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

the steamer not being picked UP in her
position, Captain Poirrot decided to
send a lifeboat in search Of assist
ance On the morning of February Is
a lifeboat being fully provisioned,
Ellsworth and a crew of nine left the
ship in the hope of intercepting some
passing steamer. The weather proved
tempestuOus and intensely cold.
A sharp lookout was kept
for passing steamers, but nChe were
seen. The boats crew kept to their
oars and for six days worked with
might and main, but owing to cold
and exposure became well nigh ex~
hausted On February "a at l p. m.
the Rotterdam bore down and stood
by and with no little difficulty res
cued all hands. The La Champagne
experienced strong head winds up to
February II, when the tailend shaft
gave way. When the accident Oc-
Cured the best order prevailed. The
steamer was perfectly tight and not
taking any water. The passengers on
being informed of the accident were
pperfectly calm and the best order
prevailed. The La Champagne carried
304 passengers and crew Of IT'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

iIated for ten days past. 1t seems
that about a fortnight ago Count Mura-
vieff, the Muscovite minister of for
eign affairs, gave a magnificent con-
cert and supper in honor of the car
and czarina, all the other members OF
the imperial family who happened to
be in ST. Petersburg being present. The
count complained of feeling i'll on the
night Of the entertainment, his looks
corroborating his words, and he was
forced to take to his bed on the follow
ing day. Forty-eight hours afterward
the physicians finally diagnosed his
case as very severe attack of small
loy. 1t was therefore taken for grant
ed that he had already been in the
first stages of the malady at the mo-
ment when he was doing the honors
Of his official residence to the en-
peror and empress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

| American with the Thomas Orchestra
in the Metropolitan opera house to-
night. During March and April he
will be heard in a series Of piano re
citals in many cities of the country
The Juror which Holman created as
O. child ten years ago, makes his re-
turn as an adult pianist an event Of
more than usual interest. When he
was here before he was a lad of 10, and
attracted great attention by the intelli
gence and mastery of his playing. In
this respect he duplicated the success
of Mozart and Chopin, both of whom
were wonder children" because they
were essentially artists by birth. In
the very height Of his American sue
cess the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to- Children interfered and put
an end to the tournee. AS the tour
had not yet progressed to the point
where a sufficient amount of money
had been realized to carry on the boys
education, some wealthy men of New
York made up purse large enough
tor this purpose and, during the ten
years which have elapsed, young Hof-
mann has pursued his studies, part
of the time under MosZkowski and at
times under other masters. AS he
was born in Cracorie in June, 1877, he
is now little more than 20 years of
age. His European appearances have
been before distinguished audiences
and with great success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
VICTIMS OF EXPLOSION.
FATAL FIRE IN CHEMICAL WORKS
AT KALAMAZOO.
Five Firemen and a Drayman Killed
At Least One Of the Injured
Will Die.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Feb. 27.-Late
last night a fire broke out in the Hall
Bros chemical works. While the
firemen were at work on the second
story. a terrific explosion took place
below, blowing up an entire side OF
the building. The first explosion was
followed by two others. Firemen on
ladders were blown in every direction.
Six were taken out dead and ten in
jured. The dead are: H. P. Nc
Hugh, fireman; James Quigley, fire
man; George Holiday, fireman
Charles Whiting, fireman; William
Wager, fireman; John Hastings, dray-
man. Among the injured are: L. L.
Holiday, druggist, both legs and
back broken, injured internally, will
die; Albert Alison, conclusion of the
brain; John McAllister, legs broken;
Eugene Dole, head injured. Several
others whose names cannot be OBJ
tanned were also injured. The loss is
$4,000: insurance $4,000. The Ka-
lamazoo Paper Box company occupied
the same building. Its loss is $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

The train which collided with the bus
was bound toward Chicago. 1t was
behind time and as it approached Blue
Island avenue from the southeast it
was going at high rate of speed. AS
the bus rounded curve on the road,
the train was seen approaching. The
slight down grade prevented the
driver from stopping the vehicle as it
slipped On the ice and snow and just
as the frightened horses leaped across
the railway tracks. the heavy locomo-
tive struck the frail vehicle fairly in
the middle, hurting the human bodies
and fragments Of debris far from the
tracks and continuing on it's northWard
journey several hundred feet before it
could be stopped, passing over several
bodies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
MRS. MANNING WINS.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Daniel
E. Manning is president general Of
the Daughters of the Revolution. The
vote was as follows: Mrs. Daniel E.
Manning, 1876; Mrs. Donald Mclean
ITO; Mrs. Rose Bracket, %; blank,
6; total, 534. Mrs. A. D. Brockett Of
Virginia was elected vice president
general in charge Of organization Of
chapters. Mrs Charles A. Stakely of
Washington was reelected chaplain
general. The recording secretary
general elected was Mrs Albert Akers;
register general, Miss Sue Hetzel;
teasurer general, Mrs. Mark B. Hatch,
these being also of Washington.
Other officers elected were Mrs. Robert
S. Hatcher of Maryland, assistant
historian general, and Mrs. Gertrude
Bascom, Darwin librarian general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
BALL AUTOCRATS.
National League Managers Meet t.
Amend Rules.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 27.-The rep
resentatives of the national ball league
will meet in this city tomorrow to make
final arrangements for next season s
games. Fans" are awaiting the out
come of the sessions anXiously as
there are many changes that will
likely be made. President Nick Young
states that he has new scheme. The
innovation in the schedule making
is that this years series will be COM
posed of two games instead Of three,
as heretofore, which means that the
baseball teams will have little rest
from the beginning to the end of the
season, but will be kept continually
on the jump from town to town.
Another matter for consideration is
the farming-out" question, which is
unjust to players as well as to clubs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

which will cover the loss. The con-
tents were insured for a small amount
which hardly covers the loss. The
adjoining building was insured for
$500 and contents for $3.50, which will
cover all damage to them.
Waupun, Wis, March 1.-Fire dam
aged the residence Of Arthur Green to
the extent of $500 Insurance covers
the loss. While on the way to the
fire, Ray Merriam fell from the hook
and ladder wagon and was run over
breaking his leg.
Amigo, Wis, Mach 1.-Fire de-
Z stroyed the coal shed and three freight
cars of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway company. The shed was full
| OF coal. The loss is about $4,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
LA CHAMPAGNE SAFE
SHE IS ANCHORED ON THE NEW
FOUNDLAND BANKS.
PART OF CREW In GOTHAM
Big Steamer Breaks Her Tailend Shaft
and Becomes elpless-Captain
Sends an Officer and Nine Men in
a Lifeboat for istance-Rotter-
dam Picks Them up.

New York, Feb. 27.-The Holland
American line steamer Rotterdam
from Rotterdam arrived at quarantine
last night with Third Officer George
Ellsworth and nine seamen of the
overdue French liner La Champagne.
who were picked up from a life boat
Thursday, February "a. in latitude 43 l
degrees north and longitude 81 degrees
west. The men when taken aboard
the Rotterdam were in a helpless con-
dition, having been in the ships life
beat for six days and nights. The
men were all more or less frost bit
ten. Unsworth stated that the La
Champagne broke her taiIend shaft
February Is IN latitude 1927 degrees
north ard longitude 81 81 degrees west.
The boat being in a helpless condition,
Captain Poirrot anchored the steamer
on the edge of the New F'oundland
banks and there being a possibility G
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
A WAR THREATENS
CENTRAL AMERICA REPUBLICS
HAVING TROUBLE.
DIETS DEMAND IGNORED
Costa Rica Makes No Response to Re-
quest to Allow 500 Armed Men to
Enter Nicaragua-The Situation Is
Critical and 1t Is Feared HostiE-
ties Will Result.

Washington, March 1.-The condi-
ton Of affairs between Nicaragua and
Costa Rica is beginning to arouse Sc
rious apprehension in official circles.
1t is said to threaten to involve not
only these countries in war, but
also to draw all the Central American
epublics into the conflict. The diet
OF the great republic, including Mic
aragua, Honduras and San Salvador.
has submitted a demand on Costa
RIGA for legislative entrance of an
armed force OF 500 men into Nicaragua.
No reply has been given as far as
known. If Costa RIGA gives no leg
lslative response to the demand of the
diet, it is feared that serious trouble
will follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

LOCOMOTIVE RUNS DOWN PLEAS
URE PARTY.
The Dead Are All Young People from
Fourteen to Twenty-A Terrible
Accident.

Chicago, Feb. PA bus filled with
pleasure seekers was struck by a
Grand Trunk passenger train at the
Western avenue crossing south Of Blue
Island avenue in the northwestern part
Of the city at 9 o'clock last night.
Seven of the number we're killed and
the other occupant Of the vehicle was
badly injured. The dead are: Mark
Rietz, seventeen years old; Jennie Will
lette, eighteen; Sophia Van Buren,, fiji
teen; Louis Sauerbier, fourteen, son OF
the driver; Fred. Pelky. twenty;
Thomas Hayes; unidentified woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
BOTH GO FREE.
Dr.. Wentworth and Paul Mertz not
Found Guilty of Murder.

Oshkosh, Wis, March 1.-The Jury
In the manslaughter trial OF DR.. C. E.
Wentworth and Paul Mertz of Menasha
returned a verdict of not guilty. The
hrst ballot of the jury, it is said, was
seven to five in favor of acquittal.
Wentworth and Mertz were charged
with causing the death of frankie
Mertz, the wife of the latter. The
principal witness for the prosecution
was the mother of Mrs. Mertz, who
based her testimony on ante-mortem
statements alleged to have been made
by her daughter. The defense set up
an alibi in the case of each defendant
and entered a total denial of the al
eyed crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
SCHLEY NOW A COMMODORE.

Washington, March 1.-The presi-
dent Monday sent these nominations
to the senate: Capt. Winfield S.
Schley to be a commodore; Capt. Hen
ry B. Robson to be a commodore;
Commander Thee. F. Jewell to be q
captain; Commander William F. Fol-
ger to be captain; Lieutenant Com
mander Andrew Dunlap to be a com
mander; Lieutenant Richard Rush to
be commander; Sol Berliner of New
York to be consul at Teneriffe, Canary
Islands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

of the travellers home at Bingham
ton, n. Y. This home is to he for
disabled or aged members and their
families. This fair will undoubtedly
add large sum to the fund so that
within the year it is hoped they will be
able to open it's doors to receive mem
bers. George E. Green of Bingham
ton is president of the association. He
is the mayor OF Binghamton and is a
popular man among the travellers. A
feature of the fair is the booth COW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
BIG STORM IN JUNEAU.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 27.-The steam.
Ell City of Topeka arrived last night
from Juneau, Alaska. The officers OF
the Topeka report a terrific wind
storm at Juneau last Sunday. The
steamer Oregon was blown ashore on
the Juneau flats. Several soldiers
were hurled bodily against the side OF
the vessel and some were killed. When
the gale abated the high tide foated
the vessel.
ever
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
WANTS IT ALL.

Eau Claire, Wis, March Mrs.
Henrietta Proctor of St. Paul has
laid claim to the fortune left by the
late William Carson, the millionaire
lumber man. The will OF Carson di-
vides the estate among six children.
MIS-. Proctor claims her mother was
married to Carson in 1847. The Car
son estate aggregates $1,250,0 I'm
der the will Mrs. Proctor gets only
81 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
CZARINA STRICKEN.
Disease Imported During a Social
Function.

Vienna, Feb. 27.-Within a few
weeks of the date On which, according
to official announcement, the czarina
mother, she has been stricken with
smallpox, and, although the most
strenuous efforts have been made al
St. Petersburg to conceal the fact
measles being given out as the cause
Of her seclusion, yet the true nature
of her malady is the subject of con-
versation in all the court circles, news
thereof having been received here by
letter, as, of course, the censor would
not permit any information of this
kind to leave the Russian capital by
Wire
The announcement is not altogether
unexpected. Indeed it has been antic-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
A NEW INDUSTRY.
A German Plate Glass Works to be
Built in Pennsylvania

Greensburg, Pa, Feb. 27.-New Ken
sington, in this county, is to have a
German plate glass works, decided
oddly in manufacture in the United
States. The last Of the capital stock
was taken up yesterday and work N
the main building will begin on Mon
day. 1t will be finished in four months
at a cost of $175,000. About one humid
a cost of $175,000. About one hundred
as many helpers will be employed
About 100000 feet of German glass,
are imported annually and not one foot
is being manufactured in this country
at the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

cred with American beauty roses,
where books bearing the title, Fifty
American Beauties, and containing
portraits of stage favorites, are
sold by actresses. A Greater New
York Booth, containing valuable con-
tributions from New York merchants
and manufacturers, and a flower booth
of original design are other centers
of attraction The fair opened yes
terday and will continue for several
days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
HAYES HOME ATTACHED.

Fremont, o., Feb. 27.-The home
Hayes, known as Spiege Grove, was
levied upon by the county sheriff yes
terday to satisfy a judgment obtained
in common pleas court for $4,000 dam
ages, awarded Mrs Addie M. Smith
of this city. Mrs. Smith was given a
judgment for injuries received in a
runaway caused by dog owned by
the Hayes estate. The costs amount
to S1,095.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
LOOKS WORSE THAN BEFORE.
SO She Sues the Man Who Tried TO I'm
prove Her Looks.

New York, Feb. 27.-Miss Helen
Brooks of Denver has sued the John
H. Woodbury. Dermatological institute
of this city tor $4,000 damages. She
engaged the defendant, she says, to
make extensive repairs and alterations
On her face, but the job was fzzle
DR.. Neldon, she says, overhauled and
attempted to make these extensive re-
pairs, but she weeps now every time
she looks in the glass. She regards
herself as a reversed case of before
and AFTER The dimple that was to
be, she contends, is nothing but a scar,
enc ear is shorter than the other and
the lobes curl outward like the edge
Of a gooseberry tart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
GEN. MCCARTNEY DEAD.
Green Bay Banker and Street Railway
PRESIDENT Dies at Thomasville. Ga.

Green Bay, Wis, March IA tele-
gram has just been received in this
city announcing the death of Gen.
David Mccartney at his winter home in
brownsville, GA. The news did not
come as a surprise, as he had been
sinking for some time and for three
days before his death was unconscious.
Mr.. Mccartney was one OF the most
prominent men in this part of the
country. At the time of his death he
was president Of the Mccartney Ma
tional bank of Green Bay, and presi-
dent of the West Side Street Railway
company. In 1867 he was chosen
president of the Green Bay and Lake
Pepin railroad, which is now the
Green Bay and Western. During the
civil war he was brigadier general
in the Ohio troops. Mr.. Mccartney
was "a years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
KNOCKS OUT A LAW.

La Crosse. Wis, Feb. 26.-Judge
Wyman yesterday reversed the deci-
sion of Court Commissioner T. J. Wild
vey, who declared valid the law con-
ferring criminal jurisdiction on the
county court of La Crosse county
This case has attracted much atten
ton on account Of the peculiar points
raised
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
COST OF LUETGERT'S TRIAL.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-The second Luet-
CERT trial cost the county s4,195, which
is 81, 800 less than the first trial. OF
the amount 1926 was for serving of
expert witnesses, 81, 293 for police in
vestigations, S1,502 is due Inspector
Setback for taking care OF the wit
resses, and s473 is for sundry ex-
penSes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
ESCAPES THE GALLONS.

Ottawa, Ont, March Lyman
Dart, the seventee-year-old boy in the
Truro On. So Jail under sentence OF
death on March for the murder Of q
Syrian peddler, has not only escaped
the gallows, but will be set free. The
trial judge has reported to the de-
partment Of justice that the evidence
is insufficient to show that the shoot
ing was not accidental.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
WISCONSIN FIRES.
B. w. Horizons Place at Berlin De-
stroyed-Other Losses.

Berlin, Wis, March 1.-Fire Quilted
the building occupied by B. W. Hor-
toms saloon and restaurant Monday.
The smoke and water badly damaged
the frame building adjoining, occu-
pied by A. l.. Cooper's grocery store
and T. NJ. Shumekosky's music store.
The building occupied by the restau
rant and saloon was insured for 81 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
SHERMAN'S NEPHEW BEATEN

Des Moines, March 1.-The repub-
leans at the primaries Monday nom
mated John MacVicar for mayor. The
nomination was contested by John
Sherman. a nephew Of the secretary
OF state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

Havana, FeD. 27.-One of the graf
flying results of the submarine work
was the recovery, in comparatively
good condition, Of the paymaster,s
safe, containing about $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Home for Aged Commercial Travellers
and Their Families.

New York, March 1.-The CONNER
cial travellers fair at the Madison
Square Garden is the grandest affair
this association has held Its bene-
fciary is the fund for the completion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
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, 1898-03-03

New York, Feb. 27.-The World
prints a dispatch today signed by
Major General o. o. Howard, U. S.
: A, retired, in which the general states
that he does not believe that the blow
ing up Of the Maine was due to an
accident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

W. NJ Singerly, proprietor of the
Philadelphia Record, is dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

Washington, March IA telegram
came 70 the navy department Monday
afternoon from Admiral Sicard, at Key
West as follows: The court OF lnqul-
nv commenced it's session IN Key
West today. It must resume its ses-
sion in Havana to obtain the evidence
of the divers after their work upon
the wreck is completed. :" The i'm
portant feature is the declaration that
the court will return to Havana. The
report can scarcely be expected for
several weeks. Upon the courts re-
turn to Havana good deal of time
must elapse before the divers get
through the mud and examine the
bottom of the Maine.
Secretary Long said Monday that
no orders had gone out to send another
Warship to Havana. At the white
house the utmost quiet prevails. Sec
retaries Long and Alger and Repre-
sentative Dingley were among the
presidents visitors Monday. Mr.
Dingley spoke of the reports that
financial circles in New York are being
sounded as TO their readiness with
which funds could be raised in an
emergency Secretary Gage pro-
nounced the statement that he is max
ing preparations for a bond issue I'M
qualifiedly false.
The state department received the
following from Minister Woodford at
Madrid: "A decree dissolying the Span
ish cortes February 26 has been is
sued. A new cortes will meet April
rs" The dissolution of the cortes
was expected, and may be attended
with important results Two parties
the liberal and the conservative, will
now appeal to the country and on the
result will depend the political COM
plexiOn of the ministry. The Sagasta
ministry, now in power, is liberal
Its retention means much, for it was
on the advent of the Sagasta regime
that Weyler was recalled. An cleo
ton will be held not only in Spair
but also in Cuba. This, however
should not be COMPOUNDED with tn,
local elections of Cuba under the pla1
of autonomy. The present election
will be confined entirely to a choic
of delegates to the imperial parliamen
and will not be part of the autonomou
plan for local government of Cuba
The latter elections have not beer
fixed, and the time for them will b
set by the autonomous cabinet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
PROBING FOR CAUSE
MAINE COURT OF INQUIRY WILL
RETURN TO HAVANA.
HOT CAMPAIGN I'M SPAIN

Gortes Dissolved February 16 and New
Cortes Will Meet April 25-Fight
Between Liberal and Conservative
Elements-Divers Do Little
Wounded to be Brought Home.