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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

The members of both chambers of
the Transvaal legislature receive a
salary of f3 per diem for each day of
the session. President Kruger, who
has the right of speaking in either
chamber, is a highly paid official, his
salary amounting to $4,000 per annum.
General Joubert, who holds three Off
c"s. as commander of the forces, mem
Der Of the executive. and minister of
native affairs, receives a salary of f3-
900 per annum. Kruger is 10 years old
and has ten children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Sir John Willoughby is, along with
DR.. Jameson, a prisoner of war of the
Beers. This is a new experience for
the commander-in-chie of the chart
cred company's forces, whose life has
been a stirring one up to the present.
Sir John is one of the surest big-game
shots among English hunters in South
Africa. He knows the whole country
south of the Zambesi as few men do,
and has been one of the most fiery
advocates of wholesale British annex
atlon on the dark continent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
FAVORS KEMPSTER.
Milwaukee Circuit Court Renders
Decision.

Milwaukee, Jan. 19.-Dr Walter
Kempster, in the opinion of the cir
cult court, is entitled to the position OF
health commissioner of Milwaukee,
from which he was removed about a
year ago by the common council on
account of the character of his admin
istration of the health department dur
ing the smallpox epidemic. The case
was decided by Judge Johnson of the
circuit court. The court not only de-
cided the legal questions involved in
favor of Dr.. Kempster, buh held that
he had been guilty of nothing which
justified his removal from Office.
Dr. Kempster will not, however, be
reinstated before September next, if at
all, when the supreme court will prob
ably decide the case after it is present.
ed before that tribunal at the August
term, on appeal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
WINTER SWIMMING.
TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD NEXT
SATURDAY.
Great Interest Developing in the
Event and Speculation as to Out
come-Many Entries.
Madison January u

Madison, January q.
Arrangements are nearly completed
for an indoor swimming tournament to
be held next Saturday night in the
natatorium at the gymnasium. This is
the first attempt at such a contest in
the university gymnasium and is here
after to be an annual event to estab-
lish the indoor college championships
for one hundred yards and quarter
mile swimming and distance and time
dives.
The idea, although a new one, is
creating unusual interest. The water
in the lake is too cold on regatta day
in the spring to allow practice before
the races. Consequently slow time is
made and interest is lessened, so that
only few enter. These difficulties
are removed by having a winter in
door tournament. The tank is one Of
The longest gymnasium tanks in the
United States and the water is kept at
an even temperature all the time. The
best results are therefore expected.
Every afternoon large number of
students use the tank, which is open
free of charge to those training for the
events
Most of the contestants are men of
demonstrated ability, having taken
part in similar events in previous
years Several are training on the
quiet and there is much talk as to the
outcome.
The following is the program and
entries to date: 100 yards swim, Lud-
wig, Elser, Mehl, Logeman, Peterson,
Maybury: Il mile swim, Logeman,
Ludwig, Elser, Naybury, Mehl; diving
for distance, Kull, Stuart, n. P. Cur
tiss; tub race, C. NJ Curtz, Curtis,
Stuart, Peterson: water polo, sopho-
more team, Elser, linn, Fortier, Gold
smith, Gay. Muntzerner, Street, Arnt,
Trip and Kremers; freshmen, Stuart,
Trott, N. S. Curtiss, n. P. Curtiss,
Hagg, Benson, Bergman, Griffith, Lip
pert and Olsen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
AN IMPORTANT RULING.
Judge 0iebecker Decides a Case of
Interest 10 Real Estate Brokers.
Madison, January 20.

Madison, January 20.
Judge ~4ebecker has made ruling
in the case Of Dow & Thomas against
John Oils ct al, which will cause
comment among real es-
tate brokers. The suit was Tor a COM
mission on the sale of a lot. Dow &
Thomas were agents for the sale OF
the property and negotiated with Mr..
Schmedemann fer the purchase, show
ing him the property. Afterward Mr.
Schme~emann bought the lot from
Mr.. Oils for a lower price than that
named by Dow & Thomas, whereupon
the latter sued in justice court for a
commission Of $72 on the sale. They
secured a verdict in justice court, but
an appeal was taken by the defend
ants to the circuit court, where Judge
Siepecker granted a motion for non
suit, holding that under the law an
agent not finding a buyer willing TO
pay the price asked cannot recover a
commission if the sale is made by the
owner at a lower figure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
WINNIPEG ROAD TO BE SOLD

Duluth, :an. Is. Late this afternoon
Judge Nelso on in the federal court is
sued a decree ordering the sale of the
Duluth and Winnipeg railway. The
judge finds that the bonds and mort
gage for two millions, held by the
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit
company, are due. Edward Simon
ton, of St. Paul, was named master
commissioner to fix the date of the
sale. The road is now in the hands
of a receiver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
Oscar Says the Present State Of Eu-
rope Threatens.

Stockholm, jan. 19.-The riksdag
was opened Saturday by King Oscar in
person. His majesty said he heartily
desired that all causes for discord be-
tween Sweden and Norway should be
permanently set aside, in view OF
events on every side which made it
more necessary thar ever before the
security of the liberty and independ-
ence Of the Scandinavian peninsula,
that those nations should hold fast to-
gether. The king added that the large
surplus in the treasury would permit
of the adoption Of the proposed grants
for ships and fortresses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
HATED BY LIQUOR MEN.
saloonkeepers to Oppose Gov. Mat
thaws Aspirations.

Louisville, Jan. 1S.-It is given out
out on the authority of J. F. CaIIan,
secretary of the Indian Liquor league,
that the national league will oppose
Governor Matthews presidential boom
because he signed the Nicholson bill
and made it law. Callan says that
for this fact Matthews will be opposed
by $4,000 liquor dealers who are mem
bers of the league. Mr. Callan also
says that for assistance rendered there,
Tammany will see to it that the state
of New York goes solid against Mat
tEews.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
OLE BULLS BIRTHDAY.
It VIII Be Observed in Minneapolis by
a Dramatic Entertainment.

Minneapolis, Jan. 21.-The anniver
sary Of Ole Bulls birthday, Feb 5, will
be celebrated by local NOrWegians
with a dramatic and musical enter
tainment at Harmonic hall The pro-
ceeds will go to the Ole Bull monu-
ment fund. The two popular comedies,
Peter og Inger and Eft Uyhre, will be
given by local Norwegian talent, and
among the actors will be John D.
Arctander c. M. Reese will appear in
a funny Swedish monologue. Aiexan-
der Bull will play the violin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
TALMAGE TROUBLE SETTLED.
His Associate Pastor in the Washing
ton Church Resigns.

Washington, Jan. IS. The disagree
ment between the co-pastors of the
First Presbyterian church, the Rev.
DR.. T. De Witt Talmage and Rev.
Adde's Allen, has been settled at
church session by the calling for AL
lens resignation. The trouble grew
out of a plan to have Talmage preach
Sunday mornings as well as evenings,
to which his colleague objected. DR.,
Talmage now will hold forth twice on
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
FRESH PERSONALS.

Announcement is made of the en-
of Miss Mary Warden of
Philadelphia, to Charles Hardness of
New York and Cleveland. The father
of the prospective bride, the late w.
G. Warden, was one of the founders
Hardness father was an associate of
Flagler, and Payne in the
same corporation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
A BANK CLOSED.

Grand Island, Neb., Jan. 21.-The
Bank of Commerce closed it's doors
last night. o. J. Smith, cashier, is
threatened with typhoid fever, and a
considerable run on the institution was
made. The capital stock is $150,000.
County Treasurer Thompson is the
heaviest loser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
STARTED FOR NATAL.
Many of the Political Prisoners Are
Released on Bail.

Capetown, Jan. 21.-Dr. Jameson
and his officers have been started for
the Natal border under escort. The
majority of the political prisoners
have been released on bail in $4,000
each, but Col. Rhodes and other lead
ers remain in custody.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
KNOCKED CLEAN OUT.
Takes Ten Minutes for Pug Hall to
Revive

Maspeth, L. L, Jan. -21.-There was
a hot contest here last night between
Joe Choynski, the Californian, and
Jim Hall, of Australia Hall was
knocked out in the thirteenth round.
He had to be carried to his corner, and
his seconds worked over him ten min
utes before he was able to walk to
the dressing room, and then he had to
be supper ted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
Wisconsin Postoffice Inspector Passes
Away.

Shawano, Wis, Jan. 21.-Daniel II.
Pulcifer, ex-postoffice inspector, died
very suddenly Sunday evening. The
cause of his death was heart disease.
He was So years of age. Deceased was
past grand Templar Of Honor of this
state.
Mr.. Pulcifer was made postofice in
spector about sixteen years ago and
he achieved great success in that
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

London, Jan. 21.-The review of the
flying squadron by the queen has been
postponed until Wednesday. Nothing
definite as to the time Of the start or
destination of the squadron is known
as yet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
BECAUSE OF CAMPOS
SPANS MINISTER OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS RESIGNS.
WEYLER WILL BE GENERAL
A Reign of Blood and Terror Expected
in Cuba-The New Captain a Man
of Blood and Iron" With Dread
full Opinions in Wash
ington.

Madrid, Jan. 19.-Owing to the re-
call of Gen. de Campos from the cap
tain generalship of Cuba, the duke of
Tetuan, minister of foreign affairs, has
resigned. He will be succeeded by
Senior Elduayen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
DRY GOODS HOUSE ASSIGNS.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 21.-The Ros-
enheim Dry Goods company, conduct
ing the largest retail dry goods bus
mess in this city, assigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

London, Jan 21.-An official denial
is published of the statement that any
communications have passed between
the government of Great Britain and
the United States regarding the pro-
posed destination of the flying squad
ron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Havana, IAN. 19.-The governor OF
the province OF Havana and other state
officials admit having received a cable
from Madrid that de Campos is to be
succeeded by Gen. WCyler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
SPAIN 0UTWITTED
AN AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT
ESCAPES FROM DESPOTS.
NOW WITH THE INSURGENTS

A Succe ssful Bold Dash for Liberty
Chagrins the Spies and Officers
Congressman Mcmillan Prophesies
a Message from President Cleve-
land IN Few Days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Washington, Jan. 80 The announce
ment of Gen, Wcyler as civil captain
general of Cuba was received at Gu
ban headquarters here as confrmatOry
of the view they had already expressed
upon the news of Campos' retirement
that there had been a radical
change in the policy of the Spanish
cabinet and that henceforth there is to
be a reign Of blood and terror in Gu
ba. The change in the cabinet, in the
retiremnt of the duke of Tetuan and
the succession of Senior E]buayen as
minister of foreign affairs is regarded
as still further confirming this idea.
Weyler is veteran soldier, being
with the Spanish army in Cuba for
years during the last revolution and
earning for himself a dreadful reputa-
ton as man of blood and iron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Havana, Jan. 19.-Campos Saturday
babe farewell to acting Captain Gem
eral Marin, and to the chief officers of
the soldiers, volunteers and firemen.
In so doing he said:
FThe government of her majesty, the
queen regent, has ordered me to hand
over the office of governor general of
Cuba to the most worthy Gen. Marin,
who will at the same time exercise the
authority Of general-in-chief of the
Spanish forces on the island. l have
been compelled by the duty to prompt
ly obey this order. l have been unable
to follow the war policy which in the
opinion of conservatives and reform
lists it was desired | should follow, but
which conscience forbade me to adopt
| put these considerations before the
government and they were carefully
weighed by those who were charged
with the duty of watching over the
higher interests of the fatherland.
They understood that decided diff
ference of opinion existed between the
political parties and myself, although
not doubling that we were actuated by
feelings of the highest patriotism. II
you support Gen. Marin as nobly as
you have supported me, it will certain
ly do much towards enabling him to
lead you to victory and restore peace
to Cuba and quietness to the mother
country"
The veteran marshal was viSibly af-
fected as he uttered these words and
when he concluded nearly all Of those
present pressed around him and ex-
pressed their heartfelt sympathy with
him in his hour of sorrow.
Gen. Arderius, brother-in-law of
Marshal Campos, who has been in
command of the Spanish forces in the
Havana district, has resigned and Gen.
Suare Valdez is appointed as his sue
cessor.
Many of the leading families have
already gone on board the gun-boat
Masia Cristina to obtain shelter from
the insurgents.
Madrid, Jan. 19.-Senor Castillo,
president of the council of ministers,
has received the following from de
Campos: II consider your telegram
an order, but I ought to state that I
have not given my resignation.
have no sense of failure. l am the
first to congratulate the government
upon it's decision, which perhaps will
avert disagreements which do not af-
feet me and might be hurtful to
Spain"
Washington, jan 19-"The star of
the Cuban republic is in the ascend
emit" So said Senior Palma, president
of that young nation Saturday. He
bases his statement on private infor-
nation received direct from the in
surgents' headquarters in the field. Ac-
cording to that information, the in
surgents have the whip-hand of the
situation and can at any moment
pounce down upon Havana and take it
captive. In answer to query as to
why the insurgents, if they had such
an advantageous position, did not cap
ture the capital, he said:
THAT would be impossible until we
are recognized as belligerents. Were
We to take the capital before obtaining
such recognition we would be subject
ed to the fire of the Spanish warships
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
FACTS FOR TRADERS.
Quotations on Stock, Grain and Pro-
visions.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-Wheat: January.
591sc; May, 615sc. Corn: January, 81
7sc; May. 293sc. Oats: January, 1Sc;
May, 20$sc. Rye: 3Sc Barley: No. 6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

The presidents message in reply to
Lhe resolution of the house calling on
him for information as to what steps,
if any, had been taken in relation to
the Bayard speeches at Boston, Eng,
and Edinburg, Scotland, was laid be-
fore the house, and referred to the
committee on foreign relations.
The house went into committee Of the
whole for the consideration of the
military academy appropriation bill.
The first urgent deficiency bill of
this congress was agreed upon by the
house committee on appropriations
and reported TO the house. A total of
$4,416,922 is carried by tie bill, the
greater part of this, or $3,242,5 1872, be-
ing for the expenses of the United
States courts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Washington, Jan. 19.-Senor Palma,
the representative in the United States
of the Cuban revolutionary party,
speaking of the superseding of Cam
pos, said: "Campos withdrawal from
the command is believed to be because
the Madrid officials considered his
treatment of the Cubans too humane.
They want a policy of more cruelty
pursued, and hope to have the new
commander carry it out, thinking to
force the people into subsection. No
general and nothing short of indie
pendencH can quell the spirit of the
Cubanc. Their strength cannot be
weakened and 100000 men would be
put into the field tomorrow if they
could be armed"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Detroit, Jan. 19.-Don. Dickinson
Saturday night delivered a strong and
eloquent plea for the recognition of the
Cuban insurgents as belligerents be
fore a meeting of the manufacturers
club and other citizens of Detroit. Gen.
Russell A. Alger presided THE time
has come, said Mr.. Dickinson in clos
ing, Ito take up the Cuban question
and press it upon congress as a matter
of business. 1t is the duty of congress
to act now"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
DAVIS RESOLUTION
CONGRESS ASKED TO ENDORSE
THE POLICY OF MONROE.
THE DOCTRINE REAFFIRMED

Senate Subcommittee Will Report a
Resolution for the Recognition of
Insurgents as Belligerents-On
Deficiency Bill Agreed Upon-Other
Congressional Matters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23
OFFICIAL DENIAL

No Correspondence as to the Flying
Squadron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

D. H. FULCIFER DEAD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Washington, Jan. 21.-Unusual in
terest attached to the senate proceed
ings Monday owing to anticipated &C
ton o. several important questions,
including a report from the commit
tee on foreign relations on the Mon
roe doctrine and an effort by Mr.. Pugh
to secure a vote on his resolution re-
affirming the historic Stanley Mat
thews resolution that government oh
legations should be paid in the money
current when they were incurred,
namely, silver as we'll as gold.
Senator Davis, of the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations reported
favorably the resolution enunciating
the Monroe doctrine. 1t is the result
of the lengthy consideration of the
committee on the advisability of incor-
porating the Monroe doctrine in the
federal statutes
The resolution recites in detail the
original attitude of President Monroe
and states the long acquiescence in its
execution. 1t reaffirms these doctrines
and declares that the United States
will support the position declared by
President Monroe. 1t will further
more regard any extension of foreign
dominion in this nemisphere-e!the
on the mainland or outlying islands,
or toward the control of any isthmian
canal-as a manifestation of unfriend-
illness toward the United States which
it will be impossible for the United
States to regard with Indifference,
The report went to the calendar. Mr..
Gray announced that the report was
not unanimous.
There is good reason for believing
that the subcommittee has virtually
agreed upon a resolution recommend
ing the recognition of the belligerency
of the Cubans and that a report to this
effect will be made to the full commit
tee on foreign affairs Wednesday, 1t is
possible that the resolution may only
go to the extent of expressing SYM
never has been any doubt on the part
of the majority of the members as to
the propriety of some recognition Of
the Cuban movement for freedom, the
only question being as to the wisdom
of taking steps at this time in that di-
rection There is a feeling in the COM
mittee, however, that congress is far
behind the sentiment of the country on
this question and that the time is now
ripe for action
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

Red Cross Headquart ers, Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-23

society to underts Ike a task. If the
funds are forthcoming, the society does
the work, if not it waits.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-19
One way of Catching Fiddler Crabs.


There are various ways of catching
fiddler crabs. One way of catching the
black or mud fiddler. the one that bores
into meadow banks along salt creeks, is
with two boards so placed as to form IL
deep sided letter V. The fisherman seeks
a spot where there is little strip of
sand at low water, between the base of
the mud bank and the waters edge
The crabs come out of their holes and go
down to the edge of the water, often in
great numbers. The fisherman comes
over the meadow with his boards, which
he sets up on edge as quietly as he can
on the sand, with the opening of the V
toward the water. Then he alarms the
crabs, and they come scurrying up the
little beach in multitudes, bound for
their holes AS they come they carry
their big claw aloft, somewhat as the
soldier carries his gum 1t is from this
habit that the fiddler crab gets the name
of soldier crab, by which it is also
known. Those crabs that are opposite
the opening in the V hustle with the
rest of the line, but when they strike
the board sides they are thrown more
and more together, until they convesge
in mass at the point. The fisherman,
sitting outside, takes them out by the
handful. New York Sun.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-19
Picture MouIdings

and are framing pictures at
Eastern prices. The goods
are Eastern make.
We have handled the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-19
Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci, being great
architect and engineer, as well as painter
and sculptor, left notebooks proving
that he had studied the flight Of birds
and had planned flying machines to be
driven by wings or by screw propellers
But as Leonardo was good at figures he
seems to have abandoned his plans after
finding out how much force would be
needed. Tudor jerks in St. Nicholas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-19
Satin Ribbons.

All colors, all widths, pure silk. We've 6
reputation to maintain and guarantee these
to be of the best quality, and standard gauge
Nice line in Dresden designs,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-19
The Weak Point.

The owner Of menagerie in Berlin.
which included ''happy family" con.
sisting Of a lion, tiger, wolf and a
sheep, was asked one day in confidence
how long these animals had lived to-,
gether. "About nine months" he re-
piled, excepting the sheep, which has
to be renewed occasionally. London
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White PiQue.

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Black India Linen.

Suitable for mourning clothes excellent
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