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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

The Electric and Water company
of this city issued a long circular
letter to their customers headed
Read Carefully" 1t was dated
September %, and had reference to
paying electric light and power rent
ais promptly the first of each month.
This ought to be the wish and de-
sire of all users. Neglect in this re-
spect is often due to carelessness on
the part of the user, for it's easier
to pay every month than quarterly.
The bill is smaller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
WOLCOTT-WARREN

On Sunday afternoon, Miss Flora
Warren and Mr.. H. A. Wolcott were
quietly married at the home of the
brides parents on Chestnut St., just
the Immediate members of the two
families were present. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. w. A.
Newing. Mr.. Wolcott is employed
by the Kaudy Mfg. Co. The young
people will go to housekeeping on
First ST., N, near Mr. Wolcott's
work. We join with Their many
friends in congratu' ions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
NEW TURBINE ENGINE
MAY CHANGE NAVlES

Another great invention of increas-
ing the speed and power Of turban
engines. has come into prominence.
1t is the fruit of the genius Of rear
admiral Melville, John H. McAlpine
and Geo. Westinghouse 1t will. in
the oppinion of those who have ex-
amined lit, entirely alter the con-
dition under which steam vessels are
propelled, whether slow or fast ships,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
kATHLYN McGlYNN
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE

VIM. McGlynn received another
letter from Mrs McGylnn, who is at
st. Stevens, New Brunswick, in which
she says that their daughter Kathlyn,
who has been seriously ill with spinal
meningitis. is improving every day,
and the attending physician says she
will be we'll enough to be brought
home in about two weeks. This will
be pleasing news to their many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
.BUDDE---YEAGER.

On Tuesday morning at 1870 o'clock
occurred the marriage Of Miss Clara
Budde and Herman Yeager, both Of
whom are residents of Sigel. The
ceremony which took place at the
home Of the bride, was performed by
the Rev Gieselman Of the Sigel Ger
man Lutheran church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Yeager will make their future home
ia Sigel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

We received a letter this week up
on the envelope was the black pic
ture Of a Hippopotamus and in large
red letters was this question, eff Ted
dy should Ship You a Hippo?' Our
reply was that we would kill them
both-Teddy and the Hippo he sent
us. Reader what would you do?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

In another column of this issue, will
be found the result of the Prize Con
test that has been conducted by this
publication for the past FIVE weeks,
and we are glad to announce that it
has been successful in every respect.
We are sorry that every contestant
could not receive a prize in the de-
gree of their successful efforts. We
wantsIsthemssto know and feel
that we appreciate their eff
forts to the fullest extent and take
this method of extending our sincere
thanks and appreciation, We shall
be glad to reciprocate.and do anything
we can to show our appreciation Of
their work. The prizes have all been
awarded and delivered, and we hope
they are perfectly satisfactory in
every respect. The people of Grand
Rapids and vicinity can obtain no
better medium than the Daily Re-
porter and the Weekly Wood County
Reporter in which to advertise their
wares, or to bring their wants before
the public. If the merchants and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
PARTY AT STEELE'S

About twenty-five Grand Rapids
young people drove down to Port
Edwards Friday evening, Oct. LIST,
and enjoyed a social evening at the
home of the Misses Katherine and
Dorothy Steele. Dancing was the
main feature of the evening. Light
refreshments were served and all who
were present are reporting a delight
full time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
LETTER CARRIERS
THIRD ANNUAL BALL

Bills are printed for the Letter
Carriers Third Annual Ball which
will be given Friday evening, Oct. Is,
in the Eagles Hall in this city. Prof.
Bliss's Orchestra has been secured
to furnish the music and elaborate
preparations are being made by the
committee in charge for a fine time.
More particulars will be given later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
ACCIDENT THE BIRON MILL

Ernest Peterson, while working
OH one of the paper machines at the
Biron mill, met with an unfortunate
accident Monday morning. Three of
the fingers on his left hand were
caught and badly crushed in the
calendar rolls. Peterson was broughs
to Grand Rapids where DIR. Waters
cared for the injured hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
BIG DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT

Bills are out announcing a big dance
to be given IN the Eagles Hall in this
city this week Friday, Oct. Sth.
Bliss Orchestra will furnish the music
all those who love dancing and wish
to attend. Tickets, IS cents per
c0I1plp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
]. A. COHEN BUYS
AN AUTOMOBILE {

Geo. W. Davis. agent for the popu-
lar Buick cars, sold a twenty-hurse
power, four passenger Buick car to
Jos. A. Cohen. merchant. Monday
He has been out operating the car
and testing his abilities as chauffeur.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

this done, and hereafter whenever the
macadam is disturbed, should see that
the work is replaced. Clean Well-kept
streets are greatly admired by all who
travel in any form of vehicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

business men want to reach the people
they can find the very best opportun-
ity through the columns of this Jour
nal. We invite them to use them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07
TO REBUILD COAL DOCK

SUPERIOR, Wis, Oct. 3.-The con
tract for rebuilding the Great North
ern railway company's coal dock here
has been let to Schmidt Bros. &
Hill on Saturday. The dock will be
completely rebuilt during the coming
winter at a cost Of 1000 for sub
structure and over 100000 for i'm
proved coal unloading machines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-07

When the bowels are constipated, poi
sonous substances are absorbed into the
bloodinstead of being daily removed from
the body as nature intended. Knowing
this danger, doctors always inquire about
the condition of the bowels. Ayers Pills.
Made by the J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Msss-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24

keenest desire for the more modern
ideas. Rapidly throwing off their old
shackles, the Chinese of today are a
progressive people and are doing
everything in their power to enhance
their learning.
Great stress was laid by Mr.. Rob-
ertson upon the conversion of John
Boiling a Chinaman who had been ap-
pointed by his government to study
outside conditions, but who rejected
this offer because of his accepting
Christianity. At one time head OF a
prominent school in the Orient, John
Boiling deliberately resigned because
his ideas were different from those
he was supposed to instill in the minds
of his pupils and though offer after
offer was made to him, in order to
procure his reinstatement, he did not
accent until made certain that he could
follow his own precepts. Attempt is
now being made by various people to
have Boiling come to this country next
spring for the purpose of having him
lecture here.
Mr.. Robertson left the city last night
soon after his lecture.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
MANSLAUGHTER
IS THE VERDICT

After a deliberation of 16 hours. the
jury in the Ryan murder case yester-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock returned
verdict of manslaughter, the penalty
in Oregon being from one t. fifteen
years in the penitentiary Much in
terest has been taken in the trial
which has been in progress in Pen
dletOn for week past, numerous wit
nesses having been put on the stand
both by the state and by the def .nse.
The offense of which Ryan has been
declared guilty was committed in the
neighborhood of Milton last spring,
when he shot and killed Edward Dix
on and injured Jacob Schubert. of this
city, by shooting him through the
knee The testimony introduced by the
defense tended to show that Dixon and
Schubert advanced upon Ryan not
withstanding a warning that he
would shoot, and the point was raised
that Dixon had seized the gun, the
shooting being the result of a scuffle
which ensued.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
LECTURED
ON CHINA

OAe OF the most intensely interest
Ing talks that has ever been delivered
IN this cit yby anyone was given last
night in the banquet hall of the Y. M.
!. -, by {. H. Robertson, of Tientsin,
emma, who for the past six years has
been association secretary for the Chi
nese Literari.
MT Robertson did not deal with the
IoWer elements of the Chinese and
uler form Of government, but having
0eeh worker among the higher class
eS confined his talk to this branch of
the study.
'eeedlng the lecture, a banquet was
ii'alo at 6:15 o'clock and this was well
1''eiiued by the foremost business men
Ni'e city. Great interest was dis
'-''eu In the remarks of Mr. Robert
sun Tor he is one of the very few men
are thoroughly familiar with ex-
sung conditions in the Flowery King
dom.
ne explained in detail that the in
''"ills OF this empire are rapidly
p0''Ing away their old traditions and
"orh customs and express the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
ALMA BELL IS
ACQUITTED IN
MURDER CASE
Jury Returns Verdict That
Sets Young Woman Free
From the Law.
MOUNTAINEER JURY 81
SAYS NOT GUILTY
Insanity the Grounds That
Secured Liberty For
California Girl.

AUBURN, Calf, Nov. 24.-Alma
Bell has been vindicated in the eyes
of a Jury of mountaineers for the
Staying of her lover, Joe Armes, to
whom she had relinquished her honor
under a false promise of marriage and
The jury returned a verdict Of ac-
quittal after an hour and fifteen min
utes Three ballots were taken. She
was acquitted on the ground of insani-
ty. 1t was one of the most famous
cases in the history of this section OF
the state.
AS the grey bearded foreman arose
and in a tremulous voice, with tears
running down his cheeks, announced
the verdict the aged mother of the
defendant fell in her daughters ans
and wept convulsively. Tears stool in
the eyes of every juror as the affecting
erlain hastened across the court room
and joined the family Thanksgiving
with the girl. Alma, radiant thr ,uSh
her tears exclaimed:
I'm so thankful so glad. We will
have a great Thanksgiving up at the
farm tomorrow. That turkey will taste
and l am going to be a good girl and
try and live down this awful thin= -
There was suppressed exclamati )Es
of approval from the crowded court
room which was promptly froWned
down by the judge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
GRANEY
TO BID

sam FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-With
certified check for $4,000 Eddie Graney
leaves tomorrow for New York to bid
for the Jeffries fight. The amount OF
his hid is unannounced, but it is inti-
mated to be around 100000.
Where Graney will pull offe the
fight in case he is successful in secur-
ing it. is unknown, but he says ne
knows what he is doing and believes
he can pull the fight off within the
limits of the San Francisco country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
JAPAN TO
INCREASE
ITS ARMY

TOXIC, Nov. Unsupported by a
patriotic sentiment which has gripped
the heart of the empire, the military
council, following the successful con-
clusion of the autumn maneuvers, is
preparing plans for an army increase
which will add so regiments to the in
fantry of the imperial army, according
to confidential information. The wave
of resentment which swept over the
empire during the past summer, when
scores of soldiers succumbed to sun
stroke as a consequence of exacting
drills, has passed. The maneuvers
held this time have been succeeded by
an awakening of military spirit. Since
the autumn maneuvers brought this
national realization, the army is being
perfected for the inevitable struggle
with Russia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
Railroads Badly Tied Up throughout Whole North
west by Heavy Downpour of the Past Week
In Mountain Divi sions of Roads
GREAT NORTHERN COM PLETELY
OUT OF COMMISSION TODAY
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Tracks Are Gone
Through Agency of Landslides Which Have
Covered Tracks in Many Places

SEATTLE, Nov 24-With the ces-
sation of the heavy rainfall, it is be-
lieved the worst of the food situation
in the Cascades which has tied up the
Great Northern is ended It will re-
quire week to repair the tracks and
rebuild the bridges. Meanwhile the
trains of the western division are di-
verted over the Northern Pacific to Spo-
kane. Several passenger trains OF the
Great Northern are held by washouts
in the mountains and some anxiety is
expressed for the welfare Of the pass
engers, owing to the probable short.
age of provisions. They have been
stalled for more than 80 hours.
Officials of the company have de-
the Cascade tunnel for the present
for fear of a possible cavein. w rll
trains have been sent from Spokane
to repair the damage 10 the track on
the east end of the mour tain division.
Work trains are also being sent east
ward from Everett. Telegraph wires
and poles for several miles thr ugh
the mountain districts were carried
away by the roaring mountain streams
many of which overfiOWeI their banks
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
MUCH TOO
GENEROUS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. PA
package containing s32SO in bills, be-
longing to Otto w. Olson, a mining
man, was left under his pillow in a
rooming house, the Beanford hotei'
when he left for Los Angeles. After he
had gone, Sadie Martin, the chamber
maid. found the money and turned II
over to the managers of the hostelery
who telegraphed to Olson. Shortly
afterwards he telegraphed back to them
to forward the money and pay the
chambermaid the munifcent sum OF
S. reward. The girl most reluctantly
accepted. The money was in large de-
nominations. ~ ~ j..a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
ENTERTAIN
JAPANESE

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24.-Com-
prehensive plans for the entertain
ment of the Japanese commercial
commission now completing its tour
of this country are being arranged py
the San Francisco chamber Of COM
merce. The entertainment Will lnclude
automobile rides, garden par'ies'
centions and banquets. AS the crown
ing event of welcome. the local conf
,i++ea has arranged to give banquet
and reception at the St. Francis wnich
will be attended by prominent men
90 +bis city The commissioners VIII
arrive Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
CLAIM RIGHT
TO OVERSEE
THE PAVING
Property Owners on Isaacs
Avenue Would Have
Better Work Done
WILL NOT STAND
POOR WORK THERE
Will Endeavor to Head Off
Bum Job by Taking
Stitch in Time.

For the purpose of claiming the
right to appoint an inspector to over
see the paving of Isaacs avenue, and
to agree to bear the expense Of such
inspection, a movement was set on
foot today by property owners on
Isaacs avenue to present to the city
council communication setting
forth the fact that paving such as is
being laid on East Main street by the
Barber Asphalt company will not be
tolerated on Isaacs avenue. The ac-
ton to be taken is the result of a
careful inspection of East Main street
by property owners in the Isaacs
avenue Improvement district, and the
decision to communicate with the
council was reached at a conference
of the more interested taxpayers.
Complaints Made.
While the people on West Main
street feel that they were not given
square deal in the matter Of pave
ment laid by the Rich & Harris Con-
struction company, and say they were
unable Il, secure a lawyer to take the
matter into the courts, it is said East
Main street residents are Of the
opinion the improvement on that
thoroughfare is one Of the most in
ferior jobs yet undertaken by a COM
pany in this city. Complaint was
made of the concrete base when it
was laid, but the inspector in the pay
of the city overruled the protests and
work was continued. Again property
owners objected to the binding, which
failed to hold together properly it is
said, but the company spread the as
phaIt coating without correcting the
errors claimed in the binder, and to
make matters even worse, say those
who have investigated the situation,
the asphalt was burned in getting
it hot enough to spread after the
long haul through town. With the
cooling of the surface it is now al
legged small cracks are appearing up
on the street that has been thus far
completed, and paving experts, not in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
FRANCHISES
GRANTED TO
CORPORATION
Northwestern Is Given an
Extension on Use of
The City's Streets
PASSED AS THEY
HAL BEEN REVISED
Include Street Car, Lights,
And Power Privileges
For 25 Years.

But little business came before the
city council at the adjourned session
last night, the greater amount of time
having been spent in revising the fran
chises of the Northwest Corporation,
which were given final passage last
night Councilman Hull was absent
but other members were in their seats
when the session was called to order,
and after a small amount of routine
business was cared for, the three fran
chises were taken from the calendar
All of the franchises of the North
west Corporation, as amended by the
committe of the whole Monday night,
were given final passage, several minor
changes having been made last night
with the consent of the attorney for
the company. The report of the COM
mittee of the whole, recommending
that the franchises be passed was un-
animously adopted, following which
the city labored through the long list
of said" and "aforesaid'' statements
contained in the three measures grant
ing the right to construct, operate
and maintain an electric car service.
an electric lighting plant and a gas
plant.
changes In Franchise.
Changes made in the electric car
franchise provide that in case East
Alder street is used by the company,
the street shall be paved to width of
40 feet, and no freight whatever may
eb hauled. Another was the insertion
Of the freight clause permitting the
transfer of periShable freight on lines
in carload lots and the designation of
certain hours on all streets except
Sixth, Cherry and Thirteenth.
The report of the water registrar for
the month of September, and the re-
port of the city clerk for October, were
read and referred to the proper COM
mittees. The street committee repOr-
ed in favor of accepting the deed OF
Continued on Page FOur)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
DEE}2tS
WILL J! I
HELP

SPOKANE, Nov. 24.-Eugene v
Debs has been ordered to come to
Spokane to assist in the free speech
fight Immediately. A telegram this
morning from Editor Warren of the
Appeal to Reason" at Girard. KAN
sas, states that Debs will undoubtedly
come in a few days. With a small
force of workers still waging the
fight against the police the indus
trialists declare they will have more
men as soon as there is a shut down
in the lumber camps and mines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24

TRACK

WOrkmen have succeeded in clear
ing the O. r. & n. track between this
CITY and Pendleton, which was blocked
Yesterday by the destruction of the
Kerr Clifford warehouse at Adams, and
the Portland line is again opened for
traffic. the Washout at Hood River hav-
ing been repaired. Reports received
today from Adams are to the effect
that a small cyclone visited that place
lust seven minutes before the after
noon passenger was due there, NOV
ing a 3O0-foot warehouse lengthwise
onto the track.
1t is reported that one man expert
enced a miraculous escape from being
crushed beneath the building. He was
walking up the track when the wind
struck the warehouse, and as the
boards began to fly, he dashed to the
foundation of the structure, lay pros
trate on the ground, while the huge
warehouse was carried over him onto
the track. A wrecking crew started
for the scene Immediately, and had
succeeded in clearing the line this
morning Passengers were forced to
remain in this city over night, though
the Spokane train went By way OF
Umatilla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
TAMMANY
WORRIED

NEW YORK, Nov. 24-The Tam
many. tiger is a badly frightened ami
NAL today following the announcement
that District Attorney elect Whitman
mas chosen Frank Moss as first assist
ant. Moss is recognized as re-
former and the hope Of the liberals for
an open town under Judge Gaynors
administration has vanished.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
WANTS TO KEEP
HIS DAUGHTER

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 24.-Howard
Chandler Christy, the famous artist
and his daughter. of whom Mrs. Chris
ty is seeking to obtain possession,
left last night after remaining two
days at a local hotel incognito. Before
they left he said:
My little daughter is just the
brightest and sweetest child you ever
saw. My wife broke our contract when
she dled habeas corpus proceedings
/ guess I'm stubborn, but 1 think my
child needs the country air more than
she does the city and society"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24

ceed Ormsby McHarg, an assistant
secretary of commerce and labor, ac-
cOrding to the statement of Senator
Cullom, of Illinois. Cullom today sub
mitted to President Taft documentary
endorsements of Cables candidacy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
LOWEST LEVEL >;yELDS UP
ITS TOLL OF DiZ>9 At THE
CHERRY MINE )AlS MORNING
One Hundred and One Bodies Found Deep Down in Pit
Of Death by Rescuers Who Are Working
In Mine Infe rno in Illinois
NO MORE LIVING MEN ARE FOUND
AND HOP Pc IS NOW LONG GONE
Of the Five Hundred and T ourteen Men in Mine When
The Fire Broke Out, All But Twenty Four
Have Been Ac counted For

CHERRY, Ill, Nov. 24.-A summary
Of the disaster shows that 514 men
were in the mine when the fire started.
# is estimated that 200 escaped on the
dav of the fire. Saturday 20 were re-
moved alive. With 1O1 bodies found
an the lowest level today, "A bodies
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24

Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
railroad west of Missoula is complete
ly demoralized by at le9st half a dozen
landslideS. Tons of earth and roe ks
have covered the tracks r;an,- feCr
deep. Freight movement is at a com
plete standstill The Nnrthcra Pacific
encountered great difficulty in opcr-
ating trains on accoun. of landslides
caused by the continued rains
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-11-24
BAD
THE ARCTICS

CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-''Football is
much more dangerous than Arctic ex-
plorations," declared Explorer Amund-
zen, who is here today buying supplies
for another trip through the north
west passage.
1.-The best equipment for football
players and explorers is the lack OF
relatives to leave behind them,' he
said.