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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
NO FORMAL ALLIANCE.
Official Denial That France and Russia Ar,
More Than Friends

More Than Friends.
LONDON, Aug. 18.-The St. Petersburg
agent Of Reuters Telegraph company has
been furnished with an inspired denial of
the report that secret treaty has been
concluded between France and Russia In
the denial it is denied that either Admiral
Gervais Or any other French or Rus
sian representative has signed or
concluded verbally any convention
between France and Russia It is also as
serted from the same source that no con-
ferences nave been held on the subject and
that the we'll known friendly feeling be-
tween France and Russia Goes not date
from the present time; but it is added
that it was occasIoned long ago by
international circumstances rather than
a spontaneous desire of the
powers themselves and that it since has
continued to grow closer. The statement
says that the visits Of tie French feet 20
Constadt and the enthusiastic reception
of Frenchmen only served TO solemuly con-
firm the good entente previously exist
ing.
The inspired official denial" also as
serts that the visit of the French feet had
the effect of ripening the entente to snch a
point that it can be converted into an al
lance should the conduct of the enemies
of France AMI Russia render a formal
treaty necessary. 1t is stated in concIu-
sion that the alliance has not yet been con-
Guided nor is it in preparation either in
Paris or St. Petersburg. Such pro-
ceeding, it is explained would be super
duous and might endanger the peace
Europe Whether the friendly relations
existing between France and Russia shall
retain their present status or resolve into
stronger and more formal agreement,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
German Cabinet Resolves to Leave
Corn Duties Unchanged for
the Present.
But Freight Rates on Grain Will be
Reduced on Government
Line
Working Men Lack Confidence in a
Ready Supply of Bread From
America.

BERLIN, Aug. 17.-Despite positive as
surance to the contrary it was generally
hoped that the cabinet meeting this
afternoon would resolve on some reduction
in corn duties. 1t was learned this even
ing that although the governments de-
cisions are modified they are determined
not to reduce corn duties until absolutely
compelled to do so.
The Reichsanleiger says that in view OF
the unfavorable prospects, owing to wet
weather and the prohibition of the expor-
tation of rye from Russia, the government
has decided, as an experiment, to reduce
freight rates on corn and mill cereals over
state railways. Although this will in
crease the facilities of transportation to
distressed provinces their want is an in
creased stock of grain. The government
evidently relies on America to supply
the great deficiency, but the pub
lie, and especially the working
men are not so easl y satisfied as to that
The radical press dwells on tie probability
that the corn syndicates of America are
not likely to show much consideration to
Germany. if by withholding their grain
they can enforce the markets and so get
their own price. Letters from Vienna also
indicate that Austrians are not disposed tc
sacrifice business profits to mere senti,
ments. The socialists are taking the
fullest advantage of the gloomy situation
to actively push the propaganda
Workmen, pinched with hunger and
goaded by the savage articles of the radi-
cal socialist press, will fail an easy prey
to the propagandists.
Chancellor Won Caprivi's visit to Emp
error William at KEEL is understood to have
been connected with todaY's ministerial
decision as to the corn duties There are
evidences that the government is working
in complete harmony with the emperor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
CAMP DOUGLAS DESERTED.
The Regulars Go Home on Special
Train.

me TO home on a special
Train
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis, Aug. 17.-CamL
life here is at an end for this year. The
regulars left on a special train at O'Clock
over the St. Paul road and reached Fort
Smelling about 80 this afternoon. They
had reveille at 3:45 and were soon
busy finishing up their packing
and taking down all their tents.
Yesterday all of the tents were taken
down with the exception of two for the
men of each company and one for the cap
tain. The other officers took up their
quarters in the governors tent which he,
through General Doe, had offered them
for the occasion. It did not take them
very long this morning to finish pack
iEg and everything was cleaned off by
$50 and no trace left of the fact that $50
men had been encamped there for three
weeks.
At $50 this morning, Company G of
the militia left for their home at Wau-
sau on special train over the st. Paul
road, the Menomonie, Hudson, Eau
Claire and Portage companies left at IL
O clock and the last ones to go were the
Tomah, Sparta and La Crosse com
panies, which left at o'clock over the
ot. Paul road, The boys, it is needless
to say, were very sorry to leave and
many were thu fareweIs said to the com
rades of week. All the tents are now
vacated and Mai. Mahoney, wis has the
matter in charge, will attend to their re-
moval to Marinette for the encampment
of the Second regiment. They will all be
erected and ready for occupancy tomor-
row. Major Mahonev will be assisted in
this work by Lieut.. Williams.
During the week banner was present
ed by Mr.. r. K. Boyd, of Eau Claire, who
is very much interested in rife practice,
with the stipulation that at the state com
petition it was to be presented to the
regimental team making the best score
each year.
The Third infantry has MADE much
better record in rifle practice than either
the First or the Fourth. Lieut. Rogers,
of the First, made total score Of 1913 and
Corp. Kane led the Fourth infantry marks
men with 387. Four of the team of the
Third have beaten Rogers and FIVE are
higher than Kane.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
KAISER WILLIAM CRAZY.
Sensational Story OF the Accident 10
the Emperor.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE Paris Eclair,
which is not given to sensationalism,
prints the following story, as confirmed
by unquestioned authority: On the
night following the departure of the
imperial yacht Hohenzollern from
England the crew was beaten to quar-
tiers and was surprised to find the quar-
terdecl1 brilliantly illuminated.
An altar had been erected on the
deck bearing the old and new tesla
mepts and the kaiser stood by wearing
white chasauble with a crozier in his
hand and black and white mitre on
his head. He read the most warlike
passages from the testaments and in
vited the crew to respond. He then
preached a long sermon on the duty of
sovereigns to their people, the whole
service lasting from II p m to , a. IA.
The crew was then piped below.
At ; a. III. the Kaiser appeared on
the bridge in the uniform of the high
admiral, looking haggard, and ad-
dressing the commander, said: Sir,
retire to you're cabin, | shall take
charge
The commander replied: Sir, per-
init me to observe that we are in
dangerous passage and that it Is ad-
visable for your majestys safety as
well as that of the crew that sailor
remain in command
The Emperor responded: Never
mind; God will inspire me-"
The commander bowed and retired.
The second officer remaining, the
Emperor angrily babe him retlre, the
officer respectfully protesting.
The Emperor then said: You
resist, wretched creature; you trouble
the spirit of God which is in me. This
is the vengeance of God upon yOu,"
dealing the officer heavy blow on the
cheek
The officer turned crimson, hut re-
manned until the Emperor seized him
by the tilroat and tried to throw him
overheard.
In the struggle that followed the
emperor fell and broke his knee cap.
The sailors watched the scene para
lyzed with fear. The occurrence was
one that cannot be forgotten.
The emperor howled with pain; his
eyes started from their sockets; he
foamed at the mouth He swore terri
bly, and. in &act displayed all the symp-
toms of madness.
The officers, after a brief conSIlta-
ton. carried HIM il. to a cabin padded
with mattresses Nobody was admit
ted except the doctor and the empress,
and two men were necessary to re-
strain him II his leg was bandaged
and straight jacket was put Oh him.
The crisis lasted three days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
GOVERNOR PATrIsoN TEsTIFIEs.
He Knew Little About Bards1ey's Bust
ness

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18.--Before the
councils investigating committee today
Governor Pattison told what he knew
about Bardsley when he (Pattison) was
president Of the Chestnut street bank. 1t
was very little. The city opened an ac-
count with the bank but no interest was
paid Bardsley. The first intimation
they had that sum of money deposited
was state money was when the
bank was called on to file 100000 bond
In 1889 Bardsley took out certain certi6-
Gates of deposit, and it was upon these
that interest was paid. The first intlmation
Pattison had that the bank was paying
Bardsley interest, was when the cashier
came to him and said Bardsley w3nted
three per cent. on his money. The bank
could not afford to pay this and the ac-
count was withdrawn. The former
examination of The experts was
then continued. Their testimony
showed that B rdsley, in addition to his
various illegal sources of profit, appears to
have had the use of s650,O00 for two
months. 1t belonged to the sinking fund.
being the proceeds of sales of loans to pay
the city's debt. Bardsley. instead Of at
once paying the money into the treasury,
loaned it out at interest for the period
mentioned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
THE MA Rk EFT s.
Chicago.

CHICAGO Aug 17.-The board OF trade
markets were very panicky again to-day.
The buying craze continued the first half
hour and prices were carried to unexpected
figures. December wheat to 81 10, Septem-
Der corn to 90 cents, september rye to LII.
September pork to Sl0.65 The situation was
largely artificial and prices melted away
quickly. December wheat went off ~ cents
from the extreme top figure to SI-O27-8 a the
close. September corn off 70 IS cents, clos
ing at SO I-2 cents. September rye OFF TO SI.O2.
September pork to $3.50, closing at 1895. No
ailures were announced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
FIGHT IN A FREIGHT.
An Illinois Row Results in the Death of
Two

Texas CITY. ILL.,, Aug, II. - Mike
WeitzeI, Otis johnson and dissolute
female named Bellentyne, while returning
from Eldorada on a f eight this mornin
engaged in a fight. Johnson was eating
a watermelon and Weitzel struck
him with a slung shot Johnson
made slash at his assailant with knife,
disembowling him. The woman who had
been with Witzel some time. seiz2d a
hatchet and made a rush at Johnson, cut
ting a cash across the left cheek
and cutting his upper lip
and upper front teeth from his
face. She was only stopped from hacking
him to pieces by stranger who saw the
row, and pulling revolver told her to
desist or he would kill her. Johnson is
under surgical CAFE here but will die.
Weitzel died this noon at Carmi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
DIES MONIES & NORTHWESTERN.
This is the Name of New System in
Iowa.


DEs MONIES, Aug. 18.-Arrangements
have been made for the consolidation of
the Des Moines Northern and
Des Moinnes and Northwestern rail-
ways. The former road extends from here
to Fonda, Iowa, and the latter
from here to Boone, Iowa. Both
comprise 100 miles of road
They were purchased for S6,6OO,O 900 by a
new company, with officers as follows ::
F. NJ. Hubbell, president; l. NJ Martin,
general manager; and F. c. Hubbell,
vice president. General G. N. Dodge, of
New York City, is one of the principal
stock holders. The consolidation takes
effect in about sixty days when the Des
Moines and Northwestern has been made
broad gauge. The new railway will be
known as the Des Moines Northern &
Western.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
WILLIAM IS WELL.
kilograms from KieI Testify 80 His Devo-
ton to Work.

BERLIN, Aug. 17-Continued canards
of the French press in regard TO the en-
peror's physical condition are received
here with contempt. kilograms from
Kiel testify to untiring energy and de-
votion to state business on the part
of the Emperor which would not be
displayed by a man at deaths door.
The injury to his knee does not affect his
general health in the slightest degree
Today the emperor visited the works of
the North Sea canal. In spite of an in
jured knee, wet roads and heavy rain, he
walked the entire distance from the land
ing stage to the works, infinitely exam
lining every point of interest on foot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
New York stocks.

New YORK. Aug. 17.-The market opened
buoyant. The advances extended to Ia
per cert, led by Louisville. Atcuison, Atchi-
son incomes. Northern Pacific preferred,
Missouri Pacific, Quincy, Rock Island, West
ern Union, and Chicago Gas London had
orders in 600 shares. Traders were bullish.
The West sent large purchasing commissions
IN grangers. The selling after first dealings
was by Fridays ana Saturdays bulls, who
thought the pace a little too strong. The
market, however. had strong UNDERGONE.
Exchange was 48j 49,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
Grain and RrOYkaiOns

WHEAT-Opened active and strong, with
considerable excitement Prices Jumped up
disc and further advanced lc in the early
trading From this there was a decline of &c
on heavy selling by foreign houses, A rally
OF lac took place by noon receipts "a 200
bu; shiprn .nts, % 3}2 bu No z red winter.
ell cash; August, sLl2 o-Si September,
slI3I-2. October. Sl.13 i-2.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
PLEADED GUILTY.
Officials of the Keystone and Spring Gar
den Banks in Court.

OFFICIALS Of the Keystone and Spring Car
den Banks in Court.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18.-Charles t.
Lawrence, cashier of the Keystone ma
tional bank, who was indicted with Presi-
dent Marsh for conspiracy in the misappli-
cation of the banks funds, this afternoon
pleaded guilty in the United States su-
preme court. The argument on a motion
for stay of sentence will be heard tomor-
row.
Francis W. Kennedy, precedent of the
suspended Spring Garden bank, and
Henry Il. Kennedy, cashier, were also
arraigned this afternoon on a charge of
misappropriation of funds of that institu-
ton. Both entered pleas Of guilty. The
application for postponement Of sentence
was made for both prisoners, and the
court decision will be given tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
FORGED REVENUE STAMPS.
Chinese Close Watched to Prevent Opium
Smuggling.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Is. - Custom
house inspectors and internal revenue
agents are keeping strict guard over
Cinnamon to prevent the transfer
of opium. Revenue officers think
two forged stamps have been
made and slips stamped by one of them
are still in circulation at Woon Goo Ong's
store was searched this morning and six
hundred false stamps were found. Revenue
officers think the forgery was committed
by white man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
WIDELY CIRCULATED
Great Interest Abroad in Remnants Rus.
sian Articles

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Daily News
today has leading article on the question
Of the Jews III Russia, in the course OF
which, referring to the recent utterances
of Gladstone, urging fair and full expo
sition of the Russian Jew question on the
continent, that paper says:
The articles on Siberia from the pen of
Geo. KEENAN, have met with remarkable
reception in Europe. Authorized transla-
tions into French, Danish and Dutch
languages have been arranged for
and they have already appeared
in hook form in Hungary. In Italy and
France they have been published in a
number of papers. Continuing the News
says the articles have been the cause of the
foundation OF free Russia societies in Eng
land and have stirred public opinion in
Europe more than any other writings that
have appeared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
PROBABLE MURDER.
Rumors of Foul Play in the Case of Mrs.
Massmon.

Massmon.
VINToN, Iowa, Aug. l8.-There is much
excitement in this neighborhood over
rumors Of foul play that have commenced
to circulate concerning the death of Mrs
". W. Massmon, whose dead body was
found several days ago hanging to a small
apple tree in the orchard back of her
house in Polk township. 1t was
a generally accepted theory
at the time that the woman had
in fit of temporary insanity committed
suicide. Evidence of foul play has accu-
mulated, however, in sufficient quantity to
cause the people to demand an investiga-
ton. AS result today the remains of the
supposed suicide we're exhumed and post
mortem examination held. What was as
certained is not yet positively known, but
it is the general belief that the woman did
not die by her own hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
ENORMOUSLY HIDDEN.
Crusade Against the Saloons in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.

Rapids, Iowa.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 18.-An-
other crusade has been inaugurated against
the saloons and yesterday eighteen pieces
were raided and twenty-eight kegs of
beer seized. At one hotel three very in
genious places were found for hiding
beer. In the dining room a trap-door in
the floor revealed a hole about
three feet deep in which key of
beer was kept. Over the hole in the floor
piece of carpet was placed and a
sewing machine stood on this. In the
kitchen was another hole in the floor and
from this one can crawl under the house,
and here beer is stored. But the most
difficult place to find was in the back
yard. A walk leads from the back door,
and short distance from the door a sec
ton Of the walk can be taken up. There
is revealed a complete arrangement for
keeping beer. A rack is placed in the
ground and lie the kegs are packed in
ice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
CATCHING CLANS.
The Pearl Excit ement Takes Possession of
Grand RapJds

GRAND RAPIDS, Wis. Aug. 17.-Con-
siderable excitement is manifested in
this vicinity over the finding IF d bed of
pearls in small strem tributary to the
Wisconsin river sew raj miles south of
here They are finding thelh in large
quantities. One farmer by the name of
Wakely has found about 1000. They
are ali fne specimens, clear white and
Of good size. Experts here claim they
are valuable in price. The small stream
is overlooked with pearl hunters, as
owing to the dry season the water is low
and the shells are easily secured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
The City on the Site of an Indian Burying
Ground

DEPERE, Wis, Aug. 10,-From time to
time, when excavations have been made
in this city, skeletons have been unearthed.
Following apparently no plan in the
burial and placed at irregular distances,
it is made to appear as if the banks of the
river at some former period were contin-
uous graveyard, and there is no doubt
it was for many years a favorite burial
place for the Indians, who hunted and
tished up and down the Fox river. Last
week two more skeletons were unearthed
where it is known that sawdust has been
dumped for the last forty years. These
remains are not infrequently accompanied
with articles of earthenware, pipes, med
ais and crosses of silver and copper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
FATAL FALLS.
Two Baioonists Drop and are Instantly
Killed.

CINCINNATI, Aug. II. Miss Annie
Hardness, of Terre Haute, Ind,
was advertised to make a balloon
ascension and parachute descent
this afternoon at COoney Island.
She made the ascension all right,
but while making the drop her parachute
collapsed and she dropped swiftly 500
feet to the ground and was killed in
stantly.
TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 15.-An aeronaut
named Johnson fell from balloon t. the
ground, a distance of about 1000 feet,
this afternoon, and was instantly killed.
1t is said that he was intoxicated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
The Era of Prosperity.

WALHINGToN Aug. I7.-There is $3O7,-
900, 800 in gold and silver in the United
States Treasury, with money flowing
in. An immense surplus is promised,
occasioncd by the widespread begin
ming of an era of general prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
Sheep Killed by Hail.

BLOOMFIELD, Iowa. Aug. 18.-Many
sheep in this part of Davis county were
killed by the terrible storm o. hail that
swept over here Friday night. Corn was
cut down, fruit trees greatly damaged and
many winoow-lights destroyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20

LONDON. Aug II. Bar silver, % IA, money,
49, Money, 1-2 er cent, Rate OF discount
in the open market is So
o'clock-Anericans opened higher and
are now buoyant Consols, So is for both.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
ASSAULTED A WOMAN.
A II Outraged Wife Takes Revenge in Her
Own bands

EAU CLAIRE, Aug. 18-Mrs. Samuel
Kenyon, woman of 80 years, ferociously
assaulted Cora Mccarthy, a notorious wo-
man, striking her with heavy stone
Mrs. Kenyon accused the Mccarthy woman
of alternating her husbands affections.
After being placed in Jail Mrs. Kenyon
hung herself Tut the jaller cut her down
and she recn1ered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
Failure i'm New York,

New YORK, Aug, 1.-THE suspension
of H. e. Schell and p. BuckinhiIz was
announced on the consolidated ex-
change this morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
NEW CABINET.
1t is Forme d at Port au thing
Quiet.

PORT AU PRINCE, Aug. 18.-A new
cabinet has been formed, as follows: Min.
lister of exterior relations, NJ Archin;
minister of public works, NJ. Joseph; min.
lister of war, NJ Montas; minister of pub
lie instruction, NJ. Appollon; minister OF
finance, N; Stewart; minister Of the inte
rior, NJ. Pierre Louis. Everythingi is quiet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20

ocrat papers say that it will be after
disgracing the high position he had.
Republican papers are not strong in
his defence The democrats promise
startling disclosures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
SKELETONS AT DEPERE.

depends entirely upon the governments
forming the deibund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-20
WILL HE RESiGN7
Rumor that Hon. Patrick Egan
VIII Retire Under Fire.

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug, lit is
rumored to-day that Minister Egan
will resign the CHILEAN mission Dem