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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
COMPLAINS TOTHE POWERS
SPANISH SENATE IN PANIC OVER
DISPATCH FROM BLANCO.
To Excite Madrid to More Bitter
Feeling Cuban Captain General
Gables Hot Story.

Madrid, May 23.-In the senate
ly protested against the alleged action
of some American warships III dis
playing the Spanish flag in order to
deceive the garrison of Guantanamo,
as announced On Saturday in a dis
patch from Captain General Blanco,
who added that the American ships
were Immediately recognized and re-
pulsed" The count asked if the
government had notified the powers
Of this incident. The minister of the
interior, Capdepon, replied that he
had notified the powers and described
this reported action as ''cowardly and
iniquitous. Count Alemenas said lin
view Of Americas manner of making
war, Spain must Immediately decree
privateering, in order to utterly de-
stroy American shipping" To this
the minister of the interior replied
that the government had deliberated
upon the matter, and had taken GER
tain steps which would shortly be
known. Martinez Pacheco protested
against SPANS adherence to the
Geneva convention, whereupon the
minister of the interior replied that
Spain had not yet entered the conven-
ton. Senator Condo, professor of in
ternational law at Madrid university,
warmly denounced what he was
pleased to term the base proceed
ings" Of the United States, declaring
that if Washington authorized such
acts, sit did not deserve the name of
a "civilized government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

The brigade is thus temporarily in
command Of Col. W. ]. Hulings of the
sixteenth Pennsylvania, he assuming
this by virtue Of his seniority. He
mas appointed as his adjutant Capt.
Frank Barr of his own regiment and
as his aides: Capt. J. Gilbert of the
l54th Indiana, and Lieut. Disch of
Marinette, of the second Wisconsin.
Major General Wilson's adjutant is
Col. Frank Wilder. Gen. Burt has ap-
pointed his son, Lieut.. r. J. Burt, as
che Of his aides.
The first division. first army corps.
Is now complete, as follows: Major
General Wilson commanding; first bril-
gade, Brigadier General Burt COM
handing, third Wisconsin, fifth Illi-
nois, first Ohio; second brigade. Brig
adler General Compton commanding,
fourth Ohio, third Illi1Iois. fourth
Pennsylvania, third brigade, Col. HUI
hngs temporary commander, sixtee 18th
Pennsylvania, second Wisconsin, 157th
Indiana. Major General Wilson's
headquarters are opposite the Poe field
and his nine regiments are grouped
around him within a radius Of one
and half miles, his own headquarters
being about the same distance from
Major General Brooke. The health of
the camp continues excellent and IL 900
men are already under canvas with as
many more along the line between
Chattanooga and Chickamauga, in the
yards at Chattanooga and on the line
just north of the latter place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Kingston, Jamaica, May 22.-S~1or
Mendez Capote, vice president of the
Cuban republic" who is on his way
to Washington, arrived here Satur-
day. With him are Senores Manuel
Despaigue, private secretary; Alberto
Herrera, military aide; and Orenico
Nodarse, controller general and com
mandant. They were taken off the
Cuban coast twelve miles east of Glen
fuegos Tuesday night, and had tenn.
pestuous voyage of two days in an
open boat. Capote said: Il go to
Washington to set forth the aspira-
hons of the provisional government.
in conjunction with Senior Palma.
The object of the representations is to
establish a firm understanding be-
tween the governments and ar
range basis of cooperation
IN the military designs
and civil reorganization of the island.
We feel immensely grateful to the
United States for it's aid. The non
decisive character Of the war so far is
little disappointing to us, but we
know the American plans must be
wise and certain in the end to effect
the result striven for-that result it
OF for liberty alone, but independence.
independence of the United States as
well as Of Spain"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
No Warships Seen OFF
Haytian Coast by
Neutral Vessel.
Oregon LeisureIy Moving
up Brazilian
Coast.

Key West, May 23.-An officer of one
of the United States cruisers which ar
rived Monday says that while off Cape
San Antonio (the western extremity Of
Cuba) Sunday afternoon a terrific ex-
p1osion was heard from the direction
of the shore, but apparently many
miles away. There was an upheaval
of water all about the ship and the
cruiser herself vibrated with the shock
from stem to stern. Many are inclined
to think that the phenomenon was
an earthquake. There were no bat
teries near enough to the cape to &C
count for the defamation Of such a
volume and it is thought that if any
naval disaster has occurred the news
of it would have reached here.
Sees No Warships.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 23.-N
warships we're seen in the neighbor
hood of the mole of st. Nicholas o
elsewhere by the Haytien gunboa
Crete A. Pierot, which arrived herr
Monday from Port Au Prince.
No Change at Martinique.
St. Pierre, Martinique, May %
There is no change in the situation
here. The hospital ship Alicante lie
at her new mornings and the depart
IRE of the torpedo boat destroyer Ter
TOR is still deferred. Reports continu
current that Cavera's squadran viii
return here to coal, but they are with
out confirmation.
Oregon Still Off Brazil.
London, May 23.-Lloyd's agent a
Para, Brazil, cables that three
American men-of-war arrived there a
9 O'Clock Monday morning from Rio
Janeiro. The only American war.
ships known to be on their way nortl
from Rio Jeneiro are the Oregon, tn
Nichtheroy and the Marietta. Tn
Oregon was last reported officially by
Lloyd's at Bahia, Brazil, May 8, an
she is believed to have proceeded a
midnight on the same date. Tn
distance from Bahia to Para is abou
1000 miles. If the Lloyd's report is cor
rect, the Oregon and her consorts
have been steaming very slowly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
GLADSTONE EULOGIZED.

London, May 21.-In the house Of
lords Friday there was full attend
ance of members. Marquis of Sails
bury spoke feelingly on Gladstone,
who, he said, was lever guided in all
of his efforts by lofty moral ideal"
The earl of Kimberly, the liberal lead
er, followed with a touching tribute
and the Duke of Devonghire expressed
generous appreciation of Gladstone's
services in behalf of the liberal union
lists. The Earl of Roseberry deliv-
cred an eloquent panegyric on the
deceased statesman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

or telephone line and all center in the
office of Captain Bartlett in the navy
department.
In anticipation OF an early occupa-
ton of the Philippine islands by the
military and naval forces Of the
United States, the treasury depart
ment has already begun the formula
ton of regulations and scheme of
customs tariffs which will be collected
by the military authorities and then
turned into the treasury of the United
States as a military contribution. TIL
tariff rates now being prepared by the
treasury department will closely fol-
low the Spanish customs laws now in
force in the Philippines, and are ex-
pected to yield yearly revenue Of
approximately $1S,000,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Indiana proved to be patriotic
state and crowds lined up at the sta
tiCns that grew enthusiastic and
noisy as the train passed by. When
Logansport was reached, at p. m,
the long-expected coffee and harltacA
appeared. The moonlight was not
fair along the Wabash that night for
it was cloudy but the lamplight at
least cleaned through the sycamores.
The station platforms were crowded.
Pleas for buttons and pieces Of hard
tack were literally responded to. One
of the boys even lifted one Of the
maidens up TO the window and be-
slowed kiss. Sunday was passed in
riding through Georgia.
At Chickamauga
Chickamauga National Park, May
%. -Major-GeneraI Wade, until recent
ly in command of the fifth corps at
Tampa, reported here Monday to Cen
eral Brooke, having been assigned by
the war department to command the
third corps now being formed here.
The first division of the first army
corps was reviewed by it's commander,
Major General Wilson. Although no
particular demonstration was made,
yet it was spectacular scene, made
doubly interesting because it will go
in history as the first great formal
movement by a large body of troops
organized for the American-Spanish
war. 1t is, moreover, said to be the
first review of the kind held since the
civil war.
Charles Eek, private in Co. E, third
regiment, from Eau Claire, died after
a sickness of only twenty-four hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
WASHINGTON IN IGNORANCE.

marks the true soldier. I'm surprised
and delighted with them" Burt, be-
fore his advancement to his position
was colonel of the twenty-fifth infan-
try, .. S. A. He expressed the opin-
ion this afternoon that the government
had no intention of sending northern
troops to Cuba before the fall at earli-
est. He thinks the stay at Camp
Thomas will be prolonged. Our men
are rot getting such rations here as
they had at Camp Harvey but not a
word of complaint is heard"
The Press Report.
Chatanooga, Tenn, May 10
The third Wisconsin regiment yes
terday was honored with two appoint
ments. Gen. Burt appointed Adit. Or
lando Hodway of La Crosse, third reg
iment, as provisional adjutant of the
brigade. The appointment will prob
ably be made permanent later. The
general also asked for Quartermaster
Charles R. Williams, but Col. Moore
cannot dispense with his services now.
Later Capt. Williams will probably re-
sign his position with the third
The second is completing it's camp.
Most of the members slept III the
open air Tuesday night, being unable
to get their canvass up in time. Both
Col. Born and Col. Moore made regi-
mental reports to Gen. Burt Wednes-
day morning The Wisconsin troops
are better equipped than the average
regiments here and their chances for
going to the front are excellent.
Among the regular army officers
here, as we'll as high ranking officers
of volunteers, the opinion is well nigh
universal that this camp will not be
broken until Oct. l, nor will there be
any invasion of Cuba until after that
time, and it is patent to the eyes of
the lay observer that the government
is making all preparations here for the
continuance of this camp during the
entire summer.
II is essential that the Cuban army
Of invasion shall consist of at least
100000 men, and they must be thor
oughly trained soldiers. Now many of
the volunteers are well drilled but
not well trained soldiers, and their
must be acquired here. They
must learn all those absolute essen
tials relating to the wagon train, the
ammunition supply, the subsistence de-
partment ard so on ad infnitum. I'm
til they know these things the most !
daredevil place in battle would avail |
little or nothing.
Major General Wilson's division is |
now fully organized and it Is matter |
If credit to Wisconsin that the first |
division of the entire army to be full
y organized should contain two Wis
,onsin regiments. 1t shows our
in answering calls, |
only made possible by the
excellence and completeness Of equip
nent.
Brigadier General Lawton, assigned
o the third brigade, to which the Sec
md Wisconsin is attached, only held
his command for a few hours, as he
eceived Geographic orders to report
It once in Tampa On another detail. i
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
TAKE THEIR FOLIOS.
New Spanish Cabinet Ready to Assume
It's Duties.

Madrid, May 20.-The new cabinet
of ministers took their portfolios
Thursday afternoon. The cabinet will
present itself to the chambers today
when Romero Robledo will ask for
a statment on the crisis. The Carlists
and republicans want to prolong the
budget debate until the end of June.
The Epoca announces that railroad Off
Gals have offered the government
$50, 100000 pesetas in return for a pro-
longation of their concessions.
Paris, May 20.-Senor Leon Castillo
Spanish ambassador to France, who
has been rendered the foreign office
portfolio in the reconstruction cabinet
of Senior Sagasta, has declined the
honor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

charge Of the naval enlistment, has
made out table showing that the
recent recruiting Of the navy has
sWelled that branch OF the service by
upwards of 1000 men.
The announcement by way Of Paris
that the Italian government had pro-
tested against the continuance of the
blockade Of the Cuban coast on the
ground that il was ineffective met with
q prompt denial at the state depart
ment and it can be stated definitely
that neither in Washington nor in
Rome has any representation on this
subject been addressed to the United
states government. AS to the allie
cation that the blockade is ineffective,
1t is said that on the contrary it has
been singularly successful and that
so far as known not a single neutral
ship subject to detention has passed
our lines without the express consent
OF our government. The Montserrart,
it is true, did enter Cienfeugos harbor
before blockading ships had time to
get around to the south side
OF Cuba and she did manage TO
get out at night. But she is a Span
ish ship and Spain lost power to enter
a protest against the blockade, being
combatant herself.
Under the energetic management o.
Captain Bartlett, who was recalled
from the retired list into active ser
vice Of the navy department for tn,
purpose, there has just been perfecte,
a most admirable and thorough sys
tenn of coast signalling for war pur
poses. The navy department itsel
has established thirty stations on tn
coast, manned by naval militiamen. !
total force of over 5000 men patro
the great shore line from Bar Harbo
to Galveston, night and day, watchir
for the approach of the enemy Or 70
signals from passing United State
warships. All of these watchers ca
communicate quickly With a TELEGRAPH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
WISCONSIN PENSIONS.

Washington, May 22.-Pensions
have been granted as follows: Original.
John r. Leikhorn, Amigo, Sc; Wesley
Dawson, New London, So; John John
son, Basswcd, So; George w. Sines.
Cartwright, So; increase, Myron L.
Pierce, Omro, So to $12; reissue, By
ron Cole, Cole Brook, $14; widows,
Jane C. Barwald, Wisconsin veterans
home, Waupaca, So; Clarissa NJ. Nor
ley, Cartwright, So; minors Of Henry
Hano, West Depere, So.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
WAR MEASURES PASSED.
Regular Army Officers Protected and
Privates to Get Advance Pay.

Washington, May 23--The day in the
house was devoted to consideration of
District of Columbia legislation. The
senate bill providing that officers of
the regular army who may be made
staff officers in the volunteer service
shall not vacate their Office in the
regular army was passed. Also one
authorizing the secretary of war to
pay the Manila troops in advance.
The senate listened to a five hours
talk on the war revenue measure by
Messrs. Chiffon dem, Tex, Lodge
lrp., Mass) and Turley (dem., Tenn
No action was taken on the bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
GARRISON PROMOTED.
Ex-Grand Army Commander Is Now
Manager of Exposition.

Omaha, May 23.-General T. S.
Clarkson, past grand commander Of
the Grand Army, has just been ap-
pointed general manager of the trans
Mississippi exposition. He entertained
the party of Wisconsin editors who
visited Omaha two weeks ago and
proved a most entertaining host. He
has been at the head Of the bureau of
publicity for some time and it is largely
due to his efforts that the exposition
has been so widely advertised. He is
an intimate friend of Editor Rosewa-
ter Of the Omaha Bee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
CHAPLAIN OF THE KENTUCKY.

La Crosse, Wis, May 22.-Rev. s.
L. Mckee, formerly pastor Of the
North Presbyterian church in this
city and now of the Presbyterian
church in West Salem, may he
named as chaplain of the new
battleship Kentucky. He is
native Kentuckian, and has strong
backing for the place in that state and
this. He is brilliant young preach
er, an athlete and sportsman and d
leader in horse circles in this section
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
RENOUNCES KING HUMBERT.
Sig. Trentanove, Italian Sculptor, Be-
comes an American Citizen.

Milwaukee, May 23.-Sig. Trenta
move, the Italian sculptor who made
the Pere Marquette statue now in
statuary hall in Washington, re-
nounced King Humbert and all other
foreign potentates Monday and be
came an American citizen. He wants
to become a member Of General Fitz-
hugh Lees staff. Trentanove served
as a lieutenant in the Italian army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
MADISON MAN A SPY
BY GOVERNMENT OF
FICIALs AT NORFOLK, VA.
HENRY WARSHAM HIS NAME
But Nobody Can Be Found in the
Capital City Who Knows Him-He
Must Have Given a Fictitious
Name or Else He Never Lived in
Madison.

Norfolk, Va, May 23.-Henry War
sham, formerly of Madison, Wis, was
arrested Monday On suspicion of be-
ing a Spanish spy. Some incriminat
ing papers were found on his person
Just what viii be done with him has
not yet been decided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
MISS DINGMAN GOES FREE.

Milwaukee, May 23.-The case
against Miss Emma Dingman of Wau-
sha, charged with mailing improper
matter, was dismissed yesterday for
want of sufficient evidence to sustain
the charge. The case has been a sen
sational one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

pected spy. Castalenas has been
watched. He'has been plentifully sup
piled with money. Castalenas wrote
many hundred letters and this to-
gether with the discovery that he was
travelling under an assumed name, re-
suited in his arrest. His case will be
thoroughly Investigated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
Spy Arrested at Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, May pa. Castalen-
as, young man who arrived from
Key West three weeks ago and who
registered at the Palmetto hotel as
from New York, was arrested Monday
by order of General Shafter as d sus-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

No such name as Henry Warsham
can be found in any Of the old Mad
ison directories and not one of doz-
en- old residents of the city interviewed
could recall any person Of such a name
having ever lived in or near the cap
ital city. Either the prisoner has
given a fictitious name or else he
never lived in Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
ARE DISAPPOINTED
CUBAN REBELS DON'T PRAISE
OUR WAR EFFORTS.
BUT THEY FEEL GRATEFUL

Mendez Capote, Vice President of the
Cuban Republic" on His Way 10
Washington, Expresses His Views
on the War-Rebels Want Complete
Independence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

We'd much rather have the censor's
blue pencil run through the war news
than Spanish balls through our war
SHIPS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
PROUD OF BADGERS
COL. ANDERSON ON OUR TROOPS
AT CHICKAMAUGA.
TO STAY THERE TILL FALL

General Burt Believes Northern Reg
iments Will not Be Thrown Into
Cuba Until Cold Weather-Wiscon-
sin Troops Honored With Two APP
pointments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
ANOTHER REPORT.
ANOTHER PHASE.

Washington, May 24The belief continues grow that the
Spanish feet bottled up in Santiago harbo No advices
this effect have been received here but the lack
the contrary that strengthens the belief that
trapped Fast boats Santiago soon as it
became known that the Spanish boats had made that port
they have yet reported the department the
believe that the Spaniards still in the harRo Definite news
the situation Santiago is expected at any time
WASHINGTON IN IGNORANCE
Washington May 24It stated the navy department
that has been received of between the
fleets and has been received of the arrival of the Oregon
Key West.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
WAITING FOR NEWS
NAVY OFFICIALS HEAR MOTH
ING FROM FLEETS.
OREGON NOT AT KEY WEST

SPANS Howl About Our Ships Using
Her Flag Is not Well Founded, Ac-
cording to Authorities on Inter
national Law-Treasury Depart
national Law-Philippines May
Prove Profitable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open.
ing, highest, lowest and closing price,
OF produce Saturday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

The japanese consulate at Shashi,
China, was burned by rioters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-05-26

Sensational Report from
London.

New York, May PA London cable the Mail and Ex-
press big battle has occurred in the vicinity of the Wind
ward passage The American squadron closed in Cervea
and completely destroyed the Spanish squadron.
ANOTHER REPORT.
London, May 2Pestent reports prevail that the Span
ISL squadron in Cuban waters has been demolished by the Amer
lean feet
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-20
Q A- Is III % R r a.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature Of &<N2Nzzl

For any case of nervousness, sleepless-
ness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspep-
STA, relief is sure in Carriers Little Liver
Pills.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-20
NO MONEY FOR RUSSIANS.
Their Agents canno. Place Any Bonds in
This Country.

New York, Dec 19.-Information con-
corning the Russian government loan
sought to be placed in this country was
given out today by ]. & w. Seligman 6,
Co. This firms London representa-
tives. SeHgman Bros. & Co., cabled TO
the New York house, asking whether
or not they could place $10000,000 4 per
cent 30 year Russian railway bonds,
guaranteed by the Russian government.
The matter was considered and decided
in the negative. Isaac N. Seligman
said today: Russian government 4 per
cent bonds are selling in this market
at between 102 and 104. The bonds Of
the Russian government are generally
taken i'm this country in exchange for
concessions by that government. For
instance the life insurance companies
of this city probably own S5,000,000 to
$T000000, which they have purchased
from the Russian government, and hold
in pursuance to a contract with the
Russian government permitting them
to transact a life insurance business in
Russia.
We made careful inquiry among
bankers in this city, and although we
found some bankers prepared to take
an interest in the proposed loan, we
did not find sufficient interest shown
by others, and SO dropped the business.
We do not think the present moment
is oppOrtune for selling Russian bonds
in this country. If the favorable bal
ance Of trade continues, however, it is
not improbable that within a year or
two these bonds can be placed adj
VantageOusly in our market"