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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

Cincinnati O., July 23.-"Haye the
masons expelled Colonel Breckin
rldge?" has been on every tongue for
q fortnight, but maSons are sworn to
secrecy and no one else could tell
what was done at a recent meeting Of
the Lexington lodge Nc. i. An emf
nent mason today showed Il RESPONSE
bic gentle newly printed list of mem
bers of the Lexington lodge No. 1, is
sued since the meeting in question.
IN examination of the roll showed
Colonel Breckinridge's name missing
and the circumstances attending the
printing of the list ana its display, is
conclusive proof that the Ashland dis
trict congressman has been dropped
by the masons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26
DIDN'T STOP THE GAME.

A fellow campaigner with the late
General Cureton, who died at Kear-
ney, near Dover, this week, sends US
the following story illustrative Of the
gallant officers sang-froid when on
active service: During the Kaffir war
General Cureton and three other Off
GERS were sitting in bell tent playing
whist by the light of a candle stuck
in bottle. A desultory fire was kept
up by the enemy, but of this no no.
tice was taken, although several shots
passed clean through the tent. Pres
emily, however, a bullet struck the
bottle candlestick, putting the light
out. The cards eyre carefully laid
face downward and, calling out the
guard, General Cureton ordered them
to pour volley in the direction Of
the firing. He then procured another
bottle relit the candle and the game
was quietly finished, General Cureton
and his partner winning the rubber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

cy, but it still remains the cherished
cream Of the republican who prides
hlnself upon being Thoroughbred
and considers '93 a glorious date In
French history. The criminaEsts are
now very busy studying the strange
crop OF criminals that has appeared
with the new generation which the No
puollc has reared with so much solicit
tude for all the virtues of citizenship
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

twinkle in his eye he yielded ten
minutes to Mr.. Johnson, the free
trade single taxer from Ohio. Mr.
johnson Immediately launched a pro-
test against the special order because
1t gave the house no opportunity to
vote separate instructions on the diff
ferent schedules, and especially on the
subject Of sugar. He denounced the
discrimination in the sugar schedule
in favor Of the trust as criminal, and
declared, amid a burst of applause,
that II the sugar trust or any other
trust was to legislats. for the people,
it made little difference whether that
legislation was imposed upon them by
the Mckinley OF the German bill
The rule was adopted. Immediately
| afterward the speaker recognized
Chairman Wilson. Rising in his
| place on the right of the chair, his
| bandaged head making him look ike
a worn and battle-Scarred veteran,
! the appearance Of the chairman Of the
ways and means committee was greet
ed with the most unbounded enthusi-
asm on the democratic side, enthusi-
asm in which the crowded galleries
joined. The bandage extended down
over Mr.. Wilson's eyes, completely
binding him, but with stoical forti-
tude, in clear, ringing tones, he de
livered his speech in support OF the
position taken by the house conferees
against the senate amendments. Nari
Gus others also spoke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

Joseph D. Ginnothio, a native Of st.
Louis, was arrested while on a visit
near Genoa, Italy, and was forced by
Italian authorities to enter the military
service Of that country, under the
charge that he is a deserter. Relatives
are seeking his release.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

ooh, why didn't I think Of it be-
fore?" groaned tire manager Of the
Tentothirty Dramltic Aggregation.
'Why didn't you think of what?'
"Of hiring an ic, machine and Civ
ing the Frozen H.rOine; or, Lost In
Alaska, with real snow in the snow
scene. What a graft that would be
right now."-Indianapolis Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

The cash balance and gold reserve
Of the United States treasury increase.
Forest fires are raging in the vicini-
ty Of West Superior.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26
IS HE STILL A MASON
COL. BRECKENRIDGE MAY HAVE
BEEN EXPELLED
ASHLAND DISTRICT CONGRESS-
MANS NAME MISSING.

The Lexington Lodge No. l Has Is
sued a Printed List of Its Mem
bers, but the Eloquent Orators
Name Does not Appear Thereon
An Eminent MaSon'S Act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

President Debs, Vice President How
ard and Secretary Keliher, of the A.
R. T., have been arrested on the
charge of conspiracy In connection
with the Pullman boycott.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

Judge Barrett granted a certificate
OF reasonable doubt to Erastus Wiman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

Washington, lily 19-Mr. Voorhees,,
the senate manager of the conference
| on the tariff bill, rising to a priyi-
legged question in the senate today,
! asked that the house message on the
tariff bill be laid before the senate.
Mr.. Voorhees, stated that he was COM
! missioned to say that the bill had
been under full and free conference,
and the c0nferees had not agreed to
the amendments adopted in the senate
and that the senate cOnferees insisted
on their amendments. Having con-
| suited with gentlemen on both sides,
/ he said he should ask to have the
! bill laid on the table, to be taken up
] tomorrow Immediately after the read
! ing of the journal.
| 4, Mr.. Hill thereupon gave notice that
at that time he should move to in
struct the conferees to place coal and
iron on the free list, and that he
would at the same time submit some
! remarks on the question.
Mr.. Henderson rep, Neb.) inquired
whether there was not a cOmmun1-
cation from the president on the sub-
ject.
! None that I have" replied Mr.
Voorhees, and the motion |" lay on
the table was then agreed to.
Washington, July 19.-The galleries
were crowded and the scene on the
floor was an animated one in antici-
patton of the debate on the tariff con
ference report, when the house met
today. While the journal was being
read Chairman Wilson entered the
room. His head was bound with a
white handkerchief, and he was evil
IDENTITY suffering great pain. His ap-
pearance was the signal for a great
demonstration on the democratic side.
the members cheering wildly at the
sight of their tariff leader
There were no preliminaries. AS
soon as the reading Of the journal
had been completed Mr.. Cultivate
of Ohio, from the committee On rules,
offered the following resolution, I'M
der which two hours were to be al
lowed to debate the conference report
OF the Idfln Dill.
! THAT after the adoption of this
resolution it shall be in order, when
the house conferees on house bill 1864
Nthe tariff bill make a report Of dis
agreement, to move that the house in
sist upon its disagreement to the
senate amendments to said bill, in
gross, and ask a further conference
with the senate on the disa greement |
votes of the two houses thereon. That /
two hours debate shall be allowed i
upon said motion, and then, without /
other motion, the vote shall be taken /
thereon"
/ Mr.. Hopkins attempted to offer an
amendment to extend the time to
four hours, but objection was made.
The previous question was ordered.
Mr.. Reed took the floor, and offered
a word of protest against cutting off
debate in this summary manner. He
thought there were members on the
democratic side who desired time to
express their opinions Of the senate
amendments. With something OF Z
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-26

l. Washington. July 20.-CrOWdS such
as had not thronged the senate in
months packed the galleries today.
! The house and the president had
thrown down the gauntlet to the SEN
ate on the tariff question, and a
pitched battle was expected.
Senator Smith Of New Jersey opened
the fight with an attack on the presl-
dent for interfering, as he said, with
legislation, and a vigorous defense OF
the senate bill. Senator Hill followed
him in a speech devoted principally
to a plan for free raw materials IN
keeping with democratic campaign
promises. Senator Gray took issue
with Hill and a very acrimonious de-
! bate between them ensued. Nothing
of Importance resulted. Adjourned
! till Monday.
, The house proceedings were de
void of interest.
Washington. July 21.-There was a
very slim attendance of members
when the speaker called the house tC
order
Mr.. Bowers demanded the regular or
, der which was the resolution propos
! ing an amendment to the constitution
providing that senators shall be
! elected by the people.
Although a tWO-thirds vote is re
quired for measures amending the con
stitution, the pending resolution was
passed 1877 to 49-thirteen votes tt
spare.
The announcement of the result was
received with democratic applause.
The house disagreed to the senate
amendments on the Indian appropria
ton bill, and Messrs. Holman, Aller
and Wilson of Washington were ap
pointed conferees.
The bill to repay to West Virginia
the direct tax levied by the act OF
Aug. 5, 1861. and the bill for the rein
statement of clerks dismissed from the
railway mail service between March
Is and May /, 1891, were under con-
sideration all afternoon, but failed tc
! ho 1,aarnd ~, count of tho lack of 2
! quorum.
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FEDERAL LAW MAKERS.

Washington, July 16.-The house
yesterday adopted a strong resolu-
ton approving the presidents course
in the strike. The vote was 125 to
81
During the debate Mr.. McCreary
and Mr.. Catchings made short
speeches in support of the resolu-
ton and Mr.. Pence and Mr.. Bland
INDUCED in some criticism Of the &C
! ton of the administration, but
neither was unduly severe.
The remainder of the day was spent
! in an effort to press the Bailey bank
! ruptcy bill but quorum failed to
appear and the vote on the final pas
sage of it will be taken today.
Washington, July 16.-The senate
yesterday passed the District of Co
lumbia bill and the agricultural ap-
preparation bill was considered but
not finished The anti-option bill,
| which has been on the vice-presi-
dents table since it came from the
house several weeks ago, was re-
ferred to the committee on agricul-
ture and forestry. The conference
report On the military academy ap-
preparation bill was agreed to.
Washington, July 1.-THE house
passed the Bailey voluntary bank
ruptcy bill yesterday by a vote OF
127 to 81 and devoted the remainder
of the day to business reported by
the judiciary committee. Only two
bills, however, were disposed of. one
of which was to create an additional
circuit Judge for the eight judicial
circuit.
Washington, July I'm the senate
yesterday a resolution was introduced
by Mr.. Vest reciting the charges OF
! favoritism and fraud made by eXhib
itors at the recent Chicago worlds
fair against the committee on awards
and directing the committee ON the
quadro centennial to investigate the
charges. Referred to the committee
ON contingent expenses.
The house bill authorizing the con
struction of a bridge over the Missis
sippi river at Dubuque. Iowa. was
passed.
! Consideration of the agricultural ap
propria ton bill was resumed and Mr.
Hansborough offered an amendmen,
appropriating S1,OOO,OOO for the de-
struction Of the Russian thistle upon
the bill as "rider." A point of or.
uer was made against it by Mr.. COCK
rell, but, by a vote Of &c to %, the
senate decided the amendment to be
in order and it was adopted, 81 to
"a. Adjourned.
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rnoM Nnw MAnrlNsylhl.r.

-
business III the Tyler County Circuit Court.
WctEcl County Notes.
Special Correspondence othe htelugslen
New MAHTINsvILLr, W. Va, April IS.
The circuit court OF Tyler county con.
vOnGd at Its regular spring session at
Middlebournc las. Tuesday. Tho dock.
OF for that court In Tyler county Is un.
usually largo, owing to tho oil develop.
ments OF tho last two yoars ut Sisters.
vile, and many Of tho cases to DO triod
represent large auma OF money. The
case OF Williamson ct al, against Jones
IL practically settled in favor OF Colonel
Jones, much to tho satisfaction OF all
OF tho public who know anything OF tho
truo in%wardncss OF the case. The suit
Of G%regory's administrator against tho
OHIO River Railroai Company for tho
killing oil Gregory was compromised by
tho railroad company paying $500 in
cash and the costs Of tho case.
The speak easy" moi OF Sistersville
camO in Tor their full sharo OF cunsidora.
ton by tho court. Heretofore Judge
Jacobs has allowed q confession OF ten
dollars and cost on each indictment,
and it was freely paid and in many in.
stances tho fines md costs did not
amount to as much as the ordinary
license foe would be, but Mt this last
term tho judge turned over u now leaf
and fixed the fines at fifty dollars, and
imprisonment Of ninety days in Jail, but
the imprisonment not to be imposed il
tho parties ceased to carry on their
speak easy" business. but no stay on
the docket. ! sec in q Pittsburgh paper
q telegram dated at Parkersburg to the
eiiectthat the mayor, and chief OF police,
aud collector OF tho town Of SistCrsyille
had boon indicted ior making some
crooked collections OF fines from the law
breakers Of their town. This must be n
mistake. There was nothing Of that
kind done.
Tho circuit court OF Tyler county nd.
iourned Monday, 10th inst, to sit again
in special session on Monday. tho 3Oth
inst, at which time the court will do
eide in reference to taxing "oil wells"
in that county.
The well that was recently drilled by
Connolly and Johnson on tho NJ. H.
Stealey farm nea Middlcbourne struck
q fine flow of gas at about fifteen hun
dred feet deepi in the lime rock, at which
point tho drilling ceased. 1t is the
opinion OF some that there will be no
oil in that well. although good prices are
offered for leases in that vicinity.
There is not much politics in the
country. The people are all SO busy
with their spring work they have not
time for anything else. Captain Dow
ener aud Yves Atkinson both have q
q good many friends and supporters
among the people here.
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rnN "DocEllNGn sYsrEN

Tho lsuio To Enforce tho Attendance OF
Members Of Congress to DO Applied.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April ls.-An era
of business Is rapidly being inausumtod
In tho house OF representatives. Tho
quorum counting rulo has been tho frat
step III tho direction. Further stops
are now contemplated by which absen.
tGGism will be brought to an end. Tho
house viii then have a system by which
members can be compelled to attend
and when In Attendance eau DO counted
TO mako n quorum. 1t will DO tho most
stringent system forenforced% attendance
and enforced voting that Congress has
over had, the system undor Mr.. Reed
having lacked the plan Of withholding
the pay Of absant mombers. 1t IL be-
lleycd by parliamentary authorities
that the new system will make 1t almost
out OF the question to break n quorum,
md that the house from this time for.
ward will always DO ready to do bust
ness.
The judiciary committee, made up OF
the leading lawyers Of tho house, has
presented 4 report TO tho effect that II
Is tho imperative duty Of tho sergeant.
alarms TO execute the old law for the
deduction Of pay Of absent mcmberl.
This report supplements the recent ac-
ton OF the Democratic caucus Instruct
ing tho serceant.at.arms to execute the
law. 1t Is in limo with tho general
movement to enforce attendance with
every law aud rule which will aid in the
transaction OF business.
Tho substitute resolution reported by
tho committee recites tho law for with.
holding the pay OF absont members and
adds. Therefore be it Reaolu,d, That
the scrgeant.Gt.arms strictly observe
and enforce the provisions OF said law
and report to the house monthly his
proceedings thcrounder, aud each
month pay into tho treasury OF tho
United States tho sums deducted in the
due observance and enforcement Of tho
law rs declared in said section"
Sergeant.at-Arms Snow ia back after
an absence OF some time and Is in con-
sultation with members OF tho judiciary
committee as to tho method in which
the law will be executed and the "dock-
ing system reinaugurated.
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DErRolr, MrcH., April la,-The trouble
between Polish strikers and the city
water commissioners over tho digging
Of trenches east OF tho city limits cul.
minated in riot, bloodshcd and death
shortly after noe to-day. The attitude
OF tho Poles being SO threatening, En-.
ginecr Williams attempted TO withdraw
his workmon peacefully when tho mob
suddenly rushed upon Foreman George
Cathey, and assaulted him with picks.
At this time Sheriff Collins stood nd.
dressing one section OF the mob, while
Deputy steyskal addressed another Soc
ton. Suddenly there was n rush with
upliited picks and shovels, and a second
later tho revolvors began 10 pop and
everything was in the widest confusion.
About fifteen men were luying pipe and
the crowd rushed upon them. They
left tho trench, fleeing for their lives.
Sheriff, Collins emptied his revolver ut
the advancing rioters and six OF his de-
puties who were present followed suit.
Tho dead are m unknown Pole and
Andrea Karaotski. Tho injured arc
Sheriff Collins, cut in the head, right
leg anda number OF severe body bruises,
George Gather, many cuts and bruises,
and four Polanders more or less serious.
ly injured.
Nineteen Poles arc under arrest for
rioting. Several Polish indignation
meetings arc in progress aud rioting ia
feared again tonight.
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II COMING MOTOR.

|
Gas NIny Supplnnt Electricity as n Power
in Propeliing Street Cars-liesult of Ger
man Investigation.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1S.-Tho
coming motor for the propulsion of
street cars will DO gas. according to the
report OF United States Consul General
Mason at Frankfort, Germany. lie
shows that while tho Germans have not
built nearly as much street railway and
cable and trolley roads us we have,
they have investigated tho subject OF
an ideal motive power with their usual
thoroughness. and rs the result Of OK
haustiye experiments have determined
that the gas motor is tho cheapest and
best Of all means OF power propulsion.
Tho trend OF the best expert opinion is
in that direction. and this has come at
a.period when electricity seemed to DO
on the point Of replacing and suppressed
ing all other forms OF motive power.
The report tells Of the great expense of
the cable in construction, the noise and
danger OF the trolley, and OF the high
operating cost and unreliability OF the
underground electric system, and then,
coming back to the gas motor, he de-
scribes tho experiments that have been
made with it in Europe.
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For tho Coinage of tho scigniorngc With n
Provision for the GuardlnG of tho Treats
ury.
WASHINGTON, D. O., april 1S.--Mr.
BANDS coinage committee met to-day
for the first time since the silver
se~igniorage struggle and were treated TO
a genuine surprise. Representative
Meyer. Of Louisiana, was prcsent.,to urge
his bill for coming the. seigniorage and
for low interest bonds and in doing so
he stated authori;atively tina. the meas.
ure had the approval and was in part
sugeosted by Secretary Carlisle, and in
the judgment OF the secretary would DO
signed py the President To this ex-
tent the bill was regarded as IN admin
tration one and as satisfactorily oyor-
coming the objections OF Mr.. Cleye.
lands veto OF the Bland bill. The bill.
Mr.. Meyer explained, provided for coiu.
ing the soigniorage and SO amended the
resumption act that 3 per cent bonds
would in future be issued in lieu Of the
60 and 5 per cent bonds.
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THE POPE OBLIGATED
AT the Identification or Juan D'AviI
Diego, of Spain.

AT the Ratification OF Juan D'Ayiin
Diego. of Spain.
ROME, april ls.-This was the day
fixed upon for tho Qualification of Juan
D'Avila Diego, OF Cadiz, and como
5000 pilgrims from Spain are in this
city in order to be present SO far as pos.
siblo at the ceremonies.
The Spanish pilgrims, headed by
fifteen bishops and by large numbers
Of priests, marched to St. Peters this
mornins. At St. Peters the pope off.
ciated.
The pope enjoined his hearers and
the faithful generally as to the necos
siiy Of q full and complete return to the
principles OF religion, union, concord,
and submission to the CONSTITUTED
powers.
His holiness appeared to be in very
good health, and retired from St,
Peters after having been two and q hal
hours away at tho service,
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THE BRECEINRIDGE CASE.
Not Likely That Any Action WIN Be Takel
Toward Expclling Him.

Not LiIkciy lnnC ANY action VIII 10 TnKcn
Toward EIpcllinG Him.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April lS.-Tho
feeling among leading members Of tho
house Of representatives is that no ac-
ton should be taken concerning the
Breckenridge scandal. AS yet mono OF
the petitions asking for Mr.. Breckin-
ridges expulsion have reached the
house. When they ONE they will take
the usual course, and arc not likely %
get further recognition than having the
caption read to the house and then 60
ing to swell the tons OF accumulated pe-
tiiions.
There is some difference Of opinion
among the veterans OF tho house as to
the right to pass on questions OF
morality affecting q member. One OF
the best lawyers in the house said the
constitution save ample authority. He
cited the cas- of Brooks, who was ex-
pelled from Congress for assaulting
Charles Sumner with a cane. Accord.
ing to another authority, any wrong.
doing was to be passed upon by 4 mem
ber's constituents. So far as Congress
was concerned, it was obliged to accept
the certificate Of a members election
without going back Of the returns and
investigating his private character.
But the burden OF congressional
opinion is against this view. A case in
the Fourth Congress is cited, in which
Representative Lyon was tried for spit.
ting in the face Of Representative Girls.
void, and he narrowly escaped expul.
sion. This. like the Brooks case, was
IN odense committed on the floors OF
Congress. There appears to be q dearth
OF precedents OF ofenses committed
wholly outside OF Congress.
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Tho Brewery Pool Broken.

ST. Louis, April lS.-The local brew
cry pool has been broken by the with
drawal Of tho Anheuser-Busch and
Lemp breweries. The National Brew.
cry Workers Union was instrumental
in bringing about this result. The pool
has been the one bar to tho fight Of the
union against the syndicate brewers,
and ever since the boycott was placed
upon all the breweries OF the city cx.
cept tho Anheuscr-Bus ch and Lemp
breweries, every effort has been made
to induce these breweries to withdraw
from tho pool and furnish beer 10 all
saloonkeepers who desire it.
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LONDON, April 17.-At the Bow street
police court to-day Howell Thomas. IN
ex-solicitor. was charged with obtaining
by false pretenses the sum of Ct, 100
from Col. J.. F. Jacques, the American
claimant OF the Townley eatate. Coun.
sci for the prosecution eaid that the
prisoners defense that Colonel Jacques
was an American adventurer was n mat.
ter which another tribunal would have
to pnss upon. THONGS was remanded,
bail being refused.