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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
VERY INTERESTING LETTER
BY JAMES GAYNOR

st. Paul, Mimi, March IS, 1910.
A. L. Fontaine, Editor, Dear Sir
While walking up the quarter mile
of pavement leading to the capitol
gaze and wonder at its imposing and
majestic appearance, its massive size
and graceful lines.
In front of the building is a spac-
ious lawn, which is divided into three
terraces, the highest of the three be-
ing forty feet above the level of the
driveway Scattered over the lawn are
many artistic lampposts and it is
said, when these are lighted at night
they show up picture never to be
forgotten. The lawn is so extensive
that it made me feel that l was out
on broad prarie.
Above the door of the entrance
is a beautiful statue of FURNISHED
bronze that represents five steeds
drawing chariot, three on the pole
and two in front of the three. In
the chariot is a woman holding a
banner, not unlike the banner of
the ancient Roman legion. Another
woman is between the first two
horses heads apparently leading them
on This work of art symbolizes
Progress" Below these are several
stone figures representing Law, 4"
Labor" Agriculture, Mining, .
and numbering"
As you go up four flights of stone
steps, you enter the corridor Of
the building through huge oaken
doors Inside this corridor the walls
and ceiling are of pale blue marble
and as you turn into the guests
waiting room, you notice on one side
beautifully carved seat of Grecian
marble and on the other side some
very modern rocking chairs.
The frescoing on the walls is certain
ly wonderful The wall is divided
into panels and in the centre of each
panel is the State Seal of Minnesota
surrounded by fancy figures. The
decorations on the ceiling of this
waiting room are beyond description,
and must be seen to be appreciated.
It appears to be a copy of the old
Pomneian SfyIe of orn ameutal figures
At the left, is a large bronze tab
| let which reads as follows
''The First Capitol Building Con
structed in Minnesota was on the sitt
| bounded by Tenth and Wabasha Sts.
Begun July q, 1851-CompIeted 1855
Destroyed by fire. March 1, 1881.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
SENATE HIS AIM
Davidson Again Thinks of La
FoIlette's Seat.

Men who are close enough to Gov
Davidson to warrant the printing o
their statements, say that he is at
gain figuring on running for the Unit
ed States senatorship against La Fol
lette. At one time he had appar
entity given up this idea and was de
termined to seek reelection as gov
ernor Now it is known that he is
considering the adyisability of enter
ing contest. 1t may be that he real
ICES that public sentiment is not
favorable to his serving four terms
or most of four terms, as governor
and that he thinks that he can, in
addition to holding his Scandinavian
support develop more strength by run
ming for senator.
The friends of Senator La Toilette
it is known, would be glad to see Da-
wilson become a candidate for senator
On the other hand, it is stated that
nothing would please Davidson, Sc
much as to supplant La Toilette in
the senate.
A great deal of interest is being
taken in the apparent intimacy that
exists between Dist. Atty. Backus of
Milwaukee and W. D. Connor, who is
conducting the anti-La Toilette fight.
Connor is said to be trying to induce
Backus to enter the Republican gu
bernatorial contest. Not long ago
Mr.. Backus and his principal assist
ant, c. A A. McGee, took dinner will
Connor at the Plankinton house, and
afterward they and Ed. Tracy and
Richard White and others had long
talk in Connor's room. All of them
attended the Taft banquet at Chi
cago day before yesterday.
One story is that if Backus were
to run for governor, he would resign
as district attorney and that McGee
would be appointed to succeed. Any
vacancy in the district attorneyship
would be filled by the governor
Milwaukee Journal.
1t will make very little difference
with the people which office Gov.
Davidson is a candidate for-either
U. S. Senator or Governor The 81,
200 Game Warden subscription and
the paroling of Marvin Fenner a life
murderer will fix him plenty in these
parts if he comes up for either of
flee. The people are wide awake
these days over their public servants
and the Governor will receive their
verdict if he comes up for any Of
flee. They don't forget.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

The Second Capitol Building on tn,
same site-Begun in 1SS1-FfnisheG
in 1888.
Ground broken for this building
May 6, 1S96-Corner stone laid by
Alexander Ramsey, First Governor
of the Territory, July q 1S9S-Build-
ing occupied Jan. /, 1905.
In the main hall, beneath the dome
are glass cases filled with Minneso-
ia battle flags, torn by shot and shell
IN the civil war. One old relic in
terested me greatly. 1t was an old
Whitney gum with flint lock and
three foot sword bayonet.
There were six or seven drums
which had seen hard service. Curl
Gus enough, several owners of these
same drums mustered out at Fort
Schnelling- Some of the other won
ders of this great capitol, may give
you later.
James w. Gaynor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
SUDDEN DEATH Of
JOSEPH H. LANDRY

The citizens of Grand Rapids were
much surprised Wednesday morning
to learn of the sudden death of JOS
H. Landry, the harness maker. 1t
appears that he was at his store all
day Tuesday and worked until 6 o.
clock, when he went home to supper.
He had complained of some pain in
his chest, which affected his breath
ing and called upon his family ply
sician for treatment. Neither he nor
his wife had any idea he had any
serious illness coming on, but dur
ing the night he took worse and a.
bout II o'clock a physician was sent
fo1 again From that time on he
grew worse and passed away at II
o'clock midnight with heart failure
Jos. H Landry was born at Saint
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
MISSIONARY
MOVEMENT
Convention at Milwaukee, Apri
ST, 1910. The Object of the
Movement.

The Laymen's Missionary Move
ment is anlinspiration, not an organ
ization. 1t s the twentieth century
expression by Christian men of the
pressing Importance of Missions.
It's object is to promote the adop-
ton by all local churches and mis-
sion boards of comprehensive plan
for the evangelization of the world
in this generation. 1t has already
enlisted the cooperation and assis-
tance of the foremost men of all
cCmmunions
The Foreign Mission Boards of all
the churches have given their en-
dorsement and their representatives
are cooperating with the movement
in its progress from city to city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
DEATH OF MRS.
MINNIE SCHULTZ

The friends ole Mrs. Minnie Schultz
were greatly surprised to hear of her
sudden death at her home in the
town of Hanson, Wood County Friday
morning, March 18th, of paralysis
or apoplexy. When she retired the
night before, she was well and ap-
parently all right, but in the night
she was taken sick and died at
o'clock in the morning Her remains
were prepared for shipment by Ra-
gan & Shaver and were ship
ped to Sheboygan, Wis, on Monday,
where the funeral service as held
on Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

Paschal, Canada, on June 8, 1858
and was therefore 30 years of age
last June. He came to Grand Rap
ids when a young man IS years OF
age to join his brother, who was al
ready a resident of Grand Rapids
He has been in the harness business
since 1893 and was a successful west
side dealer. On October 9th 1895
he was married to Miss Lily Van
Slate, in this city, who survives
him. He was member of the In
dependent Foresters and Modern
Woodmen of America. A member of
the Catholic church and a good citizen
in every sense of the word He will
not only be missed by his wife, and
relatives, but a large number of inti-
mate friends. Besides his wife he
leaves six brothers, V. X. Landry
of Denver, Colo; John Landry of
Tomahawk; August, Peter, Xavier,
Landry of Saint Paschal, Canada;
and Bernard of this city. He also
leaves three sisters, Miss Elesa Ian
dry of Saint Paschal, Canada; Mrs.
Anton Peltier and Mrs. Clara Pate
of Lewiston, Maine.
The funeral service will take place
Monday morning at o'clock at SS.
Peter and Paul church, Father VIM
Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
PREPARING FOR A
GREAT TIME In MAY

A committee of Catholic Foresters
met Wednesday evening for the pur-
pose of taking steps for the prelimi-
nary arrangement for the coming
session of that order in this city
some time in May. SS. Peter and
PauFs Court No 1876 expects to in
itiate a class of fifty new members
into the local order in this city at
that time. When this occurs they
expect several of the state officers
and still higher officials from Chi
cago to officiate at this initiation.
They also expect to invite some of
the local courts from our neighbor-
ing cities to attend this session. The!
expect to make it a gala day at
which time they will serve an ele-
CANT banquet and have a fine time
generally. More particulars will be
given later
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
RELEASED ON
BONDS OF $4,000
Date for New Trial of Aged
Woman Held on Forgery Trial
Not Yet Been Set.

Mrs Gertrude briggs, who has
been held in the county Jail several
months was released from that in
stiuttion yesterday after furnishing
bonds of $4,000. Those who qualified
as sureties were Miss Florence G.
Thorbus, daughter of the aged
prisoner, and Mrs. Hester T. Grif-
fifth, president of the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union.
Attorney Paul w. Schenk's applica-
ton for a new trial for Mrs. briggs
on a charge of forging a lease to
property belonging to the Charnock
estate, was granted by the supreme
court Wednesday, The date for this
trial has not been set.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
BASEBALL FANS ATTENTION

Every lover of base ball is invit-
ed to attend a meeting in the City
Hall on the west side, Saturday night
cussing the question of a baseball
team for the coming season. If you
want to see exhibitions of the nation
al game in this city during the COM
ing summer and want to contribute
anything towards this end, in either
good will or money, be sure and at
tend this meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
MACCABEES SURPRISE
MRS. G. E. SEARL

Merrill Daily News.-Last evening
the home of c.. E. Scarf on Main
street was the scene Of merrymaking
the occasion being his birthday and q
well arranged surprise by the Mac
abees was carried out. About TWEEN
ty-five persons were gathered at his
home and spent very social time
About II o'clock dainty refreshments
were served, after which the guests
departed for - cir homes expressing
best wishes for Mr.. SearPs future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
WILL MEET LAFOLLETTE
IN CHICAGO

Letters have been received by sew
eral friends of Senator Robert M. La
Toilette in this city making appoint
ments with them for conferences witt
him in Chicago Saturday.
1t is generally believed from the
tenor of the letters that the sena-
tor will not feel he can go to Mad
ison Sunday, but that instead he will
return to Washington that day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
VOLUME So, NUMBER 12

on the manual training department
and what it is accomplishing andI Miss
Rhoda Dick explained the work in
her department of domestic science.
Samples of cooking, needle work
both in the making of garments and
fancy work We're on display. Both
OF these departments can not be too
highly recommended in our public
school system. 1t should be a pleas
ure of every tax payer in the city
OF Grand Rapids to give our public
school system the strongest possible
support and endorsement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
MONSTER STRIKE
NEAR Bic CREEK
DIscoyerer Gould not Wait Un-
til Snow Left to Report His
Find

Enthused over the magnitude of his
discovery, George w. Laufer walked
90 miles over deep SHOWS through a
wild and uninhabited section of Idaho
and has just reached Grangeville,
bearing the report of an ore body 26
feet wide opened in the Big Creek
country.
The mineral monster is described
as being comprised mainly of steel
galena, which suggests to the mining
imagination, ever sensitive and pre-
pared, another mine of Bunker Hill
and Sullivan proportions, with a wide
area of untouched possibilities in the
vicinity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

MARSHFIELD, Wis, March 19.-
Group 6, Wisconsin Bankers associ-
alton, will meet here on May 27. A
bout 100 bankers will attend the con-
Yention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
Announcement

I desire to announce my candidacy
for the office of City Treasurer, at
the coming municipal election, and
take this method of so doing. Thank
ing one and all for any efforts they
may put forth in my behalf | am,
Yours respectfully,
1tdWtf, GustaVe r. Schuman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

Wilbur Briere arrived in this city
from Green Bay last week on ac-
count of the serious illness of his
father, Chas. Briere, Sr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
MEMS MEETING
PuehIer, of Milwaukee, Will
Sneak.

Arrangements have been made with
Mr.. Chas. Puehler, State Railroad
Secretary of the Y. M c. A. to
speak at the next meeting for men
on the first Sunday in, April. Mr..
Puehler is one of the energetic men
on the staff of the State Y. M. C. A.
and will please all who are priyileg-
ed to hear him. Remember the date,
Sunday afternoon, April 3rd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24
Citizens Aroused.

GrangeVflle is keyed up over the re
port and a stampede on snowshoes
could be started on small provocation
although every one is desirous of
waiting until the storms abate and
the white carpeting is thinned
Laufer reports eight feet of snow
throughout the 60 miles, with unde-
tenmined heighths at some mountain
points in his passage. He was &C
companied by Joe Davis, an expert
ski runner. Despite their abilities on
the speedy shoe, half a week was oc-
cupied in the journey, because of
adverse weather conditions. Some
their camps were pitched in the
open with the elements as blanket
and mattress.
Two Good Strikes.
Two good strikes have been made
in the Big Creek country, according
to the returned couriers, one of them
having strong interest for Grange
vile people in that a hree-fourths
ownership is held by Messrs3 Dear
dorff, McClanahan and Smith of that
city.
Samples brought out indicate that
both strikes were of galena- bearing
ore, while the depth of its luster sug-
gests a LIBERAL percentage of silver
in addition to lead.
The chief purpose of the journey
out was to determine the quality of
the ore. The test will be watched
closely by mining men at Grangeville
and Salmon River-The Inland Spo-
kane Herald, March 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

Leander Finley recently sold his
farm located about five miles east
of here and departed for Ishpeming,
Mich, last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-24

debate he added a capacity for work
that made him one of the most use
full members of the lower house
Free Press.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26
LIEUTENANT IMPROVES
wright AEROPLANE
(By Associated Press.)

San Antonio, Texas, May 26.-An
improvement that has added consio'
erably to the stability of equilibrium
tand speed of the government Wright
aeroplane at Fort Sam Houston has
been made by Lieutenant B. D. Fouloi-
IS, it's operator.
The improvement consists of a
change of rudders. The rear steering
apparatus, controlling lateral position,
has been placed in front of the ma
chine, while new form of horizontal
control has been placed in the rear.
The flights have demonstrated that
the change is complete success. the
machine being now easier to control
and an increase of speed, judged to
amount to about 10 miles per hour,
having been noticed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26
ACQUITTED ST Charge
OF KILLING A negro
Special to The Netos.

Special to The NeDs.
Hazlehurst, Miss, May 26.-The
preliminary trial of B. B. Price and
w. r. Newman, who shot and killed
Man Leach, negro, which took place
before Justice John Newton at Bow
erton, near where the homicide &C.
Cured, resulted in both defendants
being released. The negro had stolen
COW and run it out of this county
and had returned to the county.
The officers found out where the
negro was and proceeded to arrest
him. Leach was accompanied by his
wife and was in buggy. Both were
armed and were commanded by the
officers to hold up their hands. In
stead of obeying, the negroes opened
fire, whereupon the officers shot and
killed Leach. His wife escaped, but
was afterwards captured. Leach was
bad negro and is supposed to have
burned the barn of Price a few month.
ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26

the total reserve fund of the order is
$1,000, 100000, of which $1,OS1 ,647.OO is
invested in Mississippi securities. OF
this amount $43,313.OS is in Forrest
county bonds, and $51 ,235.73 in Hat
tiesburg bonds. This plan of the or
der of investing the money secured
from premium assessments in the
states where it originates serves a
states are not only protected against
death at low cost, but the money
paid for this protection is kept at
home in the regular home channels
of trade.
Mr.. Simrall gave figures showing
the amount that had been paid by the
order to widows and orphans, and told
many pathetic incidents where the
Woodmen insurance had kept families
from want, had educat ed children,
preserved homes, fed the hungry and
clothed the needy.
Hon. James K. Vardaman followed
Mr.. Simrall and was in turn followed
by Hon. C. H. Alexander. These gen.
tlemen delivered their talks too late
for use in today's News. Following
Mr.. Alexander dinner was served.
On the program this afternoon are
Hon. B. P. Harrison of Gulfport, Hon.
John R. Tally and Hon. w. S. Pierce
of Hattiesburg. Then comes a Wood
men drill, which will be followed by
the ball game between Meridian and
Hattiesburg. The Woodmen dances
at the Odd Fellows Hall and the
Woodmens Hall tonight will complete
delightful day.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26
YELLOW PINERS
EAT EN- ALIVE"
srssnwood's Crack Team Drew . Big
Goose Egg While Locals Scored
= Single Yesterday.

Greenwood's crack team of ball
payers received shut-out at the
hands of Hattiesburg Wednesday in
the fastest and cleanest game seen So
Tar on the local diamond.
Both teams played ball from start
to finish and the final score of 1 to 0
indicates how close the teams were in
strength. Eaton, in the box for Hat
tiesburg, allowed only four scattering
nlts during the, nine innings, fielded
MS position faultlessly, as usual, and
pulled down a hit. Varneull did the
twlrling for the visitors, and while
he delivered up seven bingles, Ver-
neull did not lose the game, for the
loss must be attributed to some rath-
er ragged base running on the part
OF Greenwood and the fact that Stick
ney robbed them of what with ordi-
nary playing would have been clean
two-bagger, and as this play was fol-
lowed by two Dagger on the part of
Dodson, at least one run was lost
there. :,
The palm must be given to the field
work of Stickney, Tutwiler and Eaton
and to Tutwiler's corking two-bagger,
followed by Stickney's timely hit
in the seventh which brought in Tut
wiler. The visitors looked dangerous
in the first three innings, and in the
fifth when they attempted the squeeze
play: but Hall, on third, was entirely
too slow and Eaton and Swan had
him out by yard at home plate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26
Make the old house look like
new! Ask Mcmillan & Viii
liams about their 1Oc mating
on sale Friday. Better Had!"
SUSPICION JUSTIFIED.
IL Was Not a Mouse the Master Heard
In the Kitchen.

It was Not a Mouse the Master Heard
In the Kitchen.
The late Rev. DR.. Wightman, sitting
one night later than usual engrosset
In the profundities of a great tome.
imagined he heard a sound in the
kitchen inconsistent with the cautious
ness Of mouse; so, taking his candle.
he proceeded to investigate the cause.
His foot being heard in the passage
the servant began with much noise to
rake out the fire as If preparing for
bed.
"Ye're up late tonight, Mary"
"Pm jist rakin' the fire. sir, and
gaun to bed"
'That's right. Mary. I like timeous
hours"
On his way back to the study he
passed the Goa, cellar door and, turn
ing the key, took 1t with him. The
next morning at an early hour there
was rap at his bedroom door and
request for the key to get some coal
"Ye're up too soon. Mary. Go back
to your bed"
Half an hour later there was an
other knock and similar request, in
order to prepare for breakfast. 81
don't want breakfast SO soon, Mary.
Go back to your bed"
In another half hour there was an
other knock, with an entreaty for the
key, as it was washing day.
This was enough. He rose and
handed out the key, saying, "Go and
let the man out" As the preacher
shrewdly suspected, Mary's sweetheart
had been imprisoned all night in the
coal cellar.-London Family Herald.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26

about Woodcraft for the limited time
allotted to me, l must leave this to
another speaker more able and better
than I whom you will hear this day.
But in conclusion on this point, want
to say Woodcraft surely teaches and
exemplifies universal brotherhood of
man and father-hood of God.
MY assignment on this program Is
to welcome you. To the members of
woodoraft want to extend to you a
glad welcome; to the ladies of the
Woodmen circles want to assure you
welcome; to all our visitors here to-
day l want to assure you welcome.
not only want to assure you welcome,
but | want to say also that we have
prepared much for your coming here
today. We want you to enjoy it to
the fullest measure, so that your cup
of joy may be full to overlooking.
THE Mayor of our city is with us
today, ! am your prosecuting attorney,
so you need fear no molestation along
the lines of law, but instead of re-
straints we give you leave to spend
with us a happy gleeful day.
Every heart in Hattiesburg beats
welcome impulse to you; every lip
smiles a sweet and earnest welcome
to you.
Il now toss a boquet of welcomes
to you one and all, and | hope that
this day among us will be crowded
with pleasures and ripen into precious
memories"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26
Howell Trial Today.

The trial of TONNES. Howell, charg-
ed with the murder of Quitman Man
ming, at Crystal Springs, on Christ
mas evening will begin today. This
promises to be one of the most i'm
portant trials that has taken place
here in some time. The best legal
talent in the State has been retained
and the trial will probably last all the
week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-05-26

final details with President D. d. Cur
ran, and it was announced that the
railroad company had agreed to do the
right thing by its workmen.
The following table shows the in
creases granted:
Machinists-Old scale, per hour, 80
cents; new scale, per hour, 80 IA
cents, with time and a half for all
over nine hours.
Boilermakers-Old scale, per hour,
"a cents; new scale, per hour, 81 IA
cents. with time and a half for all
over nine hours.
The new wage scale became effec-