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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
A MILWAUKEE MAN WINS.
BENTLEY WILL ERECT THE AID
DITION TO LADIES HALL.
That Is, He Will if He Agrees to Ger
tain Notifications of the
Plans.

The board Of regents Of the univer-
sity Friday awarded the contract for
the erection Of a three-story addition
to ladies' hall to Thomas Bentley, of
Milwaukee, whose bid was S54, 497, pro-
viding he agrees to certain modifica-
lions of the plans which the board
adopted since the bids were filed.
Bentley's bid does not include gas
piping, Johnson electric service and
elevator. Other bidders were Hinck-
ley & Powers, GAINESVILLE, S5O,509; H.
Ferge, Milwaukee, S5S,9S3 Timothy
c. McCarthy's bid of 1890 included
everything. A committee, composed
of Regents Bashford, Moves and
Clarke, will let the contracts for the
extras.
The board adopted a resolution pro-
yiding for the opening of new street
along Camp Randall. The board
agrees to give property for one-half of
a road so feet wide and so rods long,
providing it shall be held to no ex-
pense in grading and other improve
ments.
A number of minor matters came
up for consideration. The board fin
ished its work and adjourned late last
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

sist Gen. Albertone. Later, the whole
of Gen. Arimondi's brigade became
panicstricken and fell an easy prey to
the Nara tribesmen, who swarmed I'D
the ridge u
Many members Of the chamber of
ties prepared to make infiammatory
speeches at the sitting yesterday, and
there was much complaint among them
at the abrupt manner in which the adj
Journment was had. Marquis Dirudini.
ex-premier and leader of the opposi-
ton, and who, it is generally believed,
has been asked by King Humbert to
form new cabinet desired to be heard
before the chamber, but was uncere-
moniOusly cut off. The party of the
left had even given notice of a motion
to impeach the cabinet and are in a
high state of Indignation at leaving the
present ministry in undisputed control
pending the formation of the new gov
eminent. Signor Bovio has declared
the situation in the northern part of
Italy menacing in the extreme, and an
uprising is threatened at Naples
The agitation is as threatening as
ever. Almost everywhere excited
crowds are parading the streets and
the police have great difficulty in dis
persing them. The utmost efforts of
the police and soldiers to disperse the
mob which held possession all day of
the Piazza Colona in front of the cham
Der of deputies proved futile up to 9
o'clock last night and at that time cries
of derision and disapproval of the gov
eminent, Premier Crispi and the COM
manders in Africa were still being kept
up by the parading crowds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Madrid, March 6.-Numerous groups
of students, armed with cudgels, took
part in a patriotic meeting" in Buen-
rotiro park yesterday. A strong force
OF police, mounted and on foot dis
persed them The police are guarding
the university veterinary surgeons col
lege. 1t is stated here that several
English ship owners have offered the
government to equip priVateers on
their own account, in case of war be-
tween Spain and the United States. The
government decided to purchase two
additional cruisers.
Barcelona, March 6.-The universe
ties here at Valencia and at Granada
are closed in order to prevent the stu
dents from making demonstrations
against the United States. The excite
ment, however, is considerably abated,
and there is belief prevailing that
Great Britain and France will support
Spain against the United States.
Valencia, March 6.-The disorders
which were prevalent here when the
news was first received of the action Of
Lue OulLeu oCdISo S0hhCC oh 'iAS O"D"hA
question broke out afresh yesterday
and there were renewed demonstrations
of hostility to the United States. A
mob made it's way to the United States
consulate, which was stoned, the win
dows being smashed by the Infatuated
populace.
Madrid, March 6.-According to a
statement in FL Dia, Senior De LONE,
the Spanish minister to Washington,
has telegraphed to the government
that President Cleveland will refuse as
long as he is president to either recog>
nize rebels or to intervene in the Gu
ban question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
BABCOCK REELECTED
CHAIRMAN CONGRESSIONAL CAM
PAIGN COMMITTEE.
HE HAD NO OPPOSITION
Rumored fractional Fight Does Not Ma
terialize- Meeting Entirely Har-
monize-Apsley who Nominated
Babcock Says the Party Never Was
More Promising.

Washington, March 6.-The mem
had it's first meeting last night and Sc
lected officers who will have control OF
the organization in this congress. Most
of the old officers of the last committee
were elected without opposition, al
though there had been preliminary ru-
mors of factional disaffection against
Babcock wisconsin, who directed the
affairs of the committee in the last
campaign. This opposition did not ma
terialize, however, and Babcock was re-
elected chairman, Apsley (Mass) vice
chairman, and VIM. B. Thompson
CMich.). treasurer. The executive COM
mittee chosen includes: Representatives
Hull Iowa; Cannon, Illinois; Sherman,
New York; Overstreet, Indiana; Mercer,
Nebraska; Senator Pritchard, n. c.:
Pettigrew, S. D., and Mitchell, Oregon.
Each state has one representative on
the committee and about thirty OF the
members took part in the meeting
which was entirely harmonious. Mr..
Apsley in nominating Representative
Babcock said that in the last campaign
he had predicted defeat Of Wilson,
Springer, Holman and Bland, and the
election of Morton in New York by a
majority of 100000, but had been
laughed at by the press of the country
for his prophecy Mr.. Apsley said the
prospects of the republican party never
have been more promising, and he de-
clared that there was no doubt the next
house, senate and president would be
republican. Mr.. Hull in his nomina-
ton of Apsley said that he deserved
equal credit with Babcock for the work
on the committee last campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
AMAZ0NS OF CUBA
THE WOMEN OF THE ISLAND
PROMINENT IN BATTLE.
THEY MAKE GOOD SOLDIERS
Are Efficient with Machete, Rifle, Re-
volver, or Knife, Can Cook, Nurse.
Wash, ana Show the Greatest De
gree of fundamentally Increas-
ing in Numbers.

Havana, March S.-Cuban amazons
have recently been playing prom
inent part in the fights between the
insurgents and the Spanish troops.
These women, many of whom have
husbands in the ranks of the army of
Cuba, exhibited upon frequent oc-
casions courage, endurance and fight
ing skill to a greater extent than
many men. AS rule they are colored
and not young, strong of limb and
able to use machete, rifle, revolver or
knife with the best Of men. They are
to be found in nearly all insurgent
camps and are increasing in numbers.
When not otherwise engaged they tend
the sick and wounded men, wash
clothes or cook meals. If fighting is
to be done they go into the thick of it
with energy and dash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
MESSNER'S MURDER.
AN EFFORT BEING MADE TO
FATHOM IT.
Doctors Argue That the Victim Was
Struck on the Head-The
Widows Grief.

Fond du Lac, March S.-The in
quest over the remains of Fred Mess
ner, who was found murdered in the
barn on his place four miles south Of
this city, Wednesday night, was be-
gun in Judge Bisselrs court. Mrs.
Messner, wife of the murdered man,
was the first sworn. She is a middle
aged woman and showed evidences of
the affection that had been visited
upon her. She testified that her hus-
band went to the barn at o'clock and
not returning, she went in search of
him. The barn door was closed but
not fastened. 1t had been Messner's
habit to fasten the door with a string
on the inside when he went to do the
milking. The witness told of the
finding of the body of her husband,
and how she endeavored to get him to
speak without success, as he was al
ready dead. She next told of the no.
tifcation of the neighbors. The wit
ness found no club anywhere in the
vicinity of the scene of the murder
and knew of no one with whom the
deceased had had any trouble.
DR.. L. A. Bishop was next sworn
and testified that he performed a post
mortem examination on the head He
laid the scalp bare and found a good
deal of blood under it, the scalp being
badly confused at one spot on the top
of the head where a semicircular frac-
t1,p IL ole l. DI
the fracture Of the left frontal bone,
and said that a large piece of the bone
had been detached from the rest of
the skull. The doctor is of the opin-
ion that the blow on the top of the
head was made first, judging from the
discolorations, The injuries could
never have been caused by a fall, he
said. The nature of the injuries pre-
cluded the possibility that they were
produced by the kick of a horse The
man might have been killed with a
hammer, his murderer using first the
head and then the side of the weapon.
Dan Costello and John Lonergran
neighbors of the deceased, stated that
they were awakened by Mrs Messner
on the night chat Mr.. Messner was
killed and that they were the first to
make an inspection of the grounds
From their evidence nothing could be
learned beyond what was already in
the hands of the police.
The examination was adjourned
until Wednesday. In the meantime
the police will work on the case and
endeavor to find, if possible, some
motive for the crime which in their
opinion was a brutal murder. The
farmers in the vicinity where Mr.
Messner lived are considerably
wrought up over the affair and say
that they will willingly offer a deward
for the capture of the assassin, if the
jury finds that it was murder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
MARKET MATTERS.
Wheat Seeking a Higher Level-Corn
Following

Chicago, March 10.-Wheat: March,
63Bc; May, 653ac. Corn: March, %
&c; May, 3O%c. Oats: March, 1892
May, 207sc. Rye: 39c Barley; No. 8,
25@38c. Flax: 891ac. Timothy: 3.45.
Glover: 745.
Pork; March, 9.671a; May, 9.S21a.
Lard: March, $50; May, 5.421a@545.
Ribs: March, $40; May, 5.22A@5.25.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; market
steady; light, S.9O@4171A; mixed, 3.S5
@4.10; heavy, 3.75@4.1O. Cattle. Re
ceipts, 10000; market lOc lower;
beeves, 325@455; COWS, 1908. 85;
Texans, 2.85@3.95; stockers and feed
ers, 2.S0@3.75. Sheep: Receipts, IT,
900; market strong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
TO TAX BICYCLES.
Farmers Think the Wheels Have In
jured the Horse Market.

Des Moines, Iowa, March S.-The
legislature is determined to make sure
that bicycles shall be taxed. Possibly
one reason is that there are so many
farmers in the house who have felt the
effect of the bicycle on the horse mar
ket. One farmer member, Mr.. Double
day, of Polk county, remarked that it
was time the bicycles were compelled
to turn out of the road at least enough
to give room for the horses they had
displaced, and made to pay some taxes,
which mighty few of them do. A bill
has already gone through the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
JUSTICES SURPRISED.
Judge Gilbert's Conduct Causes Com
ment in Washington.

Washington, March 6.-The supreme
court justices who participated in the
order recognizing the circuit court for
the eastRr district of Wisconsin as
the court Of primary Jurisdiction in the
Northern Pacific receivership decline to
discuss the refusal Of Judge Gilbert to
recognize the order in his jurisdiction.
There is no doubt, however, on the
part Of those familiar with the pro-
ceedings that these justices consid
cred their order as explicit and in
tended that it should effect consolida-
ton of the Northern Pacific receiver
ship in Bigelow and McHenry who
were appointed by the Milwaukee
court. 1t is presumed that the matter
will now be APPEALED to the circuit
court Of appeals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
BATTLE IN SUMATRA.
Eight Dutch Soldiers Killed-Twenty-
Six Wounded.

The Hague, March lot is an
nounced here that the Dutch military
patrol has been attacked by the AL
chinese near Anagaloeny, Island of
Sumatra. Eight Dutch soldiers were
killed and five officers and twenty-one
men wounded. The Alchinese lost six
of their leaders and thirty-seven men
killed and wounded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
GEN. BOOTH RETURNS.

London, March 1O.-Gen. Booth, of
the salvation army, arrived here I'M
expectedly yesterday. He came over
land from Brindisi in response to ur-
gent appeals from headquarters for
his advice regarding the American sit
uation. The general did not go to
headquarters, but has been closeted
with Bramwell Booth ever since his
return. General Booth has been in
India.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
BOATNER'S FATE.
Louisiana Member to Lose His Seat in
the Lower House.

Washington, March S.-~The commit
tee on election No. yesterday decid-
ed to report that the congressional
election in the fifth district of Louis
lana was null and void OH account Of
fraud and Intimidation. The sitting
member for that district is Charles J.
Boatner, a democrat. The decision
of the committee, if sustained by the
house, will have the effect OF unseat
ing Boatner without seating the con-
testant, Alex. Benoit, a populist, and
will create vacancy from that dis
trict The vote in committee was on
party lines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

The house Saturday entered upon
the consideration of the eighth of the
thirteen regular appropriation bills,
that providing for the postal service.
1t is the largest of the supply bills,
carrying over s91, 600, 600. A series of
attempts was made to increase the
compensation of fourth-class postmas-
tiers, but they went down before points
of order. The controverted items in
the bill relate to postofice inspectors
and special mail facilities.
Mr.. Dockery dem, Mo-, opened the
annual fight against the appropriation
OF $4,000 for special facilities on the
trunk lines from New York to New
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
The Public ObseQuies Of Governor
Greenhalge.

Lowell, Mass, March Ex-Governor
Frederick H. Greenhalge's funeral was
an imposing spectacle, and a striking
tribute of popular respect to the late
executive of Massachusetts. The
public obsequies were preceded by
service at the home of Mrs. Green
halge. Rev. J. L. Seward, pastor of
the Unitarian church, officiated. The
remains were then taken to the First
Congregational, where public services
were held. Rev. George Bachelor de-
livered the address. Business in the
city was suspended during the fu-
neral
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

that the earlier reports did not in the
least exaggerate the turmoil in Italy.
No news has reached Rome from Da-
boridas' brigade. Generals Abertone
and Arimondi and their brigades are
missing. Mobs carry the national
flag draped, shouting, Down with
Crispi.' Death of Baratieri." Ru-
NOR has the army practically wiped
out" The war Office denies this.
At Milan 10000 people took part in
the outbreak.
At Pavia the population turned out
en- masse to protest against the dis
patch of further troops to Africa. The
soldiers were forced out of the cars in
which they were being taken to places
of departure, and the mob, in which
were many women, then tore up the
tracks and made the soldiers promise
not to leave the town.
1t is stated tonight that the resigna-
ton of the ministry will be formally
announced to parliament tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

London, March 5.-The Daily News,
Rome, says General Baratieri's own
report shows that he quilted the battle
field while the troops were still fight
ing, and without knowing the fate of
the column under Generals Dabormida
and Arimondi. He will be tried for
abandoning his post, the penalty of
which is degration and death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

The senate resolutions authorizing
the secretary of the treasury to dis
tribute the diplomas and medals of
the worlds fair to the exhibitors en-
titled to them was adopted.
Mr.. Updegraff rep, Ia), from the
judiciary committee asked unanimous
consent for the consideration of a bill
to reduce the catalogue of cases in
which the penalty of death may be in
fiicted. 1t provides that in cases for
which the penalty was death, the
jury might return verdict qualified
without capital punishment"
Mr. Barrett rep, Mass.), objected.
Mr.. Wadsworth rep, N. ", chair
nan of the committee on agriculture,
moved Inconvenience in the senate
amendments to the agricultural ap-
preparation bill
Mr.. Picker rep, S. D. endeav-
Ored to secure concurrence in a senate
amendment for the publication of a
new edition for a book on dairy farm
ing issued by the agricultural depart
n
the agricultural department was read
stating that the book was out of date
and needed heroic editing before it
could be made Of value to dairymen
Nevertheless, Mr.. Picker, having been
defeated IS to 70, developed enough
strength to secure a roll call on his
proposition.
On the roll call, Mr.. Pickler's mo-
ton carried, but by a dint of hard
work enough members were induced
to change their motion from yea TO
nay to defeat the motion. Mr.. Pick
Ter finding that he had been defeated,
changed his vote in order to move to
reconsider. When the speaker an
nounced the vote LOG to 1T, Mr.. Pick
Ter entered his motion, which motion,
on motion of Mr.. Wad5worth, was
laid on the table SO to "a.
The agricultural bill was sent to
conference, and the house then re-
sumed consideration of the postoffice
appropriation bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
A STOLEN HORSE.

Baraboo, Wis, March A stranger
came to town Monday morning with
fine horse and sold the animal to-
Adolph Hitler for $50. Mr.. Hitler paid
down $40 and agreed to pay the bal
ance today. Soon after the deal was
closed P. Fleming, residing in the
country, made his appearance and
claimed that the horse had been stolen
from his barn. The man made good
his escape and Mr.. Hitler is out 500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

New York World.-Technical
under the hard rules of international
law, it may be true that the Cubans
are not yet entitled to recognition as
belligerents. But where liberty and
humanity are involved, the American
people on occasion recognize a higher
law than the rules laid down by tradi-
ton for the government of interna-
tional affairs. Mice customs courtesy
to great kings" and also to great
republics The American people SYM
pathize strongly with the Cubans, and
the senate resolutions only give ex-
preston to the national feeling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Orleans. The bill also carried $4,000
for special service from Kansas City
to Newton, kans., and 100000 for a
service from Chicago to Council
Bluffs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Boston Enthusiastically, if heart
felt good wishes could avail for the
governors health, they would be offered
most generously. Gov. Greenhalge's
sterling qualities as man have found
warm and cordial recognition and ap-
probation from our citizens of every
political opinion. In his high office he
has borne himself ably and we'll He
has been chief magistrate Of the
people, by the people and for the
people. Massachusetts can i'll afford
indeed to lose a citizen so highly hon
ored, so sincerely loved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
ADDED COMPLETELY
DEATH AFFECTS KENTUCKY'S
SENATORIAL CONTEST.
DEPENDS ON WORTHINGTON

The Lieutenant Governor Holds the
Key to the Contest-His Ruling on
the Question of a Quorum now
Awaited with Interest-The SEN
ate Still Locked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
CURRENT OPINION.

Wherever and whenever the opinions
of leading democrats are asked in re-
gard to the nomination at Chicago, Mr..
Whitney's name is the first to be men
toned. He is above faction. He is
known to the democracy of the entire
country. His efficiency in high office
and his wisdom in leadership and in
public policy command the confidence
of democrats. He is everywhere looked
upon as the strongest man in the party
Nobody ventures to doubt, however,
that when Mr.. Whitney says he will
not be candidate he means it. But
for that declaration the outcome of the
Chicago convention might be foretold
with perfect certainty.-New York
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
SPANISH STUDENTS
BEING KEPT QUIET BY THE
FOLICE.
ENGLAND TO SUPPLY SHIPS

Spanish University Outbreaks Re-Oc-
cur-American Legation Building
Damaged by Stones From Students
De LONE Telegraphs His Govern
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Senator Cullom says he is in the race
for the republican nomination for the
presidency not as a stalking horse for
Mckinley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Gen. Merritt consulted Secretary La
mont on the location of certain north
western ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Captain General Weyler proclaims
that arrests must be made only for
good reasons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

New York Sun:-The east continues
to hale the Hon. Thomas Henry Carter
by his silver chin; the west by his
carved silver feet. Throw him out of
the craftsmanship of the national re-
publican committee" says the painting
east; ''he is an impudent hereto whose
mouth ought to be sewn up with gold
thread Throw out yourselves"
snarls the fighting west; 'our Tom
stands on the republican platform and
you stand on your heads. Murray for
Tommy Carter, and may his chin clump
wave forever! Down with the effete
and gold-toothed eastr' And harmony,
wounded, shrieks with pain and dies
without a worshiper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Eighty of the Russian officers at
are studying Chinese.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12

Chicago Record There is nothing
illogical in a policy which, while aim
ing to give the Cubdns whatever recog-
milton may be justly due them, will
seek to avoid even technical viola
ton of international law. This is the
right way to regard the matter, and
it is also the way which in the end
will be most just to Cuba. For the
same principle of international law
which forbids a nation to aid an ir-
responsible instruction by "recogniz-
ing the insurgents also forbids it to
aid the other side of the contest by
withholding recognition after it is
justly due. Upon Mr.. Cleveland de-
ponds the task of determining when
that time shall have arrived.