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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
PLEASANT TO Be THE CAR
He Will Visit Berlin Tuesday. Guarded
by the Military and Police.
Russian Troops to Line the Road From
Wierballen to Moscow
The Car Has Consented to Bismarck s
Much Desired Interview.

BERLIN, Oct. 5;-Ofieial kilograms
from Fredensborg received at Potsdam and
the foreign Office tonight, saws the car
will start for Berlin Tuesday next. The
chief of the cars secret police passed
through Berlin to-day on his way to Kiel.
He is accompanied by the inspector of
imperial trains. The cars train once
owned by the Empress Eugene, lies at the
station here, having come from Wirballen.
There are swarms of Russian police here.
at Kiel, and at the stations along the pro-
posed route Russian troops line the
rails from Wierballen to Moscow. The
precautions taken thus far exceed those
on the occasion of former visit of the
car and are due to his intense fears of an
attempt upon her life. The czarina leaves
Copenhagen October II for Konigsberg.
rejoining the car at some point on the
homeward journey. Under the pressing
insistance of Count Schouvaloof, the Rus
sian ambassador to Germany the car will
accord Prince Bismarck the desired inter-
view. AS soon as the promise of confer
ence was received the semi-offcial press
was instructed to deny the statement that
the government intended to apply to the
reichstag for military credit of several
million marks. Tonight the National
Gazette turns upon itself declaring that no
money demands of any Importance were
ever contemplated by the government
The statement that the movements of the
Russian troops were threatening the safety
of the frontier is likewise pronounced ex-
aggerated. An uneasy feeling appears to
prevail in Austrian official circles, it being
feared that the chancellor is about to make
new move, by offering to assist in re-
storing the Russian denominance in Bull
garia as an indictment to draw the Gar
from the French alliance.
Princess Margaret, sister of the emperor,
is bethrothed to Prince William, heir of
the duke of Nassau. Her mother favored
the suit of the crown prince of Denmark,
while Bismarck favored the prince of
Nassau. Lieut.. Fischer with two batter
les of artillery has sailed from Hamburg to
reinforce Capt. Wissman In East Africa.
The alarm over Capt. Wissmann' 5 posi-
ton increases. He is threatened by large
bodies of well-armed Arabs and
the natives who are cutting off his sup
plies. Preparations are being made at
Constantinople for the reception of En-
peror William, which indicate prolonged
stay. 1t is reported that he will remain
two weeks at the Turkish capitol. He
will be accompanied by Count Herbert
Bismarck. The length of the emperor s
visit is attributed to an intention to in
inquire into the condition of the Turkish
army, and to test the statement of the
German officers that Porte is still able to
maintain a standing army of 400, 900 men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
THEIR WORK ENDED.
The Chicago Grand Jury Report Only One
Case of Gambling.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-The grand jury for
this term finished its labors today In
charging the jury when empaneled, Judge
Horton referred very strongly to the smoke
nuisance, lottery cases and the gambling
evil in the city, and expressed desire for
the jurors to look into these matters
closely. 1t heard good deal of evidence
on the smoke question and acted upon
one or two lottery cases, but in regard
to the gambling matter the report says
that only one case was presented. Judge
Horton, In accepting the report, said he
thought the jury had worked hard and he
realized the fact that tremendous press
ure had been brought to bear upon the
members in their Investigations.
The Daily News intimates that the tire
mendous pressure" referred to was politi-
cal pressure and that it was exercised to
prevent the indictment of the gamblers It
declares that the case of one gambler was
investigated and complete case made
against him but no indictment was return
ed so the states attorney thought it useless
to proceed further.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10

terman, $500 Cass avenue, early yesterday
morning. The woman is the wife
of a saloon keeper, who lives over
the saloon. Mrs, Klosterman
screamed and her husband and
Alexander Hunt ran to her assistance
Capt. Slatterly was found at the head of
the stairs. He was badly beaten and
kicked aud may not recover. During the
row his 81 900 diamond pin. diamond
ring, gold watch and $40 In cash were
stolen Capt. Slatterly was removed to the
station house. Several arrests were made.
- His injuries are severe and he is likely
to die from them. 1t appears that
SlatteIy was subject to periods of
depression and alteration for which he
has been doctoring without success. The
death of his wife two months ago made
his trouble much worse. After
getting able to talk last night
he said that feeling one of
his bad spells coming on he took some
medicine and then started to see the su-
perintendent of one of his elevators He
thinks he must have taken an overdose of
the medicine as he remembers leaving the
street car but that is all, except that he
has an indistinct recollection of being hit
with something.
Warrants for robbery were issued this
morning. sworn out against Hunt, the man
charged for beating Slattery, and for Bar
keeper Hickey, of the Klosterman saloon.
The gold frame Of Slattery' S stud has been
found In the cell where Hunt was confined,
and it is thought that the prisoner swal-
lowed the diamond
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
WANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Civil Service Commissioner Lyman VIII
Make no Defense.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Civil Service
Commissioner Lyman when asked today
by representative of the Associated
Press If he had anything to say concerning
the publication IN the morning Post, he
replied his preference was for a thorough
investigation by competent tribunal
rather than any explanation or defense
IN newspapers and that he sincerely hoped
such investigation would be had. The state
ment that the set of papers given out by
Campbell were current papers given out In
IN advance of the explanation Is untrue.
They were papers he said that had been
previously used and had become absolute,
such as the commission now publishes to
the world In its annual reports.
As soon as he said that
as the investigation made at the time by
the commission developed the fact of
Campbell's connection with the transac-
ton, he saw the improperly of his taking
part in it and said so to Commissioner
Oberly, who concurred with him, and he
tlereupon left 1t to be completed by him,
-equestlng that he get the bottom facts.
He reported to Lyman what he had found
and his conclusion was that Campbell
should not be removed but reprimanded. y
| desire, ne added, Ito make one other
statement now and that is that there has
never at any time been an appointment or
promotion made at the office of the COM
mission in violation or avasion of the
civil service rules. .
Roosevelt ssaid: 1.-The charges so far
as they are directly made, refer wholly to
matters that affect the other commission
when Oberly and Edgerton were members
thereof; they do not touch anything done
by the commission since the 1st of May
when Governor Thompson and myself took
the Office They should certainly be inves-
tigated before competent tribunal and as
they affect the management of the COM
mission as under previous adninistra-
ton, that tribunal should contain demo-
Gratis as well as rennhlicanS =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
TREATED ROYALTY.
The Pan-American Excursion Saw the
Sights of Educated Boston.

Boston, Oct. 5.-The Pan-American
excursion arrived here at nine o. clock this
morning. The party was welcomed by
Mayor Hart and Mr., Coolidge, of the
American delegates. After a short stop
at the Hotel Vendome, where the party
was CHARTERED, they started IN carriages
on a trip about the city. The principal
stop was made at the Central Boston high
school, and the visitors were escorted
throughout the vast building. The school
was seen to great advantage. The inspec-
ton concluded and the party boarded the
train on the Fltchburg road for Waltham.
The first stop was made at Waltham, when
the Watham Watch Company served an
elegant lunch after which the visitors in
spected the works From there they went
to South birmingham, where all the
population of the town, aside fram factory
workers, appeared to have turned
out. The school children dressed in holi-
day clothes were drawn up in double line
as the delegates passed through, and a
little girl stepped forward and pinned a
boquet on the lapel of each gentleman S
coat. The town selectmen presented set
Of resolutions handsomely engrossed in
Spanish and English. The party went
GuIOUSn UlIc IuDOcI IotCtOIy y. n SIIOIG sup
was made at Ashland where the boot and
shoe works were visited, after which the
party returned to Boston.
Boston, Oct 5.-The Commercial club
gave the members of the international
conference a banquet tonight, at the Par
ker House. Besides the delegates many
prominent men were present, including
Senator Hoar and Edward Everett Hale.
Speeches were made. Delegate Egarra, OF
Peru, spoke warmly of the generous re-
ception accorded his conferees in the Uni
ted States, saying he had entirely
forgotten that they were strangers. Dele
gate Peraz, of Venezeuza humorously re.
cited the wonders Of his journey the past
three days. One of the striking things to
visitors was the study of the simple meth
cd of government at Washington and the
constitution, that marvel of democratic in
situations. He said that specifically the
idea of conference seemed to arise from the
human mind, but in reality it was con
ception of the spirit of progress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
KNIGHTS In WASHINGTON
Holding the Twenty-FOurth Triennial
Conclave of Knights Templar.
Trains Arriving and Filling the Capt.
tai With Strangers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA brisk. chi
northwest wind which futtered the flags
and streamers decorating the buildings
along the line of march which will be fol-
lowed by the Knights templar tomorrow,
proved rather cold welcome to the Wis
1tlng communicates when they arrived to-
day; but the warm reception which they
received from the crowds on the streets,
acted as an offset to the inclemency of the
weather. The district Communicates were
buslly engaged today in escOrting the ar
irving guests to their headquarters.
Tonight the trains are constantly
arriving bringing the knights and their
friends. Everything is orderly and well
arranged and there is but little noise and
confusion. Quarters have been engaged
for q, 900 knights but $4,000 Is the prob
able conservative estimated number of
knights who will be here. 1t is expected
at least $4,000 persons will be In line to-
morrow The northwestern states have
sent a fine representative body of men
here. Dakota makes a good impression
with five cOmmandries, VIZ: CyTene, Sioux
Falls; Fargo, No 5; Grand Forks, No. s;
Jamestown, No. II; and Damascus of
Aberdeen. Washington sends only eleven
members of the grand cOmmandery, the
recent severe fires in the state compelling
the sir knights to stay at home Montana
sends communicates from Helena and
Butte City. Damascus, of st. Paul, and
Zion Of Minneapolis, are representatives of
Minnesota organizations. Wyoming has
only one commandery, and that from
Cheyenne. Tennessee, Georgia and Vir-
gina are the only southern states which
sends good representation to the conclave
The banner states in the number of knights
and Communicates here are Illinois, In
diana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and
Massachusetts. The Cincinnati and
Hauselman communicates Of Cincinnati
have monster petition to the grand en-
campment from the Cincinnati chamber of
commerce and another signed by the lead
ing business men and the manufac-
turers of Cincinnati, asking that the next
conclave be held there. 1t is asserted by
the Queen city's friends that Cincinnati 5
chances for securing the next triennial
lead all others. Denver is second in the
race they say.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
THE REPORT EXAGGERATED.
Admiral Porter Not as ill as Some Would
Make Him Out.

NEWPORT, R. l., Oct, Admiral Por-
ter has been dangerously i'll at Jamestown
for two weeks, but his family have tried to
conceal the fact which has finally leaked
out; yet they are still inclined to keep it
quiet. His health has been very delicate
all summer and it is without doubt his
last illness, the end of which is near at
hand.
RovIDENcE, R. l., Oct. IA caller at
the residence of Admiral Porter, in
jamestown this evening found him settled
in an easy chair before a comfortable CRATE
fire, and In answer to a query in regard to
his health, replied that he was feeling bet
ter than before for long time and ex-
pected before long to return to Washing
ton. The admiral's son, Robert, informed
an associated press representative that his
Fathers condition is much improved, and
that there is no cause for the alarming ru-
mors as to his condition being critical at
the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
BURKE'S EXPLANATION.
The Ex-Treasurer of Louisiana VIII Return
to New Orleans.

LONDON, Oct. 7.-E. A. Burke, ex-
treasurer of Louisiana, who sailed from
Liverpool for New York on the steamer
Teutonic but disembarked on his arrival at
Queenstown and returned to London, says
that on his arrival at Queenstown he found
awaiting him there number of kilograms
from his London agent insisting on his
return to attend to negotia-
tions relating to his Cen
trail American and other properties.
Burke sent his family on the Teutonic, and
says he viii probably sail for New York
had single communication from the state
officials of Louisiana and declares the
attorney general of louisiana and others
directing inquiries into the bond swindle,
are animated by politica! animosity and
ee eagerly awaits the moment when he can
confront them In New Orleans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
A NEW CORPORATION.
Important Changes to be Made in the Man
agement of the st. p, NJ. s. vi. Road.

agement of the st. r., Nj. ~ Nj. Road.
New YORK, Oct According to a
circular issued by the management of the
st. Paul. Minneapolis & Manitoba road,
important changes will soon be made in
the management of that company. Within
the past ten yeaas the railways under its
management have increased from $40 to
$500 miles. Further extensions will be
necessary and with view of merging
control and concentrating the fnanceering
of the system it has been determined to
organize a new corporation. 1t will
also be the function of the new
concern, which will be known as the Great
Northern Railway company, to provide for
the development of the business and neces-
sary extensions. The Greet Northern is
organized under the laws Of Minnesota.
1t will have an authorized capital of forty
million dollars, of which half will be pre-
ferred stock, entitled to dividends in pref
erence to all other stock at six per cent. per
annum This twenty millions of preferred
stock is offered to the stockholders of the
Manitoba company in equal exchange for
present holdings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS
Report of a Fearful Railway Collision
Near Cory, Pa.
Two Trains Rush Together to b.
Crushed to Atoms.
Twenty-Five of the Passengers Killed
or Injured.

CORY. Pa, Oct. 5.-News has Just
reached here of terrible collision on the
Western New York g Pennsylvania rail
road at point two miles from this city.
Twenty-Five persons are reported killed or
injured
A fast passenger train collided with a
freight shortly after noon, demolishing
several passenger coaches and crushing
many occupants of the cars
As soon as the news of the wreck reach
ed here hundreds of persons hurried to the
scene of the disaster, but as yet no par
ticulars have been received.
The rear end of the south-bound
freight broke loose as the train was
climbing the summit four miles south
of here, and rushing down the
hill, crashing in the morning passen-
ger train which was following with ter
rife force. All of the passengers were
bruised, some injured seriously, but none
fatally.
The seriously injured are: Conductor
Fox, bad scalp wound and leg injured
Baggageman L. ". Bessie, of Oil City,
head bruised; Engineer Sullivan, of May
vile, badly cut and bruised, leg broken;
William Miner, of Spring Creek, leg
smashed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
A HERCULEAN TASK.
milwaukee Ministers VIII Try to Close the
Saloons Sunday,

SdIOOhS on sunday,
MILWAUKEE, Oct. THE Sunday
Closing of Saloons in Milwaukee, it
Feasible? What Can Be Done About It?"
This was the subject which the Minis
ters' association of Milwaukee considered
this morning. The principal address was
made by the Rev Frank H. Allen, of Pill
grim congregational church. Mr..
Allen reviewed the campaign which
resulted in Sunday closing in Cincin-
natl, and said that if the effort was made
In Milwaukee it should not be in the ma
ture of a religious movement, but simply
one to enforce the civil law. ''Our efforts, >
said he, should be In the direction of
awakening an interest and enthusiasm In
the enforcement of a just law, in which all
good citizens must have equal inter
est, whether identified with a
church or not He believed
this sort of movement could be made to
succeed In Milwaukee. II would recon-
mend, said Mr. Allen, in the discussion
that followed, THAT we hold a mass-meet-
ing during the winter and thoroughly ag-
itate Ibis question. We should enlist the
interest and s.sympathies of the Catholic
bretheren, the German Lutheran ministers
and their churches, and all good citizens
! belleVe 1t TO be great mistake to
assume, as is often done, the Catholic and
German people are all against civil Sun
day enforcement. Wherever the question
has been taken up with vigor and energy
the Catholics and large number of Ger
man citizens have taken a decided stand
In favor of enforcing the laws"
A committee was appointed to wait on
the German Luthern ministers and another
to ask the Catholic bishop and clergy to
help in the work Of Sunday closing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
CHANGES IN THE CHURCH.
The General Chapter of the Franciscan
Order in Session at Rome.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-The Catholic News
has received cabIegram from Rome say
ing the Fra Aloysius Canal, of Larma,
was elected superior general of the Fran
ciscan order at the general chapter as
sembled today In the international college
of San Antonio In Rome. More than one
hundred provinciaIs of the order from
all parts of the world at
tended. Fra Aloysius succeeds
Fra Bernardino da Portogruare, who
had filed the Office since 1869 by the spe-
ciaI concession of the pope The Angus
tinian chapter just concluded here has re-
suited in the election of the Rev. Father
Sebastian Martinello as prior general. He
is brother of the late Cardinal Martinello.
Very Rev. Otto Searditti. D. D., vicar
general of Dakota, has been appointed
bishop of St. Cloud, Mimi, one of the new
dioceses created in the province of st.
Paul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
THE JUNEAU CLUB NOT DEAD.
John L. Mitchell Elected President of the
Organization.

Organization.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. AT Saturday
nights meeting of the Juneau Club ample
evidence of the Club new lease of life was
manifested There was large attendance
Of members and letters of regret from
others. The resignation of James Knees
land as president was accepted, and John
L. Mitchell elected to the position. Vice
President Halsey made a short speech,
congratulating the club on the prospect of
again having Mr.. Mitchell's services He
also spoke of the dissatisfaction which the
Harrison administration is causing, and
said there was never a better time than
the present for democrats to advance the
grand principles on which the party was
formed The Juneau club and all kindred
organizations should lose on time in
getting to work, and he was pleased to see
that the necessity for discussion was being
so generally brought home to democrats.
The vacancy caused by the resignation
of Henry C. Shrank, which took place
three months ago, was filled by the election
of N. ]. Hogan, the old treasurer. Mr..
Morawitz was elected corresponding
secretary.
The new president, Mr. Mitchell, met
with the board of directors today, and the
affairs of the club were put In ship shape.
1t is proposed to have banquet in De-
cember, at which speakers of national
reputation will be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
BLACKS INVESTIGATING.
Republican Negroes Looking Into the
Treatment of Their Brethren.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct IA conven-
ton of about fifty leading negro republi-
can politicians of the state met here today,
with E. NJ Morris, of Chicago, chairman,
and w. A. Joiner, of Cairo, secretary. A
committee was ordered appointed to inves-
tigate the charges made by John C.. Jones,
of Chicago, of alleged discrimination
against colored people in the incurable
State league was formed with E. H. Nor
ris, of Chicago, president; John G. Jones,
of Chicago, first vice-president; J. J. Bird,
of Cairo, second vice-president; E. H.
Wright, of Springfield, secretary; ]. R.
Oglesby, Springfield, assistant secretary
E. Roey, of Braidwood, treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
TOOK FRENCH LEAVE.
A Dealer in Diamonds Wanted by the
Sheriff in New York.

New YORK, Oct. Three creditors
to-day obtained attachments aggregating
$4,000, against H. E. Van Gelder & Son,
dealers in diamonds, on the ground of the
fraudulent disposal of property. When
the sheriff made levy nothing of value
could be found Emil Van Gelder, who is
manager of the business here has not been
to the office since Friday. About week
ago Van Gelder showed about $500
worth of diamonds to one of his creditors.
and said he had $4,000 worth of dia-
monds altogether. Henry E. Van Gelder
his father, resides at Amsterdam, Holland
and is said to be worth $1,000 Young
Van Gelder's liabilities are placed at $780,
900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
CRUSHED IN A STREET CAR.
A Lift Bridge Falls Crushing Several
Persons.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Oct. A frightful
accident occurred at Che West avenue canal
bridge this afternoon The bridgeis known
as a lift bridge. A street car was passing
over when one end of the heavy troughs,
filed with pig iron, used to assist in
raising and lowering the bridge fell from
its support and l, 500 pounds of pig iron
crashed through the top of the street car.
John Metsler and Mary Birmingham were
injured fatally and three other persons
seriously.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-10
STATE NEWS.

Indians are said to be killing deer in
violation of the law on Armstrong Creek,
Florence county.
Matthias Smith, of Oshkosh, has been
arrested on charge of failing to support
his wife. They have been married two
months.
Godfrey Lafond, who so mysteriously
disappeared from two rivers last winter,
is in Washington territory engaged in his
old business of fishing.
Joseph Hilger, an ex-soldier, in stepping
from a train at Burlington fell and broke
his leg, which had but just been healed,
having been broken several weeks ago.