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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS,
Council Room, March 81, 1898

Council met pursuant to adjournment
Of the regular meeting of said council
for month of March. Mayor Baker in
chair.
Aldermen present: Wipperman, Row
land, Nilsson, Hasbrouck Briere, Huban,
Nash and Schroeder.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
The Finance committee, to whom was
referred the Arpln petition, reported
as follows:
To the Common Council of the CITY
of Grand Rapids-Gentlemen: Your
committee on finance, to whom was
referred the petition of Z. P. Arpin
asking the council to allow him a rebate
on next years taxes for over assess
ment on certain property named in said
petition, have had the same under con-
sideration and would respectfully report
as follows:
That they have no legal authority TO
grant the allowance asked for Dy the
petitioner.
From the petitioners showing it
would appear that an injustice had been
done him, in assessing some of his
property too high.
We would, therefore, recommend, if
such is the case, that the board of
equalization at its next session, in fixing
the value upon the property mentioned
N said petition, will ia ke into consider
alton the inequality Of last year s assess
ment on said property, ard will reduce
the valuation thereof sufficiently to
make good to Mr.. Arpin the amount of
taxes he has Over-paid this year by
reason Of the over valuation. All Of
which is respectfully submitted.
Dated March %, 1898.
H. WIPPERMAN,
A. j. HAsBRoUCK,
G. II. Nilsson.
Above report was accepted.
The board of public works reported
as follows on bridge repairs:
To the Common Council of the City
of Grand Rapids-Gentlemen Your
board of public works, no have had
charge of repairing and replanking the
wagon bridge across the Wisconsin
river, would respectfully report:
That they have had the bridge lined
up by competent bridge builders and
that the expense of lining up said
bridge amounts to one hundred sixty
and 49-100 dollars. That said sum was
paid by the insurance company which
insured said bridge against damage by
winds or cyclones.
Here following We present an item
lied statement of the expense of
replanking the bridge. We bought of
DAILY & Sampson:
Sc new stringers, IS ft. long, Sx12 white
? pieces, is it. long, SxIo white oak. 20 #.
Plank to cover the bridge Is inch white
OAK ,2l6 IT.
Total number feet of plank............ 90, $50 it.
Cost at Sd 90 per S614 "a
Three ffths of that amount to be
paid by this city............ 1865 So
Paid for labor to put in new string
ers where needed, and cover
ing the bridge with new plank
on this city's three-fifths ofsaid
pTldSe lo 10
Paid for spikes etc, to Parrish d
Total expense for replanking bridge sss 05
Centralia's g share two -fifths of the plank
required A5 20
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Dated this Oath day of March, 1898.
H. WIPPERMAN,
A. j. HAsBRorCK,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31

The American history class is making
a study of the Revolutionary War, using
Fiske's "War of independence" as a
guide Each member of the class is
reading and reviewing the biography of
some leading American statesman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-31

Election tickets printed at this Office,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22

OF fighting 20 the death, nasmuch as 1t Is empna-
sized by the sad reality. which Your Exceency
guide Your Exceeneys thousnts and keep YOU and IN.
your family In health. and in case OF the family pc
instructions for the best treatment
Such til wishes OF your former subordinate
vs. $ ;. a, e. m. b. FELIPE BUENCAMINo.
To this letter Buencamlno added postscript on
June Il. bringing up 20 date the tale OF insurgent
Victories and mentioning the Declaration Of lnde-
pendence In Batangas the friars collected All the
money and valuables they could get from the con-
vents and churches and fed to an island. Agui-
naldo force after them and seized all The
rebels willing to accord honorable terms OF
capiiulation a free passage to Spain for all Span
iards VINO wish and liberty and protection 10 all
who will remain under the new regime.
After reproducing In fun the letter to General
August Buencamino Resumes his address 10 his
brother Fipinas IN these terms:
OFFERED HIS LIFE TO sPANIARDS
Having relied on the valor and worth OF the
spaniards, and Oh their history and vaunted 81,
a thousand other Filpinas Ar volunteers to defend
Spain against her foes but IN view OF their mis'r
I'm their capture by the rebels without resisting
they ought. and always making my volunteers
the Spaniards not brave are not our supeflots
and are altogether incapable Of uphoding their
sovereignty ~ the Philippines From the moment
this clear they have forfeited the right 10 rule
~. and my duty OF loyalty to them ceases at the
| therefore Join the rebels and work energeticahy
for our independence which perceive TO be clear
IN sanctioned by God the eternal Judge OF all great
disputes between human nations In iact. God, IN
His inscrutable wisdom. decreed that In the SIX
teenth century fifty Spanish soldiers and one frlar
should conquer these islands. and to-day aiter
more than three hundred and ATTY years OF dom
nation God DEGREES that humble indiVidiial, al
most unknown. named Don Emilio ABuinaldo Is TO
carry the mightlest rebellion ever known IN the
Far East.
| recognz. the force OF solid facts. ana DOW
nv head before the great events | see. In 40 few
days. achieved by special sanction OF heaven. In
opinion that Is the only explanation or the
long list OF victories won by Aguinado IN less thah
twenty days since he returned from Hong Kong.
Here my beloved countryman. are the reasons
for my conversion. reasons which In the eyes OF
God and Of all rght-thinkng men. relieve me OF
my former obligations to Spain. | speak without
restraint. because from this day We nave on the
side OF our Independence the only severe and I'M
partial Judge 81 the conduct OF your brothers
whether they fight I'm the camp Of The Spaniards or
follow the imnet'ous course OF the trluinphdl
march OF the revolution
with amectionate salutatiOns and prayers FOR
your health and brotherhood. from your humble
brother, FELIPE BCENCAMlHo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
THE MINOR STATE OFFICES.

II day for pushing candidates FOR the less
important places on the Republican State ticket
A. Manhattan Beach yesterday. a number OF up
State politicians took turns ~ Senator Platts ear
the broad piazzas OF tho Oriental Hotel. and
explained NJ length how their particular candidate
was the one who would strengthen tho ticket. anc
who deserved the place because OF superior party
services. \ Buffalo delegation. in which were
John Y. Hazel Deputy-Conroller W !. Morgan
Fro Commissioner Grafton and Simon seiber
talked Morgan for State Controller II sug-
Fcsiod hy man who knows something OF Buffalo
politics thai the Morgan boom might be only a
cover for boom FOR Haze IS state Treasurer.
bat there nothing in the manner OF the Bufralo
delegation - indicate that it, work for Morgan
was not in good faith
As - the uOmiu"" Tor Governor. Mr. Seibet said
outright that he for kCosev.l'. but hts com
panious were more guarded. and said that they
lnr any man FOR Governor who would insure
the nomination OF Morgan for Controller The
Buffalo men commented at length on the candi-
dncy ~ stare Treasurer Addison Il. Colyln for
Controller There was hardly politician AZ the
beach who dld not havo In his pocket the circular
sent hy the State Treasurer. In which he gives
ID number Of reasons why be thinks no Is the
available cauddafr for Controller
CONGRESSMAN Serene T.. fayu" had n long talk
with Senator PLAT over the availability OF j. i
1aecke city Treasurer % the city Of Auburn. fO
the nomination for state TT 1Furer. After leaving
Mr. Tlati. the Congressman said that nothing
would be- settled about the minor nominations un-
~ the caudidnt"s FOR Governor and Iieut-uant-
Governor had been agreed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
BROOKLYN NEWS IN BRIEF.

Walter Berrt. the sixteen year-oId son Of WIZ
IAN Berri the well-known Brooklynite. died In
Poland Springs. Me-. yesterday morning from
typhoid fever He was born In Brooklyn, and was
a freshman at the Polytechnic Institute last year.
His father and mother and brother Herbert were
with him
Charles Dawson, twenty-six years old, who was
living temporarily at the home OF his brotner-in-
law. George w Humphrey No IS Ormond Pace.
shot twice In the arm by a burglar about
o'clock Yesterday morning The burglar was
wounded. II is believed. by Dawson. but made his
escape through the back yard. Mrs Humphrey.
who has been Ill for ten weeks. was In the front
room with a at the time. Dawson Is In ST.
Johns Hospital.
William Jones colored. a cavalryman o, Com
late on Saturday night In the saloon OF John T.
Stein. No LIS Third-ave.. where he was making a
disturbance. He charged with assaulting the
bartender with a broken bottle.
President Francis L. Patton OF Princeton Uni
yersity preached 10 large audiences at the Clinton
Avenue Congregational Church yesterday morning
and evening. His subject IN the evening was
Faith"
The Rev DR.. Frank w Gunsaulus. Of Chicago
preached yesterday morning in the First Presby-
terrain Church.
The 81 Company. United States Volunteer sigma
Corps commanded by Captain Frederick r. Leigh OF
Brooklyn. reached the armory of the "a Signal
Corps IN Dean-st, last night. Ii is on It's way from
Newport News. Va. 10 Santiago. for which place
II VIII sail tomorrow at noon the Seguranca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
TROOPS FROM VIRGINIA TO CAMP MEADE.

Camp Meade, Penn. Aug 2L-The movement Of
the Second Division OF the Second Army Corps. to
which the 9th Pennsylvania ia attached. VIII begin
tomorrow from Thoroughfare Gap This Will be
followed by the movement OF the First Division.
composed Of the sth. 18th and 18th Pennsylvania
regiments, from Camp Alger. The 18th f'nnsyl-
yania Regiment has been ordered TO the new camp
and battalion OF the 10th has been here since
Tuesday These troops Will be moved at the rate
OF a division a day. and by the close Of the week
General Graham expects TO have over six thousand
PENNSYLVANIA soluiers In his command.
He has obtained permission 10 acquire all The
land needed 10 encamp the entire Second Corps,
and he has done so. The only arrivals In camp TO-
day were the LIST and "a Battalions OF the 4th
Missouri.
General Graham said this evening he would not
make public the report OF the Board OF inquiry IN
the 80 Virginia until he had gono over IL care
fully with his Judge Advocate"
Captain Watres. OF Battery {; Pennsyyania At
tIllerv which is doing duty in Porto RICO has re-
signed and First Lieutenant Bean has besn chosen
az his successor. Second Lieutenant smith mas
been advanced 10 first lieutenant. ana FIRST ser
gcant wilkinson goes up 10 second lieutenant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
ACTION AGAINST WISCONSIN CENTRAL.

TO FORE6TOsE A MORTGAGE FOR MILLION
DOLLARS
81. Paul. Aug. 2l.-James G. Colgate has begun an
action In the District Court against John T. Neil.
the Wisconsin Central Company, John A. Stewart
as sole trustee under the first mortgage Of the Wis
consin Central Company. and Henry T.. +. Whtcomb
and Howard Morris, receiver OF the Wisconsin
central Company TO foreclOse a mortgage FOR
N,e1,cb and interest from September J. 1886 upon a
large amount of property. including the terminal
properties OF the Wisconsin Central in this city.
Judge Bum has appointed Charles r. Rand. OF
New-iork city, receiver OF the mOrtgaged premises
Judge Bum also appointed Mr.. Ra nd receiver
In a suit by the plaintiff foreclose a ter
minal purchas. money mortgage made By the Min
nesota, St CrOix and Wisconsin Railroad Company
20 secure the payment of 5000 the mortgage COW
ering the properties OF the Minnesota St Croix and
Wisconsin Railroad Company. now part OF the
Wisconsin Central system.
These actions were brought for the purpose o.
placing the possession OF the property In the hands
OF the present receivers OF the Wisconsin Central
Railroad COMPANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
CONGRESS- CANDIDATES IN MARYLAND
NAMES OF SOME OF THOSE LIKELY TO BE
NOMINATED

Baltimore. Aug. 81 (SpeciaD.-The apparent de
termination of the regular Democratic leaders 20
force the nomination of J. Frederick Talbot for
Congress in the I'D district is favorably re-
ceived by the Independent Democrats In Cecil.
Hartford and Carroll counties
80 strong Is this feeling growing that Senator
"oTman may have 10 request his old friend Talbot
10 withdraw and make for "A candidate like
Or Herring OF Carroll. Austin Crothers OF
Cecil. who the conservative men ia the party be-
NeVe would make d stronger fight.
Leading members of the Democratic State Com
mitee admit that Talbot would be a heavy load
TO carry. for the reason that when he was n mem
Der OF Congress. and since then, he was identified
win the rihs and boss rule. Should the leaders
nave 10 throw Talbot overheard, Herman Stump
may have chance.
The Republican contest in the ia district has
narrowed down to Congressman Baker and States
the chances in iavor OF Baker.
The County Conventions OF somerset and Caro-
line Will he hed Tuesday select delegates to the
ISL, or Eastern Shore. District Democratic COnven-
tlOn 10 be held at Ocean CRY next Thursday.
Inc Indications are that John Walter Smith. one
or the strongest party leaders the shore will
receive the nomination. The With District Repub-
mean convention Will be held at La Plata on Tues
DAY. and Congressman Mudd will be renomnate ed.
returns from the Republican primaries In Allegany
county snow no opposition TO Colonel George 4.
Pearre, and his nomination in the Vth district
seems assured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22

Portsmouth. y. H.. Aug. 2l.-Fully three thou
sand people witnessed the burlcsque buHnght at
Camp Long this afternoon from small boats ana
steamers on the river.
The sixteen hundred Spaniards formed In circIe
near the water front and there enjoyed their laVor
We pastae for the burlesqne bullhght bordered 0"
The real
Paymastcr Dimes has just completed the pay
nent Of the Spanish sailors, using the sum OF $50 ~
In Spanish coin and the Spaniards are anxious 10
OBTAIN the privilege OF spendr It, and are IN hopes
oeny pa.olcd before they are sent rack 10 SPAIN.
"e lnce Of souvenirs has been raised as u result
" ther scarcity. and to-day Spanish onceis Du.-
'ns bring s eac n ard sailors hatbands are NOT ~
" nad al any price , l.,
=, ne number 81 sick has been greatly YodtceI ~
Stne Iasi TWO week.. Arrangements nave pcth ma"
ior caring for me six hundred marines VINO are en-
Evr,ed TO arrive here the Resolute on rIuaS'
ir rsir camp has been placed north OF camp l.o5s
Inc Fscataqga and the FrOlic are expected ~
sIiiVe at the Navy Yard this week. having pee"
ofuered there 10 20 out of commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
yru.yORK COMPANIES CHARTERED.

Charleston. W Va. Aug. q (SpeciaD-The Secrs-
tary OF here has issued the following charters
10 New-York companies:
The New Rochelle Telephone Company, OF New.
Rochelle y. V, for the purpose OF carrying on the
business Of dealing I'm telephones telephone devices
apparatus appliances. materials and supplies
Capital subscribed 500 with tho privilege OF In
creasing the same to $4,000. The shares are SO
each and are held by George W. sutton. OF New
Rochelle. 4. II. Hopkins. OF Montclar. y. j.. John
H. Scoheld and David q. Whitney, OF Grand View.
n Y. and Horace A. Conner. OF Brooklyn ~ Y.
The Standard Ball Company. OF New-York City,
n Y for the purpose OF buying selling. leasing or
mortsaging all mechanical or other apparatus ma
chinery or other Implements for metal-turnins ma
chimes Capital subscribed 500. with the privilege
Of increasing the same TO $4,000 The shares are
500 each and are held by H. 5. Weed, or New
Canaan, Conn and Felix Jellenk II. l.. Shainnoid
A. T. George and T.. NJ. Johnson. OK New-ho'H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
THE THIRD SIGNAL CORPS HERE.

The Third United states Signal Corps. whci'
WAS organized In Brooklyn and has been IN camp
at Chicknmauga and Newport News Tor the idst
two months. arrived In this Guy yes'e'u'S "''''
noon on its way 10 Santiago
The signamen came up from Newport News on
the Old Dominion Line steamer jamestown. ana
proceeded to the barracks Of the Second Sgha'
Corps at No. Ni Dean-st.. brooklyn. where they
will remain until the transport Sesuranca sails LOT
Santiago which Will probably he on TUESDAY
Two members of tho corps. sick with typh"ih
fever were left at Newport News. They are m
Yates W. r. Sullivan and James Paul friva'e
Gerber who came with the corps on Inc James
town has Just recovered from an attack OF FEVER;
and so weak that he was sent to the nome OF
a relative in this city 10 recuperate
The Third Signal Corps IL In charge or ,oIohel
G. O. Squier: who has Under him oapthiH,s i, I,'
and H. {. Baldwin. Atoge'hcr there are Sixty
enlisted men in the corps. The senalm"n say
they were fairly well treated while In camp.
Lieutenant a. G. Thompson. Of the Twelith Iowa
signal Corps was also passenger on the James
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22

HER NAME CONNECTED WITH POISON MYSTERY
RELATIONS WITH DUNNINa


San Francisco. Cal, Aug. p tSpeciaD-Mrs W A.
Botkin. Of this city. has been mentioned in connec-
ton with the Dunning poisoning case at Dover,
Del. owing 10 her intimacy with Dunning while he
was here. The woman's husband, from whom she
has been separated two years lives In the interior
and knows little OF his wife's doings
For many months previous TO Cummings de-
parture for the East he was constantly In company
with Mrs. Botkin. and Tor time they lived In
the same house at No. s27 Geary-st. The woman
frankly admitted these facts and in a hystorical
interview expressed deep grief Cummings trouble
She denies any connection with the mysterious
tragedy, but continually hints the AWFUL posi-
bility OF meeting Dunning next In the courtroom.
Mrs. Boikin last night and talked freely.
telling how deeply she interested In Dunning
and giving many details OF their doings here. She
said:
Poor Jack! Poor dear. little fellow! Why. he
had drink 10 drown his troubles. He would
have lost his mind IL lie hadn't Well, now. when
he hears OF his wlies death. oi her having been
poisoned, what will become of him? And worse yet,
when he learns that woman VINO associated with
him IN San Francisco is suspected OF the crime. ne
will Immediately think OF me. lie will know am
that woman. and | tremble for the effect II Will
have upon him. He will XII himself, he Will blow
out his brains. Poor little Jack, How pity and
svmpathz with him. Dear little fellow. on the
irony OF fate, Think what II would be II l should
next meet Jack Dunning In - courtroom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
MICHIGAN NAVAL RESERIES REACH HOME
RECEIVE HEARTY WELCOME AND WILL BE MUS
TERED OUT TO-DAY.

RECEIVE HEARTY WELCOME AND WILL. BE MUS
TERED OUT TODAY
Detroit Aug 2l.-With honors BETTING them
the Detroit citizens to-day welcomed home the
Michigan Naval Reserves, who served throughout
the war on the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite.
special train carried party OF relatives ana
friends to Toledo this morning. where tho men re-
ceived their first welcome. On aghtng from the
train Detroit the met one OF the largest
crowds ever in Detroit. The revenue cutter
Fessenden fired a salute OF welcome. all the steam
the river and the locomotive whistles chin
ing IN with shrill blasts. Amid the cheers OK
thousands the reserves and military escort winch
was waiting 10 do them honor. paraded through
the principal streets IL was veritab!e triuInphal
procession. Windows were nlled ana CROWDS
waited 10 cheer the first OF Michigans returned
heroes The men presented a fine appearance, pe-
ing bronZed and burned until they looked almost
like tho Spaniards they have been hghting.
After being reviewed by party OF officials ana
friends the dismissed, and went 10 the
homes they had not seen IN four months To-
morrow the will be mustered out or Uncle
Sans service and become civilians again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
PRESIDENT TO VISIT THE EXPOSITION.

Omaha Aug 2I.--Presidcnt q. W. Wattes OF the
Trans Mississippi Exposition has received IL dis
match from Manager T. Rosewater. at Wa1Aing-
ton stating that President Mckinley has given
positiye assurance q: his consent TO be the guest
OF the Exposition In the course OF the grand peace
Jubilee. which VIII Ice the feature or early October
Mr. Rosewatcr called upon the President and ex-
tended an invitation In the name OF the Expos'-
only the President but TO members OF The
cabinet well. The success OF the peace jubilee
j. assured. and the managers expect that hun
dreds OF thousands VI people Will be on the grounds
w the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
CHAPLAIN BROWN AT GRACE CHURCH.

Chaplain Henry w. Brown. OF the Rough Riders
now encamped at Montauk Point. who was for
merly rector OF the Church OF the Advent. Pres
colt. Arz.. preached last evening at Grace Church.
assisted In the services by the Rev James lie
Baron Johnson. Grace Church crowded, in
spite OF the high temperature. This fact. the Rev
Mr. Johnson said. was to him an indication OF the
patriotism Of the people and their intense interest
In the soldiers. Chaplain Brown did not preach on
his personal experiences IN Cuba. and expressed "A
hope that none had been moved 70 attend solely
In the hope OF hearing story of the Cuban ex-
periences OF the Rough Riders. His sermon
doctrinaI and evangelical In tone with only passing
reference soldering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
TO IAN FOR RESCJNG I PRISONER

Joseph Early tweuty-one years old. OF No. Sj1
West Flfty-nrst-st was sent to jai FOR a term OF
three months by Magistrate Shmms In the West
Side police court yesterday morning for rescung II
prisoner from Patrolman lennessey. ~ the West
Forty-scventh-st station While Hennessey was
taking a prisoner 10 the station-house on saturday
igh, the prisoner and four other men set upon him
at T.uih-avc and Fifty-se rond-st Early grabbed
the policeman's club. two OF his companions caught
him from behind. another seized him by the l.it
arm and a fourth man threw himself between the
prisoner and HennesSey He turned ana caught
Early. The other men escaped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
TELEGR4PHIC NOTES.

Lynn. Mass. Aug ol-The body Of an unknown
woman was found floating In the bay on Das as
aminer said IL was probably a case OF suicide.
The wers n. H.. Aug, 1.-THE New an hasan
Division OF the Salvation Army or America pesa"
a nine days meeting here to-day with iarke az; a.,
Tendance including representative from sil , .me
tanent. Colonel w j. Cozzens, OF BOSTON and the
sneakers include Major J. ~ Parker. OF Boston
ohharv vas reported 10 the police to-day by Mrs.
+ q Ronnei OF Youngstown. Ohio. guest al
ona Of the hotels here The Jewels were soiitaires
set in rings, and valued a. ceyerai hundred
60i1sxa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
CONVENTION or B'RrTH ABRAHAM ORDER

Philadelphia Aug. H.-The fOrtieth biennial con-
ventlon OF the National order OF Birth Abraham
opened to-day IN thls city. over three hundred
delegates were present, representing two hundred
and thirty lodges IN the United States The Rev.
Or Zinsler OF New-York. opened tho days pro-
cccdings with prayer There were a number OF
~ eechos 81 welcome Tho report OF Grand Master
Samuel BORT OF Ncw-N ork. WAS read and adopted.
and nominations FOR officers We're made. Tonight
there was "a general discussion OF subjects OF IN
tercst 10 the order The convention viii end on
Wednesday.