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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30

Washington, Aug. 23.-Even before
/ the reading of Wednesdays journal in
the senate the absence Of a quorum
was pointed out. Finding it impossi-
I bic to get a quorum the senate ad-
journed.
In the house Amos J. Cummings pre-
sented a preliminary report upon the
investigation of the armcr plate and
billets furnished to the government
by the Carnegie Steel company. The
committee finds that the charges of
fraud have been sustained, scores the
company severely, and recommends
that fifty-nine suspected plates in use
should be tested as the only method
of proving their fitness OF unfitness.
''The frauds which your committee
have found" says the report, "are
worthy to be called crimes The
servants Of the Carnegie company
whether with or without the kGowi-
edge of the company to increase their
gains, deliberately continued for many
months to commit acts whose natural
probable consequences would be ter
rife loss of men in times of war. No
line or mere money compensation is
an adequate atonement for such
wrongs.
your committee do not consider it
within their province to draft a crimi-
nal statute, but they do feel under OBJ
legations to call the attention of the
house to the Importance Of protecting
the lives of our seamen and the safety
- 49, L. s-1a
ton, denOuncing as crimes all such acts
as the frauds practiced upon the gov
ernment in connection with armor
plate and other material Of war, and
making such acts punishable in all
persons who commit them or aid their !
commission.
Washington, Aug 24.-The senate |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30

Washington, Aug. 24-The senate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30


Charles FRANKLIN Regild, who
married the wealthy Mrs Thomas
Lorillard Ronalds, is said to be not an
! Englishman, but the ~ of John E.
Dilger, a saloon keeper, of Third
avenue, New York.
The civil service commission will
ask for the removal of J. r. Taylor
| (colOred), recorder of deeds of the Dis
paign funds from government en-
ployeS.
Five thousand Italians, Hungarians
and Poles gathered at the Rock Is
land tracks, Chicago, endeavoring to
get work where only thirty men were
needed. The police were obliged TO
dispense the crowd.
julius De Marcus, a Hebrew, and
Mrs. Juliette Fourier were found shot
dead together in Central park, New
York; it is supposed that they were
crazed with love for each other and
resolved to commit suicide.
The Nebraska republican convention
nominated Lieut.. Gov Thomas J.
Majors for governor, whereupon Ed
ward ROsewater, editor of the Omaha
Bee, resigns from the national COM
mittee and sends a letter to the con-
vention attacking Majors.
The ferryboat Fanwood Of the New
Jersey Central railway company sank
the steam launch Alert at the end of
the Liberty-street ferry-slip in New
York. Three men who were in the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
EASTERN WAR NEWS.
JAPANESE VENGEANCE
Fa ls Upon Rebellious Tonghaks in
Korea-13o Insurgents Killed.

II is reported that tho Tonghaks are
causing much trouble to the Japanese In
Korea, especially in Coushan, Chunchow and
Chola. The Tonghaks are said to be dispos-
cd to march upon Seoul. Some Korean
troops and Japanese gendarmes were sent to
quell the disturbance caused by the Tong.
haks, and, according to report from n
Japanese source, the ringleader and 9i rebels
were captured and one OF the leaders ard 1870
rebels were killed in q conflict which took
place October 8.
Dispatches from Wi-Ju give additional de-
tails OF n battle fought between the Chinese
and japanese across the Yalu river. General
Nodzu, the Japanese chief OF stan, succeeded
In getting the main body of Japanese across
the Yalu river without mishap. before day
light on Thursday. Then Colonel Sato was
sent forward to the head OF flying column
on reconnoltering expedition and he dis
covered the enemy occupying fortified posi-
tion near the village OF Fushang on the right
bank OF the Yalu.
In spite Of the fact that he had no artillery
at his disposal, Col. Sato commenced an at
tack on the Chinese forces and fierce fight
followed. The Chinese fought desperately
and stubbornly. The attack began at 10
o'clock In the morning and lasted until noon.
when the Chinese begnn wavering, broke and
eventually retired In great confusion. falling
back upon kuienchas.
The troops commanded by Colonel Sato at
once began TO demolish the fortillcatons of
Fushang. Inside the Notifications they
found 200 Chinese dead. The Japanese
also captured a number OF prisoners, among
whom was Chinese officer who stated that
the position was held by Is batallions of
Chinese troops. The japanese escorting
their prisoners then marched in the direc-
tion OF General Nodzu's main body with the
intention of rejoining 1t. The number of
Chinese wounded is not known. The Japan
ese lost five officers aud GO men killed and
wounded.
Later dispatches said that the Chinese
outpost was falling back upon Kulienchas.
where 1t II expected that the only really de.
termined stand OF the Chinese in Manchuris
will be made.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
STOLEN CASH FOUND.
Money Taken in the Acquis Greek Rob.
berry Recovered.

The relentless search which the officials
Of the Adams Express Company have prose-
cuted to spprehend the criminals who held
up train at Acquia Greek, Va, on the 18th
inst, and to recover the stolen property, was
rewarded by the finding OF the pouch In
which the robbers had placed most OF their
booty, The pouch was secured through the
MD OF G. ]. Searcey, one OF the robbers, who
was arrested at Cumberland. Md.
This fact proves conclusively what the ex-
press officials claimed--that Searcey was ono
OF those wanted, and the relationship whioh
has been shown to exist between Secrecy and
Morganfeld, now held In Cincinnati, estab-
lishes beyond doubt that Morganhed was
his pal II Is now stated that the latter was
the man with the shril voice who entered
the express car aud held up Messengers
Crutchheld and Murray.
The details OF the recovery OF the pouch, OF
how much 1t contained. are not known yet
except that the sack was found hidden In the
woods In Virginia, near Calverton, and that
there we're present Prosecutor W. Seymour
White, G. W. Burlington, Sergeant OF Police oI
fredericksburg Sheriff Hugh Adie and Robert
A. Pinkerton when II was secured.
II can also be stated that not more than
four men and probably only three were con-
eerned In the hold-up. Two are under arrest
and the third, 1t Is confidently expected will
be caught within a short time.
Searcey, who lead the authorities to the
cached booty, made,a partial confession, all
the statements OF which have been corrobor-
ated, and this knowledge has very materially
aided the express officials In their search.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
5000 WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
From Both Sides of the Oriental War in
Korean Hospitals,

A detachment of 1900 wounded japanese
has arrived at Chemulpo, Korea, and there is
large number OF wounded at Seoul. In
addition 2,1OO wounded have been sent to
Japan. At Ping Yang there are 200 wound
ed Chinese in the hospitals
The rebellious Tonghaks OF Southern
Korea are restless, and only the fact that
they are not provided with arms prevents
them from breaking into open revolt and
moving en- masse upon Seoul, for which city,
by the way, many of them have started.
-Four hundred Japanese soldiers have been
stationed at the Kings palace at Seoul, owing
to the fact that the Kings brother Is believed
10 be leagued with the Tonshaks.
The Chinese are molilizing great force
at Kiren, and they are also gathering astrong
force at Pow-Ting-Fu. A report is current
that II Japanese warships, under Admiral Itc,
have assembled at Ping Yang inlet. Thorn.
ton Haven 1t Is said has never been occupied
by the Japanese. The Chinese feet is report
ed TO be at Wei-Hai-Wei.
A dispatch from Rome says news has been
received at the Vatican OF the destruction Of
several mission stations In China. The in
mates, 1t is said, were killed and other Chris.
tians are menaced The Vatican will appeal
to the powers for the protection Of its mis-
sions and missionaries in China.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
CHINESE FRAUDS.
Fully 1000 Fraudulent Certificates Dis
covered at San Francisco.

Special Agent NJ. b. Hereley, of Chicago,
has been on the Pacific coast incognito for
several months engaged in investigating
Chinese certificate frauds. He intimates
that there are fully 1000 fraudulent certificates
in this State. They have not all been used,
but are for sale by Chinese and white agents.
The fraud has not only been perpetrated by
the manufacturers OF counterfeit certificates
but there hos been many forgeries and SUBJ
stitutions OF names.
The common characteristics OF Chinese
make 1t extremely easy to substitute the
photograph of one man for another The
agent is trying to discover the person In the
Government employ who is in collusion with
the venders OF the fraudulent certificates
There Is strong suspicion that a Govern
meht oiflcial has been recrear. t5 his trust.
! A dispatch from Washington says: Il y
i6sffeJ Il the Treasury Department that the
alleged frauds grow out OF a Chinese custom
of leaving the inaentiilcation certificates re-
quired OF Chinese with the collector Of San
Francisco to be delivered when called for, the
Chinese meanwhile going to other parts OF
the country. It is claimed that by this means
the Government is 'worked" for two certif-
Gates.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
NATIONAL BLIND POOLS.
The Government is After All Bond In.
vestment Companies.

vestment Companies.
The postmaster general is determined TO
prevent the correspondence OF bond compan.
es from being carried through the mails and
will order criminal proceedings instituted in
every case brought 20 his attention. post
Office department official, in speaking OF the
matter said:
For n long time the department has been
taking active steps to bring the promoters of
such enterprises to Justice, and among them
are some very prominent men in political
life These companies are conducted mate
rally the same as lotteries and at present
are operating In the South. Within the last
few days 10 companies OF this character in
New Orleans, jackson, Miss. Nashville,
Tenn; Atlanta, Ga and Cincinnati have been
forbidden the use Of the mails.
"The companies give each member q GER
tifcate with number II, for which they
charge an initiation fee of about s5 Every
member also has to pay from IL to $3.50 In
monthly dues, and when certain amount Of
money gets into their treasures the COM
panes distribute II to the members holding
the proper numbers The result of this is
that one member in nearly every 100 gets
anything, and the remaining members. OF
course, lose their money. The companies
otlose anything any circumstances,
as they get the initiation fees and deduct
rs per cent. OF the monthly dues.
The company took in within two years
s550000. Within the last IL months be-
tween $50 and 800 investment companies
have. operated, but the rigorous ne
tion Of the postoflice department is tending
largely to diminish the number. They
started in New England and then operated in
the west, from whence they have been driy-
en- to the south. Convictions have been OBJ
tanned thus far in every case in which pro-
ceedings have been instituted"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
ROBBED UNCLE SAM.
Mother and Son Worked Their Postoffice
Jobs vigorously.

Mrs. Addie b. Holland, postmistress al
North Grand Rapids, Mich, and her son,
2. Marion Holland, were arrested Tuesday
for robbing the postoflice, and held in
g, 900 bali each. 1t is said that = 900 has
been embezzled.
The method OF operation was for the son TO
make out money orders signed by hir
mother, drawn on various postofilces Of
western Michigan, payable to John Sut
ton, fictitious party. After the letter
OF advice had been sent, tbe son would visit
the Office on which the order was drawn aud
get the money. Grand Haven was frequently
tapped, and books show he got 81 200 there
After the arrest the son made full confes
sion, detailing the whole scheme. His mother
still denies any knowledge Of the embezzle-
ment
The arrest is n sequel to the robbery of the
Office reported to government authorities
September 26, when the postmistress gave II
out that the North Grand Rapids Office had
been robbed Of 81 200. Mrs. Holland was ap
pointed postmistress six years ago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
WILLIAM PENN'S HEIR.
He Comes From England to Look Ate,
His Estate.

Col. William Stuart, now sole heir to the
remnants tof the william Penn estate in
Pennsylvania, is in the state having just ar
rived from England. He is on tour OF in
spection and inquiry regarding his property.
OF the great tract OF Pennsylvania granted
TO William Penn, their now remains in
the estate but small fragments, disposed
somewhat rs follows; About three dozen
ground rents near what was once the
manor Of Sprigettsburg, adjoining the
northern part OF Philadelphia; an ire
deemabie ground rent on bit Of i'm
proved property on Race street, Phiadel-
phia; some mineral rights in various parts OF
Pennsylvania; about /, 500 acres In Sunbury
manor. Luzerne county, and n small tract in
Salem township, also in Luzerne county.
This is all that is left to the present heir Of
william Penn.
1t Is to look OF these various pieces Of land
and estimate their value that Col. Stuart OF
Temptsford. Sandy Bedfo.dshire, England,
has come to this country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
THE CROP BULLETIN.
Pennsylvania Much Worse OFF Than
West Virginia and Ohio.

The crop bulletin issued from the Depart.
ment OF Agriculture has the following inter
esting reports from state agents;
Pennsylvania-wheat did not yield accord.
ing to expectations, as in many Instances the
berry did not MI out well. This Is due in
part to nm extremely rapid and heavy growth
In the spring. The oat crop will be light, 4
having been planted late ON account OF we
weather In the spring and its growth was re-
tarded by drought.
Buckwheat shows better condition than on
the first OF September. Potatoes-A small
crop and the tubors are small.
West Virginia-The average yield OF wheat.
as estimated for this season, Is II 1927. The
quantity In most OF the larger wheat raising
countries Is up to or above the average, In
some places on low, wet ground the crop was
damaged to some extent by rust. The Weld
rye Is good, but 1t is not raised in more than
half the counties OF the State. Oats promised
good yield earlier In the season, but the
severe drought cut them shorter than was ex-
pected. The drought has lessened the yield
OF buckwheat, but the quality seems to Ire
fair. The late rains have caused corn to MI
Gut and the percentage is higher than 1t was
thirty days d9o.
ohio--The result of wheat threshlng shows
one OF the largest yields in bushels per acre
ever produced in the state. Actual results
throughout every portion OF the state indi-
cate an average yield of 10 bushels per acre.
at which rate, even with the reduced average
the total crop ought to exceed by more than
1000, 900 bushels last years excellent produc-
tion. The quality OF grain is generally
good. Oats are below an average yield In
bnshels per acre, and the quality is not prime
Corn will exceed but little the short crop OF
last year. The two years Of shortage will be
seriously felt by feeders in Ohio. The frost
which occurred on the oath OF September,
though slight did injury to tobacco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
OKLAHOMA'S CONDITION.
The Territory Has 2l2,6 Population
With Few Foreigners

Tho annual report OF Governor Renfrow,
Of Oklahoma territory, to the secretary OF the
Interior has been made public. According to
a census during the year, the population is
2l2,635, large number being engaged in ag-
ricultural pursuits The percentage OF for
eigners is very small The total valuation OF
all taxable property Is si9, 1923. The ex-
penses for the past year have been very heavy
and the revenues Of the territory are still
limited owing to the fact that title to most OF
tho land Is In the United States and the land
Is non-taxable The public school population
Is very large, nearly rs, 900 children being en-.
rolled and all the colleges are in nourishing
condition.
Notwithstanding that congress has declared
Oklahoma TO be non-mineral in character. the
governor says there are indications of valu-
abls mineral deposits in many places In the
territory. There are 296 churches, with 1900
communicates. Nine tribes OF Indians are In
the territory.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
TRADE WITH MEXICO.
Increase of Cattle Imports, Prohibited by
the Mckinley Tariff.

The effect Of the new United States tariff
Is being felt In increased trade with Northern
Mexico, the American consul at Matamoras
reporting to the state department that large
expectation of hides, mules, horses, ETC.,
have been added to the usual exports and
that the prospects for greatly increased COM
merce are very good. Under the Mckinley
law no live stock were exported, the tarifi
that amount being from twice to three times
the selling value Of the animals In Mexico.
This was totally prohibitory, and until 30
days ago, not live animal of any descrlp-
lion had entered the United States from
Mexico,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
ASSISTANCE NEEDED,
Authorities in Indian Territory Helpless
Against Bandits.

Against Bandits.
Secretary Hoke Smith has requested the
secretary OF war TO send Il oops to the Indian
Territory to Suppress the lawless bands which
have been operating there and the adjacent
country. Secretary Smith in his letter to the
war department says that In view OF the obli.
cations OF the government rs set forth in the
treaty with the Indians Of Indian territory, to
protect the flve civilized tribes against do.
nestle strife and hostile invasion and TO
guarantee those people the peaceabic enjoy
ment Of their country, he recommends that
troops be sent rs requested in letter receiv.
cd frem the territory.
Commissioner Browning In letter accom-.
panying the secretaiy's, suggests that troop
OF cavalry be sent into the Indian Territory
TO assist A.ent Wisdom in preserving the
peace. II Is expected that the troops would
then be used to hunt down and drive out the
marauders who are harrassing the people.
Agent Wisdom wired the Indian Office ask.
ing authority TO incur the necessary travel.
ing expenses OF the Indian police in assisting
United States marshals who were hunting
down the thieves and making arrests. Such
authority was granted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
WHISKY TRUST RIVAL.
Company With so, ooo, 900 Capital Incor.
porated at Trenton.

The Great White Spirit Company, with a
paid up capital OF sS,ooo,ooo nled articles Of
incorporation at Trenton, N. J. The company
proposes to buy, sell and deal in spirits and
their by-products. Also under its charter Il
Is authorized to deal In. and distl and refine
molasses and sugar. II is empowered to
purchase the good will. franchise, stocks,
bonds, assets, etc., OF any concern doing a
similar business.
One OF those interested said that the new
company is combination OF New England
and New York distilers who have retired from
the present Whisky Trust, and who will fight
1t. The new company, he said, owns the
patents for making spirits out OF molasses.
The company has acquired large sugar prop
critics in the West Indies for the purpose OF
supplying the raw material and 1t has bought
two vessels for use as freighters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE.
Five tons Of Dynamite Explode.--Shoci
Felt for Miles.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, and vicinity wa
terribly shaken Sunday by an explosion which
occurred on the summit OF hill mile from
town, where was stored in a small building
five tons Of dynamite. 1t ispresumed that a
rifle bullet fired by hunter into the building
lodged in some powder, also In storage, and
that the person lost his life. The ground
was torn up to great depth for some
distance. while trees and fences for
many rods were torn and twisted and
quite a number OF trees were pulled out by
the roots. The glass In every farmhouse for
miles around was shattered. In the city the
effect was disastrous to the plate glass fronts
and windows in numbers Of dwellings were
blown out. The shock came when the peo-
pie were on their way to church and threw
women and childred down and caused sew
eral women to faint. The village OF Bloomer
twelve miles distant from the scene, appears
to have felt the force severely. The scene OF
the disaster was visited by thousands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
SEVERELY SHAKEN.
Twenty Lives Lost Through Earthquake
in Argentine.

The earthquake which was felt throughout
Argentine republic Saturday was most severe
In the provinces of San Juan de la Frontera
and Rioja. Many churches, theatres and
private houses were destroyed. Twenty per-
sons are known to have perished. The in
habitants are in state Of panic fearing a
sending aid to those who have lost their
homes, and everything possible will be done
to alleviate the suffering. Though the shock
was felt in other parts Of the country it was
less severe than In the two provinces above
mentioned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Three Men Killed.

A disastrous freight wreck occurred on the
Pennsylvania railroad near Corydon station,
about o'clock Sunday evening, In which
three men were killed and score or more
injured, some seriously. construction
train having on board about forty laborers,
pulled up near Corydon and stopped to take
on more workmen. While the train was at u
standstill, fast freight No. lI47 E. W. Stout.
engineer, and VIM. Rich, conductor, crushed
into the work train.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Ii HUNG CHANG'S FALL.
He was Denied the Management of the
War Operations.

The steamship Empress Of Japan, has
brought Oriental advices to October ~, as
follows; All japan is In fever OF excite
ment awaiting news from Gen. oyama's ex-
dition which is supposed to be directed to-
ward some point on the Japanese coast with.
In the gulf OF Pei-Chi-Li Reports OF land
ings at Port Arthur, Wei-Hai-Wei and other
localities are circulating In Japan. Admiral
Ito's official report OF the battle near Tai
Kosan harbor, has been published. II IL
exuberant In tone and filled with eulogies Of
the spirit and fortitude displayed by officers
and men.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Chicaso's Blind Pools.

The police raids on speculative syndicates
In Pittsburg started inquiries In other cities,
and tho investigation has revealed the exis-
tence In Chicago OF large number OF such
concerns whieh are doing a rushing business,
indeed. Chicago harbors a perfect nest OF
them, and 1t is said they have taken in
$1,000 900 or 5000 600 during the year. There
are 10 or 70 concerns located in the back
offices OF buildings in the Board of Trade
quarter that are running what they call
speculative pools" Many OF them, 1t liz
In chaiRe
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
MANY PERISH.

Eightsen People Burned to Death in a
Fire Trap.
The West Hotel at Seattle. Wash, a two
story corrugated iron building covering a
block. was destroyed by fire early Saturday
morning and at least 1s people lost their
lives In the flames. The known dead are f..
Boltman, Angus Mcdonald, @. Wilson Apder-
son, Mrs. j. w. Huffman and two daughters.
Andrew Otteson aud wife, @. Wilson and A.
z. Sorby. Eight dead bodies are unidenti-
fled.
The building was a hugh fire trap being
filled with a mass Of Railways, In which most
OF the victims got lost and perished through
inability to reach window. The ilre was
caused by the explosion Of Kerosene
lamp.