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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
CANADA eLAMEs THIS COUNTRY
Says Settlement of Niagara Case is
Blocked at Warrington,

blocked at
Recent press dispatches from Wash
ington implying that the passage or a
treaty settling the question of the diver
sion .of Niagara's waters at the falls was
being held up by the refusal of the Do
minion government TO come to terms. was
said in official circles in Ottawa. Ont, to
be entirely at variance with the facts.
The Canadian government it is said,
always had been willing to abide by the
arrangements reached some years ago by
an international commission and incor-
porated in the Burton act by the United
States That arrangement. regulating the
amount of water to be taken from the
Niagara on either side q the boundary,
expires in June next yea. 1t was be-
lieyed By the Dominion government that
the present treaty negotiations would re-
suit in an agreement to perpetuate the
present arrangement, but as the matter is
viewed in Ottawa. the United States SEN
ate is blocking the proposal. The Ca
madam government has recommended that
outside of questions affecting fisheries
and the diversion of Niagara's waters for
power purposes, all questions affecting
the two countries be referred. either to
an international commission for arbitra-
ton or TO The Hague for adjudication
1t now appears that there is DISPOSE
ton on the part of the United States
senate to insist uDon settling these ques-
tons individually
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
CASHIER STEALS; sURRENDERs.

Robert f. A. AIunse BIames Sporting
ProcIivftfes for Downfall.
Fearing that discrepancies in his &C
counts were about to be discovered, Rob
ert E. \. Munse, "A years old, a cashier
in the employ of the Wells-Fargo Express
Company in Chicago, surrendered himself
at detective headquarters and requested
that he be locked up. Edward G. Wet
eel, superintendent of the company, later
signed a complaint against Munse, charg-
ing him with larceny by embezzlement.
The prisoner was arraigned in police
court and held to the Criminal Court
Munse told the police that his sporting
proclivities caused his downfall The
amount embezzled is not known, but
officials do not believe it will exceed ST.,
00O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
L. the North Pole shifting.

NJ. B. Colworth, the British scientist
who is conducting a series of climatic
and magnetic observations in Alaska. has
reached Victoria, B. c.. with the infor-
nation that the whole north polar region
is undergoing a radical climatic change
and that the pole itself is shifting. so
that the northern territory of this CONT
nent is becoming warmer and that of
North Asia colder. Colworth believes
that huge masses of ice in Baffin Bay and
Arctic waters near Greenland are causing
this movement, the immense weight of
these masses fitting the earth toward ST.
IBERIA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Another NOiSeIeSs Gun

Another device for making the dis
charge of all kinds of firearms noiseless
is now added to that of the younger
Maxim recently reported. This is cred
tied to Oliver A, Smith of Worcester.
Mass, and is different from that of Max
i'm. 1t can be carried about in the
pocket and be adjusted at a moments
notice. 1t consists of narrow cap with
a narrow bar across the top and which
adds an inch or so to the length of the
gun barrel, the cap having a bore slightly
increasing in diameter from the outlet
inward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Texas Bars Western Union.

The State of Texas has won its suit
against the Western Union Telegraph
Company for not taking State charter
run line between two points within
the State, and the judgment rendered by
Judge Calhoun in the District Court at
Austin is that the company be ousted
from doing business in the State and a
fine of 100000 for back franchise taxes.
This operates to prevent the doing of any
but federal government business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
FoiIs Plan to Blow Up Church.

An attempt to blow up the Universal
list church in Bath, Me-, was prevented
shortly before the morning service Sun
day. Gas was escaping from a discon-
nected pipe under the organ platform and
a lighted lamp had been placed close by,
so as to cause an explosion. The plat
form was already ablaze when Miss
Morse, the organist. discovered the fire,
She summoned the sexton. who extin-
guished the blaze. No motive for the at
temDt is known
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
BOY MAYOR BUYS AiRSHiP.
Sherbie Becker Says He VIII BE Cam

Sherbie Becker Says He VIII BE Cam
didate for Governor of Wisconsin.
Sherbie Becker, Milwaukee's boy May
or, was in Chicago the other day putting
some perfectly good legal tender and a
few new ideas into circulation. One of
them was the announcement that if sutfi-
GENTLY urged he would be a candidate for
the Republican Nomination for Governor
of Wisconsin next fall. The other was
that if he should decide to make the race
he would make stump speaking tour of
the States seventy-six counties in an air
ship. Mr.. Becker wanted it distinctly
understood that this was no bid for ad-
vertising--perish the thought
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Woman Leaps to Death for Love.

fourth-story window of st. Mary's infirm-
airy in st. Louis, and whose left arm was
torn off in the descent, died. Il did it
for him." she murmured while dying, but
shook her head when entreated to tell
more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

The average condition of winter wheat
April ] was 9l.3 per cent. and that of
rye S9.1 per cent of normal. according
10 the crop report issued by the depart
ncnt of agriculture. Last year the con-
dition of winter wheat April / was $40,
and of rye % per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
HUSBAND WAS STINGT.
Mrs. Vanderbilt Decided to Quit
When Purse-Strfnrs frightened.

When Purse-Strings frightened.
Now it is said that it was the tighten
ing of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's purse
strings that widened the already wide
breach between him and his wife. Elsie
French always had plenty of money be-
fore she was married and she spent it
freely. She continued to do so after her
marriage. The first few years Mr.. Van
derbilt gratified her every within. But
when the money market showed signs of
weakness a few months ago he is said to
have greatly curtailed his wife's expendi-
lures. This he continued to do after
financial conditions improved. Mrs. Van
derbilt is known to have complained bit
terly against this conduct of her husband
until she grew tired of asking him for
money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Temper.uce Act Wins I'm Ohio

Temperance won final victory in the
House in Columbus, Ohio, when the
Woods "anti-bootleg bill' was passed by a
vote of - to 10 and now goes to the SEN
ate. The bill provides that all &C. O. D.
sales Of liquor shall be deemed to be
made in the county to which the pack
ages are shipped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

agent Of Russian independence. His
ambition is the establishment of Rus
sian republic. He has served notice
on Gar Nicholas to abdicate and make
room for the United States of Russia y
cation of abandoning his inherited right
to rule. Norodny claims to represent
a central committee with headquarters
at Moscow. He is trying to raise So
100000 for the cause of freedom by
issuing liberty bonds" signed by him
self in his official capacity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

In a peculiar accident at the portable
sawmill of William Bishop, formerly
postmaster of Greenwich. Mass. at Smith
Village, that State. Bishop and Miss Will
helmina Weston, both of Greenwich, were
instantly killed Bishop was showing a
party of friends how the mill worked.
While logs were rushing down the chute
one of them became wedged and caused
another log to fly over the side, striking
Bishop and Miss Weston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Lawyers Late; Loses 5000, ZOO.

Because her lawyers were seven days
late in filing notice of appeal, Mrs. Asa
Stanford, widow of the brother of Leland
Stanford, has lost all chance of collecting
her claim of 100000 against the trust ees
of Stanford university and the university
wins permanent possession of the fortune.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal
when the university trustees explained
that the material point had been settled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
DROPS 1852 IN WALL BOX.
Secret Receptacle of Old Man Sealed
Until Death Came.

Until Death Came.
Lacking faith in banks as depositaries
for his savings, William II. Wilkins of
Whitestone, L. l., who died recently at
the age of 50, devised unique arrange
ment for the safe-keeping of his money.
In testimony presented to Surrogate No
BILE of Queens county, Mr.. Wilkins daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ann E. Horton, stated that her
fathers estate amounted to more than
$4,000. OF this amount she found ST.
6S2 in gold and silver coin stored away
in hole in the wall. She said her father
caused a sort of repository to be built in
the wall back of the kitchen door casing.
After it was once sealed up, he had no
way of opening his hone made bank and
he dropped money through slot. From
the day he had the place built, up to the
time of his death, he never disturbed his
hole-in the-wall savings. The estate is
to be divided equally among his four
daughters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
SchOoIey Admits Forging VIII.

George B. Schooley of Philadelphia
chief claimant for the fortune of James
L. Crawford, his cousin. a millionaire
coal operator who died three years ago,
pleaded guilty in Scranton. Pa, to the
forgery of the so-called Schooley will,
under which he was to inherit practically
all of the Crawford fortune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Toledo Bank Closes Doors

The doors of the Broadway Savings
bank in Toledo, Ohio. We're closed Friday
because of run. The bank is creditor
of A. L. Irish, who filed petition in
bankruptcy for nearly SooO.000 Depos-
its of the closed bank amount to $780,
600. and the Assets of the institution will
nav dollar for dollar. it is said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

The Senate was not in session Wednos-
day. Wednesdays session of the House
will go down as one of the stormiest in
its history. The sum total of the days
proceedings was the adoption of several
additional rules to check further the
Democratic filbuster and the passing of
the two resolutions introduced by Speaker
Cannon calling ON the Department of JUS
tice and the Commerce and Labor Depart
ment for certain information regarding
the so-called paper trust. There were
nine roll calls during the day, five of them
on the new rules. The Democrats ex-
hausted their resources before they were
made to feel that the Republicans by
sheer force of numbers had them beaten
at every point The debate brought all
the leaders of the House to the front. The
Democrats were again charged with MAX
ing the special rules necessary by reason
of their flibuster, while the Democrats
reasserted that they at last were causing
the majority to enact legislation. At
o'clock the House took a recess until
II 80 a. I'M. Thursday.
-
The employers liability bill recently
passed by the House was on Thursday
passed by the Senate without amendment,
so that it is ready to go to the President
for his approval The Senate adjourned
until Monday Three times in the House
the Democrats caught the Republicans
mapping and forced them TO produce
quorum On one other occasion vote by
tellers disclosed the absence of a quorum,
but Speaker Cannon peremptorily applied
AZ To
be present Both the army and the forti-
fications appropriation bills were sent to
conference: the Senate bill to increase the
efficiency of the revenue cutter service
was, with Democratic help, passed, and
the bill to promote the safe transportation
in interstate commerce of explosives was
considered The Democrats prevented the
adoption of the conference report on the
Indian appropriation bill and caused it to
be sert back to conference.
The Senate was not in session Friday.
Instead of interminable roll calls and
clashes of party leaders on questions of
parliamentary law in the House, there
was an orderly session devoted almost en-
tirely to the consideration of the naval
appropriation bill. Chairman Foss of Hi
nois and Mr.. Padgett of Tennessee made
exhaustive speeches justifying the action
of the committee in reporting what they
characterized as conservative naval pro-
gram for the next fiscal year. Messrs.
Favrot of Louisiana and Mex fr 'ay and
Knowland. California, pleaded for navy
of such size as to be capable of uphold
ing at all times the honor of the country
at home and abroad, while Mr.. Bartholdt
of Missouri advocated halt in naval in
crease and the substitution for it of arbi-
tration in matters of international dis
putes. Consideration of the bill had not
been concluded when the House took a
recess until II 80 Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
uarrimnn's Great Coup.

Wall street was aghaSt when it realized
that Harriman's charitable assistance"
to Erie has given him control of that
S400. 100000 corporation and through
line from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Heart Sewn Up; Youth Lives,

Robert Inglis, a young athlete, was
stabbed through the heart. At st. Jo-
seph's hospital, Yonkers, n. Y, two of
Inglis' ribs were removed, three stitches
were taken in his heart, and two stitches
were made in the layer of fat which sur
rounds the heart Later he asked for
drink of water and told the nurse he was
feeling strong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Wreck Bank and Steal $4,000,

Burglars at an early hour Tuesday
dynamited the safe of the State bank at
Huron, Atchison county, Kan, and es-
capped with $500. The bank building
was badly wrecked. The robbers. who
are believed TO have been six in number,
made their escape upon hand cars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

\ prairie fire north of Magrath, Man.
has devastated a large territory. Many
new settlers from the United States had
barns and feed burned,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

Tool Teachcr snNes TOO In FIre.
well-conducted fire drill at the Elem
ing school in South Denver. Colo. saved
100 children from death when an over
heated furnace set fire TO the building
Presence of mind on the part of Miss
Katherine Harris. in whose room the fire
started, prevented a disaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Killed nv Brother i'm PLAY

While the cast in school entertain
ment were at dress rehearsal in Mineola,
Texas, Hill Robinson, II years old. son
of wealthy farmer, was shot and killed
by his brother James. The brothers,
cast for the part of soldiers, were armed
with squirrel rifles. James claims he did
not know the gun was loaded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Big Boston Bank Is Closed.

The National Bank of the Republic.
one of the largest and best known finan-
cial institutions in Boston, closed its
doors Monday and its business and assets
will be liquidated by the National Shaw
nut Bank The institution has CAPT.
tai of 100000 and deposits of nearly
S15OO0.oOO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

Of autocracy, Rus
STA is producing
"reformers" of all
degrees, some of
whom are too eX-
treme in their as
pirations ever to see
them realized. One
of these is Ivan
Norodny, who is
now in New York,
and who calls him.
self the advance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Whisky Destroyed by Women

At Lexington, Tenn, members of the
W. c. T. Z. destroyed about forty gal
Ions of whisky belonging TO saloon man
who had recently moved from Jackson, a
dry" town. The women reimbursed the
owner for the whisky, which was emptied
into a gutter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Lottery Men Are Fined.

Fines aggregating So. 200 were assess
ed against Morris Richmond and six 9th
ers charged with conducting the Ken
lucky lottery. The men were arraigned
before United States Judge Cochran in
Covington and pleaded guilty. Richmond
was fined $4,000 and smaller amounts
were imposed on the others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Policemen Rob stores.

-Four policemen, arrested in Philadcl
phia ON charge of robbng stores. were
indicted found guilty, and sentenced each
TO serve seven years in prison. The judge
said their crime was so great no mercy
could be shown. Two men charged with
completely received sentences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

4 threatening letter was received by
the New Guthrie State Tribune at Mus
kogee Okla. The writer asserts that
Gov. Charles \. Haskell and Bud Led
better the chief of police of Muskogee,
are 10 be assassinated and the city of
Guthrie burned by negroes. The letter is
an outgrowth Of the Jim Crow law re-
Gently nut in force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

The great 42o-mile dog race from Nome
10 Candle, Alaska. and return started
Thursday. Thousands of dollars have
been wagered on the outcome. 4 general
holiday was declared aud thousands of
people crowded the streets. There were
ten entries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Many Babies in Gotham.

New York's birth rate from Jan. / to
April / was the highest on record for any
three months in the city's history. In
that time 32,655 babies were born in the
five boroughs-3.36l more than in the
corresponding period of 1907
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Engine ExpIoIes: Two Hurt

4 freight engine on the New York,
New Haven 4 Hartford railroad blew
mp at Wheeler's Farm. about three miles
below Derby, Conn. Two men were badly
injured. one of whom may die
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Cbinu starts Japanese Boycott

China. infamed by resentment against
Japan for the Tatsu Maru affair. has
started a determined boycott that threat
ems disaster to the trade of the island
emDire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

In a signed statement to the farmers
of the South Harvie Jordan. president
of the Southern Cotton Association.
urges a reduction in cotton acreage of :3}33
per cent Unless This is done. he saws.
prices will be low next fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Great Northern Is Convicted.

The Great Northern Railway Company
was convicted of granting rebates to the
American Sugar Refining Company by
jury in the United States Circuit Court
in New York. Penalty will be imposed
by Judge Holt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Robert Hunter lis Injured.

Robert Hunter is confined TO his home
on the Stokes farm near Stamford, Conn,
with a broken collar bone. The accident
is supposed to have been caused by a fall
from his horse although no details would
be given at the home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Thug Murders n Policeman.

Sheriff Watson with a posse has been
pursuing a burglar who shot and killed
Policeman Charles Miller in Columbus,
Ohio. Several residences were robbed
and one of the burglars was caught by
Policeman Miller. The shooting followed
and the negro escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Engine ExpIodes: Seven Hurt.

An engine hauling work train on the
Central Hudson railroad exploded near
Utica, Y. Y. while running fifteen miles
an hour. Seven men were injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Mexican QuakeS Cause Panic.

kilograms from Alier and Noriega,
Mexico say that several distinct earth
quake shocks were felt Wednesday, fol-
lowed by shocks Thursday. Great alarm
was felt by the residents, many of whom
fed to other towns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Saloons Lose.

The Alabama Supreme Court has held
both the general prohibition and the 8
o'clock closing laws constitutional and eff
fective. Attack had been made on both
by the liquor forces of the State
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Liberal Action Is Asked.

The Methodist conference of New
York voted to ask the general conference
to abolish the provision in the church
discipline against dancing, card playing,
etc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Carriaye Sfrucl NV Tpafu

Four women and the driver of the
funeral carriage conveying them to the
city were killed by train of the Aurora.
Elgin and Chicago Electric line in May
wood, Chicago suburb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
Broker Kills Himself.

Lorenzo d. Kneeland. for years we'll
known figure in Chicago financial circles.
committed suicide at his home. shooting
himself in the head with a revolver His
act was caused by hopeless ill-health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16

Unless Gov. Deneen or the State board
of pardons intervenes. Herman Billek. the
poisoner. viii hang in Chicago April "A
The Supreme Court has denied Billek's
petition for rehearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
stops whipping of Boy: Shot.

Because he interfered with Frank
Cartanan, who was whipping his son.
Deputy Sheriff Tony Shelby was shot and
killed by the angry father in Trinidad.
Colo. Cartanan was captured and con-
fessed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-16
MOTHER-lN-LAW USES GUN.
Portsmouth (Ohio) Woman shoots
Relative When He Attacks Her.

Mrs. Mary Runner shot her son-in-law,
Albert Gibbs, 81 years old, through the
lung and then attempted to kill herself
in Portsmouth. Ohio. Gibbs had been
drinking, and his wife and her mother
were trying to take him home when he
turned on them with a knife. Mrs. Run
ner had armed herself with a gun and
when Gibbs came toward her with the
knife pulled the pistol and fred. Mrs.
Runner, believing she had fatally wound
ed her son-in-law. attempted to shoot her.
self, but the bullet went wild.