committee held this morning,
which was perfunctory. as far az the
selection OF temporary officers OF the
convention is concerned, Mr.. Ellyson,
John I. McGraw, OF West Virginia,
and J; = c. Talbot. OF Maryland. were
named as members OF & subcommittee
to hear an ugly contest involving seats
In the Pennsylvania delegation.
In the LiIneliHht.
Ihus virginia was at once brought
sharply into the llmelight. for the nght
lis bitter and tho determination OF it
VIII have an important bearing upon
the result OF the spectacular battle
between Mr.. Bryan and Colonel J. III.
Guifey. boss Of the keystone State
Democracy. The hearing to-day bris.
tied with acrimony and fiery denun-
Citations. and Mr.. Ellyson felt called
upon. as member OF the Subcommittee
tee.io tell one OF the attorneys that IL he
did not refrain from the use OF vile
epithets he would be asked to leave
the room. The evidence Is all in. and
the subcommittee Is now preparing its
report
Governor and Mrs. Swanson are at
the Brown Palace also, and the other
Virginia members are scattered. some
living In private cars. on which they
are travelling. and others at prominent
hotels. Senator Daniel is at the home
OF Ieph. T. Hill. a personal friend. but
Is much In evidence whenever he makes
an III appearance In hotel Hobbies.
o me Vtrginians are being much
states. but these opportunities rclat..
70 !. the platform and the Vice presi-
aency, as they are under Bryan I'm
fsit ai thus putting the preslden-
secretary j. n. Brenaman. OF the state
committee. came In ahead of the parry
a anto en r ged State headquarters at
from other states are calling and u bss
ing heard as to platform pIanks and
VICE presidential candidates.
Denver In Proud Array.
Never We're Indications brighter for
the expeditions handling Of a
truly said that Denver has put on her
pest clothes for the occasion. Another
thing which will be OF interest TO Vir-
Sinians is that sight of a Virginia
badge by these sturdy Western Demo-
Gratis Is sufficient to admit the wearer
to high seats, whether in the realm
OF politics or society. The North Caro-
Ina delegation is located near that OF
virginia There has already been
much communion between leaders OF
these two sister States. Governor
Glenn is on the ground. and his speech
and that OF Governor Swanson, second
ing Bryan's nomination.. are looked for
ward to With much pleasure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
rOCKET FILLED WITH SILVER,
PALMER COMES NEAR DROWNING
Especial to The Times plspatch.l

Special to The Times Dispatch.]
& NORFOLK, VA, July 6.-Wtth $3.50
In silver in his pocket. Henry j. Pal
mer, an electrician, came near being
crushed to death and drowned Sat
surday en- route to West Point on an
excursion steamer. The steamer Hamp-
ton Roads was carrying excursionists
from York River to West Point, and Mr..
Palmer was assistant manager OF the
affair. At West Point Mr.. Palmer fell
between the boat and pier as land-
ing was being made. He managed to
ievade being caught between the boat
ana pier, but the weight OF the money
came near pulling him down before
he could be rescued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
BRYAN REFUSES TO DISCUSS
ATTACK MADE BY GUFTEY

s F.ATRvIEw. NEB., July 6.-With
telephone wires out OF communication
and F'airview cut off from Lincoln by
wasl1out on the trolley line. VIII
liam j. BRYAN had ample opportunity
to peruse the structures upon himself
delivered yesterday by j. M. Guffey,
national committeeman from Pennsyl-
vania. in response to Mr.. Bryan's at
tack upon himself in speech on July
4th.
II have nothing to say" was Mr..
Bryans response to an inquiry as to
Guffey's statement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07

1 Il ~ Z F.
no ond OF attention. Most OF them
come from Oklahoma. There Is one In.
dian woman in this crowd. and she has
charmed all beholders. She Is Ntry.
Huntington. tho better half Of Tom Buff
iiEston, former Cherokee chief. AMI
one OF the Oklahoma delegates. She
has raven tresses OF the Indian women.
and also many OF the features OF. the
rcdskins; SHE Is a woman OF refinement.
ard has grace and charm about her
that would TT any wing-room. Some
OF her gowns have drawn exclamations
OF delight from the other women.
Her husband Is banker and stock
raiser. and is worth over 100000 In
addition to being big politically. he is
big physically, standing six feet six
inches in his stockings. He controls
over 1000 Indians and others.
One OF the finest buildings In Dem
yer is the home OF one OF It's newspa-
pers. Across the building. in large
gold letters, is this Legend which at
tracted the attention OF Eastern visi-
tors:
20, justice. when expelled from all
otherlhabitationz, make this thy DWELL
Ing place"
Some of the Dcnverites have way
VI iau6uib s"HehcSei thSS pdsS lib
place.
lTHE Bryan orators got very busy
Sunday night In the hotel Hobbies
and kept up a continuous shout
ing match Adam Dixon Warner.
of Los Angeles, author OF THE Peo-
lple Versus the Gold Bugs" attracted
most attention because, instead OF
wearing the helmet and costume OF the
trapper which he had when he came
here. he appeared in all the radiance OF
evening clothes, opera hat and q
glorious white, expansive shirt front.
In which glittered a pea-sized dia-
mond. He talked for nearly an hour
on Bryan. Not a great many in the
crowd knew him. One man happened
to ask a California delegate who the
orator was.
"Oh. that's Adam Dixon Warner"
was the reply. You needn't worry
about him. He's the man who has
bored Southern California out OF exist
ence."
Ts shop is The he Wfs Gne Of ss ssns
| and live chickens"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
NORTHPcRT DAY HOTEL. BURNS
AND GUESTS HAVE TO FLEE

TRAVERSE CITY. MICH, July e.
The Northern Beach Hotel, on North
port Bay in the Leelenau Peninsula,
thirty miles from here, was burned to
the ground early to-day. The seven
guests at the resort which opened
only last Saturday, We're forced to
flee for, their lives. some of them los
ing all their clothing in the flames.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 There
was no insurance The hotel was one
of the largest in the Northern resort
region, containing 100 rooms. 1t was
owned by A. NJ, Leslie. OF Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
MORRISON SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
AND rs IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, July 6.-Homer
Morrison. member of a prominent fam
lily Of Bruceton. this county, Is in n
lserious condition ut his home as the
result OF being Mot from am bush
while on his way to Shenandoah River
Ito fish with party of friends. Some
lone, whose Identity is unknown, fired
la shot from a clump of bushes across
1.-THE river, taking effect In Mr.. Morri-
Ison's body. Surgeons OF Winchester
Memorial Hospital are probing for the
Ibullet. t 55s5 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-07
MAE WOOD ENTERS PLEA OF
NOT GUILTY. OF PERJURY

NEW YORK, July s.-aIae c. Wood,
whose suit for divorce against Thomas
e. Plat was dismissed recently. plead-
ed not guilty to-day to another charge
OF perjury growing out OF her testi-
mony In the recent trial that she was
married TO Senator Plat. Miss Woods
forgery The Forgery charge was
based on letter which Miss Wood
said she received from Senator PIatt
making her as his Wife. Argument on
the demurrer was set for Wednesday.