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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
INS0LENT SPANISH OFFICIALS.
United States Vessel Seized at Porto Rico
and Held for Time.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The brigan-
the Joseta, arrived here Tuesday
from Montego Bay, Jamaica. While dis
Carrying a cargo on her outward trip
from New York TO Arroyo, Porto Rico.
the Spanish customs officials isoovered
that twenty packages of corn starch,
which were marked on the vessels man
ifest, were missing. The goods could
not be found and the vessel was seized
by the Spanish authorities, who held her
until fine of 81 600 was paid, although
the value of the goods in question did
not exceed $50. The master and crew
were forced TO suffer many lodignitIos.
After the fine had been paid, it was as
certained that the missing goods were
delivered b. mistake On board the ship
Sosephes, which lay next to the Josefa,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
INTERESTED IN HISTORY.
Madison Historians Read Papers Before the
Historical Association.

Historical Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-At this morn
ing's session of the American Historical
association 4. McLaug him, assistant pro
fessor of history in the university of
Michigan, read a paper on the infu-
enoe of Gov. Cass on the development Of
the northwest; Frederick J. Turner, of
John Hopkins university, read a paper
prepared ty Prof. W. T. Allen,
of the university of Wisconsin,,
on the position of the northwest
in general history. Our territorial sys-
tenn, our policy of creating new states,
our national guaranty of personal free
dom, universal educational and religious
liberty, he said, found their first zpras-
sion in the great act WEIGH provided
the governments of the northwest.
Prof. George W. Knight, of the Ohio state
university, read paper upon historj
and education IN the north west. Maj j.
W. Powell, director of the United States
geological survey, exhibited language
map of North America, and explained lis
com pilation. He said there were
about seventy three distinct stock
languages in North America, each
having one or more dialects. The work
Of Investigating the subject, he said, had
occupied II years. The tracing of the
map shows the boundaries of the grea est
language divisions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
MYSTERIOUS VISITORS.
Prominent Hdytians on an Unknown Err&nd
to This Country and France.

New YORK, Dec. 29-Among the pas
sengers of the Prins Maturity, which ar
rived from Port-au-Prince today, we're
Compile De Loa, Lieutenant in the
Haytian army; Prof. M. Brougier, M.
Swognal aud Madame j. De COntreras,
wife of the Haytian general of that
name. The shree gentlemen are con
nected with the Baytian depart
ment of the north, and at once
took passage on the French steamer
La Champagne, which sailed from
here for Havre this afternoon. It was
the belief that these officers were going
to France to make strenuous efforts to
interest the French government in the
Haytian difficulties, and if possible TO
get that foreign power TO furnish a man
of-war for the use of the army of the
north. Madame de COntreras has also
evidently come here on mysterious mis-
sion. She kept her own counsel on the
voyage up and positively refuses to talk
about the purpose of her journey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Denied an Injunction.

NASHVILLE, fenn., Dec. 31.-Chancellor
Allison to-day refused 70 grant an injunc-
ton against Gov. Taylor, asked for by
the counsel for Greed z. Bates, demo-
cratic candidate for congress from the
Third district. The Injunction was
sought to restrain the governor from
issuing a certificate of election to Fl.
Clay Evans, the republican nominee.
The counsel for Bates at oncepra ,'ysd
for and perfected an appeal to the SUI
preme court by which course the injunc-
ton previously granted TO restrain the
governor from issuing certificate to
Evans was kept legally operative until
the supreme court, shall pass upon it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
To Observe the Eclipse

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-Northerly
winds commenced to blow yesterday, and
the prospects are that tomorrow
will be clear day, and that an ex-
celIeEt opportunity will be afforded
to observe the total acli pse
OF the sun. Several partits have been in
Northern California for a week, in To-
cglities favorable for observation, and
it is expected that a large number of
persons will GO to the region of totally
tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

in New York. Explanation was made to
the Spanish authorities and the return of
the money demanded.
The Spaniards refused to return it.
James Brett. of New York, managing
owner of the tosefs, has filed complaint
against the government with Secretary
Bayard, and asked that his Immediate
attention be given the matter. 1t will be
urged that the war ships Galena and
Yautic shall be ordered to continue their
cruise to Porto Rico and summarily Sc
cure redress for the imposition suffered
by the Josefa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
NORTHWESTERN TRAVELLING MEN.
Annual Meeting OF the Association and Flee
ton of Officers.

ton of Officers.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-The Northwestern
Travelling Mems association met here to-
day. G. 81. Human, secretary aud treas
ury, submitted very satisfactory report
on the affairs of tie order. Assessments
TO the amount of 1852, 290 were collected
during the year, and the sum of $155 600
was disbursed il benefits. The total
amount paid In benefits since
the organic alton of the association
footed up grand total of $1,000 500.
There were several thousand dollars in
the treasury but the membership had de-
creased thirty members in the last year,
although most of these we're deiinquents.
James FL. Miller, of Chicago, was
chosen president for the ensuing year,
together with the following vice presi-
dents: W. 81. Cribben, Illinois; @. M.
Hinsdsle, Iowa; R. R. Hevener, Minnesota;
John Throne, Wisconsin,; j. B.
Haywood, Indiana; M. G. Wetmore,
Missouri; Thos. Mcleod, Michigan;
Fl. Redskoff, Ohio; Nathaniel M. Uri,
Kentucky; d. E. Good, Kansas; G. B.
How, Now York; W. M. Gamble, Colora-
do; M. Newmark, Nebraska, aud j. R.
Robertson, Dakota. Secretary Hinman
was re elected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
SKIPPED WITH THE CASH.
Thomas Vines, of Chicago, Disappears Will
$4,000 OF Employees Money.

Thomas Vines, of Chicago, Disappears With
$4,000 OF Employees Money.
CHICAGO, Dec. 30 Thomas Vines, as
sistant time keeper of the Adams 81 West
lake Manufacturing Co., disappeared
suddenly this evening, taking with
him the weeks salary of seven hun
dred men and boys. The amount of
money carried off is about $4,000. Il
was done up iu 700 packages ready for
delivery to the employees. Vines does
not usually handle the money, but ap-
parently foresaw that he would on
this occasion, and had an express
wagon in waiting. An unusually large
number of police and detectives were set
Immediately to work after Vines depart
ure, but up 10 midnight thee was no clus
to the Whereabouts of man or money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
OyerdreW His Account.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 31.-At n eeting
of the directors of the Wrightsville Ma
tional bank this morning, George r.
Scheneb-rger, cashier, acknowledged he
had overdrawn his account TO the extent
of 81 ,2UO. He said he had become in
volved through Endorsements for
relative. Sehepeberger is sick In bed
He was treasurer of the WrIghtsviIie
grand army post, and has Apr opriated
$3.50 of the posts funds. Bondsmen
made good the loss TO the bank,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Cnmmnted by the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-John Irwin, who
was convicted at the February term of
the district court OF Wyoming, of mail
robbery, and sentenced for life, has had
his sen fence COMMITTED by the president
to ac,ual Imprisonment for ten years,
making his term expire February 20
1898. The commutatIon is based upon
his excellent conduct during the
period he has already served, and
upon strong recommendations OF
influential persons in the territory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
WANT THE RESTRICTIONS REMOVED,
The Light House Board Hampered in it
Work by the Present Laws.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The light house
board in It's annual report calls attention
TO the hamPered condition in which the
board is left by that provision of the lay
which requires it TO accept the lowest bid
to do work for which proposals were ad-
vertised, no matter how unfit the bidder
or how i'm possible it may be
for him to do good work, pro
vided the bidder can give good
bond, and it is recommr nded that this
section of the revised statutes, making
this regulation, be modified. Proper
steps should be taken to obtain legisla-
ton TO enforce the regulations of the
board requiring bridges over navlgable
water TO be lighted. Estimates for gen
eral appropriations amount to s., 292 500.
Estimates for special appropriations
amount TO s., 107,310 Among the Items
is that OF com pletiDg the pedestal of the
statue of liberty in New York harbor.
$4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
TO VISIT HEADQUARTERS.

Cherokee Indians Very Much Dissatisfied with
the Plans of Congress.
ST. LoIUs, Dec. 31.-A special to the
Post Dis patch from Indian Territory says:
The Citizenship association of the
Cherokee nation meets at Maldrow to-
morrow, when delegates will be selected
to represent the association before the
interior department at Washington, such
action being deemed necessary owing to
the refusal of full blooded Cherokee IS to
aidin assigning for distribution Of the sew
entg thousand dollsrs allowed by CON
eressionai enactment as a share of lease
money for freedmen and adopted citi-
zens of the Cherokee nation. Much i'll
feeling is manifested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
PRESIDENT DIAZ INDIGNANT.

Resolution to Punish the Author of the
Priests Uprising Story
CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. 31.-President
Diaz, Secretary of the Interior Romero
Rabio, and Secretary of Finance Doblan,
expressed great indignation when in
formed of the circulation in the United
States of the rumor that an uprising had
taken place in this city. They say peace
was never on a frmer basis than az pres
ent. President Diaz has expressed
resolution to punish the author of the
hoax if he can be discovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Shot hY the Marshal.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. PA Picayune
special from Vlcksburg says that at II
O'Clock last night, City Marshal Mcmahon
shot a. G. Clay ano Newton Dolan, while
they were attempting to break into the
jail for the purpose of liberating a
prisoner named Green, charged with sell
ing liquor, who was TO be tried today.
They had nearly succeeded in breaking
the door down when the marshal fired.
Both men were badly Wounded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
WAGING WAR ON THE QUACKS.
Doctors Preparing Stringent Bill to Present
TO the Legislature.

MILWAUKEE. Disc. 29.-The doctors of
Wisconsin are having bill prepared for
presentation to the legislature, "tO rCgu-
late the practice of medicine" after the
manner prescribed in various states,
where state board of examiners can
drop on man, even if he has q diploma
from some college. It viii be urged in
favor of the law that Wisconsin Is get
ting an undue proportion OF q1acks be
cause other states have driven them out,
and that more stringent law is needed
TO protect the people from imposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Had too Many Husbands.

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 51.-Mrs. Mary A.
Long Haskell, third wife of Rev. Mr..
Haskell, a retired Congregational clergy
man of Billerica, was arrested this after
noon for bigamy, on complaint of the
Rev. Mr.. Haskell. James G. Wilkinson,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
THE QUICK OR THE DEAD?
A Dakota Child, supposed TO Have Died,
Shows Signs Of Life.

SIOUX FALLS, OAK, Dec. 29.-Last San
day the three year old child OF l.. p.
Olsen, of East Sioux Falls, died from
dropsy, and preparations were mace to
bury the child OF Tuesday. but As the
ground was very slipplery from the vic
lent sleet storm, it was postponed until
the next day. That night the body showed
evidence Of returning Ifs. Color would
frequently come into different parts of
the body and then entirely disappear.
Thers were also other evidences of life.
The funeral is nov indefinitely post
poned until it is decided whether or not
the child is dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
INTERESTING INDIANAPOLIS GOSSIP.
Spicy Disclosures Regarding the fractional
War Among Ohio Republicans.


War Among Ohio Republicans
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. President-elect
Harrison passed rather q quiet Saturday,
seeing about the usual number of callers
but there were no distinguished Oat of
town politicians among his visitors.
Among the visitors today was Judge LIE
Baron B. Colt, of the United States cir
cult behch, of Massachusetts, who called
with Noble @. Butler, of this city. A
couple of gentlemen from Dakota and
Arkansas, and large number of people
from interior Indiana towns called
merely to pay their res pects. There was
an unusual number of ladies and child
rem among the day visitors. Noarrange
ments have yet been made at the Harri-
son house regarding the New Years re-
ception, and 1T is doubtful If General and
Mrs. Harrison will hold formal recep-
ton. TIE most interesting political
theme which is being talked of a good
deal, is the apparent outbreak of hOstil-
tiles in the Ohio republican cETp.
That is the way the Ll5t astute Indiana
politicions regard S0v. FoIaker'0 prac
tical dismissal o Ger. Chas. FL. I'll 'svenor
from the honora off e of Il uste. Of the
Soldiers, Sailors I Orphans Cue at
between the distinguish, gentlemen "a
been tie subject of spoon tiOh, and son.o
politicians profess to be unable to
diagnose the case in view of the facr,
which is beyond dispute, that
General Grosvenor quite recently,
while here, spoke in the kiD dliest
terms of Governor Foraker and even
recommended and suggested his name for
a cabinet position. Gen. Grosvenor's
well-known ultimate personal and pol1ti-
cal relations with Senator John Sherman
adds additional interest to the matter.
Said leading Indiana politician to-
night: "You may put 1t down that
when any one slaps at Gen. Grosvenor he
hits John Sherman. The fire has been
snoHldering ever since the Chicago con.
ventiOn, and it looks 60 me IS though it
had broken out now and | look for a
pretty fight between the friends of the
warlike governor and the veteran sena-
tor. We Indiana fellows can look on
with complacency. We are all in har-
mony-no faotional fights III sight"
This same gentleman is regarded as some
thing of an authority on cabinet proba-
blllties, and keeps a private slate which
he declares has never been published.
He concluded the interview by stating
that he was going home and rub the name
of a distinguished Ohio man off his
slate. This quarrel" said be, "lets Ohio
out of the cabinet. OF that L feel GER
tain"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
To defend General stsnIav

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. At the request
of the acting secretary of war, Attorney
General Garland has instructed the dis
trict attorney at astin TO take the Eec-
cessary steps for legal defence of Gen
eral Stanley, of the Uni.ed States army,
recently arrested IN that city while in the
execution of official duties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
A Walking Match.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dec. PSF. W.
Swan, Of Omaha and VIM. Buchanan, of
this city, have signed srticles for ten
mile go as you please, for $500 a side.
The race comes off in this city next
Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Pour Children Made Happv.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-More than 1000
poor children were given a sumptuous
Christmas dinner today by the three
Children's Christmas clubs of Washing
ton. Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Folsom, aud
Mr.. Richard Glider, OF the Century mag
azine were among the visitors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
LAURELs OF PEACE.

The North German Gazette has tardiiy
reproduced. In prominent position and
in large type, the emperor's words on re-
ceiving the wreath at the Vulcan ship
works: "These are laurels of peace"
Semi official newspa pers concur in the an
nouncemept that whatever war plans are
in preparation in France and Russia,
Germany remains on the defensive, in the
meanwhile perfeoting her ornaments.
The National Gazette, sum ming up the
situation, ascribes the existing state to
the fact that period has been reached
when the arning of every side will be
terminated and the fever of parations
be replaced by collective calm, arising
from conscious readiness to do battle.
On the other hand, in the opinion OF
the Miitar Zsitung and Kreus Zaitung, the
expressions Of the emperor are pacific
because the army is in state of trans
itiop, new infantry drill regulations and
radical changes in the defences necessary
to meet the recent explosive Inventions,
and the reform in the cavalry weapons
combining to render advisable another
year of preparatory activity.
RIsMARoK's HEALTH.
The uncertainty concerning Prince
Bismarck's health has become q disturb
ing factor in the situation. The chencel
lor was better at the beginning of the
week, but authentic advises from Fred
riohsruhe, report that since Wednesday
he has suffered recurrence OF govt in a
severe form, DR.. Schweininger is in at
tendance upon him, but at the Instance
of Count Herbert Bismarck DIR.
Berdelin saw him on Thursday.
Ofh5i8ls here assert that the condition of
the chancellor is in no wise serious, al
though absteution from work for time
is necessary. Prior to his relapse Prince
Bismarck has arranged to come to Berlin
on the 18th inst, to confer with the en-
peror before the re-opening of the Land
tag and rsichstag. The question of max
ing an additional state provision for the
imperial family comes up in the reiohs
tag some time in February. Apart from
his ample income as King of Prussia, the
allowance of the emperor from imperial
ial funds is only $4,000
yearly. It is reported than the chancel-
lor will inform the reichstag that an ad-
d1tional $4,000 is required, owing to
expenditures involved I'D the increased
duties of the head of the em pire. The
conoensus of opinion is that some such
provision is necessary, and that the sum
mentioned is reasonable.
THE IMPERIAL TOUR,
Early IN February the imperial tour
will be resumed. The programme has not
yet been decided upon, but preparations
now being made indicate that tbs En-
perGr will visit Alsace-L Lorraine. Court
Marshal Liebenau has been 30 Stras-
burg TO arrange for the reception ther :.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
A Famous lrapper Dead.

UTICA, N. Y, Dec. 3I.-SeayelI New
house, the author of the "Trappers
Gnide" and the famous trapper of this
valley, is dead, at the age OF SO years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

prominent real estate agent who was
married, February 7th, 1888, to Mrs.
Haskell, in New York. has left the CITY
with some of Mrs. HaskelI's money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
THE INDIANAPOLIS BUDGET.
Senator Teller, of Colorado. Visits the Home
of the HarrisOn's.

Oh the
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 28--The only dis
tinguished out-of town visitor at the resi-
dence of the president elect today, was
Sen. M. Teller, of Colorado, ex-secretary
of tho interior under President Arthur.
Sen. Teller arrived in the city last night,
and was the guest of Col. and Mrs. n. X.
Ruckle. He had long private
talk with the president-elecs this morn
ing and left the city shortly after noon.
There is considerable speculation as to
what passed between them, and especial
ly as to what was the senator's particular
mission.
Among the other out-of-town visitors
were ex Congressman White, OF Ken
lucky, and Judge Holt, of Louisville. It
is understood they came to recommend
and urge ,he consideration of Bradley IS
name for a cabinet portfolio.
An amusing incident occurred this
afternoon, when little girl called on the
General, and finding hi>n alone said she
wanted HIM to help her win 2 prize. The
General vas rather pOzzied until
she HANGED him paper which he quickly
saw was q printed blank, such as has been
circulated by certain newspapers Offering
a prize to the person who would fill out
thereon a correct list of Gen. Harri
sons cabinet by given date. The gener'
al returned the paper TO the child saying
he was sorry he couldn't help her, and
adding that he did not know nearly as
much about the matter as some of the
newspaper gentlemen. The little CIR
went away apparently greatly disap
pointed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
PLATEEOUSTED.
Judgment Removing Him From the Quaran-
tine Commissionershlp Sustained.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 31.-The general
term 50 day affirmed the Judgment of
Custer in the case of the people against
Thomas C. Platt. The judgment affirmed
Is the one which removed Platt from the
position of quarantine commissioner of
New York, on the ground that he was not
a resident of that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
FROM OVER THE OCEAN.
The Situation in Europe Summed up for Sun
day Readers.

BERLIN, Dec. 29.-The New Years re-
ception at court is awaited with anxiety,
an impression prevailing that the en-
peror will seIze the occasion to give ut
teranoe to words pregnant with
In dicatiops of the coming year
policy. Nothing like speech can be
expected, court precedent being against
anything beyond formal reception to
diplomats, officials and the hofgeisell-
schaft generally, but some few words
conveying a message of peace TO the
world are certainly looked for. The
emperor readily finding a chance, none
will doubt the character of his utter
auceS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Holiday Committee Work .

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-In the house the
Indian and sundry civil service bills are
about com pIesed, andwill be reported to
the full committee next week. This
leaves the Notifications, army, naval, de-
fcIency, agricultural and postoffice ap-
Precipitation bill bills yst to be pieted.
NaarIy all of them are in an sdvance stage
and indications are that the first month
in the new year will see them all well out
of the way of the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
THE CLAIM REJECTED.

Lands in Colorado to be Opened up tor Set
Element and Entry.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Commissioner
Stockslager, of the general land Office,
has rejected the claim of the state +
Colorado, FOR lands selected bv the ste o
as indemnity for losses from the school
grant, by reason of school sections that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

The county board of Marathon county
has created three new towns, naming them
Levi, Harrison and Morton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

Two condemned Bald knobpsrs and five
train robbers escaped from jail at Ozark,
No.