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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
HANNA SCOTS AT THE IDEA.
He Says He Never Has Conceded the
Election of Bryan.

New York, Oct. 6.-Asked what
truth there was in the report that he
had written letter to an intimate
friend in which he conceded the cleo
ion of Bryan because the republicans
are unable to control the labor vote
Mark Hanna replied: THE report is
what you newspaper men call a fake.
have too much confidence in the in
tlligence and integrity Of the American
wage-earner to believe that he will
vote for policy or support a candidate
on platform which means
reputation and a So cent dollar.
never conceded the election of Bryan
and certainly cannot now, when the
tide is flowing SO strongly and unmis-
takably in the direction of republican
success.
The republican headquarters gave out
the following last night: The report
has recently been circulated in the west
that Hobart is president of the hard
coal trust which, it is alleged, has ad-
vanced the price of coal. Wnen Ho-
bart's attention was called to this re-
port he distinctly stated that he has no
connection, directly or indirectly, with
any such coal trust He does not
know of the existence Of any such trust
except as he has seen statements in
newspapers. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

Sir John Hopkins, who has just been
selected for the office Of commander-ln~
chief of England's Mediterranean fleet
now concentrated III Turkish waters.
prepared for any emergency, is we'll
known in the United States. which he
visited as commander in-chief of the
north Atlantic squadron at the time of
the Columbian celebration He is a
gallant old fellow, and greatly dis
tinguished himself during the Crimean
war. In 1894 his name came promi-
nently before the public here iii con-
nection with the troubles at Bluefields,
Nicaragua. He takes the place of
Admiral Sir Michael Culme Seymour,
whose daughter is generally supposed
to have been the secret and morganatic
wife of the duke Of York, whom she is
alleged to have married at Malta about
a year before he led Princess May of
Teck to the altar.
The late Frau Klafsky's first hus-
band, Hermann Lieberman. is said to
be living in a cheap lodging house at
665 Flushing avenue, Brooklyn, and
earning living as a waiter in a res
taurant in Williamsburg. He is ap-
parently as poor in health as in pocket.
Il was in good circumstances, he said,
when I met my wife in Salzburg. She
was playing small parts in operas and
plays. | had a good position with the
big warehouse of Andrew Hoffer, and
had a small fortune. After a short ac-
quaintance we were married, and |
took her to LeipSic. We were happy
for several years, while she was off the
stage, but she persuaded me to let her
return to it. [ did everything l could
to push her forward, and spent all my
fortune having her instructed in music.
Two children were born to us-Herr-
man now 20 years old, and Gustav,
now IS. | supported the family dur
ing the years of struggling that fol-
lowed Frau Lieberman's return to
the stage. l found cause to complain,
and left her and my children and came
to this country. | have wandered
about in desolation and misery ever
since, and [ have made bare living
as a waiter | have always loved my
wife, but I never heard from her or
saw her after I left her. She became
famous and got divorce from me on
the grould of Abandonment Then
she married Franz Greve, the baritone,
and her last husband was Herr Lohse,
the bandmaster, VINO introduced her to
New York last winter" Lieberman
said that he would Like to see his sons.
but that he was too poor to go to Ger
many to see them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
STUDIED DISCOURTESY
Strained Relations Between British
and German officials.

Zanzibar, Oct. 3.-Au incident of
great political Importance occurred here
yesterday, resulting in decidedly
strained relations between the British
and German officials ashore, and which
may lead to international complica-
ticns of a serious nature After the
bombardment of the palace of Zanzibar
by the British gunboats Sparrow,
Thrush and Raccoon, Seyydi Kha1id,
who had proclaimed himself sultan on
Aug. 20, after the sudden death of
Seyyid Hammed Bin Thwain Bin Said.
sought refuge at the German consulate,
A demand was made by the British
authorities for his surrender, but the
German consul, acting upon instruc-
lions received from his government, re-
fused to place the fugitive in the hands
of the British. This caused irritation
and has been the cause of considerable
diplomatic correspondence between
Great Britain and Germany.
The situation took a new turn yester-
day. An unusually high tide pre-
vailed, and while it was touching the
wall of the German consulate, Kahlid
was placed under an escort of armed
German sailors on board the German
cruiser See Adler for conveyance, it is
believed, to one of the German colonies.
The British consul here, Mr.. Basil
Cave, in charge of the British agency
in the absence Of A. H. Harding. the
British agent and consul general, who
has been to England to consult with
the home government regarding the
administration of Zanzibar. was not
notified of the removal o. Khalid to the
German warship until after the usurp-
er was safely on board the See Adler.
But as soon as he became aware of the
action of the German authorities. Mr..
Cave lodged vigorous protest at the
German consulate against the embark
alton Of khalid, especially pointing
out that the question of his surrender
to the British authorities was still I'M
der discussion by the governments of
Great Britain and Germany.
Later, Mr.. Cave cabled a report of
the circumstances to lis government
and is now awaiting Instructions
Viewed in the most conservative
light, the incident is regarded as being
an act OF studied disco urtesy upon the
part of the German representatives to-
ward the representatives of Great
Britain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
Madison. October 6.

Madison, October 6.
William H. Rogers, democratic
canu4uate for congress in this district
will go to Chicago this evening to per-
suade Chairman Jones to allow Will
liam Jennings Bryan, democratic-pop-
ulistic-silYerite candidate for presi-
lent to come to Madison and turn loose
the flood gates of his oratory that the
faithful may be made more firm, the
undecided convinced and the scoffers
silenced. Mr.. Bryan promised right
after his nomination to come to Wis
however, are now wholly in the hands
of Chairman Jones a it is to that in
dividual the Wisconsin silverites are
turning their prayers. 1t is hoped
to have Bryan in Madison the last of
next week. w. c.. Silyerthorn can
didate for governor, will, it is expected,
tour Wisconsin with the boy orator. -
A dispatch received late last night
from Chicago says:
According to the present program
Bryan will speak at Burlington, Iowa,
Oct. 8 il, the forenoon ar ! at Marshall
town at night. Thc1 he makes a
tour through the D;.koias speaking at
Sioux Falls and other points, thence
east through Minnesota. Bryan will
probably make tour through Wis
consin and Michigan and enter Illinois
about October 81"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
FLORIDA'S ELECTION
State Officers and Legislature to Be
Chosen Today

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. GA full
state ticket and most of the
legislature will be chosen
today. Much interest is mani
tested in the contest through the state,
and all the candidates have been MAX
ing a strong canvass. There are three
tickets in the field. They are the dem
ocratic, the republican and peoples
party. The democrats have headed
their ticket with w. D. Bloxham of
Leon county, the republicans with
&. R. Gunby of Hillsborough and the
populists with 'Alonza w. Weeks of
Washington. The election of w. D.
BloXham is claimed by the democrats
by over 10000 However, the popu-
lists expect to cut this down consider
ably. W. D. Bloxham, the democratic
nominee, who is over 60 years of age.
is closely connected with the politics of
this state. He was elected to the leg
lslature in 1861 and has ever since held
once OF some sort, including governor
for four years from 1880. and is at nres.
ent IN his second term as state con-
troller. He was Unanimously nominal
ed by the state convention at OcaIa lasi
June. The prohibitionists have made
only one nomination, that for gov
ernor. A supreme court judge is also
to be elected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
BOARD O. MISSIONS.
MEETING AT TOLEDO PROMISES
TO BE INTERESTING.
A Purely Congregational Body Which
Does a Vast Work for Good
Each Year.

Toledo, o., Oct. 6.-Between 500 and
600 delegates will be present at ,--e
meeting of the American Board of
Commissioners of Foreign Missions,
which opens its session in the First
Congregational church here today. The
meeting will be a notable one, and will
bring many clergymen and mission
workers of national eminence to the
city. Rev. DR.. Richard S. Storrs of
Brooklyn will preside. Among other
men of eminence expected are DR.. Ly-
man Abbott, DR.. Washington GLADDEN.,
DR.. William Hayes Ward of the indie
pendent, DR.. Daniel Bradley, DR.. N.
BOynton, DR.. E. P. Goodwin, DR.. F
P. Noble, President Franklin Fisk of
the Chicago theological seminary, and
others.
The board was established at Brad
ford, Mass, in June, 1910, and its first
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

matter as a manifestation of the proV1-
dence of God, and from this instant re-
sign into the hands of his eminence
the chancellor the Office of rector, with
all rights thereto attaching. Thank
ing your holiness for the freedom of
choice granted me 10 remain in my
own country, and, homeover, without
any official position whatsoever, in
tranquility and peace"
The only name mentioned as Bishop
Keane's successor is that of Bishop
Spalding of Peoria, III. He was the
guardian of Miss Caldwell, the
founder of the Catholic university, and
when she gave the 100000 for the
divinity college it was the expectation
that Bishop Spalding should be Sc
lected as the rector. The hierarchy
elected Bishop Keane, then bishop of
Richmond, and his election was ap-
proved by the pope.
1t will be remembered that Miss
Caldwelis sister is the widow of
Baron Zedwitz, who was recently
killed on board his yacht in England
She has one child, born shortly before
the baron's death, and it is this child
which will inherit the combined
wealth of the sisters, amounting to
many millions. Failing this, it is
naturally expected that the university
will fall heir to the greater part of the
fortune. Considering all these facts
it likely that Bishop Spaldi1.g will
succeed Bishop Keane as rector of the
university. He is in Europe with Bar
cness Zedwitz and her sister, Miss
Caldwell, having been Immediately
summoned VIXEN the accident occurred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

seventy-three guests were sea,,~- at
three tables in the arsenal magnificent
ly decorated. The CZarina was no
present at the banquet on account of
the fatigue she had undergone during
the day. While he proposed toast 20
the car Faure said:
The president of the republic is GER
tain he responds to the sentiment OF
the nation, when he expresses the best
wishes for your imperial family, the
glory of your majesty's reign and the
welfare of Russia. Tomorrow in
Paris your majesty will feel the heart
OF the French people beating and the
welcome given to the emperor and
empress of Russia will prove to them
the sincerity of our friendship"
The car in response said:
Il am touched with the sympathetic
and cordial welcome given us. l much
admired the squadron which escorted
us. On touching the soil of nation
which is Russia's friend l share the
feelings which you have just expressed
monsieur lie president. l raise N
glass in honor to the French nation,
the French fleet and her sailors.
thank the president of the republic for
the wishes and welcome he has just ex-
pressed. q"
At the conclusion OF the banquet the
car and president engaged in brief,
cordial conversation. Then Faure
escorted his majesty to the imperial
train. The batteries fired a final salute
and the car and czarina entered The
train, which started at $50, the presi-
Dental train following. The president
conferred various grades of the legion
of honor upon the various members of
the cars encourage.
The czar and czarina soon reached
Paris where they spent the night.
Portsmouth, Oct 6.-While the Brit
ish fleet was returning to Portsmouth,
after escorting the imperial Russian
yacht Pole Star into French waters,
the torpedo destroyer Lightning was
struck by two heavy seas, which threw
her on her beam ends and washed over
board four seamen. One of the men
was drowned but the other three were
rescued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

Boston, Oct. "a sensation de-
eloped yesterday at the meeting Of the
committee appointed by the Faneuil
hall democratic convention September
26 to nominate the balance of the state
ticket after the nomination Of
George Fred. Williams for governor
had been accomplished. The commit
tee met at the democratic state head
quarters. 1t was not in session long
when Boardman Hall, representing
Williams, asked that the committe
substitute for the electors at large
nominated at Faneuil hall those nom
mated by the music hall convention
in order that the vote for Bryan and
Sewall might not be divided. John
H. Sullivan said that the committee
had no right to withdraw any Of the
candidates nominated by the cOnVen-
ton. If the nominees saw fit to with
draw they could do SO, and if any va
cancy should be found the committee
would see that it was filled. The
ticket of Faneuil hall convention was
filed with the secretary of state yester-
day. There is seventy-two hours given
under the law for the withdrawal of
candidates from the ticket.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

kline, D. D., of Geneva, and Rev. John
S. Lindsay, D. D., Of Boston.
At recent meeting Of the laity rep
resentatives in this city there was con-
siderable favorable talk regarding the
proposition to divide the diocese.
When the interest on the episcopate
fund reaches $4,000 this will in all
probability be done The change,
however, cannot be completed before
the fall of 1898, the year in which the
national council meets.
After the diocese chooses a successor
to Bishop Coke the selection has to be
passed upon by the standing commit
tee of the laity Of the whole church
and then by the episcopate So it will
be three or four months after the
election before the bishop can be con-
secrated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

made that Bishop Keane is depUsed by
the pope as rector eft Of tbs tfft Catholic uEi=
versity, one Of the greatest educational
institutions under the management Of
the church. Though these two i'm
portant events in the history of the
church in America como hand in hand,
it is positively declared by Bishop
keane on the one side and by Dr.
Rocker on the other that they have no
connection whctever. It is generally
assumed by Roman Catholics that the
removal Of Bishop Keane is the first of
a series Of important changes in
church management tc be made by
Archbishop Martineli. This, how
ever, is denied by Bishop Keane him
self, and by DR.. Rocker. 1t is point
ed out that the new delegate did not
bring the letter deposing Bishop
Keane and did not know that a change
had been determined upon by the pope
until his arrival in Washington.
u lie order for the removal of Bishop
Keane came from the pope himself
and reached Washington through Car
dlnal Gibbons. A portion Of the
pope's letter follows:
1T is customary that they who are
appointed to preside over Catholic uni
versities should not hold the office in
perpetuity. This custom has grown
up Through wise reasons, and the Ro-
man pontiffs have ever been careful
that it should be adhered to- Since
7 hn, III
now presided for several years over
the university at Washington, in the
first establishment and subsequent de-
velopment of which you have shown
laudable zeal and diligence, it has
seemed best that the above mentioned
custom should not be departed from,
and that another, whose name is to be
proposed to us by the bishops, should
be appointed to succeed you in this
honorable position. In order, however,
that, in your resigning this office. due
regard may be had to your person and
dignity, We have determined to elevate
you to the rank of archbishop. Beins
solicitous for your future welfare. we
leave it to your own free choice either
10 remain IN your own country, or, If
you prefer it, come to Rome. If you
choose the former, we will destine for
you some archiepiscopa1 see, by vote
Of the Bishops the United States. If
you prefer the latter we shall welcome
you most lovingly, and will place you
among the consultors of the congrega-
ton of studies and the congregation of
the propaganda, in both of which you
could do much for the interests of
religion in the United States. In this
latter case We would also assign you a
suitable revenue for your honorable
Confidently trusting
venerable brother, that you will accept
this, our administrative act, with
hearty good will, we most lovingly be- |
stow upon you the apostolic benedic- !!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Oct. 5.-A
message received last Light stated that
the east-bound passenger due here at
S:45 was being held near the Rio Puer-
CO bridge, thirty miles from this city.
AS soon as the train pulled cut of the
station it was halted by several
masked men, and the express messen-
ger commanded to open the doors OF
the car. A general fusilade of shots
kept the passengers terrorized. Late
accounts, although the message says
the messenger is, still locked in,
announce that number of shots had
been fired into the car. The Atlantic
& Pacific company sent a special train
with officers to The scene. At 1910
o'clock a N essage from Rio Puerco
stated that one of the holdups, Cole
Young, was dead.
When the robbers jumped on the en-
CINE and compelled Engineer Ross and
his fireman to uncouple the engine and
express car, Deputy U. S. Marshal
Loomis, who was returning from the
west, took in the situation and fired at
the first man, killing Young. The rob-
bers then commenced shooting and
shot the lantern from the hand of a
brakeman.
There are rumors here that there are
several others shot, but this is not con-
firmed. The robbers after cutting the
engine and express car from the train,
ran to the bridge several hundred
yards away. The pumpman at Rio
Puerco reported that he heard an ex-
plosion, and believes the robbers blew
up the express car. Engineer Ross
VAS taken off the engine and guarded
by robber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
WOMEN SHOW TEMPER.
Election of Officers Raises a Merry
Row.

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 6.-The session
of the annual convention of Ohio Fed
GRAFTON OF Womans clubs was a decid-
eddy lively one. Trouble came over
the election of officers. Mrs. J. NJ.
Roberts of Dayton was elected presi-
dent by reclamation. The secretary
was instructed to cast the ballot of the
convention for Mrs. Weaver of Mans
field for vice president and for Mrs.
Frances Battelle of Piqua for CORES
ponding secretary. For recording sec
rotary Mrs. Emma o. Sanburn and
Mrs. Howard J. Lee, both of Cleve
land, were proposed by the nominating
committee.
When the names were announced
Mrs. Perkins of the law coterie took ex-
ceptions and said: Its shameful
They've left us workers off and put on
women we never heard Of" Then the
Cleveland politicians got together. Mrs.
Perkins was asked to make a speech,
and she did, and it created sensation.
She said that she did not know Mrs.
Lee; that she wasn't a representative
Cleveland woman.
Mrs. Comfort B. Adams jumped up
She was mad. Everybody knows Mrs.
Lee" she said. "She is a worker .
Mrs. Elroy M. Avery also said that
Mrs. Lee was a good woman and a
competent one. "She had worked in
the Daughters of the Revolution said
Mrs. Avery.
This angered Mrs. Perkins "I don't
care if she has worked in the Kingdom
of heaven. Her election will be a
shame to our federation. She has
never helped us any
At this point Mrs. Sanburn withdrew
and Mrs. Lee was elected by acclama-
ton, despite the protests of many
Cleveland club women, who were dis
gusted with the turn affairs had taken
and thought it a direct slap at Cleve-
land club workers. The other officers
were then elected as follows: Treas
urer, Mrs. M. E. Jones of Findlay:
auditor, Miss Nettie Oskamp of Clncin-
natl.
AT later session Mrs. Lee, whose
name had caused so much trouble, re-
signed from the office. She was not
present when all the discussion oc-
CURED. The task of filing the position
was left to the executive board
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08

CherbOurg, Oct. 6.-The car and
trip across the channel from England
yesterday and on their arrival they
found the elaborate street decorations
ruined by wind and rain. The bad
luck which seems to cling to the car
showed itself again yesterday. The
mcst elaborate preparations had been
made to receive the Russian travellers
The way from the landing stage to the
nall of the arsenal had been covered
with silk hangings, shields, bannerets
and flowers; the landing stage itself
was beautifully draped. Venetian
masts were erected at many points and
floral, bunting and other decorations
were displayed everywhere but when
the work was complete the weather be-
came threatening and later a terrific
squall swept over the city and port,
telling the Venetian masts to the
ground, scattering the decorations in
all directions, and inficting great dam
age generally. Later, however, hun
dreds of men were set to work repair
ing the damage and every effort was
directed toward having the arsenal at
the landing stage and the approaches
n ade bright with fresh decorations for
the coming of the car and czarina.
The French northern squadron, con-
sitting of twenty-one vessels, left the
harbor at o'clock in single file, a gale
of wind blowing. Before the warships
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
CHICAGO MARKETS
Quotations in Grain Live Stock and
Provisions.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-Wheat: October,
641zc; December, 67a4c. Corn: Octo-
Der, 221ac; December, 231sc. Oats:
October, 171ac; December, 177sc. Rye:
351ac. Barley: No. 8, 24035c. Flax:
71@73c. Timothy, 2.55. Glover, 8.25.
Pork: October, $40; January, 6 As.
Lard: October, 1924; January. 3.971a.
Ribs: October, 3.271a; January, $50.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; market sc lower
for light; others steady; light, 2.9O@
8. 421a; mixed. 2.95@3 40; heavy, $50
$3.50 Cattle: Receipts, 10000; mar
ket steady for best; others weak;
beeves, 3.S0@5 .05; COWS, 1868 80;
Texans, 2.5003 20; westerns, 1850
3 80: stockers and feeders, 2.65@3. 80.
Sheep: Receipts, $4,000; market steady
for good; others weak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-10-08
ALL. HOPEFUL.
A Great Tidal Wave Predicted by
McKinley's Callers.

Canton, Oct. 3.-Aside from two or
gained delegations Mckinley yester-
day had many distinguished callers.
Among them were Harry Garfield OF
Ohio, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts, theodore Roosevelt of
New York and Congre ssman Dingley
of Maine. Dingley said that he ex-
Lected McKinley's election would be
emphatic and owe, whelming. He
also expected the next house to be re-
publican and against free silver by a
large majority. He was hopeful that
the serate would be carried in the
general victory. Roosevelt said that
the republican sentiment in the east
amounts to a tidal wave. Senator
Lodge predicted an unprecedented re-
publican majority in Massachusetts
and complete victory in the nation
for the republican party.