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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
"IIFERS' STAR TEAM

McAlester. Okla, July 21.-Major league scouts might as well as give the local prison team wide berth as much of the baseball timber discovered fig among the "Ligers,' the Oklahoma state peniten- tiary team today played a 12 inning tie game, stopped by darkness, with the Wil- burton Indpendents. The score was one to one Four trips have been made to neighboring towns by the prison team, accompanied a few guards. There has been no attempt at escape. The "Lifers' play every Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
DROWNED ON TOP
 OF HIGH BUILDING

New York, July H.--Robert Kinsela was drowned on the top of F story build- ing in which he lived in East Sixteenth street today. He had gone to the roof to release a foot and half of water which had collected there after the drain pipe became clogged. He ran his right arm down into the drain pipe and re- leased the rubbish and the suction of the rushing water caught him. His arm was drawn in up to his shoulder and became wedged in the pipe.
 Three companions strove frenticaily but vainly to release the imprisoned man. The suction held him in the pipe and his head was drawn into the water which still remained on the roof, causing him to drown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

in front of the governors cottage to the ocean and is half a mile wide. The date of the ''rally" has not been fixed. but probably will be after the formal notifi- cation of the nomination.
 Wilson Receives Letters
 From more than 20OO letters of promi- nent republicans which Governor Will son has received assuring him that the writers would vote the democratic ticket this year, not to mention uncounted let ters from more obscure members of the republican party on file, there were made public tonight the contents of 100 or more which the governor has answered person. ally in no case was the name of the writer given for publicity. but the orig inal of each letter Is on file at the gov ernor's office. A large proportion, per haps 9 per cent of the nominees cor respondence Is composed of these unso- licited pledges of support by republi- cans.
 T have always been a republican and never voted for any other party" wrote the president of a college in Pennsyl- vania. "But I so thoroughly believe in you that I intend to give you my vote and my influence. Depend on me for any service I may be able to render" The president of a Brooklyn bank wrote: Your candidacy appeals to the people of the whole country
 This came from the president of na- tional bank In Maine: Together with many former republicans from among the most prominent representative of men of our good state, I shall support you"
 From the head of a trust company: .I shall be happy to aid you in any way within my power.' A leading repubIi- can lawyer of North Dakota
 You may count on the support of not only the democratic party in this state, but of a very large progressive republi~ can vote. Pray feel at liberty to call upon me at any time 10 assist you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Claysvile. Pa. July 21.-William Lori. mer, the Illinois senator recently deprived of his seat by the United States Senate, was cut. bruised and stunned when bis automobile was wrecked this afternoon one mile west of here Mir. Lorimer was not seriously hurt, but had a narrow escape. His private secretary and chauf- feur sustained scratches. All three pro ceeded to Chicago by train tonight
 MT. Lorimer and party left Washing ton Saturday morning en route to Chi- cago in a large touring car. Shortly af- ter passing Claysville a horse driven by William McCoombs, a farmer, was en- countered. In an effort to avoid col lision the steering gear was broken out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
TEXAS MIDSHIPMAN
 IS KILLED BY FALL

Annapolis. Md. July 2i.-William L.. Bullock of Corsicana, Tex, a midship- man of six weeks standing at the naval academy. was killed this afternoon by falling from the top of the mainmast of the Hartford" to the deck. dis tance of about a 100 feet. His neck was broken and he died instantly.
 Bullock had just accomplished feat which traction demands of a new mid shipman. the climbing of the mainmast of the Hartford and the transfixing of his cap on the spike which adorns the top. He tried to slide down but the rope burned his hands and fin trying to get another hold he lost his balance and fell. He struck the cross bars In his descent and probably received his fatal injury then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Governor O Neal on the tax question Busy week for Congress.
 Japanese ruler improves.
 Eighty-four killed in Zapatista attack Governor Wilson spends quiet day. Tariff as basis of high prices. 2--More consolation for anti-fat club. Roosevelt and Film to meet. 3-Democratic club formed in cnllman. New depot for Decatur.
 Says Alabama will supply live stock Decision left to Mrs. Hartman. HEditorial. 5-Three counties would offer solution Fire bugs are busy.
 Work on plans for zoo.
 Syrians observe feast day. 6-Ten years of Alabama. 7-social war shakes England
 Urges violence on French Futurists. Debs discusses nominees. S-Sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
WILLIAM LORIMER HURT
 IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

and the automobile crashed Into a tele- phone pole. The three occupants were thrown out
 The former senator was the first 10 recover his feet and rushed to the aid of the farmer who was having difficulty restraining his frightened team. In few moments the horses were calmed and MT. Lorimer collapsed and fell unconscious to the muddy roadway. He was revived and helped to this place where his in- 1uries were given medical attention.
 The Chicago express train was stopped here and Mir. Lorimer boarded it for the west at $40 D. m. The former member of the Senate was in good humor by the time the train pulled out. He jokingly remarked that his life had been filled with exciting periods and smiling said My hat is still in the ring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
Turks and Italians Again

Misrata. Tripoli, July 2l.-General Tara attempted today to dislodge large body of Turks which have been harrassing the region from the oasis near Misrata. The enemy. however, made a tenacious stand in the desert beyond and fierce engagement ensued. The Turks were forced to retreat after four hours sharp fighting. They suffered heavy losses. The Italian casualties were l9 killed and 6 wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
Noted Professor Dead

New York, July 2l.-Dr. Gcrrit Smith, composer and professor of music at Union Theological seminary, died today at his country home at Darisen. Conn., Dr. smith was born at Hagerstown, Md, In 1S59
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
Day of Suspense

Toko July 21.-This day of suspense closed with a bulletin from the imperial bedside that practically excluded hope for the recovery of Mutsuhito. Emperor of Japan. At 9:10 a. m. the four phys iclans in consultation at the palace an nounced that his majesty's symptoms were discouraging. The Emperor had been unable 10 sleep and was deirous His heart action was weak, his pulse S2 and his respiration 34
 The Emperor's subjects and foreigners who have lived under his rule are uni- ted tonight in their anxietyF All day long members of the cabinet and high government officials gathered In the outer rooms of the palace awaiting word from the sick chamber while continual stream of callers registered their names with messages of sympathy and con dolence.
 Regulation prohibiting unnecessary noises and all forms Of entertainments were unnecessary, for although the Ja- panese are an undemonstrative people enduring personal and private troubles with stoicism. in the present situation the greatest depression and anxiety arc everywhere apparent.
 Information from the sick room of the crown price, Yoshihlto. who Is convalesc- ing from chickenpox, Is that the heir apparent is so nearly recovered that he may be permitted to visit the Emperors g bedside tomorrow. Significant of the general belief that the Emperc>r cannot recover is the fact that most of the call CTS at the imperial palace afterward paid their respects at the residence of the crown prince.
 It is understood that Katsura the for mer premier who left several days ago on mission to Europe, is awaiting the request of Marquis Salonji. president of the privy council. for his return. This request it is believed. will be issued the moment hope of the Emperor's recovery is abandoned.
 St. Petersburg, July 21.-The serious ill., ness of the Japanese Emperor has de- cded Prince Katsura 10 terminate as speedily as possible his visit to Rus sa. The Prince and his party will leave here for Japan July 2I. All receptions and banquets during hls stay here have been cancelled, as we'll as his proposed -~--~----
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any re-assessment made by your board that you claim in the court to which the appeal Is taken, an assessment Of the property, not a 60 per cent of It's fail and reasonable cash value as provided by section 3s-A, but at Its full fair ane reasonabl cash value, in order that tht law on this question may be definitely settled by the courts.
 T am your truly,
 ''EMMET o'NEAL. Governor
 Result of Controversy
 The governors letter to ChairmR Long is the aftermath of the controver between the governor and certain prop. erty owners in Jefferson county relative to assessments of the state tax commits sion in that county. In this controversy the governor maintained that property in that county had been undervalued and sustained the tax commission in all the assessY rcts which that body had made.
 The goversses believes that the tax com mission has tasN power to set aside the assessments of ,f0 Jefferson board ot revenue, and In the event any appeal is taken to the courts, the executive Is determined to use every legal means to test the tax commissions authority, though he will demand that the commis-
 
 of the full, fair and reasonable cash value of the property. and not on basis of 60 per cent as provided in section S6-A, :, of the general revenue bill.
 Probable Effect in Birmingham
 News of Governor O'Nears latest step in the Jefferson county tax question did not reach Birmingham until late last night and only a few of the citizens who have shown most interest in the matter could be reached.
 It is the general opinion, however, that the governors drastic action against what he terms "undervaluations will make Jefferson county citizens more deter mined than ever to resist what they feel are the "discriminatlons" in tax matters against Jefferson county
 T. H. Motion, who has taken leading part in the efforts to prevent these dis nor's action last night MT. Motion said that on. matter of such importance he would prefer not to speak hastily but that he would probably make an extended answer to the governor today after he had carefully read the letter addressed the chairman, J. Lee Long, of the state tax commission.
 "However' said MT. Motion, q do not hesitate to say that believe the gov efnOT dttloD VIII Siinply ooiidilS ScIli- ment here to resist the discriminatlonS against the taxpayers of Jefferson county.
 q have Investigated hundreds of cases during these hearings and as man experienced in realty values I am con- vinced that values here are way up. It has been startling to find how little in- come is produced by some of the taxed property here. I believe the amount of income produced by property is the most fair basis upon which to reach its as- sessment value. 1t is not fair and not right to take speculative values and as- sess property on that basis.
 When 1t comes to real values we are not afraid to go before a jury with our cases We have a right to go before a jury and we have confidence in the fair ness of such juries."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
JAP PANESE RULER
 REPORTED BETTER Emperor Passes a Peaceful Night and Improves PEOPLE CONCERNED Many Callers Express Regret Over Mutsuhito's Illness-Priests
 Spend Night Praying For
 His Recovery

Tokio. July 22-An official bulletin Issued at 11.50 this morning regarding the condition of Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, reads:
 Minute temperature, 9s.G9: , a. m., 100.5; q. m., 1O23 pulse, so to 100, irregular. but strong CT than yesterday. His majesty took some nourishment and gen eral conditions are improved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Tokio. July 22-More favorable news concerning the illness of Mutsuhito, the Emperor of Japan. came from4tne palace this morning. The secretary of the im- peral household announced at o'clock that the condition of his majesty was considerably improved and that the at tending physicians were more hopeful The Emperor fell asleep at midnight and had nearly six hours undisturbed rest. At a. m. his temperature was 100ih degrees Farenhelt, which was drop Of 31a degrees within a few hours
 Earlier reports gave the pulse as S2 and respiration GA, and although the heart showed some weakness the symp- toms were not considered alarming Throughout the country. even in the l remotest villages. BuddhistS, shintos and Christians of every sect engaged in ser
 vices today for the Emperors recovery,
 several of them especially illustrating the depth of national feeling. Shinto priest last night ascended Fujl, the loft lest mountain of Japan and at dawn prayed from the summit. An old woman following the custom In the provinces sequestered herself in the depths of a forest, communing with the spirits and begging salvation for the Emperor.
 Every precauton has been taken against any disturbing effect of the an nouncement of the Emperor's death The most unruly soldiers have been confined to barracks and the newspapers have been warned not to publish sensational | rumors.
 owing to the absence of the precedent under the constitutional regime, further progress in the event of the death of the Emperor cannot be outlined, but | there is reason to believe every prepara- tion has been carefully made, although not announced.
 Coreans generally throughout the coun- try are showing concern in the Illness of Mutsuhito, and the young Corean prince who has been residing in Japan, has returned from a projected ascent of Fugi. He visited the palace today and expressed his deep sorrow to the Elm press. A special dispatch from Seoule says that the former Emperor intends to visit Japan.
 The imperial grandsons have been re- called from the summer residence and will arrive in fokio today The news papers this morning are filled with de- tailed articles relating numerous incl dents in connection with the life of the Emperor intending to show the great veneration the nation bore him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
Rose Important Witness

That Dougherty believes Rose Is an important figure in the case. is free
 ly admitted by the commissioner. Mr. Daugherty has implied in statement that he does not believe the assertion of Rose that he was not in control of the murder car" at the time Rosen- thai was shot down. Rose Is a friend of Lieutenant Becker and is said to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
BA6COCk,

Miss Rose PIunkett left last Mon
day for her home in Milwaukee after
spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs. T. Styles.
Mrs. Styles has returned to thew il
grass marsh where she is engaged as
cook.
Mrs. V. E. Wilson is visiting h4a'
folks in Vesper this week.
Miss Helen Miller left Wednesday
evening for Grand Rapids where she
will clerk in her Uncle's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Wasser left
last Monday for their home in idaho
after spending a few days with Earl
Andrus and family.
The Misses Dickson, Dolan and o.
Brien spent Sunday at the CIR, oEeT
Stout home.
Mr.. Wilson has organized an or
chestra consisting of the follow ing
pieces at present:
V. E. Wilson-Violin.
E. Andrus-Traps.
l. Stout-Trombone.
Ed. LeVin-Poccalo
Ike Stout received his new troI u
bone one day last week.
Mrs. Ed. Franson is visiting rel a.
tives at Ladysmith.
Miss Agnes Miller who had a sci i
Gus operation performed, is slow Iy
improving in health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
FLAGGEo TRAIN WITH SHIRT.

Tearing his shirt from his. back Rn
Ohio man tagged a train and saved
from a wreck, but H. T. Aston, R;ab-
leigh, N. c., once prevented a wreck
with Electric Bitters. 81 was in "a
terrible plight when I began to use
them" he writes, my stomach, head
back and kidneys were all badly af-
fected and my liver was in bad con-
dition, but four bottles of Electric
Bitters made me feel like a new man
A trial win convince you of their
matchless merit for any stomach, IfW-
or or kidney trouble. Price so cents
at Days Drug & Jewelry Co-Ad-
vertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
Kellogg Bro.
Lumber Co.'S

Congregational church
Mr.. Council is a singer of exception
al merit He has sung in concert
Oratorio Opera and recital turnout
the continent and England with great
success.
He won great praise in Germany
as a hieder singer, and is acknow-
lodged as one of the leading Qratorio
singers in England.
His first tour of America was 50
successful that Haensel and Jones
re-engaged him for another tour. It
is only possible to secure MIR. Cep-
nell for the reason that Appleton and
Wausau will hear him during the weel
he appears here. This recital will be
a rare treat and the committee asks
you to come and enjoy it and as
sure US of the expenses incident to
the concert. We do not expect to
make any money but we do hope and
expect 125 people can be found i'm
the city who can enjoy a great artist
! like MIR. ConnelI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
WHEIR. -NOLTNER

Miss Mary Wheir and VIM. Daniel
Noltner both of this city were united
in marriage Wednesday morning, No
vember 20, 1912, at 9 o'clock, at high
mass, at IS. Peter & Paul church,
Rev. VIM Reding performing the Ger
mony. Miss loretta Noltner, sister
of the groom acted as bridesmaid and
Russell. Hansen acted as best man.
The bride wore a travelling suit Of
brown serge with hat to match, The
groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony the wedding par
ty repaired to the home OF the
brides parents on Seventh avenue
where a. five course wedding break
fast was served to the immediate re-
natives of the contracting parties The
nome was prettily decorated with
.ferns and white roses. Mr.. ana Mrs
Nogtner left on the noon st. Paul train
for "a short wedding trip in the south
.ern part of the state after which they
will .retrrn to this city where a home
has already been prepared for their
occupancy.
Mrs. Noltner, is the daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Wheir, Sr., and
is a very chasming and estimable
young lady, while Mr., Noltner is a
young man of sterling qualities, hold
ing a responsible position with the
Reiland Packing Co. The Reporter
unftes with their many friends in ex7
t ending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
ANNOUNCEMENT
DIME

Mr.. and Mrs Macknnon gave
dinner Friday evening, November
18th. The occasion being the an
nouncement Of the berothal of their
daughter Ellen Marian TO Mr.. Zach
airy Lansdowne, Z. s. n.
Only the members of the family and
a few intimate friends were present.
The dining room presented a most
attractive appearance. The large
square table seated twenty-five, and
was profuseIy decorated with Day
break hrysanthemums, and ferns.
Flowers and ferns were placed in bas-
kets, and the entire menu was car
ried out in the shades Of pink.
During the dinner. Mr.. MacKinnon
made the announcement OF his daugh
ter's engagement to Mr.. Lansdowne
Miss MacKinnon is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs MacKinnOn
and with the exception of a few
years spent at school at Graf
ton Hall, Fond du Lac, and at Saint
Mary's n. Y. besides two years in
New York studying the violin, has
spent her life here in Grand Rapids,
where she was born.
Mr.. Lansdowne is the youngest son
of Mrs James Lansdowne of Green
vile, Ohio, his father having died
when he was quite young. He is a
graduate of Annapolis. and is an Of
ficer in the U. s. Navy.
No date has, as yet, been SCI for
| the wedding.
Out-of-toWn guests were: Mrs. Hos
kinson, Mrs. Berth Ramsay of Ap-
pleton; Mr.. and Mrs. v D. Simons,
of Eau Claire; Miss Ethel MacKin-
non OF Menasha; Reginald MacKin-
non and Leo Nash Of Madison Uni
yersity
The occasion was most enjoy
/ able one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21

0 0 o o
PERSONALS q
o o o c o 0 o o 0
Mr. and Mrs. Greiber and Mr.. and
Mrs. P. c. Pschorr of Babcock were
in the city Wednesday guests at the
w. F. Noltner home.
Chas. Nash returned Tuesday from
the north where he has been deer
hunting
Mrs. Redmond of Dancy was in the
city Tuesday shopping.
Mrs Frank Broderick Of Fond du
Lac is a guest Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Joe Wheir, Sr., coming up
to attend the wedding of her sister.
Mrs. Paul Knoll and Miss Laura
Matthews Of SigeI were visitors in
the city Tuesday.
Jess Fritz spent Tuesday in Ste
Yens Point
E. NJ. CoyIe returned Tuesday
from a few days business trip spent
in the southern part Of the state.
District Attorney Charles E.
Briere was in MarshfieId Wednesday
on legal business.
DR.. w. G. Merrill is back from
deer hunting expedition of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS


On December End 1912, the Dancy
Drainage District Commissioners viii
let a contract for digging out and
widening the mouth Of the main
ditch aust east of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railroad bridge
over the Eau Pleine River. There
are about 10000 yards of dirt to re-
move
Specifications for said work on file
with G. G. KnoIler, at Dancy, Wis.
H. NJ. Jones,
G. G. Knouer,
T. H. Hanna.
Commissioners.
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