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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

A Chicago paper predicts that with
in few days ex-Congressman Myron
McCord formerly of this state, now
resident of Arizona, will be appointed
governor of that territory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
THE MECCA OUTRAGE
HALF \ MILLION FANATICS TO
WORSHIP IN KAABA
THE GREAT DAY Is MAY II

Emissaries of the Sultan May Swell
the Turks Army by Announcing
Religious War Against All Chris
tons Mohammedan Forces Would
be all but InVincibe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

Of course it's Kansas again. The
Topeka health inspector has posted a
notice in conspicuous places which
says: ''Hogs spit IN the sidewalk;
gentlemen, in the gutter" Outside Of
Kansas gentlemen don't spit at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
CRECIAN ACTIVITY IN CRETE.
wARsIIps ORDERED TO THE ISLAND AND A FLAG
RAISED AT RET1MO.

wARsHIPs ORDERED TO THE ISLAND AND A FLAG
RAISED AT RETIMO.
London, Feb. "A dispatch from Athens TO
the Exchange Telegraph Company says that
The Ofic.al Gazette" publishes royal decree
ordering all OF the available Greek warships
70 be put into commission Immediately. and
recurring several Of them TO be sent TO Crete
with the least possible delay.
In the House of Commons to-day George n
Curzon Under Foreign Secretary said that
nothing had been heard by the Government or
the formation Of a provisional government IN
Crete.
II is reported here that the Greek flag has
been hoisted at Rctimo. Crete. and that order
at that place is rapidly being restored
Athens. Feb. 9-Advices from Canea. Crete,
show that there has been renewed fighting out
side the city between the belligerent Christians
and a body Of Turkish troops. From the ac-
counts received here ii is judged that the ChrIs-
tians defeated the troops. Fifteen of the latter
We're killed.
After some delay the Greek ironcad now In
the harbor Of Canea saluted the Turkish flag,
and the salute was returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN RELEASED.

Acquitted OF TIE CHARGE or AIDING THE IN
c,.pcEXTs-ANOTHER AMERICAN ARRESTED
Havana. Feb. 9-Gaspar Betancourt' natural
,7od American Citizen who was acquitted leW
DAYS ago Of the charge Of aiding and a0etung the
rebels was finally released from custody to-day.
Nine political suspects will be deported TO Ceuta
tomorrow.
lose Azcuv who was the principal witness IN the
case of Julio Sanguily. now under sentence or I'M
prisonment for life. tried by court martial on
sunday The decision in his case IS not known.
The Government has denied the request OF Consul
General Lee that Sylvester Scovil the American
newspaper correspondent who was arrested last
week be transferred to Havana for trial The Gov
eminent holds that Scovil will be tried by civil
court the proceedings should be held In Santa cara
i'm which province he arrested.
Ell Pals the organ of the Autonomist party
paws "A high tribute TO Prime Minister Canovas del
Castillo in connection with the scheme Of Cuban re-
forms II applauds the measure. and promises lis
adherence to the Government In the enforcement OF
he reforms il declares that il expects the scheme
viii he a powerful means in obtaining peace.
"El Concrete" the ultra-C Conservative organ,
maintains significant silence on the subject of
reform.
Charles Scott, American citizen, has been ar
rested at Rcgla across the bay from Havana The
reason of his arrest is unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
ACCIDENTS 70 OCEAN SHIPPING.

London Feb e-The British steamer Angloman.
which sailed from Boston January 50, for Liverpool,
IS ashore on Skerrles Island I'm the Irish sea Tugs
have gone 10 her assistance The ship viii prob
ably be a total loss. All on board were landed IN
safety. The Angloman was a steel screw steamer
If 4s92 gross and 903s net tonnage 43 feet inches
lang A. feet 6 inches beam and q feet deep. She
WAS built in Iairds yards 1T Birkcnhead in 1892 ana
owned by the British and North Atlantic Steam
Navigation Company Of Liverpool The valuation
o. the cargo is about 100000 and 1t IS fully Insured
principally in Boston agencies. The VaIuatoh OF
The steamer is placed al $4,000 and she Is said 10
H. s,ilv insured in English club companies.
Tie British bark Mark Curry Captain LisweL IN
nov, ~ Toilo Philippine Islands. for Delaware
Treakwater has been burned at her wharf. She
had on board a cargo OF 200 tons OF sugar -
Vassau y p Feb 9-The American schooner
Carleton Bel. Captain Tibbius. from llayt for
New York has put I'm here, having lost her frouer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
Mr.. CROKER TO SAIL NENT MONTH";.
HE SAYS he DOESN'T KNOW WHEN HE WILL
COME TACK FROM ENGLAND.

HE SAYS HE DOESN'T KNOW WHEN HE WILL
COME FACK FROM ENGLAND.
Richard Croker said Yesterday that his present
MAN was to sail for England the first week Of
noxt month He will be accompanied by Mrs.
Croker and other members OF his family. They
VIII 70 directly to Mr.. Cookers country place.
known as Vantage.
"When will you come back again to NewYork?'
Mr. Croker asked.
II cannot say exactly was the reply. PROB
ably carly in the fall"
..yyill YOU be back early enough 10 give the
Democrats the benefit Of your aid and advice in
starting their campaign in the greater city,
.I don't know what | shall do when | come
hack never make plans 50 far ahead" was Mr.
Cookers answer
"Uhat IS your opinion Of the outlook for next
rauq DO YOU feel sanguine Of rogainng the ground
lost by Tammany In Ncw-York City and by the
r,ouIar Democratic rCanzatiors IN Brooklyn,
Ricbmond County and other parts Of Greater New
York. ,..,..... 80. .,,,,,,, ,,u ,bo
limo comes" replied the eX-chioftan or the W lg-
rarn II is impossible forcsec what the polit-
cal conditions I'm this Ecighborhood may be next
autumn. II Is always best 10 walt untli me lfbis-
ature adiourns before taking your polltlcaI recK-
Mr. Croker grew uneasy and that familiar
chilIo1-stc.l EXPRESSION came into mis- iace-an un-
faiipq sign that he did not care 10 say ANYTHING
ffnrthSSr Rut one more question hazardod:
What do you think OF The fMrroy movement ana
IT'S possible effect upon the Tammany ofgahZa-
''0W r. Croker put up both hands 10 ward off the
quaHTIGo;,., ask me about that" he said. 60 TO
somebody that knows something about it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
CHARTER CHANGE DEMANDED.
STATE ENGINEER ADAMS WANTS THE LAND
BOARD TO RETAIN CONTROL OF


Albany. Feb Q (SpeciaD Stewart l.. Woodford.
NJ Rrooklvn who IL a member OF the Greater New
York Commission was here to-day In reply 20 n
question on the subject. he said that the Greater
Tou.-york charter was ready for submission 10 the
LEGISLATURE. "All that II needs" he added rs the
crossing of its Is and dotting Of its Is.
State Engineer Adams however. Is not satisfied
with the charter as II Is now shaped. He IS
xav-york to-day and Is reported TO be opposins
tho Granting OF the control OF the lands under water
., biqb-water mark I'm large portion OF territory
ircornorated in Greater New-York TO New-fork
CIV Mr. Adams "a member OF the Greater New
work Commission. but he Is also a member OF the
state Land Board, and he opposes deprlvlng the
Land Board OF its present control o. the lands
,,,do- uater I'm Westchester County and Queens
County
,r parsons clerk OF the Land Board. said 30
,o,.. "Tho owners Of vast amount OF inferior
lands will lose control Of their river and harbor
,o,, ~ the Greater New-York charter gives
authority over lands under water In all OF the
creator New-York territory to the new city mat
,.o,,d b. unjust as these owners could not build
dock and the city might walt years before
sr,ctIne any dock In front OF their property. The
anj Hoard grants these rights for nominal con-
It''t IT, ,.bere a dock IL to be- constructed The
49, Eneineer | am confident, will be sustained
-, ,,,ic onlnion In his contention that the State
s6opId be continued In control Of these riparian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
THE BROOKLYN ~ DRIDOCh.
HER INJURIES FOUND TO Re MORE Shhl-
or,s THAN AT FIRST REPORTED.

HER INJURIES FOUND TO BE MORE ofhi
or,s THAN AT FIRST REPORTED.
pbu,dolnb,a. Feb. e-The cruiser Brooklyn which
struck on Schooner Ledge in the Delaware RIVER on
rar,,ar,, "a was successfully locked N the League
Island Navy Yard shortly after o'clock TINS morn
ing II IS said that the damage TO the cruiser II
more serious than at first anticipated Inc Pa'eS ar
bent and crushed having great gaps IN then 'hIo"e
which the water rushed into the water-tgh' coip,'
nonts Whether the frame is danlaSeH = sun "
mater Of conjecture II It IS not the repairs can De
aI. vim comparative case by merely replacing
the damaged plates. The work or repair VIII W
begun at once. . ,..o, -,
THO broak extends along the vessels bottom on
other side of the keel in a long seam pes'''H"7
about 100 feet from the bow ana running ~ '"e
same distance beyond amidships, perhaps ?" feet
I'm all The seam Is about three feet vice on inc
port side and somewhat narrower on the starpo u
Side The plates covering this area are dehted 10 d
depth nearly ten inches ana are cracSfb hon
places Ike so many sheets OF paper IhIousn Inuss
cracks the water rushed into the comphr,Hn"hls
when the accident occurred, but me 'nn1r Sn o
false bottom OF the vessel was intact ana d"'l''e'
The damage to the blade of the port propeller
does not amount to much. and l. is POSSIBLE that
II will not have 10 be replaced. The ship carries an
extra blade which can be used II necessary now
A piece four inches wide and perhaps seven or
eight inches long has been knocked or me end
Of the port propeller blade. but that Will not ma
terlaiiv affect it's utility \ similar piece of per-
hans one-tenh the size Is missing from the star
Charles r. Cramp. president Of the Cramp ship
building Company. In discussing he Brooklyns M
iur.es said that II impossible to tell as Yet
whether or not any OF her ribs are damaged. They
are getting the mud out of her bottom now he
said and We viii know about her RIBS in DAY or
two The bottom plates are twenty feet long, and
as We will have TO have twelve new ones made The
Brooklyn will probably be at least -FOUR or I'VE
Asked what iEe cost Of repairs would amount to-
he would not make It public anyway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
CHARTER NAY NOT PASS.
SOME TALK IN ALBANY ABOUT LAYING
IT OVER FOR YEAR

PrArr SAID TO Re COMING BACK FROM FLOR
IDA TO CONSIDER THE QUEsTIoN-FEAR OF
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY NEXT FALL.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSEl
Albany, Feb 9.-Republcan politicians said
tonight that they had heard that Thomas Z.
Plat was Fastening back from Florida TO New
York and that some of the members Of the
Plat machine had suggested the postponement
Of the passage of the Greater New-York charter
until next year. fearing that II a Mayor Of
Greater New York is chosen this fall the lead
ers Of Tammany Hall will name him and elect
him.
one prominent Republican Senator said:
There Is always a natural reaction from the
victorious party. The Democrats, therefore, will
poll a big vote I'm New-York City next fall.
was quite surprised TO hear to-day that the
annual expenditures OF the great city will be
SO .OOO.OOO That big sum. II anything, will
unite the Democratic party in a determUed ef-
for. to elect a Mayor Of Greater New-York."
The fact IS recalled now that Governor Black
In his annual message did not commit himself to
the Greater New-York project. He simply said:
"No legislation passed this session will involve
greater responsibilities or be more far-reaching
in it's effect than that relating to the communities
to he embraced in the city of New-Yor This
subiect does not concern US alone. for the extent
Of its Influence IL Is not safe to predict. Condi-
lions have arisen more than once in which an
entire National policy has depended upon TINS
state When questions Of such moment become
thus dependent the position Of the city of New
York Is commanding and may be decisive. Every
move on the subject should result from the ut
most caution and study. | have entire conf
dencr i'm the wisdom Of the Commission In whose
hands the work has thus far rested. and what
ever the Legislature may do to complete or sup
tl,. .ylf N.il1 1p
sense of the profoundest responsibility" II will
he seen that the Governor does not consent 10
swallow any Greater New York charter which
may be presented TO him.
senator Stranahan the chairman OF the Sen
ate Committee on Cities, said tonight that he
favored careful hearing Of the members Of the
Greater New York Commission and others on
the proposed charter. The hearings, he thought,
ought 10 be given In the Assembly Chamber In
order that large proportion Of the members Of
the Legislature could be present at them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
RAVAGES OF THE FAMINE.
AREA COVERED LARGER THAN HAS
BEEN AFFECTED IN A CENTURY.
THE FAMINE BELT 1900 MILES LONG AND 400
MILES W1DE-ONLY SMALL. PERCENT
AGE OF A DENSE POPULATION
NOT SUFFERING

NOT SUFFERING.
Jabapur, India, Feb. 9-An examination Of
central India shows that the famine IL prevail
Ing In an area larger than has been affected in a
century, and II is likely that the mortality re-
sulting from the scarcity of food and attendant
diseases will exceed that of any previous famine
within hundred years.
The details OF the disaster are horrible to con-
template. Medical attendance for the sick Is
often inadequate and many lives that might
otherwise be save are thus sacrificed The poor
houses filed to overlooking. and there is a
continual stream Of applications for admission,
which have to be refused. from those who feel
that the aid sought for is the only thing that will
save them from certain but lingering death
The emaCiation Of some of the sufferers al
most passes belief. 1t does not seem possible
that human beings could reach such condition
and still live. Instances numerous where
adults weigh less than ffty-six pounds. and
they present the appearance OF skin-covered
skeletons. which. In fact. they are.
a fresh food supply in the rice districts is i'm
possible to be obtained until September, by
which time, unless aid is forthcoming from
some source the deaths Will reach a frShtful
number.
The famine belt Is 1900 miles long and 400
miles wide. and among the dense population
there is only comparatively small percentage
that is not affected by the great calamity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
BTNCE'S FLEET OFF CHARLESTON.

PREPARING TO BLOCKADE THE HARBOR THE
INDIANA AT SEA AGAIN
Charleston s. c. Feb. All efforts made by
ncwspaper correspondents board the warships off
Charleston bar to-day were futile. The Fern came
up to the city for mail and provisions. and the
Marble head was anchored off the Battery. but the
other ships strung out TO sea beyond the jet
ties for a distance OF eight miles. The cruiser CO.
lumbia, which is furthest out. t. from sixteen 70
eighteen miles from the city. Early this morning
some signalling was done rom the flagship New
York and in consequence the ships began TO move
from the north TO the south Of the harh0r. Tie
battle-ship Maine anchored little TO the south OF
the lightship which stands Just siy miles out from
Fort Sumter The Fern lies behind The Maine ana
the New-York IL half a mile further south Han
way across the main channel IL the monitor Am
phitrite and beyond her and out to sea Is the Co
luu,bia II Is supposed here that the ships have
taken these stations with a view to guarding the
south entrance 10 the harbOr. and that future ar
rivals-the Indiana and the Massachusetts,. for In
etance-will be placed 10 the north The Dolphin
was nowhere In evidence to-day and It IS believed
that she has sailed south. possibly TO relieve the
Newark at the mouth OF the ST johns River IN"
battle-sh.ps Indiana and Mas. achusetts are eX-
nacted To arrive off the bar Tomorrow morning
II IS known that the Vesuvius has been ordered
away from League Island and as she Is TO be the
hlockade-runner II f. thought that she will come
down the coast after all the big ships are In post
tion. and try to into the harbor undetected.
This Il supposltlon. but It Is at least possible and
probable.
Efforts TO get some detailed statement Of the In
i,r,os done 10 the ships in the storm thus far
yy'm,,,ting The Marblehead gave little evidence OF
tnitrv Her superstructure was somewhat bat
,nyyad hut she looked little the worse for wear
The Injured sailors were brought ashore this
80, tnp and placed In the Marine Hospital They are
doing we'll and will probably be able TO rejoin
49, shius before the blockade Is over
!" a meeting Of the city Council OF Charleston
II io.right an invitation was extended 10 the
,.a,.orror az South Carolina and the General AS
snnby 10 visit the city CT the 18th when Secretary
IIrPyrt and Admiral Bunce and the officers OF TN.
a., 90 ia be entertained by the citizens and com
n'ercal bodies A special train is placed al the dis
,it saI ~ the Governor and the Legislature by the
eo,,b carolina and Georgia Railroad This will be
D,,lsd i'm bringing the visitors TO Charleston from
GoImmba public reception Will be held by
NnVnr Smyth and at night ball Will be given I'm
honor Of the VISITORS
Washington Feb 9-The Navy Department is In.
formed that the Indiana sailed from Hampton
poads and the Massachusetts from New-Yorl for
charleston this morning.
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
j. q. a. HERRING FALLS DEAD
STRICKEN IN FRONT OF THE HOLLAND
HOUSE.
HE WAS A DIRECTOR OF THE ADhMs EXPRESS
COMPANY. AND HAD COME FROM BALTIMORE
TO ATTEND THE BOARDS MEETING To-
DAY-wAs TO HAVE GIVEN DIN
NER LAST NIGHT.

NER LAST NIGHT.
j. Q. A. Herring director and general man
ager of the Baltimore division of the Adams
Express Company died suddenly in front Of the
Holland House. Thirtieth-st. and Fifth-ave.. at
O'Clock last night Mr.. Herring had just
rived from Baltimore and was to have attended
the annual meeting Of the Board of Directors Of
the Adams Express Company to be held at the
Holland House to-day. Last night he was to
have given dinner to a number Of the prom
inent officials Of the company. including l.. G.
Weir president: Clarence A. Seward. W. b.
Drsmore. G. s. Spencer, OF Boston; W. NJ. Bar
rett Of Philad ephl; and w II. Damsel, Of
Chicago.
Mr.. Herring left Baltimore on the I o'clock
train the Pennsylvania road yesterday az
ternoon. Arriving at Desbrosses-st. ferry. he
called cab and ordered that he be driven 10 the
Holland House. While on the way. according to
the cabman, Mr.. Herring opened the door Of the
cab and asked the driver to hurry. saying that
he felt Ill. Mr. Herring had no sooner stepped
out of the cab 10 the sidewalk than he threw up
both hands and screamed. The cabman, who
standing close by, rushed 20 his assistance,
and caught him he about to fall
As soon aid could he secured the dying man
carried into the main office Of the hotel and
laid on a couch. A physician sent for but
before one arrived the stricken man had breathed
his last
Mr.. Herring had been connected with the
Adams Express Company for nearly half a CEN
fury He started messenger and gradually
rose from one place TO another until fifteen
years ego he made director and general
manager OF the Baltimore Division. He was
seventy-two years old
He had been identified with the Republican
nal ty N hpr q
years. He was a wdower his wife having died
about a year ago. Mr.. Herring leaves two
daughters
As soon Mr.. Herring died word was sent
TO the general offices of the company. The Off
Gals who were to have dined as Mr.. Hcrrings
guest, were just about 10 leave the offices on
their way to the hotel when word of his death
reached them. They Immediately went to the
hotel and had the body removed to one OF the
private rooms after which word was tee-
graphed to Mr.. Herring's family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
SIRERL4 RLCH ~ GOLD.

Vancouver i. G., Feb. DIR. De karmet mo
eminent Russian lecturer, who Is now mere u Fi'o
addresses on Siberia and its prospects, declares
tina, with the opening o. the transsberian rat-
road there will speedily follow direct and rapid
steam communication between Nladivostock ana
Vancouver. This would plate British Columbia
IN an all-around- the-world route tnat could be ira
yersed in forty days.
Dr. DE Karmct expects the CANADIAN Idc',c
Railroad n ,oin I'm the work OF developing this
great route bv land and by sea lie predicts that
with the opening Of the railway there Will come
such vast gold development in Siberia az VIII max
that country one Of the greatest gold producers
In the world. Even now. with but primitive aPpI-
ances and methods It produces In the nelghoor-
mood Of so 900 900 in gold yearly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
PEACE AMONG POWDER COHPiNIES

San Francisco. Feb 9.-rhe powder which
has been waced on this FOR nearly five years
"a over During that time the contending com
panies IT IS estimated. have let between 81 900 900
and 81 10000 in profits slip from them. and the
holders OF stock have gone without dividends For
several months, however, negotiations have been
in Drogress resulting yesterday in the ADJUSTING ut
OF all difficulties, and the attorneys o! the three
comnanios interested were instructed to draw cp
the final papers for signature
I-non The general proposition OF agreement as
IA The prices OF dynamite. the Judson. California
and Giant companies have been IN accord. They
n,anufac fure over 100000 pounds OF high oxplO-
"i~cs annually 4 general advance on these products
OF about two cents pound IS anticipated ibis II IL
yyatitiou while II will enable the manufa 'turers to
divide between s31D,OO ana SS2OO0 yearly between
:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
---GONERNOR LONG EXPLAINS.

Boston, Feb. 9-''hs statement was written D!
ex-Governor John d. Long to-day in answer TO
question regarding the announcement from Oah-
ton that Nj. Long had accepted the Navy port
fov:
mo correspondence has passed between MI NC
Kinlcy and me for the last ten days lie then
wrote me that he had in mind for the Navy
but added that something might happen 10 change
IT, though not likely. ! replied that understood
b.; this that hH desired the matter TO remain at
siandStCI and that I should continue TO say TO the
press that II was still under his consideration.
Since then word has passed between US ne
knows that am at his service but expressly
told him when at Canton that IT any complcatohS
should arise by which he might change his mind,
he might regard IL as entirely satisfactory 10 me-
For that reason there has not yet come TO me any
formal tender of the place