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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-09
CURRENT TOPICS AT CAPITAL
WILLIAMS SPEECH AND PANIC

Q 90 INV iHNNh i'N''n wa 'il' '''Ai
roads of the United States are
/ thousands Of locomotives out Of bus
mess for lack Of business. The
report is that satlrical railroad man
| ayers refer 10 these dead engines.
each one of which represents from
| ten 10 twenty-five thousand dollars
| tied up capital, as Teddy Bears The
| inference is clear There are nearly
/ two hundred thousand freight cars
empty on sidctracks representing. so
| I ann Informed, dead capital Of
|nrariy two hundred million dollars
also idle. Eight months ago the
railroads were complaining they
could not get cars enough to carry
The wheat of the farmer TO tide
water or the cotton of the south
to It's shipping points. or the fruits
pie of the west who needed them.
Today for some reason. the railroads
have the cars, they have the engines.
they have the tracks. and the natural
product Of the country as we'll as
. the manufactured product. is just as
plentiful as a year ago, but now
the roads are idle and the crops
which should come east to be eN-
changed for manufactured goods and
the manufactured goods which should
go west to be exchanged for the crop
are stagnant in the warehouses of
| the producers.
The Reason for the Panic.
We have had lots of reasons sug-
gcstcd for the sudden descent Of
hard times upon the American ma
ton. Some people have suggested
| that they come like the seven year
| locuSts at recurrent periods Others
that the pendulum swings from pros
| perity to poverty with regular vi.
brations Others say that it is due
to faulty legislation. Others still,
/ that 1t results from an era Of over
speculation and from a lack of
popular confidence in the people who
control the great financial institu-
/ tions of the land.
The average reader of an American
newspaper should be able to form
his own opinions on this subject.
/ But certain facts may well be Of
! fered for his consideration, some of
which were set forth by John Sharp
| Williams in the house today; others
of which he ignored We had panic
in 1898. IL was swifter, more spec
! tHcular, but possibly not 80 far
reaching rs the one through which
| the country is passing today. At that
/ time all the spokesmeu of the re
publican party, whether in congress,
| the senate, on the stump or in the
newspaper offices, charged it to dem
ocratic legislation.
Today We have a business dcpres-
sion the extent of which is hardly
comprchcudcd by those who Judge
the state of the country by that of
their own immediate neighborhood.
( The facts concerning II are not print
cd in the newspapers, or set forth
| by many public men. As the Hon.
Hourke Cochran said in his speech
I'm the house Monday, quoting "Mr.
Doolcy," The forces Of prosperity
are marching forth to restore conf
donce with the inspiring war cry,
shut up Few newspapers dare TO
ten the truth. though all have sur
rered from the situation which has
come out of twelve years of unin-
terruptcd republican domination Of
| the country.
When the republican party insi Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS FIRE

On Tuesday evening of last week,
| Z. RoeniuS who owns what is known
as the old Morrill, property near the
Catholic church, lost the large barn
by ire, origin unknown, as the barn
was not occupied or used. Thursday
night of the same week, the large
foundry and machine shop building
formerly occupied and used by the
Grand Rapids Foundry Company, and
owned by E. Roenius was diScoved on
fire at I0:30 p. N. When discovered,
the entire structure was afiame, The
fire company responded promptly and
kept the fire from spreading to adjoin-
ing property. The loss of building and
contents amounts to at least $500, no
insurance. The origin of these two
fires IS undoubtedly incendiary and
caus d by the same party. The owner
has no reason to suspicion anyone
that world be guilty of such an Uffense.
The Store-house and gasoline tank be-
longing to the Pioneer Wood and Pulp
Co. near by was broken into and the
gasoline stolen was evidently used for
this purpose. The matter is now
bcing investigated by the officers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
LIVELY RUNAWAY
CREATES EXCITEMENT

Considerable excitement was created
shortly after one O'Clock Saturday
afternoon by a runaway that occurred
on Grand Avenue.
While Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hanson
who reside on the west side were out
driving, exercising their speedy road
ster on Grand Avenue, the horse
suddenly took fright in passing the c..
& n. w. Railway station and started
torun away. Mr.. Hanson made as tren-
uous effort to stop the horse in his
mad plung down the avenue by pull
ling upon the lines with all his
strength. But in spite of his efforts
he failed to succeed in doing SO.
On nearing Church's drug store in
trying to pass Thomas Rein who was
driving toward him with horse and
buggy, his rig collided with that of
the latter and upset.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen were both
thrown out of the rig but sustained
no serious injuries other than a few
scratches.
The horse made dash for liberty
but was finally caught near HcGlynn's
barn on Vine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen certainly had
very narrow escape and may con-
slider themselves fortunate in escap-
ing as they did without any serious
injuries.
The fills of the rig belonging to Mr.
Rein were also broken but it's occu-
pant was uninjured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
ENDORSEMENT OF OUR
PUBLIC PARK ACTION

The people of WauSau undoubte
approve of the action of this city in
the steps taken for a public park. @.
Turner, president of their civic
Improvement League, comments upon
it in an article which appeared
in the Wausau Record-Herald
as follows: One Of the greatet
strides forward in the city Of Grand
Rapids was taken by the Common
Council last Thursday night, when it
accepted the offer of the Grand Rapids
improvement Assn, to convey to the
city the river front on both sides of
the river for park and pleasure
ground purposes 1t is conceded that
this will give Grand Rapids the finest
beauty spot possessed by any city of its
size in the country. When this pro-
perty is parked and Handicapped there
will be in every heart Of the city of
Grand Rapids scene which its citizen
and strangers will forever appreciate.
This city is fortunate in still having
opportunity to obtain for its citizens
this famous beauty spot. The Coun-
Gil and the people of Grand Rapids are
to be congratulated that the matter
has been taken hold Of vigorously, and
that they have secured this property
with So little cost, and are to convert
it into a beautiful public park,
There are still fifGy-four acres on
| the bank of the Wisconsin river,
which includes three large islands
which they intend to purchase from
the Centralia Pulp & Water Power Co.
All of the abo 7e property we under
stand is being secured for less than
| $1,000. The three banks of the city
have consen ted to advance the whole
purchase price and carry the property
until the city feels able to take it over
! The obligation assumed by the city
will not exceed one dollar on every one
thousand dollars of taxable property.
By the action of Council they have
started a movement which will place
Grand Rapids among the foremost
cities of the State for its beauty.
There is no doubt that the work of
! beautifying this city will be con-
tagious and that many individual
citizens will also start to work to help
beautify the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

the practice of law. He is a graduate
of the State University al Madison,
and graduated with high honorS from
Chicago Law School. At present he
is city attorney for the city of Grand
Rapids and is recognized as one of the
most promising young attorneys. He
is therefore well prepared and qualified
for the position he seeks. He is a
man possessed of ability. integrity and
learning and if elected will be proper
ly equipped to guard the interests OF
his constituency faithfully and well.
His election will be an honor to his
party and the people and one in whom
the people can trust their interests
safely. He stands in favor of the pro-
greSSive reforms now being advocated
by his party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
REPUBLICAN RALLY AT ARPiN

A number of the hustling Repub bli-
can candidates held mass meeting
10 the Town Hall at Arpin Friday eve
ming. A large and enthusiastic audi
ence greeting the speakers and their
friends.
Addresses were made by District
Atty. r. e. Andrews of Marshfieid,
candidate for reelection, Geo. P.
Hambrecht, candidate for Assembly,
attorney Chas. Rriere.
The report which has been going
the rounds, relative to the apathy or
disinterestedness shown by the repub-
licans of Wood county as TO the cleo
tion is entirely without foundation
Wherever a republican rally
is held. the speakers are greeted
with enthusiasm, and the turn
out of voters to hear The speeches
much greater than ever before which
shows plainly that the party is very
much alive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
THE IDEAL THEATRE
HANDSOME


The transformation of the interior
of the old Parrish store was great
surprise to the many people who
visited there Thursday evening the
opening night of the Ideal Electric
theatre. 1t is the universal opinion
that S. H..Smart and Sons have a
most attractive and inviting place to
visit. The new machine is excellent,
the new opera chairs and seats are
comfortable and reStful and the audi
ence room neatly decorated. The
electric sign above the entrance is
bright. snowy and adds to the exterior
of the building when the lights are
on. This will prove popular resort
for cold winter evenings
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

and land matters obtained by his long
period of employment wit the Afpin
Lumber Co. and his familiarity with
his own Office, and that of all the rest
of the offices in the court house, makes
have business at the court house.
This office requires clerical ability
somewhat different than any other
Office requires, because of his close
relation To the Circuit Judge he
ought 10 he appointed and selected
by the Judge for this reason. The
excellent record he has already made
will undoubtedly insure him his re-
election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
GEO. HAMBRECHT FOR
MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY Y

The Republican candidate for
Member of Assembly for Wood Coun-
ty, in the person of our respected
citizen George P. Hambrecht. is too
well known To most of the people of
tiOn at our hands. For the infocma-
tiOn Of the new comerS into the county,
and those in the interior who have
not yet made his personal acquain-
tance, we want to say il his behalf,
that for many years after his first
coming to Grand Rapids, he success
fully carried on, and had charge of the
public schools Of this city, and left
them in excellent condition to enter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
THE HUSTLERS' WAY
ADVERTISE AND GROW

SPOKANE, WASH. OcG. Z, 19US,
Editor Daily Reporter-In one of
my previous letters to you l mentioned
in detail the enormous amount of
by those who are in bus
mess in the hustling west. Another
phase of this adjunct to successful
business was brought to my notice
last evening and | cannot refrain
from describing 1t for the benefit of
the readers of the REPORTER because
it is so striking and effectual in its
intention.
What l refer to was the grand
opening of two Of Spokane's leading
business houses. One is The Palace
department store on the corner of
Main Ave. and Post ST., which has
just been built by the owner of the
Palace. Mrs. Well, and for the sole use
of herself and business. The Palace
is as large as the entire block now
occupied by Kruger & Warner, Wood
County Drug Co., A. P, Hirzy and the
Postoffice in Grand Rapids if these
buildings were as long on the east
side as they are on the north. The
Palace is six stories high and the
entire first story is plate glass 'front.'
ing on the two streets, so imagine
the magnificent window display for
purposes of advertising.
The other referred to is the Went
worth Clothing Co on Riverside Ave.
between Post and Wall SITS. This
company conducts gentlemen'S s
clothing house aud recently had
enlarged the size to twice it's former
capacity by anuexing second floor
the size of the first, making it larger
than any four similar stores in
Spokane.
The granH opening Of these two
hustling firms was advertised for last
evening and the crowd was so dense
at eleven O'Clock that l was 80 minutes
in going through the lower floor alone.
No sales were made during the eve
ming in either place. The public
came in thousands and were shown
through each department by the
managers and clerks while orctestras
dispensed sweet music from the bal
cony rest room of the first floor.
Everyt hing Of the latest and most
beautiful in fall modes were taStily
exhibited and so arranged that every
guest had view Of them as we'll as
learning the location Of the various
departments. Upon leaving the stores
every person was given souvenir and
at the close of the reception Mrs. We'll
of the Palace, entertained her entire
force at a dinner and ball in the hall oi
the Doges, in Davenports famous res
taurant. The contrast between the
two stores lent more beauty and en-
chantment to the scene because in the
| Palace the clerks were all ladie:
prettilv gowned while at WentworthS
the store for men, each clerk wa:
attired in full evening dress.
An affair of this nature costs a lo'
of money but inquiry of the managers
of the stores reveals that from an ad
vertising standpoint it is well worth
the money and it is true beyond
doubt or else how could such crafty
| ing success attend the eff orts of these
business houses that has been theirs
! in the west.
Yours respectfully,
Will I,y0nS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
A. B. BEyER CANDIDATE
FOR CLERK OF COURT

The Republican nominee for Clerk
of the Circuit Court in the person of
A. B. Bever, the present obliging
and efficient officer, is without doubt
one of the most efficient officers who
las ever held this position The
attorneys who have the most business
to do in this Office are d unit in their
The Judge and people generally with
out regard TO party affiiation
endorse his candidacy because
of his special fitness for the
place. His knowledge of bookkeeping
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
A Certain Cure for Cough-Used for ten
Years Without Failure.

MIR. w. G. Bott, a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic in
his praise OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they have much feared the
Group, his wife and he always felt
safe upon retiring when bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was in
the house. His Oldest child was SUD-
ject to severe attacks of Group, but
this remedy never failed to effect d
speedy cure. He has recommended it
to friends and neighbOrs and who
have used it say it is unequaled for
Group and whooping cough. For sale
by John E. DAILY, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
How TO Cure a Cold,

The question of how to cure a cold
one in which we are all more or less in
terested, for the quicker cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger of
pneumonia and other serious diseases.
Mr.. B. ". L. Hall, of waverly, Va,
has used Cnamberlain'S Cough Remedy
for years and says: 81 firmly believe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be
absolutely the pest preparation on the
market for colds. / have reco-
mended it to my friends and they all
agree with me-" For sale by John E.
DAILY, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
Reduced Colonists Rates.

One-way tickets at special low rates
on sale daily throughout September
and October from all points on
the North Western line to San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles, Portland and
Puget Sound points.
Daily and personally conducted
tours in tourist sleeping cars via the
Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Westero line. Double berth only 81.
through from Chicago. For full par.
ticulars write S. A. Hutchison,
Manager Tourist Dept. 212 Clark St >
Chicago, Ill, or address nearest ticket
agent The North Western line. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
Quinsy, Sprains and Swellings Cured.

In November. 1901, l caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen so l could hardly breathe.
applied amberlain's Pain Balm and
it gave me relief in a short time. In
two days l was all right" says Mrs.
l.. Cousins, Otterburn, Mich.
Chamberlain'S Pain Balm is aliniment
and is especially valuable for sprains
and swellings. For sale by Jonn E.
Daily, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

Frank Mazur, manager of the
Grand Rapids Tailoring Co.. who left
for Chamberlain, S. D., last week to
register for homestead in the Rose
bud Indian Reservation, returned
Saturday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

Burns, bruises aud scratches. big
and little cuts or in fact anything re-
curing SalVe, are best and quickest
soothed and healed by De Wits Car
bolIZed Witch Hazel Salve. The best
salve for piles. Be sure you get De-
Wits. Sold by Johnson Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

"A pain prescription is printed upon
each 25c. box of Dr.. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets. Ask your Doctor or Druggist
if this formula is not complete. Head
pains, womanly pains, pains anywhere
get instant relief from Pink Pain
Tablet. Sold by Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
Statement OF EXPENSES
ON 4TH OF JULY

For the benefit of those who sub
scribed to the 4th of July celebration
fund. the committee append a state
ment of receipts and disbursements,
as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

Mrs. Isabel Carmen, of St, Louis,
Mo-, who has been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Geo. Albee, left for Kau.
kauna Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

-DeWitt'S Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. They are
small, sure, safe pills. by John
son Hill g. CO.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-17
WILLS
GOING
EAST
Have a Word 20 Say To Their Many
Friends That May Be the Means
of Saving Them Money.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. G. VIII have
had long and continuous service In
the music and sewing machine busi-
ness in Salem. owing TO the growth
OF their business and the length of
time they have spent in II they think
they are now entitled to a good long
vacation and about May 1st they will
start for two months trip In the
east.
Before going. however, Mr.. WIN
says 1--WE want 10 have the largest
musical instrument and machine sale
ever on record In Salem. We want
10 reduce our stock as low as possible
before we leave and TO do this we
will make great reductions on every
thing except contract goods.
II you are thinking on buying a
plano. organ. or sewing machine.
guitar OF violin. or In fact anything
In the musical line, come to our
store and save those good hard dol
lars. for we are determined TO turn
everything into ready money or good
paper by that time.
GEO. c. WILL.
Dealer In Music and Sewing Machines
opposite Bush Bank.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-17
PRESIDENT
MAKES A STATMENT

Those who have kept in touch with
the newspaper accounts of the work
OF L. T. Cooper and his celebrated
remedies, will no doubt be intaerest-
ed to learn that they have been given
a trial by residents OF Salem and vi
cinity with the same satisfactory re-
suits that have attended the work OF
Mr. Cooper In the larger cities of the
country. Among those who have re-
Gently put the Cooper medicine to a
test are the venerable Mr.. Robert
Basey and his estimable wife. living
at 1246 South Liberty street, Salem,
ore, regarding the outcome OF which
Mr.. Basey says: ~
For the past several years have
been troubled with catarrh OF the
head and stomach. Food did not
agree with me. and after meals I
tried various remedies in an effort
10 find relief. but none were effective.