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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Ella Day Missing Again.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Apri 2s.-Ella
Day, who when 3 years old, thirteen
years ago, was kidnapped by gypsies
and who was not recovered until six
years afterward, has again disappeared
from her home and it is believed that
she is again the victim of kidnappers.
Last Saturday while the members of
her aunt's family, with whom she was
living, were away from home, the girl
disappeared. No trace of her has been
found and the police believe she has
again been kidnapped, the motive for
the crime being the desire to obtain
the girl fortune of $40, o0o, left her by
he'll grandmother. The girls father
lives somewhere in Colorado.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
THE MONTERREY.

mast. All were the stars and stripes
At 10 o'clock the United States YES
sells ran up bunting and the British,
Russian, italian, German and Holland
ships followed suit until all were in
holiday dress. The early birds were
rewarded in some degree by seeing
this dressing" Of the ships, when the
Jack tars ran up the flags and remnants
and put their vessels in holiday attire.
The effect of these decorations was
best appreciated by those who had
seen the cruisers but moment before
denuded of every bit OF color, with bare
masts. This repaid in d measure the
weary and dismal wait of the throngs.
The great majority of the crowd did
not get to the river front, however,
before 10 o'clock and these finding
every place of shelter pre-empted
bravely took their stand upon the river
bank under the almost useless shelter
of their umbrellas.
The EN- barkativn of the Presidential
party on board of the reviewing boat,
Dolphin, was a gorgeous affair. A
handsome special landing place had
been erected for the purpose at the
foot of Thirty-third Street, the ap-
proach to which was carpeted and
draped in bunting.
The President was escorted by his
naval aides and accompanied by Mrs.
Cleveland and the mem bers of the Cab
met with their wives and the mem bers
of the diplomatic corps representing
foreign governments No representa-
tives of the press Or Of the general pub
lie were permitted GU board the
Presidential yacht. Even the Duke Of
Veragua was brought along in a sep
arate vessel, the army boat General
Meigs. The Dolphin had been spe-
cially fortified for the occasion by
having great cabin built clean across
the ship and covering one-fourth of
her entire length, constituting finer
dining saloon than that possessed by
any yacht that rides the waters. The
saloon and the after-cabin had b en-
decorated. carpeted N re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
THE JEAN RART.

the little gusts were reinforced until
a stream of them flowed over the high
river banks and blew away the mists.
First the masts and fighting tops of
the war vessels were revealed, appear
ing to be suspended in the air, the
lower cloud concealing all else afoat.
Watching from the New York shore
the black hullS of the foreigners were
first brought back from cloudland to
the ken of man. The great shark
proved Jean Bart from France lay
only a stones throw from the end of
dock at Sixtieth Street and early on
the wharf the denizens of ''hells
kitchen" saw her black sides out of
the shredded mists. Under the walls
of Riverside Drive the starboard squad
ron grew slowly out of the still air
Which the guSty breeze had not yet
stirred, but on the level reaches on the
New York shore the low-lying clouds
were drifting away in battered scarfs
that dissolved. slowly on the water
soaked atmosphere. The day broad
ened and the two rows of bristling
vessels weresat length revealed, though
! dimly at best, for persistent spring.
tide rain was falling, and distances
were uncertain and indistinct. Aloft
a stiff breeze seemed astir, but with
out affecting the heavy conditions.
When o'clock had arrived there
were signs of activity on all the vessels
in the fleet From the fagships of each
nation there was the wig-wagging or
the swinging ofsemaphore arms, which
indicated that orders were being issued
to the fleet A moment later each
vessel ran up big American flag to
the top of the main mast and big flags
of her own country fore and aft. The
Spanish, French Brazilian and Argen-
tine ships ran up lines of streamers on
their yards. Uncle Sans white navy
foated big holiday flags from each
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Killed by Carbolic Acid.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, April 2s.-The q
year-cld son of Miles Fem OF this city
died yesterday afternoon from drinking
an ounce bottle of carbolic acid given
him by Louis Horn, aged 3 years. He
lived five hours.
@ Remains to Be Cremated.
c. 81 X, Pa, April 28.-The body
OF the late Gen. E. F. Beale, Gen.
Grants close friend, whose funeral
Uoo@ p ace to-day, VIII be taken to
Baltimole or cremation, after which
the asIes will be brought to Chester
and Inferred in Chester Rural Cemetery.
Major Truxton Beal, ex-minister to
Greece, ar 'ived home yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
VERAGUA ON HIS WAY.
He Left New York for Chicago at 9:15

oCIOCk yesterday.
NEW YORK, April 25.-The Duke of
Veragua left the city for Chicago this
morning, escorted by Commander
Dickins, U. S. n. The ducal party,
including Veragua's brother, the Mar
quis de Barboles, the Duchess and
Dukes son and daughter, left the Wall
dorf hotel at $50. They crossed the
North river by the Desbrosses Street
ferry and took the 9:15 train of the
Pennsylvania railway. They expect to
reach Chicago tomorrow evening.
There was no demonstration attend
ing the Dukes departure. just before
leaving theMarquis de Villala bras said
that the Duke really did not know him
self whether he would go any farther
west than Chicago and that he had
posit vely made no plans at all as to
the length of time he would remain in
this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Affairs of the Standard Bank.

MELBOURNE, April 28.-The Stand
ard bank Of Australia has suspended
pending the reconstruction of the in
stitution, The authorized capital of
the bank is 1000, 900 pounds and the re-
serve fund and undivided profits
amount to a total of 125, 900 pounds.
The Standard bank has had a high
reputat on and has numerous branches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04

William Becker, an employe at the
Northwestern company's mill at STAN
ley, Clark county, had his right arm
sawed off near the shoulder by acct
dentally falling on the 1ath saw.
Dennis Donovan, an old resident of
Excelsior. Richland county, died at his
home at the advanced age of 100 years
He was able to be about until within
a short time Of his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Lord Hannen Is Sick.

PARIS, April 29.-Lord Hammer, the
British member of the Behring Sea tri-
bunal Of arbitration, who has been i'll
for some days past, is improving. but
it is doubtful if he will be able to be
present on Tuesday next, the day set
for the tribunal to re sumo the hearing
of the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
State Bank Auth Oriyed.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 2s.-The in
corporation of the Carmi State Bank
At Carmi was licensed to-day by the
Auditor of Public Accounts. The capi-
tai stock authorized is SIS, 900, and the
organizers are Thomas A. Hall, c, E.
Mcdowell, c. S. Conger and Nathaniel
HolderlF,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
English Journalists Arrive,

New YORK, april 28.-Among the
passengers on the Fuerst Bismarck.
which arrived to-day from Hamburg,
were the following named English
journa lists: James Gordon of the
Morning Post, J. r. Cowen of the
y orhshire Herald, Norman Smith of
the National Press Agency and W.
Hitler of the Marine Engineer. They
are en- route to the Worlds Fair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Famine Threatens Near Odessa.

ODESSA, April 29.-The abnormal
weather continues and the winter
wheat crop in the southern provinces
has been almost destroyed by the
cold. Food prices are rising and
famine threatens. The government
probably will be compelled to remove
the embargo on grain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
PetitiOning Rockford's

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, April ga monster
petition will be presented to Mavor-
elect Amusa Hutchins, praying for the
retention of Chief Hefferon of the fire
department. His election was a vict-
DRY for the Northumberland Asso-
citation, and he has declared that the
heads of all departments who are
Catholics must go, The council is op-
posed to the removal of Hefferon, and
will fight such action. The petition is
signed by large majority Of business
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Peoria Woman Dies on a Train,

LAS VEGAS, n. NJ, April "s.-Just as
the train from the East Wednesday
night came to a sta ndstill at the depot
Mrs. Maggie Houston. one of the pas
sengers, dropped dead. She was from
Peoria, Ill and was coming West to
meet her son, John Houston, an engi-
neer on the Asy Fork Railroad, in
Arizona. She died of consumption,
the height of the Ration Mountains
causing the final catastrophe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Commercial Traveller Falls Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 2s-S.
w. Golding, a commercial traveller,
employed by the lthographing firms of
Cossac & Co. of Buffalo and C. w.
Shook of Chicago dropped dead last
evening. Golding had recently teen
suffering from an attack of delirium
tremens. Last ev. ming Will on the
street he fell unconscious, and in 8
few moments died
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
WILL VOTE ON BONDS.

Marshfeld, Wis, April 2S.-At a meet
ing of the council last night it was de-
cided to issue call for a special cleo
ton to vote bonds in the sum of $4,000
for the normal school. The election will
be held May 9.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Canadian Offic Gals Start for Chicago.

MONTREAL, Que, April 2s.-The Hon.
Bowel, acting Premier; the Hon, Qui-
ment, Minister of Public Works, and
the Hon. Anglers, Minister of Agricult-
ure, left for Chicago to represent Can
ada at the opening of the Worlds
Fair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
George Henry Acquitted.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 2S.-George
P. Henry, who has been on trial at
Morganfcld, KY, since Tuesday, &C
cused of being implicated in the Oliver
tragedy, was cleared yesterday. The
evidence, except that of the divers,
showed clearly that he was at home
during the night Of the assassination
and that he had nothing to do with it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Cut His Throat and Jumped from the Roof.

New YORK, April 2s.-Benjamin Bu-
cbanan, 20 years old, who for the last
thirty-five years had been an officer of
the Supreme Court, this mSrning cut
his throat with a razor on the roof Of
his residence and then jumped into the
street. He was instantly killed. Mr.,
Buchanan had been in very low spirits
for some tire, owing to the fact that
be was sufferer from dyspepsia and
droosy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04

PRAGUE, April 2S.-A large portion
of the town of kreutzberg, being
place OF about 1850 inhabitants, near
Deutschbrod, Bohemia, has been de-
stroyed by fire. The confagration
swept away 90 houses. Six persons
persisted in the flames, many others
were injured and about 500 have lost
their homes.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
DUKE OF VERAGUA ILL.
Stricken With Heart Disease GU the Train
En- Route to Chicago

En- Route to Chicago.
HARRISBURG, Pa, April Gs.-The
Duke de Veragua and party passed
through Harrisburg to-day en- route
to Chicago. Between Philadelphia and
this city the duke was stricken with
heart disease. He was feeling better
when the train left here, but it was
thought prudent to send a physician
iel Dunott accompanied the party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Monon Case in the Federal Courts.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2s.-The
suit of William J. Craig against the
Monon Railroad Company for the APP
pointment of receiver was transferred
from the Marion County Superior Court
to the United States Court yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Received $4,000 Brook Trout.

MENoMINEE, Mich, April 28.-Fifty
thousand brook trout were received
here from the State fish hatchery at
Sault Ste. Marie yesterday, and will
be deposited in different streams in
Menominee County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04

Large Portion of Southwestern Mime
sofa Under Water.

sofa Under Water.
ARGYLE, Mimi, April 2S.-The Red
River has overlooked its banks for fifty
miles in Marshall County and has
spread five Or six miles into the coun-
try on each side. The water is run
ming from four to five feet deep over
the farms between Snake and Red
Rivers. Many farmers have lost all
their stock and had their seed grain
ruined by the water. People have been
obliged to abandon their homes and
everything movable has been carried
away. At least $780, 900 damage has
been done and the farmers of this sec
ton will be unable to SOW any small
grain this season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04

SING SING. N Y, April IS Keepers.
Huise, Murphy and Glynn, who were
on duty at the time of the escape of
the murderers. Pallister and Rohl,
from the prison last week, have been
dismissed from the service. Nothing
has been heard from the escaped MUIR
dererS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Color Line in MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, April 2S.-White Repub-
licans representing ten of the twenty
two wards of this city have issued an
address to the Republicans of Mary
land, asking that the whites and
negroes be divided into separate clubs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
The Hon. j. Balance Dead.

WELLMINGToN, n. H., April 28.-The
Hon. j. Balance, Prime Minister Of
New Tea and, is dead. In addition to
the Premiership Mr.. Balance held the
office of Colonial Treasurer and Com
missioner of Trades and Customs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
ScOttIander Coming Over.

BERLIN, April 2s.-The famous chess
player, Arnold Scottlander of Breslau,
will leave for New York on the
stermer Augusta Victoria, which sails
from Hamburg on May 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Government to Control Savings Banks.

MELBOURNE, April 29.-The govern
ment of Victoria has announced it's
decision to amalgamate all savings
banks now conducted independently of
the government with the postoffice saw
ings banks, the government of the
colony to have full control and to guar
antee deDOSits
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
VERY PRETTY STORY TOLD OF
THE PRESIDENT.

Took a Young German From Auburn
Prison and Placed Him in a Po-
Sition of Trust-Anecdote Told by
A G. Hesing, the German Journal
ist-Mrs. Cleveland Not Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Emperor williams Intentions.

MADRID, April 2s.-Several newspa-
pers announce that Emperor William
will come to Barcelona from Italy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Charles De Mazade Expires.

PARIS, April 2S.-Charles De Mazade,
the noted author, editor and critic, is
dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Sold 5S,O7l Acre, of l.. nd.

ASHLAND. Wis. April 2s.-Cornen
University " sterday sold 5S,O71 acres
of pine land IN Northern Wisconsin to
w. j. Young & Co. Of Clinton, Iowa,
for $500. 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
|C0THAM'SGREATDAY
THE NAVAL REVIEW IN ROYAL
SPLENDOR.
NEW YORKS GREAT COLUMBIAN
CELEBRATION NOW ENDED.

President Cleveland Reviews the War
Ships of Ten Nations and Welcomes
Foreign Visitors to Columbia's Great
Show-Gorgeous Display in the Night
Brilliant Reception.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
ANN ARBOR'S WOES
RECEIVER FOR THE ROAD AP
POINTED YESTERDAY.
ITS STOCK GOES WAY DOWN ON
THE MARKET.

Craig bhipbuilding Company Files the
Complaint on a Protested Note in
Payment for the Lake Michigan
Boa President Says the Road
Sa3 Lose Nothing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
Worlds Fair Tram at South Bend

Worlds Fair Tramp at South Bend
SOUTH BEND. Ind, April % The
Worlds Fair tramp, George Brown of
Cedar Keys, Fla, who is walking from
ST. Augustine to Chicago, arrived here
at 4:3O this afternoon and will leave
early in the morning for the Western
terminus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-04
ACT OF CLEVELAND

MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR A CON
VICT TO REFORM
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-07-06

70 help US TO determine wnerner we arc To
have a republic to administer before we differ
as to the conditions upon which 1t 10 to be ad-
this day organized will never cease to move
forward until every wrong Is remedied and
equal rights and equal privileges securely es-
tablished for all the men and women Of this
country.
We declare, therefore
That the union of the labor forces of the
United States this day consummated shall be
permanent and perpetual-may its spirit enter
into all hearts for the salvation of the republic
and the uplifting of mankind.
ever! dollar taken from industry without an
nether shall he eat The interests Of rural
and civic labor are the same; their enemies
We believe that the time has come when the
railroad corporations must either own the peo-
pie or the people must own the railroads. and
should the government enter upon the work of
owning and managing any or all railroads we
should favor an amendment to the constitution
by which all persons engaged in the government
regulation Of the most rigid character, so as
to prevent the increase Of the power Of the
national administration by the use of such
additional government employees.
We demand national currency, safe, sound
and flexible, issued by the general government
only; full legal tender FOR all debts, public
and private, and that without the use of bank
means of distribution, direct to the people, at
q tax not to exceed 2 per cent. per annum, to
be provided as set forth in the subtreasury
plan of the Farmers Alliance, or some better
system, $50 by payments in discharge Of Its
obliga > for public improvements.
We demand the free and unlimited coinage
Of silver and gold at the present legal ratio Of
l8 to /.
We demand that the amount Of the circulat-
ing medium be speedily increased to not less
than fifty dollars per capita.
We demand graduated income tax.
We believe that the moneys Of the country
should be kept as much as possible in the
hands of the people. and hence we demand
that all national and state revenues shall be
limited to the necessary expenses OF the gov
eminent economically and honestly admins
tered.
We demand that postal savings banks be es-
post of the earnings of the people and to facil-
itate exchange.
Transportation being a means Of exchange
and public necessity, the government should
own and operate the railroads in the interest
of the people.
The telegraph and telephone, like the pest
Office system, being necessity for the trans
mission of news, should be owned and oper-
ated by the government in the interest OF the
People.
The land, including all the natural sources
Of wealth, is the heritage of all the people, and
should not be monOpolized for speculativepur-
poses, and an alien ownership of land should
be prohibited. All lands now held by rail-
roads and other corporations in excess OF their
actual needs and all lands now owned by
aliens should be reclaimed by the government
aud held for actual settlers only.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-07-06
Ten Cents 4 Year.

The monthly edition of the "oh
reliable" Sentinel, of Chicago, One
Whole year IL numbers, l6 pages
each, for Ten Cents-when names
are sent in clubs of not less than
ten (single subscription, so cents
per year,. The Sentinel has "been
in the fight" for fifteen years--and
the older it grows the "uglier" it
gets. Get up a club of at least ten.
at once. Address S. F. Norton, 544
Ogden avenue, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-07-06
ALARM TOKEN.

This is the significant name of a
new monthly Reform paper published
at Ellensburgh, Wash, by Turner &
Huey publishers of the Emancipation.
1t is 3-column, SPACE paper, clear
print, clean, bright, newsy and red
hot with burning truths, coupled
with cool, calm and deliberative
warnings and advisory suggestions.
Messls. Turner & Huey are old-line
Greenbackers. Price of the Alarm
Token, 25 cents a year. Address
Turner & Huey, Ellensburgh, Wash.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-07-06
IT VIII Make You Cr0zy.

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This latest mystery is to be sold as
a souvenir to swell the fund of the
NEW YORK Press CLUB, which is b
erect a great building in the Me-
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there are prizes to the amount Of
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Send TEN CENTS to "PREss CDUB
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