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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14

that duties must attach and be collected on
and after the date of the proclamation
and future day cannot be named by the
president. Owing to this decision Secre-
tary Blaine today sent notes
to the diplomatic representatives
of Austria-Hungary, Columbia. Hayti,
Nicaragua, Honduras. Spain, PHILIPPINE
Islands and Venzuela. informing them
that ON the 18th of March the president
would issue proclamation unless in the
mean time some satisfactory reciprocity
arrangements were made with the coun-
tries named. declaring that in view of the
free admission of the articles named be
deemed their tariff on agricultural and
other products of the United States recip-
rocally unequal and unreasonable and
against countries named he would issue
proclamations suspending the provisions of
the tariff law relating to the free introduc-
ton into the United States Of sugar, mo-
lasses, coffee, tea and hides. The notice
to Spain, however, only applies to the
Philippine islands. Negotiations with
France and some other countries have
reached such stage as in the opinion of
the president warrants the secretary of
state in withholding notice to them of the
proclamation affecting their products.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
The khedive of Egypt Dies From an
Attack Of the Dreaded
Grip.
MahOmet Tewfik His Name-A Briet
Sketch of His Eventful.
Life.
General Respect at Home and Abroad
Wor by Wise AdminiStra-
ton.

CAIRO, Jan. 1.-THE Khedive is dead.
He had been suffering from influenza
which developed into congestion of the
lungs. This was complicated with 4
cardiac affection and this afternoon he
succumbed
Mahomet Tewfik, the dead Khedive.
succeeded his father, the eXiled Ismail
l., now living in Paris. Tewfk was
born Nov. 10. 1852. He married Jan.
10, 1879 Princess Eminely, daughter
of FL Hany Pasha, who has borne
him son, Prince Abbas. The late
Khedive was the sixth ruler of the
dynasty of Mehemet. Ali, appointed
Gouernor of Egypt in 1so6, who made
himself in 1911 absolute master of the
country by force of arms, and whose
position was recognized by the M
perial decree of 1S41, issued under the
guarantee of the FIVE great European
powers, which established the heredi-
tary succession to the throne of Egypt
under the same rule of those of the
throne of Turkey. In 1866 the Sultan
agreed to make the succession to the
throne direct from father to son, in
stead Of descending, after the Turkish
law, to the eldest heir. In considera-
ton of this favor the Khedive agreed
to raise the annual tribute to the Sui
tan's civil list from 81, $50, 900 to So, 6O0,-
900.
The late Khedive, by wise admin
istration of his government, won gen.
uine respect both in his own country
and among foreign nations. Notwith-
standing the laws allowed him four
wives, he had but one While the coun-
try is nominally dependency of the
Sultan of Turkey, the Khedive hag
been completely under British infu-
Gnoa
The deceased Will be succeeded b, Prince
AboaS Paoha, his eldest snn, born July
IA, 1874
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
POLITICAL NOTES.
Facts of Interest Collected From the
thoughtful Citizens.

Newport Press: Speaker Cyisps COM
nittees, the comments of the stalWart
democratic press and the Utterances OF the
party leaders all prove that the demo-
cratic party is afraid to prepare d gene1 al
tariff bill to submit to the country IN OPP
position to the present Mckinley law.
Mills alone had the courage OF his coz
victiops, and he was ruthiessIy bound,
gagged and sent to the rear.
Milwaukee Sentinel: Among the neat
est of Christmas devices Is that CT the
W. A. Walker Pearl Button factory OF
Manitowcc 1t is large card, In red,
white and blue, OF wbicn pearl bpttons
are arranged in the form of letters, max
ing this appropriate motto: Oar Best
Santa Claus-Mckiniey. We are md BIZ
cd to MIR. Walker fer one of these notices.
The largest and prettiest was sent to Maj.
Mckinley and will adorn the wall OF the
executive mansion at Columbus.
Norwich Bulletin: Lets go back to
tie tariff of the tathers,' say some of The
self.styied j ffersonian" democrats,
Well. that might not be bad idea IN
some respects. For instance, the tariff OF
the fathers imposed 10 per cent. hia her
duty on al foreign goods imported into
this country in foreign ships than on
similar goods imported IN American ships.
The result Of this admirable provis ion was
to encourage the use of American ships and
effectually to discourage the use of foreign
vessels.
Hero are a few democratic opinions or
themselves:
Baltimore Sun (dem.); The committee
will not give universal satisfaction. The
speaker has displayed poor politics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
SECRETARY ELKIN y.
What "a Muewump saws bout the Charges
Against Him.

The enemies of the administration have
professed to be greatly shocked by the APP
pointment of Mr.. Stephen B. ElKins as
secretary Of war, says the Milwaukee Sen
tinel. Mr.. E!kins was for several years a
member of the republican national COM
mittee and very active in his efforts to
secure the success of his party. He natur
ally became target for the assaults of his
opponents. The latter attempted to con.
meet him with the Star route frauds which
were Investigated during President
AIthur's term, and large amount OF
partisan mud was thrown at him. His
recent appointment has revived these
charges, and his connection with the Star
route scandals is mentioned as ''notori-
Gus, but details ommitted. The matter
Is treated as if the fact that accusations
brought by partisan press, unsupported by
evidence, should be sufficient 10 convict of
wrong.
The revival of these attacks has called
out II statement by Postmaster General
James, who was postmaster-general &C the
time the Star route frauds were under in
yesSigation. MIR. James is a mugwump
who supported Mr., Cleveland three years
ago, and net likely to he influenced by
political bias In favor of Mr.. Elklns. He
is quoted as sayirg that the attack at the
time Of the Investigations of EIkins was
started by the Star route gang to EN-.
barrass the administration. and he adds !:
Il caused most thorough investigation
to be made, ard found that EIkins was in
no way affected, nor was there anything
which tended to raise the slightest breath
of suspision against him. On the other
hand, the department received from Mr.
Elkins most important aid in its investiga-
tions, and no person whom | then met
seemed to be more outraged by the
scandals and more DESTROYS that the gov
eminent should put an end to them and
make it imp sSible for them to be repeat
ed than Stephen c. Elkins. was salts
fieo then that the ACQUISITIONS made against
Eikins, which came in the names of thu
men who were prosecuted, were made be-
cause of fear and anger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14

principle or policy of government they
sweep everything before them. They rare
ly combine to hurt themselves, but when
the mis- hty moral force of such conbi-
nation comes into effect there is nothing
that can stay its triumphant success. In
the dark hours of the rebellion, when a.
pathy. had permitted the copperheads OF the
north to win successes In some OF the state
elections, the mighty forces OF business
interest, educational power and religious
betterment came together and swept
the country like whirlwind. They de
manded hat well enough should be let
alone, and they stood by the flag and
the union, and the rebellion went to the
wall
The same sentiment is beginning to
exert itself at the present time. 1t Is dom
inant in the great financial centers like
New York, Boston, Chicago, st. Louis and
San Francisco. 1t permeates the eastern
manufacturing ceDters of the west and
south which are just beginning to feel the
benefcent effects of the protection policy
in the vast extension of manufacturing IN
dustry over the entire land. 1t has pene-
trated the agricultural regions, where the
farmers are getting the biggest returns
from their enormous crops in years, and it
is echoed back from the Pacific slope with
yell such as the men set up In national
conventions to assert their preferences.
There are no parts Of the United States
which will suffer more from the "patch-
ing" and "tinkering'' process proposed
than the south and west.
Everywhere the cry is, HAMS off :"
everywhere the demand Is to let the pres
ent tariff law have fair trial, because it
is being demonstrated that it is wise and
prudent; everywhere there is a sentiment
among democrats and republicans alike
that We cannot afford 10 jeopardize the
present enormous and growing national
legislation In the direction of free trade,
and whatever the democrats may 20 in
congress in the line of Topping from their
old position as open and direct antagon-
lists to protection to friends OF protec
ton who merely wish to improve The Nc
Kinley law will react on their party IN 1892
like tidal wave-N. Y. Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
LAwLEssNESs CONTINUES.
A Running Fight Between Officers ant
KaMSas Desneradoss

fNaNsas
KANSAS CRY. Jan. IA special to the
Journal from Arkalon says: Deputy
shcriffs have partially avenged the death
of Sheriff Dunn A courier arrived here
at noon jlst IN from he south line of the
state. He reports that two wagon loads
of men encamped In a gulch south of
Springfield were discovered. They saw
their pursuers at about the same moment
and then commenced life and death race.
For ten miles the two parties were not
within filing distance, but Just before
dusk the pursuing party came within less
than quarter of mile of the despera,
does and firing commenced. A running
fight was kept up on the level plain for a
distance of four miles. Following one
volley four men we're seen to tumble from
their seats in the wagons. It is not known
whether they were killed or wounded.
The pursuing party made detour to
a ranch where they procured fresh
horses and the race was resumed. The
courier started oack from that poiut
He said the pursuing party, numbering
fourteen men, would follow the despera-
does into No Mans Land, if neces sary,
and bring them back dead or alive
It was learned today that the party
killing Dunn was made up of details from
the counties of Seward, Stevens, Grant,
Morton and Haskell. Threats have been
made IN each of these FIVE counties that in
case Judge Botkiu attempts to open court
in either he will be killed. and the threats
came from men known TO be desperate
The scenes IN this county are feared in
each of the other counties.
One company Of militia is now at Spring
field awaiting the pleasure of Judge Bot
kin 10 assist him in opening court, mean
while aiding the deputy sheriffs in max
ing arrests of men engaged in battle,
1t is alleged that if preliminary
examinations are held in Springfield the
prisoners will all be released, therefore they
are all brought to Arkalon. As one o!
today's prisoners is chairman of the
board of county commissioners, and is
also leading alliance man aud all the
prisoners belong to the alliance. grave
fears are felt by Adjutant General Roo,
erts and the people here that rescue will
be attempted.
All deputy nlarshals in Kansas and In
dian Territory are concentrating toward
Arkalon Gov. Humphreys says he con-
siders the situation at Arkalon as most
serious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
TOBACCO MONOPOLY.
The Shah Issues a Decree Recinding A

The Shah Issues a Decree Recinding All
TEHEEAN, Jan. THE Shah of Persia
to-day issued a decree revoking the
tobacco monopoly, both in its local and
export trade.
The agitation which led to the issu-
ing of the decree was started by the
priests, and the first result was the
withdrawal from the company holding
the concession the right to establish
tobacco monopoly in Persia. To COM
pensate the company for the loss thus
sustained the government agreed to
pay the company q certain sum OF
money and to give it monopoly on the
export tobacco trade.
The feeling against the proposed mon
poly grew so strong that on Su nday,
Jan. 8, a mob assembled at the Shah's
palace and not only demanded She abo-
ition of the export monopoly, but
clamored for the expulsion from the
country of the members of the tobacco
corporation,
The mob became riotous and all CT
forts or the part of the Minister of War.
who is a son of the Shah, to pacify them
were unavailing. 1t was finally found
necessary to call upon the military to
disperse the rioters. This added fuel
to the flames of popular discomfort, and
the mob resisted the soldiery. In the
fighting that followed several persons
were killed
The government, finding that the
popular agitation was increasing, de-
cided to change its policy, with the re-
suit already stated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
THE GREAT FLOP.
A Change in the Purpose of the Democrat
Ic Leaders.

There is no longer any reason fer doubt
ing that it Is the pupose of the dominant
politicians in the democratic maj )rity OF
congress to shirk ard eyade the direct
issue on the protective tariff principle and
policy by formulating a number of bulls to
repeal special schedules in the Mckinley
law, without forming general tariff bill
to give the county a complete and full
Id, a OF the course that the democratic
party would pursue if inlrusted in 1892
with every branch of tie federai govern
meDt.
The change in the democratic plan ms
cessltates their admi> sion first of all that
tie Mckinley bill is net as lad as they
pictured it last year, VIXEN they lied about
M, kinley prices and created a political
panic of which the present democratic
majority OF 100 In the national house was
the result. They declared then that demo
Gratis would repeal that measure at the
earliest opportunity afforded them be-
cause i was Ubiquitous and ru;nous. Now
they say that their cries OF last year were
"a good enough Morgan until after cleo
ton, and that the Mckinley bill will be
ran sort of a measure wien ''patched
up little by the democratic party
IL Is true OF history in this country that
when the business men, the educational
instructors and the religious teachers of
the country stand together on any great
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Investigation Into the Assault on
the Baltimore Sailors at
Vallejo.
John W. Talbot, an Apprentice, Tells
the Story Of the
Trouble.
Twice Stabbed in the Back and Struck
by Officers Without
PrOyocation.

VALLEJO, Cal, Jan. THE investiga-
ton into the assault on the Baltimore sail.
ors in Valparaiso begun this morning at
Mare Island in the presence Of Judge
Advocate General Remy, United States
District Attorney Gartor and United
States Commissioner J. S. Ashley. Remy
conducted the investigation. John W.
Talbot, apprentice on the Baltimore, was
the first witness. He was one OF the
liberty party September 16. He stated
that c. W. Riggan,. one of those killed,
was with him during the afternoon
About o'clock they went together into a
saloon called Shakespeare, in the southern
part of the town. The proprietor ordered
them out, declaring that a mob of dis
banded sailors and soldiers was preparing
to attack the Baltimore's men and he did
not want any trouble in his place. Rlggin
and Talbot laughed at the warning but
left the place, and went to the True Blue
saloon.
about o'clock. coming out, saw
Riggin being threatened by CHILEAN sail
ors, in man-of war uniform. | ran across
and tried to separate them. One of the
Chilians spat in my face and | knocked
him down Immediately crowd of a
hundred people appeared in the st1e9t ami
we started to run, but soon jump d on d
passing car. The mob followed and stoned
the car and we were instantly surrounded
by the mob. saw Riggin fall and tried
to reach him, but was stabbed in the back
and ! turned to run. After going few
blocks turned into a doorway and was
again stabbed in the back. | got in.
however, and got into corner and defend
ed myself with d chair. They followed
me and ChiIian sailor in man.of-war
uniform, stabbed me again. The bar
keeper finally put them out and oarricad
ed the door
"The mob clamored outside for entrance
After an hour policeman arrested me and
took me to Jail. He disguised me by sub
stituting hat for my sailors cap, with
the word Baltimore on it, so the mob
would not notice | was an american sail
or. The officer turned me over to Two
other policemen, who struck me several
times, although | was making no resist
ance. | had no arms Of any kind. was
perfe city sooer. After short time
in jail, was sent to hospital, with
Hamilton, Painter and Davidson all badly
hurt. We were kept four days and then
sent to the ship where | WIS in the hos
pital forty-fve days. None except Ameri-
can sailors were attacked by the mob.
The commission took recess.
James NJ johnson, armorer of the Bal
timore was the next witness. He told
his story substantially as heretofore given
In CHILEAN advlces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
SHERMANIS INTERVIEWED
He Talks on the Late Contest and Politics
In General

PITTsBURG. Jan. 7.-Senator Sherman
was IL the city tonight en- route to Wash
ington. He said Foraker behaved well in
the senatorial contest. Gov. Mckinley
acted wisely in not interfering in the
fight.
Concerning the presidential question he
said Secretary Blaine could have the nomi-
nation if he wanted it but he did not think
his health would permit his acceptance
A canallate should be physically able to
fill the requirements of the Office. With
Blaine oui Of the way he thought Harri
son should be the nominee. Senator
CarIislr was the p oper man for the demo
cratic nomination. as be more clearly rep
resented democratic principles. Pa'mrr
was good man but too old.
R garding national legislation he sad
the free silver bill would pass both houses
but be vetoed by the president The r f
bill would pass the house AMI be defeated
Ia the senate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Robbed Their EmniOyers.

ST. LOUIS, Jan, 1.-THE police have
arrested two young men named W. *.
Mitcherson and w. j. Kors. They are
believed to be members of the gang of
clells who have Systematically robbed
leading dry goods and mems furnishing
houses in this city of goods amounting
to thousands of dollars. The men were
clerks in dry goods houses here for
many years and had borne good repu-
tationS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Result of Bulkeley's Victory.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. Gov.
Bulkeley has been informed that the
Comptroller has reconsidered his ruling
of last March so far as the same applies
to the Governors claim to the payment
of a proportionate amount of the salary
Secretary for services from Jan. 20,
1891, and has accordingly adjusted the
claim and allowed the amounts found
due. This action of the Comptroller is
attributed to the decision OF the
Supreme court establishing Gov.
Bulkeley's title. 1t ends the Brainard-
Staub suit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Wrecked at Aurora.

AURORA, H., Jan. S.-Another fatal
wreck occurred on the Chicago, Burl-
tngton Il Quincy railroad at an early
hour yesterday morning. About 4
o'clock a freight-train started to back
across the main track to siding at
Bristol station, a few miles west of
Aurora. Before the train could clear
the track a west-bound freight crashed
into the middle of it. Fireman jack
son was killed and Engineer A. NJ.
Reissinger was badly injured. The
engine and several cars were badly
damaged. Both men resided at Gales
burg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14

Countries Not Responding to Reciprocity
Mp,t Paw the Penalty
serious.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Tn view of the
provision IF the reciprocity sectioZ of
the tariff law, making it the duty of
the president after July l, 1892, to sus-
pend by proclamation the free admission
of sugars. molasses. Coffees, teas and hides.
against such countries producing these
articles as after that date maintain duties
en- American agricultural and other pro
ducts which he deems unequal and unjust,
the president submitted 20 the attorney
general the question whether the law au-
thoriz4d him to issue proclamation fixing
a future day when the duties imposed by
virtue of the proclamation take effec5.
The attorney general has given the opinion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Burned While Playing With Fire.

mans two young girls commenced play
ing with fire in the stove while the for
mer went to a neigh boris house for a
moment last evening. When the
mother returned one of the children
was lying out in the yard burned to
death and the other quite seriously
burned The dress of one hid taken
fire and the other attempted to ex-
tinguish the flames by rolling her
about in the snow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
STRANGLED HIS ENJOYS.
Iorocco's Sultan Incensed because Tou
atans Go to Algeria.

Morocco's Sultan Incensed Because Tou.
atans Go to Algeria.
LONDON, Jan. 7.-Advices from Tan
gier show that the Moorish mission
sent to Touat to arrange for the an
nexation of the oasis to Morocco failed.
The Touatans had reconsidered their
desire to have the Sultan of Morocco
for their protector aud preferred con-
nection with Algeria-in other words,
with the French
When the ENJOYS returned and re-
ported their failure to the Sultan the
latter was deeply incensed. The en-.
voys were thrown into prison and sub.
sequently, by the Sultan's orders. they
were Strangled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Express Train Ditched at Mitchell

MITCHELL, Ind, Jan. s.-The fast
passenger train, due here going south
last evening, was thrown from the
track at Salt Creek bridge, twelve
miles north of here. A broken rail was
the cause. Though every car was
thrown off its trucks and large num-
Der of persons were on the train, all
the passengers escaped without serious
injury
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
Carnegie's Men May Strike.

PITTsBURG, Jan. affairs at Car.
negie, Phipps & Co.'S Homestead Steel
Works threaten to become serious.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers intend to demand q
large increase over the scale of wages
now in force. The indications are that
this will be refused and a struggle
seems probable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
COMBINE OF MILLERS.
Manufacturers of Rye Flour Organize to
Regulate Prices.

New YORK, Jan. AT a meeting of
the Rye Flour Millers' association the
price of rye flour delivered at New
York was fixed at from $5.25 to
$685. barrel. This price had been
determined upon at meeting held in
Albany about the middle of last month
and the association yesterday decided
to continue the rate. Before the Albany
meeting the price of rye flour had
dropped from $500 barrel to 400,
and there was no corresponding de-
crease in the price of rye. Since then
rye has gone up.
The association is composed of nine
tenths of the rye-four millers who
supply the New York markets,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-14
St. John for President.

FREEPoRT, Ill, Jan. THE Hon.
Samuel Dickie of Michigan, chairman
of the national prohibition committee,
who is making a general tour of the
State, spoke at the opera-house last
night. He defined the plans of the
party in the coming contest, and said
that ex-Gov. st. John could be the can
didate for President if he desired and
that q western man would in all likeli-
hood be the party nominee.