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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

the United Sits senate, DR.. Powell
the wellkaown physician of La Crosse,
Wis, has cabled an acceptance in Ma
sons cad. DR.. Powell, in accepting
the challenge says:
Now, as Senator Mason has spent
lifetime in the pursuit of more hui
name calling and in the walks of civ
iLzation, which but poorly fits him
TO meet a bully at arms, IS one who
admires and who endorses the 'objec-
tionab.e, words and patriotism of Ma
son, l, plainsman, westerner and one of
the class known as a typical American
typical because it holds principle, as
patriotism, above price; because it be-
lieves murder in the first degree can
not be paid for with gold-hereby &C
cept your challenge and name army
pistols (oid forty-fours) instruments
with which American pioneers meas
ured justice to assassins; and while
carr estly assuring you, and all your
kind, that thousands of men of my
type stand ready to step in my tracks
and pick UP my pistol, if it should
fall, | sincerely thank the representa-
tive of thousand years of barbarism
fer the opportunity to fire one shot in
revenge for the Yankee sailors who fed
sharks in the bottom of Havana bay. -
Dr.. Powell is better known as
White Beaver" He was a comrade
and partner of Buffalo Bill" and has
figured quite prominently in Wiscon-
sin politics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Marinette and Watertown Men Fall
Victims to Locomotives.

Marinette, Wis, March %. William
SCmers, nephew of William HolmeA
mayor of Menominee, Mich, was found
carly Sunday morning along the 500
right-of-way, near Pembine, in a badly
Injured condition. He was brought to
the hospital in this city, and died Mon
day. Nothing is known concerning
the way in which he was hurt, but it
IS supposed that he was struck by the
east-bound passenger train on the 500.
There is a suspicio that he may have
been murdered, as he has a deep cut
OH the head and was unconscious when
found. He was one of the foremen on
the logging railroads aad was we'll
known throughout the northern
country.
WatertOwn, Wis, March 22.-August
Wurtzel, farmer, was found dead on
the railroad track near his home Mon
day. It is supposed that h. was struck
by a St. Paul train and killed. He
leaves a widow and a large family Of
small children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
CHIPPEWA SHOOTING ARRAY.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, March 90
One man fatally shot and another man
and woman injured is the result OF
an attempt to rob resort here owned
by Frank Hunter. Early yesterday
morning two strangers drove to the
place and forced an entrance, They
were met at the door by Mrs. Hunter,
who Immediately commenced shooting,
putting three shots into one Of them
and slightly wounding the other. The
men returned the fire, one bullet strik-
ing Mrs. Hunter in the head and caus-
ing a severe wound. The less injured
of the men then carried his wounded
companion to a buggy and drove away.
The sheriff organized a posse and
started in pursuit. IN front Of the
house where the shooting occurred the
sidewalk is covered with blood. Neither
OF the men were known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

and when l have said this l have said,
perhaps, all that is necessary. He
carried into private life and daily
ly fortitude, and the same resolve TO
do his duty as he understood it, that
he exhibited in public station.
James r. DColittle was a good man,
as well as great man; he honored
his state and his state does well to
honor him."
The historical exposition brought
out by the memorial on Judge Mills
was of unusual interest, touching on
the lead mining days and the great
lawyers of territorial times. Assist
ant United States District Attorney
T. P. Cleary of Lancaster and Ex
Congressman A. R. Bushnell paid tri-
butes to Judge Mills. A synopsis Of
Mr.. Bushnell's remarks follows:
Judge Mills was, at the time of his
death, I believe, the oldest surviving
member of this bar. His practice at
the bar of this court, which is but a
continuation of the territorial supreme
court, began at the July term of 1854.
The marks of his legal accumen may
be distinctly traced down through SO
volumes of Wisconsin reports, cover
ing almost half a century of time; AMI
the impress of his mind on the statutes
of the state is plainly marked for a
nearly equal period. While in our
legislature he introduced, and procured
Wisconsin to be the first state outside
of New York to adopt the New Yorl
code of procedure, now substantially in
such general use in this, and other
English speaking countries.
The laws for the practical relief of
railroad farm mortgages were largely
the offspring of his mind. Among
the other laws of Wisconsin enacted
by bills introduced or written by him,
may be instanced those allowing dam
ages in case of wrongfully caused
death, making parties to suits com
petent witnesses in their own behalf,
and limiting the damages for injuries
caused by the insufficiencies of high
ways.
He was connected with the Sher-
man M. Booth habeas corpus case in
the supreme court of the state and the
Uaited States, arising out of the res
cue of Joshua Glover, an escaped
slave, under the fugitive slave law OF
1850 in which the United States SUI
preme court for the first time decided
the states righs question adversely
to his then contention, but establish
ing the doctrine upon which was after
wards fought out and won the war OF
the great rebellion. Judge Mills pos
sessed mind of great subtley and had
little personal ambition. He was a
Jealous advocate of the inherent rights
Of man, and his ambition seemed to be
to aid in the achievements of their fina
triumph To secure that end he
wrought in many ways that did not
bring himself into personal promi-
nence, but which were nevertheless
vastly effective"
The court then adjourned until this
morning when it will meet to hand
down decisions in cases already argued
and to hear arguments in cases num-
Der Is and numbers 81 to 70, inclusive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
DIED IN COMBAT.
Two Stays Found With Interlocked
Antlers in the Woods.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, March 90
S. V. Yates of this city, who is logging
near Manitowish, while surveying
a strip Of pine about ten miles from
his camp came upon two monster
stays with locked horns. One Of the
deer was dead and the other about to
expire. 1t is believed the animals
must have become entangled several
days ago, as they were in very
emancipated condition. The ground
for several rods around where the
stays lay showed there had been
battle. Mr.. Yates cut the heads off
the animals and will have them
mounted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
PROMINENT PREACHER DEAD.

Manitowoc, Wis, March 2O.-News
has been received here of the death
at Indianapolis, Ind, of Rev. George
B. Engle, who served here in the COS
and who served for nearly two years
as chaplain of the fourteenth Wiscon-
sin volunteers. He entered the ser
vice June %, 1854, as chaplain to sue
coed James B. Rogers of Fond du
Lac, who was promoted to another
branch of the service. The records
show that Rev. Engle was mustered
out October 9, 1865. He then took up
his residence at Indianapolis, where he
lived until the time of his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

Washington, March 20.-Pro- edure
in connection with the submission OF
the report OF the Maine court of in
quiry by the president to congress now
is clearly outlined, and a cabinet Of
fetal yesterday explained the general
line Of action at present intended to be
pursued upon the receipt o. the report,
which is expected to reach Washington
Thursday. A copy will be laid before
the Spanish government very early and
as soon as it can be consistently done,
the report will be sent to congress and
made public at the same time. The
report to congress will be accOmpan-
, led by message from the president,
stating that after receiving the report
the conclusions were laid before the
Spanish government and that appro-
pirate action from that quarter is eX-
pected. 1t is stated positively that no
part of the report and no intimation OF
the findings have reached the eXecu-
tive authorities iG Washington as yet
The opinion expressed by the Maine
survivors who reached here last Sat-
Ill day doubtless has contributed largely
to the view in official circles that the
explosion is due to an external agency.
| The president yesterday received a
number Of congressional leaders,
among them Speaker Reed and Chair
man Hit, of the house committee on
foreign affairs. The visit of Reed nat
urally attracted much attention, as he
seldom leaves the congressional sphere
to make calls ON the executive branch
and it was naturally inferred that the
purpose Of the visit was to ocnfer upon
I the Cuban situation and it's future be-
fore congress, though neither he nor
Hit was communicative. Secretary
Long also had an extended conference
with the president, but so far as learned
it developed nothing additional relat-
! ing to the Spanish question.
| The army and navy preparations are
continuing without interruption, al
though they have now become so reg
ular as to lapse into a routine on a
! gigantic scale.
The ordnance office at the war de-
partment presented very busy scene
when the bids were opened for fur
nishing the department with about ],
600 cast iron projectiles for sea- coast
cannon with which to man fortfica-
tions. SO far as figures were con-
cerned the Petersburg (Va.) Iron
works was the lowest bidder. The COM
pany offered to supply ten-inch shot
at 81. 66 each, half to be delivered iD
forty days and the remainder in seven
ty days. The twelve-inch shells of 500
and 1000 pounds each, the company bid
to furnish at $21.28 and $23.97, re-
spectively, offering to supply so of each
kind in forty days and the remainder
! at quick intervals. The ten-inch shot
| the Rome IN. " Machine works of
fered to supply at $14 25 each and to
beg,n delivery in one week and agreed
to turn over the entire amount in four
weeks.
The battleship Texas started north
ward from Key West Monday, thus
settling the question as to the FORM
alton of a second squadron at Hamp-
ton Roads. 1t is expected that the
Massachusetts will follow in few
days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
EDITOR TO REPLACE EDITOR

Washington, March 20.-Representa-
ton for the appointment Of Editor Ira
D. Hurlbut Of the Prairie du Chen
Union to be postmaster of that city
The present incumbent is William D.
Merrill, editor Of The Courier. Ulysses
G. Waite has been appointed postmas-
ter at Alton, Wis, in place of Joseph
Williams, removed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
GIGANTIC CONTRACT.

Milwaukee, March 19.-The E. P.
AlIis company has closed the largest
engine contract it has ever taken and
what is probably the largest contract
of the kind ever made. 1t is for six
6,000-horse power vertical engines If
the Reynolds-C orliss type for the
Metropolitan Traction company Of
New York and the engines will cost
$4,000 The contract calls for their
completion within a year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
EMILY HALL-JACKSON DEAD.
The Principal in the Famous Clitheroe
Case.

London, March 22.-Mrs. Jackson
who became prominent in 1891 as the
principal in the Clitheroe case, is dead
Miss Emily Hall was married in 1887
to E. Haughton dickson, at Black
burn, but they never lived together
On March 8, 1891, M. Jackson and
others seized Mrs. Jackson when she
was coming from church and carried
her off to his house, where she was
placed in charge of a nurse and close
II confined. Friends of Mrs Jackson
obtained writ Of habeas corpus and
the court decided that a husband has
no legal right to retain his wife against
her will.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
A LANCASTER GIRL DEAD.

Lancaster, Wis, March pa dis
patch from st. Cloud, Mimi, announc d
the death of Miss Laura Carter of this
city. She went there a week ago for
medical treatment and underwent a
surgical operation Thursday. Miss Car
ter was a very prominent worker in
church circles and one of the most
popular young ladies in the city. She
was q years Of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
FOR NAMES VICTIMS,
HOUSE PASSES THE BATTLESHIP
RELIEF MEASURE.
Survivors of Disaster to Be REIN
bursed for Losses-Cousins' Beau
tiful Tribute to Gallant Dead.

Washington, March 22.-The house
undn -mousIy passed bill for the re-
lief of the survivors and victims of the
Maine disaster. The bill reimburseS
The surviving Off ers and men for the
losses they sustained to an amount not
to exceed years sea pay and directs
the payment OF sum equal to years
LAY to the legal heirs of those who
persisted. There was quite a spirited
debate over the amendment sugges led
by Mr.. Cannon (rep., ILL., to give the
survivors each years pay out of hand
instead of attempting to reimburse
them Tor actual losses. Some old al
legged scandals ia connection with the
endorsement of the survivors of the
Samoan disaster were raked up, but
the debate in the end was saved from
a rather SOL did tone by a beautiful
tribute paid to the gallant dead by Mr..
Cousins (rep., la in a short but elo-
quent speech. He aroused the CALLER
les to spontaneous applause when he
said that while vultures might be
watching over the dark waters of Ha-
vana harbor for the belated dead,
above all the eagles piercing eye was
watching for truth. The remainder of
the day was occupied in consideration
of the old claim of John Roach, a ship
builder, for 1891 900. No action was
taken upon the claim. The evening
session was devoted to consideration of
private pension bills.
SENATE.
Washington, March 22.-The session
of the senate was short for the first
working day of the week. The opinion
stated by some Of the senators was
that while the Cuban question re-
manned in such suspense there was no
desire to take up legislation. Almost
ali the senators expressed the view
that some action would surely follow
the report Of the Maine court of in
quiry regardless of its purport.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
LYMAN GAGE SPEAKS.

Pittsburg, March 20.-The annual ban
quet of the chamber of commerce was
given last evening. Lyman J. Gage,
secretary Of the treasury, was the prin-
cipal guest Of honor and speaker. Sec
rotary Gage spoke On American Enter
prise; Some Of It's Trials and Achieve
ments. He discussed the money ques-
tion and banking system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

That scandal in which young
Jack Hornaday got mixed up has Just
ruined him. He has given up all hope
Of ever succeeding in life"
It don't see why it should be as bad
as that"
You know, he can't look people in
the face any more, and he was learn
ing to be a dentist"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
RELIEVED FROM SERVICE.

New York, March 20.-The Spanish
minister at Washington Saturday re-
lieved J. M. Ceballos from further
duty on the Cub3n autonomist COM
mittee negotiating a commercial treaty,
giving as a reason that Ceballos was
an American by birth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
BIsMARCK's HEALTH VERY POOR
Private Secretary Recommends Post
pOnement of Annual Pilgrimage.

New York, March pa dispatch to
the Journal from Berlin say: That
the optimistic reports regarding the
state of Prince Bismarck's health are
not founded on facts is shown by let
ter which Herr Chrysander has ad-
dressed to the Hamburg admirers of
the eX-chancellOr Herr Chrysander is
the private secretary of the prince, and
his words are regarded as the express
sion of the latter's orders. The letter
cOrnsels the postponement of the an
nual pilgrimage of the Hamburg depu-
tations to FREDERICKSBURG on April l,
the birthday anniversary of the prince,
on account of his weak condition.
Herr Chrysander extends the hope that
Prince Bismarck will be able to receive
his friends a month or so later, as
his health is generally best in the ear
ly part of the summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
SINKS WITH ALL ON BOARD.

Lowestoft, March 1.-THE bark
British Princess, from Leith for Liv-
erpool, was towed in here yesterday,
with her bows stove, having collided
yesterday morning, with an unknown
steamer. The latter sank within three
minutes with all on board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
RAILWAY EARNINGS INCREASE.

The second week of March was one
of the best in the history Of the ST.
Paul railroad, it's gross earnings ag-
gregating 1868 1913, an Increase, as COM
pared with the corresponding period
of last year, of s149,399.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
Model for the Modish.

Theater waists and those for house
wear are even more varied in style
than the shirt waist. They may be Of
any material and style according to
the occasion for which they are to be
used. One of the reigning STYLES is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
SENATE.
HE WANTS ONE SHOT.
White Beaver" Would Like to Face
Spanish Marquis.

Winona, Mimi, March 22.-In re-
spouse to the challenge Of Baron Ell
Cardo, marquis Of Alta Villa, Madrid,
to fight duel with Senator Mason of
Illinois for the latter's utterances in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
REPORT DUE SOON
ANXIOUSLT
AWAITING ITS ARRIVAL.
PRESIDENTS POLICY FIXED

He viii Immediately Lay the Docu-
ment Be-oIe Congress and Say
That He Is Waiting for Appropri-
ate Action from Spanish Govern
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
JUST FOR FUN.

He-'Do you believe in ghosts?"
Shelves. Papa said you never
could have a ghost of show in win
ming his consent, but I'm sure you
could
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

William Pinkerton, of Pinkerton's
National Detective agency, denies that
his employees are furnishing Spain with
information regarding the secret de-
lenses of this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

Congressman Sulloway says that a
few days ago bright colored boy pre-
sented himself for examination as a
letter carrier. The first question put
by the examiner was: How far is it
from the earth to the moon?" How
far am it frum de earf to de moon ?'
echoed the boy. MY Lawd. boss, eff
yose gwine ter put me on dat route,
[ don't want de job" and Selling his
hat he hastily disappeared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
BLANCO TOASTS KING.
He Makes Some Sensational State
mentS.

Havana, March 1S.-General Blanco
at a banquet last night to the officers
of the Vizcaya and Almanayte toasted
the king, queen regent, and the army
and navy of Spain. He said: "The
present generation will never see an
other banner than that of Spain at the
entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. That
banner, representing civilization, prog
ress, liberty, humanity, and religion.
will be eternal, like that of the first
American nation" These sentiments
were received with shouts of approval.
Two battalions of Havana volunteers
are drilling in heavy artillery exer-
cises at the Caba1a fortress. The
Montgomery left yesterday afternoon
for Key West.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
THE MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce Monday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
PERSONALITIES.

Rev. DR.. John Hall, of whom so
much has been heard lately, is an
Irishman by birth, but Of Scotch de-
scent. His first charge was at Ar
magh, Ireland; the next at St. Mary's
abbey in Dublin, and the last in New
York, where for 80 years he has been
pastor of the wealthiest church in
America. His salary is $4,000 per
year, with emoluments OF at least that
much more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

New York March 1S.-A proclama-
ton issued last night by T. Estrada
Palma, secretary of the Cuba junta.
to the American people says: "The
Cubans are now stronger than ever
and will not accept or even discuss
the proposals of autonomy. The only
way to compel them to accept it is by
force Of arms" The proclamation
appeals to the generosity, sympathy
and patriotism of the American people
that they may understand the justice
and firmness of the Cuban demand for
complete independence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24
HONOR DEAF JURISTS
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR PAST
LEADERS OF THE BAR.
In SUPREME COURT ROOM

Judge A. w. Newman, ex-senator
James r. Doolittle and Judge
ZINES T. Mills, the Distinguished
IlIumyirate honOred-hign lid
utes Paid Their Memory and Worth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

London, March 20.-The interest of
the political world now centers in the
Marquis of Salisbury's health and the
air is full of rumOrs of impending
changes in the cabinet. In addition to
Influenza, the premier is suffering from
depression and a form of Drain fag''
as a friend puts it, which will render
it impossible fer him to continue his
present heavy labors at the foreign Of
fee. Ii j. ieie''ed he will remain
premier, but the reconstruction of the
cabinet is probable during the easter
recess. The temporary ins,allment of
A. j. BalfOur, at the head of the Cor
eign office exercises the minds of all
parties. The liberal unicnists deny 1t
has any significance likely to prejudice
their political status and insist it is
merely stop gap arrangement. 1t is
regarded as certain that George N.
Curzon, the parliamentary secretary
for the foreign Office, will be
admitted into the cabinet the first OPP
portunity. He has made rapid ad-
vances in the estimation of politicians
especially during the past few weeks
Even his political opponents and i'm
portant weekly papers are sounding
his praises for the skillfu manner in
which he has handled the ticklish
questions in the house of commons.
John Redmond, the Par1ellite leader,
has adopted very clever tactics to force
a hearing On the subject OF Ireland
overtaxation from the house of COM
mons. He has put down lis motion
about the finaI cial relations between
Great Britain and Ireland, in which
matter he is acting as spokesman for
all sections of the Irish members, for
the evening of the budget.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-24

A smart model is in chenille spotted
black chiffonette, trimmed with NAL
tese lace or a pretty imitation of Brus-
sells applique. The waist and the c3i-
lar band are Of cream satin cut on the
cross, the latter frilled with lace. For
the skirts to be worn with these waists
numerous styles are shown. Black
in satin brocade or some rich material
is most appropriate and effective